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We're looking for a Finance Officer to join our Finance Team, located at our Head Office at Caledonian Road.
£30,282.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.
Want to feel like you're part of one team? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
The Finance Officer will be a key member of the Finance Transactions Team and will undertake a varied and interesting range of income, rebilling and cash collection tasks.
The post -holder will assist in ensuring all invoices are issued in a timely manner and for maintaining the debtor ledger.
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you'll do:
* Process all periodic and adhoc invoices for contracts, rebilling other activities undertaken by the business, on the invoicing system (CSB) per the required timescales
* Liaise with colleagues in the business to establish correct invoice data and required supporting information
* Assist with updating customer data including contact and address information on CSB and SUN
* Provide debt analysis ( spreadsheet and/or reports generated by the arrears management module (Collect Plus) ), as required
* Monitor the Rebilling and Income mailboxes and deal with queries and invoice requests promptly and effectively
* Assist in the provision of an effective credit control function by following established procedures to ensure prompt collection of Look Ahead's debts
* Assist with the allocation of payments by identifying cash received
* Participate in the periodic reconciliation of debtor accounts
* Maintain the invoice registers on an on-going basis
* Run month end reports and extract information as necessary.
* Work flexibly and co-operatively as part of the team and the Finance Department
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
* Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage service-user involvement
* Approachable and open behaviour
* Prefers working as part of a group or team
* Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
* Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
* Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
* Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
* Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
* Is essentially customer-focused
* Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
* Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours
* Is numerate and confident with figures
What you'll bring:
Essential:
Excellent time management skills, with the ability to manage their own workload
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to cope under pressure
Excellent IT & communication skills
Intermediate Excel skills
Desirable:
Experience of working as part of a Finance team
Advanced Excel skills
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Join Britain’s biggest charity supporting Kinship Carers.
We know kinship carers are strong, capable and fiercely determined to ensure they get what they need to support their kinship family. And we want to support them to feel confident and empowered to do that. Kinship has been awarded funding to develop the first ever training programme for kinship carers. The programme will support all kinship carers across England in the caring role.
This is a new role and will be part of a brand-new team responsible for the delivery of this national training programme. You’ll be supporting the team to deliver high-quality in-person and online training across the country. You’ll help co-ordinate and support the successful delivery of our workshops.
You’ll need to be an experienced and effective administrator and clear communicator You’ll be organised, calm and detail orientated and be great at managing your time and working to consistently high standards.
You’ll work with initiative and be curious – always thinking ahead, anticipating need and seeking opportunities to improve our service and the experience for kinship carers.
As part of this new training service, you’ll receive training and development to support you to succeed in this role.
There will be some travel across England either to support the training programme, meet with colleagues or attend learning and development sessions. This may include overnight stays from time to time. We’re happy to discuss how this could work best if you have kinship caring responsibilities.
We support kinship carers in their homes and communities, giving advice and helping them work through problems to find the best way forward.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Maternity Cover Opportunity: Level 1 Youth Worker
Are you enthusiastic and passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Do you believe in empowering youth to shape their own services? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
Benefits – Company Pension, free parking, reduced access to the Gym, C2W
We are seeking an experienced Level 1 Youth Worker to join our team. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on experience working with young people, primarily aged 11-19, up to 25 with disabilities, and from diverse backgrounds.
Key Responsibilities:
· Lead and deliver activities and events to support and engage young people.
· Understand and address the needs and challenges faced by youth.
· Positively engage with young people to improve behaviour, skills, and confidence.
· Plan and deliver sessions to a diverse group of young people.
· Ensure adherence to safeguarding practices and procedures.
Why Join Us?
· Make a real impact on the lives of young people.
· Work in a dynamic and supportive environment.
· Opportunity for further career development.
A Little Bit About Us!
Youth Moves is a youth work charity deeply committed to the transformative power of youth work relationships. We collaborate with young people, families, schools, and communities across South Bristol, focusing on those who need our help the most, particularly in the UK's most deprived areas. We empower young people to take responsibility for their actions, make positive choices, and achieve self-sufficiency.
We offer a range of services, including:
· Youth Club Provision
· One-to-One Mentoring
· Youth Participation Programmes
· Targeted Outreach and Group Work
· Positive Activities
· Social Action and Volunteering Opportunities
Our mission is to support young people in making a successful transition to adulthood by providing high-quality programs that foster long-term, positive changes in their lives.
