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We are looking for an experienced fundraiser, to lead on fundraising in the Department of Physics, as part of the friendly team working across the Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences (MPLS) Division.
The Department of Physics is one of the top five departments in the world. Our academics observe the wonders of the Universe from the very big to the very small: from seeking planets with the potential for life outside the solar system, to undertaking some of the most delicate experiments in quantum physics. Physics has applications in so many fields, including biology and nanotechnology, to find new ways to treat cancer; the development of new materials to generate green energy; and the understanding of climate science, with its impact on the Earth. The Physics Department is active in developing these applications in part through a strong innovation culture that has created nine new companies since 2018 and with six more in the pipeline for 2024. The Department has a deeply embedded ED&I culture.
About the role:
You will be raising money to support research; to enable students from around the world and from every background to come and study at Oxford; and to help promote the public understanding of Physics. You will work closely with the Head of Physics, as well as some of the most inspiring scientists in the world, and will forge relationships with existing and new donors to the department. While an interest in science is essential, you do not need to be a Physics graduate, just an enthusiast for knowledge.
About you:
You are an experienced development professional with a strong track record of securing major gifts, a confident approach and the ability to think creatively. You will lead on major gift fundraising (£100k-£1m+) working with a range of donors (corporates, trusts and individuals). The department has a well-established alumni programme and a very active and supportive development board that you will work closely with.
What We Offer:
As an employer, we value the wellbeing and development of all our employees. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including:
- 38 days annual leave (including public holidays)
- Hybrid working arrangements for a healthy work-life balance
- Extensive personal and professional development opportunities
- Membership to CASE to support your professional development as an educational advancement professional
- Supportive childcare services and other family-friendly leave schemes for working parents, guardians and those with caring responsibilities
- Generous family leave for pregnancy, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave
- Excellent contributory pension scheme for your financial future
- Salary sacrifice scheme for additional savings
- Subsidised sports centre membership to promote well-being
- Cycle loan scheme to encourage sustainable commuting
- Discounted bus and transit travel
In addition, you will have access to a vibrant community with social groups and sports clubs fostering an inclusive atmosphere.
Application process:
- Click the link to ‘Apply’ and follow the on-screen instructions. You will be taken to our online Applicant portal.
- Applications should consist of a full CV and a letter of application (maximum of 2 pages), in PDF format, outlining your motivations to apply for this role, your relevant experience and how you meet the criteria of the person specification.
Only applications received before 12.00 noon on 8 April 2024 can be considered.
Interviews are currently scheduled to take place week commencing 17 April 2024, in person in Oxford.
Development and Alumni Engagement is committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply
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An exciting position has arisen for a Director of Finance to work for a leading educational not-for-profit organisation. This role will oversee all Finance activities across the organisation, and support in the delivery of the organisation’s strategic objectives.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the organisation’s mission and goals
- Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, management accounts, analyses and insights for presentation to budget holders and senior stakeholders
- Provide strategic financial guidance to senior management and the board
- Monitor financial performance, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions
- Maintain appropriate financial records and prepare annual reports and financial statements in accordance with UK accounting standards, Charity Commission and company law requirements
- Handle all aspects of the relationship with external auditors
- Lead on the implementation of a new finance and accounting system (Access Financial)
- Hold responsibility for all tax matters and compliance with HMRC requirements
Successful candidate profile:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
- 5 years’ professional experience post qualification as an accountant
- Experience in the not-for-profit sector
- Experience in change management
- Knowledge of Access Financial and experience leading implementation
- Ability to maintain strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
Agency Reference Number: J79278
Duration: Permanent
Location: Central London
Working pattern: Hybrid (2 days a week in the office)
Salary: £70,000-75,000 per annum
This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.
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Read moreThe Epilepsy Research Institute serves as the central hub for the epilepsy research community. Our mission is to radically advance research into the causes, prevention and treatment of epilepsy and associated conditions. The Institute aims to strengthen the epilepsy research ecosystem by driving strategic investment and developing partnerships and collaborations between academia, the NHS, industry, funders, patient groups and people affected by epilepsy. Central to all we do is a culture of advocating and actioning the research priorities of people affected by epilepsy.
