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Victim Support is recruiting for a Community Engagement and Training Officer. This vital role will support the specialist domestic abuse and stalking team in Bedfordshire, through engagement by leading on raising awareness of our local services through social media, attending events, delivering training to a range of partners and importantly leading on our client engagement activities. Engagement in Bedfordshire is key for us in Victim Support and this role is instrumental to enable us to share what we do with our clients, commissioners, partners and staff.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

At Victim Support we believe in attracting and retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your Birthday
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances & maternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

This role requires someone who is resilient, confident with their ability to engage others, happy to work as part of a team, and willing to constantly learn and adapt to new legislation. You must have good communication skills and the ability to work on your own initiative. You will need good IT skills and the ability to develop and deliver training, presentations and reports. Knowledge of domestic abuse and stalking would be advantageous.

You will need to have the ability to prioritise work and deal with competing or conflicting demands/ needs and interests in an organised and methodical manner. Have an understanding and knowledge of, and an active commitment to promoting equal opportunities and diversity. Knowledge of confidentiality and safe working practice in accordance with safeguarding legislation, General Data Protection Regulation and other legal requirements.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website, and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We looking forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Officer to join our Business Development Team. This role is full-time working 37.5 hours per week, home based (within England and Wales) with some national travel and overnight stays.

Purposeful Ventures aims to create a fairer society where all young people thrive. We are the UK’s leading charity for researching, incubating, launching and scaling initiatives and funds that tackle issues across education and society, from cradle to career, creating wide-spread system change and providing young people opportunities in education and beyond.

The HR and Team Coordinator will help ensure that Purposeful Ventures runs smoothly and efficiently.

You’ll work most closely with the Head of People, helping her to keep all of our HR administration in good shape and making sure that current and prospective staff are informed of and supported through HR matters across the employee lifecycle. You will also work closely with the COO and wider operations team to support the overall smooth running of Purposeful Ventures, from making sure we have a pleasant and productive physical office space to helping to maintain our digital files and CRM, to minuting meetings and supporting with finance administration.

This role would suit someone keen to develop their functional expertise in HR and gain exposure to the breadth of operational functions. 

The HR and Team Coordinator will be organised and will have fantastic attention to detail, a strong can-do attitude and a willingness to proactively contribute to the team in multiple different ways. You’ll enjoy working flexibly and collaboratively and forming strong relationships within Purposeful Ventures and beyond.

Responsibilities and duties

Provide effective and efficient HR administration throughout the employee lifecycle for both Purposeful Ventures and its incubated ventures and funds, including: 

• being the first point of contact for the HR mailbox;
• managing employee onboarding and offboarding processes;
• coordinating all HR admin processes; 
• upkeep of the HR Information System, CharlieHR; and
• administration of all recruitment procedures from job application to appointment, using Team Tailor. 

Contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the Purposeful Ventures Team, by providing team coordination and administrative support, including: 

• being the first point of contact for general enquiries; 
• managing the team calendar; 
• supporting the external IT services contractor;
• providing research and administrative support to the COO;
• ensuring the efficient management of CRM information, team and project documents and templates; and
• minuting incubated ventures’ project board meetings as needed.

Ensure that the Purposeful Ventures team has a pleasant and productive working environment by:

• supporting the operations team to make the Purposeful Ventures office a pleasant, productive, inspiring environment for staff and contractors to work and collaborate;
• keeping the Purposeful Ventures office well stocked with agreed supplies;
• managing the day-to-day coordination of the office and office visitors; and
• monitoring office IT equipment, ensuring items are working well and repaired swiftly and that staff have access to the facilities they need.

Contribute to the smooth running of our finance processes, providing support to finance staff including mailbox monitoring and expenses submissions. 
 

Key requirements

This role will suit someone who enjoys administration and making things work well for staff and clients, and delivering efficient customer service both internally and externally.

We are particularly interested in candidates with prior experience of HR administration. 

