This pivotal team position offers a great opportunity supporting the day to day running of the LHM office and to support the work of the Board of Trustees and the senior management team.

2022 holds great opportunities for dynamic, forward thinking people to join the expanding staff team at Little Hearts Matter.  Amidst the Covid crisis the charity focussed on providing the best support and information possible to an ever growing membership.  In times of extreme stress the care and aid the charity provided was the bedrock for frightened families living with complex heart disease, and the added risks of Covid.

As the country emerges from the crisis it is time to grow the powerhouse that drives the charity whilst ensuring that the members' needs stay at the heart of the charity's work.

Applications should be submitted by covering letter and CV.  Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Closing date for applications is Thursday 3rd February 2022 and interviews will be held on Thursday 17th February 2022.

Freewheelers Theatre and Media is an inclusive theatre company that brings disabled and non-disabled performers, tutors and technical staff together with support from the local community. We aim to change perceptions of disability, break down barriers and change lives, through high-quality, hi-tech, innovative theatre, dance, music, film and visual arts.

The General Manager works as part of the Senior Management team alongside the Joint Artistic Directors and Board of Trustees to ensure the smooth day to day running of business operations. This is a diverse role providing leadership across the organisation in HR, Health & Safety and Safeguarding as well as line management of our Marketing & Development Officer and several Freelance Associates.

We are seeking a positive and pro-active individual to provide maternity cover for our General Manager. The successful candidate will have the experience and capacity to hit the ground running with strong management skills and a high level of organisational ability.

About the organisation

The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) is the world’s largest alliance of national societies of obstetrics and gynaecology, bringing together professionals from more than 130 countries and territories. For over 65 years, FIGO has collaborated with the world’s top health, rights and donor bodies. We are in official relations with the World Health Organization and consultative status with the United Nations.

FIGO is dedicated to the improvement of the health and rights of women and girls and to the reduction of disparities in health care, as well as to advancing the science and practice of obstetrics and gynaecology. We pursue our mission through education, research implementation, advocacy and capacity building with our member societies.

Main purpose of the role

To ensure the provision of accurate and timely financial reporting that fully meets the needs of the organisation. To provide effective leadership to the Head of Finance and the implementation of agreed strategic objectives.

The Finance Director is a key member of our Senior Team, working closely with our CEO, other Directors & Trustees. 

Key responsibilities:

• Providing sound financial advice to the Chief Executive and Executive Group 

• Work with the Honorary Treasurer ensuring that they are kept informed of all relevant matters related to the financial running of the organisation

• Take lead responsibility for annual financial planning, oversee reporting and accounting as per regulatory and legal requirements.  Production of strategic and annual financial plans and financial reports to Companies House, Charity Commission, etc.

• Closing books accurately each month and producing timely management reports, data and analysis for management decision-making, Board submissions and other reporting requirements

• Preparing information / documentation for the Finance Committee & Trading Board

• Overseeing the FIGO investment portfolio and working to maximise return on investment

• Ensuring timely provision of pension-related financial information and meeting related obligations

• Working with the Head of Finance to ensure budgets and financial reports are robust and meet donor requirements

• Responsible for financial strategy planning, monitoring, management and reporting

• Responsible for ensuring compliance with the Companies Act and Charities Act

• Ensure the Annual Return and other statutory returns are submitted to the Charities Commission and Companies House within the appropriate time limits

• Ensuring accurate records are maintained for meeting external legal, regulatory and taxation requirements (including provision of information to U.S. advisors)

• Managing the production of FIGO’s annual accounts in accordance with agreed timescales, standards and the charities SORP

• Applying VAT correctly (including partial exemptions and reclaim rates) across all transactions

Essential requirements

Applications are welcomes from candidates who possess the following skills and experience.

• Fully qualified accountant (eg ACCA, ACA, CIMA) with a minimum of 5 years post qualifying experience

• Experience in the international development sector and grants management

• Experience of building and / or managing financial systems for a multi-

country, grant-funded INGO

• Experience in the financial management of a Charity & Trading Company

e.g. Tax/VAT/Investment management

• Working knowledge of SORP and the Charities Act 

• Experience preparing statutory accounts and managing external audit processes

• A successful track record of leadership at senior level

• A successful record of effective partnership working with key stakeholders

We are an equal opportunities employer and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

Location: The role is based from FIGO House, Waterloo, London SE1. FIGO staff are surrently working on a trial ‘hybrid’ basis i.e. with combined office and home working.

Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) works for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees. We deliver medical and humanitarian aid in an impartial manner to those most vulnerable and at risk, while also developing local capacity and skills to ensure the long-term development of the Palestinian healthcare system. Our overarching goal is to improve the health and promote the well-being of Palestinians, strengthening the capacity of local partners.

We are an international, non-governmental, independent, non-political, non-religious charity that has worked towards this goal for nearly four decades, delivering health and medical care to those worst affected by conflict, occupation, discrimination and displacement. Working in partnership with local and international organisations, UN agencies and academic institutions, MAP addresses a wide range of health issues and challenges faced by the Palestinian people.

Our vision is of a future in which all Palestinians can access an effective, sustainable and locally-led system of healthcare and the full realisation of their rights to health and dignity.

Alongside our work on the ground in the West Bank, Gaza, East Jerusalem, and Lebanon, we are also committed to bearing witness to the injustices caused by occupation, displacement and conflict. We speak out in the UK and internationally, and ensure Palestinian voices are heard at the highest levels, to press for the political and social barriers to Palestinian health and dignity to be addressed.

As our Treasurer steps back from the Board after nearly 10 years with us, we are seeking a new Treasurer to join MAP in 2022.

The responsibilities of the Treasurer include:

• Chairing the Finance Committee;
• Maintaining strong relationships with the Chair, Chief Executive and the Director of Finance, acting as a sounding board when required;
• Maintaining an overview of MAP’s financial affairs and ensuring they are legal, constitutional and within accepted accounting practice;
• Monitoring the financial health and stability of MAP;
• Overseeing the maintenance of proper financial records and procedures, as well as the production of necessary financial reports and returns;
• Ensuring that the charity applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objectives;
• Ensuring that MAP maintains a strong Risk Management framework with appropriate risk mitigation procedures;
• Providing advice and information to the Trustees on their financial stewardship responsibilities, acting as the leading interface between Trustees and management on financial matters.

The new Treasurer will be an individual of exceptional calibre who can guide and enhance the strategic development of MAP. They will demonstrate the following:

• Significant experience of strategic financial leadership;
• Demonstrable experience of working at Board level;
• Breadth of experience having oversight of various operational functions including IT, HR, Legal, Governance, and Compliance;
• Strong understanding of charitable governance structures;
• Empathy towards the main aims and purposes of MAP;
• Inclusive and collegiate approach to Trustee-ship and Committee Chairing.

Experience of leadership in a charitable or public sector context would be particularly beneficial.

MAP is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applications from anyone who can meet the criteria, regardless of gender, race, age, disability, sexuality or religion.

Lakeland Arts

Treasurer

Meetings are usually held in South Lakeland, in the Lake District.

Unremunerated, reasonable expenses will be paid.

Based in South Lakeland, in the Lake District UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lakeland Arts is a major player in the north of England’s arts, culture and heritage scene. With an exceptional portfolio of heritage buildings and collections, and located amid magnificent land- and townscapes that have inspired generations, from Wordsworth via Kurt Schwitters to Taylor Swift, this cultural and natural heritage attracts audiences from all over the world.

Lakeland Arts seek to represent the lives of the people of Cumbria past and present, informing and steering their stimulating, award-winning attractions: Abbot Hall; Blackwell; Lakeland Museum and Windemere Jetty Museum.

At this important time with a new ambitious strategic plan launching in 2022, Lakeland Arts are looking for a Treasurer that shares a commitment to their mission. As Treasurer, you will join a motivated, talented and committed Board underpinned by strong governance. You will bring experience of operating at a strategic level providing financial oversight, and have well-developed communication skills. This individual will bring credibility, strong interpersonal abilities, and share Lakeland Arts’ values.

Lakeland Arts is committed to achieving greater diversity in its board, and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender, ethnicity, age, sexuality, belief or disability.

To learn more about this unique opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please read the full appointment brief, on the Prospectus website, which can be reached by clicking on the “Apply on Website” Button.

