Finance Business Partner
Ref: JAN20216936
Location: RSPB England - HQ
Salary: £34,643.00 - £46,611.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, 26 days Annual Leave

The RSPB are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic colleague to join our Planning & Reporting team in a rewarding and challenging environment, where everything we do as an organisation is focused on saving nature.

What’s the role about
As a Finance Business Partner you will work proactively with senior colleagues to provide an added-value service of financial support to our Directorates. In addition to a strong management accounting background, you will understand the difference that can be made through strong business partnering relationships and be confident in building those relationships. You will gain the respect and confidence of the colleagues you support through strong communication skills (written and oral) and your ability to constructively challenge ideas and plans. You will add value through gaining an intimate understanding of the Directorate that you partner, together with contributing to business performance and the requirements of the finance function with the charity's need.

You will be a fully qualified accountant with up-to-date technical knowledge and a desire to progress in your profession. We will want the successful candidate to influence change and use their skillset to further drive the organisation's objectives forward. You will also be comfortable working under pressure, to tight deadlines, and interacting with people at all levels inside the RSPB. 

What we need from you:

1. Develop effective working relationships that influence and challenge senior management teams, so that the role of the Finance Business Partner is an integral and valued part of the organisation.
2. Working in cross-functional teams to provide transformational advice on new initiatives, investment appraisals/organisational restructures/matters of risk and control in order to support effective decision making.
3. Support senior managers to develop their financial plans so that the corporate strategy is realised.
4. Build capability and knowledge in managers so that they can effectively manage their budgets through effective financial information, support and advice.
5. Identify financial risks and work in collaboration with managers to design effective mitigation strategies.
6. Identify, research, design, gain approval and successfully implement new Finance initiatives and ideas for change based on business analytics and expert knowledge of client areas.
7. In conjunction with the Head of Finance, contribute to the development of the wider Finance Department Strategy to make the service best in class.
8. Working with the Finance Operations team, ensure the highest level of customer service and support is delivered and operating styles and procedures are continuously reviewed so that the service is business focused in the delivery of objectives 

Closing date: 23:59, 28 February 2021

To Apply and for More Information:

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

No agencies please.

Aim of the role: Support and empower staff to use the organisation’s information systems.  Create reports to guide service improvement and development. Proactively quality check data for regulatory reports.

Salary:  £25,235 per annum

Location: South Wimbledon

Hours:37.5 per week, Monday to Friday

Benefits: As part of your employment package with us, we offer:

• a competitive salary, comprehensive training and development programme, 
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata, increasing each year to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays after 5 years 
• option to buy or sell annual leave up to one week’s annual leave
• a health cash plan providing cash back towards healthcare bills and other wellbeing benefits
• occupational sick pay
• contributory group pension scheme
• free life assurance
• cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans

About the role

You will have a proven ability using Excel to collate data and produce reports to deadlines and will be a confident trouble shooter, capable of supporting staff with varying levels of technical skill. This will include supporting the Business Analyst to administer our customer database ‘InForm’ (developed by Homeless Link and built on Salesforce). You will support over 200 staff across multiple locations in London, generating and providing performance related data to improve service delivery across the organisation.

About you

You will have:

• Experience of using databases to input and extract data and information.
• A high standard of Excel skills is required to include formulas, V-Look ups, conditional formatting and pivot tables. 
• Experience of reporting on and presenting datasets to deadlines.
• A good understanding of the benefits that information systems bring and the ability to communicate this to colleagues and stakeholders.

About Evolve Housing + Support

Evolve is a leading homelessness charity in London, providing housing and support to over 2,000 people each year.

We believe in building on people’s strengths, aspirations and goals to help break the cycle of homelessness and help them move forward with their lives.

We offer a programme of support tailored to meet people’s individual needs, including housing, employment and skills training, mentoring and counselling. We work with young parents and children at risk of exclusion to build the skills and resilience that can help prevent homelessness. We campaign to end street homelessness. We build affordable homes to help people move on to an independent life.

Our mission is to help children, young people and adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness reach their potential, and move on to live happy, fulfilled lives.

Your application

Evolve Housing + Support is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including people who have experienced homelessness themselves.