We are dedicated to equality of opportunity for all staff. Applications are encouraged from individuals of all backgrounds.
Successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
If you are committed to youth work and want to be part of a team that values the voice of young people, apply now and be a part of something meaningful.
Apply Now and Join Us in Making a Difference!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
You’ll bring experience of managing teams to perform at their best, understand the health and care landscape and the levers of influence. You might not have charity Chief Executive experience, but you’ll have experience of reporting to Boards, managing people, projects, and budgets.
You’ll be skilled at developing and maintaining partnerships and have experience of working with volunteers. You’ll have a passion for person-centred support and inclusion for the people of Islington, and you’ll be able to influence local providers and commissioners with residents at the heart of these negotiations.
Improved health and care outcomes for local residents
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
This is a national role based from one of our office locations - York or London
Are you passionate about driving positive change? As our Head of Social Impact, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of STEM Learning to improve lives through education. Your role is to lead the charge in driving STEM Learning’s brand through the clear articulation of our social and economic impact, ensuring our impact is central to our brand. By collaborating with stakeholders, influencing business priorities, and championing thought leadership, you can help STEM Learning empower learners, inspire educators, and transform the landscape of STEM education.
About Us
STEM Learning’s mission is to empower young people with the skills and knowledge to thrive through effective teaching and learning of STEM.
As the UK’s leading provider of STEM education and careers support, we work with schools, colleges, employers and other partners to inspire and engage young people in STEM subjects and prepare them for the future.
The Role
As the Head of Social Impact, you will play a key role in driving positive change and evidence-based practices to support our goals by:
- Articulating and communicating our social impact in ways that are more accessible to multiple stakeholder groups – allowing stories to be told to ensure systemic change in STEM Education.
- Leading the Impact Team and a wider network of external evaluation partners to ensure a comprehensive approach to STEM Learning’s impact and evidence portfolio.
- Reinforcing STEM Learning as thought leaders in STEM education.
- Lead STEM Learning’s impact and evidence portfolio, influencing the sector, meeting stakeholder needs and driving reinvestment.
- Shaping STEM Learning’s priorities to ensure we remain purpose-led and impact-driven.
- Fostering a culture of learning from both successes and failures – both internally and across the wider sector.
- Seeking opportunities to enhance STEM Learning’s knowledge base through external expertise and networks.
Our Ideal Candidate
Candidates will demonstrate our values: Sustainable – Innovative – Proactive
To be successful as Head of Social Impact, you will possess:
- Exceptional skills in engaging stakeholders through compelling narratives and strategies related to social impact and evidence.
- Demonstrated experience of articulating evidence and impact to a variety of audiences in a compelling and inspiring way – at ease presenting to a variety of audiences, through leading forums, discussions and presenting.
- Strong communication skills to position STEM Learning as thought leaders in the field.
- Understanding of evidence, monitoring, and impact evaluations and strategies, preferably in an educational setting.
- Proven ability to generate comprehensive assessments of impact to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders.
- A track record for identifying and fostering strategic partnerships and collaborations that enhance impact and innovation.
- Experience in leading a team, providing guidance and direction to staff while promoting the organisation’s profile and mission.
We are looking for someone who meets as many of the criteria as possible but encourage applications from candidates who might not meet all criteria.
Our Benefits
- 30 days holidays plus bank holidays
- Access to a fantastic pension scheme
- A comprehensive employee assistance programme
- Access to a voluntary staff benefits scheme including cycle to work loan scheme; electric vehicles; health cash back plans; free eye tests; discounted vouchers and much more
Next Steps
To apply please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining what interested you in the role and why you think you are our ideal candidate.
There is no closing date for this role; applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so early applications are recommended.
STEM Learning strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and are committed to employing teams with diverse abilities, skills, and experiences.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to help shape the future of a fairer and more equal United Kingdom? Are you interested in tackling tax dodging and making those with the broadest shoulders pay their fair share? Are you a savvy political operator and a confident policy shaper who would like to use these skills for building momentum for a fairer tax system and a more equal society? Then read on.
