Supporter care manager jobs near Leeds

We’re looking for a Team Coordinator to join our brand-new peer support service.

We’re particularly looking for someone who is a true team player and a highly organised people person with a positive can-do attitude.

Our team are all new – 18 people have been recruited into the service over recent months, so you’d be joining a welcoming team which is still in development – you could learn and grow with us.

If you are a kinship carer or have caring responsibilities, this is a role you can make work around your other commitments. We are an incredibly flexible organisation.

Ideally, you’ll have experience supporting a large team with administration. But if you have other transferable experience, please ensure you demonstrate this in your application.

Our values are important to us, so we’re looking for someone who shares them. We’re inspired by kinship carers to:

• Be bold
• Put people first
• Be stronger together
• Step up

This is a fixed-term role for 16 months (with the potential of extension, depending on funding), where you’ll be based at home with occasional travel across England. Depending on your preference, you will work 21–35 hours per week.

About Kinship

Kinship is the leading charity in England and Wales for kinship carers – relatives and friends who raise children when their parents aren’t able to. We offer kinship carers expert advice as well as financial, legal, practical and emotional support and understanding from the moment they need it, for as long as they need it. We’re always there to help with the complicated and stressful decisions that so many kinship families have to make, as well as to celebrate the good times.

Working alongside kinship carers and the children they raise, with their voices and views at the fore, we build communities of support and give everything we have to fight for each family and their rights, as well as to raise awareness of kinship care and secure better support for all those playing this critical role.

For further details about the role, please refer to the attached job specification.

To apply, please click the Apply button to send us your CV and cover letter addressing the following four questions:

1. Why do you want to work for Kinship?
2. How does your experience match what we’re looking for?
3. What are you most proud of in your career so far?
4. What’s your ‘why’? (What motivates you at work?)

Closing date: Wednesday 24 August 2022

Interviews will be scheduled as suitable candidates are identified.

Thinking of a career move into an exciting and values led organisation? We’re looking for six compassionate and recovery focused people to join our growing team as Mental Health Support Workers.

Do you:

• Use your creativity when working with people with complex mental health needs
• Work seamlessly with other teams to support people to develop independent living skills
• Have a real passion to empower people to live fulfilled lives
• Work methodically, ensuring all client records and information are high quality and up to date
• Want a job outside the usual 9-5?

You’ll be joining Community Links, an award winning, leading mental health provider working across the region of Yorkshire and the Humber. The service provides short term placement for people with complex mental health support needs, and your role will include providing therapeutic support during each person’s stay.

Given the nature of our service, your working pattern will include unsociable hours, earlies, lates, nights, and weekends – perfect if you’re looking for something different to a 9-5 job!

If you’re positive, engaging, and dedicated, this could be an ideal route to advance your career!

So, what’s our offer to you?

You’ll benefit from:

• Commitment to flexible working
• Hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days
• Many learning and career development opportunities, with paid and tailored training
• Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling and GP services
• Employer contributory pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits
• Care workers discounts
• Incremental pay progression
• Access to our Employee Networks including BAME, LGBT+, Mental Health and Wellbeing etc.
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to Corporate Health Plan

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse and exciting region we serve and welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us.

We encourage you to apply early as your application will be reviewed as soon as it is received. We reserve the right to close this job advert sooner subject to finding suitable candidates.

Good Luck!

Civitas Recruitment are proud to be partnering with a great charity that supports over 30,000 orphans and their families in 14 countries. They support those who cannot provide for themselves, delivering sustainable, long-term solutions to those in need. They offer regular food parcels, cover fees for education and healthcare and support orphanages abroad. An exciting opportunity exists for a Supporter Relations Manager to join the charity. The Supporter Relations Manager will be responsible for managing the Supporter Relations Team and to ensure that the quality of supporter relations is maximized. They will also lead on all aspects of supporter donations relating to financial processing, recording, and responding to enquiries. This is a permanent, hybrid office- based role in Bradford.

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will possess experience in a supporter/customer focused role at supervisor/manager level alongside proven experience of effective people management. Having knowledge of GDPR and knowledge of customer service standards will be key to this role. Skills that would be useful for this role are strong numeracy skills, advanced communication and interpersonal skills, and excellent IT skills including the MS Office suite. You will also be committed to the charity’s missions, visions, and values. 