The successful candidate will have:

• A commitment to and interest in Purposeful Ventures’ mission
• Experience in HR administration and office coordination
• Experience of handling and managing confidential data
• Excellent administration skills, detail orientated and systematic with the ability to multi-task and prioritise work to meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to adapt communication styles to the situation and audience
• Excellent numeracy skills
• Demonstrable commitment to and experience of implementing and improving systems and processes
• Experience using a CRM
• Experience working in a fast-paced working environment and/or a growing organisation

Financial Accountant

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Caxton Youth Organisation, a specialist youth charity, that empowers learning disabled and autistic young people aged 11-25 living in the London borough of Westminster.

We have a part-time, fully online/ remote role available to produce monthly management accounts, budgets and forecasts. The role requires good working knowledge and experience of Xero accounting software, as well as experience working with a small organisation.

We require someone to work 3-4 days a month. The working hours are flexible and would suit someone who may be re-entering the job market or is retiring, but looking for some additional work.

We have a Finance and Facilities Officer who is responsible for the day-to-day input of transactions into Xero, reconciling bank statements, producing invoices and remittance advice for grants and liaising with payroll. The payroll function is outsourced to CET Payroll. The unaudited financial statements are prepared by the independent examiner. The CEO is responsible for the financial management of the organisation.

Your role

The work would include:

•  monthly preparation and posting of payroll journals
• reconciliation of the monthly accounts (including rectifying any discrepancies).
• monthly income and expenditure report and variance analysis
• monthly cashflow forecast on a cumulative basis
• processing of accruals and adjustment Production of quarterly and annual budgets and reforecasts
•  Supporting the annual independent examinatio
• Meeting with the Treasurer, CEO and Finance and Facilities Officer as and when needed.

Successful candidate profile:

• Fully AAT qualified
• Minimum of 5 years experience of bookeeping
• Minimum of 2 years experience of using Xero Software
• Advanced Microsoft Excel user
• Strong experience of managing month end and year end processes
• Fluent English speaker with strong communication skills
• Experience working with a small organisation
• Ability to work independently 

We are seeking an Interim Financial Controller to join a leading charity operating in the heritage sector for a period of 9-12 months. Reporting to the CFO, this role manages a team of 4 and has responsibility for the day-to-day finance operations ensuring financial compliance with regulations and maintaining internal controls.

Key responsibilities include: Preparation of the statutory accounts and liaising with auditors, managing the organisations balance sheet, and ensuring the accuracy of payroll, capital accounts and investments.

Essential Criteria:

• Professional accountancy qualification (CIMA, ACA, ACCA) with experience in financial control within the charity sector
• Line management Experience 
• Strong knowledge of Charities SORP
• Experience in managing year-end audits and producing statutory accounts.
• Strong proficiency with financial systems and reporting tools.

What’s in it for you:

• Day rate: £350pd - £425pd (depending on experience)
• Hybrid working: 1 day required in Central London Office

Role Title:  Senior Private Sector Partnerships Specialist

Salary:  Band D -Up to £49,267

Location: London/Chard, Somerset 

Tenure:  Fixed-Term 1 year

ActionAid UK is a member of the ActionAid Federation, an international charity that works with women and girls living in poverty.    As part of the ActionAid Federation, we work with women and girls, our partners, and dedicated staff in 43 countries to end violence and fight poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they want.   

Are you a keen advocate of women and girls’ rights in emergencies? 

Do you have knowledge and experience of developing and delivering partnerships to promote gender equality in complex international supply chains? 

Are you a skilled communicator with a proven ability to articulate complex issues in a compelling and persuasive manner, are you looking for a role where you can use your communication & writing skills to adapt to a range of different communications? 

Do you have the partnering, negotiation and facilitation skills to enable co-creation and greater collaboration across organisations and teams? 

Then we'd love to hear from you! 

We are looking for a passionate and driven individual to join our team as a Senior Private Sector Partnerships Specialist. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on strategic programmatic partnerships with businesses that are committed to addressing gendered human rights and environmental issues. You will play a crucial role in securing six and seven-figure partnerships with corporate and charity organisations, with a focus on the tea and related agricultural supply chains. As a leading international development charity, we are committed to working towards a world where all women and girls can live free from poverty and violence. We are looking for someone who shares our values and is passionate about making a difference.
 