Please ensure that your answers give a clear outline of how your application meets the criteria for this job.

RFEA are looking for a highly motivated Salesforce Administrator to lead the ongoing development of a Salesforce Non Profit Success Pack (NPSP) deployment across our Veteran's services. This role is part technical, part project manager, part administrator and part Salesforce analyst responsible for executing the day-to-day configuration, support, maintenance and improvement of our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform.

The successful candidate will have a record of success in adopting, maintaining and improving new information technology platforms and processes and will work closely with our Management Team and subject matter experts to identify, develop and deploy our new business processes including: Operations, Compliance, Business Development and Communications.

The Salesforce Administrator is expected to comply with all RFEA Data Protection Procedures, Privacy Framework, Policies including Safeguarding, Health and Safety as well as Operational Procedures Work Instructions.

The position is initially for 12 Months with possible options to extend.

Salary is between £30,000 and £35,000 depending upon experience. The appointment will be based in either Birmingham or London.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary system administrator for the Salesforce environment
• Handle all basic administrative functions including user account maintenance, reports and dashboards, workflows and other routine tasks
• Complete regular internal system audits and prepare for upgrades
• Manage Salesforce integrations
• Ensure all changes are adopted and embedded by clearly communicating and documenting the changes with/ for all relevant users
• Coordinate the evaluation, scope and completion of new development requests
• Work with the Compliance Manager to establish suitable processes to support administrative, development, and change management activities
• Able to deliver end-to-end configuration and change management of the system when improvements are implemented
• Manage delivery of work products by external contractors for large-scale implementations of new functionality
• Assist in training of new users and grow the Salesforce skill set across the charity
• Spearhead all saleforce training across the charity.

Key Skills Required:

• Excellent project management skills and a positive attitude
• Ability to meet deadlines, handle and prioritise simultaneous requests, and manage laterally and upwards
• Creative and analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the charity
• Ability to critically evaluate information and distinguish user requests from the underlying true needs of the charity
• Ability to assess the impact of new requirements on Salesforce and all upstream and downstream applications, systems and processes

PERSON SPECIFICATION

RFEA Values

• Expert – We are always professional and knowledgeable, delivering the highest quality support.
• Supportive – We are respectful, helpful and empathetic to the needs of others.
• Passionate – We have a genuine belief in out cause and a powerful desire to support our clients.
• Open and honest – We trust each other, are open and candid, and take ownership of our actions.
• Resilient – We are flexible and adaptable to change, encouraging innovation and creativity.
• Collaborative – We thrive on new challenges, and building relationships and partnerships.

Essential Competencies

• Salesforce Admin ADM201 certified.
• Proven ability to design and implement new processes and facilitate user adoption
• Strong understanding of the platform, with the ability to build custom apps and objects, formula fields, workflows, custom views, and other content of intermediate complexity
• Motivated self-starter with ability to work cooperatively within an integrated team dedicated to achieving successful outcomes
• Strong understanding of Salesforce best practices and functionality
• Strong data management abilities
• A documented history of successfully driving projects to completion
• A demonstrated ability to understand and articulate complex requirements

To apply, please submit your CV and a personal statement. It is important that you include evidence of your Salesforce TrailBlazer profile within your application.

The closing date is 1st March 2021. Interviews will take place mid-March with the successful applicant starting In March/April.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake Ministry of Defence security clearance which requires applicants to have been resident in the UK for over 5 years. An Enhanced DBS disclosure will also be required.

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Fixed term contract for 12 months
Office based at London Bridge with some remote working (currently we are working fully remotely due to Covid-19 restrictions)

What the job involves
This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional candidate to join our established, experienced and successful Philanthropy fundraising team. Your role is to engage small to medium sized trusts and major donors, connecting them to the difference they can make to thousands of men and their families facing prostate cancer.

Together with the Senior Philanthropy Executive, and Philanthropy Managers, you will liaise with colleagues across the organisation to ensure that you put together high-quality funding proposals, that will inspire supporters to make four and five figure gifts, which will significantly improve the lives of men facing prostate cancer.

