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The Degrees Initiative is a UK-based NGO that builds the capacity of developing countries to evaluate solar radiation management (SRM), a controversial proposal for reducing some impacts of climate change by reflecting sunlight away from the Earth.
The Operations Officer role offers a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to advance while helping scale-up the organisation’s operations. They will get to work with some the world’s leading SRM experts both inside and outside of Degrees and play a central role in building an initiative that is changing the field of SRM.
Joining a growing team, the Operations Officer will work closely with the Chief Operations Officer (COO) and the Executive Support Manager to support and improve the finance and operations of the charity. This role will be suitable for an operations generalist as it will involve a variety of projects and tasks spanning finance, HR, IT, operations and governance, including administrative support to help the rest of the team deliver its work. We are looking for someone dynamic, with a keen desire to help the COO improve and streamline processes across the organisation as it grows. Specific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
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Working on a variety of operational projects such as ensuring compliance with GDPR regulations and improving our cyber security;
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Organising and improving operational procedures, with an eye to using new software solutions where suitable;
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Supporting financial administration by liaising with the external finance provider;
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Managing payments, payroll, expenses, and processing supplier invoices and credit card reconciliations;
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Assisting in the completion of the charity’s annual report, and other management and donor reporting;
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Supporting the day-to-day human resources and recruitment process for new roles;
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Helping improve our hiring processes and HR recording keeping;
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Managing the induction processes for new joiners including oversight of employee contracts and offer letters;
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Maintaining the staff handbook and relevant HR processes and procedures;
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Being the contact point with the charity’s outsourced IT provider;
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Conducting routine administrative and documentation duties such as managing charity correspondence;
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Maintaining systems for the retention, protection, retrieval, transfer and disposal of documents and records;
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Managing the charity’s email inboxes, answering/forwarding/filing/deleting as applicable;
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Maintaining regulatory filings and other compliance matters with HMRC, Companies House, the Charity Commission, etc.;
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Liaising with the Board for administrative purposes, supporting the Executive Support Manager where appropriate;
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Liaising with insurance providers to maintain adequate business insurance;
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Arranging travel for staff and other participants as required, including reimbursements;
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Providing other administrative support, as necessary, to support staff.
Putting developing countries at the centre of the SRM conversation
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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BookTrust is the UK’s largest children’s reading charity. We know that children who read are happier, healthier, more empathetic, and more creative. They also do better at school.
Working with every local authority and across every region in the country, and supported by Arts Council funding, we reach over 1.3 million children and families a year via partners in schools, children’s centres, health visitors and libraries. This incredible network helps us to get children reading across the country.
The role is in our Digital team, which reports to the Chief Operating Officer, but since the website encompasses all aspects of our work from service delivery and information provision to PR and fundraising, this role works collaboratively with all teams.
Initially the role will help the team to plan the content workstream, agreeing roles, responsibilities, timescales and success measures. This role would work then as part of a cross-team editorial effort with key stakeholders to create the new webpages, keeping colleagues informed and engaged throughout the project. Once the site goes live, you would help with aftercare and making sure the site gets off to a good start, making any additional edits or new content as needed based on performance and feedback. Towards the end of the contract, post-launch, this role would help to upskill and support selected colleagues in other teams to take more hands-on responsibilities with website content creation and governance as part of a new, decentralised approach.
The ideal candidate will have strong planning, organisational and workflow management skills. They will also have proven experience of creating and adapting user-centred, engaging and successful content for websites – primarily including text, images and graphics, but also video – ensuring output answers its brief, supports brand and strategic objectives, and is fit for purpose, channel and audience.
PLEASE NOTE: Applying as soon as possible is advised, as the vacancy may close early, due to the high volume of applicants.
Want to join us? Find out more about who we are via our website.
To apply, please send a copy of your CV along with a covering letter showing how you meet the person specification and your motivations for applying for the role. Your covering letter should not be longer than two sides.
Closing date: 11th December 2024 at 5pm.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity
We aim to provide an inclusive recruitment process and actively welcome applications from diverse talent pools: minority ethnic candidates, candidates with disabilities and long-term conditions and candidates from underrepresented communities.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and want to ensure we have an accessible application process for all candidates. If you need any reasonable adjustments or would like us to do anything differently during the application process, please contact our HR team to discuss your requirements further (contact details can be found on our website).
BookTrust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The recruitment and selection process reflect our commitment to safeguarding therefore, the suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment, and pre-employment checks.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About The Caring Family Foundation:
The Caring Family Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to addressing some of society’s most pressing issues, from child hunger to environmental sustainability. We believe in the power of family and community to create positive change. Our mission is to deliver effective, impactful solutions to protect our planet and support those in need.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Finance to oversee all financial operations and ensure our foundation adheres to the highest standards of regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Management:
- Oversee all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting, ensuring alignment with the foundation’s strategic goals across UK and Brazil
- Manage and monitor cash flow, forecasts by restricted causes , and the overall financial performance.
- Prepare accurate financial reports for the COO, Founders or and Board of Trustees, including monthly management accounts, impact reports and reporting against the agreed KPIs
- Lead on the preparation of the annual budget, consolidating the UK and Brazil budget, and provide financial analysis to support decision-making across the organization.