If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis.

You’re experienced in managing donors, payments and people, and keen to make a bigger difference. We’re a fast-growing charity that transforms outcomes for orphans and widows suffering poverty and deprivation across the globe, and our sustainable development projects are winning the battle against starvation, illiteracy and exploitation.

Taking ownership of our Supporter Relations Department, you’ll ensure we set the highest standards of service and fully meet our donors’ expectations. In particular, you’ll assume responsibility for Gift Aid, Payroll Giving and pledge donations, ensure that our payment processing system operates efficiently, and respond professionally to any enquiries. And of course, you’ll develop every member of your team, ensuring they reach their full potential – and help us reach ours.

We are going through a digital transformation, you will lead this transformation from a Supporter Relations’ perspective, including the transition to a new CRM system.

To be equal to the challenge, you should be fully versed in creating and maintaining administrative systems, analysing customer feedback and processing credit card, cash, cheque and web donations. It goes without saying that you’re meticulous, organised, self-motivated and flexible ­– and you’ll be ready to do whatever it takes to drive forward our vital mission.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong passion for administration and a keen interest in influencing the processes that enable great supporter care within a rapidly growing National Charity. We’re looking for a high capacity candidate with a proactive instinct and excellent communication skills. The Supporter Care Administrator will be someone that is comfortable with multiple demands and responsibilities, thriving in a fast-paced fundraising environment.

The role will play a vital part in our Supporter Development team - a highly relational team with a heart to enable thousands more young people’s lives to be transformed in the years ahead through growing the number of Hope Givers – our regular monthly donors. Joining the team at an exciting time of growth and development, the candidate will lead on the administration of data and financial records relating to our 1000s of supporters and churches that we interact with.

We’re looking for someone who will use their natural administrative gifting to support the team and contribute to a brilliant supporter care culture – ensuring that supporters feel valued and part of the TLG vision. If this sounds like you and you share our passion to see UK churches transforming the lives of struggling children, then we would love to hear from you.

We are looking to recruit an individual with a strong and vibrant Christian faith. TLG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff including volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a DBS check.

We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve

The date of interviews is to be confirmed. Applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date if a suitable applicant applies.

#Care to join us?

What will you be doing?

To be the accountable Senior Leader for Hft for an agreed group of Care and Support services; including residential homes, clusters of supported living locations and day service activities; and to ensure all people we support live fulfilling and valued lives.

To lead the Operational Delivery Plan and be accountable for the successful delivery against all key performance indicators (KPIs) detailed within the Care & Support balanced scorecard: namely those related to the People we Support; Commercial performance; Compliance and Colleagues.

Location: Home based with the requirement to reside within the geographical region - within easy reach of M62 corridor for the North
Salary / hourly rate: £68,950
Employment type: Full Time
Hours per week: 37.5
Type of service: Residential & Supported living

A full UK driving licence is essential for this role.

Closing date: 03/09/2022

What’s in it for you?

There are a range of benefits and career development opportunities at Hft. We’ll give you a comprehensive induction, full training, and support along the way.

With Investors in People and Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in you to ensure you have the specialist skills and expertise needed to support people to live the best life possible.

We offer

- Apprenticeships - Earn whilst gaining a fully funded Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care with a Top 100 apprenticeship employer (ranked 11th in 2020)
- Access to the Hft Plus benefits package
- Access to award-winning training and development
- Annual staff award scheme
- A contributory pension scheme & life assurance
- Free DBS Check

We ask all our teams to take advantage of the Covid-19 vaccination, which is offered to frontline support workers as a priority group.

We strongly encourage all colleagues to remain fully vaccinated as part of our wider infection control procedures. This includes Central Support Services colleagues as they may be required to visit services as part of their work and/or work alongside colleagues who do.