As a Philanthropy team, we work hard to support and motivate each other. We’re inclusive, enthusiastic, open, helpful and driven. We’re looking for someone who shares our passion to achieve success and work collaboratively.

What we want from you
Our experienced team will support you in this role, helping you to grow and develop your strengths and skills. We work in a fast-paced environment that is ever-changing and we are always looking for new ways of working, constantly trying to improve our approach and increase our efficiency and growth.

You’ll be creative in collaborating with colleagues to think of the best way to present our life-saving work. You will spot and act quickly on new fundraising opportunities. You will have a way with words and the ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for a personable and enthusiastic individual to really shine!

Why work for us?
We’re here to stop prostate cancer killing men and damaging bodies and lives. We unite the brightest minds in science and healthcare and the most passionate and caring people to help men live long and live well. As the number of men diagnosed with prostate cancer continues to rise, we continue to make advances in research to focus on radical improvements in diagnosis, treatment and support so that we can build a future where lives are not limited by prostate cancer.

The support we’ll provide
Join our team and you’ll be working at an award-winning charity that will help you learn, develop your skills and expertise, and achieve your highest aspirations. We provide everything you’d expect from a professional organisation – with agile working and a competitive benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, an enhanced contributory pension scheme, life insurance, cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans. Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we fight for a better future for men.

For more information and to apply online go to our website, via the link. 

Closing date: 7th March 2021.

Interview date: Week commencing 15th March 2021.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number 2653887.

Our Digital Communications Officer role is a new position in the IBD Registry that reflects both our fast growth and increasing maturity. This is an exciting new role to plan, create and deliver through our many digital channels the compelling content that will engage our key stakeholders: clinical teams, patients and the public, and industry, plus the ongoing performance analysis that will drive improved engagement.  This role is critically focused on our upcoming Reshaping the Registry campaign over the next 12 months but may continue into a longer term role after that period.

You will be part of a small and growing and highly collaborative team, reporting to and working closely with the Projects/Programme Manager, as well as with clinical and academic data specialists and our partner organisations, including Crohn’s & Colitis UK, the BSG and RCP and our current partnership with University Hospitals Cambridge for the £5M IBD Hub project for HDR UK.

We are looking for a data-minded digital communications all-rounder, who is as comfortable writing and editing punchy copy as they are working with tools and social media platforms such as Wordpress, Mailchimp, Twitter and LinkedIn to create web pages, design infographics, craft newsletters, blogs and postings and publish content. You will have a good eye for design, enabling you to create engaging and shareable graphics that build our brand and output these via our website and other social media channels. You will quickly develop an understanding for our audiences that will allow appropriate creation and curation of our different newsletters, furthering engagement. You will have good technical knowledge about digital communications and above all a flair and creativity for thinking about how digital tools can be used to promote our data-driven research and analysis.  You will have great people skills, which will allow you to work constructively within our team to summarise key messages from our data work and translate these into the best digital outputs, as well as working with external partners on mutually beneficial communications work.  You will be able to meet deadlines, work under pressure and juggle multiple priorities without compromising your keen attention to detail and high level of accuracy.  Ideally, you will have come from the healthcare or pharmaceutical industries, or a sector where you have gained experience of delivering messages related to improving people’s health.

Your most important attributes will be your readiness and ability to learn, your 'can do’ mindset coupled with a rigour of thinking and attention to details. Above all, you need to believe in our mission and want to join us to make a difference: our small team makes a big difference in IBD across the UK and this needs to be more than ‘just a job’ for you.

Our full Job Pack and How to Apply can be found on our IBD Registry website under our 'Work For Us' page.Please visit this to learn more about this role and also to access the Application Form

ESR information Analyst required with excellent understanding, knowledge and experience of using activity data including experience of using the electronic staff record (ESR) systems and Human Resource and workforce information functionalities. Experience of writing complex reports to support the presentation and reporting of workforce information. The postholder must have an understanding of how information is used within large organisations combined with strong/advanced analytical skills and report writing skills in addition to the technical skills to deliver solutions. Expert knowledge of and user of Excel, excellent understanding of NHS data and its inter-relationships and proven ability to analyse complex data in pressurised situations. Understanding of how accurate workforce information supports the overall organisation strategy and business objectives. Strong understanding of ESR (payroll system, systems interface, financial cost centres/account codes), Workforce Executive Information System, Workforce Information Database. Advanced problem solving skills to assess and determine the most effective solutions to both technical and analytical issues, and the ability to analyse and interpret information to make clear recommendations and decisions.

