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We are looking to recruit an Operations Manager who is passionate about our vision, highly organised with an aptitude for detail, processes and prioritisation and who will enjoy enabling a positive experience for our guests and team.
The Greenhouse at Barnes Close is a 36-bed ecumenical retreat and education centre in what was once a Cadbury family home. We are passionate about bringing together faith and action in ways which are relevant to the times we are living in. As such, we offer this sacred space and a programme of retreats, for those working towards the flourishing of their own communities and those in need of rest, reflection and healing.
We are incrementally developing the fabric of our comfortable and inspirational place and we are developing our growing team. Our team operates as a small faith community, learning together and being held in a daily rhythm of prayer.
We are a place for rooted faith and flourishing communities. Within this vision our objectives are:
· To care for this sacred space and to make it available and accessible to all
· To develop our peace and reconciliation work, in line with the heritage of the place
· To be a place where differences meet and are honoured and explored
· To be a learning community at work and prayer together
To help achieve these aims, we are looking to recruit an Operations Manager who is passionate about our vision, highly organised with an aptitude for detail, processes and prioritisation and who will enjoy enabling a positive experience for our guests and team. We are open to conversations about job share opportunities and please be aware that the role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Our successful candidate will join a small, yet skilled and enthusiastic team of staff and volunteers. They will also enjoy the oversight of a discerning and experienced Board of Trustees, chaired by Rev. Claire Turner.
Please get in touch for an informal conversation regarding the role, or to arrange a visit. Please apply with your CV, a covering letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role and two named references. The closing date for applications is 28/11/24, interviews will be the following week.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Operations Manager Job Description
The effective management of the operational running of The Greenhouse at Barnes Close across three key areas:
1. Guest experience: Implementing the booking process, liaising with the Housekeeper and managing guest experience
2. Financial management: Managing day-to-day finances and working to a budget
3. Building maintenance: Managing the property maintenance and liaising with contractors
Key tasks
1. Guest experience
• Guide guests through the booking process from enquiry, booking forms, invoicing and payment to arrival
• Oversee guest experience before, during and after the visit. Improving and refining systems where necessary and responding to guest feedback
• Liaise with the Housekeeper regarding the cleaning schedule to ensure good upkeep of the house
• Be available for on-call duty management approximately once a month and at other occasional times.
2. Financial management
• Manage the finances, ensuring good financial management practices are maintained and using Quickbooks and Xero software. Ensure budgets are adhered to, and quarterly financial reports are prepared.
• Liaise with the external accountant as required to ensure payroll is completed each month and end of year accounts are prepared.
3. Building maintenance
• Oversee the day-to-day maintenance schedule of the property including managing the workflow of the Maintenance Operative and arranging contractors as required
• Oversee property services, contracts and annual checks
• Carry out regular hands-on practical tasks essential to the running of the property, such as measuring fuel, setting heating, carrying out fire alarm tests, ordering stock as required
• Ensure that policies agreed by Director and trustees are implemented and advise on policy updates where appropriate, with particular attention to fire safety, safeguarding and risk assessments
• Ensure staff training is renewed and updated annually
4. Any other duties arising which are commensurate with the role.
Key results/objectives
1. The diverse range of guests and enquirers have a positive experience throughout their engagement with The Greenhouse
2. The smooth running of the property is maintained to enable best guest experience
3. The Greenhouse team functions well to enable these outcomes
Reporting to the Director
Person Specification
Competencies
● Good written and oral communication skills
● Strong IT skills and ability to manage data
● An organised and flexible approach to work, with the ability to plan, prioritise and balance conflicting demands under pressure
● The ability to build effective relationships with people from all backgrounds and at all levels in a fully inclusive environment
● The ability to work on own initiative, make decisions and be self-motivated, with a ‘can-do’ attitude
● A proactive and creative approach to problem-solving
● The ability to maintain confidential records and uphold data protection requirements Qualifications and training
● Formal qualifications are not required, although qualifications in management, ICT, administration or finance would be desirable
● A good knowledge of all Microsoft packages, QuickBooks and Google apps would be beneficial
● A willingness and desire to develop new skills is essential
Essential experience and knowledge
● Experience of managing a busy office environment
● Experience of some financial management
● Experience in scheduling the workflow of others
● Experience in dealing with the general public
● For the right candidate extra training can be provided Organisational fit
● In sympathy with the organisations’ inclusive Christian ethos
● A good team worker willing to work flexibly with the core team to achieve desired outcomes
● A willingness to carry out hands-on physical tasks such as measuring fuel and cleaning on occasion, recognising these are all part of fulfilling the vision of the place
● Customer focussed, always responding efficiently and courteously.
