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This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with a passion for international development to join an award-winning and ambitious team and help us to grow our income to reach more children in the worst conflict affected countries. With a strong understanding of institutional funding, ideally from the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, you will have a pivotal role in the Trusts and Institutional Funding team, providing information management, reporting, and logistics support as well as ensuring an effective grants management system. The role must develop excellent working relationships across the organisation, as well as close links with all War Child country programmes.

Your role

War Child is sector leading with our heritage, connections, and relationships in the world of music, gaming, and events. We want to dramatically grow income from trusts, foundations and institutional donors in the UK market and we are looking for a motivated Trusts & Institutional Funding Executive to support the new Trusts and Institutional Funding team to reach more children than ever.

A member of the Philanthropy and Partner Engagement team, you will report into the Institutional Funding Lead whilst working closely with the regional teams, the country teams, the War Child Alliance team and all relationship managers within the Philanthropy and Partner engagement team.

Your key objective is to provide operational, administrative, and analytical support to the team to grow income and enable War Child to deliver quality programmes, by ensuring compliance with quality and donor requirements, contributing to effective risk management, providing support for the different donor accounts and ensuring processes and systems are in place, implemented and efficient. The role requires proactive collaboration with cross-functional teams, excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and strong communication skills.

 

Your responsibilities

Support to secure funding from institutional and trust donors

· Monitor and share potential funding opportunities with the relevant Donor Account Managers within the Trusts and Institutional Funding team and within the War Child Alliance with countries, regional and global teams

· Develop donor profiles by conducting research on potential donors, including their funding focus, giving history, and connections to War Child. Utilise a variety of resources to gather comprehensive information.

· Plan and prepare meetings with donors by collaborating with senior colleagues and stakeholders to determine strategic objectives and key messages. Coordinate logistical details, such as scheduling, venue selection, and materials preparation, to ensure smooth and productive meetings. Join senior colleagues in donor meetings and engagement opportunities when necessary.

· Support with the submission of concept notes, proposals (including Go-NoGo, internal approvals, donor vetting, due diligence, administrative documents) and reports. This includes conducting research on donors for vetting, coordinating with all internal stakeholders to organise a Go-NoGo decision, securing internal approvals in line with our Authorisation matrix, and liaising internally to gather relevant administrative documents and information).

· Work with War Child Alliance colleagues (including the Alliance Institutional Funding team, Country Directors, Regional teams and War Child NL colleagues) to support the creation of cases for support and capacity statements as required for UK donors to engage prospective donors and potential consortia partners.

· Collect information, provide access to and manage administrative data on donor databases and donor portals. Update our profile as required to ensure we are ready to submit proposals in a timely manner.

Strengthen internal capacities for Trusts & Institutional fundraising

· Support the implementation of internal grant management processes, ensuring compliance with our Grant Management Manual as well as compliance with GDPR and fundraising regulations

· Ensure accuracy of data in our grant management and Finance systems, including coding and alignment with our Finance policy and update data as required to ensure reports are accurate, up-to-date and insightful

· Prepare Salesforce reports, circulate with relevant stakeholders and analyse them to identify areas of success, issues and patterns, helping the team to make informed decision for future plans and strategies  

· Liaise with and support the Alliance to support IATI (the International Aid Transparency Initiative) reporting as required, providing grant information and administrative documents

· Ensure compliant and organised information filing on Sharepoint to facilitate access to relevant information for all War Child staff and ensure smooth collaboration.

Improve work processes and disseminate information

· Identify gaps or bottlenecks in internal processes and propose ways for improvement, including developing tools and templates where necessary

· Facilitate work processes, provide guidance to the team and coordinate with the wider War Child Alliance to facilitate the sharing and improve the quality of information

· Support with improvement of Salesforce, coordinating with the Trusts & Institutional Funding team, Finance team and data team to identify any gaps in the system, suggesting ideas and documenting changes in our Salesforce Best Practice document

Support restricted fundraising capacity across Philanthropy and Partners engagement functions

· Disseminate and train Philanthropy, Gaming and Partnerships teams on Restricted funding processes, identifying the best way to engage all team members to ensure all restricted proposals follow the grant management policy

· Provide support to Philanthropy, Gaming and Partnerships teams to ensure compliance with War child’s and donors requirements on Restricted funding opportunities

· Provide logistical support for staff travels, liaising with country teams, our Security Adviser and providers in line with our safe travel and finance procedures.

