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Finance, Planning & Analysis Manager
Location: Cambridge, UK
Salary: £65,000 – £68,750 p.a. full-time equivalent, dependent on experience
Basis: Permanent; full-time, part-time or flexible
Eligibility: You must be eligible to work in the UK
The role
We are looking to recruit a fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) FP&A Manager to lead a newly established Business Planning team for the Raspberry Pi Foundation. The Foundation has an annual expenditure of £17m and employs 180 people in the UK, Ireland, India and the USA. We are anticipating further growth in the coming years.
Reporting to the Director of Operations and working closely with the Chief Financial Officer, you will lead all aspects of the annual business planning and budgeting cycle and monthly reporting to the Foundation’s management and Trustees. You will partner with the Foundation’s Financial Controller and leadership team to provide insight and help inform decision making. The role will include financial planning, budgeting and analysis, and management accounting. You will lead a highly-skilled team, including the current Business Operations Manager and a Finance Apprentice.
The ideal candidate will have experience of working in an international organisation. You will have strong analytical ability and attention to detail and excellent business partnering skills. You will be accustomed to working with colleagues at all levels of the organisation and will be used to presenting and communicating financial information to non-finance people.
We strive to make the Foundation a place where talented people who care about our mission can do the best work of their careers. We have a flexible and collaborative approach to all aspects of our work. If you’re the right person for the job, we’ll make it work for you, and you can be confident that you’ll be working with an exceptional team.
Responsibilities
- Oversee annual business planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
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Partner with the leadership team to develop budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
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Work closely with the leadership team, providing financial expertise and guidance to support decision-making and optimise resource allocation across products and programmes.
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Provide in-depth financial analysis and insights, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement across products and programmes.
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Support Fundraising in bid process, providing robust and costed financial data for bids and reports back to funders.
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Embed cross team collaboration and systems between fundraising and finance to establish one source of truth on performance against grants.
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Provide assistance to the financial controller with cash flow forecasting, particularly in relation to timing of receipts of grant income and payment of onward grants.
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Manages a team of 2.
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The role will partner closely with the Financial Controller and two Senior Fundraising & Development Managers.
Experience and personal attributes
We recognise that everyone has the potential for growth, and we welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they have some, but not all, of the experience and personal attributes listed here.
- Qualified accountant with 5+ years PQE or equivalent
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Significant experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and analysis
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Proven track record in developing and implementing business plans, ideally in a nonprofit context
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Experience with grant budgeting, reporting, and compliance
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Familiarity with setting KPIs, tracking performance, and using data to inform decision-making
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Strong analytical skills and the ability to derive insights from financial and operational data
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Strong business partnering and interpersonal skills to build relationships with key stakeholders
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Excellent communication skills to present financial information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences
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Experience leading and managing teams, fostering collaboration, and developing talent.
About us
The Raspberry Pi Foundation is a UK-based educational charity with the mission to enable young people to realise their full potential through the power of computing and digital technologies. You can read more about us on our careers page.
Established in 2008 and first known for our product — the wildly successful Raspberry Pi computer — the Foundation has developed education programmes, learning experiences, and products that are helping millions of young people learn vital new knowledge and skills
Through Code Club and CoderDojo, we support the world’s largest network of free informal computing clubs for young people. Tens of thousands of educators have taken our online courses, and millions of people use our free online learning resources. To deepen our understanding of how young people learn about computing and how to create with digital technologies, we conduct academic research, and we use that knowledge to increase the impact of our work and advance the field of computing education.
Across all of our work, we work hard to engage young people who come from backgrounds that are traditionally underrepresented in the field of computing or who experience educational disadvantage. We work all over the world, with teams based in the UK, Ireland, North America, and India, and partnerships with mission-aligned organisations in over 40 countries.
We are at the forefront of the global movement to help young people learn about computing and digital making. You can read more about our mission, values, and goals in our Annual Review 2023 and our Strategy 2022–2025.
