Company Secretary Jobs

Reporting to the CEO, this role will take overall strategic responsibility for the financial and operational management of MyBnk. The role will manage the internal and external financial processing and reporting, ensuring statutory and donor compliance, and foster a business partnering approach between the Finance team and the wider organisation. Our Finance and Operations Director will offer strategic insight into planning, forecasting, financial modelling and budgeting. The role will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team, and be a trusted expert advising the Board of Trustees. They will be a key driver of operational efficiency and improvement. 

We are holding an information webinar about this role on 31st January at midday. Please register for it via the job pack. All registrants will receive a copy of the recording.

MyBnk Directors are expected to identify and secure strategic partnerships that benefit the organisation. Equally, Directors will exemplify and model the MyBnk values of: 

• Young at heart, serious in intent 

• Stories are the best means of education 

• We live in the real world 

This role is a great opportunity to bring your professional toolkit to an exciting, growing and purpose driven charity doing vital work for our society. You will have the resources, support, and visibility you need from the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Trustees. For the right person it will be a career-shaping role.

Strategic Financial Management 

• Lead budgeting and management accounting processes, ensuring that senior management and trustees have a strong understanding of the financial implications of their plans and decisions, including forward financial modelling and forecasts, variance analyses, cashflow forecasts and reserves targets. 

• Ensure business partnering is in place that allows senior management and trustees are able to obtain answers to financial queries, relevant analyses, and updated information when necessary. 

• Leadership on all aspects of statutory annual reporting and audits, working with the external auditors, including the implementation of findings and improvement areas. 

• Working with senior management team to ensure donor-related processes are compliant, efficient, and provide the best results for the charity. 

• Ensure that all finance systems, policies and controls are fit for purpose and well understood across the charity. 

• Line-manage the finance team. 

Operational Financial Management 

• Oversee transactional processing, to ensure these are efficient and accurate, and accounting transactions are compliant with relevant accounting standards. 

• Oversee payroll, ensuring this is managed efficiently, accurately, and is compliant with HMRC and pensions regulations 

• Oversee internal management accounting and donor reporting and contract management 

• Oversee the financial aspects of donor acquisition 

• Ensure VAT reporting and other tax filings are completed on time and accurately 

• Manage the organisation’s cashflow and reserves levels, and maximise any potential investment returns 

Operational Delivery 

• Supported by the Systems Transformation and Database team, you will systematically enhance, streamline and optimise operational processes and systems to enhance the working practices of the organisation. 

• You will lead on efficiency, quality, and scalability while driving technological advancement. This includes systems, IT, CRM, facilities and vendor management. You will be supported by a Senior Systems and Transformation Manager and a Database Manager and our outsourced IT provider. 

• Enhancing adherence to organisational systems, e.g. Office 365, Sharepoint, Salesforce, ensuring the organisation becomes more efficient and effective in how it works.

• Maintain MyBnk’s risk register and ensure its regular review throughout the organisation.

Governance 

• Operate in the capacity of Company Secretary and ensure compliance with Companies House and the Charity Commission.

• Support the strategic development of the organisation to ensure it has appropriate management and governance in place as we continue to grow. 

• Ensuring compliance with charity and company law including UK GDPR and producing timely updating of accurate company records 

• With the CEO, ensure the appropriate scheduling and recording of the work of our Board of Trustee and sub committees ensuring papers are produced and that business flows effectively between the SLT and the board. 

Whilst much of this role is naturally about the internal mechanisms, all MyBnk Directors are proactively exploring and securing strategic partnerships that benefit the organisation. You will be a leader in your field and MyBnk will support you in shouting about the great work you will be doing here. 

About Us

Essential Christian is a multi-faceted Christian charity and the home of Spring Harvest – an evangelical Christian event where thousands of people have encountered God and experienced life changing moments.   Our vision is to create events, media and songs that with Jesus, change lives and help build a better world. Core to safeguarding our ministry is excellent governance that ensures we operate within legal best practice in every aspect of our activities.

About the Role

Due to the retirement of our Company Secretary, we are looking for a meticulous professional who has spare time on their hands and the knowledge and skills to step into this crucial role.   

Working with our Group CEO on governance matters for our multi-faceted organisation, we will look to you to research and advise on charity and company law.  You will be responsible for preparing and circulating papers to trustees, minuting complex Board meetings, and collating and presenting annual company reports.

About You

You will be a highly diligent administrator with proven senior management or board-level experience of charity law and governance matters. You will be familiar with collating and presenting annual reports and demonstrate the organisational ability and technical competency to manage comprehensive company records.

A passion for the vision and purpose of Essential Christian and its key brands is a foundational requirement for the successful candidate.  Your heart to serve in this role will be driven by your personal relationship with Jesus and your desire to see lives impacted by the ministry of Essential Christian.  You will be a regular and active member of an evangelical Christian church, ideally with a good understanding of the diversity and breadth of the UK Christian church which we seek to serve.

