One Million Mentors is looking to hire a full time Technical Lead to ensure the smooth running of its technology infrastructure. The Technical Delivery Lead will be the product owner for all technology features at 1MM and has end-to-end accountability for 1MM’s technology requirements and delivery, overseeing the design of the 1MM technology roadmap, incl. product design and vendor strategy to design fit for purpose delivery capabilities as well as overseeing its delivery. They manage delivery of technology capabilities through their own technical ability, management of outsourced vendors and direct resources as they become available. The Technical Lead will also monitor satisfaction, ensure on-time delivery, minimise outages and measure against defined targets. In 12 months’ time, they will provide the technology platform to allow for a secure and safe offering for young people to benefit from mentoring according to 1MM’s delivery model.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to work in a startup and be part of the core management team that will shape the future of 1MM. Our work is underpinned by technology and we are looking for someone to help own and drive this forward and building the right team as we scale up The person joining 1MM will need to be passionate about our work and equally, about how we can use technology to positively impact the lives of many young people and volunteers alike. 

About One Million Mentors:

One Million Mentor's (1MM) is an exciting startup within a larger charity called Uprising Leadership. Its mission is to transform the process of mentoring for all in the UK. We aim to train, recruit and connect a million mentors to a million young people in order to increase youth employability, support social action and help break down social barriers.

1MM has now developed a new safe and secure virtual mentoring offer for both mentors and mentees (aged 18 to 25 years old) which includes; sign up onto the platform, completing a profile, undertaking mandatory online mentoring training, attending a mandatory online workshop facilitated by experts, matched digitally and then meeting for one hour once a month via video conferencing. 1MM also provides ongoing online support to mentors and mentees by delivering relevant employment/careers and wellbeing related workshops on a monthly basis. Pre - pandemic mentoring took place face to face for one hour, once a month for up to a year on the site of youth partners. We have established 2,000 mentoring relationships partnering with over 200 employers and 100 youth partners. 

The Role:

As Technical Lead, you will manage the delivery of technology capabilities through your own technical ability, manage outsourced vendors and direct resources as they become available. The Technical Lead will also monitor satisfaction, ensure on-time delivery, minimise outages and measure against defined targets. In 12 months’ time, you will provide the technology platform to allow for a secure and safe offering for young people to benefit from mentoring according to 1MM’s delivery model

Please note this is a full-time role offered on a one-year fixed-term contract.

For full information about the role (including complete job description; frequency of work and rate of pay), please see our job pack attached.

Application is made by submitting a CV and personalised Cover Letter: - CV should be tailored to demonstrate how you meet the competencies - Cover Letter should refer to two competencies where you are particularly strong. The Cover Letter should also detail why you are interested in the role, why you want to work for One Million Mentors, and how your values match those of our own. The Cover letter should be no more than 2 pages of A4. Please note, we will not be accepting applications without a Cover Letter.

Hours of work: 37.5 per week

St Joseph's Hospice was founded in 1905 by the Religious Sisters of Charity and as such it has a rich, Catholic heritage which informs our work today: to support and welcome those in need, from all different cultures, religions and backgrounds.

We provide high-quality specialist palliative care for patients with cancer and other life-threatening conditions across East and North London. We have a large team of clinical staff who work across community, in-patient and out-patient services delivering individualised, responsive and holistic support to patients and their families/carers.

The Management Accountant will work closely with the Financial Controller and be responsible for the production of all departmental management accounts. You will be working with budget holders to ensure effective management and optimal performance of the Hospice and assisting budget holders to set robust budgets that are fit for purpose, and play a vital role in the production of rolling forecasts.You will also be assisting the Financial Controller with the production of consolidated accounts and year-end accounts, as well as reconciliation of the balance sheet accounts.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

• Part-qualified (finalist) accountant (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience of preparing and improving business and financial reports

Continuation of NHS Pension Scheme is available

We offer 27 days' holiday plus public holidays and excellent pension scheme.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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

Applicants are subject to enhanced DBS (previously CRB).

