We’re looking for a calm, organised individual with experience of office management in a customer-facing environment to join us as a Data Administrator and provide vital administrative support to a busy city centre Hub.

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.

Our Birmingham Hub is located in the heart of the vibrant city centre. With people living in poor quality accommodation and homelessness in the city on the increase, our services are needed more than ever and our dedicated team provides vital support to a variety of client groups on a wide range of issues.

About the Role
Primarily supporting our Housing First and Navigator services, you will also provide support across the Hub. One minute you might be focused on file maintenance, photocopying, typing or scanning of documents, the next, dealing with invoices and account coding. Helping the service manager and finance team with payments to delivery partners will be important too, as will maintaining accurate records in line with GDPR. And, as you would expect, you’ll be answering the phone, dealing with queries, sending out mailings, managing data and producing reports. Setting up and servicing meetings, helping to maintain our website content and booking staff travel and accommodation - all are elements of this interesting and varied role.

About you
An experienced data administrator with good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, case management and reporting systems, internet, email and a minimum typing speed of 50 wpm, you have strong analytical skills and an innate ability to collate and interpret data. You also have experience of invoicing, variance reporting and assisting with budgets and are used to communicating with a wide range of stakeholders using various channels. What’s more, you’re great at helping to organise events and happy to play your part in recruitment and service delivery. Put simply, you’re forward thinking and flexible, as well as structured, calm and organised – everything, in fact, that it takes to support the dynamic and fast paced delivery of our services.

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, 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.

At Shelter, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and 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.  In addition to this, we encourage an approach to involving people with personal insight of housing issues and homelessness in our recruitment processes.

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

A large Charity in Central London looking for a Part Time Pensions Adminstrator to join the team immediately.

Client Details

My client is a large Not for Profit organisation in Central London

Description

• To maintain appropriate policies, forms and other documentation for the smooth administration of the Group Flexible Retirement Plan (GFRP)

• To draft communications to staff related to pension arrangements

• To ensure that pension contributions are correctly deducted from members and paid to the pensions provider on a timely basis

• To take responsibility for the monthly auto enrolment process and tri-annual re-enrolment process

• To act as the key point of contact for staff on the pension arrangements and process pension changes requested by staff (e.g. increase to contribution rates)

• To maintain accurate historical and current pensions and employment related data

• To provide information on pensions and life assurance costs for budgeting and financial planning purposes

• Keep abreast of any changes in pension legislation and advise management of the implications

Profile

• Sound understanding of UK Pensions Legislation
• Payroll administration
• Relevant Pensions Qualification
• Strong numeracy skills
• Excellent attention to detail

Job Offer

£13-15ph

Service Administrator

Would you like to make a difference working for an organisation dedicated to supporting and improving the lives of people with a learning disability in Sheffield?

Providing a positive and timely administration service which meets organisational time-frames and ensures compliance and positively promotes the smooth administration of the service.

Your skills and experience will enable you to manage and deliver a full range of effective and efficient administration business support to include:

- Financial administration and monitoring income and expenditure
- Payroll and employee documentation and checks
- Producing reports and presentations
- Monitoring, reporting and supporting the region to achieve KPI’s.

Salary: £10.23 per hour

Hours: Full Time, Permanent, 37.5 hours

Location: Hft - Sheffield & Derbyshire

What we Offer

Access to the Hft Plus benefits package, which includes a great number of discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out; but also, an Employee Assistance Programme, with telephone and face-to-face support options. Access to award winning training and development – Hft is one of only four charities to have achieved the Skills for Care ‘Centre of Excellence’ provider status. Annual staff award scheme – The Fusion Awards, and peer recognition through our GEM awards programme. 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays). A contributory pension scheme & life assurance.

You'll need to be an experience manager with strong leadership skills bringing a positive approach to every aspect of your work, with excellent communication skills and the ability to embrace the principles of diversity and inclusion.

To be successful in this role, knowledge and attributes to include:

- GCSE Mathematics and English, at grade C or above (or equivalent)
- Excellent management and leadership skills
- Excellent time management, planning, administration and organisational skills
- Strong IT knowledge, including experience of using the full Microsoft office suite
- Business Administration level 4 or equivalent (or the commitment to achieve this)
- A full, current UK/EU driving licence and have use of a car for work purposes

You will also be prepared to travel for meetings and training as and when required

Closing date: Friday 10th April 2020

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

You may have experience or an interest in the following Customer Service Administrator, Customer Service Advisor, Administrator, Admin Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Sales Administrator, Internal Account Manager, Charity, Third Sector, Social Care, Not for Profit, NFP etc.