What Makes this Role Special?

• Home-based

This role is home-based, with bi-monthly attendance at Company Board meetings, either hybrid or in-person, as required.   

• Flexibility

The annualised hours employment contract will provide for 16 hours per month, to be worked in accordance with the annual schedule of Board meetings on a salary of £3,000 per annum (F.T.E. £30,000 per annum)

• Spiritual Community

As part of the wider Essential Christian staff team, you will be welcome to engage voluntarily in our weekly staff catch-ups and prayer times to keep abreast of our activities and engage with our culture.

If you’re a skilled administrator who loves to serve and are wants to spend your time in a role where your input will make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.

The General Manager, company secretary will work in conjunction with the Danaher Animal Care centre on the promotion of, and securing of, the reputation and ongoing success of Danaher as a respected Essex based Animal Charity. They will take the lead on governance, business and strategic planning whilst the Animal Centre manager manages the expert knowledge and operational elements of animal welfare, rehoming and public facing events.

Accountable to the Chairman and responsible to the Board of Trustees, the General Manager, company secretary has three key areas of responsibility:

· Governance:  administration of HR, Finance, IT, Health and safety systems and processes. Preparation of Board meetings agendas and recording of Board and AGM minutes and their distribution. Ensuring legislation and legalities of charity status are maintained including the filing of accounts and statutory returns.

· Operational: Accountable for the retail business portfolio of Danaher Animal centre Charity, and the finance and accounting functions of Danaher.

· Strategic: Development of a business plan for Danaher, maximising charitable grant opportunities, gift aid and legacies to secure a future in the charity sector for the Danaher Brand affiliated to the RSPCA. Alongside the Danaher Animal Centre General Manager and other senior key staff members, provide Senior leadership out of hours at weekends on a rota basis.

Alongside the Danaher Animal Centre General Manager and other senior key staff members, the General Manager, company secretary will participate in a rota to provide Senior leadership out of hours at weekends on a rota basis.

At Ambitious about Autism, we're currently looking for a Director of Finance and Planning to join our Executive Leadership Team.

You'll lead the development and implementation of the financial strategy, financial management, planning and reporting of Ambitious about Autism to facilitate the achievement of the charity's strategy.  You'll be the Chief Financial Officer for Ambitious About Autism School Trust. Acting as Company Secretary, you will lead the governance support function to ensure effective and compliant governance for both the registered Charity and the Multi Academy Trust that make up Ambitious about Autism.

You'll contribute to the development of the organisation's overall strategy and operational plan as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, whilst ensuring that colleagues have the financial, economic and resource information and advice they need for them to fulfil their responsibilities. You'll support the organisation to develop its business model, leading the organisation's planning processes and developing performance management systems, producing regular report of progress against plans.

Please find links to our strategy and our most recent report and accounts by clicking 'apply via website' and accessing the links on the job page:

We are looking for someone who has:

• An accountancy qualification (Member or Fellow of one of the CCAB accountancy bodies)
• Strategic knowledge of finance, business planning, governance, data protection and risk management
• Knowledge of the voluntary sector and experience of supporting a Board to achieve the highest standard of governance
• Proven experience of effectively leading a finance function
• Proven experience of developing, proposing and managing income and expenditure budgets in a £20m+ organisation

In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more!

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

HFEH Mind are looking for maternity cover for the HR team on a 12 month fixed term contract starting between Mid March to Early April 2025.

Purpose of the job

To support the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems, providing guidance to staff and line managers on employee relations matters and supporting them through their employment journey with HFEH Mind.

The HR Officer will maintain excellent knowledge of charity policies and procedures, terms and conditions, UK employment law and HR best practice and will deputise for the Head of People Services & Company Secretary in their absence.

About Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing, and Hounslow Mind

We’re Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing, and Hounslow Mind (HFEH Mind), part of Mind the mental health charity. We provide advice and support to empower anybody experiencing a mental health problem and we campaign to improve services, raise awareness, and promote understanding of mental health.

We work in Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing, and Hounslow and have a range of services and products to help children, young people and adults maintain and regain their mental health. We work with employers, partners, community groups and other charities to achieve our aims.

Key Responsibilities​

· Support the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems

· Provide counselling on policies and procedures using Rradar support as required.

· Be actively involved in recruitment by preparing job descriptions, posting ads and managing the hiring process when required.

· Support the creation and implementation of effective onboarding.

· Develop training and development programs.

· Assist in performance management processes.

· Support the management of disciplinary and grievance issues.

· Maintain employee records on the HRIS (BreatheHR) ensuring all staff documentation is accurate and up to date.

Benefits & Support

We want all our team to thrive at HFEH Mind and we offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, and excellent learning and development opportunities.  We are proud of our organisational culture, and we offer a supportive, flexible, and enjoyable place to work.

