Jobs in Camberwell

Location:  Hybrid working between the Aldgate, London office and home

A great opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Management Accountant at Asthma + Lung UK on a permanent basis. This role sits within our Finance Business Partnering team, who are responsible for timely and accurate financial reporting to stakeholders.

Asthma + Lung UK is the only charity in the UK fighting for everyone with a lung condition, aiming for a world where everyone can breathe with healthy lungs. We fund cutting-edge research, provide advice and support for the 12 million people who will get a lung condition during their lifetime. We also campaign for clean air and for better NHS diagnosis and treatment.

You will report directly to the Head of Finance Business Partnering, and work across five Directorates, where you will be responsible for updating and issuing monthly management accounts, which include: posting journals, including identifying and correcting mis postings. Having close collaboration with the Finance Business Partners, you will assist them during month end reporting, reforecasting, annual budget setting and year end audit.  The role also has regular interaction with colleagues across all levels of the organisation, including non-finance specialists.

To be successful in this role, you will have previously worked in a complex financial environment that adheres to strict deadlines. You will have an understanding of general ledger, CRM systems, P2P systems and coding structures. You will also be intuitive and have the ability to think outside the box with strong business acumen and attention to detail. This role is open to candidates who wish to study towards a professional accountancy qualification.

We offer a competitive salary and study support (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA), as well as a range of benefits including: 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), membership of a health cash plan, employee assistance programme, cycle-to-work scheme, interest-free annual season Travelcard loan and pension scheme. Join our team and play a crucial role in an organisation committed to being the driving force behind the transformation of lung health.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Senior Media Relations Officer to join our team based in Chingford London. 

Location: Gilwell Park. Chingford, London (with hybrid working 2-3 days a week)

Salary:  £39,560 - Band F, Level 3 (Inclusive of Outer London Weighting)

Term: Permanent

Working Hours: 35 hours per week (including evenings and weekends) 

We’re Scouts and everyone’s welcome here - all genders, races and backgrounds. Right across the UK, we help over 400,000 young people aged 4-25 gain skills for life and find their place in the world. We help them speak up, play their part and shine bright.

The Senior Media Relations Officer Role:

You will deliver media campaigns to share inspiring stories through the media about young people and adults learning skills for life through Scouts. As a super-motivated, energetic member of our award-winning Media Relations team you will be working directly with journalists across the UK from local media through to national news.

As our Senior Media Relations Officer you’ll play a key role in a busy team. This is a vital role, central to increasing the public’s awareness and understanding of Scouts. You are calm under pressure and able to meet deadlines, with a desire to succeed.
 

Key responsibilities as our Senior Media Relations Officer: 

• Lead, deliver and evaluate media relations strategies to support integrated proactive campaigns that develop the Scout brand and reflect our values
• Provide a high standard of service to media professionals to maintain Scouts reputation and credibility, ensuring journalists receive timely and accurate information, and advising junior media team colleagues on media enquiry handling
• Pitch positive news stories and secure media coverage that support the Scout brand
• Support the PR response to incidents with the potential for reputational risk, including on social media

What we are looking for in our Senior Media Relations Officer: 

• You are an experienced Media Relations professional able to monitor the daily news agenda for opportunities to proactively place stories about Scouts' work with young people and adults.

• We are looking for an organised and motivated individual with good communication and collaboration skills. 

• Working with media outlets and volunteers involves working out of office hours and flexibility is essential for this role.

• Working calmly in pressured situations with the potential for reputational risk, working with senior colleagues.

What we can offer you as our Senior Media Relations Officer

• Work in a way that suits you, your role and your team
• Be proud to say you’re part of a team with Investors in People (Gold)
• Plenty of opportunity for learning and development
• 28 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays rising to 32 days after two years
• Four extra days to look after your family when they need you
• Five volunteering days to contribute to a cause that matters to you
• Three extra days off in December between 27 and 31 December (that’s our gift to you)  

We are proud to be a family-friendly employer and offer…

• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Flexible working hours
• Store Discount at our Scout Store + other online benefits

Closing date for applications: 11:59pm Sunday 15th September 2024

Interviews will be held: week commencing 23rd September 2024
 

The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.

Strictly no agencies.

We are looking for a Deputy Head of Scout Adventures (Business Operations) to join our Adventurous Scout Adventures team.

Location: Hybrid: With the requirement of working a minimum of 2-days per week at Gilwell Park offices (NB free accommodation is available at Gilwell Park to assist)

Salary:54,103 per annum, Band H, Level

Term: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week - worked flexibly

We’re Scouts and everyone’s welcome here - all genders, races and backgrounds. Right across the UK, we help over 400,000 young people aged 4-25 gain skills for life and find their place in the world. We help them speak up, play their part and shine bright.

