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About Chapter One

Chapter One is a growing charity dedicated to ensuring every child has access to one-to-one reading support at the time they need it most. 

Our innovative Online Reading Volunteers Programme aims to support 3,300 children facing disadvantage during the 2024-25 academic year, pairing five to eight-year-old children with reading support volunteers from over 140 local and national businesses. Our unique approach requires volunteers to commit just 30 minutes a week for an entire academic year, using our bespoke digital platform. The results are transformative, significantly boosting children's reading confidence and ability. Our ambitious five year plan targets growth of 20% year on year.

For more information about our programmes please visit our website. Please also take some time to visit our social media channels and watch our videos.

About the role 

With ambitious targets to support thousands more children by 2029, Chapter One is seeking a passionate, energetic Fundraising Officer to be an integral part of our Fundraising team. Reporting to our Trusts & Foundations Manager, you’ll generate income from a range of existing and new trusts and foundations, along with individual fundraising activities to contribute towards the 2024-25 fundraising target of £278,000, rising to £348,000 in 2025-26 in which you’ll have an individual target.

This new role is ideal for an early career professional who can write creative, compelling bids and build impactful relationships to make your mark in a fast-growing charity which is flexible and agile. You’ll be a proactive, determined self-starter and have high standards for yourself and others. You’ll develop and manage a funding pipeline by investing in thorough research and relationship cultivation, and you will thrive in working with funders, partners and supporters on a day -to-day basis. 

Key Responsibilities

Deliver the fundraising plan 

● Work collaboratively with the Trusts & Foundations Manager to grow Chapter One’s fundraising portfolio and meet agreed income targets from trusts and foundations. 

● Maintain a portfolio of existing trusts and foundations, ensuring an excellent cultivation and stewardship journey​ in order to build relationships and maximise income. 

● Proactively identify and research new prospective trust funders, finding creative ways to engage with them to secure support.

● Create compelling and tailored fundraising applications and reports, ensuring there is a strong emotional case for support and accuracy, to inspire prospects and supporters across trusts and foundations. 

● Contribute to the highest levels of donor care for supporters, including creative stewardship, adhering to all grant conditions and responding in a timely manner to all enquiries from supporters and prospects. 

● Research, interpret and present data about literacy and impact that makes a compelling case for Chapter One’s programmes. 

● Contribute to internal planning and budget setting for restricted and unrestricted activities, setting out clear plans and a pipeline for income generation from trusts and foundations.

● Work with the Trusts & Foundations Manager, Corporate Partnerships team and Communications team to support the development of strategies and campaigns to grow individual giving from existing volunteers and supporters.

● Undertake administrative duties to support the delivery of individual fundraising initiatives including matched-giving campaigns and Payroll Giving. 

● Work closely with the Trusts & Foundations Manager, Business Development Manager, Corporate Partnerships team and Communications team to ensure a cohesive approach and maximise all fundraising opportunities.

General

● Oversee and maintain specific fundraising administrative processes, including

recording of activity on the Salesforce CRM and internal databases.

● Maintain up-to-date knowledge of fundraising regulations, networks, and developments across the sector. 

● Adherence to Chapter One’s Donation Acceptance Policy.

● Contribute to forecasting and regular reporting, producing verbal and written reports for senior management as required.

We are looking for some of the following attributes, though you might be more experienced in some areas than others:

● A commitment to Chapter One’s mission and values.

● Experience of fundraising, ideally from trusts and foundations.

● A demonstrable track record of successfully generating income and achieving targets. 

● An ability to create compelling and successful fundraising applications and proposals. 

● Excellent written communication skills, with an understanding of how to tailor communications for different audiences/contexts.

● Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and manage relationships with a range of stakeholders, both internally and externally. 

● Evidence of effective prospect research, growing and managing a pipeline, planning for your portfolio and increasing income​.

● Good financial acumen and proven ability to present complex financial information accurately.

● Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.

● Ability to effectively work under pressure and manage conflicting priorities.

You’ll be more successful in the role if you have:

● Experience of individual giving or employee fundraising.

● Experience of working in a charity that has a strong corporate volunteering offer.​

● Experience using the Salesforce CRM Non-profit Success Pack.

Chapter One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and celebrate diversity in backgrounds and experience and are deliberate about the kind of teams we are building. Literacy is a universal concern, and we need people from all backgrounds to maximise our innovation, creativity and impact. We especially welcome applications from persons who have experienced disadvantage and/or from those who are of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities who are currently underrepresented in the organisation.

Chapter One is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All postholders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure. Copies of our Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Policy are available on request.