· Contribute to creating a culture committed to the safeguarding of children and adults and compliant to WCUK's Child Safeguarding and Adults at Risk Policies.

These duties provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the grade of the role.

 

You are

· Committed to War Child’s mission, vision and values

· Experienced in Trusts & Foundations fundraising and Institutional funding (particularly FCDO)

· Able to demonstrate research skills used in a role

· Organised with the ability to plan, design systems, prioritise workload, manage your own time and meet deadlines under pressure

· An excellent verbal communicator, confident in dealing with people at all levels, externally and internally, with the ability to influence and negotiate

· An excellent written communicator able to write and produce compelling fundraising proposals and reports

· Interested and knowledgeable in current developments and trends in the international aid sector

· Pro-active, self-motivated and able to work independently

· A team player who enjoys building relationships and working with a wide range of stakeholders internationally

· Competent in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint

· Experienced in or able to use a Client Record Management system

· Able to speak French, Arabic or Spanish (not required but desirable)

MERSEYSIDE YOUTH ASSOCIATION LTD

Is seeking to recruit the following:

Operational Process Manager

Hours:  35

(Will Include Evening and Some Weekend Work)

Salary:

£33,251 - £36,163 p.a. - MYA Grade 7 Points 25-28

 Fixed Term Funded to 31st January 2026

Reporting directly to the Head of Service, the Operational Manager will be responsible for leading the process management of Knowsley’s Integrated Youth Service (IYS) Offer. With a strong understanding of young people’s services and a commitment to quality youth work, the post holder will create and maintain effective systems linking face to face interventions with the capturing of robust and accurate outcome measurement data.

The successful candidate will manage all aspects of the Targeted 1-1 offer as part of the IYS offer in Knowsley including line management of designated staff, financial management, and networking with other key services.

The post holder will support all aspects of the wider IYS ensuring that MYA’s internal systems which govern finance, purchasing, recruitment and quality control are followed closely, while acting as a key figure in connecting Knowsley operations with Head Office and Support Services.

The post holder must hold relevant qualification to at least NVQ Level 4 or equivalent in a related subject.

Merseyside Youth Association Limited Actively Promotes the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults, Young People and Children. 

The above post will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure,

For an application pack and further information please visit our website.

Please note, CV’s will not be accepted and should not be part of your supporting information.

Closing Date for Completed Applications: Midnight Wednesday 9th October 2024. 

Merseyside Youth Association Limited is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to maintaining a non-abusive environment.

The postholder is responsible for the strategic leadership, development and management of all fundraising and commercial activity for Charlton Athletic Community Trust (CACT).  The key areas of focus will be:

• Developing and implementing a fundraising strategy, to support CACT strategic objectives
• Leading a skilled multi-disciplinary team, including bid-writing, marketing and communications, to achieve agreed goals and added value
• Securing and profiling high-level individual donors/groups/companies, evidenced through robust and sustainable partnerships, which result in substantial financial returns to CACT
• Strengthening other approaches to fundraising, including regular giving and legacy donating 
• Analysing CACT’s approach to bid-writing, with other senior leaders, re-purposing to maximise grant income and programme delivery aligned to our strategic priorities
• Achieving financial income targets, specifically meeting stretch unrestricted income targets
• Actively participating in strategic policy development at CACT, as a member of the Senior Management Team

Working with the commercial team of Charlton Athletic Football Club on joint opportunities to generate revenue from commercial partnerships and Club events.

Any job offer is subject to satisfactory employment references and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

To apply for this role, please send a completed application form detailing how you meet the requirements of the role and an equal opportunities form as described on our website.

CACT is committed to the safeguarding of its staff, volunteers and young people. Any job offer made is subject to satisfactory references and DBS check.

Closing Date: 04/10/2024

Applicants to be shortlisted as and when they come in by the Executive Management Team.

We are seeking a Head of People and Operations to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is a multifaceted role, leading the people and culture agenda along with responsibility for the smooth running of our operations, including overall office management and managing our IT provider.

Reporting directly to our Chief Operating Officer (COO), the successful candidate will be both forward thinking and focussed on long term sustainable improvements as well as hands on, developing initiatives that will improve efficiencies and ways of working throughout FNF and will have proven experience in working in an operational role within a similar sized environment.