Tax Justice UK (TJ-UK) is building momentum for a fairer tax system. We want to see higher taxes on the super-rich to support quality public services and ensure the redistribution of wealth. We also want to curb tax abuse and see fair global tax rules. With public services on their knees, tax will be a defining issue for the new government. Many sectors will coalesce around the demand for more public investment and TJ-UK will be at the forefront of this debate.
Your role will help to win progressive tax reforms, build political support and anchor our campaigning with sound policy analysis. You don’t need a background in tax policy if you can demonstrate an ability to learn and master complex policy briefs. You do need to be hungry for change and be able to convince people in positions of power that progressive tax reform is sensible and feasible. Your policy expertise, political nouse and parliamentary knowledge will help the team to deliver change.
TJ-UK has a track record of securing campaign wins. We have built strong relationships with parliamentarians, policy makers and a network of influential think tanks and organisations. We also have excellent relationships with many influential media outlets, regularly securing extensive media coverage on tax justice issues.
We’re looking for a policy/political expert with a track record of achieving political change and a commitment to tax justice. You will be confident in shaping policy, have excellent knowledge of parliamentary procedure and be a strong team player.
If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
You will:
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Drive our advocacy, political engagement and external influencing
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Develop and coordinate policy for the organisation
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Support our campaigns
We're looking for:
- A savvy political operator
- A confident shaper of policy
- A strong team player
We're fighting for higher taxes on the super rich – and a fairer tax system for everyone.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Service Manager
Location: Wellingborough - Hybrid
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Salary: £44,000
Benefits: 24 days holiday + bank holidays increasing with service (pro-rata) Health Cash Plan Life Assurance
Are you a people focused Service Manager, Head of Operations looking to lead the charity strategy with their support to unpaid carers?
Reporting directly to the CEO, you'll oversee the day to day operation of key services in health and the community. Managing contracts for high quality services and reporting requirements.
They offer a comprehensive support service to unpaid carers within Northamptonshire in collaboration with organisations that complement the service they deliver. They recognise the vital contribution carers make to society and empower carers in improving their health, wellbeing and quality of life. They recognise the diversity of their communities and are committed to supporting all carers.
What you'll be doing:
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Lead, develop and coach the staff team to support Service Users
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Maintain service performance targets
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Lead effective recruitment, induction and ongoing support/development of staff and volunteers
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Provide planning, leadership and direction, meeting statutory and organisational quality standards
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Support business cases/ tenders / funding bids
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Workstream oversight for Ageing Well Services, Community Asset Groups, Prevention and Development
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Ensure great communication throughout the organisation
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Support the CEO and Finance Manager to develop organisational budgets and business plans
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Be part of the Senior Leadership Team overseeing the day to day operation of key services in health and the community.
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Ensure contracts are managed and delivered with high quality services and required reporting arrangements
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Joint Organisational Development as part of Senior Leadership Team
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Promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The right candidate:
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Full driving licence and access to own car for work purposes
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Experience of staff team management, including recruitment, induction, supervision, appraisal, and training
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Great oral, written, administration and IT communication skills
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Proven experience at Senior Manager capacity as Service Manager, Head of Operations, Assistant Director, ideally within the Charity sector
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Have DBS and the right to work in the UK
What they'll offer in return:
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37 hours per week
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Death in Service benefit (should the worse happen, your loved ones will be supported)
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Simply Health Cash Plan
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24 days holiday, increasing to 29 days, plus bank holidays
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Prospectus is delighted to be working with a leading national charity in their search for a Finance and Corporate Resources Administrator. This is a permanent, full-time role with home-based working.
Reporting to the Finance Officer, the Finance and Corporate Resources Administrator will be the first point of contract for general finance queries, especially those relating to procurement. The postholder will work closely with staff throughout the organisation, providing generalist financial support, ensuring all aspects of financial regulations are delivered. The Finance and Corporate Resources Administrator will administer a range of transactional financial processes, including purchase and sales invoices, expenses claims etc.
To be successful, you will have a foundation level financial qualification (e.g AAT), and actively studying towards full qualification; or equivalent. You will have good IT skills, particularly with working knowledge of Excel including Excel functions and formulas. You will have excellent and demonstrable numeracy skills, with a high level attention to detail. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, with an 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.
The hiring managers are reviewing applications on a rolling basis, please initially submit a CV to learn more, and ensure you don’t miss out.
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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!