A place for rooted faith and flourishing communities
Join our Finance team and you’ll be working with the existing Finance Office,r and supporting the Finance Manager in handling all our accounting needs.
If you have excellent attention to detail, experience of day-to-day finance procedures, and would like to work with an organisation that champions disabled artists, you could be our new team member.
Unlimited commissions extraordinary work from disabled artists that will change and challenge the world. We support, fund and promote new work by disabled artists, for UK and international audiences. We’re funded by Arts Council England, Arts Council of Wales, British Council, Creative Scotland, and Paul Hamlyn Foundation.
Since 2013 we’ve supported over 521 artists and their work has reached audiences of over five million people. This makes us the largest supporter of disabled artists world-wide. With an intersectional disabled-led team and board, we’re passionate not just about talking about equality and diversity, but actually putting it into action.
This is a permanent, remote working role with a salary of £29,757 per annum, pro rata. We welcome applications for 40 hours full time or 32 hours (0.8 full time equivalent) including breaks. Your responsibilities will include recording transactions, processing invoices, expense claims and grants, administering the charity’s bank accounts, payroll, and audits.
Unlimited is delighted to make reasonable adjustments to existing practices and procedures to meet access requirements and supports all team members to apply to Access to Work to cover relevant costs. Our recruitment pack is available in a variety of formats, including large print, audio, Easy Read, and English, Scottish Gaelic and Welsh languages.
We also love inclusivity and value lived experience in all its forms, so people from the global majority*, who are LGBTQIA+, disabled** and/or from working class or low socio-economic backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply.
* This includes, but is not limited to, people of Black Caribbean, Black African, South Asian, East Asian, Southeast Asian, West Asian, Arab, Latinx, Jewish, Romany and Irish Traveller heritage.
** This includes but is not limited to, those who define as disabled people, as people with long term health conditions, as deaf, Deaf, neurodivergent or in relation to their health-related access requirements.
People from these groups are still currently under-represented in the arts nationwide, and we’re committed to challenging and changing this.
Unlimited is an arts commissioning body that supports, funds and promotes new work by disabled artists for UK and international audiences.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
In Your Corner are entering an exciting phase of growth, having recently converted to a charitable legal structure. After eight years of successful leadership, our founder is stepping down from their current post as CEO, and their position on the board. We are now looking forward to our future as a charity and seek a strategic leader with the passion to drive us forward.
We are an award-winning social enterprise whose mission is to support young people to develop the emotional and relational skills that will support them to thrive, through combining non-contact boxing with evidence-based ideas from psychological intervention. As a values-based organisation we're seeking someone with a commitment to our mission, vision and values; as-well as a solid understanding of youth work, mental health, or boxing/sport for change work and ability to use this to guide leadership decisions and actions.
The CEO will lead IYC’s services and charitable activities, ensuring effective day-to-day management and development of services and income, while maintaining a positive stakeholder engagement that aligns with its strategy, and ensures future success, financial sustainability, and impact.
This role is part-time and will include occasional evenings to support core project delivery times and board meetings. Regular in-person working in Inner London locations for project visits and meetings is a requirement. However, other activities can be completed via remote working.
We welcome applications from first-time CEOs who feel they have the skills, experiences and vision for this role. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and positively encourage applications from under-represented communities and people with lived experience.
You can find all information, specifications and requirements within our role pack. Please note that all applications must be received by 23:30 on Sunday 8th December 2024.
Please answer the screening questions and submit an up-to-date CV and cover letter.
In order to shortlist you, we want to know:
• What skills, experiences, and values make you a strong candidate
• Why you are wanting to work with us
• How you meet the person specification
Our mission is to support young people to develop the emotional and relational skills that will help them to thrive
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospectus are delighted to be supporting our client in their search for a Proposals and Trust Manager to join their collaborative Philanthropy and Partnerships team!