Principle Duties and Areas of Responsibility

People and Engagement

• Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team on the development and delivery of a people plan that drives engagement and performance. This includes proactively listening, learning and acting on feedback from our people engagement survey
• Lead on all aspects of HR, including recruitment, onboarding and performance management, staff benefits, leave allowances and mandatory learning.
• Responsible for managing our employee relations provider, ensuring that their service is fit for purpose and supporting all managers within the charity
• Work with our Occupational Health outsourced service to ensure that we are providing our people with an effective occupational health solution
• Create an approach to reward and recognition that celebrates success and encourages people to go above and beyond and making a difference for FNF, fully utilising our recognition platform
• Lead on the diversity, equity and inclusion agenda, ensuring that inclusion is considered throughout the employee lifecycle
• Work with our Marketing and Communications team to drive internal communications including our newsletter and team meetings
• Champion and embed the new values and behaviours across FNF, ensuring they are reflected in HR policies, practices and employee engagement initiatives to drive a positive and inclusive workplace culture

Policy and Governance

• Ensure that the people KPIs are monitored each month, looking at any themes and trends and associated actions
• Develop and maintain people policies and processes which are fair, transparent and comply with relevant legislation promoting FNF as an employer of choice.
• Maintain all employee records in line with regulation and organisational policy ensuring that all information is up to date and relevant
• Provide transparent and clear people and workforce information to the Board along with the relevant FNF committees
• Work collaboratively with our Finance team and Pension administrator to effectively manage the FNF salary exchange pension

Health and Safety

• Ensure that health and safety standards are met across FNF, this includes the communication of health and safety policies to ensure they are understood and adhered to
• Conduct regular risk assessments across all areas of FNF including office spaces, remote working environments and any other areas where the charity operates
• Establish and maintain an effective system for reporting, managing and investigating accidents, incidents and near misses
• Work with external partners to keep up to date with changes in legislation and to conduct the annual health and safety audit and ensure that any recommendations are implemented promptly

IT

• Act as the primary point of contact between FNF and the IT provider, ensuring clear and effective communication to ensure they deliver high quality services that meet our needs
• Review and manage the IT service contract ensuring that all terms and SLAs are monitored as well as considering value for money and service experience
• Manage the budget for the IT function at FNF
• Maintain an inventory of IT assets (hardware, software licenses etc) and ensure they are properly managed and documented. This includes the procurement and disposal of IT equipment as needed.

Office Management / Administration

• Partner with managed office provider to ensure that all services are delivered as per the contract, building a strong working relationship with the building and facilities team
• Ensure that the office environment is well maintained, welcoming and conducive to productive work
• Oversee the management of office supplies, ensuring that stock levels are maintained and ordered are placed
• Implement best practices in office management, including document management, filing systems and communication protocol
• To identify areas across the charity where processes, systems and collaborative working can be made more efficient, and support the team in implementing improvements

Person Specification

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills

• Relevant professional qualifications in business administration or a related field would be desirable
• Previous experience working in a similar varied role ideally within the non-profit sector
• Demonstrable experience in reviewing and improving processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Previously managed HR activities such as recruitment, onboarding, performance management and engagement
• Experience in development and implementing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and best practice
• Knowledge of managing relationships with vendors, including SLA’s and contract terms
• Highly organised with strong multitasking abilities, juggling different pieces of work and meeting deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, interacting with people internally and externally
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to distil and communicate information in a way that is easy to understand

Competencies

• Proactive and committed to continuous improvement
• Adaptable and flexible to changing circumstances and handling unexpected challenges with resilience and flexibility
• Demonstrates a high level of integrity and professionalism
• Able to demonstrate strong leadership inspiring teams through collaboration and communication
• Develops and establishes strong relationships both internally and externally to enhance organisational partnerships and drive success

First interviews will be held: w/c 14th October 2024

Strictly no agencies please.

Are you an experienced Finance professional looking for a new challenge? Would you like to join the Finance team for one of the UKs leading charities? We would love to hear from you!

We are looking for two Senior Finance Business Partners to join our Finance and Commercial team on a full time, permanent basis.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Your focus will be to deliver strong and effective financial management within your designated Directorate at RBL. You will provide senior financial and commercial support, analysis, challenge and advice to enable decision making on a sound financial basis. Developing trusted relationships with the senior management team and budget holders to ensure financial projections, budgets, forecasts, and business cases are robust and aligned with organisational strategy.  

