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Are you a qualified finance professional with a desire to develop your career with a leading charity?
The St Mungo’s Finance team has embarked on an exciting period of change. We are now looking for a talented individual to join the team as Head of Commercial Finance, who will be the Finance Business Partner to business operations at St Mungo’s and therefore responsible for the management and reporting of business operations financial performance.
Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will lead and develop a team of Finance Business Partners and you will play an active role in the development of St Mungo’s financial strategy, including supporting the delivery of the systems and process transformation programme. Key responsibilities include:
- Business partnering the Executive Director of Client Services and his teams in understanding and interpreting their financial results, making business decisions and bidding for new contracts.
- Deliver high quality management information to managers in the organisation including the Executive Team and Regional Directors.
- Develop a high performing FBP team that provides finance support and challenge across St Mungo’s operations.
- Successfully embed the new Finance System, leveraging efficiencies providing value-add data.
In this role you will have the opportunity to work flexibly for at least 2 days per week from our Central Office in Tower Hill, London. This allows for in person collaboration, team building, line management and other relationship building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work with options for agile working for the rest of your week; from home, or other St Mungo’s London or regional locations.
About you
We are looking for an enthusiastic and curious person with a strong desire to drive high quality business operations and the ability to play an active role in the development of St Mungo’s Finance strategy.
- You will be a qualified accountant with a successful track record of leading and managing a Commercial Finance (or equivalent) team.
- You will demonstrate strong direct and indirect people management skills; excellent communication skills, clear business partnering experience, with the ability to work effectively with finance and non-finance staff, explaining and de-mystifying complex financial issues. ·
- You will have detailed knowledge of end to end annual and multi-year business cycles and be comfortable working with and improving financial systems and processes.
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10am on 1 July 2024
Interview and assessments will be held on 12 and 15 July 2024
We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups, particularly Global Majority candidates who are underrepresented at this management level.
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace·
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
Reports to: Supporter Care Manager
Liaises with:
- Supporter Care Manager
- Supporter Care Officer
- Database Manager
- Database Officer
- Acquisition Manager
- Giving and Engagement Manager
- Legacy & In memoriam Manager
- Communications & Digital Team
- Senior Operations Manager
- Finance Department
- Partnerships Department
Job location: London
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £25K
Purpose of Role:
Reporting to the Supporter Care Manager, you will deliver excellent customer care to supporters and potential supporters of Operation Smile UK. As an integral part of the Supporter Care team, you will successfully support the Individual Giving programme and wider fundraising activities, providing support to ever increasing income and supporter stewardship for the delivery of increasing levels of unrestricted income for Operation Smile UK.
Key Responsibilities:
- Be the first point of contact for existing supporters and new supporters who respond to our fundraising activities by phone, email, letter or in person, letter, or email delivering outstanding supporter care
- Liaise with supporters in timely communication via email, phone, and mail with excellent customer care
- Priority is to answer incoming phone calls and escalate any difficult situations/complaints to Supporter Care Manager
- Support processing incoming phone and postal donations
- Assist with banking and processing incoming/outgoing post
- Be responsible for thanking our supporters including by letter, email and phone, despatch of information and fundraising materials
- Enter and maintain accurate records on our Database
- Maintain and assist with all types of donation processing administration and Database record amendments/records being kept up to date this will include Gift Aid status and contact consent requests
- Assist with cancelling and amending all types of regular gifts and sending out appropriate letters
- Manage removal process and consent process
- Assist with sending out problem payment letters
- Assist with handling material requests and recording actions on Database
- Assist with any third-party agency supporter care requests
- Maintain sensitive information and records with appropriate confidentiality
- Play an active role in developing the supporter journey at Operation Smile UK, working with the Supporter Care Manager, Head of Supporter Care & Database, and colleagues across Fundraising & Communications.
- Perform any other reasonable duties as requested by the Supporter Care Manager or Head of Supporter Care & Database.
Skills and Experience Required:
Essential:
- Excellent customer service for internal and external stakeholders
- Written and verbal communications skills
- Excellent phone manner
- Strong eye for detail, methodical and accurate (critical that the database and supporter details at 100% accurate)
- Degree or equivalent qualification (i.e. marketing qualification).
- Attitude of continuous improvement, and lifelong learning.
- At least two years’ experience in a junior supporter care or administrative role
- Experience of donation or financial administration and working in a direct marketing environment or supporter care environment desirable with good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Excellent proficiency with CRM systems (Ideally Raiser’s Edge) and the ability to learn new systems and processes.
- Experience of outward facing donor stewardship, and relationship building.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and possess problem solving skills.
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
- Can work on own initiative and be able to show initiative.
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis and will comprise of a technical test, a face to face interview and an informal meeting with our Director of Operations.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. At Operation Smile UK, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We operate a hybrid work structure. We are proudly Disability Confident Committed employers. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please see job description.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
We are seeking a Communications and Marketing Senior Manager to join our dedicated and ambitious team. A newly created role, the successful candidate will lead on the review and refresh of our website, e-newsletters and digital stakeholder engagement.
The successful candidate will report to our Director of Communications and Marketing. The role has no line management responsibility but will work closely with colleagues – including our Communications and Campaigns Manager, Digital Communications Assistant, Junior Graphic Designer and the fundraising teams – so you should be used to collaborating with others, in a dynamic environment.
If you’re a communications specialist who puts real people, key audiences and insight at the heart of your work, and you’re passionate about supporting women, then this could be the perfect role for you.
Duties and responsibilities
Communications and PR
- Develop and deliver an increased presence in national media to raise organisational profile and support growth in our reach, impact and fundraising.
