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About SHARe KNOWSLEY:
We are a vibrant and impactful charity dedicated to supporting people seeking asylum and refugees in Knowsley, Merseyside. Our mission is: ‘to help refugees thrive not just survive’ by empowering those who have faced unimaginable hardship in providing them with the tools, resources, and opportunities to rebuild their lives with dignity and hope. Through a range of vital services, we work tirelessly to ensure that the rights of refugees and people seeking asylum are protected, they get the necessary support, their voices are heard, and that their contributions are valued in society.
We are seeking a dynamic, compassionate, and visionary CEO who possesses a strong blend of strategic leadership and operational expertise to guide SHARe Knowsley into its next phase of growth. The ideal candidate will not only inspire and motivate teams but also bring proven managerial skills to effectively oversee day-to-day operations, ensure efficiency, and drive sustainable development.
If you:
- Believe everyone has the right to live their best life.
- Are passionate about supporting refugees and people seeking asylum to rebuild their lives.
- Have the commitment, the passion, and the management and leadership skills to lead an organisation that is making a real and lasting impact to the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in society.
Then we have an exciting opportunity for you to lead SHARe Knowsley through the next phase of our development and be at the heart of an organisation that truly makes a difference to the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in our community.
As Chief Executive Officer, you will have the chance to shape the future of SHARe Knowsley, expanding our reach and enhancing the support we provide to some of the most marginalised members of society. If you are a strategic leader with good managerial skills and a commitment to social change, we would love to hear from you.
Role Overview:
Reporting directly to the Trustee Board, as CEO, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership, managing operations, and overseeing the overall development of SHARe Knowsley’s services. You will lead fundraising efforts and oversee the charity’s budget to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of SHARe Knowsley. You will lead a passionate and dedicated team of staff and volunteers, ensuring that our programmes are effective, sustainable, and aligned with our mission. You will also play a key role in building relationships with local partners, stakeholders, and funders, as well as advocating for the rights and needs of asylum seekers and refugees, promoting a positive and inclusive organisational culture.
Person Specification:
The ideal candidate will be an experienced leader with a passion for social justice and human rights. You will have a proven track record in a management and leadership role, preferably within the charitable or not-for-profit sector. Ideally, you will have experience of working within the refugee, asylum, or social care sectors. You should be a strategic thinker with strong financial acumen, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build partnerships and influence at all levels. A compassionate and values-driven approach to leadership, with a commitment to social justice and equality.
Job Details:
- Position: Chief Executive officer
- Location: Based in Huyton, and at times, at the drop-ins located in other parts of Knowsley; with an opportunity for hybrid working
- Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours weekly)
- Annual Leave: 25 days plus Bank Holidays and gratuity days over Christmas period
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you highly organised, resourceful, and passionate about making a difference? The Baobab Centre is seeking an Operations and Admin Assistant to support our vital work with young asylum seekers and refugees.
In this varied role, you’ll work closely with the Operations Manager and admin team to ensure the smooth running of our Centre by managing administrative tasks, assisting with IT and communications, and supporting operations and fundraising initiatives. You’ll also play a part in amplifying the voices of our community through social media and helping with community engagement activites.
If you’re a motivated individual with strong administrative and IT skills, a commitment to human rights, and an interest in supporting vulnerable young people, we’d love to hear from you.
This role is for 3 days per week depending on your preference. Working on Wednesdays is essential to provide reception cover.
ABOUT US:
The Baobab Centre is a non-residential therapeutic community that supports young asylum seekers and refugees who have experienced human rights abuses and have sought asylum in the UK as unaccompanied minors. Our two focus areas are rehabilitation and justice.
Please read the additional information below alongside the full Job Description and Person Specification attached.
Mental Health: All of the young people Baobab supports suffer significant mental health and developmental difficulties and many function in an unstable and more immature way than their chronological age. Due to their experiences it takes time to gain trust from the young people in our community. As a core member of our team, you will understand the impact of specific human rights abuses on the development of children and young people in exile and their individual experiences of loss, trauma and grief on their mental health and well-being.
Baobab’s Model: Please read the accompanying ‘Baobab Clinical Context and Model’ document for a detailed introduction. It often takes a significant amount of time to understand Baobab’s model of working, which aims for rehabilitation and justice through attending to both the internal and external world of each young. It is important that you strive to have an insight to the experiences of both the internal and external factors impacting on the lives of unaccompanied young people attending our centre. It is also important that you understand the ways in which UK society and policy impacts on young asylum seekers (including invisibility, marginalisation, discrimination, and the fact of waiting in uncertainty for a long time).
Multi-disciplinary Working: Baobab aims to be a reflective, thinking organisation and we place a high value on shared thinking time, sharing responsibilities and working together with others. A key aspect of the role is communicating and working in a holistic way.
