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The successful candidates will work 35 hours a week over 5 days, including evening and weekend work as required by the company.
We have 20 roles available in the following locations:
Belfast, Birmingham, Blackburn, Cardiff, Colchester, Glasgow, Inverness, Leeds, London, Maidstone, Manchester, Middlebrough, Newcastle, Norwich, Nottingham, Plymouth, Portsmouth, Sheffield, Truro and Wrexham.
At Help for Heroes, we believe those who serve our country deserve support when they are wounded. Every day, men and women have to leave their career in the Armed Forces as a result of physical or psychological wounds; their lives changed forever. We help them, and those still serving, to recover and get on with their lives.
And who are we you’re wondering? We are experts and beginners. Generalists and specialists. Ordinary people with an extraordinary passion towards making a positive change to the lives of our veterans (and having fun while doing it).
As One Team we share a philosophy – I.C.A.R.E. It’s the way we walk and talk, the way we interact with others and how we approach everything we do. We are:
Innovative – Collaborative – Authentic – Resourceful – Energetic.
We have an incredible opportunity for a COMMUNITY BUILDER to join our Community Development team.
Please see below for more information on what just might be your future role.
About The Role
The Help for Heroes Community Development team are looking to recruit a team of Community Builders to assist in their reshaped participation and connection strategy. Using Asset Based Community Development, we seek to support the charity’s objective to enhance reach and positive impact for members of the Armed Forces Community facing challenges within their local communities.
Are you interested in the Armed Forces community and harnessing their strengths and gifts? Can you identify what already exists in an area and utilise it to create new networks and make things happen?
We are looking for a motivated, dynamic and confident people who are passionate about collaborating with communities in the design and delivery of interventions that bring and connect people together to strengthen networks within the local community. If you believe in the advantages of having a strong community, this role could suit you.
Working closely with Community Development Managers across regions within the UK, the Community Builders will play a vital role in helping to improve lives for Armed Forces Community members by creating a supportive environment that allows them to re-engage and connect with the services at Help for Heroes and with the wider community.
The main purpose of this role is to connect local people through their skills, passions and assets and support the creation of new connections, bringing people together to improve wellbeing and make the community a better place to live. This will include listening to different points of views, building relationships and motivating people to work together and create their own action influenced by their interests and skillsets to positively impact local communities and help them to flourish.
About You
You will have experience leading and facilitating the mobilisation of local communities, asset mapping, bringing together people for engagement that matters to them. You will have knowledge and experience of Asset Based Community Development work, outreach methods and you will have good organisational skills, energy and the ability to animate local communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver outreach to drive local connection, engagement and participation opportunities for the AFC
- Develop and embed an ABCD informed way of work
- Asset map
- Organise and facilitate community meetings to share ideas, encourage collective decision making and build a sense of belonging
- Encourage and pilot community lead action in response to local AFC needs/interests through peer led/co-designed initiatives
- Increase awareness of the challenges faced by military personnel, veterans and their families
PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidates will need to be based within an hour’s commute of their allocated locality and there is a requirement to travel within a 75-mile radius of this location (travel expenses covered). Flexibility in working hours is necessary to ensure a total of 70 hours is covered over a 2-week period so please take this into consideration before applying.
We are looking for someone with the following:
- A Community Development qualification and/or at least 3 years' experience working within a community development or similar role, with responsibility for bringing about social change and improving quality of life
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop relationships which lead to actions
- Demonstrable experience within an integrated multi-disciplinary service
- Experience of engaging and working collaboratively with partners/stakeholders
About the Team
You will work as part of the Community Development team; this newly formed team will approach working in defined localities using an asset based community development approach. Together the Community Development Managers and the Community Builders will strengthen local communities using resources and networks that are readily available. You will do this to proliferate opportunities for sustainable participation and engagement alongside a multi-disciplinary team in order to support the Armed Forces Community to live well after service.
Please see job description for more details about the role.
This is a great time to join the team at Haven House as a Corporate Governance Lead.
This exciting role will give the successful candidate the opportunity to work directly with the CEO, SLT and Trustees providing practical support.