- With the Communications and Campaigns Manager, manage reactive and proactive media activity.
- Support the wider organisation with key campaigns such as International Women’s Day and Smart Works Unemployment Index, suggesting ideas and aiding with the creation and delivery of content on key channels.
- Develop and champion Smart Work’s brand ensuring our vision, mission and values are central in all our communications and that our tone of voice, wider identity and brand principles are followed.
Website and Digital
- Manage the current website and planned updates, and review for future development with key audiences and local centres in mind.
- Develop and maintain the overall e-newsletter plan, and implement digital marketing activity to drive audiences to our website to take action to support our work
- Implement paid content marketing initiatives, recommending content, channels and budgets.
- With the Digital Communications Executive, develop and deliver Smart Work’s digital plan, coordinate proactive social and digital media activities.
- Utilise tools and analysis to report on specific projects and campaigns as needed, providing commentary and making recommendations on improving performance.
Person Specification
- A track record of meeting/exceeding communications and marketing targets, preferably within a charity and/or volunteer environment.
- Able to build an effective brand in line with a charities values and vision to meet organisation goals (including fundraising targets and increased use of services)
- Proven skills in digital communications, including managing websites, content management systems and e-newsletters, with an ability to analyse campaigns and content.
- Strong experience with SEO and social media platforms - with strategic use of targeting/retargeting tools across channels.
- Highly organised, able to plan and balance the need to support income generation with delivering impact for people who could benefit from Smart Work’s services.
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, including the ability to write concisely and with impact
- Great team working skills and an awareness of expectations from other colleagues - collaborative, flexible and supportive.
- Project management skills: ability to plan and deliver projects on time, within budget to meet or exceed an objective.
- A strong creative and proactive approach to all areas of work, with ideas of how to engage target audiences and drive actions through communications.
- Accurate with great attention to detail.
- A friendly and approachable attitude, can work independently and as part of a team.
Benefits, terms and conditions
- North, West or South London centre (hybrid considered with at least three days a week office-based)
- Full time, 9am-5pm
- Permanent
- Salary of £40,000 - £45,000, depending on experience
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Company pension
- Positive, supportive working environment with opportunities for practical training and progression
- VIP access at Smart Works sales, events and pop-up shops
- All successful applicants must provide two satisfactory references and complete a Basic DBS check
How to apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter by 5pm Thursday 27th June. Your cover letter should address the following questions:
- Why do you want to work for Smart Works?
- In your opinion, what is the biggest challenge and biggest opportunity in the current communications space?
Closing date for applications 5pm Thursday 27th June.
Shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Friday 28th June.
First round interviews will be held virtually on Tuesday 2nd July, via Microsoft Teams during the following times: 8.15-9.00am, 9.15-10.00am, 11.45am-12.30pm, 12.45-1.30pm.
Second-round interviews will be held in person on Monday 8th July, at our North London office (candidates will be notified by Wednesday 3rd July) during the following times: 8.00-09.00am or 10.30-11.30am or 12noon-1.00pm or 1.15pm-2.15pm.
For the second-round interview, you will be asked to present your response to the following:
- We know that clothes give confidence and fashion can truly be a force for good. How would you approach the idea of Second Hand September to engage our key audiences? You’ll have ten minutes in total (including time for any questions).
Reasonable travel costs will be reimbursed for interviews.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or alterations for the application and recruitment processes, please contact us about submitting an application.
At Smart Works we will apply suitable measures to keep your information secure in accordance with our Privacy Policy (a current version of which is available on our website).
Smart Works promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, disabled candidates, and candidates with lived experience of unemployment as we would like to increase the representation of these groups at Smart Works.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Who we are
Chefs in Schools is a young, ambitious charity that’s rapidly growing. Our mission is to improve kids' health, through improving school food & food education. We focus our efforts in areas of high socio-economic deprivation, where more than a third of children are entitled to free school meals, and diet-related disease is driving further inequality.
We support and train school kitchen teams to serve the best, freshest and tastiest food possible, alongside meaningful food education. We share learning and resources, aiming to inspire and enable others to follow our lead.
We’re backed by some of the biggest names in food and have ambitious targets to ensure every child has access to incredible school food and food education, setting them up for life with the skills and knowledge to feed themselves well.
About you and the role
The purpose of this role is to manage operational delivery of our School Chef Educator programme, ensuring efficient and effective delivery. The School Chef Educator programme is a 10 week training programme for school kitchen staff, covering topics such as Reducing Food Waste, and Food Education. It is delivered in a blended learning format, through a mix of in-person training, bitesize webinars, and our online learning website.
You will be supported by our Director of Transformations, and manage our Chef Trainers who deliver our School Chef Educator Programme. You will work closely with the Director of Partnerships & Impact, our School Engagement Manager and our Research Supervisor, to identify and liaise with suitable funding partners, academies and schools, and ensure we are monitoring and evaluating our programme delivery to evidence it’s impact and ensure quality delivery across the cohorts that take part.
Your role will oversee our School Chef Educator Programmes, delivered across England. This role will be primarily focused in London, but will include supporting schools in locations across the UK as we develop new hubs. An average week in this role might see you attending meetings with new partners to secure support for new programmes, sourcing venues for training days, scheduling programme delivery dates, identifying and contacting schools in our programme delivery areas to sign up their kitchen teams to our programme, developing new content on our learning management system, attending webinars our Chef Trainers are delivering, and supporting Chef Trainers with our in-person kick off sessions, and graduation celebrations.