The Baobab Centre is a non-residential therapeutic community that offers support to young survivors of human rights abuses seeking refuge in the UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This vacancy involves a unique opportunity to be the Sex Worker ISVA Learning and Policy Influencing Lead of an exciting new regional partnership program alongside National Ugly Mugs and POW (Notthingham) funded by the National Lottery Communities Fund. Based with Basis Yorkshire, this role will lead on influencing of policy and sharing of learning from this program to improve outcomes for sex workers who have experienced sexual violence including developing resources, organising events and sharing learning based on data from the program as well as working with those with lived experience and those in government and other authorities who help shape health and justice systems. Each organisation will be employing a SWISVA which will be line managed within each organisation. While the post is based within Basis Yorkshire, the post can be fullfilled working hybrid, but will require frequent travel between Leeds, Nottingham, Manchester and nationally.
Basis Yorkshire is an award-winning charity that was founded in 1995 and now operates across Yorkshire. This is a unique opportunity to join a challenging and vibrant organisation, working with women who are involved in sex work. For more information about what Basis Yorkshire does and its values, please visit our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ABOUT INQUEST
Founded in 1981, INQUEST is the only charity providing expertise on state related deaths and their investigation to bereaved people, lawyers, advice and support agencies, the media and parliamentarians. Our specialist casework includes deaths in police and prison custody, immigration detention, mental health settings and deaths involving multi-agency failings or where wider issues of state and corporate accountability are in question. You can find more information on our website, particularly on our Campaigns, and Media Release webpages.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a Project Assistant to support INQUEST’s National Lottery Heritage Fund project, Unlocking the INQUEST archive: memorialising death and resistance. This project encourages engagement with the INQUEST archive and memorialises state-related death and resistance through creative outputs including: 12-month consultation, artist’s residency, banner making, small scale events, archival research, film screenings and a podcast series.
Organised, motivated by logistics, system-orientated, able to react efficiently to pressure, change and multitasking, the ideal candidate will possess outstanding communications skills necessary to liaising with a varied audience, including bereaved families and other key project stakeholders. They will be experienced in handling telephone calls, email correspondence, administration systems, and key IT software packages. Working closely with the project manager and project staff, they will support all components of our heritage project, including organising events and travel, liaising with key stakeholders, project social media and general administration. The candidate must be committed to the values of INQUEST and to anti-racism and anti-discrimination.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About the role
We are seeking a dynamic Operations Manager to lead the next phase of our development, building on the strong foundation we've established.
In this key leadership role, you'll ensure smooth, efficient operations across all functions, including finance, HR, facilities and communications, managing a small, dedicated team. Your work will directly support our teams in delivering vital services, reaching key targets and achieving our mission, offering you the chance to make a lasting impact in a growing, purpose-driven organisation.
This fast-paced role requires a proactive, resourceful individual who can manage daily operations while considering the bigger picture to implement new ways of working. As part of the Senior Management Team, you'll also help shape and deliver our organisational strategy.
Additionally, you will have the unique opportunity to co-lead our participation in the London Communities Human Rights Programme, a four-year project aimed at embedding a human rights-based approach in all areas of our work, in collaboration with the British Institute of Human Rights.
Key Responsibilities
- Finances
- Ensure robust financial management and controls, supported by the Director and an external financial consultant, with a focus on achieving value for money; effective risk management; timely and accurate reporting; increased financial literacy within the organisation and efficient use of resources.
- HR
- Lead the development and implementation of HR initiatives, systems and procedures that are efficient, aligned with best practices and reflect our values and strategic goals. Ensure staff are well-supported, with a robust performance management system in place across the organisation. Collaborate with the Senior Management Team to foster a learning culture, enabling staff to work at their best and achieve success as a team.
- Facilities and Compliance Management
- Ensure efficient management of facilities and full compliance with legal and regulatory requirements across health and safety, data protection, cybersecurity and other operational standards. Collaborate with the Senior Management Team to uphold quality standards, including the Advice Quality Standard, Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner, London Youth Quality Mark and Investing in Volunteers.
- Other
- Oversee the management of IRMO’s social media platforms and website
- Oversee the organisation of key events, including our Annual General Meeting, staff meetings, training sessions, strategy day and other organisational events
- Lead, inspire and manage the Operations team in line with IRMO's policies and procedures, supporting team members to achieve their full potential
Person Specification
- Essential
- At least three years of experience in a similar role
- Strong understanding of finance and budget management for an organisation of IRMO’s size (£850,000 turnover)
- Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software
- Understanding of UK employment law, HR best practices, health and safety, data protection and safeguarding
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English
- Tech-savvy, including knowledge of Google Workspace and Microsoft applications
- Strategic understanding of how financial and operational management supports service delivery, with a commitment to continuous improvement
- Skilled in streamlining systems, processes and procedures for enhanced efficiency
- Proven ability to take ownership of projects from conception to completion with minimal oversight
- Highly organised, able to manage workloads and balance tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Adaptable and proactive, capable of solving problems independently with limited resources
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach and the ability to handle sensitive information discreetly
- Understanding of charity governance and the challenges facing the charity sector
- Strong understanding of issues facing migrants in the UK, particularly the Latin American community
- A commitment to IRMO's vision, mission, and values
- Desirable
- AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting (or equivalent) or equivalent work experience
- Ability to communicate in Spanish and/or Portuguese
We aim to recruit the most suitable candidate for each role and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who identify as members of underrepresented or minoritised groups, as well as from Latin Americans and those with lived experience of the immigration and asylum system, to better reflect the community we serve.
