Finance Manager (part-time)
Location: Working from home (the role is usually based in our London office in Islington)
Salary: £35,600 - £41,300 pro rata per annum inclusive
Hours: 21 hours per week (days and hours can be discussed at interview)
Closing date: Tuesday 11 August at 10am
Interview date: Wednesday 19 August 

This is a permanent position.

We are looking for a Finance Manager to join our ambitious and growing type 1 diabetes medical research charity, JDRF. 

As the Finance Manager, you will contribute to the operation of JDRF by managing its accounts and providing reliable financial data for planning purposes to budget holders and the Senior management team. Reporting into the Head of Finance, this is a key position holding the responsibility for delivering reporting accurately within deadlines and proactively contributing towards organisational efficiency.

Alongside the Finance Officer, you will ensure the daily finance operations run smoothly and within deadlines. You will be an experienced finance professional and be fully qualified to at least AAT level, or demonstrably qualified by experience. 

You will be proficient with accounting and other software packages including Excel and Sage or equivalents. Both an attention to detail and the ability to have a broad overview of the financial picture of the organisation with strong written and verbal communication skills.

You’ll have previous experience of accounting at a senior level in a charity with significant fundraised income (£1M+), building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and providing information at all levels and working independently and without direct supervision. 

An interest in the mission and aspirations of JDRF and the desire to work collaboratively in a small team are highly desirable.

You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at JDRF, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1. 

To apply for the role please complete the form below. 

As an employer we offer; flexible working and we will consider compressed hours, generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days and bank holidays which rise with length of service, health cash plan and season ticket and cycle loan and pension scheme.

JDRF is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the USA, Canada and Australia.

JDRF is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.

The Pioneer Group own and manage 2,467 social and market rent homes in north and east Birmingham, and our head office is in Castle Vale.  We are proud of our community-led approach, working with and for local people. 

One of our fundamental principles is our belief that we should be more than just a provider of good quality homes.  This is why we invest in a range of charitable activities through our charitable subsidiary Compass Support, including youth and family support; employment support; health and wellbeing activities; support for the elderly; a children’s day nursery; and a sports and leisure facility, Castle Vale Stadium.

We are looking to recruit a number of new members for the boards of either:

·         The Pioneer Group (housing association and group parent)

·         Compass Support (our charitable subsidiary company)

The Pioneer Group:

We would particularly welcome candidates with experience in either:

·         Asset management/Development/Health and safety

·         Strategic financial management/Audit/Risk

·         Community led organisations

Compass Support

We would particularly welcome candidates with experience in either:

·         Community engagement

·         Safeguarding

·         Business growth

All Board members must be able to demonstrate our values and support our mission.

The Boards seek to be diverse and representative of the communities they serve.  The Group has a learning and development programme in place to support all Board Members to develop their skills and support good governance practice across the Group. 

The closing date for applications is Monday 24th August 2020 at midday

Project Officer

£26,789 pro rata, £16,073 per annum (0.6 FTE – 21 hours per week)

Contract until March 2023

Location: Cardiff (Office based). Home working will be considered

Carers Trust Wales is part of Carers Trust, a major charity for, with and about carers. We work to improve support, services and recognition for anyone living with the challenges of caring, unpaid, for a family member or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or addiction problems.

With locally based Network Partners we are able to support carers in their homes through the provision of replacement care, and in the community with information, advice, emotional support, hands on practical help and access to much needed breaks.

We are currently looking for a Project Officer to support the Carers Trust Wales team to deliver against 3 key projects:

• Supporting health and social care professionals to be better able to identify and support carers
• Working to improve awareness of and support for older carers
• Supporting the development and roll out of a National Young Carers ID Card Scheme.

This role will be responsible for working with a range of stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of these projects.

This is a great opportunity for an organised and creative person interested in joining a vibrant organisation and very successful team. 

Closing date for applications is 12pm on 2nd September 2020 with interviews 15 September 2020.

Carers Trust is committed to valuing diversity.  

Carers Trust has a number of measures in place to support the carers in its employment including carers leave.

Devas Club is a well-established youth club, community centre and charity offering opportunities to residents of London and focusing its work on disadvantaged young people aged 8-25 years. Founded in 1884, we have been based in our multipurpose building in Battersea, London Borough of Wandsworthsince since 1970. 