Ref: 92654

Are you an experienced administrator with strong database experience and a love for all things data?

Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home are looking for a part time Fundraising Database Administrator to work with the fundraising, communications and finance department to support with the smooth running of administrative processes for donations, events, campaigns and donor communications.

We are looking for someone who prides themselves on their accuracy, attention to detail and knack for being able to oversee the day to day management of a CRM system or database. We need a team player who can support a wide variety of projects, liaising with different team members throughout the working day.

In return you will be rewarded by working for an award winning organisation with a passion for animal welfare, office dogs and a friendly and supportive working environment with a focus of staff wellbeing and development.

To apply please download the job description and application form from our website and return to us by the deadline.

Payroll Coordinator Job paying £23000-£25000 per annum on a Permanent basis

Your new company
Your new company involves a long standing worldwide institution. They are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join their medium sized team.

Your new role
You will be responsible for preparing and processing monthly payroll, producing P0, P5, P11D's , PSA and other HMRC records. Additionally, your new roll will consist of the following duties; managing staff queries and company affairs with HMRC, and completing monthly salary, tax, and social security reconciliations. Identifying and implementing process improvements, organising current procedures, and implementing any other changes beneficial to the team and the company are key obligations.

What you'll need to succeed
You will need to have 3+ years' of payroll experience with comprehensive knowledge of UK Payroll and current statutory legislation to be eligible for this job role. A Batchelor's level degree and computer literate - proficient in Excel and experience in using MS Office products is also required. Having a thorough understanding of Pension auto-enrolment and having the ability to identify and set priorities in an ever changing workload is imperative.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will be receiving a great competitive salary of £23-25K per annum. You will have an opportunity to work for a successful organisation bringing people together, sharing innovative ideas from around the world.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Royal Museums Greenwich (RMG) is comprised of the National Maritime Museum, Royal Observatory, the Peter Harrison Planetarium, Cutty Sark and Queen’s House, all located within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Maritime Greenwich, and the Prince Phillip Maritime Collections Centre, Kidbrooke, the Museum’s archive of historic photographs and ship plans at the Brass Foundry, Woolwich and a ship model store at Chatham Historic Dockyard.  RMG’s mission is to enrich people’s understanding of the sea, the exploration of space, and Britain’s role in world history.

RMG employs over 550 staff and benefits from some 300 volunteers. RMG’s HR team are responsible for providing a value adding and generalist HR service to a dynamic, high-performing cultural attraction and institution. The Pay and Benefits Assistant will work as part of a dedicated and professional payroll team within HR to provide a comprehensive in-house payroll and benefits service to all employees of RMG, working in partnership with the wider HR team.

Main Duties:

• Act as first point of contact for Payroll enquiries
• Inputting, checking, processing and reconciling data on monthly payroll on I-Trent including validation of online Time & Expense claims for overtime and casual hours alongside Pay and Benefits Manager; producing reports for payroll authorisation including BACS; liaising with Finance for submission of BACS file
• Administering Group Personal Pension scheme and liaising with pension provider and financial advisor ensuring compliance with Auto-Enrolment legislation; proactively promote the pension scheme
• Check online Travel & Expenses claims for staff using the relevant finance payment system/s, ensuring compliance with statutory legislation and Museum guidelines, liaising with Finance to ensure prompt payment
• Miscellaneous benefit administration including season ticket, gym and bike loans, voluntary health care schemes, Childcare voucher scheme, eye care e-vouchers, GAYE and SAYE. Working with the HR team to promote benefits to staff.
• Administering court orders and Child Maintenance DEO
• Administering parental absences including calculating statutory leave and pay
• Coordination and administration of employee off-boarding and leaver processes. This includes the administration of staff leaver files, validating final annual leave calculations, printing P45’s and payslips, collating museum swipe cards and house keys
• Production and development of ad-hoc management information reports using I-Trent and Business Objects
• Support the HR advisory and administration team with answering iTrent system queries and being an iTrent super-user
• Responding to financial reference requests
• Assisting with salary review administration
• Assisting with year-end process, including producing and issuing P60s
• Coordination of monthly in-house massage appointments
• Support in ensuring payroll related processes and data are efficient, streamlined and digitised.
• Support the department with other tasks, projects and initiatives as required