Underpinning our strategy are six themed research programmes, each with a task force group led by leading UK scientists and clinicians. These research themes are driving a programme to secure large-scale research investment which will feed into an overall roadmap for research into epilepsy.
The Institute is building an ecosystem that will attract the best researchers, foster an ambitious and inclusive culture of collaboration and enable research into epilepsy to flourish.
The Institute is seeking to employ a Head of Finance to lead the financial administration of the organisation through its next stage of development.
We are looking for an experienced Finance manager, as a qualified accountant who is ideally experienced in working with a charity or research environment. The post holder will be a self-starter that relishes a challenge, who is prepared to support and develop the Finance function of the Institute. They will need to be a hands-on Head of Finance who understands the mechanics of working within a small organisation, with competing and evolving priorities.
Please see attached the full job description and person specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have a passion for ending poverty, building partnerships, and growing the Kingdom of God? Then join our energetic, visionary and creative team.
We’re looking for an experienced and driven fundraising and communications professional to help us achieve God’s vision of human flourishing.
In this varied and versatile position, you’ll lead our fundraising and communications team and play a key role in resourcing and promoting CUF’s work to follow Jesus in serving the most disadvantaged people in our communities. You will help us communicate and celebrate the positive impact that churches have in the places in which we live.
As a key member of our management team, you’ll develop and implement comprehensive fundraising and communication strategies to help us deliver impactful work with the Church of England and other Christian denominations.
With a broad range of responsibilities across fundraising, communications, marketing and public relations, you’ll play a leading role in celebrating the CUFs achievements through powerful story-telling, impact reporting and effective media relations. You’ll also develop our digital strategy, with overall responsibility for our website, social media channels and email marketing.
How to apply
For an informal conversation about this role and for more information, please contact our Deputy CEO, The Rev’d Adam Edwards
To apply, please send/email an up-to-date CV and covering letter outlining your relevant skills and experience, relating to the listed responsibilities and person specification
Closing date: Midday Monday 15th April, with interviews Tuesday 30th April (in London)
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Our partner, a humanitarian organisation, has programmes focussing on peacebuilding initiatives, improved quality of and access to education and the opportunity to earn livelihoods. They are seeking an experienced Country Finance Manager for their growing programme in CAR.
Responsibilities
- Provide full financial oversight of the operations in CAR, covering the main office in Bangui and field operations, ensuring that these are properly compliant with local tax & other regulatory requirements.
- Develop, strengthen and implement strong controls, processes and policies in all the offices, ensuring that staff understand these and offer coaching on them as required.
- Lead on the financial accounting and reporting, including the year-end accounts and audit preparation.
- Lead on country financial management, including preparation of management accounts, analysis, developing the organisational budget and cashflow forecasts and re-forecasts.
- Lead on full cycle grants management, including cost recovery, donor compliance, management & reporting, and preparing for donor audits.
- Provide oversight on HR, including ensuring compliance to the local laws & requirements, developing staff policies, and managing staff growth.
- Provide oversight on procurement.
Requirements
- Qualified accountant, or experienced accountant with an accounting/finance degree, with at least 5 years of experience leading the finance function of a growing INGO working in a complex/fragile state.
- Strong experience of developing controls, policies and processes in a complex/fragile state, and in an organisation with HQ and field operations.
- Strong grants management & compliance experience – specifically of institutional grants, including government grants as well as UN agency funding.
- Experience in procurement, HR & administration.
- Strong systems skills (ERP) and advanced MSExcel skills.
- Developed organisational, communication and negotiation skills.
- Resilient and adaptable.
- Bilingual – English & French
The benefits package is extremely generous, with additional hardship & accommodation allowances, R&R and additional 30 days of annual leave. The successful applicant will be based in Bangui, with some travel to field offices
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Read moreClosing Date: 1st April 2024
Stage 1 Online Interviews – 12th and 15th April 2024
Stage 2 Face to Face Interviews – 30th April 2024
Location: Erdington and Selly Park
Hours: Full-time
Duration: Permanent
Salary: Circa £80,000 per year, depending on experience
DBS: A Basic level DBS check, a Probate and a Companies House Check will be required.
