Finance And Operations Manager Jobs
Position type: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Maternity cover - fixed term contract for 15 months
Responsible to: Regional Director – East and Southern Africa, with a dotted line to Regional Director – West and Central Africa
Key Interdependencies: Travel Team, Supply Chain, Programme Quality team, Emergency Team, Programme Funding Team, Finance and Legal teams.
Location: Truro, Cornwall (Hybrid) or Remote (UK based) with quarterly travel to our HQ in Truro
Travel: Work away from home, this may be UK or overseas training or in-country Programme support. You may be required to deploy for up to 40% of your time in any calendar year.
Start Date: November / December 2024
Role Purpose
ShelterBox is searching for an experienced humanitarian professional with previous programme management experience to join our agile and effective International Programmes Department. This is a transformational and impactful role. The successful candidate will manage urgent priority activities and international programmes/projects within a specific country, ensuring we deliver high quality, impactful outcomes at speed and scale for the people we support.
Reporting to the Regional Director, the Programme Manager will support the establishment and management of new and existing emergency and protracted ShelterBox programmes. Aligning with wider regional strategy, the Programme Manager will create and implement a longer-term strategic vision and direction for continuing support within their designated area of responsibility. They will also lead on strategic humanitarian relationships within this area to help maximise ShelterBox’s programme impact and influence.
This role will also work closely with the Programme Quality team, to continue to measure the quality and impact of our work. The Programme Manager will also support a programme funding strategy for their designated area of responsibility, working closely with the Programme Funding team in developing sustainable programmatic funding opportunities.
The role is expected to have a strong focus on Ethiopia and Burkina Faso, with other countries to be determined dependant on both existing portfolio and new emergencies. Regular travel is expected and we expect the successful candidate to be willing and able to undertake this travel.
The role will also encompass high-level relationship building and advocacy with partner organisations to consolidate the reputation and position of ShelterBox within the humanitarian sector.
French language is not an essential skill for this role, but French speaking candidates of level C1 or above will be favourably considered.
We look forward to welcoming candidates who share our passion and teamwork to achieve this.
Duties will include but not be limited to:
· Establish and manage programmes within assigned area in line with the organisational and regional strategy. Working closely with the Regional Director to ensure quality, timely, impactful, and on-budget programme/project implementation.
· Implementation of the strategic vision and direction. Work closely with the Programme Funding Team to build the appropriate Business Development strategy to secure the resources necessary for realisation.
· Ensure programme quality through consistent use throughout the area programmes of rigorous assessment, design, proposal development and review processes; comprehensive monitoring & evaluation, accountability and learning systems; staff development, and partner capacity strengthening
· Provide support, motivation and leadership to project teams, ensuring they complete tasks to a high standard and meet project delivery deadlines.
· Initiate and sustain strong, mutually beneficial, and authentic partnerships with local and international organisations.
· Work closely with the Travel Team to prioritise the safety of our teams and our deployments. Adapt to evolving issues that could adversely affect ShelterBox staff or programme delivery.
· Maintain effective and coordinated budget management, working closely with the Programme Funding team and International Programmes Finance Manager. Ensure monitoring processes are in place for grant funds/donor specific requirements.
· Provide the first point of contact for deployed teams and disaster monitoring on a 24/7 routine and emergency basis as part of a roster.
· Prioritise ‘do no harm’ principles. Ensure those who encounter ShelterBox as a result of our activities are safeguarded from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings which place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury, and any other harm.
· Maintain exacting standards in all aspects of ShelterBox’s activities so that the reputation of the organisation is protected in the view of donors, partners and the people we support.
· Lead a culture which actively promotes improvements in its practices, processes, and outcomes, across all aspects of its work, seeking feedback from all stakeholders.
· Provide timely updates to Regional Director/Deputy Director/International Programmes Director on programme/project delivery and impact.
· Work away from home, this may be UK or overseas training or deployment to your designated regions. You may be required to deploy for up to 40% of your time within your region, in any calendar year.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Elrha is a global organisation dedicated to finding innovative solutions to complex humanitarian challenges through cutting-edge research and innovation. We are seeking a passionate and skilled Management Accountant to join our dynamic Grant Operations and Finance (GOF) team.
About the Role:
You’ll play a key role in supporting our work by ensuring smooth, high quality financial management and reporting. Working closely with the Head of GOF, you'll contribute to the success of our programmes by overseeing financial activities, audits and the improvement of financial processes.
This is a role where you can make a meaningful impact, not only within our organisation but on the global humanitarian landscape. You'll have the chance to work on important projects that directly support our humanitarian aims while developing your skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.