Skills and Experience:

Essential

• Experience of iTrent is crucial for this post, we are currently only accepting applications from people who have experience with iTrent
• Significant experience of payroll processing in a similar role
• Ability to perform manual payroll calculations
• Up to date knowledge of payroll legislation/practices and manual calculations
• Excellent communication and people skills, with the ability to explain sensitive and sometimes complex salary and tax issues to all staff
• Strong IT skills and experience of using HR & Payroll databases
• Experience in the use of I-Trent or equivalent and benefits administration
• Understanding of confidentiality and GDPR requirements
• Adaptable and flexible approach
• Able to work can work effectively under pressure as an individual and in a team environment.

Desirable:

• CIPP qualification or equivalent
• Passionate about the museums and heritage sector
• Experience in developing management information reports

Terms and Conditions:

Net working hours (i.e. excluding 1 hour per day in rest breaks) will be 36 hours per week, core hours Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm with an additional hour to be worked in agreement with line management.

Finance Function Management

1. Ensure accurate recording and maintenance of finance data, including correct classification of income
2. Lead the preparation and development of monthly Management Accounts
3. Ensure purchase and sales ledger are maintained in line with the organisation’s policy
4. Maintain appropriate and comprehensive finance and accounting policies and procedures including payment authorisations, etc.
5. Ensure Trial Balance is reconciled and reviewed monthly, month end closure
6. Prepare and monitor cash flow forecasts for operations activity & investment proposals
7. Co-ordinate the annual budget process with the Director of Finance (DoF) and relevant staff across the organisation
8. Prepare the Annual Financial Statements and manage the External Audit
9. Ensure timely recharges are made to CBM Federation and Member Associations
10. Liaise with the DoF on all matters pertaining to Financial and Management Accounting
11. Periodic consultation with the CBM federation, including monthly and quarterly returns
12. Provide clear and accurate financial information and forecasts to the Leadership Team and other departments as required
13. Work with Programme Finance Manager to ensure correct allocation of costs, cost recovery and annual programme budgets
14. Facilitate the working relationship between Finance and the donation processing team and the desired targets

 Payroll and Pensions

1. Oversee payroll and pension process including HMRC returns.

Staff Management

1. To support and line manage Finance Officer. Conduct regular supervision meetings and annual appraisals.

General

1. Work closely with DoF to introduce a new Finance and Project Accounting System
2. Undertake range of administrative tasks as they relate to the work of the post
3. To attend staff meetings, supervision sessions, seminars, training events
4. Act as main point of contact with banks, service providers, suppliers (when appropriate) and auditors
5. Manage tax and Gift Aid issues, ensuring legal compliance and in line with best practice with oversight from DoF
6. First point of contact and ‘go-to’ person in Finance
7. Carry out other duties as required by the organisation.

Culture

1. Helping to develop and promote a culture of enthusiasm and success which reflects the ambitions of CBM UK
2. Play an active role across the CBM UK team, promoting positive working and innovation. And seek to improve working practice at all opportunities.

This job description does not provide an exhaustive list of tasks and activities, as all posts within the organisation are subject to evolution as the organisation develops and grows.

The Wiener Holocaust Library is the world’s oldest Holocaust archive and the home of Britain’s largest collection of published and unpublished works, documents and photographs relating to the Nazi era.

We are seeking a Finance Officer to provide financial and administrative support to the Board of Trustees and Director of The Wiener Holocaust Library. The role is a permanent and part-time position (40%/flexible)

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to Cyd MacNaboe, Administrator, at the email address provided below. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered, and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Deadline for applications is Friday 17 April 2020, with interviews to be held shortly after. Due to the current coronavirus situation, it is likely that interviews will take place via Skype.

Sir Gabriel Wood's Mariners' Home specialises in Residential Elderly Care and Korsakoff Syndrome, situated on Newark Street, Greenock. We are located in a quiet residential area of Greenock, with pleasant gardens at the front and rear of the building with just under 8 acres of land. It is one of the finest A listed buildings in the West End of Greenock with a prestigious history. It was founded by Sir Gabriel Wood's in 1850

We aim to provide the highest standard of individually tailored person centred care for the elderly, those with Korsakoff's Syndrome, Dementia & Alzheimer's, special needs, rehabilitation, short term and long term care and also end of life care with the intention to make life as comfortable, fulfilling and satisfying as possible.

