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We are looking for an agile, proactive individual who will join the team as Finance Manager working closely with the CEO and two finance officers to coordinate and deliver Black Minds Matter UK’s financial activities and strategic objectives.
Finance Manager
Location: Remote. With the option to attend a co-working hub on an ad hoc basis.
Salary: £36,000 per annum FTE (including London weighting)
Contract: Part time, 15-22.5 hours per week - permanent with time available Monday - Friday.
This role will be suited to someone who is detail oriented, highly effective at financial management and controls in a charity environment, able to support non-finance managers with budget management.
You will be a strategic thinker and efficient planner who enjoys working as a core small team and is self-motivated when working remotely. We are looking for someone who is looking for an active and responsible role in a friendly and highly supportive organisation.
As the Finance Manager you will play a crucial role in helping us succeed in achieving and setting financial goals and objectives.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Strategy, modelling and leadership
- Finance & Operational Management
- Risk Management and Compliance
Qualifications and Experience:
To be successful in this role, we seek the following qualifications and experience:
- Be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience.
- Circa 3+ years experience PQE.
- Must have demonstrable experience of leading a team.
- Must be a strong communicator throughout the organisation.
- Any additional qualification in charity finance or leadership.
- A desirable and genuine interest in mental health and/or addressing racial disparities in the mental health field.
Our vision
A community of Black people, readily accessing mental health support, recovering fully from mental illness and thriving
Our Mission
We create and champion safe, and accessible mental health support with, and for the Black community.
Our Values
Community, Access, Safety, Healing and Change
Thank you for your interest in joining our team. We look forward to reviewing your application and discussing how your skills and passion can contribute to our mission of promoting mental well-being within the Black community.
Please note that the application deadline is 11th of October 2024.
We will review all applications and contact shortlisted candidates for further assessment and interviews.
Interviews:
You can expect a first and second interview as part of our recruitment process and you will be contacted by email to arrange this should your initial application be successful.
First Interview: 25th of October 2024
Second interview: 8th of November 2024
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position.
You must have the right to work in the UK.
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
At Black Minds Matter UK, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from Black and minority ethnic communities.
No agencies please.
**Exciting Interim Opportunity: Advice Service Manager**
On behalf of our client, a well-established advice and support organisation in East Berkshire, we are seeking an experienced Interim Advice Service Manager for a 6-month contract. This is a unique opportunity to step into a key leadership role, ensuring the effective delivery of essential services to the local community.
About the Role:
As the Interim Advice Service Manager, you will be instrumental in maintaining smooth operations while the organisation undergoes a structural review and recruits a permanent Head of Advice. This role involves managing a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, ensuring the highest quality advice is provided to those in need. With an immediate start required, this role is critical in ensuring continuity and stability in the advice service during this transition period.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage daily operations of the advice service, ensuring staff and volunteers are effectively supported, trained, and supervised.
- Maintain and improve the quality of advice delivered to clients across a range of areas, including housing, debt, employment, and benefits.
- Support the expansion of the volunteer team, particularly in the delivery of services in the Slough area.
- Work closely with the Chief Officer and interim Head of Advice on service planning, ensuring staffing and resources are in place to meet demand.
- Contribute to the organisation’s ongoing review of advice service structure, with a focus on long-term sustainability.
Candidate Profile:
- Proven experience in managing advice services or similar roles, with a track record of delivering high-quality performance.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop staff and volunteers.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively at all levels of the organisation.
- Expertise in advice areas such as housing, benefits, debt, and employment, ensuring that staff and volunteers are supported in handling complex cases.
- A proactive problem-solver who thrives in a busy and evolving environment.
What’s On Offer:
- Competitive salary: £40,000 to £45,000 (FT, pro-rata for part-time).
- 6-month interim contract, with the possibility of part-time reduced hours for exceptional candidates (minimum 30 hours per week).
- 5% employer pension contribution.
- 25 days holiday + 8 public holidays.
- Flexible hybrid working, with offices in Bracknell and Maidenhead and outreach services in Slough.
- Free parking and access to an employee perks and assistance programme.
If you are an experienced advice service professional looking for a rewarding interim opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £31,543 - £37,034 per annum
Job Type: Full time, 37 hours per week to include some weekend and evening work
Location: North Devon & Bude - Home Based with some travel to Head Office, Little Bridge House, Barnstaple
Children’s Hospice South West is a well-established and successful charity dedicated to the provision of hospice care for children with life-limiting conditions and their families in the South West. We aim to recruit passionate, friendly and enthusiastic staff who are motivated to really make a difference to the lives of the children and families who visit us.
