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The Finance Team at Alzheimer’s Research UK is responsible for maintaining the financial records of the Charity and providing timely and accurate financial information. The team is responsible for ensuring there is a strong financial control environment, and for providing support and advice on all finance matters to employees across the charity.

You will be required to be in the office at least two days per week and will have a high level of financial acumen and understanding.  As the Finance Manager - Compliance, Controls & Reporting, you will assist the Head of Finance in all elements of technical accounting, including financial compliance, internal financial controls, and financial reporting.  Working alongside the Finance Manager - Transactional Accounting and the transactional finance team, you will ensure a seamless finance function, ensuring that best practice is adopted at all times, to minimise risk to financial fraud, and to ensure compliance with all applicable financial regulations and reporting requirements.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

· Support the development and implementation of best financial practices.

· Lead the production of annual financial statements and reporting, and together with the Finance Manager - Transactional Accounting, lead the annual audit process.

· Lead the on the production of annual financial statements and annual audit on behalf of Alzheimer’s Brain Bank, a small joint venture company in which we hold a 50% share.

· Cash flow monitoring and projections.

· Prepare and submit all Office for National Statistics, Charity Commission, Companies House and OSCR (Scottish Charity Regulator) returns.

· Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns, ensuring compliance with VAT reverse charges and applicable business/non-business VAT recovery rules.

· Be the first point of contact for internal and external partners regarding technical accounting and related matters, including charity VAT and Trading rules.

· Provide financial information for funding bid applications.

· Provide financial advice regarding income recognition criteria, particularly regarding legacy accruals and philanthropy pledges.

· Provide financial advice regarding expenditure recognition criteria, particularly regarding multi-year grants.

· Monitor and reconcile all restricted income against restriction forms and the grant system to ensure restricted funds are managed and spent in accordance with donor wishes.

· Review policies and procedures alongside the Head of Finance and the Finance team to ensure they are applicable, up to date, understood across the charity and consistently adhered to.

· Maintain a sound financial control environment, ensuring all assets of the charity are safeguarded against financial fraud, as much as possible.

· Working with the Head of Finance, design and implement an assurance programme on internal financial controls.

· Keep up to date with all technical finance developments and reporting requirements applicable to the charity.

· Manage Finance team GDPR deletion requests and GDPR compliance actions.

· Maintain insurances for the organisation and be the first point of contact between insurance brokers and the organisation for queries and claims.

· Manage the interface between the finance system and the grant management system to ensure the correct recognition and ageing of grant liabilities.

· Provide cover for the Finance Manager - Transactional Accounting as required.

· Undertake any other relevant duties and projects delegated by the Head of Finance, in line with the responsibilities of the post.

 

What we are looking for:

· ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification.

· Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.

· Experience in a previous finance role.

· Statutory accounts preparation and audit experience.

· Good understanding of VAT.

· Strong understanding of internal financial controls.

· Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and numeracy skills.

· Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage workload effectively and work proactively.

· Ability to communicate effectively to colleagues at all levels across the Charity.

· Passionate, proactive, and friendly attitude.

· Methodical and adaptable approach.

· Ability to interrogate and reconcile financial data.

· Strong ethical standards and a high level of personal integrity.

· A keenness to keep up to date with finance technical updates.

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £50,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 28th July 2024, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 5th August 2024. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.  Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, your CV will be anonymised as part of the selection process.  Should you need any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, then please do contact us via our website. 

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK:

Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. 

In 2022, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement and were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:

• 48th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.

• 19th in the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

• 3rd in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.

In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.

In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.

In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge. 

ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. 

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

Key Purpose: As the Learning and Development Manager you will lead the development of a supportive and impactful training and development framework for the charity, embedding ongoing organisational development as an integral element of the exciting evolutionary strategy and ensuring the charity is a great place to work. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Working in partnerships with the Senior Leadership Team managers across the charity to understand employee requirements, design and deliver learning solutions that create a high-performing staff team.
• Collaborating with senior managers to develop a L&D strategy that supports the charity's overall objectives. Formulate and revise policies and procedures to reflect changes in legislation, industry trends, and organisational needs.
• Ensuring that the skills and capacity of the workforce meet current and emerging organisational needs.
• Working closely with the HR Manager, review, develop and implement an organisational wide performance management framework that supports organisational objectives and sustains a culture of regular performance conversations and action.
• Working with managers to successfully influence culture change programmes, ensuring that systems are designed to meet objectives, values and behaviours.
• Actively supporting organisational change through coaching and mentoring, capability and performance, employee engagement, creating a high performing, inclusive and learning culture.
• Ensuring organisational development interventions and programmes are cost effective and appropriately evaluated to measure the impact of investment and their impact on culture change and organisational effectiveness.
• Leading the development of the induction and on-boarding programmes to ensure they remain effective to embed a values led workforce.
• Working with HR colleagues to develop and deliver interventions on general people management topics, subjects, and skills where a business need has been identified. 
• Supporting HR colleagues on workforce planning processes so that managers understand the action necessary for them to create and sustain a positive work environment and culture within their teams, supporting them to identify the appropriate solutions to gaps identified.
• Coaching, supporting and challenging managers to ensure that the standards of management are continuously improved for the charity.
• Contributing to the development of the charity’s HR Policy using data to inform decision-making and enhance understanding of the workforce supply and demand issues and to enable workforce planning, succession management and talent development.
• Working with the HR Manager to oversee performance evaluation systems and processes, providing guidance to managers on performance feedback, coaching, and disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Championing a positive and inclusive working environment through the implementation of HR and organisational processes that promote diversity and equality and mitigate bias.
• Managing the L&D departmental budget effectively, allocating resources efficiently to support HR initiatives and meet organisational goals.
• Leading initiatives to enhance organisational culture, employee engagement, and performance.
• Developing and implementing strategies for talent management, succession planning, and leadership development.

