Business Manager Jobs in Shoreditch, Greater London
Vision
We are committed to building a society which enables people who draw on social care to live fulfilling lives.
The role:
A great opportunity for you to join our small friendly team and make a real difference to people’s lives by:
· Playing a pivotal role in providing operational and strategic leadership in the financial management of SCIE
· Leading the Finance Team on all aspects of SCIE’s day-to-day financial operations to ensure financial health, long-term sustainability and compliance with polices, charity legislation and other relevant financial standards
· Leading on the process of preparing and setting budgets, financial forecasting and reporting, liaising closely with the Director of Finance and Corporate Resources and budget holders as appropriate
· Lead on the timely preparation and production of the monthly management accounts, ensuring income and expenditure is recognised accurately with appropriate, supporting audit documentation in place
· Lead on the critical undertaking of required financial due diligence approval checks against the raising of our client sales invoices, monthly payroll submissions, fortnightly BACS runs, cash flow management and bank reconciliations
· Leading on SCIE’s annual external audit, including the preparation of our statutory accounts, ensuring compliance with all relevant charity legislation, regulations and financial reporting standards
What we are looking for:
· Achievement of a recognised, fully qualified professional Accountancy qualification (for example, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
· A dynamic and experienced individual, with proven experience in a senior financial management role, ideally within the charity sector
· Proficient in preparing, analysing and presenting financial statements (income statement, balance sheet and cashflow statement).
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to explain financial processes to non-financial staff.
· Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making
· Proven IT skills, including a high-level proficiency in Microsoft Office packages, with a strong knowledge of Excel’s functions and formulas
· Proficient in financial management software and tools
What we offer in return.
We offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary and homeworking allowance. We provide an employer pension contribution above the statutory minimum, an award-winning employee assistance programme, and an attractive holiday package which rises with length of service.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join us at a pivotal moment in our digital transformation journey, where you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of our online services. We are embarking on a multi-year programme, starting with a CMS replatforming in 2025, which will pave the way for a unified, customer-centric digital experience for beneficiaries, supporters, members, and volunteers. As our Digital Product Owner, you’ll be an integral part of a newly formed team, working from the ground up to deliver innovative solutions that drive our organisation forward.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
In this role, you will be the crucial link between business objectives and technical execution, ensuring that product visions are translated into actionable development plans. You’ll collaborate with stakeholders to understand user needs and technical requirements, turning them into detailed product backlogs and user stories that can be effectively delivered by our development teams. With your technical expertise, you will ensure that each feature is built on a foundation of sound development practices, maintaining a focus on quality and adaptability as the digital landscape evolves.
We’re looking for someone with a passion for technology and a strong understanding of how digital products are built and refined. You’ll have the experience and knowledge to manage external development capacity, making sure that technical solutions are aligned with both user demands and long-term business strategies. This is a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on technical planning will be key to success.
If you enjoy being at the forefront of digital development, taking ownership of complex projects, and working in an environment that values innovation and collaboration, this is the perfect role for you. You’ll have the chance to not only influence the future of our digital services but also to be part of a team that is building something new and impactful from the ground up. A chance to bring your technical expertise and product ownership experience to help us deliver exceptional digital solutions.
Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.
You will be contracted to our London hub, Haig House. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues and partners, but with a minimum expectation of two days/week connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
If you require the job advert or job description in an alternative format, please contact 0808 802 8080.
Service Designer
Home based, remote working
£42,000 - £45,000 pa plus excellent benefits
35 hours per week
Do you enjoy working in cross-functional teams to design end-to-end services and experiences? We are looking for a brilliant Service Designer to join our team, designing, building and iterating services and products that span the whole of RNID. With a focus on translating and joining up user and organisational need, you will support us to deliver user-centred services to the 18 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus.
You should have professional experience working as a Service Designer or in another similar role. Our Service Designer will design user-centred experiences for complex services. You will:
Be passionately user-focused by recommending and supporting suitable approaches to understanding users and their needs. You support colleagues across a variety of roles to translate user insights into outcomes.
Ensure evidence and context-based design by collecting and synthesising evidence from best practice, research, and testing to inform your work.
Understand strategic goals and deliver work that supports them while considering organisational constraints. You focus on outcomes rather than solutions.
Collaborate in partnership with multiple teams and roles across the matrix to design the very best outcomes.
Create strong relationships by identifying and engaging key stakeholders. You listen to their needs and use evidence to bring the user need to life and to explain and influence decisions.