You will be joining a dynamic and growing charity who are passionate about delivering exceptional training, skill sharing, expertise and know-how to advance the quality of food preparation, food service and food education in schools.
You will have an understanding of the context that we operate in, education and food sectors. You will have strong people skills, be highly organised and have the ability to manage effective partnerships with external organisations.
The responsibilities, skills and experience listed below are intended to give you an idea of what we need for this role. If you don’t meet every requirement but feel you would be able to work with us to deliver the majority of them, we urge you to apply anyway. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and for us the most important ‘experience’ is passion for our mission. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
We want to get to know you at the interview and understand we can do this best if you’re at ease. We’re an inclusive employer and are passionate about creating a welcoming working environment for everyone. We’re continually updating our DEI policy and have a neurodiversity champion. If you need adjustments to the interview process please let us know.
As we work with children and young people, an offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS clearance, in line with our safeguarding policy.
Key responsibilities:
● To work with the Director of Transformations to ensure that all programme delivery is delivered in line with our vision, values and ethos.
● To support and manage our Chef Trainers to ensure a high quality and consistent standard of programme delivery.
● Coordinate and oversee all programme activities, including booking venues, scheduling, logistics, and managing Chef Trainer workload.
● Work closely with the Director of Transformations, Director of Impact and Partnerships and the School Engagement Manager to assess, cost and propose suitable programmes of support for schools, multi-academy trusts and caterers interested in our School Chef Educator Programme.
● Working with the School Engagement Manager, attend and contribute to meetings with Senior Leadership of prospective participating schools and academies.
● Liaise and manage relationships with Senior Leadership and Programme Sponsors, being the key contact for operational delivery of programmes.
● To work alongside the Director of Transformations and Director of Partnerships & Impact to ensure that service level agreements are agreed with partners and that our delivery matches the agreements.
● To monitor costs of the programme delivery, reporting progress of programmes to the Director of Transformations, identifying any risks or delays to programme delivery.
● At all times to ensure that our training programmes are being delivered in a legally compliant, cost-effective way.
● Working with the School Engagement Manager, to identify suitable schools for our funded training programmes, ensuring a high uptake of available places on our funded training programmes.
● Ensuring learning and evaluation is embedded in our programme delivery, working with the Chef Trainers to document best practice learnt from each programme.
● To work alongside the Director of Partnerships & Impact and our Research Supervisor to ensure that we’re collecting accurate and relevant data to measure our impact, evaluate the impact and effectiveness of the programmes, conducting regular assessments and measurements.
● Work with the Research Supervisor to support preparing reports on the impact of the School Chef Educator programmes, including statistical data, trends, and success stories.
● Maintain accurate data records and ensure our contacts database is up to date with relevant participant, partner and engagement information.
● Collaborate with the Chef Trainers to ensure the delivery of high-quality services that meet the needs of participants on our programmes.
● Overseeing project planning and execution for the continued expansion of the roll-out of the School Chef Educator training programme - this will involve being organised and keeping the project on track, working with internal and external parties.
● Assist in the delivery of programmes where necessary, providing support and guidance to the Chef Trainers as needed.
● Working with the Chief Innovation Officer, the Chef Trainers across all our programmes and the wider Chefs in Schools network to identify current and future skills requirements for the school kitchen workforce.
● Developing and/or commission relevant training materials to keep our programme up to date and develop new programmes that complement our organisational strategy.
● Plan, and manage the continued iterative development of our School Chef Training programme. Lead on programme design, monitoring performance and adjusting our approach as necessary for future cohorts.
● Line manage the Chef Trainers, lead on hiring, training and managing any future staff required as our programme offering grows.
● Maintain and manage our Learning Management System, and Learning App, ensuring good version control, user management, and digital legal compliance.
Skills & experience:
● You are passionate about food and want to make an impact
● You have interest and belief in our mission, to improve child health through improving food and food education in schools
● You have a background or experience in project or programme management at national scale
● You are self-motivated, customer focused and driven
● You are interested in people (working in a small, supportive team)
● You are organised, methodical, strong on detail, and able to map out deadlines and plan ahead
● You are an excellent writer and communicator with strong presentation and facilitation skills
● You are skilled in building rapport with people and strike a balance between being supportive and challenging
● You have a background or significant experience in training
● You have delivered, developed and/or been involved in the roll-out of programmes at scale
● You have experience in delivering in-person and online training sessions
● You have curriculum, pedagogy or training design experience
● You have good digital skills to maintain our resources on an online platform and innovate the learning experience
● You have hands-on experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) including user management, content updates, and troubleshooting technical issues.
● You are well-versed in legal compliance requirements related to digital training programs, ensuring all training content and data management practices adhere to current regulations.
● You possess strong analytical skills for monitoring and evaluating LMS performance, using data to improve user experience and ensure compliance with legal standards.
● You have some experience in leading or managing a team
● You have stakeholder and partnership management experience
Most Important Skills- list 5-8
- Training Delivery and Development
- Curriculum and Training Design
- Project or Programme Management
- Learning Management Systems (LMS)
- Stakeholder and Partnership Management
- Communication Skills
- Organisational Skills
- Data Collection and Analysis
Benefits
You would be joining a friendly, supportive team who work hard, but believe in a healthy work / life balance. We seek a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge. Joining a small, collaborative team means you’ll be able to contribute to, and draw on, a variety of projects and strategic insights.
We offer 33 days (pro-rata for part time positions) of holiday per year, including bank holidays, a Cycle to Work scheme, hybrid working, free access to the CODE app for discounted restaurants & hospitality venues, enhanced parental leave. We are committed to developing our team and will support you with relevant training opportunities including £250 towards elective training and development of your choice.