Garden Organic is looking for a Finance & Compliance Manager to support the Director of Finance & Corporate Resources as part of the small but experienced corporate resources team. The role will entail working with the wider team on financial accounts and all aspects of contractual and regulatory compliance.
Post: Finance & Compliance Manager
Location: Head Office, Ryton Organic Gardens, near Coventry (Hybrid)
Reporting to: Director of Finance & Corporate Resources
Contract Term: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 35 hours per week (although 4 days a week would be considered)
Salary: £34,000 to £38,000 per annum (pro rata if not full time)
Role subject to DBS Check: No
The charity:
Our organisation promotes the know-how and benefits of organic gardening to individual and community gardeners. Showing people how they can encourage ecosystems to flourish in their own growing space has never been more important to stem the decline of plant and insect species and aid nature’s recovery. Our work is set in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and we want to ensure Garden Organic is having demonstrable and measurable positive impact, in particular on SDG 15 – Life on Land.
Why it’s a great time to be joining Garden Organic:
Our charity was founded over 60 years ago, when organic growing was an ‘alternative’ way of life. Today, there is huge interest in how gardeners, consumers and businesses can follow sustainable practices, to do their bit to protect the environment and the biodiversity on their doorstep. With our unrivalled expertise, gained through decades of hands-on organic growing, we are in the best possible position to support people to follow the organic way.
Overall purpose of the role:
Garden Organic is looking for a Finance & Compliance Manager to support the Director of Finance & Corporate Resources as part of the small but experienced corporate resources team. The role will entail working with the wider team on financial accounts and all aspects of contractual and regulatory compliance.
What we are looking for:
Our ideal candidate will bring energy and enthusiasm to the role as well as proven experience in the fields of both finance and organizational compliance together with a willingness to learn. You will ideally be qualified in financial management or working towards qualification along with evidence of your Continued Professional Development and desire to stay abreast of financial practice and regulation. We will consider applicants who are qualified by (proven) experience.
Responsibilities & Main Duties:
Financial Management
- Act as an effective internal business partner to all colleagues across the charity, providing timely, accurate and relevant information to support the financial planning and performance of all services and functions.
- Day to day responsibility includes leading month end processes including reviewing and posting journals, purchase ledger, sales ledger, adjustments and balance sheet reconciliations to make sure month end reports are delivered within agreed timelines.
- Working with the team to produce the monthly management accounts pack including P&L, cashflow, balance sheet and other management reports with financial analysis and comments as required.
- Working with budget holders on the cycle of budgeting and reforecasting including working to an agreed timetable, setting up templates and working with budget holders to get them completed, plus finalizing them for senior management.
- Supporting the execution of all day-to-day financial operations and processes including management of payroll, gift aid, charity VAT, membership subscriptions, donations and other charitable income and expenditure.
- Assisting in managing external relationships with auditors, banks, pension providers, payroll partners and insurers.
- Managing relationships with stakeholders in relation to efficient issue of invoices, processing of payments, resolving queries etc
Risk Management and Compliance
- Assist in administrating the charity's risk register in timely manner.
- Assist the Director Finance & Corporate Resources in managing internal assurance and governance processes, including internal audit and compliance testing.
- Assist in compliance with contracts with suppliers and landlord as well as supporting compliance in the delivery of charitable service contracts
- Working closely with Director of Finance and Corporate Resources to ensure that Garden Organic is compliant with all regulatory requirements such as data protection, health and safety, the fundraising regulator etc.
• Take a key role in the Health & Safety working group
General
- It is the nature of the work of Garden Organic that tasks and responsibilities are, in some circumstances, unpredictable and varied. All employees are expected to work in a flexible way when the occasion arises where tasks are not specifically covered in the Job Description and have to be undertaken.
- A valid UK driving license would be useful.
About the role:
Internation Mission to Jewish People (IMJP) is looking for an experienced Trust Fundraiser to join their Fundraising and Communications Team, focusing on Trusts and taking this key area to the next level.
International Mission to Jewish People has been at the cutting edge of mission to Jewish people since 1842. Their UK office is looking for an experienced Trust Fundraiser to secure significant income to support their vision to sustain and grow their vital mission work.
IMJP already has a loyal support base and they’re looking for someone to build on this and help grow their income and generate new and higher value funds as well as develop and nurture their current relationships with trusts.
