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This is a new and exciting role to support the Hepatitis C Follow Me Project and the Liver Surveillance Project, specifically for Eastern European communities across West London. 

The Hepatitis C Trust develops projects nationally where peers use their lived experience of injecting drug use and hepatitis C, to provide education and training, increase hepatitis C awareness, and access to testing and treatment for people living with hepatitis C. 

Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge? Do you have experience of working within drug services and with volunteers? Have you been affected by hepatitis C or have you supported anyone who has hepatitis C?

We are looking for self-motivated individuals who can work on their own, engage with stakeholders and have a desire to make a difference in promoting hepatitis C awareness & liver health among services and affected Eastern European communities by increasing access to hepatitis C treatment and liver disease care. We are looking for a passionate and skilled Peer Support Lead who is fluent in Russian and Lithuanian and has excellent communication and organisational skills.

Working in partnership with hepatitis C & liver surveillance teams, drug and alcohol services and homeless service providers, the post holder will deliver education on hepatitis C & Liver Health to Eastern European communities deemed at risk of HCV infection & liver disease across all of the West London ODN area and ensure that everyone is offered and supported to treatment. Working under the guidance of the Peer Programme Manager the post holder will ensure that Eastern European people with an identified diagnosis of hepatitis C & liver cirrhosis are offered a referral to specialist hepatitis treatment & liver surveillance services in West London area. 

We are a patient-led organisation – you will be working in an environment where the patient/service user/client is placed at the centre of all that you do. It is desirable but not essential the post holder hold a driving licence. 

We offer employees great benefits – from generous annual leave entitlements to training opportunities. These include: 

25 days paid annual leave, plus bank holidays and closure over the Christmas period 

Extensive internal and external training to support you in your role; including a generous annual training allowance 

Company pension scheme with employer contribution of 5% 

Cycle to work scheme 

Employee Assistance Programme, including financial and wellbeing advice 

Funding at 75% for a London travelcard will also be available for this role.   

Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life. We believe no one should face financial hardship in later life. Our Helpline and expert advisers offer free, practical support to older people without enough money to live on. Through our grants programme, we support hundreds of local organisations working with older people across the UK. 

We use the knowledge and insight gained from our support services and partnerships to highlight the issues experienced by older people in poverty and campaign for change.

We would love to find individuals from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds to join us on this journey..

Responsibilities and Person Specification:

This role requires a proactive and results-oriented individual to provide expert marketing support across a range of projects and initiatives. The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of marketing principles and best practices, with a particular focus on service marketing.

Key responsibilities will include providing marketing advice and guidance to internal and external stakeholders, resolving marketing challenges effectively and efficiently, and selecting the most appropriate marketing techniques to achieve desired outcomes.

The postholder will lead on various marketing projects, build strong relationships with key stakeholders, and collaborate effectively with both internal and external partners, including marketing service suppliers and external organizations. 

You should possess a proven track record of success within a fast-paced marketing environment with relevant experience in successfully implementing innovative marketing campaigns across both digital and traditional channels is essential.

We require someone with proven experience in coordinating innovative marketing campaigns to effectively engage service users, build communities, and achieve desired outcomes across various channels and media is crucial.

A thorough understanding of relevant marketing legislation and regulations is essential

For full details on the role and requirements, please review the job description and person specification.  If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all of the criteria in the person specification but you do meet most of them and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. 

This is a full-time role, 35 hours per week, which you can choose to work over five days or a 9 day fortnight. 

What it’s like to work at Independent Age: 

We celebrate diversity at Independent Age and champion the differences that make each of us unique. We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We aim to attract and retain a wide range of talent and create an environment where everyone can feel safe, protected, welcome and included.

We offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, and fantastic learning and development opportunities. We also offer a number of enhanced leave provisions and benefits.

We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best and supports wellbeing. Flexible working hours and hybrid working is standard for all (those contracted to work in the office usually attend 1 day per week). But if you need a different form of flexibility, we are always happy to talk flexible working. 

 You can find out more about what it’s like to work at Independent Age here.

Application Process:

To apply, please visit our website to submit a CV and a Supporting Statement, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Job Description and Person Specification (please do not hesitate to contact us if you have specific requirements and need support to apply in an alternative format).