The Proposals and Trust Manager will be responsible for identifying funding propositions for the Philanthropy and Partnerships team and creating engaging cases for support to grow income from trusts, major donors, and corporates. This role will also have personal portfolio of existing and lapsed trust prospects. Focusing on uplifting giving, this role will building key relationships with these donors and collaborate with them to achieve mutual benefit.
To be successful in this Proposals and Trust Manager role, you will have proven experience in researching and securing funding from trusts and foundations. You will be able to translate complex information into engaging and digestible cases of support. This person will be able to work well with a team, but also autonomously on individual projects.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application, then please contact Rhiannon Mehta at Prospectus.
Location is flexible, but the team often meet in the London offices once per month.
If you are interested in applying to this Proposals and Trust Manager position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
- ybrid Working - Required 2 days per month in London
- A Charity that is making a genuine difference across the UK
About Our Client
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men - prostate cancer. It's a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.
Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men's health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition - to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We're blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.
Work with us and you'll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.
Job Description
We're seeking a Finance Business Partner to join our Finance Team, a key group dedicated to making the most of our resources to help achieve our vision: a world where no man dies from prostate cancer.
As a Finance Business Partner, you'll work closely with Directors and Department Heads, helping them understand their financial needs, offering advice on best practices, and providing insights or challenges when necessary. You'll manage and prepare financial reports, including forecasts, budgets, Board KPIs, and management accounts, giving guidance and recommendations where needed.
You'll be a supportive "critical friend" to our programmes, offering advice on finance and procurement, and actively contributing to new projects to establish strong processes. By supporting various programmes, you'll keep an eye on budgets and forecasts, making sure budget holders have the tools they need to monitor their spending. This includes preparing templates, leading training sessions, and responding to any business needs.
Your role will focus on continuously improving business partnering processes that affect our financial reporting and monitoring, always looking for new ways to share business information across teams.
You'll also provide ongoing training and support to budget holders, ensuring compliance with our policies. You'll champion innovation, continuous improvement, and a focus on customer and user engagement for budget holders and key stakeholders.
The Successful Applicant
- Professional accountant qualification i.e. CIMA, ACCA or ACA accreditation (or any suitable recognised equivalent).
- Proven record of preparing financial information for non-finance colleagues and experience in process development and driving improvement.
- Strong problem-solving abilities with a track record of identifying issues and implementing effective solutions in a financial context.
- Demonstrated ability to use financial software and tools effectively, including advanced Excel skills and familiarity with financial reporting systems.
- Proven ability to adapt to changing environments and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
What's on Offer
We would like to offer the successful candidate:
- Generous leave entitlements that increase with service
- One 'development day' a month to use for training or personal development
- Enhanced contributory pension scheme
- Life insurance and group income protection
- Health Cash Plan
- Life and wellbeing advice and support via our Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted gym membership and high street shopping discounts
- Loans for season tickets or cycles
Contact
Will Hewson
Quote job ref
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Our partner is seeking a Finance Officer to join a close knit finance team, within an impactful international charity working on climate resilience. The role in addition to having a focus on financial processing & accounting, has a significant focus on business partnering and providing support to the overseas teams.
Responsibilities
- Supporting the overseas teams with their finance data inputting, ensuring that these are accurate and complete; monitoring their cashflow, managing funding requests and processing intercompany invoices.
- Reviewing and supporting with processing payroll for the overseas offices.
- Reviewing and analysing their bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Maintaing budget holder reports.
- Support the team with the internal audit and annual year-end audit processes.
- Support with HR & other administrative tasks as required.
Requirements
- Astute individual, with a degree in or studying towards an accounting qualification such as ACA, CIMA or ACCA, and interested in a career in international charity finance.
- Strong technical background and understanding of double entry bookkeeping and data entry, strong attention to detail.
- Experience in developing systems, working with complex consolidation systems, and on grants financial management is desirable.
- Good numeracy & IT skills.
- Good relationship building and communication skills, able to work effectively with overseas staff with sensitivity, and support them with any queries/issues they have.
- Able to work effectively, prioritising a varied workload.
- Working knowledge or fluency in French is strongly desirable.