Find your place with us and change lives.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE

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Contract Type: Fixed Term
Location: Home Worker (England, Wales and NI)
Salary: £23,384 - £24,328 per annum (depending on skills and experience) + London allowance of £3,600 (if applicable)
Working Hours: 35 per week

Closing Date: 26 August 2022
Interview Date: TBC (via Zoom or Teams)

Contract: This is a fixed term/secondment opportunity for 12 months

Please note, the deadline for submitting applications for this vacancy is 23:59pm on the closing date.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

About Us:

Who we are

Alzheimer’s Society are a vital source of support and a powerful force for change for everyone affected by dementia. We will not rest until people with dementia and their carers live more fulfilled and less fearful lives, free from stigma and inequality.

What we do

We support people affected by dementia through some of the hardest and most frightening times, to improve their lives and help to avoid crisis.
No matter whoever you are, whatever you’re going through, you can turn to Alzheimer’s Society/us for expert support through practical advice, emotional support, and guidance for the best next step
We join forces with people affected by dementia, leading scientists and policy makers, amplifying voices to push for cutting edge breakthroughs and societal change that’ll improve the lives of people affected by dementia, now and in the future

How we do it

We’re the friendly face of support, the warm voice at the end of the phone and the determined minds who will fight passionately for the cause of everyone affected by dementia

About the role

We have a new and rewarding opportunity for a Supporter Engagement Coordinator to join our Fundraising division.

The role is varied and exciting, with a core focus on putting the supporter at the heart of everything we do here at Alzheimer’s Society. We support the Regional Engagement team with governance of certain processes that enable them to work effectively and offer the best supporter experience.

The role requires a high level of organisation with multiple supporter channels being the focus of your role daily. We use a central CRM system and additional reporting methods which you will be completing to a high level.

The role is the gateway into the wider Regional Engagement team, triaging all community led supporters from fundraising through to dementia friends and events. We focus on quality, delivering an unrivalled journey for our supporters which we constantly look to improve and develop. The successful candidate will help drive this development through excellence and passion.

About you

Ideally you will:

- Be able to demonstrate a high level of supporter centric focus and experience,
- Attention to stewarding our supporters with their specified Fundraising journeys.
- Ability to work working remotely
- Confidence to work as a team and to set deadlines.
- Excellent IT skills including MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook and MS PowerPoint
- Experience of managing and working with fundraising database systems (full training provided).
- Have a passion for supporter care and stewardship (desirable)
- Ability to multiple tasks through your day with an eye for details and accuracy.

You may have experience of the following: Fundraising Administrator, Supporter Engagement, Sales Support, Sales Administration, Project Support Project Coordinator, Telemarketing, Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Assistant, Fundraising Executive, Fundraiser, Membership Services, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit etc.

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Support Coordinator

This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke. We’re looking for an innovative, passionate and professional individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to join our Stroke Recovery Service based in Stockport.

Position: S953 Stroke Association Support Coordinator

Location: Home based, Stockport. However, frequent travel will be required as part of this role (May include team meetings or other work related meetings) 

Hours: Part-time, 28 hours per week

Salary: Circa £19,496 per annum (FTE circa £24,370 per annum)

Contract: Permanent. Our services are contracted; we currently have funding for this contract until 31 March 2024

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 11 September 2022

Interview Date: 19 September 2022

Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.

The Role

The service aims to identify and address the needs of stroke survivors and carers across the stroke pathway, by providing a range of innovative support solutions, supporting them to meet their desired outcomes.

A key part of the role will be to recruit, train and manage a team of volunteers, to support service users and the delivery of the service.

Reporting to the Stroke Association Service Delivery Coach, the Stroke Association Support Coordinator will:

• Support new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community.
• Provide personalised information, advice and support.
• Support clients to make informed lifestyle changes which will help them to prevent further strokes
• Be accountable for volunteers, so experience of recruiting, training and managing volunteers would be an advantage.

About You

The post holder will have experience/background in:

• A caring profession ideally with experience of supporting people with disabilities.
• Setting up and running support groups.

This role requires extensive travel across a large geographical. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role

The use of a car with business use cover and the ability to drive is essential to be able to fulfil the requirements of the role.

To fulfil the role you must abode and have the right to work in the U.K

Please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two pages demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.

Please confirm the reference number and role title in your application.