About the Deputy Head of Scout Adventures Role:

This role is essential to ensuring Scout Adventures is positively impactful in the delivery of our charitable objectives. You will be expected to implement strategy, manage resource, and lead teams to achieve operational excellence. It is an advanced leadership role, required to provide professional development opportunities, mentorship, and clear direction to emerging leaders. You will be expected to refine operational functions to drive customer care standards, input into business plans and growth strategies, and seek financial efficiencies to move the business forward.

What we are looking for in our Deputy Head of Scout Adventures:

• You will have strong leadership experience in a relevant working environment
• You will showcase extensive time spent in a customer focused industry
• Knowledge of financial management and CRM systems
• Ability to cocreate and implement effective plans to achieve agreed organisational objectives and to make clear, informed and timely decisions. 
• An effective leader who is assertive, energetic, determined, robust and sufficiently resilient to cope with the demands of the role 

Key responsibilities as our Deputy Head of Scout Adventures:

• Manage centre teams to ensure that adventure is delivered effectively and safely across our network.  This is currently spread across 5 locations with a forecast throughput of 100,000 young people in 2025.  Team size (excluding circa 120 volunteers) is forecast to be 35 FTE in 2025, continuing to grow with the business. 
• Provide strong leadership to Centre Managers and operational teams by motivating, inspiring and challenging them to develop both themselves and their business
• Design, implement and manage income and expenditure budgets across each centre, ensuring that forecasts are kept up to date throughout the year. 
• In partnership with the Facilities Manager, ensure that centres always remain safe and compliant, ensuring that timely action is taken to address faults or hazards as required.

Other essential criteria

• Regular travel across the UK is a key part of this role.  A full UK driving licence is therefore essential as lots of our centres are not easily accessible by public transport.

As our Deputy Head of Scout Adventures in return, we offer you:

• Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
• Be proud to say you’re part of a team with Investors in People (Gold)
• Plenty of opportunity for learning and development
• 28 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays rising to 32 days after two years
• Four extra days to look after your family when they need you
• Three extra days over Christmas (that’s our gift to you) 

We are proud to be a family-friendly employer and offer…

• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Flexible working hours
• Store Discount at our Scout Store + other online benefits
• Study and volunteer leave

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join our fantastic team! Click ‘Apply’ now!

The closing date for applications is 09:00am on Monday 9th September 2024

Interview are expected to be held in person at Gilwell Park on Wednesday 18 September 2024.

The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.

Strictly no agencies.

Are you a skilled Financial Accountant with a passion for making a difference? My client a leading global charity, is seeking a dedicated individual to help us drive positive change for animals worldwide. Based in London, this pivotal role will see you work alongside our Global Head of Finance to ensure the smooth functioning of financial operations, while maintaining robust financial controls and accurate accounting records.

My client is a leading global Charity based in central London seeking a Financial Accountant to bolster their team on a permanent basis.

The main responsibilities of the Financial Accountant are:

• Performing balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accurate and up-to-date records of transactions.
• Complete monthly cash flow forecasts and assist in statutory account preparation.
• Ensuring inter-company accounts are reconciled along with balance sheet accounts.
• Timely and accurate posting of bank account transactions.
• Produce timely and accurate consolidated financial statements, ensuring compliance with relevant statutes.
• Management of 1 direct report in Accounts Payable.

My client is looking for:

• Excellent knowledge of balance sheet control and reconciliation function.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other departments and stakeholders.
• A safe pair of hands who can pick up the role quicky.
• Experience of working in the charity sector is essential.
• Experience with multi currency accounting is highly desirable.

My client can offer a flexible approach to working, with fully remote working, there is a requirement to go into the office once every couple of months to collect the post.

Applications are under constant review and the post can close early if the right candidate is found.

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

The Royal Society of Literature (RSL) is one of the oldest learned societies in the UK, and Britain’s charity for the advancement of literature. Our vision is of a world in which everyone has access to literature in its many and various forms; everyone can feel that literature is ‘for them’. The RSL acts as a voice for the value of literature, works to engage the public in literature, and honours and encourages writers at all stages of their careers. In our public events, awards and prizes for writers at all stages in their careers, and engagement programmes with young people and in prisons, the RSL demonstrates the ways in which literature shapes society, and that it can change an individual life.