Led by and for the community, we support the development, agency and participation of all Latin Americans and Spanish and Portuguese-speaking migrants
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ABOUT BPNA
The British Paediatric Neurology Association (BPNA) is the professional organisation for doctors who specialise in the care of children with neurological disorders. The BPNA has developed a number of educational programmes for doctors in the UK and overseas both online and face-to-face. This role directly supports the education of healthcare professionals across the UK, impacting the care of children with neurological conditions.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a respected and growing organisation, BPNA is looking for a highly motivated individual who can use their dedication, attention to detail and reliability to help us develop further. We are seeking to appoint a UK Short Course Administrator to join our small team which is based across our Bolton and London offices. This is a full-time, permanent post based in Bolton, working 37.5 hours a week (7.5 hours per day x 5 days per week). The Short Course Administrator will provide customer care as well as logistical and technical support to both online and face-to-face UK short courses.
ABOUT YOU
This role would suit an organised, efficient and practical person with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a good deal of common sense. You will also have diplomatic skills and the ability to build good relationships. You will need to be flexible, have an ability to problem-solve on-site, provide online zoom support, set up equipment such as computers and data projectors, and to organise highly educated people whilst remaining calm and maintaining a sense of humour. We are looking for someone to join our team who will contribute to maintaining and developing our customer focused ethos.
While this role is primarily based in Bolton, there will be some UK travel with overnight stays to support in-person courses. We offer time off in lieu or overtime paid for additional hours worked.
WHY COME AND WORK FOR US?
At BPNA, we value a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive work culture. The BPNA is a small organisation with big ambitions, and we work closely together to make an impact. You'll join a welcoming team that values mutual respect, flexibility, and work-life balance. We believe in continuous learning and career progression. As a member of BPNA, you'll have access to ongoing training opportunities and support for professional development, ensuring that you can grow both within this role and across future career aspirations.
We offer 25 days’ annual leave (excluding Bank Holidays) plus an additional day leave for birthday, rising to 30 days after 10 years of service and access to the Nest Pension scheme, with 6% employer contribution.
LOCATION
While this role is based in Bolton, BPNA offers hybrid working arrangements, enabling you to balance time between working from our office and from home. Your line manager will agree with you how much time you will be required to work in the office and how frequently, to achieve productivity and service levels. This could vary week to week. You should anticipate spending an increased amount of time in the office during your probationary period.
JOB PURPOSE
This role provides hands-on experience with technology support for virtual courses and event planning for in-person courses for health care professionals, equipping you with skills in both administrative and event coordination settings. All course planning and logistics are arranged from the BPNA offices.
The purpose of this role is to:
• Support the organisation and delivery of virtual short courses
• Support the organisation and delivery of face-to-face short courses
For the full Job Description and Person Specification, see the attchment below
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role, please submit your CV and a covering letter (maximum 2 pages) through CharityJob. Your covering letter should detail how your skills and experience meet the person specification. You must have the right to work in the UK.
Closing date: 29 December 2024
Interviews aimed for: 15 January 2025
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Description
We are seeking an IT Strategy and Transformation Lead to spearhead CARE International UK’s IT strategy and oversee transformative projects that modernise and optimise our technology infrastructure. This role is a 24 months fixed term contract (subject to extension). You will work closely with senior leadership to develop and implement a forward-looking IT strategy that supports our mission and long-term goals. You will lead initiatives such as cloud migration, system integration, and enhanced data security, ensuring our systems operate efficiently and securely. The successful candidate will possess a strategic vision, a solid understanding of IT risk management, and the ability to lead complex IT projects aligned with CARE’s global operations.
Why work for us?
At CARE International UK we affirm the dignity, potential and contribution of participants, donors, partners and staff. Our actions are consistent with our mission. We are honest and transparent in what we do and say and accept responsibility for our collective and individual actions. We work together effectively to serve the larger community. We constantly challenge ourselves to the highest levels of learning and performance to achieve greater impact.
About you
You are an accomplished IT leader with extensive experience in IT strategy and transformation, ideally within the not-for-profit sector. With a degree in Information Technology or a related field, and certifications in project management (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP) or cloud computing (e.g., Microsoft Azure), you bring the expertise needed to drive organisational efficiency and growth. Your project management skills, particularly in areas such as Azure migration and SharePoint implementation, are well-established, and you have a proven track record in integrating CRM, finance, and HR systems. Your leadership abilities, communication skills, and expertise in data protection and cybersecurity set you apart.
If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact through technology, we’d love to hear from you. Bring your expertise to CARE, where your skills can help drive positive change on a global scale.
About CARE
CARE International is one of the world’s leading humanitarian and development charities. We fight poverty and injustice in the world’s most vulnerable places.We save lives in disasters and conflicts. We stand with women, girls and their communities to achieve lasting change for a better future.