This role is permanent, and is only open to candidates with the RTW in the UK. This role requires the individual to be in the office once a week.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are seeking an Interim Financial Controller to join renowned not-for-profit organisation. Reporting to the CFO, you will support with the year-end processes and day-to-day running of the financial accounting function while also shaping processes and improving financial systems.
Key responsibilities include overseeing financial control processes, managing the year-end process audits and acting as the main point of contact for auditors.
The role suits those who are happy to get 'hands on' with a background in the not-for-profit sector. Experience reporting to DCMS is desirable.
Essential Criteria:
- Professional accountancy qualification (CIMA, ACA, ACCA) with significant experience in financial control, ideally in not-for-profit sector
- Experience in managing year-end audits and producing statutory accounts.
- Strong proficiency with financial systems and reporting tools.
What’s in it for you:
- Day rate: £400-500pd (depending on experience)
- Hybrid working: 2/3 days required in Central London office
Wiltshire Wildlife Trust is seeking a Director of Finance and Operations to join our Executive Team.
This is an exciting time to be joining the Trust, which is thinking bigger and stepping up to collaborate widely to achieve nature’s recovery and connect people with nature. Achievement of our ambitious goals will require us to build our financial resilience and invest in growing our unrestricted income pipeline from a diverse range of sources. New enterprise opportunities are arising in green finance and advisory services to complement our traditional funding model. The organisation has grown rapidly in recent years, and the time is right for a review of our systems and processes to ensure we are deploying our resources effectively and with maximum impact towards the delivery of our Strategy.
We are looking for an experienced Director of Finance and Operations to act as a business partner to the CEO and fellow Directors, leading and coordinating this reset of our operational and financial planning to support the successful delivery of our strategic goals. You will provide leadership on people (HR and organisational development), financial, IT and operational management. As Company Secretary, you will engage closely with the Chair and Trustees, overseeing our governance processes and compliance with charity law.
You will be a natural communicator who is instinctively collaborative, systematic and organised. You will have the leadership skills and emotional intelligence to engage well with your fellow Directors, and with Trustees and team leaders across the Trust. You will have a mind-set that seeks out solutions.
We are part of The Wildlife Trusts federation, which connects the 46 county Trusts in a powerful network for innovation with a strong national voice. You will find that your team extends beyond Wiltshire to a dynamic network of fellow Directors, here in the southwest and UK-wide.
Creating a sustainable future for wildlife and people
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Your new company
A new permanent opportunity has arisen within a well-renowned not-for-profit organisation in Central London. This is a permanent opportunity, offering hybrid working.
Your new role
- Responsible for managing the entire accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments.
- Prepare and process electronic transfers, ACH payments and check payments.
- Ensure timely and accurate payment of vendor invoices and employee expense reports.
- Maintain and update vendor files, including contact information and payment terms.
- Review and process employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Perform monthly reconciliations of accounts payable transactions.
- Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
What you'll need to succeed
- A qualification in Finance - at least finished AAT level 2.
- Experience of general accounting - debit vs credit entries, purchase ledger, reconciliations, accruals and prepayments.
- Experience of working with Workday is preferred.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
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 about your career.
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About the Organisation
The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) is a charity dedicated to inspiring musical achievement through world-class music exams, publications, and education programs. With a turnover of approximately £45 million, ABRSM operates in the UK and over 90 countries worldwide.
About the Job
As the Senior Finance Systems Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the effective operation, governance, and continuous development of ABRSM’s financial systems, primarily Unit4 ERPx and Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM. Your responsibilities will include supporting accurate monthly financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and year-end processes. You will be tasked with maintaining and improving the Chart of Accounts, overseeing system access, developing workflows, and providing technical support across the Finance department and the wider organisation. Additionally, you will act as a superuser for system changes, integrations, and automation opportunities, driving continuous improvement. A key initial project will involve collaborating with the FP&A team to introduce the UNIT4 FP&A module and leverage Power BI to enhance reporting capabilities
Person Required
We are looking for a professional with:
- An accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent).
- Current and up-to-date technical accounting knowledge, ideally including Charities SORP (FRS102) and VAT regulations.
- Strong experience with financial systems, Unit4 ERPx desirable although will consider other finance systems experience.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with PowerBI.