Position: Digital Officer

Responsible to: Head of Communications and Partnerships

Location: Hybrid working, with three days per week in our office at Somerset House in London. Occasional evening and weekend working required for RSL events, with time-off-in-lieu available​

Hours: Permanent, full-time, 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm. Some flexibility of hours may be negotiated after the Probationary Period (six months)

Salary: £28,000 per annum

Benefits: 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and additional two days at Christmas. Pension scheme. Employee rewards platform, providing discounts on a range of leisure and retail providers. Sabbatical scheme for long-term employees. Employee assistance programme, giving free and confidential advice on areas such as debt, legal issues, and mental health concerns.

Closing date: 13 September 2024

About the post:

Reporting to the Head of Communications, your work will contribute to the RSL’s communications and audience development.

Following recent updates to the RSL's websites and branding, this is an exciting time to join our team and help to diversify the RSL’s growing programme of work, led by principles of experimentation, inclusivity and accessibility.

As well as sharing vital aspects of our work with the public and partners, you will bring a sense of fun to our social media channels, feeling confident to inject personality into developing the tone and voice of the organisation.

This is a busy, varied, fun and rewarding role, where you’ll get to work independently while being supported by the rest of the team.

Key tasks:

CONTENT CREATION AND DELIVERY - we want you to create exciting and engaging content

• Run the RSL’s social media accounts, engaging with our audiences to increase reach, interaction and awareness
• Create engaging content (images, video, gifs etc) to broaden reach of RSL’s activities across existing and new social media channels
• Lead the RSL’s direct digital marketing to Members, Fellows and subscribers, growing audiences and ensuring GDPR compliance
• Work with the RSL Programmes Officers to edit and upload audio and video from RSL activities to RSL platforms
• Publicise RSL activities with input from colleagues, from advertising to promotions and merchandise, identifying key audiences for the RSL’s wide-ranging initiatives and new ways to engage them.

DIGITAL SYSTEMS - we want you to be experienced in content creation and delivery

• Working with the Head of Communications to update the website. Maintaining and developing the RSL’s online presence through the website to ensure this represents all aspects of the organisation’s work and is accessible
• Ensure the smooth running of the RSL’s online events booking system along with the Heads of Operations and Programmes.

MONITORING AND EVALUATION - we want you to be confident capturing and analysing data

• Analyse data to measure the success of campaigns, create reports and build future communications around results
• Provide relevant audience insight and analysis reporting to the team to inform programming decisions and to measure performance.

This job is for you if:

• you have experience in a similar role within an arts or culture context or equivalent, confidently communicating – in person and in writing – with a wide range of stakeholders in a professional, upbeat manner
• you have experience of creating dynamic content for a diverse range of audiences across multiple digital channels
• you have competency in working with Microsoft Office Suite and across social media platforms
• you are able to win support from a wide range of people and collaborate closely with colleagues across programmes
• you are independent and highly organised in managing a complex workload and meeting numerous deadlines
• you are able to evaluate data on audience growth, and report to others in order to inform decision-making and improve engagement
• you have a strong understanding of brand and tone of voice
• you are enthusiastic about the work of the RSL
• you can show a demonstrable commitment to equality of opportunity, accessibility, and inclusion
• you can be collaborative in a small, busy team, working together to achieve the RSL’s objectives
• you are team-oriented but take individual responsibility
• you are proactive and have a positive approach to solving problems
• you are resourceful and embrace challenges and change
• you are flexible and willing to learn
• you have a passion for working in the charity sector, with a particular interest in arts, culture, and heritage organisations

If you don't match everything in the key tasks and person specification, that doesn’t mean you aren’t the right fit for the role. You may have other experience that can make you a great candidate, so we encourage you to apply anyway if you have transferable skills. Research shows that some people will only apply to jobs if they meet 100% of the criteria and this disproportionately affects women.

A wonderful opportunity to join a school that values diversity and individual contribution, supporting and encouraging staff to pursue their interests and achieve their ambitions.

This role will be at the heart of the organisation’s analysis and learnings for all future engagement and fundraising, as well as managing the operational strategy and delivery to succeed in their annual plans. To say you will be pivotal in this dynamic department is an understatement!

The Database and Finance Manager will manage and provide strategic direction for the Foundation Office’s operations, including the Raiser’s Edge database, gift processing, financial reporting and GDPR.

You’ll be an integral part of a lovely team and will need to have excellent computer and database management skills, including in depth knowledge of Raiser’s Edge, Word and Excel. You will have the ability to create Power BI reports and dashboards to allow for dynamic and accurate engagement and fundraising insights and will need to be proficient at generating end of month and year-end financial and donor reports for Director of Development, Executive Director and Governors.

