We're seeking an experienced manager to lead our Programmes team. As the national youth council of the UK, the British Youth Council brings young people together to find their voice and use it for social and political change. As Head of Programmes you will be working across a range of programmes, such as the UK Youth Parliament and NHS England Youth Forum, as well as our membership engagement and events, to ensure that young people can use thier collective voice for positive change.

If you have a passion for youth participation, experience of managing and leading teams to deliver great results with and for young people, and are looking for a new challenge then this may be the job for you. 

Safe Child Thailand

Programme and Partnerships Manager

Location: London, with occasional travel to Thailand

Line Manager: Chief Executive

Full time: Circa £36,000 - £40,000 pa

Main purpose of role

The Programme and Partnership Manager will develop and manage new and existing programmes in line with SCT’s operational strategy. Central to this is managing grants to our Thai partners and ensuring effective monitoring and evaluation is undertaken.  

Job Purpose:

• To manage the portfolio of SCTs in-country programmes and conduct ongoing monitoring to support, troubleshoot and evaluate activities against SCT’s programmatic aims.

• Develop new thematic programmes and write compelling concept notes enabling the Fundraising Team to seek funding opportunities.

• To work with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders (in the UK and Thailand), to ensure the effective planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of country programmes in accordance with legal and contractual obligations, client expectations, child protection policies and SCT values and standards.

• To oversee SCT’s grant-making process; ensuring that all grants are disbursed, spent and managed correctly and that impact can be measured to show progress towards SCT’s programmatic aims and organisational vision.

• To be a member of the Senior Management Team.

• To provide oversight, leadership and management accountability for all aspects of the delivery of current and future programming within SCT’s remit.

• To line manage programme staff.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Develop a programmatic strategy in line with SCT’s vision and mission, with clearly defined goals, measurable targets and deliverables and action points.

• Identify projects and foundations working in line with SCT’s programmatic strategy, including a review of current projects supported by SCT.

• Advise on adaptions of current programming processes based on a review of the budgets and operations of current projects.

• Develop and manage relationships with partner organisations in the field and act as key liaison for SCT.

• Carry out monitoring and evaluation of programme operations to ensure fulfilment of SCT goals – report quarterly to the CEO and adapt programmes where necessary.

• Research and develop MEAL systems to be implemented by all partners in Thailand

• Oversee overall financial management, planning, systems and controls of all partner organisations.

• Manage the grant-making process from application stage to disbursement and impact evaluation to ensure donor ensure that donor requirements are achieved

• Work closely with the Management Accountant and Finance Officer

• Ensure compliance of the programmes with legal and contractual obligations and child protection policies.

• As part of the Senior Management Team represent SCT and its interests amongst the international development network in the UK and globally and to identify relevant sub-groups and organisations which may develop into partnerships and collaboration.

• Keep abreast of the current socio-economic and political climates in Thailand and the impact on social, economic and humanitarian issues facing people in Thailand and the wider ASEAN community.

Person Specification:

Qualifications and Experience: Essential

• Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in International Development or related discipline relevant to the work of SCT.

• Proven expertise in programme design, development, delivery, management, monitoring and evaluation.

• Experience of managing a portfolio of development/humanitarian projects.

• A proven track record in meeting targets and deadlines and showing accountability for your responsibilities.

• Experience of strategic planning and business development in cooperation with the Senior Management Team and Board members.

• Experience of having developed and maintained successful relationships and negotiated with donors, government bodies, other NGOs or local partners.

• Excellent project management and organisational skills with proven ability to support and manage at a distance.

• Experience of ensuring contract and legal compliance of all project activities.

• Capability to quality review proposals, budgets, reports and other communications for donors.

• Knowledge of and adeptness in accountancy and budgeting systems.

• Experience of managing staff.

Qualifications and Experience: Desirable

• Knowledge of Thailand and its surrounding countries and sensitivity to cultural attributes and issues.

• Experience of working within a small charity.

• Experience of working in a children’s charity.

• Experience of contributing to fundraising and partnership development.

Personal skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with outstanding influencing and negotiating skills.

• Innovative, creative and proactive with an analytical and solution-oriented approach.

• Cross-cultural respect and sensitivity and the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and contexts.

• Ability to think and act strategically and to make difficult decisions when required.

• Determined and committed to high quality standards and ethical best practice.

• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.

• Good public speaking skills with the confidence to represent SCT’s interests both within the UK and internationally.

• Committed to SCT’s strategic direction and core values and passionate about rights-based development as a vehicle for social change.

TO APPLY

If you would like to apply for this position, please click the apply button and attach your CV and Supporting Statement (No more than two sides of A4) addressing the Person Specification.

1st stage interviews will take place in our office on 13th December 19.