Joining our busy team in this role you will have the enthusiasm and drive to develop income, build relationships, grow event support and initiate opportunities.
An engaging and inspiring communicator, you will raise significant awareness of Children's Hospice South West by achieving demanding speaking engagement and other non-financial and financial targets. Leading volunteer management within the area, excellent organisational skills and proven success in a relevant role such as fundraising or sales is essential.
This interesting and varied role has a requirement to work at weekends and at different locations across the South West and the UK at times. Work will be undertaken from home, the headquarters in Barnstaple and in the community. A full UK driving licence is an essential requirement.
Closing Date: 11th October 2024
Anticipated Interviews: 22nd October 2024
CHSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all employees must obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Charity Registration Number 1003314
Why Work for Us
Our employees work hard every day to make the most of short and precious lives. We are proud to support them with a range of enhanced benefits which include:
• 33 days (plus bank holidays) holiday entitlement, which increases with service
• enhanced sick pay scheme rising up to 6 months full and 6 months half pay
• personal pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
• family friendly policies, with enhanced maternity/adoption pay
• occupational health, wellbeing and counselling services and employee assistance programme
• group life insurance scheme
• training and development opportunities
• environmental and green agenda
• a supportive and inclusive environment
• a chance to make a real difference
This fantastic opportunity will give you the chance to explore the wonders of the South West, whether you are already located here, you are a returner or looking for a different way of life; the South West offers a high quality of life and great leisure opportunities. These environmental attractions are matched by the excellent reputation of the highly successful Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) as an organisation and local employer.
You may have experience in the following roles: Fundraising Manager, Community Fundraiser, Regional Fundraiser, Events Fundraiser, Charity Fundraiser, Sales and Fundraising Executive, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Philanthropy Manager, etc.
REF-216 870
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About you
We are looking for a confident, established professional with extensive knowledge and networks across housing in Scotland, who is comfortable navigating faith spaces. You will be a project manager who is happy working independently and remotely, while achieving high quality deliverables.
About the role
We have recently received funding to explore expansion into Scotland for the Faith in Affordable Housing project. This will be a 15-month project with potential to expand, subject to funding.
The proposed project is to undertake a scoping exercise across Scotland, to ascertain the need for social and affordable housing, and the key stakeholders providing housing, as well as the potential presented by faith organisation-owned assets to meet housing need. The resulting feasibility study and business plan will then inform the potential next steps for Faith in Affordable Housing Scotland.
About us
Housing Justice is a charity that acts on homelessness and housing need across England and Wales. We work to prevent people from experiencing homelessness, help people out of homelessness or destitution, and enable the building of affordable homes. We also take a leading role as the voice of the faith and voluntary sector, supported by the Welsh and UK Governments. At Housing Justice, we value differences: we are a diverse organisation, and we work with people of all faiths and none. We seek to influence and bring about change for the benefit of those we serve through partnership, lobbying and networking. Our initiatives include Faith in Affordable Housing, Hosting people seeking sanctuary, Support for people from Ukraine, The Winter Night Shelter Network and Citadel.
Benefits
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- 29 days annual leave each year plus an additional day of holiday for each year of service over 3 years, up to a maximum of 5 additional days.
- We are open to flexible approaches to working and will consider flexible working requests openly
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Home office set-up
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are a dynamic mental health charity on a mission to support Londoners facing mental health challenges to harness good employment as part of their mental health recovery journey. We have been successfully changing lives for over 30 years by applying innovative evidence-based approaches to employment support. Our approach is guided by our core values, and we are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation.
The service you will work in enables NHS Talking Therapies (TT) services in Harrow to offer a personalised package of psychological therapy and employment support to all TT clients who want to find, sustain, get back to, or positively leave, work. As an Employment Advisor at Twining Enterprise, you will play a crucial role in our employment support services. Your contributions will directly influence the lives of our clients, changing their lives by guiding them towards a path of empowerment and independence.
A day in this role might include client meetings in person or online, reviewing client documents and providing feedback, following up on new client referrals, completing client records using Twining's client database, completing performance/progress reports, liaising with employers about potential job vacancies, going to jobs fairs, and liaising with referral partners.