As a Senior Private Sector Partnerships Specialist, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of stakeholders, including our Executive Leadership Team, Policy and Practice team, and Global Secretariat. You will also have the chance to collaborate with external partners, such as ethical trade, human rights, and responsible business specialists, as well as senior decision-makers within the private sector, industry associations, and business lobby groups. In this role, you will have the chance to use your excellent networking and influencing skills to build strong relationships both internally and externally. You will also have the opportunity to develop your digital skills and knowledge within our supportive working environment. Additionally, you will have the chance to travel to the countries we work with and work on programs addressing serious human rights abuses, including gender-based violence.
 

We are looking for someone who is committed to our vision, mission, and values.

Some  Key Responsibilities of the role includes (not limited to-please refer to the JD for full details):

- Developing and maintaining strong relationships with corporate partners, securing six and seven-figure partnerships

- Understanding  and stay up-to-date on trends in private sector sustainability and (Environmental social and governance) ESG objectives, with a specific focus on gender and human rights.

- Utilise knowledge of global sustainability trends to inform partnership engagement approach

- Negotiate complex high-value contracts with private sector partners that align with ActionAid's mission and values

- Collaborate with fundraising, programmes, and advocacy teams to support and further ActionAid's work

- Willingness to travel internationally and work on programmes addressing serious human rights abuses, including gender-based violence .

Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be asked to participate in criminal records checks at the point of offer. 

Additional Information: 

Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging: 

Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging are key to our organisational culture.  We are on a journey to become not only an anti-racist organisation but one that proudly celebrates the diversity of all applicants and employees.  We look forward to you bringing your full self to work, proudly sharing your unique perspective and helping us to shape our combined future. We especially welcome applications from those from underrepresented/marginalised communities. 

AAUK is a disability Confident Committed organisation and as such any candidate that declares a disability will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria for the role. 

Referencing and Safeguarding: 

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include safeguarding, criminal records and terrorism finance checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures. 

ActionAid UK is committed to preventing any form of sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse (including child abuse and adult at-risk abuse) and responding robustly when these harms take place. We expect all ActionAid UK Staff and ActionAid UK Representatives to share this commitment. We will not tolerate our Staff or other representatives carrying out any form of sexual harassment, exploitation or abuse towards anyone we come into contact with through our work. 

Working practices: 

ActionAid is committed to supporting flexible working. If you would like to discuss flexible working options, including the possibility of a job share for this role, there will be space to do so during the interview process.   

ActionAid UK has a hybrid working policy for many of our roles.  The requirement will vary from team to team and the responsibilities of individual roles.  As a minimum, all colleagues are expected to attend the office 12 days per year, plus additional time for induction, training, and “Company Connection days.”  Some roles may require in-office attendance on all days and if so, these will clearly be marked as in-office roles.   

Please note that ActionAid UK does not offer fully remote working options.  We encourage you to discuss hybrid working expectations at interview. 

Recruitment Processes: 

Please note that ActionAid UK may review, shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date so we encourage all candidates to apply as soon as possible.   

If we receive a very high response, we may close the vacancy early and will not accept further submissions.  

Project Assistant

Leicester Cathedral is looking to appoint a Project Assistant,  as part of the Leicester Cathedral Revealed (LCR) project.

Following the ‘soft launch’ of the Cathedral in November 2023, we are working towards the full re-opening – including the new Heritage & Learning Centre – and a new inspiring phase of activity to include a full and stimulating programme of events for all audiences, whilst maintaining the Cathedral’s core purpose of worship, welcome, and witness. 

As Project Assistant you will play a key role in supporting the Cathedral and the Visitor Experience team through this exciting phase of development.

The role will provide administrative support for the LCR project, in particular covering areas such as

• Bookings
• Data collation
• Finance support
• Dealing with enquiries

The successful candidates for this role will have administrative experience and work well independently and as part of a team. They will be willing to use their initiative and provide support for all members of the Visitor Experience team.

Salary:  £23,214 (pro rata)
Tenure: 2.5 years
Hours: 21 hours per week

This role has received funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

You will be redirected to our website on clicking apply and to access the application pack.

Application Deadline: 5.00pm, Monday 25 November 2024
Interview Date: Monday 9 December 2024

Having recently secured a strategic partnership with Sport England, this role will play a pivotal role in activating the research activities that are required to inform the Leadership Skills Foundation and the wider sector to empower a more diverse range of young people with opportunities to develop essential leadership and life skills, regardless of their background.