Key responsibilities will include:

- Working with the Executive Director, Directors, Heads of Departments and budget holders to support the preparation of long-term strategic plans, annual budgets and quarterly reforecasts
- Taking a lead role to ensure that new projects are subject to effective financial planning and commercial control, influence budget holders and provide technical and strategic insight in order to achieve the Directorates’ overall objectives
- Review and challenge draft budgets and forecasts to ensure submissions are complete, accurate, deliver value for money and remain within overall financial framework targets
- To lead the review of the monthly management reports and ensure comprehensive and insightful analysis and commentary on key variances
- Attend monthly management meetings to present consolidated and departmental monthly financial results, drawing out major financial trends and issues.
- Managing a Finance Business Partner

Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.

You will be contracted to our London, Haig House, Hub. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues, but with a minimum expectation of two days/week connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub.

Should you wish to explore a Homebased/Remote working contract (which will not include the London supplement to salary), then this can be discussed at interview stage.

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics and aim to operate an inclusive recruitment process.

Closing Date:            Monday 30th September 2024

We may hold interviews throughout the advertising period and may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

If you require the job advert or job description in an alternative format, please contact 0808 802 8080.

We have an exciting opportunity for an established and highly motivated Director of Finance to join our Senior Leadership Team, and who will be responsible for providing financial leadership, control and planning for the organisation.

Victim Support is the leading charity in England and Wales that supports people affected by crime and traumatic incidents. We provide personalised support to help people manage after crime and feel safer through a combination of dedicated specialist services as well as on-line support. We also ensure victims know their rights and we campaign to make them stronger.

Each year we offer information and support to almost 800,000 people and 153,000 received tailored support from our dedicated, skilled support workers and volunteers, Independent Domestic Abuse advisors and Independent Sexual Violence advisors. We are a truly independent organisation that delivers our services both through local teams embedded in the communities in which they live and work, as well as nationally through services such as the National Homicide Service, our 24/7 Support line, our live chat service and our on-line self-help platform, My Support Space.

This year we celebrate our 50th anniversary. As we look ahead to the future, we will continue to deliver the highest quality services to those that need them. We will give victims a voice and a platform to create change and reform in a deeply broken criminal justice system. We will listen, adapt and improve, giving victims options and flexibility in how they access our support, reflecting the changing ways we all live our lives.

In order to achieve our vision we need a highly capable Director of Finance to build and improve on our high-performing finance function and to drive forward operational excellence.

Reporting directly into the CEO, you will be responsible for developing and implementing our financial strategy, long-term financial planning, and developing commercial strategies to maximise income and operating contribution. You will also have responsibility of cash management, risk management and governance. You will be the Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) for the organisation and will lead on Property and Procurement.

This is a varied and exciting role which will provide you with the opportunity of leading a well-established team of professionals, reporting on the financial performance of the organisation together with providing analysis, advice and support to facilitate decision making to deliver sound financial management.

You will be a qualified accountant, and will need to demonstrate:

· Proven experience in a leadership role;

· Experience at Board level and ability to work in collaboration with Trustees and colleagues;

· Understanding and experience of strategic risk management, finance audit and internal controls

You will be a confident, energetic and engaging individual with an enquiring mind and passion for excellence and innovation in pursuit of sustainable growth and excellent service delivery. You will have excellent communication skills and confidence to operate at the highest levels. A commitment to Victim Support’s purpose, vision, values and ethos is essential. This is an excellent opportunity for somebody who wants to make a difference. 

If you believe you have the skills and qualities to provide the exceptional leadership we are seeking, we very much look forward to hearing from you.

We are strongly committed to increasing the diversity of our organisation and welcome applications from all sectors and backgrounds.

Recruitment timetable:

Application deadline: Sunday  13th October

Shortlisting: approx. Wednesday 16th October

First stage interviews:                    w/c 21st October

Second stage interviews:               2/c 4th November

To apply, please send your CV and supporting statement via the link by Sunday 13th October

 For an informal conversation about the role please contact our exclusive recruitment partner, Rosemary Pini of Allen Lane via the agency website.

We are seeking an experienced finance professional to provide high quality management and control of the finance function at our multi-site Christian outdoor adventure charity. Reporting to the Finance Director, the post holder will work closely with members of the senior management team to facilitate the smooth operation of Rock UK’s finances. He or she will be able to clearly and respectively communicate our Christian ethos, objectives, mission and vision to staff, suppliers and other stakeholders of all faiths and none.

