Kingston Centre for Independent Living (KCIL) are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic individual, with excellent communication and operational management skills to join our organisation in the CEO role. The right candidate will have experience in leadership and be pro-active in taking forward the organisations strategic aims; with the view of developing, growing and diversifying our offer.

KCIL is a charity based in Kingston-upon-Thames. We have been campaigning for the rights of disabled people for over 50 years.

We currently offer a range of services and support to disabled adults, children and their families, including:

•Direct Payments Support Team - to help adults get the most from council money for their social care support to live their life independently

•Holiday, equipment and training grants for adults to take a break, live their life easier or learn new skills

•Information, advice and support on local groups and services

•Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) support for children and young people who need extra help at school and/or college, or with their health or social care requirements

•Personal Health Budgets support to help adults use NHS money to improve their health and wellbeing

•Activities including for example - art groups and boat trips

•Volunteering opportunities

Salary: Pay scale 69-77 (£40,614-£45,036) Negotiable depending on skills and experience 

Plus pension and annual leave entitlement

Location: Kingston upon Thames, Greater London

KCIL is a disability confident employer and we would practically welcome applications from disabled people.

Applications: Please submit a CV and covering letter detailing how your skills and experience relate to the Job Description and Person Specification outlined in the Recruitment Information Pack.

Applications are welcome to be submitted directly through Charity Jobs or can be sent via post to:

Recruitment

Kingston Centre for Independent Living

River Reach

31-35 High Street

Kingston Surrey

KT1 1LF

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check

Closing date: Sunday 8th March 2020

Interview Date: Interviews will take place the week beginning Monday 23rd March 2020.

Purpose of Job

The Payroll, Pensions and HR System’s Officer will be responsible for providing an efficient, accurate, responsive and professional Payroll and Pensions Service to the charity, providing advice and support to internal stakeholders together with ensuring all relevant information is supplied accurately and in a timely manner to the outsourced Payroll and Pensions processing provider. The post holder will also be responsible for the accurate administration of the electronic HR system and employee records within a timely manner. The post holder will be required to provide support and assistance to the team and more widely throughout the charity, in order to drive forward successful implementation of the Strategic Objectives of the Charity.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

1. Running and processing Payroll and Pensions – responsible for ensuring that all Payroll and Pensions related data entry is  processed accurately throughout the month and year to meet agreed deadlines for key milestones e.g. monthly pay runs and year-end accounts; aligned to People and finance processes. In addition to processing all regular and ad hoc salary payments accurately for salaried, hourly paid and sessional workers on a monthly basis. Responsible for accurately processing additional and ad hoc payments e.g. Shift-working overtime, and informing employees as necessary in writing.

1. Processing salary changes, leavers and starters – provision of an efficient and prompt administrative service to ensure the smooth running of the Payroll and Pensions deliverables; including filing, scanning, photocopying, data input, invoice processing, production and distribution of necessary publications, documents, reports, and statistics. Responsible for accurately processing all starters, leavers, other adjustments and relevant deductions for both the Payroll and Pensions schemes within a timely manner.

1. Pension’s auto-enrolment and administration – responsible for accurately managing auto-enrolment in a timely and accurate manner, whilst ensuring information is accurate and sharing relevant changes with the pension scheme providers as appropriate. Liaising with the Pensions regulator and re-declaring compliance when required. Managing all aspects of the pension scheme administration. Day to day administering of changes to the pension schemes including the NHS Pension scheme. Having detailed knowledge of the NHS pension scheme including joiner forms, leaver forms, end of year spreadsheets and full pay control and other charges, whilst liaising with NHS Pensions and contributors, keeping reconciliation spreadsheets and dealing with arising issues.

1. Supporting the year-end audit and liaising with statutory bodies – responsible for accurately processing relevant statutory deductions, HMRC RTI notifications, including attachment of earnings, court orders, etc. Assisting in the year-end external audit process. Contribute to the implementation of key changes identified from Payroll and Pensions audit reviews and recommendations.

1. HR Information Systems Administration and provision of Management Information (MI) – liaising with finance to produce monthly reports to agreed deadlines in order to inform and provide data to the Payroll bureau, Finance, HMRC, Pension reporting and managers to ensure accurate Payroll and Pensions management. Liaise with the management accountant to provide Payroll and Pensions information and explanations to budget holders for the monthly management accounts meetings. Responsible for preparing the monthly Payroll and Pensions journal for input to the financial accounting system and reconciling the QuickBooks Payroll and Pensions balance sheet control accounts on a monthly basis to an agreed deadline. Responsible for the accurate maintenance, updating and auditing of manual and electronic employee records to ensure accurate reporting of all aspects of people data including changes in headcount, absence, performance; turnover; etc. in order to effectively manage organisational design changes and organisational effectiveness against organisational design changes and provide key stakeholders with appropriate mi within a timely manner.