"Happy to talk about flexible working."
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior, qualified finance professional with extensive demonstrable experience in charity accounting (or similar) to join a value driven organisation who wants to support more people who require specialist palliative and end of life care.
Reporting directly to the CEO, you will be a highly competent, diligent, and compassionate individual with prior expertise in a senior finance position in either the charity sector, the NHS or similar organisation. Having strong values, you will be comfortable living and demonstrating our values of Kindness, Respect, Positivity, Togetherness, Openness, and Innovation.
You will lead the Finance Team, managing all accounting and financial activities within the charity, and ensuring ongoing financial viability. You will be a confident people manager with a proven ability to provide inspirational leadership and to contribute to the daily running and future strategic direction of the charity as a member of the Executive Leadership Team.
The role will have a shared corporate responsibility for leadership, strategic planning and financial management and will be involved in liaising with and influencing external stakeholders as required.
The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with current membership of a recognised accountancy body, and will be educated to degree-level, or possess equivalent financial qualifications.
You will have extensive management experience, including substantial participation at Board level, and will be experienced in business planning and budget setting at a senior level. You will be competent in developing and implementing financial strategy and will possess a sound knowledge of understanding of accounting and taxation.
Please review the Further Particulars for the role, and the full job description.
If this sounds like the role for you, we’d love to receive your application.
Birmingham Hospice provides expert palliative and end of life care for people and their families living with life-limiting illnesses.
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Our client, Milton Keynes Development Partnership LLP (MKDP), was established in 2013 by Milton Keynes Council (MKC) and is a subsidiary of the Council. It is an organisation with a growing impact that uses and develops land assets to help the city become a better place to live, socialise and work. They are looking to recruit a finance professional to join their small, tight-knit finance team.
The successful candidate will be a CCAB-qualified accountant with post-qualification experience, strong financial accounting skills, and up-to-date knowledge of relevant accounting standards.
For full job description, please see the attached ad below. To learn more about the role, please contact Isabella Ajilore for an informal conversation and please click on the 'How to Apply' button for her details.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Our partner is seeking an experienced internal audit professional to lead and undertake a series of UK-based as well as partner audits overseas. The expected audits are expected to cover financial controls, governance and IT system.
Requirements
- Qualified accountant with significant post qualification in internal audit, including leading the internal audit function of an international organisation not for profit organisation.
- Demonstrable experience and understanding of governance, and working with international donors.
- Experience of undertaking partner governance audits, and in special investigations.
- Excellent communication & negotiation skills, experience of working with senior management, board members and Finance & Audit Committee members.
They are seeking someone to start as soon as possible. They anticipate the contract to be initially for 6 months, with the possibility of extension or a longer-term arrangement. They are open to someone working part-time, a minimum of 3 days/week. This role is mostly home-based, with a requirement to attend meetings in the UK office, and for travel overseas to undertake partner audits in eastern and southern Africa.
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Read moreThird Sector Accountancy aims to support co-operatives, charities and social enterprises, providing a range of professional services and advice to organisations striving for positive social change.
During your time at Third Sector Accountancy, you will also work on completing the ACA qualification with paid study leave and ongoing continuing professional development on your way to becoming a Chartered Accountant. Our clients are extremely diverse in activity, ranging from micro-enterprises to multi-million turnover co-operatives and charities.
Your role will allow you to put the ACA into practice and will include the following areas:
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Audit:
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Assist with audit planning, fieldwork and completion
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Be empowered to take ownership over your work whilst ensuring internal and external deadlines are met.
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Prepare audit papers and document audit work in a clear and concise way.
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Accounts and tax return preparation:
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Preparing accounts for co-operatives, community benefit societies, CICs, companies limited by guarantee, and charities.
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Liaise with clients and provide advice on controls and processes.