You will be a valued manager within the ‘Programme Delivery’ team and will work with other departments across the organization to support the development of future accessible and inclusive essential leadership programmes. With a key focus being on the needs, benefits and outcomes required among underserved and/or under-represented communities and individuals.

This role will require positive and proactive internal working relationships to be created with other teams and colleagues to support organisational objectives and goals.

In addition, the role will also be required to foster relationships with external stakeholders to shape the research that you will manage through your team.  This work will support the development of our programmes to engage thousands more young people and give them the essential leadership skills for them to believe, lead and succeed.

We’re looking for a confident, collaborative research manager that wants to make a positive social difference through research.  This role will inform the changes that are required within the organisation’s programmes and support the sector to give access to essential leadership skills development to under-served communities through breaking down barriers.

Role duties and responsibilities

1. Manage research and impact projects and activities, internally and externally, in support of our programme delivery strategic goals.
2. Develop and manage research proposals and methodologies to address strategic goals. 
3. Manage both primary and secondary research using a range of methodologies. 
4. Interpret and analyse research to derive meaningful insights and provide actionable recommendations.
5. Present research findings, into clear, actionable recommendations, and compelling presentations that facilitate informed decision making across all levels of the organisation. 
6. Identify and recommend new research and evaluation projects and approaches which address gaps in our current evidence base. 
7. Engage with the Leadership team and Head of Programme Delivery to understand the organisation’s research requirements and align with organisational goals.
8. Manage other researchers providing guidance and support in their professional development.
9. Contribute to the research project budgeting process, ensuring efficient use of resources. 
10. Scope and produce ‘Invitations to Tender’ for commissioned research and manage the commissioning process, ensuring that the proposed research meets required objectives. 
11. Manage commissioned research contracts, including monitoring progress, reviewing and editing reports. 
12. Foster collaborative internal relationships to drive a culture of research driven decisions throughout the organisation. 
13. Build and maintain relationships with external partners and funders and communicate key findings where required. 
14. Ensure all research activities comply with ethical standards. 
15. Maintain an awareness of new research developments across the sector and use this to inform planning and decision making.   

People Management Responsibilities

• Delivery Programme Research Executive (0.8)
• Working with other managers whose direct reports will support the delivery of programme goals and activities

Key Relationships

Internal

• Line Manager: Head of Programme Delivery
• Direct report: Delivery Programme Research Executive
• Departments: Innovation, Marketing and Communications
• Leadership Team including - Directors of: Innovation & Standards; Engagement; Finance and Operations, and Chief Executive.
• Finance Manager

External

• Strategic partners including organisations such as Sport England.
• National and regional network and research partners.
• Key local delivery centres

Skills, experience and knowledge

Required/essential:

• Educated to degree level in a subject with substantial statistical or research content.
• Proven experience of working in a relevant research role. 
• Experience of leading/managing a range of different research projects, using a range of both primary and secondary research methodologies to gather both qualitative and quantitative research. 
• Experience in designing and leading high quality research proposals and tenders.
• Demonstratable experience and evidence of aligning research projects and activities with strategic goals and informing organisational decision making.
• Experience of formulating research reports and making recommendations in a range of easy to read and innovative formats.   
• Proven track record of building and nurturing highly effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior colleagues and external funders or partners. 
• Effective communication skills with the ability to present information confidently to a diverse range of stakeholders, including leadership team, funders and external partners.
• Excellent project management skills and experience of leading research projects on time and on budget.  
• Strong organisation skills, ability to multi-task and work effectively in a busy team environment. 
• Able to deliver at pace ensuring efficiency.
• Excellent listening and recording skills to effectively evidence the findings of research. 
• Understanding of ethical standards and practices in research including potential issues.
• Complete and finish tasks independently and/or as part of a team. 
• Show competence with IT (including Microsoft Office). 

Desired:

• Line management experience
• Knowledge and understanding of the sector, including trends, challenges, and best practices
• Experience of researching on funded projects and meeting grant requirements.