Safeguarding
CARE International UK has a zero-tolerance approach to any abuse to, sexual harassment of or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or child by any of our staff, representatives or partners. CARE International UK expects all staff to share this commitment through our Safeguarding Policy and our Code of Conduct. They are responsible for ensuring they understand and work within the remit of these policies throughout their time at CARE International UK.
Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do, including recruitment. All offers of employment at CARE International UK are subject to:
- satisfactory references. CARE International UK participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from successful applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
- appropriate criminal record checks (including a Bridger check).
By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Equality and Diversity
We are committed to Equality and value Diversity.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and particularly welcome applications from disabled people. We guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. If you require the candidate brief or need to submit your application in an alternative format, because of a disability, please do get in touch by sending an email to the HR Team.
We also encourage people from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds or LGBT+ to apply for roles at CARE International UK.
Please note that in compliance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all job offers at Care International UK are conditional on eligibility to work in the UK
Closing date: 30 November 2024 at 11pm
Interview date: Week commencing 7 December 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
WorldSkills UK is seeking a dynamic Network Member Manager to support and expand the growing network of institutions that are part of our award-winning Centre of Excellence. This role is vital to driving value for members and enhancing our flagship programme, which is dedicated to transforming Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) across the UK. As Network Member Manager, you will manage relationships, engage members, and maximise the impact of the Centre of Excellence, ensuring member institutions have access to world-class training and development resources. Your work will support the Centre of Excellence set new benchmarks for teaching, learning, and assessment, ultimately contributing to the UK's global competitiveness in skills excellence.
Role purpose
The Centre of Excellence is WorldSkills UK’s cornerstone programme aimed at raising the standards of teaching, learning, and assessment across TVET. By harnessing international best practices and expertise, it fosters innovation and advances the quality of education across the sector. As Network Member Manager, you will be at the heart of the programme joining a vibrant and diverse team, working closely with member institutions to deliver impactful, sustained engagement and provide strategic support.
Key tasks and responsibilities
Programme management and reporting:
• Establish and maintain an account management framework to encourage member participation in the Centre of Excellence’s core offerings.
• Track and report on member engagement metrics, leveraging data insights to drive retention, satisfaction, and continuous improvement.
• Regularly evaluate and refine the member engagement framework to meet evolving needs, including offering tailored training and development solutions.
• Prepare comprehensive reports for management and leadership that provide insights into programme outcomes, trends, and impact. These reports will inform partners and stakeholders, highlighting the Centre’s achievements and demonstrating value to support continued engagement.
Member engagement and relationship management:
• Build effective working relationships with senior leaders from across the membership, serving as the primary point of contact for ongoing support.
• Develop and execute a robust engagement strategy to ensure that institutions gain maximum value from their membership.
• Oversee the enrolment and validation of new members, guiding them through the onboarding process and ensuring alignment with programme requirements.
• Conduct regular needs assessments and check-ins with members to ensure alignment with the Centre’s objectives and identify opportunities for enhanced engagement.
• Facilitate knowledge-sharing and collaboration opportunities within the network to foster partnerships and shared learning.
• Lead the annual recognition review, coordinating judging panels and planning events to showcase and reward excellence across the network.
Member communication and support:
• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to keep members informed about events, training opportunities, and programme updates.
• Respond to member inquiries promptly, providing resources and guidance to support their full engagement with the Centre.
• Lead promotional activities to boost member engagement and manage the creation of impactful content for publications, social media, and other channels.
• Conduct and share impact studies that demonstrate the benefits of the Centre’s programmes, helping to raise the profile of WorldSkills UK across various platforms.
• Promote WorldSkills UK’s products and services to drive growth and increase reach within the education sector.
General responsibilities for a manager:
In addition to the key tasks and responsibilities set out above, all employees at this level are expected to:
• Manage, support and motivate allocated staff to successfully deliver activities/tasks.
• Manage resources (including staff, volunteers, suppliers, and partners) so that all project elements are delivered to acceptable standards on time, to budget and meet the required specifications and objectives.
• Contribute to a performance driven culture ensuring outcomes and activities are continuously monitored, reviewed, and evaluated against grant KPIs, resolving issues, and initiating appropriate corrective action.
• Establish a strong mechanism to measure impact, capture, report, and transfer intelligence across programmes of work.
• Produce requirement specifications in line with WorldSkills UK’s procurement strategies for all outsourced activity.
• Maintain WorldSkills UK’s established management policies for dealing with risks and issues for the Workforce Development team and the wider organisation.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of WorldSkills UK’s strategic priorities and annual business objectives.
• Promote and comply with WorldSkills UK’s Employee Handbook and the policies contained therein with particular reference to those related to Health and Safety and on equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Carry out any other duty as may be reasonably assigned that is consistent with the nature of the job and its level of responsibility. Any significant changes will be made in consultation with the post holder acknowledging experience, education and ability.
Person specification Key:
[E] Essential / [D] Desirable.