Person Specification:

Essential:

• Proven L&D/Organisational Development experience, preferably in the charity sector of similar non-profit organisation (minimum two years L&D/OD experience).
• Demonstrable understanding of organisational development principles and practices.
• Able to work at operational and strategic levels.
• Solid organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive attitude towards all stakeholders.
• Self-motivated with a solution-orientated approach.
• Excellent facilitation, presentation, communication skills and project management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Possesses a valid UK driving license.

 

Desirable:

• L&D qualification (e.g. CIPD)
• Background in coaching and mentoring.
• Familiarity with farming industry.
• Skills in process improvement.

This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder according to future developments at RABI.

RABI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and aims to ensure that all employment practices secure equality of opportunity and that no prospective or current employee receives less than favourable treatment at RABI as a result of their sex, sexual orientation, age, race, religion, belief, ethnic origin, disability, marital, or for any other reason which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Our recruitment process strives to ensure that individuals are selected only based on their relevant skills, experience, qualifications and abilities. 

Early applications are encouraged for this position as shortlisting and interviews will take place on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a suitable application prior to the deadline.

This is an exciting opportunity for an early career lawyer with experience in advising on a broad range of legal topics, and an interest in the Higher Education sector, to play an important role in the Legal & Regulatory Affairs team at one of the world’s leading universities.

Imperial College London’s Legal & Regulatory Affairs team is a growing and well-respected function within Professional Services. The purpose of the team is to support the achievement of the University’s objectives by delivering at pace consistently excellent legal advice across the broad range of activities. The legal issues are often complex and sensitive and span a variety of subject areas; for example: freedom of speech, academic freedom, information law, contract and commercial law, consumer law, safeguarding, internationalisation, public law, visas & immigration, intellectual property, regulatory law and employment law.

Members of the Legal & Regulatory Affairs team must work collaboratively with all staff and stakeholders to deliver pragmatic, robust, solutions-focused advice that is based upon a sound assessment of legal and other risks and represents excellent value for money. We offer an appealing work/life balance with very minimal evening / weekend work.

The post will be line managed by the Deputy Legal Director (Corporate Affairs).

Duties and responsibilities

You will:

• Provide high-quality, pragmatic legal advice, with supervision as appropriate, spanning the different operational activities of the University, delivered at pace.

• With appropriate supervision, as required, support the review, negotiation, drafting, interpretation and enforcement of a range of commercial agreements including (among others) education services agreements, sponsorship and grant agreements, collaboration, partnership and joint venture agreements, financing and investment agreements, complex procurement contracts, student terms and conditions and the terms of conditions of various ancillary services provided by Imperial.

• With supervision, as required, assist with contract disputes, with specialist support from external lawyers where appropriate.

• Assist on technology transfer and IP-related matters (as escalated by the University’s Research Office or Imperial’s commercialisation subsidiary, Imperial College Innovations Limited).

• Support certain real estate and estates-related matters such as acquisition and disposals of real estate (supporting Imperial’s in-house real estate counsel from time to time).

• Advise upon, with supervision as required, matters such as the restructuring of Imperial group subsidiaries, share issuances and capital reductions.

Essential requirements

• A minimum of degree level education or equivalent experience.

• Qualified as a solicitor or barrister.

• Current Practising Certificate to practise law in England & Wales.

• PQE advising on a broad range of subject areas.

• Experience of working effectively within a team.

• Proven experience of reviewing and drafting a wide range of contracts with varying complexities at pace and of delivering high quality, practical legal advice at pace on a broad range of topics in relation to them.

• Experience of managing a diverse portfolio of tasks, including managing conflicting priorities.