• Salary: circa £45,000 (dependent on experience)
• Full time, permanent position
• Based in South West London (Hybrid)
• Annual leave of 33 days per year including bank holidays, rising to 38 days per year including bank holidays after five years of service.
• On site lunch during term time
• Generous pension scheme

Please contact me to receive a full job pack –

We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis.

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

Living Wage Foundation 

The Living Wage is an independent movement of businesses, organisations and people who believe that a hard day’s work deserves a fair day’s pay. The Living Wage campaign was launched by London Citizens in 2001 and aims to ensure low paid workers have enough money to get by and enough time for community and family life. 

The Living Wage is an hourly rate calculated according to the basic cost of living in the UK that employers choose to pay on a voluntary basis. The Living Wage Foundation recognises and celebrates employers that pay the real Living Wage through an accreditation programme which awards the Living Wage Employer Mark.

The independently-calculated rates are announced during Living Wage Week each November when we celebrate our growing network of Living Wage employers. There are now more than 15,000 accredited Living Wage employers across the UK which has secured pay rises for over 475,000 employees.

The Living Wage Foundation is part of Citizens UK – a community organising charity which works with a broad base of institutions across the political spectrum. At the Living Wage Foundation, we take a deliberately broad-based approach and accredit all organisations who pay the real Living Wage to their directly and indirectly employed staff and are committed to tackling in work poverty.  As a team we work across a range of industries and sectors to achieve this mission. We seek pragmatic coalitions in order to progress specific campaigns, and partnership around a particular issue such as Living Wage, does not imply an endorsement of broader purpose and policies. 

Purpose 

The Living Wage Foundation has an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team as an Operations and Data Manager. We are looking for a highly motivated and organised individual to maintain, develop and continuously improve our systems. The role will be an integral part of the Living Wage Operations Team, providing strategic technical support and ensure the integrity of our systems, often overseeing development projects with external partners. 

The Operations and Data Manager will need to be highly numerate and have great analytical skills to support our monitoring and evaluation functions, working with the Head of Operations and Insight on financial and budgeting management, reconciliation and forecasting for the Living Wage Foundation. The suitable candidate will be detail-oriented, be able to demonstrate their ability to seek out improvements and problem solve creatively and have experience working with Salesforce or equivalent CRM systems. 

Main Responsibilities 

Project Management 

Deliver work targets on time and to standard to support the Foundation’s progress incl. tracking performance and expenditure: 

• Lead the day-to-day operations and management of all systems within the Living Wage Foundation designed to support the functioning of Living Wage accreditation schemes. 

• Proactively seek out systems improvements to make our processes more efficient so the Living Wage Foundation continues to provide an excellent service to the Living Wage network. 

• Provide operational support for all aspects of the accreditation and recognition systems, including identifying and fixing errors 

• Oversee the management of systems integrations to ensure they are providing efficient and effective solutions to our data requirements, including maintenance of Zapier, Form Assembly, Act-On and QuickBooks, and the integration between Salesforce and our Drupal website. 

• Carry out maintenance of integrated systems, including syncing data to Act-On and the website. 

Learning and expertise  

• Keep up-to-date with functional good practice and technical updates to all our systems, including within the third sector. 

• Train the team to carry out data selections and export in an appropriate format to support the press and communications team’s work and the Foundation’s research projects. 

• Keep internal training manuals up to date to ensure the Foundation’s team can access clear information about our processes and ensuring the team’s training requirements are met. 

Communications 

• Create and write dashboards and reports to support the analysis of our performance. 

• Champion systems throughout the organisation to ensure a positive user experience. 

• Offer ad hoc guidance to the team and communicate any changes to systems. 

Develop and manage external relationships 

• Oversee the work of our external developers 

Develop and manage internal relationships 

• Work with the Living Wage Foundation team to identify business requirement and translate them into technical solutions

• Line management of Operations Officer. 

• Work effectively with colleagues across Citizens UK, actively participate in the team and organisational wide events 

Income and resources 

• Maintain and improve the financial integrations between our database and accounting software to allow accurate invoicing and financial reporting systems. 

• Ensure the integrity and safety of our data, including training the team on good data-keeping practices and GDPR considerations. 

• Track expenditure for systems providers and the associated budget 

• Contribute to plans and proposals to grow sources of income or resources 

Contribute towards Citizens UK’s strategic objectives 

• Responsibility for delivering agreed areas of the Foundation’s work plan 

• To work collaboratively with the LWF team and across Citizens UK to ensure that we are meeting the expectations of our network and stakeholders 

• Display self-awareness of DEI issues and good practice, considering impact on direct reports and stakeholders.