About the Organisation

Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.

When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.

We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.

We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.

We’re working to improve the diversity of our team.  Because we know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for those affected by stroke.

We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. And we’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities. 

Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.

In 2019, we developed a bold new corporate strategy so that we can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people’s lives. To help us deliver our strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!

You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Carer Support, Support Service, Vulnerable Adult, Social Care and Support Officer, Rehabilitation Coordinator, Volunteering Manager, Care and Support Officer, Social Care Worker, Health, Health Care, Support Worker, Care Worker, Social Care Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Relief Support Worker, Support Worker Disabilities, Day Centre Support Worker, Rehabilitation Support Worker, Night Support Worker, Stroke Support Worker, Disability, Disability Support, Stroke.

Closing date: Wednesday 17 August 2022 at 11.30pm

Has your proven experience of working in a safeguarding role given you the confidence to act as a specialist and advise an organisation on complex safeguarding issues? Then join Shelter as our Safeguarding Manager and you could soon be playing a vital role in ensuring we work in the best possible way in the future.

About Shelter

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.

At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.

We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

About the team

The team you’ll be joining sits in a central enabling function within the Strategy Enablement Directorate that provides the support, tools and processes Shelter needs to achieve its strategic aims whilst managing and controlling the risks involved. It also has a mandate to transform the organisation’s systems and processes in order to enable the achievement of Shelter’s strategy. That’s where you come in.

About the role

Your challenge will be to act as the safeguarding specialist for Shelter, overseeing all aspects of safeguarding for service users, colleagues, supporters and campaigners, all those we come into contact with. A vital role that will span the whole organisation across England and Scotland, it will see you work to develop organisational safeguarding practice, improve safeguarding reporting and collaborate with other teams as required to support everyone’s wellbeing. Providing an advisory service for all colleagues on safeguarding issues, leading on the content required and coordinating relevant training and maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of safeguarding concerns and incidents – these are just some aspects of this interesting and varied role.

About you

Comfortable working autonomously and keen to be an organisational expert on safeguarding, you also have the skills required to build a network of safeguarding professionals outside of Shelter. What’s more, you’re able to work in a strategic way - understanding the wider implications of singular issues and using your judgement to adapt approaches when necessary. Confidence in producing clear, informative, engaging and accessible reports that illustrate safeguarding trends and communicating that information clearly to a wide audience is important too. And, if you’re adept at relaying complex information to stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership, in a variety of formats, delivering training and working effectively with external organisations, we would definitely like to hear from you.

Benefits

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. 

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.

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

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

Title: Partnership Development Manager - Case for Support

Salary: MCJES Band E - £35,086 - £40,000 p/a + London Weighting of £3,500 (if applicable)

Hours/Contract: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

Based: London/ remote available

Closing date: 31st August 2022

Interview date: w/c 5th September 2022

We are seeking a talented Partnership Development Manager - Case for Support to shape how we communicate about the work of Marie Curie to our high value supporters and play a critical role in driving impactful fundraising across the Philanthropy and Partnerships (P&P) team. Working within the Insight and Partnership Development (IPD) team, the role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment whilst leading a team that informs and influences P&P's fundraising approaches.

You will develop strong, convincing, and engaging cases for support on our services that inspire and act as a useful tool for fundraisers working with philanthropists, corporates, trusts and through special events. Working closely with senior leadership, high value fundraisers and colleagues from across our Caring Services departments you will spot opportunities to link our services together and develop a range of resources suitable for a high value fundraising audience.

This is a crucial role, managing a function that will have meaningful impact on our fundraising, developing propositions that can be taken to current partners and to inspire new prospects to support Marie Curie. You will work closely with fundraisers to co-create inspiring cases for support, support on pitch and proposal development and source innovative projects and services that can be fundraised for. You will build strong relationships with colleagues across the organisation, advocating for P&P fundraising and being an expert on our services. You will implement a case for support strategy that ensures summaries and in-depth information is gathered and written for key projects and services, reacting to the needs of the team.