Employee benefits include:

• Opportunities for flexible working
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing with years of service up to 30 days.
• Workplace pension scheme
• Occupational sick pay scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular supervision
• A variety of learning and development opportunities
• Access to “Perkbox” employee benefits
• Cycle to Work Scheme

HFEH Mind are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

HFEH Mind are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing, and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults.

Post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

At Humanimal Trust we passionately believe that humans and animals should benefit from equal medical progress. Do you wish for a future where all patients matter whatever the species? As the Administartion and Finance manager you will enable the charity to operate in an organised, efficient and effective manner. This vital, varied and senior role in a small team involves a range of key functions, proactively supporting the CEO and Board of Trustees. It encompasses a range of business support functions, including book keeping, HR administration, coordination and monitoring of projects, office management, developement of policies and procedures, and will also hold the position of Company Secretary.

Position: Administration and Finance Manager

Accountable to: CEO

Responsible for: Administration Assistant

Location: Remote working, with occasional in person time.

Full time

Circa £40,000

Responsibilities:

• Provide executive support and guidance to the CEO and Chair of the Board of Trustees
• Ensure the Trusts records for the Charity Commission for England and Wales and for the Scottish Charity Regulator are always up to date and any changes in relevant law and guidance are communicated to the CEO and Board
• Manage dailyadministrative activities
• Take ownership of data entry, retrieval and database maintenance
• Liase and manage external providers. Contract negotiation
• Resonsible for Trusts book keeping and financial reporting
• Take accountability for invoices and expenses
• Liaise with payoll bureau to accurately process salaries
• Administer uto enrolment pension scheme
• Support the designated Data protection Officer by advising on obligations, monitoring compliance and training staff
• Contribute to and support the delivery of the strategic business plan
• Review policies, procedures,staff handbooks and the Governance Manual to an agreed rolling schedule
• Ensure appropriate infrastructure is in place and colleagues are trained in the use of CRM systems, and communications and engagement platforms

Closing date: 2nd March 2025

First Interview: w/c 10th March 2025

• Be part of the executive team reporting to the CEO
• Maintain governance and management practices across Nacro

About Our Client

At Nacro we believe passionately that everybody has a right to a second chance, where everyone can fulfill their potential.

Our core belief is that a good education, a decent job and a safe place to live are what everyone in our society deserves. For those who end up in prison, it's the start of new chance, not a road to nowhere.

We all know that having somewhere to live, a job, good health and connections mean someone is much less likely to commit a crime. Sadly, a growing number of people who enter prison are homeless; thousands have mental health problems, drug addictions, are unemployed and/or have bad experiences of the education system. For far too many this stays the same when they're released. This isn't inevitable.

As a society we believe that there should be consequences for those who break the law, but we also believe that those who end up in contact with the criminal justice system should be given the support they need to be able to turn their lives around after serving their sentence.

Nacro sees that by removing the barriers and giving the right support, thousands of people have the chance to rebuild their lives and their families, and to contribute to our communities.

We believe that everyone should have the best chance at a second chance.

In the next year, Nacro is likely to reach a turnover of c£100m. This is a growth of over one third in three years. In order to prepare the organisation for the challenges of delivering the new strategy we have created two new roles (this role and a Director of Technology and Data).

Job Description

PURPOSE

Ensure that Nacro operates in compliance with its own governance standards, regulations and legislative obligations and has effective controls in place to manage and mitigate risk, including financial sustainability and commercial prudence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Subject to Trustee approval, to be the Company Secretary of Nacro and ensure compliance with statutory requirements and best practice in constitutional and governance matters.
• Oversee the implementation, and maintenance, of the governance framework.
• Operate effective contract management processes from bid through to contract end, ensuring key performance metrics and financial targets are realised during deliver, and that appropriate decisions are made about retendering/re-pricing.
• Ensure an effective risk management framework exists, and is actively scrutinised by the Board and acted upon by the Executive Leadership Team (ELT).
• Ensure that the necessary policies and controls are in place to manage risk, and to ensure compliance with all regulatory and legal obligations that apply to Nacro's operations, including Health & Safety, Safeguarding and Data Protection.
• Ensure that the Board and ELT are provided with accurate, timely financial information to support effective decision-making.
• Ensure that the organisation's finances are well-managed, and that procurement costs represent value-for-money and cost-savings are identified where they exist.
• Lead on strategic financial planning for the organisation including the strategic review and appraisal of Nacro's activities and new business propositions.
• Work with the Chief Executive and ELT to develop short, medium and long term financial strategic objectives and to manage Nacro's cost base to achieve this.
• Work with the Chief Executive and ELT to ensure that Nacro achieves the levels of surplus income necessary to build up Nacro's working capital and asset base.
• Lead on the preparation of the annual business planning and budgeting process in consultation with the Chief Executive and ELT, ensuring that the objectives of Nacro's financial strategy are fully integrated into Directorates' business plans and financial targets are achieved.
• Ensure accurate and timely accounting at all times and the preparation of annual published accounts to time and to the satisfaction of the Board and external auditors.
• Manage working relationships with internal and external Auditors, legacy Defined Benefit pension scheme Trustees, banks and regulatory bodies as required.
• Lead on sustainability through tools such ethical and impact based decision-making, remaining focused on environmental, social and good governance (ESG) standards that service users and staff will benefit from.

