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Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it. 

This is a new and exciting role at Crisis Skylight Birmingham to join a team of experienced and highly skilled staff supporting homeless people move into their own long term sustainable tenancies. 

About the role 

As Housing Procurement Officer, you will join our team in Birmingham at an exciting time, delivering an outstanding property procurement service across the private and social rented sector. Working alongside our team of lead worker coaches you will identify appropriate matches of tenants and homes. It’s a role requiring commercial acumen and creativity as you partner with both Social and Private landlords and our members. You will work collaboratively with partners, coaches and staff across the organisation to ensure tenants receive the support they need to sustain their homes and landlord relationships are nurtured. There is scope for development of the role and plenty of support. It’s a fantastic opportunity to make the role your own and shape it from the beginning.

Location: Crisis Skylight Birmingham, 25 Heath Mill Lane, Deritend, B9 4AE 

About you 

To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate the following skills, experience and knowledge: 

• Experience of sourcing, procuring, and allocating accommodation and making tenancies work for tenants and landlords. 

• Knowledge of the Birmingham (and surrounding areas) housing market and the barriers and opportunities faced by people moving out of homelessness and into housing. 

• Understanding of housing law

• Developing, building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders 

• Experience of working in a lettings and housing procurement environment

• Creative approach to solving problems. 

• Showing resilience when dealing with difficult situations

• A self-starter who can work on their own initiative.

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities and backgrounds. 

Working at Crisis 

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: 

• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy. 

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5% 

• 28 days’ annual leave

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay. 

• Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm 

• And more! (Full list of benefits available on website) 
   

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career. 

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.   

Digital Transformation Project Manager – 1-year FTC

Location: This post is hybrid, with an office base in London, requiring an average of at least eight days a month face-to-face working, with occasional travel to other locations in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. 

Contract: Full-time, one-year fixed-term contract (FTC)

Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 pa dependent on skills and experience

BookTrust is the UK’s largest children’s reading charity. We know that children who read are happier, healthier, more empathetic, and more creative. They also do better at school. Working with every local authority and across every region in the country, and supported by Arts Council funding, we reach over 3 million families a year via partners in schools, children’s centres, health visitors and libraries. This incredible network helps us to get children reading across the country.

We are looking for an experienced digital project manager to help us transform our website. BookTrust has evolved in recent years, with a new strategic focus, to better meet the needs of our users, delivery partners, supporters and colleagues. We now have the opportunity to re-imagine our website offer in line with these developments and as such we are investing in a full redesign and redevelopment of our website. At the same time, we want to find new ways of using digital technologies to further support and enhance our work and increase our impact – working towards a wider digital transformation at the charity.

This is very much a hands-on role, key to supporting the Head of Digital and wider Digital team with day-to-day project management of the website revamp, as well as helping us introduce new digital platforms, processes and skills. Initially the role will work with a cross-functional project team, key stakeholders and our digital agency to research, redesign and redevelop the website, looking to relaunch in early 2025.

To apply please send a copy of your CV on our website along with a covering letter showing how you meet the person specification and your motivations for applying for the role. Your covering letter should not be longer than two sides.

Closing date: Thursday 25 July 2024 at 9am.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity

We aim to provide an inclusive recruitment process and actively welcome applications from diverse talent pools: minority ethnic candidates, candidates with disabilities and long-term conditions and candidates from underrepresented communities.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and want to ensure we have an accessible application process for all candidates. If you need any reasonable adjustments or would like us to do anything differently during the application process, please contact our HR team to discuss your requirements further.

BookTrust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The recruitment and selection process reflect our commitment to safeguarding therefore, the suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment, and pre-employment checks.

Who we are

We’ve been on the frontline of the world’s response to HIV and AIDS for over 25 years, working with marginalised people who are denied HIV prevention and treatment simply because of who they are and where they live.

