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Face-to-Face Membership Operations Manager - Central England & North Wales
Reference: NOV20232429
Location: Flexible in UK
Salary: £36,577.00 - £39,267.00 Per Annum
Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave

Our CEO, Beccy Speight, said to the whole RSPB workforce in November 2023 that "our members are the beating heart of the RSPB" and we have ambitious plans to significantly grow our membership to 1.5 million by 2030 so that we can deliver our saving nature strategy. The F2F (Face-to-Face) Membership Team is responsible for bringing in the majority of our new members, and our contribution needs to grow too. We'll achieve this by working together as one team with relentless energy and focus to deliver quantity and quality, improving our ways of working to be as efficient and effective as possible, and by creating a working environment where everyone can thrive.

This key role in the F2F Membership Team exists primarily to lead and manage a disperse team of Area Managers across the Midlands, North Wales and Mid-Wales in the successful delivery of the in-year F2F membership work plan and associated key performance indicators (KPIs). As such, the successful candidate will ideally be located within this region, for travel purposes.

As a member of the F2F membership management team, this role also supports the performance and development of the wider F2F Membership Team, our collective skills, ways of working, and culture.

What's the role about?

Using recognised management and leadership tools and working through a team of F2F Membership Area Managers, developing a culture of high performance amongst the F2F membership workforce, encouraging team members and others to meet and exceed their targets, in order to maximise RSPB income.

Leading and supporting the team to achieve performance benchmarks (compliance, standards and best practice) ensuring expectations are clearly communicated and acted on to deliver excellent customer service.

In collaboration with other F2F Membership Operations Managers and the General Manager, monitoring performance across all F2F membership KPI’s, to ensure agreed targets and budgets are met.

Implement key strategic tasks as defined by General Manager and Head of F2F Membership that will shape the future of membership recruitment at the RSPB, ensuring we  deliver excellence leading to growth.

In collaboration with F2F Membership Operations Managers, Membership Venues Managers and F2F Area Managers ensure venue capacity matches operational requirements so that teams have the right opportunities available and that targets can be met.

Working with counterparts and the General Manager and F2F Membership Business Development Manager, implement strategic business initiatives and changes required for the organisation in order to adapt to changes in the operating environment (market place), and ensure smooth transition of new projects (including growth) into business as usual delivery.

Working with peers across F&C and UK Countries, share and implement tools and processes that will gain alignment and reduce duplication, to deliver the best business outcome and return on investment (RoI) for income generation.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• Understanding a sales team (motivation and capabilities).
• Understanding team dynamics and what it takes to lead a team successfully - recognising competence and commitment as drivers for success.
• Proven skills in leadership and management of a successful sales or income-generating team.
• The ability to focus self and others on what is within our control and influence, bringing energy to the right areas in order to deliver business priorities.
• Able to implement change across a dispersed team.
• Experience in collaborating with colleagues across departments to achieve shared goals.
• Able to manage self to prioritise high volume of competing objectives.
• A proven sales and/or fundraising/membership recruitment track record.
• Proven experience of improving ways of working to deliver greater results.
• Able to effectively implement HR policies and processes, including performance management.

Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• Leading through a tier of team managers in a role with regional responsibility.
• Understanding of charity fundraising and/or membership.

Closing date: 23:59, Monday, 29th January 2024
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from 15 January 2024.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

As part of this application process you will be asked to complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

No agencies please.

The deadline for applications is Sunday 17th December 2023

Location:Remote (reporting to line manager in GMT+2 with weekly meetings with colleagues in EST)

Reporting to: Operations Director

Annual salary:  $70,000 - $110,000 USD

Contract type:  Permanent

Working hours: Full-time

Candidate level:  Management

Background

The Climate Emergency Collaboration Group (CECG) is a regranting collaboration made up of some of the world's largest climate philanthropic funders. With a mission to drive climate action, CECG uses their convening and philanthropic power to facilitate stronger collaboration, coordination, and campaigning from the global climate movement around the UN climate talks and other international summits. CECG is fiscally sponsored by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA), a 501(c)(3), as a Sponsored Project within its charitable-giving fund.

Purpose of role

As CECG grows with the need for climate action, we are seeking a brand-new Finance Manager to join the developing team. This is a full-time position for a qualified financial professional to establish, organise and run the financial processing, analysis and reporting function of the organisation. As part of this role, the incumbent will manage all aspects of CECG’s revenue streams, grant streams, annual budgeting process, forecasting and cash flow. A seasoned analyst who has experience in streamlining processes, implementing systems and building strong internal controls, they should plan to work in close collaboration with the Director of Operations, Executive Director, Programme Directors, and CECG’s fiscal sponsor Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA). 