Job Title:  General Manager

Responsible to:  Committee of Management

Job Specification: To take responsibility as the person-in-charge for the day-to-day running of the home.

To take Joint professional accountability in respect of the clinical management of the home alongside Care Manager.

To promote a caring environment for service users through high standards of professional practice which are conducive to the physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual needs of the service users.

To demonstrate leadership of your staff team and to act as a positive role model ensuring your presence is visible within the community of the home.

To ensure that each service user receives care appropriate to their individual need.

To manage expenditure in accordance with allocated budgets.

To ensure achievement of S.G.W.M.H  Standards by the implementation of the Investors in People Standard Principles

To implement the requirements of the recognised outcomes for Care Homes for Older People, published in accordance with Codes of Practice and ensure that all outcomes are met.

 Job Description:

Day-to-day running of the home

1. To manage the day-to-day running of the home and to act as person-in-charge.

2. To provide all relevant information and leaflets to prospective new service users and to make appointments and show them and their relatives around the home.

3. To arrange and access trial visits.

4. To assess whether the home is able to meet the personal care needs of any prospective service user and to negotiate an appropriate fee with the purchasing authority or the client or client’s family.

5. To ensure that each new service user receives a written copy of the “Terms and Conditions” of residence, a copy of the Pre-Admission Assessment and letter confirming admission to the home. Ensure that each service user and, where appropriate, their representative or carer understands them.

6. To ensure that adequate arrangements are made for the introduction and reception of new service users.

7. To investigate complaints in accordance with Care Inspectorate Guidelines and Charity Policy, take appropriate action and report to Committee of Management or the Care Inspectorate.

8. To liaise with and co-operate with Care inspectors and inspections.

9. To implement and operate the Charity Quality and Observational Tool.

10. To ensure that all data held on behalf of staff and service users is stored in accordance with the Data Protection Act.

Service User Care

1. To ensure that the emotional, spiritual, physical, medical and material needs of the service users are recognised, assessed and met.

2. To support service users in the taking of decisions in matters which affect their lifestyle.

3. To make or contribute to the assessment of needs of each service user in conjunction with the service user, relevant professional agencies and, where appropriate, the service user’s family, and develop a care plan which provides a satisfactory quality of life for that person. Ensure that all care plans are reviewed regularly and kept up to date in accordance with Care Inspectorate and Charity requirements.

4. To promote relationships which enable each service user to participate in social activities within the home and in the life of the local community to the maximum of their ability.

5. To ensure that regular relative’s and resident’s meetings are arranged. In addition, to ensure that Service User Focus meetings are held.

6. To ensure the provision of health care arrangements, which may include the ordering, recording, and where appropriate, the administration of prescribed medication.

7. To undertake regular clinical audits such as pressure ulcer, accidents and care plans.

8. To be responsible, for the efficient running of the domestic character of the home, which will include the following:

a) Planning menus with service users and Head Cook.

b) Ensuring that the dietary needs of the service users are met

c) Ensuring that good standards of food presentation are maintained

d) Ensuring that supplies are ordered

e) Ensuring that good standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained.

f) Planning social events/activities with service users and staff

g) Ensuring that the house has an homely feel and is tidy

h) Ensuring that fresh flowers are visible daily

i) Ensuring that background music is played throughout the day

9. To ensure the provision of care, including that which may be provided by a competent and caring relative and which may include terminal care, under the direction of the GP and with the support of the community nursing service.

Staff Matters

1. To recruit, appoint and deploy care, catering, administrative and domestic staff according to Charity Policy and Care Inspectorate requirements.

2. To ensure that there is a good communication with and between staff and to arrange regular staff and Head of Department meetings. Staff meetings should be minuted and carried out every 3 months and Head of Department meetings every month.

3. To ensure that effective induction, supervision and assessment of staff is carried out and that training needs are identified and met. Organise training sessions in accordance with Charity Training Plan.

4. To ensure that employment protection legislation is implemented.

5. To oversee staff rotas one month in advance.

6. To implement the Holiday Management System in accordance with Company guidelines.

7. To oversee and manage the preparation of payroll to ensure correct payment of staff.

8. To oversee the mentorship of SVQ  students within the home.

9. To ensure that each member of staff is aware of the Home’s policies and has recorded their awareness in the Charity documentation.