Qualifications and experience:
• Experience working with in Further and Higher Technical Education. [E]
• Experience establishing strong working relationships with senior leaders across education and training. [E]
• Experience in network or member management, ideally within an education or workforce development context. [E]
• Experience in developing and implementing engagement strategies to drive member satisfaction and retention. [E]
Knowledge and skills:
• Strong relationship management skills, with a demonstrated ability to build and sustain positive, collaborative partnerships [E].
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and motivate diverse stakeholders [E].
• Strong organisational skills and a proactive approach to managing multiple priorities and deadlines [E].
• Ability to implement change initiatives, focusing effort and commitment on making change work [E].
• Ability to analyse data and use insights to inform decision-making and improve processes [E].
• Knowledge of account management frameworks and best practices in member engagement [D].
• Familiarity with CRM systems and other tools for tracking member engagement and programme impact [D].
Personal qualities and attributes:
• Very reliable and with a high level of probity [E].
• Able to work to own initiative with broad direction [E].
• Able to think creatively and solve problems [E]. • Flexible in working methods and ideas [E].
• Excellent team player and collaborative approach to work [E].
• Enthusiastic and able to motivate others [E].
Special circumstances:
• Prepared occasionally to work outside normal hours [E].
• Prepared to travel within the United Kingdom [E].
• Able to spend time away from home [E].
This role is office based (as above) but with flexible hybrid working. It is expected the postholder will attend the office at least once or twice a week.
Full time working hours are a minimum of 35 hours per week, normal working hours are 09:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday although we pride ourselves on having a flexible approach to our working practices and service delivery and are happy to discuss flexible working options, including part time, with suitable candidates.
25 days’ annual leave [which will increase by one additional day for each completed year of service up to a maximum of 30 days] plus public and bank holidays.
Reasonable adjustments will be offered to all candidates and every stage of the recruitment process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
WorldSkills UK is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Manager to support our Financial Controller within a small Finance and Procurement team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in finance operations, high reliability, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy and efficiency. They should be able to operate independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues across the organisation, supporting them with financial insights and guidance. This role is an excellent opportunity for a skilled finance professional who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment and is committed to supporting WorldSkills UK’s strategic and financial objectives.
Role purpose
This role supports the Financial Controller with the day-to-day operations of the Finance and Procurement team, ensuring that financial transaction postings are complete and accurate in preparation for the management accounts. It involves working closely with colleagues across the organisation, providing assistance with financial queries and promoting smooth, efficient financial operations.
Key tasks and responsibilities
1. Ensure the accurate, timely processing of financial transactions, helping to ensure efficient operations
• Prepare and process invoices and Purchase Orders (POs), ensuring accuracy and timely handling.
• Prepare weekly payment runs and expense claim processing, helping to ensure consistent, smooth operations.
• Work on bank, creditor, and debtor reconciliations, assisting in resolving queries to maintain accurate records.
2. Ensure the monthly payroll preparation and processing ensuring accuracy and timely processing of any changes:
• Prepare monthly payroll and pension contributions payments ensuring accuracy and adherence to timelines as instructed by HR.
• Maintain electronic records for payroll, assisting with year-end documentation and ensuring compliance.
3. Lead on the provision of financial systems, ensuring data accuracy and accessibility:
• Manage Sage 2000 and Sicon/WAP updates and troubleshooting, providing assistance to other colleagues as needed.
• Maintain organised electronic filing systems to ensure accessible and reliably data for reporting and audits.
4. Leading the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accurate and timely completion:
• Under the guidance of the Financial Controller, conduct monthly balance sheet reconciliations helping to identify and resolve any discrepancies.
• Support end-of-year preparation to ensure compliance with statutory reporting and thorough, accurate record-keeping.
5. Provide support to the Financial Controller in budgeting and forecasting:
• Assist the Financial Controller with budget preparation and forecasting, contributing to analysis that informs strategic decisions.
• Perform variance analysis, identifying deviations from budgets and aiding in explanations and corrective recommendations.
6. Prepare records and documentation for audits and grant claims, supporting compliance
• Assist in gathering documentation for audits, ensure necessary information is organised and available.
• Support monthly grant claims by helping to ensure accurate documentation that aligns with funding requirements.
7. Ensure tax in particular VAT compliance tasks are completed accurately, meeting regulatory requirements:
• Ensuring the timely and accurate completion of VAT returns, in adherence to tax regulations.
• Support end-of-year tasks, such as generating P11d returns, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
General
In addition to the key tasks and responsibilities set out above, all employees at this level are expected to:
- Manage, support and motivate allocated staff to successfully deliver activities/tasks.
- Produce requirement specifications in line with WorldSkills UK’s procurement strategies for all outsourced activity.
- WorldSkills UK’s established management policies for dealing with risks and issues for the Finance and Procurement team and the wider organisation.
- Contribute to the successful delivery of WorldSkills UK’s strategic priorities and annual business objectives.
- Promote and comply with WorldSkills UK’s Employee Handbook and the policies contained therein with particular reference to those related to Health and Safety and on equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Carry out any other duty as may be reasonably assigned that is consistent with the nature of the job and its level of responsibility. Any significant changes will be made in consultation with the post holder acknowledging experience, education and ability.