Recruiting for a HR Team Leader to join our Head Office in Westminster!

£33,000 - £35,000 per annum, working 35 hours per week, plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.

Job Overview:
Responsible for delivering a first class HR Shared Service to Look Ahead, by developing a team of skilled and focused staff working to deliver effective HR services whilst maintaining a strong customer focus at all times.

The work of the HR Service team is key to supporting the business, line managers and employees in all things HR. This team provide the HR face to the business and HR Services need to be delivered with passion and commitment providing a consistently great customer experience and making sure services deliver optimally meeting all policy and compliance requirements. You will be responsible for the development of the Shared Service's team to include process improvements; and greater automation of services to drive increased self-service functionality taking account of latest thinking, innovations and developments.

Key Responsibilities:
- To manage the HR Admin team day to day in effective delivery of recruitment, onboarding, Payroll admin, contractual changes and letters, Management of Bank Support Worker processes, managing agency PSL and iTrent system
- To coach, develop and motivate the HR Admin team day to day
- To ensure compliance with all regulatory and legal HR requirements including Right to work, DBS, contractual rights and auditing requirements
- To support delivery of a 'silent' HR admin service that delivers a high level of service that is right first time to customers
- Ensure that clear and standardised processes are followed that focus on quality and accuracy of work in line with established standards and KPIs e.g. 'right first time' philosophy
- Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail when checking monthly payroll actions, undertaking monthly audits on Right to Work and DBS tracker, and all correspondence letters sent by the Shared Services team
- Influence development of HR Service Centre services collaborating with other teams across the HR service
- Responsible for the ongoing improvement and development of the Process & Improvements and HR Shared Services Teams ensuring an integrated approach to service delivery and collaboration with the HR operations team
- Proactively develop relationships built on trust, provide staff with clear guidance and direction; use coaching techniques to support personal ambition and professional development and create an inclusive environment where team members feel safe to express ideas and acknowledge mistakes
- Contribute to the development, management and housekeeping of the iTrent HR system
- Ensure Recruitment is proactively managed to ensure we work closely with managers to recruit the most talented candidates, in the quickest but most safest and cost effective way
- Ensure HR requests and incidents are processed appropriately, adhering to SLA targets
- Responsible for checking monthly HR Admin payroll processes are accurate
- To develop knowledge around HR policies and advice and work with the HR Business Partners
- Proactively Plan, schedule & monitor own and teams work to meet deadlines and other requirements
- Keep up to date with developments in technical or professional area of expertise - proactively looks for best practice and innovation to help improve the HR services
- Provide guidance to & resolve issues raised by less experienced staff
- Communicate fluently and is able to present complex technical information to a non-technical audience
- Continue to develop a positive and customer focused culture in the HR Admin Team
- Ensure all communication is in line with our Feel at Home Brand
- Lead on projects as required
- Any other duties as reasonably required for the role

Person Specification:
- Positive
- Flexible
- Can do attitude
- Customer focused approach
- Excellent at building professional working relationships
- Right first time approach to processes and issues
- Works well on own and as part of a team
- Proactive
- Ability to manage remotely
- Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines in a high volume department

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with the Inclusive Employers Standard 2020. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

For the full job description, please visit the Look Ahead website.

Following the retirement of its long serving CEO and now after a period of commercial stability through an interim CEO, Royds Community Association is looking for a highly motivated and experienced leader to continue the development of our organisation.

Comprising community, charitable and commercial elements, including the nationally recognised Royds Enterprise Park, Royds is a unique organisation delivering significant local community benefit as well as managing an important commercial business park and a number of funded projects.

The CEO will be accountable to the Board of Trustees and will be based at Royds Enterprise Park in Bradford. As CEO you will have overall responsibility for all aspects of the Royds Community Association business. Further it is important that the preferred candidate will have experience managing a numer of commercial assets to esnure they remain fit for purpose and meet all the latest legislational requirments.

