The Church of England in The Diocese of Durham 

We are looking for a dynamic leader to help us deliver our vision

We want to see God at work through the growth of His church, and to bless our communities, in particular their most vulnerable members.

Working closely with our Bishop and his Senior Team, you will be responsible for the effective operation and governance of the Diocese.

If you have the excellent financial, administration and people management skills we need to deliver our vision we would like to hear from you.

The Diocese is committed to seeing God at work through the growth of His church, blessing all of the communities contained within it.

The role of the Diocesan Secretary, as Chief Operating Officer, is to ensure that the mission, financial sustainability and the strategy of the Diocese, as determined by the Bishop with their staff, Bishop’s Council and Diocesan Synod are served by exemplary financial management, excellent administration and people management with effective governance.

The main formal areas of responsibility are:

1. To be pro-active in the development and successful implementation of Diocesan policy and strategy.
2. To be a member of the Bishop’s Leadership Team.
3. To have accountability for financial strategy and planning.
4. To effectively manage the Diocesan Central Administrative team.
5. To oversee the Governance activities of the Diocese including being Secretary of the Diocesan Synod and Company Secretary for the Diocesan Board of Finance (DDBF) and related bodies.
6. To represent the Diocese with key stakeholders.

For an informal conversation with the Vice-Chair of the Board of Finance, please make contact via Jo Dowsett in the Bishop of Durham's office.

Do you have a knack for systems and technology? Are you a people person and motivated to help others? Are you calm under pressure?

Support Through Court is an independent charity which provides much-needed practical and emotional support to people dealing with the court process without the benefit of legal representation. Most are frightened of and unfamiliar with the courts and may be facing serious issues that could affect their children and relationships, finances, or the roof over their head. 

We are starting a new, two year project piloting a virtual support initiative for those seeking help with divorce and/or child arrangements but do not have legal representation. Clients will virtually receive practical support from Support Through Court volunteers based at offices across the UK, and legal advice through our partnership with RCJ Advice. 

The post will be for two years. We are looking to recruit someone based in central London, however as volunteers will be based at Support Through Court offices around the UK, some travel will be required. The post holder will report to the Head of Systems & Information and will be part of the Systems & Information team. The primary focus of the post will be our new virtual support project with regards to:

• Ensuring continuous and smooth running of the hardware and IT systems.
• Providing face-to-face and remote support to volunteers and clients using the systems
• Pulling statistical information needed for reporting

Additionally, the post will assist the Systems & Information team with BAU activities and provide general IT support to staff and volunteers across the wider organisation.

The ideal candidate will have: excellent hardware and software troubleshooting skills, the ability to patiently explain technical solutions to a wide range of audiences, efficient administrative skills, empathy for our clients, a willingness to learn, and the flexibility to follow directions or take the initiative as needed.

If this sounds like you, we look forward to receiving your application: please send a CV, together with a covering letter clearly explaining how you fulfil the criteria in the job specification and the requirements for the role.

Applications are due by 9:00 AM on 5 October 2020.

Interviews will take place on 8 October 2020.

We’re looking for an ambitious individual who is passionate about our cause and looking to develop a career in project management, to join us as a Project Management Executive and play a vital role at the heart of our award-winning Income Generation team.

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change — with individuals, in communities, across society – and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

About the role

This particular role sits within our Planning & Improvement Team. Part of our Income Generation Directorate, and relatively new, Planning & Improvement is the glue that binds together all income generation campaigns, appeals, activities and products. Your main focus will be to help deliver one of our main fundraising moments – the Winter Fundraising campaign. A key income generator for Shelter, it brings together many departments and touches nearly everyone in the organisation. It also consists of a broad range of public facing activity, including an advertising campaign, direct marketing fundraising appeal and various events and corporate partner activation, all supported by press and social media. Along the way, you’ll get to learn more about project management tools and processes, run projects from start to finish, work with a range of stakeholders and provide much needed admin and finance management support. In short, it will be a really great learning ground.

About you
You’ll need to be proactive, well-organised, never happier than when busy and genuinely keen to learn. Someone who craves responsibility and enjoys building positive relationships with lots of different people, some experience of managing projects would be useful, as would knowledge of project management methodologies and processes. A great time manager who is comfortable working on a diverse range of tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, you’re creative, innovative, customer focused and willing to challenge the status quo and suggest new ideas when appropriate.

Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, full support and training, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities),gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We also encourage applications from people, who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Extensive research shows that the impact on children of parental mental health is dependent of various factors including severity, circumstances and the support or protective factors that surround the child.  Anxiety, depression and other mental health difficulties can affect attachment and the parent-child relationship, and the impact of disrupted attachment on children’s intellectual, psychological, social and emotional development is well documented.