- Proven experience in process mapping and improving operational efficiency through system enhancements.
- Excellent communication skills to present complex technical issues and ideas clearly to management and staff at all levels.
- A self-starter attitude with strong problem-solving skills.
What You Get in Return
- A competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
- A collaborative and supportive work environment.
- The chance to make a significant impact on the financial operations of a leading music education charity.
If you are passionate about financial systems and want to contribute to a world-class organisation, we would love to hear from you!
Closing date for applications: 25th November
First stage interviews: 3rd and 4th December
Second stage interviews: 10th December
Please contact Peter O’Sullivan at Hays Senior Finance for more information about this exciting opportunity!
We are seeking to employ an experienced finance and operations professional to play a central role in our UK team as we grow. We are looking for a candidate with excellent financial and operations skills and experience, who will thrive working in a small and dynamic team.
Job description
- Gross Annual Salary: £45,000 full-time pro rata (post offered at 0.6 FTE i.e. £27,000 with the potential to rise to 1 FTE). In addition, IEEP UK matches pension contributions up to 6% of gross salary.
- Hours: 0.6 FTE (21 hours / 3 days per week), with potential to expand.
- Location: Remote working - IEEP UK currently has no permanent office space. Therefore, in line with the whole IEEP UK team, the post will be home-based, with regular travel to London, other parts of the UK, Brussels and other parts of Europe as required.
- Position type: Permanent contract
- Annual Leave: 18.5 days Annual Leave based on 0.6FTE (comprises of 14 days Basic Annual Leave + FTE proportion of public holidays) rising annually to a top limit of 23 days
- Closing date: 10am, Monday 9 December 2024
- Equal opportunities: IEEP UK is committed to being a welcoming and inclusive employer, including recruiting for diversity.
- Right to Work: Entitlement to work in the UK. IEEP UK is not able to assist with applications for work permits and cannot employ people living or working outside of the UK.
- Other benefits: You are also entitled to an additional £1,000 benefit (subject to tax) that can be used for private health and/or gym subscription.
About IEEP UK
The Institute for European Environmental Policy UK[1] (IEEP UK) is a UK registered charity and a not-for-profit sustainability think tank, with over 40 years of experience, based in the UK. As part of the broader IEEP family across Europe, we are dedicated to working with government, civil society, academia and a range of other stakeholders, including European, United Nations and other international bodies, civil society, academia, scientific institutes and business and industry to produce evidence-based research for impact-driven environmental policy solutions. Our work covers both short-term and long-term strategic environmental issues in the UK and its constituent nations as well as their interaction with policy in Europe and globally. Over the years IEEP has developed new concepts that have made their way into mainstream environmental thinking, underpinning many aspects of this policy area today, including work on the precautionary principle, environmental impact assessments, emissions trading schemes and public money for public goods.
This is an exciting time for IEEP UK. Under the leadership of the chair of trustees, Malini Mehra, IEEP UK has developed a new strategy up to 2027, striving to grow from a currently small staff, becoming more visible and claiming a leading role in providing innovative research and policy relevant intelligence. As part of this, Ben Reynolds joined in the role of Executive Director in October 2023.
Overall role and responsibilities
We are seeking to employ an experienced finance and operations professional to play a central role in our UK team as we grow. We are looking for a candidate with excellent financial and operations skills and experience, who will thrive working in a small and dynamic team.
The successful candidate will join a cohesive, impact-oriented and supportive team that is committed to the professional development of all of its staff, and where the opportunities for learning and for making a difference are high. This is a new role, with a high potential to have a big impact on the organisation by establishing new ways of working.
The responsibilities of this role will include:
1. Financial Management
- Be responsible for and run the organisation’s bookkeeping and financial management processes including invoices, expenses and bank payments.
- Produce and manage the organisational cash flow, project cash flows and management accounts.
- Be responsible for and run payroll monthly.
- Compile and submit VAT returns quarterly.
- Support the Executive Director with managing the charity and project budgets and financial reporting to the board and funders.
- Work with the organisation’s Accountant and trustees to support the production of Annual Accounts and Independent Examination.
2. Administration
- Oversee the day-to-day administration of the charity to promote smooth business operations, including the efficiency of organisational systems.