Ensure compliance with all tax, financial, and regulatory requirements relevant to a charitable organization.
Compliance and Governance:
- Ensure the foundation complies with all legal, regulatory, and ethical standards, particularly in the charity and non-profit sector.
- Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures to manage risk and ensure strong governance across UK and Brazil
- Manage relationships with external auditors, ensuring timely submission of audited accounts and submissions to charities commission
- Monitor changes in relevant legislation and the charity sector, advising senior management on compliance and regulatory matters.
- Act as the main point of contact for legal matters and ensure that contracts and agreements are legally sound.
Risk Management:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive risk management framework to identify and mitigate financial, operational, and reputational risks.
- Conduct regular audits of internal systems and processes to identify areas of improvement.
- Implement safeguards to protect the foundation’s assets and reputation.
Team Leadership and Collaboration:
- Lead and mentor the finance analyst, promoting a culture of transparency, integrity, and excellence.
- Collaborate with the program teams to ensure financial goals and project goals are aligned.
- Support the fundraising team in grant applications, ensuring financial compliance and reporting for all grants and donations.
Key Requirements:
- ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or other relevant professional qualification.
- A minimum of 5-7 years of senior financial management experience, preferably in the charity, non-profit, or social enterprise sector.
- Strong understanding of financial management, charity governance, and compliance requirements.
- Experience in managing external audits and working with auditors, legal professionals, and regulatory bodies.
- Excellent knowledge of charity tax laws, financial regulations, and best practices.
- Demonstrated experience in risk management and developing compliance frameworks.
- Outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate financial information to non-finance senior stakeholders and Founders clearly.
- Passionate about social impact, sustainability, and contributing to a mission-driven organization.
Job Title: Head of Finance and Governance
Location: London
Salary: £80k, depending on experience
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Type: Full-Time / Permanent 5 days in office
We promote a working environment in which equal opportunity and diversity is recognised, valued and encouraged.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a part-time Head of Finance to join our Operational Leadership Team (OLT) for three days a week.
You will have a compassionate heart and be deeply motivated by your evangelical Christian faith, with a passion to serve your persecuted family in Christ.
You will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) to identify the level of internal and external resource that is required to develop a hybrid delivery model to operate financial management in the most effective and efficient way possible.
Your proven track record and experience of operational financial management will ensure the accurate delivery of this, as well as oversight of the day-to-day financial operations. Your clear communication skills and accounting qualifications, knowledge and experience will enable you to convey financial information in a practical and insightful way to a number of different audiences that have varying levels of financial understanding.
If you believe God may be calling you to fulfil this important new role and you understand the importance of excellence in the stewardship of our precious resources, then please apply for this part-time position which is based at our office in Orpington, Kent, with some agreed flexibility to work from home.
Applicants must be committed to Release International’s evangelical Christian beliefs (occupational requirement).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Executive Assistant
Barnwood is not your typical funder. We drive change so that disabled people and people with mental health conditions have choice of opportunities, access their rights, and are included where they live. We bring people together for a different conversation and explore big ideas. Through learning and collaboration, we influence the change that’s needed. By partnering with local organisations and looking for better ways to fund, Barnwood makes a difference in Gloucestershire.
As part of this work, our People and Operations Team engages a wide range of people in the Trust’s vision for Gloucestershire, and our Executive Assistant is integral to this.
We are looking for an Executive Assistant to deliver high level professional administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer. The Executive Assistant will take responsibility and ownership of office organisation and project delivery, and to provide Trust-wide support for human resources processes and governance processes for the Board of Trustees.
We want to diversify our team to better reflect the work and communities we support – this means we would particularly welcome applications from people who:
· are from Black, Asian and minoritised backgrounds.
· have lived experience of disability and/or mental health challenges.
Contract terms:
· This role is permanent, and we welcome applications from people looking for full time hours (37.5hrs per week).
· We offer a flexible start between 8am and 9.30am Monday to Friday.
· Salary £38,066 p/a FTE
· 36 days holiday inc. bank holidays
· This position is based in our office in central Cheltenham with occasional opportunities for home working.
Summary of key duties:
Executive Assistance:
· Schedule, organise and minute meetings as required for Leadership Team members, ensuring all necessary arrangements are considered.
· Manage diaries and incoming communication for the CEO and COO as required.
· Manage and undertake projects, assignments and other administrative duties as required.
· Provide line management to the Operations Administrator, enacting the Trust’s management processes to ensure that all employees are motivated, supported and enabled to give of their best.
Governance Assistance:
· Support with the preparation of meeting papers ensuring they are issued in a timely manner and loaded on the Governance Portal.
· Accurate minute-taking and record-keeping for all governance meetings. To include maintaining the following registers: (i) Trustees; (ii) attendance at meetings, (iii) decisions taken out of meetings (iv) signed minutes.
· Support Trustee recruitment processes through the creation of application packs, scheduling recruitment process, managing applications and interviews, scheduling induction activities and creating digital and hard copy induction packs.
Human Resources Administration:
· Support the development and delivery of effective HR processes for the Trust, in conjunction with the COO.
· Support recruitment of both employees and Trustees through placement of adverts and issuing of relevant communications during the recruitment process in a timely manner, and liaising with the recruiting manager to ensure the process is planned and delivered in a supportive and accessible manner.
· Oversee and manage the administration of the IRIS HR system.
· Ensure reports relating to people management are available and issued to People Managers on a regular basis.
Use of Overton House:
· Establish, and keep under review, the policy and process for the booking of spaces at Overton House to external users.
· Oversee bookings by partner organisations, ensuring all appropriate agreements and guidance are in place for external users and that bookings and visitors are well managed.
· Liaise with the Marketing & Communications Team to ensure that appropriate communications about available space and booking processes are in place.
· Oversee the receiving of external visitors to Overton House, ensuring a welcoming and accessible environment for all.
Essential Knowledge and Experience:
· Proven experience of working as a Personal Assistant/Executive Assistant at a senior level
· Experience of providing administrative support and project coordination for a range of parallel projects
· Experience of accurate minute-taking for both formal and informal meetings
Desirable Knowledge and Experience:
· Line management experience to foster a productive and supportive team environment
· Knowledge of human resources policies and procedures
· Knowledge of governance processes
· Knowledge of meeting management, facilities hire or similar
· Experience of working in a charity or not-for-profit sector organisation
For full details please see our application pack.
Summary of skills
· Exceptional planning, prioritisation and time management skills, plus ability to respond effectively to changing workloads and priorities
· Exceptional written and verbal communications skills that engage a wide range of audiences and which champion accessible communication
· Proactive problem-solver, demonstrating high levels of initiative, organisation and flexibility
· Strong IT skills (demonstrable proficiency in using MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, WhatsApp, Teams and Zoom)
Benefits:
· 36 days annual leave including bank holidays. (FTE)
· Life Assurance (3 x Salary)
· Work within an organisation that is committed to improving equality and diversity.
· Competitive salaries and fantastic pension contribution rates.
· Excellent personal development plan and extensive training which includes a commitment to training employees to be confident when working with people with a wide variety of impairments, disabilities, and mental health challenges.
· Friendly and collaborative working culture; everyone’s voice is heard.
· We have a range of supportive wellbeing policies and almost a third of our employees, are qualified mental health first aiders with Mental Health England.
· Our offices in central Cheltenham are wheelchair accessible, have free accessible parking on site and great facilities.
· Assistance dogs are welcome.
Guidance On Applications:
Click on Apply Now to be taken to the Barnwood Trust website where you need to apply for this role via our online application form.
You will also find a detailed application pack which gives a full and detailed job description and person specification as well as guidance on how to make an online application and what you should include within it.
Should you have any questions or require any of the information in a different format please email the recruitment team directly at recruitment@barnwoodtrust. org.
We want our application process to be right for you as an individual, so if there’s anything you think we can do to make this process more straightforward for you please email recruitment@barnwoodtrust. org directly to discuss what support we might be able to provide. Our career page on our website has some examples of things we may be able to put in place for people who request extra support.
Deadline for applications: 12.00 noon on Monday 2nd December 2024
First interviews: Thursday 12th December 2024
Second stage interviews: Tuesday 17th December 2024
We would like the successful candidate to start as soon as possible.
Barnwood acts as an agent of social change, working alongside disabled people and people with mental health conditions to create that change.
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About Us
Wheels for All is a leading national charity dedicated to making cycling accessible and inclusive for everyone, regardless of ability. For over 30 years, we have built the UK’s largest network of inclusive cycling hubs, supporting communities to be active on their terms and thrive. We are expanding our reach, and we want you to be part of this journey!
The Role
As our new Head of Finance, you’ll lead our financial strategy, manage a small finance team, and support the Executive Management Team in driving sustainable growth. Working closely with the CEO, COO, and Trustees, you’ll develop financial plans, oversee compliance, and ensure robust financial operations to support our mission. This is a leadership role with the chance to make a lasting impact.
Key Responsibilities
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Financial Strategy & Growth: Partner with our leadership to drive long-term financial health and strategic decision-making.
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Financial Management & Reporting: Prepare budgets, forecasts, and financial reports, and ensure accurate, timely reporting for funders and stakeholders.
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Compliance & Governance: Maintain compliance with charity regulations and oversee audits, risk management, and policy development.
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Team Leadership: Lead and develop a small finance team, ensuring systems like Sage meet organisational needs.
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Fundraising Support: Collaborate with fundraisers to create budgets for funding applications and ensure transparent financial reporting to donors.
What We’re Looking For
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Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience with 5+ years in senior finance roles (charity experience a plus)
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Strong knowledge of charity finance, VAT, grant management, and accounting software (Sage preferred)
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A strategic thinker with excellent communication skills to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders
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Passionate about our mission, collaborative, and committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment
Why Join Wheels for All?
We offer a competitive salary, a 3% employer pension contribution, a birthday day off, a volunteering day, flexible working options, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to yoga classes, and an Employee Assistance Program. You’ll also enjoy 25 days of annual leave, plus public holidays, increasing with service.
Wheels for All is an equal opportunity employer, actively fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
What we are looking for:
We are looking for an exceptional Director of Finance and Procurement to develop and lead on our finance, investment and procurement strategy.