• Understand how your role contributes to the purpose of the Foundation and the core mission of Citizens UK 

• Implement Citizens UK’s and the Foundation policies, procedures, and values in own work and that of the team 

Person Specification

(REQUIREMENTS ESSENTIAL = E, DESIRABLE = D)

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

A minimum of 2 years proven, comprehensive experience in an operations role  (E)

Experience of analysing business requirements and turning them into technical solutions(E)

Experience of providing technical support to a team(E)

Experience of managing database integrations such as Zapier, QuickBooks, Form Assembly and email marketing platforms(D)

Degree or equivalent professional qualification or experience (D)

KEY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Extremely analytical with the ability to interpret large quantities of data to evaluate and improve performance  (E)

Comprehensive understanding of database and systems management and integration(E)

Ability to take in and interpret information and communicate in a succinct manner(E)

Demonstrable ability to find creative solutions to complex problems and implement new systems(E)

High levels of numeracy with strong attention to detail (E)

Excellent time management skills with the ability to juggle a wide range of competing demands. (E)

Strong IT skills to include MS Office and database software(E)

Sound knowledge of data protection regulations and GDPR (E)

Understanding of the policy and campaign landscape in the UK (D)

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

A proactive approach to all areas of work with a ‘can do’ attitude and a flexible approach to work demands(E)

A strong commitment to the Living Wage campaign and principles of Citizens UK (E)

Interviews will take place on 18-19th September 2024 (subject to change).

Want to find out more about us and the role? Join us for a 45-minute lunchtime webinar to learn more about working at the Living Wage Foundation/Citizens UK. There will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions to the team during the session but you can also submit a question in advance when you sign up to the webinar. Please note that attendees will remain anonymous. The webinar will take place on 28th August 2024 at 12pm on Zoom. Sign up here.

We are looking for a Fundraising Manager (Products) to join an incredible well know mental health charity and lead a team of eight, managing the acquisition, mass participation,Community and Events programmes.

This is a hybrid role with 2 days a week in the London/ Cardiff office.

The Charity
A passionate charity providing advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health struggles, campaigning to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.

You will be joining a highly respected organisation known for its supportive and inclusive working culture, offering fantastic benefits such as 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and 5 paid wellbeing days a year, a competitive pension scheme and flexible working, including flexitime and compressed hours, as well as much more!

The Role
Lead a team of nine fundraisers, directly managing four, to develop and deliver the strategy and planning of the Products portfolio, and supporting the Community, Events, Products team to reach its long-term goal.

Plan, implement and drive forwards the Products Team strategy with a focus on audience insight, portfolio management, marketing and stewardship.

Continuously developing and reviewing annual and longer-term budgets.

Provide excellent end-to-end supporter experience (from acquisition to retention) to all audiences who engage with the products team, working with stakeholders to ensure journeys are insight led, responding to audience need, documented and reported upon.

Identifying opportunities for income growth and scoping and acting on these as needed, including onboarding suppliers, due diligence, and risk management, and building internal support.

The Candidate
Experience in leadership of a team with a track record of achieving income targets and successfully leading a team to deliver in-year and longer-term strategies of 3 years or more.

A track record of meeting targets across acquisition campaigns and stewardship journeys, with experience of setting, monitoring and reforecasting on strategic budgets.

Experience of managing Acquisition, Mass Participation or Community and Events programmes.

Experience of successfully managing agencies and suppliers.

Experience in using innovation techniques to develop and implement strategies. This will also include experience in leading and/or supporting innovation projects to develop products and/or stewardship with a focus on income growth and supporter experience.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future. We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

A leading professional membership body with chartered status & based in central London is seeking a Financial Accountant on a full-time, permanent basis.

The organisation is a prestigious and historic professional body providing an impressive array of qualifications, services and resources to its members. The organisation has around 50 staff and 19,000 members.

The salary offered is £60,000 per annum, with excellent benefits.  The work is offered on a hybrid basis with approximately 2-3 days per week required onsite in the London office.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the role will involve work across all aspects of the organisation’s financial reporting, planning and management cycles. This will include preparing income and tax-related month-end journals and balance sheet reconciliations for monthly management account reporting, management of all taxation requirements, involvement in the preparation of budgets and quarterly forecasts, and management of the year-end statutory reporting and the audit. The role will also involve leading on the finance aspects of an upcoming CRM project at the organisation.

The role does not line manage anyone, and you will be part of a finance team of 5 staff.