What you’ll do:
- Lead on key financial activities, including management accounting, financial reporting, and grant audits.
- Support the operational aspects of grant management by ensuring effective financial planning and monitoring.
- Improve and streamline financial processes for greater efficiency.
- Manage complex funding arrangements, including grants from institutional donors, and ensure compliance with financial and donor requirements.
- Collaborate with teams across the organisation, using your financial insights to support decision-making.
What we're looking for:
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, especially those with a genuine passion for humanitarian work. We’d love to hear from you if you:
- Are a qualified (or part-qualified) Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, CIPFA or equivalent) with proven management accounting experience, ideally within the charity or not-for-profit sector.
- Have experience managing budgets and financial information, especially in environments with complex funding.
- Are familiar with the financial management of grants from institutional donors, ideally within international aid or humanitarian settings.
- Understand risk management and audit processes.
- Communicate clearly and effectively, both with financial and non-financial colleagues.
- Are skilled in Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.
- Have a personal or professional interest in humanitarian or development sectors, demonstrated through academic studies, volunteering, or work experience.
Additional knowledge in grantee financial management, IATI standards, and accounting principles for charities would be a bonus, but not essential.
Why Join Us?
By joining Elrha, you’ll become part of an organisation that is making a real difference in the world. We believe in supporting our team to thrive, offering opportunities for professional development, collaboration, and growth. We work remotely with access to our offices in London, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Manchester if you prefer to be office based. We offer flexible working patterns to support you with balancing other commitments.
If you're looking for a role where you can apply your financial expertise to help solve real-world problems, we want to hear from you!
Note for applicants:
- Candidates must have the independent right to work in UK at the time of appointment as we are unable to support visa sponsorship for this role.
- When applying you will be taken through the Save the Children UK recruitment system. Elrha is an independent subsidiary of SCUK and benefits from some SCUK systems and processes.
- Please read through the job description for a detailed list of requirements, and ensure you complete the personal statement to explain how you feel you meet the requirements of the role and why you feel this is next career move for you.
Closing date: Sunday 6th October 2024
Interview dates: Tuesday 15th & Wednesday 16th October (online)
We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward if we have sufficient high-quality applications. Please get your application in as early as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you enjoy project coordination, collaborative work and building partnerships? Do you want to support families and help ensure that every child in London gets the best start in life? Join Home-Start London as Operations Coordinator!
Location: Home-based, with regular travel in London
Salary: £33,800 FTE pro-rata
Type: 6 months fixed term contract, with potential for extension
Hours: P/T 14-21 hours per week, hours can be worked flexibly
About Home-Start
Home-Start is here to ensure that no parent or carer with young children feels alone. Through volunteer-led home visiting support, we provide emotional and practical support to parents and carers with young children facing challenges such as isolation, mental health difficulties and poverty. With our support, families avoid crisis point and children thrive.
Home-Start London is an independent charity that connects and strengthens the 16 local Home-Starts in the capital so that together we can reach more families. Collectively, our network supported over 6,500 families including 9,500 children last year.
About the role
Working closely with the Director and Home-Start staff, volunteers and partners across the capital, you will play a vital role in ensuring the successful delivery of our joint projects and activities from our peer learning groups and network events to our growing portfolio of funded partnerships.
What you'll be working on:
- You’ll take the lead on coordinating our peer learning groups, joint research and volunteer recruitment campaigns
- You’ll support the Director to secure and manage funding partnerships, including monitoring plans and budgets
- You’ll oversee development and monitoring of Home-Start London’s annual operational plan
- You’ll regularly engage with local Home-Starts and partners, ensuring they are shaping our work
- You’ll oversee logistics for network events
- You’ll provide administrative support, from raising invoices to organising/chairing network meetings
- You’ll create content for our website and social media to help promote our work
- You’ll manage office volunteers, ensuring they are happy, effective and well supported
About you
To thrive in this role, you will be highly organised with excellent multi-tasking skills and previous experience of project coordination and/or operational administration. You will be a great relationship builder, able to support people to work together effectively while ensuring agreed targets are met. As much as you enjoy collaborative work, you will also be happy working independently under your own initiative.
This job is for you if you:
- have experience of successfully coordinating projects involving multiple partners
- have experience providing office administrative support and organising events
- have strong written and verbal communication skills
- are able to develop and monitor work plans and budgets
- are able to take initiative and work independently
- are confident in building and maintaining positive working relationships
- are confident in use of MS Office, including Excel
- are flexible and able to manage changing priorities and deadlines
- have a commitment to and an understanding of safeguarding, equal opportunities and maintaining confidentiality
Inclusion matters
Home-Start London is committed to equality of opportunity and diversity. We encourage applications from all parts of the community irrespective of gender, race, colour, age, sexual orientation or disability. Appointments will be based on merit, following an open and fair selection process.