Benefits
In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a range of benefits for all of our colleagues, including:
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25 days’ annual leave initially, growing to 30 days after five years service
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Company-wide close down for 3 days at the end of the year
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Generous company pension scheme with 8% employer and 4% employee contributions
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Private healthcare
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Life assurance and long-term illness insurance policy
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Investment in professional development and learning
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Flexible work hours as needed, to fit around childcare or other commitments
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Generous family leave policy
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Cycle-to-work scheme and season ticket loan
Timetable for applications
Closing date: 21 October 2024; 09:00 am GMT
Phone screen: From application to week commencing 21 October 2024
First-round interview: Week commencing 28 October 2024
Second-round interview: Week commencing 04 November 2024
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in the selection process, you will be required to undergo a background check to confirm that you are a suitable person to work with children. Further background checks will be made at regular intervals thereafter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme in 2024 – now 6 years in a row!
The role of an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator is to support the Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion to ensure that Dimensions adheres to the Equality Act 2010, and achieves its EDI and vision-
Dimensions strives to be an organisation which reflects and responds to the diverse range of communities in which we work. We aim to create an inclusive culture that understands and respects the individual differences of the people we support and employ.
The EDI Coordinator will develop partnerships with Business support teams and Operational colleagues, work with external organisations, to support colleagues and ensure managers and teams have the knowledge and resources for colleagues of all backgrounds have a positive experience of working for Dimensions.
The hours available to work are 22.5 a week. The full-time salary is £24,502 pro-rata salary of £14,701.20 for 22.5 hours.
The successful candidate will be required to work core hours but there is flexibility on the days which can be discussed at interview stage.
Interviews will take place via Microsoft teams on the 21st October.
About the role - Your main duties will include:
- To work with the Head of EDI to deliver the organisations EDI objectives.
- To work in partnership with Dimensions business support teams to ensure information, processes, systems etc. are as accessible and inclusive as possible for all colleagues
- To engage and participate in external EDI related network groups to develop our knowledge and understanding
- To support individuals, managers and the HR team with the internal reasonable adjustment process.
About you - The successful applicant will have:
- Able to develop and retain positive working relationships with diverse teams.
- Possess key administrative skills – including taking meeting notes, and following up on actions
- Able to communicate effectively at all levels (both orally and in writing) and to build effective working relationships internally and externally.
- Possess good all-round IT skills
The rewards
- Up to 35 days’ annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays)
- Staff discount shopping scheme ‘Rewarding Dimensions’
- We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension scheme
- Long Service Awards
- Qualification scheme
- Employee recognition scheme 'Inspiring People'
- Discounted health and dental cover
- Life Assurance
- Bike to Work Scheme
- Season Ticket Loan
For more information visit www. dimensions-uk. org/careers
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- We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce
- As Disability Confident Leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees
- As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 0 300 303 9150.
- We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.
Librarian
Do you enjoy books, people and stories? Are you curious about the world? Do you love developing and promoting missional library resources? Do you have the gift of research and cataloguing? Would you like to join an international team that is making mission happen?
• Permanent, Part-time 21 hours per week
• Based at CMS House, Oxford.
• Starting salary £18,192 (£30,320 FTE) with further salary advancement opportunity, with a generous pension contribution: up to 15 per cent employer contribution on annual salary.
We welcome applications from everyone. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from minority groups as they are currently underrepresented within our organisation at this level. All appointments are made on merit of skill, experience and potential as laid down in the job description and person specification.
Your role
The role of the Librarian is to care for, develop and promote the library resources of the CMS and the Pioneer Centre in such a way that they are available for all present and likely future needs of the Society’s staff, members and supporters, overseas partner churches and members of the public with identified research interests.
The organisation you’ll be joining
Church Mission Society is comprised of people who are passionate about mission and fired up about helping people follow Jesus. For over 200 years CMS has been at the forefront of global mission, living out the gospel of Jesus, seeing lives changed and communities transformed. If you join CMS you will find an organisation that has been reinvigorated with a fresh vision to make disciples of Jesus among people at the edges, both in the UK and around the world.
What you’ll need to succeed
Graduate or equivalent professional qualification in librarianship administration, records management or related fields with experience in computerised systems for library and records management, preferably in the charity and/or university setting. You will have good communications and working alongside an array of colleagues, agencies and volunteers.
