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The Yehudi Menuhin School based in Stoke D’Abernon, Cobham is seeking an experienced Trusts and Foundations Manager to have a significant impact on the lives of our current and future pupils. The Yehudi Menuhin School operates a needs-blind admissions process, and we remain determined that no pupil should ever turn down a place at YMS due to a lack of funding. More than 90% of pupils need help to take up their place, and grants from trusts and foundations are a vital source of income for our Bursary Fund, as well as a range of other projects and activities that are of direct benefit to our pupils.
You will join the Development team at an exciting time for the School. Under new leadership and with pupil numbers at an all-time high, fundraising continues to play a crucial role in securing the future of musical education and helping to develop the next generation of classical musicians. Our strategy is focused on reaching out to new donors, as well as continuing to engage our loyal body of current supporters, including several engaged grant-making trusts and foundations.
You will build on an existing portfolio of organisations that donate between four and six-figures. Your ability to develop significant, multi-year relationships with new trusts and foundations will be critical to your success. The School has also previously secured a grant from the DCMS Culture Recovery Fund, managed by the Arts Council, opening the door to possible future funding from statutory sources, which would also fall under your responsibility. This is a key role in making The Yehudi Menuhin School’s strategic priorities a reality on the ground. You will need to be proactive, enterprising and systematic in approaching funders, and be able to engage and manage internal stakeholders.
This is a permanent position, working 9.00am until 5.30pm 4 or 5 days per week. Some flexibility will be required to attend evening and weekend concerts and events at YMS and in London.
The salary is competitive, based on experience.
Further information about the role can be found in the Candidate Information Pack.
If you are interested in the position and have the necessary skills and experience, please complete our application form.
The deadline for applications is Monday 14 October.
Your application form should be completed in full and submitted along with a covering letter addressed to the Head, Dr Robin Harskin. Early applications are encouraged, and the School reserves the right to close the application process early should a suitable candidate be found.
The Yehudi Menuhin School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children. The School is registered with the DBS and successful applicants will be required to complete successfully the Disclosure Procedure at Enhanced level. It is an offence for a person barred from working with children to apply for this post.
The Yehudi Menuhin School is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a Corporate Memberships Manager to join the National Theatre Development Team.
Purpose of the role:
We are looking for a candidate with a strong grounding in relationship management who also has an interest in and enthusiasm for new business. The ideal candidate will understand membership schemes and stakeholder management with an ambitious approach to bringing in new business, alongside exemplary relationship building and customer service skills.
The successful candidate will have the following:
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Proven success in account management and new business in a target driven environment
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Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of customer service values
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An understanding of marketing/fundraising/business with good networking skills
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An aptitude for working with finance with thorough attention to detail
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Excellent administrative and multi-tasking skills with experience of balancing a high volume of requests and a confident, tenacious outlook and can-do attitude
Working with us will give you...
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Complimentary staff tickets for shows and backstage tours, subject to availability and policy
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25 days annual leave increasing up to 32 with length of service (plus bank holidays)
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Training and Development Programme via e-learning platform, and specialist in-person training relating to role
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Hybrid and flexible working, subject to agreement and policy
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Access to interest-free season ticket loan and cycle scheme partnership
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Generous sick pay
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Family-friendly employer – we are a member of Parents and Carers in the Performing Arts (PiPA)
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Pension schemes with Legal & General and NEST
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Sabbatical option, subject to agreement and policy
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On-site staff canteen and social facilities
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On-site Occupational Health support
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In-House Mental Health and Wellbeing Advisors providing workplace counselling and support
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Wellbeing programme of events including mental health awareness, financial wellbeing, skills sharing and opportunities to get active
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Exclusive staff talks to hear more about NT productions, past and present, from some of the world’s leading practitioners
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Discounted access to NT at Home
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Volunteer Leave – paid day a year to volunteer for your chosen charity
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Discounts in the NT’s bars, cafes, restaurants, and bookshop, as well as in local businesses (from Wagamama to gyms, on and around the South Bank)
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Access to retailer discounted gift cards and a cash-back-on-spending card.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
AKF(UK) Senior Partnerships Managers are part of the Global Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) Partnerships team tasked with identifying and cultivating new funding partnerships and strengthening existing ones to support our strategic goals. They engage with European, Asian and North American government and foundation donors to mobilise resources for ten multi-sector profit and not-for-profit agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) operating across Asia and Africa. In addition, Senior Partnership Managers are responsible for reporting and donor relations on a portfolio of select grants implementing across AKDN themes and geographies in close collaboration with field units, global teams, and our partners. This role will also include line management responsibilities.
Resource Mobilisation
• Support the Partnerships team to broker and cultivate new relationships and strengthen existing ones with institutional (bilateral and multilateral) and foundations donors
• Lead the development and review of concept notes and proposals (solicited and unsolicited), including logical frameworks and budgets, in close coordination with the Global Programme Team (GPT) and country teams.
• Develop and contribute to positioning pieces and communication materials (e.g. presentations, narrative overviews) to enable regular and effective engagement with donors
• When needed, provide direct hands-on support at country level in design of concept notes, proposals, and budgets and conduct donor or field visits to support discussions with new and existing donors/partners.