The organisation is ideally seeking a fully-qualified accountant with prior experience in the charity sector. Strong experience with charity VAT including partial exemption and demonstrable experience with charity year-end accounting and audit (SORP) are strongly desirable.

‍Duties will include:

· To complete the preparation of the annual statutory accounts in line with SORP requirements

· To support the Head of Finance with other year end tasks, as necessary i.e. manage the production of the draft trustees’ report for consideration by the Board.

· Provide cover for payroll when required

· Lead on the finance aspects of an upcoming CRM project

· To prepare templates for forecast and budget submissions from budget holders.

· Calculation and upload of the VAT budget and forecast, using (and maintaining) the VAT model.

· To prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns and annual adjustments, including partial exemption calculations.

· To prepare and post quarterly VAT journals and balance sheet reconciliations.

· To assist the Head of Finance with maintaining the VAT “bible”.

· To prepare, submit, and arrange payment for the annual PSA return.

· To complete and process any forms/correspondence required related to Withholding Tax matters.

· Provide support and guidance (bit not line manage) to the 2 Finance Officers around purchase and sales ledger etc

· To prepare month-end journals for income adjustments and other ad-hoc month-end journals

· To perform monthly duties relating to staff costs, including preparation of monthly salary journals, monthly reconciliation to payroll and pension records, and monthly balance sheet reconciliations.

· Balance sheet reconciliations where appropriate

Candidate requirements:

- Fully or part-qualified ACCA, CIMA or ACA

- Experience in a similar relevant hands-on financial accounting role

- Experience with project/CRM related projects desirable

- Experience in leading on the full production of year-end statutory accounts, ideally line with Charity SORP, and subsequent audit

- Taxation: Experience of VAT returns, including complex partial exemption calculations, knowledge of Charity Taxation, PSA returns and withholding tax matters. is desirable.

The role would be best suited to a candidate with demonstrable experience in a similar financial accounting role in a comparable organisation.

Please note that interviews will be on a rolling basis for this position.

Please send your CV for immediate consideration.

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We are looking for an Events Fundraising Manager for a 12 month maternity cover contract to join an incredible mental health charity and lead a team of nine to deliver the strategy of the challenge and third party Events portfolio.

This is a hybrid role with 2 days a week in the London or Cardiff office.

The Charity
A passionate charity providing advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health struggles, campaigning to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.

You will be joining a highly respected organisation known for its supportive and inclusive working culture, offering fantastic benefits
such as 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and 5 paid wellbeing days a year, a competitive pension scheme and flexible working, including flexitime and compressed hours, as well as much more!

The Role
Lead a team of nine to achieve a fundraising target of 4.7 Million. Strategically, it is focused on making continuous improvements to the portfolio. This includes increasing investment in places where there is headroom to grow, implementing outbound calling and an automated stewardship journey, and making improvements to the website and registration process.

Develop the strategic relationships with internal stakeholders and third-party suppliers and lead on projects to continuously improve the Community, Events, Products programme.

Take ownership for the strategic and operational planning of your fundraising team.

The Candidate

To be successful in this role you will be a strategic thinker, a confident team manager, and highly organised in leading a team to manage a portfolio of inspiring events - driving the programme forwards, maximising value, continuously improving ways of working, and innovating in response to need.

You will base your decisions on insight and engage a diverse range of supporters and connect them to opportunities to further support the work of the charity.

You will provide an excellent supporter experience inspiring participants to maximise the value of their gift, engage with other fundraising products and continue to support the work of the charity.

You will be an adaptable member of the Community, Events, Products team, contributing to the development of a culture of accountability, collaborative, and inclusivity.

You will have strong experience of working with external suppliers and partner agencies, negotiating costs, managing contracts and driving performance to achieve targets.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future. We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

The Conference Centre Manager is responsible for all aspects of City Gates Conference centre operations including booking, quote generation, collecting payments, pre-and post-event inspections, inventory control, final billing, monthly financial reporting, digital marketing, strategic oversight and the use of technology. 

The conference centre manager will also be required to optimise sales and pro-actively grow conference centre businesses working closely with the City Gates leadership to ensure that City Gates priorities and values are maintained.

The new role of Strategic Communications Manager offers a unique opportunity to co-create the communications strategy for a growing, mission-driven organisation at the cutting edge of climate litigation and contribute to the climate justice movement worldwide.