The basics

Location: Agile working
Contract: Permanent (subject to funding)
Hours: 24 hours per week
Starting salary: £41,737.50 based on 24 hours

Who we are

Safer London is a charity working with young Londoners and families who are affected by violence and exploitation. We believe that when a child or young person comes to us, they are just that – a child or a young person: we don’t define them by the issue that has brought them to us. By working alongside young Londoners, their families and peers in the places where they spend their time, we can create a safe London not just for them but for everyone.

Who you are

You are an HR Professional with the expertise and knowledge to develop and drive forward Safer London’s people strategy. You will bring to the organisation, extensive experience across all areas of the employee life cycle. As a member of the CIPD (ideally Chartered), you will understand the importance of working in true partnership with the organisation, to support our employees and managers to deliver Safer London’s priorities.

If you are committed and resilient and believe you have what it takes to help us to improve the lives of young Londoners, and their families, please apply.

What the role involves

People Strategy and Leadership:

- Lead a People Strategy that supports Safer London’s vision and ensures we have the right skills and culture to enable the charity and its’ people to thrive.
- Advise the leadership team and management on people-related matters.
- Manage the performance and development of our HR Officer.

Compliance and HR Policies

- Provide advice, guidance and support to SLT and Managers on employment law and manage complex employee relations matters.
- Oversee the administration of the Safer London payroll and pension scheme.

Talent Acquisition and Retention

- Develop and execute innovative recruitment strategies that attract top talent, both staff and volunteers, who are passionate about our cause.
- Using HR metrics, work with SLT and managers to develop practices to enhance employee satisfaction, reduce employee absence levels and build a culture of wellbeing.

Learning, Development and Performance Management

- In collaboration with the Head of Quality Practice, review and develop the organisation’s people management development programme.
- Provide coaching and mentorship to the SLT and managers, helping them cultivate effective leadership and management skills.

Well-being and Employee Support

- Evaluate, develop and manage well-being programmes that support the physical, mental, and emotional health of employees.
- Act as a resource and advocate for employee concerns, ensuring that everyone feels heard and supported.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

- Lead initiatives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organisation, ensuring that our team reflects the diverse communities we serve.

Organisational Change and Development

- Lead on change management initiatives, whether that’s supporting organisational growth, restructuring, or responding to external challenges.

Additional Information

Safer London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect anyone who works and volunteers with us to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we will request a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check, as well as references covering the last five years, for the successful candidates.

We value diversity and encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We know that in order to make London a safer place for the young people that live here we need a diverse range of perspectives, experience, and knowledge.

What we offer

Safer London continually reviews its pay, and we currently offer the following benefits package to all our employees:

- Safer London is a 4-day/32-hour (FTE) working week organisation. This means that you have a regular day off in the week with no impact on your pay.
- Agile working. This means you will have the flexibility to work in different locations including from home, our office in Southwark and/or community locations (libraries/co-working spaces) when you are not delivering face-to-face work in the community.
- Flexible Working: our Flexible Working Policy allows requests to work flexibly from the start of your employment.
- A contributory Pension Scheme.
- Interest-free Season Ticket Loans.
- A Cycle to Work Scheme.
- A Mental Health Helpline.
- Death in Service Benefit.
- Opportunities to develop and progress your career, including an extensive programme of courses and acting up/additional responsibilities roles.
- An initial Annual Leave allowance of 179 hours, rising to 192 hours after 3 years and 211 hours after 5 years, plus bank holidays and other statutory holidays; part-time employees receive a pro-rata entitlement.

Sound good? Here’s how to apply

To apply please complete the online application form and submit it as soon as possible: The closing date for applications is the 29th of January 2025, and interviews will be held on the 7th of February 2025.

As part of the online application, you will be required to confirm you have read our Privacy and Cookie Policy and Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.

Please make sure you find the Job Description on the left-hand side of the Webrecruit page after you click ‘Apply Now’ or find it on Safer London’s Website.

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process or if you experience any technical issues when trying to access and/or complete the application through the online portal, please contact us via the “Contact us” section of our website.

Please note that we don’t accept CVs.

Safer London is not a sponsoring organisation for foreign nationals, and you must be able to show proof that you have permission to live and work in the UK in order to be considered for this role.

A niche research body / global think tank focused on human rights is seeking a Finance Coordinator with US GAAP, accounting and payroll experience for a highly flexible role! The role can be fully-remote from anywhere within the UK.

The position is permanent, and can be offered on a full-time (5 days per week) or part-time (3 or 4 days per week) basis. The salary range is £35,000 - £45,000 per annum FTE. The position will involve a range of finance and operations duties supporting a range of stakeholders within the UK and US.

The post will support the Director of Finance  (UK based) and Director of US Operations (US based) and will work closely with other members of the global Operations team and other Finance team members on critical projects. The post holder will support across a variety of finance work streams including finance administration, payroll, bookkeeping, as well as well as providing general operations support.

