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Fairhive is exclusively partnering with Robertson Bell in our search for a Financial Services Manager to join our lovely team on a permanent basis. Our mission is to provide quality homes, support people and create thriving communities. Residents are at the centre of our purpose so our income is invested back into the communities where they live. If you’re driven to make a real difference to lives and neighbourhoods then you’ll love working for us.

Managing a team of two direct reports, and a wider team of eight, this role will be responsible for the management and control of the Financial Services function. Reporting into the Assistant Director of Fnance, you will be involved in all things cashflow, rent accounting, payroll, income and expenditure, whilst also driving process automation and financial system enhancements to boost the team’s working efficiencies.

The Organisation:

Fairhive is a Community Benefit Society and not-for-profit landlord that provides 9,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and South Northamptonshire. Our 20,000 residents are at the heart of everything we do, providing good neighbourhoods and safe homes for everyone to lead fulfilling and enjoyable lives. Our services are shaped around residents and community needs and their feedback, to enable social inclusion, reduce poverty, and protect more vulnerable residents through our Welfare Help & Advice.

We're a proud, certified Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and we believe that people are our greatest asset – their dedication, hard work and continued learning is what allows us to deliver the services residents need – now and in the future. That’s why we invest in employee development and actively support wellbeing. This includes enrolment in a defined benefit pension scheme, opportunities to work from home up to four days per week, ongoing support for professional development, plus lots more!

The key duties of this role are as follows:

• Work closely with the Financial Reporting Manager on the preparation of annual statutory accounts.
• Overseeing the preparation of daily and medium-term cash flows, to ensure that the Group has sufficient funds to meet obligations.
• Develop the housing management and accounting systems and associated interfaces and reports to gain maximum effectiveness.
• Review the monthly payroll reconciliations and ensure that all related returns (e.g. pension) are produced and submitted on time.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of tax compliance returns, including VAT.
• Ensure that the annual rent and service charge increase proposal is submitted to the executive management team and board for approval.
• Regularly review outputs from the accounting and related reporting systems in order to identify routine accounting matters affecting the General Ledger and its processing.
• Ensure accurate and up to date Fixed Asset registers and Assets and Liabilities Registers are maintained and are accurately reflected in the Financial Statements.
• Develop and maintain robust supplier payments and rent accounting procedures and controls.

The successful candidate will have:

• Qualified as an accountant, with five years’ post-qualification experience.
• Substantial experience of managing a team of staff, including setting objectives and monitoring performance.
• A practical understanding of internal controls and experience dealing with Auditors.
• Experience of payroll systems and requirements.
• Experience of complex accounting/financial systems and proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• A high degree of initiative and innovative thinking with the ability to identify areas for improvement and implement changes.
• Experience of working in a medium-sized or large organisations in the social housing or property sectors.
• The ability to produce tax compliance returns.

The deadline for applications is on Sunday 8^th September, but applications will be under continuous review in advance of this date, so apply today to make sure you don’t miss out! 

This exciting role sits in our Campaigns, Impact & Partnerships team, who are one of NHYC’s main drivers of systems change and partnerships. Our Data and Impact Manager works dynamically across the organisation to support frontline teams in recording and sharing the impact of our work. We’re looking for someone curious, patient and with a strong eye for detail. This role oversees our data and outcomes tools, making sure we’re accurately recording and evidencing the change we create. The role holder will work across an array of digital tools to provide data and narrative about our work for our teams, funders and the wider public.

It's an exciting opportunity to join the team as we take on another expansion and a new range of partnerships, this role is perfect for someone looking to take a step up in project and data management, training & information sharing. They’ll also have the opportunity to lead on landmark pieces of work, experience our frontline offer and stretch themselves by informing the development of our next organisational strategy. They’ll sit within a supportive and talented team who also work across our campaigns, impact and partnerships work but will have autonomy and independence over their role and objectives. 

• Salary£37,024-£41,600
• Deadline: 9am Monday 16 September

The role will suit someone who has experience of engaging with young people with complex needs, developing assessments, action plans and activities to support progress, involving parents/carers in the support process where appropriate and who have experience of working collaboratively with a range of professionals for coordinated support.

This role requires experience of caseload management, tailored support, signposting, monitoring and evaluation and youth led participation.  It is likely to involve working flexibly between settings and services as well as initiative in designing risk-reduction and interventions that improve outcomes for young people.

Strategic Lead

Do you have experience of leadership, governance, relationship building, influencing and work planning?

Do you want to work for an organisation that strives to be a great place to work, where everyone is high performing and where together you can achieve impact that makes a real difference in the prevention and recovery from domestic abuse for vulnerable children and families?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Strategic Lead to join the team in this remote working role offering full or part-time hours.

Position: Strategic Lead (REACH)

Location: Office-based or Remote (meetings in London approximately once a month)

Hours: Full or part-time hours available

Salary: £70,000-£80,000 or £300 - 350 day rate

Contract: Fixed term contract, 6 months – ideally October 2024 to March 2025

Closing Date: Monday 16th September 12pm

Interview Date: Interviews will be held online via MS teams, on Friday 27th September 2024

The Role

In May 2024, the organisation launched REACH (Researching Effective Approaches for Children): A plan to find out what works to prevent domestic abuse and support child victims. 