Closing date: 24th January 2021

Forensic Accountants

Salary: £65,448

Permanent , Full Time

The Role:
The role involves assisting in the investigation of breaches of regulations and potential misconduct on the part of accountants, accountancy firms or actuaries.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Working with limited supervision on individual investigations into misconduct/ breaches of relevant requirements by fellow professional accountants, audit firms or actuaries.
• Determining the avenues of enquiry; using expertise to identify sources of evidence and requesting provision of documentation and information.
• Undertaking significant or complex areas of an investigation.
• Identifying and working with internal experts to clarify relevant accounting, audit, actuarial or professional standards.
• Using forensic skills to determine the approach to the review and analysis of all material obtained including experience in the use of electronic search platforms.
• Preparing and conducting disciplinary interviews with subject partners and external lawyers.
• Preparation of an objective report of investigation findings to form the basis of instructions to the expert and external counsel and of further action on the case.
• Agreeing and meeting deadlines for investigation work and working with the case lawyer to meet deadlines for the case.

On larger cases -

• Assisting more senior forensic accountants in the conduct of investigations including undertaking personally specific areas of the investigation and contributing to overall work product.
• Where appropriate, supervising the work of more junior team members.

The Person:

The role requires specialist skill and expertise. Individuals holding this position are expected to be capable of operating with minimal supervision on smaller cases and take sole responsibility on those cases for the accuracy and quality of the work product.

The ideal candidate will have the following attributes:

• Qualified accountant with significant depth and breadth of experience
• Skilled in conducting complex financial investigations involving high volumes of material.
• Skilled in investigating complex financial data.
• Proven ability to identify and focus on key issues.
• Proven ability in being able to recognise valuable lines of enquiry
• Skilled in planning and conducting technical interviews of senior individuals.
• Significant skill (written and oral) in communicating the results of investigation to a non-accounting audience.
• Solid understanding of the requirements of a regulatory disciplinary process.
• Understanding of audit.
• Experience of staff supervision and development.
• Ability to remain calm and act in a professional manner at all times.
• Determination and self-motivation to pursue complex and difficult cases.

The role is based in Central London. The post holder should be able to work flexibly to support the team's activities.

________

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

If you know anyone looking for a new role, your referral could earn you £250

The consists of five distinct brands: , , , and . If you or anyone you know is looking to join our growing recruitment team, speak to us today. £250 is on offer for any referrals we successfully hire.

Forensic Accountant (Level 4) - London

£85648

• Are you a fully Qualified accountant with significant depth and breadth of experience and expertise in forensic investigation.
• Expertise in managing complex financial investigations involving high volumes of material. As well as significant expertise in investigating complex financial data.
• Do you have audit understanding and experience of the regulatory disciplinary process?

If so, read on.

Our Client is seeking an experienced Forensic Accountant to assist the Executive Counsel in investigating and prosecuting the most serious cases of accountancy and actuarial misconduct and breaches of relevant requirements for statutory audit in relation to matters that are in the public interest.

As a Forensic Accountant, your duties will include -

• Conducting forensic investigations into potential misconduct or breaches of relevant requirements from Accountants, actuaries, or Audit firms
• Manage investigations on behalf of Executive Counsel
• Support the Snr Forensic Accountant on the latest and most complex investigations
• Responsible for the allocation of case team resources; and the quality of work product from more junior members of the case team.
• Responsible for undertaking personally significant or complex areas of an investigation.
• Use expert forensic skills to determine the approach to the review and analysis of all material obtained including experience in the use of electronic search platforms.
• Responsible for preparing and conducting disciplinary interviews with subject partners and external lawyers. Interviewees are frequently amongst the most senior members of the profession, advised by leading law firms
• Liaise with the expert, case lawyer and external counsel in preparation of the Initial Investigation Report / Complaint. Responsible for ensuring that the results of the investigation and any expert opinions are clearly and accurately reflected in these documents.
• Responsible for agreeing and meeting deadlines for investigation work and working with the case lawyer to meet deadlines for the case.
• Working with the case lawyer in liaising with other regulators in sharing information.
• Identifying areas where processes and best practice for investigations can be improved and developed and working with Senior Forensic Accountants and Enforcement Division management in agreeing and implementing these.

