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About Animal Action Greece
Founded in 1959, we are Greece's oldest national animal welfare organisation. Our mission is to improve the lives of Greece's homeless and vulnerable animals. We care for street cats and dogs, provide vital veterinary, dental and farriery services to working and abandoned donkeys, horses and mules and rescue, treat and rehome animals affected by emergencies.
We provide financial and technical support to local animal welfare organisations, deliver our own programmes, undertake policy and advocacy work and seek to shape public opinion, attitudes and behavior.
This is a pivotal moment for a new CEO to make their mark, supporting the implementation of our new strategy and ensuring the effective implementation of new large-scale animal welfare programmes.
About the role
We are therefore looking for an ambitious and entrepreneurial Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead our growing charity.
The CEO is responsible for ensuring the organisation delivers its new strategy and annual operational plans and is responsible for the overall strategic direction and financial health of the organisation.
The CEO also takes the lead in representing the organisation to a range of external stakeholders, policy makers and influencers, including our valued supporters.
The CEO will be based in the UK but will provide leadership and support to individuals working remotely both in the UK and Greece, including by undertaking regular travel to Greece.
Main duties & responsibilities
1. Managing People
2. Programme design and implementation
3. Fundraising & Communications
4. Governance
5. Finance
6. Compliance
Selection Criteria
Essential
- Proven leadership in a senior management role, within the charitable sector.
- Experience of financial planning, budget management and financial reporting
- Proven track record of delivering projects within scope, time, budget and quality reporting against agreed KPIs and targets.
- Knowledge and understanding of charity fundraising, including experience with one or more of supporting or managing individual giving, proposal writing or legacy management.
- Understanding of charity regulations and compliance.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship building skills.
- Ability to lead teams and promote a positive, inclusive organisational culture.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage risk and complexity.
- A demonstrated personal commitment to animal welfare.
Desirable
- Experience in the animal welfare sector
- Knowledge and understanding of community-based cat and/or dog population management
- Experience of policy, advocacy and influencing.
- Experience of working internationally, leading a geographically dispersed team
Why join us?
This is a unique opportunity to lead a well-respected charity at the forefront of animal welfare in Greece. As CEO, you will have the chance to drive real change, helping to shape a future where vulnerable animals have lives worth living. In return, we offer a supportive and passionate team, a flexible working environment and the opportunity to make a lasting impact.
How to apply
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter via ChairtyJob, detailing how your skills and experience meet the selection criteria. The closing date for applications is 17:00 London time on Monday 28 October 2024.
Improving the lives of Greece's homeless and vulnerable animals since 1959.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
KCLSU is looking for a Junior Finance Assistant to work with the Finance team. The post holder will assist in delivering the finance and administrative function under external statutory bodies' financial regulations and procedures and compliance requirements, while contributing to our students' educational journey at King's College London.
Summary of the Post
- To assist in delivering the finance and administrative function under external statutory bodies' financial regulations and procedures and compliance requirements.
- To support the annual audit process with external auditors.
- To support preparing accurate, compliant, and complete management accounts, financial statements, and other information promptly.
Main Tasks
- Routine Finance Operations
- Dealing with day-to-day purchase invoices and reconciling to purchase order
- Set up payment online
- Reconcile purchase ledger accounts
- Reconcile daily income from different systems to cash banking, post daily banking into the system
- Raise sales invoices and reconcile sales ledger accounts
- Aged debtor chasing
- Assist with Bank reconciliation
- Assist with monthly management account tasks and adjustments
- Generate reports from the exchequer system
- Assist with Balance Sheet accounts reconciliation
- Routine control activities, i.e. stock check
- Other finance office tasks, i.e., cash services to trading areas/provision of change
- Answer general financial queries from staff, KCL students, and suppliers.
The successful candidate will:
- Demonstrate the ability to quickly and accurately pick up new tasks, and showcasing a string aptitude for learning new skills.
- To ensure that KCLSU internal and external stakeholders, including KCL students, receive the highest level of support, with a focus on service quality.
- Consistently deliver work of the highest quality in a timely manner demonstrating promptness, accuracy and efficiency.
- Play an integrated role within the Finance team and support the overall organizational function.
- Actively demonstrate KCLU values.
- Adhere to and promote the financial regulations of KCLSU.
- Have relevant degree in Finance or related business discipline, from an academic institution. Or, candidates actively working towards a Chartered Accountant qualification.
- Have hands-on experience with integrated accounting systems is essential, preferably Exchequer
- Have hands-on experience with every aspect of financial operations is essential
- Have previous experience in a similar role
- Know accounting concepts and relevant VAT regulations are essential.