- Ensure that appropriate insurance cover is maintained, and manage any claims as they arise.
- Support the Executive Director with board meetings and other board matters.
- Support Executive Director and trustees in ensuring Charity Commission and Companies House information is up to date.
- Support the maintenance of our contacts databas
3. HR
- Manage recruitment and induction of new staff and volunteers.
- Create, implement and review all policies and procedures for the organisation, ensuring we are up to date with statutory requirements, and good practice is incorporated where practical.
- Manage HR procedures including contracts and leave for staff.
The role will also include:
- Support in organising events online and in person.
- Assisting in responses to general enquiries to the organisation.
- Potential line management of junior staff and interns as appropriate.
- Contribute actively to the implementation of Institute-wide decisions and strategy.
- Organise weekly team meetings, and occasional in-person team meetings.
- Supporting and promoting diversity and equality of opportunity in the organisation.
Personal Specification
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate many of the following skills and attributes:
Essential:
- A relevant professional accountancy qualification (AAT, CIMA, ACA, ACCA) with some experience of working independently or with minimal supervision, preferably in the charity sector.
- At least 3 years’ relevant professional experience in a similar administrative, financial or management role.
- Experience of using accounting software and managing the financial administration of an organisation including paying and issuing invoices, reconciling bank accounts, and running payroll.
- Experience and confidence in producing and managing an organisational cashflow, budgets and management accounts.
- Experience of preparing and submitting VAT returns.
- Experience of creating and reviewing HR policies and procedures.
- Excellent communication skills
- As part of a small team you will also need the ability to turn your hand to a variety of tasks.
- Entitlement to work in the UK (IEEP UK is not able to assist with applications for work permits)
Desirable:
- Background, interest and experience in environmental policy, and the UK’s relationship with the EU and the rest of Europe.
- Experience and aptitude in using MS Teams, Zoom, Miro or other online meeting, webinar and facilitation tools, as a participant and as an organiser.
- Experience of producing project budgets and reporting to funders.
- Skills in digital communications and social networking.
- Experience of charity administration.
- Experience of communicating with a range of stakeholders including trustees.
- A knowledge of equality, diversity and inclusion best practice.
- Availability to commence work promptly following the recruitment process.
We would expect our ideal candidate to be able to work both independently and as part of a team; to be highly organised with strong administrative, time management and planning skills; to have an excellent level of attention to detail; to have a commitment to broadening diversity and increasing access in the workplace.
Application Process
To apply for this position, please email us clearly marking the title of the email: ‘IEEP_UK – Fin&Ops’ [YOUR NAME], with the following:
- a CV (maximum two pages)
- a Covering Letter telling us about your experience and how this relates to the personal specification (maximum two pages)
- a completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (see IEEP UK website for download)
Application deadline: 10AM, Monday 9 December 2024
Interviews: Week beginning 16 December 2024
Our ideal candidate would be able to start in February/March 2025.
IEEP UK is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes offers from candidates of diverse backgrounds and relevant experience, respecting best practices in the recruitment process.
IEEP UK is recruiting for this role as part of our Ethnicity Confident and Disability Confident schemes. Applicants who meet all the essential criteria, and who let us know voluntarily (via our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form above) that you would like to be considered in this way, will have an enhanced chance of gaining a first-stage interview.
Our Privacy Statement explains how IEEP handles and uses personal data we collect about our applicants.
For further information on IEEP UK, please visit our website
[1] IEEP UK is our trading name – the organisation is registered as IEEP London
We are a sustainability think tank, with over 40 years of experience advancing evidence-based research, analysis and policy insights in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Good design improves lives. We need your help to build a fairer world.
Architecture charity, AzuKo is working to end housing poverty in Bangladesh and the UK. We’re looking for an individual who has experience in a multidisciplinary hands-on leadership role, within the charity sector.
- Role: Head of Operations (maternity cover)
- Location: Remote, UK
- Time: Part-time (2 days per week) for 6 months, with possibility of extension to 1 year
- Pay: £32,400 pro-rata
- Start date: December 2024/January 2025
ROLE OVERVIEW
The right candidate will have a strong focus on charity administration and development, financial stability, thinking creatively about opportunities for income, and be a passionate advocate for housing justice.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure AzuKo’s operations and programme delivery are implemented efficiently and effectively.
- Be responsible for overall financial health and administration of AzuKo.
- Ensure AzuKo fulfils its legal, statutory, and regulatory responsibilities.
- Monitor progress towards strategic goals, plans and budgets.
- Inspire and lead an effective remote team, with a common sense of purpose, division of responsibility, transparency, and accountability.
- Work with the Development Officer to drive fundraising (trusts and foundations, and individual giving), innovating approaches towards existing and new supporters, with regular reviews of fundraising pipeline.
- Maintain accurate and transparent records, and filing systems.
- Consult with the Chair and Treasurer, providing regular updates on finance/fundraising, and progress against annual plan.
- Foster good communication internally within AzuKo, and externally.
- Contribute to AzuKo storytelling.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Demonstrable track record of operating at leadership level (CEO, or similar) within a small-medium size charity.
- Comprehensive understanding of UK charity administration, finance and regulatory responsibilities (e.g. Charity Commission).
- Experience of working strategically to source, secure and steward sustainable funding (grant income and individual giving) working within tight financial constraints.
- Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and processes, safety, and quality management.
- Comfortable with digital/remote working e.g. use of One Drive, Slack, Zoom.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel) and accounting software Xero.
- Excellent written and communication skills, able to articulate complex ideas in simple language.
- Passionate about the charity sector, and AzuKo’s cause.
Desirable
- Knowledge of housing issues/poverty, international development and/or women’s rights.
- Experience of securing and managing large multi-year grants for international development.
- Experience of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR
An individual passionate about the work we do, and the impact we have. While you’re with AzuKo, every ounce of effort you put in will help us improve living conditions for vulnerable communities. All team members share our values.
No candidate will meet every single requirement. If your experience looks a little different, and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to hear from you.
THE IMPACT OF THIS ROLE
We’re a growing charity. The hands-on role supports AzuKo to achieve its ambitious aims and fundraising targets. Our work prioritises disadvantaged individuals, families and communities facing housing poverty. Ultimately you’ll be contributing to the positive change AzuKo seeks to make in the world.
WHY WORK WITH AZUKO
It’s an opportunity to develop your leadership skills at an innovative and empathic charity. You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of AzuKo, the charity sector, and nature of housing poverty globally.
AzuKo is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons. We value and respect all differences in people (seen and unseen).
AzuKo in not able to offer sponsorship. The successful candidate must, by the start of their employment, have the right to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
HR Officer
We are looking for a HR Officer to join the team supporting the HR function, in this part-time, hybrid working role.
This role could also be full-time incorporating the operations support function, which at the moment is as separate standalone part-time role.
Position: HR Officer
Location: Bristol/Hybrid
Hours: 22.5 hours per week (0.6 FTE) (22.5 hours split between Monday – Friday) or full time hours for the HR and Operations Officer role combined
Salary: £32,000 pro rata (£19,200 actual)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Monday 2nd December 11:59pm
Interview Date: Interviews expected to be held w/c 9th December
The Role
As HR Officer you will provide support and specialist HR knowledge to all of the operational functions. This includes supporting the Finance Manager and other members of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) on the delivery of various projects, maintaining employee records, and advising on compliance with UK Employment and Health and Safety Laws.
Main areas of responsibility include:
- Maintain up to date employee records
- Support health and safety compliance and training
- Support and coordinate staff training
- Training new staff on systems and day-to-day procedures
- Day-to-day management of the HR management system, BrightHR
- Assist in the preparation of monthly payroll instruction for accountants
- Working closely with the Finance Manager to ensure operational expense is accurately reported and logged
- Recruitment and induction of new staff and staff exits
- Assist with compliance of legal policy frameworks related to employment and health and safety
- Provide HR guidance and support to employees on employee relations and workplace policies
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of HR practices and procedures
We are advertising this as a part-time permanent role but would welcome applications for this post and the Operations Administrator post as a full-time position, HR and Operations Officer, £29,000 annual salary 1.0 FTE.
About You
With experience in a HR role OR equivalent experience in a role with evidence of transferable skills, you will have experience of overseeing administrative systems and the ability to manage a varied and busy workload.
With excellent organisational skills and time management, you will have knowledge and understanding of key HR functions and UK Employment Law.