Don't meet every single requirement? Who does! If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly, we'd love you to apply anyway. If you’d like to, then give us a call for a confidential conversation about the role. If this isn’t the right one, we may have other opportunities that could be.
How to apply
See job pack for full details. To apply for this role, please click the "quick apply" button below. You will be asked to provide a CV and cover letter (no more than two pages).
Closing date for applications is 9am on 8th October.
Interviews will be held w/c 14th October.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Located in the heart of the community, our shop thrives thanks to the incredible generosity of our loyal customers and the wonderful donations we receive.
Our Stourbridge shop offers a wonderful variety of items, from clothing, books, and toys to household goods, soft furnishings, and a selection of new goods and greetings cards. Our Stourbridge shop also sells a range of pre loved furniture, making it a true treasure trove for shoppers.
More about the role
Blue Cross is a leading UK animal welfare charity, with a network of over 50 charity shops across England and Wales. Our shops are more than just retail spaces—they’re vibrant community hubs that play a crucial role in supporting our mission to care for animals in need.
Our dedicated supporters generously contribute various items—ranging from clothing, books, and toys to household goods, soft furnishings, and a selection of new goods and greetings cards. Our Stourbridge store also offers a range of pre-loved furniture. All these items find their way into our shops and online platforms. The funds raised through these sales play a pivotal role in supporting Blue Cross's mission: aiding sick, injured, and homeless pets and ensuring the care of over 40,000 animals each year through our rehoming, veterinary, and education programmes.
The money raised through these sales play a pivotal role in supporting Blue Cross's mission: aiding sick, injured, and homeless pets and ensuring the care of over 40,000 animals each year through our rehoming, veterinary, and education programmes.
As Shop Manager, you'll be the heart and soul of our Stourbridge store, driving sales, fostering community connections, and ensuring our shop thrives. Your responsibilities include:
- Working towards sales targets and maximising profits.
- Building strong community ties.
- Creating a welcoming atmosphere for customers, delivering exceptional service and representing Blue Cross with pride.
- Keeping things running smoothly with efficient paperwork, accurate data management, and adherence to retail standards.
- Maintaining optimal stock levels, ensuring our shelves are always full of treasures for our customers.
- Liaising with our furniture collection and delivery partners.
- Prioritising the safety of our team and customers, following all health and safety protocols with care and diligence.
Now, let's talk about your team. We're fortunate to have a dedicated group of volunteers who are the lifeblood of our shops. Your role will involve recruiting, training, and supporting these amazing individuals to ensure our shop runs smoothly and efficiently.
Our shop is open Monday to Saturday from 09:00 til 17:00. Your normal working pattern may change each week, subject to the needs of the business and the levels of staff and volunteers available to work and will involve a significant element of weekend working.
Given the nature of the role, there may be some lone working, and flexibility to support other shops when needed is essential. As this position involves handling furniture, we’re looking for someone who is comfortable with physical tasks, including lifting, while working within our strict health and safety guidelines.
We encourage applicants of all abilities, and we'll ensure you're supported with the right tools and training to carry out the role safely.
About you
You'll have a background in retail management, supported by a proven track record of driving sales and exceeding targets. Your leadership and team management skills will be pivotal to success in this role, as you cultivate strong relationships with both customers and volunteers.
Your great organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail will guarantee smooth operations, while your unwavering commitment to upholding high standards of health and safety underscores your reliability and professionalism. Adaptability and flexibility are also essential attributes we're seeking.
Essential qualifications, skills, and experience:
- Retail management experience
- Commercial awareness to deliver sales
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong external relationships.
- Good IT skills and a basic understanding of finance
- Good people management skills
- Excellent customer service skills
It would also be great if you had:
- Full driving licence
- Experience of working with volunteers
- Experience of fundraising
Why Blue Cross?
Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make a difference that we do today.
In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can.
We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.
Our generous benefits package includes:
- 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)
- Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
- Free access to GP via MetLife - 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family
- Free physiotherapy advice and face to face intervention
- Health cash plan
- Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
- Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
- Claim for professional fees
- Life assurance
- 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Recognition scheme
- Annual volunteer days
- Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers
- Personal development programme
How to apply
Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date Tuesday 8 October 2024 .