Person specification
Key: [E] Essential / [D] Desirable.
Qualifications and experience:
• AAT Qualified or ACCA/CIMA Part qualified [E].
• Experience of working with Sage 200 Professional, 50 Payroll and Sicon/WAP [D].
• Chairty finance experience is beneficial [D].
Knowledge and skills:
• Strong analytical abilities to break down financial data and issues into component parts, identifying root causes and making systematic, rational judgments based on relevant information [E].
• Proficient written communication skills, able to convey financial information clearly and concisely in reports, emails, and other documentation [E].
• Knowledge of partial exemption VAT regulations and processes [E].
• Proven experience in managing staff, including recruitment, setting objectives, and supporting staff development [E].
• Skilled at presenting complex financial information clearly and effectively to a variety of audiences [E].
• Able to build and maintain effective relationships, working respectfully and collaboratively with others [E].
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in IT systems and packages, including Excel and databases [E].
Personal qualities and attributes:
- Highly reliable and trustworthy, demonstrating integrity and a high level of ethical standards [E].
- Self-motivated, able to work independently and proactively with general guidance [E].
- Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills [E].
- Adaptable and open to new ideas, flexible in working methods [E].
- Able to remain calm, focused, and productive in a variety of work environments, including under pressure [E].
- Strong team player with a collaborative approach to work [E].
- Positive and encouraging, with the ability to support and motivate others [E].
Special circumstances:
- Prepared occasionally to work outside normal hours [E].
- Prepared to travel within the United Kingdom [D].
- Able to spend time away from home [D].
Please see attached Application Pack for further details on how to apply.
This role is office based (as above) but with flexible hybrid working. It is expected the postholder will attend the office at least once or twice a week.
Full time working hours are a minimum of 35 hours per week, normal working hours are 09:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday although we pride ourselves on having a flexible approach to our working practices and service delivery and are happy to discuss flexible working options, including part time, with suitable candidates.
25 days’ annual leave [which will increase by one additional day for each completed year of service up to a maximum of 30 days] plus public and bank holidays.
Reasonable adjustments will be offered to all candidates and every stage of the recruitment process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Why work for us?
At CARE International UK we affirm the dignity, potential and contribution of participants, donors, partners and staff. Our actions are consistent with our mission. We are honest and transparent in what we do and say and accept responsibility for our collective and individual actions. We work together effectively to serve the larger community. We constantly challenge ourselves to the highest levels of learning and performance to achieve greater impact.
At CARE International UK, we are committed to creating a workplace that fosters innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. We believe in making a difference and offer you the opportunity to contribute to impactful humanitarian work. Our supportive environment, emphasis on professional development, and dedication to diversity and inclusion make CARE an exceptional place to advance your career.
We are seeking a Risk and Internal Audit Manager to lead our risk management and internal audit initiatives. This critical role involves developing a robust risk management framework, conducting thorough internal audits, and ensuring compliance with donor requirements. The successful candidate will demonstrate an understanding of humanitarian issues and standards, including codes of conduct and accountability principles, and possess a working knowledge of French or Spanish. Exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders are essential.
About you
You are a highly skilled professional with a Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (CIA) certification or a full CCAB qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA). Your extensive experience in risk management and internal audit, particularly within an international NGO or a similar environment, equips you with the necessary expertise to excel in this role. You are a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills, capable of engaging and influencing stakeholders at all levels. Your analytical prowess and problem-solving abilities, combined with your self-motivation and proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, set you apart.
About the role
As the Risk and Internal Audit Manager, you will play a pivotal role in fortifying our organisation by overseeing both risk management and internal audit operations. You will develop and manage CARE International UK’s risk management framework, maintain and update the organisation’s risk register, and provide regular risk management reports. You will also develop and execute an annual internal audit plan, ensuring compliance with recognised auditing standards. Your role involves coordinating with various CARE entities and overseeing specialist audits in areas like cybersecurity and GDPR. International travel will be required to support CARE International UK funded programmes.
About CARE
CARE International UK is part of a global confederation dedicated to fighting poverty and social injustice. We work in over 100 countries, supporting life-saving programs and advocating for policy changes to improve the lives of the world’s most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to save lives, defeat poverty, and achieve social justice. Joining CARE means becoming part of a team that is passionate about making a tangible difference in the world.
Safeguarding
CARE International UK has a zero-tolerance approach to any abuse to, sexual harassment of or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or child by any of our staff, representatives or partners. CARE International UK expects all staff to share this commitment through our Safeguarding Policy (link here) and our Code of Conduct (link here). They are responsible for ensuring they understand and work within the remit of these policies throughout their time at CARE International UK.
Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do, including recruitment. All offers of employment at CARE International UK are subject to:
- satisfactory references. CARE International UK participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (link here).In line with this Scheme, we will request information from successful applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
- appropriate criminal record checks (including a Bridger check, link here).