You will be asked to submit a CV and then those selected to move to the next stage will be asked to submit a supporting document alongside their application.
We appreciate that some candidates may find other means of communicating their skills and experience more suitable to them, so accept the following supporting document formats:
- 2-page cover letter
- No more than a 5-minute long video (either sent as an mp4 attachment or a link to an unlisted YouTube video)
- A poem no longer than 2 pages
About the Organisation
The charity offers specialist support and therapeutic services to children, young people, and their families who have experienced child sexual abuse. They believe in creative evidence-based support services led by the voices of young people and their families. The specialist services are designed to grow connection and community with families who have experienced sexual abuse. The services have a creative arts focus because they believe in the transformative power of creativity in helping families to rebuild their lives after abuse experiences. Research guides everything the team does, it helps everyone to understand the service, develop best practice nationally in the sector and is a platform for amplifying survivors voices.
Benefits include:
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. We currently award the Christmas – New Year period off to staff (not deducted from allowance)
- Generous leave allowances (sickness, maternity, etc.)
- Flexible employer
- Whole-organisation Professional Development Fund and Policy to help your CPD
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Fantastic, kind, and hardworking team
The organisation is committed to providing equal opportunities for all, irrespective of age, disability, race, sex, religion/belief, sexuality, gender identity, marital/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and working patterns. Therefore, are particularly keen to hear from candidates living with a disability, and those from the global majority.
You may also have experience in areas such as HR, Human Resources, People, Personnel, HR Officer, Human Resources Officer, People Officer, Personnel Officer, HR Administrator, Human Resources Administrator, People Administrator, Personnel Administrator, Operations, Operations Administrator, Operations Officer, People and Culture, People and Culture Officer.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
The role:
Are you looking for your next senior financial management opportunity within the Not for Profit sector? A large, prestigious UK membership organisation is looking to appoint their next Associate Director of Finance on an initial (minimum) 6m basis! This is an excellent opportunity to lead a collaborative, high performing team through the upcoming year end and audit and into 2025.
The Interim AD Finance's key responsibilities will include:
- Managing and developing a multi-site total team of ten via three direct reports
- Leading the organisation through year end and audit, including taking a lead role in preparing the annual report and consolidated accounts
- Working with your direct reports to improve processes and controls, improving efficiency and accuracy
- Supporting the Director of Finance with strategic finance initiatives and drives, whilst also taking a hands-on role in monthly and quarterly accounting and reporting
- Working closely with the Finance Business Partnering team, engaging with and influencing key stakeholders where required
The successful candidate will:
- Be a CCAB qualified senior finance professional with significant experience in a senior financial leadership role
- Have excellent, proven team leadership experience including staff development and upskilling
- Be highly confident leading a medium-large sized organisation through a complex year end and audit, and have excellent consolidations experience
- Have experience working in an intercompany environment, ideally in the Not for Profit sector (however this is not essential)
In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
Are you an immediately available Accounts Assistant looking for part time work?
Are you passionate about human rights and equality for all?
Job title: part time Accounts Assistant
Hours: 22 hours a week - ideally spread 3 - 5 days a week
Location: A short walk from Cannon Street station
Duration: 3 months, possibly for longer
If so then this part time Accounts Assistant is the right role for you.
Working as part of the wider finance team you will support team in providing a timely and effective service to the wider charity.
Your day to day duties as part time Accounts Assistant will include;
- Process accounts payable invoices
- Complete weekly payment runs , sending remittance advise and process staff expenses
- Reconcile all purchase ledger and staff expenses accounts
- Accurately inputting income on relevant journals
- Complete month end reconciliations of bank, and supplier statements
- Reconcile credit card statements
- Prepare and post monthly prepayment journals
- Assist with year end process by ensuring all expenditure is correctly recorded
In this busy and diverse role, the skills you will bring to the position of part time Accounts Assistant will include;
- Prior experience of charity accounting
- Knowledge of accruals and prepayments
- Ability to work in varied and fast paced role
- Working knowledge of Sage Line 50
This is an exciting opportunity to work for a growing and meaningful cause and if you are interested in applying for the position of part time Accounts Assistant through TPP Recruitment then please do so by sending your CV to
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.