Set up in 1993 to work with community groups in the countries most affected by the global AIDS epidemic, we’ve continually adapted our approach, looking for innovative ways to break down the barriers that marginalise people living with, or at risk of acquiring, HIV. All with one goal in mind – a future free from AIDS for everyone, everywhere.

Everything we do is rooted in our two key beliefs:​

• That the lives of all human beings are of equal value.
• That everyone has the right to access the HIV information and services they need for a healthy life.​

Today, we work with communities in more than 40 countries, taking local, national and global action on HIV, health and human rights.

As a global partnership that is open to everyone, we can only do what we do – and achieve what we want to achieve – by working with partners from grassroots community groups to national governments. Our partners drive change where it matters, shaking up the status quo and making a noise on issues the world often chooses to ignore.​

Are you the Candidate we’re looking for?

You are a committed team member with a clear focus on team objectives, as well as your own. You will promote best practice within your field of expertise and challenge ways of working to ensure the highest quality and levels of efficiency. Your actions will be aligned with Frontline AIDS vision and you will inspire the same behaviour in your peers. You are comfortable working in a matrix management environment.​

How to apply

Find out more by downloading the full job description and person specification.  If you are excited by this opportunity and think it’s right for you, we’d love to hear from you so apply using the button at the top of this page and upload your CV along with a covering letter outlining why you are a great match for this role. ​

Closing Date is: 26 July 2024​

Interview Date is: TBC​

Please note: Salaries shown are benchmarked locally. 

We have transitioned to a hybrid model of working.  We are currently working from home but you will also be required to spend time working alongside your team as appropriate.​The successful applicant will need to hold the right to work in the UK and /or South Africa .

Frontline AIDS is committed to diversity and inclusion in its hiring approach.  We welcome applications from Black people, and other people of colour, people with disabilities, people living with HIV and LGBTIQ+ and non-binary individuals.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and a criminal records check. Having a criminal conviction and/or any other information divulged on the DBS/PVG or country equivalent check would not necessarily prevent you from working for the charity, but any recruitment decision will be dependent on the nature of the position sought and the circumstances and background of the offence(s).​

​Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adult

Frontline AIDS ​operates a rigorous recruitment and selection process that reflects our commitment to child protection.  The Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults Policy can be downloaded

About Outward

Everything we do at Outward is about promoting the choice and independence of vulnerable people to have genuine control over their lives, play an active role in the community and develop as individuals. We strive to provide innovative and responsive housing and support services that promote choice and independence for people with a variety of needs including; young people, adults with mental health support needs, learning disabilities, autism and older people.

We are recruiting for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed Deputy Manager, with experience of working with adults with a learning disability/autism and complex needs to join Outward.

This is an exciting opportunity to utilise your skills to support the Team manager in coaching and mentoring the staff team, and also embedding high standards in the running of the service. The successful candidate will be working alongside frontline staff to support the skills building needed to increase the independence of people with autism and/or learning disabilities and behaviours of concern. Responding to the Transforming Care agenda this service is providing a real opportunity for people to thrive and enjoy a good quality of life, as active and valued members of their community.

Outward’s autism and PBS specialist services have a strong reputation across London, where we support people to live full and active lives, with support designed around the person’s personal ambitions and choices. PBS training will be provided to develop the successful candidate into a PBS coach, and you will be working closely with our Positive Behaviour Lead to create a culture that promotes Positive Behaviour and Active Support values and practice. The role involves teaching people new skills and ways of communicating which reduces behaviours of concern.

About the role

· You will work within the values and spirit of Outward to engage, enable and empower people to achieve their goals and ambitions within a person centred approach. You will be striving to promote individual choice, independence and self confidence in people

· You will be required to build and maintain strong relationships and partnership approach with families and involved professionals and stakeholders.

· You will develop, coach and mentor a positive and resilient team of support workers to deliver high quality and personalised support and embed a culture of positive behaviour support.

· You will be responsible for ensuring support is delivered innovatively, flexibly and on a person centred basis to meet the needs and outcomes of the people supported.