• Proficient use of IT systems and software.

• A understanding of the law combined with the ability and confidence to apply legal principles to unfamiliar subject areas to be able to advise across a broad range of matters at pace.

• Able and willing to work flexibly and respond to changing priorities.

• The ability to think strategically and creatively, see legal issues in their wider context.

• Clear ability to analyse and evaluate often complex data to identify risks and make well considered, pragmatic decisions that demonstrate reliable legal judgement.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with demonstrable ability to explain complex legal matters in a clear, concise way, both orally and in writing.

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.

• Work as an effective team player with colleagues from across the University to achieve the University aims and objectives.

• Be approachable and build a strong interpersonal relationships.

• Resilient and highly organised with the ability to maintain effective performance in challenging circumstances, encouraging others to do the same.

• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development, including leadership, management and people skills.

Further information

To discuss this role please contact Anna Cosgrave.

Closing date: 22nd July 2024

To apply, please click “Apply Now”.

Youth Engagement Coordinator

Contract: Fixed Term Contract (until 30 April 2025) with the possibility to extend.

Hours: Three days a week (0.6 FTE) – there is flexibility on allocation of these hours across the week.

Please note as this role works with young people there will be occasions where your working hours will be outside the standard 9-5:30pm. This will typically be a few meetings per month that can last until 7pm and about three weekend days over the course of this contract. This is to ensure our activities fit around the young people’s education and work commitments.

Salary: £28,000 per annum (at 0.6 FTE this would be approximately £16,800 before tax).

Holidays: 27 days per year, plus eight bank holidays (pro-rata)

Location: Hybrid. Expected to be in our London office in Victoria at least one day per week.

Benefits: Comprehensive pension scheme (up to 6% employer contribution) and private healthcare package for all employees. 

About the Fair Education Alliance 

The Fair Education Alliance (FEA) unites 295 member organisations under a shared vision that no child’s educational success is limited by their socio-economic background. Our members (charities and social enterprises, think tanks, businesses and foundations, youth organisations, unions, universities and schools) are working collectively to create an inclusive system. 

Why we need you

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the movement to ensure young people, including those who have faced barriers to a fair education, are respected and heard in decisions affecting their education.

You would be joining the organisation at a very exciting time as our youth engagement work is growing and building momentum across the sector. We are also delighted to be continuing our partnership with Mission 44, a charitable foundation founded by Sir Lewis Hamilton to transform the lives of young people facing disadvantage and discrimination, to continue to scale our impact and influence and improve youth engagement across the education sector.

This role will play a critical part in the success of this work. As the Coordinator you will work with our Head of Youth Engagement to ensure our Youth Steering Group can lead their own campaign activities, engage directly with decision makers, and collaborate with other young people to bring about the change they want to see. You will also support and manage the logistics of our Youth Summit, Youth Engagement Working Group and our Youth Participation in Policy Working Group.

What we are asking of you
Support our Youth Steering Group: Our Youth Steering Group is made up of 25 brilliant young people, aged 14-24, who want to make education fairer.

• Work with the Head of Youth Engagement to prepare for and support the group’s monthly Zoom calls, in-person training days and personal development plans.
• Support the young people to work together to write their monthly Youth Bulletin.
• Support the young people to engage with our Board of Trustees. This includes setting up briefing calls and helping the young people prepare their presentation.
• Work with our Membership Engagement Manager to support the young people to participate in FEA Collective Action Working Groups and policy influencing opportunities on themes they are interested in.
• Work with our Head of Communications to support young people to create content to promote the work the group are doing, influence change and get other young people involved.
• Support the evaluation and recruitment processes at the end of the programmatic year.

Support planning and execution of the Youth Summit: In October we will be hosting our second Fair Education Youth Summit in partnership with Mission 44. This will bring together young people from across our membership and the wider education and youth sectors

• Support the Events Manager with the event logistics.
• Support with guestlist management and participant communications for the event.  
• Support the Head of Youth Engagement and Impact and Evaluation Manager to collect and analyse the attendance, feedback, and outcome data from the event.

Support facilitation of the Youth Engagement Working Group: Our Youth Engagement Working Group supports FEA members and other sector organsiations to increase and improve their own youth engagement practice. You will:

• Support the management of logistics, promote the workshops, and communicate with working group members.
• Support the background technical facilitation of the online workshops via Zoom.  
• Ensure the attendee data and feedback is correctly logged and actioned.

See attached Job Description for all essential and desirable skills and how to apply. 

Doncaster Foodbank (Trussell Trust) Ltd is offering an exciting and challenging job opportunity to manage and lead a committed team of 3 employees and over 50 volunteers as we seek to alleviate hunger, restore dignity and offer hope to people in crisis in Doncaster.