1. Benefits administration – the first point of contact for managers and employees when dealing with queries relating to employee benefits. Responsible for processing relevant additional benefits schemes and related processes including childcare vouchers, cycle to work schemes, season ticket and staff loans etc. Responsible for liaising with benefits providers in the event of any discrepancies prior to escalation. Working with the Head of Department to review current reward and benefits available to employees and identifying additional or alternative benefits in order to strengthen the Employee Value Proposition and develop more relevant benefits and rewards for our employees.

1. General HR and Systems Administration – responsible for adding employee information, processing changes including starters and leavers information to the HR system. Responsible for ensuring the ongoing accuracy of the HR and Payroll system by amending employee HR records as necessary. Working closely with finance, and other internal and external stakeholders to ensure ongoing accuracy of the HR system and employee records.  Responsible for setting up employee and manager self-service on the HR system together with first point of contact to manage password reset or allocation and other changes relating to the HR system; whilst liaising with the HR systems supplier in the event of any technical issues. Responsible for creating and maintaining a HR dashboard, together with providing regular reports and management information to ensure that management and the exec have appropriate information in order to ensure effective workforce planning etc.

1. Stakeholder engagement, communication and support – act as the first point of contact for employees in respect of any queries relating to Payroll and pension schemes currently in place within the charity. Responsible for ensuring that relevant communication on any changes to Payroll or the Pension schemes are provided to employees within Dementia UK; promptly and accurately with employee issues and concerns in order to facilitate a satisfactory resolution. Participating in regular meetings with key stakeholders in finance and People and OD.

1. Support the implementation of the People Strategy – provide support for the team when managing new projects to deliver the people strategy and facilitate implementation of strategic business objectives. Provide Payroll and Pensions information, in addition to other relevant management information in order to assist with developing operational plans to support delivery of the charity’s people strategy whilst supporting management to deliver appropriate KPI’s. Identify ways to continuously improve Payroll, Pensions, and HR systems administration processes to ensure efficient and effective delivery of a high quality, customer focused service and continued service improvement with appropriate checks and measures to ensure the accuracy of Payroll and Pensions services.

1. Additional general responsibility for all staff and in particular as a member of the People and OD team – actively promote the core values of DUK whilst working towards achieving the strategic objectives of the charity, with particular focus on the impact of HR operational plan and people strategy. Support the management team to ensure that Dementia UK fulfils its obligations for the health, safety and security all employees and relevant stakeholders. Work with the management team and the HR team to facilitate effective ways of working and people management and to develop high performing and effective teams. Represent Dementia UK in appropriate charity sector initiatives, and ensure that the charity is learning from them and sharing this information with internal and external stakeholders where relevant. Promote equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusiveness to ensure that the management and delivery of HR services and people management through all aspects of the charity is fair, transparent and consistent, and the application of policies and processes without prejudgement or discrimination to all stakeholders.

An exciting new post has been created by the Social Interest Group for a Project Management Coordinator.  We are looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic person with excellent project management skills to join our newly formed Best Practice Team. 

Working closely with the Deputy Director for Innovation and Impact, you will work across our charities, Equinox and Penrose, to support the development and implementation of new services as well as enhancing learning in existing projects.  You will manage a virtual team of experts from across the Social Interest Group, specially selected for each project you will work on, and will lead on ensuring consistent project management tools and approaches are adopted across the wider organisation.

The Social Interest Group is a forward looking charity providing services and support for people who are often the most excluded in society and have experience of trauma, substance misuse, mental health issues, homelessness and the criminal justice system.  We are committed to meaningful service user involvement and creating Enabling Environments using psychologically and trauma-informed approaches.

If you are an ambitious project manager and want to make a real difference to the lives of people with multiple and complex needs, we would like to hear from you.  We can offer you flexible working hours and locations,  a package of health care benefits, 28 days holidays a year, ongoing training and professional development.  Above all, you will get to work with a passionate team who genuinely care about the people we work with in a creative and supportive environment.