It is also a requirement for this post holder to be in sympathy with CMS’s values and aims.
Further details can be found in the job description and person specification available to download on the CMS website.
Our commitment to you
Our core values of being pioneering, relational, faithful and evangelistic are integral to everything we do, and we work hard to ensure that every member of staff is valued, supported and encouraged to continually learn and develop their skills.
Closing date
We must get your application by midnight on Sunday 13 October 2024.
Interviews are planned to be held on Wednesday 23 October 2024 at CMS House, Oxford
To apply
Please send your application form and CV by post to HR Team, Church Mission Society, Watlington Road, Oxford OX4 6BZ. CVs will only be considered when sent with a completed application form, which is available to download from our website.
Candidates for all UK roles must already be eligible to work in the UK, with a valid visa and work permit if required.
As a member of the Inter-agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, CMS has committed to systematically check with previous employers from the last five years for any ‘SEAH’ (Sexual Exploitation, Abuse or Harassment) issues relating to all potential new hires.
People at the edges are at the centre of God’s story. Join our global movement as we follow Jesus to the edges together.
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Event manager is a new role at the Progress Educational Trust (PET). It is the ideal opportunity for someone with excellent organisational skills to take PET's prestigious events to the next level.
PET provides impartial and accurate information to people affected by infertility or genetic conditions, and provides platforms for them – and relevant experts and practitioners – to discuss scientific, ethical, legal and policy developments in these areas. Key to this is PET’s programme of regular online debates and annual conference.
We have created this role to lead on the delivery of that programme of public events, working closely with PET’s Director. It’s a varied role with responsibility for event planning and delivery, marketing, sponsorship liaison, speaker management, supplier management and attendee support.
PET is a small charity with a big reputation for providing influential discussions on often challenging issues. You’ll be joining at an exciting time as we look to extend our reach, helping to improve choices for more people affected by infertility or genetic conditions.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
BMS World Mission is looking for a talented and motivated Global Team Administrator to join our Department for World Mission. BMS is a Christian mission organisation founded in 1792, today we are working in around 30 countries over four continents. We are passionate about making Jesus known across the world and transforming the lives of those we serve.
As a vital member of the team, you will provide essential administrative and organisational support to Team Leads and Heads of Programme. Your duties will include communication with overseas partner organisations and supporting the wellbeing of our personnel while they are working overseas through effective administration skills.
The successful candidate will be highly organised with an eye for detail and have the ability to work closely with a wide range of people across the organisation, with sensitivity to diverse cultures and perspectives. You will also have experience in accurately recording and maintaining information and a willingness to partner with others to improve processes.
If you have strong administration skills, a passion for making a positive impact in the world, and a desire to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team dedicated to improving the lives of people around the world.
Country: UK
Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire / Flexible working
This role can be office-based or hybrid. Coming in to our office regularly in Didcot is preferred (for example one or two days a week on average). The cost of travel to BMS Didcot whether on a regular basis or infrequently, would be borne by the employee.
Employment type: Fixed Term (18 months)
Hours: 28 hours per week
Salary range: £21,374 to £25,855 per annum (Pro-rata)
Closing Date: 9 am, Friday, 18 October 2024
Interview date: 30 October 2024
If you would like to discuss this role further, please feel free to contact Melanie Bister, Global Team Lead Administrator, BMS World Mission.
BMS World Mission mobilises people, resources and skills across the Global Church to share the good news of Jesus and practical hope they’re need
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Tender works with children and young people to prevent domestic abuse and sexual violence through creative projects. Our programmes are safe, enjoyable, age-appropriate spaces where young people can engage with sensitive topics and “rehearse” for real-life scenarios. We enable young people to explore their choices, rights and expectations in relationships and to recognise the early warning signs of abuse.
We have identified core audiences we are seeking to engage more proactively and more consistently to both spread the message of our work and to influence public policy and statutory commissioning decisions. We are now looking for a Communications Manager to drive this work and establish our position as an influential, informed and powerful voice for change.
