Birmingham and Solihull Active Communities

Job Title:

Programme Lead

Salary:

£40,000 - £55,000

Responsible to:

Programme Director

Location:

Birmingham with travel across Birmingham and Solihull

Hours of Work:

36 ½ hours per week. Flexible working will be required

Contract

Permanent

This post is hosted by The Active Wellbeing Society (TAWS) on behalf of the Birmingham and Solihull Active Communities.

Overview

The Active Wellbeing Society (TAWS) is a new, independent social enterprise and a registered Community Benefit Society, which works with some of the poorest communities in Birmingham and beyond to improve people’s health and wellbeing through physical activity. It delivers services on behalf of Birmingham City Council and was previously known as the Birmingham Wellbeing Service.

Its mission is to:

Use physical activity, guided by innovation, collaboration and insight, to do the collaborating and development required to create stronger and more resilient communities.

Background to Local Delivery Pilots in Birmingham and Solihull

Birmingham City Council in partnership with Solihull MBC tendered to become a Sport England Local Delivery Pilot area. In December 2017 we were informed that our proposal, Active Communities, had been successfully chosen as one of twelve pilot areas across England.  TAWS will act as the accountable body for the programme. The post holder will be accountable to Local Delivery Pilot Programme Board.

Local Delivery Pilots are a strategic investment by Sport England, which aim to understand how we can best help people get active in their communities improving their health, wellbeing and resilience. 

Our Vision Statement for the Birmingham and Solihull Local Delivery Pilot Programme is:

 Tackling inactivity, through innovation, collaboration and insight, to do the social knitting, enabling citizens, communities and neighbourhoods to become integrated, resilient and thriving.

We have identified below, four outcomes, which we believe reflect the step changes required to bringing about our vision/transformational statement and make a difference through this Sport England Pilot.

Outcome 1

The “unusual suspects” living in seldom heard communities and places, who do not traditionally access physical activity, report improved health and quality of life.

Outcome 2

Through activity, co-creation and facilitation, citizens will have a sense of place and belonging, resulting in invigorated, strong and resilient communities.

Outcome 3

Sport England and our stakeholders have clearer insight into the impact and effectiveness of a whole system approach to tackling inactivity with citizens, community and place, through integrated data collection and analysis of past, current and future programmes.

Outcome 4

Through vision, leadership and co-creation, Birmingham and Solihull have an effective, dynamic and responsive, whole systems approach to provoking physical activity, integrating with strategic policy decisions; the physical environment; organisations; institutions; citizens, communities and place.

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Local Delivery Pilots are a high-profile Sport England programme operating across the health, wellbeing and physical activity economy of Birmingham and Solihull.

Role Description:

The lead for the entire programme you will be specifically be responsible for overall management of the programme. You will specifically take the lead on relationship management with influential stakeholder in the whole system approach. This will include managing complex and potentially challenging external relationships with Sport England as the funder, partners, politicians and stakeholders. You will also support local relationship management being undertaken within Local Community Action Networks (LCAN), workpackages and through the governance and evaluation of the programme.  They will work closely with Sport England, TAWS and all key partners, ensuring that all the other elements of the project are pulling together to achieve the overall agreed outcomes. The Programme Lead will be the lead officer for Core Group and Sponsors Group and they will work closely with TAWS CEO and DCEO who has the role of the Programme Director (Senior Responsible Officer) accountable officers for the delivery of the project. The Programme Lead will line manage the Operational Lead, the Workstream Lead, the Learning and Innovation Lead, and the LCAN Lead. They will ensure that there is a clear plan around stakeholder involvement. With direction from the SRO, they will be ultimately responsible for the delivery of the programme. This role will work closely with the evaluation leads locally and nationally, and will have direct call on the insight function within TAWS.

You will be a highly skilled programme manager used to working through complex interrelated delivery streams, complex relationships, complex resource management and monitoring delivery against programme outcomes. You will be creative yet understand the complexity of managing a diverse range of projects within a multi-million-pound programme.