Deadline for applications: 27 January 2022

Interviews with Lakeland Arts:  Early February

Head of Finance 

Salary: £43,857 per annum (pro rata for part time) 

Working hours: Minimum 21 hrs (0.6WTE) up to 35 hours per week with flexible working required to suit the needs of the role.

Location: St Wilfrid’s Enterprise Centre, Hulme & other service delivery sites, as required.

Gaddum are actively seeking a Head of Finance to support us in delivering our organisational objectives through a financial management function and controls ensuring quality, governance and value for money.

The role will be responsible and accountable directly to the Chief Executive and be a member of Senior Leadership team and reporting to Trustee Board as required. 

Gaddum has been described recently as “a forward-thinking employer where people of talent gravitate towards.”

Our aim is to empower and enhance the lives of people in Greater Manchester. 

We currently work in four Greater Manchester authorities, Manchester, Rochdale, Salford and Stockport, delivering advocacy, carers support and therapy services. 

For further information contact call Gaddum to arrange a discussion with Chief Executive.

Interviews will be held mid/late February 2022. 

Organisation

Home-Start London (HSL) is a consortium of 12 local Home-Starts supporting families in 24 London boroughs.

Home-Start is a local community network of trained volunteers and expert support helping families with young children through their challenging times. We are there for parents when they need us the most because childhood can’t wait.

The families who come to Home-Start face a wide range of issues but almost all are struggling with isolation and poor mental health. Home-Start volunteers support parents in their own homes to help them navigate whatever stresses they face and help them build the skills, confidence and strength they need to give their children the best start in life.

Job purpose

Reporting to the HSL Board, you will be the public face of this increasingly impactful and dynamic organisation. You will promote the HSL member’s services to potential funders and partners, raise awareness of the Home-Start ethos, benefits and reach. Ultimately, you will bring new income into the network whilst ensuring HSL maintains its strategic direction, achieves its key aims and maintains financial sustainability.  You will have experience of working in a leadership role and have an entrepreneurial and self-motivating mindset. 

Join us and you will become part an integral part of a network of organisations committed to improving the life chances of children across London. You will have opportunities to shape and expand HSL at an exciting time in its development.  

As an organisation, we are committed to promoting safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that appointees are suitable to work with our children and adults.

See below for the job description and click on the apply button to upload:

(1)  Your CV, and
(2) A covering letter detailing why you are interested in the role.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and capable individual to join our team as Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer and Senior Management Team.

Praxis is a dynamic, award-winning human rights charity supporting migrants in crisis or at-risk, ensuring that their essential human needs are met and that they are able to overcome the barriers they face. We have more than 35 years of experience working with migrant communities, and in 2019 we supported around 2,000 people through expert legal advice, housing and peer support. Our holistic approach supports people away from a point of crisis and destitution towards safety, economic independence, social engagement and greater emotional wellbeing.

You will have experience in providing high quality administrative support to the CEO, trustees and senior managers.  You will play a key role in developing and supporting our charity and strengthening our resource management, administration and governance. This will include the organisation and servicing of trustee and management meetings ensuring effective administration, record keeping, communications and progress tracking. 

This role requires flexibility, initiative and discretion. You should be highly organised and proactive with strong people and communication skills and have a good working knowledge of Microsoft 365 systems, including SharePoint and MS Teams. You should be committed to self-improvement and respond positively to constructive feedback when given, have an outstanding judgment, problem solving skills and a diplomatic approach, as well as being a committed team player. 

The key responsibilities include to provide governance and administrative support to the CEO, trustees and Senior Management Team (SMT). This will include the organisation and servicing of trustee and management meetings ensuring effective administration, record keeping and communications.   

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from those with lived experience of migration, and from diverse applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy/maternity leave status.

To apply, please send your CV and a 2-page cover letter outlining how you meet the person specification and why you are the ideal candidate for this post.

Closing Date: Sunday 30th January 2022

CHEM Trust is looking for a Finance and Resources Manager to become an important new member of our team. 

We are a small, dynamic charity with a big impact, working to protect humans and wildlife from harmful chemicals by working for strong regulation of the most hazardous chemicals. We focus particularly on EU policy & regulation and on the UK’s post-Brexit regulatory system.

We are bringing finance in-house and this new role is vital in ensuring that our finances are run effectively, our funders receive the information they need, and the team members are well supported in delivering their roles. 