We have been providing activities for young people since we were founded. Devas Club sees itself as supporting all of a young person’s upbringing, and our stated aim is to develop self-reliant adults; all activities have the underlying theme that as young people and adults-in-waiting, whatever is organised for them at is judged against how it contributes to their eventual transition to adulthood.

We are seeking a proactive individual who will work closely with the trustees, club operations staff, senior youth workers, freelance sessional workers and volunteers to plan, coordinate and oversee a programme of activities run by the club. They will foster and maintain our relationships with partners including our ongoing collaboration with Wandsworth Council's children and young people services. 

The postholder with oversee and collaborate on the development of programme content; and lead our monitoring and evaluation work to assess the impact of our youth programmes. 

Apply now with your CV and cover letter of no more than two pages outlining your interest and suitability for this role.

Communications Manager (P/T)

We haven’t been great at telling people about all the amazing work we do, but we are committed to changing that.  We have created a part time post that will lead on all things comms!  We need someone experienced, proactive and who is willing to roll their sleeves up and get stuck in.  Is that you?

Person Specification 
 
We are looking for a pro-active individual experienced in the field of communications, some of which will have been gained in the charity sector.  Demonstrable expertise in developing communications strategies across a range of channels, including traditional and social media is essential.   
 
You will also have experience of producing creative communications content for a range of audiences including business, wealthy individuals and the voluntary sector. 
 
Being the sole member of the comms team in our fast paced charity, you will need to be an organised, pro-active team player able to respond willingly, flexibly and positively to unexpected changes or demands.   
 
 

Take a look at the Job Description and if it’s a post that suits your skills and experience, please send us your CV and covering letter by 27th July 2020.

Bliss exists to ensure that every baby born premature or sick in the UK has the best chance of survival and quality of life.

Bliss is looking for a Finance and HR Officer to join our busy Finance and Operations team.

Covering both Finance support, and operating as the sole HR post at Bliss, this is a varied and interesting role at our small and friendly organisation. Reporting to the Head of Finance and Operations, you will be the first point of contact regarding all aspects of payroll, day-to-day human resources management and wider workforce development at Bliss, as well as gain experience of Accounts Receivable and management accounting.

You will manage your time effectively across a number of different tasks simultaneously, placing a high emphasis on quality, accuracy, flexibility and efficiency. You will also be able to provide sound advice to senior management and staff, build effective working relationships, use tact and diplomacy when dealing with others and be able to maintain confidentiality at all times.

This role would particularly suit someone who is ambitious to learn about a broad range of finance and HR tasks, and experience at managing payroll or in a customer/supplier facing role will be beneficial.

This is a part-time flexible role (24-28 hours per week).  For more information on the role please see the job description, which includes the person specification.

The deadline for applications is midday on Wednesday 12th August 2020. First round interviews are provisionally scheduled to be held the week beginning 17th August.  Interviews will take place via video call.

Please submit your CV and equal opportunities form, along with a supporting statement describing why you are interested in the role and how you meet the criteria in the person specification.  This information is used when shortlisting candidates for interview.

It is Bliss’ policy not to contact applicants who have not been invited for interview so if you have not heard from us by 27th August you should assume that, on this occasion, your application has been unsuccessful.  Please note that early applications may be prioritised.

About the APPG on Malaria & NTDs

Established in 2005, the APPG on Malaria & Neglected Tropical Diseases (APPMG) has an established history of actively engaging UK parliamentarians on the issues of malaria and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). The APPMG facilitates and implements an active calendar of parliamentary and public events, policy briefings to support parliamentary debates and specialist meetings to inform and mobilise UK parliamentarians in support of priorities and policies that will accelerate progress against malaria and NTDs.

The priorities of the APPMG are guided by the Chair and Officers of the group, all sitting MPs and Peers in Westminster, and implemented with support from a part-time Coordinator to provide parliamentary and policy advice and administrative functions. The APPMG benefits from an active base of expert stakeholders from across academia, research, multilateral organisations, industry and the private sector as well as civil society. This is a significant resource to the APPMG in understanding and working to highlight key opportunities to engage parliamentarians on a wide range of topics from access to medicines, R&D for new tools, aid architecture, funding gaps, to evidence-based policy to inform control and elimination programmes.

In 2020, the APPMG is looking for an enthusiastic self-starter to fill the role of Coordinator. The candidate will support the secretariat function of the APPMG across the issues of malaria and NTDs, actively engaging with UK parliamentarians, expert stakeholders and networks including the UK Malaria Advocates and the UK Coalition against Neglected Tropical Diseases.

