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Location: Hybrid, working from Northampton office 1-2 days a week & attending team meetings in London (expenses will be provided for the commute and flexibility around working hours)
Would you like to be part of a national charity that cares for historic churches at risk in the UK. They look after 356 churches with irreplaceable architecture and history.
As finance Officer your day to day will include:
- Processing all income.
- Maintain records of standing orders and direct debits.
- Prepare sales invoices, post receipts and allocate funds.
- Manage some accounts payable functions (processing a high volume of invoices).
- Produce reports as required by the finance team.
- Bank reconciliations & monthly/quarterly balance sheet reconciliations.
- Ensure donor information is provided to the fundraising and membership team.
Attributes and experience that you will to the role will include
- Experience with CRM databases ideally a cloud-based system
- Experience with office administration.
- An ATT qualification or be working towards one.
- Excell competency skills including Pivot Tables and VLOOK UPS
- Working knowledge of public finance and/or charity accounting
Your Benefits will Include:
- home working allowance for home-based staff
- life assurance through the Civil Service Pension scheme
- learning and development opportunities
- enhanced parental leave arrangements
- a free and confidential employee assistance programme
- season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme
- subscription allowance to a professional body
- Retail discount scheme
This is an integral role and an important member of the finance team, so if this role aligns with your experience and expectations, please submit your CV to with out delay.
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.
The Network Lead plays a central role in helping us achieve our vision to end the need for food banks in the UK. This is a varied, proactive and fast-paced role that involves representing the Trussell Trust on policy and public affairs in the region/nation, the leadership of a dynamic team of area managers that supports the network of food banks in the region/nation to deliver emergency food, and the coordination of projects and partnerships to support the food banks in our network to reduce the need for their services locally.
Role responsibilities
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Strategic Leadership: Manage the delivery in the region/nation of food bank operations and key strategic projects that are part of the Trussell Trust’s five-year strategy to end the need for food banks.
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Projects and partnerships: Build partnerships and develop projects with organisations to develop and build services and systems that help end the need for food banks, including working with food banks to ensure that local churches (including church leaders) are connected to and have an understanding of the importance of ending the need for food banks in local communities.
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Policy and public affairs: Engage with a wide range of external bodies, including elected representatives, faith and community organisations, and research bodies.
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Team Leadership: Provide leadership, support and line management to the area managers.
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Risk Management: Ensure consistent quality assurance of food banks across the region, in line with guidance from the safeguarding and quality team at the Trussell Trust, and support area managers to deal with complaints and manage food banks with high risks.
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Cross-organisational working: Act as a liaison between the area team, the wider operations team, and other directorates, managing the flow of ideas and feedback to positive effect.
Person Specification
Technical skills and minimum knowledge:
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Confidently represent the Trussell Trust with a range of stakeholders, including elected representatives, and effectively manage the roll-out of the organisational strategy in the region/nation.
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Knowledge and experience of policy and public affairs, including a track record of successfully influencing politicians and key decision-makers to achieve strategic goals.
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Knowledge and experience of community development or local service provision.
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Experience of managing projects and partnerships, from inception to evaluation, to achieve strategic goals.
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Experience of team leadership. line management and supervision, including dealing with performance issues and using coaching skills.
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Competent and efficient use of IT, including the main Microsoft Office programs and database management.
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This role will require an appreciation and understanding of the significance of Christian faith within our food bank network, and the ability to build effective relationships in contexts where Christian faith plays a major part, and in which people of all faiths and none collaborate to make a difference together. Food banks in our network are typically governed by or run in partnership with local churches from across a wide range of denominations and traditions.
Behaviours and competencies:
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Demonstrate a commitment to the values of the Trussell Trust
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Demonstrates empathy for people from disadvantaged, marginalised or socially- excluded backgrounds
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly listening skills.
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Role models inclusive behaviour, values and leadership
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Confident, resilient and self-motivated team player
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Well-organised and able to juggle competing priorities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Growing Younger Strategic Lead – Diocese of Durham
The Diocese of Durham is seeking an innovative, proactive and strategic leader with a passion for reaching and discipling emerging generations to take on a key new role in the Diocesan team.
As Growing Younger Strategic Lead, you will work collaboratively to enable the delivery of the Growing Younger stream of the Diocesan Transformation programme, with a specific focus on building mission and discipleship pathways for 0-25s, growing missional chaplaincy in FE colleges and schools, and raising up new youth and children’s leaders.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the development and implementation of the Growing Younger strategy through leading the Growing Younger team, encouraging the development of mission and ministries appropriate to context and challenge, and being an advocate for the vision for transformation throughout the Diocese.
The successful candidate must:
Ø Have a deep commitment to a personal Christian faith with a motivation to see that grow in emerging generations, and a prayerful and hopeful response to challenge.
Ø Be a strategic and efficient organiser with great initiative.
Ø Be experienced in missional leadership with emerging generations and in managing projects that include a wide and complex range of stakeholders.
Ø Be experienced in building and leading teams and an excellent team player.
Ø Be proactive in dealing with conflict in a healthy and transparent way.
Ø Be able to travel widely throughout the Diocese of Durham.
Interested candidates are welcome to request an informal conversation with the Head of Transformation Delivery, Amy Burns.
Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 8th July
Date for interviews: Monday 15th July
Administrative and IT Assistant
We are hiring for an Administrative and IT Assistant
The charity is an international movement, an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in his name without discrimination.
Position: VAC0091 Administrative and IT Assistant
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (flexible working available after probation period)
Location: London
Salary: £30,146.98 pa plus travel to work allowance up to £3,700 pa
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Contributory Pension Scheme; Generous Travel to work Allowance 25 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays per annum, Café discount.
Closing Date: 26th July 2024
About the Role
In brief, this role involves being the first point of contact for any IT related issues at Sunbury Court, in terms of reported issues from Presenters, Delegates, Customers or Staff. Assist personnel and delegates with Microsoft 365 request including the desktop suite & maintain the delegate devices held at ICO.
The role will also aid the ICO processes for visitors including Delegate Visa processes and documents needed by the Zones and Territories. Provide any further administrative support required.
About You
The successful candidate will have:
- A level or equivalent within an IT Discipline (A degree in computer science or equivalent).
- A broad technical knowledge of IT, PC’s/peripherals, and their architecture
- Good software and hardware troubleshooting skills
- Good knowledge Microsoft office Suites and core application suites
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good customer facing skills.
- Good organisational skills, able to take a methodical approach to service issues.
- Ability to work under pressure to meet SLA's and remain calm in stressful situations.
- Ability to support mobile devices (Android & IOS)
- Strong administrative skills including use of Microsoft 365 suite.
- Empathy with the aims and ethos of the charity
You must be in sympathy with the aims and objectives of the organisation.
If you are a humanitarian at heart, motivated to work for and with the leader of a global Christian church and charity, we are keen to hear from you.
If you feel you have the necessary experience and would like to join the team, apply today! You will be redirected to the charity’s website where you will need to complete their online application process, please note CVs will not be accepted.
Other roles you may have experience with could include Admin, Administration, Administrator, IT, IT Administrator, IT Administrator, Administration IT Support, IT Support Officer, Admin and IT Support Officer, IT Coordinator, IT Helpdesk, IT Support, IT Support Officer. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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!
The Diocese of Guildford is committed to addressing the urgent challenge of climate change and environmental sustainability and meet the Church of England’s goal to become net zero carbon (NZC) by 2030.
As part of this we are seeking a passionate, dynamic and experienced individual to join our team as the Diocesan Net Zero Carbon Project & Engagement Lead.
You will be someone who is able to engage, motivate and work closely with diocesan staff, parish leaders and external partners to build strong relationships, foster a culture of sustainability, and develop a sense of momentum towards our aims of decarbonising our residential property portfolio and church buildings.
Key Responsibilities include:
· Influencing and supporting parishes to prepare and deliver their NZC action plans relating to their buildings.
· Support the Property Team to develop and implement a comprehensive NZC action plan for clergy housing.
· Developing relationships with technical specialists and potential funding agencies.
· Managing relationships and communications with a wide range of other stakeholders.
· Managing headline project data and tracking progress against the project delivery plan and providing regular, timely reports highlighting achievements and areas for improvement.
· Ensuring all relevant risks are identified and mitigation actions are in place.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details of the responsibilities of the Project & Engagement Lead (Net Zero Carbon).
Qualifications, Experience and Skills include:
· Degree or equivalent (with a project management and/or a qualification relevant to NZC).
· Extensive experience of leading, co-ordinating and delivering complex projects.
· Experience of managing multiple stakeholder types in a complex programme context.
· Experience of delivering clear written communication across a range of formats.
· Up-to-date knowledge of environmental and climate change issues.
· Strong knowledge of project management techniques and processes, including governance, plan management, budget, risk, and issue management. ·
· Strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to bring order to complex situations and find innovative ways of solving or pre-empting problems.
Benefits of the role include:
· Competitive salary within the Charity Sector
· A 15% non-contributory pension/life assurance provision
· 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays
· Employee assistance programme as part of our commitment to employee health and wellbeing.
· Learning and development opportunities
· Flexible hybrid working
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to send a detailed covering letter, along with your CV, outlining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the person specification as detailed in the job description. Applications without a cover letter cannot be considered.
We will shortlist and interview on a rolling basis as applications are received and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
The Diocese of Guildford take our responsibility for the safeguarding of children and adults seriously. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.
The Diocese of Guildford encourages UK Minority Ethnic/Global Majority Heritage applicants for all roles to ensure that we reflect the racial diversity of the community we are part of.
Our vision is of a diverse, growing, intergenerational church at the heart of each community, working alongside our chaplaincies and schools.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Administrative Assistant
We are hiring for an Administrative Assistant for the International Personnel Section at the organisations international headquarters in London.
The charity is an international movement, an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in his name without discrimination.
Position: VAC0093 Administrative Assistant and International Personnel Section
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (flexible working after probation available)
Location: London
Salary: £27,588.76 pa plus travel to work allowance up to £3,700 pa
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Contributory Pension Scheme; Generous Travel to work Allowance 25 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays per annum, Café discount.
Closing Date: 12th July 2024
Interviews: Week of 22nd July 2024
About the Role
In brief, this role involves technical and administrative support for the Assistant Chief Secretary, International Personnel section, managing databases and searches, providing support for a Learning Management System, as well as reviewing processes and undertaking a variety of administrative tasks.
About You
The successful candidate will have:
- Significant experience of working with complex databases including data input, analysis and reporting, as well as trouble shooting technical issues.
- Excellent IT and technical skills including an intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to proactively deal with matters arising
- Understanding of and adherence to confidentiality protocols
- Empathy with the aims and Ethos of charity
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with all levels of stakeholders
You must be in sympathy with the aims and objectives of the organisation.
If you are a humanitarian at heart, motivated to work for and with the leader of a global Christian church and charity, we are keen to hear from you.
If you feel you have the necessary experience and would like to join the team, apply today! You will be redirected to the charity’s website where you will need to complete their online application process, please note CVs will not be accepted.
Other roles you may have experience with could include Admin, Administration, Administrator, Data, Database, Data Administrator, Database Administrator, Administration Support, Data Support Officer, Database Support Officer, Database Coordinator. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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!
My client is seeking a dynamic, compassionate and experienced CEO to lead their organisation and ensure its continued expansion in the local community.
The CEO will be responsible for the overall strategic direction, management and financial sustainability of the organisation. They are committed to their Christian values and ethos as described in its governing documents, which influences all areas of the operation.
Overall Responsibilities of the Chief Executive Officer:
- Develop and implement a long-term strategic plan aligned with the organisations mission, vision and values
- Provide visionary leadership to the team, inspiring and motivating staff, volunteers, and stakeholders towards achieving organisational goals as being a Christian ministry.
- Regularly assess the evolving needs of the community and identify opportunities for program development and expansion.
- Oversee operations, ensuring the effective delivery of services and adherence to organisational policies and procedures.
- Develop and maintain robust systems for data collection, analysis, and reporting to measure the impact and effectiveness of the organisation’s programs.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to secure diverse funding sources and ensure the financial sustainability of the organisation.
- Cultivate relationships with donors, corporate partners, and community stakeholders to maximize financial support and engagement.
- Work closely with the Board of Trustees, providing regular updates, reports, and recommendations on key organisational matters.
- Support the recruitment, training, and development of board members, ensuring effective governance and strategic oversight in line with the stated charitable objects and Christian ethos.
- Act as a liaison between the board and staff, facilitating communication, and fostering a collaborative working relationship.
Ideal Criteria and Experience for the Chief Executive Officer
- By the Equality Act 2010, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practising Christian. This is essential to the credibility of the organisation and performance of this role and ensures that the charity is following its governing document.
- Proven experience in a senior leadership role, preferably within the non-profit sector.
- Ability to speak and lead church meetings to promote the work of the organisation amongst the local churches.
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of successfully implementing organisational strategies and driving positive change.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders and inspire a shared vision.
- Demonstrate experience in fundraising, including grant writing, donor cultivation, and relationship management.
- Financial acumen and experience in budgeting, financial reporting, and resource allocation.
- Understanding of governance principles and experience working with boards of directors/trustees.
- Knowledge of UK regulations governing charities and business including knowledge of company administration and charity governance.
For further information on this exciting opportunity please forward a copy of your CV
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Our system keeps your personal information hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
This is an exciting opportunity for a major donor fundraiser to join CSW, to initiate and develop strong relationships with individuals and corporates who have the capacity to make significant donations to CSW and to steward these relationships towards deeper engagement with CSW year after year.
Key Responsibilities (a full list of responsibilities is listed in the Application Pack)
- Develop a Major Gifts strategy that delivers agreed income goals and leads to increased and multi-year financial commitments from Major Donors.
- Develop individual cultivation plans for Major Donors that provide opportunities for them to make impactful gifts, pray and campaign.
- Research and write funding proposals and cases for support and adapt as needed.
- Produce and send regular letters and reports demonstrating the impact of gifts.
- Develop relationships with a small pool of Corporates that leads to increased engagement and income generation.
The Person
You are an excellent communicator, self-motivated and passionate about enabling donors to channel their wealth to meet the greatest needs. You have strong inter-personal skills which you are able to use to build internal and external relationships. You are able to inspire people to make a difference through their giving and you are just as passionate about communicating the impact of their gift. You are proactive and willing to work well with others to achieve targets.
You are inspired by CSW’s mission and eager to play your part, through this role, in ensuring freedom of religion and belief for all.
Essential Criteria (a full list of essential criteria is listed in the Application Pack)
- A minimum of three years’ major donor fundraising experience for a charity.
- Proven track record of securing five-figure and six-figure gifts from major donors.
- Experience of providing excellent stewardship to major donors.
- Excellent communication skills, especially verbal and written English
- Writing compelling funding applications/ proposals that match donors’ interests with CSW’s mission and activities.
CSW Benefits
We offer flexible working, your birthday off, pension with 6% employer contribution, 30 days holiday after 5 years’ service, 3 month paid Sabbatical after 10 years’ service.
Please also fill out the attached application questions.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Canterbury Cathedral
Canterbury Cathedral is the cathedral of the archbishop of Canterbury, the leader of the Church of England and symbolic leader of the worldwide Anglican Communion. Located in Canterbury, Kent, it is one of the oldest Christian structures in England and forms part of a World Heritage Site.
Canterbury Cathedral relies heavily on the varied team of committed, knowledgeable and enthusiastic Volunteers who contribute immensely to the Cathedral.
We are seeking a talented and experienced individual to develop strategic focus and direction for the Volunteer population (approximately 500) as well as providing a professional advisory service using best practice.
This is a new position that plays a critical role in bringing technical expertise to the volunteering cohort and transitioning the organisation to be truly volunteer centric.
We are looking for a talented individual to join our team who has the following.
Working knowledge of best practice in volunteer management.
Experience of developing and implementing a strategic volunteering plan .
Experience of transforming volunteer processes or introducing volunteer programmes for similar organisations.
Experience of successfully leading, managing and motivating teams.
Demonstrates enthusiasm whilst understanding the sensitivities of customer service.
Is confident, articulate and has strong interpersonal skills to be able to engage positively with diverse groups of volunteers and colleagues.
Champions a collaborative approach
If this sounds like the kind of opportunity you have been looking for, you possess the skills and experience detailed above, then we would love to hear from you!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Quakers in Britain, we work to bring Quaker values of peace and sustainability to the world and support the Quaker community.
We’re looking for someone to manage our Advocacy & Media team for a year. We need someone with the relevant skills and the ability to take on information quickly and start leading the team’s work.
We have our own advocacy projects in Westminster and Holyrood, as well as working in coalition with other organisations on issues such as climate justice and human rights. The team manages our media and social media communications and our relationships with other churches and faith groups.
This is a full-time, 13-month maternity cover contract starting mid-September 2024. You will be based at Friends House, London (NW1); London-based staff can work at home some of the time by agreement.
Alongside the opportunity to do rewarding work with a great team, we offer a generous benefits package.
For details of how to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.
Closing date: 8am on Thursday 11 July 2024.
Interview date: Wednesday 24 July 2024 (in person).
Quakers have a faith commitment to equality and encourage and welcome applications for posts from all sections of society. You do not have to be a Quaker to apply for this post, but we expect you to uphold the values of our organisation.
Quakers in Britain is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and expects all of its staff and volunteers to share and uphold this commitment.
Quakers in Britain is committed to equality in all of its employment practices.
This is an exciting opportunity to help Eastbourne Foodbank realise its vision/ambition of continuing to be a strong and effective charity challenging poverty both in Eastbourne and expanding across East Sussex.
- In order to realise this ambition, we need to increase our fundraised income for the period 2024 -2027 to £1.6million.
- Through this new organisational role, you’ll proactively create and grow fundraising income opportunities with individuals, community groups and grant giving trusts and foundations. You'll be at the heart of our local community, bringing our cause to life and building lasting donor relationships.
- Through your fundraising expertise, you will have a proven track record of building relationships with individuals, community groups, trusts and foundations and other donors to achieve and exceed annual income targets and KPI’s. You’ll have the capacity to create and craft compelling proposals and appeals that successfully engage and attract donations from new and existing supporters.
Through the design and delivery of excellent, engaging and regular stewardship communications and powerful fundraising appeals, you will grow our income and pool of individual supporters making one off or monthly donations. You’ll also explore and implement ways of promoting Eastbourne Food Bank across the community to successfully attract an ever-greater number of individual donors.
- You’ll engage with local community groups, associations, events, schools and businesses in order to grow Eastbourne Foodbank’s community fundraising reach and income.
- Through excellent, comprehensive and considered research, you’ll identify and prioritise a pool of potential Trusts and Foundations funders for Eastbourne Foodbank and, working with colleagues, you’ll develop authentic, compelling, creative and winning funding bids that can successfully engage new and existing Trusts and Foundations funders.
- You’ll work closely with and support the CEO of Eastbourne Foodbank in maintaining and evolving the existing relationship with the Big Lottery Fund and developing collaborative fundraising activities and joint bids with five other Trussell Trust Foodbanks across East Sussex.
The salary will be £38k to £40k depending on experience
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about developing ministries which inspire and equip Christians in the workplace and to share the good news of Jesus Christ across cultures? Are you keen to see East Asian workplaces transformed by the good news of Jesus Christ?
OMF International is seeking to develop its strategy to better facilitate the equipping of people in the workplace in being involved in cross cultural missions to East Asian peoples. To do this, we are looking for a self-motivated Workplace Ministry Manager to develop this ministry within OMF UK as an effective and accessible pathway for people to use their vocation in the marketplaces of East Asia to share Jesus Christ.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate proven experience in building purposeful networks across cultures, developing organisational infrastructure and an ability to identify workplace opportunities and create promotional resources. In addition to this, the candidate should have excellent organisational skills, interpersonal skills, and a strong personal drive to grow and develop this workplace ministry pathway into the workplaces of East Asia. Above all, the ideal candidate will have a deep commitment to world mission and to sharing the good news of Jesus.
To apply for this role, please submit a CV and covering letter to the email address specified on the recruitment pack.
Closing date: Monday, 15 July 10am.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Finance Officer works alongside the Operations Manager, the CEO and external advisors to ensure WorldShare maintains a robust and timely financial system, that satisfies all regulatory and reporting needs.
Job Purpose:
To work closely with the CEO and Administration Manager to ensure the smooth and efficient running of WorldShare’s financial operations and help to provide the organisation with sound financial management.
About WorldShare:
WorldShare is the global Christian mission and development charity that supports and enables overseas partners to reveal the love of God and the Gospel of Jesus Christ through a wide variety of ministries.
About You:
You are a committed Christian with an active faith and engaged in a local church. You are driven with a desire to serve God by serving the church globally.
You are a person of integrity, an experienced and efficient financially focused individual, who has the ability to develop and improve systems in compliance with needs and statutory regulations. A natural team player who can work with minimal supervision, is flexible and able to respond to dynamic financial needs.
About Him…
‘We love because He first loved us.’ 1 John 4:19
Everything we do at WorldShare is underpinned by our aim to serve Jesus by sharing His love with some of the most vulnerable communities in the world.
Christian faith is therefore central to our work and every member of the team is involved in leading prayer times for WorldShare and its ministry partners. It is a genuine occupational requirement that the person who fulfils this role is a committed Christian with a faith that is alive and active.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for data entry for financial transactions and financial processing within the accounts system, for invoice processing, supplier management and administrating payments.
- Responsible for supporting and enabling the production of financial reports and general financial administration.
- Responsible for the month-end financial closing process, to help ensure timely and accurate reporting.
- Contributes to to the effective maintenance of financial controls and systems, and developing improvements to enhance efficiency.
- Enables the production of reports to management and the Board of Trustees.
- Supports the year end process, the production of annual accounts and the annual Independent Examination process.
As a member of a small and dynamic team, we all contribute where necessary, and the applicant should be ready to undertake other reasonable activities in line with the role and the changing needs of the organisation.
Applicant Specification:
Essential:
- AAT qualification or other equivalent relevant qualification or experience as a minimum
- Experience within a finance setting or role
- Proven administration and organisation skills, with a strong attention to detail
- Confident user of Excel and other Microsoft Office Suite products
- Experienced with using financial software (e.g. Sage, Xero, QuickBooks)
- An understanding and experience of the various aspects of book-keeping
- Ability to work and deliver effectively under time pressures
- A positive ‘can-do’, resourceful and supportive team player
- Confident working alone and with others, as part of a small team
Desirable:
- Experience in financial management and payroll processing
- Experience with cash flow planning and monitoring
- Experience with Sage 50 accounts software package
- Experience with cloud-based CRM systems (we use Charity CRM by Access)
- Experience or knowledge of working within the charity/third sector
- Experience of budget management and preparation
- Experience with management and annual accounts preparation and reporting
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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!
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (including some evening and weekend work)
Salary: £29,765 + £3,000 non-pensionable South East Weighting Allowance, plus pension (8% employer contributions) and relocation package
Contract Term: Permanent subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check and a 6-month probationary period
Rock UK is a Christian charity that is passionate about transforming young lives by bringing adventure into outdoor learning. Every year over 60,000 young people from schools, churches and other youth groups visit one of Rock UK’s four activity centres spread throughout the UK.
Are you passionate about helping children build confidence through the experience of outdoor adventure? Would you like to work in 58 acres of beautiful enclosed woodland close to both London and the South Coast?
We have an exciting opportunity for an Outdoor Education Manager to lead, motivate and develop a team of high quality instructors and trainees and develop the educational standards of our activity provision whilst ensuring industry best-practice and excellence in activity training and delivery. As a key member of the Centre Leadership Team, you will be able to clearly communicate our Christian ethos, objectives, mission and vision to staff and guests.
You will need to have experience of leadership in the outdoors and motivating a staff team as well as strong interpersonal, organisational and communication skills. Some outdoor leadership qualifications would be desirable and the successful candidate will be committed to achieving specified outdoor National Governing Body qualifications within a 4 year period with Rock UK’s support.
If this challenging and exciting role appeals to you, and you have the skills and experience to match, then we would love to hear from you!
This role is subject to an Occupational Requirement (OR) that the successful applicant is a Christian who is committed to the values, beliefs and behaviours set out in our ethos statement.
We are unable to consider applications from anyone who does not have the right to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Collaborate closely with parish priests and lay leadership teams to offer fundraising support and implement Planned Giving campaigns. Liaise with parish and central finance teams to monitor the results of these campaigns, devising reports for the Head of Communications and Chief Operating Officer
• Guide and advise parish leadership teams to craft messages and communications that support fundraising and engage donors. Create and maintain core materials (including leaflets and documents) to support parish fundraising, reviewing these with the Head of Communications and arranging the logistics for their delivery
• Support the parish in localising core materials so that they reflect the financial picture of the parish and include facts, messages and images that are specific to the community
• Liaise with colleagues to ensure Gift Aid and data protection wording are correct and compliant. Prepare thank you letters and other materials as required
• Support parishes with the implementation and promotion of Contactless Giving, troubleshooting as and when required
• Help parishes with special appeals for capital projects. Research and write grant applications to trusts and foundations on behalf of parishes and the central Diocese
Support parishes and the central diocese in implementing a legacy strategy and support the Head of Communications in developing a strategy to engage high net worth donors in support of the mission of the Church
• Represent the Diocese at national meetings of the Catholic diocesan fundraising teams. Liaise with national colleagues to share and develop best practice and to access Continuing Professional Development
• Undertake other tasks to support colleagues within the Communications Team as required, such as proofreading, website updates, preparation of copy and images for the website and social media etc.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.