- Understand data protection in the context of a membership organisation is desirable.
The list above is not exhaustive. For full role and candidate specific details, please review our Job Pack.
Application Process
If this sounds like you, please send a filled application form (including a supporting statement) alongside EOM form and send them to us.
You will see on our Job Pack that we are a equal opportunities employer and we live by our 4 main values: Inclusive, Collaborative, Open and Brave. KCLSU is a fun, social and flexible work environment which offers opportunities for development as well as great staff benefits.
Benefits of Working for KCLSU include:
- Hybrid Working Policy
- Pension Contribution
- Interest Free Season Ticket Loan & Computer Loan
- Cycle to work Scheme
- Enhanced Sick Pay
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
- Eye Tests & single focal glasses allowance
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and university closure days
- Discounts at KCLSU venues
- £30 wellbeing allowance per term
- Employee Assistance Programme
- "No meeting Friday" ethos
- Death in Service
At KCLSU Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of everything we do and we endeavor to ensure equal treatment of all candidates. We welcome a diverse range of applicants and are open to discussing flexibility with the right candidate. Reasonable adjustments will be made for candidates with disabilities at all stages of the recruitment and selection process, and to ensure that a successful candidate with a disability can undertake the post.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for this role you must:
- Be eligible to work in the UK, and provide proof of this (i.e. a passport/visa) when asked by KCLSU. Please note that KCLSU is unable to offer visa sponsorship.
- Have a National Insurance number, or be in the process of applying for one
- Not be a trustee of King’s College London Students’ Union
KCLSU is an independent charitable organisation that works to further the interests of approximately 36000 students at King's College London. Join us!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Background to School Food Matters
School Food Matters (SFM) exists to teach children about food and to improve children’s access to healthy, sustainable food during their time at school. We provide fully funded food education programmes to schools. Our experience delivering these programmes informs and strengthens our campaigns, bringing the voices of children, parents and teachers to government policy.
About Young Marketeers
Young Marketeers is our flagship food education programme which gives primary school children an opportunity to learn about food production, grow their own veg, and set up a stall at their local community market. The programme began in 2013 at London’s Borough Market. Now, thanks to the support of The National Lottery’s Community Fund, we are taking the programme to cities across England.
Job Purpose
· To manage our Young Marketeers programme across England
Key Tasks include:
Staff management and training
- Provide support and training to a team of freelance Project Officers/Gardeners across the country
- Organise induction of new staff, including development of resources and training packages
Partner relationships
- Conduct desk research on schools and partners in new cities for recruitment
· Maintain good relationships with freelance team, schools and local partners, and visit regions
- Maintain an excellent relationship with funders, and support with written and verbal reports
Budgeting, monitoring and evaluation
· Manage the budget for the programme in collaboration with SFM’s Finance & HR Manager
· Ensure that the freelance team collects data and that accurate records are maintained on Airtable
- Work closely with our Impact & Strategy Manager and Evaluation Officer to complete all monitoring and evaluation processes
- Keep line manager updated on progress
Communications and general
- Gather content for our website and social media platforms
- Contribute to the smooth-running of SFM at this time of growth
- Keep up to date with safeguarding requirements and reporting procedures
- Maintain the ethos of the charity and positively promote our work at all times
- The Project Coordinator will also undertake any other tasks relevant to the affairs of SFM that may arise from time to time. Therefore, being flexible and approaching the job with an open and positive mindset is essential!
Person specification
Essential
· Excellent administrative and organisational skills
· Experience of planning, managing, and delivering a programme within budget
· Excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise workload
· Experience of building relationships with partner organisations and individuals
· Clear and engaging communication skills, both written and oral
· Ability to work in a team, and seek help when needed
· Excellent IT skills including excel, word and email
· Experience of working in education
· An interest in food education and children’s health
· Willing to travel within England
Desirable
· Experience of working for a charity or not for profit organisation
· Experience of managing a team
· Interest in gardening and food growing
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Global Dialogue is an international philanthropy support organisation partnering with funders to advance rights, equity and diversity. Independent in status and global in reach, we provide funder networks, collaboratives and their partners with practical support and technical expertise to create lasting change.
We seek an experienced, hands-on and strategic Head of Finance to build and lead Global Dialogue’s finance function, ensuring efficient and compliant management of our finances, while helping to shape robust and effective systems and processes to ensure our work is delivered to the highest standards of good practice in the charity sector.