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Are you an ethically and socially motivated individual with financial experience and commitment to personal development? If you are excited by the idea of joining us and engaging with our clients and are able to rise to the challenges and rewards of working in a non-hierarchical team, please send your CV and a letter saying why you want to work for us.
Please include a covering letter about why you are interested in working for TSA rather than a normal accountancy firm. We will not consider your application unless you include this cover letter.
We are a firm of Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors offering accountancy services primarily to those with the not-for-profit and co-...
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Already working in interim CEO role but looking for a new challenge, a place to develop your skills, or a chance to make a big difference to the lives of learning disabled and autistic young people?
We are Caxton Youth Organistion. We are a specialist Youth club, creating communities, breaking barriers and empowering learning disabled and autistic young people in Westminster.
Interim Chief Executive Officer (Maternity Cover)
Fixed term: up to 12-months (from June)
Location: Based at our Youth Club in Westminster with some flexible working
Salary: £50,000-£60,000 depending on experience
Reports to:
Board of Trustees
Direct Reports: Head of Programmes, Fundraising Manager, Finance & Facilities Officer
Role purpose
• To provide leadership to Caxton for the charity to achieve its mission and deliver to its
beneficiaries.
• To be responsible for developing current services and developing new services that
benefit the young people of Caxton and is youth-led.
• To work with the Board and SLT to achieve its 2023-26 business strategy, plans and
targets - while ensuring the Board fulfils its responsibilities in the governance of the
charity.
• To ensure long term sustainability, through effective governance, sound finance and delivery of services.
• To keep the organisation on track to achieve its operational business plan.
Main Responsibilities
Leadership
• Provide, develop and implement Caxton’s strategic and operational plans, leading on
partnership and business development, and being an effective advocate for the charity
and our beneficiaries..
• Provide leadership for all Caxton employees, volunteers and associates including
direct management responsibility for three employees to ensure that Caxton delivers a
safe, effective and fun service for all of its members and their families.
Strategy
• To deliver the 2023-26 strategy.
• Implement a strategy review in the Autumn and tailor the operational plan accordingly.
• Identify and assess strategic risks, issues and opportunities and take responsibility for initiating and leading associated changes, with agreement from trustees.
Business Development:
• Work closely with the Fundraising Manager to ensure Caxton raises c.£500k pa to maintain in-years services.
• Work towards the achievement of long-term sustainability, developing the charity’s business model and maximising income, for example from fundraising, service contracts and earned income.
• To lead on the development of Caxton’s outdoor base and capital campaign
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Financial Control and Governance
• Liaise with the Board, Senior Management Team and Accountants to ensure that the charity’s overall governance structure, policies and procedures are appropriate and effective, taking remedial measures and implementing changes as necessary in line with legal requirements and good practice.
• To ensure that adequate finance is available and to work with the Treasurer and the Finance and Facilities Officer, to produce regular management accounts and annual audited accounts in line with requirements.
• To attend all board meetings and quarterly subcommittee meetings, working with trustees on strategic matters.
Buildings Management
• To take accountability for the building management and compliance, working with the finance and facilities officer to ensure regular checks are made and the building is maintained within a budget.
Day-to-day Management
• Day-to-day management of the service to ensure it continues to be safe and effective. This includes being the safeguarding lead for the organisation.
Youth Government and Leadership
• To attend monthly Youth Government meetings and ensure that you are always amplifying the youth voice.
• To communicate effectively with young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities.
• To liaise with external agencies and create new opportunities for youth leadership.
External Relations
• To develop and maintain positive relationships with private sector donors, statutory, partners and funding organisations.
• To develop and maintain positive relationships with partners, local businesses, funders and other voluntary organisations, building alliances and networks to further the work of Caxton Youth Organisation.
• To promote and publicise the work of Caxton Youth Organisation.
