Director Of Knowledge Jobs in London
About the UN Global Compact Network UK:
We are a dynamic multi-stakeholder initiative, dedicated to connecting UK companies to the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest responsible business initiative. The Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact, rooted in UN treaties, provide a robust foundation and comprehensive framework for corporate sustainability and business action on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Our mission is to champion sustainability leadership to create a world we want to live and do business in, by inspiring ambition, enabling impactful action, and collaborating to reshape the business environment for the better.
The UN Global Compact Network UK has over 900 participating companies, with a team of 31 people, and is growing quickly.
Our work is guided by the core values of the UN – Integrity, Respect for Diversity, and Professionalism – alongside nine additional values and behaviours of the UN Global Compact which can be found here. During a recent review, the team described our workplace as friendly, inclusive, supportive, passionate, and hard-working.
About the role:
The primary focus of the Bookkeeper role is credit control - raising invoices and following up on accounts receivable for our membership (approximately 1000 participants). The role will also include posting expenses and ensuring they are properly documented, reconciling bank accounts, and ensuring that records are accurate, up-to-date, and comply with relevant accounting principles.
This is a part-time role (3 days per week to start). The successful candidate may normally work from home or our office, but occasional in-person meetings at the office will be required (minimum twice per month).
Who we are looking for:
- Someone with a strong understanding of financial principles and practices, with excellent attention to detail – ensuring accuracy in financial records and reports.
- Someone with strong organisational skills, capable of managing time effectively and prioritising multiple tasks efficiently.
- A confident communicator, both in writing and verbally, who can interact well with team members, management, and external stakeholders. They should also be comfortable using the telephone and willing to make calls when needed.
- Strong mathematical skills and the ability to work with numbers accurately is essential.
- Someone with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to review and interpret financial data, resolve discrepancies, and provide valuable insights to support senior management's decision-making.
- An individual with good IT skills who is proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, along with experience in accounting software and CRM systems like Salesforce. We use Xero, but knowledge of this specific software is not required.
In your first 6 months:
To help you settle quickly, we will provide a thorough and comprehensive onboarding. Through meetings with key colleagues and online training, we will help you to become familiar with our way of working and our value proposition.
Key Responsibilities & Duties:
- Accounts Receivable: Manage accounts receivable (member invoicing and collections) ensuring that all invoices are generated on time and payments are collected effectively.
- Monitor Member Accounts: Track outstanding balances and proactively contact members regarding unpaid invoices to ensure timely payment
- Debt Collection: Chase overdue payments by phone or email.
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- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of member accounts, including invoices, payment history, and communications, and provide regular reports to senior management.
- Cash Allocation: Ensure all incoming payments are correctly allocated to the corresponding invoices.
- Dispute Resolution: Investigate and resolve any disputes or queries regarding invoices or payments.
- Reporting: Provide regular reports on outstanding debts, overdue accounts, and the overall status of the company’s receivables to senior management.
- Liaison: Collaborate with internal teams (Participant Engagement/Impact & Growth/Programmes) to resolve any issues that may delay payment.
- Expense Management: Track company expenses and ensure they are allocated correctly across teams.
- Bank Reconciliation: Regularly reconcile bank accounts to ensure that all transactions are properly allocated and accounted for, and discrepancies are addressed.
- VAT Compliance: Ensure VAT is accurately applied to all relevant transactions and prepare VAT returns for review by our accountant or Executive Director before submission, in compliance with legal requirements.
- Support Audits: Prepare relevant documents and assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary financial records.
- Petty Cash Handling: Manage petty cash transactions and ensure they are recorded appropriately.
The Bookkeeper may also be required to perform general finance and accounts-related tasks as needed to support the overall financial operations of the company.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a bookkeeper or in a similar financial role.
- Certification in bookkeeping, or equivalent
- A good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping is essential, along with familiarity with tax and regulatory requirements.
What we offer:
- Hybrid working – After onboarding, office days will be negotiable.
- Flexible working once discussed with your line manager. Our core/active hours are 10 am to 4 pm.
- Employee Assistance Programme for you and your immediate family.
- Three discretionary days off in December in addition to annual leave.
- One additional day off for mission-related volunteering.
- Enhanced sick leave.
- Compassionate leave.
- Season ticket loan.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
This is a part-time position (22.5 hours per week).
Next Steps:
The application process includes the following steps:
- Complete an equal opportunities questionnaire and provide essential admin information.
- Upload your CV.
- Longlisted candidates will be asked to complete a written test which includes questions designed to test your ability to excel in this role. Your answers will be scored by people, not AI tools.
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview with the Executive Director, the Chief of Staff, and the HR Manager.
- Final candidates will be invited to an informal, in-person meeting.
We promote sustainability leadership to create a world we want to live and do business in.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a part-time Head of Finance to join our Operational Leadership Team (OLT) for three days a week.
You will have a compassionate heart and be deeply motivated by your evangelical Christian faith, with a passion to serve your persecuted family in Christ.
You will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) to identify the level of internal and external resource that is required to develop a hybrid delivery model to operate financial management in the most effective and efficient way possible.
Your proven track record and experience of operational financial management will ensure the accurate delivery of this, as well as oversight of the day-to-day financial operations. Your clear communication skills and accounting qualifications, knowledge and experience will enable you to convey financial information in a practical and insightful way to a number of different audiences that have varying levels of financial understanding.
If you believe God may be calling you to fulfil this important new role and you understand the importance of excellence in the stewardship of our precious resources, then please apply for this part-time position which is based at our office in Orpington, Kent, with some agreed flexibility to work from home.