ABOUT THE ROLE. CLN is a non-profit foundation that supports partners across the world to drive stronger climate action through litigation against high-emitting actors. We are now looking for a new Strategic Communications Manager to help us leverage the power of this litigation to shape global narratives that will exert pressure on governments and companies to take urgent climate action. Key responsibilities include:

● Develop CLN’s communications strategy for shifting narratives in support of climate action. You will do this in collaboration with CLN leadership and partners, including national legal and advocacy teams, international organisations and existing communications networks. This will include identifying proactive and reactive shared communications strategies that partners in our field can execute to maximise the impact of climate litigation and drive the message globally that climate action is a legal duty.

● Identify, develop and implement strategies to shift global media narratives on high-profile government and corporate cases. This will include crafting a global narrative or narratives around legal action, connecting that with wider climate efforts, and establishing strong working relationships with key international journalists as well as PR teams within relevant partners to ensure the right story is being told on this critical issue.

● Identify and develop opportunities within the global network of climate litigators to enhance collaboration and knowledge sharing in relation to communications and advocacy strategies to support climate litigation. This should include contributing to monitoring, evaluation and reporting on communications, ensuring this work results in actionable insights that can feed back into strategies and ongoing campaigns.

● Champion and communicate the ongoing successes and impacts of climate cases in CLN’s network. This will include acting as an information broker for other climate campaigners and communicators to ensure cases are properly understood and amplified by other climate, environmental and human rights groups. It will also involve developing case studies to effectively communicate around cases and their impacts.

● Support national teams by providing guidance as needed on strategic communications and how to fit national campaigns into the global conversation around climate litigation and accountability.

● Identify and address strategic communications capacity gaps across our network. This will include identifying and addressing training needs for spokespeople (both at CLN and across our partner network), messaging and framing, and digital campaigns and advocacy.

● Lead on managing and maintaining CLN’s external communications. This will include defining our external positioning, maintaining our website and relevant social media channels, and responding to media enquiries.

Given the start-up and evolving nature of our organisation, we expect that there may be changes to how this role works in practice once the right candidate is in post.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

 You will have…

● A proven record of using communication strategies to successfully influence target audiences and help shape public narratives around critical and urgent issues.

● A proven record of bringing together a wide range of stakeholders, either at global or regional level, to work collaboratively on a common goal or issue.

● Outstanding English language skills and demonstrated ability to produce engaging and impactful written materials.

● Demonstrated experience leading communications strategy for a mission-driven organisation.

● A commitment to climate justice, human rights, and existing knowledge of the climate law and/or policy field.

● A creative and innovative approach to strategic communications, with great storytelling instincts.

● An entrepreneurial and collegiate approach to work, including a passion for collaborating with a broad range of partners worldwide to build impact.

● Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with teams across different geographies and from different cultures.

● Strong project management skills.

● Ability to work in a hybrid organisation and with remote partners.

● Strong alignment with CLN’s values and commitment to our vision and mission, and a commitment to building a trust-based, inclusive and empowering organisation.

Note to candidates: We know that some candidates will not apply for a role unless they feel they are 100% qualified. If you feel you meet at least some of the essential criteria above, we still encourage you to apply. 

WHY JOIN CLN?

● The unique opportunity to co-create the communications strategy for a mission-driven organisation at the cutting edge of climate litigation, and contribute to the climate justice movement worldwide.

● Opportunity to work with a dynamic team of highly skilled professionals who combine their expertise with a passion to make a difference.

● The space to shape and continuously develop your role.

● A flexible hybrid work environment, with opportunities for temporary remote work.

● A full-time position with a consultant or employment contract (subject to location) for one year, with a possible renewal after one year.

We have a number of Youth Development Lead positions we will be assessing at our assessment centre on the 19th September.  Please note you must be available to attend on that day. If you would like to be considered for more than one specialism, please indicate your preference on your application in the answer box provided. You can find out more about each role specialism and the relevant job description by viewing the adverts on our Careers site, however, you will not be required to submit multiple applications - we will consider all candidates for any suitable role on the day.

Picture yourself alongside our Outreach and Marketing wizards and our customer service champions. Together, we're on a mission to ensure our young people aren't just safe but also revved up and fully immersed in their journey with us here at The Prince’s Trust.

Could you become their personal champion? Imagine peeling back the layers to discover what's holding them back so that you can unlock their potential for astonishing progress.  Imagine having your own group of young people to support who will turn to you for that one-on-one support, guidance, and maybe just a nudge in the right direction.

Safety always comes first, so keeping a watchful eye on safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection is part of the deal!  You’ll be the guiding force that empowers our delivery partners and service providers to reach for the stars.  Together, we will ensure every young person embarks on a remarkable journey, experiencing the extraordinary and achieving the dreams they've aspired to.