Job description: Senior Finance Manager
· Reports to: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
· Direct reports: Currently 2 team members
· Time commitment: 80%-100%
· Location: Flexible - preference for UK or Geneva
· Salary: UK based: annual gross salary ranges from 48’685.52GBP to 55’640GBP – Geneva based: annual gross salary ranges from 96’749.80CHF to 110’572.07CHF – final salary will depend on location, qualifications and exprience
· Grade: D
1. Background and Purpose:
CHS Alliance supports organisations meet their CHS Commitments to people affected by crisis. It is important therefore that the CHS is embodied in the way the CHS Alliance operates.
The Senior Finance Manager will manage a dedicated finance team, and work closely with the COO, the Executive Director and the Finance Risk and Audit Committee, to guide the financial management of the organisation, in line with best practice for the CHS.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic finance
· Identify financial risks, evaluate and communicate them to CHS Alliance leadership, including recommended mitigation measures (such as cost saving opportunities)
· Drive planning for financial sustainability on a medium term basis
· Work with colleagues to support income growth, through effective financial support to donor relationships
Financial management
· Oversee, motivate and develop the CHS Alliance finance team
· Develop and oversee strong budgeting process, financial planning, regular forecasting and modelling
· Oversee organisation and programme-specific audits
Financial operations
· Lead the development and review of annual budgets together with the Senior Management Team
· Lead financial operations including financial management, cashflow, accounting, control and reporting
Financial governance, risks & reporting
· Develop, monitor, and update the CHS Alliance Finance policies
· Maintain a strong Internal Control System with relevant controls to mitigate financial risks
· Ensure that the Alliance meets due diligence requirements regarding financial obligations and aligns all policies and procedures with Swiss and, where relevant UK, legal requirements
· Support the CHS Alliance Treasurer, the Finance Risk and Audit Committee and the Board in the finance and risk aspects of their governance responsibilities
· Oversee preparation of financial reports for internal and governance meetings (such as SMT meetings, Finance Risk and Audit Committee and Board meetings), and present at such meetings
· Design and deliver effective reporting tools to enable budget holders to manage their financial budgets and obligations – together with the support of the IT team.
Business improvement operations
· Lead the development of innovative and flexible tools to enhance finance operations and/or simplify finance procedures – together with external support as needed.
· Support the COO on other financial projects as required
· Participate on other projects as CHS Alliance's needs evolve
Person Specification
Competencies
· Delivering Results: Dynamic and able to bring opportunities together to deliver results.
· Inclusive: Demonstrating understanding of gender, diversity and inclusion.
· Creative thinking: Curious about alternative or unconventional ideas/solutions.
· Communicating: Ability to respectfully listen to and respond to queries, adapting to culture and context of interlocutor, both orally and in writing.
· Cultural Sensitivity: Adaptable and sensitive to work in different cultural contexts.
· Time Management: Proven ability to prioritise and plan effectively, working in a structured manner and to deadlines.
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Job Purpose
Your legacy will be a tangible impact on slowing down climate change and helping nature recover by overseeing and leading on financial strategy and income generation and sustainability, across Avon Needs Trees (ANT) at the organisational level and for our projects.
You will secure ANT financially and oversee good fiscal management of all its affairs, helping to deliver on our goals to plant hundreds of thousands of trees and complementary habitats. You will join a fast-growing organisation that started in 2019 with four volunteers and has grown to a staff team of thirteen (which will double over 2024), over 1,000 volunteers and ownership of 170 acres (soon to be 600 acres) of land that will grow woodlands of over 160,000 trees.
We are looking for a positive people-person with commercial development experience, exceptional financial acumen and the ambition to help take ANT to our next level of impact, as we prepare for exponential growth over the next year. As a fast-growing, high impact charity all of our roles have direct operational responsibilities in addition to managing teams and thinking strategically and with vision.