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Organisation
ImpactEd Group supports education and purpose-driven organisations to maximise their potential. We do this by helping our partners to be consistently impactful and operationally sustainable. ImpactEd Group is made up of ImpactEd Consulting and its specialist practices, ImpactEd Evaluation, ImpactEd Philanthropy and our most recent practice ImpactEd Data and Artificial Intelligence. Drawing on our domain expertise and technical skills in these areas, ImpactEd Group aims to be the first port of call for leaders across the education ecosystem. Since being founded in 2017, ImpactEd Group has worked with thousands of schools and hundreds of organisations, serving more than a quarter of a million pupils annually. Our strategy commits to systemic impact by helping our partners to make better decisions. We also empower our team to make decisions on behalf of the organisation as part of our aspirations for employee ownership.
The Opportunity
As we grow our Consulting Practice, we are seeking an exceptional Senior Manager to collaborate closely with clients and the leadership team in delivering impactful, value-driven solutions. You will be responsible for leading client engagements, managing project delivery across diverse areas, and contributing to business development. You will work closely with the leadership team to ensure the highest standards of service delivery.
Role Description
As Senior Manager within ImpactEd Consulting, you will be responsible for:
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Client Engagement and Delivery
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Operational and Financial Management
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Business Development
Team and Practice Development
Full details on the role responsibilities can be found in the job pack.
About You
We are looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference by building capabilities to unpick knotty challenges and model routes to sustainable growth and impact in purpose-driven organisations. We welcome applications from people who will bring a deep commitment to the mission and values of ImpactEd Consulting and our clients.
For the full specification of skills that we hope that the successful applicant will bring, please see the job pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Royal Holloway Students’ Union (RHSU)
Head of Finance & Resources
Salary: £57,299 - £63,833 per annum
Location: Egham, Surrey – with hybrid/flexible working arrangements
Contract: Permanent – full-time.
Are you a values-driven finance & resources professional looking to play a crucial role in the smooth running and continued development of a busy Students’ Union? We are looking for a driven and experienced finance professional with strategic leadership experience committed to working for a student-led organisation, as we launch a new strategic plan for 2024-2027: Building Community, Leading Change.
About RHSU
We are a thriving student-led organisation, representing 11,500 students at Royal Holloway across our Egham and central London campuses. A registered charity, independent from the University, we are democratic in the way we are governed and all students at the University are automatically members of the SU. Students can access an impressive array of services and facilities including over 160 sports clubs & societies, a student advice service, bars & cafes, a nightclub and our very own pub!
We are committed to building a stronger student voice and advocating for students - leading on research and insight that can positively influence students’ academic and co-curricular student experience, through effective representation locally, regionally and nationally.
With a turnover of around £7 million annually, approximately 50 staff and c300 student staff, RHSU is a busy, fun and interesting place to be!
About the Role
Reporting to the Chief Executive and managing a small team of Finance and HR personnel, the Head of Finance & Resources position is broad in scope. The post holder will be responsible for the development and implementation of RHSU strategy relating to finance, people and culture, governance and digital infrastructure. The post holder will ensure the delivery and resourcing of operating plans, policy and operating procedures to ensure that the Union delivers its strategic objectives across its support services. The position sits on the Senior Leadership team and will be expected to play a key role in the delivery of our 3 new strategic enabling themes: People & Culture, Well Governed & Sustainable and Physical & Digital Infrastructure.
Key responsibilities are centred around, but not limited to:
Strategic Management and Leadership – including supporting the delivery of the Union’s strategic plan, leading on financial planning, overseeing compliance and forming part of a strong Leadership Team with other senior colleagues and Sabbatical Officers.
People Management – including leading on the People & Culture plan, leading on recruitment and embedding a learning & development culture at RHSU.
Financial Management – including creating a culture of strong financial literacy, leading on all budgeting & forecasting, financial controls, the annual external audit and having overall responsibility for the accuracy of financial records, including but not limited to the organisation’s VAT returns, payroll & pensions, fixed asset portfolio and funds.
Service Development & Delivery – including ownership of contract management, cooperation with the University over block grant funding & IT service provision, leading on change projects around digital infrastructure and both internal & external compliance & reporting.
The successful candidate will play an important role in shaping a key department at RHSU, at an exciting time of change.
RHSU offers an excellent benefits package, including a hybrid working policy, 22 days leave (rising to 27) plus up to 7 discretionary days over the festive period, significant professional development opportunities and an impressive selection of financial support tools, rewards and discounts!