Why Twining Enterprise?
Joining Twining Enterprise means more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger. We offer a supportive, inclusive and resolution driven work environment where your contributions are recognised and valued. As a member of our team, you will have the chance to grow both personally and professionally while making a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.
We are looking for candidates who bring a combination of passion, expertise, and dedication to the table. To excel in this role, you should possess:
- A commitment to Twining's mission, vision, values;
- A dedication to promoting mental health and meaningful employment;
- A positivity to champion equality, diversity and inclusion'
- Engage a mixed caseload of around 25-35 clients at any given time (100-125 per year), with common mental health problems, to establish trusting, collaborative relationships to support them to find new employment or support them in, or to leave, existing employment. Support will be provided face-to-face in TT settings, via secure online meeting platforms or over the telephone.
- Along with their NHS clinician, assess clients' support needs with a view to creating, implementing and adjusting a personalised action plan to help improve clients' mental health and achieve their stated employment goals.
- Develop and deliver a range of practical services to support clients to find work, including career guidance, job searching skills, CV preparation, application form completion, interview skills, advice on local labour market opportunities and advice on education and training to further their career.
- Provide guidance to support clients to stay in existing work, including advice on mental health disclosure, negotiating reasonable adjustments to existing workplaces, creating wellness action plans and improving productivity, support to return to work after sickness absence or to leave an existing role with dignity, and signpost clients to organisations that can represent them (EAs should only look to represent clients in exceptional circumstances).
- Facilitate access to other advice in areas such as financial benefits, debt management, food banks and community food outlets and social housing providers, as necessary.
The role holder must also:
- NVQ Level 3 minimum or equivalent in either employment support/advice, mental health or other relevant area, or equivalent experience gained through work experience in the field.
- Understanding and experience of the support needs of people with common mental health conditions in finding, retaining, returning to, or leaving mainstream employment.
- Knowledge and experience of working in a health or social care setting.
- Evidence of basic counselling skills.
- Ability to assess individual client strengths and needs in relation to employment and think creatively to provide bespoke client action planning and solutions.
- Experience of effective diary management, prioritising tasks and working to tight deadlines to manage own caseload and associated administration.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with clients (face to face, by telephone and in writing) and as part of a team.
- Able to present confidently to external stakeholders and partners at various levels.
- Proven ability to work effectively and be accountable in an outcome-driven environment.
- Ability to collect and report data to support service performance and evaluation.
- Excellent computer skills including ability to utilise database and Microsoft packages.
- Willingness and ability to undertake the relevant training associated with the role and then integrate that training into practice.
- Knowledge of employment and disability related benefits.
- Knowledge of and commitment to relevant policies, procedures, and standards e.g. Health & Safety, Confidentiality (Data Protection), Equality & Diversity and Sustainable Development, Equality Act 2010 and employment law.
- Willingness to travel in designated Borough of Harrow.
- This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Twining Enterprise is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Prospectus are delighted to be supporting Arthritis Action with the recruitment of their Finance Manager & Company Secretary. Arthritis Action is the UK charity giving hands-on, practical help to improve the quality of life of people affected by arthritis. They offer an integrated self-management approach, which looks at both the physical and mental health impact of living with arthritis. They support people living with musculoskeletal conditions through healthy eating advice, mental health resources, pain management techniques, Online Groups, employment support, and exercise advice and resources.
This is a part-time role, 4 days a week (30 hours per week). This role is hybrid, with travel to the London based office two days a week (Monday and Wednesday). The salary range for this role is £45,000-£50,000 pro rata.
The Finance Manager & Company Secretary role is a dual role where you will ensure efficient and effective planning and management of the charity’s finances and take charge of secretarial duties. Within this role, you will develop and maintain accounting systems, control and records, while ensuring the charity is compliant with statutory and regulatory requirements. The postholder will ensure appropriate financial policy and procedures are in place, to deliver effective financial management and decision making. You will produce management accounts, oversee financial reporting and assist with legacy administration. You will manage relationships with a variety of external financial advisors and insurers.
You will play a key role managing the charity’s secretarial duties. These responsibilities include submitting information to Companies House and the Charity Commission. You will work closely with the Executive Management team, maintaining legal and financial documents, while ensuring they are filed securely, providing regular information/documentation. You will attend Board and committee meetings, ensure processes and regulations are followed and take minutes in these meetings.