As the Corporate Governance Lead, you will oversee the charity’s key corporate governance documents, including the Articles of Association and the Board Assurance Framework alongside being the Policy Manager for the organisation.
If you are a clear, confident communicator and have excellent planning skills, attention to detail, effective at managing your own time and multi-tasking then get in touch today. You will need to have a good understanding of the principles of good meeting practice, governance and decision-making and you should be comfortable building and managing relationships with senior stakeholders, and happy working at pace. Whether it’s helping produce a report or capturing a senior level discussion, throughout your work you will need to place an emphasis on clarity and business-value.
If this role sounds right for you and you have the right skills and experience, please do download the job description, and apply by returning the application form to the resourcing team.
Benefits
As an employee you will be entitled to the following range of benefits:
- Hybrid office/home-based arrangement
- 27 days' annual leave pro rata
- Pension scheme (company matches contribution up to 7%)
- Free onsite parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Eye care voucher scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Interest free season ticket loan
- Blue Light Card discount scheme
If you are a potential candidate who would like to have an informal chat with someone about the role before applying, please email the resourcing team and we will be in touch.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.
Closing date: 23 August 2024
Interview date: TBA
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Would you like to help families with seriously sick children in hospital stay together? Then join The Sick Children’s Trust as our Senior Finance Officer
We have an exciting opportunity to support a super friendly, motivated and supportive Finance and Database Team.
The role is conveniently located near Liverpool Street and hybrid working is available working Monday to Wednesday in the office.
You will be an effective team member working alongside the Finance Manager to ensure that income and expenditure are appropriately processed in accordance with The Sick Children’s Trust procedures and coding and costing are accurate and appropriate.You will be the first line of contact for day to day finance queries.
Duties will include:
- Processing all income and expenditure transactions ensuring accurate coding.
- Oversee the fixed asset ledger
- Preparation of quarterly and annual VAT returns
- Preparation of annual expenditure budgets and monthly expenditure reforecasts
- Banking any donations and prepare bank reconciliations
- Prepare for annual external audit and carry out in internal audits
- Provide support on budget preparation
About you
You have experience of working in a finance or accounting team, ensuring you can hit the ground running. Your skills and knowledge ensure you are confident in carrying out day to day and monthly financial processes and enable you to provide managers advice on finance and coding processes.
Proficient IT skills and good working knowledge of accountancy software are a given
You have strong organisational skills and an eye for detail to ensure accuracy.
Just as importantly you have strong interpersonal skills to support colleagues and to work as a good team member.
Benefits
We can offer an attractive benefits package to all our employees to support a healthy Work-Life balance. Including hybrid working, enhanced annual leave, family friendly policies and employee assistance programmes.
If you are interested in applying, more details about this role and The Sick Children’s Trust may be found in our recruitment pack.
If you wish to apply for the role, please complete the questionnaire and submit along with your CV and covering letter.
Closing date 11 August 2024
We are reviewing applications as they are received so early application is advised.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is a national role based from one of our office locations - York or London
Are you passionate about driving positive change? As our Head of Social Impact, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of STEM Learning to improve lives through education. Your role is to lead the charge in driving STEM Learning’s brand through the clear articulation of our social and economic impact, ensuring our impact is central to our brand. By collaborating with stakeholders, influencing business priorities, and championing thought leadership, you can help STEM Learning empower learners, inspire educators, and transform the landscape of STEM education.
About Us
STEM Learning’s mission is to empower young people with the skills and knowledge to thrive through effective teaching and learning of STEM.
As the UK’s leading provider of STEM education and careers support, we work with schools, colleges, employers and other partners to inspire and engage young people in STEM subjects and prepare them for the future.
The Role
As the Head of Social Impact, you will play a key role in driving positive change and evidence-based practices to support our goals by:
- Articulating and communicating our social impact in ways that are more accessible to multiple stakeholder groups – allowing stories to be told to ensure systemic change in STEM Education.
- Leading the Impact Team and a wider network of external evaluation partners to ensure a comprehensive approach to STEM Learning’s impact and evidence portfolio.
- Reinforcing STEM Learning as thought leaders in STEM education.
- Lead STEM Learning’s impact and evidence portfolio, influencing the sector, meeting stakeholder needs and driving reinvestment.