Applicants must be committed to Release International’s evangelical Christian beliefs (occupational requirement).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Having recently secured a strategic partnership with Sport England, this role will play a pivotal role in activating the research activities that are required to inform the Leadership Skills Foundation and the wider sector to empower a more diverse range of young people with opportunities to develop essential leadership and life skills, regardless of their background.
You will be a valued manager within the ‘Programme Delivery’ team and will work with other departments across the organization to support the development of future accessible and inclusive essential leadership programmes. With a key focus being on the needs, benefits and outcomes required among underserved and/or under-represented communities and individuals.
This role will require positive and proactive internal working relationships to be created with other teams and colleagues to support organisational objectives and goals.
In addition, the role will also be required to foster relationships with external stakeholders to shape the research that you will manage through your team. This work will support the development of our programmes to engage thousands more young people and give them the essential leadership skills for them to believe, lead and succeed.
We’re looking for a confident, collaborative research manager that wants to make a positive social difference through research. This role will inform the changes that are required within the organisation’s programmes and support the sector to give access to essential leadership skills development to under-served communities through breaking down barriers.
Role duties and responsibilities
- Manage research and impact projects and activities, internally and externally, in support of our programme delivery strategic goals.
- Develop and manage research proposals and methodologies to address strategic goals.
- Manage both primary and secondary research using a range of methodologies.
- Interpret and analyse research to derive meaningful insights and provide actionable recommendations.
- Present research findings, into clear, actionable recommendations, and compelling presentations that facilitate informed decision making across all levels of the organisation.
- Identify and recommend new research and evaluation projects and approaches which address gaps in our current evidence base.
- Engage with the Leadership team and Head of Programme Delivery to understand the organisation’s research requirements and align with organisational goals.
- Manage other researchers providing guidance and support in their professional development.
- Contribute to the research project budgeting process, ensuring efficient use of resources.
- Scope and produce ‘Invitations to Tender’ for commissioned research and manage the commissioning process, ensuring that the proposed research meets required objectives.
- Manage commissioned research contracts, including monitoring progress, reviewing and editing reports.
- Foster collaborative internal relationships to drive a culture of research driven decisions throughout the organisation.
- Build and maintain relationships with external partners and funders and communicate key findings where required.
- Ensure all research activities comply with ethical standards.
- Maintain an awareness of new research developments across the sector and use this to inform planning and decision making.
People Management Responsibilities
- Delivery Programme Research Executive (0.8)
- Working with other managers whose direct reports will support the delivery of programme goals and activities
Key Relationships
Internal
- Line Manager: Head of Programme Delivery
- Direct report: Delivery Programme Research Executive
- Departments: Innovation, Marketing and Communications
- Leadership Team including - Directors of: Innovation & Standards; Engagement; Finance and Operations, and Chief Executive.
- Finance Manager
External
- Strategic partners including organisations such as Sport England.
- National and regional network and research partners.
- Key local delivery centres
Skills, experience and knowledge
Required/essential:
- Educated to degree level in a subject with substantial statistical or research content.
- Proven experience of working in a relevant research role.
- Experience of leading/managing a range of different research projects, using a range of both primary and secondary research methodologies to gather both qualitative and quantitative research.
- Experience in designing and leading high quality research proposals and tenders.
- Demonstratable experience and evidence of aligning research projects and activities with strategic goals and informing organisational decision making.
- Experience of formulating research reports and making recommendations in a range of easy to read and innovative formats.
- Proven track record of building and nurturing highly effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior colleagues and external funders or partners.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to present information confidently to a diverse range of stakeholders, including leadership team, funders and external partners.
- Excellent project management skills and experience of leading research projects on time and on budget.
- Strong organisation skills, ability to multi-task and work effectively in a busy team environment.
- Able to deliver at pace ensuring efficiency.
- Excellent listening and recording skills to effectively evidence the findings of research.
- Understanding of ethical standards and practices in research including potential issues.
- Complete and finish tasks independently and/or as part of a team.
- Show competence with IT (including Microsoft Office).
Desired:
- Line management experience
- Knowledge and understanding of the sector, including trends, challenges, and best practices
- Experience of researching on funded projects and meeting grant requirements.
Personal qualities
- A confident, collaborative manager that wants to make a positive social difference.
- Pro-active with the ability to work on own initiative collaboratively and independently.
- Effective and confident communicator.
- Adaptable to operational requirements with an openness to give and receive constructive feedback as part of a growth mindset.
- A creative, problem solver with the ability to think critically and analyse a range data.
- An ability to travel across the UK is required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Content
Business Disability Forum is the leading business membership organisation in disability inclusion.
We are trusted partners, working with business, Government and disabled people to improve the life experiences of disabled employees and consumers, by removing barriers to inclusion.
- We work with over 600 members employing over 20% of the UK workforce and an estimated 8 million people worldwide.
- We advise, support and encourage businesses (many of them global) to become more disability-smart.
- We influence policymakers by representing the voice of employers and disabled employees.
- We provide evidence-based thought leadership on how business affects the lives of disabled people.
- We help effect changes in business practices, products, services and policies that positively impact the life experiences of disabled people, and also benefit business.
The role
The role holder will lead on content creation and production across Business Disability Forum. The role holder will take a strategic approach and collaborate closely with colleagues across the organisation to ensure that BDF creates cutting edge content that engages, informs and educates our Members and Partners
The requirement
- Experience of setting content strategy and road mapping.
- Experience of consulting stakeholders and using insights to create written content to meet their needs
- Experience of delivering small high-quality projects on time and within budget.
