UK-Med provides emergency healthcare support in times of crisis and humanitarian emergencies.  As a charity and NGO, we deploy independently or in collaboration with other humanitarian NGOs.  We work with other agencies to coordinate the UK Emergency Medical Team (UK EMT) – a national programme deploying healthcare services to sudden onset disasters on behalf of the UK Government and working to World Health Organisation standards. 

We have grown rapidly over the last few years, increasing our income, impact and number and diversity of donors and grants.  We are seeking a proactive new Head of Finance to develop our finance function, providing strategic development and oversight and ensuring that timely and accurate financial information informs management decisions.

Our ideal candidate will be a highly-motivated finance professional holding a professional accounting qualification.  You will have extensive experience of financial operations, management and planning, and be excellent at analysing and presenting financial information to inform decision-making.  You will be equally comfortable with strategic development and operational work and passionate about using your skills to help achieve UK-Med’s mission.  You will be excited by the opportunity to develop this organisation and implement new, high quality financial procedures and controls.

Application is by CV and covering letter – please see our website for full details.

Applications must be submitted no later than Sunday 9 February 2020.

Please note, UK-Med can only accept applications from people with an existing legal right to work in the UK and we cannot sponsor visa applications.

Manchester Cares are seeking a dynamic, passionate people-person to lead our team, to deepen our partnerships across the city of Manchester, and to oversee our programmes.

As Head of Programmes, you'll be outgoing and tenacious; a professional with an organised approach, a clear, authentic communication style and an intrinsic understanding of the power of networks and digital media.

We're looking for a self-starter: someone committed, tough, and focused able to work alone as well as collaboratively; who is passionate about developing Manchester Cares over the coming years.

The stand-out candidate will have knowledge of and a passion for the unique communities and culture of Manchester’s various neighbourhoods, alongside experience building and managing teams, budgets and complex projects and programmes.

We need someone who understands and is motivated by the demographics and social challenges of our city and the issues we work on – and in particular who is passionate about and can clearly promote our vision for building close community networks in order to tackle isolation and loneliness in Manchester. 

In achieving this vision and lasting success, you will be trusted to work dynamically and independently in this exciting young organisation, with a growing profile and backing from major local and national supporters. 

If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

HEAD OF PROGRAMMES

• Full time (40 hours per week)
• Salary: £30,000-£32,000 (plus travel)

TO APPLY

Please see our website for the full job description and details on how to apply. 

• Application deadline: 9am Wednesday 5th February 2020. 
• First round interviews will take place on 10th February 2020. 
• Second round interviews will take place on 17th February 2020. 
• Starting date would ideally be 26th March 2020. 

Manchester Cares seeks to live our values in everything we do. We are committed to inclusion in our programmes and actively seeking diversity in our teams.

Please see our website for the full job description and details on how to apply. 

Hours as and when required (Zero hours contract)

£150.00 per day or £75.00 per half day (up to a maximum of 5 hours) + reasonable travel expenses

Priority areas: Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Bristol, Gloucester, Swindon, Crawley, Maidstone, London

The Role:

Are you passionate about creating a better future for disabled children? Are you a natural leader who thrives on developing young people? 

Whizz-Kidz is a national children’s charity with a mission to transform the lives of disabled children and young people. We work to change these young lives by providing the vital equipment, support and life skills they need.

As an ad hoc Facilitator, you will have direct experience of working with disabled young people and you will work collaboratively with the regional services team to grow our Clubs and Wheelchair Skills Training opportunities in the region.

The role will include facilitating regular Whizz-Kidz Clubs, taking responsibility for the delivery of the service on the day. This includes ensuring Young People engage in the event and supporting our young people to gain life skills and independence. You will also be responsible for Safeguarding, managing volunteers and Healthcare Assistants during the service. Opportunities also include delivering Wheelchair Skills Training through Schools and Community Hubs as well as promoting independent travel training to those who are ready.