Family Action’s Newpin model provides a range of interventions and support for children under 5 and their parents who are experiencing mental health problems and where Adverse Childhood Experiences are often a generational feature.  Our aim is to ensure both the child and their adults get the support they need to thrive and achieve their potential.  Our model harnesses the parent-child relationship, providing a structured, supportive environment to increase parents’ capacity to develop understanding of their child’s communication, emotions, behaviour and needs and to reflect on the impact of their own mental health on their child/ren’s wellbeing.

As Project Manager you will lead the day-to-day management, delivery and development of the service including: managing a small team of staff, providing quality reflective supervision of the direct work with parents and children, develop and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders including families using the service, local partners and commissioners, manage the budget and contract requirements and work with the Operational Manager on the development and evaluation of the service.

You will have excellent direct practice skills where you have provided interventions to families with complex needs (ideally which maximise the development of the parent-child relationship) and promote positive outcomes for children. You will have experience of day-to-day service management including a confident approach to managing, supervising and developing a team of staff (or volunteers) who work with families with complex needs.

Our values: People focus, Mutual Respect, Excellence-in-all-we do and a Can-Do attitude.
If you can relate to these and have the necessary skills and attitude, we can offer you:

• A competitive salary, leave entitlement and pension scheme
• Career development opportunities
• A full induction and ongoing quality training
• The opportunity to become part of Family Action initiatives
• Flexible working hours
• Managed work-loads with regular supportive and reflective supervision

Person Specification

Education, qualifications and experience

1. Educated to degree level or equivalent with a recognised professional qualification in early years, social work, health, education, psychology/counselling/psychotherapy.  Management qualification would be beneficial but not essential.

2. Proven knowledge of potential impact of parental mental health and parent-child relationship on children’s social, intellectual, emotional and psychological development. 

3. Extensive experience in delivering interventions for families with complex needs/ACE’s such as parental mental health, in a planned and structured way to promote positive outcomes for children, family resilience and wellbeing. 

4. Experience of managing services which work successfully to deliver positive outcomes for children and families.

5. Experience of supervising, managing and leading a staff team working with families who have complex needs.  Confidence in training and developing staff practice skills and professional development.

6. Experience and working knowledge of child and adult Safeguarding issues in a multi-agency arena and management of risk.

7. Experience of collecting information, writing case studies and outcome data which evaluates performance and impact.

Abilities and skills

8. Ability to maintain a focus on the child, their safety and lived experience at all times, particularly when responding to the needs of their adults who may be themselves experiencing (or have experienced) significant distress and trauma.

9. A confident and professional approach to work with families and a variety of stakeholders. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal and proven ability to develop and sustain relationships with colleagues, partners and commissioners.

10. Excellent knowledge and understanding of risk management, health and safety issues and pan-London Child Protection procedures and Working Together to Safeguard Children, as well as ability to work in accordance with local and organisational Child Protection and Safeguarding policies and procedures (for both children and adults)  and keep up to date as required. Implementing child protection procedures in consultation with management.

11. A commitment to community participation and user involvement, as well as the professional credibility to influence individuals and groups through the provision of advice/consultation, negotiation and training with a proven commitment to reflective practice.

12. Excellent IT skills, experience of using database for case recording.  Ability to collect and analyse data that informs the service as well as local stakeholders and funders performance, trends, gaps in provision, risks, barriers as well as successes and contribute to production of monitoring and evaluation reports in accordance with funding specification.

13. Ability to problem solve, applying creativity and innovation.

14. Ability to draft, monitor and control budgets to ensure service costs are contained within contract fee.

15. Able to evidence Family Action’s values at all times, which underpin Family Action’s mission of ‘building stronger families’ by:

a) Being people focused
b) Reflecting a ‘can do’ approach
c) Striving for excellence in everything we do
d) Having mutual respect for everyone we work with, work for and support through our services

16. Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

Please visit our current vacancies page for further information and to download an application form and the documents to apply.

Closing date: 30th September 2020 at 9am

Are you an experienced and motivated project administrator? Do you know what it takes to create attention-grabbing content for social media? Do you want to be part of an organisation whose mission is to create positive change through film? 
 

We are looking for a dependable, self-motivated and organised individual to join our Dalston based core team.
 

Who we are:

Since its launch in 2006, Inside Job Productions (IJP) has established itself as one of the UK’s leading independent film production companies operating as a social enterprise. Working with a team of freelance creatives we produce film and digital content for some of the world’s largest corporations and some of the smallest charities. Recent clients include Johnson & Johnson, NFU Mutual, NHS England, British Lung Foundation, Refugee Council and Thrive LDN. 

As a social enterprise, we have also consistently prioritised our social impact. We have worked extensively with people who have experienced disadvantage or discrimination, including the delivery of a production trainee scheme for women within the criminal justice sector and latterly for young people living with mental health problems. We have also run multiple workshops using film and digital media as a creative way of providing marginalised communities with a new voice, as well as useful and transferable skills. 