- Experience of creating videos, other accessible digital content and services
- Ability to create persuasive strategic plans.
- ·Knowledge of wider diversity, inclusion and employment law issues.
- ·Knowledge of current topical issues for businesses and business management.
For the full job description and person specification of this role and instructions on how to apply please visit our website below via the button below:
How to apply
Applications should be by CV and a supporting statement, of up to 400 words, detailing why you think you would be suitable for the role. If you require any adjustments to the application process please contact Barnaby Powell as set out below. Applications should be addressed to Barnaby Powell, HR & Office Manager, Business Disability Forum, Nutmeg House, 60 Gainsford Street, London SE1 2NY. If you are submitting your application by email please do so to barnabyp @ businessdisabilityforum .org .uk
- Closing date for applications: Sunday, 24 November 2024
- First interviews are planned for 3, 4 & 5 December 2024.
- Second interviews are planned for week commencing 9 December 2024.
Business Disability Forum is committed to ensuring that all its information, products and services are as accessible as possible to everyone.
If you wish to discuss anything in regards to accessibility or if you require alternative formats, please contact Barnaby Powell by email at the address above or by telephone on 020-7403-3020.
For further information on Business Disability Forum please refer to our website via the button below.
Equal opportunities
We are committed to becoming disability-smart and an employer of choice irrespective of race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, or pregnancy and maternity. The ethical and business case of ensuring that our workforce is representative of wider society is at the heart of what we do. When we are recruiting, disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria will be offered an interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Employee Relations to lead our Employee Relations team within the Trust on a 12 month fixed term contract. The ideal candidate will hold an MCIPD qualification or equivalent experience, with a deep understanding of employee relations and employment law best practices. You will navigate complex legal matters, ensuring compliance with employment legislation while fostering a fair and inclusive work environment. Your strategic business acumen will be essential as you make high-level decisions that impact the entire organization and confidently advise senior stakeholders.
In this role, you will leverage strong analytical skills to monitor and improve employee relations activities, proactively addressing trends to enhance policies and practices. You will also play a key role in driving employee engagement and culture change, aligning people strategies with the Trust’s values. Excellent interpersonal skills are vital as you build trusting relationships across all levels, ensuring that both managers and employees feel supported in a culture of partnership and effective resolution of concerns.
Your proven leadership experience in employee relations, along with expertise in handling complex cases and policy development, will empower your team and contribute to the Trust’s mission of maintaining a fair and equitable environment. If you are passionate about employee relations and ready to make a significant impact, we invite you to apply!
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title
Business Support Manager (Maternity Cover)
Job Reports To
Assistant Director of Operations
Business Unit/ Department
Administrative/Operations
Dimensions of Role
Full time – 35 hours per week (Office based with the option of working from home on Fridays)/ Fixed Term 12-month maternity cover
Working Relationships
· With the Executive & Administrative team
· With the Chair and Board of Trustees
· With those we support, within the Rank network
Purpose Statement
The postholder will be a key member of the central administration team of the Rank Foundation.
Key Accountabilities
Secretariat support to governance committees:
- Drafting agendas, production and dissemination of papers for Committees and Board meetings to trustees
- Attendance to governance meetings, minute taking, and following up on actions
- Organising RFL annual governance schedule of meetings
- Liaising and acting as point of contact for trustees
- Arranging meetings for Execs and Trustees
- Drafting and issuing comms as needed by the Chair, Trustees and Execs
- Maintaining governance records and register of trustees’ interests up-to date
- Assisting with audit queries as and when required
- Managing the periodic review of Committees’ Terms of References
- Planning induction programme of new trustees
- Undertaking regular reviews of policies, staff handbook, trustee hanbook and ensuring currency and developing new ones as required
- Supporting with implementation of EDI strategy and the Foundation’s vision
- Occasional out of office hours meeting attendance as/ when required
HR
- Facilitating recruitment activities including posting and monitoring job ads, shortlisting of candidates, recommending list for interview and liaising with candidates
- Onboarding of resources: references, right to work checks, drafting of contracts and offer letters, planning of induction programme, sourcing of IT kit/required equipment, arranging IT induction
- Offboarding of resources: ensuring resources are removed access to SharePoint, emails and laptop wiped. Monitoring of dormant inboxes.
- Management and administration of Breathe (HR Platform)
This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of tasks but is intended to reflect a range of duties the post-holder will perform.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Knowledge Qualifications & Experience
· Previous experience in an executive support role and working with Board of Trustees
· Previous experience of minute taking
· Previous experience of HR support
· Proficiency in Microsoft packages (essential)
· Understanding of the charitable and philanthropic sector (desirable)
Skills/ Abilities
· A positive team member
· Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
· Willingness to help colleagues, ‘can-do’ approach
· Adaptable, flexible, and willing to learn/develop skills
· Ability to manage multiple tasks, work to deadlines and prioritise effectively
· Excellent communication skills by phone and email, experience of engaging with stakeholders at all levels
· Ability to organise events and ensuring arrangements are communicated to all stakeholders
· Ability to handle sensitive information and discretion
Confidentiality
· Paramount that the postholder works in a highly confidential way
If you would like to apply, please state the role you are applying for and send your CV together with a supporting statement no longer than 2 sides of A4 that clearly demonstrates how you meet the knowledge, skills, and experience requirements of the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Age UK is offering a fantastic 12-month fixed term contract (maternity cover) for a Senior External Affairs Manager.