• Coordinate processes of contracting and negotiation, engaging relevant stakeholders, and ensuring contracts ‘get over the line’ in a timely and efficient way.
• Contribute to management systems, such as the Award Information Management System (AIMS).
Donor engagement and positioning
• Research, source relevant information, and perform analysis of market trends on new donors, peer organisations, and funding opportunities to identify potential funding and partnering matches for AKF and AKDN priorities.
• Develop positioning materials (e.g. presentations, capability statements, briefs, talking points), collaborating with communications teams to enable effective donor engagement.
• Engage with new and existing donors and partners to identify solicited and unsolicited funding opportunities.
• Guide teams to make informed, effective decisions on which opportunities to pursue (including ‘Go No-Go’ requests).
• Identify, cultivate, and pre-position with partner organisations to form or join consortia focused funding bids.
• Conduct due diligence on new partners in coordination with finance and partnerships teams.
Grants management
• Manage grants through regular coordination with relevant AKDN agencies/country units and the finance department to ensure projects are delivered on-time and on-budget. Proactively support the resolution of challenges as they arise.
• Support the preparation, review and feedback process on donor reports to ensure reports comply with donor requirements and are produced on time and to a high standard.
• Be an interface with donors and communicate on a regular basis about the implementation of on-going grants to maintain a solid relationship and to address queries or challenges effectively.
Networking and building public awareness
• Participate and actively engage in relevant networking events/conferences to build awareness of AKF/AKDN with the UK and European public more broadly.
• Interface with the Communications team to identify opportunities and support the planning of events either directly targeting or planned jointly with AKF’s institutional donors (e.g., FCDO, EC).
Leadership and People Management
• Play a leadership role in the unit by setting the example of consistently high standards
• Work with the Partnerships Officers to effectively manage grants and to develop and improve quality of concept notes and proposals
• Filter the team and unit's documents ensuring improvements in standards of writing, presentation, content and context.
Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Deputy Directors or Regional Director for Europe & Asia.
Qualifications
• Master’s degree in a relevant field highly preferable
Skills
• Strong level of fluency in French is highly desirable
• Creativity, critical thinking and project management
• Entrepreneurial, pro-active self-starter with maturity and emotional intelligence
• Ability to problem-solve, work independently and multi-task in a fast-paced environment with numerous and competing deadlines
• Ability to handle complex relationships with colleagues, governance and external stakeholders in a professional manner
• Excellent writing, speaking and other communications skills, with thoroughness and attention to detail
• Ability to provide stable, consistent, reliable and courteous communication when dealing with external organisations and all colleagues (especially country units)
• Strong IT skills, including Office and Excel
Knowledge
• Strong proven understanding and knowledge of the European/Asian donor landscape to support programmes internationally
• Knowledge and commitment to international development and improving knowledge of these issues a distinct advantage
Experience
• At least a total of 6 years of professional experience with a minimum of 4 years working in international organisations (preferably, mid to large NGOs), including field-level implementation or management.
• Experience line managing or mentoring staff is highly desirable
• Experience in resource mobilisation and developing relationships, including direct experience with European (EU/EC, Germany, Switzerland, UK) or Asian donors. Experience with North American (USAID, GAC) donors highly desirable
• Experience in developing and writing complex proposals and arguments, business plans/cases, concept papers, briefs, executive summaries, as well as coordinating multiple inputs from a variety of sources, and simultaneously managing a variety of relationships
• Proven experience of managing relationships in complex organisations with numerous stakeholders
• Proven success in managing grants in complex organisations with numerous stakeholder
FURTHER DETAILS
• The role will involve travel to countries where we operate programmes, and where the candidate is supporting grants management.
• As well as a rewarding role with a global international development organisation, you’ll get access to a wide range of enhanced benefits including but not limited to flexible hybrid working, enhanced leave entitlement and access to several health and wellbeing programmes and benefits.
Application Details:
• Must include CV and a supporting statement that outlines why you want the role, why you want to work for AKF(UK) and how your experiences and skills to date make you the most suitable applicant for the role.