· You will be responsible for ensuring the service is safe, effective, caring, well led, responsive and managed to meet CQC essential standards to a minimum of good service and with aim of achievement of outstanding.

· You will support the team to develop support plans and risk assessments that reflect people’s needs, preferences and aspirations; creating a culture where plans are actively implemented and reviewed so that people are supported in the way that they want. 

About You

· Experience of managing a service for people with a learning disability/autism and complex needs including behaviours of concern is essential

· A qualification in Positive Behaviour Support Coaching (BILD accredited), or a willingness to gain the qualifications within the first 3 months of employment is essential. 

· You will be an excellent communicator liaising effectively with key stakeholders including the multi-disciplinary and health professionals, family carers and people we support.

· You will have experience of staff management and the ability to lead, motivate and develop a large team, ensuring staff are appropriately trained. You will be visible in the service and strive to model best practice and inspire support workers.

· You will be able to think creatively and be adaptable in approaches, with experience of implementing emergency management guidance to support staff.

· Experience of carrying out needs assessments and creating support and risk management plans for people with behaviours of concern. And be committed to include the person, and their circle of support at all times.

· A commitment to providing high quality, personalised active support

· Leading by example, you will uphold the rights of people we support to be involved at all levels of decision making.

· You will share our values and passion to engage, enable and empower people with autism or a learning disability to lead the lives they want.

· Knowledge of managing a budget is desirable

Benefits

We value everything our staff do for the people we support, so we provide a great benefits package:

• 25 days Annual Leave excluding Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time)
• Comprehensive Learning & Development Programme

• Computing Scheme
• Credit Union Scheme
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• Death in Service Benefit
• Health Assured – Employee Assistance Programme
• Eye care Vouchers
• Flu Jab Reimbursement
• Long Service Awards
• Pension Scheme
• Purchase Additional Annual Leave
• Refer-a-Friend Scheme
• Retirements
• Loans (including season tickets and parking permit loans)
• Blue Light Card

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post involves working with or having access to adults at risk and/or their records so we will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services. This will be fully subsidised by Outward.

At Help for Heroes, we believe those who serve our country deserve support when they are wounded. Every day, men and women have to leave their career in the Armed Forces as a result of physical or psychological wounds; their lives changed forever. We help them, and those still serving, to recover and get on with their lives.

And who are we you’re wondering? We are experts and beginners. Generalists and specialists. Ordinary people with an extraordinary passion towards making a positive change to the lives of our veterans (and having fun while doing it).

As One Team we share a philosophy – I.C.A.R.E. It’s the way we walk and talk, the way we interact with others and how we approach everything we do. We are:

Innovative – Collaborative – Authentic – Resourceful – Energetic. 

We have an incredible opportunity for a SENIOR STOCK & SUPPLY MANAGER to join our Trading team.

Please see below for more information on what just might be your future role.

About You

Are you experienced in stock, supply and operations in an eCommerce environment? Have you got more than 5 years’ experience in merchandising or demand planning in a B2C role? Are you familiar with or keen to learn about charity retail? Have you managed people? If you have this and would love to help us deliver our new and exciting trading strategy, please read on.

About the Role

You will 1 Trading Assistant to support the maximising of income through our Trading eCommerce website. You will implement and manage the agreed strategy across stock, supply and operations. You will work alongside the buyer to support the planning and forecasting of new ranges. You will manage our inventory and stock levels to ensure we maximise income through excellent stock management and own the relationships between Help for Heroes and our third party providers. You will also support the Head of Department in sales reporting, budgeting and setting operational plans.  

About the Team

You are joining a passionate team at the beginning of a new transformational strategy.

Part of the Commercial Directorate which has ambitious growth plans focussed on growing our supporter base.

Job description

Join Plantlife in our mission to protect and celebrate the beauty and importance of wild plants and fungi. We are seeking a dynamic Marketing and Communications Intern. If you are passionate about conservation and ready to make a difference we want to hear from you!

What will you be doing?