Hours: This role is full-time (35 hours/week) although we’d be happy to discuss an appointment at 80% (28 hours/week). We are open to negotiating a working pattern that works for the successful candidate and for Global Dialogue.
Contract: Permanent
Location: Home Based
Salary: This role has been benchmarked at a UK salary of £67,000 (pro rata for a part-time position).
Global Dialogue offers a range of benefits including 25 days’ annual leave plus public holidays (pro rata), a flexible working policy, and personal development leave. We contribute 6% to our workplace pension (on qualifying earnings).
Introducing Global Dialogue
We currently host seven large networks and collaborations, serving more than one hundred independent funders, including Ariadne, the network of European funders for social change and human rights; the Funders Initiative for Civil Society (FICS); the International Education Funders Group (IEFG); Migration Exchange; Philanthropy for Social Justice and Peace (PSJP) and Hamrah, an initiative to strengthen the resilience and increase the impact of a cohort of Afghan civil society organisations in exile. We’re proud to have incubated several influential, award-winning charities, including Each Other (formerly RightsInfo), IMIX and The Five Foundation.
Global Dialogue has just completed year one of an ambitious three-year strategy which includes aspirations to be a trusted partner in philanthropy support, with an organisational approach that is consistent with our mission – endeavouring to practice rights, equity and diversity in our operations as well as pursuing it through our programmes. We want to be more visibly active in pursuing our mission, elevating the work of the programmes we host, and taking and making opportunities to promote rights, equity and diversity in philanthropy more broadly.
Overview
To date, Global Dialogue’s finances has been overseen by an external accountancy firm. Over the last eighteen months, we have been working towards bringing our finance function in house. This role presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced accountant to take the reins and complete the development and roll out of our internal finance function.
The Head of Finance is a new role within the organisation that is both strategic and handson. In the first phase, the postholder will be required to roll up their sleeves and, with the support of Global Dialogue’s Finance Officer, get stuck into the detail of financial administration, including overseeing twice monthly pay runs, monthly and quarterly closes, and other day-to-day financial management tasks. Alongside this, the role will lead on bringing the finance function fully in house, eventually taking on full responsibility for the preparation of management and statutory accounts, cashflow and FX management, and budgeting and forecasting processes. This role will play a key coaching role for the Finance Officer, with a view to eventually delegating all bookkeeping tasks. The postholder will also be responsible for ensuring finance systems are innovative, robust and fit for purpose, and will be a business partner to our hosted programmes, providing advice on compliance and strategic matters.
Global Dialogue’s role as an international fiscal host means that we have a complex financial model, receive income from diverse streams and manage a high number of restricted funds. Our programmes lead cutting edge work, which means that our work is varied and fastpaced, requiring frequent innovation. Overall, this role provides an exciting opportunity to join a growing human rights organisation at a crucial juncture in our journey.
Closing Date: Tuesday 5th November, Midnight
Inclusion North exists to make inclusion a reality for all people with a learning disability, autistic people and their families. We are looking for an experienced leader who can rise to the challenge of taking Inclusion North forward into the next exciting phase of our development.
This is an excellent time to join Inclusion North. The organisation is strong and well-established with a solid reputation and a busy portfolio of work. But we also have the capacity to grow and develop, taking the excellent work we have created to a wider audience and seeking new opportunities to have an even greater impact.
We pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that takes the development and wellbeing of its people seriously, so the successful candidate can look forward to a robust induction, ongoing support and supervision and a range of development opportunities.
As a values-led organisation, it is not just what we do that matters but how we do it. Inclusion North is founded on an equal partnership between people with lived experience of learning disability and autism and their families, and people who bring their professional experience of making inclusion a reality. We are looking for a leader who embodies these values to join our dedicated team.
If you feel excited by the challenge of leading Inclusion North into the future and you have the values, skills and experience that we are looking for we look forward to receiving your application.
Hours, contract period and location
Full time, 37.5 hours per week (candidates can request flexible working). Permanent contract.
Home-based. The role requires some travel across the North East, North Cumbria, Yorkshire, Humber and Derbyshire.
Salary: £57,000 - £65,000 depending on experience
Closing date for applications: 9.30am Monday 28th October 2024
We are a Disability Confident Employer.