Prototype for both digital and non-digital services, working with designers and non-designers. You use prototyping to test and iterate designs and choose the right level of fidelity for the task.
Bring a digital perspective by being responsive to changes in technology and being able to design services that meet users’ needs in the digital environment.
You are passionate about user-centred design and placing people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus at the heart of cohesive, impactful services. You are confident engaging with and influencing stakeholders and involving subject matter experts and users throughout the design process. You instinctively ‘think ‘outside the box,’ striving for excellence, and you work well autonomously and as part of a team.
We are RNID. Together we’ll make life more inclusive for deaf people and those with hearing loss or tinnitus.
Our charity has been through a complete transformation, while building on the best of our past. We’ve returned to our former, much loved name, become wholly remote working, and established a new strategy, focused on reaching the 12 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus.
We are creating a radically different culture which is externally focused, curious, evidence-based, deliberate, agile, and future orientated. Our values are at the heart of what we do.
We strive to be and continue to connected to our communities, insightful and confident in what we do and who we are, curious in everything we do and passionate about our purpose.
We are ambitious and this is where you come in.
We champion the value of difference and equality and celebrate our diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage applications from eligible candidates from BAME backgrounds or who are deaf or hard of hearing. With almost 20% of our employees having a disability we proudly hold Disability Confident Leader status and guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum essential criteria.
In your application for this role, please include a weblink to examples of your work or portfolio, evidencing what you will bring to the role. Please include this within your CV or cover letter.
Closing date: 30 September 2024.
Interviews: 9-10 October 2024
Supporting people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus
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Role: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Location: Hybrid, London workspace, home working & national travel required
Reports to: CEO
Position: Full time
Salary: up to £55k, based on experience
About Us
My Black Dog is an online peer to peer charity that supports those who are struggling with their mental health. We are committed to making a positive impact on mental health in the UK as we tackle an epidemic that millions of people in the UK face. As we continue to grow and expand our reach, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join our leadership team.
Position Overview
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a key member of our leadership team responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the organisation. The COO will work closely with the CEO and SMT to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the charity by playing a pivotal role in overseeing various aspects of our operations, including compliance, safeguarding, operations and team management, finance, human resources, IT, and administrative functions.
The ideal candidate will be a results-driven, strategic thinker with a strong background in non-profit management and a passion for our cause.
We are looking for candidates that have a positive outlook, strong resilience and the ability to adapt easily to changing responsibilities and challenges.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Programme Management:
- Supervise staff and ensure the effective delivery of our programs and services.
- Develop and implement program evaluation mechanisms to measure the impact of our initiatives.
2. Human Resources:
- Lead the HR function, including talent acquisition, staff development, and performance management.
- Foster a positive and inclusive organisational culture that aligns with our mission and values.
- They will provide leadership across the organisation and ensure that each team member is well supported and professionally managed
3. Technology and Infrastructure:
- Ensure the charity has the necessary technology and infrastructure to support its operations.
- Identify and implement IT solutions to enhance efficiency and data security.
4. Compliance and Reporting:
- Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.
- Prepare and present regular reports to the Board of Trustees and stakeholders on organisational performance.
5. Stakeholder and Partnership Engagement
- Represent the charity at public events and engage with key stakeholders to promote our mission.
Qualifications & Experience
· Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Master's degree preferred).
· 5+ years proven experience in senior operational roles within the non-profit sector
· Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams
· Exceptional organisational and project management abilities.
· Demonstrable experience in budgeting, financial management, and people leadership
· Excellent line management skills with the ability to work across a multi-disciplinary team of virtual working staff.
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
· Commitment to the charity's mission and values.
· Knowledge of mental health and wellbeing with experience working with individuals in mental health preferable
· An appreciation of how to handle sensitive and confidential issues.
· Knowledge of compliance, risk management, charity regulations, policies and government guidelines.
· Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse and inclusive environment.
· Excellent strategic planning and execution capabilities
· Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
· Proficiency in using technology and data to drive operational improvements
Required experience:
· Leadership: 5 years (required)
· Senior Operations: 5 years (required)
· Management: 5 years (required)
· Risk management: 2 years (required)
· Financial acumen: 2 years (required)
Personal attributes:
· Proactive and adaptable, with a positive approach to change and challenges.
· Highly resilient to challenging situations
· Empathy and understanding of the diverse communities with a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
· A results-driven individual with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes and driving the charity’s mission forward.
Benefits:
- Healthcare options following successful probation review
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a critical cause.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Professional development opportunities.
My Black Dog is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage individuals from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.