You will have a methodical and young person-centred approach to removing barriers so that young people can participate fully in a programme and you will have experience of conducting accessibility audits and risk assessments.

For further information and to apply please visit our website.

We regret that we will not be able to respond to unsuccessful applications for this role.

Closing Date: 7th February 2020

First Interview Date: Monday 17th February 2020

Please note successful candidates will be required to attend training and the role is subject to an enhanced DBS check..

Only candidates successful in obtaining an interview will be contacted. No recruitment agencies please.

An exciting opportunity exists to join a vibrant organisation at the forefront of developing support services with and for young carers. 

Database/IT/Website Technician

24 hours per week

£21,166-£23,866 (pro-rata, dependent on qualification and experience)

The successful candidate will be responsible for the performance and integrity of our client database (Charitylog), ensure the smooth day to day running of our IT support and resources and be able to maintain and update our website.

We are looking for an experienced database technician who can hit the ground running with experience in database management, IT support and website maintenance (Wordpress).

You will represent Gloucestershire Young Carers in a manner consistent with the highest professional standards, reflecting Gloucestershire Young Carers’ commitment to diversity and equality of opportunity and follow national and local policy in relation to safeguarding at all times.

Closing Date: Monday 3rd February 2020 10am

Are you....

• Looking for an exciting opportunity to lead a successful fundraising team to achieve ambitious growth targets

• Experienced in developing fundraising strategies to generate income using audience insight, innovation and supporter stewardship to maximise fundraising opportunities

• Skilled at providing leadership within a team and across an organisation, working in collaboration to influence others to continually improve performance

Dementia UK has seen significant income growth over the last five years, with income more than trebling to a forecast of £10m by year-end 2020. The organisation is about to enter an ambitious new five year strategy with a focus on increasing dementia specialist Admiral Nursing support for families and strengthening our influencing role in dementia care.

The Community & Challenge Events team is a vital part of delivering the income needed to meet these strategic aims as well as contributing to the communications and marketing necessary to raise awareness of Dementia UK and Admiral Nursing. 

A Head of Community & Challenge Event Fundraising is needed to lead a team of 16 (9 office based and 7 home based across the UK) with three direct reports, providing experienced leadership and focused on the challenge of achieving financial income targets whilst maintaining the values and culture of a services-led organisation. This role will require management skills to provide motivation to bring out the best performances at individual and team level.

The Head of Community & Challenge Events Fundraising will be a key contributor to achieving the 2020 - 2025 Fundraising strategy: focusing on using audience insight to develop an organisational supporter engagement programme, increasing brand awareness and effectiveness of messaging for fundraising and becoming a £15m charity by end 2025/26 to meet the organisational strategic aim of providing access to an Admiral Nurse to every family who needs one.

To apply, please complete the candidate questions and send these alongside your CV and cover letter.

Interview dates: 10th and 11th of February

Camden Community Connector  28 hours per week

SO1 £30,012 to £31,764 pro rata + 6% contributory pension

(Initial 6 month contract with the possibility of an extension)

Closing date: 9 am Thursday 30th January 2020

Interview date: Tuesday 4th February 2020

As a Community Connector you will be an excellent active listener with proven experience of supporting individuals, who are facing challenging circumstances, to engage with others.

Age UK Camden Community Connectors sits alongside other services such as Care Navigation and Social Prescribing, Befriending, Advice and Dementia Wellbeing.  ABC is itself a multi-agency programme with older people as its focus, aimed at reducing social isolation and collecting better evidence of what works. ABC’s other commissioned services include local community development projects, men’s action, inter-generational activity, inter-generational work, a service focussed on Bangladeshi elders, LGBT Connects

BookTrust is the UK’s largest reading charity. Each year we reach c. 3.4 million children across the UK with books, resources and support. Our books and resources are delivered via health, library, schools and early years practitioners, and are supported with guidance to encourage the development of a reading habit. Reading for pleasure has a dramatic impact on educational outcomes, wellbeing and social mobility, and is also a huge pleasure in itself. We are committed to starting children on their reading journey and supporting them throughout.