Role of the Coordinator

The APPMG Coordinator will act on behalf of the best interests of the Chair, Officers, and parliamentary members. The agenda of the APPMG will be driven by the Chair and Officers with input from and consultation with the external malaria and NTDs stakeholders as and when needed. The Coordinator will maintain regular contact with all external partner organisations to ensure broad and unbiased representation of the malaria and NTDs communities. The Coordinator will be required to work alongside the APPMG Chair and Officers to raise the political profile of malaria and NTDs with UK policy and decision makers and grow parliamentary support for the fight against malaria and NTDs.

Reporting

The Coordinator will be employed and line managed by and administratively accountable to Malaria No More UK. The Coordinator is functionally responsible to the APPMG Chair and Officers to execute the approved strategy and workplan.

Key responsibilities

Stakeholder engagement:

• Liaise with expert stakeholders to understand the key threat to progress on malaria and NTDs and the implementation of UK government policy in support of these issues.
• Collaborate and partner with expert stakeholders to strengthen parliamentary discussions with recommended content and guest speakers.

Parliamentary and policy advice:

• Identify potential APPMG priorities and share policy advice to inform the APPMG Chair and Officers on annual themes to be addressed in APPMG activities.
• Liaise with parliamentarians personally and develop and maintain a broad network of external contacts.
• Lead the organisation of parliamentary events and meetings focusing on key issues relating to malaria and NTDs and bringing together experts and parliamentarians, including logistics, agendas, and briefing materials.
• Support parliamentarians through the drafting of letter correspondence to relevant parliamentary targets; briefing papers ahead of parliamentary debates; circulating regular updates to parliamentary members and the wider malaria and NTD community on APPMG activities.
• Prepare speech remarks upon request to support APPMG parliamentary members and visiting dignitaries to APPMG events.
• Lead/support the preparation of an annual report on the activities of the APPMG, and other specialist reports based on discussion with APPMG Chair and expert stakeholders.
• Lead the organisation of field visits for parliamentarians to see international programmes tackling malaria and NTDs first-hand.

Administrative, strategy and planning:

• Development of a Chair and Officers approved annual workplan and oversight of the APPMG’s budget.
• Monitor and regularly report to the APPMG Chair and Officers on progress against the strategy and workplan.
• Financial reporting and basic accounting.
• Ensure strategic and operational plans fall within available budget and escalate to the APPMG Chair and Officers when there are concerns about the financial viability of being able to execute the workplan.
• Effective communication and lead renewal/revisions of MoUs with financial donors where required.
• Liaise with financial donors to cultivate continued support to the APPMG.
• Identify opportunities to grow and strengthen the APPMG.
• Ensure compliance with all APPG protocols and reporting requirements with the APPG Register.

Communications:

• Prepare press releases when relevant, update the website when needed and manage the APPMG’s social media accounts.
• Effectively communicate between the Chair, Officers, members, and external stakeholders.

Person specification

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of the UK parliamentary system
• Experience of parliamentary affairs
• An understanding of global dialogue on the Sustainable Development Goals
• Experience in international public health/development programs
• Excellent writing and critical analysis skills
• Excellent communication skills to build collaborative relationships and supportive engagement with stakeholders
• High attention to detail and quality
• A strong commitment to partnership and a collaborative approach
• Ability to undertake domestic and international travel agreed upon with the APPMG Chair and Officers

Desirable

• Experience in malaria and/or neglected tropical disease programmes/policy engagement/communications
• Experience of communicating science to a non-scientific audience
• Knowledge of website editing
• Knowledge of print production and use of online/social media
• Lived experience of malaria and/or NTDs

Staff benefits include:

• 10% employer pension contributions
• 28 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holiday days

To apply, please send your CV together with a supporting statement detailing why you are interested in this position and how your skills and experience fit the person specification above

MNMUK recognises the value of a team in which people from diverse backgrounds are able to introduce fresh ideas and contribute to delivering our mission to make Malaria No More. Candidates from historically marginalised or underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Upon appointment you will be required to comply with the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, undertaken by the Members’ Staff Verification Office (MSVO). See Members’ Staff Verification Office (MSVO) page for further info.