Key responsibilities include:

Financial Management (50%)

• Manage accounts payable and receivable through QuickBooks Online

• Handle banking transactions/payments, including routine bank reconciliation

• Support in the management of US payroll system

• Support in the maintenance of 401k platform system data including onboarding/offboarding

• Liaise with State and Federal departments and CPA where necessary

• Prepare monthly financials and forecasts for the Executive Director and global team

US Operations (50%)

• Support the Director of Operations in developing and implementing new operations policies and procedures as needed

• Support the Director of Operations with any administration, projects, or ongoing operational tasks

• Assist with general ad hoc administration requests as needed as assigned by the US Director or the Executive Leadership Team

The position would be ideal for an American expat living in the UK, or someone based in the UK who has demonstrable experience with US accounting.

The role would suit a passionate, personable and inquisitive person looking to grow into a role with more responsibility as the role develops.

Closing date: ASAP/ongoing

Please get in touch to find out more!

We are looking for a passionate, organised and personable individual who has great attention to detail. You’ll be confident at building relationships with supporters and internal stakeholders of all levels, with a keen interest in supporter care.

This is an exciting time to join us as we mark 60 years of supporting unpaid carers across the UK. You’ll have the chance to learn, develop new skills, and play a key role in helping us reach even more people as we look to the future.

About the role

As our Income Generation Coordinator, you’ll be at the heart of a team delivering big, bold plans in our 60th anniversary year. Your role will provide essential support to our fundraising team across individual giving, legacies, and payroll giving – all areas that help us make life better for unpaid carers.

Here’s what you’ll be getting involved with:

• Supporting donors – ensuring they feel valued, thanked, and inspired to continue supporting Carers UK.
• Helping monitor and report on income – keeping records accurate and up to date.
• Working on legacy administration – managing case files and collaborating with finance and fundraising teams.
• Creating tools like income dashboards and calendars – helping the team stay on track during a busy and exciting year.
• Owning day-to-day admin – from managing inboxes and booking travel to supporting meetings and events.
• This is an opportunity to join Carers UK at a pivotal and celebratory moment in our history. No two days will be the same, and you’ll play a vital role in helping us deliver on our ambitious plans to grow support for unpaid carers.

You’ll join a friendly, passionate, and inclusive team that works hard, collaborates well, and always looks to make a difference. If you’re ready to bring your energy, ideas, and skills to an organisation celebrating 60 years of change, we’d love to hear from you!

About us

Carers UK’s vision is to create a society that recognises, values and supports carers. As the leading national charity for unpaid carers, we exist to make life better for carers, however caring affects them. Our support, advice, information and campaigning work are now needed more than ever, as unpaid carers are providing more and more care, adversely impacting on their own health and wellbeing.

Diversity and inclusion

Carers UK is committed to becoming a diverse and truly inclusive organisation. We strive to create a workplace where our colleagues and volunteers can truly be themselves and feel like they belong and constantly seek to ensure all voices are heard.

To embrace this culture of diversity, our employee and volunteer recruitment should reflect our stakeholders and the society that we serve and support, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, physical abilities, disabilities or religious practices. We value individual diversity and are actively building diverse teams here at Carers UK and value our colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds.

As a membership charity for carers, we particularly seek employees and volunteers with a real understanding of the issues faced by carers. Reasonable adjustments can be made to the process and role dependent on the needs of the applicant.

At Carers UK we want our application process to be as accessible as possible. If you need any adjustments to apply please email the recruitment team to discuss.

The closing date for applications is 12pm, Wednesday 5 February 2025

Carers UK anonymises all applications prior to shortlisting.

Carers UK reserves the right to appoint at any stage, should an outstanding candidate emerge.

Carers UK are actively interviewing as we receive applications.

Carers UK may carry out online and social media checks as well as seek references before a formal offer is made.

Do you like to work in an environment where no two days are the same, and you play a key part in helping Connect be a place where our colleagues can thrive and be the best that they can be?

Connect Housing employs circa 200 staff members working across West Yorkshire. We have a strong social purpose and our values are at the heart of everything we do, for both our customers and our colleagues.

We’re seeking an experienced HR Adviser to join our team and contribute to the success of our organisation by delivering friendly, values-based HR services.

We strive to be an employer of choice and our HR Team plays a key part in delivering this outcome. As an HR Adviser, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth and compliant HR operations across Connect Housing.

This role involves a blend of operational and advisory responsibilities, providing hands-on, trusted support to managers and employees while working as a team to deliver key HR initiatives.

Our small and supportive HR Team consists of an Employee Engagement Adviser and this (vacant) HR Adviser post, both managed by the HR Service Manager who reports to the Head of Corporate Services.