10. To enforce any disciplinary procedures and dismissals when necessary. To ensure Charity Indemnification.

11 To ensure that each member of staff is providing safe and good care for each resident by following the Charity Policy and Procedure in respect of staff supervision.

12. To provide regular teaching sessions on topics relevant to activities and residents within the home.

Premises

1. Manage any malfunction of the heating, lighting or emergency systems and ensure the security of the premises. Advise the Committee of Management  of any issues that have been addressed.

2. Ensure that the Monthly environment audit is carried out.

3. Ensure that risk assessments are carried out as per Charity and Legislative requirements.

4. To ensure that the fire regulations are complied with, ensuring that any items of risk are managed effectively. Advise the Committee of Management and Maintenance Officer immediately if there are areas of risk.

5. To ensure that legislation and regulations concerning environmental health, infection control, building control, planning and health and safety are complied with, and to advise the Committee of Management and Trustees accordingly where action is required.

6. To read the Annual Health and Safety Reviews and instigate all requirements.

7. To ensure that the standards in the kitchens meet current EHO guidelines in respect of cleanliness and regulatory guidelines

Finance

1. To be responsible for overseeing all petty cash transactions, and accurate records and auditing the funds on a monthly basis.

2. To be responsible for the monitoring and control of day-to-day expenditure within the limits prescribed by the home budget provided by the Committee of Management.

3. To ensure that service users are, whenever possible, supported in retaining responsibility of their own money and financial arrangements.

4. To ensure that, where a service user is assessed as incapable of handling their own financial affairs, that their money is handled properly and with the utmost probity and that records are kept of all financial transactions.

5. To ensure that monies collected via donations are managed correctly. Ensure that the Resident fund account requires two signatures for all expenditure. Liaise with families and residents in respect of the way the monies are to be spent.

6. To ensure that all fees are paid on time, by implementing standing order payments wherever possible.

Marketing the Home

1. To ensure good relationships are formed and maintained with Care Managers to establish open communication and continual referrals.

2. To work closely with all professionals attending the home to encourage their continuing involvement and ensure positive feedback about the home and the Charity.

3. To maintain strong connections with the community via newsletters being issued to GPs, Solicitors etc.

4. To ensure that the Client Contact Base is kept up to date at all times.

5. To complete Client Enquiry forms and Pre-Admission Finance Forms for all enquiries. Ensure that all Enquiries are followed up on a weekly basis.

6. To maintain an awareness of the current Average Fee and ensure that all new fees negotiated maintain or improve this.

8. To provide training to your Deputy and other senior staff in respect of marketing the home, showing potential clients around the home, making assessments and liaising with families in order that admissions may take place during your absence.

9. In addition to the planned events for the residents, to provide two planned occasions to extend the home’s hospitality to the local community, professionals, family and friends, as a marketing opportunity.

Personal Responsibilities

1. To act at all times in a manner that promotes the Charities best interests.

2. To act at all times in a manner which promotes harmonious working relationships with all colleagues.

3. To maintain at all times a dress code appropriate to the working environment and the Charity.

4. To undertake the Registered Manager Award and keep up to date professionally.

5. To undertake any training necessary for the completion of your duties.

6. To undertake any other duties as and when required.

7. To abide by all Charity Policies and Procedures in accordance with the Staff Handbook and Policy and Procedure File.

Enfield Clubhouse is a small charity dedicated to aiding the recovery of people with severe mental health issues.  It is registered with the charity's commission for England and Wales and companies house. We are based in Community House in Edmonton, a culturally diverse area.

We aim to help rehabilitate people into the community through encouraging members to engage in volunteering, work & engaging in community events. We also provide a safe environment in which people can develop friendships, talk about their past experience and participate in a range of social activities. These include art, singing, exercise, cooking, playing games, regular outings and holidays. We also support members with benefit issues and encourage members to adopt a healthy lifestyle.

Enfield Clubhouse is open two days a week - Wednesdays and Fridays (9:00am -4pm) and employs 3 part time staff.