The Board of Trustees is active and engaged and CHEM Trust is signed up to the Charity Commission’s code of Governance for small charities. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates, as they are currently under-represented in the UK charity sector.

Role

You will work with the Trustees, Executive Director and Senior Leaders to ensure efficient and effective financial management, overseeing day- to-day financial management and providing financial reports to funders. 

You will also work with the team to ensure CHEM Trust fulfils its legal and regulatory requirements, including coordinating the implementation of health and safety, GDPR and other policies and procedures and leading on human resources support. 

Note that specialist HR advice and support is provided to CHEM Trust by an external contractor, and IT is currently managed by the Executive Director.

The role reports to the Head of Advocacy.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY 

• Ensure the day-to-day financial and accounting operations are delivered. 
• Take responsibility for budget planning, monitoring and review and year-end accounts process. 
• Manage day-to-day online banking and cash management.
• Support the development of CHEM Trust’s strategy, including providing financial projections and conducting risk analysis. 
• Develop detailed fundraising proposal budgets and financial reports for funders with the team.
• Ensure effective day-to-day management of HR, Health & Safety, insurance and data protection. 
• Ensure financial, HR and data protection policies and procedures comply with relevant legislation/regulations, reflect best practice and are applied throughout CHEM Trust.
• Ensure regular risk assessment of office and home workspaces.
• Assist in management of IT equipment, software and contracts.

Holiday: 28 working days per annum in addition to the normal public holidays and the days between Christmas and New Year (pro rata).

Location: London or homeworking with occasional visits to the London co-working office.

Finance Manager
£30,451 to £32,910 per annum, pro-rata, depending on experience
Actual annual salary £19,489 to £21,062
24 hours per week
Permanent

Age UK South Gloucestershire is seeking to recruit a motivated individual with a strong background in finance to take a senior role on the management team as Finance Manager.

Age UK South Gloucestershire is an independent, local charity. We have been working in the community for over 20 years to support older people, their families and carers. We strive to make South Gloucestershire a great place to grow old through our mission of 'supporting you and your local community in later life.'

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the appointed applicant will lead on all financial management operations ensuring the efficient and responsible administration of our finances and implementing and delivering a strategy for long-term financial sustainability.

To be successful in this role, you will be proactive, have a positive solution-focused attitude, and appreciate the importance of your role in enabling the organisation to meet its goals.

The successful applicant will be based in our main office currently in Thornbury, Bristol, with the potential for hybrid and flexible working once established in the role.

Age UK South Gloucestershire offers a generous benefits package, and the charity is committed to equalities, diversity and inclusion and therefore encourages applications from all sections of the community. Applications are accepted from both experienced individuals and those looking to progress into a finance management role.

If that person could be you, download an application pack from our website. Please return completed application forms to us directly via the information on our website. Applications will not be accepted when submitted via agencies or other recruitment platforms.

Closing date: 8 am, Monday 7th February 2022
Interviews: Within three weeks of the closing date.

Post Title:Executive Director   

Accountable to: Chair and Trustees of London Arts in Health Forum

Salary: £47,000 pro-rata

Time commitment: Part-time, three days a week. 

Location: Hybrid working: a combination of office and team-working based (8, Botolph Alley, EC3R 8DR) with homeworking. The ability to travel for meetings and speaking engagements when necessary. 

Access and equality:  

London Arts and Health is committed to being an inclusive employer and contractor, welcoming staff and consultants from various backgrounds and all protected characteristics. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals currently underrepresented in arts and health, including disabled people and racially minoritised candidates. In compliance with the Equality Act, we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria.

Background:  

London Arts and Health (LAH) is a registered charity that creates and promotes opportunities for the arts to reach everyone in society – regardless of their health or personal circumstances. It has two primary focuses - creating opportunities for people experiencing health and care needs to engage with the arts and raising awareness of the health and wellbeing benefits of engaging with high-quality creative activities.

We believe that participating in the arts and offering routes to using creativity makes a crucial difference to the health and wellbeing of individuals and society. LAH is a central pillar in the fast-emerging world of arts and health. LAH has been at the forefront of this work for many years and is widely respected for its support to individual artists, patients and service users, health professionals, and the wider public. The organisation works collaboratively in everything it does, partnering with a vast range of stakeholders to increase the impact the arts can have on the health of everyone in society. 