Closing date for applications: 17th August 2020

The Movement Centre is a charity that provides a specialist therapy called Targeted Training, a life-changing therapy that helps children develop functional skills required for head control and sitting, and where possible standing and walking

CEO - JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Chief Executive (CEO)

Hours: 3 days per week

Salary: £45,000 pro rata

Base: The Movement Centre, Oswestry and some home working

ORGANISATIONAL ARRANGEMENTS

Responsible and accountable to the Trustees of The Movement Centre for Targeted Training (TMC).

JOB PURPOSE

• To develop, plan and implement the strategic direction of TMC working in conjunction with the Board of Trustees and working closely with the TMC Management team
• To set and outline clear objectives and goals for the clinical and fundraising teams
• Ensure all teams are equipped to focus and deliver on strategic objectives and goals, and to regularly monitor
• Management of staff
• Finance – linking between Treasurer & Bookkeeper
• Governance – ensure all constitutional and legal requirements are met

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy and planning

• Develop, drive and lead the strategic development of TMC to achieve agreed long term organisational goals
• Ensure that appropriate resources and operational systems are available to turn strategy into reality
• Plan budgets and forecasts
• Regularly report back to the Board of Trustees and attend Quarterly Trustee meetings

Management of Staff

• Provide leadership which motivates and inspires staff and volunteers
• Agreeing team and individual objectives and work through regular one-to-one line management, discussions and appraisals
• Ensure TMC has in place effective policies and procedures to manage HR, finance, information, communication, and other resources and that these meet relevant legislative requirements and agreed quality standards
• Oversee the quality and health and safety (including risk management) of all activities carried out at TMC
• Plan and monitor resources, events and staff ensuring TMC achieves an efficient and effective team and culture
• Play a major role in the recruitment and selection of staff and to ensure all new staff are fully inducted

Finance (in conjunction with Treasurer & Bookkeeper)

• Take overall responsibility for financial management and viability, producing budgets and forecasting for Board approval and monitor and explain financial performance
• Maintain robust financial controls, risk management systems and sound administrative processes
• Ensure open communication with the Board on financial and organisational performance against agreed strategic goals

Governance

• Work with the Board to ensure high standards of governance and that the Board fulfills all constitutional and legal requirements
• Provide appropriate and accurate management information and other guidance to the Board of Trustees which ensures they have a clear and accurate understanding of the health and performance of TMC and are able to take informed decisions
• Support the Chair in ensuring the continued engagement and development of all Trustees
• Be responsible for inputting to and overseeing any contracts or agreements at TMC and liaising with the Board of Trustees with regards to any legal documents
• Lead on Data protection at TMC, ensuring the organisation is compliant with up-to-date legislation

External Relationship Building

• Represent The Movement Centre at events and act as spokesperson as required
• Maintain and develop key stakeholder relationships with the clinical and business community
• Ensure the Charity is appropriately represented on relevant external committees

Please note that occasionally there may be some evening and weekend work required.

The successful applicant will be appointed subject to satisfactory references and DBS check

This job description cannot represent an exhaustive list of duties and may need to be amended in the light of experience, development or organisation and service changes.

Occupational Therapist - Band 5

37.5 FTE (part-time considered)

£23,637 - £31,950 FTE (depending on experience)

Leatherhead KT22 0BN

JOB PURPOSE

QEF Neuro Rehabilitation Services is a specialist neuro rehabilitation centre for adults.  Are you looking for a fantastic opportunity to develop your knowledge and clinical skills in neuro rehabilitation?  Would you like to become a valued member of our friendly, experienced, dynamic integrated-team?

The post holder will have the opportunity to provide specialist neurorehabilitation service to clients with acquired brain injury, stroke and incomplete spinal cord injury within a multidisciplinary team. You will be responsible for the assessment and treatment of clients under the direction of the senior Occupational therapists.  You will liaise with other members of the team to ensure continuity and consistency regarding clients’ management.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is an exciting opportunity to join an experienced MDT where you will be managing your own neurological clinical caseload and working in both individual and group settings on clients’ goals using functional and impairment-based treatment methods.

You will assess, plan and carry out individual Occupational Therapy treatment programmes within the Centre and in the community. We have a variety of living environments including bedsits and independent living flats.

You will carry out access and home visits with support as appropriate, including liaising with social services, care agencies and relatives.

There will be the opportunity to develop skills in communicating with clients with a range of physical, cognitive, and communication difficulties.