You will work closely with the Development Director to develop and implement a cross-organisational communications strategy to maximise our reach and brand awareness amongst core audiences, leading in turn to increased funding and an impact on statutory and policy approaches to preventing VAWG. You will line manage our Senior Communications Coordinator and collaborate closely with the senior leadership team (SLT), who lead on our policy and influencing work. You will also support the Development team to better engage current and potential supporters and funders.
Bridging the gap between senior leadership and delivery, you will be a confident and strategic thinker, but remain excited by the challenge of getting stuck in. You will be comfortable supporting colleagues to deliver activity as well as working independently on your own projects. You will have the knowledge and experience to ensure that the right policies, frameworks and plans are in place for our small team to achieve ambitious plans.
The main purposes of the Communications Manager role are:
- Developing, leading and implementing Tender’s communications strategy, focusing on supporting our fundraising and building engagement with key audiences
- Accountability for Tender’s organisational profile, building profile and engagement through content creation with key strategic audiences, including the website, social media, and print and online marketing materials
- Accountability for the development and management of Tender’s own media channels, ensuring a consistent user experience and organisational voice
Required knowledge and experience
- Knowledge of audience segmentation and personalisation and of optimising CRMs to improve supporter journeys
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Experience in leading or supporting the development of communications strategies and operational plans
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Demonstrable experience working in a communications or campaigning role
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Creating high quality content across various channels (blogs, social media posts, website landing pages, marketing materials, newsletters, case studies etc)
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Writing engaging copy for different audiences and objectives, such as fundraising campaigns, internal communications and corporate engagement
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you ready to make a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable communities? Zetetick Housing is seeking an inspiring and innovative Fundraising and Communications Manager to spearhead our mission of expanding support and services. In this role, you won’t just manage campaigns—you’ll craft stories that resonate, build relationships that matter, and develop strategies that drive real change. With a focus on creative growth and impactful outreach, this is your chance to bring your passion for social good to a place where it truly counts. Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working, and a nurturing environment that champions personal and professional development. Join us in transforming lives—apply now and lead with purpose.
To provide and maintain specialised quality homes, not just housing. To empower choice and deliver dignity to all we work with.
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- Hours: 30 - 37.5 hours per week
- Location: Rennie House, Tring (working across all our locations is required for this role)
- Salary: £51,971 per annum (pro rata)
- Closing date: 8 October 2024
- Interview date: 15 & 16 October 2024
As a member of the Charity's Leadership Team, you will be responsible for contributing to the ongoing development of our culture by embracing our vision, role modelling our values and driving positive colleague engagement.
As a member of the People Directorate Leadership Team, you will be responsible for developing and delivering Learning and Colleague Engagement strategies, frameworks and plans that drive a positive employee and volunteer experience, resulting in a job ready and engaged workforce.
You will therefore need to demonstrate your abilities in the following areas:
- Developing the Learning strategy across the organisation.
- Identifying and putting plans in place to address the learning and development needs of all clinical and non-clinical employees and volunteers at all levels (including induction, management and leadership development).
- Setting the frameworks for monitoring and recording all learning activity, ensuring reports are provided to Committees as required.
- Developing the Colleague Engagement strategy across the organisation.
- Identifying and putting plans in place to address the communication needs of employees and volunteers at all levels (including organisational, culture and leadership comms not local and tactical comms).
- Deploying Rennie Grove Peace's chosen Listening Tool then understanding the results and collaborating with colleagues to drive workplace improvement.
- Recruiting, selecting and retaining staff and volunteers with the right skills to deliver organisational strategy in line with our values.
- Performing all people management responsibilities on time, supported by Rennie Grove Peace policies and procedures, including absence management, performance management, disciplinary and grievances.
- Supporting personal development through coaching / support and training.
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If successful, you'll join on the first working Monday of the month so we can best support you with our structured induction programme.
Applications will be reviewed and invited to interview as received. We reserve the right to close the advert at any time, therefore we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.
Our commitment to equality and diversity
At Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care we strive to continuously demonstrate our values. These values are embedded in our recruitment and selection process and we are fully committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in both our workforce and within our culture.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity exists to support the pioneering work of The Royal Marsden, a world-leading and internationally renowned cancer centre. Our support enables the hospital to change the lives of cancer patients, and their families. around the world.