You’ll lead personal development sessions that take our foundation programmes to new heights. Whether it's in person or via a virtual session on MS Teams, some of these activities will be in the great outdoors and enjoying our wonderful green spaces. You won’t be sitting behind a screen every day, there will be some travel required to relevant local areas to support the delivery of these exciting programmes as well as programme visits.  However, it’s not all fun and games, keeping things on point means meticulously recording info and data about our young superstars, volunteers, or partners. It's all about making sure every step of their journey aligns perfectly with our funding contracts.

At The Trust, we're strong advocates for fostering an inclusive workplace where everybody feels seen, and it would be fantastic if you share that passion too.  Your mission? Making a positive impact by implementing a local action plan that harmonises with our big-picture EDI goals.

Be prepared for anything and everything. Alongside all these exciting responsibilities, you might even find yourself wearing different hats and stepping up when needed.

Ready to bring your A-game? Let's make every day count and create a brighter future for our young people of the future!

 What happens next?  

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The Prince’s Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date. 

Why do we need Youth Development Leads? 

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with every three in four moving into a positive outcome for either work, education or training. Youth Development Leads play a crucial role in supporting young people, no matter the young person's background or current circumstances, to fulfil their full potential. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Youth Development Leads! 

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Unless the location of the role is remote, the Youth Development Lead role requires a combination of office days and working from home. 
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – PT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), PT GEN (Gender Equality Network), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

Equal Opportunities 

Here at The Prince's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives. 

We are looking for people who can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.  

We’re a Stonewall Diversity Champion and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by PT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), PT GEN (Gender Equality Network), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and Pulse (LGBTQIA+ Network).

Safeguarding 

The Prince's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks by the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. 

We have a number of Youth Development Lead positions we will be assessing at our assessment centre on the 19th September.  Please note you must be available to attend on that day. If you would like to be considered for more than one specialism, please indicate your preference on your application in the answer box provided. You can find out more about each role specialism and the relevant job description by viewing the adverts on our Careers site, however, you will not be required to submit multiple applications - we will consider all candidates for any suitable role on the day.

Let's make every day a chance to create a brighter future for the next generation!

Would you like to be part of the coolest team in town, collaborating with our Outreach and Marketing legends and our friendly customer service team here at The Prince’s Trust? Together, we'll ensure that our young people get onboarded and engaged in our programmes safely and with style.

Dive deep to uncover any barriers that stand in their way, helping to remove those barriers to enable them to shine and propelling them on their journey towards amazing outcomes. Responsible for a group of young people, for one-on-one support and guidance or just gently pointing them in the right direction. You'll be on a mission to assist with travel expenses and find clever ways to handle their other commitments. You'll champion their support and learning needs with employers, and you'll be the ultimate liaison, working alongside partners like the job centre to ensure that nothing stands in the way of their success!

You’ll also be the guiding light for our delivery partners and service providers as we want them to deliver the best experience and outcomes for our young people. High-fives all around! Roll up your sleeves and deliver employability sessions directly to our incredible young people. You'll also help our Delivery Partners and volunteers do the same, both in person and virtually through our trusty MS Teams. When we're doing things face-to-face, you’ll need to hit the road and be there in person to help with programme delivery or programme visits to make sure all is running as smoothly as possible.

And if that’s not enough to keep you busy, you’ll also be keeping meticulous records of information and data on our young people, volunteers, and partners. It's all about making sure every step of their journey is accurately reflected in our systems so that it complies with our funding contracts.

We are a massive advocate of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion so it would be amazing if you could lead the charge in creating an environment where everyone feels seen, by implementing a local action plan that supports our big-picture EDI goals. Let's make positive change happen!

Be ready for anything and everything. Alongside all these fantastic responsibilities, you might find yourself wearing different hats and rocking them like a pro, this could even include deputising when the need arises.

Join the Princes Trust Team and let’s make magic happen!

What happens next?  

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The Prince’s Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date. 

Why do we need Youth Development Leads? 

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with every three in four moving into a positive outcome for either work, education or training. Youth Development Leads play a crucial role in supporting young people, no matter the young person's background or current circumstances, to fulfil their full potential. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Youth Development Leads! 

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Unless the location of the role is remote, the Youth Development Lead role requires a combination of office days and working from home. 
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – PT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), PT GEN (Gender Equality Network), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

Equal Opportunities 

Here at The Prince's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives. 

We are looking for people who can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.  

We’re a Stonewall Diversity Champion and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by PT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), PT GEN (Gender Equality Network), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and Pulse (LGBTQIA+ Network). 

Safeguarding 

The Prince's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks by the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.