The successful applicant will be educated to degree level or equivalent, hold a professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), have proficiency in using computerised financial systems, excellent communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines.

This role is subject to an Occupational Requirement (OR) that the successful applicant is a Christian who is committed to the values, beliefs and behaviours set out in our ethos statement.

Hours: 25 hours per week (ideally 5 hours per day, Monday to Friday)

Salary: £36,030 pro rata per annum plus pension (8% employer contributions)

Contract Term: Permanent, subject to satisfactory references, a DBS check and a 6 month probationary period

Location: Hybrid working, you will be part of our Head Office Team which is based at Frontier Centre (Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire)

We are unable to consider applications from anyone who does not have the right to work in the UK.

Applications will be reviewed on submission.

Head of Asset Management

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Head of Asset Management to provide strategic leadership and ensuring statutory compliance across the property portfolio.

Join a leading charity in Sussex committed to maintaining the highest standards in its housing stock, as well as its leasing arrangements with private landlords and partners for clients and tenants.

Position: Head of Asset Management

Location: Brighton based and some hybrid working

Salary: £59,527 per annum plus £1,218 car allowance

Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday – Friday)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Monday 7 October 2024. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applicants for the role

About the Role

Promoting a fantastic people culture and value driven service, you will ensure the Asset Management strategy supports the strategic objectives and enables continuous improvement, performance and best value in making the best use of the asset base in the delivery of services for clients and tenants.

Using your professional, strategic, analytical and date driven skills, you will ensure that the organisation is a leading provider of services to vulnerable clients/tenant groups in line with values and responsibilities as a Registered Social Landlord.

The Head of Asset Management will have a lead responsibility for stock appraisals, investment/disinvestment in property decisions, oversee both the Capital and Revenue Major Works budget and you will be involved in health & safety and environmental responses across the organisation in relation to the buildings.

You will also lead on the organisations exciting vision for delivery of planned maintenance and decarbonisation.

About You

This new post is an exciting opportunity to play a significant part in delivering strategic objectives within a dedicated team. You will take pride in developing effective strategic relationships, partnerships and outcomes for clients and tenants and ensure the team are maximising the effectiveness and quality of stock for emerging needs.

You will have excellent knowledge of asset management principles and experience of developing, implementing and reviewing asset management strategies.

You will be joining a friendly well-established team, so you will have the support there if you need it, however, the ability to work autonomously and pro-actively is also a must.

In return

In recognition of the commitment to staff, the organisation has been awarded Gold Accreditation from Investors in People and are also signed up to the Disability Confident employer scheme and have made the Mental Health at Work commitment.

You will also receive a fantastic benefits package including:

• Excellent 5.5% employer stakeholder pension scheme
• Excellent Medical health cash plan
• Access to Learning & Development
• Free and confidential employee assistance helpline and online support
• Green Commute - Cycle-to-work scheme
• Free new starter 28-day Network Saver Brighton bus pass
• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days per annum pro rata, rising 1 day for each year of service to a maximum of 32 days pro rata
• The opportunity to participate in well-being and fundraising activities throughout the year

The organisation is an equal opportunities employer using a fair and open recruitment process that fully complies with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 and are committed to encouraging equality, equity, inclusion, and diversity within the workplace. As an employer, they are committed to promoting and supporting people’s social, physical and psychological health at work.

Please let the team know if you require any special arrangements or reasonable adjustments if called for interview. We welcome applications from individuals with lived experience.

You may have experience in areas such as Head of Health and Safety, Head of H&S, Head of EH&S, Director of Health and Safety, Director of H&S, Director of EH&S, Health and Safety Manager, H&S Manager, EH&S Manager.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

An exciting position has arisen for a Financial Accountant to work for an excellent West London Community Based Charity to provide some critical support to year end. The postholder will be assisting the Head of Finance produce the annual accounts and preparations for audit.