We have recently been awarded a grant from the Ministry of Justice to support a two-year programme of work within London prisons to develop film content which will address the multiple mental health problems experienced by many people in custody. 

Key responsibilities:

Production/Project Management (c.70%)

• Set up and management of film productions from commission through to final delivery.
• Client liaison.
• Sourcing and booking crew, equipment, travel and accommodation, locations/studio spaces.
• Writing and disseminating production paperwork including call sheets, risk assessments, production agreements etc.
• Keeping track of budgets and finances (credit card reconciliation, petty cash).
• Providing support to the finance manager (Processing invoices for, credit card reconciliation, petty cash).
• Staff administration duties (annual leave, sickness absence etc). 
• Updating and maintaining company subscriptions and databases
• Transcription of film rushes
• Responding to phone and email queries.
• Attending quarterly board meetings, taking and writing up minutes.
• General office management 

Social Media Management / Digital Marketing (c.30%)

• Creating engaging content for IJP’s social media channels (Twitter, Instagram)
• Writing content for and updating the IJP Website.
• Creation of engaging marketing materials. 

Who you are:

• You have previous experience and can demonstrate the ability to take on the responsibilities listed above. 
• Highly organised and comfortable working across numerous projects at one given time.
• Excellent communication and writing skills with a keen eye for detail, grammar and punctuation.
• Strong understanding of social media channels.
• Hands on experience in content management. 
• Self-motivated and proactive. 

Whist we welcome applicants who have previous experience of working in a film or TV environment this is not an essential requirement for this role. What we are looking for is an excellent, all round project manager / administrator who is willing to learn and take on new responsibilities.

Some of the benefits of working for us:

• Holiday entitlement – 20 days per year (pro rata of full time allowance of 25 days + 8 bank holidays). 
• Training allowance to support your own professional development. 
• Flexible working.
• A role where no two working days are the same. 
• Making a difference to the lives of vulnerable people. 

This is a part time position offered 3 days a week. 

Salary: £28,000 pro rata £16,800 
Location: Inside Job Productions, 18-22 Ashwin Street, Dalston, London, E8 3DL

Deadline for applications: Friday 25th September @ 5pm
Interviews: Virtual interviews will be carried out during w/c 28th September 2020. 

Please apply by uploading your CV and covering letter (maximum one page) via CharityJob.

IJP is an equal opportunity employer and enthusiastically encourages people from all backgrounds to apply.

Director of Finance: £70,000 - £75,000 + Benefits: London

For a small (but mighty) international NGO based in London, we are recruiting their new Director of Finance. Reporting to the COO, this pivotal role will strategically and operationally lead the finances through an exciting period of transition and renewal. The director of Finance will manage the team in London and coordinate the Global Finance Team across the regional branches and partners. The Director of Finance will have strong strategic financial skills and the ability to provide hands-on support to staff. Success will come from experience operating in complex international organisations, leading teams through change, embedding new ways of working and building capacity to produce long-term deliverables.

Main Duties:

• Leadership for a team of 4 across finance, grants, and systems
• Oversee the global operating budget and production of monthly management accounts and quarterly / long-term forecasts and performance
• Implement forecasting and cash-flow management
• Implement financial policies to ensure full compliance
• Develop and implement Internal Audit Plan whilst strengthening the controls environment
• Ensure risk and treasury management policies are in plan and oversee the production of Year-End accounts liaising with external Audit
• Ensure compliance with budgeting and reporting requirements for Donors
• Working with the Project Team and COO, lead on budget creation, bid / proposal budgets
• Work with Regional Directors and Finance Teams to implement financial management and global controls for Partners and Donors

Person Specification:

• CCAB qualified with strong finance senior management / leadership experience
• Strong experience of international organisations and a national / regional structure
• Strong experience of implementing and improving systems internationally
• Strong experience of financial reporting to donors including DFiD, FCO, USAID
• Charity or International Development / NGO experience
• Proven experience of developing and presenting high-level reporting to Board

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Our partner is a recognised organisation working to offer greater safety to people in conflict- affected communities, and the opportunity to rebuild their lives, livelihoods and futures in the aftermath of war. They are seeking a Regional Finance Officer to support in the provision of financial leadership to the programmes they are undertaking in the Middle East and North Africa. This is a newly created role, and is an excellent role for a charity finance professional looking to move to a field-based position.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Regional Finance Manager in the financial monitoring the portfolio of grants and contracts across the region, supporting in the development of appropriate controls, processes and tools to ensure effective management of these.
• Support in the production of timely donor reports, and in monitoring project costs to completion.
• Provide support in developing donor budgets, and country budgets.
• Support in the day-to-day programmes finance – entering monthly journals, reviewing and reconciling country cashbooks, and reviewing and reconciling payment requests and reports from implementing partners.
• Assist in monitoring of compliance against donor regulations, the organisational requirements, and overseas statutory regulations.
• Assist in preparing for grant and external audits.