Main duties of the role

 1. To lead and oversee the development and implementation of the vision, strategy and outcomes of the Active Communities Local Delivery Pilots across Birmingham and Solihull acting as the main contact and liaison point for the programme and its appointed officers at Sport England.

2. To line manage Operations Lead, LCAN Lead, Workpackage Lead, Learning and Innovation Lead. To include, sickness, leave, Well Being, setting workloads and targets, performance management and offering advice, guidance and support as necessary to enable them to fulfil their role/s.

3. Strategic planning and relationship managing the strategic relationship with funders, politicians, partners and stakeholders including expectation management, strategic alignment, conflict/tension management. Effective engagement and expectation management necessary to keep partners and the wider stakeholders secure in their investment in the project.

4. Lead the use and delivery of a robust programme structure including functioning governance, processes, programme and project management.

5. Lead the creation of an environment where productive and trusting relationships with citizens, communities and key stakeholders develop. Role to keep key partners included and as updated as they need to be to ensure a cohesive network of matrix delivery and a functioning core group.

6. Work with the Programme Sponsor Board and Core Group to establish and follow the governance and reporting cycle which will underpin the governance of the programme. Lead the governance process including risk management and preparation and delivery of reports for the Sponsor Board and Core Group drawing on the wider team enabling leaders to make informed decisions about the direction of the programme.

7. Control budgets including procurement (in accordance with The Public Contracts Regulations 2006), financial reconciliation, budget profiling, major financial change requests, proper use of lottery funds in-keeping with the spirit of use of the funding, lead on preparation of conversion proposals in-conjunction with workstreams, programme oversight of financial process. Lead on providing required assurance and resource governance to the SRO and Core Group to review and plan work streams, outcomes, priorities and associated budgets.

8. Influence and draw upon the insight and evaluation workstream of the programme in order to build an effective test and learn, fail fast programme culture.  Use learning to seize on opportunities to share best practice, upscale activities and connect programme into wider strategic alignment opportunities to help achieve post programme legacy and sustainability. To use the insight and evaluation effectively to reassure and report programme progress, risks and mitigation to funders, partners and stakeholders.

9. Produce reports, carry out presentations and undertake administrative duties in connection with the post.

10. Carry out all other duties as maybe reasonably assigned from time to time and with the level of this Job Description.

11. Support and adopt the mission, aim and values of TAWS, throughout your work and behaviours.

12. To take responsibility for your own personal and professional development, including responding constructively to internal management performance processes.

Experience and Knowledge

All criteria are essential, and your application will be assessed on all points detailed below.

1. Experience of leading large, complex and collaborative programmes.

2. Strong interpersonal skills and presentational skills across a range of mediums shown to challenge and influence.

3. Experience of applying emotional Intelligence and finding ways to progress in high pressure situations and managing challenging relationships working with peers, managing staff and developing partnership with stakeholders, communities and citizens.

4. Evidence of an ability to be decisive and a willingness to take informed and calculated decisions. Bringing a considered and informed view at both a strategic and operational level to ensure the programme outcomes have the best opportunity to be achieved.

5. Experience managing large and complex resources with required governance, process and assurance to minimise risk including financial and reputational risk to Active Communities and TAWS.

6. Evidence of using insight and evaluation as a critical feedback loop supporting strategic and operational programme adaptation and delivery of outcomes.

7. Understanding of models of community development that promote health, wellbeing, community and individual resilience and acumen in transitioning from a funded test and learn model into a sustainable business model.

8. Demonstrate empathy and understanding with the citizens and communities who access our services.

9. Evidence of a commitment to ongoing personal development and training.

10. Digitally literate and familiar with a range of software packages including utilising social media.

We are looking for a new Director of Services to manage, lead, shape and develop SCT’s frontline services including all aspects of our ‘Recovery Hub’ (Primary Programme, Housing Team, Training and Development) Drop-In and service user involvement in SCT’s social enterprises.

To set a positive management culture in line SCT’s inclusive Christian ethos, values and mission.