People with acknowledged health needs (mental and physical) are traditionally excluded from the arts. Yet, research increasingly indicates that engaging in creative activity has wide-ranging health and wellbeing benefits. LAH exists to challenge traditional inequalities by generating more and better arts experiences for everyone.

Over the past three years, the Charity has seen a complete overhaul with a new name, rebranding, several new websites, digital tools and a new temporary home in the middle of the City of London. We have also recruited nine temporary staff through the Kickstart scheme, significantly increasing the resource available to the Charity.

LAH is in a strong position with a solid fundraising plan and theory of change which the new Executive Director will deliver. The Charity is currently implementing many income generation plans, and a leader with an entrepreneurial outlook would fit well with the Charity. 

The Charity appointed a Head of Digital in 2020, which has improved and increased our digital presence with many high-profile platforms and tools being scaled up nationally, alongside our partner, the Culture, Health and Wellbeing Alliance. We are currently implementing a new membership programme and offering our City Arts and Health Hub space for members to work, network and exhibit. The Director will oversee this rollout to ensure the opportunity is well marketed. 

The role:  

Our ambitions for LAH and the wider sector are high, including new projects networks and events, an expansion of Creativity and Wellbeing Week, and a specific focus on increasing the diversity of the field of culture and health practice.

Your role will be to lead the organisation and deliver this activity, managing staff and supporting the board in achieving its strategic vision for the organisation. You will be a passionate and compelling advocate for the impact of the arts on health and wellbeing. You will be highly experienced in the arts and/or health with a proven capacity to collaborate with diverse partners. You will be great at combining strategic vision with a willingness to deliver practical solutions, and you will have a track record of implementing and delivering change.

Over the next year, we want to deliver the new strategic vision and establish permanent staff contracts, alongside delivering our core business. You will demonstrate experience and understanding of running a small charity with a small staff team to best support our goals, with outstanding partnership working and a proven track record of effective fundraising and change management.

Key Responsibilities

To lead London Arts and Health delivering the key commitments in our business plan, including Creativity and Wellbeing Week 2022, our regular newsletter, our social media outputs and providing advice and support to the arts and health sector.

1. To deliver on our agreements with Arts Council England and other funding partners.
2. To oversee good governance and timely and complete reporting to the Charity Commission and Companies House.
3. To support and manage the Head of Digital and other staff and volunteers.
4. To lead on the Creativity and Wellbeing Festival. Including forging partnerships, seeking sponsorship and in-kind support and creating a programme of headline events.
5. To build a close working relationship with the Trustees to ensure a robust strategic direction and delivery plan for the next five years.
6. Deliver our fundraising plan to deliver new projects and ensure new income and grants.
7. To manage and deliver on our new membership plan and launch of our new City Arts and Health Hub. Both of which are potentially significant income streams for the Charity. 
8. To work with the Treasurer to ensure that appropriate monthly financial management and controls are maintained and that the Charity's financial health, including expenditure and income, is clearly reported to the Trustees. To take mitigating action as required.
9. To lead on stakeholder relations, including co-chairing the London Action on Arts and Health Stakeholder Group, alongside Arts Council England and The GLA, representing LAH on the Culture, Health and Wellbeing Alliance, and other bodies and groups as appropriate.
10. To act as an ambassador for the Charity and to speak publicly when needed.

To apply to this position please follow the link to the London Arts and Health website where you will be able to view the full job description and view the details required to submit your application.

Purpose of the role:

To provide financial management for RVA, payroll administration for RVA and associated projects.

To provide support to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the work of RVA

To support the CEO and the Board of Trustees to develop the organisation’s strategy, resources and services including collaboration with voluntary and statutory organisations working in Rother most especially regarding finance.