Requirements

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant with strong accounting, financial management, and risk management skills.  
• Strong finance business partner, able to coordinate and review information from country offices and implementing partners.
• Grants compliance, management and reporting experience, specifically experience of managing DfID, ECHO and UN funds.
• Astute & succinct, with excellent communication skills, and demonstrable experience of working with finance and non-finance staff.
• Resilient and culturally sensitive, willing to work in a challenging environment.
• Previous experience of working in a finance role in a humanitarian context is highly desirable.

This role is based in Amman, Jordan with travel to other countries in the region. Competitive salary, based on experience, & generous benefits.

Bromley & Croydon Women’s Aid is seeking to recruit a Young People’s Engagement Officer, a domestic abuse specialist who is passionate about working with young people. This post is funded by the Mayor of London’s Young Londoners Fund. 

The post holder will be required to demonstrate a good awareness and understanding of the effects of domestic abuse and the specific issues around the impact of domestic abuse and intimate relationship abuse on young people.

You must be able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team. The person we are looking for will also have experience of working with groups of young people to raise awareness of issues that may affect them, in particular around healthy relationships.

We are local domestic abuse service based in South London and are seeking a self-motivated, flexible and experienced individual to join our dynamic team to help us deliver excellent services to vulnerable women who have experienced domestic abuse and be committed to working in a non-discriminatory manner.

The post will require a mixture of home and on-site working, with access to office space.

Please note: availability for immediate start is desirable.

Job Title: Young People’s Outreach Officer

Hours: 28 hours/week over 4 days

Contract Type: Temporary (Currently funded until September 2021)

Salary: £20,571 (£25,714 FTE)

Application Deadline: 12pm Friday 2nd October

Interviews: (via Zoom): 7th & 8th October

Employee benefits we offer:

- A friendly, flexible and values-led organisation

- Competitive salary

- 25 days of annual holiday, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)

- Contributory pension scheme (5%)

- Training to help you perform your role and support your professional development

To download the Job Description, see bottom of page.

To apply, complete the online application form via our website.

If you haven’t heard from us within two weeks from application deadline, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Female applicants only. In light of the nature of work, the candidate’s gender is considered to be an occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010.

BCWA are an Equal Opportunities Employer

Reg. Charity No.1068007

The Post holder will have day-to-day responsibility for the organisation’s finances and in providing timely financial

information to the CEO, staff team and Trustees whilst ensuring all financial and compliance requirements are met.

You will have appropriate finance qualifications (ACCA, CIMA, AAT) and experience and be confident leading the

finance function and a number of income sources.

Vacancy Reference Number:

ISUFSC/ISU/UK-R2

Position title:

International Support Unit (ISU) Finance and Services Coordinator

Reports to:

Director of International Support Unit

Location:

Muslim Hands, 148 – 164 Gregory Boulevard, Gregory House, Nottingham, NG7 5JE

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary guideline:

£27,000 – £32,000 (depending on experience)

Terms of Employment:

12-Months’ Fixed-Term Contract (with a 6-Month Probationary Period, Extendable)

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up to date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 26th August 2020

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: As and When Suitable Candidates Identified

Start: ASAP thereafter

NB: -

• Previous applicant need not apply.
• Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold Skype Interview with Muslim Hands; therefore, please include your Skype ID in your application.
• Muslim Hands reserves the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found ahead of the ‘closing date’ [26th August 2020].

Background

Muslim Hands is a UK-based international relief organisation working in over 40 countries worldwide. International Support Unit (ISU) support the development of Muslim Hands partner offices in the areas of fundraising and communication, program management, administration and finance and at the outset the unit will focus on the following countries non-exhaustive list Canada France South Africa and the United Kingdom. 

Role Overview:

1.  Finance

• Provide direction and support to the partner offices to develop and implement a financial strategy in line with their organisational strategic aims.

• Work with international partner offices to develop and implement the organisation’s annual budgetary planning. Ensure effective models and tools to enable planning and budget management at all levels.

• Oversee the preparation of the partner offices’ annual budget, monthly management accounts and annual financial accounts.

• Support senior management in creating strategic financial plans for the future through an analysis of the business climate and market trends.

• Ensure that financial policies and practices are in line in statutory regulations and legislation in their respective countries in the partner offices.

• To develop, implement and maintain the operation of financial controls, standards and systems in the partner offices.

• Facilitate day-to-day operations, including tracking financial data, invoicing, payroll, bank statements, and reviews completed monthly bank reconciliations.

• Support to produce and monitor the departmental and annual budget, review cash flow, accounts and other financial transactions for each department within the partner offices.

• Reviews, develop and maintain internal accounting controls and procedures and advise staff on internal controls and accounting policies and procedures in the partner offices.

• Organise monthly budget review meeting and prepare official reports on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis to present to Director of International Support Unit, Management and Board of Trustees in the partner offices. 

• Organise and lead monthly meetings regarding financial performance in the partner offices and ensure all budgets are confirmed and accurate for quarterly presentations to the Management for future decision making.

• Lead financial training for budget holders to enable them to fulfil their responsibilities concerning financial Management.

• Support managers in the partner offices by critically analysing projects budgets, and financial proposals.

• Oversee both internal monitoring and evaluation processes and the external auditing process. Carry out internal checks and audits as needed.

• Assist the Director/Board in preparing and ensuring annual accounts (All MH-internationally registered entities) are instructed.

2.  Programme Financial Management

• Support Muslim Hands partner offices to produce program financial reports at regular intervals (monthly, quarterly and annually).

• Oversee the preparation of project budgets and costings as well as project-based accounts.

• Support international offices to develop and implement the programme annual budget to ensure it is in line with the organisation’s financial procedures to deliver projects.

• To support international offices financial transactions to and by MH partners in accordance with MOU and programme funding agreement.

• Support International Offices in presenting financial reports to the Director, Senior Management and Board of Trustees on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.

3.  Finance Human Resource

• Review, revise and ensure that HR processes and procedures are appropriate within finance teams.

• Support the partner offices to effectively recruit, induct, trained and manage staff in the relevant department.

• Provide regular feedback, training and support throughout the year to create a capable and highly motivated workforce in the partner offices.

4. General Responsibilities

• To demonstrate Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in own working practices, approach and conduct
• To support with Fundraising activities from time-to-time, committing to partake in Live-TV-Appeals during our peak periods [Ramadan, Qurbani and Emergencies].
• To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by Line Manager
• To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands Policies, Procedures and Professional Practices

NB: This Job Description is illustrative and non-exhaustive in scope.  The post-holder may be required to undertake any reasonable tasks as and when required by Line Manager from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the Organisation

Person specification:

Essential Requirements: Qualification and Experience 

• Minimum degree level ideally in  management/Accountancy or business qualification and membership of appropriate professional body.

• At least 2 years’ experience of working as a finance coordinator within the not for profit sector or Public Authority (Local or National Government

• Experience of managing /assisting financial operations in an organisation or as second-in-command in a larger organisation. 

• Experience of leading, managing and motivating non-finance functions such as HR, legal, facilities and administration highly desirable.

Essential Requirements: Skills

• Strong management capabilities with the ability to hire, inspire, and maintain a team of top professionals, interns, and consultants.
• Demonstrated budgeting skills and solid experience in financial systems, with a strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and profit and non-profit accounting and accounting systems. 
• Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead the financial reporting and analysis required to support strategic decision making.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex financial data (both written and verbal), articulate trade-offs, and distil information into clear recommendations for a range of decision-makers.
• Good level of knowledge with audit, compliance and internal control issues, and best practices related to risk management and insurance.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in her/his work, exercising excellent judgment and discretion at all times.
• Strategic thinking and long-range planning skills and proven ability to meet deadlines
• Accomplished at working in an environment that is demanding and fast-paced, where there are sometimes competing needs and limited resources

In addition to which,

• Ability to demonstrate current eligibility to work within the United Kingdom
• Must be able to either:

Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands;

OR

Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role.

• Frequent International travel to Partner Offices in Canada, France and South Africa

Please register your interest and apply by sending in your current CV and a suitable covering letter.

Deadline for applications is 26th August 2020 however we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found. 

NB: Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by / after the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful.

The Drive Partnership - Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance - are working together to develop a sustainable, national response to perpetrators of domestic abuse that knits together local services, complementing and enhancing existing interventions.  The primary aim of this work is to reduce the number of child and adult victims of domestic abuse by developing a whole system response that drives service users to change their behaviour.  Our vision is that one day there will be a national approach which sees agencies in all PCC and local authority areas across England and Wales working together to disrupt abuse and change behaviour. 

In this key role, the Practice Project Manager will work with the National Project Manager, the National Programme Lead, and the Drive Practice team to support the identification and implementation of new Drive Services, during an intensively busy time.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Take ownership of the Practice team plan, and ensure it is up to date, comprehensive and realistic
2. Maintain oversight of all key activities, highlighting current areas of concern or priority to the National Programme Lead and pro-actively suggesting responses
3. Act as the initial point of contact for external stakeholders from new sites, building effective relationships, answering queries, providing information, and triaging requests to the Drive management team
4. Work with the National Programme Lead and the Expert Advisors to develop implementation plans and risk registers for each new site, and track progress against this
5. Where time allows, supporting the Communications and Public Affairs team with stakeholder engagement
6. Supporting the delivery of effective external and internal meetings – including preparing agendas and papers, recording actions and decisions and facilitating/chairing discussions
7. Oversee the risk and issue process for the Practice team
8. Managing project documentation and producing/updating timely and accurate project reports and monitoring information
9. Any other duties, commensurate with the level of the role as requested by the line manager or other appropriate person

Reports to: Research Manager
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £22,000-£28,000 pro rata
Contract: Fixed term contract to 31 March 2021
Location: Bristol (with occasional travel across UK)
Benefits: A generous package including 25 days holiday per year plus public holidays, employee
pension scheme with 4% employer contribution, Cycle2Workwork scheme, 365 days a
year Employee Assistance Programme

Who are we?

We are SafeLives, the UK-wide charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse, for everyone and for good.

We work with organisations across the UK to transform the response to domestic abuse. We want what
you would want for your best friend. We listen to survivors, putting their voices at the heart of our
thinking. We look at the whole picture for each individual and family to get the right help at the right time
to make families everywhere safe and well. And we challenge perpetrators to change, asking ‘why
doesn’t he stop?’ rather than ‘why doesn’t she leave?’ This applies whatever the gender of the victim or
perpetrator and whatever the nature of their relationship.

Last year alone, nearly 11,000 professionals working on the frontline received our training. Over 65,000
adults at risk of serious harm or murder and more than 85,000 children received support through
dedicated multi-agency support designed by us and delivered with partners. In the last three years, over
1,000 perpetrators have been challenged and supported to change by interventions we created with
partners, and that’s just the start.

Together we can end domestic abuse. Forever. For everyone.

About DRIVE

The Drive Partnership - Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance - are working together to develop a
sustainable, national response to perpetrators of domestic abuse that knits together local services,
complementing and enhancing existing interventions. The primary aim of this work is to reduce the
number of child and adult victims of domestic abuse by developing a whole system response that drives
service users to change their behaviour. Our vision is that one day there will be a national approach
which sees agencies in all PCC and local authority areas across England and Wales working together
to disrupt abuse and change behaviour.

The Drive intervention model explicitly targets high harm high risk perpetrators of domestic abuse and is
based on an intensive case management approach working alongside a co-ordinated multi-agency
response. Drive started as a pilot project which began delivery in 2016 and was evaluated as having
successful impact by the University of Bristol. In 2018 we moved into testing the replication of Drive in
new sites.

We recognise that the Drive intervention is just one part of the bigger picture in responding to perpetrators of domestic abuse. A comprehensive pathway of interventions for different cohorts of perpetrators is needed alongside significant workforce development across the voluntary and statutory sectors, changes in the use of civil powers and legislation across the criminal justice system as well as long term strategic commissioning models that provide the resources needed to effectively do this work. Based on this thinking, in 2019, the Drive Partnership co-ordinated a Call to Action on the government to develop a strategic response to perpetrators of domestic abuse which has been signed by over 80 organisations and individuals.

Pulling together learning from the Phase I Drive pilot, Phase II Drive replication testing and progress made from the Call to Action collaboration, we are now beginning Phase 3 of Drive which has two main strands of work:
• Rolling out operational delivery of the Drive intervention in other areas of the country and
• National systems change programme to influence a transformation in the response to all perpetrators of domestic abuse across England and Wales.

Team members are employed across the three organisations within the Drive Partnership. This role is employed by SafeLives, a national charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse.

Purpose

The Data Analyst will be responsible for working with and supporting the Research Manager and wider Research, Evaluation & Analysis team to deliver data support for the Drive Partnership, potentially including oversight and further development of the Case Management System and it’s reporting functions.
The post holder will support the implementation of Drive into the new sites. They will manage, analyse, interpret and present data and information to the Drive project team and local and national stakeholders in order to optimise the quality of implementation of the Drive model, ensure that the project achieves the greatest possible impact, and inform broader policy and practice in working with high risk perpetrators to disrupt abuse.

For further information and to apply, please go to our website via the Apply button.

The Finance and IT Manager will work closely with the Interim Chief Executive and other members of the Leadership Team to ensure that the Farm works efficiently and effectively, making the best use of all its assets. 

The post holder will be responsible for continuing to develop the function at both a strategic and operational level. The Farm’s Finance and IT have been especially strengthened in recent times and this new post has been created to spearhead the ongoing transformation. There is an organisational emphasis on improving processes and creatively using technology to improve productiveness and efficiency across the Farm site. 

The post is an integral part of the Leadership Team and will have operational support with the function from members of the support team. This is a senior role: the post holder will have influence across the Farm with involvement at Trustee, organisational and team levels. 

This is a great opportunity to really make a difference within a small organisation that is wanting to grow and strengthen its operational model. The role would be ideal for someone who wishes to play a crucial part in an organisation that is on a journey of modernisation and improvement of its practices.