In this impactful role you will develop and lead the delivery of Age UK's integrated public affairs and campaigning work, with the overarching aim of creating sustainable change for older people in line with our strategy and goals. You will develop and implement effective public affairs and campaigning approaches that really hit home, and produce results.
To achieve this, you will work collaboratively with the rest of our high performing External Affairs team, other Age UK colleagues, our network of brilliant local Age UKs, and other charities and organisations that share our campaigning aims.
Leading Age UK's public affairs function, you will oversee our influencing work in Westminster and maintain our high profile. You will also have access to one of Age UK's best campaigning assets: several hundred thousand campaigners, many of them older people, who work with us to influence change.
We operate a hybrid-working model, a blend of home and office working. This role will include regular days working from our London office. Travel costs to the London office are the responsibility of the post-holder and are not covered by the charity.
Please see role description for all responsibilities
Must haves:
* Significant experience of strategic public affairs and/or campaigning work designed to achieve change.
* Strong track record of developing and implementing successful campaigns and project managing influencing activities and leading project teams.
* Excellent all round communication skills, particularly the ability to communicate clearly and concisely to a range of audiences.
* Experience of engaging with senior stakeholders including Parliamentarians, and Ministers.
* Significant experience of working collaboratively, internally and externally.
* Understanding of online and offline campaigning techniques, and knowledge of using campaign planning tools to ensure the success of campaigns.
* Experience of promoting public involvement in campaigns.
* Excellent knowledge and understanding of local and national government structures, the UK Parliament and our political, policy and campaigning context, and experience of influencing them.
* Fast, strategic and analytical thinking skills and experience of demonstrating good judgement, including strong political judgement.
* Strong decision-making skills and confidence in making strategic and operational decisions.
* Ability to project manage, including personal time management, planning, implementing, devising and prioritising multiple projects to meet agreed deadlines and targets, overseeing work across teams and monitoring and evaluating quality and impact.
Great to haves:
* Experience of acting as a media spokesperson.
* Experience of managing budgets.
* Knowledge or understanding of public policy issues and how they impact on older people.
* Experience of collaborative working with service users.
* Experience of influencing change from a voluntary sector perspective.
* Experience of working in a political environment.
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
Actively Interviewing
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!
Our Gambling Outreach And Living Support service GOALS is our community-based support service that provides bespoke and holistic 1:1 and group support to individuals and affected other impacted by gambling harms.
Our aim is to deliver an impactful GOALS service across London which builds effective networks of support for people before, during and after treatment.
A main aspect of the role will be to support and work closely with individuals presenting with lived experience of gambling harm issues and/or people affected by this issue. The GOALS Supporter will understand gambling related harm and dependency issues and be able to ensure safe working environments and take a robust lead on safeguarding and harm minimisation procedures and policy.
The post holder will work with the Head of Support Services and GOALS Coordinator to support the development and maintenance of the systems and structure of the service, ensuring that governance and polices are implemented, safeguarding and safe working practices are systematic and develop a clear understanding of how the service integrates with the national gambling treatment service.
Other support activities will be developed, such as group support and weekly meet ups.
The post holder will develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, deliver presentations and other promotions within community, education and health centres to help grow and develop the service.
Adherence to health & safety, equal opportunities and diversity policies is expected at all times.
Qualifications or Relevant Experience
•Two years minimum experience in similar role
•Professional qualification in health, social care/community at level 3 or working in health/social care/addiction
Essential Skills & Knowledge
•Knowledge and understanding of recovery
•Knowledge of safeguarding children and adults
•Knowledge and commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discrimination
•Ability to work responsively and flexibly in a range of settings
•Ability to represent the service and present to other organisations
•Ability to maintain clear and consistent boundaries
•Ability to provide a safe space when working with a client to address their needs holistically
•Communicate clearly in writing, face to face, online and on the telephone
•Ability to work positively in a team
•Ability to work independently, prioritise, plan and manage own workload
•Ability to utilise supervision constructively
•Knowledge of gambling and related issues
•Ability to keep up to date with trends in support services and changes in the sector
Desirable Skills
•Experience of liaison with voluntary and statutory organisations
•Experience of engaging with people from a diverse range of backgrounds
•Desired but not required, lived experience of gambling harms either directly, as an affected other or working with individuals who have experienced gambling harm.
Please review the full Job Pack for more details before applying with your both a CV and cover letter to be considered for the role.
Previous applicants need not apply.
We support and provide information to those harmed by gambling, whilst raising awareness of gambling’s potential harms through education and training
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Important Note: Due to the nature of the role we will only consider applications from candidates based in or around Birmingham.
People’s Economy aims to build the agency and power of people facing injustice and working for social change so that they have the expertise, capabilities and resources to develop their own analysis of how the economic system is a root cause of the injustice they face, develop strategies to change it and then take action with others. Our vision is for a world with economies that meet the needs and priorities of people currently experiencing economic injustice.
We are looking for people who are: passionate about addressing economic injustice, hold a deep knowledge and connection to Birmingham and are capable of working with and supporting changemakers and community groups across the city.
We have worked in Birmingham for five years and the need and urgency for our work is greater than ever, with the many live grassroots campaigns across Birmingham mobilising people to come together to save libraries, youth services and social housing. We know that a shared root cause of all of these crises is the city’s economic system.