Programmes Officer 

Job title 

Programmes Officer 

Date reviewed 

June 2024 

Purpose 

To support the delivery of RedR’s programmes and projects 

Responsible to 

Programmes Coordinator 

Responsible for 

N/A 

Working with 

Programmes team (Climate Change and Engineering in Emergencies hubs), other RedR UK Programmes staff, colleagues in other departments, consultants, Associate Trainers and other contacts and stakeholders as necessary. 

Location 

Remote working with the London Office will also be considered 

Post 

Full-time 

Period 

Fixed Term until 30th September 2025, with possibility for extension

Grade 

2.1 

Salary 

£31,191 

Language 

Fluent English and Ukrainian language proficiency is required for this role 

Other 

As defined in our standard contract terms 

REDR UK AND THE WORK WE DO  

RedR UK is an international NGO and learning provider that develops capacity and supports aid workers, organisations, and communities to prepare for and respond effectively to crises within humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding contexts. Our work builds resilience, primarily in low and lower middle-income countries worldwide. We have 40 years’ experience responding to disasters.    

We are an HPass Certified Learning Provider, meaning we meet the Humanitarian Learning Standards. RedR UK is committed to the Humanitarian Charter, the Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement and NGOs in Disaster Relief and the Core Humanitarian Standard.

RedR UK has offices in London and Amman and maintains a large pool of highly qualified trainers and experts who go through a rigorous certification and selection process. Our work is overseen and supported by a Board of Trustees with wide experience, in the humanitarian sector and other fields. RedR is a Membership organisation with a global network of 1,800 Members, all of whom are experienced humanitarian professionals. 

We are also part of RedR International, an international federation of organisations that share a common vision and mission. The federation’s vision is a world in which sufficient competent and committed personnel are available and responding to humanitarian needs. Members include RedR UK, RedR Australia, RedR India, RedR Malaysia and RedR Indonesia.

RedR UK is committed to a strong, positive culture, with benefits for staff and those with whom we work. Our culture is also important to us in terms of our ethic of humanitarian impartiality and neutrality and our compliance with the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) and other professional codes of conduct.

Our values are vitally important to us as individuals, teams and to RedR UK as a whole. We are committed to a continuous process of strengthening our culture, maintaining the high standards required to work together effectively, and delivering first class advice and service to those with whom we work.

About this role 

The Programmes Team is responsible for delivering demand-led services globally; providing tailored capacity building support to organisations and their partners through individual or framework contracts. As Programme Officer, you will work closely with Hub members to ensure events, trainings, services, projects and programmes are delivered to an exceptionally high standard, on time and budget.

This role also includes support to the monitoring, evaluation, research and learning aspects of RedR UKs role, particularly in regards to climate change and engineering in emergencies.

The primary purpose of the role is to enable the delivery of RedR UK’s Ukraine Humanitarian Criss response programme in Ukraine and neighbouring countries (hereafter referred to as ‘the Programme’). 

Job Description 

MAIN DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES and ACCOUNTABILITIES: 

Delivery of events, courses, services, projects, and programmes 

• Assistance in the delivery of the Hubs’ events, courses, services, projects, and programmes. 

• In cooperation with line manager and colleagues, plan and identify tasks, prioritise, and allocate them as needed. 

• Support the project coordinator in activities, tasks, milestone, or deliverable tracking. 

• Lead on agreed elements of events, courses, projects, or deliverables, including external and internal representations as required. 

• Ensure wide communication of events, preparing marketing information and advertising where required. 

• Proof-read training material as required, and ensure RedR UK brand guidelines are consistently applied. 

• Organise availability of equipment, refreshments, resources, travel, accommodation, props, vehicle and venue as required. Prepare welcome packs, name badges, signature lists, certificates and other resources as required and ensure these are in place for the relevant time of the event 

• Respond to trainer and participant requests during the event, as required 

• Support the delivery of online events and, if necessary, travel to events and provide direct support to trainers and participants at events.

• Support the recruitment of external project staff, consultants and Associate Trainers, resource persons and actors including the production of Terms of Reference and ensuring the implementation of fair and transparent recruitment.

• Be a point of contact for external project staff, consultants, Associate Trainers and participants where required, responding to queries and providing information and support 

• Coordinate scheduling, liaison with trainers and interpreters to enable delivery of the Programme. 

• Be the first point of contact for participant enquiries (particularly where in Ukrainian language).

• Translate text and training promotional materials into Ukrainian, as required. 

Duty of Care and Procedures 

• Assist in researching the security situation, contributing information to risk assessments and travel plans. 

• Ensure compliance with general duty of care and RedR UK security and other relevant procedures. 