This is a brilliant time to join BookTrust.  We are developing a new strategy and a new approach to engaging with and understanding our beneficiaries.  We are ambitious about developing our offer to reach more children, particularly those who are disadvantaged, and we want to work even more effectively through and alongside our local authority partners so we can increase our impact.

Job purpose:

This is a cross-cutting role, based in our London HQ, and sitting within our regionally-based team of BookTrust Relationship Managers.  As Local Authority Business Support Manager you will work with our 151 ‘top tier’ local authority partners in England delivering BookTrust programmes, resources and campaigns; and structure, support and manage the relationships between BookTrust and our local authority partners.  You will work across BookTrust to explain and champion the changing needs of our local authority partners, and help us adapt and develop the way that we work with them to increase our impact.  In particular you will be responsible for:
 
1. Working with our regional team, operations team and colleagues from across the organisation to ensure we provide responsive but consistent, first-class business support to BookTrust local authority partners.

2. Predominantly working with our regional, operations, programmes and research teams to develop and implement strategies, systems, communications approaches and processes that support the smooth and effective operational delivery of BookTrust programmes with local authority partners – connecting all elements of the local delivery of the BookTrust offer, both internally and externally.
 
3. Managing, collating and interpreting data, supported by proactive intelligence and information gathering from local authority partners, and our regional and operations teams, ensuring that data informs more effective research, programme and operational development, strategy and delivery. Sharing best practice across our local authority partner network.

This is a new role for BookTrust, so you’ll be comfortable establishing yourself at the heart of our organization, and working with the teams to help this role evolve. 

Who we’re looking for:

We are looking for a person with great communication skills, who gets job satisfaction from problem-solving and improving systems and processes.  You will be persuasive and determined – and exceedingly well organized, with first class attention to detail.  You will be able to write clearly and accurately as well as work with and communicate through data.  And you’ll be stimulated by working as part of the varied and diverse team at BookTrust. You don’t need prior experience of working with local authorities or in children’s reading – but you will have strong evidence of your skills from a business support or customer services context and you’ll be motivated by contributing to the work that BookTrust does. 

Want to join us?  Find out more about who we are, including a job description and details of how to apply on our website.

Closing date: 9am Monday 3rd February 2020
Interview dates:  First round interviews w/c 17th February
Second round interviews w/c 24th February

BookTrust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
 

We are seeking a Community Engagement Lead to join our small, dynamic team by supporting our vision: To be known and respected by everyone living or working within reach of our services who may become affected by cancer. You will support the Information and Support Services Manager in raising the Mulberry Centre’s profile through community engagement and raising awareness about the signs and symptoms of different types of cancer and ways in which people can adopt preventive measures.

The Community Engagement Lead will deliver a targeted information community engagement service in Hounslow and Richmond, and surrounding boroughs. They will develop user engagement within the Centre and in the local community. Part of the role will require you to develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders. The Community Engagement Lead will look at ways to increase the footfall in the Centre through community engagement with hard to reach groups such as men and minority and vulnerable groups.

This vital role will suit an enthusiastic and dynamic person who has excellent communication skills with the ability to work with people and have experience in presenting to individuals and groups of people. You will need to be compassionate and empathetic individual striving to make a difference to people affected by cancer.

To apply, please refer to the Information Pack and email a comprehensive CV and a covering letter showing evidence of how you meet the personal specification of the role.  We will not be accepting CV's only.

Role: Advocacy Officer

Location: We will strongly prefer candidates who can be based in our East London HQ

Salary: £26,500 rising to £28,000 upon successful completion of probation period

Contract: Permanent with 6 months’ probation

Reports to: Director of Advocacy (based in Brussels)

Humanists International is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the advocacy team as an Advocacy Officer.