You will develop a detailed plan to operationalise the REACH Plan, including the structure, governance, funding, partnerships and activities that will lead to finding what works in prevention and recovery from domestic abuse. You will also build key relationships in the sector, in survivor networks, in academia and among research funders and in national government to ensure acceptability and secure support for the plan and its objectives

Working closely with the leadership team, you will progress the existing plan to the point of being ready to launch a successful programme of work in April 2025.

About you

You will have:

· A degree-level education or equivalent experience

· Operational experience: experience of organisational development and leadership

· An excellent understanding of the domestic abuse sector, including practice, policy and research

· A strong understanding of evidence (including experimental evidence), evidence based policy, and the role that evidence plays in service improvement

The Organisation

The organisation strives to be a great place to work, where everyone is high performing and where together it can achieve impact that makes a real difference for vulnerable children and families. Focussing on using and championing high quality evidence, working directly with government and local leaders to provide practical solutions and encourage change.

Benefits include:

· 30 days annual leave, plus one day Birthday Leave

· Dependent Leave of up to five days (of which three are paid) in a 12-month period

· Enhanced parental leave and pay

· Paid compassionate leave

· Paid sick leave

· Hybrid and flexible working

· Life cover

· Employee assistance programme

· 24/7 access to a GP

· Cycle-to-work scheme

· Free eye tests and contributions towards glasses

· Perks through PerkBox

· Pension scheme for new starters: 6% contribution by Foundations and 3% employee contribution.

The organisation values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees. People are at the heart of everything the charity does and it’s vital that the workforce reflects the diversity of the stakeholders and the wider society in the UK. We are actively seeking candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities.

The role offers an excellent salary, learning and development opportunities and a great office location situated in the heart of St James’. The team work in a hybrid and flexible way, as the leadership team recognise the importance of a good work-life balance.

You may have experience in other areas such as Strategic, Strategy, Operations, Strategic Lead, Strategy Lead, Operations Lead, Strategic Manager, Strategy Manager, Operations Manager, Operations and Strategy, Domestic Abuse, Abuse.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Anna Freud is a world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. 

We value diversity and aim to have diverse workforce that reflects the community and our service users, in line with our vision, values and inclusion commitments. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Anna Freud is in an exciting stage of delivery of its 5-year strategy, this includes bringing together different parts of the organisation in a collaborative effort to create and implement a Digital Academy. 

The Head of Digital Learning (internally known as EdTech Lead) will be a new and pivotal role that will support with the successful implementation of the Digital Academy. This role will sit within the Education and Training Division of Anna Freud but they will entail working closely with senior colleagues from across Anna Freud including the Education and Training Division Leadership team, Closing the Gap Acceleration (CtGA) team and the different Heads of departments. Externally they will liaise with external tech organisations to support procurement of new platforms and they will conduct market research to assess the market, target audience and consumer demand for the various services that might be offered through the Digital Academy.

The successful candidate will join a fast-paced, growing and successful team. They will need to be an experienced professional within the field of educational technology, with a good grasp of learning design and virtual learning platforms, as well as experience of commissioning/procuring digital platforms and a demonstrable ability to undertake market research within both home and international markets. An understanding of working in the charity sector and/or within an education and training environment would be helpful. Experience of undertaking projects centered around children, young people and families, mental health or other health-related/science subjects would be welcomed.

Location
Hybrid working (a mixture of onsite and home/remote working). Staff are working onsite for at least 20% of their working hours at our London site (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH).

Contract duration
Fixed-term (two years in the first instance but with scope to extend)

Closing date for applications
Midday (12pm), Friday 20 September 2024
Please note that due to high application volumes, we may close this advert early. We encourage you to apply promptly and to keep an eye on our future vacancies for more opportunities.

Notification of interview
Shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Thursday 26 September 2024. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.

Interviews
Interviews will be held on Thursday 3 October 2024.

How to apply
Please click on the 'Apply now’ button. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.

We are looking for a new team member to join our small but dynamic fundraising team to help us continue our exemplary stewardship and maximise our fundraising. You will be the first point of contact for many of our supporters and your role is critical in ensuring those supporters have a smooth, professional and friendly experience. This role holder will make sure all donors get the recognition and thanks they deserve whilst also making sure all of that income is processed and captured correctly.

We have big ambitions to increase our fundraising income and this role is critical in making sure that as we grow, we have the procedures in place to keep everything running smoothy. Our donors and supporters are the lifeblood of what we do hear at Guts UK and whomever joins in this role will pride themselves on giving them all the best service possible.

So if  you care about people, have a keen eye for detail and process and are looking to start or build your career in fundraising – this could be the role for you.

Who are we?

Guts UK is committed to a world where digestive disorders are better understood, better treated and everyone who lives with one gets the support they need. Too many people are suffering or dying in silence or alone. They don’t know where to turn for information or support, diagnosis takes too long for many and treatment can often come too late.

We are the only UK charity that covers the entire digestive system from top to tail; the gut, liver and pancreas. We fund lifesaving research, provide patients with expert information and support and raise awareness about digestive symptoms and conditions. We are informed by evidence and expertise and have our community, and the patient voice, at the heart of everything that we do.

Who are you?

• You are committed to ensuring supporters get the best possible experience, feeling supported and valued throughout
• You are looking to build your career in fundraising
• You have great attention to detail and pride yourself on accuracy
• You work meticulously and take the time needed to get things right and do things properly ensuring you comply with appropriate procedures
• You are a team player and are happy to muck-in when / where needed
• You have a warm, engaging personality
• You have an interest or connection to our cause and a real desire to help the UK to get to grips with guts!

Please see the full job pack for further information including detailed role specification, requirements and benefits

This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Helath Advocate Educator (HAE). The post holder will train and provide ongoing support to GP practices and other health professionals to enable primary and secondary care staff to be able to effectively talk to their patients about domestic violence and abuse (DVA), provide early identification and offer appropriate care pathways for female and male victims of domestic violence and abuse aged 16 years and over.

The post holder will work in partnership with a local clinical lead to deliver the model and will participate and support the delivery of safeguarding training and awareness raising sessions to primary and secondary care staff and other multi-agency teams where needed.

This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Please note that a valid UK driving license and use of a car is essential to this role.

Hours: 18.75 hours per week (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday) with a Requirement for occasional 12:30-20:30 duty shift

This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Building Advisor. You will be responsible for ensuring that Refuge complies with statutory building and property obligations and monitor changes in industry standards and regulators requirements. The post holder will also monitor obligations in property agreements and support corporate services and provide technical advice which may require research. The post holder will collect property data to demonstrate compliance and for reporting purposes as well as update Refuge’s property polices accordingly and train people.

This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKER (ISLE OF SHEPPEY)

HOURS: Flexible up to 1 FTE to be discussed at interview

24 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT

SALARY:  £26,072 - £28,615 p.a. for 1FTE, pro rata to contracted hours

Oasis Charitable Trust is a multi-national charity supporting communities in 8 countries worldwide. Our vision is for building healthy communities: places where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their full potential.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Community Development Worker to work as part of our Oasis Hub on the Isle of Sheppey, to engage and work with the community by helping them to access Hub activities, and the social supermarket project.

Key responsibilities will be:

1. To deliver the Sheppey Support Bus project and ensure its day-to-day operational tasks are fulfilled.
2. To liaise with our community partners including supermarkets, Fairshare etc to support and provide for Oasis activities, including the Sheppey Support Bus.
3. To monitor and evaluate activities using monitoring tools available to the team.
4. To develop other opportunities that will enhance our offer to the local community.

The successful post holder must have:

• A relevant professional qualification in Community Work or able to demonstrate qualification by experience.
• Successful experience of working with complex communities.
• The ability to deal with private information and sensitive issues with a calm and confident approach in difficult situations.
• Ability to function in diverse settings and with a wide range of professional agencies.
• Self-motivation, resilience, excellent organisational/administrative and inter-personal skills are essential for this role.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of something pioneering on the Isle of Sheppey and to help make a difference to communities on a local level, while individually improving the life chances of everyone.  As part of the package, Oasis offers:

• A pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution.
• A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays).

If you are interested in this position, please email your most recent CV and covering letter. For further information please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs Website.  In your covering letter, please answer the following questions:

1. Expand on your CV to explain how your skills and experience meets the Job Description. Give specific examples.
2. What personal attributes does a person need to do well as a Community Development Worker?
3. How do you see the Oasis ethos and 9 Habits being displayed in this role?

Completed applications should be returned by 12 noon Tuesday 10th September 2024

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 18th September 2024

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers, please let us know.

Applicants must be able to prove their right to work in the UK. Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1163889

We are recruiting for a Children’s Support Worker who will be working closely with children and their mothers who are living in our refuges escaping domestic violence and other forms of violence and abuse, to provide personal welfare support and ensure that our clients are provided with a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment.

A key requirement is to provide personal one to one and group support to children and young people to ensure they are provided with a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment. The post holder will support children who have witnessed or experienced domestic violence and plan and provide stimulating, safe, and appropriate activities.

This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

This vacancy involves a unique opportunity to be the Program Coordinator of an exciting new regional partnership program alongside National Ugly Mugs and POW (Notthingham) funded by the National Lottery Communities Fund. Based with Basis Yorkshire but supporting all 3 partners, this role will have responsibility for managing the program and monitoring the performance of the 3 partners including the 3 specialist Sex Worker ISVAs as well as supporting each organisation to influence policies relevant to the program including health, housing, addiction, policing etc. We are currently also advertising for 3 SW ISVAs in connection with this program; please see the vacancy sections on the 3 partners (Basis, NUM and POW)if you are interested in these.

Basis Yorkshire is an award-winning charity that was founded in 1995 and now operates across Yorkshire. This is a unique opportunity to join a challenging and vibrant organisation, working with women who are involved in sex work. For more information about what Basis Yorkshire does and its values, please visit our website.