 Personal qualities

• A confident, collaborative manager that wants to make a positive social difference.
• Pro-active with the ability to work on own initiative collaboratively and independently.
• Effective and confident communicator.
• Adaptable to operational requirements with an openness to give and receive constructive feedback as part of a growth mindset.
• A creative, problem solver with the ability to think critically and analyse a range data. 
• An ability to travel across the UK is required.

Research Funding Officer (Research Impact)

Permanent

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum, plus benefits

Full time – 37.5 hours a week 

London N1

We're a hybrid working employer, meaning you're currently required to come into the office a minimum of 2 days per week, currently Tuesday and Wednesday or Thursday.

Closing date: 5pm, Friday 8th November 2024

Interviews: w/c 25th November 2024

Preventing cancer, saving lives

Ready to play a pivotal role in advancing cutting-edge cancer prevention research? Join us as a Research Funding Officer (Research Impact) and support innovative global studies on how diet, nutrition, physical activity and body size influence cancer prevention and survival.

We are seeking a Research Funding Officer (Research Impact) to work mainly on our Research Grant Programme. As part of our Research Funding team, you will support high quality and innovative research on the effects of diet, nutrition, physical activity, and body size on cancer prevention and survival, managing an international portfolio of projects and working closely with leading researchers around the world.

In addition to the Research Grant programme, you will have the opportunity to contribute to other Research Funding activities such as our Academy programme and work closely with colleagues across the Science department and with other departments such as PR & Editorial and Fundraising.

The Research Funding Officer (Research Impact) will work mainly on the post award phase (e.g. active monitoring of funded projects, liaison with our grant holders, supporting our Academy programme initiative and evaluation of the impact of our funded research).

You will have experience working in a fast-paced research environment, whether in academia or research administration/management. Strong writing, communication, and presentation skills are essential for engaging a diverse range of audiences. Additionally, you should possess a solid understanding of statistical analysis. A Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or Nutrition is required, while a Master’s degree is preferred but not essential. An interest in science communication and social media is also desirable.

Application Details:
If you are interested in this role/s and feel you possess the necessary requirements, please submit a current CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) by the closing date. Please indicate in your covering letter which position you are applying for. 

You must have current right to work in the UK. 

Please note: Your cover letter should highlight how your skills and experience will benefit WCRF International and equip you for the role.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

Harris Hill is thrilled to be partnering with a global charity in the search for an enthusiastic and committed Database Officer (maternity cover). If you are a CRM expert with excellent attention to detail, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

In this role, you will focus on managing the organisation’s database operations with a particular emphasis on ensuring accurate and timely processing of income and donations, maintaining high standards of data quality, and supporting the Fundraising team with their data requirements. You will have opportunity to work in a charity focused on improving the welfare of working animals like horses, donkeys, and camels. It provides veterinary care, education, and support in areas where these animals are vital to livelihoods, aiming to ensure their health and well-being.

Title: Database Officer

Hours: Full time, 12-month fixed term maternity cover

Salary: £37,500 per annum plus benefits

Location: Hybrid – remote, London Head Office as required (up to 1 day per month)

Closing date: Applications being reviewed on a rolling basis  

More about the role:

As Database Officer, you’ll play a pivotal role in importing and reconciling donation data from various sources into the Raiser’s Edge system, managing regular gift administration, and maintaining data quality and GDPR compliance. You will also support the fundraising team by generating data selections for appeals, providing reports on fundraising performance, and offering training on data processes to colleagues. Your work will directly impact the charity’s ability to connect with donors and drive fundraising initiatives, helping them continue their vital work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Donation Processing: Importing and reconciling donation data from various sources into the Raiser’s Edge system, ensuring timely and accurate income processing.
• Database Maintenance: Maintaining the quality and integrity of the database, including GDPR compliance, updating consent records, and consolidating duplicate entries.
• Support for Fundraising Teams: Providing data selections, reports, and support to fundraising teams for campaigns and donor communications.
• Collaboration with Finance: Working closely with the finance team to reconcile gift income and manage Gift Aid claims.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive, mission-driven environment, where your contributions will have a real, lasting impact. If you're detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to use your data expertise for a worthy cause, I’d love to hear from you.