• Must have the right to work in the UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Team: Finance
Location: Remote
Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday
Salary: Up to £48,444.39 per year
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Management Accountant:
- work closely with Budget Holders to provide expert support and insight to aid financial decisionmaking
- provide financial reports and analysis for the Charity and its trading subsidiary, including the production of monthly management accounts and support the production of the statutory accounts and the related external audit
- deliver the budgetsetting and reforecasting processes and provide financial expertise and support to budget-holders across the charity, working closely with the rest of the team to deliver a joined up and robust set of numbers and commentary
- provide analytical skills for strategic and operational improvements, including reviewing business cases and supporting projects
- work collaboratively with the rest of the team to deliver financial planning and analysis functions, as well as supporting the wider Finance team to deliver an efficient and effective service to the Charity
About the Finance team:
- responsible for managing the financial operations of the Charity
- plays a vital role in the organisation’s success by ensuring sound financial management, betterinformed decision making and supporting delivery of the overall strategy
- responsibility for key tasks such as budgeting, financial reporting, forecasting and analysis
- the Management Accounts team are a team of five, reporting into the Senior Management Accountant, all of whom support the Head of Budgeting & Reporting
- the wider Finance team includes the Operational Finance team, including AP, financial accounting and payroll
What we’re looking for in our Management Accountant:
- CCAB qualification
- Collaborative and proactive approach, working with Finance and wider colleagues to solve problems and continually improve the work we do
- Confident in the use of accounting packages, data manipulation and assimilation of information from multiple sources
- Methodical, concise working ethic and business acumen
- Experience of the Management Accountant role in a large organisation (250+ employees)
- Experience of working with a broad range of Budget Holders and business areas, providing support and advice around financial management issues
- The ability to explain financial related matters to nontechnical customers, with excellent oral & written communications skills
- The ability to build strong relationships and influence change
- Experience of working in the charity/not for profit sector OR adaptable and comfortable in tackling this new environment
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- and much more, which you can learn about
Application closing date: 7th October 2024
Virtual interview date: w/c 21st October 2024
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
This is a new and strategically important position in a small but mighty team. Our advocacy - the use of information and evidence to drive change in policy, practices and attitudes - and the effective engagement of target audiences to stimulate action, are at the core of our success in forging a fairer water future. To scale our positive impact, Water Witness is therefore strengthening its capabilities through the creation of this key position. The post holder will be responsible for high impact advocacy and engagement to deliver our 2030 Strategy and will work with the team and partners to ensure: rigorous stakeholder, landscape and political economy analyses; collation, synthesis and packaging of evidence; and development of clear strategic priorities, change objectives, advocacy messages, targets, and tactics. They will be responsible for coordinating, overseeing and leading the delivery of our advocacy, including through creating and presenting content and authoritative reports, organisation of events and cultivation and management of relationships and partnerships. They will ensure that we learn and adapt, and can attribute the impact of our advocacy.
As a senior member of the Public and Political Engagement team, the Advocacy and Engagement Manager will work closely with our Research and Operations teams, and partners across Africa, Asia and South America. They will engage with decision makers in government, business, financial institutions, multi-lateral and network organisations, local and international NGOs, and the media to advance evidence-based solutions to the conjoined global crises of water, climate, nature and inequality. In particular, they will play a key role in our Fair Water Footprints Campaign and the wider delivery of the Glasgow COP 26 Declaration. With new funding from the UK Government’s Just Transitions for Water Security Programme, these game changing initiatives seek to end the abuse of water in our supply chains, and to establish responsible water stewardship as the global business norm by 2030 so that trade and business accelerate, rather than undermine, shared water security. This will be achieved through mobilising the power of scientific evidence and citizen voices to trigger change in government policies, corporate practices, financial disclosure, and political and public expectations. The choreography and delivery of this change will be a core focus of the successful candidate’s work.
We are keen for the post holder to be based at Water Witness’s Edinburgh offices where they will help to mentor and nurture the next generation of water leaders, though some flexibility may be considered. This role will involve travel within the UK and internationally. It would suit an exceptional communicator who is fluent in the technical and policy aspects of water and climate justice, and who has several years of demonstrable experience in using advocacy, communications, and stakeholder engagement to drive change. If you’re a team player that shares our passion for our mission, with proven political nous, and the ability to translate complex evidence into the right asks to the right people at the right time to secure systemic change, then please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
This is a new and strategically important position in a small but mighty team. Our advocacy - the use of information and evidence to drive change in policy, practices and attitudes - and the effective engagement of target audiences to stimulate action, are at the core of our success in forging a fairer water future. To scale our positive impact, Water Witness is therefore strengthening its capabilities through the creation of this key position. The post holder will be responsible for high impact advocacy and engagement to deliver our 2030 Strategy and will work with the team and partners to ensure: rigorous stakeholder, landscape and political economy analyses; collation, synthesis and packaging of evidence; and development of clear strategic priorities, change objectives, advocacy messages, targets, and tactics. They will be responsible for coordinating, overseeing and leading the delivery of our advocacy, including through creating and presenting content and authoritative reports, organisation of events and cultivation and management of relationships and partnerships. They will ensure that we learn and adapt, and can attribute the impact of our advocacy.
As a senior member of the Public and Political Engagement team, the Advocacy and Engagement Manager will work closely with our Research and Operations teams, and partners across Africa, Asia and South America. They will engage with decision makers in government, business, financial institutions, multi-lateral and network organisations, local and international NGOs, and the media to advance evidence-based solutions to the conjoined global crises of water, climate, nature and inequality. In particular, they will play a key role in our Fair Water Footprints Campaign and the wider delivery of the Glasgow COP 26 Declaration. With new funding from the UK Government’s Just Transitions for Water Security Programme, these game chaThis is a new and strategically important position in a small but mighty team. Our advocacy - the use of information and evidence to drive change in policy, practices and attitudes - and the effective engagement of target audiences to stimulate action, are at the core of our success in forging a fairer water future. To scale our positive impact, Water Witness is therefore strengthening its capabilities through the creation of this key position. The post holder will be responsible for high impact advocacy and engagement to deliver our 2030 Strategy and will work with the team and partners to ensure: rigorous stakeholder, landscape and political economy analyses; collation, synthesis and packaging of evidence; and development of clear strategic priorities, change objectives, advocacy messages, targets, and tactics. They will be responsible for coordinating, overseeing and leading the delivery of our advocacy, including through creating and presenting content and authoritative reports, organisation of events and cultivation and management of relationships and partnerships. They will ensure that we learn and adapt, and can attribute the impact of our advocacy.