2nd stage interviews will take place w/c 16th December 19.

Saferworld has undergone considerable growth over the last 6 years and our global finance team has expanded accordingly, with finance staff based in all our country offices. 

We are an independent non-governmental organisation that works to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives.  Our head office is in London and we have offices in East Africa, Central and South Asia, and Yemen. 

The Finance Officer will be responsible for all financial accounting associated with the charity including assisting with the production of budgeting and forecasting reports, donor reports and accounts S/he will provide key business and management expertise to the organisation, working with the team to support the day to day running of the finance department as well as developing systems to drive efficiency.

The successful candidate will have experience in financial and management accounting processes and a recognised accounting qualification.  S/he will have experience of working with non-financial colleagues to improve their understanding of finance as well as of using computerised accounting software and an aptitude for system improvements and developments.

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Programme Funding Manager to help increase the reach and scale of our work, by working with our International Programmes and Policy & Research teams to identify and engage with institutional donors to secure grant funding for our work. This is an ideal role for someone with solid experience in institutional fundraising in international development or peacebuilding who is keen to progress to a more senior role.

We have a big ambition to change the way the international community responds to violent conflicts around the world, as well as to inspire the general public to support the work of local people on the ground who are working tirelessly to build peace. This is a very exciting time for Peace Direct, as we have been growing at a fast pace over the past few years and will be launching a new strategy in 2020 which will see us reach more people affected by violent conflict.

The ideal candidate will have experience of managing institutional donor relationships, including experience of securing six figure grants. They will also have excellent research and communication skills, a solid background in line management and a high standard of written English. This role will work closely with our International Programmes team and our local partners to produce high quality applications and reports to new and existing institutional donors. Given the breadth of our work, you will be fundraising for a range of projects in different contexts ensuring a huge variety of work. This is an exciting role, suitable for people who can manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines.

Finally, we are looking for someone who genuinely believes in our mission to stop violent conflict and build sustainable peace and who is excited by the prospect of joining a dynamic and growing international charity.

Peace Direct strives to be a diverse and inclusive employer, with equality of opportunities regardless of personal identity, and we are committed to improving our systems and ways of working to support this, including creating a Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) working group, DEI strategy and recruitment guidelines. We strongly encourage individuals from disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds to apply, including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), LGBTQ+, people with disabilities and people with mental health challenges.

The deadline for applications is 8th December 2019. However, we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis so early applications are encouraged although all applications will be given due consideration. Only completed applications will be accepted and only applicants with the right to work in the UK will be considered. Application Form and Job Description are available on Peace Direct’s website. 

Peace Direct works hard to ensure its staff have a good work life balance and feel valued. Some of the benefits we have include:

• 25 days annual leave not including the office closing between Christmas and New Year.
• Stakeholder Pension with Peace Direct contributing 6%
• An interest free season ticket loan for the purchase of a commuter season ticket
• Flexible working hours
• Enhanced maternity and adoption leave pay (12 weeks full pay, 12 weeks half pay)
• Training budget available for all staff (we have secured ‘Investors in People’ accreditation and are committed to the development and support of all staff).
• A warm and friendly work environment!

Looking for an experienced Finance Officer to join a small team and undertake all account duties specific to a large residential development (non-profit). 

Goulden House Co-Operative Ltd is made up of 269 apartments and 2 commercial units.

This role is part-time, 2 days per week, Thursday and Friday.

This role is based in Battersea.

The Finance Officer reports to the Estate Manager.

I am recruiting for a prestigious and fast growing charity based in London who are looking to recruit a Finance Officer on a 6 month contract.  

The postholder will be responsible for all financial accounting associated with the charity including assisting with the production of budgeting and forecasting reports, donor reports and accounts.

Main Duties:  

Include but are not limited to:

• Invoice processing, payment and balance sheet reconciliations
• Analysis of results from country programmes and support to those programmes
• Support to create and monitor budgets and analyse financial performance
• Assist in preparing statutory accounts as well as assisting in the production of budgeting and forecasting reports
• Create donor reports

Qualifications:

• Graduate or part qualified member of any of the UK accounting bodies or equivalent

Experience:

• Experience in financial and management accounting processes
• Experience of creating and monitoring performance against budgets
• Experience of working with non-financial colleagues to improve their understanding of finance
• Experience of using computerised accounting software and an aptitude for system improvements and developments

This is a great opportunity to join an organisation going through a period of change and help the team develop, sharing with them your previous skills and experience to allow the Finance division to flourish.

The role of Finance Officer will be to support the Finance Manager and be responsible for maintaining the ledgers.

Client Details

The client is a charitable organisation which aims to provide support and improve the lives of people struggling with mental health conditions.