This is an exciting time to join the fundraising and communications team, and with a new Director of Fundraising and Communications who started last year, they have a new fundraising strategy and direction that will help guide IMJP get to the next level with Trusts and Foundation grants.
As the new Trust Fundraiser you will have the opportunity to make the most of this fresh direction in order to grow and develop the portfolio!
About you:
You’ll be an skilled fundraiser bringing your previous experience in trusts or corporate fundraising with a proven track record of successful funding applications and bringing in significant income.
Using your excellent communication and relationship building skills you will be able to develop and maintain effective relationships with key trusts and grant making bodies in order to develop and sustain current relationships as well as progress and nurture new ones and secure more high level funding applications (£2 - £2.5k plus).
You’ll be proactive and self motivated, able to plan ahead and work to deadlines, using your attention to detail and current knowledge of regulations and fundraising best practise to be successful in your role. Your experience in writing tailored and high quality applications will be key and an asset to the team!
You'll bring your previous experience as a trust fundraiser to hit the ground running and pick up the current portfolio whilst also exploring and researching new avenues for trusts and grant application potential that will leverage a range of opportunities available.
IMJP are a team of practicing and active Christians – this a culture that is evident throughout their team and day to day working and operating. As such they would like you to bring your same beliefs to this role, sharing in the belief in their mission and purpose, and actively being part of the day to day faith community among colleagues and in the workplace.
What we can offer you:
Salary: £35,000 per annum.
Location: International Mission to Jewish People Head Office, Eynsham, Oxfordshire
Hours of work: You will be contracted hours are 35 hours per week (full time)
Pension: A generous pension scheme where the employer contribution is 8% and the employee contribution is 5%.
Holiday: 25 days a year (full time), plus bank holidays.
About IMJP
IMJP has been at the cutting edge of cross-cultural mission since 1842 and was formed by people with a vision and passion for the salvation of the Jewish people. Originally the British Society for the Propagation of the Gospel among the Jews (BJS), the Society was founded at an inaugural meeting in Regent Square, supported by British evangelical leaders such as Robert Murray M’Cheyne and the great Baptist preacher Charles Haddon Spurgeon.
Nearly 200 years after it came into existence, International Mission to Jewish People is still at the cutting edge of cross-cultural, multi-cultural, international and interdenominational mission to the Jewish people, sharing the Good News that the Messiah promised through the ancient Jewish prophets has come, and his name is Jesus.
IMJP is on the threshold of yet more exciting change as we seek to respond to the challenge and commission taken-up by our founders to proclaim Jesus as Messiah and Lord to Jewish people today.
The closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 2nd August 2024, however, we will be frequently reviewing applications and reserve the right to close the role once a suitable candidate has been found. Apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
No agencies please.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
IPEM is looking for an enthusiastic, proactive individual to support colleagues and volunteers at our office on Tadcaster Road, York. The main focus of the job is to ensure that our office is a pleasant place to work for everyone and that our volunteers have the necessary administrative support to carry out their duties. The role works very closely with the Operations and Governance Manager who is accountable for the office and employee well-being.
Based in York, the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) is an Educational Charity which acts as a Professional Body and Learned Society for a growing membership of more than 4,700 scientists, engineers and technologists working in hospitals, universities, and healthcare industries.
Having experience in an office-based role is essential, alongside a supportive and enthusiastic attitude towards work. The role is varied and interesting, with some regular routine tasks and some unusual requests that will require problem solving skills. You will support IPEM’s day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth and efficient business processes. This role involves administrative tasks, coordination, and communication to help optimise the operational workflow. You will need to be organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks with a high level of accuracy.
The role will primarily be based in our offices in York, but some travel within the UK may be required from time to time. IPEM promotes flexible working for staff. We ask all new staff to be office based for the first 6 months to facilitate training and relationship building with a range of colleagues in the office. A formal flexible working request will be considered earlier.
Closing date for applications is 12pm Friday 9th August
Interviews are expected to be held in person at Fairmount House within 3 weeks of the closing date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our Finance & Performance team are looking for a proactive and technically strong finance professional with a passion for making a difference to become the new Head of Financial Performance & Analysis in Birmingham.
In this newly created role you will lead a team in the provision of high quality management information for internal and external stakeholders and provide business insights to drive financial performance.