Our services are spread across London, Bedfordshire and Brighton, so regular travelling will be required.

We are looking for an experienced accountant with a proven track record in managing projects and dealing with a diverse group of stakeholders and who is interested in ensuring equal rights for women everywhere.

Womankind is recruiting for the role of Projects Finance Manager to join its dynamic staff team based in their North London offices. The successful candidate will play a vital role in helping Womankind manage its many overseas projects and achieve its organisational objectives. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced accountant wanting to make a difference for the women’s rights movement.

Overall Purpose

The Projects Finance Manager (PFM) is a key member of the Finance & Resources Team and is tasked with leading and coordinating the financial operations, management, and administration of Womankind’s portfolio of projects. The PFM is responsible for providing the organisation with accurate and timely financial information in accordance with Womankind’s financial policies and procedures and for leading on project financial development, contract compliance, project reporting and financial management across Womankind’s portfolio of women’s rights projects, in line with the Womankind Project Cycle Management (PCM) Manual and approach. As PFM, you will be able to juggle competing and time-bound priorities and to build effective relationships with colleagues across the organisation and with partner organisations in the UK and internationally.

The PFM will  be expected to be proactive in providing integrated contract, financial and compliance expertise to a portfolio of Womankind work, throughout the project cycle: from due diligence with partners, funding proposals, project inception and interim reporting, through to final donor reporting and project close-out.

The PFM is a member of Womankind’s Finance & Resources Team, which is made up of the Finance Officer, Office & HR Manager, Management Accountant and Director of Finance and Resources. The role reports to the Director Finance & Resources and has no direct report responsibility.

This role is tasked with delivering five key areas of responsibility, as detailed below:

RESPONSIBILITIES

1.  Projects Cycle Management (75%)

• Work with partners in our focus countries to develop budgets for concepts/proposals, ensuring the inclusion of Womankind costs. Make recommendations for improvements and liaise with the Womankind teams and partners in our focus countries to ensure these are complete, accurate, and consistent with the narrative. 
• Prepare Project Cooperation Agreements (PCAs) with Womankind partners. Lead on consortium/partner agreements, ensuring compliance with UK donor requirements and identification and management of risk for each Project undertaken. 

• Work with partners in our focus countries to develop donor financial reports, ensuring compliance with donor requirements, that the reports are produced on time and to a high standard and are consistent with the narrative. 
• Review of contractual performance of projects with Project Lead, proactively working to address financial/compliance issues; escalate risks and issues to line manager when needed. 
• Manage the process of claims from Donors including ensuring timely submission of all claims in line with project requirements, as required by donor contracts and internal sub-grant agreements. 
• Verify requests for transfers to partners, ensuring sufficient cashflow for projects, including Womankind pre-financing. 
• Develop donor and internal sub-grant agreements with Agencies, and other partners, including (but not limited to) those that include co-financing. 
• Design, implement and as needed, improve already-existing quality controls to ensure compliance with donor requirements, including manuals, checklists, templates, and other tools. 
• Develop financial processes, controls and guidelines for donor commercial contracts. 
• Ensure that donor and Womankind rules are being adhered to regarding procurement, accounting, project expenditure, and implementation of activities through regular engagement with project partners. 
• Develop, in collaboration with the programme/partnerships team, and implement an annual monitoring and internal (in-person or remote) spot check schedule on specific projects including Spend Rate monitoring & reforecasting. 
• Develop, deliver and continuously update training and reference material on grants management, including procurement, donor regulations, IATI, finance and reporting for Programme, Finance, and other field-based staff, and act as a resource for agencies/field units with regards to donor regulation compliance. 
• Prepare audit schedules and attend to external auditors for financial audits of grants. 
• Provision of finance and contracts technical expertise, guidance and support to colleagues within Womankind and to our partners in Africa and South Asia. 
• Undertake hands on technical assistance visits to partners in Africa and Asia, in liaison with the Policy, Programmes & Learning team, as required.