We raise funds to support life-saving cancer research, the construction of new world-class facilities, personalised treatment and care and investment in state-of-the-art equipment.
We are a very ambitious organisation which has gone through transformational growth over the past five years and exceeded our fundraising targets. However, with one in two of us expected to develop some form of cancer, it is essential that we go even further in our fundraising efforts to support the essential work of The Royal Marsden. Therefore, we have recently launched our most ambitious strategy yet, that will see us raising at least £215m over the next 5 years.
To support us on our growth journey we now have an exciting opportunity to join us as our permanent Head of HR. Reporting into the Associate Director of Corporate Services and Grants, you will be the HR professional lead for the organisation.
Key deliverables:
- Act as a strategic business partner and trusted advisor to senior leaders, developing excellent working relationships with the Senior Leadership Team, providing sound senior level HR advice, using data and insights to inform decision-making and drive performance.
- Effective delivery of day-to-day HR management and oversight, including HR Policies, performance management, staff surveys, pay and benefits and employee engagement, whist inspiring any direct reports and external consultants to deliver exceptional performance.
- The continuous development and management of a Learning and Development programme which delivers on the needs of a high performing fundraising organisation.
- Embedding EDI into all aspects of the management and development of people, to ensure we are able to attract, engage and retain a diverse and inclusive workforce which reflects the diversity of the cancer community we support.
This is a pivotal role for us, we need a visible, pragmatic and highly personable HR leader to help us achieve the ambitious targets that we set ourselves, both as a Charity and individually. Working for us offers you a challenging and rewarding career, as well as the chance to really improve the lives of those living with cancer.
Our aim is to create a workforce which is representative of the diversity of the cancer community that we exist to support, whilst contributing to the creation of a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive charitable sector
We operate hybrid working with significant office presence required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
BCPC is a registered charity and not-for profit organisation which has been training counsellors and psychotherapists since 1984. BCPC has over 500 graduates. It is based in central Bath and serves the Southwest of England.
BCPC has three core purposes:
- To provide excellent training for adult learners in Listening and Foundational Skills, Counselling and Psychotherapy and opportunities for personal and professional growth and development through a range of training experiences
- To provide counselling and psychotherapy services for the public through the BCPC Referral Service and through our low-cost counselling services available to those with low income, through our student placement service.
- To provide a professional community for its graduate membership.
Recruitment of a Finance Manager
Our current Finance Manager is leaving us after 10 years, and we are seeking to appoint an engaged, ambitious and strategic Finance Manager with strong interpersonal, management and communications skills to play a key role, ensuring BCPC’s continued growth and success.
As the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for all aspects of finance within BCPC. The role will work closely with the Director to ensure the long-term financial health and stability of the organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to make a difference and play a key role within the organisation.
Closing date: 14th October 2024
First interview date: November 4th 2024 - in person at BCPC
Second interview date: November 6th 2024 - in person at BCPC
Position starting date: 3rd February 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Book-Keeper/administrative responsibilities /HR
Part-time: 21 hours per week
Reports to: Director
Salary: 27,500 PA for full-time (pro rata salary)
Job Purpose:
The Bookkeeping/admin role include Managing and coordinating monthly reporting, budgeting and reforecast processes. Answering the telephone, ordering stationary. Providing back office services such as accounts payable, collection of time sheets and payroll. Monitoring cash flow, petty cash handling, paying invoices, communicating with local government finance team, HR and funding application /budgets and monitoring.
Experience of working in a medium size charity and can be work as part of a team friendly cooperative.
Key Responsibilities:
Bookkeepers are responsible for several duties related to managing financial records these responsibilities may include:
· Processing payments, invoices, income and receipts and entering data into accounting software (QuickBooks online) or databases then filing hard copies
· Preparing financial statements showing organisation income and expenditure
· Paying vendor invoices and tracking bank account balances
· Completing VAT returns (if related)
· Verifying the accuracy of business accounts and alerting the management of errors
· Recording any inconsistencies to help the Accountants reconcile inaccuracies
· Developing monthly financial statements including cash flow, profit and loss and balance sheets
· Work with purchasing to enter all PO driven invoices.