· Clubhouse Manager (14 hours per week)

· Deputy Manager (10.5 hours per week)

· Assistant (approx 3 hours per week)

As well as having to attend Clubhouse every Friday (9:00 to 4:00) the manager will be allocated 7 hours a week to manage and administer all Clubhouse activities and functions. There is some flexibility around these hours and should the manager need to work additional hours renumeration will always be provided.  The manager will also need to be able to provide cover for staff absences (e.g. sickness or annual leave) on Clubhouse days

Office facilities are provided at the Clubhouse, though it would be acceptable if the post holder chose to work from home on days other than Friday.

As well as having a flexible approach to working, the post holder will need to combine excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an efficient approach to organisational, financial and administrative management. 

Experience of working with those experiencing severe and enduring mental health problems is essential  as well as motivational skills to encourage members to participate in activities.

The new post holder may wish to review and organise the hours and tasks of all staff to ensure Clubhouse is run as efficiently and cost effectively as possible.

Clubhouse is independent and has a board of trustees which include members who meet regularly with the manager to discuss plans, financial management and ongoing strategic development.

The successful candidate will make contacts and develop working relationships not only with local mental health and social care professionals but with the voluntary sector and employers and always be looking for fresh opportunities that may benefit Clubhouse, particularly the recruitment of new members.

The successful candidate will regularly give supervision to paid staff and keep all personal data stored and handled in keeping with the data protection act 2018.  They will also identify plan and coordinate staff (and volunteer) development and training.

Candidates should understand members entitlement to confidentiality and the necessity to carry out vetting procedures for potential volunteers and staff. 

Although Clubhouse is currently financially stable there has been a decline in funding and the future  post holder will need to explore ways of bringing in additional funding, including the drafting of funding bids.

Please apply by email with your CV giving a full work history, and a letter outlining your suitability for the post, in particular addressing the qualities and requirements outlined in the person specification.

Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered

The Successful candidate must undertake an enhanced DBS check which is paid for by Clubhouse.

Previous applicants need not apply.

FINANCE OFFICER

REDBRIDGE CARERS SUPPORT SERVICE (RCSS)

Redbridge Carers Support Service (RCSS) is a leading carers organisation offering a range of innovative, holistic services to carers. We are currently seeking to appoint an accomplished, experienced Finance Officer to join our small charity. You will be working closely with our senior management team and assist in providing proactive, efficient and effective financial management of our charitable resources.

You will play a key role in ensuring internal financial systems and procedures are working efficiently, providing accurate and timely reports, as required. Working closely with senior management, the Finance Officer will take day to day responsibility for the finance function and ensure all financial controls are in place and transactions are managed in accordance with internal policies, relevant financial regulations and funders specifications and requirements.

The role will include the management of financial systems, budget monitoring, updating of records and the preparation of accounts for senior management and the RCSS Board of Trustees. The role will include overseeing compliance with authorisation procedures. You will support the work of the organisation, the Trustees, the Executive Director, the Operational Director and staff, including accounts, payroll, invoices and budgets for core work and projects and for funding bids.

RCSS has a 25-year history of providing excellent services for carers. We are a dynamic and enterprising team with a wealth of experience, skills and talent. We are offering a fantastic opportunity for someone who has a talent for finance and experience of the charity sector. We offer training and self-development opportunities to all staff and a workplace pension scheme.

This is a part time post, 18 hours per week, based in Ilford, in the London Borough of Redbridge. Salary: £17,232 p.a. pro rata  (£33,000 FTE)

Please read the Job Description/Person Specification before completing the application.

CVs will not be accepted.

Failure to address the requirements of the Person Specification may result in applications not being shortlisted.

Due to current crisis , please note that the new closing date is Tuesday 14th April 2020, but applications will be reviewed as received so the post may be filled before the published closing date. 

Following a significant increase in the Bridge Group's size and impact, this pivotal new role will develop and manage the operations of the Charity to support the delivery of our strategy. This will include: further developing and managing systems and processes relating to finance, HR and operations; supporting the governance of the Charity; and in all matters ensuring successful operations and compliance with regulations and requirements.

We offer flexible and remote working and are open to considering applicants who prefer to work part-time. The role includes 28 days annual leave, plus the eight statutory Bank and public holidays.

Please download the Job specification pdf below for more information about the role and how to apply (CV+Cover letter). 

We will invite shortlisted applicants to an interview on Tuesday 21st April.