To support our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion our hiring managers use anonymous shortlisting. Therefore, please do not include your name, photo, or information to indicate your gender or age in your CV and supporting statement. Please do not omit dates of employment. Please ensure the title of any uploads does not contain your name. 

Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and, if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer. A Basic DBS Certificate will be required for this role.

Closing Date: Monday 3rd February at 11:59pm

Interview Dates:  First Interviews will be held online W/C 17th February, via Microsoft Teams

About Lord’s Taverners

The Lord’s Taverners exist to positively impact the lives of young people facing the challenges of inequality. We work to provide inclusive and impactful cricket programmes, empowering young people with disabilities and from disadvantaged communities to develop the knowledge, skills, capabilities and confidence required to overcome the challenges of inequality, raise their aspirations and reach their potential. 

Lord's Taverners are an evolving and transforming Charity with a heritage of 75 years, with an ambition to impact the lives of more young people than ever before. 

Lord’s Taveners is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Our workforce should be truly representative of all sections of society and the communities we serve.

Each employee should feel respected and able to give their best.

Our values: We Include, We Inspire and We Empower drive everything we do. 

About the Role

We are seeking an conscientious and organised individual to join Lord's Taverners as our People and Operations Assistant. They will provide support and assistance to the People Manager to deliver a best practice people journey for all Lord’s Taverners employees. Alongside this, the role will work within the Finance and Operations Directorate to provide support and assistance to best practice governance with various governance and compliance tasks to support our operational functions. This is a matrixed role that will work primarily across both the People and Programmes and Finance and Operations Directorates.

Benefits

- 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays 

- Five additional holiday days between Christmas and New Year 

- Pension contribution of 6% 

- Group income protection (long-term incapacity pay) 

- Critical illness 

- Life assurance (death in service) 

- Health Cash Plan 

- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave pay 

- Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured) 

- Two volunteering days 

- Birthday day off 

- Season ticket loan 

- Flexible working 

- Wellbeing plan 

Hybrid Expectations

This role is based out of HQ (London based) in a co-working space with other charity organisations. There is a minimum requirement to attend at least 2 days per week.

First Stage Interview

Thursday 13th February

Second Stage Interview

Wednesday 19th February

About The Advocacy Project

We help people speak up and make decisions about their health, wellbeing and social care. We’re here to make sure people who are vulnerable because of their circumstance can understand their rights, make effective choices about their lives and voice their concerns.

Some of the ways we do this include:

• advocacy services that make sure people can express their wishes when decisions are being made about their care or    wellbeing
• user involvement projects that help organisations improve what they offer by listening to people who use their services
• local Healthwatch services, which act as health and social care champions for the areas they serve and give people a direct channel to share their feedback
•  innovative Personal Health Budget projects that allow people to access items and services to improve their wellbeing.

Our services are independent, confidential, and free to those receiving them. Together, our teams are standing up for essential rights and supporting people to have a say on the issues that matter to them.

About the role

The post-holder will provide independent advocacy in various settings, including in the community, people’s homes, and hospital settings including mental health wards. You’ll raise awareness of advocacy, including for people from minority ethnic communities. You’ll work as part of a team of independent advocates, reporting to the Advocacy Service Manager. 

You will work as part of the Ealing advocacy team. You may also need to carry out your role in other London boroughs.

Under the Health and Social Care Act 2008, the post holder will be required to visit CQC registered care homes and would be subject to government requirements.

Key responsibilities

î  Provide advocacy for eligible people under Mental Health Act 2007, the Health and Social Care Act 2012, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and under the Care Act 2014.

î  Provide a one-to-one advocacy service for people and undertake case work, evidencing and uploading case notes and data in a timely manner.

î  Provide instructed and non-instructed advocacy, where appropriate.

î  Provide information, support or signpost clients in order to inform or empower individuals on any issues about their treatment under the relevant legislation.

î  Act as duty advocate for our Single Point of Access referral line on a rota basis.

î  Meet case-working standards, monitoring system requirements and the goals for our service, making sure everyone needing advocacy is referred into the service in the right way.

î  Work within the location-specific engagement protocols, security, confidentiality and safeguarding policies (in addition to the Advocacy Best Practice Handbook).

î  Actively promote self-advocacy throughout all work with patients, where practical.

î  Raise awareness of independent advocacy and referring pathways to eligible people and referring agencies.