- Shaping STEM Learning’s priorities to ensure we remain purpose-led and impact-driven.
- Fostering a culture of learning from both successes and failures – both internally and across the wider sector.
- Seeking opportunities to enhance STEM Learning’s knowledge base through external expertise and networks.
Our Ideal Candidate
Candidates will demonstrate our values: Sustainable – Innovative – Proactive
To be successful as Head of Social Impact, you will possess:
- Exceptional skills in engaging stakeholders through compelling narratives and strategies related to social impact and evidence.
- Demonstrated experience of articulating evidence and impact to a variety of audiences in a compelling and inspiring way – at ease presenting to a variety of audiences, through leading forums, discussions and presenting.
- Strong communication skills to position STEM Learning as thought leaders in the field.
- Understanding of evidence, monitoring, and impact evaluations and strategies, preferably in an educational setting.
- Proven ability to generate comprehensive assessments of impact to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders.
- A track record for identifying and fostering strategic partnerships and collaborations that enhance impact and innovation.
- Experience in leading a team, providing guidance and direction to staff while promoting the organisation’s profile and mission.
We are looking for someone who meets as many of the criteria as possible but encourage applications from candidates who might not meet all criteria.
Our Benefits
- 30 days holidays plus bank holidays
- Access to a fantastic pension scheme
- A comprehensive employee assistance programme
- Access to a voluntary staff benefits scheme including cycle to work loan scheme; electric vehicles; health cash back plans; free eye tests; discounted vouchers and much more
Next Steps
To apply please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining what interested you in the role and why you think you are our ideal candidate.
There is no closing date for this role; applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so early applications are recommended.
STEM Learning strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and are committed to employing teams with diverse abilities, skills, and experiences.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an experienced Membership Manager looking for your next challenge?
Do you have an excellent knowledge of databases, membership processes and relationship management?
Do you enjoy leading, managing and motivating teams?
If you answered yes to these questions, this role might be for you.
This role will lead the SoA’s newly merged Membership and Author Communities team, providing strategic direction and support and delivering results based on agreed priorities.
Working in partnership with the Membership Manager and Local Groups Manager, the Head of Membership and Author Communities will focus on developing and delivering strategies to increase member recruitment, retention and satisfaction.
Please view the JD for full information on responsibilities around the role.
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We are working in partnership with Age UK Birmingham, who empower people aged 50+ to live with dignity, respect, good health and wellbeing, and can access services, support to meet their needs. They support people across Birmingham, Sandwell and surrounding areas to enrich their lives and live independently.
They are seeking a new Head of Operations to join their senior management team, to build on the progress made by the charity over the last 5 years.
The new Head of Operations will lead the charity’s forward-facing operations, building on current strengths and identifying new opportunities. Partnership working with national Age UK and local stakeholders particularly in Health and NHS settings across the West Midlands and neighbouring Age UKs will also be a key focus.
You will have:
- Proven multi team leadership experience and the ability to manage and motivate staff and volunteers
- Well-developed communication and presentation skills both written and verbally
- The ability to understand and deal with complex documents and solve problems
- Skilled at prioritising conflicting demands, project management planning and development
- The ability to produce clear and concise reports and documents as required
- Experience in financial planning and managing budgets
The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of the Charity’s operational services, ensuring that they contribute to improving the lives of older people in Birmingham, Sandwell and surrounding areas in accordance with the strategic aims of the organisation.
You will ensure all services meet required financial and quality standards and comply with all contractual requirements.
The post-holder will work with the Chief Executive in identifying new business and service development opportunities as well as developing existing services to maximise the Charity’s reach and income and will fulfil the role of deputy to the Chief Executive as required.
For more information and a full job specification please contact Sandra Smith, Associate Director, Charisma Charity. Applications should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
Closing date for applications: 28th July 2024
First interview date: 15th or 20th August
Second Interview date: 23rd August
Job Description
Salary: £43,000 to £48,000 1.0 FTE, part time applicants will be considered
Contract length: 2 years, with potential for extension
Location: Thames21’s main office at the Guildhall, City of London; but we also offer hybrid working
Responsible to: Head of Improving Rivers
Responsible for: Improving Rivers Programme Managers
About Thames21:
Thames21 is a leading environmental charity, working across London and the Thames Basin to deliver high-impact nature-based solutions to the climate and biodiversity crisis through restoring rivers, whilst also connecting communities to their local green-blue spaces and inspiring long-term stewardship of them.