The Successful Applicant

• Fully qualified accountant (CCAB) with significant post qualification experience at board level
• Knowledge and understanding of the issues affecting service delivery within the public services and charities context, including compliance and regulatory issues
• Experience operating in a contract services environment, where pricing relates substantially to people costs
• Experience establishing governance, risk and controls frameworks and driving compliance with these
• Experience and/or qualified Company Secretary (desirable)

What's on Offer

This permanent role pays a salary of £100K.

This is a hybrid role with regular attendance required in the London and Birmingham offices.

Closing date 1st March 2025.

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Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

Are you an experienced leader looking for a fresh challenge where you can apply your expertise in leading high quality compliance and governance?

We are looking for a dynamic leader to join St Mungo's as the Director of Governance and Compliance, to play a fundamental role in ensuring good governance and compliance, safeguarding the interests of our clients, colleagues, donors, and stakeholders. In this pivotal role, you'll help us achieve our vision of rebuilding lives and ending homelessness.

The Director of Governance and Compliance will take accountability for driving a culture of compliance across St Mungo’s. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead strategic and operational risk management while providing effective leadership and team management.
• Serve as the primary liaison with key regulators, ensuring compliance with the Charity Commission and the Regulator of Social Housing.
• Support the Board and Chief Executive in maintaining proper governance of the charity.
• Act as safeguarding lead, ensuring client protection and addressing feedback and complaints.
• Deliver a comprehensive health, safety, and quality program that meets all legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations.

About you

We are looking for an adaptable leader who demonstrates the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, who can demonstrate commitment to ethical conduct and compliance in all activities. To be successful, you will demonstrate:

• Senior experience in governance and compliance within a charity, registered provider, or similar organisation.
• Proven experience in managing relationships with key stakeholders, including the Regulator of Social Housing and the Charity Commission.
• Effective leadership and change management abilities, with a talent for motivating and developing staff.
• Proactive, results-oriented approach with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
• Ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with colleagues and external partners.
• Experience in health, safety, and quality assurance, ensuring programmes meet legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations.
• Knowledge in risk management, business continuity planning, and internal audit delivery is a plus, along with relevant qualifications such as Company Secretary or governance credentials.

Whilst our main office is currently in Tower Hill, London, where you will work for at least 2 days per week, we are flexible and encourage a blended working pattern including working from home and across other London or St Mungo’s regional hub locations. More details can be provided at interview stage.

How to apply

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.

Closing date: 10 am on 10 February 2025

We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may close this advert early.

We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups, particularly Global Majority candidates who are underrepresented at this management level.

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
• A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
• Great Pay and Other Benefits

We are looking for an experienced, productive and organised manager with an excellent track record of managing central support in a similar charitable or non-profit setting. The postholder will need the energy and skills to introduce and maintain new systems that will enhance the excellent charitable services we offer to our local community. He or she will also have the ability to nurture and develop a growing central services team.

Job Purpose:   –To manage and develop YMCA Central Services to meet regulatory responsibilities and offer effective organisational systems, policies and support for staff and managers to achieve strategic aims.  To take on the strategic lead for HR, property management and development, IT, compliance and health and safety

Hours of work:  Monday to Friday 9am-5pm some flexibility required

Location:  YMCA East Surrey, YMCA Sports and Community Centre, Princes Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 6JJ

Annual leave:Five weeks plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time workers) Holidays increase after two years’ service to a maximum of six weeks after six years’ service.  (pro-rata for part time workers)

The holiday year runs from 1 April to 31 March each year.

Benefits:

Free Gym Membership: The post holder will be entitled to free use of the YMCA East Surrey fitness centre in Redhill and half price YMCA childcare for dependents.

Free Parking: There is free parking available at all our delivery site. YMCA East Surrey also operates a Bike to Work Scheme.

Pension Scheme: There is a YMCA East Surrey pension scheme - details available on request.

Closing date & interviews: 

Closing date:  17th February 2025

Interviews:  24th February 2025

Main Responsibilities:

 Strategic Leadership and Management

– To share responsibility for leading the strategic direction and success of YMCA East Surrey as part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) together with the Head of Finance, Head of Housing, Head of Children and Young People Services and Deputy CEO.

– To be the accountable and strategic lead for Central Services, working closely with other members of the SLT to deliver integrated support across areas such as HR, property management, IT systems, and compliance.