Applications close on Friday 26th February 2021. Interviews will be held early / mid March 2021.

No Recruitment Agencies or Sales Calls / Emails please as they will be ignored.

Fundraising Executive

Home Based / Worthing

Fixed Term - 12-month contract (Maternity Cover)

37.5 hours

£24,000 - £26,000 p.a. depending on depth and variety of experience in a similar role 

St Barnabas Hospices offers specialist palliative care through two hospices: St Barnabas House adult hospice in Worthing and Chestnut Tree House children’s hospice near Arundel in Sussex.

Are you a brilliant and passionate direct marketer looking for your next role?

We are looking for a Fundraising Executive to join our Individual Giving and Digital team. This maternity cover role will be supporting our direct marketing and digital activity, including our large lottery programme. Campaigns cover door drops, telemarketing, canvassing, radio and digital. We need you to be an exceptional fundraiser who is driven by data and insight and has a passion for fundraising.

You will be responsible for maximising income through campaigns and supporting the wider team to deliver activity on time and to budget. You will thrive in a busy environment and go that extra mile to make the difference.

Applicants will need experience and a proven track record of managing fundraising campaigns and a role that juggles many priorities. You will have experience of working in a similar role and have an eye for detail with the ability to multitask.

Why not come and use your talents to join a great team and raise money for a fantastic cause.

Closing date:  8 March 2021 Provisional Interview date: 17 March 2021

Benefits included: Enrolment onto our company pension scheme or the option to continue in the NHS pension scheme, up to 35 days’ annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, Free parking, On-site education support, Option to join Healthcare Cash Plan & Corporate Rate Gym Membership

An enhanced DBS will be sought, if you are successful in this role. The safe recruitment of staff at St Barnabas Hospices is the first step to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults in our care. As an employer we expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitment to safeguarding.

If you have the passion and drive to succeed, please visit our website for an application form and job description. 

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, facilities and services to support staff from different backgrounds.

The information you provide on your application form is the only information we will use to decide whether or not to short-list you for interview.

Chief Executive Officer, Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust

Key responsibilities

Operations

• Assume executive management of all aspects of the Trust

• Lead, develop and manage the YDRT staff, ensuring high level performance, an outcomes-focused approach and a common understanding of YDRT strategic plan.

• Oversee the financial management of the Trust, working closely with the Finance Manager and Treasurer. Maximise the recovery of costs through projects.
• Develop proactive strategies that drive and support delivery of YDRTs objectives.
• Mentor, support and hold to account members of the team; ensure that the team’s ways of working and behaviours are in line with YDRT values, policies and legal compliance requirements.

• Ensure management policies and procedures are developed as necessary and are up-to-date.
• Collaborate with other partners and particularly other rivers trusts and The Rivers Trust to deliver strategic environmental improvements for rivers.
• Act as project executive on a diverse range of river projects including natural flood management, habitat improvement, and community engagement.

Developing and sustaining finance

• Set and manage the YDRT budget
• Develop/oversee funding applications and opportunities for YDRT alongside the Operations Director and DVRN lead
• Strengthen and build relationships with key partners, supporters, volunteers, donors, the media, MPs and funding providers.

Strategic Direction and Governance

• Influence, guide and support the chairman and board of YDRT in the overall leadership of the organisation, shaping and determining its direction and strategy. In the first instance the CEO will be responsible for refining and finalising the organisations strategic plan.
• Influence, guide and support the board to add value and to ensure effective governance, including in the fulfilment of YDRT’s legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities. In the first instance working closely with the board on implementing the outcome of the 2019/20 Governance review and associated resilience work.
• Foster effective on-going communication between the board and the team, and develop and encourage board participation/understanding of the work of YDRT
• With trustees and senior staff, identify and manage risks and changes in the external environment

Developing and sustaining profile

• Work influentially with peers across the sector to share knowledge, skills, resources and networks
• Represent the organisation at external events and publicity opportunities
• Promote the YDRT brand locally, regionally and nationally

CEO Job-Holder Competency Profile (Person Specification)