• Prepare contracts and ensure these are signed and stored appropriately.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning 

• Support the review of training materials for the L&D department, ensuring they are branded and formatted to RedR UK standards 

• Support the collection and analysis of M&E data across the programme teams

• Ensure all monitoring and evaluation (M&E) data is collected and tracked for events, including: 

• Collating and recording course statistics and evaluation data; 

• Maintaining accurate Salesforce records for all RedR projects and learning events in the region and as requested by Line Manager;

• Assisting with the collection and recording of impact assessment data 

• Support milestone tracking and reporting, 

• Assistance in drafting project or training reports. 

• Contribute to monthly and quarterly reporting. 

• Support the programme coordinator in the tracking and analysis of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) data. 

Facilities, Procurement and Materials 

• Build and maintain excellent relationships with relevant suppliers including but not limited to external training venues, transport and material suppliers required to delivery services. 

• Prepare, order, and arrange shipping of learning materials for courses and other materials as required.

• Prepare and format any online materials as required.

• Procure any course materials, equipment, refreshments, resources, travel, accommodation, and venue hire where applicable.

• Co-host live online sessions, providing support to the facilitator as well as to the course participants.

Admin and Finance 

• Maintain accurate finance records and monitor and record budgets and expenditure to provide timely analysis of this to inform decision-making. 

• Assist with audits, financial reporting and cash flow analysis. 

• Programme or training related administrative tasks including but not limited to filing; travel arrangements; logistics; procurement of materials required by the project or training; preparation of draft contracts or correspondence as requested by the line manager following agreed templates; assistance in competing required forms or compliance with RedR UK or project procedures; liaison with project staff, partners and stakeholders on administrative matters; etc. 

• Undertake timely and accurate processing of invoices and expenses in line with established processes and RedR UK’s Operational Manual. Support the programme coordinator on the monitoring of expenditure and budgets.

Other 

• All employees are required to adhere to RedR UKs values of collaboration, excellence, lifelong learning, integrity and single point accountability. 

• Contribute to the operational plan and budget each year.

• Keep up to date with relevant issues to the humanitarian sector.

• Support on the development of new project proposals where needed.

• Undertake other tasks as reasonably required by your line manager.

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

Essential 

• Language skills – Fluent English and Proficiency in Ukrainian is required for this role. 

• Administrative skills – Systematic and efficient administrative skills, including an ability to prioritise, manage and complete a variety of tasks against multiple deadlines and track information and progress.

• Event management – Experience of supporting a learning programme, organising learning events and working with consultants. 

• Understanding of the humanitarian sector – General understanding of humanitarian practices and principles, and a demonstrated commitment to our humanitarian mission and values.

• Use of technology – Experience with current software for project management, along with Microsoft Office skills; ideally knowledge of SharePoint or similar document management systems; ideally knowledge of Salesforce or similar CRM systems.

• Financial skills – Able to track income and expenditure, use Microsoft Excel, check invoices and quotes are in line with project budgets.

• Work planning – Effective workload management skills and ability to use initiative to solve problems. Ability to track the progress of deliverables and activities and flag up underperformance.

• Interest in Learning and Development – Have a demonstrable interest in Learning and Development, and training activities.

• Team player – Experience of working successfully within a team environment and of building relationships with others 

• Communication – Good interpersonal communication skills and self-awareness, able to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues, clients, participants and other stakeholders from diverse cultural backgrounds with excellent written and spoken English. Experience in drafting contracts, formal letters or other formal written communication.

• Initiative and enthusiasm – Initiative, enthusiasm and a problem-solving approach to new challenges.

• Work and travel out of hours – Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends depending on needs, and travel within the UK if needed. Although unlikely, able and willing to travel internationally if needed, sometimes to insecure and difficult environments for periods up to 2 weeks, and to follow RedR UK security management procedures.

Desirable 

• Project management – Experience in supporting the management of projects, budgeting, budget management and writing reports for clients/donor agencies, ideally in a humanitarian or development context.

• Qualification – Qualification in project management, humanitarian action, disaster management, development studies, or similar.

• Humanitarian experience – Experience of supporting humanitarian, development or charity work 

Please share your CV and CL  and the deadline to send your application is 1 month (hiring will be on rolling basis) 

Chief Operating Officer

It’s an exciting time to join the Brixton House executive team. We have recently set out our vision and three-year business strategy that focuses on navigating our path from creative start-up to enterprising growth. Over the past two years we learned more about our new Brixton communities, our programming ambitions and our commercial aspirations.

As part of the dynamic senior leadership team, the COO will report directly to the CEO and work closely with the Board to spearhead performance across the organisation, enhance its financial and operational stability and to enable the organisation to realise its ambitions. Leading the Operations, Building Management, Risk, Governance, Data, HR and Cost Management areas this role is vital to the future of Brixton House.

For more details, please download the COO Recruitment Pack from our website.