To be considered for the role of Forensic Accountant, you will have the following -

• Qualified accountant with significant depth and breadth of experience and expertise in forensic investigation.
• Expertise in managing complex financial investigations involving high volumes of material.
• Significant expertise in investigating complex financial data.
• Skilled in planning and conducting technical interviews of senior individuals.
• Significant skill (written and oral) in communicating the results of investigation to a non-accounting audience.
• Solid understanding of the requirements of a regulatory disciplinary process.
• Understanding of audit.

In return you will enjoy working for an organisation that exists to protect the public interest, in a supportive, professional, and family-feel environment with a very healthy work/life balance. You will also work with experts within their fields. This is a very exciting time to join this organisation as they involve into a new body

________

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

If you know anyone looking for a new role, your referral could earn you £250

The consists of five distinct brands: , , , and . If you or anyone you know is looking to join our growing recruitment team, speak to us today. £250 is on offer for any referrals we successfully hire.

Senior Forensic Accountant - London

£100,192

• Are you a fully qualified CCAB Accountant (Or equivalent)?
• Do you have significant post qualification experience as a forensic accountant working with complex and high profile cases?
• Have you managed and led a team?

If so, read on

Our Client exists to serve the public interest in setting high standards in corporate governance, audit and accounting as well as holding to account those organisations responsible for delivering such services.

This organisation undertakes investigations and takes enforcement action where necessary in cases involving accountants, audits and actuaries. These are complex, large and high-profile cases which require work with other regulators and bodies.

The Role:

To act as a Senior Forensic Accountant in our team of experienced case lawyers and forensic accountants led by Executive Counsel. The role will involve the investigation of potential misconduct on the part of accountants or actuaries and alleged breaches by a statutory auditor or statutory audit firm of a relevant requirement of the Audit Regulations. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Planning investigations into complex accounting, auditing or actuarial matters
• Identifying sources of evidence
• Working with internal experts to identify relevant accounting, audit, actuarial or professional standards, and ensuring a thorough understanding of technical issues
• Managing and conducting the review of material obtained in the course of the investigation including use of electronic search platforms
• Preparation and conduct of formal investigatory interviews of senior accounting, audit and actuarial professionals
• Preparation of objective reports of investigation findings
• Supervision and development of junior professional staff

The Person:

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with significant forensic accounting experience, who understands the requirements of working in a multi-disciplinary team in a contentious legal environment. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Excellent ability to identify key issues
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to explain complicated technical concepts to non-finance professionals
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Highly organised, and able to plan and lead on more than one significant investigation at a time
• Ability and confidence to work autonomously
• Experienced in development of junior staff
• Enthusiastic and flexible, with a good team player ethic
• Experience of audit would be an advantage

This is a very exciting time to join this organisation as they transform to become a new body which reflects post Brexit Britain with new powers and responsibilities. This organisation offers a strong work/life balance, excellent benefits and a supportive, collaborative and "family feel" culture. You will also enjoy working with experts in their field and make a real difference to the sector ensuring public interest in protected and remains

________

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

If you know anyone looking for a new role, your referral could earn you £250

The consists of five distinct brands: , , , and . If you or anyone you know is looking to join our growing recruitment team, speak to us today. £250 is on offer for any referrals we successfully hire.

If you are a recently qualified accountant looking for a chance to join an organisation supporting millions worldwide in a role with truly global impact, this Financial Accountant position may be the right next step for you. 

Joining a supportive and sociable team, this role offers great exposure to the sector and the chance not only to develop your financial skills, but the potential to move internally in an organisation renowned for offering internal progression and secondments.