If you would like to apply, please submit a cover letter (minimum 600 words) stating your previous experiences, employment and reasons for your application. We are looking for driven and qualified candidates and this letter should be a reflection of your ability to communicate well with a solid case for why you are a suitable candidate.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an experienced project and people manager to oversee our exciting, community-embedded health and climate programme at Paddington Development Trust, a dynamic place-based charity that has been working with communities in North Westminster for over twenty years.
We are looking for someone with a passion for empowering individuals and communities around their health, wellbeing and climate action.
The successful candidate will also have a strategic outlook, excellent organisational skills and experience of managing multiple projects and people.
In line with our Investors in People Gold status, we are looking for someone who has the skills and understanding to empower and enable their staff to take ownership, innovate and feel fulfilled in their roles.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled project manager to apply their skills and experience to a senior role, including becoming part of PDT’s Senior Management Team.
PDT’s Health and Climate Programme consists of a staff team of 22 covering four Community and Maternity Champions projects in Queens Park, Harrow Road, Westbourne and Church Street, Westminster Maternity Champions, North Paddington Climate Champions and a team of Community Health and Wellbeing Workers in Church Street. The Head of Health and Climate will oversee the delivery of these projects through managing a high performing team of project managers and having oversight of budgeting, monitoring and strategic partnerships for all the projects.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hybrid – you’ll be expected to be in the office at least 2 days a week, or 8 days every 4 weeks, but the rest of your time may be spent working from home. Please note that with effect from 1 September 2024, this requirement will increase to a minimum of 3 days per week or 60% of your working time in the office.
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About us
City Bridge Foundation is a charity of over 900 years old that owns and maintains five of London’s Thames crossings, and through careful investment, also distributes over £30m to supporting charitable activity across London. We bridge London, we connect communities.
The role
This is a varied and dynamic role that will require you to have strong experience of the Salesforce product and demonstrable hands-on experience in the administration and maintenance of it. You will also need to have significant experience of implementing Salesforce configuration changes including: Experience Cloud, flows, fields, page layouts, record types, custom settings, dashboards and reports.
You’ll be dealing with technical support requests from a wide range of internal staff so will need the knowledge and interpersonal skills to gather their requirements, develop and then implement the most fit for purpose Salesforce solution.
You’ll also lead on the training and development of staff at all levels on Salesforce to continually upskill them, so a confident way of working and approachable attitude is important.
About us
We are a values-based organisation and welcome applications from all sectors and from people with a passion for the community or voluntary sector. Equity, diversity and inclusion is as important in our staff and governance as it is in our work. We support flexible working and job-shares. We are a Disability Confident employer and positively welcome applications from disabled people.
Closing date: 12 noon on Thursday 10 October 2024.
Interviews will be held week commencing 14 October 2024.
To apply online please visit the City of London careers page.
Alternatively, please contact us (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number OCBF0012. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available by visiting the advert on the City of London careers page.
Always include the below:
The City of London Corporation want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do. The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable. We are committed to regularly benchmarking and reviewing pay across the whole organisation and against external sectors.
The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Because our roles are so varied, we don’t have a ‘one size fits all’ policy for workplace attendance. How many days a week you’ll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role. It’s important that you understand the requirements before applying to ensure you are able to meet them. We are committed to considering requests to work flexibly and job share. Requests will be considered by the recruiting manager in line with our policies and business needs.
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We will be reviewing this policy and approach at regular intervals to ensure we’re meeting our attendance needs.
Charity People
Position - Principal Consultant - Exec Search
Salary - circa £55,000 Plus Bonus and Benefits
Location - London/ Hybrid/ Flexible working
About Charity People
Founded in 1990 with support from The Prince's Trust, Charity People has dedicated three decades to transforming the non-profit sector into an appealing workplace, attracting exceptional talent, and facilitating effective non-profit sector recruitment. In late 2023, we transitioned to becoming wholly employee owned. All of our staff have become partners and share the responsibility for the success of the organisation. Click on this link for more information on Employee-Owned Businesses
Charity People is committed to maintaining an inclusive, supportive, prosperous, and fun workplace. We are passionate about supporting the non-profit sector to recruit more effectively, efficiently, and inclusively. Diversity recruitment efforts are crucial, particularly at the executive level, where minoritised groups are underrepresented. Our success depends on individuals who share our passion for making a difference and building a business dedicated to the relentless pursuit of that ideal.
About the Role: Principal Consultant
Join our dynamic Board and Leadership Practice as a Principal Consultant. You'll play a key role in growing our executive search function and contributing to our primary focus-delivering exceptional Executive Search services for Chief Executives and Trustees/Non-Executive Board appointments within the Charity sector.