As a senior member of the Public and Political Engagement team, the Advocacy and Engagement Manager will work closely with our Research and Operations teams, and partners across Africa, Asia and South America. They will engage with decision makers in government, business, financial institutions, multi-lateral and network organisations, local and international NGOs, and the media to advance evidence-based solutions to the conjoined global crises of water, climate, nature and inequality. In particular, they will play a key role in our Fair Water Footprints Campaign and the wider delivery of the Glasgow COP 26 Declaration. With new funding from the UK Government’s Just Transitions for Water Security Programme, these game changing initiatives seek to end the abuse of water in our supply chains, and to establish responsible water stewardship as the global business norm by 2030 so that trade and business accelerate, rather than undermine, shared water security. This will be achieved through mobilising the power of scientific evidence and citizen voices to trigger change in government policies, corporate practices, financial disclosure, and political and public expectations. The choreography and delivery of this change will be a core focus of the successful candidate’s work.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospectus is excited to be working with a leading adult social care charity in their search for a Head of Finance, who will lead the Finance Team, providing strategic financial leadership and management to ensure financial health and long-term sustainability.
This is a full time, permanent role offered on a remote basis with occasional travel to the London office.
Reporting directly to the Director Finance and Corporate Resources, the Head of Finance will provide strategic leadership to the Finance Team, overseeing all aspects of the organisations day-to-day financial operations, including all income, expenditure, and balance sheet accounts, ensuring compliance. Furthermore, you will act as a Finance Business Partner, leading and directing meetings with budget holders monthly, to review, monitor and manage the organisations financial position and performance, providing strategic financial insights and advice, reporting on budget variances to the senior leadership team.
To be successful, you will have excellent financial management and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and explain complex financial information, the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders and excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to explain financial processes to non-financial staff.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
In order to apply please, submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call to brief you on the role.
Hours: 40 hours [including 1 hour paid lunch per working day]
Term: Permanent
Location: Hereford, Herefordshire [international travel required]
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 [DOE]
Benefits: Competitive
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION:
The organisation is a global non-profit ministry focused on media evangelism and humanitarian aid. Their European HQ office is based in Hereford, UK. A compliance initiative was launched to help international offices operate in a safe and responsible manner concerning data protection, website security, and more. As part of this effort, the Regional Technical Centre (RTC) initiative was introduced.
JOB OBJECTIVE:
Manage and lead all finance and accounting functions for the Europe region. Function as the Accounting Manager for the UK office, handling day-to-day accounting and financial reporting processes and supervising UK accounting staff. Supervise the Accounting Managers of all other Europe region offices. Responsible for cash management, insurance, budgeting, financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls for all Europe region offices.
DUTIES AND TASKS:
- Oversee day-to-day accounting and internal control activities of the UK office and all Europe offices.
- Travel to each Europe office and meet regularly on Teams with Accounting Managers.
- Provide regular training to accounting staff.
- Ensure compliance with government regulations and required filings in each country, OFAC and FCPA.
- Ensure compliance with all finance policies and procedures.
- Manage cash flow.
- Manage all treasury activities including accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, petty cash, and travel advances.
- Responsible for the full monthly accounting cycle, recording all transactions accurately in QuickBooks, and providing required financial reports to International Finance.
- Work with National Directors and UK department managers to develop annual budgets.
- Review monthly budget variances and provide variance notes.
- Maintain up-to-date fund accounting cash flow projections.
- Review financial performance and provide strategic recommendations to the Regional Director.
- Manage the purchasing process ensuring required preapprovals and quotes are obtained.
- Manage the donation receiving and receipt process.
- Manage finance-related sales activities of all Europe entities, ensuring appropriate administration in line with local tax and reporting laws and requirements.
- Track royalties, license fees, and other sales income, maintaining a library of all distribution and sales agreements.
- Process monthly payroll, remit all tax payments, and complete tax filings including VAT, Gift Aid, and any other non-payroll tax filings.
- Maintain fixed asset inventory.
- Engage qualified external auditors to prepare annual audited financial statements for all Europe offices.
- Schedule and prepare documents for annual general meetings and board of director meetings.
- Identify risks and obtain necessary competitively priced insurance for proper risk management.
- Provide recommendations, improve systems and procedures in line with local accounting laws, initiating corrective actions.
- Establish and maintain fiscal files and records for documenting transactions.
- Interview applicants for accounting positions. In addition to the respective office HR department, coordinate with National Directors, Regional Directors, and International Finance Directors when filling key accounting positions.
- Any other tasks as directed by the Regional Director, in line with the position.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Ten or more years of experience in accounting, including five years in a management role.
- Excellent leadership skills, with steadfast resolve and personal integrity.
- Strong analytical and strategic planning skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and driven to succeed.
- Analytical with the ability to identify cause & effect.
- Knowledge of all aspects of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP or IFRS).
- Understanding of advanced accounting, regulatory issues, and tax planning.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
- Chartered Accountant with a minimum Level 4 Diploma in Accounting (MAAT) or equivalent.