To apply for this role and for further details, including a job description and person specification, please email Faye at Harris Hill on or call on 020 7820 7303.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

We are recruiting a Project Officer to join our Employment and Skills team, working across the Wigan Borough.

If you have a keen interest in the health and wellbeing of others this is a perfect role for you. Working in line with the five ways to wellbeing which are: Connect, Get Active, Take Notice, Learn and Give, this rewarding programme is structured to improve the lives of local people aged 19+ and give them the skills and resilience to thrive in their personal lives once the programme has completed.

Previous experience in working in this area is desirable but we welcome applicants from all sectors as transferrable skills are highly important to bring new ideas to enhance this programme.

We are looking for someone who will work with local services who can provide awareness sessions to participants and plan and deliver engaging sessions that support the 5 ways to wellbeing. You will be required to manage and develop relationships with our existing referral partners and seek new opportunities marketing the programme.

The role will involve recruiting participants from across the borough to join the programme and signposting for relevant support that is required for attendees. During the programme you will work with adults to develop an individual learning plan to plan for next steps and assist to break down barriers to progressions e.g., tackling loneliness, providing employment advice and building confidence and resilience.

You will be part of the Employment and Skills department who deliver team programmes and one to one mentoring. The established team regular meet to share best practice and discuss standardisation of delivery as this programme is a non accredited adult learning course funded by the Workers Education Association via GMCA.

If you think you've got what it takes, then we'd like to hear from you.

How To Apply
For the full job description and person specification and details on how to apply, please visit our website. 

• Total package circa £50,000
• Opportunity for future career development and growth.

About Our Client

Warwickshire County Council is a progressive local authority with a reputation for excellence in public service. As one of the fastest-growing economies in the UK, Warwickshire is a place where innovation meets opportunity. Known for its stunning green spaces, rich history, and vibrant cultural scene, it's an ideal environment for both work and life. Our client is committed to fostering a workplace culture that supports professional growth, work-life balance, and employee well-being.

Job Description

• Responsible for leading and mentoring a team of capable accountants and finance officers.
• Overseeing the budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting process.
• Driving high-profile capital projects and transformation initiatives to support SEND funding and school inclusion.
• Financial evaluation of tender applications, undertaking scenario modelling and identify the risk and financial implications.
• Preparing and presenting financial reports and analysis to senior managers and making recommendations for strategic decision-making.
• Presenting financial insights to the Warwickshire Schools Forum, facilitating discussions on funding allocations and resource management across the county.
• Managing the year-end closing processes, ensuring compliance with financial frameworks and maintaining high standards of financial accuracy.
• Driving continuous improvement by streamlining financial processes and procedures.

The Successful Applicant

A successful applicant should have:

• A professional Level 7 CCAB or CIMA Finance and Accounting qualification.
• Track record of leading and mentoring teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Solid background in school funding, DSG, and public sector finance.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with senior leaders, confidently collaborating, influencing decisions and challenging assumptions.
• Excellent analytical skills to support strategic decision making.
• Confident, proactive individual who is capable of positive challenge.

What's on Offer

• Total package circa £50,000 including a £45,441 base salary, market supplement, and pay award pending.
• LGPS pension with flexible contributions, secure future benefits and life cover.
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with an additional day during Christmas.
• An agile working environment.
• Additional benefits such as discounts, enhanced parental leave, additional annual leave purchase scheme and well-being support.

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

Operations Coordinator
Responsible to: Director of Finance & Risk

Contract Type: Permanent, full time

Days/Hours per week: 37 hrs per week
Salary: £25,000 a year
Location: Edinburgh

We are seeking an individual with strong administration skills to join our team in the role of Operations Coordinator and support our mission to end homelessness.  This role will support the administrative and operational functions within our offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow, together with our coffee shops and Village, whilst being the first point of contact for inbound enquiries. 

We are looking for a well organised individual, with good problem-solving skills and a can-do attitude to become part of our friendly team and are keen to learn and develop. 

What you’ll be doing:

· Ensuring our offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow are fit for purpose, providing an environment that is welcoming to both staff and external visitors.

· Managing and responding to inbound email and telephone enquiries.

· Manging shop related customer orders, inbound enquiries and invoicing.

· Supporting elements of finance administration, especially during holiday periods. 