We also offer Bupa Dental Insurance, Income Protection Insurance, as well as access to the AIG Smart Health Platform which offers health benefits including free rapid access online GP appointments, free counselling and wellbeing support.
Application process
In line with our commitment to ensuring a fair and unbiased recruitment process, we will invite candidates to interview based on their answers to a series of questions related to their day-to-day job. Please follow this link to answer the questions and submit your application.
Your answers will go through our sifting process: all answers will be anonymised, randomised and then reviewed by a panel of reviewers. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online interview on 17th July.
Successful candidates will then be invited to an in-person interview to take place on Wednesday 24th July at our office in Brixton, London for which we will ask you to complete a short task. You have 15 mins to complete this task. The interview overall will take a maximum of one hour.
Expected duration of this application process: 6 weeks
We’re on a mission to transform kids’ health through food – plate by plate, class by class, school by school.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Ambitious about Autism, we're currently looking for a Head of Corporate Partnerships to join our Fundraising team.
You'll build on recent successful award-winning partnerships with Marsh McLennan, TalkTalk and our highly successful Employ Autism programme, leading the team to secure and deliver new corporate partnerships. You'll oversee the delivery of corporate partnerships, producing and executing a strategy for growth, whilst ensuring our delivery plans are achievable.
You'll oversee new business activity, playing a leading role in high value solicitations to secure new corporate partnerships that deliver both strategic and cash value. You'll manage the corporate partnerships team to achieve the overall strategy, monitoring performance against clear objectives.
We are looking for someone who has:
- Proven experience of securing high-value, strategic corporate partnerships that deliver commercial value to companies.
- Proven experience of developing and implementing annual strategies and plans.
- An understanding of trends and developments across the commercial sector and experience of applying these to successful corporate partnerships.
- Experience of management of staff.
In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more!
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.
If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.
Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Fourth Monkey is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a full-time Academic Administrator to join a dynamic staff team based in the North London training centre. The successful candidate will play a vital role in helping Fourth Monkey achieve its organisational objectives, including providing essential support to the Director of Training and the Senior Management team managing compliance and best practice in the coordination of student attainment and assessment and compliance with OfS regulations.
The job pack contains full details in relation to the job role and the job specification. We ask candidates to please read all the information carefully before applying.
Fourth Monkey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone can thrive. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication, administrative and organisational skills. An interest in performing arts is beneficial.
This role is about supporting student success.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Key Details
Salary: £62,100 per annum with generous benefits including 25 days annual holiday plus public holidays, enhanced pension contribution, private medical health insurance, life assurance and flexible/hybrid working.
Hours: 35 per week over 5 days.
Contract type: This is a full time permanent role. The role is advertised as “full-time”.
Location: Hybrid working with office in central London and options for flexibility to work from home. The postholder will be expected to attend our central London office regularly - minimum of 2/3 days a week.
About the Role
Reporting to the Director of Campaigns with a dotted line to the Chief of Staff ensuring effective communications with the Executive Director’s team. This role will lead, grow and maintain Good Law Project’s relationships with a wide network of political stakeholders to support the organisation to develop its political impact and reach.
What we're looking for
- Significant experience of working in the public/government affairs environment, either through government, a political party or within a public affairs role.
- Experience of working with a range of senior stakeholders and working on high profile/politically sensitive and complex issues and campaigns.
- Experience of writing short, sharp briefs for internal (to brief internally) or external (to influence on Good Law Project priorities/issues) audiences.
- Track record of delivering real world change and measurable evidence in positively influencing change in UK Government and/or and the political landscape.
What We Do
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Good Law Project is a not-for-profit campaign organisation which uses the law to hold power to account, protect the environment and ensure no one is left behind.
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We had a primary role in overturning the prorogation of Parliament in 2019. We successfully challenged the Government’s operation of a fast track ‘VIP lane’ for awarding lucrative PPE contracts to those with political connections and our campaigning played a key role in the Met Police opening an investigation into Boris Johnson over the Partygate scandal. In July 2023, we forced the Government to accept that its flagship Net Zero strategy is unlawful and to develop a better plan.
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Our close-knit team of staff work across three core areas: campaigning, legal and operations. We are nimble and reactive to external events which means Good Law Project suits people who thrive in a fast-paced, at times quite pressured environment. You must share our passion for upholding democracy, protecting the environment and ensuring no one is left behind. Our culture is one of openness and innovation which encourages all staff to pitch ideas and influence the organisation’s direction. We are brave, honest and decisive – those are Good Law Project’s values. We recognise the value of our employees, individually and collectively, and are committed to investing in their welfare and development.
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In August 2022 we established an independent SRA-regulated law firm in London, Good Law Practice, to support and develop our work.
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See our website for more information.
Further Information / How to Apply
To view the full job description, personal specification, interview stages, Good Law Project values, our structure chart and to apply for this role - click on "Apply via Website".
Contact
If you have any questions about this role, please click "Apply via Website" to view our contact details.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The role holder will provide advice and guidance on HR policy direction and governance on people related matters; you will also provide HR support and guidance to staff and managers. The role holder will work with the Chief Executive Officer and Heads of Department to synchronise people related activities across the Belgrade Theatre organisation, including the annual appraisal/performance reviews.
Salary & Band: £47k dependent on experience
Department: Finance
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-Time, but job sharing applications will be considered
Line Manager: Director of Finance
Reporting to: Director of Finance
Location: The Belgrade Theatre Coventry, but a hybrid working proposal would be considered
What are we looking for?