î  Keep your knowledge of legislation and policy up-to-date, including the mental health act, mental capacity act, care act, and local / national policy.

î  Keep up to date with developments and good practice in independent advocacy (including different advocacy models).

î  Develop good working relationships with key staff within health and social care services.

î  Be an active member of the advocacy service, contributing to service planning and providing cover for other colleagues when needed.

General responsibilities

î  Participate in team meetings and training.

î  Participate in personal, team and organisational development.

î  Contribute to monitoring reports.

î  Keep to our policies, including health & safety, and risk regulations.

î  Work to our mission, vision, and values.

î  Carry out other projects and tasks as needed.

Person specification

We welcome applications from people with transferrable skills and qualities, and people with diverse employment histories and personal backgrounds.

Essential qualities and attributes:

î  Understanding of the role and responsibilities of an advocate.

î  Understanding of issues faced by people with mental health conditions, physical health conditions and learning disabilities.

î  Ability to listen and build trust, to encourage people to express their own views and to represent clients’ self-defined interests.

î  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal). Good at working with a wide variety of people including commissioners, service users and colleagues.

î  IT literate, including working knowledge of Microsoft packages (Excel, Word, Outlook).

î  Commitment to working within The Advocacy Project code of conduct, equality and safeguarding policies.

î  Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative, to plan and prioritise your own workload.

î  Willingness to promote The Advocacy Project and its services in line with our mission, vision and values.

î  Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Desirable knowledge, experience and qualifications:

î  Experience of delivering different forms of advocacy (instructed and non-instructed; IMHA, ICAA, IMCA, IHCA,) within a statutory advocacy service.

î  Knowledge of the Mental Health Act / Mental Capacity Act / Care Act and other statutory legislation as it applies to advocacy.

î  Knowledge of mental health sections and social care services, including current issues in policy and practice.

î  Understanding of the Accessible Information Standard.

î  Advocacy qualification.

Benefits of working for us

We’re committed to providing an empowering, flexible and supportive working environment for all our staff.

Our employee benefits include 30 days annual leave (including up to 3 days between Christmas and New Year), participation in a pension scheme with 6% employer contribution, access to a free confidential counselling service, and an interest-free travel/bike loan.

All our staff are supported to learn and develop in a variety of ways, including a monthly lecture series where we invite sector experts to talk to our staff on topical issues.

We are a Disability Confident and Mindful Employer.

Are you proactive, organised and creative and looking to develop your charity fundraising skills?

Do you have a passion for outdoor adventures and believe they should be accessible to all?

Would you like to be part of a small but dedicated fundraising team with big ambitions?

We’re on the hunt for a brilliant Fundraising Officer to join the team at The Lake District Calvert Trust.

At Calvert Lakes, our residential centre and Calvert Stables, both in beautiful locations just outside Keswick, we believe the outdoors should be accessible to everyone. Our residential breaks annually help 3000 people with a range of disabilities experience the Lake District in a safe and supportive way. We deliver a fun and fulfilling experience that makes a positive difference in their lives.

This is a rare opportunity to join a dedicated and ambitious team, with plenty of opportunities to develop your fundraising skills. Your focus will be on proactively leading a range of activities with our corporate supporters including building relationships, writing corporate funding applications, organising events and maintaining donor data and communications. 

You will have the chance to develop new fundraising activities and events in line with strategic fundraising plans, You will be able to show your creative streak by designing fundraising materials, including web content, digitial newsletters, fundraising leaflets and sponsorship packages.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. 

Job Description

Balance is looking for a Support Worker/Driver to join our Day Centre in Wandsworth.

Who you are

• You are someone who shares and is able to mobilise the charities values of Independence, Empowerment, Partnership, Professionalism, Staff Recognition and Sustainability. If you have knowledge, application and commitment to these values we want to hear from you.
• You have a Clean Current D1 Driving License.

Who we are

At Balance we are committed to empowering those we support to build independence, fulfilled and self-confident lives.  We work hard to ensure our charitable values are central to the professional experience of those who work for us, with us and who benefit from our services. 