Reporting into the Financial Controller, the International Financial Accountant will be responsible for:

• Working with global teams to review project balances
• Developing reporting functionality for the wider business.
• Working closely with the Financial Controller to pull together the statutory accounts for the organisation
• Supporting regional teams with their accounts and audits, requiring excellent business partnering skills

This position would suit a newly-qualified accountant from audit. Experience working with not-for-profit clients would be an advantage but is not essential. This may also suit a recently qualified or finalist currently working in Financial Accountant with exceptional technical skills. 

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required, as is the appetite for development and the ability to build relationships internationally and in the UK.

If you are interested in this position, please get in touch with Kate Marriott at Ivy Rock Partners for more information. This client is interviewing as and when suitable candidates apply, so this role will be filled before the closing date.

Senior Capital Accountant for a Large London Housing Provider.

Client Details

This is one of the largest housing organisations in London and the UK. Recognised multiple times for how they treat their staff and the positive culture they hold. They are growing, through mergers, and are looking to add to a high calibre finance team.

Description

• Capital accounting and business partnering with development and asset management
• Ownership of the fixed asset register for the organisation
• Capital budgeting and forecasting
• Working with the wider group reporting team on technical queries
• Liaising with wider finance
• Managing a team

Profile

You will be a fully qualified finance professional (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a strong understanding of capital accounting. You will have strong technical finance skills and be highly capable of working with non-finance stakeholders.

Experience managing a team would be beneficial.

Job Offer

Salary up to £63,000 plus benefits

Senior Financial Accountant job on a 12 month fixed term contract working in Central London

Your new company

My client is a non-departmental public body based in Central London. They are looking to recruit a Senior Financial Accountant on a 12-month fixed term contract.

Your key responsibilities are:

Financial Accounts:

• Assist with the ongoing IFRS project work and any future technical accounting projects.
• Preparation of monthly IFRS 9 workings, journals, and loan balances for inclusion in the monthly accounts to be submitted.
• Monthly Balance sheet reconciliations and Fixed Assets management
• Assist with the preparation of statutory financial statements for the year end and the audit working papers.
• Supporting with technical accounting advice.
• Providing support for Finance Systems implementation.

Management Accounts:

• Assist with the production of monthly management accounts.
• Assistance with the preparation of annual budget

Other areas:

• To work with members of the finance team and other relevant teams on the review/update/or preparation of finance policies and procedures
• Continuous improvement of the finance systems and processes

What do I need?

You will be a CCAB qualified accountant with proven experience of financial accounting which includes preparation of statutory accounts or group reporting for consolidation purpose and familiar with accounting standards (especially IFRS). Excellent knowledge of Excel, Word, Power Point, SUN accounting software desirable but not essential.

What you'll get in return

In return you will be placed on a 12 month fixed term contract and will be paid between, £45000 - £50000 per annum, plus an excellent benefits package, working in an excellent Central London location.

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.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Research Interpretation Manager

Permanent

Salary: £30,000 to £35,000 per annum plus benefits

Full time – 37.5 hours a week 

London N1

Closing date: 5 pm, January 29th 2021

Interviews: w/c 8th February 2021

Would you like to work on a unique evidence-based resource that plays a key role in advancing knowledge about preventable cancers?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work on World Cancer Research Fund International’s Continuous Update Project (CUP). The CUP analyses global cancer prevention and survival research linked to diet, nutrition, physical activity and weight. Over the past year the project has been going through a transition period to set it up for the next phase of its development, scheduled to start in the spring of 2021.

As the Research Interpretation Manager you will play a key role in taking forward the next phase of the CUP. This will include project managing and leading on specific components of the work, as well as providing general support as part of the Secretariat. You will contribute to the development of the overall strategic approach and support the Head of Research Interpretation and the Director of Research in implementing the new strategy.

You will be educated to at least Masters degree level (with human nutrition and/or public health being the subject of either the undergraduate or postgraduate degree), have an understanding of epidemiology and biological mechanisms as applied to diet, nutrition, physical activity and weight and cancer, strong project management skills and experience of evidence synthesis and interpretation. 