Job Overview

The position is a generalist HR Adviser, based with a charity in North East London. The role will include employee relations, administration of salaries policy and liaison with Payroll, advising on terms and condition of employment, maintenance of accurate HR records system, the provision of reports, updating policies and procedures, issuing employment contracts and supporting work in relation to health, safety and welfare. 

Responsibilities 

• Contribute to the design and implementation of the team’s key objectives and programmes of work 

• Act as a first point of contact for HR queries from managers and staff 

• Take overall responsibility for the HR team’s personnel records, including maintaining the HRIS

• Take overall responsibility for the monthly provision of information to Payroll

Qualifications

• CIPD qualification, or working towards

• Experience in a broad range of HR advisory work 

• Knowledge of employment law and its practical implementation

• Experience in issuing contracts of employments, amendments and ending fixed term contracts

Job Profile

The EPO is a full-time position supporting the oversight of an existing humanitarian  portfolio as well as monitoring and developing new partnerships and projects for rapid on-set emergencies.

The position has a multi-regional remit to contribute to the delivery of effective and high-quality humanitarian assistance to new and ongoing humanitarian crises. As part of CAFOD’s Emergency Response Group- the EPO provides programme management and support capacity to humanitarian programmes.  Working with partners is central to CAFOD’s humanitarian response and the EPO will play an important role in identifying, and supporting partners to prepare for, mitigate the impact of, and respond to disasters and crises by providing support, knowledge and building long-term capacity.  All roles undertaken by the EPO will have the aim of achieving peace, security and recovery in accordance with CAFOD’s mission and values.

The post will seek to support regional and national CAFOD staff as necessary.  The building and maintenance of day to day relationships with partners is essential to the job. The role will be expected to work closely together with International Development Group (IDG) country teams when a disaster strikes and on other ongoing pieces of work.

Job Scope

A key component of this role is to be a part of CAFOD's Emergency Response Group (ERG) – providing immediate support to our humanitarian responses in Asia, Middle East, Latin America and Caribbean, as well as remote support for country teams. As a result of numerous rapid onset emergencies within these regions in recent years ERG has been working on a wide portfolio which has included several large programmes (Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, Nepal earthquakes, Rohingya Refugee Crisis and Indonesia Tsunami and Earthquakes).

This role will be expected to be able to support a wide range of humanitarian responses with different thematic focus and in different areas of the world. The primary focus is expected to be on Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean rather than the Middle East. The post holder may be asked to support other regions on a needs basis.

The EPO in conjunction with regional teams supports ongoing humanitarian programmes and maintains, holds and supports key partnerships. The post holder will also function as the main contact person for partners and projects that do not fall under a country programme in the International Development Group but where CAFOD has emergency programmes/projects and/or a strategic engagement (For example: Nepal, Philippines, Indonesia, India, Haiti, Venezuela and Antilles).

A lot of work and effort has gone into building relationships with specific partners – this role requires a dedicated person to continue and maintain these relationships in a consistent and positive manner. 

CAFOD’s humanitarian response comes before during and after emergencies. Our three core approaches are: 

(a) Capacity building of partners, in areas such as emergency preparedness, safeguarding, programme management, protection, WASH, food security and financial management. 

(b) Facilitation, in which we work alongside partners to help ensure the delivery of a programme. This is our most common way of working.

(c) Implementation, where CAFOD takes on a more direct implementation role in the delivery of a programme when local partners lack the capacity to scale up rapidly. 

An important part of the EPO role is to provide support to CAFOD programmes, staff and national partners in the implementation of humanitarian programmes, including assessments, monitoring, reviews and evaluations.

Another element of the role includes the provision of support to the Head of Humanitarian Programmes (HHP) and to the Humanitarian Funding Team to enlarge humanitarian partners and donors’ portfolio for those regions.

The post holder will be expected to work closely together and in coordination with relevant IDG country teams, comms/media, and where relevant major donors.

The post holder will provide support in the development of regional humanitarian strategies as well as country level preparedness plans where relevant.

Accountability

The post holder is line managed by the Head of Humanitarian Programmes within the Emergency Response Group. The role does not have line management or budget responsibilities.

The post holder will be expected to work closely with the Humanitarian Funding team; particularly with regard to the technical review of institutional proposals and reports prior to submission to donors.

Key Responsibilities

This role will be required to undertake travel, sometimes at very short notice and to insecure environments.