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for an experienced finance professional who is ideally at least part-qualified ACCA, CIMA or ACA. An excellent understanding of charity finance, regulation and governance is required, along with experience of senior level management and leadership in a similar sized organisation.
Skills and experience with developing strategic plans, project/change management and leading on digital infrastructure projects would also be very useful experience to succeed in the role. Strong commercial acumen would be beneficial too -against a backdrop of constantly changing commercial considerations and wider Higher Education sector pressures.
Whilst core finance skills are essential, both at a strategic and operational level – experience in a broader resources role covering HR, IT, governance or compliance would suit this post well. A demonstrable interest and commitment to a values-driven and student-led organisation is also required.
How to apply
Key Dates:
Closing Date: 12pm on Monday 14th October
First Stage Interviews (Remote): Week commencing 21st October
Final Interviews (In-person): Week commencing 4th November
Please click 'Apply’. We will then send the Recruitment Pack, Job Description, and full details of how to apply for the role officially.
For an informal conversation about the role and application process, please contact our recruitment partners, Marble Mayne Recruitment.
RHSU has a genuine commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, and people with a diverse range of skills, backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply.
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.
Grade: Grade 1
Position type: Full time, permanent 37.5 hours per week (Flexible working will be considered)
Responsible to: Deputy Director of Finance
Direct reports: None
Location: Remote working (UK only) will be considered (with travel to Truro 3 to 4 times per year) or Truro based (hybrid working, a mixture of home and office).
This role should have a willingness and ability to travel internationally at least once per quarter to programmatic locations, some of which may be insecure environments.
Role purpose:
Internal Auditor is a new post at ShelterBox. The charity has grown significantly in recent years and now the charity is looking for a motivated experienced internal auditor to join the finance team and establish the new internal audit function.
Plan and deliver internal audits to provide assurance that financial and other control procedures are appropriate and implemented as designed.
Plan and deliver work that identifies risks and potential improvements within; ShelterBox’s overseas activities, the way ShelterBox work with Partners, Partner activities, ShelterBox’s approach to UK based financial activities and continually in ShelterBox’s approach to internal audit.
Design, instruct and conduct standard review activities to act as an important element of ShelterBox’s control environment to deter and detect potential fraud, overseas and in the UK.
The work of the Internal Auditor is closely aligned with the work of the International Programmes Team, the person in this role will support and collaborate with the International Programmes Accountant and the Broader team. This is not just a financial audit brief, our internal audit function will have a remit covering both operational and financial controls. Whilst this role will perform some review of UK controls, its main focus will be upon our overseas humanitarian projects. There should be a willingness and ability to travel internationally at least once per quarter to programmatic locations, some of which may be insecure environments.
Who are we looking for?
A proactive and enthusiastic self-motivated individual with experience delivering high quality Internal Audit services in an INGO setting. Experience in developing services, new competencies or leading on projects will be beneficial to demonstrate skills needed to develop a new service like the Internal Audit Function at ShelterBox.
The successful candidate must have a recognised qualification which implies a thorough knowledge of the principles, procedures and practices of accounting, financial records and
transactions. These can include one of the following: ACA (Association of Chartered Accountants), CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants), or ACCA (Certified Chartered Accountant), or international equivalent.
The ideal candidate will be a great communicator and be proven in building and maintaining effective relationships, across teams and with external stakeholders. A communicator able to modify presentation techniques depending on recipients.
Duties will include but not be limited to:
Responsibility for Internal Audit Function
· Responsible for delivery of Internal Audit services that meet the needs of ShelterBox.
· Develop and have approved, terms of reference, common processes, procedures and methodologies for the Internal Audit Department.
· Agree Short, medium and long-term plans for the future Internal Audit Department activities.
· Deliver internal audits to provide assurance that financial and other operational control procedures are adequate, effective and efficient and implemented as designed.
· Deliver internal audits that provide assurance over the stewardship of ShelterBox assets, operational controls and the probity of ShelterBox’s financial reporting.
· Deliver internal audits that provide assurance that ShelterBox and partners comply with UK and overseas legal requirements and contractual obligations.
· Undertake investigations into suspected fraud, or other financial irregularities, whilst complying with best practice and data protection, confidentiality etc
· Respond to requests for assistance and advice from management in respect of any matters relating to systems of control, risk management and governance.
· Work within ShelterBox UK and ShelterBox overseas operations, as well as with partners, affiliates and subsidiaries.
· Support the International Programmes Accountant to deliver effective support for International Programmes team and partners.
· Identify and share common issues highlighted during audits and best practices.