Informal online information sessions - Monday 7th October 6.30pm and Tuesday 8th October 12.30pm
First Stage interviews online - week beginning 11th November
Second Stage interviews – candidates will be required to attend a full day face to face in York 21st November
Informal online information sessions - Monday 7th October 6.30pm and Tuesday 8th October 12.30pm
First Stage interviews online - week beginning 11th November
Second Stage interviews – candidates will be required to attend a full day face to face in York 21st November
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Churches Conservation Trust (CCT) has an international award-winning reputation in heritage conservation and regeneration for its own estate. For this reason CCT has been contracted to deliver a programme of work for Historic Chapels Trust (HCT). HCT owns and cares for 20 of the most significant Nonconformist and Catholic chapels no longer in regular use by their congregations, all listed at Grade I and Grade II*. Key to the project is management of the assets, funded by the National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF) through their Cultural Assets Fund (CAF).
As a member of CCT’s national Conservation team you will be the main point of contact for all chapel maintenance related issues, liaising closely with contractors, local groups and volunteers. Alongside the Conservation Projects Manager for Chapels you will deliver the maintenance programme, including regulatory and legal compliance, as well as deal with utilities and insurance of chapels. 10 of the chapels are in our North region, 6 in our West region and 4 are in our South East region.
You will have previous experience in the field of historic buildings maintenance, repair or property management. You will be an effective communicator, be able to plan and deliver your own workload and also work as part of a team. As you’ll be working at chapels throughout England it is essential you have a full driving licence.
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on 4th November 2024
The interviews will take place in London on 15th November 2024. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Reed Finance are proud to be working exclusively with London Design & Engineering University Technical College in appointing a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to oversee all financial aspects of their educational institutions, including the UTC, the 6th Form, and the Engineering Skills College. The CFO will be responsible for strategic financial planning, managing financial risks, financial reporting, and ensuring sustainable economic health.
This is an exciting time to be joining when significant and substantial growth is being planned, which you will be pivotal in supporting the delivery of. We are seeking an insightful and highly strategic individual who has the ability and appetite to influence at both micro and macro level. An engaging individual, comfortable with leading day-to-day operations and presenting to trustees and external organisations.
Key deliverables of the role:
- Advise the CEO and board on financial strategy and operations.
- Develop and implement the trust’s strategy, providing financial analysis and guidance on all activities.
- Conduct financial due diligence on potential new members of the trust and report recommendations.
- Manage the budget process, ensuring alignment with the trust’s strategic objectives.
- Develop and monitor the trust’s business plan using effective financial and budget modelling.
- Ensure robust financial management through the development and monitoring of financial policies and procedures.
- Manage internal and external audit procedures, ensuring compliance and addressing any recommendations.
- Oversee the trust’s commercial contracts and procurement procedures to achieve financial efficiencies.
- Complete and submit financial returns as required by regulatory bodies.
- Manage the central finance team, ensuring professional development and best practices.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Proven experience in a senior financial leadership role within a similar sized organisation.
- Demonstrated success in financial planning, analysis, and strategy development.
- Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively at all levels.
- Strategic thinker with strong project management skills.
- In-depth knowledge of financial regulations, standards, and best practices.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary package.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- Dynamic and supportive work environment.
- Contribution to significant educational initiatives.
- Hybrid working available, typically one day per week working from home, though consideration for two working days from home will be given for the right individual.
The closing date for applications, which will require a tailored CV and supporting statement is midnight on Sunday November 3rd.
We’re delighted to offer the opportunity to lead our finance and operations functions. The Head of Operations and Finance will support the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to implement effective management systems across the charity. This includes responsibilities across financial management, governance, human resources, programme operations and data management.
This role has exciting scope to drive strategic operational thinking as we grow and establish new working practices.
ABOUT US
We’re a small, creative and fast-growing charity that was established from inside The Economist in 2012. We support children, aged 10 to 16, from under-served backgrounds to develop essential skills for the modern world. We do this by enabling them to join inspiring discussions about the news, which teaches them to think critically, communicate effectively and understand global issues.