As a team, we are passionate about making Connect a great place to work, that delivers positive outcomes for our customers. Our new HR Adviser will share our commitment to this and be a collaborative team player.

Responsibilities include:

Recruitment & Selection: Full-cycle recruitment activity, from candidate attraction to pre-employment checks and onboarding.

Stakeholder Engagement: Build and nurture strong working relationships with all and act as a trusted adviser, contributing to the delivery of HR plans and projects.

Employee Relations: working on a variety of employee relations casework, including absence, disciplinary, grievance, and capability investigations and meetings, and knowing when to seek support on cases if needed.

Compliance & Legal Requirements: Oversee compliance with internal policies, employment contracts, payroll processes, and external legal requirements.

HR Data & Systems: Maintain up-to-date HR records and systems, ensuring accuracy.

Proactive Monitoring: Track and monitor key HR metrics, such as probationary periods and absence triggers. Support managers in timely and effective interventions to enhance employee performance and wellbeing.

What we are looking for in a successful candidate:

- Proven experience in an HR advisory role or similar position.

- Good knowledge and interest of employment law and HR best practices.

- Experience of managing employee relations and recruitment processes.

- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

- Attention to detail and organisational skills

- A commitment to personal and professional development

- CIPD qualification (or working towards) is desirable, but experience is more what we are looking for.

Why Join Us? At Connect Housing we offer a supportive, inclusive, and flexible working environment. We are committed to investing in our staff, providing opportunities for career development and continuous learning. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in a values-driven organisation that positively impacts the community.

Closing date: 31 January 2025. Early applications are encouraged as we may close the role early depending on number/quality of applications.

We have made the application process as easy as possible so please don’t delay your application. We look forward to hearing from you.

The benefits on offer here at Connect Housing:

26 days annual leave rising to 31 days after 5 years, plus bank holidays

Group pension scheme with up to 9% matched by Connect. Salary sacrifice also available.

Free online GP service: 24/7 access to GP appointments. Children and partners are also covered.

BUPA Health Cash Plan. Get money back for your dental, optical, podiatry treatment and much more, including cash back on your prescriptions.

Employee Assistance Programme: get free confidential advice and support 24/7, with free counselling sessions available too.

Wellbeing activities e.g. art classes, pottery workshops and much more.

MyPlace benefits: retail discounts and offers

The opportunity to buy or sell annual leave

Training and development opportunities and support with costs for role-related professional subscriptions and qualifications.

Travel season ticket loans

Cycle-to-work scheme

Paid volunteering leave

The role is based at our central Dewsbury office, within easy access to Dewsbury bus and rail stations.

This is a hybrid role with minimum two days in the office, so you will get the best of both worlds in terms of interaction and collaboration with colleagues and time to do focused work from home,

As an equal opportunities employer we recruit based on experience, attitude and values. Connect are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the communities we serve and actively works to promote equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. We are proudly a Disability Confident employer and we are members of the West Yorkshire Fair Work Charter.

Role:      Finance Manager

Salary:    £38.000

Location:    Work remotely 

Status:  Full time (35 hours per week) permanent. 

Part time will be considered 4 days per week minimum

Reports to:    Executive Director

     Treasurer

Start date:             ASAP

Closing Date for Applications: Sunday the 9th of February

Online finance test: Friday the 14th of February

Online interviews: Thursday the 20th of February

About Children Change Colombia

Children Change Colombia is a UK registered charity with 33 years' experience in defending children's rights in Colombia. Today we are the UK's largest charity working exclusively in Colombia. We work with children whose rights to a safe, happy childhood, and a fulfilling future, are threatened by poverty, inequality and violence. We work with the children most at risk, to keep them safe and defend their rights in the long term, to tackle neglected issues that few others address and to strengthen children's organisations.

Through local partnerships, we currently work on three neglected issues:

• Sexual and gender-based violence 

• Access to education

• Forced recruitment into armed groups and reintegration into society

We believe that, with knowledge of their rights and the confidence to assert them, children can transform their own lives, their communities and Colombia itself.

We are a small and lively organisation and you will quickly become an essential part of our friendly team, involved in all areas of discussion and supporting the many areas of our work. Since 2020, we have tripled the number of beneficiaries and doubled our number of projects, geographical areas of work, and annual income —all while keeping administrative costs low.

In 2024 alone, our programs positively impacted the lives of 4,320 children and 1,920 adults in Colombia, plus 126 children from London, and their families. We also conducted three workshops with our local partners - online and in person - as part of our capacity-building programme. In 2024 we supported 7 local grassroots organisations with 11 different projects.