Main Responsibilities of the Job

• To provide driving support options for pick up and drop of duties at the commencement and end of sessions at our day centres.
• To demonstrate Balance values of partnership, independence, professionalism, empowerment, staff recognition and sustainability in your conduct and approach to your work
• Through partnership, support and develop peoples skills, confidence and interests as part of a multi-disciplinary day service offer.
• To support your colleagues, service managers and other key professionals to put those using our service at the centre of your daily work. .
• To maintain and update client and related operational records with an accurate and professional commitment.
• To ensure compliance with and the delivery of the charity policies and procedures particularly those related to safeguarding, inclusion and disability discrimination.

Working Expectations

• The working day is  8.30am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday - extra time is paid as overtime.
• Drive a passenger service vehicle.
• Attendance at training. 
• Use of information technology to support your work.

Benefits of Working for us

The charity ensures the following benefits for all its operational staff:

• A baseline commitment to pay London living wage for all its front line staff.
• A commitment to training and professional development to support internal progression as part of our performance support.
• Inclusion in and contribution to the charity's pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days a year plus an additional day off for your birthday.
• Access to a range of discount schemes.
• Access to the charity's employee assistance programme.
• Access to travel card loan and bike to work scheme.

An exciting opportunity exists to support a growing fundraising programme at one of London’s strongest independent schools. Reporting to the Director of Development & Alumni Relations, this Development Manager will expand upon our efforts in regular giving, legacy giving and stewardship. This includes managing our fundraising appeals, piloting new fundraising efforts, and producing events and communications for current and future donors. All of this will advance our priority of growing the Colfe’s Charitable Trust’s endowment to support even more 100% bursaries for our Sixth Form pupils.

The last few years have been our office’s most exciting: donations have helped grow the endowment to £2.7M, and many of our bequest intenders have revealed the total value of their legacies will be nearly £2M. Further, our Governors have just appointed Dan Gabriele, Deputy Principal of Caterham School, as the new Head of Colfe’s. He will take up this post in September, and our office will be key in advancing his vision. An essential part of this small but busy team, this is the perfect job for someone already in fundraising and looking to advance their career. The successful candidate will be highly organized and adaptable, have a strong attention to detail and be willing to pitch in as needed. A background in Development and experience with Raiser’s Edge will be necessary. Given our office’s success, opportunities may arise to work alongside new hires to help ease workload.

The School

Colfe’s is one of London’s oldest schools, taking its name from Reverend Abraham Colfe, Vicar of Lewisham, who founded the school in 1652. In his will, he entrusted the School to the Leathersellers’ Livery Company, which governs the school today. A former grammar school, Colfe’s has been a fully co-educational day school for 20 years with nearly 1300 pupils in all from ages 3 to 18. Colfe’s is not a stuffy school, but a happy place with a deep feeling of community among its students, parents, staff and alumni. This provides a terrific platform for this position to thrive upon.

Fundraising Priority

Every year, up to 12 pupils from non-privileged backgrounds at local state schools are awarded 100% bursaries to join our Sixth Form. Named our Leatherseller Scholars, these pupils are academically bright but often qualify for free school meals, and many have no access to a sixth form in their current schools. The Leathersellers’ Company launched this programme in 2009, and today, their grants are combined with donations to the Colfe’s Charitable Trust. However, awarding even more bursaries is urgent and essential. Applications for these awards are extremely high, and this demand now outpaces what we can provide in support. We must expand our fundraising efforts so that Colfe’s can support even more deserving pupils.

Skills and Attributes:

• 3-5 years’ working in Development. Experience working in a charity or educational setting necessary.
• Proficient in using Raiser’s Edge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organised, entrepreneurial and creative with natural problem solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task, self-prioritise, and manage multiple projects at once.
• Team player with flexibility to adapt to the changing dynamics of the division.
• Highly collaborative and emotionally intelligent with the ability to develop new relationships with ease. Relates well to a diverse audience of stakeholders, including current and former parents, alumni, pupils, staff, Governors and friends.

Barnabas Aid is an international aid agency that gives practical support to Christians in contexts of persecution, poverty and hunger. The ministry was founded in 1993 with a focus on believers suffering discrimination for their faith. Since then Barnabas has funded projects in more than 100 countries, providing hope and help to millions of our brothers and sisters in Christ. Some of our key projects include Bibles and Scriptures, food aid, medical supplies, education and vocational training, disaster relief, help for victims of violence, and support for pastors and church leaders. 