– Take ownership of all aspects of operations policy and practice, and lead our approach to information management, data protection and risk management

– To be responsible for line management and development of senior staff within Central Services including the HR Manager, Facilities Manager, Facilities Manager at The Old Pheasantry, Systems Analyst, Reception Manager and Volunteer Coordinator.,

– To take on various project management tasks and to drive through transformation of systems and ways of working to improve the quality of services and help the YMCA achieve its charitable aims.

– To play a supportive and collaborative role working alongside the wider YMCA staff team to meet our mission of helping people in East Surrey to ‘belong contribute and thrive’

Governance and Compliance

– Fulfilling the role of Company Secretary and leading the delivery of all governance processes in line with policy, procedures and the memorandum and articles, including all charity and corporate law requirements.

– To take the lead role on compliance, maintaining and developing a policy framework and working with Heads of Service to ensure that appropriate policies are drafted, reviewed and implemented and that the YMCA meets all its obligations under the relevant statutory and regulatory frameworks in which we work (Ofsted, RSH and possibly CQC in the future).

– To provide or facilitate training and development activity to ensure that managers and staff are aware of, and are meeting, requirements laid down by relevant policies, legislation and regulatory bodies. 

– To take on the role of Data Protection Officer and ensure that the YMCA complies with its statutory responsibilities under Data Protection Regulations

– To be responsible for leading on quality management and maintaining our accreditation under Trusted Charity.

– To work with Heads of Service, managers and trustees to ensure that effective risk management practice is embedded into decision making at all levels of the organisation.

– To attend trustee meetings and to produce reports and help prepare agendas for the Governance and Risk Committee, a subcommittee of the main board.

IT

– To be responsible for all IT hardware and software needs, to manage support contracts and develop new IT systems and use of technology to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Association (including mobile phones, laptops and other devices).

– To work with other Heads of Service to develop and maintain new integrated IT systems that can manage data, and record, monitor and evaluate outputs and outcomes delivered by the YMCA’s diverse projects and services.

– To work with the Systems Analyst and outsourced IT Support Company deliver ongoing digital transformation and promote the necessary training and policies to ensure that staff fully utilise the new technology.

– To work with the Fundraising Manager and CEO to support the delivery of new projects especially the acquisition and development of new properties such as additional Move On accommodation for young people.

 HR

– In conjunction with the HR Manager ensure the overall HR strategy of YMCA East Surrey is in line with the law, good practice and our values.

– With the HR Manager, oversee the development of internal practices, policies and working culture in line with the overall HR strategy.

 Facilities

– To line manage the Facilities Manager and to oversee the introduction and implementation of cyclical maintenance plans for all YMCA buildings.

– To have oversight of the Facilities Manager’s responsibility of all insurances required by the YMCAES.

– Oversight of the management and financial viability of The Old Pheasantry.

Budget and Finance

– To work with the CEO and Head of Finance to prepare the annual budget for central services (including buildings) and to manage this budget throughout the year.

 In addition

– Any other duties are required to be performed within the grade and renumeration of the role.

– We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults. This role will require an enhanced DBS disclosure (with barred children/vulnerable adults).  We require you to understand and demonstrate this commitment and attend any required training

Please note this post can work from any location within the UK  with some attendance to head office.

The main responsibilities for this role will be for the management and strategic development of the key functions within the resource directorate, which are Finance, Facilities and Estate Management, Human Resources and Corporate Governance.

As a member of the director level Leadership Team you will bring foresight to short and long-term goals to enable the charity to remain agile in a volatile and competitive market.

This role offers a great opportunity to make a substantial contribution to shaping the future of Combat Stress and we are looking for tenacious and ambitious individuals who want to make a mark and transform veterans' lives.

Leadership & Collaboration

Lead the Resources Directorate, managing the Directorate budgets and staff resources providing reports to the Executive Teams, Board as required.

The Director of Resources will be a member of the Executive Team, reporting to the CEO, with a membership consisting of the Director of Services, Director of Resources, Director of Fundraising and Director of Communication and Strategy. The Clinical Director will have a standing invitation to attend the Executive Team Meetings when deemed necessary.

The Director of Resources will also be a member of the Operational Executive Team, reporting to the CEO, with a membership consisting of the Director of Services and Clinical Director.

Lead the implementation of transformational projects which are Resources Directorate led, input to the implementation of transformational projects which are led by other Directors as required.

Finance

Develop medium term financial plans to support the delivery of Combat Stress's strategy and ensure financial sustainability.

Lead the management of Combat Stress's balance sheet and financial reserves, ensuring that the general reserves are maintained at an appropriate level to manage the charity's financial risk and designated funds are managed so that capital is available when required to meet strategic development needs and other requirements.

Lead the investment strategy, ensuring that effective investment management and monitoring is in place.

Lead the pension strategy, ensuring that this continues to support the recruitment and retention of a skilled and committed workforce. Lead the management of the legacy Defined Benefit Pension Scheme, liaising with Trustees as required.