The financial manager should lead and evolve the financial and accounting function as a strategic and responsive team member, ensuring that CECG has effective systems, GAAP compliant policies, procedures and processes to fully support its core operating model. Timely and accurate financial reports should support organisational decision making, comply with donor reporting, internal and external standards and the regulatory environment.

Primary responsibilities

Financial reporting:

● Interpret and review financial information and analyse monthly financial data.

● Support/prepare financial reports to external funders in accordance with grant agreement deadlines.

● Develop and distribute management reports on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis with variance analysis.

● Prepare cash flow reports, burn-rate analysis, financial trends and projections.

Budgeting and forecasting:

● Support the development of budgets for funding requests and funding applications.

● Lead the annual budgeting process with development, review and amendments to forecasts for 3-year strategic plans.

● Monitor revenue and expenses for all income streams on a monthly basis and develop updated forecasts.

● Analyse expenditure trends and suggest cost effective ways to reduce or maintain spending.

Financial management:

● Conduct monthly reconciliation of all accounts and ensure compliance with accounting standards and policies.

● Review invoices and expense reports and general ledger reports and identify any misallocations.

● Manage compliance with funder’s terms and conditions, deliverables, monitor spending, request amendments, and plan spend-out.

● Monitor and support the fiscal sponsor, to ensure that grant and vendor records are maintained with required and appropriate documentation, payments are processed on time, and necessary approvals are in place.

● Support grant making with assistance in budget development and monitoring and ensuring compliance with funding awards and agreements.

● Ensure grant compliance by reviewing the grant agreements, accounting practice and proper coding of revenues and expenses to grants.

● Assist with the preparation of schedules, analysis and other documentation for RPA and grant specific audits.

Financial systems, policies and procedures: 

● Develop, review and update CECG’s financial policies aligned to fiscal sponsor. 

● Research and explore suitability of new financial software systems that improve accuracy of financial data and enhance analytics.

● Introduce and implement new financial systems that streamline processes and automate reporting.

● Develop and implement strict internal controls.

● Develop, review and update financial and grant making procedures in accordance with donor regulations and RPA policy.

● Keep knowledge levels updated on regulatory, statutory and tax environment as well as financial system improvements and trends.

● Develop and implement strategies that work to minimise financial risk.

Relationship management:

● Build effective working relationships internally and externally.

● Provide high-quality financial support for delivery of programme strategy and plans.

● Develop strong working relationships with senior leadership to support data driven decision making. 

Profile

The following offers an aspirational view of our ideal candidate profile; however, we encourage applications from candidates with a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented groups.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of related experience with similar responsibilities.
• Knowledge and understanding of budget development, financial reporting, US GAAP, cash management, grant management, non-profit finance and accounting regulations, taxation and regulatory legislation.  
• Familiarity with grant making, charitable funds, or fiscal sponsorship preferred.

Skills

• Ability to effectively communicate accounting and finance concepts to non-finance partners and staff.

· Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Table, VLookUp and other advanced functions.

· Working knowledge of Netsuite, Vena SP&A tool, Fluxx is an added advantage.

• Excellent analytical skills - detail and data oriented.
• Negotiation skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills. 
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines with quality deliverables.
• Ability to adapt to fast-changing environment and remain flexible in a growing organization.
• Strong self-management skills and resilience in dealing with challenges.
• Good judgment, resourcefulness and ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot.
• Confidence in decision-making ability and providing suggestions in a constructive manner.
• Work independently while providing guidance and training to others on analyzing data from multiple sources to draw appropriate conclusions and make suitable recommendations.

Qualifications

• B.A./B.S. Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related fields.
• CA/CPA/ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification.

The deadline for application is Sunday 17th December 2023.

This is a rolling process, please apply as soon as possible.

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Salary: £80,000

Location:  London, or Bristol  

Hours: 35 per week (28 hours per week will be considered)

Contract: Permanent

Benefits:

· 27 days annual leave + statutory holidays + 3 closures days over the Christmas period.

· Flexible working for all staff including working from home / hybrid working, and flexitime/TOIL scheme.

· Attractive family friendly policies.

· Private healthcare cover.

· Employee awards, and training and development opportunities.