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Finance Officer to play a key role in supporting our finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization while developing your professional skills in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Overview of the Finance Officer role and the team

The newly appointed Finance Officer will provide key financial support to the charity’s finance team, assisting in the day-to-day management of financial operations. The role involves maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and ensuring compliance with charity regulations. The Finance Officer will play a crucial role in ensuring the charity’s finances are well-managed and support the smooth running of the charity’s operations.

Freshwater Habitats Trust is the UK’s leading charity for all freshwaters. We are an evidence-based, conservation charity that works to protect UK and European freshwater wildlife through practical and innovative nature conservation projects. 

Data and evidence are vital in prioritising our work across the organisation and building the Freshwater Network. They are also vital when influencing external audiences to achieve our mission to reverse the decline in freshwater biodiversity. 

This is a new role in the organisation and reflects an urgent requirement to collate, organise and manage a large volume of research, survey and other data collected by Freshwater Habitats Trust over the last four decades, the potential of which is not currently being fully realised. 

It is critical that through the development of an organisational data strategy we can:

· Provide evidence of our research and advocacy.

· Showcase Freshwater Habitats Trust’s expertise.

· Facilitate effective teamwork within and between project and organisational teams.

· Enable efficient project delivery and public / partner engagement.

· Guide the strategic delivery of conservation projects through Important Freshwater Area analysis mapping and reporting.

The role will work closely with the strategic Research and Data Sub-Group of the Senior Management Team who are responsible for driving this work forwards.

This position requires a creative, dynamic and enthusiastic person who works well as part of a team whilst being self-motivated and ambitious. 

Closing Date: 7th February 2025

Interview Dates: 28th February 2025

 Position Overview

The Finance Director will play a crucial role in overseeing the financial health and strategy of the Barnabas Aid family globally, ensuring that all financial activities align with our mission and values. Reporting directly to the Chief Support Officer (CSO), the Finance Director will lead the finance team and work closely with senior leadership to support strategic decision-making. This role requires a deep understanding of non-profit and charitable financial management, compliance, and funding. The Finance Director will be part of the Senior Leadership Team.                                                                                                                              

We are seeking a forward-thinking individual for a wide-ranging regional fundraising role, covering community fundraising and events activity across the charity’s geographical reach of South Yorkshire, North Derbyshire and North Nottinghamshire. This exciting opportunity would suit a person who has great communication skills as they will be developing and maintaining sustainable relationships with supporters in local communities.  If you are a team player with a ‘can do’ attitude & would be interested in working as part of a fast-paced fundraising team and for a charity that makes a real difference to people living with and affected by cancer, we would love to hear from you!

Main purpose of post 

This is a wide-ranging regional fundraising role, covering community fundraising and events activity across the charity’s geographical reach of South Yorkshire, North Derbyshire and North Nottinghamshire.

You will be required to initiate, develop and grow new and existing fundraising opportunities and relationships with community groups, organisations and schools utilising your passion and understanding for excellent donor stewardship and donor care, ensuring our supporters feel valued and appreciated. 

You will work with the wider fundraising, volunteer and marketing team to ensure effective implementation of the events and campaigns activities regionally, as well as cultivate and recruit new and existing supporters and volunteers to participate in fundraising and third-party events to raise the profile and income of the charity.

This is the perfect role for anyone who loves to be ‘out and about’ within the community, meeting new people and who understands that no two days are the same, as such, some out of hours, evening and weekend work should be expected, for which an excellent time off in lieu benefit will be applied in return.

Key Responsibilities

· Developing and maintaining sustainable relationships with supporters in local communities, this will involve extensive travel across the geographical area of the charity

· Working as part of a supportive fundraising team to positively promote Weston Park Cancer Charity within South Yorkshire, North Derbyshire and North Nottinghamshire.

· Implementing fundraising plans for identified fundraising supporters and audience groups, in order to deliver on specified fundraising targets.

· Managing community fundraising supporter relationships to a high standard, to ensure excellent stewardship and donor care.

· To be a consistent and visible presence within the local community to raise the profile of the charity and increase brand awareness.

· Support the wider fundraising team with innovative and creative ideas for income generation that make us stand out from the crowd.

· Ensure that all communication and interaction with donors is captured through the Fundraising database CRM System and that all donors are thanked timely and efficiently.

· Contributing to the positive culture of the charity and outwardly in the region.

· Take ownership of your individual Learning & Development needs.