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 40

Salary: £60,000-£65,000

Benefits: The Company operates an auto-enrolment pension scheme. The company will contribute up to 4% if matched by the employee. 22 days holiday per year, rising by one day per year up to a maximum of 25, in addition to public and bank holidays and TOIL.

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For over 60 years the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) has been building a better childhood for all.

This role will support and develop the work of the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) and the Council for Disabled Children (CDC) in relation to social care. Contributing to improvement in frontline practice and outcomes for children and young people, with a particular focus on disabled children and young people and those with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

Social Care Programme Lead
Reference: 2394
Location: London Fields, Hackney. NCB promotes a hybrid, flexible way of working. Staff can work remotely for part of the week if they wish and in the office or face to face for 2 days per week
Status: Permanent. 35 hours per week, will consider 4-days a week
Salary: Band 6 (London), £53,457.00 per annum FTE 1.0. Includes 30 days holiday plus bank holidays (and an additional 3 days leave for Christmas org-wide shut down).

This is an exciting opportunity to manage the delivery of key elements of NCB’s SEND and social care contracts with external agencies and to increase the capacity of NCB and CDC, fulfilling current contractual obligations including stakeholder engagement and practice improvement programmes in relation to SEND and social care, as well as seeking new opportunities in relation to social care policy and practice.

Applications close at 08.00am on 5th August 2024.
Please quote the job title and reference number in your application. CVs will not be accepted.
Assessment and interviews to be conducted on 15th August 2024.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

NCB is an equal opportunities employer and we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and male candidates, as we would like to increase the representation of these groups at NCB. We strive for our workforce to be representative of the communities that we serve and we know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

No agencies please.

Job Title: Complex Needs Project Worker

Location: Richmond

Contract Duration: 2-3 Months (Temporary Position)

Working Hours: 7-day rolling rota, including weekends

Shifts:

Early Shift (E): 08:00-16:00

Late Shift (L): 14:30-22:00

Pay: £13.50 + holiday pay = £15.13 per hour or £17.00 via umbrella

Caseload: 4-5 Clients

About the role

The service address the needs of homeless individuals with complex requirements. They are currently seeking a motivated and empathetic Complex Needs Project Worker to join the team on a temporary basis. The Accommodation based hostel service provides support to 14 service users enduring Complex Needs whom previously experienced sleeping rough.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support/Well-being Plans: Develop and implement individualised support and well being plans for each client in collaboration with the wider team.
• Needs & Risk Assessments: Conduct comprehensive needs and risk assessments to identify and address the unique challenges faced by each client.
• Liaison with External Support Services: Work closely with external support services, including health care providers, social services, and community organisations, to ensure holistic care for our clients.
• Income Maximisation: Support clients in maximising their income through housing and welfare benefits, providing guidance on financial literacy, and facilitating access to relevant resources.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Previous experience working with homeless individuals with complex needs.
• Strong understanding of support planning, needs assessment, and risk management.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and collaborate with external agencies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of income maximisation strategies and welfare benefit systems.

Personal Attributes:

• Compassionate and empathetic approach towards clients.
• Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality.

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Barnardo's Forest of Dean and Gloucester City are looking for a part-time Administrator/Front of House to work across our Locality. Barnardo's deliver a Targeted Family Support Service, working with young people and families with children aged 0-11 years old on behalf of Gloucestershire County Council.

• The successful candidate would need to have excellent computer skills, a good working knowledge of MS Office products and the ability to learn software with training.
• They should have good organisational and communication skills and the work will be varied to support our wonderful staff and to meet the needs of a very busy service.
• They will need to be flexible and adaptable to working locations and workloads. 
• They should have the ability to prioritise workloads and work as a team in a very busy office environment.
• The post requires an Enhanced DBS check due to the nature of the service and will require a work and personal reference prior to appointment.
• The post is for 29hrs spread over four working days.
• The post will be based in one of our Forest of Dean centres but requires some travel across all our sites in the Forest of Dean and Gloucester City. 

When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.

Location: Yorkshire & Humber

Join us as a Team Leader and be part of the impactful work at GamCare, the leading national provider of information, advice, and treatment for individuals affected by gambling harm. 

We are seeking proven people managers, ideally from a health or social care background, to work closely with the regional services management team and play a key role in operational planning, development, and innovation, to support performance improvements, partnerships, engagement, and business growth. With the rising prevalence and awareness of gambling, this is an opportunity to make a real difference, within a growing organisation.

At GamCare, we value collaboration, knowledge sharing, and setting the agenda to increase awareness of gambling and to ensure universal access to support. As a Team Leader, you will have direct reports and will be responsible for managing a team of Gambling Support Practitioners and Outreach and Engagement Practitioners. Your leadership skills will be essential in guiding and supporting the staff to deliver high-quality outcomes and meet the objectives of the service. 