- Master’s degree in business administration (MBA) preferred.
- Exceptional verbal, written, and visual communication skills.
- Ability to travel frequently to Europe offices.
Please note that this role holds an occupational requirement for the post holder to be a practising Christian who assents to the organisation’s statement of faith. This is in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
This role has a start date of January 2025.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
To apply for this role, please provide a cover letter (detailing interest and suitability) along with your CV when filling out the application form.
- The organisation reserves the right to close the role early should they have sufficient candidates.
- Please note, the appointment of this role will be subject to:
- Satisfactory references
- Evidence of the right to work in the UK
- Successful qualification and credential check
- Meeting the requirement to be a practising Christian who assents to their statement of faith
- Living within a reasonable commuting distance of Hereford
Closing date: 03-10-2024
REF-216 671
Procurement Senior Manager
Salary: £60 - £65k
Role Type: Perm, full time (flexible working)
Location: London/Hybrid (weekly sessions London, client meetings nation-wide)
You will already have the right to work in the UK with no restrictions.
Role purpose
You will provide leadership/be a point person in shaping a clear strategy and plan for all procurement categories, including our more agile and innovative requirements. You will be passionate about creating an open dialogue with supply chain actors/new bidders around financial inclusion and supporting the team to cultivate a performance-driven and compliant procurement culture.
You will be joining a collaborative and purpose driven team overseen by a committed board. The reach and influence of our team makes this an exciting place to work and enables us to engage important stakeholders at the highest levels.
Key Responsibilities
Delivery of Strategic Priorities
· Process Simplification - Lead initiatives to streamline procurement and contracting processes
· Market Engagement - Oversee planning and project management for various market routes
· Documentation & Support - Assist in developing procurement strategies and support the drafting and review of contractual documentation
· Compliance Management- Manage a centralised database of procurements and contracts
· Subsidy Control Framework - Support the design and application of the subsidy control framework
· Value Delivery - Work with the team to set up contracting arrangements
Brand and Stakeholder Management
· Stakeholder Engagement - Collaborate with the Leadership Team, Board, funders, and partners
· External Liaison - Act as the key liaison for lawyers and procurement / GDPR specialists
People
· Inclusive Leadership- Demonstrate inclusive leadership
· Team Development - Coach and develop team members
Finance and Operations
· Reporting - Support reporting on performance against KPIs
You will have:
· In-depth knowledge of procurement and contract management lifecycle
· Strong understanding of Public Contract Regulations and procurement instruments
· Experience in negotiating complex commercial agreements, identifying risks, and implementing mitigations
· Process improvement
· Coaching and collaborating
Desirable experience:
· Data protection and subsidy control
· Working alongside investment/commercial professionals on social impact/financial inclusion
· Background in social impact/financial inclusion or working in a fast-paced startup environment
Personal Characteristics
· Passion for our mission
· Able to deal with complexity and uncertainty
· Comfortable with calculated and thoughtful exploration of new ideas and methodologies
· Seeking continued learning and development and enjoy developing others
· Be great at building relationships at all levels
Why work at Fair4All Finance - Fair4All Finance is a not for profit organisation founded in 2019 to improve the financial wellbeing of people in vulnerable circumstances by increasing access to fair, affordable and appropriate financial products and services.
Our vision is of a society where the long term financial wellbeing of all people is supported by a fair and accessible financial sector.
Our Benefits include:
· Pension, group life assurance, critical illness, and income protection, family leave
· 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, agile working, health cash plan, health & wellbeing resource hub (including an Employee Assistance Programme)
Fair4All Finance is committed to being a diverse organisation that is truly representative of the people and communities we serve. Applications are welcome from people of any age, sex, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation, transgender status or social economic background.
When we are recruiting, we actively seek to reach a diverse pool of candidates. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that potential team member may need to be successful. We recognise the importance of a good balance between work and home life, so we do everything we reasonably can to accommodate flexible working.
Applications
· Apply by 7 October 2024 at noon.
· Interviews held throughout October 2024
When you submit your application your answers will go through a sift process, randomising and anonymising answers to take out individual information that could add biases into hiring decisions. This enables application reviewers to review each answer objectively. People scoring the applications will not have seen your CV at this stage of the process so please try your best to answer questions with specific examples and without simply rephrasing your CV, which they will review later in the recruitment process.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
BACKGROUND
Since 1933, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers life-saving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster.
The International Rescue Committee UK is part of the IRC global network, which is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief, relocating refugees and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster. Through over 20 regional offices in cities across the United States, the IRC also helps refugees resettle in the US and become self-sufficient.
The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.
IRC UK
IRC UK was established in London in 1997 to support the organisation’s global activities and
particularly to diversify its donor base and be able to better advocate with European policy-makers on behalf of the people we serve. Since its establishment IRC UK has grown rapidly and is now acknowledged for its high-quality project management, technical expertise in governance and rights and economic recovery, and innovative thinking on early recovery and gender-based
violence. IRC UK comprises approximately 240 staff.