· Track employee purchases – ensure appropriate use of company credit cards.
· Work with and support Leadership Team to ensure all expenses are tracked and costs reduced
· Prepare weekly financial reports and correspondence for internal or external review
· Identify opportunities for increased efficiency, enter data for divisional budget and expenses for reporting to Leadership Team.
· File and sort documents (paper and electronically, creating consolidated reports when necessary)
· Various accounting, journal entries, and inventory adjustments.
· Set up and disposal of assets, maintain depreciation schedule
· Preparing employee wages
· Managing employee expense claims
· Helping the with administrative duties and preparing yearly accounts
· Responsible for timesheets, correct or address any payroll changes on weekly basis.
· Give out payslips, email payslips, input on-line banking and advise when submitted for approval.
· Monitor payroll on a weekly basis for any payroll deductions etc
· Prepare payroll & government returns and remittances and payments including HMRC.
Health and Safety and Human Resources:
· Reviewing charities policies and procedures, assisting manager to understand and implement these policies with their staff, to maintain the HR and Safe portals.
· Additionally, work will need to be done to improve the already systems in place
· Attending meetings & note taking
· Ensure all staff are compliant with compulsory CPD, and maintaining up to date records
· Ensuring device policies, mobile phone & laptops, are signed and uploaded onto HR for all staff in possession with a device
· Support recruitment of new staff and lead induction process
· Ensure all new starters and leavers complete all the required paperwork, and that department managers have uploaded the relevant paperwork onto the relevant system
· Human Resources include processing DBS updated
· Manage employee pension plan.
· Maintain vacation, sick leave and attendance records.
· Maintain list of employees.
This Job Description and Person Specification reflect the duties of the post as they exist at this time and may be subject to change based on the needs of the organisation. The post-holder may be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the salary and competence requirements of this post from time to time as required.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinates and assists the Lifelong Family Links with annual budget preparation process including preparation of accounting and personnel reports, document compilation and analysis, and data management.
To take part assigned operations to achieve goals within available resources; plans and development of the organisation; reviews progress and suggest changes in law as needed to Director
Participates in the development of short and long range plans; gathers, interprets, and prepares data for Director, reports and recommendations; coordinates department activities with other departments and agencies as needed.
Reviews and evaluates programs and services to determine how well they meet the legal requirements intent of the charity.
Support grant programs; prepares grant applications. Conducts operational effectiveness reviews and/or management audits to ensure functional or project
Skills/Experience Required :
· AAT qualified
· Previous book-keeping experience essential
· Microsoft Office suite – Excel
· QuickBooks online
· Working for a charity experience
· Funding applications experience
Our Aims Lifelong Family Links will work in partnership with children/young people and adults with a disability, their carers and relatives
Growing Hope is a charity providing free therapy for children and young people with additional needs in partnership with local churches across the UK. We aim to grow hope for children, hope for families and hope in Jesus. Growing Hope was founded in December 2017 and has a vision to see 20 clinics set up across the UK by 2030. We currently have three clinics, King’s Cross, Brockley and High Wycombe. We worked with over 500 children, young people, parents, carers, siblings and professionals in 2023.
Role Summary:
We are recruiting an Operations Officer who will support with operations across the charity. This includes supporting the team with administration, finance, training and fundraising. We are seeking an individual who is flexible and adaptive in their approach, and has excellent attention to detail, IT and communication skills. We are open to candidates who have a strong work ethic and are keen to learn and develop the essential skills for the role. We are looking for employees who are committed to Growing Hope’s vision and values and can demonstrate these both within their interview and as they complete their job role. Growing Hope values:
- Hope - We believe Jesus brings hope to children, young people and families, even in the most difficult situations, and that underpins everything we do.
- Community - We are accepting of all and want everyone to know they are seen, heard and belong.
- Courage - We are brave, choosing honesty over comfort, and tackling problems because we want to change lives.
- Innovation - We are innovative, flexible and creative in our approach, always aiming for excellence.
- Generosity - We look out for others and share our time, encouragement, finances and skills.