Purpose of the role:

• To keep the Executive Director and Trustees informed on the charity’s financial status through the production of management accounts and other financial reports 

• To introduce and supervise the implementation of systems, procedures and controls to ensure the smooth running of the charity’s finances and maximise accountability.

• To ensure that Children Change Colombia complies with its statutory obligations – specifically those relating to Charity Commission, Companie House and Inland Revenue.

• To work closely with the Executive Director to help run CCC.

Key Financial responsibilities

UK Finance:

• Prepare annual consolidated statutory accounts, guaranteeing compliance with SORP requirements, liaising with external examiners, consolidating with Colombian accounts.

• Prepare monthly management accounts, regular analytical reports on budget performance and cash flow forecasts for Executive Director (ED), Trustees and Treasurer at Finance Committee meetings, highlighting any specific areas of concern.

• Attend Finance Committee and Board meetings.

• Check and authorise bank payments and transfers in the UK office.

• Data input into Quickbooks of all accounting transactions, monthly reconciliation of 10 UK bank accounts, plus all balance sheet accounts. Keep the chart of accounts up-to-date, create new income or expenditure accounts and restricted funds when necessary, and ensure these correspond correctly with live projects.

• Run the monthly payroll & pension process.

• Maintain procedures and financial controls, ensuring their compliance with Charity Commission and Companies House guidelines and guaranteeing their application by Fundraising and Project Management teams.

• Coordinate production of the annual income and expenditure budgets (full budget and unrestricted budget). Enter these onto Quickbooks, to allow Actuals v Budget reports to be run from Quickbooks. Also create a mid-year re-forecast.

• Process grant transfers to the Colombia Office, to ensure project funds and Colombian operating costs are cash flowed in a timely manner.

• Oversee financial reporting for statutory and large funding sources.

• Prepare and submit Gift-Aid returns. Enter Gift Aid declarations onto the database.

• Update Finance Manuals for the London office and the Colombia Office annually.

• Provide guidance and financial information as requested by all.

• Liaise with Programmes regarding our partners & their accounts i.e. their financial health.

• Assist with funding applications, project budgets & financial reporting to funders.

• Download and code monthly fundraising reports for all online income platforms (including CAF, Donorbox, JustGiving, Benevity, Stewardship, Facebook) and Payroll Giving platforms (including Charitable Giving, Charities Trust). Code into Quickbooks.

• Process all cheques received into the office by scanning, coding and depositing into the bank; and compile a list of donors to be thanked.

• Maintain the list of Major Donors.

• Maintain the Newsletter income analysis document.

• Annually recalculate the Reserves traffic light values for monitoring unrestricted reserves.

• Monitor Treasury management under the approval of the Treasurer, manage savings accounts, open new savings accounts when needed, ensure funds are held within the Financial Services Compensation Scheme safety levels.

Colombia Finance

• In collaboration with JGS (our Colombian accounting firm) process and approve all Colombian payments to partners, suppliers, core staff and project staff.

• Ensure supporting documents are provided for all Colombian expenditure and file on the drive accordingly.

• Enter all Colombian financial transactions onto Quickbooks using the correct exchange rates, and ensure details match those recorded by JGS in Siigo Nube.

• Monitor expenditure in Colombia against the Colombia office budget and project budgets.

• Reconcile 2 Colombian Bank accounts and 1 Colombian credit card on a monthly basis.

• Consolidate Colombian annual accounts into CCC’s UK consolidated annual accounts.

• Check the  Fundraising Grants Tracker monthly to ensure the project funds match the information recorded on Quickbooks.

• Lead a monthly meeting to ensure all staff  are aligned with the latest project details.

Key Governance responsibilities:

• Keep Charity Commission and Companies House records updated and ensure that annual accounts and annual returns are submitted on time.

• Inform Charity Commission and Companies House of any changes to constitution or Trustee membership. 

• Ensure CCC complies with Inland Revenue requirements and the Colombia equivalent.

• Ensure CCC’s insurance policies are renewed and reviewed annually on time. And that all projects are correctly covered by liability insurance.

• Ensure CCC remains up to date in meeting its obligations set by the Pensions Regulator.

• Support maintaining the financial aspects of the Risk Register.

• Renew the annual Microsoft Office and Antivirus subscriptions, providing links to all relevant staff.

• Monitor the info@childrenchangecolombia account, forward emails to relevant staff.

• Write Finance Committee minutes after each meeting.

Key HR responsibilities:

• Ensure staff understand their choices regarding pension deductions.

• Calculate entitlements and set up the annual leave chart annually.

• Calculate annual salaries based on pay rises or changes approved by the Finance Committee.

• Send expense claim & DBS information to new Interns, and pay their monthly expenses.

• Support updating HR policies.