Humanists International’s advocacy programme covers a broad range of international institutions: the United Nations, the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), the Council of Europe, the EU and the Organisation of American States. It lobbies to promote its human rights concerns and humanist policies. Part of its success in this aim relies on having high-quality and professional research as a basis for its submissions, interventions and advocacy in general. It also relies on having an advocacy team that can communicate and lobby - across a wide range of institutions and cultural settings - in a clear, focused, convincing manner. The Advocacy Officer would be instrumental in contributing to these areas.

The successful applicant will work under the management of Humanists International’s Director of Advocacy and contribute to Humanists International’s advocacy output via the following tasks:

• Undertaking research tasks on relevant topics and providing briefing notes for the Director of Advocacy.

• Drafting written statements and submissions for the United Nations, Council of Europe, OSCE, African Commission, OAS, and any other relevant institutions.

• Analysing and summarising legal / official documents.

• Liaising with Humanists International members to use their knowledge and experience to feed into research and output.

• Preparing advocacy briefings for submission on human rights cases and country situations.

• Representing and speak on behalf of Humanists International at international conferences and bilaterals meetings.

• Preparing presentations (often with the use of powerpoint).

• Undertaking administrative tasks to support the Director of Advocacy in her work.

 
Person specification:

Essential

• Excellent understanding of, interest in, and demonstrable commitment to human rights and equality issues - particularly in the areas of freedom of religion or belief, freedom of expression, the rights of women, the rights of the child, and the rights of LGBTI people.

• Good knowledge and background in international human rights law, international law, ethics or global justice.

• Experience in the area of advocacy and/or research.

• Familiarity (academic and/or practical) with the international human rights systems.

• Good research, analytical and drafting skills.

• Good writing skills and an excellent command of English.

• Well-organised, efficient and able to work independently.

• A clear and convincing communicator.

Desired:

• Excellent understanding of, and sympathy with, the philosophy and policies of Humanists International.

• A good knowledge of other international NGOs and their role and scope.

• Knowledge of other languages (especially French, Spanish or Arabic) would be an asset, and the ability to undertake translation tasks.

• Prepared to travel, and do so alone.
   

Applications should be submitted by 10am on Monday 3rd February 2020. Successful shortlisted candidates will be notified by Tuesday 4th February 2020. Interviews are currently scheduled to take place in our East London HQ on Monday 10th February 2020.

Background information: Humanists International and its advocacy work

Humanists International is the global representative body of the humanist movement, uniting a diversity of non-religious organisations and individuals. Founded in Amsterdam in 1952, our vision is a world in which human rights are respected and everyone is able to live a life of dignity. We work to build and represent the global Humanist movement that defends human rights and promotes Humanist values worldwide.

Headquartered in London, United Kingdom, Humanists International is an international non-governmental organisation (NGO) with representation on various United Nations committees and other international bodies. We seek to influence international policy through representation and information, to build the humanist network, and let the world know about the worldview of Humanism.

As part of these aims, we undertake advocacy activities that will contribute to influencing decision-makers, increasing publicity and representing and engaging with current members and appealing to potential members.

We focus on human rights, and particularly those that are threatened, abused or undermined by harmful traditional, cultural and religious practices. Currently this means we mainly focus on freedom of expression, freedom of religion or belief, cultural rights, the rights of women, LGBTI rights and the rights of the child. As well as speaking out of forms of discrimination based on race or nationality.

Galapagos Conservation Trust (GCT) is looking for an experienced Individual Giving & Membership Manager to support and grow our income from donors who give to us through membership, regular donations, annual appeals, fundraising events and legacies. Reporting to the Head of Individual Giving (Major Donors), you will be responsible for donors giving under £1,000 / year while working in our friendly and busy office in central London. By building upon existing relationships and attracting new supporters you will grow our income in this area, helping to create a sustainable platform for all of our fundraising activities.