For more information about our benefits please visit our website.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the National Housing Federation (NHF) to lead our policy and research work.

The NHF is the voice of housing associations in England. We are the trade body to almost 600 housing associations, who have grown from philanthropic roots to provide 2.6 million homes to around 6 million people. You can find further information about the NHF on our website.

The Director of Policy and Research is a key leadership role at the NHF responsible for the development and delivery of policy and research in support of our overall strategy.

You will lead a talented and experienced team to shape policy at a national level, working with senior officials across national and local government, and provide direction to our work across a range of areas including rent policy, quality and decency, net zero and homelessness.

You will be a member of the NHF’s leadership team and work closely with our members and Board. 

What you’ll do:

· Lead and support the development of the NHF’s strategic policy making across a range of complex areas.

· Drive an ambitious research agenda to ensure our influencing work is evidence based and compelling.

· Build a broad range of relationships at senior levels across government departments and with partner organisations.

· Support a highly responsive and agile policy making function, that can adapt to changing government priorities and external pressures.

· Build and maintain trusted relationships with leaders from across our membership, securing insight and support for our positions.

· Identify and manage strategic risks, working closely with colleagues and the board.

· Provide high quality professional support and advice to NHF members in relation to policy and strategy.

· Act as a member of the NHF leadership team (SMT), working with the Chief Executive and LT colleagues to deliver wider organisational goals.

· Act as a spokesperson for the NHF in the media and in high profile political settings including select committee inquiries.

About you:

· An extensive track record of developing successful policy in complex and/or highly regulated areas.

· Highly effective influencing skills and experience of developing senior relationships across a range of stakeholders and partners.

· A strong understanding of housing policy at a national level.

· A strong knowledge of the relevant legislative frameworks and processes

· Experience of commissioning external research and strategic advice.

· Significant experience of leading and managing staff and teams.

· Excellent organisational skills, including prioritising workloads, managing others and working under pressure to achieve tight deadlines.

Interested?

You can download the full job role profile and person specification that is at the bottom of the page.

 

Equality, diversity and inclusion

The NHF has published its equality, diversity and inclusion strategy, which was co-created with staff and details of which can be found on the NHF website.  We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we value the contribution each individual makes to our work.  

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and are working to increase the diversity profile of our workforce. We are currently under-represented by ethnic minorities, people with a disability or disabilities and LGBT+, and would particularly welcome applications from people in these groups.

Disability confident committed employer

We are a disability confident committed employer and if you are a disabled person who demonstrates you meet the skills and experience, we consider essential for the role, we will offer you an interview.

We are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process if you have a disability or have a condition that you feel may affect your performance during the recruitment process. Please contact Stephanie Green, People Manager with your request or to arrange a time to discuss in more detail.

Our role profile and job advert can also be requested in large print or in accessible format via this email address.

Uploading your CV and cover letter

If you decide to apply for this role, when requested, please upload a version of your CV that does not include any personal details, such as name, gender, age etc.  You should also ensure that you do not add your name at the end of the cover letter. This will help us to shortlist candidates for interview based solely on their knowledge, skills and experience.

 

Right to work in the UK / UK VISA Sponsorship

You must have the right to work in the UK and it is important to note that the NHF does not sponsor individuals to work in the UK.

 

 

Closing date for applications: 18 December 2023

Interviews to be held: week commencing 15 January 2024

Salary: £46,698 (London) / £42,373 (National) per annum
Hours:  35 hrs per week
Contract:  Permanent
Benefits:

- 27 days annual leave + statutory holidays + 3 closures days over the Christmas period;
- Flexible working for all staff including working from home / hybrid working, and flexi-time/TOIL scheme;
- Attractive family friendly policies;
- Private healthcare cover;
- Season ticket loans;
- Employee awards, and training and development opportunities.