Emergency programme support (60%)

• Play a lead role in providing programme management of humanitarian responses through remote or field level operational support, and other support as needed such as needs assessment, project design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
• Support the planning and implementation of humanitarian programmes providing technical support and guidance to CAFOD programme staff and partner organisations to deliver high quality assistance in relief, rehabilitation and recovery phases of humanitarian response and preparedness
• Work with the emergency programme team to monitor new and chronic humanitarian crises, support corporate decision making on responses to these crises through timely provision of assessment information and support the development and design of humanitarian responses
• Identify opportunities for scaling up CAFOD’s humanitarian work and support the Humanitarian Funding Officer in the development of proposals for institutional funding and reporting to donors
• Identify, select and support the capacity building of new humanitarian partners in designated regions

Programme quality, systems and standards (30%)

• Support the development and implementation of guidance and policies and maintenance of systems and procedures, in line with CAFOD’s Ways of Working, for ensuring good practice and meeting sectoral standards on accountability and programme quality.
• Engage with the Humanitarian Policy team to ensure CAFOD’s humanitarian policy and advocacy is coherent and effective, and informed by our experience and that of our partners.
• Engage with the External Communication team to ensure CAFOD’s communications for humanitarian programmes is coherent, effective and efficient.

Representation and communication (10%)

• As prioritised, represent CAFOD at interagency fora and build, strengthen relationships with Caritas Internationalis sister agencies, as well as with non-Caritas partners organisations, to promote and aid coordinated humanitarian response 
• Develop supporter communications and work with the media, writing and undertaking interviews both on radio and TV

This list of duties and responsibilities is by no means exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.

Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults

CAFOD recognises the personal dignity and rights of children and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect.  CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse.  CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount.  Any candidate offered a job with CAFOD will be expected to adhere to CAFOD’s Safeguarding policy and sign CAFOD’s Code of Behaviour as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents. This post involves contact with children, young people and vulnerable adults, or has responsibility for people who will do, and applicants will be subject to specific checks related to safeguarding issues.  If based in the UK, the post holder is required to present or obtain a Disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service).  If the post is based outside the UK the post holder will be subject to a different checking process. 

Person Specification /Essential Criteria

Understanding our context

• Actively supports CAFOD’s vision, mission and values and what we aim to achieve
• Commitment to and demonstrated experience of working with humanitarian standards and best practice (Humanitarian Charter, SPHERE, Red Cross and Red Crescent Code of Conduct, HAP)

Working together

• Proven successes in working with community-based organisations and local partners in the delivery of humanitarian programmes and capacity building, particularly in emergency preparedness and response
• Able to communicate clearly and in a concise manner
• Able to present complex issues simply and clearly in a multi-cultural working environment

 Making change happen

• Proven experience of successfully delivering an operational emergency programmes overseas or in different humanitarian contexts; will tackle conflicts or problems in a balanced way
• Able to contribute towards the Emergency Group strategy and able to determine team plans and objectives and deliver against them in challenging circumstances

Job-specific competencies

Technical skills and experience:

• Master’s Degree (or equivalent experience) in international relief and development
• Experience of designing and leading Emergency Responses
• Proven expertise and understanding of emergency preparedness and response
• Proven successes in working with community-based organisations and local partners in the delivery of humanitarian programmes and capacity building
• Experience of proposal development
• Multi donors experience
• Experience in national partners selection and capacity building

 Humanitarian Leadership and Coordination:

• High-level interpersonal and communications with the ability to effectively influence and liaise with key stakeholders on behalf of and in line with CAFOD’s principles.
• Ability to quickly establish and maintain effective relationships to achieve results in short timeframes
• The ability to work autonomously, take the initiative and proven ability to work creatively, innovatively and effectively to make decisions with limited direct supervision.
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.

 Operating safely in a pressured and changing environment:

• Proven experience in implementing security policy/protocols and ability to provide appropriate direction and support to team members in the event of a critical incident
• Demonstrated ability at being flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
• The ability to remain calm while dealing with conflicting priorities and working under pressure.

 Other:

• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Language skills in Spanish are highly desirable for this position
• Basic financial and budget management skills
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and implementing systems and procedures

 Desirable Criteria

• Language skills in Arabic and French
• Experience of forecast based financing
• Experience of Cash programming

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Come and join us and help make a real difference in the lives of the world’s poorest communities.

CAFOD is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults

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