Key responsibilities:

• Planning, preparation, and delivery of statutory reports, publications, external audits, and drafting the annual report and accounts within agreed timetables
• Supporting the Head of Finance in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all the Trust’s financial records
• Working with the Head of Finance, complete and document the Charity’s rent lease incentive calculation (FRS102 on work related to lease incentive and adjustments)
• Producing a detailed audit schedule in a timely manner for review 
• Preparing monthly reconciliations and be responsible for the integrity of those
• Responsible for VAT accounting and carrying out adjustments
• Processing journals ensuring that all accounting entries are supported by working papers for analytical review and audit
• Be responsible for documenting year-end processes in the work of the Finance team
• Understanding the structure of the Trust and apply FRS102 on work related to lease incentive and adjustments

Successful candidate profile:

• Experience of drafting statutory accounts
• Expertise of working with partial exemption VAT
• Experience of working with service charge accounting and reconciliation
• Excellent finance system skills and advanced Excel user
• Experience of demonstrating FRS102 knowledge
• Experience of managing month end and year end processes

 

Agency Reference Number: J80985

Rate: £200 - £250 per day

Working pattern: On site  

Location: Ladbroke Grove

Duration: 4 months with chance to extend 

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities Business.

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

Nature-related Finance: Nature loss poses material risks to financial institutions, as studies show more than half of global GDP is moderately or highly dependent on nature. Lack of high-quality nature-related data is one of the biggest obstacles holding financial institutions back from addressing nature-related risks. Global Canopy innovates to increase the scope, quality and accessibility of freely available data. We work to enable investors, lenders, insurers, financial regulators and others in the sector to identify and mitigate their impacts and dependencies on nature – and to seize the opportunity of investing in nature-positive solutions. Our work on nature-related finance centres on three collaborative flagship projects, the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), ENCORE and The Little Book of Investing in Nature.

Global Canopy’s Finance Business Partners play a crucial role in supporting our programme teams to steward the organisation’s financial resources to achieve maximum impact, ultimately supporting a global shift to a deforestation free economy. 

We are looking for an exceptional Finance Business Partner to provide a 10 month maternity cover to support our programme teams with sound financial management. We are looking for the successful candidate to ideally start working with us no later than 1st November 2024.

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

• Customer focused with the ability and desire to build effective working relationships across the organisation, particularly with those in specific programme teams. 
• Strong analytical skills and technical competence in order to prepare reliable financial reports and guidance.
• Solutions focused on being able to identify key issues and make timely decisions to deliver outcomes.

Essential behavioural competencies:

• Collaborative - An ability to understand your audience, to analyse data and to deliver information in a clear and user-friendly manner. 
• Influential - Develop credibility with senior colleagues and stakeholders to be able to influence decision-making.
• Resilient - Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines whilst delivering to a high standard.

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

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

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

Want to work for an industry leading charitable organisation in their field of expertise? Are you an experienced Finance Business Partnering professional looking to take your experience to new heights in a role with line management responsibility? Looking to secure a finance role that works directly with the front lines of the cause the charity exists to support? If yes, look no further!

One of the biggest names in the UK Charity sector is currently seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to join their high-performing team on a permanent basis. Reporting into the Head of FP&A, you will be responsible for running the business partnering function for one of the charity’s most high-profile directorates. Leading a small team, you will drive the delivery of targets and high-quality financial information to facilitate sound decision making.

The key duties of this Senior Finance Business Partner are as follows:

• Take the lead in the annual budget setting process for the areas under your remit, working with key stakeholders to understand their visions for the following year.
• Act as the finance subject matter expert for your entities, providing sound analysis and advice to guide decision making.
• Full responsibility for reviewing and consolidating the monthly management accounts for each area under your remit
• Conduct high-level financial analysis and be the critical friend to ensure absolute budget efficiency.
• Lead the team in the production of the directorate’s consolidated monthly and quarterly management information packs.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the team, reviewing their work and providing opportunities for training and development to help them advance their careers.

This is an exceptional chance for an experienced business partnering professional who is excited at the prospect of working at the heart of a charity with a brilliant cause, whilst looking for opportunities to maximise existing processes to ensure the smooth delivery of a business-critical service. Please note that this role will officially be based out of the charity’s head office in Central London, but opportunities to work from home are on offer for three days per week.

The successful candidate will have:

• Demonstrable experience in an FP&A or FBP focused role at a similar level.
• A fully accountancy qualification (CCAB or equivalent).
• Fantastic communication skills and the ability to build credibility with senior level stakeholders.
• A love for challenging the status quo and manipulating data to understand trends and underlying themes.
• A hunger to learn and a proactive mindset.