2.  Projects Financial Reporting & Processes (15%)

• Ensure robust financial systems, procedures and controls are in place for the entire life cycle of grants, properly documented, regularly reviewed and efficiently used.
• Ensure all Womankind grant transactions are reflected accurately each month and produce timely management reports, data and analysis.
• Ensure monthly reconciliations of all grant funds are completed in a timely manner.
• Maintain a monthly cash flow projection for Womankind grant transactions and jointly with the projects teams, regularly review and analyse grants.
• Ensure internal budgets and financial reports relating to the grants portfolio are robust and meet requirements.
• Monitor spending on grants and escalate significant under or overspend on a timely basis.
• Ensure cost recoveries from grants are made and monitored against budgets and that new funding opportunities include provision for Womankind to cover its costs, where possible.
• Own and develop internal tools that track the active grants portfolio, secured and pipeline funding, reporting schedule and other compliance, cost recoveries and cash balances and ensure they are kept up-to-date.
• Generate financial analysis, forecasting, back-up papers and reports and produce effective synthesis for management decision-making, Board and Finance and Resources Committee submissions and other reporting requirements.
• To contribute to ensuring that team members across the organisation follow Womankind’s financial systems, policies, and procedures.  

 3. Financial Planning (3%)

• Support the annual budget and forecasting process, under the leadership of the Director of Finance & Resources.
• Work with The Management Accountant on the preparation of Management Accounts and Mid-Year Forecasts.

4. Audit, internal controls and risk (7%)

• Contribute on programme finance to all audits and statutory compliance in line with UK and Womankind regulations and compliance requirements and respond to Audit queries for projects and the organisation.
• Prepare the programme finance elements of the Womankind statutory financial statements and supporting working papers.
• Manage follow up of external audits of Womankind on programme finance and compliance related matters.
• Ensure that Womankind is up to date on all programme finance related financial regulations, rules, procedures, formats, compliance, reporting requirements and that the Finance Manual and Project Cycle Management Manual reflects these changes.
• Manage and oversee internal financial control policies and procedures related to Womankind grants.
• Carry out the due diligence assessments and updates on potential partners
• Manage the section of the Womankind risk register that relates to programme finances.

Undertake other responsibilities not outlined above which are commensurate with a role of this nature – including providing cover within the Team - and which have been discussed and agreed with your line manager. 

• All team members are expected to contribute towards developing a supportive working environment, and to demonstrate their commitment to Womankind’s values on an ongoing basis. Team members are expected to exhibit professionalism, respect for colleagues, transparency and accountability and to uphold quality standards as outlined in Womankind’s policies and procedures.

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

The post holder must be committed to the mission, vision, values, and aims of Womankind Worldwide.

Essential Knowledge

• Part qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA) or equivalent
• Clear understanding of international NGOs’ common compliance, accounting and reporting requirements, including in relation to grants from key donors
• Understanding of Value For Money principles and their application to international grant funded programming 
• Clear knowledge and understanding of Charity Fund accounting, SORP 2005 & the Companies Act
• Understanding and experience of development issues and organisations
• Knowledge of  accounting software systems  

Essential Experience and Skills 

• Good experience of financial management and inter-departmental budgeting in the international NGO sector, including computerised accounting systems.
• Sound analytical and technical skills in financial accounting and ability to produce and interpret financial statements and reports.
• Experience of working with fundraising colleagues to identify the financial aspects of donor calls and develop the financials of project proposals.
• Experience of leading and providing support on international programmes financial management, from project development through to donor contract management and compliance.
• Strong presentation skills and interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
• Experience working effectively in multi-disciplinary and cross-cultural teams.
• Experience of developing and maintaining financial operational systems, schedules and reporting.
• Experience working with DFID or equivalent and familiarity with the various compliance rules and regulations.
• Experience of programme budgeting and accounting including cost recovery modelling, cash flow management and reporting.
• Proven ability to prioritise in a demanding environment with multiple accountabilities, and to tight deadlines.
• Experience of delivering training, coaching and / or capacity building support.
• Ability to travel to programme countries in Africa and South Asia and other international destinations as and when required, estimated 4-6 weeks per year.
• The ability to originate, introduce and be open to, new practices, concepts, ideas and change and to demonstrate your commitment to personal development.
• Highly organised, flexible and able to function with a high degree of autonomy.
• Honesty and integrity, including desire to accept ownership and accountability, whilst getting things done well and meeting challenging goals.