You will be responsible for the month end activities including production of the management accounts with analysis and commentary aswell as setting the financial planning framework and provision of financial performance reports. You will also oversee the year end close, production of financial statements and external audit.
This role is ideal if you want to join a friendly and capable finances team where you will shape the future of our financial performance and reporting function, streamline processes and improve our reporting capabilities to drive better decision making.
What happens next?
Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The Prince’s Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need Head of Financial Performance & Analysiss?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Head of Financial Performance & Analysiss!
Perks for working at The Trust!
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc.
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
- Personal development opportunities through our Networks – PT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), PT GEN (Gender Equality Network), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
Equal Opportunities
Here at The Prince's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives.
We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.
We’re a Stonewall Diversity Champion and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by PT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), PT GEN (Gender Equality Network), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and Pulse (LGBTQIA+ Network).
Safeguarding
The Prince's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.
Healthwatch Sutton is a dynamic charitable organisation, set up to improve the health and wellbeing of people of Sutton. We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to work with us to hear from the diverse communities of Sutton and to use their views to improve the health and wellbeing of local people. The successful applicant will be able to raise our profile and awareness of our work in the Borough.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about enabling local people to have a voice in health and wellbeing agenda. You will be a strong communicator, with experience of engaging with a range of people to help identify their issues and concerns.
Demonstrating your ability to deliver successful projects is a key part of the role. Problem-solving and influencing others are important skills needed to ensure our projects deliver results.
The ability to be able to capture people’s attention using your flare for designing engaging publicity material and publications will be essential as will the skills to manage our social media and website. You will need to have great IT skills to deliver all aspects of communications and engagement activity. Ability to create innovative, interactive online content is desirable.
Our ideal candidate will have excellent organisational and administrative skills to ensure the smooth delivery of our events, meetings and other activities. You will also need to be friendly and approachable to build relationships with our Board, volunteers and member of the public. We would like a person with an enthusiasm for improving people lives.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept CVs for this position.
The closing date for applications is midday Friday, 16th August 2024.
Are you passionate about using your communication skills to make a real difference? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where creativity and strategic thinking go hand in hand? If so, The Blagrave Trust invites you to apply for our exciting role as a Communications Officer!
About The Blagrave Trust:
At The Blagrave Trust, we fund and collaborate with partners to bring lasting change to the lives of young people. We invest in them as powerful forces for change and act upon their right to be heard in pursuit of a fair and just society. We pride ourselves on our innovative approaches and dedication to equality, inclusion, and diversity. We are looking for a Communications Officer who shares our passion and vision.
About the role:
The Communications Officer will work across all channels to raise the profile of Blagrave and its partners and the work they do. You'll oversee the day to day management of our social media channels, website, and newsletter, and will leverage your creativity and proficiency in copywriting and content creation across the platforms. With a keen eye for detail, you'll work closely with the team to develop comms outputs, effectively delivering our message so that the right content reaches the right audiences, and our digital channels continue to grow.
This role is subject to Basic DBS. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.
Key responsibilities
Social media
- Maintain Blagrave’s social media accounts, and work with the wider team to ensure a regular social media presence for Blagrave.
- Research, create, and publish content for Blagrave’s social media platforms. This includes writing, getting approval and scheduling content, and creating appropriate imagery that is engaging and aligned to Blagrave’s style guide.
- Proactively monitor our social media channels, responding as relevant.
- Monitor social media outputs of other charitable foundations and youth organisations to inspire and inform Blagrave’s communications output.
- Strengthen Blagrave’s digital output/presence and reach by tracking analytics via monthly reporting on social media performance, making recommendations of how we can engage with audiences more effectively
Website
- Regularly update and maintain the organisation’s website, liaising with colleagues to ensure all content is current and relevant.
- Publish regular blog posts and vacancies, when required.
Wider comms
- Liaise with colleagues in other teams to understand and support them in their comms needs, implementing internal / external comms initiatives as required.
- Design, draft and circulate internal and external comms outputs and suggest new ways to communicate our messages to our audiences.
- Be a guardian of Blagrave’s tone and brand identity, reviewing communications outputs prepared by the team.
- Share relevant comms assets and content to external stakeholders as required.
- Document Comms processes.
- Monitor Blagrave’s communication budget, liaising with the Head of Operations and Finance and Governance Manager.
Other
- Provide general support to the Blagrave team where additional capacity is needed across all areas of work.