To ensure consistent therapeutic practice across all of our services.

To establish stronger referral pathways through our services.

To oversee the dayto-day administrative functions within the services including on-going monitoring and evaluation, human resources and financial management.

To ensure the residents in SCT’s accommodation are secure and maintain their tenancy as part of the therapeutic practice.

To assist and deputise for the CEO where necessary.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, please read through the DoS Job Pack and our Vission Mission Ethos document and apply via the attached application form. Please send completed application form together with a covering letter to recruitment (at) sct. org. uk

Deadline for applications: Sunday 5th January 2020

Informal visits for long-listed candidates: Wednesday 15th January 2020

Formal Interviews for short-listed candidates: Thursday 23rd January 2020

The Senior Program (Business) Development Advisor, West Africa will lead IRC’s new business development efforts by engaging with global, regional, country, and technical staff through the proposal development cycle from opportunity tracking and capture planning to proposal development, and submission. The SPDA will primarily serving as proposal manager, s/he will also train and mentor staff throughout the department on topics relevant to business development. The ideal candidate will have a successful track record of leading new business efforts in international development with USAID, DFID, EU, ECHO, and other multilateral and bilateral donors.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the process of development of concept papers, project proposals and responses to key RFA/Ps. This includes writing and coordinating proposal elements (e.g. past performance, management plan, etc.), ensuring appropriate technical review and quality assurance.
•  Lead proposal development in response to requests for proposals, including those for field based projects and large global opportunities. This will involve management of proposal teams, calendars, and deadlines; strategy development with technical staff; partner identification and negotiations; recruiting; writing; production; and after-action reviews.
•  Lead on advising other IRC departments when required on USG DFID, EU contract terms and implication for structuring proposal budgets, targets, and deliverables.
•  Build the capacity of other IRC staff—including IRC country and regional teams—to identify opportunities and develop strong program designs and proposals.
•  Maintain up to date knowledge of USG, DFID, EU and other donor funding priorities, geographical interests relevant to IRC’s area of work. Knowledge of AFD a plus.
•  Build and strengthen relationships with internal stakeholders (HQ-based regional and technical units, as well as IRC country offices).
• Provide IRC’s country, regional, and technical teams with guidance on USG, DFID, EU, and other donor policies and prepare standard language for proposals to ensure alignment with donor policies.
• Contribute to business development systems, tools, and process improvement initiatives.
• Supports performance management and professional development of direct reports, including ongoing feedback, coaching, and career support.
• Participates in developing proposal training for the organization.

Do you have experience in programme management and a passion for international youth development?

Prospectus is thrilled to be exclusively supporting International Tourism Partnership (part of Business in the Community) in their search for a Senior Programme Manager. Business in the Community is the oldest and largest business-led membership organisation dedicated to responsible business. Today, they have a vibrant membership of hundreds of businesses, large and small, connected by the conviction that their success is inextricably linked to society's prosperity.

The overall purpose of this role is to lead the management and delivery of ITP's Youth Employment Programme, ensuring the scalability, financial viability and quality of implementation is in line with overall growth ambitions. You will take responsibility for quality and effectiveness of programme delivery and performance and satisfaction of participating hotels and funders, provide tailored information to relevant internal and external stakeholders and undertake periodic programme reviews.

To be successful as a Programme Manager, you will have experience running programmes, ideally in an international setting. A background in youth employment/or hospitality is advantageous but not essential, as is a working knowledge of corporate social responsibility agendas and key sustainability business issues. Experience of measuring and reviewing projects is a must, alongside an ability to communicate effectively to people from different cultures.

A full job description will be provided to candidates shortlisted by Prospectus.

Please apply with a Word Document copy of your CV. Cover letters are not required at this stage.

Please note that first round interviews will be held week commencing 16th December.