For more information about our benefits please visit our website.
Location:  London/Bristol - employees are able to work from home on an arrangement agreed with their line manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the National Housing Federation (NHF) for an External Affairs Manager role.  The NHF is the voice of housing associations in England. We are the trade body to almost 600 housing associations, who have grown from philanthropic roots to provide 2.6 million homes to around 6 million people. You can find further information about the NHF on our website. 
Could you be our new External Affairs Manager, working closely with our housing association members across the South of England?
You may already have a strong understanding of housing, but more importantly, you will be a skilled relationship manager, with fantastic communication and influencing skills.  You will be confident working at the most senior level, including with housing associations’ chief executives, board members and directors.
In this role, you will be the NHF’s relationship manager for a defined cohort of housing associations within our membership, supporting them, enabling collaboration and innovation across the sector and championing the role of housing associations with stakeholders.  You will also lead our member engagement on key sector issues nationally making sure that our wider policy, lobbying and campaigns work reflects our members’ priorities and our members are at the heart of everything the NHF does.
You will be part of a team of eight External Affairs Managers sitting within the member services directorate, which is there to ensure that we provide excellent value for money for our housing association members. This opportunity has arisen due to a member of staff gaining a promotion elsewhere in the organisation.
Please scroll down to the bottom of the page to download the full job profile and person specification for this role.

Key elements of the role:

- To be the key interface for the NHF with our members ensuring high levels of member satisfaction and retention. You will be responsible for developing brilliant relationships with housing associations leaders, using your well-developed communication and advocacy skills to maximum effect.
- You will use your knowledge, insight and understanding of housing associations to shape our policy and influencing work and to create structured programmes of member engagement on critical policy issues, which support our members to deliver their social purpose.
- Reflecting the NHF’s important regional structure, you will be key contact point for most members in your region, ensuring they receive first class customer service on the issues which matter to them. You will work closely with the regional chair and facilitate the organisation of the attached regional chief executive or leaders forums and sounding boards. You will play a critical role in ensuring that diverse regional perspectives are understood and reflected throughout our policy and lobbying work.
- In addition to your account management responsibilities, you will work strategically with colleagues in a collegiate and collaborative way to manage and deliver a programme of member engagement on a key NHF policy priority, working with members across every region and specialism. In this role, you will lead the creation of structured member engagement bringing together those members to influence policy, engage key stakeholders and share best practice.
- Your role will be to implement structured member engagement to ensure our policy priorities, positions and influencing work are member-led. This will include working directly with members to inform our policy positions and lead our influencing work.
- You will influence debates at the highest level and you will spot in advance and act to mitigate the risk. As such, this role requires a high degree of political and organisational nous.
- Whilst understanding and recognising that member retention is our primary business risk, you will be alive to wider partnership possibilities and will work with colleagues in our Commercial and Events teams to maximise commercial opportunities.
- To be the face and voice of the NHF with members, stakeholders and the media.
- To ensure that as an organisation we deliver as a whole team, seamlessly, to members to achieve greatest impact in line with the business strategy.
- To maintain high quality standards and follow NHF policy and process.
- The location of the successful candidates is flexible, but travel to the relevant region will be required.

The successful candidate:
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

- A sound knowledge and understanding of Housing Associations and issues affecting the wider sector.                               
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience of establishing and maintaining relationships with senior stakeholders, demonstrating excellent customer service and value for money.
- Effective communication skills, in person and in writing, including the ability to credibly present at meetings and events.
- Ability to listen to and influence senior stakeholders, demonstrating diplomacy, effective communication and negotiation skills.
- Clear leadership skills, ability to lead complex programmes of work effectively, including using matrix management.
- Excellent analytical skills and ability to summarise complex information effectively to aid decision making.
- A commitment to excellent customer service.
- A positive, energetic and agile approach to work.

Equality, diversity and inclusion
The NHF has published its equality, diversity and inclusion strategy, which was co-created with staff and details of which can be found on our website. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we value the contribution each individual makes to our work.  
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and are working to increase the diversity profile of our workforce. We are currently under-represented by ethnic minorities, people with a disability or disabilities and LGBT+, and would particularly welcome applications from people in these groups.

Disability confident committed employer
We are a disability confident committed employer and if you are a disabled person who demonstrates you meet the skills and experience we consider essential for the role, we will offer you an interview.

We are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process if you have a disability or have a condition that you feel may affect your performance during the recruitment process. Please contact Stephanie Green, People Manager with your request or to arrange a time to discuss in more detail.
Our role profile and job advert can also be requested in large print or in accessible format.

Uploading your CV and cover letter
If you decide to apply for this role, when requested, please upload a version of your CV that does not include any personal details, such as name, gender, age etc.  You should also ensure that you do not add your name at the end of the cover letter. This will help us to shortlist candidates for interview based solely on their knowledge, skills and experience.

Right to work in the UK / UK VISA Sponsorship
You must have the right to work in the UK and it is important to note that the NHF does not sponsor individuals to work in the UK.

Closing date for applications: 12th December
Interview dates: 20th and 21st December