· Provide support for fundraising initiatives, campaigns & events during the year, working closely with the wider team to ensure the success of the charities strategic plan.

· Represent the charity by attending cheque presentations and talks to promote the work that we do. 

· Attend and contribute to team meetings and 'away days' and be an active, invested member of our team

· Ability and willingness to travel throughout the region to attend both charity and supporter led events

· Able to work flexibly, including working in the evenings and at weekends.

· Apply the guidance provided by the Fundraising Regulator and Institute of Fundraising or any fundraising governing bodies to any fundraising activity

General Responsibilities:

Every employee is required to:

• Adhere to, and comply with, organisational policies, procedures and guidelines at all times.

• Take all reasonable steps to manage and promote a safe and healthy working environment which is free from discrimination.

• Comply with the organisational policy on confidentiality, and the General Data Protection Regulations

• Respect the confidentiality and privacy of donors, guests and staff at all times.

• Maintain a constant awareness of health, welfare and safety issues affecting colleagues, patients, volunteers, visitors and themselves.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation. 

We are seeking a highly motivated individual who shares our values to join Weston Park Cancer Charity’s busy charity team. Our Regional Fundraising Officer will play a vital part of our Fundraising team and help us to deliver our vision: a better life for those living with, and beyond, cancer in our region. If you are interested in progressing your career within an organisation which makes a real difference to the lives of thousands of people, we’d love to hear from you.  

About you:

· You will be a forward thinking, team player with a ‘can do’ attitude & part of a fast-paced fundraising team

· You will have excellent communication skills (both written and oral)

· Able to manage your own workload and priorities to agreed deadlines

· Participate in and contribute to team meetings

· Co-operate and liaise with colleagues, working in a professional manner at all times

· Act as an ambassador for Weston Park Cancer Charity, reflecting the objectives and values, and to always work in the best interests of the charity.

· Support and encourage harmonious internal and external working relationships

· Make a positive contribution to fundraising and raising the profile of Weston Park Cancer Charity

Our Total Rewards Package 

Our Total Rewards Package is the result of staff feedback and best practice across the charity, public and private sectors. Some of our key benefits, depending on eligibility, include:

· 27 days (plus bank holidays) annual leave

· Option to purchase additional five working days per year

· Westfield Health level 4 coverage*

· 12 weeks maternity leave at 100% pay and an additional 6 weeks at 50%

· Up to 2 weeks full paternity pay

· NHS benefits

· Hybrid working

· A minimum 4%* employee / 6% employer contribution through our Auto Enrol private pension scheme. *Tax relief is automatically claimed for the staff member.

Death in service cover

DETAILS 

• Contract type: Fixed term contract, 2 years. Full-time, 35 hours a week (Monday to Friday).
• Salary: GBP 27,000 – 32,000 per annum, dependent on experience (the range is aligned to London cost of living and would be adjusted according to the appointee's location).
• Location: Hybrid. 4 days remote but must be able to travel to London office once a week (every Wednesday). Location in London may be an advantage.
• Closing Date: 31 January 2025
• Start Date: 01 April 2025
• Reports to: Finance Officer

About us 

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre works with partners to put human rights at the core of companies’ business models; to empower communities and workers to secure their rights and gain accountability for abuse; and to encourage governments to create the right regulation and incentives to facilitate these outcomes. We are a global organisation committed to cooperation with diverse actors in our movement. We have more than 80 global team colleagues based in 20+ countries around the world, who work with a wide network of human rights advocates.    

With our international network of allies, our global approaches to deliver this vision are:   

• Working to achieve equality of power in negotiations which further human rights between workers and communities, with business and governments;  

• Build transparency regarding allegations of human rights abuse in business, highlighting advances and challenges; 

• Use the evidence and data we generate to positively influence decision-makers including business, investors and national and regional governments; and 

• Strengthen corporate accountability, due diligence and effective remedy for abuse. 

Responsibilities 

The Bookkeeper/Finance Assistant is responsible for managing and recording financial transactions for the organisation. This includes maintaining accurate financial records and reconciling accounts. This role plays a crucial role in supporting the financial health of the organisation.

1. Record Financial Transactions: Accurately record daily financial transactions, including purchases, sales, receipts, and payments.