QUALIFICATIONS
CIPD qualification at level 5 (Associate), or a similar level of experience
EXPERIENCE
● Strong knowledge and experience of core HR processes including recruitment, selection, training and development, performance management as well as contracts, compensation and benefits
● Excellent knowledge and understanding of all relevant employment legislation and statutory requirements, preferably including BECTU and Equity agreements
● Strong competence in Microsoft Office, including Excel
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
● Leading HR responsibilities for a 50-100 UK organisation
● Use of a HR Administration system, preferably Breathe
● Disability Confident Employer Scheme experience
Deadline for applications: Thurs 20 June, 9am
Interviews: w/c 24 June
For more information and to apply, visit the Belgrade Theatre website and download the recruitment pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Sightsavers is looking for a Head of Institutional Funding - a vital role within our expanding institutional funding team to lead the development and implementation of a portfolio of work currently focused on West Africa and lead on the development of strategic partnerships with individual institutional donors
Salary: £58,000 - £65,000
Location: UK remote - with very occasional travel to Haywards Heath, when required
Contract: Permanent
Hours: This is a full-time role with some flexibility around hours worked and lots of home working
We are looking for an experienced institutional funding expert to lead and manage a busy portfolio. This is a role in which the successful candidate will need to juggle multiple and complex projects. Key duties will include:
- Leading the development and implementation of a portfolio of work within the institutional funding team (IFT) currently focused on West Africa (17 Anglophone, Francophone and Lusophone countries), and lead on the development of strategic partnerships with individual institutional donors as prioritised.
- Providing direct line management and strategic support to a sub-team within IFT, that will support continued income growth and contract management, in line with the Institutional Funding strategy.
- Managing existing grant / contracts falling within the remit of this role and secure new income to the organisation.
- Supporting programme learning and capacity building of country office teams and partners and to deputise for the Director of Institutional Funding
This role is involved and multi-faceted with regular meetings across the organisation. This is a full-time role that may be worked from home for the majority of the time however some visits to our offices in Haywards Heath, West Sussex (RH16 3BW) will be required. On average this is likely to be twice per year. If you prefer to work from or are visiting our collaborative, modern office space, you will find it an easy 20-minute train journey from Brighton or 45 minutes from London. Programme travel to West Africa and other locations will also be necessary - we anticipate approximately three trips per year, usually of one week each.
Further information about the role.
This is a varied role, please read the for further details. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.
Sightsavers offers some fantastic benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package includes generous annual leave allowance, pension, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships and wellness discounts.
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced individual with great multi-tasking skills from an INGO or consultancy background. To succeed in this role, you will need
- Extensive experience of working in government or statutory funding for an international development organisation
- Proven track record of having raised and managed significant funding from a range of institutional donors e.g. DFID, USAID, EC, major foundations
- Experience of support and capacity building of non-programme funding specialists in grant application and grant contract management
- Line management experience
- Demonstrable strong organisational and multi-tasking skills
- Established relationships with major multilateral and bilateral donors
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills
- Project coordination skills
- The ability to train and develop others' understanding
- An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity for disabled people
- Willingness and ability to travel overseas regularly for proposal development, workshop delivery and donor visits
- Strong spoken and written French would be of particular benefit
To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please submit a CV and covering letter via our recruitment portal. We anticipate that remote interviews will take place in late June/ early July and the evaluation process will include an initial timed, written task to be completed by shortlisted candidates in advance of this and a presentation at second interview stage. We are keen for the successful candidate to be in post as soon as possible but encourage applications from all candidates with the relevant skills and experience.
As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.
In line with its commitment to safe programming and recruitment, Sightsavers participates in the inter-agency (MDS) administered by the . Through collaboration with other MDS members, Sightsavers aims to ensure that there are no sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment issues relating to potential new hires and that we can respond systematically to checks from fellow MDS members. This ensures our work is accountable, delivered to a high standard and supports safeguarding across the development and humanitarian fields.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Development Team at the world-renown BRIT School. Working closely with the Director of Development, the Philanthropy Officer will be supporting the growth of The BRIT School’s funding from Major Donors and High Net Worth Individuals.
The Team
The Development Team at The BRIT School is focused and experienced – with colleagues having worked in award-winning not-for-profits and national arts centres - consisting of the Director of Development, Trusts and Grants Manager, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Trusts and Grants Officer, Corporate Partnerships Officer and Development Administrator, with a supportive Leadership Team and Board of Trustees.
You and The BRIT School
This is an exciting time to join The BRIT School team, as we continue the momentum of our BRIT Transforms Campaign (launched during our 30th anniversary year celebrations), and build on our successful philanthropy programme.
Joining us as Philanthropy Officer, you will be at the heart of our efforts to #keepBRITspecial, helping the School to realise its plans and ambitions.
We are looking for someone who has a passion for the ethos and ambition of The BRIT School.
As a member of an impactful team, you’ll have the autonomy, responsibility and freedom to bring your own creativity, drive and skills to the role, and to make an impact… not only on our fundraising ambitions, but on the lives of the young artists we support.
We would welcome candidates who are looking to move into philanthropy fundraising from other fundraising backgrounds, or relevant sales environments; we're also open to people at the start of their fundraising career. We are supportive of - and happy to consider - flexible working arrangements, including hybrid/home working.
The BRIT School is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, which is the bedrock of our ethos and values.
We look forward to receiving your application, and we hope to meet you soon.