Leadership: A prime role of the CEO is to articulate the vision and strategy to motivate staff and volunteers; they must have the drive and energy to achieve this

Advocacy: The CEO is the public and private face of the Trust and they must be able to effectively promote its aims

Interpersonal: The CEO needs to build relationships with a variety of people, from senior corporate executives and landowners to staff, volunteers and supporters

Financial: The CEO must be able to set and manage the organisational budget and raise funds

Listening and learning: The CEO will need to quickly get up to speed with stakeholder relationships and projects. They will need to be self-motivated, adaptable and flexible to meet the organisation’s aims and objectives

Computing: It is essential to be able to use Word, Excel and Powerpoint

Skills, Knowledge and Experience required

The role of CEO is the most senior salaried position within YDRT.  It is likely that the job holder would be educated at least to first degree level with appropriate professional status and a minimum of five years’ experience relevant to the role. It is likely that prior to application they will have undertaken a senior manager or CEO role in the environmental sector.

Organisational and Leadership Experience

• Strong exposure to the not-for-profit sector
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary organisation.
• Experience of working at board level with a good understanding of governance.
• Experience of working effectively as part of a senior leadership team
• Extensive experience in formulating, implementing and controlling strategic direction.
• Ability to demonstrate strategic thinking in own area as well as contributing to wider organisation (The Rivers Trust) and externally as required.
• Well-honed influencing skills.

Technical Experience (Desirable but not Essential)

• A holistic knowledge of the environment and understanding of current issues in the catchment environment including fisheries, land management and river restoration.

Financial Management and Fundraising

• Substantial experience of financial management of significant resource, both income and expenditure.

• Proven track record of unrestricted and restricted fundraising; writing, submitting and winning bids for funding.

People Management & Influencing

• Extensive people management experience.
• Proven Leadership skills; developing, coaching and managing multi-disciplinary teams.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to empathise with and influence a wide range of people internally and externally - including government agencies, potential external funders, local businesses, farmers, land managers and owners, river users including anglers, other environmental organisations, water companies, local residents and MPs.
• Acumen and sensitivity regarding “small p” politics.
• Experience of working with trustees/ volunteers.

Communication & Profile Raising

• Consistent demonstration of the ability to convey complicated issues in a straight-forward manner to diverse audiences.

• Proven track record of delivery in profile-raising activities in areas such as fundraising, policy and conservation management.

Personal qualities

• Ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload
• Personal resilience/ self-management

Desirable

A post graduate degree

Experience of working in a charity environment and familiarity with the statutory obligations and responsibilities of charities.

The Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust

The Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust is a registered charity covering the Rivers Swale, Ure, Nidd, Ouse and Wharfe catchment areas with a mission to:

• Protect and conserve river environments and inspire others to contribute to this;
• Provide opportunities for people to learn about and enjoy rivers;
• Encourage partnership and collaborative working at a catchment scale.

The Trust undertakes a wide range of practical projects to improve the water quality and habitat of rivers and streams and to inspire other people to care about these environments. This includes working with farmers, landowners and communities to reduce water pollution, improve river habitat, address barriers to fish migration and improve fish habitats, and reduce the risk of damage from flooding. Volunteers have always been an essential component of the Trust, assisting with practical conservation work, monitoring and events.

The Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust hosts two catchment partnerships as part of Defra’s ‘Catchment based approach’ initiative: this involves building collaboration, engaging with communities, pooling evidence and finding funding to drive multi-partner projects that maximise benefits for people across the catchments.

The Trust evolved from a group of committed volunteers and is now overseen by a board of seven volunteer trustees. The Trust currently employs nine members of staff who split their time between the office, site visits, external meetings and working from home. The working culture of the Trust encourages a professional, committed and independent approach.

In the last three years the Trust has increased in size from two full time employees and three contractors (two part time and one full time) to a team of nine FTEs. We have also been significantly increased our following on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to over 1000 followers.