You will be involved in recruitment, induction, and competency development, ensuring the team is equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their roles. Building excellent internal and external stakeholder relationships will be crucial to the success of the service. You will collaborate with key partners, including gambling support providers, statutory and voluntary services, and community organisations. By utilising service data, you will make informed decisions, identify trends, and drive continuous learning and improvement.

Please note successful candidates will need to be able to travel around their respective region.

Why GamCare?

By joining GamCare, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with professionals who share your commitment and ambition. Your work will directly contribute to improving the lives of those affected by gambling-related issues. Moreover, you will have access to ongoing development and training opportunities, allowing you to expand your skills and grow professionally within our organisation. We also offer the following benefits:

·33 days basic annual leave entitlement per annum (pro-rated for part-time colleagues) including bank holidays which increases with service.

·A generous pension scheme - we contribute 6% and you contribute 2%.

·Discretionary company sick pay from day one of service.

·Employee Assistance Programme – 24-hour support

What we are looking for

To be successful in this position, you should possess excellent leadership and people management skills. Experience working within services that involve multiple stakeholders and organisations, preferably in the Health and Social Care field, is highly desirable. The ability to manage competing demands, adapt plans to emerging needs, and make data-informed decisions is essential. Analytical thinking and a results-focused mindset will allow you to identify opportunities for service improvement.

If you are dedicated, compassionate, and eager to be part of a national charity addressing gambling harm, we encourage you to apply for this position. Join GamCare today and help us make a lasting difference in the lives of individuals and communities across the country.

For further information and to apply please click the apply button.

Closing Date: 31st July 2024.

Interview Dates: 8th and 9th August 2024.

Gamcare is an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability. We are only able to facilitate visa sponsorship in very limited circumstances, so candidates outside of the UK or who don’t have the right to work in the UK need not apply.

SCIE Vision

We are committed to building a society which enables people who draw on social care to live fulfilling lives.

At the SCIE, we are driven by our values:

· Progressive – always learning and developing.

· Inclusive – working together for equality, diversity, and fairness.

· Credible – evidence-based, robust, and reliable.

· Transparent – open and honest.

The role:

A great opportunity for you to join our small friendly team and make a real difference to people’s lives by:

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Example as below

• Identifying opportunities to develop new products that address the needs of our key audiences
• Increasing income in priority areas, including our well developed training offer through the effective communication of our products and support both verbally as part of enquiries and relationship management processes
•  Leading and contributing to the development of compelling bids and proposals on a range of topics across all of our work programmes
• Producing accurate and timely reporting on a range of business development activities for a range of internal and external audiences
• Working with colleagues across the organisation to develop and embed new systems and processes that improve ways of working and help us to meet the objectives setting out through business planning

What we are looking for:

Example as below

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• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• A great communicator with the ability to convey complex subject matter, persuasively to different audiences
• Experience of income generation and working in a business development setting
• Experience of identifying and implementing new ways of working
• Experience of developing and maintaining key customer relationships

What we offer in return.

We offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary and homeworking allowance. We provide an employer pension contribution above the statutory minimum, an award-winning employee assistance programme, and an attractive holiday package which rises with length of service.

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Job title: Prospect Researcher

Location: North East England - fully remote

Salary: £14.84p/h plus holiday pay

Contract: temporary

Duration: 12 months

Hours: 30 hours a week (4 days) flexible working hours

Closing date: Friday 19 July

Do you have experience in as a Prospect Researcher, Research and Information Officer or a similar role?

Are you ready to enhance fundraising and alumni engagement efforts for a leading Russell Group university?

Be part of a leading UK university of 27,750 students from over 130 countries. Recognised for its research excellence in medicine, science and engineering, social sciences, and the humanities, the University is committed to addressing key societal challenges through its world-leading research and teaching in health, culture, technology, and the environment.

Join a forward-thinking Advancement Team responsible for fundraising, donation management, and alumni engagement. Your role will be pivotal in supporting financial aid, recent graduate support, and cutting-edge research through targeted fundraising initiatives.

This role is fully remote and offers flexible working arrangements. The role is predominately focusing on due diligence and report writing however you will be required to conduct prospect research and ratings.

As a Prospect Researcher you will be responsible for:

• Research Strategy: Develop and implement a research strategy to optimise fundraising efforts.
• Prospect Identification: Source and evaluate potential donors to guide fundraising activities.
• Reporting: Maintain a robust reporting system to measure and improve fundraising success.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to data protection legislation and ethical donation policies.
• Training: Provide guidance on ethical fundraising practices to internal teams.