What we want

• 3-5 years proven experience in individual fundraising
• Proven experience of generating regular income from individual donors and meeting donor recruitment and retention targets
• Excellent technical skills in CRM databases, reporting and analysis with a good understanding of audience segmentation and donor journeys
• Experience in the production of fundraising materials (both in print and digital)
• A good communicator who is also target driven and goal oriented
• A strong member of the team who will be responsive to the changing demands of a growing organisation
• A passion for conservation and the natural world

What you will get

• 4000 engaged supporters
• Support from a Membership and Communications Officer
• Opportunities to develop your skills and to benefit from professional external training to support further development where relevant and feasible
• A connection with cutting edge conservation projects in the planet’s first World Heritage Site, the Galapagos Islands and the surrounding Galapagos Marine Reserve
• To be part of a committed team which is supported by a fully engaged Board of Trustees

To apply

Please send a completed application form and a covering letter explaining how you meet the key requirements of the role and your motivation for applying. The application form and contact details can be found on our website.

Closing Date: midnight on Sunday 2nd February 2020

Interviews are likely to take place during the week of 10th February.

Thank you for your interest.

We are a small and ambitious organisation, and our new Head of Policy will need to be an agile leader, capable of inspiring others both internally and externally, but also willing to roll up their own sleeves and get the job done.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be effective relating to the most senior leaders in health and care and to charity colleagues, health professionals, researchers, funding partners, patients and service users

• Be critical, but constructive; independent but well-networked; credible, but pragmatic

• Be comfortable making decisions – we are a small organisation and rely on our senior leaders’ experience and good judgement

• Be curious and willing to learn - about the work of our members, about what it’s like to work in health and care, and to live with ill health

• Be a natural communicator – our influence comes from sharing our insight and values through conference speeches, workshops, blogs, and traditional and social media

• Be able to work with and get the best out of experts and advisors

• Be confident managing multiple projects at pace, on time and on budget – often working with external consultants and staff in member organisations as well as with our internal team

• Be happy working in a small team – we’re too small to work in departments or to worry about seniority – we need to make things happen together.

We appreciate that this is an ambitious list – we don’t expect people to be equally strong across all these dimensions and we are happy and keen to develop people who have the right attitude and want to grow in and with this role.

The job description below sets out some of the key areas of responsibility we envisage for this role, but it is important to note that we are a busy and growing organisation, therefore the responsibilities set out should not be considered exhaustive and it is important to be aware that roles and responsibilities are likely to evolve over time. We envisage the post holder to hold line management responsibility in the medium term.

Responsibilities

Influence policy and practice across health and care

• Keep abreast of key issues and influencers in health and care in England

• Identify opportunities for influence and develop and implement constructive and credible policy positions and influencing strategies

• Build and maintain a network of decision makers and allies, and develop and nurture partnerships to achieve our ambitions

• Participate in high-level meetings on behalf of National Voices ensuring our values, insights and positions are reflected

• Work closely with our members – understand and deploy what they know and do, and share opportunities for influence

Develop and use insight

• Work with staff, consultants and partners to support the development of National Voices’ insight function, ensuring that we are informed by the experiences of people living with mental and physical ill health and disability

• Manage projects and programmes, working in partnership as required, putting in place streamlined and effective systems for timely, high-quality delivery

• Turn the insights we generate through our project work into arguments and influence

Grow National Voices, its impact and partnerships

• Build relationships, and common ground with members, partners and funders

• Spot opportunities for collaboration, partnership and income generation that can support the delivery of National Voices’ strategic priorities

• Turn ideas and ambitions into concrete proposals and funded projects

• Plan confidently and realistically, be accountable for delivery, and make sure we finish and complete

Communicate and engage

• Work all available communications channels to land our insight and messages

• Design and run lively and productive events and engagement with our members and others

• Support members, partners, patients and service users and staff to contribute their knowledge, practice and assets to National Voices’ work

Help to lead National Voices

• Be a senior member of a small team, taking responsibility for managing and developing our people and organisation

• Aim high, and lead with ambition and creativity – propose what we could do differently and how we could grow

• Model behaviours of inclusivity, compassion, curiosity and accountability, creating a high support, high challenge environment

• Take responsibility for money – how we raise income and how we spend it

Person specification

All candidates will be assessed against the following criteria, please use specific examples when applying, focussing particularly on the experience, knowledge and understanding required for the role.