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Who are we? We’re The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice. We’re a well-established charity located at 20 Dumbreck Road, Bellahouston Park, Glasgow G41 5BW. The hospice provides specialist palliative care for people with a life-limiting, progressive illness, and support for their families and carers.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to join our team as Head of Fundraising. This pivotal role is responsible for spearheading our fundraising efforts, nurturing key relationships and driving and growing income generation to support our strategic and operational goals.
Key Responsibilities:
· Lead and grow our diverse fundraising team, covering areas such as Community, Key Events, Key Relationships, Business Development, In Memory, Legacy, Individual Giving, and Trusts.
· Collaborate with the Director of Income Generation and Digital to develop and implement a robust fundraising strategy.
· Foster a culture of excellence, cooperation, and innovation within the team to exceed financial targets and KPIs.
· Engage with high-profile individuals and businesses, expanding our donor base and securing support for fundraising initiates.
· Represent the hospice at networking events, delivering presentations to enhance our public image and brand awareness.
· Transition the team away from traditional fundraising methods through event delivery, pivoting into stewardship and relationship based fundraising methods.
Ideal Candidate:
· Proven experience in fundraising and team management.
· Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
· Strategic thinker with a track record of meeting and exceeding targets.
· Passionate about palliative care and the hospice mission.
Please note, we do not hold a Sponsorship Licence and are therefore unable to accept applications from candidates who do not have the right to work in the UK.
Join us in our mission to provide exceptional care for our patient and families whilst making a lasting difference. Apply now to become the Head of Fundraising at the Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice.
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St Hilda’s East has a 135-year history of combating deprivation and social exclusion in East London. We welcome people of all ages to our large community centre in Shoreditch where we offer a wide range of activities for local people which provide opportunities to enhance wellbeing, learn new skills and meet people of diverse backgrounds. We also run a day centre in Shadwell, with a focus on supporting elders from the Bangladeshi and other communities.
This is an exciting time to join the team, as we commemorate the Charity's 135th anniversary with a series of fundraising activities, campaigns and events. We are in a unique position in that we have strong, continuing links with our founders, the Guild (alumnae) of Cheltenham Ladies' College together with the school’s parents, and pupils.
As Fundraising Lead (Corporates & Individuals) you will play a vital role in securing support from corporates, local businesses and individuals to help our charity to continue to thrive for a further 135 years!
The role can be worked flexibly over 22.5 hours per week with opportunities to work from home as well as our friendly offices in Shoreditch, London. 25 days holiday and bank holidays (pro rata) plus a pension scheme.
What you will be working on:
- Identifying new funding opportunities through horizon scanning and prospect research
- Engaging with supporters to develop sponsorship opportunities, in-kind donations and encouraging them to carry out their own fundraising activities on our behalf
- Developing the relationship between St Hilda’s East and Cheltenham Ladies' College
- Developing diverse opportunities for individual giving and ensuring outstanding donor stewardship
- Contributing to the development of strategies to generate income from diverse sources
- Developing case for support messaging and writing impact reports
This job is for you, if ...
- You have 2 years’ experience in charitable fundraising with responsibility for attracting diverse income streams
- Previous success in securing financial support from corporates and through individual giving
- Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
- The ability to write eloquently and succinctly with meticulous attention to detail
- The ability to work positively as part of team
- You want to use your expertise for the benefit of a thriving community based organisation
How to Apply:
Visit our website for instructions on how to apply.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 2nd July 2024
Interview date: Monday 15th July 2024
Our Recruitment Policy
St Hilda's is committed to racial justice and wider inclusion and diversity. We are working towards a goal where our team fully reflects the diversity and difference in lived experiences of our local community.
St Hilda’s East is a vibrant, multi-purpose organisation providing a wide range of life-changing services and opportunities for local people.
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We're Coney, an award-winning arts and social change charity. We’re on a mission to spark change through the power of play.
We're looking for a highly organised, independent and practical individual to join our small team as General Manager. You’ll oversee our core operations, provide support across our innovative programme, and help us to develop longer-term sustainability.
The General Manager will keep core operations running smoothly – across HR, finance and communications – as well as developing the company’s systems and policies to adapt to current and future needs. You’ll also be a key pillar of Coney’s culture and internal communications, fostering a supportive and empowering environment so that staff and freelancers can thrive.
Responsibilities:
HR & Operations
● Manage Coney’s operations, resources and materials to ensure our activities and processes are high-quality, fit for purpose and well-managed.
● Support the Directors to engender positive staff relations and good communication throughout the company, those representing it and its networks.
● Oversee Coney’s remote-working and office systems, including IT systems, schedules and other resources, ensuring that they are fit for purpose and cost-effective.
● Manage Coney’s statutory obligations with Companies House, the Charities Commission and other bodies and regulatory authorities, with support from the Directors.
● Maintain regular communication with Coney’s Trustees, ensuring that Board meetings, minutes, reports and information are prepared effectively and on time.
Financial
● Manage Coney’s day-to-day financial systems, including making bank payments and managing invoices receivable, supported by the Marketing & Admin Officer.
● Reconcile Coney’s bank accounts and input all financial activity into Quickbooks (including income & expenditure, credit cards, expenses, invoices payable, payments received) against the correct budget lines.
● Run payroll (including sending payslips and other pay documents, scheduling salary payments and reporting to HMRC) and ensure pensions, PAYE taxes and National Insurance are calculated and paid on time.
● Create and submit quarterly VAT returns using Quickbooks
Stakeholder Management & Fundraising
● Work alongside the JCEOs to maintain high level contact and dialogue with Coney’s key stakeholders.