To contribute to policy development in local voluntary, statutory and other organisations in furtherance of RVA’s strategic goals

To work with the CEO and board to ensure that the Board receives appropriate advice and information on all relevant matters and enable it to fulfil its governance responsibilities

To provide good leadership and role modelling that creates and fosters a beneficial working environment for all RVA employees and volunteers which motivate and retains staff

To support RVA staff with appropriate financial, funding and business planning advice in the course of their work in projects and with community groups

To manage premises, facilities, and equipment

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic

• Support CEO to Lead and manage the strategic, operational, and financial planning processes within RVA, including the production and presentation of reports and membership to the Board, Executive and Sub-Groups as appropriate 
• Ensure that effective systems are in place to manage performance, risk, health and safety, financial resources, staffing and business continuity 
• Maintain awareness of risks and changes in the external environment that affect the charity

Financial Management

• Responsible for maintaining and updating all RVA’s financial systems processes and policies
• Production of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and statements
• Production and maintenance of an annual budget and forecast for the Board
• Developing financial insight through financial data analysis, and monitoring to identify trends and themes
• Responsible for reporting to the Charities Commission and Companies House and meeting any legal requirements
• Act as part of the RVA senior leadership team and RVA Executive and as such contribute to all aspects of RVA strategic planning
• Responsible for budgeting and cost control of a number of projects simultaneously
• Responsible for ensuring correct financial information is available for monitoring, returns and contract requirements that are attended to and completed by project managers and coordinators
• Representing RVA with external stakeholders
• To ensure all invoicing and payment arrangements are carried out accurately with weekly and monthly payment of creditors and debtors
• Ensuring RVA has adequate insurances

Personnel management – financial

• Ensuring salaries and wages information/returns are carried out to specified deadlines
• Responsible for RVA Payroll
• HR responsibilities including administering the internal HR syste
• Managing and supporting Finance and Customer Services Assistant to ensure all financial and administrative duties run smoothly.

Office administration

• Negotiations and purchasing of all RVA equipment and supplies
• Health and Safety and Fire Safety of the offices
• Maintenance of all confidential forms and records including contracts, HR information, project reports and financial statements

Community Support

• Support staff and project managers ensuring they have financial discipline and knowledge
• Working with project managers and coordinators to develop new initiatives

Delegated powers

• Financial – spending as agreed with the Chief Executive and the RVA Treasurer

• Regularly review Financial Standing Orders in agreement with the RVA Treasurer

• Operational - as agreed with the Chief Executive

• Can agree work targets with individuals and target communities on specific action
• Can agree resourcing as per project budget and guidelines
• Can agree budget re-allocations and reprofiling
• Can authorise additional spending where required according to RVA’s financial authorisation policies

• Strategic – as agreed with the Chief Executive

• Can identify and action key themes for RVA operations
• Initiate partnership and collaborative working
• Identify, develop and implement projects

• Staffing – responsible for the activities and welfare of project staff and volunteers as agreed with the Chief Executive

Resources

• To work with CEO to establish the long-term sustainability of RVA by developing a mix of income streams - grant funding, statutory contracts, partnership, income generation, fundraising and social enterprise (premises management, training and new initiatives)
• Lead and co-ordinate the efficient and effective management of RVA resources and assets.
• Operate within the annual budget and ensure management and compliance related policies are up to date
• To be responsible for the production and adoption of all policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the requirements of legislation and funding/contracting organisations

• Work with CEO to provide the systems and processes that lead and support voluntary action in Rother personally, with staff and volunteers and through networks and partnerships supported by RVA

• Support CEO to drive the use of digital technology to deliver RVA’s services 
• Ensure the organisation’s staff and volunteers are focused on achieving its mission and aims
• To undertake any other duties as prescribed by the Board relevant to this post

See website for Person Spec and application form

​Life for any of us can change in an instant. Experiencing a road traffic accident, a major stroke or being diagnosed with dementia can happen completely unexpectedly and can change our lives forever.

There are hundreds of different neurological conditions including stroke, brain tumour, brain injury, Alzheimer’s disease and many rarer ones too.

The Brain Charity offers emotional support, practical help and social activities to anyone with a neurological condition and to their family, friends and carers. 

Role summary

We are pleased to say The Brain Charity is growing year on year. We are now seeking an individual with a strong background in finance to deliver key elements of our corporate strategy and help take our organisation to the next level.

With overall responsibility for managing our finances and overseeing quality, impact measurement and governance, you will hold senior managerial responsibility within the organisation. 

By raising quality levels throughout the charity, you will be instrumental in supporting staff to deliver excellent services to some of the most vulnerable members of our society. 

We are seeking a data-driven and highly organised individual with a keen eye for detail to join our team.

Application information

We are an award-winning charity and have recently received The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest accolade given by the Crown to Third Sector organisations.