Providing feedback and advice is a key part of the role, to clients and other members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding the assessment and treatment of a client’s physical, functional, cognitive, sensory and perceptual abilities.

ABOUT YOU

This is the job for you if you have:

• a Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy and have membership of the Health and Care Professions council.
• experience of working in neurology and working in a multidisciplinary team either as a student placement or at post graduate level.
• the ability to demonstrate efficient and effective self-management including use of time, organisation, planning and problem solving.
• your own initiative to be able to prioritise caseload and use clinical reasoning to make sound decisions and problem solve.
• the ability to use self-reflection to improve clinical skills.
• the ability to be empathetic and passionate in working with clients with complex physical, cognitive and psychosocial needs and their families.
• passion about this area of work
• been inspired by our Values and Behaviours

BENEFITS

Being part of QEF means that you will be valued as a key member of a charity that is passionate about its work.  You’ll gain a sense of professional satisfaction from knowing that every day you have worked as a team to improve someone else's life. Whether you work in one of our client-facing services, or at the head office, you’ll never be far away from the inspiring journey of our service users.  In addition, you’ll receive:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Pension and Life Assurance
• Westfield Healthcare Cash back scheme and shopping discounts
• Free on-site parking
• Range of training opportunities provided to ensure career development

To apply please visit our website via the link.

This role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks which will include an enhanced adult barred list check DBS (at the cost of QEF if you are not already a member of The Update Service)

This role requires someone who has experience of successfully generating income in a charity environment or can demonstrate that they would be able to do so, as the primary measure of success in this role will in the income generated for the charity to allow it to expand it’s operation.

1. This part time role working approximately 20 hours per week, would suite someone who wants to work flexibly. However you must be prepared to answer calls, e-mail respond to and direct charity support staff and charity business on most days, although core hours can be agreed. This may be a home based role with staff liaison being undertake vie video meetings and e-mail however it is expected that face to face meetings will be arranged by the Director at least monthly in a location central for all staff to minimise travel and travel costs. The Director may also be invited to attend some Trustee meetings which are held quarterly (currently by video but will be a mix of video and face to face).

• Taking calls and answering queries from staff, corporate members, branch offices, media and the general public

• Directing the improvement in corporate membership through a range of means

• Directing and promoting private/professional membership

• Directing and introducing income generation through the website, charity magazine, donations/legacies and any other income streams proposed and agreed by the Trustees

• Directing the completion of the Backcare HOP7 publication and subsequent publication and revenue generation

• Keeping in touch with branches

• Directing the maintenance and improvement of the charity website

• Directing and improving the Backcare helpline for people with backpain

• Ensuring that there is a robust process in place for taking orders for charity goods and that they are despatched

• Ensuring that any complaints are investigated and responded to

• Directing the quarterly magazine editor to ensure publication on timeframe

• Ensuring that the maximum advantage is derived from events such as the London marathon, and Ride London and any other events proposed and agreed by the Trustees

• Direct and imporve the charities social media presence.

• Providing a monthly report to the Chairman and the trustees

• Arranging and attending a bi-monthly video meeting to discuss the charity direction with nominated Trustees

Candidates should have excellent written and oral communications skills as well as experience working at director level successfully. It would be an advantage to have worked within a charity environment, have evidence of successful fundraising in the past and a degree or professional qualification

The Training Coordinator will coordinate, administer and deliver CSO Resilience 2020 program training and take a key role in managing relationships with customers & CSO Members in implementing this program.

The Membership Coordinator will coordinate, administer and deliver CSO Working Groups, which are based on thematics as per CSO’s Restructure 2020 (see our website) and take a key role in managing relationships with CSO Members and the Director and the organisation.

This post is primarily responsible to support in the collation of evidence and writing of a report into the needs of Somali-led Mosques in the UK (3 days).  Secondary responsibilities include dissemination of information about the EUSS Scheme through the mosques (1 day).

CSO is a national second tier organisation set up for the Somali Voluntary and Community Sectors to assist as an umbrella organisation. It aims to provide a collective voice for the Somali Community in the UK in areas of Health & Wellbeing, Criminal Justice, Education, Poverty Reduction and Economic empowerment. 

The role will involve organising and coordinating the team’s schedule by organising key external and internal meetings, administrative support as well as communicating with key stakeholders on behalf of the Director.