By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Equality and Diversity
We are committed to Equality and value Diversity.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and particularly welcome applications from disabled people. We guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role (see person specification). If you require the candidate brief or need to submit your application in an alternative format, because of a disability, please do get in touch by sending an email to our HR team.
We also encourage people from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds or LGBT+ to apply for roles at CARE International UK.
Please note that in compliance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all job offers at Care International UK are conditional on eligibility to work in the UK
Closing date: 6 December 2024
Interview date: TBC
Are you ready to help support the Church on its important journey of change?
The Church Life Review (CLR) is a significant and important journey of change to fully review all aspects of the life of the denomination.
In this role you will work closely with the Programme Manager on all administrative aspects of the CLR, playing a vital role in seeing that they are properly supported in their busy schedule.
You will be educated to A level or equivalent with GCSE passes (grade A-C) in English and Maths. You already have experience of PA and administrative work in an office environment and are highly organised, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to operate with discretion.
We can offer you a flexible and friendly working environment; working from Church House and from home.
If you are interested in working with us and can meet the job requirements, please visit our job page to download the application form.
We DO NOT accept CVs.
Closing date: 12 noon, Friday 3 January 2025
Interviews: Friday 10 January 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Due to expanding projects and workloads, an opportunity has arisen for a finance worker within our Transforming Churches and Communities team.
You will be responsible for supporting the bookkeeping functions for our clients, additionally liaising on invoicing, recharges, expenses, assessment calculations and billings, payments, and reporting. You will also need to maintain good financial control and governance, in line with relevant policies. Attention to detail, and responsiveness to client queries are essential. You will be the primary point of contact for the client. Our clients are frequently volunteers, and so demystifying financial processes and explaining them clearly is a vital skill.
As an organisation, we work predominantly with the Methodist Church of Great Britain, although not exclusively. Personal adherence to the Christian faith is not required, although you will be required to be respectful of the faith of others.
There is an opportunity to develop within this role, as we are currently going through an exciting period of growth as an organisation.
We are a small and friendly team, with big ambitions to enable and support those communities who need us. Our goal as an organisation is to support charities and churches as they seek to serve their communities and develop, giving them a solid foundation of evidence-based development, and strong governance and management practices.
You will work 3 days per week (21 hours). The annual salary will be £27,613 FTE, which will equate to approximately £16,567 pro rata. Working arrangements are one day a week in our office in Hulme (although more may be needed during training) and two days flexible home working.
TCC serves churches and community organisations, helping them to develop their mission in an efficient and evidence-based fashion.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you ready to drive impactful fundraising partnerships that make a real difference?
We're looking for an experienced Senior Corporate Development Executive to join our Income Generation team, working from Northampton or London. In this role, you'll identify and secure, wherever possible high-value, long-term corporate partnerships that deliver mutual benefits for both our partners and the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association.
About Us:
Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.
As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.
What We Offer:
- 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
- Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
- 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
- Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
- Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
- Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
- Enhanced pension scheme.
- Opportunities for training and personal development.
- Hybrid working.
Key Responsibilities:
With a focus on growth, you'll play a key role in shaping the strategy for corporate partnerships and supporting our team's ambitious goals.
- Collaborate to develop and drive our high-value partnership strategy.
- Lead the management and growth of a robust pipeline of potential partnerships.
- Build strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across the Association.
- Provide expert support and guidance to the Corporate Partnerships Development Officer.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of sector trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
- Travel across the UK for meetings and events, presenting proposals to prospective partners.
- Offer guidance and support to colleagues and volunteers, contributing to the development of successful partnerships.
- Record and report on key financial and performance indicators (KPIs) to track partnership growth.
- Support the wider Corporate Partnership and Philanthropy teams as required.
About You:
You'll be someone who thrives on building meaningful partnerships and achieving ambitious goals.
- Proven experience in a senior corporate partnerships or similar role in the public or commercial sectors.
- A successful track record in securing high-value partnerships, consistently surpassing financial and KPI targets.
- A growth-minded individual with a results-driven approach.
- Strong collaborator who supports team-wide growth opportunities.
- Resourceful and proactive in identifying and maximising partnership opportunities.
- Excellent communicator with strong writing and presentation skills, able to engage at all levels.
- Proficient in IT, with experience in Raisers Edge or Microsoft Dynamics CRM preferred.
- Full UK driving licence for travel across the country.
Join us in this rewarding role where you'll have the chance to make a lasting impact through meaningful corporate partnerships.
The full job description is available in the candidate pack.
Salary: £41,000 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Northampton office
Contract: Permanent
Hybrid Working and Flexibility: This role offers hybrid working. There is no minimum weekly expectation to attend the office, however this role requires flexibility to attend the office in line with team and business needs.
We are open to part-time applications or job shares - please indicate your preferred working arrangement in your application.
How to apply:
Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.
- Significant experience in a senior corporate partnership new business function, or relevant, equivalent experience in the public or commercial sectors
- Track record delivering high value partnerships or projects, exceeding financial and KPI targets, identifying and delivering growth opportunities.
- Excellent communicator with the ability to effectively communicate at all levels, and to write and present in a clear and inspiring way.