You will be an accomplished and experienced Finance professional who will play a key role in supporting our ambitions for transformation, underpinning growth, sustainability and the establishment of innovative practices and an outstanding environment for our staff, learners and the wider community.
The Director will demonstrate a combination of excellent strategic leadership and operational management skills and will be required to lead a multidisciplinary team covering Finance and Procurement. You will be an integral member of the College Management Team.
Nescot is a 60-acre estate in Ewell, Epsom, providing welcoming, safe and inspiring spaces and services to our community.
If you would like to have an informal discussion regarding this role, please email to schedule a time with Sarah Watson, Chief Operating Officer
Key responsibilities of the role are to:
- To establish a financial strategy and treasury management to underpin the colleges strategic priorities
- To lead and manage an outstanding finance and procurement function, supporting the colleges strategic priorities and ensuring financial compliance.
- To ensure all relevant policies and procedures are in place to ensure they are following regulatory requirements and best practice
- Deliver high levels of customer service and regular internal communications with stakeholders as well as external agencies and partners including the wider community
Benefits:
- A discounted on-site gym, sports hall, fitness class, osteopathy and day nursery
- 5-minute walk from Ewell East Station
- Discounted Starbucks and Modern hair and beauty salon
- Free online qualifications
- Free parking on-site
Nescot is graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted following its latest inspection in January 2023. Inspectors rated the College as Good in all 8 aspects. The report recognises that students “enjoy their courses and are motivated to succeed”, and benefit from “highly supportive relationships” with staff. Safeguarding arrangements are “effective” with regular training for staff, and leaders have in place “an effective policy for safer recruitment.” Nescot is the 2024 Surrey Employer of the year.
At Nescot, we’re proud of our inclusive culture and we welcome all applications. This role is employed through Nescot Enterprises Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nescot which operates different terms and conditions.
Closing date: Sunday 1 December 2024
Interviews will be held Monday 9 December 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Future Men is at a pivotal moment in the organisation’s history, seeking to expand operations and support more boys, young men, men, their families, and their communities. We are looking for an Operations Director to lead the company's operational functions, ensuring that operational processes are aligned with the organisation's overall goals. This role requires a dynamic leader who can contribute to the company's strategic growth and work closely with senior management to foster a positive work environment and ensure operational efficiency.
At Future Men, through our practice-led services, we work with boys and men from childhood through to Fatherhood, to help them become healthy, dynamic, future men. From structured school programmes, to individual one-to-one sessions and outreach work, we provide the vital support and advocacy that changes boys and young men’s lives for the better. We focus our work with boys and men who face structural discrimination and disadvantage, including discrimjination relating to race, income, and community.
A better future for every boy, every man, and everyone.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Chief Finance Officer
Line Manager: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Hours of work: 28 hours per week
Salary: £45,000
Role Description
The Chief Finance Officer (CFO) will lead in the development and implementation of the Cathedral's financial strategy and objectives, providing expert financial guidance and support to Chapter and senior colleagues to develop strategy to deliver Chapter's vision. The postholder will ensure law and regulatory compliance and that all aspects of financial planning and management are conducted to provide accurate, relevant and timely financial information to the Cathedral, Chapter and St Edmundsbury Cathedral Trust and Enterprises Ltd.
The CFO will play a lead role in advising the Chair of Finance and Chapter. They will attend all Chapter and Finance Committee meetings.
The CFO is a member of the Cathedral's Senior Management Team and will deputise for the Chief Operating Officer (COO) on occasions.
Key Responsibilities
The CFO will support the Facilities Manager in the development of the Cathedral's Property portfolio and our Net Zero Carbon Strategy.
Strategic:
- Overall responsibility for the finance function ensuring the accurate and timely presentation of management accounts, budgets and cashflow reports and annual accounts for the Cathedral and Enterprises.
- Work with the COO and senior members of staff and clergy in developing the Cathedral’s commercial strategy and delivery of Cathedral Master Plan.
- Providing strategic business planning support to all commercial and charitable operations.
- Be a part of the Senior Management Team taking a leadership role across the whole of the organisation, supporting Chapter and Heads of Departments, and working constructively with the COO and Chair of Finance, Finance committee and Risk Audit and Review committee.
- Proactively asses the impacts on finances to identify and mitigate any significant risks
- Communicate the Cathedral finances to a range of stakeholders as required (e.g. Cathedral congregation, volunteers, funders, donors etc).
- Work with the Finance Committee, St Edmundsbury Cathedral Trust and Chapter to ensure that investments are delivering the best possible return.
- Oversee the introduction of a coherent pay scale for the Cathedral and Enterprises.
Operational:
- Line manage and work closely with the Finance Manager to ensure the effective management of the Cathedral finances including areas such as payroll and pensions.
- Oversee the preparation of year-end reports and financial statements for the Cathedral, St Edmundsbury Cathedral Trust and Enterprises Ltd.
- Work with the Marketing and Communications Manger to review the presentation of our Annual Report and Accounts.
- Produce and oversee the annual budget.
- Prepare monthly management accounts.
- Responsible for ensuring an effective routine of internal and external audit.