If you are interested in this Senior Finance Business Partner role, please do not delay in applying as this role is likely to be filled before the closing date.

World Obesity Federation is seeking an Events Coordinator to join their team as maternity cover.

World Obesity Federation (WOF) is a worldwide federation with over 100 members and takes a holistic view of obesity from cause and prevention to treatment. WOF is a lead partner to global agencies on obesity, including WHO, and a member of the Global Obesity Coalition.

This position will begin assisting the Events Manager with the events programme and continue as maternity cover in 2025. Main responsibilities will include managing the educational events programme including in person obesity management training courses ‘Scope Schools’ as part of the SCOPE e-learning site held regularly throughout the year, and monthly educational webinars, alongside the Head of Education.

Also working with Head of Policy on medium sized events such as the Global Obesity Forum in person in New York in September 2025, and other smaller policy and fundraising meetings throughout the year. Also included in the role is managing webinars for World Obesity Day and other campaign days.

It will also involve managing the planning of the bi-annual congress the International Congress on Obesity to be held in Mexico City June 2026, overseeing the work of the PCO and organising committees to ensure development is on schedule and key milestones are achieved.

Essential skills and experience - experience of managing medium sized global events and conferences on an international scale, working with global stakeholders. Excellent administration and organisational skills, right to work in the UK and able to travel internationally on a regular basis. 

About Global Health 50/50

Global Health 50/50 (GH5050) provides rigorous data and insight in the pursuit of gender equality within global health and across other sectors, systems and frameworks. Established in 2017, GH5050 operates as an independent, evidence-driven initiative with charitable status registered in the UK. Our ethos revolves around the principles of human rights, particularly in relation to gender equality, and we are resolute in our commitment to effecting meaningful change.

At GH5050, we embrace an authoritative, analytical approach, underpinned by a genuine concern for social justice and equity. Our work transcends borders, drawing upon a wealth of data-led insights to inform policy, shape discourse, and drive tangible progress. As a trusted source of information and analysis, we serve as both catalyst and convener, fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders to drive [KB1] reform.

While founded to monitor and act on inequalities and inequities in the global health sector, GH5050 is now embarking on an ambitious expansion into new sectors, including law and justice and finance and economics building upon our proven model of data-driven advocacy. By leveraging partnerships, particularly in diverse geographies, engaging stakeholders, and amplifying marginalized voices, we aim to make enduring contributions to the global pursuit of gender parity and social justice.

Context

Through our flagship report and Gender and Health Index, GH5050 provides the only birds-eye view of gender, inclusion and equality in the global health system today. The report assesses 200 organisations annually across a core set of variables on policies and practices to tackle power and privilege imbalances within the workplace, the gender and geography of organisational leadership, and whether gender is considered in any organisations' external-facing programmatic or policy work.

In addition to the annual report, GH5050 also produces a range of other evidence-informed outputs, including thematic reports relating to equality and diversity in the workplace (e.g. on gender pay gap), and policy briefs about strategies for organisational change. 

GH5050 is expanding into new sectors beyond health and will increasingly support analysis at the country level. The successful candidate for this post is expected to play an integral role in contributing to the growth of GH5050, as well as taking a leading role in developing these new areas of work and leading and managing research staff across three sectoral workstreams.

Role Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to play a leadership role in a world-leading gender accountability and advocacy initiative. You will join a small and growing team of staff working at GH5050, taking responsibility for a large body of research and its associated impact. This role will be instrumental in exercising leadership for research and impact as GH5050 expands into two new sectors and more work at the country level.

We are looking for a motivated, dynamic, proactive, organised and experienced team player to assume this key leadership role. We encourage applications from people who meet the person specification and are interested in taking on the tasks and responsibilities as well as identifying and grasping new opportunities in this key position in GH5050.

Role Responsibilities

Ensure delivery of rigorous and impactful research outputs across several thematic sectors at global and country levels: Overall responsibility for production (research design, coordination, time management, analysis, writing, production) and dissemination of rigorous research outputs including reports, indices and data visualisations. This will include identifying, liaising with and guiding external writers that may be required to support the delivery of outputs.

Manage, develop and motivate a diverse team of dispersed multisectoral and multidisciplinary researchers: Responsible for line management of sector specialists (health, law/justice and economics/finance) and their teams which include consultant researchers dispersed across the globe. This will entail recruitment, performance management, talent development and team building of GH5050 researchers as well as capacity building of researchers in partner organisations.