The Department

The Philanthropy and Partnerships department identifies, develops and sustains bespoke partnerships throughout the UK, putting our high value audience front and centre, to drive income, awareness and influence for Marie Curie's mission. We work with high-net-worth individuals, charitable trusts and foundations, companies and statutory and lottery organisations and we deliver a portfolio of high-profile special events.

What we are looking for:

• Significant experience in writing for fundraising purposes, whether case for support, or fundraising applications/propositions
• An excellent communicator, with strong writing, reporting and presentation skills
• Experience of working with statistics and data relating to healthcare or front-line services
• Good working knowledge of high value fundraising processes
• Someone with the confidence to build strong working relationships with stakeholders at all levels

What's in it for you:

• Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Continuous development
• Industry leading training programmes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Working

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

This role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory basic criminal record check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

About us:

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.

The primary functions of the role are to:

• Be responsible for engaging, inspiring, and developing a new demographic of supporters across the education sector alongside the retention of an existing and loyal supporter base
• Refresh and expand Lepra’s bank of education material, with a specific focus on links to the KS2 and KS3 curriculum
• Work closely with colleagues in India and Bangladesh to develop a “buddy” programme
• Achieve an annual unrestricted income target

The successful candidate will have experience of some of the following; 

• Managing a strong pipeline via telephone, remote, or face to face negotiations to generate fundraising income
• Demonstrable experience of developing meaningful, lasting, and positive relationships to inspire and motivate supporters on a consistent basis
• Strong problem-solving ability and confidence to bring in new ideas and drive them forward
• Use of CRM databases, processing of information and maintaining records

They will be

• Ambitious, self-motivated, and adaptable to make the most of this exciting opportunity
• A self-starter, able to work accurately on own initiative and to tight deadlines in a team environment
• Be able to work in a team and to demonstrate a flexible approach to work
• Able to analyse and act on data
• An effective communicator both verbally and in writing, adapting style to suit the audience, for example supporters, colleagues, partners, NGOs
• Commitment to the principles of the charity sector and values of Lepra

They must be a car owner and be able to use the car for business travel

Amongst our benefits are;

• Contributory pension
• 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Free Life Assurance to four times salary
• Study and professional fees support   
• Cycle Scheme 
• Opportunity to visit our programmes in India & Bangladesh

Please apply with a cover letter and CV. We will start our processes upon receipt of applications and may choose to close the application process early. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all sections of society and from applicants who do not meet the full criteria but are looking for a step up in their career. We cannot offer sponsorship so you must have the right to work in the UK. 

We are excited to launch our search for our next Finance Manager. 

  

About Rethinking Economics International

Rethinking Economics (RE) is an international network working to build better Economics in society and the classroom. Our vision is of economies which serve people and the planet. Our purpose is to build a diverse movement of people who challenge, interrogate, and renew the practice, teaching and application of economics. 

We started as a student movement in 2012 and have since grown to become a registered charity with an eight-person staff team. Through a mixture of campaigning, events and projects, we support over 120 student groups in 30 countries around the world, who work alongside thousands of supportive members of the public.

Due to the nature of our network, the Finance Manager will be responsible for supporting our network team by making international payments to the 30 countries where we have student groups. We distribute funds to these groups for events, activities and general expenses.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for someone methodical, systematic, good at problem solving, and who has a high level of accuracy in their work. You will manage your time effectively and will work with team members in a way that is time efficient for both you and them.

You will be able to manage the day-to-day finances of the organisation through our Xero accountancy system. You will ensure payments are made promptly through our bank (Triodos) and our other platforms of payment (e.g., PayPal, Pleo virtual card system and international transfer platforms such as Wise and MoneyGram). You will also raise invoices and ensure all our payments from grant givers are paid promptly.

We also want someone who can look at our current processes to develop them, so they are more streamlined, effective and reflect good accounting practice.

In addition, we want someone who can create and interpret budgets, including the organisational budget, and manage the reporting for grant budgets.

You will be proactive and driven, with strong analytical, communication and skills as well as a desire to tackle new challenges.

You do not have to be based in the UK, but you do need to have a good understanding of UK accountancy, and what is expected for the Charity Commission with regards to the annual report and accounts. Our accounts are currently independently prepared by WYCAS, and we are not yet at te threshold for a full audit.