Lead the management of the charity's tax obligations including VAT and corporation tax and oversee the completion of returns.

Oversee the production of budgets, management accounts for the charity and the trading company monthly and the provision of financial services for the charity including treasury, payroll, expenses, pensions and general, purchase and sales ledgers ensuring that those operate efficiently and in accordance with agreed standards and performance indicators.

Deliver continuous improvement of process and systems across finance delivering digitally to reduce cost and increase internal customer service wherever possible.

People

Oversee the development of people within the charity including appraisals, performance management, training, recognition and succession planning.

Oversee the implementation of changes which affect staff numbers or reporting lines within the charity.

Deliver continuous improvement of process and systems across the people team delivering digitally to reduce cost and increase internal customer service wherever possible.

Company Secretary

Act as the Company Secretary, ensuring that the organisation fulfils all statutory and other requirements in relation to its financial statements, Annual Report and Accounts and all other necessary compliance.

Lead the risk management process for the charity, working with the Directors to identify risks and mitigating actions.

Ensure that proper insurance arrangements are in place to cover potential risks and liabilities.

Oversee the setup and recording of committee and board meetings.

Oversee the project management processes for the charity.

Hold the responsibility for statutory regulations including the Data Protection Officer and Money Laundering Officer.

Property

Lead the provision of suitable office, community, consultation, storage and training space to meet the charity's needs.

Lead the portfolio management of property to optimise its value to the charity.

Oversee the day-to-day management of the charity's property including managing leases, maintenance, gardening and cleaning.

What we offer:
You will work within a much loved charity that is constantly evolving to meet the needs of our veterans, that has a fantastic cause and a committed follower base.

Benefits:

• 30 days paid holiday plus bank holidays and after 10 years continuous service, this will increase to 33 days paid holiday plus bank holidays.
• Competitive stakeholder pension scheme - contributions matched up to 11% of salary
• Discount shopping vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working
• Access to Blue Light Card scheme
• Death in Service Scheme

Closing date for applications: Friday 7 February 2025

Interviews will take place during w/c 17 February 2025.

Open Clasp is seeking a new driven and dynamic Executive Director with a passion for co-creating new theatre. As a small, dedicated team, we are committed to building positive and supportive working cultures. This is an exciting time to join the company with a strong artistic vision and mission to continue delivering an award-winning, place-based programme for its community.

The Executive Director will collaborate closely with the Artistic Director and Executive Producer playing a key role in developing sustainable fundraising strategies, ensuring the financial stability of the organisation, and overseeing accounting processes. You will also manage organisational operations, providing leadership and support to Open Clasp staff and reporting to the Board.

In this senior leadership role, you will be central to ensuring the sustainability of the company through an achievable business plan with diversity and inclusivity at its core.  Open Clasp is committed to supporting women in the industry, offering a flexible/hybrid working model and development support for those stepping into an executive team role.

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead strategic direction, financial planning, and risk management.

· Deliver NPO Investment Principles and Let’s Create Strategy.

· Ensure financial stability and oversee all financial matters.

· Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and partners.

· Lead fundraising efforts through diverse income generation strategies.

· Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and best practices.

· Promote the company’s profile regionally, nationally, and internationally.

Key Requirements:

· Strong leadership and financial management experience.

· Proven ability to manage budgets, fundraising, and strategic growth.

· Passion for fostering diversity, inclusivity, and equity.

· Experience in managing a creative, arts-based organisation is desirable.

Salary: £39,826 - £44,854 pro rata

Closing Date: 12pm on 28th February 2025

We encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially those who are underrepresented in the arts.

Join Open Clasp to create truthful, risk-taking, and award-winning theatre together!

The Bath Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling offers you:

• A supportive and friendly working environment
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• An excellent starting salary and a generous contribution-based pension scheme with The People’s Pension (5% Employer and 3% Employee contributions).
• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
• A beautiful historic building in central Bath close to all transport links

We are looking for a motivated finance professional who:

• Has formal accountancy qualifications and appropriate post-qualifying experience
• Wishes to work in the not-for-profit sector and has a commitment to the charitable aims of BCPC.

We are proud that the work of BCPC’s counselling and psychotherapy trainees and graduates has supported many thousands of clients in our community over the past 40 years. If you would like to be a central part of the team ensuring the long-term financial health, stability and direction of BCPC then please contact us today!

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. People of colour, disabled people and people from marginalised racial groups are currently underrepresented in the counselling and psychotherapy professions and allied organisations. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled and/or from a racially marginalised group, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.

Personal Assistant to Chief Executive Officer (12 Months  Maternity Fixed Term Contract)

We have an exciting new opportunity at CEME for a Personal Assistant for a 12 month fixed-term contract starting in April covering maternity cover. If this is for you then please apply along with a 1 page supporting statement stating why we should hire you and skills and experience you will bring with you.