Job Purpose
Growing Hope is a national charity with a growing number of clinics across the UK. This operations role will provide support across the Growing Hope national staff team. This will include support with administration, finance, fundraising and training. This role is key in enabling all the functions of the national charity to run smoothly and effectively. The role will be based in King’s Cross with occasional events outside of the office.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will be discussed and developed as the charity continues to grow. It is anticipated that this time will be flexible and adjusted according to the needs and priorities at the time. Specifically the role with include:
IT administration
- Administration of IT systems, logins and spreadsheets for the team, volunteers, staff and freelancers (keeping these up to date and amending systems as required).
- Ordering and setting up IT hardware and software for individuals joining the team.
- Oversight of IT systems used by Growing Hope including ticket tailor, jot form, mail chimp, Microsoft office, google adverts and tracking. Supporting with problem solving when issues arise.
- Overseeing and training others in Canopy (clinic administration software) and helping support and problem solve with using this. This includes liaising with a freelance software developer to manage the development project.
HR administration
- Oversight of the recruitment checking process for new volunteers, trustees, freelancers and employees. This includes carrying out DBS checks, calling referees, chasing for references and communicating with individuals as they start with Growing Hope.
- Management of the ‘internal news’ list in order to track individuals working closely with the charity.
- Writing, drafting and sending out HR letters, contracts and contract variations.
- Organising internal events on behalf of the team including away days, training days and ad hoc events.
- Organising online training as required for members of the Growing Hope team.
Office Support
- Overseeing the day to day office and building use including the alarm, maintenance visits, wifi, printer and other equipment. This includes liaising with other individuals who have office use.
- Liaising with the Director of Operations around the use of the office.
- Ordering office supplies as required, ensuring office space and storage is kept organised.
- Supporting with external events planning including finding venues, sponsorship and items needed.
- Ordering equipment as required across the team.
- Ad hoc tasks as required across the team.
Volunteer admin support
- Processing volunteer applications and induction as required.
- Oversight of volunteers using the office space on a day to day basis. Including allocating volunteer tasks and explaining and supporting with these as required.
- Managing volunteer IT access.
General
- Sending letters and emails and making phone calls as required.
- Logging all actions on Salesforce database.
- Maintain data protection & confidentiality in line with Growing Hope’s policy.
- Ensure adherence to Safeguarding and wider Growing Hope policies.
- Actively contributing to staff prayer meetings and upholding Growing Hope’s Christian values.
Person Specification
The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in working in the charity sector, an interest in additional needs and inclusion are highly desirable.
ESSENTIAL
- This role has an Occupational Requirement to be a Christian, as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act 2010. Excellent copywriting and proof-reading skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent organisation and time management skills.
- Ability to work with Microsoft word, excel, outlook and ppt efficiently and effectively.
- Ability to understand and work with back end IT systems such as wordpress, google admin suite and azure.
- Ability to take initiative and have a flexible approach to tasks.
- Commitment to Growing Hope’s vision. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, as the task requires
DESIRABLE
- Experience, interest in or commitment to a career in additional needs and inclusion.
- Experience of working in the charity/NGO sector.
- Experience of other IT systems such as quickbooks, mailchimp and ticket tailor.
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Groundwork is the community charity with a green heart. We believe that big global issues – the economy, the environment – have a big local impact. Groundwork operates throughout the UK helping communities find practical solutions to the challenges they face.
The Fundraising Officer supports the generation of income, principally for Groundwork activities across the East of England. Working with business development colleagues and delivery staff you will help to identify income sources, approach funders and partners, develop and write bids, and contribute towards the annual income of the Trust.
Salary range : £26,182 - £30,832 pro rata (depending on relevant experience)
Term: Min 22.5 hours – Max 25 hours per week, permanent
Location: East of England, with opportunities for home working
In this role, you will monitor the external funding environment to identify suitable sources of charitable trust and foundation funding and tender opportunities for projects and programmes of activity. You will use your communication skills to write high quality, persuasive copy that brings the charities work to life for potential funders, such as charitable trusts, BIG lottery, local authorities and central government. In return we offer a supportive working environment, lots of variety in your work and the opportunity to develop your skills and professional knowledge.