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

We are committed to providing equality and fairness for all and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, racialised identity, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, mental health, religion or age. We encourage and celebrate the different qualities that our colleagues, and others we work with, bring to our work. And we believe that seeing things from a wide range of different perspectives helps us to resolve problems, adapt our approaches and develop as an organisation. We want to bring greater diversity to our team and we’re keen to hear what you think you’ll bring from your own background and experience (beyond your professional skills and knowledge).

Before you apply, please visit our website for the full job role, and information about the key skills and experience we are looking for in our candidates for this role.

Spinal Research is an international medical research charity working to end paralysis for people with spinal cord injury.  Spinal cord injury affects an estimated 60,000 people in the UK and over 3 million worldwide. It can happen to anyone at any time and is life-changing. The most common causes are a broken back or neck from a fall, road traffic accident or sporting injury. 

We are looking for an outstanding mass participation event fundraising manager to manage, organise and implement plans and initiatives for the portfolio of mass participation events in which it is currently involved to maximise sponsorship income. 

You will be responsible maintaining all existing, and develop new sources of, support and income from mass participation and challenge events.  Working alongside our community fundraising manager, the role requires an engaging and enthusiastic individual who will motivate and support participants to raise significant income. This will include London marathon, Berlin marathon, Ride London and Great North Run, amongst others. 

You will be joining a small but ambitious team, that is working hard to grow our fundraising income. This is a fantastic opportunity to have autonomy, in a supportive environment, working for a great cause. 

The job of a Save the Children UK's Finance and Awards Manager (DEC Funding) is busy and varied.

• Do you have experience of managing award and financial aspects on large, complex donor awards and a strong understanding of the award (grant/contract) management processes from institutional donors?
• Are you experienced in partnerships management for Direct Spend awards, including proposal and budget development with partner agencies?
• Are you experienced of creating financial plans, budgets and reports with an understanding and experience of audit readiness/processes?
• Are you motivated by our vision of creating a world where every child doesn't just survive, but thrives, and can go on to change the world?

If the answers to these questions are yes, we would love to hear from you!

About Us

 The number of children requiring humanitarian assistance is rising as the climate crisis, entrenched conflict, and fragility, forced migration and infectious diseases all lead to an increase in the frequency, duration, and severity of catastrophic events. With needs continuing to grow and rapidly outpacing available resources, humanitarians around the world are once more forced to do more with less. Recognising the changing humanitarian risk landscape, the need to stay relevant, and to step up for greater impact, Save the Children has adopted a bold vision for the future of its humanitarian work and as part of this, there is an important role for SCUK to play in identifying and supporting next-generation collaborative initiatives that will ultimately deliver impact for disaster-affected children and their families.

The Humanitarian Leadership Academy (HLA) as part of SCUK's humanitarian department provides high-quality humanitarian capacity strengthening for the movement, as well as the wider sector, as part of our shifting the power agenda. The HLA's mission, as a team within the humanitarian department, is to enable people around the world to prepare for and respond to crises in their own countries, by providing quality learning opportunities.

The HLA's approach spans from focused needs-based learning in countries hit by crises to the huge international reach of our learning platform, Kaya.  They are a global team that has a full suite of in-house skills to provide and develop the offer; technical and learning experts, platform specialists, a digital and design studio, communications support and more.  The HLA enables SCUK to offer the most effective and impactful humanitarian capacity strengthening resource for both the Save the Children movement, the wider humanitarian sector and beyond. 

As part of Save the Children's regional response for Ukraine, HLA is leading SCUK's “Engine 2” response, funded through the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC). 

Job Purpose

The role will sit within the Operations team within the HLA, which is responsible for ensuring operational excellence and high performance.  The Finance & Awards Manager will work closely with the Head of Operations, Operations Lead and HLA Finance Business Partner with finance and awards management responsibilities as part of SCUK's DEC funded response to the Ukraine crisis.

The purpose of this role is to ensure both financial and awards management compliance for HLA's DEC funding alongside the rapid implementation of our Engine 2 programming – which includes supporting delivery of quality programme implementation in accordance with the agreed donor budget, knowledge management and maintenance of all documentation audit trails, and oversight staff costs recovery.  