· Booking travel, accommodation, training courses and supporting colleagues with other business-related purchases.

· Maintaining the health and safety maintenance tracker and supporting colleagues with actions and maintenance required in each of our operational units and at our Village.

· Arranging meetings and taking minutes if required.

· Supporting with data protection compliance and updating records and policies.

· Supporting the Finance & Risk Director in ensuring our IT systems are safe and secure, in conjunction with our external IT support. 

· Compliance with legislation and adherence to best practice.

· Supporting the Senior Leadership Team with other administrative and operational matters as reasonably required. 

Why join us?

· Impact: your work will empower people experiencing homelessness to transform their own lives through our key pillars of providing homes, jobs, food and support.

· Culture: you’ll be part of a supportive and dynamic team in an entrepreneurial organisation that values your unique take on how to achieve our goals.

· Growth: opportunities to work on exciting projects and learn, grow, and shine in a role that’s as rewarding as it is challenging.

· Perks: competitive salary, flexible working hours, and benefits including:

o 32 days paid annual leave (pro-rata)

o Staff discount at Social Bite Coffee Shops

o Reward Hub (discounted gym, restaurants, shop partnerships)

o Enhanced sick pay

o Cycle to work scheme

o Employee Assistance Programme

o Reflective Practice

o Values Superstars rewards

Application process: please send a CV and cover message. Your cover message should give us a sense of who you and help us understand why you’re a good fit for this role. It could be a letter (up to 500 words), a video or voice note (up to four minutes), or something else.  Ultimately, it’s what you are comfortable with. Note – applications without a supporting message will not be considered.

Recruitment process:
We believe the right recruitment process is one that allows both of us to learn about the other, to ensure that we both make the right decision.  The right candidate will fit well within Social Bite, understanding and believing in our values and what we are trying to achieve. 

There will be a two-stage process (with possibly an initial telephone/teams call) allowing you to meet with Peter Kerr, the Finance & Risk Director, along with colleagues. 

As this role is one that replaces an existing, we are keen to recruit as soon as possible, so all applications will be considered as they are received and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis, therefore early applications for this role are encouraged. 

Location: Nairobi, KenyaContract: 12 month fixed-term contractSalary: Local terms and conditions apply

Purpose of role

Sightsavers Kenya team are looking to recruit a Programme Officer Economic Empowerment for one year to help implement a project addressing the IT skills gap and transform the lives of people with disabilities through employment.

About the role

The Programme Officer EE supports the following areas, examples are not exhaustive:

Within programme delivery this role manages the project life cycle with partners from development through to close out; liaising with internal stakeholders and expertise specialists; supporting the implementation of all MEL aspects of the programme; executing participant surveys; coordinating activities at regional and global levels.

Within project management the role ensures all aspects of the projects are effectively monitored and evaluated, adaptive learning applied; partner capacity building developed; technical advice provided to all stakeholders; reporting internally and externally

Financial management to monitor project budgets and expenditure; collaboration with the finance team; partner financial capacity building.

Information and communication management through provision of high quality case studies and worthy new stories relating to the programme; participating in activities related to disability inclusive employment; advocating for Sightsavers in relevant disability related meetings and forums.

Safeguarding through ensuring all safeguarding policies adhered to by internal and external partners; oversee academy students and trainers receive their safeguarding induction and have a signed code of conduct in place.

Knowledge, skills and experience

• A qualification/tertiary degree in public health or other relevant field
• Proven track record with labour market issues including labour market assessments, skill training and job placements/fairs
• Proven experience working with budgets and financial provisions.
• A track record managing participatory methods and partnerships.
• Familiarity with national legislation and policies in the field of disability, human rights, and inclusive employment.
• Significant experience implementing programmes, including experience of the disability sector and gender mainstreaming.
• Excellent communication skills and advocacy
• Strong reporting skills, IT
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity for people with disabilities
• Current and ongoing right to work in Kenya

The Programme Officer is an involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties. Please see the job description for full details.

The deadline to submit your application is 5 November 2024 23.30pm GMT UK.

The recruitment process will consist of a face to face interview lasting up to one hour. Interviews are likely to take place week commencing 11 November 2024 onwards. We reserve the right to close this ad early.