The Marketing & Communications Intern will play a key role in supporting the implementation of our communications strategy by supporting colleagues in the communications team to reach and engage with audiences.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who is a natural storyteller, a quick learner with a knack in using technology. You are someone who are equally interested in popular culture as you are into current affairs. You are looking to gain experience in working in communications. You love working with people and passionate about the environment and the natural world.

We are offering the role as a home working role with Monthly meetings in London or Salisbury.

To apply for the role or view the full recruitment pack, please visit our website. We look forward to hearing from you!

Please note we do not accept CV's and we reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date.

Are you an experienced programme manager who is passionate about dogs?
We’re looking for a Portfolio Manager, who will design and implement a portfolio management framework to ensure Dogs Trust realises its strategic objectives in the most efficient way.

About this job:
As Portfolio Manager, you’ll:

• develop a portfolio plan, which will provide senior leadership with insight into key activities across the organisation, facilitating their ability to make effective decisions,
• work closely with other members of the Programme office to identify the best approach to integrating programme plans into the portfolio plan,
• design and present targeted, strategic reporting to help leadership make effective decisions,
• design and implement effective portfolio controls, allowing stakeholders to meaningfully understand the implications of any changes to scope, timescales and resource on the portfolio of programmes.

About you:
To be successful in this key role, you will need recent experience of managing a complex portfolio of programmes, pulling plans together into a clear organisational roadmap. Relationship building is a fundamental part of this role, which works very closely with senior leadership. The ability to have difficult conversations with tact and diplomacy is crucial, as well as influencing and motivating stakeholders. You’ll need to be a critical, strategic thinker, who acutely understands the ‘big picture’, proactively ensuring the organisation stays focused on it’s objectives. Above all, a commitment to the aims and objectives of Dogs Trust is essential.

About Dogs Trust:
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.

To apply for this position please visit our website. Our application process requires you complete an application form and a covering letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive enough suitable interest, so to avoid disappointment early application is encouraged.

Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust.  We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.

Location: Wilson Carlile Centre, Sheffield (Hybrid)

Salary: £35,403 per annum based on 37.5 hours a week

Hours: 30 – 37.5 hours a week. [0.8 or full-time appointment]

Contract: Full Time, Open Ended 

Occupational Requirement: None. However, due to the nature of this post we do require the successful candidate to be in sympathy with, and have respect for and behave in a way that reflects, Church Army vision, values and ethos.

DBS: A DBS check is not required for this post. However, all staff are expected to read and comply with Church Army’s Safer Ministry Policy.

Church Army & The Role 

For over 140 years Church Army has equipped and empowered people to share the good news of the gospel in accessible ways across the UK & Ireland. 

 We go to places where hope is hard to find; journeying with people, giving them the opportunity to meet and connect with the God who restores and brings life in all its fullness. And this is what compels us: our vision for everyone to encounter God’s love and be empowered to transform their communities. 

We are an army of hope with good news to share. Igniting faith in Jesus; restoring life: physically, emotionally, spiritually. 

 In the role of Agile Lead, you will be the champion for all things agile in our communications team – promoting effectiveness, efficiency and excellence across all communication channels.   

You will be adapting strategies based on user needs, market conditions, and our strategic priorities to drive our communications to the next level.
 

Main Responsibilities 

• Implementing agile practices to ensure efficient team workflow, prioritises tasks, and leads team members in agile methodologies.
• Strategically planning and adapting communication strategies to evolving needs and goals, driving innovation for enhanced effectiveness of communications.
• Monitoring, evaluating, and assessing project outcomes using data and feedback to improve operations, while establishing metrics for tracking team performance and project success.
• Fostering a culture of experimentation and adaptation using change management and leadership skills.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience 

The successful candidate will have: 

• Knowledge and understanding of agile methodologies, proven experience of strategic planning and adapting communication strategies. 
• Experience of working collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders. 
• Excellent leadership and team management skills 
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities alongside proficiency in being able to prioritise tasks and manage resources. 
• Ability to foster a collaborative and flexible working environment. 
• Innovative and proactive mindset 
• Commitment to continuous improvement and learning. 