· Support year end accounts preparations by producing deliverable to support the audit or substantiate figures that are incorporated into year end accounts.
· Stay abreast of changes in regulations, and emerging risks to ensure audit processes remain relevant and effective.
Lead and carry-out risk-based internal audits
· Conduct the audit planning process, define the audit scope and prepare the Terms of Reference.
· Organise required logistics arrangements for the audit.
· Prepare the audit work programme.
· Complete and document the audit work (incl. interviews, testing, field visits if applicable and other as appropriate).
· Ensure findings are monitored and implemented.
Ensure good communication with the auditees and communicate the results of audit assignments to relevant internal stakeholders.
· Facilitate the audit kick off meeting.
· Organise and hold debriefing meetings with relevant stakeholders.
· Write the audit report including contextual elements, audit findings, associated risks and recommendations.
· Collaborate with colleagues and partners to develop action plans to address audit findings and track the implementation of corrective actions.
Interviews for this role are planned for 10th and 11th October 2024 and will be conducted remotely on Teams.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Business Services Manager to join our team. The Business Services Manager will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of the Dundee HQ for Kids Operating Room. This role is responsible for the effective management of KidsOR facilities in Dundee, Health and Safety compliance, the coordination of complex international travel logistics for the operations team, and supporting the Director of Global Operations with scheduling and appointments. The Business Services Manager will oversee the administration and day-today management of the Dundee HQ, ensuring a well-organised and efficient working environment.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
1. Facilities Management
- Oversee the day-to-day operations and upkeep of the Dundee HQ.
- Ensure the proper maintenance and functionality of all facilities, including building repairs, security, and equipment.
- Liaise with external contractors and suppliers to manage building services, including cleaning, utilities, and waste management.
- Monitor and manage office supplies and equipment inventory to ensure smooth operational activities.
2. Health & Safety
- Act as the main point of contact for all Health & Safety matters.
- Ensure the charity is compliant with all local, national, and international health and safety regulations.
- Conduct risk assessments and ensure that all safety policies and procedures are up to date and communicated across the organization.
- Provide training and guidance to staff regarding Health & Safety best practices and emergency protocols.
3. Travel Coordination
- Manage complex international travel arrangements for staff and volunteers, including booking flights, accommodations, and ground transportation.
- Ensure travel plans are in compliance with relevant visa, vaccination, and insurance requirements.
- Liaise with travel agencies, embassies, and insurance companies to ensure smooth and compliant overseas operations.
- Keep track of travel schedules and maintain travel records.
4. Administrative Support for the Director of Operations
- Manage the Director of Operations' calendar, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel itineraries.
- Prepare briefing documents, reports, and meeting agendas as required by the Director of Operations.
- Provide general administrative support, including handling correspondence, processing expenses, and maintaining records.
5. Office Administration
- Oversee the day-to-day administrative functions of the Dundee HQ, ensuring the office operates efficiently.
- Manage reception duties, ensuring a professional and welcoming environment for visitors and staff.
- Ensure the effective organization and filing of documents, both digital and physical.
- Assist with the organization of meetings and events held at the Dundee HQ.
- Collaborate with finance and HR departments to support general office operations, including payroll, invoicing, and staff onboarding.
Skills & Qualifications
- Proven experience in a business administration, facilities management, or office management role.
- Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and best practices.
- Experience managing complex international travel logistics.
- Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities, with strong attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively manage external contractors, staff, and stakeholders.
- Proficient in using office software and project management tools. Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Personal Attributes
- A proactive and solution-oriented approach.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions under pressure.
- A team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
- High level of discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a passionate and committed Chief Executive Officer who will help us unite the global Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) community to collectively find solutions to the challenges of the syndrome. Our vision is to create a world where people with PWS receive the services and supports they need to fulfil their potential and achieve their goals. PWS is a complex genetic disorder characterised by low muscle tone and failure to thrive at birth, and later evidence of short stature, intellectual disabilities, behavioural and psychiatric challenges and impaired satiety.
IPWSO is the international umbrella body for PWS associations around the world with 47 full paying country members and contacts in over 120 countries. We are committed to supporting people with PWS and their families whatever their needs and wherever they live.
What we do
We build communities between people with Prader-Willi syndrome, their families and the professionals who support them to share knowledge and expertise and improve outcomes for people with Prader-Willi syndrome and their families everywhere.
We want everyone with Prader-Willi syndrome to get equal access to diagnosis and treatment no matter where in the world they live. We want to ensure better, more consistent outcomes for people with the syndrome and their families.