Ideally, you will have experience of successful grant funding from Trusts, foundations, lottery distributors or similar, together with demonstrable experience of undertaking high quality research. The ability to quickly develop a detailed understanding of wide ranging and complex topics is essential as is a genuine interest and enthusiasm towards fundraising work.
If you are looking for an inclusive, family friendly organisation which offers flexibility, a supportive culture, an employee assistance programme together with the opportunity to develop your skills we would like to hear from you.
Groundwork East is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.
For more information about this post, please go to our website. To apply, please send a short covering letter explaining how you meet the job requirements along with your CV.
Closing Date: Monday 30 September 2024
Interview Date: Wednesday 9 October 2024 via Teams
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We are looking for an Office Manager to lead on a range of administrative and finance tasks ensuring the smooth running of The Politics Project office.
ABOUT THE POLITICS PROJECT
We support young people to use their voice by providing them with outstanding democratic education. We work with young people, teachers and politicians to help them to learn, teach and engage in politics. We are a non-partisan organisation working across the UK. We are experts in supporting young people and politicians to engage through political contact.
We also coordinate the Democracy Classroom network, a partnership between over 100 civil society organisations that supports young people to engage in elections.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Office Manager would work with our small team of 7 staff by providing organisational and administrative support.
The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organisational skills, advanced proficiency in G-Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides), general bookkeeping skills and the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision. Experience of working with a database is a desirable skill.
The post holder will:
- Work with the Director and wider team to ensure efficient office operations.
- Implement and maintain procedures/office administrative systems.
- Manage office supplies and equipment.
- Manage databases. Check that data protection laws are being adhered to in relation to the storage of data, and review and update policies (training can be provided).
- Organise regular internal meetings and planning days.
- Provide administrative support to the Director including scheduling meetings and handling correspondence.
- Book and arrange travel for staff.
- Process invoices and staff expenses.
- Managing office budgets.
- Order stationery and IT equipment.
- Assisting the organisation's HR functions by keeping personnel records up to date, arranging interviews and overseeing the administration process for inducting new staff.
The job is based on a 12 month fixed term contract (including a 6-month probation period), with opportunities for extension.
The Politics Project is based in London and the post holder will be expected to work from the office at least two days a week. The role is part time, 4 days a week. Working hours will be agreed with the post holder when they start. Occasional travel to elsewhere in the UK and working unsocial hours in evenings and at weekends may be required.
Benefits:
- 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays and three days of holiday between Christmas and New Year (pro rata).
- Friendly and inclusive environment.
- Professional development opportunities, to upskill and train you.
- The opportunity to work in an organisation making a real difference to young people’s lives, helping them to develop the skills and knowledge they need to give them a voice in their society and shape their communities.
ABOUT YOU
You have outstanding organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to work under pressure, identify priorities and proactively solve problems.
You will effectively deliver against set targets to agreed deadlines.
You will work well with other members of the team to help The Politics Project achieve its mission.
You will be IT literate.
In accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an enhanced DBS check that we will provide.
TO APPLY:
To apply please submit through the CharityJob website a CV and a covering letter that is no longer than 500 words.
The closing date is 11:59pm on Sunday 6th October 2024.
Initial interviews are planned for the week beginning 14th October 2024.
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The Caerlow Trust is recruiting a Grants Officer to join our small but expanding team based in West London.
The Trust’s operating principles are rooted in the basic belief that everyone deserves to have access to sufficient resources such that they are not concerned with day-to-day survival. It aims to achieve this by making grants targeting three main pillars of humanitarian relief: hunger, homelessness, and addiction.
Based in London, the Trust’s founders hope to make significant and meaningful change in the social landscape of London but also to grow to have a nationwide focus. The ambition is for the Trust to develop rapidly to become a versatile and flexible organization that will have a very real impact and make a huge difference to lives.
The Grants Officer is a new role and will join at an exciting time, having an important part to play in turning this ambition into reality.
The Grants Officer will provide a range of services that will support the Trust’s grant management cycle including research, assessment, database management, reporting and evaluation. They will also be a key contact for grant applications and recipients to support them throughout their relationship with the Trust. Please refer to the attached document for full details of the role and what we are looking for.
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