IRC UK launched its first Resettlement Asylum and Integration (RAI) programme in the UK called RISE in 2021, working in partnership with local councils, to provide integration support to resettled refugees in Southeast England. The IRC now supports refugees and asylum seekers throughout England with employability, wellbeing and integration support as well as deliver capacity strengthening activities through our Healing Classrooms teacher trainings.
The Purpose of the Role
The Grants Manager ensures the quality of and efficient processes for proposal development and grants management; and manages the delivery of the IRC UK’s business development ambitions under the Strategic Action Plan.
Key Working Relationships:
Position reports to Director RAI UK. Position works closely with the Regional Grants Advisor, Program Development Advisor, Head of Programmes and RAI UK project leads.
Key Accountabilities:
Business Development:
- Identify, investigate, track, and support positioning for funding opportunities for IRC UK in in collaboration with regional business development and RAI UK management
- Develop, lead, and track proposal development processes, directly coordinating and managing the development of proposals and concept notes in collaboration with multiple stakeholders;
- Ensure proposals are timely tracked with standard IRC tracking tools
- Assist in compiling and editing proposal budgets and ensure communication and coordination between all departments (finance, programs, and operations) in drafting of budgets
- Provide weekly update to RAI UK on business development, including go/no-go, proposals submitted, wins / losses, etc;
- Drive IRC best practice in business development, including MEL, PEERS, financial planning, the IRC Way, etc;
- Allocate business development tasks and responsibilities to proposal and opportunity team;
- Maintenance of BD records: Pipeline , Partner tracker, BD Notebook (partner meetings, Go-No/Go, positioning, etc.,)
Grants & Contract Management
- Ensure that grants and contracts are implemented in compliance with IRC and relevant donor regulations, as well as maintenance of updated grant files and grant management tools;
- Support Project Managers with quarterly project implementation meetings, following up on any action points related to donor communication and flagging any concerns to RAI leadership in a timely manner;
- Assist project managers, operations staff, and partners with understanding the reporting and other compliance requirements on their grants/sub-grants;
- Manage all reporting deadlines, develop calendars for report development and coordinate report compilation and review;
- Support the MEL team to develop strong Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning practices throughout the portfolio;
- Coordinate modifications to any agreements or projects (i.e. extensions, indicator changes, budget realignments), as necessary;
- Act as focal point for communications with Regional Program Support Team (RPST) around grants administration and compliance functions;
- Act as Compliance officer for UK grants such as the Refugee Employability Project (REP), ensuring adherence to contract requirements such as social value and KPIs, standard contract T&Cs;
- Coordinate with donors on grants management, project progress, monitoring and evaluation.
Partnership Management
- Support in stakeholder analysis and potential partner identification on business development, live projects and for future opportunities;
- Oversee the process of negotiating pre-award agreements with potential partners;
- Work with Programme Managers to keep Partner Tracker up to date;
- Review and advise on all partner agreements (including log frame, budget, spending and workplan); ensure review of partner agreements and provide recommendations
- Ensure adherence to IRC’s Partnership Excellence for Equality and Results System (the ‘PEER System’ or ‘PEERS’) in the selection and management of IRC UK’s partnerships.
- Support Programme Officer with partner vetting and due diligence process in line with IRC’s policies and standards and support collaborative risk management and project design
- Support the review of the performance of the partner, of the IRC (including on the basis of partner feedback), and of the partnership, including successes, challenges and lessons learned, fostering ongoing partnerships beyond the sub-award project cycle.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
- Minimum two years experience working in an NGO and with local community organisations or charity partners;
- Some knowledge of UK donor regulations and priorities such as Home Office and Local authorities;
- Experience coordinating and writing proposals for public, private and institutional donors;
- Experience with contract funding mechanisms
- Proficient writing and editing skills, previous experience preparing donor reports for UK and European donors;
- The ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, partners and clients in English;
- The ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-lingual setting;
- Diplomatic and networking skills: the ability to effectively manage a variety of internal and external relationships;
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office, especially Excel;
- Solid organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks, drive accountability, set priorities, effectively manage time, and meet deadlines;
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Role
The Senior Finance Business Partner will lead and oversee financial management of key programme areas for the organisation.
- Provide financial analysis and commentary to support in strategic decision making in relation to programme areas
- Ensure financial and management reports are presented in an accessible way to finance and non-finance stakeholders alike
- Finance business partner across programme management teams to support in financial management reporting
- Support in the production and review of management accounts
- Create and deliver financial plans for programme areas including forecasting and reporting on performance against budgets.
- Liaise with wider team to ensure donor reporting standards are met for donor financial reports
- Staff management one finance business partner and be responsible for their development
What’s in it for you?
Hybrid working arrangements: 1-2 days per week in the office (central London)
Salary: £52,000 - £60,000 dependent on experience
Annual Leave: 25 days + 3 days at Christmas + Bank Holidays
Regular staff social events and clubs
Employee assistance programmes covering health and wellbeing support
About You
- You will be a finalist level or fully qualified accountant.
- You will have strong communication skills and be adept at presenting financial analysis and information to non-finance stakeholders.
- You will have a passion for human rights and the global charitable work the organisation undertakes.
- Previous sector experience may be advantageous though is not a prerequisite – candidates from all sectors are encouraged to apply.
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.