Values, attitudes and behaviours

• Passionate about National Voices’ mission and work

• Proactive, flexible and responsive

• Comfortable working in a team, as well as under own initiative

• Able to think and act creatively to solve problems and challenges

• Committed to reducing inequalities and understanding diversity

Skills and abilities

• Excellent policy, research and influencing skills

• Strategic and analytical thinking

• Able to react quickly and confidently in unclear situations and in changing circumstances

• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship management skills

• Strong organisational skills: able to manage teams, projects, budgets and workload

• Impeccable and engaging written and oral communication skills

Experience, knowledge and understanding

• Substantial experience of leading and implementing policy and influencing strategies: with experience across research, policy development, public affairs, and communications

• Significant experience of developing and implementing complex and high-profile projects and partnerships

• Substantial experience of using a range of communication tools and communicating with diverse audiences – from senior influencers to people and communities

• Experience of building consensus and working in situations of controversy and conflict

• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment across a number of priorities at once

• Experience of working with and through networks and partnerships

• Experience of working on health and social care issues and with the voluntary sector – with strong subject expertise in areas of health or care policy

• Experience of working directly with people and communities, and engaging individuals with lived-experience in policy and influencing

Application guidance

Please complete the National Voices application form and include a covering letter (no more than two A4 pages) explaining why you are suitable for the role, with particular reference to the experience, knowledge and skills identified in the person specification.

Please state your current salary and any notice period to which you are committed.

Please specify any access or other requirements of which we need to be aware for the interview.

Applications should be emailed to Patrick Ryan, please refer to Application Pack for email details.

Patrick can also be contacted with any further questions.

The deadline for applications is noon on Wednesday 29th January.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 6th February.

Details of an interview task will be emailed to you on Friday 31st January.

Would you like to make a real difference to the lives of families with critically ill children in hospital?

Our small hardworking team of staff at Ronald McDonald House Glasgow are dedicated to helping those families who need us at the most stressful and vulnerable time of their lives.

We have been providing support to thousands of families with seriously ill children in hospital for over twenty years and we provide a free home away from home for families with children receiving care and undergoing treatment at the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow.  We are totally funded by donations and are open and staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

For families with a sick child the House is a fantastic haven at a stressful time when their child’s stay in hospital requires them to be close by.

We want you to join our team!

We are looking for a full-time Community Fundraiser to join us as we grow a successful range of fundraising activities and play key role in our success.

What’s involved?

In this new role you will work with our team to develop support for Ronald McDonald House through community fundraising activities and work directly with the families and supporters of our amazing cause. You will assist in all community fundraising activities, including working with schools, local businesses, community groups and individual volunteer fundraisers to maximise fundraising income and raise awareness of Ronald McDonald House Glasgow

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a real team-player with a positive outlook and lots of energy to help us achieve great results for the families who stay with us so you will be a real people-person with an organised approach to work.

Ideally you will have worked in a similar role and fundraising environment for at least three years and have experience of co-ordinating events and volunteers as well as an understanding of the fundraising sector and how to raise funds from the community.

If you have fantastic planning and great and relationship management skills then this is your chance to change the lives of the hundreds of families who stay with us each year.

Additional Details

Working Hours

37.5 hours per week with flexibility to work evenings and weekends. 

Salary

£28,000

Benefits

20 days annual leave + 12 days Public Holiday days’ leave per year.

TOIL system in place.

Pension Auto Enrolment and a no-cost benefit ‘Death in Service’.