OPPORTUNITIES WE CAN OFFER YOU
● Real impact: you’ll support the team to make a real difference to children’s ability to think critically, listen well, express themselves and understand the big issues of our time
● Growth and development: you’ll join a fast-growing charity with opportunities to grow your skills and responsibility as the organisation takes on bigger challenges. We invest in training and development and will support you to build the skills and experience as you need, for example, working with you to find expert mentors within The Economist Group
● A friendly, driven and highly-effective team: we are deeply committed to being an inspiring, happy place to work, where we learn and achieve things that matter together. We work collaboratively and supportively, with the freedom to use our own judgement and be creative
● Flexible working: our core hours are from 10am to 4pm with a minimum of two days spent in the office each week (Wednesdays and Thursdays)
● Other benefits: Economist Group benefits include a great central-London office (The Adelphi Building near Charing Cross), private medical insurance, a cycle to work scheme and more
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial management
● Lead the setting, tracking and reporting of budgets and fundraising targets
● Maintain accurate records of income and expenditure on a cash and accrual basis
● Manage bookkeeping for the charity, including invoicing and bank reconciliations
● Keep accurate records of funding allocations, especially restricted and unrestricted income
● Work with our accountant to produce end-of-year accounts and prepare for audit
● Build strong relationships within The Economist Group finance team to support with financial management and compliance
● Ensure the charity remains tax compliant, including managing quarterly VAT returns and reviewing funding contracts
Operations, people and governance
● Build and maintain operational processes across the organisation which support the successful delivery of our work globally
● Support the team to accurately monitor and evaluate their progress towards targets
● Work with senior leadership and hiring managers to continually improve the recruitment and onboarding process
● Line manage the Programme Officer and support them to deliver programme and admin support
● Work with our company secretary to prepare annual accounts
Data management
● Manage GDPR-compliant data collection and storage, with accurate and up-to-date data to report on key targets
● Manage the presentation of data so that it is clear and accessible
● Build strong relationships across departments in The Economist Group to support with data management and legal contracts
● Work with team members to create and deliver comprehensive data metrics and collection plans and track progress towards KPIs on projects
● Work with our Head of Design and Product to lead on an upcoming digital transformation project including choosing an appropriate Customer Relationship Management system (CRM)
REQUIRED SKILLS, ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE
Skills and attributes
A clear and compelling communicator: you’re able to effectively engage different stakeholders verbally, in writing and using numbers
A creative problem-solver: you generate solutions to complex problems by listening to the needs of the team, conducting your own research and analysing solutions
Meticulous in your work: you have exceptional attention to detail and take pride in your work
Goal-oriented and driven: you use your initiative and are motivated by targets
Highly organised: you are able to manage competing priorities and have excellent time management
Adaptable: You are flexible to changing circumstances and handle unexpected challenges with resilience and flexibility
Leadership and Management: you are able to lead and embed cross-organisational change and manage individuals
Advanced data skills: you are confident in working with large data sets
Experience
You must have…
● A proven track record of developing and implementing operational policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and best practice
● Experience managing charity finances – you are confident with managing charity finances including managing restricted funding, reporting on fundraising pipeline status and preparing financial accounts
● Knowledge of charity tax law – you have experience managing VAT on donations, managing tax returns and have some understanding of corporation tax
You might have…
● Relevant professional qualifications in business administration, accounting or a related field
● Experience of implementing a CRM system
● Experience of working for an organisation operating globally
We’re particularly keen for you to apply if you are from a community under-represented in the charity sector or have lived experience of facing extra barriers because of your background.
If you require any adjustments for your interview, just let us know.
We enable disadvantaged children to build essential critical-thinking and communication skills through inspiring discussions about the news.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
JOB PURPOSE:
CVS Brent is looking to recruit its next Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation and manage the implementation of programmes that enhance the capacity of voluntary and community organisations in the borough of Brent.
The incoming CEO will play a crucial role in leading CVS Brent through a pivotal transition period with a focus on stabilising the organisation and laying the groundwork for meaningful organisational change. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of community engagement and impact in Brent.
CVS Brent is a dynamic and independent charity dedicated to supporting the diverse and vibrant voluntary sector in Brent. Through a range of services, including expert advice, professional training, and effective advocacy, we enable individuals and organisations in Brent to build the capacity necessary to meet the needs and aspirations of their communities through voluntary action. Located in an inner-city borough with a rich tradition of voluntary activity, we actively promote innovative approaches to working and foster relationships and partnerships between communities, local government, and health services.
This position is available on a pro-rata basis for 4-5 days.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Strategic Leadership and Execution: In collaboration with the Board, the CEO will define CVS Brent's strategic direction, goals, monitor progress, and set targets..
- Provide Visionary Leadership: Lead and support staff to enhance their contributions and ensure effective programme development and delivery.
- Manage Foundation Building and Change: Establish a strong foundation for future service growth. Navigate the organisation through transitions, ensuring stability and resilience.
- Engage with Stakeholders: Align CVS Brent's objectives with those of its stakeholders by collaborating with voluntary and community organisations, local authorities, and other partners to foster meaningful relationships.
- Embrace Innovation: Encourage creative thinking and explore new approaches to address challenges.
- Represent CVS Brent publicly: Represent CVS Brent and nurture effective relationships across local, regional, and national networks. Actively seek opportunities to expand and promote CVS Brent's role and impact.