Essential personal attributes

• Ability and willingness to travel internationally, up to-6  weeks per year  

Desirable

• Experience of working with others in multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience of working and living in Africa or South Asia
• Experience of delivering technical assistance to NGOs in Africa or South Asia
• Ability to review and develop financial systems and procedures

Terms and conditions  

Hours  

35 hours

Salary     

£41,239

Contract          

 Permanent  

Probationary period

6 months

Holidays                                

25 days per annum plus statutory holidays and Christmas break 

Pension  

Womankind has a contributory pension scheme in place

 How to apply   

To apply for this position please complete an application form on our website via link below.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret we will not be able to respond personally to applicants who are not short-listed. If you have not heard from us within three weeks from the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  

Closing date for applications: 12:00 noon on Wednesday 18th March 2020  

First round interviews: w/c 30th March 2020  

Second round interviews: w/c 6th April 2020

About us. Pilgrims’ Friend Society’s vision is to have a significant evangelical Christian impact alongside churches in all of those communities where we operate and to grow  in response to accelerating gospel need as our population ages.  We are a leading Christian provider of residential, dementia care and housing for older people, tracing our history back to Wilberforce, Shaftesbury and Spurgeon. With 15 schemes throughout England, caring for around 450 people, we also provide resources such as books, other publications, conferences and seminars on Christian perspectives on caring for older people. 

About the role: Pilgrim’s Friends Society has ambitious plans to grow over the next few years and we are looking for a Director of Finance who can help us achieve those ambitions. Working as a key part of the Executive Leadership Team,  you will use your experience and commercial acumen to lead the charity through the financial challenges of investing in our Renewal Programme designed to build 6 new homes over the next twelve years to replace smaller and older operations whilst overseeing the day to day financial management of the charity.

About you: You will be an experienced finance professional looking for their next big challenge with experience of working in an organisation of similar scale or larger to PFS (500 staff and £11m turnover) and within a growth environment.  Given our expansion plans, knowledge of (or capacity to develop knowledge of) charitable and social investment fundraising is key and knowledge of funding sources such as bank and social investment is highly desirable.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Thursday 5 March 2020.

If you are interested in applying please click the 'Apply Button' and send your CV along with a covering letter explaining why your suitable to the role.

No agencies please.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and versatile, ideally with charitable working experience and recent involvement in a leadership or management role which included strategic planning and prioritisation of work across the organisation or service. Ability to travel independently is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation of Braintree Area Foodbank, ensuring its operational effeciency and standards in accordance with the Trussell Trust franchise model
• In partnership with the directors / trustees, guide the development of the foodbank project, including its material resources, financial assets, reputation, partnerships and volunteer body
• Update relevant stakeholders and/or team members on the project progress
• Coach and support project team members with tasks, legislation compliance, statutory requirements and best practice that you assign them, liaising with all managers to ensure organisational compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental Health and Safeguarding
• Attend local, regional and national meetings as and when required
• Oversee and support other foodbank projects

Qualifications and Skills

• Good standard of education including GCSE's, A levels, NVQ Level 4 or equivalent at very least
• Strong business acumen in strategic project management, particularly with volunteers an advantage
• Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills with experience of processing and collation of reports and statistics
• Experience of developing and managing budgets, financial systems and measuring outcomes
• Excellent oral, written and presentation communication and interpersonal skills

- Provide administrative tasks efficiently and to a high standard to the Project team and work closely with relevant stakeholders to monitor, review and update the Fire Risk Actions, ensuring issues are managed and escalated as required.

Client Details

A large Housing Association committed to providing assistance to vulnerable tenants and people living in our communities who need support to live well and independently.

Description

• To undertake a range of administrative tasks efficiently and to a high standard.

• To work closely with relevant stakeholders to monitor, review and update the Fire Risk Actions, ensuring issues are managed and escalated as required.

• Being the first point of contact for enquiries from colleagues and stakeholders.

• To support the delivery of actions associated with Fire Risk Actions and work closely with operational managers.

• Ensure that data under your ownership is collected, managed and protected to highest standards.

Profile

The successful candidate will have:

- A can-do attitude

- Experience working on projects

- Customer Service background

- A background within the Housing sector

Job Offer

£11ph

Project Manager 

This is an exciting time to join our creative and dynamic National Programmes Team as an organised, energetic and highly competent Project Manager. 

This is a busy role for a talented individual who has experience of managing effective projects, engaging with a wide range of stakeholders and is passionate about raising awareness of the youth sector. We are looking for someone who is proactive and uses their initiative to find creative solutions and manage priorities. You will have excellent attention to detail, be super organised and a team player.

About UK Youth

UK Youth provides young people aged 8-25 with high quality services, delivered through a network of 3,536 local youth organisations across the UK. Together we offer support, advice and training to over 1.5 million young people to equip them with skills for the future and help them engage in education, volunteering and employment.