This is a permanent role within the Science and Research Department at World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) International. WCRF International is a not-for-profit organisation that leads and unifies a network of cancer prevention charities based in Europe, the Americas and Asia and is responsible for cancer prevention science, policy, strategic and operational direction to the network charities. 

Application Details:
If you are interested in this role and feel you possess the necessary requirements, please submit a current CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) by the closing date. You must have current right to work in the UK.

Please note: Your cover letter should highlight how your skills and experience will benefit WCRF International and equip you for the role.Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

The preference is for this role to be London Office based (in line with Government Guidelines during the pandemic). However, for the right candidate we may consider this post to be based in any of our UK Offices. Please be advised that London Weighting advertised only applies to London Office based candidates. 

Please make sure to address and answer the competency questions listed at the bottom of the advert in your application. 

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

About the role

This role is responsible for growing Christian Aid’s institutional funding portfolio in our Francophone programmes specifically in Haiti, Burkina Faso and Sahel, and in support of the DRC and Burundi, and other country programmes to ensure strong contract management on their funds from institutional donors. The post holder will work closely with Country Managers and programme colleagues to initiate new donor engagements and sustain relationships with current donors; to coordinate the development of funding applications, and to advise and provide support on the delivery of on-going contracts ensuring compliance with donors’ and Christian Aid’s regulations.

This is a senior role that is expected to engage at strategic levels both at the country and corporate levels to influence Christian Aid’s business models and the way we deliver our programmes. The role will be critical to supporting the relevant Country and Regional Managers in representing the organization to donors and other external stakeholders, and to improving Christian Aid’s in-country visibility.

About you

Candidates should have a good knowledge and expertise in working with institutional donors, which may include the UN, DFID/FCDO, USAID, European Union / ECHO, with a deep understanding of the humanitarian cycles in-country, as well as the humanitarian-development nexus. They will have proven experience of successful bid leadership across development and humanitarian grants, alongside excellent communication and networking skills.

The role also requires fluency in English and French, and knowledge of Project Cycle Management and monitoring, evaluation and learning methodologies.

Further information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.

All successful candidates will require either and Enhance  or Basic Disclosure Barring Service certificate (DBS) as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. Information will be forwarded to you by the HR team with your offer.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Christian Aid is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with Christian Aid is expected to share and demonstrate our values and adhere to Christian Aid’s Safeguarding policy and sign Christian Aid’s Code of Conduct.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

Competency questions 

As part of your application you will be asked to demonstrate your suitability by giving answers to the following questions in your supporting statement:

Build Partnerships

Tell us about a time when you had to build and maintain relationships with others in order to secure significant restricted income that will help to reach the goals of your organization.

Steward Resources

Tell us about a time when you have been involved in the development of a funding strategy for an organisation or programme?

Communicate Effectively

Tell us about a time when you had to communicate a complex issue to a donor in writing and convince them that your way to approach the issue was the best way to achieve common objectives

About MHFA England

MHFA England is a social enterprise and the leading provider of mental health skills and awareness training courses in England. Our vision is to improve the health of the nation, through normalising society’s attitudes and behaviours around mental health, by developing the skills we need to look after our own and others’ wellbeing. Learn about our social mission and our history by reading our 'what we do section' on our website.

We are a friendly, dynamic, fast-paced organisation and we strive to be an exemplary health and wellbeing employer.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced Client Delivery Manager who is an excellent communicator with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients quickly at all levels. You will be confident at managing feedback and queries in order to understand and manage client expectations. The successful candidate will have the ability to manage conflicting priorities while working as a team to ensure the best possible delivery to our clients.  

You will have a passion for mental health, wellbeing and best practice within organisations and be keen to make a real impact. You will have experience with a variety of organisations and demonstrable experience in managing an extensive client portfolio.  You will also have commercial awareness within a variety of sectors and good business acumen. The post holder will be collaborative, passionate, organised, detail-oriented, and able to inspire and engage others.

What can we offer you? 

You’ll enjoy 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, along with a winter and summer office closure in addition to your annual leave. We provide a pension contribution for you which is matched up to 5%. We’ll support your development and growth and help you develop your experience and skills to achieve your personal and the businesses goals.