This role leads our work across Birmingham to help build our collective capacity to analyse, strategise and take action for economic system change in the city. It will coordinate our Programme team to deliver different initiatives that support a growing movement for economic justice across the city - particularly focused on building support and engagement amongst grassroots changemakers and communities experiencing economic injustice. It will manage projects and resources, conduct programme development and delivery, oversee outreach and partnerships, changemaker recruitment and contribute to fundraising - ultimately play a key role in shaping our regional impact. This position is crucial in coordinating our work across Birmingham and driving meaningful collaboration with local and national stakeholders, in particular working collaboratively with Economic Justice Brum, a long term initiative working on local economic systems change.
Online Open House
Come and meet us! We are hosting an online open house on Monday October 28th at 12pm for anyone who is interested in hearing more about the roles we’re currently hiring for or what People’s Economy is all about.
You can use this space to ask any questions you might have about the role, find out more about the organisation and meet some of our staff team. Curious? This will be hosted as a webinar and questions can be submitted via the Q&A function so you will be able to remain anonymous unless you choose to unmute or turn on your video to ask a question.
Sign up here:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_w2oUR_ckS6ycbSMqExXrkw#/registration
Job Description
Birmingham Programme Development
- Working closely with the Programme Director and the Programme Team, lead the translation of People’s Economy’s strategy into a programme of work in Birmingham
- Working closely with the Programme Director and the Programme Team, identify the resources People’s Economy needs to deliver its strategy in Birmingham and contribute to fundraising for the organisation’s programme of work in Birmingham
- Working closely with Programme Director lead outreach and relationship building with community and civil society partners, including members of the Economic Justice Brum
- Working closely with the Head of Community, lead the development of People’s Economy’s programme of outreach and relationship building with changemakers in Birmingham including current grassroots campaigns such as Save Birmingham, Save Birmingham Youth Service (SBYS), Ladywood Unite, Save Druids Heath and the Birmingham Fair Housing Campaign.
Birmingham Programme Delivery
- Working closely with the Programme Team, coordinate the delivery of People’s Economy’s programme of work in Birmingham and ensure it is well embedded, integrated and supportive in the local economic justice landscape
- Play a leading role in our collaborative work with Economic Justice Brum ensuring consistent coordination, support and relational working
- Lead our work on developing and delivering a creative communications plan for Economic Justice Brum, as People’s Economy is its appointed communications partner
- Lead on organising the logistics and resources required to effectively deliver People’s Economy’s programme of work in Birmingham
- Working closely with the Programme Team, coordinate the monitoring, evaluation and learning of People’s Economy’s programme of work in Birmingham
- Working closely with the Programme Team, recruit and onboard changemakers from Birmingham to opportunities within People’s Economy’s training and support programmes
- With support from the Head of Training, contribute to the delivery of learning and skills sessions when appropriate
- Facilitate spaces and workshops for our changemakers, partners and other stakeholders
- Maintain relationships with changemakers from Birmingham while they are involved in People’s Economy’s programmes and act as a key point of contact
Supporting other work strands
- Feed into the development and implementation of other work strands including community building and the organisational communications strategy
Managing projects and people
- Work with the Head of People and Operations to recruit freelancers to help deliver People’s Economy’s programme work in Birmingham
- Line manage freelancers contributing to People’s Economy’s programme of work in Birmingham, and any staff roles which (in future) report to Programme Manager Birmingham
- Manage (or contribute to) non-programme projects that contribute to achieving People’s Economy’s goals, as agreed with the Programme Director
- Work collaboratively with the Programme Team to ensure a joined-up approach across People’s Economy’s work Financial management and income generation
- With support from the Programme Director, develop and manage budgets for programme work in Birmingham
- With support from the Programme Director, contribute to income generation by leading the development of agreed identified opportunities, including by holding key relationships with existing and potential funders
Financial management and income generation
- With support from the Programme Director, develop and manage budgets for programme work in Birmingham
- With support from the Programme Director, contribute to income generation by leading the development of agreed identified opportunities, including by holding key relationships with existing and potential funders
For full role description and person specification see attached application pack
Working with communities across the UK experiencing economic injustice to reimagine, rebalance, and transform the economy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
For nearly 25 years, Ashden has partnered with enterprises and organisations in the UK and Global South to scale solutions to the climate crisis. We help bring clean energy to farms, villages, and refugee camps, while also driving greener schools, warmer homes, and climate action in UK towns and cities. By shining a spotlight on innovators and connecting them with partners, funders and policymakers, we inspire change, support green jobs, and work toward healthier, fairer societies.
Ashden is a well-regarded and well-connected organisation with a strong track record of building meaningful relationships with high-net-worth individuals across philanthropy, finance and business. However we must aim higher to tackle the climate emergency. To accelerate our efforts, we're recruiting a new leader for Major Donor fundraising to help reinvigorate and scale our fundraising success in this area.
This pivotal role will lead our Changemakers campaign, securing mission-aligned donations of five figures and more from high net worth individuals. You will also collaborate with the Director of Business Development to secure six- and seven-figure gifts to drive transformational solutions to the climate crisis.
We’re seeking an experienced fundraiser with a track record of securing major gifts and building strong relationships with high-net-worth individuals. While climate or environmental exposure is not essential, alignment with Ashden's values and passion for driving systems change is crucial. You’ll be supported by a collaborative team, including senior leadership and the Chair of Trustees, and will have key strategic and operational input into the success of our fundraising, the growth of the team, and the broader impact of our charity.
To read more about the role and organisation, please download the full appointment brief below.
Closing Date: 4 November 2024
People Beyond Profit Conversations: 1-6 November 2024
Ashden Interviews: 13 November (online) and W/c 18 November (in person).
At Young Lewisham Project (YLP) we are passionate about food and our kitchen is one of our fundamental focal points which helps to foster connectivity, consistency and cohesion at the Project, as well as amazing breakfast and lunches.