2. Reconcile Bank Accounts: Perform regular bank and credit card reconciliations to ensure that all financial data is accurate and up to date.

3. Prepare Payment Schedules: Preparation of payment schedules across three entities in multiple currencies. Ensure that all financial practices comply with the organisations internal policies.

4. Accounts Payable and Receivable: Track outstanding invoices, process incoming and outgoing online payments, ensuring invoices are accurate and payments are made on time. Follow up with clients or vendors as needed.

5. Expense Reporting: Review and verify employee expenses and ensure compliance with the organisations policies.

6. Maintain General Ledger: Manage the general ledger and ensure that all transactions are posted correctly to the appropriate accounts.

7. Month end Journals: Create journal entries for financial transactions, if required. Knowledge of accrual and prepayment journals is beneficial.

8. Assist with Audits: Provide necessary documentation and support during financial audits.

9. Maintain Financial Records: Ensure all financial records are stored properly and accessible for future reference.

10. Maintain Finance inbox and emails: Communicate with other team members across the organisation on financial queries. Maintain and organise the finance inbox daily.

11. Preparation of VAT returns: Assist finance officers with preparation of quarterly VAT returns.

12. Supporting the Finance team: Ad-hoc support may be required during project audits and activities.

13. Finance Administration: Manage weekly finance-related postal mail, occasional bank visits and petty cash management.

Key Experience and Qualifications

• Proven experience as a bookkeeper or in a similar role; experience with accounting software (e.g. Iplicit, QuickBooks, Xero, Sage).
• Good understanding of accounting principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other accounting tools.
• Proficient in online banking and other payment platforms.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication skills. Must be fluent in English.
• Strong understanding in foreign currencies and conversions.

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre is a diverse, global team. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background and we acknowledge that people from certain backgrounds are under-represented in progressive movements. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian, Latinx and other minorities, people with disabilities, and people who identify as LGTBQ+. 

Application: Only application forms submitted via our website will be considered. We will not consider CVs and applications submitted through other platforms.

We are seeking a highly motivated and driven individual who can help own and manage SSAFA’s Dynamics 365 cloud instances used by our social work, safeguarding and mentoring areas of the business to manage their data workflows. This will involve the full end-to-end cycle including the understanding of development briefs, translating briefs into functional requirements, turning functional requirements into Dynamics 365 customisations, assisting with and monitoring of user testing, documentation, rollout and day-to-day support/administration. 

About you

To carry out this role successfully you will have extensive, multi-year experience with Dynamics 365 and relevant third-party integrations. You will most likely have recommended and implemented tools from PowerObjects, North52, DocuSign and MSCRM-ADDONS in order to create incredibly automated solutions for use in a business system.

The ability to analyse business processes and understand them aligned to the legislation surrounding social work will be key to the role. You will need to champion and promote positive change through the evolution of Dynamics 365 – speaking the language of the business rather than the language of Dynamics. You’ll also be fully versed in Power Automate so that existing workflows, actions and logic can be migrated seamlessly.

SSAFA is an employer that values the diversity of its workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

About SSAFA

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, has been providing practical, emotional, and financial support to our Forces and their families since 1885. SSAFA, is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need; last year our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 53,000 people in need, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.

SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. We are here for that person and their family – any time they need us, in any way they need us, for as long as they need us.

Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA

SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.

No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable. 

Closing date: Midnight on 31 January 2025. SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. 

Interviews: TBC

The Team and HR Coordinator will help ensure that Purposeful Ventures runs smoothly and efficiently. You will work closely with the COO and Head of People, taking a proactive and varied role in the running of Purposeful Ventures, our office and facilities, and leading on the coordination of our HR administration. You will be anticipating and responding to team requirements so no two days will be the same – for example, signposting staff, supporting set up of project workshops, arranging team away days, minute taking, issuing contracts and welcoming and orientating new employees. Working with Purposeful Ventures colleagues, you will help make sure staff are supported in HR and administrative matters and that they have an exceptional employee experience at Purposeful Ventures.

This role would suit someone keen to gain exposure to the breadth of operational functions and further develop their expertise in HR. The Team and HR Coordinator will be organised and will have fantastic attention to detail, a strong can-do attitude and a willingness to proactively contribute to the team in multiple different ways. You will enjoy working flexibly and collaboratively and forming strong relationships within Purposeful Ventures and beyond.

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