The Trust secured funding from HLF Resilience to carry out a resilience project – YDRT’s Roaring 20s. This project includes a thorough review of how the charity operates with recommendations from charity experts and other rivers trusts on how to improve governance, efficiency and resilience. In parallel, the catchment partnership was one of four chosen to be part of the Charities Aid Foundation resilient catchment partnership project. Both projects have resulted in key recommendations on future direction, funding and operation to ensure the charity and wider catchment partnership continue to grow and to thrive in the 2020s and beyond. A key part of the CEO’s role will be to build on the work done to date and to implement the findings of these two projects along with any other recommendations based on experience.

YDRT’s funding comes almost entirely as funding for projects, so its existence and ability to retain staff depends on continuity of funding. With EU funding no longer available and government funding likely to reduce, it will be vital to continue to increase the range of funding from other sources. A key requirement of the CEO is the responsibility for developing and managing the ‘pipeline’ of funding for projects over the next 12 months and for the following years ahead in line with the Trusts strategy.

Justice Studio is a values driven social enterprise entering an exciting new phase of development in our mission to reduce social inequality.We are looking for a leader to to manage our progressive, non-hierarchical, trust-based team.  Committed to social justice, our values, and with high emotional intelligence, you will direct the company’s operations and strategy to ensure that the company achieves its purpose.

We are based in London and work both in the UK and across the world for governments, charitable and not-for-profit organisations, and social enterprises that are striving to promote global social equality.Our work for them spans strategy, research, and demonstrates impact. Since our establishment in May 2011 we have undertaken over 80 social justice consultancy and research projects for a range of clients in over 30 countries. 

Justice Studio is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to reducing discrimination and advancing and promoting equality of opportunity in the provision of services and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and we particularly encourage applications from people of colour, disabled, LGBT and other people that are under-represented in the workforce. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.

Job title: Managing Director

Salary Band: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum, pro-rata if part time is preferred + Share Option Scheme. 

Hours: 4 days a week.

Job Location: North Road, London, N7.While this is an office-based role, we are a flexible employer and support flexible working.

Reports to: Chair

Line managing responsibilities: Operations Director, Head of Programmes, Communications Lead.

Anticipated Start Date: April 2021

 Overview

As Justice Studio’s Managing Director you will be responsible for the day to day running of the organisation as well as its strategic direction. With experience in, and commitment to, progressive, non-hierarchical, trust-based organisations like ours, you will set the culture for our organisation. You will play a key part in business development, maintaining client relationships and representing us externally. Committed to social justice, our values, and with high emotional intelligence, you will direct the company’s operations and strategy to ensure that the company achieves its purpose.

Senior Audit Advisor - Enforcement

• Are you a qualified accountant with substantial experience at director level or above in the audit of listed and other public interest entities?
• Do you have strong technical audit and accounting skills?

• Do you have a good understanding of the requirements of a regulatory or disciplinary process including a thorough understanding of the difference between the requirements of audit and investigation?

If so, our client may be interested in speaking with you. A regulatory body who set and enforce accounting and audit standards and codes in the UK, are entering an exciting time in their mission as they involve to become a new body.

This is a new important advisory role, which will help to support delivery of the Enforcement Division's objectives. The Senior Audit Advisor will help to ensure that investigations and enforcement action are conducted efficiently, effectively and to the highest standard.

The Senior Audit Advisor will provide audit expertise to support the Enforcement Division's casework and case strategy in complex and often high-profile investigations under the Audit Enforcement Procedure. The role will involve advising across a portfolio of investigations and enforcement proceedings handled by multi-disciplinary teams of forensic accountants, lawyers, and legal assistants.

Many of the investigations are large, complex, and high-profile and our cases regularly require liaison with other investigators including the Serious Fraud Office, the Financial Conduct Authority, the Insolvency Service, and the Pensions Regulator.

The role includes:

• Assisting in identifying issues of potential non-compliance with the regulatory framework, including Auditing, Ethical and Quality Control Standards and Audit Regulations
• Assisting investigation case teams to determine key focus areas at the commencement of an investigation
• Liaising with forensic accountants and lawyers during the investigation and advising on any change in focus or additional lines of enquiry
• Reviewing sections of complex audit files and aspects of firm-wide policies and procedures as necessary
• Drafting reports/advisory memoranda for case teams or external advisors as required to explain complex accounting or auditing issues
• Advising case teams on the seriousness/significance of breaches identified
• Assessing the reasonableness of judgements made by fellow audit professionals on cases under investigation
• Advising case teams of issues requiring external expertise
• Considering the external expert's initial conclusions and providing insight on possible areas for clarification or expansion
• Helping investigations to progress in a fair and professional manner

The Person:

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with substantial experience at director level or above in the audit of listed and other public interest entities.