Benefits 

Church Army employees get access to a variety of different benefits, to see what benefits you would be eligible for please check the job pack linked below. 

WeCare – Provides access to a 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programmes, counselling and wellbeing support. 

LifeWorks – LifeWorks allows employees to access ‘employee perks’ which supplies exclusive discounts, cashback, gift cards and cinema deals. 

Cycle to Work Scheme – CycleScheme allows you to purchase a new bike and accessories through Church Army. With no upfront payment it can save you 25% – 39% with tax-effective monthly repayments. 

Specsavers Eye Tests – Employees who habitually use display screen equipment for their job, will be eligible for an eye test voucher with Specsavers. 

Annual Leave: 25 days per year, plus bank holidays. 

For more information on this role please refer to the job pack attached.

Closing Date: 12/08/24

Interviews: w/c 26/08/24

The Third Age Trust is seeking to appoint a Learning Officer to support learning across the u3a movement. The post will be focused on growing the national & online learning provisions, in a way that serves and supports local u3a activity.  

This is an exciting time for the u3a movement, with many members open to new ways of learning. The Learning Officer will support the development of our online learning provision, enabling the sharing of resources and networking between members. They will also facilitate national learning events and projects. Prospective candidates will be confident in their ability to use digital software and be able to support members to access new technologies. The person will be a key link between stakeholders within the movement including volunteers and external partners. Working with the Learning Manager and Member Services Team to deliver the learning programme and achieve u3a objectives. 

Who we are:

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

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

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

Summary of the role:

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

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

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

About the Role:

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

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

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

Why you should apply:

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

Benefits you will enjoy working for us: 

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

How to apply:

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

At The Lullaby Trust our vision is clear: a world where no baby dies suddenly or unexpectedly, and every grieving family gets the support they need. We exist to keep babies safe and support bereaved families. 

We give families a safer start to life and create a supportive space for anyone whose baby or infant has died suddenly or unexpectedly. We empower families and health professionals with trusted advice on keeping babies safe, backed by research, and provide grieving families with bereavement support, side-by-side.

Since 1991 we have reduced the rate of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome by 82% and saved the lives of over 32,000 babies. But our work is not over, as three babies still die suddenly and unexpectedly a week. 

As the Corporate Partnerships Manager, you’ll play a vital role in securing funding from companies and businesses to help drive forward our work. We rely completely on voluntary funding to fund our work, and our corporate partnerships play a huge role in enabling us to do this, year after year. The successful candidate will be starting with an excellent baseline and portfolio but will really be able to build the pipeline, taking our partnerships to the next strategic level.

The Corporate Partnerships Manager will:

1. Account manage a range of corporate partnerships from cause related marketing, to charity of the year and staff fundraising
2. Build a new business pipeline and secure new partners 
3. Line manage the Senior Trusts and Foundations Officer within the high-value team 
4. Work with the wider Income and Engagement team to deliver to income targets

It is a key time to be joining The Lullaby Trust as we develop our new brand positioning, new website and creative direction, to help us reach more families and supporters than ever. We are a friendly, flexible employer and want to create a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone. 

If this excites you, we would love to hear from you. For more information on the role and how to apply, please download our job pack

For every baby. For every family. Forever. Together, we can keep babies safe.

Please do not use AI software to generate your answers; it is usually obvious when this has been done as the answers generated tend to then be exactly the same as other candidates. We'd love to see what you can uniquely bring to the role.

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

Role Purpose

You will help people to speak up and act for themselves, by providing a statutory service to qualifying individuals under the Mental Health Act 1983. This can include listening and providing information and representing people’s views by speaking on their behalf. You may be asked to support people by attending Best Interests Meetings, Review Meetings, Hospital Manager’s Meetings, Mental Health Review Tribunals, Ward Round Meetings and Care Plan Approach meetings.