- Helping Chapter with the process for re-tendering for new auditors from time to time.
- Oversight of the various requirement of HMRC, including VAT, PAYE, and NI.
- To undertake essential company secretarial and compliance tasks ensuring compliance with the Charities Act 2011, company law, financial regulations including the annual returns to the Church of England, Charity Commission and Companies House.
- Oversight and authorisation of claims for Gift Aid, and projects under the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme.
- Ensure effective financial controls are in place.
- To ensure that the Cathedral's restricted funds and investments are effectively managed and accessible to support cash flow or key projects as needed.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, financial policies, regulations and all relevant legal frameworks, together with appropriate management and financial controls and reconciliations are in place, and that the Cathedral has effective banking arrangements.
- Critically assess whether the Cathedral’s accounting software SAGE is appropriate and fit for purpose.
- Support departments across the Cathedral with project development by advising on financial and commercial plans and help develop capital projects and generate business cases and financial forecasts for major developments, undertaking effective tendering for works, and to fulfil the reporting requirements, and their terms and conditions, for donors and grant-making bodies.
- Work with the COO to effectively manage contracts held by the Cathedral (e.g. maintenance, utilities, IT, etc) and ensure value for money.
- Be the lead liaison on the Cathedral’s relationship with our Bankers, Insurers and Investment Managers.
- To support the COO and Director of Enterprises in ensuring that the activities carried out by Enterprises are properly costed, and that all business plans are robust, generating positive returns, with stocks correctly accounted for, reducing the risks wherever possible.
- To ensure the Cathedral invests and prioritises its commitment to the Cathedral's Net Zero strategy.
Governance:
- Attend Chapter meetings and provide regular written and verbal reports.
- Work with the Chair of Finance, Dean and COO to ensure that management information is presented in a transparent way that enables strategic decisions to be taken by Chapter.
- Attend the Finance Committee meetings, liaising with the Chair of Finance to ensure the committee functions well with papers being sent out in a timely way.
- Attend the Risk, Audit and Review Committee meetings.
- Review any governance arrangements related to finance (e.g. Statement of Delegated Authority) at appropriate intervals.
The Abbey of St Edmund: a Millennium of English History of West Suffolk:
St Edmundsbury Cathedral along with its partners West Suffolk Council and English Heritage have been awarded a grant by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
- The CFO must work closely with the project manager to mitigate any financial risks to the Chapter.
- To oversee and authorise financial claims to the project.
- To attend project board meetings if and when required.
Property:
- To provide support to the Facilities Manager in the production and implementation of the property strategy ensuring that it is well considered; investments in the property portfolio are proportionate and effectively delivered; and the returns from rented property are maximised.
- Oversee financial claims and grant funding processes for fabric work.
- Be responsible for developing and implementing our strategy in relation to residential property.
- Oversee residential commercial property leases and transactions.
- Ensure that our property assets are maintained effectively.
- To support and deliver the Cathedral’s Net Zero Carbon Strategy to include reducing energy costs on the Cathedral Carbon Footprint.
Safeguarding:
- Contribute to effective safeguarding systems and culture within the Cathedral alongside other members of the Senior Management Group.
- Undertake any required safeguarding training.
- Follow all safeguarding policies and procedures.
Person Specification
The CFO will bring a proven and successful track record of experience in the following areas.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Essential:
- Significant management and leadership capability
- An in-depth understanding of current financial challenges and opportunities
- Understanding of advanced accounting, current regulations and tax planning
- Experience of financial project management
- Excellent analytical skills
- Ability to communicate information and financial data effectively and confidently across the Cathedral as required
- Knowledge of Capital markets beyond traditional sources
- Advanced IT skills; highly proficient in all Office packages, finance and management software
Desirable:
- Previous CFO or equivalent level experience
- An understanding of the complexities of managing financial decisions within a Cathedral or Church of England setting
- Previous experience working with volunteers
- An understanding of and experience in safeguarding best practice
Qualifications:
- Fully qualified accountant
- Evidence of continuing professional and personal development
Personal Qualities:
- Adaptable and flexible
- Able to lead, motivate and inspire others
- Committed to continuous improvement
- Results orientated and metrics driven
- Influential
- Resilient
- Steadfast resolve and personal integrity
- Able to live our values in all that you do
Other relevant criteria:
- Empathy for the beliefs and ethos of the Christian faith
- Committed to safeguarding
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: Up to £45,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 28 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
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Job Overview
NRAS has an exciting opportunity for maternity leave cover for a period of 12 months. We are looking for someone who is a great communicator, has evidence of establishing relationships with funders and is proactive and motivated to join our friendly and ambitious fundraising team, part-time 3 days a week.
The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS), is the only organisation in the UK specialising in both rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Due to its targeted focus on RA and JIA, NRAS provides truly expert and wide-ranging services to support, educate and campaignfor people living with these complex autoimmune conditions, their families and the health professionals who treat them.
As a small-medium sized charity (approximately 30 staff members), with a current income of circa £1.8m, we achieve a huge amount on a small budget, punching well above our weight. The role of Part-Time Trusts and Giving Officer will focus on medium to high value Trusts and Grants bids, report writing, relationship management and application pipeline management.