To be considered for this role, you will have a professional accountancy qualification – ACCA, ACA or equivalent. You will have demonstrable experience overseeing preparation of statutory, management accounts and audit processes. You will have experience of charity accounting, reporting and legacy administration. You will have experience using accounting software and Microsoft Office. You will also have the ability to explain financial processes to non-finance staff.
You will have experience working in corporate governance and the ability to handle confidential information. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to maintain relationships with Board members and internal and external stakeholders. You will have strong negotiation skills. The postholder will have excellent organisation and administrative skills. You will enjoy working collaboratively and be able to work on your own initiative.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
This is a fast-moving process, and applications will be sent across on a rolling basis, please apply using your CV to avoid disappointment.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Business Services Manager to join our team. The role is responsible for overseeing the charity’s business service functions, including Human Resources, senior administration, ensuring and overseeing GDPR compliance within the charity, IT coordination and Safeguarding. The successful candidate will also be responsible for developing, reviewing and updating the organisation’s policies and procedures.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
HR
- Oversee all HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, and staff development.
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations and maintain up to date HR records.
- Provide guidance and support to managers and staff on HR-related matters.
- Maintain accurate records of each employee and ensure proper allocation of benefits due.
- Oversee all training requirements for the charity.
Administration
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the business services team, ensuring efficient administrative support to the organisation.
- Coordinate and manage office facilities, supplies and equipment.
- Support the executive team with scheduling, correspondence, and other administrative tasks.
- Ensure all insurance required by the charity is in place and regularly oversee any changes.
- Oversee the Donor Care team to ensure processes and protocols are in place to ensure a high quality donor care experience.
- Keep up to date with legislative and regulatory requirements and good practise across Business Services.
GDPR & IT Coordination
- Act as the DPO for the organisation, ensuring compliance with GDPR and other relevant data protection regulations.
- Develop and maintain data protection policies and procedures, and oversee staff training on data privacy.
- Conduct regular audits to ensure data protection compliance across the organisation.
- Liaise with external IT provider to ensure the organisations IT infrastructure is secure, up to date and aligned with operational needs.
- Manage IT assets, software licenses, and support the implementation of new technologies.
- Provide IT support and training to staff as needed.
Safeguarding Lead
- Act as the designated Safeguarding Lead for the organisation, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all beneficiaries we work with.
- Develop, review and update safeguarding policies and procedures ensuring they are in line with best practise and legal requirements.
- Deliver safeguarding training to staff, and all associated personnel, and manage safeguarding concerns and incidents.
Policy Development and Compliance:
- Lead the development, review and updating of organisational policies and procedures, ensuring they reflect current laws, regulations and best practises.
- Ensure policies and procedures are effectively communicated and implemented across the organisation
Person Specification
Key Requirements
- Proven experience in a similar role
- Strong knowledge of HR practices, employment law and GDPR regulations.
- Experience in Safeguarding and developing organisational policies and procedures.
- Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
- Strong IT skills and knowledge in Microsoft Sharepoint.
Desirable Qualifications
- CIPD qualification or equivalent in HR management.
- Experience in a safeguarding role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The British Society for Haematology is the largest UK multidisciplinary Haematology Society. Activities include running events and courses (including their flagship Annual Scientific Meeting) providing online educational tools, producing guidelines, awarding grants and raising the profile of Haematology.
Location: Angel, London. Hybrid working (2 days office-based)
Salary: £30,000 - £36,000
As Senior Education Officer you will support the development, delivery and evaluation of the Society's education programme. This includes organising online and in person training sessions and coordinating the development and maintenance of online education resource.
Key responsibilities include:
* Maintaining an overview of Society education projects and providing input as required
* Playing a key role in the development and delivery of the Society's education programmes (online and in person events, online learning resources). This includes preparation of minutes and agendas, following up on action points and organising committee meetings as well as administering the events programme.
* Working on developing the e-learning platform and ensuring that the education pages of the website are kept up to date, working with editors to approve and add images and case reports, including the adding of internal and external meetings and new educational resources.
* Dealing with phone and email queries related to education and events.
* Acting as the main interface between the Committee and the professional conference organiser.
* Supporting the production of the Annual Scientific Meeting for example proofreading of documents, and user acceptance testing of online functionality such as registration and abstract systems, interactive programme and conference app.