Our aim is to establish ourselves as the leading talent and leadership partner for organisations, providing invaluable support and playing a pivotal role in their success and impact. Your expertise will be instrumental in shaping the leadership landscape of the non-profit sector, and your contributions will be integral to our mission of making a positive difference in the sector.
Responsibilities:
Business Development
- Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for CEO and Board recruitment
- Respond to RFIs and RFPs and lead on pitches
- Maintain a network of high-calibre contacts to raise the profile and reputation of the Board and Leadership Practice and Charity People
Project Delivery
- Advising clients and potential clients on current sector trends and on running open and inclusive recruitment campaigns
- Challenging and developing the role brief
- Design and execute talent acquisition strategies and brief our in-house researcher and delivery consultant accordingly
- Assessing candidates comprehensively and rigorously.
- Playing the lead role in longlisting/shortlisting meetings
- Advising and managing salary negotiations, packages, start dates, etc
- Collate market-related data such as salary surveys, industry trends, etc.
About You:
We seek motivated individuals with ambition, and a commitment to excellent delivery. You should be solutions-focused, self-accountable, and comfortable working unaided and as part of a team.
Essential criteria include:
- Prior experience in an exec search or recruitment firm, ideally in the Not for Profit/ Third Sector
- Excellent written and rapport-building communication skills.
- Managing multiple assignments at a time and delivering to tight deadlines whilst still upholding the highest quality standards
- Genuine passion and commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI).
- High levels of integrity
- Strong reasoning skills to gather information from different sources and identify top-tier professionals.
- Passion for delivering excellence to clients and candidates.
- Previous experience in successfully growing new business and delivering against fee income targets.
Remuneration:
We offer a competitive salary of £55,000, a bonus and benefits package, personal development, career opportunities, and an excellent, high growth working environment.
To learn more and view our Job Description, please send your latest CV to our internal recruitment team by clicking apply. If we find your experience aligns with our requirements, we will be in touch with the JD and details on how to apply formally, if you like the sound of us.
Application Deadline: We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis so please apply ASAP. ~
Final closing deadline 9 am, Friday, 4th October 2024
1st Interview: Anticipated online w/c 7th October 2024
2nd Interview: Anticipated in person w/c 14th October 2024
Our head office is near London Bridge, though all staff work flexibly. Candidates are likely to need to come into the office 1 day per week for this role.
We are committed to building a more representative workforce and encourage applications from disabled people and individuals from black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds. The range of perspectives and experiences diversity brings is an asset. We aim to create an inclusive, welcoming environment for our staff team, candidates, and the charities we work with.
As part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all applicants who have a disability provided they meet the minimum requirements in the person specification for this role (key competencies can be found in the job pack). If this applies to you, please let us know that you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, along with any adjustments or special arrangements that you need to help you with during the recruitment process and/or for an interview.
If there is anything we can do to make the process more accessible or for you to perform at your most confident self, please just let us know.
We will inform all applicants of the outcome of their interest within 2 weeks of the closing date.
About Future Frontiers
At Future Frontiers, we support young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to realise their potential at school and achieve post-16 qualifications that build towards secure, fulfilling employment.
In partnership with schools, businesses and supporters, we deliver an evidence-based programme of career coaching and 1:1 guidance for young people when they are in Year 10 and 11. This year, we are working with 3,000 young people across Greater London.
Our five-year strategy for 2021-26 is focused on ensuring that our programme achieves meaningful long-term impact at the post-16 transition, transforming the life-chances of disadvantaged young people.
About the role
A colleague in the Operations team will be taking maternity leave from late 2024 for approximately 10 months. We are looking for a new team member to join us in late November for a period of handover with the current Finance and Operations Officer, and then to support the Director of Operations during our colleague’s maternity leave.
Key focus areas will be finance and bookkeeping using Xero software, HR support, basic IT management and charity and company administration.