About the role

We are looking for an organised, energetic and highly competent Project Manager with experience of managing effective projects.  You will be a key member of the National Programmes Team working across a portfolio of our inspiring projects that give young people the skills they need to grow into confident and capable adults who lead fulfilling lives.

Our programmes tackle widespread issues and range from music and sport engagement, coding, social action, road safety, financial education and employability.  Our partners and funders include Microsoft, UPS, Coca-Cola European Partners, The National Lottery Community Fund and Sport England.

You will to be responsible for managing all project related activity for multiple programmes including promotion, training sessions and events, building and maintaining relationships with delivery partners, establishing and maintaining databases, producing documents, reports and presentations and administration. 

In this exciting and flexible role, you will work closely with National Programmes team, as well as with the Finance, Impact & Learning, Membership and Communications teams, to lead the delivery of a number of programmes within UK Youth. You will provide support and direction to project coordinators and interns, depending on the projects that you are responsible for. You will report to a Head of National Programmes. 

You will be creative, proactive and have initiative and ideas. You will be organised, driven, reliable and have a positive approach to your work.  You will be able to work at a high level both within UK Youth and with our charity and corporate partners, have a flexible approach to work and be prepared to travel away from home on occasion to meet operational needs.

This is an exciting time to join our team in a role that offers you the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of thousands of young people.

How to Apply

To apply please send your CV together with a one page supporting statement. Please ensure you fully addresses the criteria in the person specification and to state your salary expectations. Full details of the role can be found in the person specification below/ attached. 

Closing date for applications will be 9 am, 17 February 2020. 

Interviews will take place on in the week commencing 24 February 2020.

Why work at UK Youth?

We are a value-based, passionate and committed organisation offering a friendly working environment with lots of opportunities for professional development and socialising with colleagues through activities such as office yoga, lunch and learn sessions and potluck lunches; as well as optional out of work social events such as bowling, tennis and baking.

This role will be located at our new Head Office in Westminster. With multiple public transport links, a bright, modern and engaging working environment and access to local green spaces, the river Thames, cafes, bars and shops. We also benefit from a staffed reception, 24-hour access, showers and cycle storage, with a modern kitchen and communal spaces as well as free fruit and breakfast provided for all staff. 

UK Youth prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity employer and we would particularly welcome applications for this role from those who identify under one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010, which include race, age, disability, gender, religion or belief, and sexual orientation.

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities and that no individual receives more or less favourable treatment. We can offer flexibility through the interview process and endeavour to accommodate candidate’s needs.

As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks which include criminal record check and employment reference.

What we can offer you

A salary of £30,000 -£36,000, dependent on experience and other benefits including:

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff)

• Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)

• Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay out up to 4 times your salary

• Employee Assistance programme to support employees both professionally and personally

• 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell our New Forest Outdoor Centre including, camping, lodges and outdoor activities

We are committed to investing in the personal and professional development of everyone at UK Youth. Every staff member is entitled to 1 days paid development per calendar year in addition to the 2 days charity wide staff training days as well as volunteering leave one full day or two half days per calendar year.

Simplified Recruitment is a Job Advertising Agency working on behalf of UK Youth. By applying for this position you are giving us permission to pass your CV and covering letter to a third party in relation to recruitment. A full copy of our privacy policy can be viewed on our website.

 Ref: SR506756

We are seeking a new Chief Executive who is passionate about delivering effective solutions for homelessness, can articulate a clear vision for the organisation and provide leadership and direction as Nomad develops its model of housing and support.

Nomad Opening Doors changes lives by providing a model of housing support that empowers young people to take control of their lives and develop the skills and confidence to gain employment and secure long term accommodation.

 You will join us at an exciting time as we develop our Social Letting Agency working with a number of private landlords

You will have experience in a leadership role in the public or voluntary sector, have relevant management experience, a good knowledge of the legal and quality frameworks within which Nomad works and be able to build and develop effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders.  Your track record will demonstrate your ability to communicate a clear vision, mobilising support to deliver real change for vulnerable people and delivering through a team of engaged and proactive staff and volunteers.

This is an exciting time to be joining Nomad Opening Doors as we develop our Social Lettings Agency and develop our services for homeless people.

Our ideal candidate will provide leadership to a committed team - someone who is curious and forward-thinking, is innovative and willing to be entrepreneurial and who is passionate about improving the lives of the most vulnerable people.

We are looking for someone who matches our values, has exceptional leadership skills and a passion for addressing the issue of homelessness and for providing opportunities for people to change their lives.

The project’s purpose is to work nationally to identify visually impaired children and their families who will benefit from the First Steps programme by providing accessible and fun tools and ongoing support to young people aged 3 – 11 years.  The role of the First Steps Officer will be to ensure that young people are encouraged, supported and most importantly listened to as we take them on their ‘First Steps’ to a more active lifestyle. 

Main roles and responsibilities:

• To develop and manage the BBS First Steps project to help address the inequalities of sporting and physical activity provision for visually impaired children living across the UK.
• Identify/recruit visually impaired children aged between 3 – 11 years to be the beneficiaries of First Steps.
• Develop a relationship and rapport with the children and their families/ carers to provide support and motivation throughout the lifetime of the project.
• Collate activity packs, ensuring quality and consistency for all recipients.
• Identify sporting partners and organisations local to each child to encourage the child and their support network (family members/carers) to take their preferred next steps in maintaining a physically active lifestyle and promote a ‘habit for life’.
• To encourage local sport and physical health providers to welcome visually impaired children and ensure that their services are accessible, providing expertise and advice where required.
• Ongoing monitoring and project evaluation in order to provide evidence of success and learnings to British Blind Sport, Children in Need and local collaborative partners

Why we want you

We are proud of the successes of pilot First Steps projects which have been rolled out in Scotland, the West Midlands and, most recently with support from Children in Need, to families in Yorkshire.  We are delighted to be able to expand this fantastic initiative with a national focus, supporting visually impaired children across the UK. 

The First Steps programme is innovative, fun and accessible, with children at its heart.  We are passionate about the difference that this project can make to young children living with sight loss.  We are looking for a person who will share our desire to make long term positive change for children and their families.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with this commitment, we require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

More information

This is a part time role, with the successful candidate working up to 30 hours per week (to be agreed with preferred candidate).

This is a fixed term contract, ending November 30th 2022.

If you have any questions regarding the role or application process, please contact us for an informal discussion.

Finance Business Partner - Costs : £60,000 - £67,000 + benefits

For a global organisation with headquarters in central London, we're recruiting a Finance Business Partner - Costs. Working with the teams across the Products and Operations divisions, the Finance Business Partner will ensure business managers are making effective commercial decisions based on high-quality information and business partner support. This role will ensure decision are aligned to the operating plan in order to deliver products to customers while improving the management of the cost base, identifying opportunities and risks and influencing strategy to maximise value.

Main Duties:

• Business partner with the Quality, Operations and Products Head of Function and their teams
• Build, maintain and influence key stakeholder relationships
• Ensure monthly reporting is communicated face to face with tailored commentary and insight
• Responsible for budget and forecast ensuring budget and forecast align to operating plan
• Interrogate costs and identify opportunities for cost transformation
• Own risks and opportunities reporting
• Work with revenue and profitability finance business partner to ensure costs are reflected in profitability models and can recommend product portfolio make up
• Identify and action opportunities to improve reporting processes
• Support the Projects team and provide guidance on treatment of certain cost types
• Work with FP&A team to ensure budget and forecast are accurately reflected in systems

Person Specification:

• Proven experience in a business partnering role including excellent cost transformation, budgeting, forecasting and risk/opportunity management
• Strong Excel modelling and pricing experience
• CIMA/ACCA or ACA qualified (or studying towards)
• KPI development experience
• Strong understanding of the underlying accounting treatments of transactions and ability to spot anomalies
• Personable approach to financial management and able to build effective relationships at all levels of the organisation
• Ability and experience of communicating and influencing at a senior level

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Portfolio Management Office (PMO) Analyst

Our client has an opportunity for a Portfolio Management Office (PMO) Analyst to join them on a permanent full-time (35-hour week) basis. You will be based at our Science Park Cambridge office (free onsite parking and close to the guided busway and Cambridge North railway) and will occasionally visit the London office and attend external meetings.

Position: Portfolio Management Office Analyst
Location: City Cambridge (commutable from Alconbury, Bedford, Bury St Edmunds, Cambridgeshire, Cambridge North, Cherry Hinton, Chesterton, Ely, Fen Drayton, Fenstanton, Histon & Impington, Hitchin, Huntingdon, Longstanton, Milton, Newmarket, Northstowe, Oakington, Orchard-Park, Royston, Saffron Walden, Somersham, St Ives, St Neots, Stevenage, Swavesey, Waterbeach, Wyton and surrounding areas)

Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £36,977 to £41,086 per annum plus benefits
Benefits: Excellent contributory pension scheme, generous paid holidays, 35-hour (for full-time staff) working week, learning and career development, subsidised staff restaurant (Cambridge office), staff sports and social club, free private healthcare plan, income protection scheme, critical illness insurance, life assurance, free on-site parking (Cambridge office), season ticket, car/motor cycle and cycle to work schemes, membership subscription, employee assistance programme, eye-care at work scheme, wellness initiatives, flexible work environment, employee recognition, long service awards, membership subscription to professional body, two discounted staff flats on-site (Cambridge office), Litmus reward gateway benefits and more.

Closing Date: 23 February 2020

About the role:

As a Portfolio Management Office Analyst for our client, you will support the Head of Portfolio Management to develop and manage the portfolio of initiatives driven at a strategic level, and to support the development of the portfolio management capability. You will work with managers, business partners and subject specialists across the organisation to develop and maintain a comprehensive view of organisational activity, performance and risk.

With your experience of building strong relationships across an organisation, you will confidently represent the Finance team in this highly-visible role. You will be part of the team delivering portfolio governance and assurance; organisational performance management; portfolio demand-supply management; portfolio prioritisation and sequencing; benefits management; resource management; portfolio value for money; risk management and providing advice and support to project sponsors, managers and boards. You will suggest interventions on initiatives to ensure that strategic outcomes are optimised, reporting by exception to get approval to stop or change scope of inflight initiatives.

About you:

- A sound understanding of Project, Programme and Portfolio Management.
- Experience of interaction with senior management / leadership including producing presentations, reports and making recommendations to guide decision-making.
- Able to use a coaching approach to influence and enable change across the organisation.
- Experience of leading or supporting key business management processes.
- Advanced written and verbal communication, including presentation skills and experience of reporting.
- Able to prepare or evaluate business cases for new organisational initiatives.
- Confidence to provide constructive challenge to senior stakeholders.
- Able to develop and manage portfolio risk registers and project or programme governance.
- Able to develop benefits management frameworks or applying benefits realisation plans.
- Experience of establishing or maintaining performance measures for organisations or projects.
- Experience of identifying organisational risks and managing or suggesting relevant mitigating actions.
- Able to take full ownership of the assigned duties, using initiative and judgement.
- Confident user of the MS Office suite, Project, PowerPoint, Excel and Word.

Desirable knowledge and skills:

- Experience of working in a Portfolio Management Office.
- PRINCE2 or MSP qualification or equivalent.
- Competence in interpreting financial information.

You may have experience of the following: PMO Analyst, PMO Manager, Project Manager, Project Management, Programme Manager Programme Management, PMO Coordinator, Project Coordinator, Programme Coordinator, Project Analyst, Programme Analyst, etc.

Ref: 91887

Harris Hill are recruiting for a Director of Finance & Corporate Services for this International Development Charity based in Central London

Location: Central London

Salary: 65,000 - 70,000 full time

How does the Director of Finance & Corporate Services contribute to the charity?

The Director of Finance & Corporate Services role represents a unique opportunity to shape the work of this charity, focusing specifically on the financial leadership and contribution to the broader organisational management of the charity. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the charity's senior management team, playing a fundamental role in ensuring the financial planning, management and reporting is carried out effectively.
Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a senior financial management role for an international development charity or international organisation. You will have evidence of achieving financial objectives and a strong background in developing financial systems and processes including external statutory reporting and audit. You will have experience of being a Company Secretary for a charitable company registered in the UK and with oversight of governance in other jurisdictions.

Due to the breadth and complexity of this role, the successful candidate will need to have confidence in juggling competing demands, with humour and resilience. You will be fully supported by the chief executive as well as a dedicated Finance & Risk sub-committee.

You will be professionally qualified at CCAB level with strong technical accounting skills and an excellent understanding of restricted funding, donor reporting and handling funders for projects and overseas accounting for operations in foreign currencies. Naturally you'll be self-motivated with an analytical mind, combined with great interpersonal skills and the confidence to maintain robust financial controls.

While finance is an essential part of this role, it is much broader than that in terms of the day-to-day work, therefore no two days will be the same. This charity is at the heart of change, so if you are Driven, Courageous and want to make an Impact, building a culture which is collaborative as is its leadership team. Then please apply