Description

The responsibilities of the Finance Officer include but are not limited to:

• Sales Ledger
• Purchase Ledger
• Credit Control
• Reconciliations
• Petty cash management

This role will develop to include further responsibilities including:

• System improvements
• Accruals
• Fixed assets

Profile

The successful candidate will have experience in a previous accounting role and be familiar with both sides on the ledger as well as being progressive, keen to learn and develop and a self starter.

The successful Finance Officer will also be studying a professional qualification and be punctual, polite and professional at all times.

Job Offer

On offer for the successful Finance Officer is a salary of up to £26,000 depending on experience and a competitive benefits package including 27 days annual leave + bank holidays

King's Global Health Partnerships is looking for an ambitious self-starter to lead fundraising and grant management across our partnerships in Somaliland, Sierra Leone, DR Congo and Zambia.

Our 10-year strategy articulates an ambition to grow our funding, with a significant increase in funding from statutory and institutional donors (including research funders), as well as from trusts and foundations, corporates and major donors.

The postholder will take responsibility for supporting high quality project development and management of KGHP grants. This includes supporting proposal development for new grants and reporting to donors on existing grants; leading the diversification of our portfolio of donors by developing donor engagement strategies; identifying new funding opportunities; liaising with colleagues across the partnerships and with the KCL Fundraising team; encouraging learning among colleagues to ensure that we capitalise on funding opportunities. The postholder will also play a role in strengthening systems to ensure that grants are managed effectively, accountably and in compliance with contractual requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Work with the Partnerships Director to deliver on KGHP’s funding strategy and support the development of plans to achieve funding objectives. Support colleagues in the development of country-specific funding strategies and in donor /consortium partner engagement

• Regularly monitor funding opportunities and maintain, share intelligence and develop plans relating to potential opportunities. Develop and share analysis and insights into trends, building a strong understanding of emerging funding opportunities and changes in the donor landscape.

• Strengthen KGHP approaches to the design and development of international development grant proposals and grant management, by developing tools and resources, and promoting crosspartnership learning among Programme Managers

• Work with the Partnerships Director to build and maintain strong relationships with key donors, partner NGOs and partner academic institutions. Research and support the development of new funding partnerships with donors and consortia partners at a UK and international level. Represent King’s Global Health Partnerships externally to donors and consortia partners and internally within the university.

• Ensure effective coordination across the partnerships, maintaining an overview of funding, proposal submission and donor liaison

• Support decision making and risk assessment relating to new funding opportunities

• Ensure donor compliance across the portfolio, acting as a central source of knowledge and advice and ensuring alignment between partnership operations and School/ Faculty/ university systems

• Oversee contract negotiation and ensure that due diligence requirements are met, including due diligence on, and sub-contracting of, downstream partners liaising with the School’s Senior Operations Officer (Research) and the Research and Researchers Directorate where necessary

• Oversee timelines for financial and narrative reporting across the partnerships, working with colleagues to ensure that high quality and comprehensive narrative and financial reports are submitted in a timely fashion

• Provide hands-on support to the management of the larger and more complex grants across the partnerships

• Provide hands-on support to the development of proposals and budgets, working in particular to support the newer partnerships – with priority to DR Congo and Zambia – and new thematic areas of work

• Identify programmatic synergies between the Partnerships, seeking out opportunities for collaboration and cross-Partnership funding opportunities

• Work with the KGHP Operations Officer (Finance) to ensure that there are effective processes for the management of project funding across the partnerships, including comprehensive budgeting, forecasting and expenditure tracking, ensuring that all teams have high quality financial information for programmatic decision making

• Work closely with colleagues in KCL Fundraising team to develop projects which appeal to trusts and foundations, major donors and potential corporate partners.

Harris Hill is working alongside an international NGO based in Central London and we looking for an experienced Charity Finance Officer.

Initially this is a temporary role however there is potential for the position to go permeant after three months.

You will need to be a great communicator (verbally & written) with the ability to be well organised as you will need to manage large volumes of financial data with speed and accuracy. If you have experience in the charity sector, have prior experience of using Quickbooks to process and reconcile income, expenditure & bank transactions we would like to hear from you.

Your experience of charity fund accounting is essential, as is experience in credit control and management reporting.

The hourly rate is £15.38 per hour (paid weekly).

Interviews will be pre-Christmas with a start date of 2nd January 2020.

Good Luck!

The role 

As Finance Officer, you will be responsible for day-to-day financial processes and record keeping. Working across diverse funding streams, you will ensure accurate and timely financial management, reporting and control.

Skills

A positive attitude, excellent communication skills and experience of working in a finance role wiill be essential to your success in this role. We will also look for experience of using accounting software, preferably QuickBooks and reporting tools.