1. Main Purpose of Job
- Develop and implement an action plan for medium to large trust and grant fundraising bids with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and the Senior Trusts and Company Giving Fundraiser
- Working with the COO to continue to sustain, develop and grow this important income stream in line with the Charity’s strategic objectives
- Build and develop relationships with a portfolio of potential and strategically important grant and trust bodies
- Maintain and deliver a schedule of applications and reporting to grant makers, including prospecting for new funders
- Working across departments, to help develop creative projects for funders that include well balanced and reasoned budgets, which are attractive and align with NRAS objectives
- Understand the funding landscape from grants, trusts and foundations to maximise the charity’s opportunities and to manage expectations internally around projecting income
2. Position in Organisation
The post holder will report to the COO. This role is part of the wider fundraising team.
The post holder will work closely with:
- External fundraising contacts e.g. key contacts within Trusts who support the charity, potential High Net Worth Individuals
- External industry contacts
- Other charities and health professional organisations
3. Qualifications and Skills/Experience
High levels of literacy and numeracy
Desirable: Degree level or equivalent, Fundraising qualification
· Experience of writing successful applications to grant and charitable trusts (or equivalent)
· Developing income from trusts, foundations and grant-giving bodies
· Demonstrable fundraising experience and achievements
· Understanding and implementation of fundraising techniques and processes
· Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
· Work with volunteers
· Understanding of voluntary sector
· Understanding of the health sector
· Working with High Net Worth individuals
Knowledge:
· Excellent written and oral communication skills
· Proficient use of Microsoft Word; Excel; PowerPoint
· Proficient use of databases and data management
· Use of Salesforce database
· Understanding of the health environmen
· Understanding of rheumatoid arthritis and its treatment
Personal Circumstances & Attributes
· Willingness to adapt and learn new skills
· Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
· Ability to manage competing deadlines
· Highly motivated and committed
· Expectation of planning to be realistic and achievable
· Positive outlook and approach
· Calm under pressure
· Ability to present to large groups of people
· Full driving licence and car owner
4. Main Duties and Key Responsibilities
Fundraising
- Identify new supporters and potential funders
- Prepare and submit well-written, compelling and complete funding applications
- Develop existing relationships with Trusts and Grant giving bodies as well as with high level supporters
Development
- Identify, develop and support ways for NRAS to increase income through grants fundraising
Marketing
- Work with Marketing and Communications, where appropriate, to develop and create compelling cases for support and reports to existing funders
Management
- Participate in, and contribute to, team meetings
Other Duties
- Possible travel throughout the UK, involving some overnight stays
- Attendance and participation in team meetings
- Any other duties as requested
Representing NRAS
Represent NRAS to external stakeholders, funders and partners promoting it as a respected, trusted and ambitious charity resulting in fruitful and mutually beneficial partnerships, successful funding and effective collaborative working.
NRAS expects all employees to respect the unique contribution of every individual and operates an equal opportunity and diversity policy.
All employees must work responsibly within the health and safety policy of the organisation and ensure they are observing this at all times.
Maidenhead (hybrid/remote working available)
Free parking
Education:
A-Level or equivalent (required)- degree desirable, fundraising qualification
Application deadline: 15/12/2024
Reference ID: nras-ptgrant-nov24
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The New Wine Strategic Director will play a pivotal leadership role, working closely with New Wine’s National Leader, Rich Johnson, to advance New Wine’s mission of empowering local churches to drive national change. This full-time, hybrid role emphasises supporting three core priorities: equipping church leaders in Holy Spirit ministry, fostering church multiplication, and strengthening ministries for younger generations. The Strategic Director will collaborate with the Operations Director to shape New Wine’s leadership structure, manage the Heads of key initiatives, and contribute to high-profile events like the annual Leadership Conference and Summer Festival.
This position calls for a seasoned Christian leader with a proven track record in strategic oversight, effective team-building, and an understanding of apostolic leadership principles. With flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities, and health benefits, New Wine offers a supportive environment for the Strategic Director to grow and lead effectively within the organisation’s expanding impact framework.
Background
New Wine’s vision is “local churches changing nations”. In order to fulfil this, we have established three strategic priorities:
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Equipping Leaders: Through its Leadership Network, New Wine is committed to empowering leaders to minister confidently in the power of the Holy Spirit, equipping them with the skills and support needed to bring the Kingdom of God into their communities. By investing in leaders, New Wine seeks to inspire transformative, Spirit-led leadership across its network of churches.
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Empowering Younger Generations: Recognising the urgent need to reach children, youth, and young adults, New Wine is dedicated to investing deeply in ministries that engage these age groups. By supporting and equipping leaders for effective ministry with younger generations, New Wine addresses the wider church’s concern over declining church engagement, building a foundation for a thriving future.
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Multiplying Churches: New Wine envisions every church in its family, planting and nurturing a new congregation, driving growth and expanding the church’s impact. This commitment to multiplication aims to see the gospel reach new communities, fostering vibrant, missional church plants that engage people where they are.
Areas of Responsibility:
Leadership
The Strategic Director (SD) will serve as a key leader within New Wine, collaborating closely with the Operations Director and reporting to the National Leader. In this role, the SD will co-lead New Wine’s strategic direction, designing and implementing leadership structures that empower the organisation to achieve its mission of equipping and supporting local churches.
As part of New Wine’s leadership restructuring, the SD will work to establish a sustainable framework that addresses existing challenges and supports long-term growth. A core focus will be building a cohesive, effective leadership team that operates with clarity, unity, and purpose. This includes fostering a healthy team culture informed by understanding past dynamics and creating an environment where leaders can thrive. The SD will also represent New Wine’s senior leadership at major events and in various contexts, embodying the organisation’s values and vision.
Delivery
The SD will be responsible for delivering New Wines Strategic Priorities, including Equipping Leaders, Empowering Younger Generations and Multiplying Churches. They will oversee the heads of each strategic area and ensure progress aligns with New Wine’s vision. The SD will also contribute to high-impact events such as the Summer Festival and Leadership Conference, delivering on New Wine’s commitment to equip churches and leaders across the network.
Person Specification:
Qualifications and Experience:
- Experience of senior leadership within a church or organisation
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Experience of line managing employed and voluntary leaders
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Experience of successfully delivering a complex project / organisational change
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A qualification in the field of project management
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A qualification in theological study
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A qualification in a relevant field of study
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Experience in any of the three priorities of Equipping Leaders, Empowering Younger Generations and Multiplying Churches
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A relationship with New Wine church leaders
Skills and Abilities:
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Personal experience of New Wine events and an experience and understanding of New Wine’s ministry and values
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Good written and verbal communication skills
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Confident in using mainstream email, word processing, presentation and spreadsheet software packages
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Knowledge of the Church of England
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Relationships with Church Networks throughout the UK
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Understanding of the shift from a pastoral to an apostolic leadership culture.
Personal Attributes:
- Proven leadership ability and able to demonstrate capacity to lead effectively and make good decisions in a complex context
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Personable and emotionally intelligent and able to build good relationships with others
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Prayerful with an understanding of how to ground their leadership in prayer
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Reliable and resourceful, with an ability to work independently
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Able to command the respect of others as a representative of New Wine
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A sense of call and experience in enabling leaders to be equipped and fulfil their potential
Role Particulars:
Working Pattern: This is a full-time position, requiring two day per week in London, typically on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Due to the nature of this role, some travel and periods of working away from home will be necessary, as agreed in advance. The Strategic Director must be available for the annual leadership conference and the New Wine Festival, including the setup and teardown of these events.
Supervision: The post holder will receive regular supervision from their line manager to ensure ongoing support and development.
Role review: There is a three-month probationary period for this role. Following this, the post holder will undergo a quarterly rolling review of performance, the role, job description, terms, and package.
This post is subject to an occupational requirement that the holder be a practising Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
This job description is intended to summarise the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position. The job description is intended to include only some duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or all qualifications that may be required now or in the future. New Wine reserves the right to revise the duties outlined in this job description at its discretion.
Why join our team?
One team: We care about you and invest in our team with training opportunities, quarterly reviews, and flexible working. We are keen for you to flourish here at New Wine, so if you see something you’d like to learn or a skill you’d like to develop, let your manager know!
Workspace: We are currently working from the coworking space ‘Work.Life’, with our main base being the Liverpool Street branch. Within the building, there are fantastic spaces for meeting, networking and coworking, as well as free coffee and events, breakfasts and well-being activities for us as members.
Healthcare: We are pleased to have recently launched Vitality Healthcare for team members who work more than 15 hours a week. You will be invited to join this once you have passed probation.
Events: Joining New Wine has exciting opportunities as we head to our two main events, the New Wine Leadership Conference and the New Wine Summer Festival. Depending on your job role, there may be other opportunities to head to site, but you will be invited, and arrangements will be made in advance. Specifically, at our two main events, we will look after you so you can do your job to the best of your ability. We also make sure TOIL is accrued so that you can rest to the best of your ability too!
Prayer Days: Your physical, mental, and spiritual health are incredibly important to us. While onsite at our events and throughout the year, we make sure to honour Prayer Days.
Pension: After completing three months and passing your probation, you will be automatically enrolled in the New Wine pension scheme. As part of the scheme, we will contribute 10% of your salary. This scheme does not require any contributions from you. However, if you would like to make additional contributions, you can arrange this with the Finance Manager.
Application process:
Key dates: The application deadline is 9th December 2024, 9am. We may close applications early if strong applicants are received before this time. We will conduct virtual first interviews on Thursday 12th December. Shortlisted applicants must be available for an in-person interview in Worcester on Thursday 19th December.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a key role within the Operations Department reporting directly to the Operations Director, and working closely with Finance and Communications (our fundraising and marketing function). Supporter Care aims to deliver exceptional service to our supporters in terms of administering donations and postal logistics, and via our call-centre. Therefore, a key focus will be the leadership of the Administration and Telephone Support teams (both are within Supporter Care).
A significant objective for this role is the implementation of a new CRM system which is part of UCB’s wider integrated data strategy. Working alongside IT, and Finance in particular, the Head of Supporter Care is responsible for the management of data in the new CRM system. Therefore, you will have knowledge and previous experience of working with CRM systems. Furthermore, you will be responsible for ensuring Supporter Care staff are trained, and associated ways of working are stream-lined.
We expect you to have leadership experience with strong business acumen and service development, educated to degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent experience. As part of UCB’s leadership team you should welcome the challenge of prioritising a busy and diverse workload with the ability and flexibility required to meet tight deadlines and the initiative required to guide the Supporter Care staff through this transition period. A working knowledge of regulations associated with fundraising would be ideal, but not essential (such as HMRC, ICO, GDPR, Charity Commission, Fundraising Regulation).
This position will be based at our Operations Centre, Westport Road, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent ST6 4JF
Closing date for applications: Friday 13th December 2024 - noon
Interviews: Wednesday 18th December 2024
Salary: £37,500 - £46,000 per annum plus staff benefits. Staff benefits include life assurance of 4x salary, healthcare cash plan, and matched pension contributions up to 6%
UCB is a Christian Charity. Schedule 9 Part 1 (3a) and (3b) of the Equality Act 2010 apply to this vacancy
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We believe anyone in our community should have enough to feed themselves and their family. That is why we provide three days' nutritionally balanced emergency food packs to local people who are referred to us in crisis. We also offer additional advice and support to help people address the underlying issues.
Our work is made possible by a group of amazing volunteers and a small passionate staff team. As part of the overall management team, the Volunteers and Warehouse Manager will be responsible for the recruitment, induction, training and scheduling of rotas for our dedicated team of volunteers across all foodbank activities and will lead in the organisation and running of school holiday family lunches, cookery classes, Duke of Edinburgh student volunteering programme, and social events for volunteers. They will also be responsible for the day-to-day functions of the onsite warehouse units ensuring adequate stock levels and apprpriate stock rotation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Purposeful Ventures are a not-for-profit working to support and strengthen organisations that deliver systemic impact, specifically within the social and educational sectors. They are currently looking to recruit a temporary HR & Team Coordinator on a full-time basis (37.5 hours per week), running for 3-months. The post will be looking to start as soon as possible and will be based 2 days on-site in West London.
Key responsibilities for this post will include:
- Being the first point of contact for internal and external enquiries, including managing email mailboxes and postal mail, managing queries as appropriate whilst providing a high level of customer service.
- Managing the onboarding of new starters including conducting pre-employment checks, issuing contracts, ensuring new starters have the correct equipment, system and accounts access.
- Coordinating offboarding processes for both employees and contractors.
- Providing administrative support to the Head of People, including preparing contract variation letters and maintaining HR resources.
- Assisting with the full recruitment process, including posting job adverts, coordinating all candidate communications, ensuring the appropriate materials are readily available and circulated to the relevant people.
- Managing the team calendar and coordinating gatherings such as meetings, activities and socials.
- Supporting the external IT support contractor to ensure smooth running of services and coordinating IT support for staff where required.
- Providing research and administrative support to the COO.
- Ensuring the timely and efficient management of the CRM information, team and project documents/templates, including management and coordination of SharePoint folders.
- Managing the day-to-day coordination of the office, including liaising with building representatives, organising stationery and supplies, and monitoring office IT equipment to make sure that items are working as expected.
- Supporting the COO, internal finance lead and external finance provider to ensure that necessary documents e.g. receipts and expenses are completed in a timely manner.
To be considered for this post, you will have:
- Experience within a HR setting.
- Strong organisational and communication skills; both written and verbal.
- Experience in office coordination with demonstratable skills in implementing and improving systems and processes.
- Excellent administration skills, the ability to multitask, work independently and work proactively.
- Experience and understanding of handling and managing confidential information and data.
The post is looking to start as soon as possible, so you will need to be available immediately or at short notice to be considered.
If you are interested in finding out more information about this new opportunity, please register your interest and submit your CV by clicking 'apply now' below.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
Goodman Masson are delighted to have partnered with Ambition Institute, who are currently recruiting for a new Finance Director.
At Ambition, their vision is an education system where every child can thrive, no matter what their background. They do this by supporting teachers at every stage of their careers through evidence-based professional development.
You will be a qualified accountant with strong experience in a senior financial leadership role and exposure to working at board level.
Day to day responsibilities include:
- Lead on financial strategy, engaging with the CEO, COO and Executive Committee (ExCo)
- Work with leaders to enable them to make informed decisions in line with overall financial strategy
- Engage with the Board of Trustees, ensuring that they are equipped with the necessary data and analysis
- Oversee financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
- Lead financial modelling and projections across the short, medium, and long-term
- Develop competitive and compelling financial proposals that align with Ambition's goals
- Provide strategic guidance on the financial viability of new products
- Lead financial aspects of bidding processes
- Ensure the integrity of financial records and that the charity's financial operations are compliant
Essentials:
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA Qualified
- Experience in a senior financial leadership role
- Experience operating at board level
- Track record of strategic financial planning and management
- Strong leadership and team management skills
Desirable:
- Financial modelling associated with product development and bidding processes (highly desirable)
- Experience working within the charity sector or mission-driven organisation
Salary is £80,000 + Excellent Benefits including generous employer pension contribution of 11%.
London based with hybrid and flexible working on offer.
In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.