• Run DBS checks for all staff, Trustees and volunteers, making sure these are renewed every 3 years, and keeping records of these.

Person Specification:

Essential

• A professional accounting qualification and- or finance experience

• Experience working in the Charity Sector ideally International Development

• A sound understanding of the need to differentiate between unrestricted and restricted funds

• Proven experience of using computerised accounting systems

• Experienced leading on the budgeting and forecasting process

• Experience of working in a cross-cultural environment

• Good IT skills, including proficiency in MS Word and Excel

• Accuracy and attention to detail, as well as the ability to maintain a management and strategic overview of the finance function

• Great interpersonal and communication skills

• Empathy with the aims and objectives of our organisation

• Ability to use QuickBooks or similar accounting software

Desirable

• Basic Spanish - spoken and written. We can offer Spanish lessons.

• Ability to use Civi CRM Database

Application Process

To apply please send your CV (2 pages max) and a short cover letter (1 page max) to Executive Director, Angela Carreno. In the cover letter please state clearly why you want this role and the skills and experience you possess relevant to this post and how you meet the person specification.

We will acknowledge all applications, but to minimise administrative costs we cannot provide feedback if you are not preselected for an interview.

Children Change Colombia is committed to equality of opportunity and to non-discrimination for all applicants and employees, and we seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce regardless of gender, race, religious beliefs, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. We particularly encourage applications from people with diverse Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI), as well as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates and people with disabilities. Diversity is not just a legal requirement for us, but the value found in our differences adds enormously to our work and enriches our lives.

If you are experienced in HR roles and want to effect changes then this is a position for you.

This a fixed term contract to support the organisation, streamline and upgrade its HR processes and support the ongoing HR needs of the organisation. You will provide comprehensive day-to-day HR support in alignment with NWC’s policies and procedures and manage current processes as required. With a dotted line into the CEO, you will review current processes and then identify and implement upgraded effective HR processes, systems and reporting that meet the evolving needs of the organisation. This will include ensuring that any technology and cultural or procedural changes are implemented smoothly, enabling staff to adapt and engage throughout the transition and embed those new approaches.

Duties

• HR processes and systems development
• General HR
• Payroll
• Recruitment and Selection
• General requirements within the organisation
• Upholding the Values and Behaviours of the organisation

Skills

• CIPD or equivalent HR experience in a similar role with the ability to identify processes that can be improved and to work on own initiative
• A good working knowledge of how to work in a way that is compliant with the Data Protection Act, GDPR and other legislation,
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to facilitate effective collaboration.
• Experience of training others on HR or other regulated processes
• Strong time management skills including prioritising workload and meeting deadlines
• Accurately & efficiently report staff sickness, leave and any changes to employment contracts which might affect monthly payroll
• Ability to carry out recruitment and induction administration
• Ability to work both independently and with an NWC team or partner organisation as needed

This role requires a proactive individual who is committed to fostering a positive workplace culture while effectively managing human resources functions.

Please note: It is an occupational requirement that applications are open to women only, as permitted and defined under Schedule 9 Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 and appropriate guidance

Closing date for applications: Monday 20th January 2025 at 9am

Interview date: Tuesday 28th January 2025

Please Note: For this position you are required to complete an application form which you can download from our website or email jobs@nottingham womenscentre to request a form). We do not accept CV's.

Community Alliance Broxbourne and East Herts is the leading voluntary sector infrastructure organisation in Broxbourne and East Herts. We provide a diverse range of capacity-building services to voluntary and community sectors and deliver projects and initiatives that engage the community and improve people’s quality of life. We aim to be the first choice of our partners and beneficiaries in everything we do.

We are looking for a HR manager who shares our passion for supporting the community to join our team. This will be a new role for the organisation and will play a vital part in supporting the organisation to deliver the wide variety of services the charity manages. Working closely with the CEO and senior management, the role will provide day-to-day support while also addressing the longer-term ambitions of the organisation.

Benefits include: pension, healthcare, flexible and hybrid working.

Skills and Qualities

Essential:

• Chartered CIPD membership and/or postgraduate qualification in either Human Resources Management or Employment Law, or working towards these qualifications
• Generalist HR experience and a good working knowledge of HR systems
• Experience at recruitment interviewing and assessment, including at a senior level
• First-hand experience of providing HR support for organisational change
• Experience of writing and implementing employment policies and procedures
• Excellent verbal, presentation and written communication skills
• Excellent IT skills, including MS Office package
• Ability to plan, prioritise and delegate and to work closely within a busy team / able to work independently and confidentially
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
• Ability to deal professionally, tactfully and confidently with people at all levels, both internal and external audiences
• Good working knowledge of relevant legislative framework and HR best practice, including equality, employment, immigration and data protection

Desirable:

• Education to degree level
• Experience in a HR role within private sector and / or ”not for profit” organisations employing at least 50 people
• Previous experience of designing and delivering HR training/briefings for managers
• Experience of managing budgets
• Understanding the issues inherent in operating within a geographically dispersed organisation
• Interest in current community and/or environmental issues

For more information and to apply for this post, please visit our website for the full job pack which includes an Application Form.