Important Information:
- We may close applications early if we receive a high volume, so early submissions are encouraged.
- If you require sponsorship for this role, please clearly indicate this in your application.
- Depending on the role, a DBS check may be required.
- If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us for support.
- We are happy to consider alternative application formats for those who find the online form challenging.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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!
Location: Weymouth National Boat Centre, Barrack Road, Weymouth, Dorset. DT4 8TZ
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Salary: £35,600 gross per annum
Closing Date: 6/12/2024 (may close early if right candidate is found)
Are you a watersports professional looking for a new opportunity?
The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is a vibrant and growing charity delivering life changing nautical adventure for young people through the Sea Cadets to give them the best possible head start in life. We also provide personal and professional development opportunities for seafarers with the Marine Society. Working with our staff, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a vision and five-year strategy to take us forward and further improve the astounding contribution already made through our work to the lives of thousands of young people and seafarers, while fully supporting our volunteers who are vital to our success.
We are currently looking for an Assistant Head of Inshore Boating to join our team.
About the role
Sea Cadets deliver life changing opportunities to young people through the challenge and adventure of getting out on the water. The Assistant Head of Inshore Boating is instrumental in facilitating these experiences as part of a team working to support volunteers and colleagues across the UK, with a focus on our five activities of dinghy sailing, paddlesport, powerboating, rowing and windsurfing. The post will require experience of dealing with people of all ages/backgrounds, in the management of delivering activities, equipment/facilities and supporting the development of instructors.
We are looking for a passionate practitioner, with a background in delivering both on and off the water, and in-depth experience of operating procedures and governing documentation. Experience of working with young people is essential.
Responsibilities
· Lead on developing our boating/watersports framework
· Support volunteer led activity across the UK in delivering life affirming on the water experiences to young people.
· Support the Head of Inshore in the development and delivery of assurance and safety of Boating.
· Day to day Line management of the office team
· Collaborate with the wider Inshore team to support central training, particularly Instructor Training.
Requirements
· A qualified watersports practitioner at or approaching Trainer/Tutor level
· An in depth understanding of operating procedures and documentation
· Experience of watersports at a strategic level
Desirable
· Experience or knowledge of youth and/or uniformed organisations
· Experience or knowledge of the charity sector
For further information, please download the Recruitment Pack.
Benefits
- 51 days annual leave per annum
- Life assurance (4x salary) for those that join the pension
- Private medical insurance
- Pension (employer contribution up to 10%)
- Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling
- Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential.
- National staff conference: All employees come together once a year to reflect on the past year and celebrate success at our offsite staff conference. This is a great opportunity to listen to employees' views, and for employees to network, share information and socialise.
If you are interested in this vacancy, please apply now!
Additional Information
MSSC positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity, and inclusion really matters to us, so we can best serve our beneficiaries from every community. We work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process and aim to be a charity where diversity of experience, identity and skills are valued and welcomed. MSSC is an equal opportunities employer.
We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC’s values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire.
All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo a criminal record check.
The International Nepal Fellowship (INF) is Nepal’s longest serving international NGO with over seven decades of experience working with Nepal’s poorest and most disadvantaged people and communities.
Nepal is one of the poorest and least developed countries in the world. After a decade of peace following the 1996 to 2006 civil war, the country was hit by several generation-defining events. In 2015, a catastrophic earthquake killed nearly 9,000 people and then the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic took its toll on the nation, amplifying challenges such as social exclusion, limited access to basic services, and weakening economic growth.
Its people have worked hard and achieved much to reduce poverty in Nepal. Twenty years ago, nearly every other family lived in extreme poverty, earning less than $1.25 a day. Although this number has halved, today there are still one in four families living in extreme poverty. This is why Nepal and its people need further help in the alleviation of poverty and suffering.
Today, INF in the UK is a forward-thinking and impactful organisation, raising funds and supporting programmes and projects initiated and delivered by our Nepali partners, addressing key needs in healthcare, disability, community resilience, education and emergency relief.
We are motivated by our Christian faith, showing active compassion for some of the world’s poorest people, and encouraging individuals and communities to access and enjoy their rights as a holistic expression of our values.
We believe all people are equal, and so inclusion and dignity are very important to us, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, disability, economic status, caste or any other feature.
INF UK is continuing on a journey of transformation. Five years ago we moved from being a missionary sending agency to a resourcing organisation, raising funds and awareness for our partners locally. We are now embarking on the transition to becoming a more locally-led organisation, supporting and empowering our local partners to assume a greater role in the way INF UK develops and evolves.
INF UK now seeks a CEO to lead a small and talented team and drive this process of transformational change. You will bring experience of senior leadership, international development, strategic planning, resource mobilisation, partnership building and financial oversight. This will be underpinned by a mature Christian faith and a passion to see Nepali people living dignified, hope-filled lives, free from poverty and suffering.
If this sounds like you we would love to hear from you. Closing date is 5pm GMT on Thursday 12th December 2024.
Please note that this role has an Occupational Requirement to be a committed Christian as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act 2010.