- You will quickly become the go to person with the answers and you will be a role model when it comes to what a great service would look like.
- You will ensure that the ordering, preparation, cooking and delivery of our enticing dishes runs smoothly and the kitchen remains in top condition, tidy and compliant with Food Hygiene Standards.
- You will help to create a menu with the help of our young people to ensure that vibrant, colourful and nutritious meals are provided to perfection.
- When you join us, we want you to bring your strong communication skills, strong teamwork ethos and your positive can-do attitude with you!
- You will also be flexible, positive and creative with a child centred approach.
- You will be expected to work both independently, on your own initiative and as part of a team supported by and offering support to your colleagues. The post holder will be expected to contribute to staff meetings and supervision with their line manager.
- You will also be expected to attend relevant training.
- The role provides good opportunities for development and progression for the right talent.
- YLP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Consequently, this post will require prospective applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced DBS check.
- YLP embeds a strong Safety culture in everything we do. There will be company policies and procedures to follow alongside our Health & Safety practices so it is essential that you will champion this.
- YLP reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications.
Skills required
- Knowledge of regulations and working within the relevant Food Standards framework
- At least two year’s experience of working with young people in an education or youth and community setting
- Experience in compliance, quality assurance, monitoring and evaluating the service
- Excellent written and communication skills at all levels
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Computer literate
- Good Food and Hygiene Standards
- Organised, methodical with sound decision making ability
- Experience of catering and supervising catering team members
- Exceptional standards in all aspects of food service
- Proven track record in a catering establishment
- Proven track record of continually improving standards
- A positive outgoing disposition and real 'can-do' approach
Main duties and responsibilities:
- To prepare, cook and serve nutritional balanced food with the young people and staff
- To control portions and food cost management.
- Organise and supervise the food service.
- Allocate duties and responsibilities to the rest of the team and provide general supervision/oversight with the young people helping in the kitchen.
- Ordering weekly food stock on line; establishing and maintaining an appropriate stock control methodology.
- Ensure all supplies of food, equipment and cleaning materials are of the right standard.
- To produce menus and food plans with the young people and staff in accordance with guidelines on nutrition and healthy eating.
- Oversee administration of Cooking Open College Network Level 1 and 2 with support
- Cleaning the kitchen, overseeing and maintaining kitchen cleaning schedules
- Compliance and Health and Safety and Food Safety regulation.
- Monitor the performance of young people assisting in the kitchen and reporting any issues to the Operations Manager or line manager.
- Ensure health, hygiene, and cleaning protocols are carried out in accordance with statutory regulations.
- Assist in the control of costs by monitoring and controlling supplies within the budget and by following through with the recommended menus.
- To liaise, as required, with the Operations Manager, Managing Director and others concerned with the running of the services. To attend and contribute to supervision and attend staff meetings
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- To complete ad-hoc tasks as required
Other general tasks and duties:
- Undertaking such other duties, training and/or hours of work as maybe reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role.
- Maintaining personal and professional development in order to meet the changing demands of the job by participation in appropriate training activities aimed at encouraging and supporting staff in their development and training.
Notes:
- The duties listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The service provider reserves the right to alter the job description after consultation to reflect changes to the job or services provided, without altering the general character or level of responsibility.
- The duties and responsibilities in the job description must be carried out in a manner which promotes dignity and due respect for all staff, young people and other stake holders and consistent with the Equality, Inclusion and Diversity Policy of the Project.
All applicants will have to complete application form, after we recieve a CV.
About Advocate
We are a national charity that matches people who need free legal help with barristers who are willing to donate their time and expertise for those who cannot obtain legal aid and cannot afford to pay. We believe that fair and equal access to justice is the foundation of our society. That the quality of your legal representation shouldn’t depend on the depth of your pockets, but the merits of your case
We are the only pro bono charity to provide access to legal assistance in all areas of law, in all courts and tribunals across England and Wales. We exist because committed barristers care about access to justice for everyone. We have been facilitating free legal help since 1996 and have grown into a thriving organisation working with almost 4,500 volunteer barristers. Our staff team comprises 23 staff and we have 14 trustees on our Board which is chaired by Sharif Shivji KC.
About the role
We are looking for an Engagement Manager to join our team while our Director of Development is on maternity leave. The person will be responsible for project managing the work of the engagement team. This will include the delivery of key engagement priorities and overseeing fundraising events/campaigns and communications.
Location:We operate a hybrid working policy and will require a minimum of one day per week in our London office.
Hours: 3 days per week
Salary: £35,202 full time equivalent
Contract: One year fixed term
Reporting to: Chief Executive
Start date: As soon as possible
Team: The role will provide day to day oversight of the work of the Engagement Team (Communications Officer, Project and Engagement Coordinator, Fundraising and Events Coordinator). Line management of this team will be delivered by the CEO.
Job description
Engagement
1. Oversee our Engagement with Chambers in England & Wales
· Manage The Chambers Pro Bono Framework, our initiative for chambers.
o Recruiting chambers for 2025
o Ensuring regular communication
o Responding to queries
o Producing bespoke reports for each set of chambers
o Working with our Communications Officer to publicise the initiative
· Manage the Pro Bono Champion scheme and lead on our relationships with them.
o Ensuring regular communication
o Keeping our records up to date and accurate
o Recruiting new Pro Bono Champions
2. Support the Director of Casework and regional caseworkers with engagement
Communication
1. Project manage the work of the Engagement Team
· Ensuring the business plan and engagement strategy is delivered
· Advising and supporting our Communications Officer with key stakeholders and the press, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
· Advising and supporting the Fundraising and Events Officer
o Ensuring events are delivered to an excellent standard and on budget. Of key importance are the annual Bar Pro Bono Awards.
o Overseeing fundraising events/campaigns to ensure targets are met.