- Represent the Blagrave Trust externally at meetings when required.
- Show an active commitment to anti oppressive and anti-racist practices including attending organisational training and reflection sessions to implement into your work and Blagrave's wider work.
- Attend regular training to support learning and development.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Vacancy – Regional Adviser
The Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF) is looking for an experienced, proactive and customer focused adviser to support the work of the wider Advice and Support team
The post holder will be responsible for the Midlands area plus other areas as required with an expectation of completing in person visits across the allocated counties. The role therefore requires access to your own vehicle and to reliable broadband. A car allowance and mileage will be paid on top of the salary.
The right candidate will enjoy and excel at building relationships and supporting individuals and families in distress and in times of need using skills and experiences to give clear information advice and guidance as well as supporting with applications for a charitable grant. Experience of managing their own diary and workload as well as significant experience of working in an educational, health or social care environment is essential. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal are essential for this role along with the ability to show empathy.
IT equipment and a company mobile phone will also be provided. An enhanced DBS check is required for this position.
Please note that whilst this is a remote role, there is a significant in person requirement that means weekly travel across all areas of the allocated counties and an initial expectation as part of the induction to attend the London office.
Details
Post: Permanent
Description: To support the charity’s beneficiaries through assessment and practical advice to help them access relevant support
Hours: 34 hours per week (early finish on Fridays)
Hybrid: Home based with visits in the Midlands (Leicestershire & Rutland, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire)
Salary: £31,525 - £34,306 (depending on experience) plus £5,000 car allowance
Holiday: 25 days (rising to 30 after 5 years’ service), plus additional 3 days to be taken between Christmas and New Year
Benefits: Excellent package including contributory pension, medical and dental plans, access to various health, wellness and retail benefits and continual professional development.
Reports to: Advice and Support Team Leader (North)
Team: 12 Regional Advisers (North and South); 2 Team leaders
About the Masonic Charitable Foundation
The Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF) is one of the UK’s leading charities, providing a range of benevolent support to individuals and awarding grants to local and national charities.
Our work helps to encourage opportunity, promote independence and improve wellbeing for thousands of people each year. Last year, the MCF awarded support totalling around £20 million. Our support is funded from the donations of freemasons, their families and friends.
The MCF was founded in 2016 following the merger of four charities that had operated separately since the eighteenth century.
Our Regional Advisers are home-based workers who are compassionate and dedicated to responding to the needs of Freemasons and their dependents in their area, providing essential support. They are professional and accountable, working independently but collaborating with volunteers, colleagues, and local agencies to provide an exceptional service on behalf of the charity.
Their main purpose is to visit and contact members of the Masonic community to determine their needs and to help them to access support from the MCF and other relevant agencies. Support is provided through a combination of home visits, telephone calls, or video calling.
The role also provides guidance, support and recommendations to office based staff processing applications for our extensive range of grants to support those in need. They form close and effective working relationships with local volunteers, providing support and guidance to extend our reach.
Main responsibilities
- Responding to/visiting freemasons and their dependents to:
- provide support and advice; and
- determine relevant support from the MCF or other agencies to meet their needs
- Face-to-face visits, video conferencing and in-depth telephone calls are required to provide extensive and detailed support.
- Production of accurate and comprehensive reports detailing agreed plans and all relevant supporting documents
- Liaising with colleagues within the department to provide guidance and support in processing applications for our extensive range of grants to assist those in need
- Ambassadorial role for MCF, liaising with other stakeholders, delivering occasional presentations and workshops to raise awareness of the role of the Advice, Support and Enquiries Team and support available from the MCF
Essential
- Significant experience of working in an educational, health or social care environment
- Experience of working in an advisory role
- Good understanding of UK benefits and relevant legislation
- Excellent communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills including ability to show empathy
- Report writing skills
- Resilience
- Ability to work independently and with limited day to day supervision
- Strong attention to detail especially in transposing facts and numerical data
- Good basic IT Skills and competent using everyday technology
- Midlands based, or willing to relocate
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable
- Vocational or professional qualification in education; health or social care
- Community based, including home visiting experience
- Good understanding of financial matters such as self-employed accounts; small business accounts; bankruptcy and debt management
How to apply
Please provide a copy of your CV together with a covering letter explaining how you meet the person specification.
Deadline for applications: 4th August
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.