We work to ensure research into the condition works for everyone and reflects the diverse experiences and environments of those living with the syndrome around the world today.
Main purpose and scope of role
Working closely with the President and the Board of Trustees, the CEO will provide strategic vision and leadership and will strive to ensure that IPWSO delivers its charitable purposes and remains successful and sustainable.
Duties and Responsibilities (to include but not limited to)
Leadership
· Strive to ensure that the charitable purposes of IPWSO are followed and that it delivers the public benefit set out in its governing document.
· Take overall responsibility for the management and administration of IPWSO.
· Provide support and information to the Board of Trustees to enable trustees to fulfil their roles and legal responsibilities.
· Pursue close cooperation with, and accountability to, IPWSO’s members.
· Act as an ambassador for IPWSO by representing IPWSO at events and networking to build new strategic relationships.
· Keep abreast of relevant new research, treatment recommendations and service developments for people with Prader-Willi syndrome.
Governance
· Strive to ensure that IPWSO has governance systems in place that enable it to consistently fulfil its legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities.
· Maintain awareness of risks and changes in the external environment that could affect IPWSO and advise the Board of Trustees accordingly.
· Together with the President manage complaints (including from whistle-blowers) and recommend actions to the Board of Trustees
Finance and Fundraising
· Work with the Treasurer and the Finance Committee to ensure the overall financial health and sustainability of IPWSO.
· Work with the Treasurer and the Finance Committee to prepare budgets for review by the Board of Trustees and to enable IPWSO to operate within its financial means.
· Seek to ensure that appropriate financial reports are submitted to the Charity Commission and other entities as required.
· Support the work of the Fundraising Committee and strive to ensure a sustainable income from both IPWSO members and individual, corporate, philanthropic and government donors.
· Build relationships with potential donors and prepare funding proposals.
· Seek to provide high quality support to existing donors, by means including the preparation of regular reports and updates.
· Seek out and build new income streams.
Staff, Trustee and Volunteer and Committee Support
· Provide support to staff, trustees and volunteers to enable them to carry out their duties.
· Deputise for other staff members during periods of leave.
· Conduct annual reviews with staff.
· Participate in the recruitment of new staff as required.
· Provide support and advice to IPWSO committees and conference organisers.
Project Support
· Seek to ensure that all IPWSO projects are designed and implemented in accordance with IPWSO’s mission and objectives.
· Support IPWSO’s Project Managers and others who lead IPWSO projects and, if necessary, manage projects directly.
Person specification
Experience, Knowledge and Skills
Essential
Proficiency in English.
Experience of working in a leadership role in the charitable sector either as a CEO or as part of a wider Senior Management Team.
Ability to articulate a compelling vision to inspire others
Broad understanding of global development issues, geopolitical dynamics, and cultural nuances and able to take into account the diverse contexts in which IPWSO operates.
Strategic Thinking: experience of leading and or contributing towards strategic development as well as experience of organizational management and supporting change.
Collaborative approach: outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships, based on mutual respect and shared goals.
Experience of managing budgets, financial planning, preparation of funding applications and report writing.
Experience of working with volunteers.
Desirable
Fluency in another language.
Experience of working in a leadership role in an international organisation within health or disability either as a CEO or as part of a wider Senior Management Team.
Knowledge / experience of PWS.
Willingness to travel internationally as needed to support IPWSO’s priorities.
An understanding of charity operations and governance structures in the UK.
Personal Attributes
Essential
Enthusiasm for IPWSO’s work and commitment to its vision, mission and values including dedication to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Empathy for disadvantaged people.
Cultural sensitivity and respect. Confidence and ability to work well with people from different backgrounds from around the world.
Highly self-motivated and able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.
Adaptability and flexibility. Able to navigate change and uncertainty. Able to accommodate international time zones as well as GMT for UK based staff. 20% of time may be outside of normal working hours.
Ethical leadership.
Resilience and determination.
Desirable
Desire to empower and mentor staff and foster a culture of learning, growth, and innovation.
Please submit your CV with a covering letter of no more than 2 A4 pages, describing how you meet the requirements of the role and the criteria outlined in the person specification. Include in your covering letter the names, positions, organisations, email and telephone contact of two referees, one of whom should be your current most recent employer. References will only be sought once your express permission has been granted. Please send to nmcnairney@ipwso. org. The closing date for applications is 9.00 am (UK time) on 25 October, 2024.
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We are seeking a dynamic and inspirational leader to help us refresh and grow our retail offer and create a welcoming experience for our customers at Refurbs!