Civitas Recruitment are proud to be working with a dynamic charity focused on the issue of social exclusion of the elderly community within the UK. The charity is experiencing a period of positive change and at present formulating its strategy for growth and effectiveness of its services. An opportunity exists for an experienced head of service delivery to join the senior team to oversee elements such as strategy, volunteer management and service delivery. This is an initial six-month FTC to commence at the start of January 2020.

Who are we looking for?

Ideally candidates will have extensive experience of delivering services/programmes whether in a public sector or non-profit setting. You will be a natural leader with experience of managing and developing high performing teams. Working to SLA’s and managing a multitude of stakeholders both internally and externally will also be a desired skill set in this role. With great attention to detail as well as having a vision to help devise the strategy with the senior management team, you will be an effective communicator who can inspire and convince. Please apply directly or contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for an initial discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we are accepting candidates on a rolling basis.

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

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

Salary: £35,086 plus London Allowance of £3,500

Hours: 35

Closing Date: 06/01/2020

Interview Date: TBC

Marie Curie's Overseas Challenges portfolio offers supporters the chance to see some of the most breath-taking parts of the world and ensure Marie Curie nurses can support people living with a terminal illness and their families.

You will manage a portfolio of events raising over £700,000 in 20/21. From Everest base camp and Kilimanjaro to the Grand Canyon and the Great Wall of China, you will support 300 participants train and fundraise for their challenge. You will also be responsible for line management of 2 members of staff, developing the stewardship journey, training of challenge reps, managing partnerships with tour operators, selecting future challenges and engaging colleagues across the charity.

Every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left. Everyone knows our daffodil, but it's our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.

This role may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Senior Fundraising Manager - Supporter Led Fundraising and Innovation

Contract Type: Full time, 6 month's Fixed term contract with a possibility of extension

Closing Date:15 Dec 2019

Interview Date: 19th and 20th

Are you an experienced Fundraising Manager looking for a new challenge?

We are seeking a Senior Fundraising Manager for six months to oversee our supporter led fundraising and innovation portfolio. The role will be part of the leadership team of the high performing and ambitious Mass Participation Fundraising department.

As well as developing a portfolio of supporter led activity driving participation and net income, you will be responsible for overseeing new product development and fundraising innovation. The portfolio includes Blooming Great Tea Party, 'In Aid of Fundraising', Step into Spring, and exciting new developments planned for the coming year. The team also manages our In Memory fundraising and Mass Participation wide stewardship

We are looking for an individual who has significant experience of working at a senior level within fundraising working on product development as well as marketing major fundraising campaigns and with plenty of ideas on how to "wow" our supporters, someone who is able to provide strategic and operational leadership and brings both creativity and commercial awareness to the role. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

The role will manage a team of eight with five direct reports and is currently for 6 months with the potential to extend.

Every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance, and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left. Everyone knows our daffodil, but it's our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.

This role may close early if enough applications are received.

Do you want to lead a finance function for a well-established organisation?

Are you an experienced and proactive finance professional looking for an opportunity with multiple benefits including 7 weeks+ of holiday?

Would managing a small team and working towards continual improvements for the organisation interest you?

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Managing a small finance team and maintaining the day-to-day functions of the finance team
• Reporting to the Head and Governors to deliver accurate and timely financial reporting
• Producing and leading on management reporting including producing budgets and cashflow forecasting
• Leading on the annual audit and the production and preparation of financial statements
• Ensuring accurate transactional duties carries out by team, including payroll, credit control and all AP and AR functions

The candidate:

• A part or fully qualified candidate (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA)
• A commercially aware candidate ideally with exposure to working in the private sector
• An experienced finance professional with knowledge across all areas of finance
• A strong communicator who can work with and deliver technical information to senior stakeholders
• Experience of working in and leading a small finance team

This is an excellent opportunity to take control of the finance function and really put your stamp on the team. With genuine opportunity to develop and manage change across the finance team in order to enable a function to best suit it's purpose, this role could be brilliant for an established finance professional.

Applications are being reviewed daily so please apply now.