About you: 

We are looking for a dynamic and driven Finance and IT Manager to work with the Interim Chief Executive to sustain the momentum built in recent times. The Finance and IT Manager will be enthused by the prospect of driving our Finance and IT transformation programme forward and leading our transition to a finance business partnering model. They will have the skills needed to work as a member of the Leadership Team and help shape the strategy and delivery of excellent forward facing financial planning, analysis, and use of IT. Managing multiple priorities and working to deadlines will also be crucial to the role. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Continue to develop the function at both a strategic and operational level. Drive the ongoing transformation with emphasis on improving processes and creatively using technology to improve productiveness and efficiency across the Farm site. 

• Lead the yearly financial planning cycle, working with senior members of the team to draft  an annual budget, and in-year forecasts when required, and present to the Interim Chief Executive for discussion. 

• Maintain a cash forecast for a rolling 24 month period, highlighting risks or opportunities, to the Interim Chief Executive and Leadership Team. 

• Oversee and review the performance of monthly petty cash, bank and other Balance Sheet accounts’ reconciliations. Post depreciation journals on a monthly basis. 

• Review key contracts periodically to ensure value for money. 

• Oversee the credit control function, providing support to the Project Officer to resolve debtors on a timely basis. Produce key performance data on debtor management on a monthly basis. 

• Oversee the administration and claiming of Gift Aid on Small Donations and otherwise, ensuring maximum recovery. 

• Prepare and submit Corporation Tax Returns as and when required and provide advice on Corporation Tax, VAT and Gift Aid. 

• Prepare management accounts, including dashboard reporting on key financial metrics, and present to the Trustee Board. 

• Lead the year end process, drafting the statutory accounts and delivering a clean Independent Examination. 

• Continue to develop the current financial systems, policies and procedures to ensure they remain fit for purpose. 

• Work with the Interim Chief Executive in pursuing identified business development and commercial opportunities, providing analysis and financial expertise in scoping out future developments. 

• Develop appropriate IT policies and manage IT risks. 

• Be a Systems Administrator for Office 365, including but not limed to, managing user access, adding joiners and removing leavers. 

• Line manage any members of the Finance and IT department. 

• In addition, carry out any other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, as requested by the Interim Chief Executive. 

Person specification: 

In order to be considered for the role, it is vital that you are self-motivated with excellent time management and organisational skills. Soft skills such as being persuasive and an ability to communicate with a broad range of people are also important in this people-focused role. More specifically: 

• Hold or only have a few modules left to complete of an accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or qualified by experience.

• Professional experience in the finance function of a fast paced charity or corporate. 

• Experience of working at a senior level in a finance function. 

• Experience of working with charity accounting practice, including SORP. 

• Experience of ensuring compliance with the specific tax regime regarding charities. 

• Experience of ensuring compliance with the governance requirements of charities. 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and high attention to detail. With initiative to anticipate and meet needs ahead of time and identify opportunities to improve processes. 

• Xero experience, together with an excellent ability in Microsoft programmes, particularly Excel. 

• Experience with financial dashboards and reporting. 

• Highly IT literate and experience of scoping and managing the implementation of IT infrastructure projects. 

• Effective and confident communicator with the ability to work closely with colleagues, advisors and Trustees. 

• Self-motivated with excellent organisational and time management skills. 

• High levels of integrity and the ability to act confidentially. 

• Be able to work and relate well with people of other cultures and nationalities

• Applicants must have the right/permanent right to work in the UK

 
If you are passionate about creating value and cultivating a positive work environment together with the team, then please apply. 

To apply submit your CV and a covering letter no longer than two sides of A4 which addresses the key responsibilities and person specification by Sunday 4 October. Applications will be continually reviewed and we reserve the right to close the vacancy sooner, should a suitable candidate be found. 

If you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Aabida Mohmed, Interim Chief Executive. 

OVERALL PURPOSE

The Chief Executive provides strong leadership for the organisation and is responsible for delivering its services, administration, and financial management to appropriate standards. Working closely with the trustees, the Chief Executive develops long term strategy, budgets and business plans and ensures EHCVS complies with relevant law and regulations. The Chief Executive acts as an ambassador for EHCVS, playing a key role in developing effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

ACCOUNTABILITY

The Chief Executive is accountable to the Board of Trustees via the Chair of the Board  

VALUES AND ATTITUDE

You will need to sign up to the values of EHCVS and be a passionate advocate for the voluntary and community sector within Ealing and Hounslow. Working in a small organisation necessitates the Chief Executive to be both strategic and hands on at various times. You will need to be able to inspire, develop and encourage our staff team whilst ensuring that performance is managed, targets are met, and that they work effectively and efficiently as a team. You will need to be a self-starter with a strong work ethic.