About the team
The Improving Rivers team is a dynamic and driven team which seeks to deliver effective and long-term restoration of river and catchment ecosystems. We work in cross sectoral partnership across the Thames Basin. The team takes a nature-based solutions approach and explores innovations as well as effectively deliver standard impactful approaches which drive the restoration of river ecosystems.
Diversity at Thames21
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Thames21 is key to our success and as such we employ staff from a diverse range of backgrounds, this we feel is key in ensuring that everybody has an equal opportunity and is not treated differently or discriminated against because of their characteristics. We value the voices of our individual employees, and we strive to work in a collaborative, innovative balanced way. The postholder must actively support this.
Purpose of the role
The postholder will support the strategic development of the Improving Rivers portfolio in collaboration with the Head of Improving Rivers and Improving Rivers Managers. The postholder will be responsible for implementing the strategic development of the team in partnership with the Improving Rivers Managers, whilst oversee and supporting the Improving Rivers Managers to implement Thames21 projects and programmes that achieve our 5 year plan goals. The Improving Rivers team covers a diverse portfolio including teams focused on River Restoration, Environmental Evidence, Catchment Partnerships and Rural Solutions. These programmes including cross sectoral work including public, private, academic and community partners, as well as using mechanisms such as Environmental Markets and implementing (and challenging) government policy. These outcomes are integrated into the work on Thames21’s Engagement and Learning Team that develops and delivers a wide range of practical volunteering activities and targeted recruitment and awareness raising to ensure project better reflect the communities we work in and improve health and wellbeing outcomes.
Thames21 is looking for a skilled leader and with strategic vision who must have a genuine passion for and understanding of our mission and a love of rivers.
Main duties and responsibilities:
1) Strategic Direction
Support the strategic development of the Thames21 Improving Rivers Portfolio of work, in liaison with the Head of Improving Rivers and the Chief Executive.
o Support development of operational targets that directly contribute to achieving the organisations mission and priority area of Thames21’s 5 year plan 2023-2028.
o Support development of strategies and oversee the implementation of action plans to achieve targets and organisation mission.
o Ensure that effective Monitoring and Evaluation procedures are embedded across the organisation’s projects and programmes.
o Ensure E&L projects and programmes integrate and complement Thames21’s other work, whilst maintaining good relationships with the senior management team.
2) Leadership and Management
Managing the Improving Rivers Team, support and directing managers, programme and budget oversight to achieve the objectives of Thames21’s strategy plan.
o Support and develop Improving Rivers Managers to achieve their targets and objectives including the development of their teams/areas of work
o Guide, support the Improving Rivers Team in the delivery of the portfolio of work, ensuring their well-being, performance at work and professional development.
o Enable cross team collaborations and development for multi-benefits.
3) Business and organisation development
Support and enable delivery of Thames21’s wider strategy.
o Support development that will enhance the organisations performance and be responsible for seeing them through to implementation
o Support oversight of and lead on bids and project development for funds/programmes which are assessed on their technical competencies related to the Improving Rivers portfolio
o Support development of Strategic Environmental Markets and support/lead development of large/strategically important government bids/funding for Improving Rivers in partnership with other areas
o Support the creation of systems that build the skills of the team so they can develop more strategic and impactful projects and programmes independently and ensure they are implemented.
o Development and support strategic partnerships to achieve the organisation goals.
4) Work with the Head of Improving Rivers and Senior Management Team to ensure the organisation is performing effectively and that its systems and processes support the successful implementation of the Five-Year Plan.
o Ensure the organisation is financially sustainable and carry out accurate financial management, auditing invoicing, reporting and planning.
o Support development of organisational policies, practices and structures and ensure they are applied across the organisation.
o Ensure resources are applied proportionally across the organisation.
o Establish and maintain practices of data collection for portfolio measurement indices, ensuring the data is entered into Thames21’s data collection platforms.
o Oversee the application of Health and Safety throughout the team
Other Duties
This job description cannot cover every issue or task that may arise within Thames21. At various times the post-holder will be directed to carry out other reasonable duties in support of other Thames21 activities that are consistent with those in this Job Description.