● Manage Coney’s Friends scheme and support effective communication with funders.
● Alongside the rest of the core team, identify opportunities for fundraising, commercial projects and consultancy, building relationships and contributing to funding proposals as required.
Marketing & Communications
● Support the Marketing & Admin Officer and Executive Programme Director / JCEO to prepare and execute a marketing and communications plan – strategically positioning Coney’s work across communities and sectors.
● Support the Marketing & Admin Officer to ensure regular communication with Coney networks (newsletters, social media and other relationships) and produce effective communication and ticketing systems for events and projects as required.
See attachment for further responsibilities
Terms and benefits:
- Days: 3 or 4 days per week, to be discussed with the candidate.
- Salary: £33,000 - £35,000 FTE, dependent on experience
- Location: Our office is currently a short walk from Aldgate East station, London. We are very open to discuss hybrid working models that work best for the candidate.
- Benefits: Generous annual leave and 'agreed absences' allowances.
For the full job description and responsibilities, please read the Recruitment Pack linked on our website. Apply by Sunday 23 June.
Coney is an acclaimed arts and social change charity. We’re on a mission to spark change through the power of play.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Role
JLGB are recruiting a Finance & Fundraising Coordinator who will play a vital role in helping the charity achieve its financial, fundraising and organisational objectives. Supporting the Director of Operations & Finance, the role is essential for the smooth running of the charity’s finances, collaborating with teams across JLGB, as well as volunteers and external suppliers. With some support from JLGB’s administration team, you will be undertaking all financial transactions including payment runs, bank and income reconciliations. Managing our donor database, ensuring that Gift Aid is collected regularly. The position will be suitable for someone who has experience in these areas and is flexible, reliable, highly numerate and interested in working to support young people to reach their potential.
Responsibilities will include:
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Processing and reconciling various financial administrative tasks, including petty cash and incoming card payments (via stripe and other card processors)
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Providing effective financial administrative support to all JLGB programmes and functions
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Providing support to the Finance Director and assisting with management accounts
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Preparing expenditure reports for the senior leadership team, finance sub-committee, Trustee Board, funders and stakeholders
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Validating and processing weekly expenses
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Ensuring that Gift Aid is collected on a regular basis
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Managing our Donor Database
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Supporting with Income generation and fundraising events.
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Supporting the delivery of the year-end financial reporting
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Ensuring that financial documents are filed
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Supporting audit processes to demonstrate compliance
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Maintaining accounts and generating invoices on QuickBooks computer software
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Overseeing debtor analysis and recovery
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Contributing to the development and maintenance of financial systems and processes
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Managing external suppliers, supplier accounts and purchases
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Supporting other members of the administration team whenever necessary
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.
Person specification
We are looking for some of the following attributes in the successful applicant, you may be more experienced in some areas than others. We are interested in experience that’s both job-related or gained through other areas of your life. Training and support will be given in any areas required.
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A relevant finance qualification eg AAT, ACCA, CIMA or currently working towards one
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Experience using QuickBooks or similar accounting and reporting systems and advanced excel.
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Substantial experience of bookkeeping and processing payments
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Understanding of Accounting Principles
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The ability to initiate and maintain systems
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Confident and polite telephone manner for debt recovery and supplier procurement
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Ability to pro-actively engage with internal and external stakeholders up to Senior Management level
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Ability to present financial information and make it understandable to non-finance stakeholders
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Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail
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Work well autonomously and as part of a wider team
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Excellent proficiency/advanced Excel
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Good communication skills
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Commitment to providing services and programmes for young Jewish people
You may also have
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Experience of working with or in youth organisations or a charity
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Experience of working with individuals from a wide range of cultural and faith backgrounds
Please note this role may also require evening and Sunday work, in order to see delivery and meet/consult with volunteers
What you’ll get in return
- You will be working in a passionate and enthusiastic team with a strong vision and ambition in striving to enrich the lives of young people.
- We offer 36 days leave, including bank holidays (this includes directed leave for Jewish high holy days that fall on a weekday), rising by 1 day for each completed year of service to a maximum total of 42 days leave.
- Access to our benefits discount platform
- Cash back health plan, includes wellbeing support and access to Virtual GP appointments
- Death in service at 4 times salary.
- Employer and employee contribution to pension following successful probation period, in line with auto-enrolment pension requirement, 3% employer contribution
- We have a flexible policy for working hours and offer TOIL where staff are required to start early, finish late or work on a Sunday, so that you can reclaim these hours at another time.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Aid Box Community (ABC) is a Bristol charity that provides hope, love and a sense of belonging to people seeking asylum in Bristol. The charity was started 7 years ago on the Refugee camps in France by a local mum and has grown and evolved to support over 5000 people a year through our Free Shop and Welcome Hub, Activity Groups and Trips and Connections Befriending program. We have 336 volunteers and a fantastic, small team and we are looking for a part time Finance Officer.
The job is for 15hrs a week ideally to be worked over 2 or 3 days Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Based at the ABC office, Portland Square, Bristol and some home working on agreement.
We are a small team, and you may be asked to do something outside of your Job Description and help support other members of the Aid Box team.
Job Description:
The Finance Officer will have a wide variety of financial management and control tasks from day to day bookkeeping to filing year end accounts. They will formally report to the Director of Strategy and liaise regularly with the Board Treasurer.