Manage a range of partnerships: Responsible for developing, maintaining and growing research and advocacy partnerships with external teams across the globe, through the application of principles and practice of equitable research partnerships.

Report to external stakeholders: Ensuring timely and accurate reporting of activities and impact to GH5050 donors using specified templates for reporting.

Ensure internal communications: Provision of regular updates on research progress, including identifying and flagging risks to achieving research objectives. Identification of risk mitigation or management strategies as appropriate.

Ensure external communications-including stakeholder engagement: In collaboration with GH5050 communications and engagement specialists, ensuring that research outputs are disseminated for maximum impact. Developing and maintaining regular engagement and communications with organisations included in the sectoral reports (at global and national levels). Willingness to travel to present at external conferences, stakeholder meetings, and other events as appropriate.

Track impact: Develop and maintain a rigorous system to track the impact of GH5050 research and engagement. Work with communications and advocacy staff to capture and communicate impact and stories of change.

Ensure sound financial management: Budget responsibility for research projects and activities. Regular liaison with head of operations and head of budget in GH5050 to ensure that spend and projections are on track to be balanced. Ensure that research teams report expenditures according to agreed budget parameters and regulations (set by UK Charity Commission, donors, auditors).

Support resource mobilisation: In collaboration with the rest of the senior team, cultivate relationships with existing and potential supporters of the work of GH5050 and identify opportunities for new research work and collaborations. Take ownership of grant and to a limited degree peer-review academic grant proposal development.

While peer-reviewed publications are not a primary aim of GH5050, we encourage our researchers to publish in the academic literature and when they do so to practice equitable partnership practices in relation to authorship.

Any other tasks that may be reasonably required.

Person specification

· PhD level qualification preferred. If Masters level qualification then equivalent and demonstrable relevant professional level experience

· Recognised thought leader in research, preferable in relation to gender equality

· Experience conducting mixed methods research, including innovative methods of data collection, indicator development, database management, and qualitative and quantitative analysis and interpretation

· Experience in research project management, ideally within an academic and/or policy environment

· Experience in policy analysis and developing recommendations based on this analysis

· Knowledge of gender and its relationship to: (i) research/evidence methods (e.g. policy analysis); iii) opportunities/discrimination in the workplace; (iii) and/or approaches to organisational change, would be an advantage

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, and experience producing clear, concise, engaging and evidence-led written outputs such as reports, policy briefs, academic papers and op-eds

· Experience of effectively managing a team, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build collaborative professional relationships with a wide range of partners across diverse contexts, including whilst working remotely

· Experience working independently and effective decision making to manage competing priorities and ensure projects are delivered on time and to a high standard

· High level of proficiency in MS Excel and experience in using a wide range of software, including data visualisation packages

Competencies

· Attention to detail and high level of accuracy

· Excellent organisational and planning skills

· Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

· Knowledge and experience in at least one research method relevant to the work of GH5050 

· Ability to work to deadlines

· Self-starting skills

· An organised approach to time and project management

· Strong cultural competencies with experience in developing and maintaining research partnerships across a variety of settings and contexts

· A commitment to social justice and gender justice

All Staff are required to:

● Demonstrate commitment to GH5050’s organisational values, including exercising high ethical standards with attention to teamwork, collaboration and integrity

● Ensure that they have read and understood all mandatory policies and procedures

● Uphold the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and Anti-Harassment and Bullying Policies, ensuring effective implementation in all aspects of their work for the Charity

● Act always within the Charity Rules, Policies, Procedures, and any other statutory requirements

● Be proactive, bring ideas, suggestions and contribute to the improvement and development of the charity

● Undertake training as required

● Attend staff and team meetings as required

● Observe health and safety procedures in the workplace to ensure personal safety and to safeguard the interests and safety of colleagues and visitors

● To establish, foster and maintain close working relationships with other functions to allow swift resolution of issues and sharing of knowledge

● Undertake other duties and responsibilities as appropriate since all staff are expected to work flexibly within their skill level to respond to changing priorities

 

Our generous staff benefits include:

· 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. In addition, we may provide 3 days leave over the Christmas and New Year period

· Flexible working arrangements – mainly remote working and with at least 1-2 days per week in the Cambridge office

· 5% employer pension contribution

· Employee assistance programme (EAP) via Health Assured

· Professional development and training

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