Candidates will be expected to demonstrate the competencies set out below:

• Strong technical auditing and accounting skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including drafting reports/memoranda on individual investigations to be used by internal case teams and external advisors
• Ability to explain complex accounting and auditing concepts in an easily comprehensible manner to a non-accounting audience
• Capable of working with minimal supervision and taking sole responsibility for the accuracy and quality of the work product
• Ability to challenge the judgements and quality of work performed by engagement partners and other members of the audit teams whose files are subject to investigation, including the largest and most complex audits
• Effective project and time management skills to complete assignments within the timetable set and meet a complex series of deadlines for the different stages of an investigation
• Ability to provide valuable and timely input into drafting precise and challenging questions for audit team members, for either written or oral questioning
• Good understanding of the requirements of a regulatory or disciplinary process including a thorough understanding of the difference between the requirements of audit and investigation

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Are you a wiz with digital tools and love working with data? Do you want to work for the UK’s leading social enterprise body? Would you like to join a team of people passionate about social change?

We at Social Enterprise UK (SEUK) are inviting applicants to apply for the new Digital and Data Executive role.

We are looking for somebody that enjoys getting to know how digital tools work and can learn how to manage and analyse data.

This new team member will be responsible for administrating SEUK’s various digital tools and platforms (e.g., our CRM (Salesforce) & website (WordPress), gathering, managing & analysing data and assisting in the co-ordination of all SEUK digital project developments.  A successful applicant will not necessarily have experience using specific tools and processes, but show an aptitude to learn quickly.

See the attachment below to find out more about what the role entails and the competencies we are looking for in an ideal candidate.

Does this sound interesting so far? Then here is a little more about SEUK:

SEUK is the national representative body for the social enterprise sector and the largest network of social enterprises in the UK. Building a fairer and more inclusive world is at the heart of everything we do. Our team is full of lovely people from different backgrounds, all contributing to our important work. The social enterprise sector itself is a diverse sector at the forefront of tackling some of the world’s biggest social and environmental challenges.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Caseworker within our Outreach Support Team. In
this role, you’ll be responsible for supporting survivors of modern slavery currently within the
National Referral Mechanism who are living within the community. The role is to assess and
respond to client needs, signpost clients to local services to meet identified needs, and to empower
clients to take steps towards independence. You will also work in an agile and responsive team
environment providing a great standard of support for clients.

• Providing casework support for Survivors Of Human Trafficking across the North West.
• To be the named caseworker for 5-8 higher needs clients, and work alongside other
caseworkers to support a number of lower need clients
• To work effectively as a team, including giving responsive feedback and handover
information to Line Manager, and colleagues where there is a shared caseload.
• To independently meet deadlines, including accurately recording and logging support hours,
documenting relevant client information and completing other administrative paperwork in
adherence to the terms of the contract.
• To risk assess and take appropriate steps to safeguard clients.
• To follow ECAT requests and meet KPIs set by contractors.
• Ensuring all clients receive the full protection/support of the EU convention, as laid out in
article 12 of the ECAT.
• To arrange appointments for individual clients, and liaising with organisations and
individuals regarding clients in a professional manner.
• In Outreach - Visiting clients face to face (where suitable) a minimum of once a month,
taking into account what is reasonable to meet that client’s needs.
• Meeting clients in an appropriate environment, including using remote sessions where
needed.
• To ensure the progression of clients through the system, including journey planning and
move on strategies, within the required time frame.
• To regularly attend supervision meetings with Line Manager.
• Adhering to all internal procedures regarding City Hearts and any legislation.
• Promoting CH in adherence to the terms of the contract – this may include attending events
on behalf of CH as a whole.
• Being placed on the Drop In rota to support clients where required.