Company Description

Our mission here at CEME is to inspire inclusive business growth, contributing to economic prosperity. Our vision is a world where engineering, technology, design and manufacturing businesses improve life and wellbeing.

Our values define how we work and what we do:

• Inspire people to achieve more through learning fast.

• Being inclusive, involving everyone regardless of who they are.

• We are innovative, exploring new thinking that will change the world and how we live.

• Being open and honest, displaying the highest levels of Integrity in all that we do.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role located in the Rainham, East London, United Kingdom as a Personal Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer. The Personal Assistant will be responsible for executive administrative assistance, personal assistance, diary management, and clerical skills.

1. JOB PURPOSE

• To provide high level confidential support on all aspects of administration and management of specific projects.

• To provide proactive support by anticipating needs and planning priorities.

• Following up actions and monitoring progress on behalf of the CEO.

• Create positive relationships with staff in stakeholder organisations.

2. PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

2.1 Administration and Correspondence

• Responsible for preparing all emails, letters and other communication ensuring consistency and appropriate level of standards in communication is maintained.

• To monitor all incoming emails and correspondence and proactively respond where appropriate or highlight to the CEO any correspondence of an urgent nature.

• Prepare presentation and briefings using PowerPoint.

• To monitor the CEO’s email inbox providing holding emails or responses as required and highlighting any urgent, personal or sensitive email.

•Liaise with the Company Secretary to help coordinate production of board packs for CEME Board meetings.

• Attend daily updates with the Chief Executive, plan and prioritise urgent activities.

• Responsible for maintaining all filing and confidential shredding.

2.3 Attendance at meetings/minute taking

• Attend monthly Senior Leadership Team SLT meetings and take a full record of the minutes and provide a draft

copy to the CEO within an agreed timeframe and on approval circulate the minutes.

• Follow-up actions and inform CEO of any issues that need to be addressed.

• To attend as required any business meetings or events as requested by the CEO.

• Supporting the SMT on specific projects on top of existing priorities, management of agendas, forward planner and chasing actions

2.4 Diary & Travel Management

• Overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of the CEO’s diary ensuring that all meetings are scheduled accurately, meetings are re- confirmed and the CEO updated of any changes ensuring effective time management.

• Organise travel and hotel arrangements for the Chief Executive utilising booking agents and resources as required.

• Providing detailed travel schedules, itineraries, directions and maps as required

2.5 Telephone Enquiries and Visitors

• To ensure that all telephone enquiries are answered promptly and appropriate action taken, updating the CEO on all urgent calls and prioritising messages accurately.

• To be proactive in identifying where calls need to be transferred to other executives or parts of the business ensuring prompt customer service.

• Professionally meet and greet all external visitors offering appropriate refreshments and providing any support to the visitor as required.

• Manage internal visitors proactively updating the CEO on any meeting changes or delays and ensuring all parties are fully equipped with any meeting documentation as required.

2.6 Daily management of the CEO’s Office

• To ensure that the CEO’s office is well maintained, refreshed twice daily in respect of removal of crockery following meetings and replenishing of water jugs and glasses.

• Ensure the office is tidy the office prior to any internal or external meetings.

• Purchase and maintain the office tea/coffee/refreshment stocks and liaise with the on-site catering company to arrange any additional meeting refreshments as required.

2.7 Event Co-Ordination

• Providing management and supervisory support to other staff for major events and co-ordinating delivery and execution.

• To co-ordinate any events or functions delivered by the CEO’s office utilising and liaising with internal and external suppliers as needed.

• To book or arrange any external events or function as required for the CEO including seminars, training sessions or networking groups.

• To book any internal meeting rooms required and arrange in conjunction with C&E any refreshments of AV equipment

2.8 Finance

• To raise any Purchase Orders or New Supplier Forms as required.

• To complete expenses claims for the CEO keeping a track of receipts

• Ensure that urgent documents and contracts that require signatures are dealt with in a timely fashion.

• Arrange for processing of invoices and payments in conjunction with Finance.

• To prepare and submit the CEO’s expenses.

2.9 Other

• To support the non-Executive Chairman as required in relation to correspondence, communication, events and company procedures.

• Work with and support the Executive team in respect of administration, planning meetings and tracking deadlines.

• To undertake ad-hoc projects that may include, but are not limited to, marketing, web management and HR.

• To proactively work with the CEO to ensure continuous improvements in the effective management of the CEO’s office.

• Forward planning ahead of the year and months to ensure smooth planning of events / meetings etc in advance.

• Providing HR support and working alongside HR in particular supporting organisational change through things like the Great Company to work, Staff engagement, creation of Recruitment packs and candidate management

3. KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Key Attributes:

• The ability to build strong relationships at a senior level, including the CEO
• Having strong organisational skills and effective planning.
• Demonstrating an accurate, efficient and maintain good calendar management.
• The ability to develop good and honest working relationship with all employees.
• An awareness of your responsibility and integrity.
• Ability to deal with sensitive information and communication - telephone manner, etc.