We must also provide community/generic advocacy to Ealing residents over 18. You will ensure that people have their voice heard, rights understood and feel more in control of decisions affecting them in relation to their care and treatment.

This role is for maternity cover for a period of 6 months, based within our Advocacy Team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide people with information about their rights
• Help people understand the information given to them and the options available
• When required liaise with key health care professionals on behalf of individuals when required
• Delivering Advocacy Awareness training and other workshops when required
• Administrative duties include the completion of case notes, quarterly reports, managing the inbox, triaging referrals to ensure they meet the eligibility requirements, onboarding clients onto the database
• Action planning with the client, identifying goals and empowering them to create this document and own it collaboratively
• Work in line with the Advocacy Charter
• Following our non-instructed advocacy policy to ensure those who have communication issues, still get effective representation

You will have:

• A IMHA (Independent Mental Health Advocate) qualification / experience.
• Experience of Safeguarding, identifying concerns and raising appropriately
• Excellent listening and communication skills
• The ability to build good relationships
• An awareness of diversity and ability to research complex and sensitive issues independently and quickly
• Ability to work to deadlines and work independently
• Flexibility, reliability, and confidence when speaking with a range of people
• Excellent report writing skills
• Knowledge and experience of supporting people with learning and communication difficulties

See JD attached for full requirements of the role. 

The Vacancy

• Annual salary of £27,947 (FTE)
• Permanent role
• Full-time (37 hours), Flexible working patterns available
• Based in Rochdale, hybrid working

Proposed Interview Date: W/C 15th July 2024

The role

The purpose of this role is to support the exciting and innovative work of Petrus in empowering adults with complex needs facing multiple disadvantages by writing award winning bids for Trusts, Grants, Partnerships and Awards.

You will immerse yourself in our work and eloquently and thoroughly relay our work and the impact on communities through detailed bid applications to support our vision of 'together we will end homelessness and create safe places where all people can flourish'. 

The right fit

• We are looking for a competent bid writer with a passion for data collection and evidencing social value and impact.
• As a key member of the fundraising team your excellent written and verbal skills will enable you to create compelling content to engage and influence partners and commissioners.
• You will have proven experience of winning financial tender applications and professionally building supporter relationships.

Who we are

Petrus provides support services for people facing homelessness or in housing need. We are a charitable organisation and deliver both drop in and residential services in Rochdale and Oldham.

We believe people should have access to safe, secure, quality housing. We help people to develop skills, independence and make positive choices. We believe collaboration with other agencies and organisations is key to creating a world where everyone has a safe place to live.

Petrus is part of The Regenda Group; we work in places where we can make a difference and operate across the housing and construction sector, in care and support, and in education, training and careers.

Next steps

If you like what you’ve read so far and think you’ve got what it takes to join our team, then apply now with a copy of your CV and a short covering letter detailing why you think you would be a good fit the role.

Our People Services team will review your application and will be in touch shortly.

What we offer

Petrus really is a great place to work – and you don’t have to just take our word for it! We’re an accredited Best Companies Top 100 employer and have achieved Investors in People Gold status.

We can offer you a working environment where you can enjoy yourself, develop yourself and be yourself and where you really can make a difference to people’s lives.

We also offer a fantastic reward and benefits package which includes:

• A range of flexible working options.
• 25 days paid annual leave each year (rising to 27 days after three years) in addition to 8 bank holidays.
• 6 additional days for volunteering.
• 5% Employers Contribution to the Pension Scheme.
• £250 annual ‘Live and Learn’ allowance to spend on learning any new skill.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay schemes.
• Employee Assistance Programme and health and wellbeing initiatives
• A wide variety of exciting learning and development opportunities.
• Interest free loans to assist with the purchase of computer equipment and travel season tickets.
• Monthly staff lottery scheme.

"We regenerate places and create opportunities for people"

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and minority ethnic candidates as they are currently under-represented within our organisation.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, we’d encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.