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced accountant to join our senior leadership team and head up the finance team of Forest Peoples Programme, bringing financial leadership as well as strong team management and communications skills. This is an opportunity for somebody looking for a wide-ranging role at the heart of a dynamic organisation.

Forest Peoples Programme is a human rights organisation that works with indigenous and other forest peoples to defend their rights to their lands, territories and resources.

If you are a qualified accountant with leadership experience and experience of the not-for-profit sector, and are passionate about supporting communities to protect the forest ecosystems on which both their cultures and a stable global climate depends, we want to hear from you. 

About Forest Peoples Programme
Forest Peoples Programme is a dynamic human rights organisation that supports people who live in tropical forests and depend on them for their livelihoods. We believe that the smartest way to protect the rainforest is to invest in the people who have managed them for millennia.

We are an international charity that works with indigenous forest peoples and local communities in 20 countries around the tropical forest belt. For almost 30 years, we have worked with those communities helping them secure their rights, control their lands and decide their own futures.

We do this by working side by side with indigenous and local groups and by bringing international expertise, including legal expertise, to support their cause – from mapping traditional lands to litigating governments, from engaging powerful global companies to shifting UN standards.

The role
It’s an exciting yet challenging time for Forest Peoples Programme as we seek to work with indigenous peoples and local communities, to increase the impact of our work at both the local and global levels.

As the new Head of Finance for Forest Peoples Programme, you will be the financial strategic lead for the organisation, playing a pivotal role in the senior management team. You will bring leadership in the area of finances to provide sound financial advice and use your skills and knowledge to ensure the organisation is sustainable in its growth, responsible in its reporting duties and diligent in the management of day-to-day accounting and financial activities. You will lead a small and well-respected finance team to meet legal requirements and the requirements of funders, as well as helping to bring an understanding of finance to the wider organisation. 

Duties and Key Responsibilities 

Senior leadership role

• Work as a member of the senior leadership team including shaping overall strategy of Forest Peoples Programme, ensuring future sustainable development of Forest Peoples Programme as an organisation, and ensuring the resources and systems needed for the structure and functioning of Forest Peoples Programme and organisational policies are in place 
• Joint responsibility for overall management, oversight and decision-making concerning Forest Peoples Programme’s day-to-day operations

Finance Responsibilities

• Monitor the overall financial health of Forest Peoples Programme, including financial planning, reporting and budgeting, identifying shortfalls and assisting with strategic fundraising, salary allocation, etc
• Ensure that finance policies and procedures are developed and adhered to in Forest Peoples Programme, including finance procedure manuals, procurement policies, reserves policies and the monitoring of the use of unrestricted funding 
• Ensure adequate attention to risk management and mitigation at an organisational level 
• Oversee compilation of the Annual Accounts, liaise with auditors and the audit sub-committee of the Board
• Ensure that due diligence systems are in place to fully understand the capacity of Forest Peoples Programme’s local partners 
• Hold overall responsibility for financial compliance with grant requirements and lead on developing and implementing policies on fraud 
• Develop the financial aspects of business models, scenarios and future plans for the organisation 
• Manage the finance team, and ensure that the tasks of the finance team are undertaken to the high quality expected by Forest Peoples Programme 
• Line manage approximately three members of staff
• Keep abreast of financial developments across the charity sector 

Person Specification

Essential Skills

• Experience of being part of a senior management team
• Experience of supporting decision-making with forecasting, scenario planning and the development of business models
• Fully qualified accountant (ACMA, ICAEW or ACCA) with several years’ post-qualification experience
• Experience of working in or with the not-for-profit sector
• Solid grounding in all aspects of financial and management accounting, including understanding of FRS 102 and Charity SORP
• Experience of grant management, including the management of complex grants such as EU, DFID, etc
• Highly developed communication skills – ability to explain complex financial information to a wide range of audiences
• Excellent team-working skills – ability to work effectively as part of a multi-cultural, dispersed team of Forest Peoples Programme staff, partners and allies to achieve shared objectives
• Ability to interpret financial information to advise on best courses of action
• Strong alignment with Forest Peoples Programme’s values and principles