Knowledge of:

• Experience of office management and multi-tasking (not essential but desirable)
• Be able to deal with people at all levels and inspire confidence.
• Highly competent in IT (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Qualifications and/or other Essential Certificates.
• Minute taking at Board Level.
• Recognised certificate Microsoft Products.

Qualifications:

• Educated to A-level or equivalent in English and Maths.
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD)

Experience:

• Have a good experience of working at a senior level - minimum Board Director level, PA experience ideally to CEO
• Knowledge and ability to deal with staff issues and ensuring they are dealt with in the best and most effective way.
• Ability and experience to to take minutes of meetings and reflect an accurate record.

Other Information

• Reporting to: CEO
• Location: Rainham, Essex
• Hybrid working: Minimum of 3 days in the office
• Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 (dependent on experience)
• Hours: 30hrs per week, 4 days per week

Benefits @ CEME:

Our vision is a world where engineering, technology, design, and manufacturing businesses improve life and wellbeing

• 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Aviva Pension Scheme ; 6.5% employer contribution and 1.5%employee contribution
• Westfield Healthcare £250 contribution towards learning and development
• Volunteer Days; 4x paid days per year to volunteer
• Birthday Off
• Duvet Day; 1x day off per year
• Complimentary Coffee 4pm
• Friday Finish Flexible Working
• Up to 3x social events December Holiday; gifted 3x days off between Xmas and New Year

5. HOW TO APPLY:

To apply please provide a supporting statement no longer than 2x A4 pages saying how you meet the selection criteria and your motivation to applying. Provide the names and contact details of two referees (who will only be contacted if you are offered the job) along with your current salary and notice period.

CLOSING DATE: Friday 28 February 2025

With Interviews taking place week commencing Monday 10 March 2025

Starting Date: TBC April 2025

About the Role

Location & Contract: This is a full-time, permanent role. The role is hybrid working, with travel required to our Reading hub at least once per month.

Salary: £33,487 – £37,500 per annum

Closing Date: Thursday 6th February, 12:00 pm*

*We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we receive sufficient applications. If you are interested in this role, please submit your application as soon as possible.

The Governance Officer & Executive Support role will provide a high level of support to our Board of Trustees and Senior Leadership team for governance services related to finance, estates and facilities across the charity. This includes planning, managing and attending meetings of SLT and Board of Trustees to record actions, risks etc when required. You will provide personalised support for, and advice to SLT and non-executives, enabling them to fulfil their roles with MAW effectively, as well as be responsible for manging the fulfilment of statutory requirements under Data Protection legislation.

This role will also be responsible for the regular and structured review of delegations and other documentation supporting the governance, risk and assurance framework along with the communication to colleagues, completing regulatory returns and other governance processes by proactively maintaining all governance records and registers.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a cohesive secretariat function to support the smooth and efficient operation of all Board, Governance Committee and advisory group meetings.
• Be the central point for governance across Make-A-Wish ensuring that frameworks exist, are centrally stored and updated in line with agreed review points.
• Provide professional and confidential PA support and diary management to the Chief Executive and other Directors as required, managing logistics (diaries, travel, events, expenses, cross functional meetings, and communications with external parties), organising appointments and meetings to ensure effective time management.
• Deliver a high quality, responsive and proactive contact service to stakeholders, building and maintaining effective relationships across the Charity.
• Support the Director of Finance in their role as company secretary and /or the CEO with both business as usual and project work which may include internal or external governance reviews.

Essential Criteria

• Education - Maths & English GCSE (Grades A to C / 9-4 or Scottish Standard Grades) or equivalent.
• 2+ years’ experience in a similar role.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to organise resources, and plan and progress work activities.
• Experience in governance support.
• Ability to produce accurate and concise minutes.
• Able to operate at Board, leadership and team level.
• Extensive experience of diary management and organising meetings using electronic diary management systems.
• Ability to prioritise own workload and that of others and to handle conflicting demands.

Desirable Criteria

• Qualifications – Certificate in Charity Governance. Secretarial qualifications.
• Experience of providing personal assistant services or similar.
• Experience working with a board of trustees.
• Strong written skills able to produce outward facing documentation to a high standard.
• Project management skills.

At Make-A-Wish, we believe that agile working gives everyone an opportunity to have their own work pattern that suits their role and individual needs. We believe this is the most effective way to give our best to wish children and supporters, and as a result deliver our charitable mission in the most effective way; whilst ensuring we create a happy workplace.

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Relevant level of DBS check will be required for this role. Employment is subject to positive references and proof of the right to work in the UK.

Make-A-Wish is also committed to attracting and recruiting diverse people as it’s vital that we strive towards ensuring that our trustees, employees, ambassadors and volunteers reflect the communities we seek to serve.

Apply for this role via our website. We are only accepting applications completed via our website here.

**No contact from agencies or media sales**