For more intormation and how to apply, please see the attached job description.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are SafeLives, the UK-wide charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse, for everyone and for good.
Last year alone, nearly 25,000 professionals working on the frontline received our training. Over 79,000 adults at risk of serious harm or murder and more than 99,000 children received support through dedicated multi-agency support designed by us and delivered with partners. In the last seven years, almost 5,000 perpetrators have been challenged and supported to change by interventions we created with partners, making nearly 15,000 adult and child victims of their abuse safer.
Together we can end domestic abuse. Forever. For everyone.
Role Summary:
- The Communications and Marketing Officer post is in the Communications and Marketing team, within SafeLives’ External Relations Directorate.
- The Communications and Marketing Officer supports the delivery of our key messages to advance our mission of transforming the response to domestic abuse.
- The Communications and Marketing Officer will work closely with the Communications and Marketing Manager to enhance SafeLives’ profile and reputation as a trusted expert in data, voice and practice.
- This role is instrumental in marketing our training courses, products, research, and services to professional audiences.
- The Communications and Marketing Officer develops and produces high-quality, engaging content for our website, social media platforms, newsletters, and other communication channels.
- The role involves coordinating with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging and branding across all SafeLives’ communications. And tracking and analysing the effectiveness of external communication campaigns.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week.
Location: London office/Bristol Office/Remote.
Benefits
- 34 days' holiday including public holidays'
- Flexible working eg compressed hours
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution
- Childcare Vouchers
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Clinical Supervision
- Holiday Purchase Scheme to buy up to an additional 5 days
- Enhanced Family leave Policies
- Enhanced Sick pay
- Professional Development Fund
- Individual learning budget
- Restorative Practice Training
- Time Off In Lieu
If this challenge sounds as exciting to you as it does to us and you believe you have the qualities we have described, please take a look over the job description and submit a 500-word cover letter and CV.
Closing date: 9.00am on Thursday 15th August 2024.
SafeLives is a committed provider of equal opportunities for all; please see our job description for full details.
No agencies, please.
The International Programme Officer will report to our Global Operations Director and will work closely with personnel and partners in different countries where WW supports development programmes, to ensure the work we support is aligned with WW’s strategy, and that the delivery of our work has impact, is on track and is in line with donor agreements and budgets.
Specific responsibilities will include:
1. Programme coordination, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and learning
• Support organisational and programme planning, ensuring alignment with agreed delivery targets, outputs and outcomes.
• Support partners to ensure MEAL systems are effective in tracking, supporting and learning from delivery of workplans.
• Monitor financial and material resources relevant to project needs, flagging any concerns to the line manager and UK Director of Corporate Services.
• Champion learning, supporting teams and partners to analyse, package and deliver learning internally and externally for advocacy and communications, focused on driving system change at scale.
• Proactively seize opportunities and troubleshoot problems that arise in the course of the work. Deliver proactive management interventions that keep work on track and maximise impact.
• Ensure social inclusion, where the needs of vulnerable people are clearly heard and acted upon, is at the heart of our work.
• Support effective communication across and with the UK team, and partners in other countries.
2. Technical delivery and quality assurance
• Provide technical advice and support partners with delivery, investigations and assessments.
• Identify or co-develop appropriate methods and guidance to support delivery of key tasks within the programmes.
• Liaise both diplomatically and effectively with stakeholders.
• Ensure quality documentation and record keeping.
• Support country teams to undertake desk studies and literature reviews and produce and issue background reports.
• Support organisational capacity building and training of partners, including compliance with internal policies and best practice.
3. Documentation, learning and advocacy
• Mentor and support teams to collate, analyse and synthesise knowledge generated.
• Mentor and support teams in documentation, including writing and reviewing high quality, timely reports programme reports that respond to donor requirements and illustrate impact.
• Develop, co-author and disseminate knowledge products, including case studies, training modules, and guidance materials in support of programmes, liaising with the Director of Public and Political Engagement.
• Support our partners to develop powerful evidence-based stories and narratives to engage media, specific targeted groups, our wider networks and new audiences, including press, multi-media and website content.
• Coordinate and support the effective use of Information and Communications Technology across teams.
• Identify opportunities to increase programme visibility and raise the organization’s profile by disseminating results within and beyond the development community and water sector, liaising with the Director of Public and Political Engagement.
4. Organisational development
• Represent Water Witness and the interests of its stakeholders at local and international meetings as required, and develop strategic relationships with partners.
• Contribute to the strategic development of the organisation including through supporting the development or support of funding proposals, bids and efficient back office support and management.
• Provide advice, support to the Director, Senior Leadership Team, team, partners and the Board of Trustees.
• Help secure and deliver consulting and other work assignments globally as required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As our Head of Design & Digital, you will lead a team responsible for improving the end to end service for Young People, including the definition and delivery of the next phase of our digital strategy. You will be equally comfortable whether you’re leading a design workshop with Young People or getting into the detail of secure software development. This new role brings together our Digital Delivery team (including live service operations), Product Ownership, Design, Youth Insight and Content, giving a brilliant opportunity to have a huge impact on our work with Young People.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
TLG are a national Christian charity working in partnership with local churches to give struggling children a hope and a future. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join our friendly team as Head of Grants & Major Donors.
The right candidate will have compelling written communication skills, strong leadership qualities and will be excited and willing to contribute to our wider leadership team at TLG. Day to day, this role involves a wide variety of tasks including research, proposals, strategic development, relationship building and securing income. You will love working to targets and be highly motivated in your role to bring a hope and a future to struggling children and their families.
TLG is a Christian charity and, as a team, we want to bring our faith to the work we do; as such, we are recruiting an individual with a strong and vibrant Christian faith. TLG is also committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS. We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds, to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.
Closing Date: Friday August 9th 17:00
Initial Online Interviews: Wednesday August 21st
Final Interviews: Tuesday August 27th at our National Support Centre in West Yorkshire
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A fantastic Sports Charity focused on supporting athletes financially via a range of programmes is seeking a new Head of Finance on a full-time basis. The salary offered is £55-60k per annum. The position is permanent, however the organisation may also consider an interim option for candidates immediately available.
The role is offered on a hybrid basis with approximately 3 days per week required in the office in London Bridge. You will manage a team of 2 (Office Manager and Finance Assistant) and the position reports to the CEO.
The position is predominantly focused on finance and you will be responsible for management accounts, budgets, reporting to funders, and full completion of the annual statutory accounts in line with Charity SORP, and all tax matters. The role also covers the management of the outsourced IT function and some HR tasks such as recruitment and being the point of contact for the outsourced payroll bureau.
The charity has around 25 staff and is predominantly funded by grants, trusts and foundations. They have strong reserves and are also growing their fundraising capability. Turnover has increased from around £5 million to £15 million in recent years.
The role would best suit a fully-qualified accountant with demonstrable experience of restricted fund accounting and charity SORP accounting in a similar sized not for profit organisation. The organisation aims to increase it’s funding and variety of programmes over the coming years, so the role represents the chance for growth and progress.
Duties will include:
-Prepare timely, accurate and insightful financial reports and management accounts for trustees and senior staff
-Provide commentary and analysis of the charity’s financial position and identify potential financial risks and mitigations.
-Identify cost efficiencies and opportunities to generate income through improved fund management.
-Lead the charity’s budget setting and financial oversight process.
-Lead and support the development of project budgets for fundraising and grant reporting
-Liaise with budget holders as necessary, identifying and resolving any significant variances.
-Lead the annual audit process and work with the Senior Management Team to produce annual accounts.
-Supervise all regular financial processing and ensure all financial procedures and policies are relevant, up-to-date and adhered to.
-Supervise preparation of monthly payroll and associated HR administration including holiday and absence reporting.
-Manage the Finance Officer and Officer Manager
-With the Office Manager, ensure that the office environment is safe, secure and compliant with health and safety legislation and supports effective working.
-Manage the relationship with all utility suppliers, the office landlord and other relevant parties.
-Take responsibility for the charity’s IT infrastructure, liaising with external providers and relevant internal staff colleagues to ensure that it meets the needs of the organisation.
Candidates requirements:
-Professional accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) with significant post-qualification experience
-Prior experience in a senior level finance role managing an entire finance function
-Significant experience of financial planning and analysis; the ability to simplify complex financial information where necessary.
-Charity accounting experience, including the preparation of statutory accounts, and preferably SORP compliance.
-Restricted fund accounting experiene
-Experience leading an end-to-end external audit process.
-Familiarity developing, improving and implementing financial procedures and controls
-Broad resources experience covering HR & IT would be advantageous
Salary and benefits: Annual salary of £55,000 - £60,000 per annum plus employer pension contribution, private healthcare, season ticket loan, flexible working and 25 days holiday increasing up to 30 days based on length of service.
Closing date: Friday 16th August
Please send your CV for further consideration.
Head of Advocacy
We have an excellent opportunity for a Head of Advocacy to join this team in this permanent, remote working role.
Position: 1690 Head of Advocacy
Location: Remote (flexibility will be required for occasional onsite attendance and for UK and international travel)
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week, 08.30-16.30, Monday-Friday
Salary: £58,266 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Wednesday 31 July 2024
The Role
There are over 60 million working donkeys and mules in the world, but millions are being killed every year for the inhumane donkey skin trade, leading the African Union to announce plans for a moratorium on donkey slaughter and the development of a strategy for working animals across the continent. This huge opportunity is just one way that charity and its advocacy work can change the world for donkeys and mules, giving them the protection they need and the health and welfare they deserve.
As Head of Advocacy, you will work in partnership with the Director of Advocacy & Campaigns, the CEO and other Senior Management to deliver the organisational strategy by developing inspiring advocacy plans based on clear strategy, integrated with other departments of the organisation.
Your principal duties and responsibilities will include:
- Working with the Director of Advocacy and Campaigns to design and implement an advocacy strategy to effect lasting change for donkeys and mules in line with our organisational aims.
- Building and developing networks of key stakeholders to achieve genuine change and lasting impact on the welfare of donkeys and mules.
- Representing the organisation at key stakeholder engagements, strategic high level forums and in the media, as appropriate.
- Functionally lead advocacy through the creation of a global advocacy strategy that supports teams to deliver high quality and consistent advocacy.
- Working closely with other departments to ensure advocacy integrates with other streams of the sanctuary’s work and ensure the organisation has the support and infrastructure to deliver excellent advocacy outcomes.
- Supporting advocacy needs both in team and organisationally when responding to events that are unexpected or unplanned.
- Overall responsibility for the work, financial budget and planning of the advocacy team and line manage posts in the department, as agreed with the Director.
About You
You will have:
- Significant experience in a strategic advocacy leadership role.
- Solid experience leading teams to develop and implement effective advocacy strategies.
- Able to engage stakeholders with good communication skills, experienced in influencing governments, intergovernmental bodies and other influential partners.
- Strong experience in identifying and developing creative and engaging advocacy plans.
- A proven track record of working internationally in a functional, cross departmental leadership position.
- Experience of integrating departmental work with other parts of an organisation and translating complex messages to a wide range of stakeholders including senior management and international colleagues.
- Experience of working with the media at a national and international level.
About the Organisation
The charity is one of the UK’s largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide, working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued.
“The Sanctuary is a positive place to work with friendly staff and a wonderful charity. With amazing work throughout the world, once you join you never want to leave!”
Benefits include:
- Competitive pension
- Life assurance – 4 x annual salary
- BUPA health cover
- Sickness income protection
- 31 days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 will each full year of service
- Wellbeing team.
- Recorded Pilates and Yoga classes
- Long service awards
- Healthshield plan
- Free parking
- Subsidised restaurant and shop
The organisation is a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post.
You may also have experience in areas such as Advocacy, Campaigning Head of Advocacy, Director of Advocacy, Advocacy Lead, Advocacy and Campaigns, Advocacy and Campaigning.