Interested? How to apply

For the full job description and person specification please see the attached documents./ Go to our website for further information.

To apply please submit a covering letter and CV demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role. The closing date for applications is Tuesday 26th January 2021. Interviews will be held late January to early February. 

Mental Health First Aid England is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or those who are pregnant or on maternity leave. We are especially keen to encourage applications from people currently under-represented within the organisation, these include but are not limited to those from the LGBT+ community, people with disabilities, and those from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background.

By applying for this job you are confirming that you have read the MHFA England Privacy Notice and accept the conditions under which your details will be processed.

We are recruiting a Finance Manager/ Head of Finance post for a fast-growing climate change organisation.

The Finance Manager will be responsible for supporting the Director of Finance in the production of the management accounts and delivery of the annual budgeting and planning cycle. The Finance Manager will be the primary business partner for Directors of all operational and programme areas of the business and their teams and will help to develop robust and meaningful management information reports to aid in decision making.

Responsibilities of the Finance Manager:

• Supporting the Director of Finance in setting the organisation's long term strategic financial planning and annual budgeting processes. Accountable for ensuring processes are in place for resource allocation and performance monitoring of the organisation.
• Ensuring that the appropriate processes and procedures are in place to monitor the long-term financial viability of the organisation, advising directors on the financial consequences of proposed
• Lead on the development of financial reports to management and donors, ensuring that accountability to key stakeholders is maintained for all activities.
• Work closely with the Grants Manager to provide timely and accurate donor reports and work-in-progress updates for all concerned parties.
• Produce timely and accurate monthly management accounts with commentary and analysis
• Deliver financial strategic advice, insight and challenge into the efficacy of spend decisions, utilising commercial acumen in addition to technical and financial analytical ability, to support Directors of departments and their team's decision making on current and future plans.
• Support business partnered teams in their planning and budgeting cycle.
• Provide insight and scrutiny on proposed plans, ensuring the relevant financials are a reasonable expectation and present an efficient use of the charity's funds.
• Develop forecasting templates and embrace new technologies that improve the efficiency and insight of business partnered budget holders' forecasting.
• Identify and realise potential efficiencies in workload to release capacity for further value-add activities.
• To support the preparation of business cases and board papers.
• Work closely with the Financial Controller to provide information required for the production of the statutory accounts and annual audit process
• Manage two remote finance staff in the Belgium and Brussels offices ans take responsibility for their personal and professional development

Person Specification:

• We are looking for a proactive individual who enjoys building relationships with non-finance stakeholders and supporting others to make the best use of funds available to them
• Highly developed cultural awareness, and used to dealing with colleagues at all levels of the business.
• A strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind-set
• Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in.

Experience and Knowledge:

• A fully-qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent)
• Experience of working in a business partnering role in an analytical capacity supporting non-technical decision makers
• Confident in preparing management accounts, budgets, forecasts and financial plans
• Experience in leading or supporting the annual budget setting process
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
• Highly developed cultural awareness, and used to dealing with colleagues at all levels of the business
• Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in
• Good systems acumen with the ability to identify weaknesses and suggest improvements

Applications will be considered over the holiday period, and candidates with relevant profiles will be contacted in the New Year.

Akademi is seeking an experienced admin professional to join the team as Administrative Manager. The role will support the smooth and efficient running of a viable and stable organisation with the Exec team and will be responsible for the management of our administrative requirements alongside coordination of Akademi’s Learning and Participation work, financial administration and communications support.

You will have demonstrable management experience preferably obtained in the administrative side of arts or charity sectors and a good working knowledge of financial management / bookkeeping and social media. Excellent written and communication skills are also expected alongside experience in project coordination. An interest in dance / performing arts is highly desirable. The Administrative Manager is first point of call of Akademi enquiries, and communications central for the entire team and associate artists, so being friendly, proactive, professional and efficient is crucial to the role. 