“Ronald McDonald House Glasgow has been a lifeline for us. We couldn’t have imagined being so far away from our baby Craig as he lay in his incubator, surrounded by wires.” I find it really hard to think what it would have been like without the support from Ronald McDonald House.” Kenny and Lesley Goodall, Ronald McDonald House Family”

How to apply

If you would like to join our team and make a difference, please click here to read our full person spec and job description and if this sounds like a role you could do please contact us today.

To apply, please send us your CV and a covering letter outlining how your experience and skills in fundraising from the community could make a real difference to Ronald McDonald House Glasgow before the closing date of Sunday 2nd, February.  Interviews will take place on 10th February 2020.

Find out more about us

We would love you to join our small but passionate and friendly team.  To find out more about the families that we help and the difference you could make to the families who need us, please visit our website Ronald McDonald House Glasgow.

The Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families supports distressed children and their families through innovative therapeutic practice and research, training and promoting awareness of mental health issues. In April 2019, the Centre opened its new Centre of Excellence located in King’s Cross.

The post-holder will manage the content on the Mentally Healthy Schools (MHS) website and support in the development and growth of the website to meet the needs of schools across the UK. This will involve writing and updating web content, website maintenance, producing newsletters, sourcing appropriate resources from across the mental health sector, identifying gaps in content, and implementing a quality assurance process. The successful applicant will be able to write clear and concise copy, have excellent organisation and planning skills, outstanding communication skills and be able to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Experience of website development and running digital projects is important. As part of our strategic development we will be looking to integrate the MHS website with our wider school offer. This post will play an important part in this process and developing our integrated offer

The post-holder will be based at the Anna Freud Centre, 4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH.

The Centre values diversity and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Please contact us if you require assistance or experience difficulties in applying.

Contract duration
Two years fixed term.

Closing date for applications
Midnight, Thursday 30 January 2020.

Notification of interview
Shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Wednesday 5 February 2020.

Please note: due to volume of applications expected, we will be unable to notify unsuccessful candidates

Interviews
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 12 February 2020.

How to apply
For more information about this role and to apply, please go to visit our vacancies page.
We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.

Are you looking for a role in which you can apply your technical ability and desire for accuracy in financial information alongside your love of systems and modernisation? Do you take a holistic view of finance and enjoy liaising with other departments to make sure you're getting the most out of your colleagues? Do you want to work in a modern, lively culture where you are a valued and supported member of a fun team?

My client is a West London organisation that is renowned for its welcoming and modern culture. They are currently looking for a Financial Accountant to join their team. Reporting to the Head of Finance, the key responsibilities include:

• Lead on the production of statutory accounts and ensure compliance with all reporting standards and regulations
• Take full responsibility for the balance sheet and provide scrutiny and accuracy over data
• Liaise closely with the wider business to ensure timely and relevant data is received for inclusion in the accounts
• Provide some high level data analysis and produce reports used to influence senior leadership strategy
• Own the Capital Accounting function, contribute to a smooth month end process, as well as oversee the finance systems and isolate opportunities to improve procedures and provide an increasingly high quality service.

The Financial Accountant will join a motivated and upbeat Finance team which likes to work highly collaboratively. The offices are bright and modern, and there is a flexible culture that genuinely respects individual requirements and commitments outside of work.

This would be an excellent role for someone looking to make their first move from practice post qualifying and candidates of that profile are strongly encouraged to apply. Similarly, those already with industry experience who are looking for a new challenge will find much of interest in working for an organisation with such impressive Development and Growth plans.

To be considered, please meet these criteria:

• Be fully qualified (candidates with exceptional experience who are at finalist level may also be considered)
• Be energetic and hungry to learn the inner workings of the finance department of a complex organisation
• Have a keen eye for detail, an aptitude for finance systems, and the interpersonal skills to build relationships outside of finance.

Applications are under regular review - apply now to be considered.