· Overseeing the work of the Projects and Engagement Coordinator, to increase the Bar’s engagement.
2. Lead on our engagement with Pro Bono Week in November 2025
3. Overall coordination of our stakeholders’ communications calendar.
Other
1. Undertake any other responsibilities as reasonably requested by the Chief Executive and the Director of Casework/Chief Operating Officer.
2. You may be required to work outside of your usual working hours from time to time to support the work of Advocate.
Person Specification
Essential
1. Experience of line managing staff
2. Extensive experience of directing multiple projects, meeting deadlines and managing competing priorities
3. Experience of creating a wide range of communications for key stakeholders
4. Experience of managing social media or marketing campaigns
5. A highly organised, and thorough approach to work with meticulous attention to detail
6. Experience of building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders at all levels
7. Experience in using Advanced Microsoft Office packages, particularly Excel, Word, Salesforce and SharePoint
Desirable
1. A good working knowledge of the Bar of England & Wales
2. Experience of line manging multiple staff members
3. Experience of working on fundraising projects and events
Other
1. Proactive, positive approach to developing the work of Advocate and a passion for access to justice
2. Commitment to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.
3. Flexibility and willingness to learn new skills
Advocate is an equal opportunities employer.
Thank you for your interest.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join Our Team at Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham, and Redbridge
Are you passionate about mental health and community support? Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham, and Redbridge seeks an exceptional Business Development Manager to lead our fundraising efforts. You'll drive the development and submission of tenders, proposals, and applications to Trusts and Foundations, ensuring robust support for our mission in these London boroughs.
About Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Redbridge
We are a local Mind association and community mental health charity. We endeavour to ensure that everyone with a mental health or emotional issue has somewhere to turn for advice and support.
Our vision is a society where everyone is accepted and included; where there is no stigma or discrimination towards people because of mental health issues; and where our clients' needs and ambitions are supported.
We provide support services- including for those in crisis, to raise awareness and deliver activities, groups and events through our work in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Redbridge
Role Overview:
As a key member of our team, you will:
· Support our approach to securing both statutory income (grants and contracts) and voluntary income (trusts, corporates, major donors, individuals), in partnership with the Leadership Team.
· Working with the CEO to support organisational tendering and commercial income generation activities aligned with the strategy, coordinating solution design and written bids.
· Lead on grant identification- conduct research to identify potential grant and foundation funding opportunities
· Lead on grant applications – including the development of compelling grant proposals, you will manage the grant application process, including drafting, editing, and submitting grant proposals within deadlines, and ensuring compliance with funder requirements.
· Working alongside the Director of Finance, support the preparation of budgets for tenders and fundraising.
· Ensure all our income generation activity is compliant with fundraising governance and legislation, including GDPR, PECR, and the Code of Fundraising Practice, and ensure our systems and processes (including the database and reporting) are compliant and fit for purpose in Business Development.
We would love to hear from you if you have a track record, experience, understanding, knowledge of:
· Grant writing, fundraising, or development, preferably in the nonprofit sector
· Grant funding mechanisms, including government, foundations, and statutory funding programmes
· Writing compelling, well-organised content that turns complex ideas and detail into summaries that can effectively engage different audiences
· Organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines under pressure when needed.
· Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a results-oriented approach to achieving funding targets
· Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with the service delivery team and other colleagues
· Inclusion, equity and diversity, and the ability to work effectively with people from a range of backgrounds
To find out more about this role and how to apply, please click on the following link to review the candidate pack.
The closing date for applications is: 24 November
Interviews will take place on the: 5 December (in person)
Our Commitment- MindTHNR is committed to being an Anti-racist/Anti-discriminatory Organisation and our proud of our diversity which is clearly visible at all levels of the organisation.
Accessibility and Adjustments-We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we will always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Southall Community Alliance is a charity that has been working in Southall for over 30 years. We are now looking to recruit an ambitious and energetic Community Energy Adviser to support Southall’s economically disadvantaged residents and introduce home energy-saving advice to vulnerable residents.
Southall is home to many diverse communities for whom English is a second language, so the post will involve arranging activities to raise awareness of energy saving measures and improve domestic gas safety.
Part of this role will involve outreach work to connect with isolated residents through shared events and training that helps them deal with cost of living pressures.
This is an 18 month fixed term contract, funded by Cadent Gas Ltd.