Please submit a completed Application Form by Thursday, 30th January 2025 at 12pm.

This post will be employed by Community Alliance Broxbourne and East Herts.

We are recruiting a permanent Workforce Analyst for our client in the Education sector, based in South London to join our dynamic central Human Resources team and play a pivotal role in maximizing the use of HR data to add value and improve efficiencies. We are committed to leveraging data to drive continuous improvement and behavioural change within our organisation.

As a Workforce Analyst, you will be instrumental in building and developing our analytical capabilities within HR. You will work closely with the Head of HR Operations and other stakeholders to interrogate people data, produce dashboards, and provide insights that aid senior decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maximize the use of HR functionality within Oracle to deliver value and improve efficiency for central HR teams.
• Ensure the accuracy and regular maintenance of people data within Oracle.
• Align key MI systems (e.g., EPM, BromCom) with Oracle data to maintain a Single Source of Truth.
• Support user engagement with Oracle for people data and HR functionality.
• Collaborate with the Oracle Support Product Owner - HR & Payroll to deliver training, information, and reporting.
• Focus on continuous learning to identify efficiencies and design process improvements from the Oracle solution.

Main Areas of Responsibility:

• Maintain the Oracle system (HR & Payroll) to ensure data is up-to-date and accurate.
• Ensure consistent application of core HR processes using Oracle across the organisation.
• Address concerns and issues from HR users and super-users, providing feedback to the Oracle Support Product Owner and HR workstream.
• Resolve data discrepancies between EPM and Oracle in collaboration with the Payroll Manager & Oracle Support Product Owner.
• Act as the primary point of contact for data quality and HR processes in Oracle.
• Provide problem resolution assistance and collaborate across departments to ensure a cohesive Oracle system for HR information.

You will bring :

• Proven experience in HR data analysis and system maintenance, preferably with Oracle.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to engage and support users in utilizing HR systems effectively.

To find out more about this role, please get in touch ASAP to receive details.

We are a Museum with ambition.  Our collection and our cause are based around clean water and the innovation and engineering involved in supplying it to everyone, equitably, across a growing city.  But this is a global story, not just a local one - water connects every single person in the world and the technology and energy needed to make it available is still a big challenge.  Our story has never been more relevant and so the impact our Museum can have is significant in the fight for our planet.Your financial skills are critical in this mission.  We can't deliver on these ambitions without strong management and understanding of our finances.  If you'd like to join a close-knit and fun team looking to make a difference, you'll need a finance related qualification and at least two years' experience working in the sector.  Key deliverables are the monthly and annual reconciliations and management accounts, monthly payroll for all staff and day to day accounting using Xero software.  Working with the Director we'll find new ways of working that meet our needs and grow the financial savvy of the organisation.  If this sounds like the challenge for you, we would really like to hear from you.

Department: People Team
Location: hybrid – minimum of 1 day per week in our Aldgate, London office
Hours of work: 37.5 hours
Contract: Permanent, full time
Salary: £48,000 – £50,000 per annum
Closing date: Wednesday 22nd January at 11.59pm

Benefits:

• enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay
• family-friendly policies
• 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva) or opportunity to continue NHS pension
• free health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
• 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
• free, confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash)
• access to a wellbeing appflexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more*
• learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and access to LinkedIn Learning)
• commitment to employee health and wellbeing. We have a Menopause Friendly accreditation and are a Disability Confident employer

As Reward and Benefits Manager in the People Operations team, you will be the subject matter expert on all aspects of employee reward, ensuring Dementia UK has effective, fair and transparent pay practices, and a benefits package that sets us apart.

Working closely with the People and Finance teams, you will lead the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant monthly processing for a headcount of circa 300 staff. You will manage all employee benefits for the charity, liaising with suppliers, negotiating favourable terms, and proposing updates and improvements. Additionally, you’ll provide training and support to the People team to enhance their knowledge of reward practices, and will ensure our pay and benefits offering is effectively communicated across the charity.

As our pensions expert, you’ll ensure compliance with relevant regulations across the Dementia UK Aviva and NHS pension schemes, including auto-enrolment. You will act as the main point of contact between the charity and our pension and payroll providers, fostering strong, productive relationships. You will also lead the annual pay review process, conducting market research, analysing relevant data, and recommending an organisational approach. With expertise in job evaluation, you will perform evaluations and advise on role design to ensure a consistent approach is applied.