Main responsibilities
● Lead from the front in the development and implementation of a Commercial Trading Arm for ANT and spearhead new sources of income including green finance
● Ensure development of finance models and plans to support Landscape Recovery, including natural capital frameworks and administration of government agriculture subsidies
● Line-manage and oversee the work of our finance and commercial teams to ensure our people are well-supported and our work is impactful
● Direct operational responsibilities to advance our work at pace
● Work with the Chief Executive and other Heads on organisational strategy, finance, accounting and organisational sustainability
● Work with the Chief Executive to ensure trustees have appropriate information and understanding of our finances
● Ensure the production of internal reports, annual accounts, and reports for funders
● Identify, seize and support new income, funding and fundraising opportunities, and help guide ANT through a period of business and transformation and growth
● Lead the development and implementation of ANT’s finance strategy including:
○ Forecasting models
○ Assessing risk in financial decisions
○ Ensuring all accounting activities comply with regulations and our governed by robust and appropriate policies
○ Cost saving opportunities
● Oversight of all ANT budgets, managing cashflows and profit/loss analysis
● Ensure compliance with laws and regulations in agreed areas of responsibility
● Identify and implement opportunities for ANT to continually improve, using your influencing skills to create opportunities
● As with all Avon Needs Trees roles, contributing to grant writing and fundraising activities
● Other duties and opportunities as required
Working relationships and expectations
● As a member of the senior leadership team, you will work closely with the Chief Executive and other Heads, helping to lead the organisation in an exciting period of change and growth
● You will have a number of direct reports, which will grow as ANT takes on more staff
● Hybrid working between home and our office (currently on Gloucester Road, Bristol)
● Occasional evening and weekend working will be required but this is not a substantial feature of your role
● Our staff maintain an appropriate level of confidentiality, professionalism and discretion at all times
● Our staff comply with organisational policies, procedures, and guidance, and external regulations and laws
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Harris Hill is recruiting for a Director of Finance for this well-established Not-for-Profit organisation based in London. (Hybrid)
- Reporting to: Chief Executive
- Management: Head of Finance & 2 staff
- Salary: to £75,000pa
- Position: Full Time, 5 days a week
- Hybrid Working: A minimum of 2 days a week is required at their offices in London.
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) is required.
JOB SUMMARY
- To be responsible for all aspects of finance, governance, legal and secretarial activities for the organisations.
- To provide full support to Finance, Audit & Risk Committee.
- To lead on the implementation of a finance and accounting system that delivers automation.
- Work with the senior management team in the support and delivery of the organisation’s strategic objectives.
Main responsibilities
- Lead on the implementation of a finance and accounting system that delivers automation to ensure that efficient and effective financial processes are in place for day-to-day financial operations including general ledgers, invoicing sponsors, receiving government grant funds, payments to suppliers and payroll, cash flow forecasts, foreign currency exposures and currency management
- Prepare budgets, financial forecasts, regular management accounts, analyses and insights for presentation to budget holders, the senior management team.
- Lead and develop the implementation of a finance strategy to support management of resources.
- Responsible for the preparation of the annual reports and financial statements of all group entities in accordance with UK accounting standards, Charity Commission and company law requirements.
- Build and support relationships with funding partners from philanthropic foundations to individual donors
- Provide financial strategic advice
- Build relationship with the Commission’s investment manager and monitor performance of the investment portfolio.
- Design and implement the risk management process, ensure that appropriate insurance policies are in place.
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Read moreThe Listening Place (TLP) was conceived in 2015 and set up in 2016 in London, by a group of volunteers with a great deal of experience in supporting people struggling with suicidal thoughts and feelings, led by Sarah Anderson CBE.
They had recognised that there is little on going face-to-face support available for many people with chronic suicidal feelings, and that some of this support can be given by well trained and professionally supervised volunteers.
TLP’s Vision
Anyone who, for whatever reason feels life is no longer worth living, can find a place with a warm and open listener who will give them time.
TLP’s Mission
To provide those who feel life is no longer worth living with a safe place to come and talk freely and confidentially to warm, non-judgemental volunteers who are willing to engage with their feelings and support them through their darkest times.
TLP’s Values
Caring, Collaborative, Courageous, Resolute, Respectful
The charity now seeks to appoint a Head of Finance & Operations who has a strong affinity with TLP’s aims and objectives to help take it forward in the next stage of its evolution.