The successful candidate will have experience in project management, event logistics and management, both online and in person and will be happy working with third party suppliers, as well as volunteers, with the ability to work with a diverse range of people at all levels. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are key as is experience of CMS and updating websites. Experience working with e-learning platforms/LMS would be beneficial but is not crucial.
CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so if this sounds like you, then please do get in touch for more information ASAP!
Please note, only successful candidates will be contacted with further information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This strategic role will report to the Director of Operations and will be responsible for overseeing and enhancing operational functions across our businesses, focusing on fostering a positive working environment and employee experience, while supporting our social impact and business growth. You will share SCN’s ambitions to transform funding for grassroots organisations and coalitions by reimagining fundraising, removing structural barriers and encouraging institutional funders to support community interests.
This is a great opportunity for someone who would like to support us in delivering our vision. The ideal candidate will have experience of operations, HR & risk management and will have a passion to make a difference. You will work with the Director of Ops on streamlining operational systems and processes, compliance and risk management, policy oversight, resource planning, and HR and payroll oversight. Crucially, you will help us develop our new Employer of Record Service; the Social Change Hive. Working closely with the CEO and the Head of Business Development, you will ensure all our HR processes, systems and reporting structures are operational for our clients and our employees.
The role would suit someone who loves operations, HR and risk management and be comfortable in a startup environment. The role will involve working across the businesses and working closely with the Head of Programmes and the Head of Governance, Risk and Innovation. You will also be managing our Operations Assistant – with a view to expanding capacity in the team over the year.
While this is maternity leave cover, this function is growing so there is lots of opportunity to evolve responsibilities as the business needs change over the 12 months.
The role would suit someone who loves operations, HR and risk management. The role will involve working across the businesses and working closely with the Head of Programmes and the Head of Governance and Innovation.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
You will be a detailed oriented person, proactive, well organised and excellent at managing various tasks and projects at the same time, with excellent project management and people skills. We are a trauma informed organisation, and while you may not be trauma trained – you will need to understand the need for a human touch within the systems and processes we hold (we will also provide training on our approach). As part of the role, you must understand HR regulation, contract management and general operational functions. We are looking for someone who is happy working on their own initiative with energy, enthusiasm and good humour, with a can-do attitude. You must be comfortable with working with external groups of people from varied backgrounds alongside our incredible team. Our work is involved and changes quickly. So the role would suit someone who is resilient and comfortable re-prioritising when things shift quickly.
Person specification includes:
- Experience of working in an operations role
- Experience of managing systems (CRM & project management) & resource management tools (i.e. capacity tracking)
- Experience of reporting on operational functions such as HR and contracting
- Experience of supporting HR functions, including developing and reviewing policies
- Knowledge and experience of drafting and reviewing contracts
- Knowledge and understanding of compliance and risk management
- Exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail and project management skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects at the same time and competing priorities
- Excellent ability to work collaboratively across different functions, as well as working in a team.
- Excellent communication skills to support the team in delivery of their work
- Working with community groups and/or campaigning groups would be desirable.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
As the Senior Operations manager, you will be responsible for supporting the Director of Ops in ensuring we have efficient systems and processes across the organisation and providing support on contracting needs for the businesses. Occasionally we are asked to help support the operational development of our clients. The role will involve:
- Operations oversight (40%)
- To take a systematic view of all operations across the business and make sure we have the correct operational tools, systems and processes in place to support our internal needs as well as delivery of work to our clients. Lead on designing and embedding effective tools and systems to support this and ensure there are up to date process maps to support the team in using them.
- Regular reporting on these systems to the senior management team to support business management and strategic decisions
- Working closely with heads of each function to ensure we have the right processes in place that support the team in delivering their work
- Ensuring we have the right policies in place for effective management of the business
- Responsible for overseeing all contracting for clients and employees
- Oversight and drafting of all client contracts – working with the Director of Ops to ensure contract templates are up to date and in line with any business shifts and fit for purpose.
- Managing any contracting risks and making sure all contracts are active and not expired. Setting up and maintaining reporting systems to ensure this information is fed back to the relevant teams and senior management.
- Addressing any questions from the team and clients on contracts
- Support the Head of Governance, Risk and Innovation to manage mitigations for any emerging risks, document any incidents, have effective reporting mechanisms in place, including updating the risk register
- HR and payroll (40%)
- Support the HR element within the development and delivery of Hive, our Employer of Record payroll service.