To succeed in this role, you will bring experience in managing payroll and pensions administration, along with a strong understanding of best practices in staff reward and benefits. You will have worked within a UK HR department and possess a solid knowledge of UK employment legislation relating to employment, reward, pensions, payroll, and GDPR compliance.

If this sounds like you, join us now and be part of a team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of those affected by dementia.

Our culture

In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to achieve their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.

Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion.

Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone, we aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.

Dementia UK is a Disability Confident Employer. If you’d like support to make an application, contact the recruitment team.

By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.

*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs

Are you an experienced HR Advisor looking for a varied role covering all areas of employee lifecycle?

My client is looking to recruit a HR Advisor. This is initially a 12-month fixed term contact with the option of working 4 or 5 days per week.

They offer a flexible working approach with 2 days per week on site in their Holborn office with the remainder of the week working remotely.

£40,000 - £45,000 per annum pro rota

Role

You will play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth delivery of HR services, including recruitment, payroll processing, benefits administration, employee relations, and data management. You'll also contribute to development initiatives such as engagement, wellbeing, and diversity and inclusion programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Onboarding: Lead the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring an excellent experience for managers and candidates. Advise on job descriptions, advertising strategies, and onboarding procedures.
• Payroll & Benefits Administration: Coordinate monthly payroll processes, manage pensions, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Employee Relations: Serve as the first point of contact for managers, providing guidance on HR policies, performance management, and employee relations matters.
• HR Analytics & Data Management: Maintain accurate employee records, generate reports to inform decision-making, and support compliance with data protection regulations.
• Engagement & Development: Organize initiatives to enhance employee engagement, wellbeing, learning, and development.

If you are interested in applying for this through TPP Recruitment then please do so by sending your CV to

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Associate Director of Financial Services | Interim | 6-months+ | £500 - 600 per day (Umbrella)

On behalf of a Global NGO working across 37 countries, we're recruiting an interim Associate Director of Financial Services for at last 6-months. Reporting to the Global Director of Financial Control, this role will lead the financial and management accounting of the UK Shared Services including purchase ledger, expenses and payroll for the Global Office and UK Office. Crucially, this role will review and support the implementation of efficiency changes and transformation whilst leading the annual Group Audit and consolidated monthly financial reporting process.

Main Duties:

• Lead on the group month-end, global balance sheet, group P&L, and Group consolidation
• Lead on the group statutory Audit, liaising with overseas country teams and PWC
• Lead on the group statutory accounts preparation and SORP accounting adjustments
• Along with the Global Director of Financial Control, lead a review of the team structure and processes, offering and implementing efficiency changes and recommendations
• Oversee and lead the global support office month-end, including all management accounting and balance sheet reconciliations
• Support external tax advisor in Group VAT review
• Manage and support the Purchase Ledger and Expenses Manager, Payroll Manager, Group Accounting and Management Accounting teams ensuring a strong controls environment
• Support the ongoing process transformation projects
• Line manage the Financial Accountant and oversee group balance sheet control and country scorecards

Person Specification:

• Qualified Accountant with proven experience managing multi-disciplined teams
• Experience of change management, developing systems and implementing solutions
• Multi-entity consolidations experience
• Audit leadership experience
• Multi-currency, overseas office, and remote management experience
• Ideally experience with SUN Systems and Agresso Payroll

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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

Harris Hill is recruiting for a Director of Finance & Operations for this Charity based in Hampshire.

• Salary: £65,000pa - £70,000pa
• Hybrid: A minimum of 2 days a week is required at their offices in Hampshire.
• Report to: Chief Executive
• Position: Hands-on role

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage all Finance, HR and Operations.
• Lead on all Governance and Operations of the charity.
• Identifying, recommending, and implementing systems and processes to ensure finance and operations are efficient, resilient, and robust and enable effective and meaningful reporting.
• Working alongside the SLT around governance and annual finance planning, aligning to the wider business process and preparing reports in a timely manner for CEO and Board of Trustees
• Ensuring effective monitoring and financial performance, producing, and organising monthly management accounts.
• Ensuring accurate preparation of financial information to support fundraising and reports to funders.
• In collaboration with the CEO and other SLT’s to lead on the development of the business model.
• Maintain appropriate financial controls and accounting arrangement setting up appropriate systems and processes and providing assurance and management of risk for the CEO and Trustees
• Working with the CEO, review and update the Financial Regulations, develop relevant policies, procedures and guidance.
• Produce and analyse monthly management accounts reporting on performance, trends and risks including balance sheet, cashflow forecast, month-end closedown, manage payroll and perform month end reconciliations and corrections.
• Run outsourced monthly payroll.