Role Overview
The Finance Officer is responsible for the smooth running of all day-to-day aspects of the financial management of Aid Box Community (ABC):
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Provide a high quality and effective financial management and Bookkeeping service to the charity
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Prepare, develop and analyse management accounting information and reports, including a standard suite of monthly reports and ad-hoc reports as required by the Charity
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Ensure compliance with all relevant financial statutory and regulatory matters relevant to the Charity
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Liaison with the external Auditor in preparing and getting approval and sign off of the annual statutory accounts
Key responsibilities:
The postholder will advise the charity on all matters relating to the finance of the organisation and provide management information for the Board of trustees. They will also be expected to contribute to future strategy, business planning, year-end accounts, monitoring of budgets and performance, and full adherence to al financial policies and procedures in accordance with the Finance Manual. Duties include:
Financial Management
Accountancy and Bookkeeping Systems
Maintenance of all accounting records on an ongoing basis to include:
· Manage all income and expenditure processing.
· Maintain and improve bookkeeping and accountancy systems (both computerised and manual) including:
- Bank reconciliations.
- Cash flow management.
- Income and grant analysis (restricted and designated funds).
- Bank receipts and payments.
- Purchase approval and recording processes.
Accounts payable
· Process purchase invoices in an accurate and timely manner.
· Respond accurately and efficiently to queries from suppliers and colleagues regarding payments
· Manage the Finance email inbox ensuring emails are dealt with in a timely manner
· Ensure petty cash via Soldo Card is available and monitored
· Process staff expenses, ensuring compliance with policy
· Access and administer online banking
· Pay roll, pay salary and staff costs
Accounts Receivable
· Control and Monitoring of restricted funds including detailed records of spend allocation of funds and remaining balance.
· Accurately accounting for all income receipts monthly including donations from individuals and organisations and grants and claiming any appropriate Gift Aid.
Budgets
· Monitor the budget against actual and investigate any major variations in budget.
· Involvement in strategic and planning projections with the Director of Strategy.
Reports
Produce regular management information so that key officers and trustees know how well the charity is performing against its budget. To include:
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Provide regular monthly management financial information (including financial highlights/budget against actual/restricted and unrestricted funds/fund movement summary/fund balances/balance sheet) for the Director of Strategy and Board of Trustees.
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Quarterly financial reports for the Board of Trustees including detailed analysis of income and expenditure.
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Assisting with fundraising applications and reports.
Annual Financial Audit
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Liaising with the external accountants for Annual Financial Accounts and Annual Review preparation before presenting to the Board annually for approval alongside the Director of Strategy.
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Filing Annual Return to the Charity Commission.
Bank and Treasury Management
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Treasury management in connection with cash and investments held by the charity.
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Manage cash flow and ensure that bank charges are kept to a minimum.
Fundraising
· Assisting with applications for funding ensuring that all grants, sponsorship and donations are paid on time and the financial conditions met.
Communication and Coordination
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Ensure the efficient circulation of financial information as needed, including that required from external advisers, e.g., auditors.
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Liaise with and advise the Director of Strategy and others as appropriate on all financial matters.
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Liaise with and maintain a good working relationship with bankers, accountants, auditors and donors.
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Liaise and maintain a good working relationship with volunteers, staff and Board of Trustees.
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Attend staff and Trustee meetings as required to provide information and analysis.
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Understand confidentiality in accordance with GDPR.
Professional/Technical
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Keep up to date with financial developments across the sector, changes in requirements for charity reporting and changes in legislation.
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Maintain and monitor the Internal Financial Procedures policy document and make recommendations on best practice, good governance, policies and procedures and implementing same.
Experience, qualifications, and requirements
Qualified or part qualified Bookkeeper or with considerable experience in a similar role preferably in the charitable or not for profit sector
We are looking for candidates with a passion for supporting and or lived experience of the challenges faced by asylum seekers and refugees in the UK. This role requires great attention to detail and excellent organisational skills preferably you will have financial management experience and experience of working and managing finances for a charity.
Essential Experience
• Experienced Financial administrator
• Experienced Bookkeeper
• Strong numerate skills with acute attention to detail. High level of attention to detail
• Willing to learn and be adaptable to the changing needs of a small and dynamic charity
• Be an open and honest team player who is passionate about what we do and the impact we make
• Familiar with our tools: Expertise in all Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Teams,
• Familiar with QuickBooks
• Clear communicator
• Good interpersonal and liaison skills with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Fluent in oral and written English.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and delivering to tight deadlines.
• A commitment to high professional and personal standards and continuous improvement.
Desirable Experience
• Charity experience
• Minimum experience 3 years
• Experience of SORP would be an advantage
A role with purpose
Your work will be changing the lives of the most vulnerable people in our society and has a direct impact on the people we work with giving a huge level of job satisfaction. The nature of the work means that we are always ready to respond to a crisis, meaning that no two days are the same. We are a small team of dedicated staff, working closely together in a supportive environment.
Safeguarding Statement
ABC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its service users and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
ABC operates Safeguarding Policies for the purpose of protecting Young People and Vulnerable Adults. All staff members are required to undergo Disclosure and Barring Service DBS checks.
Statement on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
ABC aims to be anti-discriminatory organisation committed to the promotion of quality and diversity and, in line with the Equality Act 2010. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups and those with lived experience.
Please check the attached Job Description for further details and how to get more information about this exciting role.
Application process
Apply here link to charity jobs
Deadline: 6th July 2024
Interviews week commencing:15th July 2024
Start date: August 2024
To discuss the position please email the Founder and Director of Strategy Imogen McIntosh. Details on the attachment.
To apply for the position please go the Charity Jobs Website.
Please note that we may close the advert earlier if a suitable person is found before the deadline.
Our Mission is to provide a warm welcome to people seeking asylum in Bristol and to offer the support they need.
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