- Lead on recruitment and induction processes for the business and clients. This includes ensuring the processes are fit for purpose and efficient for the business, having the right resources in place to support the team and clients with understanding and managing recruitment and induction, managing onboarding of all new starters.
- Oversight of all contracting and HR obligations for our employees, including clients using the Hive service – onboarding, exit processes and everything in between
- Oversight of all processes in Hive to ensure smooth. operations. With Hive being new, and growing, processes and policies will need to be reviewed and adapted to Hive’s needs.
- Setup and maintain reporting systems that allow risk management and managing end of contract responsibilities.
- Manage all HR queries and issues for the team and clients.
- Oversight of monthly payroll and salary sacrifice schemes.
- Management and Teamwork (10%)
- Management of the Operations team: Managing capacity and workload, objective setting and development.
- Work with the rest of the team to ensure there is sharing of knowledge to improve systems and practice across all services, making sure the services are aligned.
- Work alongside and support the full team to ensure we are delivering the vision and strategy
- Client work (10%)
- Consult with our clients on any of the above operations, processes and governance as needed.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of HR
We are seeking an experienced HR professional to lead an HR function within the UK’s leading fostering charity and membership organisation.
Position: Head of HR
Location: Homebased OR in any of four offices (London, Belfast, Cardiff, Glasgow). Occasional travel to London will be required.
Salary: £47,000-£52,000 + London Weighting if eligible
Contract: Permanent, full time - 35 hours per week
Closing Date: Tuesday 15th October 11.59pm
Interview Date: Thursday 24th October, in London
What you’ll be doing:
As Head of HR you will own the HR function, collaborating with the Senior Leadership Team and people managers across the organisation (c.100-120 employees) to develop and embed policies and processes and support the team to be the best organisation that they can be.
Primary objectives of the role are:
- Strengthen the fundamentals
- Take ownership of policies
- Strengthen Recruitment
- Drive employee engagement and retention
- Partner with senior leaders and line managers
Who we are looking for:
To be successful in the role of Head of HR you will be a proactive, effective communicator, with excellent interpersonal skills, who doesn’t mind getting into operational detail. CIPD qualified at a minimum level 5, you will bring sound knowledge of employment law and a range of experiences across HR practice. If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
At this point, we hope you're feeling excited about the role and even if you don't feel that you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
In return:
- 38 days leave (including bank holidays)
- A range of family friendly and fostering friendly leave options
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Enhanced maternity and adoption pay
- Enhanced sick pay
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline
- Pension and life assurance
- Contribution to eye tests and lenses
- Season ticket loans
The organisation values diversity and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, particularly under-represented groups. Care-experienced applicants meeting the minimum criteria are guaranteed an interview. Applicants with disabilities can request reasonable adjustments. Job-sharing for all roles will also be considered; please indicate your interest in your application.
Other roles you may have experience of could include; HR, Human Resources, HR Manager, HR Director, Head of HR, Deputy Head of HR, Human Resources Manager, Human Resources Director, Head of Human Resources, Deputy Head of Human Resources, People Manager, Head of Personnel, Head of People
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Are you passionate about making a real difference to the lives of unpaid carers? Do you have the skills and dedication to support impactful projects that provide essential support and services to unpaid carers? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
We are seeking a dynamic, motivated and organised Project Officer to join our Innovation and development team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in coordinating and managing projects aimed at supporting unpaid carers and Carers First teams; at times working in partnership with other organisations. This role includes planning, delivering, implementing, and evaluating projects, to ensure they meet our strategic objectives and deliver real impact to the carer community.
This role requires a proactive individual with a passion to ensuring carers receive relevant and essential information bespoke to their individual caring situation. The ability to work in co-production and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, and interest in driving forward the delivery of the Carers First Strategy, to reach and provide better support to more carers.
As a Project Officer, you will play a crucial role in developing and delivering programmes aimed at enhancing the support we provide to unpaid carers. You will work closely with our team, partners, and stakeholders to ensure our projects meet the highest standards.
To apply for a role with Carers First, please complete in full our online application form via our website. Appointments are subject to Carers First receiving an appropriate disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service that we consider acceptable.
We encourage and welcome applications regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.
If you would like to discuss this role confidentially, please contact and we will be happy to organise for one of the Team to contact you.
Please note that if you have not been contacted within one week of submitting your online application, that your application has not been successful.