- Build Capacity: Enhance the capacity of local organisations by designing and delivering effective programs.
- Lead Policy and Advocacy Efforts: Including engagement with Brent Council, NHS regulators, and other decision-makers.
- Build Strong Connections: Cultivate and maintain strong networks with key supporters, stakeholders, and partnership agencies to strengthen CVS Brent’s impact.
- Generate Income: Cultivate and strengthen relationships with partners, supporters, funders, and potential funders to capitalise on income generation opportunities.
- Manage Finances: Acquire the necessary resources for efficient operation (from both current and new funding avenues). Additionally oversee budgeting and risk management.
- Report to the Board of Trustees: Attend Board meetings and keep the Board informed about CVS Brent's progress, relevant matters, and the charity's mission. Provide timely and relevant information to aid the Board in fulfilling its duties. Alert the Board to any significant risks facing the charity.
- Ensure Robust Oversight: Uphold and implement CVS Brent's policies, procedures, and systems. Strive for operational excellence by adhering to established guidelines and continuously improving processes.
- Stay Informed and Proactive: Continuously monitor and stay updated on current social, economic, political, environmental, and other relevant trends. Use this knowledge to identify strategic development opportunities for CVS Brent and proactively adapt to changing circumstances.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
While no specific qualification is required, evidence of recent continuing professional development in areas such as management, leadership, or organisational culture is desired. Alternatively, equivalent work experience in a related field will be considered.
- Partnership Building: Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships, particularly with large and complex statutory organisations. Proven success in forming positive relationships with funders, partners, and stakeholders.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Practical understanding of the regulatory environment within which Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations operate. Strong grasp of good governance principles.
- Innovation and Change Leadership: Experience in leading and facilitating innovation and change across an organisation. Adept at driving positive transformation.
- Organisational Development: Familiarity with organisational and staff development principles. Knowledge of financial and risk factors relevant to business development in a VCSE context.
- Effective Leadership: Ability to provide effective leadership, fostering an organisational culture characterised by professionalism, respect, integrity, confidence, and trust.
- Collaborative Management Style: Proven ability to empower others through a collaborative management approach.
- Results-Oriented: Strong focus on outcomes, with a track record of delivering tangible results.
- Strong Communication: Excellent ability to represent CVS Brent and engage effectively, both verbally and in writing, across all organisational levels.
- Knowledgeable about Funding Sources: Understanding of various funding sources available to VCSEs, including trading.
- IT Proficiency: An awareness and passion for leveraging technology strategically to enhance organisational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Organisational Planning: Effectively coordinating tasks, resources, and timelines to achieve desired outcomes.
- Commitment to Inclusion: Demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion for all.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Mission-Driven Commitment: Demonstrates a high level of motivation and unwavering commitment to the mission of CVS Brent.
- Enjoys Networking: Possesses strong connections within the VCSE sector and other related fields or can quickly establish connections and build networks.
- Understands the VCSE Sector: Can effectively represent and promote CVS Brent and the VCSE sector to external partners and industries.
- Possesses Interpersonal Skills: Including active listening skills and approachability.
- Thrives in a Collaborative Team-Oriented Environment: Collaborates effectively with other all team members.
- Brings leadership experience: Particularly in managing change and driving positive transformation.
- Displays an Entrepreneurial Mindset: Provides thought leadership, fosters innovation, demonstrates openness to new ideas, and is receptive to being challenged by others to explore alternative perspectives.
- Demonstrates Effective Organisation and Workload Management: Adept at managing complex workloads efficiently often with digital tools.
- Committed to staff well-being: Supports flexible working arrangements, and actively contributes to the growth and development of a diverse team.
- Demonstrates visible sector presence. Possesses strong public speaking skills and plays a prominent role in the sector.
Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Pioneering Project, as we develop pathways to faith on the Roundshaw Estate.
With significant grant investment from the Church of England, we are now setting up a Pioneering Project to develop these pathways, with new innovative spaces being added along the way. We will then train and support other Estate partner churches across the Southwark Diocese to try out our approach, contextualising our models of mission to their communities if appropriate. This is a really exciting project that will make a huge positive difference to individuals and communities. As such, we are looking for an experienced Operations Director to manage this project and oversee the team that will be recruited.
This role is vital to ensure we deliver on the agreed outcomes of the project over 5 years, which will involve:
- project oversight
- team management and recruitment, so new team members can thrive in their roles
- direction of our operational processes, including developing our finance, IT and communications (including a new website) to support the project.