If you are passionate about our cause and would like to become part of a vibrant and diverse team, we would love to hear from you.

The Brain Charity prides itself on being an open and diverse place to work and we openly encourage those from minority groups to apply.

Key information

• Job title: Head of Finance
• Salary: £34,000 – £38,000 PA, DOE (pro rata £17,000 – £19,000 PA) +10% pension upon successful completion of probationary period
• Contract: Permanent
• Base: The Brain Charity, Norton Street, Liverpool, L3 8LR (hybrid home working considered)
• Hours: Part time – 18.75 hours per week (flexible between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday)

To apply, you will need to complete the application form in the downloadable pack available below and on our website. Please do not send in your CV, as this will not be counted.

Closing date: Wednesday, February 2nd 2022, 5pm.

Interviews for successful applicants will take place during the week commencing Monday, February 7th 2022.

Job purpose

To carry out and supervise the full range of financial and administrative tasks for Salisbury Hospice Charity including maintenance of financial records, payroll administration, provision of regular management accounts and support for the fundraising team in their budget management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial

• Maintenance of the charity’s accounting records using the SAGE 50 accounting software
• Managing the processing of transactions including supplier invoices, supplier payments and expenses claims, daily bank transactions, with the assistance of the Finance Assistant
• Reconciliations for all bank accounts
• Responsible for inter account transfers between bank deposit accounts/ investments
• Authorised person to release payments via On-Line Banking
• Administrator of Clearspend (Credit Card)
• Keying of donation data on to charity databases, including Sage 50 Accounts, Raiser’s Edge
• Knowledge of use and back office functions of payment and fundraising platforms
• Managing Gift Aid recovery 

Line Manager

• Line Manager for the Finance Assistant (AAT level 3)
• Working closely with the Finance Assistant to ensure the smooth operation of all finance matters
• On non-working days and annual leave of Finance Assistant responsibility for all duties normally undertaken to ensure smooth running of finance operation

Payroll

• Managing all aspects of payroll using SAGE 50 payroll software
• Perform all Tax Year end processing and reporting, including P60
• Nominated Pension Administrator ensuring that all data uploads to pension plan providers submitted within timescales
• Ensure that regulatory requirements under Auto enrolment are up to date, including the need for re-enrolment and re-declaration
• To complete Annual Pension returns within agreed timescales to ensure that annual pension statements are available to staff
• Resolve employee payroll queries

 Financial and Regulatory Reporting

• Prepare annual accounts in SORP format and arrange audit
• Collecting and collating information for the preparation of final accounts, making adjustments, accruals, prepayments, restricted/unrestricted funds
• Maintaining records relating to fixed assets, capital expenditure and depreciation
• Revaluation of Investments to establish portfolio movements, charges, realised/ unrealised gains and loss
• Prepare monthly management accounts in agreed format and additional financial reports as required by trustees, including cash flow forecasts
• Providing up to date information of legacy pipeline to Trustees
• Involvement with the preparation of the annual budget with Treasurer and Head of Fundraising
• Responsible for regulatory compliance, including Companies House, Charity Commission returns and record of Trustees and the register of their interests.

Other

• Grant & fund management; assist with financial aspects of grant applications, ensure that grant monies are allocated to the appropriate restricted funds, overview of agreed expenditure on grant funded activities.
• Liaising with solicitors, clinical hospice team, SDH Finance to process patient claims for compensation for personal injury
• Providing an external interface with our bankers, auditors, IFA pension provider, investment managers, suppliers
• Responsibility for charity insurance policies, liaising with charity’s broker
• Administration of legacy fundraising, liaise with solicitors/executor, including the signing off of Estate Accounts
• Administration of Will Trusts, arranging annual inspection of property and insurance
• Maintenance of Legacy Asset register
• Complete other annual compliance and money laundering requirements
• Working with external IT provider to ensure that all updates to SAGE 50 Accounts and Payroll systems are action at critical points such as year end

Key relationships

As well as directly managing the Finance Assistant the role involves close liaison with:

• Head of Fundraising
• Members of the fundraising team
• Management staff in the hospice
• Salisbury District Hospital finance team
• Bankers and investment managers
• Insurance and pension providers
• Solicitors and those administering legacies
• Auditors