About Akademi

Akademi is a dynamic and future facing organisation, dedicated to redefining the parameters of South Asian dance as an art form. We connect South Asian dance with the wider contemporary arts sector and engage with social, political and cultural agendas to achieve real impact. Our areas of work include performances, learning and participation work, artist development programmes and bespoke curation for events.

SALARY: £30,000 - £32,000 depending on experience

HOURS & OFFICE: Full-time (40 hours per week). Normal working hours are 10am – 6pm with one hour for lunch. In due course and when safe to do so, it is anticipated that Akademi will return to office working (based at Hampstead Town Hall, Belsize Park London). Until that time, this post is offered via remote working. Akademi will always consider flexible working requests. In the event of a requirement to work occasional evenings and weekends, Akademi offers a Time Off in Lieu system.

START DATE: Ideally mid-March 2021

Closing date for applications: Thursday 18 February 5pm

Interviews will be held via Zoom on: Thursday 25 February

To apply, please download the full job description attached and send in your CV and a cover letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the person specification. Please also complete and send the confidential equal opportunities monitoring form.

Should you need this information in another format, or require reasonable adjustment, please contact us.

Akademi is committed to be an Equal Opportunities employer and recognises the importance and advantages of diverse workplaces and communities. Any candidate who self-identifies as D/deaf, disabled or neurodivergent, as a person of colour, and/or as genderqueer, and who meets the essential person specification, is guaranteed an interview. If you feel that this applies to you, please indicate in your application email.

The iconic Poppy factory in Richmond employs disabled veterans and dependants to produce poppies and wreaths for the Royal Family and for The Royal British Legion’s annual Poppy Appeal and we organise and host the nation’s annual Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey.   The Poppy Factory is also the country’s leading employment charity for veterans with health conditions or impairments. We work with businesses across the country to provide bespoke opportunities and employment support for hundreds of disabled veterans of all ages and from all Services, helping them to restore financial independence through sustainable and rewarding work.

We are seeking to recruit a Production Manager as replacement for our current manager who is retiring in May.  We will require a candidate of the highest calibre to fill this position of which the key duties include:

• Responsibility for production of the annual order for The Royal British Legion “Poppy Appeal” and for provision of items to the Royal Family, ensuring Remembrance wreaths and symbols are produced in sufficient quantity, on time and in accordance with the required quality standards.
• Management of the production staff team who include wounded, injured or sick veterans or veterans disabled dependants’, taking responsibility for recruitment, training and performance management, ensuring that the team are motivated to achieve optimum performance taking account of their individual abilities.
• Providing support to the Director of Production & Estate in ongoing development and forward planning for the production operation; ensuring production systems and processes are organised to be cost-effective and efficient.
• Support for the planning and delivery of the annual Field of Remembrance

Working as a member of the production and estate management team, candidates must be able to demonstrate high calibre production management and team working skills; flexible, resourceful and resilient with a can do approach; you must have understanding and empathy with the needs of a diverse staff team and the wounded, injured and sick veteran community, whom we serve.  Full details of the knowledge, experience and skills required are outlined in the person specification. 

The Poppy Factory aims to be an exemplar employer.  Salary for the role is in the range £38,000 to £40,000 per annum.  The post is offered on a permanent contract and we offer an excellent benefits package of which includes:

• Generous paid leave entitlement
• Excellent company pension scheme
• Company paid life assurance
• Reservists’ leave

How to apply

For the full job description and more information about the role, please download the candidate pack.

To apply for this position please prepare your CV and a covering letter clearly outlining how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification. You may address your covering letter to Jeff Short, Director of Production and the Estate.

The deadline for completed applications is midnight Monday, 15 February 2021

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Jeff Short.

No agencies please

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Poppy Factory is committed to equality, valuing diversity and promoting inclusion.  Our commitment is to take positive measures to recruit people from underrepresented groups, and we actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. As a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview for any job applicant with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the role. Please indicate in your application whether you wish to be considered under this scheme. We are also happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process to accommodate disabled candidates.

We are a family friendly employer and happy to discuss flexible working.