We would love someone in this role to have a passion for Jesus, a drive to make our processes and systems as fruitful as possible, with the ability to nurture a joyful and motivated team. The team to be recruited includes a Children and Families Pioneer, a Media pioneer, and in 18 months will grow to include a Youth Pioneer, Music & Worship Pioneer and Pioneer Curate. The team will be part of the existing Springfield staff team overseen by their Pioneer Vicar.
There is a genuine occupational requirement that the post-holder be a practising Christian.
You will have significant experience of managing and delivering successful projects and enjoy juggling multiple elements with proactive problem-solving skills. You will have a good understanding of how to manage budgets.
You can find out more in the information pack, and read more on our website at springfieldchurch(dot)org(dot)uk, or do not hesitate to ring Pioneer Vicar, David, on 07871-705-794 for more information.
Position: Senior Volunteering Learning and Development Officer
Hours: Part Time, 21 hours per week
Contract: Fixed-term project - up to 28 February 2025
Location: Office based in London with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: £19,380.60 per annum (FTE £32,301 per annum) plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band 2*, Charity
*you will start at our entry point salary of £32,301 per annum - subject to increase if contract is extended.
About us
We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.
About this job
We’re looking for someone with a passion for supporting volunteers and developing accessible learning solutions.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Volunteering and Community Networks Team as we roll out our new Volunteer Management System to over 3000 volunteers and staff. This role is ideal if you’re experienced in supporting and leading volunteers, with excellent interpersonal skills and experience in supporting individuals remotely with learning and development needs.
You’ll be passionate about developing learning solutions, and you’ll take a collaborative approach with our volunteers and staff to identify support needs and develop solutions together.
You’ll have a successful track record of developing e-learning. And in this role you’ll work closely with colleagues across Volunteering and Community Networks to develop tools and activities which allow volunteers and staff to fully embrace and embed our new Volunteer Management System.
You’ll be joining us at an exciting stage of our development and this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and friendly team.
Please note this is a fixed term contract until the end of February 2025, with an immediate start date.
Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Wednesday 23 October 2024
Anticipated interview date: Week commencing 4 November 2024
Interested?
PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Equal Opportunities
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.
We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application.
Disability Confident Employer
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.
You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.
If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.
More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to):
Encouraging work life balance
- 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
- More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
- Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us)
- Flexible working options
Caring for you and your family
- Generous sick pay entitlement
- More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment
- Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year
- Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis
- Enhanced leave for new parents
- Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
- Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
- 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- Cycle to work scheme
- Death in service scheme
- New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
- In the event of miscarriage or still birth
- To support fertility treatments
- For antenatal appointments for both parents
Thinking about your finances
- Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
- Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
- New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing
Enriching your life at work
- Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
- Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
- New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely
- Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups)
- Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community)
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal
Safeguarding
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.
This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.
We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.
We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.
Your right to work in the UK
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.
You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.
No agencies please.
To fund world-leading research, share the latest information and campaign for everyone's rights. Together we are a community. Together we can stop MS
Director of Resources
Reed are excited to offer the opportunity to join HSF Health Plan Ltd as the Director of Resources. This pivotal role is based in our London office on the vibrant South Bank and involves comprehensive management of the Finance, HR, and Governance business functions. If you have a passion for leadership and a background in finance within the healthcare, insurance and not for profit sector, we encourage you to apply.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Oversee the management of Finance, HR, and Governance business functions.
- Manage financial aspects of the company, including quarterly management accounts and annual financial statements for the UK, Republic of Ireland, and Malta.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and oversee internal audits.
- Lead and develop the Finance, HR, and Governance teams, promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with senior management to align financial strategies with overall business goals.
- Represent the Finance Department in internal and external projects, ensuring HSF remains competitive in the health plan market.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Proven experience as Director of Resources, Director of Finance, or a similar role.
- Fully qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)
- In-depth knowledge of corporate finance, accounting principles, laws, and best practices.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage multiple business functions.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and strategic thinking skills.
- Knowledge of HR management principles and employment legislation.
Benefits
- Competitive salary range of £100,000 - £120,000.
- Involvement in a role that directly supports community health initiatives.
- Dynamic work environment on the South Bank.
How to Apply
Please submit an up-to-date CV and a cover letter explaining your interest in this opportunity and why you believe you are suitable for the role.
Deadline for submissions: Monday, 28th October 2024, 12pm.
First interviews: Week commencing 4th November.
Second round interviews: Week commencing 11th November.
Applications and inquiries should be directed to Jay Sandhu and contact details can be found on the attached candidate application pack.
Thank you for considering a career at HSF. We look forward to your application.