Equal Opportunities Employer
Positive Collaborative Ambitious
Our new three-year strategy will enable us to grow our work to reach and support significantly more carers delivering innovative programmes of support
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Prospectus is excited to be working with a leading adult social care charity in their search for a Head of Finance, who will lead the Finance Team, providing strategic financial leadership and management to ensure financial health and long-term sustainability.
This is a full time, permanent role offered on a remote basis with occasional travel to the London office.
Reporting directly to the Director Finance and Corporate Resources, the Head of Finance will provide strategic leadership to the Finance Team, overseeing all aspects of the organisations day-to-day financial operations, including all income, expenditure, and balance sheet accounts, ensuring compliance. Furthermore, you will act as a Finance Business Partner, leading and directing meetings with budget holders monthly, to review, monitor and manage the organisations financial position and performance, providing strategic financial insights and advice, reporting on budget variances to the senior leadership team.
To be successful, you will have excellent financial management and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and explain complex financial information, the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders and excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to explain financial processes to non-financial staff.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
In order to apply please, submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call to brief you on the role.
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Job title: Philanthropy Manager
Manager: Senior Philanthropy Manager
Location: Hybrid work with 40% from Breaking Barriers’ offices in London, Manchester or Birmingham
Salary: £34,000-£40,000 (London) or £32,000-£38,000 (Manchester/Birmingham)
Hours: 5 days per week (37.5 hours) but open to part-time (30 hours minimum), and flexible working arrangements
Contract: Permanent
Overall purpose
The Philanthropy Manager will manage and steward a portfolio of funders and donors – across trusts and foundations, statutory sources and major donors – to secure annual and multi-year gifts in support of Breaking Barriers’ vision. As well as managing relationships with our existing donors there will be a focus on creating new relationships through proactive prospecting and developing a long-term strategic approach to stewardship and relationship development.
You will be an ambitious, enthusiastic, energetic, and autonomous fundraiser with a demonstrable passion for supporting people from a refugee background. You will have a strong track record of high-value relationship management and fundraising, ideally specialising in Trusts, Statutory, Major Donor fundraising or a related area. We are looking for someone who can successfully secure and steward gifts of 5 figures and above – so evidence of stewarding high-value relationships and high-quality written skills are key. You will collaborate with additional fundraisers across Trusts, Statutory, Corporate and Major Gifts to coordinate approaches and maximise opportunities across all functions.
We welcome applicants with relevant transferable skills from other sectors and other areas of fundraising but a strong knowledge of the fundamentals of grant fundraising is essential. We are looking for a passionate individual who can get people excited about the work we do and who wants to make a difference in the lives of individuals from a refugee background. You will share our energy and determination, and will be attracted by the idea of working in a team with big ambitions, and in which you will have the opportunity to grow and develop. We encourage creative thinking and new ideas so a proactive individual who is able to spot opportunities and take the initiative would thrive in this role.
To view the full job description and person specification, as well as details on our accessible recruitment process, please view the attached recruitment pack.
Other considerations
- As part of our safeguarding commitment to our clients, we carry out preemployment checks to ensure that successful applicants are suitable to work with adults at risk. These include obtaining references and verifying a candidate’s identity and right to work in the UK.
- We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.
How to apply
If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a CV and statement (up to approximately 500 words/1 A4 page) outlining:
- Why you are interested in the role
- What skills you would bring to be successful in this role
- Any experience you would like to highlight
- Any reasonable adjustments you require for the interview process
- Disclosure of disabilities if you wish to do so (as a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role)
Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered.
Closing date for applications is 11:30pm on Friday 11th October. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
We belong to the Experts by Experience Employment Initiative, which advocates and supports organisations to employ more people from a refugee background. With this in mind, we particularly welcome applicants with experience of seeking asylum and/or a refugee background.
If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or a migrant with direct, first-hand experience of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for an independent and confidential support for your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network. Please reach out to HR Manager Dani Meier for further details (we are unable to include email addresses in this advert, but you can find contact details on the final page of the attached recruitment pack).
Breaking Barriers exists so that every refugee can access meaningful employment and build a new life.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? We are looking for a dynamic and dedicated Intensive Housing Management Officer to join our team in Luton. In this role, you will provide vital residential support to single men aged 18 and over, helping them build brighter futures.
Our service offers 9 units of accommodation, each designed to support men with housing-related needs. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in:
- Enhancing personal safety, health, and security through meaningful social interactions.
- Supporting tenants to sustain their tenancies and achieve financial independence.
- Promoting economic wellbeing and helping residents reintegrate into the community.
If you're ready to make a real impact and support our residents in transforming their lives, we want to hear from you!
We are an inclusive employer, committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. As an organisation, we’re proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles.
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9 - 5 face to face in service
ABOUT YOU
We’re looking for someone with a genuine passion and felt purpose to help people, challenge stigma, and make a real difference to people’s lives!
We are looking for a team player, driven to provide high quality care and support to others, an effective communicator who is able to build rapport with others from various backgrounds. You will be compassionate, supportive, and empowering to others, whilst able to form effective, positive and motivational relationships.
What we are looking for:
- IT Proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, basic Microsoft experience is required
- Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds
- Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents
- Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs
- Able to influence and negotiate positive outcomes with others
What we would like, but not essential:
- Appropriate qualification: NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Health & Social Care/Community Justice, or professional equivalent
- Experience creating co-produced support plans and providing appropriate interventions for service user and liaising with other professionals
- Experience in providing housing support and practical assistance within a residential or outreach support role
- Previous experience in a similar organisation/industry/role
Benefits, including Non-Contractual Perks
- 25 days annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Medicash includes discount gym memberships, routine optometry care, dental treatments, and physiotherapy treatments
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing.
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for all aspects of tenancy management which includes but is not limited to, signing up new residents, providing licensing agreements, inductions, and occupancy management.
- Assist the management team in managing rent/charge collections, arrears, voids, and issuing warnings as necessary.
- Carry out regular occupancy checks.
- Ensure the accommodation in which residents live is clean and maintained to a high standard.
- Develop, participate in, and encourage residents/participants to participate in the running and development of various projects, enterprises, and activities.
Further details of the responsibilities and key criteria can be found in the JDPS attached.
WORKING FOR US
ABOUT US
Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change
Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website. We are an inclusive employer, committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience ; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.
Organisationally, we’re proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles.
- Director of Finance
- Salary: c£100,000
- London/Hybrid (min 3 days in the office)
The Courtauld is an internationally renowned university for art history, offering a range of degree programmes to appeal to art historians, conservators and curators. Our Gallery is set in the magnificent Somerset House, and is home to much loved masterpieces by Van Gogh, Monet & Renoir to name a few. We have an income of £30m and employ 337 staff.
We have ambitious plans for growth with key priorities including expanding our student and visitor numbers, enhancing our estate, integrating data systems, and upgrading our IT and digital infrastructure.
Our new Director of Finance will play a lead role in developing and implementing financial management and reporting strategies to help meet our financial objectives.
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, your key responsibilities will include;
- Developing strategy, challenging assumptions, and providing financial analysis and guidance on all activities, plans, targets, and business drivers
- Setting, monitoring, and overall delivery of the Finance Department operational plan and targets
- Leading the annual budget-setting process, providing a comprehensive business partnering service to budget holders across the organisation
- Proactively managing cash, banking activities, investments, and funding needs, ensuring that the organisation’s cash flow is accurately forecasted and properly managed
- Leading and managing the production of statutory accounts and reports for all Group companies and other returns
- Supporting and developing high-performing teams and processes
We are looking for an inspirational leader who will drive improvements to create a ‘best in class’ finance function. You will be able to demonstrate relevant experience of financial strategy, budgeting and forecasting, reporting and compliance, gained within similarly complex organisations.
You will have exceptional communication skills which will allow you to support and influence the senior leadership team on all financial matters. You will also have a keen interest in digital technology, being instrumental in the delivery of the digital transformation.
Benefits include:·
- 30 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and 6 additional ‘closure days’
- Extremely generous pension - Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS)
- Office location split between Somerset House and Vernon Square
- Hybrid working pattern – 3 days per week in the office
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Season ticket loan
- Cycle to work loan
To apply, please include the following:
- Your full CV.
- A Supporting Statement (no more than 2 pages) outlining your motivation for applying and how you feel you meet the profile of the candidate we are looking for.
We will acknowledge receipt of all applications within 24 hours. The deadline for applications is 11pm on Sunday 6th October.
A full candidate pack is available when you click ‘apply’. If you have any queries, or require any support with your application, please contact Sian Negal at Morgan Law.