Finance and Operations Administrator

Do you want to be part of creating a more just and equitable society? Facing History and Ourselves UK uses lessons of history to challenge teachers and their students to stand up to bigotry and hate. Join our growing team to help us ensure more young people grow up to be critical and empathetic thinkers who are equipped to stand up against injustice and play their role as active responsible citizens. You will provide administrative support for our fundraising and operations functions, including human resources and health and safety, provide admin support for our Executive Director and provide logistical support for events.

Role Overview
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Finance and Operations Administrator will be responsible for providing successful administrative support for the general running of the organisation and for our fundraising activity. The post holder provides support to the Executive Director and other members of the team to ensure the smooth running of all non-programme activity. 

We are looking for a well-organised individual who would enjoy being part of a small, passionate team.  

Key Duties and Accountabilities
The role will involve four key areas:

• Finance administration; including entering all transactions into Sage (finance management system), raising and processing invoices, processing staff and contractor expenses, supporting preparation finance reports for board and audit.
• Operational administration; including human resource and health and safety administration, supporting administration of the board of trustees, undertaking logistical support for team and board meetings.
• Event support; including supporting event planning and overseeing event logistics for all non-programme events. 
• Administration support for Executive Director; including supporting diary management and undertaking research prior to and following meetings and events.
• Fundraising administration; including administrative support for management of donors, maintaining calendars and scheduling events and meetings, and maintaining the database.

Your Core Competencies, Skills and Experience
(E is essential, D is Desirable)

• Qualifications or work experience (paid or voluntary) relevant to the role. (E)
• Competency with technology, including Microsoft, Google and other software/tools. (E)
• Strong relationship-building skills and an ability to maintain relationships over time. (E)
• Effective communication skills, in writing and orally. (E)
• Ability to manage time and multiple tasks. (E)
• Well-organised and detail-oriented. (E)
• Ability to resolve most issues and tasks independently, escalating complex situations. (E)
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality due to the nature of work. (E)
• Commitment to the mission of Facing History. (E)
• Project management skills and experience. (D)
• Experience with Salesforce or a similar database. (D)
• Experience with Sage Intacct or similar financial management system. (D)

There will be a requirement to work outside normal working hours due to evening events and the fact that we work closely with Facing History and Ourselves Inc. in the United States, who originated the work and provide support and guidance to the team in the UK. It is expected that this is likely to average one day a week with a later start and finish than usual working hours with reasonable notice given.

There will be some UK wide travel required for the job.

Why work at Facing History and Ourselves? 
Facing History and Ourselves UK is a charity committed to using the lessons of history to inspire teachers and their students to build a world free from bigotry and hate.

We are entering a new three-year strategy to drive growth and give as many schools and teachers as possible the tools and content to empower their students to become upstanding citizens whilst also excelling in their academic performance. We will be developing new ways to extend our reach and scale our work. This administrative role will be key to the smooth running and success of our organisation and supporting the operational, financial and fundraising efforts which underpin the work allowing us to continue to deliver and grow. 

Employees receive 20 days of paid annual leave, all bank holidays and a further four floating / personal days (pro rata’d for part time roles). We provide up to a 5% match on pension contributions and there is an Employee Support Scheme in place.

Facing History and Ourselves UK is an Equal Opportunity Employer and proudly values diversity. Based on the current profile of our workforce and our commitment to being a diverse and inclusive workplace, which we believe makes an organisation more effective, we particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, people living with a disability and people from the LGBTQ+ community. All applications will be assessed based on the candidate’s skills and abilities in relation to the person specification.

Facing History and Ourselves UK is committed to processing your personal data fairly, lawfully and transparently in line with GDPR 2016. 
Facing History and Ourselves UK is a registered charity, number 1103592.

Please note, applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visas at this time.