About Us

Grandparents Plus is the national charity supporting kinship carers - relatives or friends who step in to care for children whose parents are unable to look after them. Through our free kinship care advice service, practical support programmes, and national network, we ensure that all kinship carers have somewhere to turn for help. Our research and campaigns give a voice to kinship carers as well as children and young people in their care, as we fight for better recognition and support for kinship families across the country.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 9 December

Interview date: Monday 16 December

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, conscientious and self-motivated individual to support our finance, volunteering and charity management work.  The successful candidate will play an important role to ensure the ongoing success of the charity’s operations.

The role will be based in our Mitcham office but will work across our offices in Lambeth and Merton.  Our offices have excellent public transport links and the Mitcham office has car park facilities.  We offer a friendly and welcoming work environment and can provide flexible work opportunities.

Citizens Advice Merton and Lambeth (CAML) is the leading advice charity supporting individuals and families primarily across the London boroughs of Lambeth and Merton.  We provide a range of information, support and advice services.  We also work to raise awareness and understanding of the challenging issues affecting our clients and communities.

Terms and Conditions

• Part time: 4 day week (30 hours, Mon to Thurs) or 30 hours over 5 day week
• Contract: Permanent
• Location: Primarily based in our Mitcham office
• Salary: £16,800 to £17,600 (£21,000 to £22,000 FTE) dependent on experience
• Annual Leave: 20 days based on 4 day week (25 days full time equivalent), plus a charity day and pro rata public holidays 
• Child care vouchers
• The charity operates a group pension scheme
• Work travel loan scheme

If you’re interested in this role and joining us, we would be delighted to hear from you.   Please read the attached job description and person specification then forward your CV and a covering letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role (please note we do not consider applications with no covering letter).  If you wish to complete the Equality monitoring form, please email the three documents to the email address provided. If you wish to confidentially discuss the role in the first instance, please contact our Head of Finance & Resources on the email address provided in the job description.  The deadline for applications is 6pm, Sunday 15 December 2019 and shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview on Tuesday 17 December 2019.  If you do not hear from us, we are afraid your application was unsuccessful.

My client is a leading brand in the promotion of diversity and inclusion and equal rights in the UK. They have played a key role in campaigning for and developing legislation that has changed our society and they continue to grow and influence. The Finance team are currently seeking an immediately available finance officer to look after their Accounts Receivables function on an initial interim basis.

Responsibilities:

• To ensure the timely and accurate raising of sales invoices
• To chase all overdue sales invoices and any other overdue receipts and ensure their timely recovery
• Complete monthly reconciliations of the income from various sources
• Process and ensure information held on Sage & income system matches and agrees
• To prepare the current account cash book identifying accurately coding all income and expenditure entries
• Investigate all unidentified bank transactions and queries
• Approve all matched batches of receipts within our CRM
• Draft the monthly Finance team meeting agenda, take minutes and distribute to the finance team
• To prepare, petty cash & credit card expenditure reconciliations before submitted for authorisation as delegated by the Senior Finance Officer
• Cover the purchase ledger as directed by the Senior Finance Officer.

The successful candidate will have gained experienced in a finance function and be familiar with AR processes and confident in using SAGE. They will be a fast learner, adaptable and able to deliver in a busy and sometimes high pressure environment. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious graduate who has gained initial experience as a finance assistant but is looking to develop their skills in a passionate and forward thinking charity. Potential to become permanent after 3 months.

Robertson Bell Finance are currently supporting an international development charity in London in the search for an interim Finance Officer to join the team on a Fixed Term contract for 6 months.

Joining a dynamic charity (T.O c£15m) and working closely with the Head of Finance as part of a team of 6, this hands on finance officer is integral in providing business and transactional management expertise to the wider organisation. Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the production of budgeting and forecasting reports.
• Completing donor reports and accounts.
• Liaising with country officers to process payments and transactions accurately.

We are looking for very specific experience which is essential in order to hit the ground running:

• Donor and Grants exposure
• Experience of working with country finance teams
• Experience of SUN
• Intermediate Excel skills

For someone that meets the above requirements this is a great opportunity to join a rapidly growing international organisation that promotes career development.

This is an interim role and applications will therefore be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

An exciting role in a Top University for a Student Finance Officer.

Client Details

Based inthe City of London this Top University provides Education across the Capital.

Description

The Student Finance Officer is responsible for the following duties:

• Provide advice on benefits and student funding.
• Administer Student Hardship Funds and Bursaries.
• Deputise for Student Finance Manager in thier absence.

Profile

The succesful Student Finance Officer will have experience in the Education setting and knowledge of grants and student funding.

Job Offer

A salary of between £35,000 and £42,000 plus generous benefits.