Desirable Skills

• Context experience – experience of working in or on countries in the Global South
• Language skills – fluency in, or good knowledge of, French and/or Spanish
• Accounting Software – knowledge of MYOB Greentree 

Terms

• Salary in the range £50,000 - £55,000 p.a. depending on qualifications and experience 
• Full-time. It may also be possible to explore 4 days a week as part of our commitment to gender equality and accessibility
• Location: this position would be based in our office in Moreton-in-Marsh, and we would expect you to work regularly (full-time or at least 3 days a week) from this office. Expected foreign travel would be around 1-2 times per year
• Benefits include 20 days’ leave per year, plus all public holidays and the week between Christmas and New Year when the office is closed; Organisation Pension Scheme: Employer Contributions at 3% of gross salary 
• Reporting to: Executive Director 

To apply for this post, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Please send your CV and a covering letter of no more than 2 pages of A4 explaining how you meet the requirements of the person specification by email with your name and Head of Finance in the subject line. 

Closing date: 9:00am on Monday 6th January 2020 
Interview date: Friday 10th January 2020

An SME sized housing charity based in south London (Zone 2) is seeking an experienced Head of Finance & Resources for a permanent role.

The organisation is only a few years old and is looking to grow over the next few years. They are based in new offices and have a dynamic and forward thinking culture.

The charity manages around 1800 properties & community houses on behalf of a larger parent organisation.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the role involves managing a team of 4 and sits on the senior leadership team, and will involve a mixture of hands-on and strategic finance duties, plus a small amount of other corporate resources responsibilities (HR, Governance, Compliance).

The organisation has a turnover of around £7.5 million and has 40 staff. The role would best suit someone with experience in a senior finance role in a similar sized organisation rather than a very large or very small organisation.

A qualified accountant with experience in the housing sector is preferred, but the organisation welcomes applicants from other sectors, and from part-qualified or QBE applicants.

Specific duties include:

-Work with the Executive Director as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team to help drive the strategic direction of the organisation

-Oversee the timely delivery of high-quality management and statutory accounts and commentaries making effective presentation of these to all audiences as required

-Devise and implement improved formats and substance of financial management reports in line with the demands of users, management, and external requirements

-Manage the budgeting process in an efficient and consultative manner and deliver the operational budgets on time, presenting this to managers, committees and board as required

-Lead in the implementation and operation of financial management contracts for third parties including delivery within Service Level Agreements.

-Management of the audit

-Oversee the efficient delivery of all services under delegated authority including:  Service Charges Accounting, Purchase Ledger and Payments, Payroll and Pensions, Governance and Compliance

-Oversee the optimum operation and where necessary, upgrade, of all financial and HR system applications and deal with any issues in liaison with the IT Provider

-Prepare and provide periodic regulatory information/returns to government agencies, Charities Commission and/or other regulatory bodies

-Provide oversight of the HR services function, ensuring the HR Adviser and information systems are managed efficiently

-Provide an oversight of the governance and compliance function ensuring risks are kept to a minimum

-Attending board meetings

-Managing a team of 4 finance and resources staff

Requirements:

-CCAB Fully Qualified Accountant or QBE

-A minimum of five years post qualification experience of financial management in an organisation of a similar size

-Good leadership skills including ability to motivate and develop staff in a challenging and pressurised environment

-At least two years’ experience of preparation of final accounts including compilation of appropriate working papers and dealing with external auditors

-At least three years’ experience of successful leadership and management of a high performing team

-A clear understanding of Charity SORP and other accounting and regulatory standards in relation to charities

Initial closing date: Tuesday 19th November, although applications may be considered after this date

Interviews: 29th November

Please send your CV for immediate consideration

I am working with a Charity who are looking the recruit a  new Head of Finance to their Edinburgh Head Office

We are looking for an individual who is methodical in their approach to work, commercial in thought process and can offer support to the Finance team and Director of Business on a variety of interesting projects as well as some of the business as usual tasks.