The Finance and Awards Manager will ensure that SCUK standards and processes are followed across the teams and acting as the focal point for the finance and awards management and compliance activities of the team.  You will also liaise regularly and consistently with HLA's Operations Lead and Finance Business Partner, keeping up-to-date on all SCUK finance and awards management processes.

Main Accountabilities

The Finance and Awards Manager's key duties will be to:

General and Award Management

• Lead on financial and award management for HLA's Engine 2 DEC funding – throughout the project cycle ensuring at all stages that the control framework of the funding is consistent with the situation.
• Ensure robust award management systems are in place for the DEC award funding (e.g. procurement, contract amendments, income processing, and reporting) and that all donor compliance and SCUK quality requirements are met fully.
• Provide advice on donor relations strategy with the DEC, leveraging on funding opportunities, and managing donor expectations.
• Manage and process monthly HLA DEC staff salary recharges and maintain current recharge information on HLA's recharge tracker.
• Ensure that awards management information systems are up-to-date and global and internal processes are followed.
• Ensuring that award risk assessments are completed and periodically reviewed, taking timely actions to mitigate risk when needed
• HLA DEC lead for both internal and external audits.
• Periodically run award reviews to ensure that audit documentation is being adequately maintained and that all awards are compliant in case of audit.
• Liaise with HLA's Operations Lead to address complex or systemic issues, coordinate communications to DEC stakeholders, and ensure needs and are effectively prioritised.

Finance

• Consolidate financial data across multiple HLA and SCUK stakeholders, plus external partners to deliver timely and accurate reporting to the DEC.
• Manage highly attentive and detailed monitoring of the DEC funding's budget vs. actuals (BVA) data, including thoroughly explaining variances to the Finance Business Partner for the purposes of financial month-end commentary to the senior leadership team, and flagging all key issues in a timely fashion as they arise.
• Partner with the relevant HLA DEC programme managers (PMs), to provide consistent BVA information and spending planning
• Work with the HLA Finance Business Partner and HLA team to ensure that the DEC budget is effectively re-phased as needed at the time of the quarterly organisational (re)forecasting process
• Develop HLA and partner SCUK teams proposal budgets for future DEC programme funding.
• Provide high quality donor financial reports, and respond to donor financial report queries.
• Consolidate financial data from with various stakeholders across HLA, SCUK and external partners to deliver timely and accurate reporting to the DEC.
• Work closely with the HLA Finance Business Partner to ensure that the DEC funding is correctly processed at SCUK financial year-end.

Person Profile

Experience and Skills

• Experience of working with aid agencies'(such as the Disasters Emergency Committee) projects and funding
• Experience of managing award and financial aspects on £10m+ donor awards with multiple departments, stakeholders, and sub-grantees / financially managing a consortium of multiple partners
• Demonstrated partnerships management for Direct Spend awards, including proposal and budget development with partner agencies, compiling and reviewing Sub-grant Agreements, monitoring partners' activities and creating donor financial reports.
• Demonstrated competency with financial plans, budgets and reporting including construction and monitoring of budgets.
• Project management experience and skills, with a knowledge of governance tools and techniques and experience of managing complex cross-organisational projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent understanding of audit readiness and experience of the audit process.
• Experience of managing award and financial aspects on a large donor award with multiple stakeholders

Abilities 

• Highly numerate with the ability to monitor and manage financial information.
• Excellent organisation and administration skills with the ability to plan and prioritise work for self and others.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify key points from complex material or information.
• Professional interpersonal and communication skills with ability to communicate to wide range of people at all levels of seniority from a variety of countries and backgrounds, partner organisations, donors and other external contacts.

Aptitude

• Strong understanding of the award (grant/contract) management including but not limited to institutional donors.
• Highly computer literate and confident with MS Office

Remote Working:

The majority of SCUK employees are currently working remotely within the UK in line with UK Government guidance. Commencing July 2021 we will transition to flexible and hybrid ways of working (i.e. a mixture of remote/home and office-based working) as social distancing restrictions ease.

We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

Save the Children UK is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. 

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