Refurbs offer affordable, quality household appliances and furniture. Helping households with low incomes furnish their homes for less and stopping good quality items ending up in landfill.
The Role - Retail Development Manager
With prior experience in retail management, our Retail Development Manager will lead the delivery of our repair and reuse mission through our retail offer. Your role will be to develop our sales offer, maximising the income and minimising costs, creating a retail environment that meets the needs of the business and our customers. The ability to develop the charity’s online offer is essential and therefore we are looking for someone with proven skills in this area.
Please visit our website for full details.
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Are you an experienced Management Accountant who would love to use your skills to help us Beat Macular Disease?
Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK, with around 300 people diagnosed every day. The Macular Society is the only charity determined to beat the fear and isolation of macular disease with world class research, and the best advice and support.
To support people affected by macular disease now, the Macular Society provides a range of support, information and services. Our research programme is focused on finding new treatments and a cure to beat macular disease forever.
The focus of the role is to manage a team of 3 in everyday financial operations, including but not limited to month-end close and Balance Sheet reconciliations, monthly management accounts and variance analysis, weekly payment runs and VAT submissions. The role also will be supporting the Head of Finance in process improvements and internal financial controls, budgeting and statutory reporting, and business partnering.
If you are a qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) with exceptional analytical and Excel skills, then we would love to hear from you.
In return we provide a great working culture and offer flexible working options, 26 days annual leave, rising to 27 after one year’s service, the ability to buy or sell annual leave, supportive family policies, and 6% pension contribution.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Financial Controller to join our Finance Team here at The Children’s Trust.
Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Financial Controller will assist in ensuring the integrity of the financial reporting systems, treasury management, and the processes of accounts payable and fundraising finance income processing. The Financial Controller will assist with producing the statutory accounts for group entities.
Staff benefits include London weighting, shuttle bus, and more… Read more below
Role Requirements
The role holder will assist in maintaining high standards of professional competence and integrity in the finance team and play a pivotal role in supporting the Head of Finance in running the overall finance department.
Oversight of the integrity and accuracy of the general ledger
Responsibility for internal controls; prompt reconciliations of control accounts, separation of duties, and compliance with proscribed systems of authorisation
Assist in the preparation of annual accounts, in compliance with the SORP and relevant GAAP. Liaison with external and internal auditors
Lead in preparation of the annual cash flow forecast, and preparation of monthly reconciliations between forecast and actual
Bank reconciliations and posting of transactions
Month end processes and journals
Manage the purchase ledger function, ensuring the ledger is kept clean and at an acceptable level. Ensure the Purchase Ledger Manager is maintaining the sub ledgers within purchase ledger
Assist with the credit control function, in liaison with relevant service leads. This will be supported by KPIs
Oversee the Fundraising Accountant role, ensuring accuracy of reconciliations between Fundraising and Finance
Manage the Fixed Asset Register, ensuring its accuracy
Submission of the quarterly VAT returns and VAT reconciliations
Ad hoc Projects as required by the Head of Finance
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Strictly no agencies, please.
Terms and Conditions
PLEASE NOTE: The Children's Trust Application Form MUST be completed and submitted, for your application to be considered. As part of the shortlisting process, gaps in employment will be examined and further explored during the interview process.
About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
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The City and Guilds of London Art School is a small, independent Higher Education Institute. It traces its history back to the 1850s and has strong links to a number of City Livery Companies as well as certain Trusts and Foundations and individual donors. The Art School is now seeking a Development and External Relations Manager to drive forward its activities in these areas in accordance with our strategy and targets. A key aspect of the role is nurturing existing and developing new relationships within the Art School’s expanding base of supporters and collaborators, including through the organisation of events. We are looking for a self-starter with substantial experience of working in a fundraising role in the cultural or similar sector, and who can work on their own initiative as a key member of the Art School’s senior management team.
How to apply:
Please send your completed Job Application Form (download from our website job advert), setting out how your knowledge and experience meets the person specification, and CV.
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As part of our Finance team, you will report to the Head of Finance, supporting with the smooth function of finance operations across all teams at Storyhouse.
You will be responsible for supporting with the preparation of the management accounts, ownership of the sales order process and credit control, ownership of the cash book, and supporting other tasks, as well as ad hoc duties across the Finance team.
This is a role that requires knowledge of basic accounting principles and the ability to problem solve.
The role also requires a high degree of cross-team-working, so you must be comfortable acting as a champion for the Finance team and working closely with other stakeholders across the organisation.
Storyhouse is one of the UK’s foremost cultural charities, incorporating a library, theatres and a cinema. We are also an acclaimed theatre producer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.