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An exceptional Housing Association is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Capital Finance Accountant to join their Group Financial Control team. This role is pivotal in maintaining and ensuring the accuracy of their Fixed Asset Register, Grant Register, Investment Property Register, and other related financial records. The successful candidate will provide essential accounting support, focusing on fixed assets and grants, while working closely with internal stakeholders and external auditors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and update various financial registers, ensuring data quality and timely reconciliation with the General Ledger.
- Manage the disposal of assets and associated grants, ensuring accurate removal and processing of all relevant accounting entries.
- Collaborate with the business to ensure consistency and accuracy in investment property valuations and other asset-related data.
- Support the audit process by providing timely and accurate information to external auditors.
- Perform monthly financial tasks, including journal entries, reconciliations, and balance reviews.
- Provide support for ad-hoc queries and assist in the continuous improvement of financial controls.
Success Metrics:
- Delivery of high-quality, timely financial information that aids effective decision-making.
- Strong relationships with key stakeholders, finance managers, and internal teams.
- Improvement in data quality across all financial registers.
- Effective management of financial risks through robust controls.
About You:
They are looking for a proactive and adaptable individual who thrives under pressure and enjoys working in a team-oriented environment. The ideal candidate will be:
- An excellent communicator, both written and verbal, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences.
- Detail-oriented with the capacity to understand and comment on the broader financial picture.
- Committed to implementing best practices and enhancing financial controls.
- Experienced in preparing statutory accounts.
- Proficient in advanced Excel and accounting software, with strong technical knowledge relevant to charitable organizations and housing associations.
- A qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) with post-qualification experience.
- Has prior experience in the housing sector.
Why Join?
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic team in a leading Housing Association, where your contributions will make a significant impact. They offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a commitment to delivering excellent customer experiences.
For more information about this role please get in touch with Megan Hunter.
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Populo Living are partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell in their search for a permanent Head of Finance – Treasury and Financial Planning. Populo Living is a development and housing company wholly owned by a single shareholder, Newham Council. Populo Living enable Newham to keep control of Council land and build high quality, low carbon homes and neighbourhoods whilst retaining the developer profit for Newham Council, in the form of new affordable homes and long-term investment income.
The role of Head of Finance – Treasury and Financial Planning will lead, manage and co-ordinate the provision of the Groups Financial Planning, Treasury Management Services and Management Accounting functions as well as assist the Finance Director to lead and manage the Finance team.
The role:
- Lead, manage and motivate a team of four with two direct reports.
- Lead on all treasury related matters for the group such as arranging new funding, loan compliance, cashflow and banking.
- Lead on the organisation’s annual financial plan, including extensive sensitivity analysis of key performance indicators.
- Lead on the review of management accounts and production of board papers.
- Attend relevant committees and board meetings as required.
- Build strong collaborative relationships with all key stakeholders.
- Deputise for the Director of Finance and Resources as required.
- Support the Financial Controller to deliver year end accounts.
- Oversee cashflow forecasting, managing all cash and loan balances.
The organisation:
Populo’s vision is that by 2030 they will manage at least 2,000 new high quality sustainable rented homes in Newham and generate significant social value investment through their Community Wealth Building Strategy and as a Net Zero Carbon company. This Vision aims to support the wider Council vision that is centred on using Community Wealth Building as a powerful force for economic and social justice, creating a fairer, more equal, and sustainable borough in which people have a genuine opportunity to reach their potential.
Essential criteria:
- Fully qualified Accountant.
- Previous experience working in either social housing, a commercial house builder or residential lettings.
- Experience developing and delivering on treasury strategy.
- Technical knowledge around long term planning AND management accounting forecasting.
- Strong people management skills as well as being resilient and have an appetite for change.
This position requires someone able to commit to working three days per week from Populo’s head office in Stratford. Benefits include 30 days of annual leave and an employee pension contribution scheme of 10%.
The closing date for applications is 6th October with first stage interviews taking place the week commencing the 14th October.
Job Title: Database & Insight Manager- VAC107
Working Hours: 37.50 per week (Flexible and part-time working offered by agreement)
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Deadline: Wednesday, 9 October 2024
Telephone Screening: Ongoing
Interviews to take place: Wednesday, 16 October 2024
Location: Leeds with flexibility to work from home
Do you want to work for a Charity that offers flexible working, training and development and a culture that is committed to the health and wellbeing of its employees? Do you have a keen passion for all things data related and experience in manipulating and processing complex data sources? If so, we want to speak to you.
Leeds Hospitals Charity
Leeds Hospitals Charity is proud to support Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. At Leeds Hospitals Charity, we work with NHS staff to improve the experience of patients and families. We are passionate about healthcare and about making our hospitals amazing.
People are central to everything we do at the Charity. Our home city of Leeds is multicultural, and we embrace its diversity. Difference is to be celebrated, it inspires innovation and makes us stronger. For us equality, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental principles. They underpin our goal to support the communities of the hospitals in Leeds.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Individual Giving, the Database and Insight Manager role will help to continue to transform the way the Charity uses data to make decisions and support our fundraising strategy.
The post holder will directly manage a team of 3 and will be responsible for ensuring the CRM is kept up to date and accurate as well as providing the Charity with the best possible insight, tracking, recording, and processing of all supporter interactions.