This role provides the chance for an experienced Xero user to develop a greater understanding and knowledge of charity and company management across finance, HR, IT, operations, office management and administration in a friendly and supportive environment, with personal and professional development at its heart.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management
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Bookkeeping via Xero
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Reconciliations
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Preparing bills and invoices
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Manual journals
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Monthly reporting
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Audit field work support
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Department budgets (managed via google sheets)
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Recording income and expenditure
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Recording restricted and unrestricted fundraising income
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Bank payments
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Work across departments to support timely invoicing and proactive debtor management
Operations Management
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Manage Operations email inbox
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Office management (serviced offices)
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IT management (issue laptops etc)
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Basic website maintenance
HR Management
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HR record management
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Support recruitment and hiring process
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Lead on new starter induction process
Company and Charity Administration
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Support Governor and the charity with compliance administration
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Support Director of Operations and CEO with organisational requirements such as audit, company filing and gift aid submissions
About you
Experience:
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Proven experience and high level competency on Xero accounting software and Excel/Google Sheets (Essential);
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Demonstrated success in supporting colleagues within an operations team (Essential);
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A passion for social mobility and a commitment to the charity’s mission (Essential).
Skills and competencies
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Passion for Future Frontiers’ mission: You are motivated to play a role in empowering disadvantaged young people to realise their potential.
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Service minded and ‘roll your sleeves up’ attitude;
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Team player with the ability to self-manage;
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Good communication skills;
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Numerate with excellent attention to detail;
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Commitment to our six values - outline on page 23 of our 2021-26 strategy
What we can offer you
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Annual leave of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with service
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Flexible working with regular working from home as standard, 4pm finish on Fridays
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Annual personal training and development budget of £300
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Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
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Team building offsites and regular team socials throughout the year
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
WHAT IS START NETWORK?
Our purpose is to be a catalyst for system-level change that improves the efficiency, effectiveness and ethics of humanitarian action. We do this by working as a network to develop, test & spread new ways of collaborating and resourcing locally-led crisis response and anticipation.
Our current membership is made up of nearly 100 local, national and international NGOs based all around the world. We also support 10 national and regional hubs made up of civil society organisations and NGOs as our vehicle for devolving power, resources and accountability.
OUR SOLUTIONS
DECENTRAISLING & LOCALLY-LED ACTION: Shifting power and resources and decentralising decision-making to locally led networks and organisations.
EARLY & RAPID FINANCING: Building a global financing system that reduces risk, anticipates, and acts ahead of predictable crises.
COMMUNITY-LED INNOVATION: Incentivising innovative, locally led, and contextual solutions and learning from them together with people affected by crises.
For more information about Start Network and what we do, please visit our website.
OUR VALUES
WE PUT PEOPLE FIRST: Communities come first in our decision-making and programming.
WE ARE BRAVE: We have great ambition and are willing to explore new things and take risks to achieve it
WE OPERATE COLLECTIVELY: We leverage the value of working as a network, sharing risk and resources, and learning together.
WE ARE INCLUSIVE: We see the value in diverse perspectives and work to remove the barriers that prevent voices from being heard.
WE ARE OPEN: We work transparently and with integrity, building mutual trust in all levels of our work, from governance to programming.
WE ARE ETHICAL: We behave and operate based on key principles of anti-racism, non-discrimination, and anti-colonialism. This is a work in progress.
JOB PURPOSE
The role will support our Salesforce environment and help with various administrative tasks. This role is perfect for someone who is detail-oriented, has a foundational understanding of Salesforce, and is eager to gain hands-on experience in a professional setting.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Foundational Expertise
Salesforce Knowledge and Technical Proficiency
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This role requires intermediate to advanced understanding of Salesforce, including:
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Data Management: Perform data de-duplication and cleansing to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the Salesforce database.
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Customization and Configuration: Assist in configuring Salesforce objects, fields, record types, and maintain/update workflows, validation rules, and process builders.
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Reporting and Dashboards: Create and update basic reports and dashboards to support business needs. Set up CRM Analytics Dashboards and monitor data quality.
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Flow building and reviews
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Tableau CRM Configuration
Independent Operation and Guidance
Autonomy and Decision-Making
The role offers a moderate level of independence, with opportunities to take initiative while receiving guidance from senior team members:
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User Support: Provide basic user support and troubleshooting for Salesforce-related issues with limited supervision.
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Page Layouts and User Experience: Clean up and redo all page layouts. Use Lightning Web Components to improve user experience and set up home pages for different departments.
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Management Guidance: Act with autonomy in day-to-day tasks, consulting with senior management on complex issues.
Analytical Skills and Decision-Making
Problem-Solving and Innovation
The role requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make informed decisions:
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Issue Resolution: Troubleshoot and resolve common Salesforce issues, with the freedom to propose and implement solutions.
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Process Improvement: Identify areas for improvement within Salesforce processes and contribute to optimizing workflows.
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Creative Solutions: Leverage Salesforce tools to create innovative solutions that address business challenges.
Stakeholder Engagement and Influence
Communication and Collaboration
Effective communication is crucial, as the role involves interaction with both internal and external stakeholders:
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Internal Support: Collaborate with various departments to understand their Salesforce needs and provide appropriate support.
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Training and Documentation: Document processes, configurations, and changes within Salesforce. Assist in creating user guides and training materials.
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External Collaboration: Work with external partners when necessary to ensure the successful integration and operation of Salesforce.
Data Sensitivity and Privacy
Confidentiality and Data Security
The role involves handling sensitive and confidential information, with a focus on maintaining data security:
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Data Integrity: Manage and secure confidential data within Salesforce, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulations.
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Impact of Disclosure: Understand the implications of data breaches or unauthorized disclosures, and take necessary precautions to safeguard the organization’s reputation and policy integrity.
START NETWORK CULTURE
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To carry out the responsibilities of the role in line with the Start Network Code of Conduct and with a commitment to safeguarding adults and children
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A commitment to the Start Network vision, principles, values, and approach
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The Start Network team is an agile group of individuals who use their experience and skills across the network, so flexibility to work in and with different teams and functions is a part of our culture.
PERSON PROFILE
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential Skills
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Basic understanding of Salesforce fundamentals (Salesforce Administrator certification is a plus).
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Experience with data management and data quality best practices.
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Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
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Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
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Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
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Prior experience with Salesforce data loader or similar tools is a plus.
Preferred Skills
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Familiarity with Salesforce Lightning Experience.
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Basic knowledge of Salesforce automation tools (Flows).
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Experience in a customer service or support role.
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Salesforce Administrator Certification
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Salesforce Platform App Builder Certification
Desirable
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Experience with Tableau CRM Analytics
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Apex knowledge
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Trigger Configuration
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Lightning Web Components experience
KEY COMPETENCIES
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Communication
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Strategic Thinking
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Collaboration
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Ability to adapt and learn
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Getting things done the Start Network way
Department: Finance
Location: hybrid – a minimum of 2 days in our Aldgate, London office each week
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: full-time, permanent
Salary: £46,000 – £56,000 per annum
Closing date: Sunday 6th October at 11.59pm
Annual Leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays)
Benefits:
- enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental pay
- family friendly policies
- 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva) or opportunity to continue NHS Pension
- free health cashback plan (Medicash) employee cover plus up to four dependent children)
- 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
- free confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash)
- access to wellbeing app (healthy living tips and Bright TV )
- flexible working options; including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours and more*
- learning and development committed (bespoke training, LinkedIn Learning etc.)
- employee health and wellbeing committed (menopause friendly, disability confident employer etc.)
Background
Every three minutes someone in the UK develops dementia; a progressive and complex condition that can be devastating for the whole family. One in two of us will be affected by dementia in our lifetime – either by caring for someone with the condition, developing it ourselves, or both.
Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nursing charity that is there for the whole family. Our specialist nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, provide free, expert advice, support and understanding to help families care for their loved one. Every day, Admiral Nurses help families up and down the country to have the best life possible for as long as possible.
Purpose of the job/About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Finance team at Dementia UK, playing a key role in the administration, maintenance, reporting, and compliance of funds and fund accounting.
As an Accountant, you will be responsible for carrying out monthly balance sheet reconciliations, leading on all trading subsidiary matters, and ensuring charity tax compliance, including VAT and Corporation Tax, across the organisation. You will also support the year-end process, including the preparation of the Annual Report and Accounts as well as assisting with the external audit.
In addition, you will contribute to the ongoing enhancement of financial governance by improving internal controls, configuring financial systems, and ensuring compliance with legal, VAT, and tax regulations. You will also produce accurate financial information to support decision-making, processing pump prime payments, setting up new suppliers, and managing purchase orders. Collaboration with the Finance Manager and Finance Business Partners will be key to ensuring accurate fund allocations for salaries and maintaining up-to-date reports for effective monitoring.
To succeed in this role, you will be either part-qualified in a UK professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) or part qualified by experience, with 2-3 years of proven financial accounting experience. You will have a strong understanding of charity accounting, particularly the Charity Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), and demonstrate expertise in managing donor/restricted funds, including reporting for major donors, trusts, and foundations. Additionally, you will bring proven experience in enhancing internal controls and improving system processes.
If this sounds like you, join us now and be part of a team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of those affected by dementia.
Our Culture
In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to achieve their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.
Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equality, diversity and inclusion.
Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone, we aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate differences and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.
*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs
By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.
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Do you want to help build a world where no one feels lonely or left behind?
Do you enjoy digital outreach to connect communities of all kinds?
Do you believe everyone should know how to connect with their community?
If you answered yes to all of the above, this could be the role for you!
We’re looking for a Marketing & Communications Administrator with experience and enthusiasm for community outreach to join a well-established and vital organisation. The Marketing & Communications Administrator reports to the Senior Manager – Children & Community and works in a team alongside the Community Development worker to build and enhance all of T&T’s work. The part-time role combines business and creativity to maintain Time & Talents’ voice and presence, connecting with local children, families, adults and older people in the Bermondsey and Rotherhithe areas – that is to say, all of our neighbours! If you are a good communicator, flexible and able to take initiative, this is a fantastic opportunity for you. What we do Time & Talents is a lively, busy community centre in the heart of Rotherhithe, London SE16. Set in a leafy heritage building, and ‘T&T2’, our second venue in Surrey Quays Shopping Centre, we offer something for everyone. With a history of 137 years of supporting people of all ages in Rotherhithe and Bermondsey, we bring people together for mutual support, fun and friendship, with a wide range of services and activities for older people and other adults, along with children and families’ programmes and a range of volunteering projects.
The role
In this role, your key responsibilities will include:
• Maintain social media accounts, website, regular newsletters and promotional materials in close collaboration with programme teams
• Collaborate with management team to create effective, engaging reports to a range of funders and other stakeholders
• Lead on community fundraising initiatives with management team support
• Maintain a unified tone and thematic approach across all media and marketing platforms
About you
You are passionate about the power of community to connect and support people, and you like to work in collaboration with others. You have strong written communication skills and a keen eye for creating visually-appealing, engaging content. You’re flexible, accountable, take responsibility, are highly organised and skilled in multitasking and balancing priorities.
About us
We are an energetic, experienced, and passionate team of 17, with a strong sense of shared purpose and a lively sense of humour. You’ll have the chance to make a big contribution to a growing, ambitious and innovative organisation which has doubled its reach and impact in recent years. This role is 22.5 hours per week, with flexibility for regular evening and occasional weekend working. Time & Talents is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity, and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person that they are. We actively encourage applications from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.
If you would like an informal chat about the job, please email recruitment @ timeandtalents. org. uk with your phone number and a suitable time for us to call. The closing date is 09:00 Monday 7 th October.
All applications to be submitted online through CharityJob. Send a CV and a cover letter of no more than
two sides of A4, explaining why you want the job and how your experience relates to the job description
and person specification.
IMPORTANT: We’ll use cover letters to assess applications alongside CVs. Please ensure you take the time
to include a well-written cover letter as detailed above. We won’t assess applications without one.
INTERVIEWS: Interviews will take place the week commencing 21 October.
Associate Director Commercial
Salary: £70 - £80k
Role Type: Fixed term contract 12 months minimum (part or full-time, flexible working)
Location: London/Hybrid (attending monthly sessions in London, client meetings nationwide)
Role purpose
We are looking for a Commercial Senior Manager / Associate Director to drive the next phase of the No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS). The NILS pilot has already lent over £10 million to more than 13,000 financially vulnerable people, demonstrating the positive impact of affordable credit. This is a unique opportunity to lead a multi-million-pound programme through its final stages and oversee its strategic scaling for long-term sustainability.
The scheme is currently funded by HM Treasury, JP Morgan, and Fair4All Finance. We are looking for an experienced senior lead with a background in both commercial delivery and business case development, fluent in working with the public sector, mainstream finance, and civil society to oversee the final stages of the pilot delivery and to take charge of scaling up NILS.
Key Responsibilities
· Lead the No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) Programme: Oversee the final delivery phase of the NILS pilot, with the Programme Delivery Manager
· Develop the Business Case: Build the long-term commercial model and business case for NILS, identifying sustainable funding solutions and influencing senior stakeholders
· Stakeholder Engagement: Manage relationships with key partners
· Scaling and Expansion: Work with financial services providers to expand NILS beyond the pilot
· Product Innovation: Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to adapt and improve the NILS product
· Dissemination and Reporting: Share lessons learned from the pilot
· People Management: Lead the Programme Delivery Manager, providing strategic oversight
Beyond NILS
You will also work across other propositions to improve financial resilience for over 20 million people in the UK. This will include testing new products and services designed to meet the needs of financially vulnerable individuals.
About you
You will have a strong background in financial services, commercial delivery, and business case development, with proven experience leading large, multi-stakeholder programmes.
Essential Experience and Skills
· Extensive experience in stakeholder management
· Strong background in financial services, particularly consumer-facing products and their commercial delivery
· Expertise in business case development and commercial modelling for social impact initiatives
· Fluency in contractual management and supplier management
· Experience collaborating with investment professionals and structuring financial services that require lending capital
· People management experience
Desirable Experience
· Experience working with the public sector or civil service and an understanding of state aid / subsidy and procurement considerations
· Familiarity with economic and social impact cases for public interventions
Fair4All Finance is a not for profit organisation founded in 2019 to improve the financial wellbeing of people in vulnerable circumstances by increasing access to fair, affordable and appropriate financial products and services. Our vision is of a society where the long term financial wellbeing of all people is supported by a fair and accessible financial sector.
Benefits include:
· Pension, life assurance, critical illness, income protection, family leave
· 27 days holidays plus bank holidays, agile working, health cash plan, wellbeing hub
We are committed to being a diverse organisation that is truly representative of the people and communities we serve. Applications are welcome from people of any age, sex, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation, transgender status or social economic background.
Applications
· Please apply ASAP.
· Interviews: September and October 2024
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Are you interested in supporting the health sector as an Events & Community Fundraising Lead? We are delighted to be working with The National Brain Appeal who are searching for a driven individual to join their team on a 1-year FTC. The TNBA funds pioneering research, innovative treatments and world-class facilities to benefit patients with neurological and neuromuscular conditions.
As Events & Community Fundraising Lead, you will play a key role in the fundraising management team, leading on the delivery of the fundraising strategy, generating income around key areas including events, community, challenges and volunteer-led fundraising. You will also review of the business model of and events programme, leading to recommendations as to the future direction of the programme.
This is a very exciting for a creative individual to dig their teeth into an exciting events portfolio and shape the future of the programme.
To be successful in the role of Events & Community Fundraising Lead, you will need:
- Ability to identify and analyse supporter behaviours and motivations
- Successful track record of recruiting and stewarding event participants, and ability to analyse supporter motivations
- A successful track record of charity fundraising across a broad range of disciplines, with a particular focus on events
Salary: £46,000 - £48,000
Contract: 12-month contract, full-time or 0.8 FTE
Location: London/ hybrid 2 days per week in office.
Deadline: 30th September 2024
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Jake on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected]
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.
We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
We’re looking for an excellent communicator who facilitates in a creative, inclusive and dynamic way to develop our newly established Community Benefit Society, joining our small, ambitious team
This position has the significant responsibility of working with members of the BD Collective, an innovative group of VSCE sector organisations, to develop a robust CBS that puts its members in the lead.
Your role will bring together the VCSE sector to find and act on common goals, building a strong CBS that is able to take advantage of the opportunities presented through funding, commissioning and joint delivery opportunities.
You will be joining a small team of 8 people, with a supportive culture, working collaboratively and flexibly.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Exams Assistant
£32,642 pa plus excellent benefits
Aldgate, London
35 hours per week
As Exams Assistant you will support the day to day running of the examinations with a particular focus on question bank management. You will be working with the Examinations Team and examiners across all specialties. This will include supporting examiner panels to organise and run question writing sessions and ensuring that question banks remain up to date.
You will also have a number of other examination-related duties, including – but not limited to – processing applications, invigilating at examination and collating examination results.
The College offers Fellowship examinations in 17 different pathological specialties, supported by the Examinations Team and a panel of volunteer examiners from the College’s Fellows for each specialty. The examinations are run both online and in person.
The Royal College of Pathologists is a professional membership organisation dedicated to the advancement of the science and practice of pathology. There are currently approximately 12,000 members, all of whom are pathologists based in hospitals, universities and laboratories in the UK and overseas. The College’s main tasks are to set and maintain training standards for doctors and scientists, to advice on the appointment of consultant pathologists, to ensure the membership is kept up to date with current practice through the continuing professional development scheme, and to promote the latest developments in pathology by holding scientific meetings.
The College’s mission is to promote excellence in the practice of pathology and to be responsible for maintaining standards through training, assessments, examinations and professional development.
We offer attractive staff benefits including 25 days annual leave (pro rata) rising with length of service, an employee discount scheme, and season tickets, as well as a cycle to work scheme. The College values diversity, welcoming applications from all members of society. We offer a mix of remote (home) and office working, with hybrid working arrangements in place.
We may close this vacancy early if we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Closing date: 9am Monday 30 September 2024.
Interviews currently scheduled to happen Monday 14 October 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.