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We have an opportunity for a Customer Specialist Manager - Housing to join our team in Newbury.
It's a fixed term role until the end of September 2025 with a starting salary of £42,000 - £50,000 per year depending on experience.
We have a hybrid approach to work where you'll share your time between the office and home to ensure a positive work / life balance.
The role
As a Customer Specialist manager you'll be leading, motivating and empowering your team to deliver advice and outcomes to customers with complex housing issues. This will include all tenancy related matters including domestic abuse, anti-social behaviour, safeguarding, tenancy changes, fraud and rehousing.
You'll ensure that the team provide prompt responses, looking for first time resolutions and taking ownership of cases from end to end.
You'll actively engage and build strong relationships with key stakeholders including statutory agencies and Local Authorities. Working collaboratively with our other specialist teams, Customer Service Management Centre and Locality teams, you'll work towards delivering our Corporate Plan and Customer Vision.
What you'll need:
You'll need to demonstrate a high level of housing expertise, including knowledge around anti social behavior, safeguarding, tenancy and neighbourhood management and an understanding of legislation. Ideally, you'll have previous experience leading a specialist team.
You'll also have:
- Evidence of achieving excellent customer service outcomes in a complex environment
- Strong communication and listening skills
- Experience of coaching and managing a team, inspiring them and optimising performance
- Excellent stakeholder management experience, with an ability to engage with both internal and external colleagues
- The ability to use systems and data to assess impact and inform focused solutions
What we can offer you
As a member of the Customer Specialist Team you'll be part of a collaborative, motivated and dynamic working environment.
We invest in our people, and you will be able to develop your skills and be part of something that makes a real difference to people's lives. This role can give you the opportunity for a career within a successful and diverse organisation.
Some of our benefits include:
- £450 yearly flexible benefit pot to use against benefits of your choice
- Flexible working
- 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
- A chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
- A generous pension scheme matching up to 12%
- Life cover as soon as you join us
- You will be a part of our Recognition scheme where you can be gifted retail vouchers
- A range of wellbeing discounts including Gym Memberships
- A wide selection of other benefits available
About us
It's an exciting time to be a part of the team as Sovereign have joined forces with Network Homes to form SNG (Sovereign Network Group). Together we provide over 84,000 homes and invest in communities across London and the South of England. Our purpose is to provide good affordable homes in thriving communities that people love for generations.
We invest for the long term, in individual homes, our customers and work with partners to make a lasting difference to our neighbourhoods. Sovereign Network Group's financial strength will enable us to meet housing needs, regenerate places and build on the existing strengths in our communities.
We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG. Take a look at our careers site to learn more about us and our values.
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SCIE Vision
We are committed to building a society which enables people who draw on social care to live fulfilling lives.
At the SCIE, we are driven by our values:
· Progressive – always learning and developing.
· Inclusive – working together for equality, diversity, and fairness.
· Credible – evidence-based, robust, and reliable.
· Transparent – open and honest.
The role:
A great opportunity for you to join our small impactful team and make a real difference to people’s lives by:
· Be a member of the TLAP leadership team, taking specific responsibility for our policy and influencing work as a partnership and within the core team.
· Co-Produce TLAP policy positions with NCAG, others with direct lived experience and TLAP partners.
· Liaise with and seek views from a wide range of TLAP partners and key stakeholders as part of programme and product development.
· Maintain TLAP at the forefront of influence and innovation, working with TLAP partners to improve personalisation nationally, regionally and locally
What we are looking for:
· Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion and social justice.
· Extensive strategic experience, gained at a senior level, of developing of policy and/or practice and of delivering complex work programmes in partnership with people who draw on care and support.
· A thorough knowledge of personalisation and community-based support as defined in the Care Act and subsequent policy development
· A record of collaborative work within an organisation and across organisational and professional boundaries to achieve change
· An understanding of partnership working, in particular the promotion of coproduction and inclusive approaches to policy development and influence
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· What we offer in return.
We offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary and homeworking allowance. We provide an employer pension contribution above the statutory minimum, an award-winning employee assistance programme, and an attractive holiday package which rises with length of service.
If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if would like any assistance that might help improve your experience while completing the application, please contact us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.