The person will:
· Develop and provide robust, high quality and insightful KPI reports, dashboards and analysis for each area of the charity.
· Inform and update the Head of Individual Giving and Director of Fundraising on response patterns, donor profiles and trends within our database, providing insightful and accurate data to underpin strategic fundraising decision making and informing marketing campaigns.
· Work closely with the Supporter Care Manager/Supporter Care Team on projects and initiatives that will help with loyalty, retention and engagement of our supporters.
· Lead on fundraising wide data product development and take responsibility for data protection compliance/GDPR, in collaboration with the Head of Individual Giving and Governance Team.
· Document and set approaches to manage change and improvement of data capture processes across the teams.
· Lead on new projects relational to our data and processes such as data retention schedules and improvement of existing and new automations.
The successful candidate will:
· Have experience in managing and leading a team.
· Be able to manipulate and process complex data sources, analysing supporter data.
· Have proven experience of gathering and analysing data, extrapolating meaningful insights and producing recommendations.
· Have strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret results and draw conclusions and high-quality analysis.
· Have good knowledge of Excel including formulae, pivot tables and graphs.
For more details on the charity and role, please visit our website.
Benefits:
· 27 days holiday a year plus bank holidays with the option to buy additional holiday
· Flexible and Hybrid Working
· Volunteer Days
· Unlimited access to our online Learning & Development Portal
· Line Management Training Programme
· Pension scheme- 5% employer contribution
· Annual pay review
· Health & Wellbeing support including:
o access to an Employee Assistance Programmes and trained Mental Health First Aiders
· Life Insurance Protection
· Cyclescheme
· Car Lease Scheme
· NHS Blue Light Card and Discounts
As a Disability Confident Employer we commit to offering all applicants who consider themselves to have a disability an interview if they demonstrate they possess the essential skills and experience required for the role. Please advise on your covering letter if you consider yourself to have a disability.
Thank you for taking the time to apply for our position. We appreciate your interest in Leeds Hospitals Charity. If your application is selected to continue in the interview process, a member of our HR Team will be in contact with you before the scheduled interview date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Bromford are partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell in their search for a permanent Head of Finance Business Partnering. Bromford are a housing association that for the past 60 years has provided affordable homes for people who can’t access market housing. But it’s not just about the homes, they care about the people who live in them as well, which is why their purpose is to invest in homes and relationships so people can thrive.
The role of Head of Finance Business Partnering will deliver an exceptional financial and business partnering service that influences the direction of the business and monitors progress against the plan.
The role:
- Work in partnership with the business to deliver the strategy and creatively solve problems;
- Responsible for working with the business to prepare and deliver robust budgets, challenging at regular reviews if we are off target and forecasting as appropriate;
- Responsible for the finance and procurement business partnering service and support we deliver to our existing homes investment teams encompassing a mix of in-house delivery of repairs and maintenance, voids and capital investment plus external contractor delivery along with the overall strategic property planning service;
- Provide proactive and robust financial leadership for all financial issues for your business area, including partner relationships, operational plans, business cases, financial assumptions and financial modelling;
- Actively lead the collation of short to medium term (1 and 5 year) investment plans, interpreting the key drivers and risks to enable preparation of long term (5 and 30 year) business plans, so that we can achieve our business goals;
- Make sure that we are reporting management information that is timely, accurate and appropriate, ensuring any deviation from budget / plans can be explained and justified, and that any new issues and opportunities are appropriately raised and considered;
- Inspire, coach and provide quality leadership to your team. Be passionate about creating a great place to work where colleagues are highly engaged and encouraged to be the very best they can be;
The organisation:
Through a neighbourhood coaching approach Bromford have individual relationships with more than 110,000 customers living in their existing 47,000 homes. And they plan to do more. Over the seven years to 2030 they plan to build a further 11,000 new houses, bungalows and apartments, providing homes to thousands more people.
Bromford care about the people who live in their homes and want each of them to be able to achieve their goals in life.
Essential criteria:
- Experience of reporting financial information, including explaining finance concepts to non-financial people;
- Previous or current experience working in the property or housing sector.
- Excellent leader with a track record of getting the best out of people;
- Recent practical experience of budgeting, management accounting and business planning;
- Good systems experience, both of finance systems and operational systems, and be quick to pick up new ones;
- Qualified member of a recognised accounting body
- A thorough understanding of appropriate legislation, taxation, risk, financial reporting standards and best practice;
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, be able to translate financial information into meaningful management information to aid decision making and help influence at all levels, to change thinking and behaviours;
This is a roaming role with an expectation of 2-3 days per week in any of Bromford’s offices along with travel to any of the other offices as required. The main offices are in Wolverhampton, Tewkesbury and Chipping Sodbury (addresses below).
Chipping Sodbury - Building 1, Riverside Court, Bowling Hill, Chipping Sodbury, Bristol, BS37 6JX
Tewkesbury – Shannon Way, Ashchurch, Tewkesburt, GL20 8ND
Wolverhampton – Venture Court, Broadlands, Wolverhampton, WV10 6TB
The closing date for applications is 6th October with first stage interviews taking place the week commencing the 14th October.