This post is subject to a 3 month probation period, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Salary: £24,000 per annum (FTE salary = £30,000)
Hours : 28 hours per week (4 days per week)
Duration: 18 month fixed term contract
Location : Southall Town Hall, 1 High Street, Southall, UB1 3HA
Holiday entitlement : 20 days per annum Reports to : SCA Director
Main Duties:
- Arranging domestic gas safety and home energy advice sessions
- Deliver carbon monoxide awareness outreach sessions with community groups
- Developing and updating web portal with energy efficiency and gas safety advice and co-ordinating with other provision
- Arrange ‘energy zones’ connecting residents at large faith events with energy efficiency information and signposting
- Arranging community activities that promote social interaction and energy saving advice
- To arrange healthy cooking and slow cooking classes for low income residents
- Establish and service a network of community groups able to help families facing energy crisis and energy related issues
- Gather monitoring data and produce progress reports and work summaries
- Recruit and train volunteers to assist with project delivery
- To attend meetings and prepare agendas, minutes and other relevant materials
- Attend training courses and sessions as may be required
- To carry out other duties as may be assigned by the Director, from time to time
Person Specification:
- Have at least one year of experience of working with organisations and people from Black & Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities
- Understand how to engage a diverse range of residents and stakeholders
- Showing empathy with and experience of working with diverse and deprived communities to tackle financial barriers and challenges
- Experience of customer facing roles and delivering community events and outreach activities to BAME organisations
- Experience of arranging and delivering training for organisations
- Ability to recruit, train and supervise volunteers
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office package Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
- Understanding of GDPR and other regulatory compliance issues that affect data management and utilisation
- Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience of producing publicity materials
- Experience writing content for websites, reports, newsletters and social media platforms
- Experience of securing funding and resources to support operational delivery
- Ability to work independently with excellent organisational skills
- Knowledge of a community language would be desirable
Closing date : Friday 15th November – ONLY completed application forms will be accepted. CV’s are not accepted
Interview date : w/c 25th November 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
People’s Economy aims to build the agency and power of people facing injustice and working for social change so that they have the expertise, capabilities and resources to develop their own analysis of how the economic system is a root cause of the injustice they face, develop strategies to change it and then take action with others. Our vision is for a world with economies that meet the needs and priorities of people currently experiencing economic injustice.
The Head of People and Operations oversees the development of systems and processes to ensure the organisation operates as effectively as possible with particular focus on People & Culture, Finance and Operations. They manage People’s Economy’s freelance bookkeeper.
Online Open House
Come and meet us! We are hosting an online open house on Monday October 28th at 12pm for anyone who is interested in hearing more about the roles we’re currently hiring for or what People’s Economy is all about.
You can use this space to ask any questions you might have about the role, find out more about the organisation and meet some of our staff team. Curious? This will be hosted as a webinar and questions can be submitted via the Q&A function so you will be able to remain anonymous unless you choose to unmute or turn on your video to ask a question.
Sign up here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_w2oUR_ckS6ycbSMqExXrkw#/registration
Job Description
People & Culture
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Lead the review and development of HR policies and processes to ensure that they embody People’s Economy’s values, and support effective working and staff wellbeing, drawing in external expertise as necessary.
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Lead the development and implementation of recruitment processes for staff vacancies, ensuring compliance with People’s Economy’s recruitment policy and employment law.
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Lead the implementation of formal HR processes e.g. disciplinary processes, contract variations, and act as the key point of contact with People’s Economy’s external HR advisers.
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Contribute to the development of organisational culture and values and ensure that they are embedded, promoted and enacted throughout the organisation.
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Lead review and development of People’s Economy’s safeguarding policy, processes and practice including staff and trustee training.
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Lead the work to build and maintain staff health and safety and wellbeing, through developing appropriate systems, processes and practices.
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Undertake day-to-day HR administration, including leave booking and sickness absence recording.
Operations
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Develop policies, systems and processes to support the effective functioning of the organisation and (with support from the Programme Director) which support the implementation of programme and project delivery.
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Develop and maintain People’s Economy’s IT systems, including working with external providers to review IT security.
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Lead on regularly reviewing and updating People’s Economy’s remote and hybrid working policies and supporting colleagues to access suitable equipment and workspace to carry out their roles.
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Support the Programme Director set up and manage the operation of People’s Economy’s monitoring, evaluation and learning systems and their embedding across the organisation.
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Support the Executive Director to implement People’s Economy’s Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression (DIAO) policy and lead the annual process of reviewing and updating the policy, and relevant organisational systems and processes to support the implementation of the policy.
Finance
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Lead People’s Economy’s financial management and control, including:
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Manage People’s Economy’s book-keeping and payroll providers to ensure that high quality records of income and expenditure are maintained and the smooth operation of supplier payments, invoicing, payroll and pensions contributions.
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Oversee the timely production of regular financial reporting including management accounts, cash forecasting and quarterly reporting to the Board. Scrutinise regular finance reports and work to resolve any issues identified.
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Liaise with People’s Economy’s accountant and manage the annual process of independent examination and producing year-end reports and accounts.
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Lead on financial planning, including the preparation of an annual organisational budget and lead on updating budget information throughout the year.
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Create systems and processes to support staff to develop and manage budgets for the programmes and projects that they are leading.
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With support from the Executive Director, lead the development of organisational business plans and monitoring of progress against them, including reporting on progress to the Trustee Board.
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Lead on maintaining robust and up-to-date information about the organisation’s income pipeline.
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Lead on fundraising administration:
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Track progress against income targets ensuring information is kept up to date and regularly updating the Executive Director on the position.
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Manage funder reporting and invoicing, working closely with colleagues leading funder relationships and with People’s Economy’s book-keeping provider.
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Governance and Legal
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Lead on compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements including data protection, employment law, health and safety, and charity law.
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Ensure that People’s Economy has appropriate insurance in place.
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Lead on Trustee Board administration and support the good functioning of the Board, including by managing trustee recruitment processes when required.
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Lead on maintaining the organisational risk register and reporting on it to the Trustee Board.
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Work with the Executive Director to ensure that there are effective mechanisms to ensure the robustness of external and internal controls (financial and non-financial).
Line Management
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Oversee People’s Economy’s book-keeping providers, and line manage possible future roles, supporting post-holders to carry out their roles effectively and to develop professionally.
For full role description and person specification see attached application pack
Working with communities across the UK experiencing economic injustice to reimagine, rebalance, and transform the economy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.