Please review the candidate application pack
Do you have a passion for digital systems and helping an organisation transform its culture and operations to make the best use of digital technology?
Do you love working with people and supporting them to get the most out of the systems we use?
Church Urban Fund is looking for a dynamic individual to lead our Digital Systems work and set the standards for our use of digital technology, especially in the best use of our CRM, which will help us realise our organisational strategy.
About you: The successful candidate will have excellent skills around digital processes and management of a CRM software. You will have experience of Salesforce or other CRM software and how to integrate this with other software systems. You will be a person who seeks to make the best use of the digital tools that we have and strongly support others to improve their knowledge of digital systems. With strong interpersonal skills you will be able to support and train colleagues for them to get the most out of their use of the CRM. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate they can set and monitor performance standards and continuously improve processes and systems.
About us: Church Urban Fund is a national charity working with local leaders, churches and other faith groups all over England. Our local partners are committed to serving and strengthening the community where they live. We are working to build just and flourishing communities so that everyone across England can access support when they need it most.
Why this role matters: This is an important role because you will be supporting our work ending poverty through building relationships and thanking our wonderful churches and supporters. You will be proactive in looking at ways to improve and deliver better systems.
If you want to use your skills and qualities to make an impact in communities across England, we want to hear from you.
Closing date: 17:00 Monday 11th November 2024, with interviews to be held on 26th November 2024 in London.
The People and Culture Manager plays a crucial role in Whitechapel Gallery and is responsible for managing all aspects of the human resource function, ensuring that the organisation attracts, develops and retains high-quality staff. This role supports the Deputy Director in fostering a positive and inclusive working culture, whilst ensuring compliance with employment legislation and best practices.
We are looking for an experienced People and Culture Manager who can help us create an inclusive and inspirational culture and workplace experience for the 65 people (43 permanent and 22 fixed-term) who work at Whitechapel Gallery, ensuring alignment with our organisational values. We are seeking someone who takes a proactive approach to all
employment matters, will research changes in the sector, is up to date with new HR systems and can provide excellent and forward-thinking advice to the Senior Management Team on all matters related to HR.
They will have a proven track record in the design and implementation of relevant HR policies and processes, drawing upon best practice from across the sector. They will have experience in implementing initiatives to embed equality, diversity and inclusion and have a strong commitment to fostering open communications and positive employee relations.
Previous experience of the arts or non-profit sector is desirable but not essential.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate empathy with the mission and vision of
Whitechapel Gallery and act with a high degree of personal integrity in a diverse cultural
environment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Director of Fundraising and Communiations will play a pivotal role in the delivery of the Foundation’s 2023 – 2026 Ready for Business organisational strategy and our ambition to reach one million women entrepreneurs by 2030, significantly scaling income generation and building the Foundation’s profile. The postholder will be a member of the Foundation’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT), along with the CEO, COO, Director of Programmes and Impact, and Finance Director.
We are seeking an individual who will excel at bringing creative and ambitious growth plans to life and has strong leadership and communications skills. The Director of Fundraising and Communications will have significant multi-income stream experience and will lead the development of a new income generation strategy to drive fundraising activities across philanthropic donors, corporates, family offices, foundations and institutional funding, maximising ROI and creating a sustainable organisation. You will continue to build the profile of the Foundation with key audiences, managing the Foundation’s brand and reputation and positioning the organisation as global experts in women’s entrepreneurship.
Benefits
- A fantastic package of 28 days of annual leave (which excludes bank holidaysbut includes three days to be taken during the festive break).
- An organisation that values you. As a smaller organisation, we value everyone’sindividual perspective and voice and all team members are able to contribute to our strategic planning.
- Professional development, with career growth built into each staff member’sannual plan and a wide range of skills-building and learning opportunities provided.
Our values
- Women entrepreneurs at our heart: Without women entrepreneurs we wouldn’t exist, so it is vital we put their experiences, perspectives and passions at the heart of what we do and how we do it.
- Feminist first: We proudly follow feminist leadership principles, building an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong.
- Great to work with: We care. We are experts. We always seek to deliver high-quality work and results. We are positive and professional, and always operate with integrity.
- Dynamic and entrepreneurial: The essence of entrepreneurship is creativity and innovation. We harness this spirit of courage, embracing opportunities and making bold moves to achieve our mission.
- Powered by knowledge: We seek data to understand and share. We nurture a culture of enquiry and positive challenge. We look outward and encourage dialogue and exchange
We work with partners to eliminate barriers to entrepreneurship for women, enabling global economic gender justice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.