Background to the Role
From the initial concept eight years ago, TLP has expanded rapidly. It now operates out of three sites in Central London (Meade Mews in Pimlico, Hunter Street in Bloomsbury, & Shepherd’s Bush Road, which is also the Head Office). There are plans to open a fourth site in the City (ideally close to Liverpool Street) within the next twelve months. Income for the Financial year to March 2024 is expected to be in excess of £1.5m.
The back-office functions have expanded to reflect this growth, and the Board now believe that an experienced Head of Finance & Operations is needed to help realise the ambitious plans they have for TLP. This is a newly created role.
The Role
TLP has recently appointed an experienced, and dynamic COO, who is responsible for the day-to-day running of the charity to support the Volunteer CEO & founder. As a result, TLP is well-positioned to continue its progress in providing face-to-face support to even more Londoners who feel that life is no longer worth living.
The Head of Finance & Operations will support the COO in professionalising TLP, laying the foundations for its future growth and overseeing the commissioning of its fourth site.
Candidate Profile
- Leader. Enjoys developing and moulding a group of diverse individuals into a team.
- Communicator. Has the ability to produce robust financial information that can be simply explained to all levels of the charity.
- Uniter. Experienced in operational change and improvement, including bringing staff and volunteers with them on the change journey.
- Self-starter. Someone who can spot opportunities and take the initiative to move projects forward.
- Advocate. Has a strong connection to TLP’s vision, mission, and values and wants to help make a difference to the lives of others.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement financial strategies to support TLPs goals and objectives.
- Manage the day-to-day financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including the Charity Commission, and financial regulations.
- Lead and mentor the team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to develop and execute operational plans that align with the organisation's mission and vision.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency enhancements across all operational areas.
- Ad hoc financial & operational support and advice to the Board of Trustees.
- Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including donors, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
- Ensure TLP’s IT infrastructure is fit for purpose, including ensuring Business Continuity plans are in place.
- With the support of the Volunteer HR adviser, manage the HR requirements for the organisation, including drafting and updating policies.
Qualifications:
- Professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, CIMA, ACCA) preferred, but not essential. If not qualified, then experience in financial management is essential.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a senior operational and/or finance role, preferably within the non-profit sector.
- Strong knowledge of financial principles, budgeting, and financial analysis.
- Experience with property renovations, fit-out and operations for a multi-site organisation.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire teams.
- Excellent communication and people skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
- Commitment to TLP's mission and values.
Compensation
Salary: circa £45,000
Benefits: 3% employer contribution towards pension, 20 days annual leave, with one extra day’s annual leave for each year of service up to five years, Employee Assistance Programme, access to Medicash health insurance and critical illness cover.
If you would like to apply, please download the Briefing Pack for more information.
Interview Process:
Initial screening interviews will be held with Matt Emerson of Quarsh, ideally face to face.
Once the shortlist as been agreed, the next stage will involve an in-depth interview with Ben Ingber (COO) & Craig Morley (Treasurer), plus one other team member to be determined. It is unlikely that there will be a third stage.
Interviews will take place in March, with a view to making the appointment by end of the month.
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Goodman Masson are working with a growing healthcare charity to recruit for a Finance Business Partner, which is an exciting newly created role within the team.
You will ensure that the organisation receives high quality and accurate information that informs decision making, as well as ensuring trends and patterns are identified and fully understood.
This is an excellent opportunity for a part qualified Accountant who has strong experience across management accounts, budgeting and forecasting.
Day to day duties include:
- Performing analysis and preparing commentary and presenting information to budget holders
- Providing financial analysis for activities of various departments including spend patterns
- Carrying out variance analysis of budget against actuals
- Supporting budget holders with the development of business plans and cases for new activities
- Leading on the annual budget setting cycle
- Leading on the monthly forecasting process
Essentials:
- Part Qualified Accountant and currently studying ACCA, CIMA or ACA
- Budgeting and forecasting experience
- Ability to communicate complex financial information to a variety of stakeholders
- Strong Analytical mindset
- Experience working within the charity sector
Salary range is £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience + Excellent Benefits.
In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
With a team of over 180 and growing every day, Goodman Masson is London’s specialist Finance and Technology recruitment business. Voted &...
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