The perfect individual would be someone who has passion, enthusiasm and knowledge in the charitable sector.   

Skill / responsibilities

• Working on a wide range of duties that will include some routine Management Account duties ie assisting the current Finance team with the Month End accounts and Business Partnering across the organisation
• Ad hoc projects and finance business partnering analysis. Key current projects for the organization currently are  detailed analysis on the organisations income and expenditure.
• Involvement with ongoing Projects and workstreams within the Finance Department and wider region

For more information in this position please send in your CV for consideration.

Qualifications/experience required

Qualified

ACA, ACCA, CIMA, AAT, QBE

What’s on offer?

Circa £40 – 45000 plus excellent benefits

Head of Finance required for a £10m income arts charity in South Kensington. Handson role, managing all aspects of the team.

Your new company
An Arts charity based in South Kensington. This organisation has an income of £10m.

Your new role
Reporting to the Chief Executive, this is a key, hands on role with overall responsibility for the integrity of the organisation's accounting, and reporting processes, overseeing all financial controls, cash management and leading on the annual budgeting process.You will add value by providing accurate and timely financial analysis and insight into the operational activities of the business to influence and contribute to decision making and business planning throughout the organisation whist ensuring robust control environment and balance sheet integrity.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified accountant, with excellent financial accounting skills and experience of successful delivery by leading and developing a small Finance team. You will have sound knowledge and experience of statutory accounts preparation and ideally you will have experience with the Charity sector.

What you need to do now
Please apply ASAP to be considered!

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Would you like the opportunity to lead a new ground-breaking charity which is furthering medical research into one of the most neglected of common diseases?

The 'NewCo' is an independent charity formed through the merger of Bowel & Cancer Research and the Bowel Disease Research Foundation.  We believe that creating a single organisation provides the opportunity for real additional benefits; to be the leading specialist Bowel Research Charity in the country; to increase understanding while delivering direct and demonstrable improvements in the treatment of and survival rates for people with bowel disease; and to fund the best research and the best researchers in this field. Together the two charities have awarded grants totalling £9 million in the last 10 years and more than £3.5 million in the last five years towards research into bowel cancer and bowel disease. That positions the new organisation as the leading charity dedicated to funding research into both bowel cancer and bowel disease in the UK.

We are looking for a Chief Executive to join us at this exciting time in our development who can lead and inspire our new organisation as we continue to provide an invaluable service in an area where there is potential for significant advance.

The new CEO will be a senior leader of the highest calibre.  The successful applicant will provide strategic and operational leadership and be able to demonstrate outstanding management, communication skills and financial acumen.

Working with the Board of Trustees the Chief Executive will:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership and management
• Lead on the integration of BCR and BDRF to form the NewCo
• Develop the organisation in accordance with its constitutional and statutory obligations, financial framework, code of conduct and best practice
• Report regularly to the Board of Trustees on progress and any other matters relevant to the discharge of the Board’s responsibilities
• Act as an ambassador for the organisation and develop relevant and effective strategic relationships

This role presents an exciting opportunity to work with an organisation at a key point in their development.  We are looking for a CEO who shares our ambition for the new charity to become the go-to organisation in this field.

 “By combining our individual strengths we are confident that we will be able to raise more money and fund more research aimed at ending the scourge of bowel cancer and chronic bowel disorders, such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, for which there are currently no cures.” Asha Senapati, Chair of Bowel Disease Research Foundation

If you want to play a leading part in shaping the future of our services across the UK, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

This is a full-time role although we are happy to consider applications on a part-time basis (e.g. 0.8 days). Our offices are based in London.

Eastside Primetimers is supporting us in recruiting for this role. Please download the candidate information pack for further information. Application is by CV and a covering letter which should indicate why you are interested in applying for the role and how you meet the role requirements. If you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Paul Venning on +44 (0) 77 71 99 71 24.

The closing date for applications is Saturday 28th December with initial interviews with Eastside Primetimers taking place in week commencing 6th January. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to interview with the Board.