What you will need to be successful in the role:

• Previous experience as a Prospect Researcher or a similar role in higher education or not for profit sector
• A high level of accuracy and excellent attention
• Experience of planning, designing and delivering effective management reports
• An excellent understanding of data protection legislation and the requirements of compliance with these policies

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Purposeful vision. Agile planning. Steadfast persistence. 

SENIOR TRAINING & QUALITY MONITORING ADVISOR (FUNDRAISING)

Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 per annum +

Reports to: Senior Face-to-Face Fundraising Manager

Directorate: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week

Location: Stratford, London. Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office). This role will involve travel across the UK (on average 2 days per week).

Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

Closing date: Wednesday 24 July 2024, 23:55

This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact as soon as possible.

Recruitment process: One competency-based interview with a task included (onsite, Stratford)

Interview date: From the week commencing 29 July 2024

How do I apply?

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively.

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you.

Our fundraising teams are essential to our by engaging with the public in deep and meaningful ways, ultimately growing Cancer Research UK's fundraising and income capabilities to fund and raise awareness for our life-saving research. Our UK-wide network of Face-to-Face Fundraisers generate millions for the charity each year, but they would not be able to achieve this without the right training and compliance.

This is a unique opportunity where you will play an impactful role in supporting the Training & Compliance Managers, external suppliers & agencies, and fundraising teams to develop, implement, and manage the quality and compliance monitoring of our face-to-face and telemarketing campaigns.

This will include monitoring, tracking, and reporting on the quality and compliance of fundraisers working on our Individual Giving campaigns (both face-to-face and outbound calling) to ensure these activities are ethical and compliant in line with industry standards, ultimately safeguarding Cancer Research UK's reputation.

This role will be both desk-based and 'in the field' meaning no day will be the same and you'll discover something new every day. For example, some days you will be designing and delivering training to our fundraisers both in-person across the UK and virtually; shadowing fundraisers onsite; collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, suppliers, and agencies; delivering mystery shopping programmes, identifying trends and improvements, developing engagement tools and materials, contributing to the team's strategy, and many more.

If you are a training or compliance professional, or have experience of training and supporting fundraisers, and who is passionate about engaging and inspiring audiences to meet and exceed regulatory and best practice behaviours, we would love for you to join our mission.

What will I be doing?

Delivering the day-to-day compliance monitoring, training, and engagement programmes for Cancer Research UK's Face-to-Face Fundraisers, including but not limited to:

• Delivering Cancer Research UK's mystery shopping program. This will involve identifying, collating, and reporting on trends, ensuring to act on learnings in collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

• Collaborating with and supporting internal stakeholders with compliance monitoring programmes (including mystery shopping programmes and call sampling activities).

• Handling, resolving, and collating complaints related to face-to-face fundraising activities and working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure learnings are acted upon.

• Monitoring and observing fundraiser training provided by external suppliers, shadowing fundraisers onsite, and providing feedback and advice on best practices to ensure industry standards are adhered to.

• Identifying and reporting on trends in fundraiser compliance and standards internally, while seeking and identifying opportunities for improvement.

• Delivering inspiring training presentations to fundraisers across the UK and virtually, communicating CRUK's work, including scientific research and compliant behaviours, in an easy-to-understand approach.

• Collaborating with external suppliers to plan and organise training sessions for fundraisers, both in-person across the UK and virtually, as well as 'in the field activities'.

• Contributing to the development of engagement tools and materials (e.g., fundraiser support materials, news posters, engagement modules, thank you and basic training videos, and awards).

• Designing and developing fundraiser training materials in line with the Training & Compliance Monitoring Strategy and the Chartered Institute of Fundraising's standards.

• Evaluating training programmes and sharing findings with the team and agencies.

• Contributing to the development of the Training & Compliance Monitoring Strategy.

What are you looking for?

• A background of working in training, compliance or fundraising (this could include Learning & Development roles), with strong training, facilitation, presentation skills to individuals and groups of people, and ideally with an ability to coach face to face fundraisers in the field.

• Strong planning, organisational and analytical skills with an ability to work autonomously while managing multiple changing priorities and tasks.

• Resilient, flexible, comfortable with uncertainty and changing priorities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience in communicating with diverse audiences and conveying key messages in an effective and inspiring way.

• Proactive and inspiring communicator, with the ability to be an excellent ambassador for the charity

• An ability to build and maintain collaborative stakeholder relationships with an ability to influence, motivate, and negotiate with suppliers and internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

• Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, and MS Word.

• Able to travel across the UK (on average 2 days per week).

• Ideally has knowledge and understanding of charity fundraising best practices & legislation in line with the Chartered Institute of Fundraising.

  • This is desirable meaning we would welcome applicants who have experience of working in alternative industries and specialisms, where activity has to be delivered in accordance to industry regulated standards.

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively

We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we'd still love to hear from you.

What will I gain?

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.

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