LEADERSHIP, STRATEGY AND SUSTAINABILITY

The Chief Executive is responsible for maintaining an effective working relationship with the trustees and for corporate leadership and management including:

• Work with the trustees to develop long term strategies, policies and plans.
• Ensure that the operation of the organisation is consistent with the principles and objectives set by the board, advise the board on associated risks and managing those risks.
• Direct the operational activity of the organisation in cooperation with colleagues to ensure the achievement of business plans and objectives.
• Take overall responsibility for financial management and for delivering activities within agreed budgets.
• Annually review and update the EHCVS strategic plan.
• Oversee the implementation of the organisation’s marketing and communications plans.
• Develop and sustain appropriate quality frameworks.
• Identify and respond to external events that affect EHCVS and manage business and operational risks.
• Ensure systems are in place for monitoring, measuring and reporting on operational performance to trustees and funders.
• Develop and maintain the organisation’s reputation, culture and values with staff, beneficiaries, funders, partners and other bodies.
• Lead EHCVS’s operational management and ensure compliance with legislation, regulation and internal policies.
•  Advising and supporting the EHCVS Board of Trustees to fulfil its responsibilities for the proper governance of the organisation and act as the Company Secretary.
• Ensure the smooth running of the board including organising meetings, preparing Trustee briefings, keeping minutes/records, ensure action on Board decisions, responding to Trustee enquiries.

EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS AND PARTNERSHIPS

The Chief Executive is responsible for ensuring ongoing positive strategic partnerships and for ensuring that EHCVS meets the needs of its current and future beneficiaries, including:  

• Develop productive relationships with funders in order to secure funding for EHCVS’s services to support front-line third sector organisations.
• Enhance and develop existing and new stakeholder relationships including relationships between the VCS and relevant local government and NHS bodies in Ealing and Hounslow and surrounding areas, and also with the private sector to maximise support for the voluntary and community sector.
• Promote and build greater awareness of the value of the VCS and of EHCVS, particularly with local statutory agencies, media and elected representatives in the boroughs we serve.
• Develop and maintain communication within the VCS and between the VCS and statutory partners
• Represent EHCVS at meetings, conferences and events, giving presentations and promoting a positive image of the borough, EHCVS and the VCS, and their achievements.
• Seek to build VCS consortia with multiple capabilities to bid for funding, thereby strengthening alliances within the sector and obtaining income for VCS partners.
• To ensure EHCVS representation on local and regional committees, working groups etc as appropriate within the constraints of available resources.
• Provide advice, assistance and influence on policy, strategy and practice including the implications of new legislation, changing service needs and demands, and emerging community issues to the VCS, Council, CCG and Borough Partnerships.
• Innovate, develop, challenge and evaluate existing policy and practice towards the VCS across the Council, CCG, LSP, private sector and other partners. 
• Work with local VCS organisations and statutory agencies to promote equality, inclusion, cohesion and community leadership.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of current and emerging issues and good practice to inform the voluntary and community sector’s activity, development and engagement.
• Facilitate the voice, representation and influence of the VCS through the development of the relevant VCS networks.
• Ensure the development and delivery to the highest standard of appropriate services to meet the needs of VCS organisations in Ealing and Hounslow. Ensure the delivering of high-quality training, advice and support.

GOVERNANCE, FINANCIAL AND LEGAL MANAGEMENT

The Chief Executive assists the trustees with the stewardship of resources to ensure that EHCVS continues to be well financed and to:

• Support the Board of Trustees to fulfil their legal and financial responsibilities.
• Ensure adequate financial and human resources are available to carry out activity as agreed with the Board of Trustees, including income generation from a variety of sources.
•  Manage and work within agreed budgets.
•  Ensure the relevant management reporting of financial information, including preparation of annual budgets and reviews throughout the year.
• Ensure compliance with the requirements of all funding bodies and all appropriate legislation.
•  Take overall responsibility for day-to-day financial management.
•  Responsibility for organising the annual general meeting and producing the annual report.

GENERAL

Attend personal supervision and appraisal meetings with the chair of Trustees or agreed substitute.

Be aware of own training needs and participate in training/education to improve performance considered relevant to the post and to achieve agreed targets.

Comply at all times with the policies and procedures of EHCVS.

Ensure that EHCVS Equal Opportunities policies, principles and practices are observed and implemented throughout service delivery.

Act as a representative of the values, beliefs and principles of EHCVS at all times.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation.

Please complete the application form below plus equal opportunities monitoring form.

Closing date for applications is Friday 2nd October, 5.00pm

Interviews will be held week-commencing Monday 19th October 2020

We look forward to receiving your completed application. However, if you have not heard from us by Friday 16th October, unfortunately this means that you have not been shortlisted. We will not be able to give feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted.