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We want a world where no one dies from hunger. Life-threatening hunger is predictable, preventable and treatable. Join Action Against Hunger and together we will stop it in its tracks.

Action Against Hunger is an optimistic, inspiring place to work. We want passionate and dedicated people to help build a better world. We’re a creative team made up of people with a wide range of talents, styles and expertise. But we are united in our relentless dedication to end world hunger.  No challenge is too big. With you we can do it.  Join us.

We are currently looking for a Senior Nutrition Advisor to join our team. This role involves:

1. leading the development and oversight of external nutrition support contracts focused on acute malnutrition prevention and management. 
Key responsibilities include identifying and responding to new opportunities, assembling and managing teams of experts, and ensuring high-quality project delivery. 
2. supporting positioning Action Against Hunger-UK as a leading authority in this field through strategic partnerships, proposal creation, and project management. 
Additionally, the role involves contributing to research review, monitoring and evaluation, developing training for emergency nutrition response, and actively representing the organization in relevant working groups. 
3. participating in information management activities, including the development and dissemination of learning tools and project outputs, which is also required to enhance access to quality nutrition programs and document lessons learned.

As the Senior Nutrition Advisor, you will work with a very caring team which holds kindness and professionalism at its core.  For more detailed information on the role, please download the attached pdf Job description.

Closing Date: 26-Jul-2024 23:30.  Interview Date: Between 29 July and 7 Aug 2024.

Please read the following carefully before making your application: then all you need to do is send your CV and write a supporting statement explaining why you want the job and how your skills and experience make you the right person for the role and where you saw this vacancy.

• As a UK based position, candidates must have the right to work in the UK
• We welcome applications from all sections of the community and we encourage as broad a range of candidates as possible. If you need any additional support to help you through this process, please let us know (contact details in the job pack)
• Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only contact shortlisted candidates, within two weeks of the closing date Unfortunately, we cannot provide individual feedback
• If you experience any technical difficulties in submitting your application, please contact the charityjob helpdesk.

Main duties Form a close working relationship with the COO, Senior Management Team, and Trustees Provide leadership on Finance and Accounting strategy, to optimise BeyondAutism financial performance

Take overall control of the accounting function Contribute to the development of BeyondAutism strategy challenging assumptions and decision-making as appropriate and providing financial modelling, analysis and guidance on all activities, plans, and targets

Ensure that company financial systems are robust, compliant and support current activities and future growth Ensure that all regulatory requirements are met including the Charity Commission, Ofsted, the Fundraising Regulator and Company Law

Take a lead role along with the COO in management of capital, investments and arranging of finance in accordance with Trustee strategy and policy Forecasting and managing cash.

Ensuring fee income is received promptly and suppliers are paid to terms Oversight of all contracts entered by the Charity Governance Support the Board on all financial matters and any financial risks facing the organisation Support the Finance Committee including agreeing the agenda for quarterly meetings with the treasurer/chair

Work with the COO, CEO, and Chair to prepare papers for the quarterly Board meetings, attending meetings with the COO and other members of SMT Ensuring that the Charity follows the Charity Governance Code All reporting to The Charity Commission, including the year-end return and management of any SIR required Oversight of contracts, including liaison with trustees and legal advisors where required Development and strategy Business analysis – evaluation of options as charity develops and monitoring progress Modelling costs and projections for new developments

Budget Lead the budget setting process, liaising effectively with each member of SMT Set and monitor KPI’s Presentation of Budget to Trustees Management accounts Ensure timely, accurate and appropriate reporting of the month end results to the Exec team and budget holders

Review all accounts and add analysis and forecast Provide reporting against budget/forecast in summary and by department being aware of different cost classifications

Provide cash variance information and forecasting Monitor and report on compliance with banking covenants Provide executive summary reporting to Trustees Investigate variances and advise on appropriate action Management accounts

Instruct and work closely with the external auditor to ensure timely production of the Annual Report and Accounts working closely with Trustees as needed Preparation of audit schedules and other information required Reconcile the Annual Report and Accounts to the management accounts Prepare Trustee report and associated policies (reserves, investment, risk)

External reporting Reporting to external authorities – such as local authorities and ONS Charity Commission and Companies House returns and compliance Administration and relationships Manage the relationship with banks and other lenders / investors Manage the relationship with Insurance brokers and manage annual renewal Responsible for HMRC and other compliance related matters Contract reviews/relationships with key suppliers including IT and energy providers

Oversight of payroll processes/provider

Monitoring of pensions and employee benefits Review and monitor processes of internal control and ensure they are followed/appropriate People Lead, develop and support the finance team (3 part-time employees)

General responsibilities To understand, adhere to and actively implement all the policies and procedures of BeyondAutism

To safeguard children and vulnerable adults at all times

To undertake training as required Assist with other work, events and projects as needed Any other duties that the CEO and COO may reasonably require Skills and experience Qualified Accountant with familiarity of the Charity SORP Ideally experience at a senior level within the Charity and/or Education sector

Main purpose of the job

FearFree delivers services across the South West for victims, children and perpetrators of domestic abuse and victims of sexual violence. We provide responsive, victim focused and trauma informed support, and this post will be fundamental to ensuring service users, stakeholders and partners experience this in our daily delivery.

We are delighted to be recruiting for new specialist support workers for our holistic Behaviour Change services across Devon.

Working within experienced and committed teams, the Behaviour Change Advisor will:

· Complete specialist risk assessments (including Respect RIC) and develop personalised safety and support plans.

· Deliver one to one specialist behaviour change interventions.

· Co-facilitate short term and long term group work.

· Promote the service externally and ensure our interventions are accessible.

· Provide proactive, trauma informed and holistic support, with a focus on increasing victim safety and reducing the risk posed by a perpetrator.

· Work within a multi-agency framework to effect change, manage risk and ensure safeguarding of vulnerable adults and children is paramount.

· Offer professional consultancy, training and advice to other agencies on working with perpetrators.

· To work collaboratively with Partner Safety Workers to ensure the safety of the victim is held central.

There is a requirement for evening working – approximately once per week to deliver group work interventions.

FearFree is committed to hybrid working and this role will be a mix of home based and office based in either Exeter or Barnstaple, alongside requiring travel across the county for multi-agency meetings and to deliver group support. Occasional travel to our other offices may be required.

Key responsibilities:

• To join the highly effective teams across FearFree to provide Behaviour Change support to perpetrators of domestic abuse.
• To reduce the risk of reoffending and of harm posed by domestic abuse perpetrators and increase the safety and wellbeing of victims and children.
• To provide perpetrators with an understanding of domestic abuse, healthy relationships and communication, the impact on victims and children and support them to use new techniques and strategies to change their behaviour.
• To ensure the safety and wellbeing of children is paramount, working with our Partner Safety Worker, Children’s Workers and Children’s Social Care as required.
• To complete evidence based risk assessments and safety and support plans for each case. 
• To co-facilitate perpetrator behaviour change programmes, following a clear manual.
• Live and embody the FearFree values – kind, receptive, open, pragmatic, robust and expert.

General

• Work with perpetrators of domestic abuse, offering a targeted service, reducing the risk of serious harm.
• Work with partner agencies within a multi-agency context, ensuring a multi-agency response to risk with a focus on safeguarding.
• Represent the service user voice in a multi-agency context.
•  Attend Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC) and Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) meetings as required.
• Give information and support to service users regarding their other needs and refer them to other support services as required.
• Ensure our service is widely accessible – adapting practice as required to suit individuals.
• Work across a large geographical area to ensure locality is not a barrier to accessing services.
• Deliver training and information sessions to promote our service, and increase awareness and understanding of domestic abuse.
• Co-deliver specialist group-work programmes for perpetrators of domestic abuse, following a clear manual.
• Have a responsibility around safeguarding of both adults and children, maintaining knowledge of appropriate policies and procedures and integrated working.
• Support other agencies in the identification and referral of domestic abuse issues via promotion of service and institutional advocacy.
• Ensure all referrals are clearly logged on our database and all case records are kept fully updated, according to FearFree policies and procedures.
• Attend and engage with case reviews, risk reviews and Treatment Management as required.
• Work closely with Partner Safety Worker and Children’s workers to ensure the safety of the victim and children and a holistic view of risk.
• Manage a caseload ensuring each client receives the appropriate service individual to their risk and needs.
• Support the empowerment of the client.
• Engage with case management supervision.
• Support colleagues in perpetrator services across FearFree as required.
• Contribute to effective team working with a flexible and pro-active approach, including cover for other team members’ holidays and sickness.
• Undertake all statutory and mandatory training, as required by the organisation.
• Carry out any other duties that are within the scope, spirit, and purpose of the role, as required.

For a full job description/person specification and to apply, please follow the link provided on this website. The closing date for this role is 5th August, with interviews currently planned to take place on 12th August.

FearFree is committed to encouraging equality and diversity in the workplace.  We strive to be a diverse and inclusive place to work where we can all be ourselves and individual differences are recognised and valued. 

We are recruiting for a Duty IDVA to join our team in Hertfordshire; the scope on this job involves….

Job Title: Duty IDVA

Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: £28,104 per annum
Contract type: Permanent, Full-time

Hours: 37.5

We want kind and empathic people to work at Refuge, who believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion, are experts in their area of knowledge, want to make a positive difference and improve the lives of the women and children we support.

This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Duty Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) to supporting women and children who are impacted by domestic violence. You will work closely with victims of domestic abuse from the point of crisis, to provide high quality independent advocacy and support to survivors of domestic abuse at the highest risk and their children.

This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Closing date: 9am on 20 August 2024

Interview date: 27 August 2024

Benefits

Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.

Job title: Patient Support & Advocacy Officer
Reporting to: Regional Project Manager
Location: Based at home, situated across the Liverpool & Wirral region with regular travel to assigned renal units. 
Hours: Full time hours, 35 hour per week. Must be sufficiently flexible to work irregular hours as demanded by the requirements of the post.
Contract: fixed term post until the end of May 2026
Salary: £28,000 pa

An opportunity to provide practical, emotional, and financial support for anyone affected by chronic kidney disease. You will engage with kidney patients, their families, and carers as a source of information, support, and advocacy, in order to improve care and wellbeing outcomes for patients.

This may be in the hospital or other care setting, on the phone, online or face-to-face in a mutually acceptable public place.

The role will cover the main renal units and satellite dialysis units across your designated area in Liverpool and Wirral. Frequent travel and attendance is expected at some sites.

Responsibilities
• With support, establish the Kidney Care UK Patient Support & Advocacy Service in the region so patients, their families, carers and professionals to access independent support on social, financial, health advocacy and wellbeing
• Be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the Patient Support & Advocacy Service across the region and the effective management of a caseload. This involves regular attendance at renal clinics in the region, building relationships with health and care professionals and being available for patients in the renal unit, on the phone or online, or to meet at a mutually convenient public location
• To support patients to build the skills and confidence needed to positively navigate the challenges presented by health, social care, benefits, and financial support pathways, and to overcome barriers and promote independence
• To support patients to connect with services to ensure that they are engaged in shared decision making and that their voice is central to shaping the care and support they receive
• To raise awareness of Kidney Care UK and the benefits of the Patient Support & Advocacy Service amongst kidney patients, their families, carers, and professionals across the region
• To be a primary source of, or gateway to, local information and access to:
◌ Kidney Care UK Money & Energy Advice services, supporting income maximisation
◌ Kidney Care UK Patient Grants programme, raising awareness of the programme and supporting applications
◌ Kidney Care UK Counselling Service and other appropriate services to meet patients emotional and psychological needs
◌ Reliable and accurate patient information relating to kidney disease, patient pathways, models of care, and patient choice
◌ Benefits and finances, including employment, housing, and grants from charities including Kidney Care UK benefits and welfare service

To provide insight on patients’ concerns and unmet needs to inform Kidney Care UK research, campaigns, and new service development activity
• To maintain patient records to allow effective reporting on key performance indicators about patient activity and service outputs
• Identify and create relationships with key services and professionals across the region, to ensure patients, their families, and carers can easily access the Patient Support & Advocacy Service
• To work in a way that respects the personal, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of the individual and maintains the confidentiality of information they may have shared with you

Pay - £31,764 p.a. + £750 Homeworking Allowance p.a + £1,500 OOH Allowance p.a.

Hours - 35 Hours per Week

Fixed Term Contract - 12 Months

Location – Home-based with travel required to visit foster families located in North East around Newcastle to the Tees Valley, with occasional travel to Yorkshire.

As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We know that we cannot provide exceptional levels of care without our staff, so we prioritise their wellbeing. 

As a hybrid working organisation, we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to support a healthy work-life balance for all our staff.

TACT is a foster care charity that invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest in unique projects like TACT Connect, our ground-breaking scheme for care experienced young people and adults, our expanding TACT Education Service and our newly established Health Service. 

It is not surprising that in October 2021 the Times 100 Best Companies Survey evidenced “outstanding” levels of engagement amongst our staff and that we are currently listed as 16th in the UK’s Best Mid-Sized Companies across all industries and the 4th Best Charity to work for in 2022. See our Best Companies summary video HERE.

Come and join the TACT Yorkshire & North East team and be part of our amazing team of professionals whose vision is to provide better lives for our children and young people. 

The main role requirements for this role include:

• An appropriate social work qualification
• Up-to-date registration with Social Work England
• Post-qualifying experience in fostering/family placements or other childcare settings
• Suitable experience in supporting and supervising 10-12 foster families to meet the complex needs of the looked-after young people
• A proven track record in working with and on behalf of children, respecting and maintaining their individuality and promoting their positive development.
• Experience in group work and/or delivery of training.
• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation including the Fostering National Minimum Standards and Fostering regulations.
• Suitable experience of working with/supporting looked after children and their foster carers.
• Ability to prioritise, plan and self-organise efficiently.
• Capable of using electronic records systems and IT effectively, including participating in virtual meetings and webinars.

The successful candidate will be required to travel to visit foster families located in North East around Newcastle to the Tess Valley, with occasional travel to Yorkshire. There will also be the requirement to travel anywhere within the region to attend staff meetings and team away days.

In addition to the annual salary, the successful candidate will be paid an Out of Hours Allowance of £1,500 p.a. once participating in the relevant rota. 

TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including:

• 31 days paid holiday plus bank holidays.
• Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, and volunteer days policy).
• Family-friendly policies.
• Homeworking ‘bundle’ including annual allowance of £750, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up.
• Stakeholder pension scheme (salary sacrifice) and life insurance from day one.
• Employee Assistance Programme (including free CBT counselling, remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions).
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities.

An Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf.

Please see the Job Information Pack and Job Description for further information.

Closing Date: Midnight – Wednesday, 14th August 2024

Interview Date: Wednesday, 21st August 2024 (via Microsoft Teams)

Safeguarding is everyone’s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work.  As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children.  We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people.  All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.

TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

TACT reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment. 

This People Care Co-ordinator role is at the heart of Interserve’s support to those following God’s call to serve the peoples of Asia and the Arab World and to make Jesus known.

If you are gifted and experienced in pastoral and member care, have strong administration skills and a heart to serve as part of our Christian community and to support others as they follow God’s call; then you may be just the person we are looking for. 

We are looking for 2 People Care Co-ordinators to join our small, friendly team who will: 

• Provide member care support for our Partners in the UK and overseas, throughout their service and through major transitions.  This includes prayerful support with maintaining a healthy Christian life. 

• Participate in the screening, selection and preparation of Partners and staff; 

• Develop effective relationships with Partners and their sending churches; 

• Undertake a range of People Care/HR administration for Staff and Partners, including safeguarding and employment records. 

You need to be a friendly and warm person with the ability to grow relationships with a diverse range of people.  You should have a passion for and experience of working across cultures, including overseas. You will need to have excellent administration and communication skills, both face to face and virtually. Experience of recruitment and/or HR administration would be an advantage. You should also be confident in the use of Microsoft Office 365 or similar packages.

In return, our National Office offers a welcoming, prayerful community, with a commitment to supporting staff wellbeing and flexible working arrangements. 

We are looking for 2 people to work 3 days per week each, there is some flexibility around working days. Salary is £19,243.80 for 3 days per week (£32,073 FTE).  This role can be worked from our National Office in Birmingham and some remotely from home. There is a minimum of one day per week in the office, more during the first 3 months. 

Please send your completed application form along with a covering letter, your CV and the diversity monitoring form - follow the link to our website to find further information

Interserve is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk and expects all within the Interserve community to share this commitment. DBS certificates will be required for all workers 

Please read our statement of faith and occupational requirement

South West Surrey Domestic Abuse Service is looking for an Outreach Worker to support adult survivors of domestic abuse across Waverley/Guildford Boroughs and to also take the lead in advocating for our LGBTQ+ service (Surrey Pride Awards 2024). You might be part of the LGBTQ+ population and/or have experience of LGBTQ+ needs or the impact of discrimination. 

You may have experience of helping those who have been affected by abuse or other trauma. You will use your compassion and listening skills to provide emotional and practical support and help survivors feel safe and empowered. The role includes providing risk assessment, advice, advocacy, safeguarding and liaison with other professionals for example Police, Social Services and Local Authorities. 

As part of our adult outreach team, you will support all victims and survivors of domestic abuse living in our area no matter what their age, race, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or class. 

We have built strong links across Surrey, raising awareness of our LGBTQ+ service that supports members of the LGBTQ+ population across the county. This includes creating a better understanding of their needs and challenges when affected by domestic abuse. We want someone who can continue this networking and advocacy work. You will be a strong communicator, a confident networker and able to understand and professionally challenge the views of others. 

You will be working 30 hours a week as part of our team of over 20 staff based on the edge of Guildford. You must have a driving licence and have access to a vehicle as some travel across the county, including in rural areas, will be required. A strong commitment to equal opportunities is essential. This position requires an enhanced DBS check. 

About us 

South West Surrey Domestic Abuse Service provides free, independent and confidential advice to anyone affected by domestic abuse living in the boroughs of Guildford and Waverley. Last year we supported almost 1,000 women and children in our area.

We are a member of the Surrey Domestic Abuse Partnership. We are a proud member of the Employer’s Domestic Abuse Covenant.

What we can offer you  

• Benefits pot worth 5% of your salary in addition to your annual salary and pension 

• 25 days plus bank holidays paid annual leave (pro rata if part time)

• Modern, comfortable office with free parking 

• Travel expenses (mileage, parking away from the office while on duty)

• Comprehensive training  

• Workplace pension  

• Investment in your personal development  

• Wellbeing programme for all  

• Individual wellbeing support by an independent professional

The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity and an exciting time to join the newly formed Continuous Improvement (CI) function.

You will be supporting with the deployment of the Law Society's Continuous Improvement approach through the delivery of improvement work using CI methodology and tools, in addition to delivering learning courses to build the CI capability across the organisation.

Reporting to the Continuous Improvement Lead, the role holder will build strong relationships with colleagues across the organisation to drive CI opportunities, activities, engagement and learning.

This is a varied role which will see you work across all departments using a variety of CI methods and tools, where no day will look the same.

What we're looking for

You will have specialist knowledge and experience of CI methods and tools at Lean Green Belt level and experience of delivering improvements in line with CI methodologies, tools and artefacts across streams, including analysing processes, delivering process mapping, identifying and planning process re-engineering, conducting root cause analysis.

You will have experience of delivering CI training such as Standard Work, Waste Identification, Visual Management, Problem Solving, both in-person and online.

You will have experience of facilitating workshops for process mapping as well as the documentation of process maps.

You will also have experience of building and maintaining strong relationships with colleagues across the organisation, including coaching and challenging to maximise benefits.

What's in it for you

This is an excellent opportunity to work with contemporary thinkers in a progressive membership organisation. The successful candidate will join a strong brand with a reputation for excellence and legal expertise, committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and a culture of trust, clarity, excellence and respect.

We offer hybrid working, a generous flexible benefits package, a friendly working environment and the opportunity to develop your career within a professional organisation.

Please note: if you are an internal applicant, Pay Policy will apply.

The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales. From negotiating with and lobbying the profession's regulators, government and other decision makers, to offering training and advice, we're here to help, protect and promote solicitors.

If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Zeena Rahiman on

This is an exciting new role predominently supporting those across Torfaen and Monmouthshire, with some wider support to children, young people and families throughout Wales.

A challenging, but extremely rewarding position working 1:1 and within group settings to support young people in the lead up to, or following a bereavement. There are lots of tears, but a lot of positive memories made and laughter also.

Full training and support within the role for the right candidate. Whilst qualifications are great and welcomed, skills can be taught and experience gained, so bringing the right attitude and approach are just as important to the team at Sandy Bear.

A great opportunity to be part of a growing charity working across Wales and would suit those with either a background, or interest in Youth, healthcare, education and social care.

General Administrative Assistant

The successful candidate will work within the admin team closely supporting the training managers and coordinators to deliver high quality training. This will include general admin and reception tasks. Providing office cover including the monitoring of shared email accounts, electronic filing, and data collection as well as working closely with the training managers and  coordinators to deliver high quality training. Focusing on our customers and promoting the growth of the training programme.

Key Responsibilities: 

To support the delivery of the annual training programme of the BPF

• Assist in the receiving and responding to general enquiries, signposting to relevant TM & TC or to other BPF staff as appropriate.
• Assist in the formatting and distribution of annual programmes, handbooks and all training related documents as directed.
• Assist in the setting up of zoom and teams’ meetings.
• Work with the librarians and the admin team on gathering reading lists in a timely and productive manner.
• Collating feedback from trainees and seminar leaders for distribution as directed
• Assist in maintaining trainee records.
• Processing purchase orders and supporting claimants with queries.

Support the application process for the training programmes

• Answer queries and directing customers to information, events and advisors.
• Assist in processing training applications and enquiries. Gathering and collating information, e.g. chasing references, DBS checks, etc.
• Arranging interviews and appointments 

General support to the team and the wider organisation

• Checking shared email accounts such as the enquires and room bookings addresses.
• Making room bookings as requested.
• Printing of daily schedules and weekly room bookings
• Ordering supplies
• supporting trainers in setting up screens and IT equipment.
• General office cover
• Working collaboratively with the whole bpf staff to ensure the smooth running of all bpf training and membership activities.
• Being part of the office duty system.
• Adhere to bpf policies and procedures.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Good level of general education.

Experience

• Some experience in an administration role, preferably in a client/customer-facing training or education environment.
• Knowledge of higher education or professional healthcare training, in relation to psychotherapy or counselling an advantage.
• Experience of working with a purchase order system desirable but not essential.

 Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to compose communications to a wide range of professionals, and to take accurate minutes.
• Good general computer literacy including competency in Microsoft Office, databases, Zoom and Microsoft Teams, and the ability to be self-supporting.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Able to work independently and be proactive as well as able to exercise judgement about when to draw on colleagues’ expertise and ask for assistance.
• Methodical with good attention to detail.
• Able to use initiative and continue to think under pressure when faced with sensitive interactions.
• Ability and commitment to maintain strict confidentiality.

A DBS check will be undertaken by the bpf.

 Benefits of working with us

• Competitive salary
• Pension
• Substantial annual leave entitlement, plus bank holiday 
• Flexible working arrangements   
• Access to travel loan facility
• Friendly colleagues and pleasant office environment, close to the Tube

The bpf is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

The bpf is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding immigration status.

How to apply

If you are interested in applying for this role please visit our website. You will need to complete an application form (available to download on the vacancy page of our website)  togethe with a supporting statement of no more than 750 words and return it return itdirectly to the bpf: 

Closing Date: Sunday 11 August 23:59.

Global Canopy is a data-driven not for profit that targets the market forces destroying nature. We do this by improving transparency and accountability. We provide innovative open-access data, clear metrics, and actionable insights to leading companies, financial institutions, governments and campaigning organisations worldwide. 

Institutional grants have been a core part of Global Canopy’s income for many years, however, this role is a new one for the organisation.

Reporting to the Director of Income and based within the Development team you will work closely with the Programmes Teams to identify new institutional funding opportunities, help determine the most appropriate piece of work to submit, coordinate applications and contract management including maintaining strong relationships and excellent standards of reporting.

This role will require you to work closely with a range of colleagues, including members of the Finance teams, different Programme teams and even representatives from Global Canopy’s partners in certain areas of work.This role is intended to provide consistency, efficiency and professionalism across Global Canopy’s institutional fundraising.The renewal of Global Canopy’s major grants will be a crucial focus in coming years, as will be the sourcing of new institutional opportunities.

To be successful in this role,  these are the things that will matter the most: 

• Strong communications skills (written & verbal) with the ability to understand and synthesise complex information for public-facing communication 

• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple priorities and demands

• Team player with the ability to work with a diverse range of stakeholders to achieve a common goal

Essential behavioural competencies: 

• Proactive and adaptable – seeks new opportunities

• Collaborative approach to work & focus on getting the job done

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

At Global Canopy, we value diversity and inclusion. You can read our diversity statement on our website. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to having a team with a diverse set of skills, experiences and abilities. We are committed to reducing systemic barriers in our recruitment processes. 

Global Canopy works on issues of tropical deforestation. We are particularly interested in strengthening our team to include those with a background from forest regions such as Latin America and South East Asia. We welcome applications from people from these regions.

Global Canopy is an inclusive employer and accommodations will be made to allow anyone who requires additional support to apply for this role. Please get in touch with us if you require any additional support.

To find out more, download the recruitment pack or visit our website. 

Do you feel motivated to help victims of stalking?

Do you want to shape the future of our response to stalking and personal safety?

Do you have resilience and flexibility, to meet the demands this role brings, and enjoy working in a sharing and learning environment?

If yes, then read on.

ABOUT SUZY LAMPLUGH TRUST:

This post represents an opportunity for the right candidate to join the UK’s founding personal safety charity and leading authority on stalking.

The Suzy Lamplugh Trust was born out of the tragic story of Suzy Lamplugh, a 25-year-old estate agent who went missing whilst at work in 1986, was never found, and was eventually declared deceased in 1993. The Trust was set up in Suzy’s name and continues to be a pioneer in reducing the risk and prevalence of abuse, aggression and violence - with a specific focus on stalking and harassment – through education, campaigning and support.

You will be working for a growing charity that delivers high value impact to those we train, those we educate, those we support and to the general public through our campaigning and policy work. Our Stalking Helpline offers support and advice to thousands of victims of stalking every year, while our bespoke advocacy teams work closely with partners and stakeholders across the Violence Against Women and Girls’ (VAWG) sector, the criminal justice system, and both statutory and non-statutory services to ensure our clients can live a live free from abuse and fear.

We are an organisation that has:

• been responsible for training over one million lone and frontline workers across all sectors in personal safety;
• campaigned heavily and played a pivotal role in driving changes in the law to better protect people across the UK; and
• supported over 75,000 victims and survivors of stalking since the inception of our National Stalking Helpline and stalking advocacy service.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This role is about making a difference, supporting the most vulnerable, standing up against what is wrong, driving systemic change, and holding decision makers to account. We work hard so our beneficiaries sleep better at night, so families can reunite at the end of the working day, and so that victims of harassment and stalking are given the chance to regain control of their situations.

• As Director of Finance, HR and Governance, you will lead, continually improve and be held accountable for the Trust’s financial performance.   
• You will have overall responsibility for HR and core areas of organisational support including IT, GDPR, and office administration.  
• You will be a pivotal member of the Executive Team, providing strategic leadership in developing and managing Finance, HR and Governance.  
• You will contribute to the implementation and delivery of the Trust’s strategy to secure long-term financial health and growth, enabling us to achieve our vision and mission.

Please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

As an Equal Opportunities employer, the Trust strives to maintain a diverse and inclusive culture representative of the communities we seek to support.

WHAT WE OFFER IN RETURN:

In return for our staff’s commitment and dedication, we offer a range of benefits, including:

• Hybrid working (minimum 40% in the office)
• Flexitime Policy
• 28 days annual leave (which increases after 3 and 5 years to a maximum of 33 days pro rata) + public holiday
• Special leave for life events, such as 1 day off for moving house and a paid day off for your birthday
• Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution
• Health & Wellbeing App with access to advice, counselling, support and a wide range of discounts
• Occupational Sick Pay (which increases after 3 years)
• Cycle to Work scheme (cycle racks on site)
• Interest-free travel loan for annual season ticket
• Regular all-staff off-site meetings and events

Who we are:

Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background. 

Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen. 

We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.

Summary of the role:

The UK & International Finance Manager is responsible for the comprehensive financial management, planning, monitoring, and reporting of daily financial activities across HQ and country programmes. This includes providing advice to senior management on financial strategies.

The responsibilities include managing finances with strong controls, implementing policies and procedures, coordinating annual account production, and developing and monitoring the annual budget with senior finance leaders. The UK & International Finance Manager will also produce monthly management accounts and oversee payables, income, and treasury functions.

The UK & International Finance Manager will lead a team of technical and finance professionals, utilising expertise in finance systems and technical tools like SQL. The role includes international travel to set up and implement systems, migrate data, deliver training, and provide ongoing support. Overall, the UK & International Finance Manager ensures financial integrity and efficiency in global operations.

About the Role:

1. Manage the Muslim Aid HQ Finance function, ensuring continuous financial review including costs and revenue recognition.
2. Responsibility for all month end process in monthly management accounts reporting.
3. Prepare management accounts including analysis of variances and reporting to budget holders, LT and Board.
4. Ensuring UK & International purchase invoices and payment vouchers are correctly coded, authorised, recorded on the finance system, payment and dealing with queries within a timely manner.
5. Maintain the banking relationships and be up to date with financial regulations specifically regarding banking sanctions.
6. Administer payments to Country Offices in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

1. Educated to Bachelor’s degree level & hold UK Accountancy qualification (ACA, CA, ACCA or CIMA).
2. Substantial proven post qualification experience working in a similar position in an INGO, including Senior Management experience, preferably in similar context.
3. Proven experience in managing a finance team.
4. Experience of Month End Process and Management Reporting.
5. Experience of producing information for business cases or funding applications.
6. Good team work skills with the ability to work with different and sometime conflicting agendas.

Why you should apply:

We are looking for a dedicated and dynamic professional to join our team as the UK & International Finance Manager. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and manage financial activities across our headquarters and country programmes, ensuring robust financial planning, monitoring, and reporting. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact through financial stewardship, apply now and make a real difference by ensuring financial efficiency and integrity in our global operations.

Benefits you will enjoy working for us: 

• 37 days holiday (including Bank Holidays and Privilege days) 
• Hybrid working
• Paid time off for medical appointments 
• 2 hours lunch break on Fridays 
• Time off in Lieu (TOIL) 
• Pension Scheme

How to apply:

To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV.