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Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK, with around 300 people diagnosed every day. The Macular Society is the only charity determined to beat the fear and isolation of macular disease with world class research, and the best advice and support.

To support people affected by macular disease now, the Macular Society provides a range of support, information and services. Our research programme is focused on finding new treatments and a cure to beat macular disease forever.

We would love to hear from you if you are an experienced and detail driven Business Analyst looking to join our project team on fixed-term basis to support our Dynamics 365 Project Manager to deliver our Migration Project.

In return we provide a great working culture and offer flexible working options, 26 days annual leave, rising to 27 after one year’s service, the ability to buy or sell annual leave, supportive family policies, and 6% pension contribution.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

We are delighted to be working in partnership with Vineyard Community, a Christian charity in Richmond that is committed to helping people through tough times and giving them the chance to thrive. Whether someone’s facing homelessness, food poverty, escaping abuse, or battling mental health challenges, Vineyard Community is there with care and support. In our busy world, it’s easy to miss those struggling around us, but at Vineyard Community, they take the time to listen, connect, and see the person behind the story. By offering kindness and hope, they’re helping people rebuild their dreams and find a brighter future. Together, they are inspiring change and restoring hope.

Vineyard Community is seeking a Business Manager, this is a brand new role. As the Business Manager you’ll play a key role in strengthening the charity’s operations and ensuring its financial resources, people, systems are aligned to achieve the Five-Year Strategic Plan. You will work closely with the CEO, ensuring smooth administration and background operations while stepping in during the CEO’s absence. From drafting the Annual Income and Expenditure Budget to overseeing Monthly Management Accounts, you’ll ensure the charity’s financial health. You’ll also maintain legal compliance in employment practices and ensure IT systems support operational needs. With your leadership and skills, you’ll help Vineyard Community stay efficient and focused that will enable more lives to be transformed.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• Experience in operational delivery in central operation functions
• Experience of financial planning, managing budgets and producing financial reports for senior stakeholders
• Experience of managing HR issues and a working knowledge of HR best practice and legislation
• Excellent relational skills, able to lead, enthuse and inspire other colleagues

This is a wonderful opportunity for a Christian to join a charity that’s seeks to follow the example set by Jesus. You’ll be a part of a passionate caring team, committed to supporting those in crisis, offering hope, and making a lasting, positive impact.

For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact Nick Thomas, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

*In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing Christian.

Contract & Hours: Permanent. Full time 37.5 hrs or Part time (min 30 hrs pw)

Location: Hybrid/Richmond (on-site min 2 days pw)

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 15th January 2025 

Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by close of play on 21st January 2025

Interviews with Vineyard Community: Week commencing 3rd February 2025

A note from Charisma

Don’t feel like you meet all of the requirements?  We’d still love to chat, we’re a people first recruitment partner.  We specialise in charity recruitment with over 22 years’ experience working as a consultancy who support inspiring professionals find the perfect roles in transformational organisation

Location: Hybrid - Eyre Street, Sheffield - this role is partly based at home, partly in the Sheffield offices.

Salary: Grade 2 - £28,216.60 per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract: Permanent

Hours– 15 per week. Hours worked each day are negotiable but will need to include Tuesdays and Thursdays. This could be two 7.5-hour days or three 5 hour days.

Closing date: Monday 6th January 2025 at 11:30pm

Do you have an exceptional telephone manner and extensive administrative experience? Are you dedicated to bringing about real change in tackling the housing emergency? Join Shelter as a TOAS Administrator and help in our fight for home.

About The Role

You will play a key role in ensuring the service complies with contract requirements and meets KPIs.  Your focus will be:

• Providing administrative and office support to ensure the most effective delivery of Helpline Plus telephone casework services.
• Undertaking administrative projects to improve systems and practice for the benefit of staff and clients
• Inputting data on our CRM system

The role also involves extensive telephone contact with clients so good verbal communication skills and a commitment to excellent customer service are essential.

About You

You will have:

• Considerable experience in a client/customer service role
• Experience in handling incoming calls and making outbound calls to clients and partner organisations
• Fast accurate keyboard skills and experience of using a range of IT tools to carry out your work, including case management systems and databases, Microsoft Office applications, internet and email etc.
• Experience of administrative systems and office management

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

About The Team

Helpline Plus telephone Casework team is a team of experienced specialist housing and debt advisers. We have four teams of advisers based in Shelter’s Sheffield office. We work with multiple external referral partner organisations to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients.

Helpline Plus provides legal advice and casework to enforce the rights of homeless people and assists those facing possession action or orders for sale to remain in their homes. We negotiate with councils, lenders and landlords to try to prevent court action.

Due to the nature of the service we can provide prompt access and may take on emergency cases, in particular to people who are beyond the reach of face to face services.

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet every day millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

How to Apply

Please click ‘Apply for Job’ on the advert. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement using the STAR format with responses to the following points in the ‘About you’ section of the job description of no more than 350 words each.

Please ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses:

• We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset

Safeguarding Statement

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Recruitment Agencies

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Thank you for your interest in Think Active. 

Our vision is for everyone in Coventry, Solihull & Warwickshire to benefit from movement and to enjoy sport and physical activity in safe and thriving communities.  

Closing Date: 1st January 2025 

Main Purpose of Job:

The primary role is to provide business, finance, administrative, and project support for Think Active CSW. The post holder will assist the Think Active team with a variety of clerical and administrative tasks to ensure the organisation operates efficiently and effectively. The role is primarily office-based, with all the Think Active team required to comply with Think Active CSW policies and procedures. Kind, Considerate, Appreciative and Accepting interaction with colleagues, stakeholders, customers, and suppliers is essential to contribute to a thriving team and organisation and to delivering exceptional service. 

About the Role 

Base Location: The main headquarters of the Charity is in Leamington Spa although 

some of the work involves being located across Coventry, Solihull & Warwickshire. We 

have a blended approach of home-based working, office-based working and travelling to and attending meetings as required. The post holder is expected to work from HQ on at least 2 days per week, to support colleagues by attending meetings and events and by adopting a flexible approach to their work. 

Salary: £19,089 (plus, travel expenses and pension contribution and other benefits) 

Working Pattern:  30 hours per week | 0.8 FTE | Work pattern expected to be 6 hours per day, 5 days per week.

This role will help us try and achieve our vision by; 

• Enabling Operational Efficiency: Ensures smooth running of administrative and financial processes, supporting the team to focus on delivering strategic priorities. 

• Enhancing Collaboration: Coordinates meetings, manages virtual and physical spaces, and facilitates communication across Coventry, Solihull, and Warwickshire, aligning efforts with the wider #WeThinkActive strategy. 

• Supports Project Delivery: Provides logistical and clerical assistance in event planning and execution, aiding project outcomes that contribute to Think Active's impact. 

• Strengthens Organisational Infrastructure: Supports and contributes to HR and ICT functions, enhancing Think Active’s ability to operate efficiently and deliver on its strategic objectives. 

• Compliance and Due Diligence: Ensures adherence to governance, GDPR, and financial controls, safeguarding the integrity of Think Active's operations and supporting sustainable growth. 

• Uphold the values and culture of Think Active in your behaviour and your work.

Responsible to: Project and Greater Manchester Programme Manager

Salary: £24,960 per annum

Holiday entitlement/Pension: Holiday entitlement will be 33 days per annum (inclusive of Bank Holidays), Employee Assistance Programme and access to an employee perk-based platform. The Tutor Trust also provides a contributory Government-backed NEST pensions scheme, which is offered to our employees after the qualifying period.

 About Tutor Trust

We’re a proudly Northern charity that believes in equity in education. We do our bit to achieve that by partnering with schools and education providers, to enable their young people to work alongside inspiring and motivating tutors – an opportunity they may not otherwise have. 

We know that our high-quality tuition helps improve young people’s academic attainment, wellbeing, and self-confidence, and supports their personal aspirations. 

Over the past four years, we’ve had an opportunity to reach more young people than we have before through government funding of the National Tutoring Programme. This is now wrapping up and we’re at a pivotal moment, ready to engage new school partners, donors, peers in the sector and the new Labour government.

 Our values

What we stand for and practise in everything we do at Tutor Trust:

We believe in fairness

We are passionate about making a difference

We are inclusive and supportive

We are quality-focused

We are ambitious

We learn

 Benefits of working at Tutor Trust 

•  Hybrid work model (2 days in the office) 
• Competitive leave - 33 days per annum (inclusive of Bank Holidays, pro rata) 
• Flexible working including Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) 
• Health and Wellbeing (Employee Assistance Programme, 24-hour GP service, mental health support and benefits platform, Perkbox) 
• Enhanced Family and Sick Leave (after a qualifying period). 
• Recognition and Culture (Thanks & Recognition, Highlights, team events) 
• Learning and Development (knowledge sharing, staff-led groups

Job Purpose

The Programme Coordinator post is an exciting role with Tutor Trust. You will assist the Programme Manager by liaising with local schools and organising tuition within the Manchester area. This will include attending meetings, coordinating tuition sessions and arranging tutor cover.

You will also support the tutor recruitment and training process and help to ensure that it runs smoothly. You will also maintain and improve systems for the benefit of all our tutors, including ongoing tutor support.

 Main Functions

· Assist with setting up and managing tuition assignments across multiple schools/ colleges across Greater Manchester.

· Input tuition related data into our Tutor Trust systems to support quality and impact

· Represent Tutor Trust in introductory meetings between tutors and teachers in schools and online

· Assist with general office functions in Manchester

· Assist in developing closer relations between tutors and opportunities for networking and working together

· Assist in the quality assurance, development and delivery of training for tutors and assist in the recruitment process for new tutors, including short listing and interviewing

· Take part in general induction presentations and other events to promote the Tutor Trust both internally and externally

· Help with preparation for Tutor Trust events aimed at a range of stakeholders

· Participate in project work

· Assist other staff to complete a variety of administrative tasks that enable the Trust to operate effectively and efficiently

· Any other duties commensurate with the grade and nature of the post

Person Specification

 Good candidates for this role will be high achievers, with excellent IT and English skills, diplomatic and inter-personal skills and plenty of initiative.

 Skills

· Can demonstrate experience of administrative skills in a previous role (either paid or voluntary.)

· Excellent communication skills with ability to establish a rapport and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels and from all sectors

· The ability to work under pressure to cope with multiple demands and deadlines, to work fast and to a consistently high standard

· Be a team player but also able to work independently when required to do so

· Excellent organisational skills

· The ability to manage office systems and contact databases and to use them effectively

· Be able to write fluently, to think clearly and to grasp new concepts quickly.

· To be fully IT literate, particularly to be competent with Microsoft Excel and Access

· Educated to degree level is desired but not a requirement.

Attributes

· Demonstrate a commitment to the goals and drivers behind the Tutor Trust

· Enthusiasm and ability to contribute to the successful development of the Tutor Trust

· Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· A willingness to work unsociable hours when required

· Willingness to undergo DBS clearance and be committed to Safeguarding children

· Be a team player

· Have strong organisational skills with a commitment to accuracy and attention to detail

· Be able to prioritise and manage tasks

· Experience of tuition/working in schools/working with young people is desirable but not essential

· Knowledge of Manchester is desirable but not essential

 APPLICATION INFORMATION

The job is based on a permanent contract (after a successful 3-month probation period). Your regular place of work will be the Tutor Trust Office Manchester, however the position will also involve regular travel to our Manchester schools. This is a full-time position (36.25 hours across five days a week).

Closing date for applications: Friday 3rd January 2025

Interviews to be held: w/c Monday 13th January 2025

Salary: £24,960 per annum & Contributory Pension

Start date: ASAP

Candidates are required to complete an application form and supply a cover letter outlining how they meet the requirements of the role. You must also complete the attached Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.

To apply, please email all documents to our careers email address enclosed within the attached Job Description

The Tutor Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

For further information please explore The Tutor Trust website.

All positions at The Tutor Trust are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check.

The Tutor Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, and expects our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Background: 

Amna means safe in Arabic - representing the core of our work - supporting communities and frontline workers to bring non-clinical mental health support to every person affected by war, conflict and displacement. At Amna, our core values of respect, understanding, curiosity and connection guide everything we do. Our mission is to build community capacity for healing. Our vision is a world where refugees can determine their future unbounded by the impacts of conflict and displacement. 

We partner with local organisations and institutions working with displaced communities to set up psychosocial healing services in which individuals and groups can discover and connect to practices that promote their healing and wellbeing. We invest in and train people within these organisations to provide this support, and we help partners build psychosocial interventions in collaboration with refugee communities – all with a values-based, trauma-sensitive and identity-informed approach.

Our partnerships are not limited. We connect partners through our global healing network of peer organisations to exchange learnings and enhance their practices as the network strives to support forcibly displaced communities around the world. 

Safeguarding: 

The role-holder will have experience working according to ethical and good practice safeguarding principles. They will be expected to adhere to and promote Amna’s Safeguarding Policies as they will be involved and responsible for programmes working with children and vulnerable groups in different settings. 

How Will you Make a Difference?  

As an Operations Officer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the effective functioning of our organization. This position encompasses a broad range of responsibilities, including human resources, recruitment, HR administration, office management and providing general support to the Operations team. The Operations Officer will work closely with team members to ensure the smooth execution of daily operations and contribute to the overall success of the organization. 

Responsibilities include: 

Human Resources:  

• Assist the People and Culture Manager in implementing HR policies, procedures, and initiatives, including performance management, staff wellbeing, and employee engagement.
• Handle HR-related inquiries and administrative tasks such as maintaining employee records, benefits administration, and compliance with labor laws. 
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding candidates. Collaborate with hiring managers and People & Culture Manager to identify staffing needs, develop job descriptions, and engage with external recruitment agencies. 
• Coordinate staff training, professional development programs, and workshops to enhance employee skills and growth. 
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring smooth transitions in collaboration with the People and Culture Manager and the Employer of Record. 
• Work closely with the Employer of Record to ensure accurate processing of contracts, payroll, and adherence to local labor laws. Prepare and update HR-related documentation, such as contracts, offer letters, and policy manuals. 

Admin and Logistics: 

• Act as the primary point of contact for the coworking space management team.
• Implement and improve administrative processes for increased efficiency. 
• Arrange and manage staff travel, including flights, accommodations, and transportation, ensuring compliance with organisational policies, budgets, and safety protocols.
• Monitor travel expenses and coordinate reimbursements with the Finance team. 
• Provide pre-travel briefings in collaboration with the Head of Operations and ensure compliance with safety protocols. 
• Provide administrative and logistical support to the Operations team. 
• Handle general inquiries and requests to facilitate smooth operations. 
• Support the Head of Operations with IT needs, maintain knowledge management systems, and ensure effective workflows and internal communication platforms are up-to-date. 
• Manage office assets, including inventory tracking and maintenance. 
• Other ad hoc responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications and Experience:  

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.  
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  
• Knowledge of labor laws and regulations.  
• IT literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft office.    
• Ability to work quickly, methodically, accurately, independently and to use initiative to problem solve proactively.   
• Methodical and organised with high attention to detail and accuracy.   
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.   
• Ability to work with tact, diplomacy and complete confidentiality.   
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.  

Desirable: 

• Experience at an international NGO and/, budgeting and reporting. 
• Previous experience with logistics coordination will be preferred. 
• Background of working in a diverse cultural setting. 

Skills and Behaviors:   

• Flexible approach and ability to adapt to change in a growing organization.  
• Culturally sensitive and ability to adapt easily.  
• Able to work dynamically and respond quickly and appropriately to unexpected needs.   
• Able to take responsibility for assigned tasks and to respect processes and confidentiality.    
• Capacity to solve problems, to transfer knowledge and to develop new skills.   
• Enthusiastic with a desire to learn and develop.  
• Excellent team working skills.  

Work Location and Environment  

This role is open to applicants in London, UK.  Amna offers a hybrid working environment to its employees allowing for a blend of remote and in-person work.  

Please note that the nature of working environment and hybrid schedule may be adjusted as per the organisation’s evolving needs.  

Remuneration Package  

Remuneration: 32,000 GBP per annum.

At Amna we are committed to attracting and retaining top talent by offering competitive compensation and benefit packages. We believe in rewarding talent and expertise at a level that corresponds with the local market conditions, ensuring that all our team members are fairly compensated for their skills and contributions.   

In compliance with international standards, Amna utilizes a global payroll provider to ensure seamless and efficient compensation processes for our diverse team. 

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion  

Amna is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents.   

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disabilities status.   

Applications are strongly encouraged from people with personal or family lived experience as refugees and displacement. 

Recruitment timeline: 

Written task: week of January 13th. 

Interviews: week of January 20th. 

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  

Location: Hybrid with a need to work from Bristol Office 2-3 days per week

Closing date: 6th January 2025 

W/C interview date: 13th January 2025

Today, 12 children and young people will be diagnosed with cancer. We’ll stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time. 

Change lives in a life-changing career

When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it’s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain.

The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. That’s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer. We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.

We challenge the systems and policies that surround children and young people, we highlight gaps and campaign for change. Because we know what a better future could look like. And we know what we need to do to make that future a reality. We need to push harder, reach further and work smarter. And we need the right people on our team to help us get there. People like you.

About the role

We’re looking for an Income Operations Administrator to join our Income Operations Team.

This is a wide and varied role that includes supporter donation processing and recognition, data processing on our CRM database, income reconciliations, internal and external fulfilment requirements, complaints investigation and reporting.  You will use our database to input income batches, and you will also be confident using excel to reconcile data. Don’t worry if this is new to you, full training will be given to successful candidates who show a positive can-do attitude and a willingness to learn quickly.

The aims of the role are:

• to deliver a quality and efficient service to internal and external customers to support the delivery of the Income & Engagement strategy and targets
• to facilitate long term supporter engagement through accurate administration of their gifts, data, requirements, effective communication and regulatory compliance.

What will I be doing?

No two days are the same at Young Lives vs Cancer. So, summarising your ‘day to day’ isn’t easy. Here are some of the main things you’ll be doing, but you’ll find more details in the job description.

All Income Operations Administrators will hold general responsibilities but may specialise in certain areas based on resource and business requirements.

General responsibilities will include the following:

• Opening and processing all post
• Actively provide a high standard of customer service to all internal and external customers
• Income coding, recording and receipting
• Data management on our CRM database
• Income reconciliations
• Undertake tasks in our CRM database (CARE), such as data preparation, imports, batch processing, and financial adjustments
• Recording of Gift Aid declarations and ensure compliance with relevant statutory regulations

What do I need? 

Diverse perspectives and unique skillsets are at the heart of Young Lives vs Cancer. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet the criteria and person specification fully. Your potential is what matters most to us, and we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment to help you develop.

The key skills we’re looking for in this role are:

• Excellent time management and organisational skills, able to prioritise and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail – able to spot errors and produce high quality work
• A good understanding of Excel including simple excel formulae, or able to demonstrate data analysis skills from a previous role or from your studies
• Conscientious, questioning and pro-active attitude
• A positive and effective team player – helping others when they need a hand
• Able to communicate effectively with varying audiences

What will I gain?

For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you’ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here’s how we do it:

• Flexible working: we’re open to working hours outside of 9 - 5 and we can talk through your flexibility requirements at interview stage
• Wellbeing days: four days a year to do what works for you – from catching up on training to going for a walk
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Great family/caring leave entitlements
• Enhanced pension
• Access to our employee savings scheme

To find out more about our benefits package, have a look on our website.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don’t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it.

We’re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren’t there yet, and we’re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more.

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. CVs can be uploaded, but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history sections of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.

Accessibility

We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible.Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.

To arrange an informal chat, please contact David Lewis.

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Interim Accountant - Professional Services 3 - 6 months

£46,000 - £55,000 pro rata

Bath University

About Us: The University boasts a turnover of approximately £400m and a net asset value of around £1,200m. With over 3,000 staff across multiple faculties and departments, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional education and support. Our Finance and Procurement Office is integral to managing income, expenditure, financial performance, and procurement processes, ensuring value for money and regulatory compliance.

Role Overview: We seek an experienced Management Accountant to support our Professional Services, including the Library, Central Administration, and Student Support Services on an interim basis. Your key responsibilities will include planning, budgeting, monitoring, and reporting, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of financial information.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Annual Planning: Assist departments in the annual planning process, produce planning templates, and lead pay forecasts. Help create business cases for additional resources and communicate budgets.
2. Financial Forecasting: Oversee and coordinate forecasts, ensuring accurate and reasonable projections.
3. Budget Monitoring: Monitor actual spend and income against budgets, producing quarterly reports and informing department heads.
4. International Activities: Account for initiatives aimed at raising the University's international profile.
5. Widening Participation: Support the Widening Participation Office in allocating and accounting for related activities.
6. Financial Statements: Assist in preparing annual financial statements and management accounts, explaining variances.
7. Performance Analysis: Provide performance analysis for the Director of Finance and University executives.
8. Web Content Maintenance: Help maintain and update the Finance & Procurement Office web pages.
9. Collaboration: Work with Finance Managers to develop information sharing and mutual cooperation.

For more information please contact [email protected]

Business Development & Partnerships Manager – Health

Location: Remote – Canada-based; Toronto or Ottawa preferred

Language requirements: English (French a strong asset)

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Work Requirement: Applicant must have legal entitlement/eligibility to work in Canada

Salary: CAD 75,000 to 85,000 Canadian Dollars per annum depending on experience

About WaterAid

WaterAid Canada (WAC) is a member of WaterAid, a dynamic, fast-growing, and well-respected international NGO operating in approximately 30 countries worldwide. Our mission is to transform lives by improving access to clean and safe water, improved sanitation, and good hygiene for everyone, everywhere.

About the Role

The Business Development & Partnerships Manager – Health (BDPM-H) is part of the International Programs (IP) Team, responsible for developing strategic partnerships and securing funding for health-related programming. This role focuses on cultivating relationships with institutional funders, foundations, government agencies, and the private sector, with a specific emphasis on WASH programming in the health context. The BDPM-H will work closely with the Philanthropy Team in proposal development, contributing to the growth of WaterAid Canada's income and influence in Canada’s international development sector.

About the Team

As a member of the International Programs team, you will collaborate with colleagues across WaterAid’s global federation to develop high-quality funding proposals and strengthen WaterAid Canada’s business development pipeline. You will engage with Canadian civil society and government agencies to grow strategic partnerships, particularly with Global Affairs Canada (GAC), the International Development Research Center (IDRC), and other donors. The role will also involve engaging with the private sector and institutional partners to expand WaterAid Canada’s network and support funding opportunities for health-focused WASH initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Engage with Canadian civil society and government agencies, focusing on opportunities with GAC, IDRC, GCC, and other relevant donors.
• Promote WAC’s programmatic approaches, emphasizing the role of WASH in health programming, including areas such as RMNCH, SRHR, and public health.
• Develop and maintain a portfolio of strategic partnerships, managing communications and administrative duties.
• Conduct donor mapping and prospect research to align funding opportunities with WAC’s strategic priorities.
• Lead or support the development of high-quality proposals, including concept notes and budgets, in collaboration with the Philanthropy Team.
• Provide expertise in health programming, including health systems strengthening and women’s empowerment, ensuring gender equality is integrated into program designs.
• Represent WaterAid Canada at conferences, meetings, and networking activities to enhance the organization’s visibility and partnerships.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in international development, global health, WASH, environmental studies, or related field.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in international development, specifically in business development, grant-writing, and health-related programming.
• Proven track record of securing multi-year funding from institutional donors like GAC.
• Experience in designing health programming focused on gender equality and SRHR.
• Strong proposal writing skills with experience in developing concept notes and funding applications.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in public health, international development, or a related field.
• Proficiency in both English and French.
• Experience living and working in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in Africa and/or Asia.
• Technical expertise in WASH programming, health systems strengthening, and women’s empowerment.
• Experience in budget development and proposal management.

Closing Date: Applications will close at 23:59 on 12th January 2025. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling bases from 6th January 2025 hence we encourage applicants who are interested to apply as soon as possible. Interviews would be held via Microsoft Teams.

How to Apply: To see the full job pack, please click ‘Apply’. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter into one document in either Word Document or PDF format.

Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to the applicable laws in the respective countries. 

Our Commitment: WaterAid Canada's talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

Equal Opportunities: WaterAid Canada is an equal opportunities employer, committed to achieving the highest standards of diversity, fairness, and equality. We strongly encourage applications from people with disabilities, visible minorities, and people of diverse backgrounds. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Safeguarding: WaterAid Canada is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults. Our recruitment processes ensure that all candidates undergo appropriate background checks before employment is confirmed.

About Salix

We’re Salix and we’re on a mission to save the planet.

Our mission is to enable, and inspire, public sector organisations to move towards net zero. We deliver government funding schemes to support councils, schools, housing associations, hospitals and universities boost their energy efficiency, reduce their impact on the environment and save money. We also aim to remove more households from fuel poverty.

As well as managing the funding schemes, we provide professional advice, expertise, and support to grant recipients throughout all stages of their projects. We also offer insight, intelligence, and influence by sharing knowledge and lessons learned from project delivery to help improve future schemes and policy development. We were created in 2004 and have been growing ever since. We now employ over 200 people. We are committed and passionate about supporting government to reach their ambitious net zero targets. We are proud and excited to be on the journey with them.

The role

This role will support the Senior Finance Business Partner to build Salix’s reputation as trustworthy stewards of public money. You will lead on all aspects of the financial monitoring and reporting for specific business areas, ensuring actuals and budgets/ forecasts are critiqued and reviewed before submission to the Senior Finance Business Partner.

In this role you will support the delivery of a high-quality management reporting and business partnering service that facilitates effective business insights into our administration costs. You will work closely with the Financial Reporting team to support the monthly Trial Balance submission to DESNZ. You will be managing your own areas of budget and have the ability to build strong relationships with budget holders and their teams.

Key responsibilities include though may not be limited to the following:
• Monitor actuals against budget/forecast and maintain accurate records in line with budget categories for costs within area of responsibility.
• Working with budget holders and the wider Finance team, to ensure all relevant accruals, prepayments, and miscode journals are posted in accordance with the month-end timetable.
• Support the Senior Finance Business Partner in producing monthly management and board reports, including the monitoring of Key Performance Indicators, which highlight key risks/opportunities and provides insightful business intelligence for area of responsibility for review by the Senior Finance Business Partner.
• For your area of responsibility, lead on the preparation of the annual
budgeting/forecast processes ensuring that budget holders are actively involved, understand and are accountable for their budgets and these are submitted to the Senior Finance Business Partner in line with the timetables.
• Ensure budgets/forecasts are appropriately evidenced, phased throughout the year, and records maintained prior to reporting to the Senior Finance Business Partner.
• Build strong working relationships with budget holders to ensure that there is a good understanding of operational issues impacting budgets and ensuring that risks and opportunities are highlighted and understood.

What you will need to succeed

• Practical experience of preparing and monitoring budgets and forecasts working with budget holders to challenge assumptions.
• Practical experience of business partnering with teams outside of finance, influencing where required and ensuring teams understand the financial implications of information provided.
• CCAB qualified/finalist/part qualified or QBE.
• You are deadline driven and a collaborative member within a team.

What can Salix offer you?

• The chance to join an organisation at the forefront of decarbonising the public sector.
• 12 Month fixed-term-contract
• £45,000- £50,000pa dependent on experience
• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and up to 3 additional days during the Christmas period
• Hybrid working – 1 day a week in the Manchester office
• Contributory pension scheme (we will match up to 10% of your contribution)

Please note that Ivy Rock Partners are working exclusively with Salix on this role. For further details, please apply or reach out to Holly Arrowsmith or Heather Bateman at Ivy Rock Partners.

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for service excellence and business growth? Strides Highbury Counselling Centre is looking for an innovative Service and Business Development Manager to lead the operational management of our counselling service and drive the development of our commercial opportunities.

Why Join Us?
At Strides, we bridge the gap in mental health services by providing affordable, long-term counselling. We also maximise the social value of our spaces to empower individuals and communities. Your work will make a real difference.

What You’ll Do:

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the service and administration team.
• Develop partnerships and manage commercial room hire to maximise income.
• Collaborate on service policies, marketing, and business development.
• Lead on health & safety, building management, and service delivery.

About You:
You bring experience in managing community counselling services, leading diverse teams, and building impactful partnerships. You’re organised, proactive, and ready to inspire your team and the community we serve.

About the position

The successful candidate will be a senior finance professional with significant experience working to deliver high quality financial management information in a complex, international environment.  The purpose of this role is to contribute to the sound financial management of the organisation by producing accurate and timely budgets, forecasts, and management accounts. The role will also produce financial reports for donors, be the point of contact for donor audits and serve as a resource for staff seeking to understand the donor compliance requirements.  The post holder will act as a senior business partner to budget holders across the organisation and provide analysis and commentary on financial performance and position to a range of users including the Senior Leadership Team, donors and the Board. 

The successful candidate will come either from a similar position in another charity and will have experience of delivering high quality financial management information and reports for both internal and external (donor) stakeholders. Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, flexibility and tenacity are essential requirements of the post-holder as these will enable the successful candidate to communicate with both with finance and non-finance staff around the world. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a growing, highly regarded organisation doing incredible work around the world.

This position will be supported by a Finance Officer that is shared with and line managed by the Program Finance Manager.

Responsibilities 

Financial Reporting

• Lead the annual planning, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting cycles for the global organisation in line with parameters determined by the Senior Leadership Team and Head of Finance

• Act as business partner to all budget holders in the preparation and review of annual budgets including accurate recording of costs allocated to restricted funds

• Work with the Human Resources department to prepare the staffing budget and monitor staff costs across the organisation, providing insights to management

• Produce the consolidated organisational budget and accompanying commentary for discussion with the Head of Finance and Managing Director, Finance and Administration and approval by the Senior Leadership Team and the Board

• Lead the forecasting process twice a year – supporting budget holders to update the forecast outturn for their departments for the full financial year and producing consolidated organisational forecasts and accompanying commentary for review by the Head of Finance and Managing Director, Finance and Administration and for approval by the Senior Leadership Team and the Board

• Produce monthly management accounts and accompanying commentary on a timely basis for all budget holders and for the overall organisation for review by the Head of Finance and Managing Director, Finance and Administration and approval by the Senior Leadership Team and the Board

• Meet regularly with budget holders to understand the nature of variances from budget/forecast, investigating and correcting any discrepancies within the accounts

• Develop and produce financial analysis and ad hoc reports for a range of users, as required

• Work closely with the Program Finance Manager in relation to the financial management and spend rates of grantees, particularly those funded by institutional / government donors

• Work closely with the Financial Accountant to ensure that month end procedures are completed accurately in line with the monthly timetable and that the chart of accounts for each cost centre is aligned to the needs of the budget holder

• Provide training to budgets holders as required to ensure that key financial management information tools (budgets, forecasts, and management accounts) are properly understood and utilised

Donor Reporting and Compliance

• Design and implement templates to facilitate donor budgeting and reporting

• Review and revise donor financial reports in line with donor reporting formats and timescales

• Review and revise donor budgets and proposals prior to submission and ensure they are integrated into organisational budgets and forecasts and that restricted grant spend can be properly monitored by budget holders

• Lead the maintenance of a robust framework of policies and procedures that ensure compliance with donor terms and conditions

• Build the capacity of the staff, increasing awareness of key compliance requirements and embedding compliance within organisational culture

• Work with other Finance staff and budget holders to check that organisational policies and procedures are adhered to

• Oversee donor audits

• Improve the administration of all financial aspects of donor funded projects and ensure compliance with donor terms and conditions

• Ensure the accurate recording of restricted funding within the accounting system

• Work with other members of the Finance team to develop new systems and processes to facilitate the accurate and timely production of donor reports, as required.

Other

• Post salary and overhead allocations month end journals

• Oversee the month end timetable and liaise with other team members to ensure deadlines are met

• Support the finance team in preparing for the annual statutory audits

• Support the finance team on any other relevant financial management issue

• Support the finance team to design and produce excel based reports

• Provide cover for other team members as required

Any other duties commensurate with the post as requested by the Head of Finance and Managing Director, Finance and Administration 

Qualifications and experience

Essential

• Qualified or part qualified management accountant, ACA/ACCA/CIMA with proven work experience

• Ability to prepare accurate, relevant, and clearly presented financial information

• Significant experience and knowledge of donor funding and compliance requirements

• Significant experience of leading budgeting and forecasting processes for an organisation

• Significant experience producing management accounts and acting as a business partner to budget holders

• Deep knowledge and understanding of charity financial management demonstrable by experience 

• Significant relevant experience in a similar capacity for an NGO or a charity

• Experience of working with multiple currencies and entities (including branches offices)

• Detailed knowledge and understanding of charity financial processes including allocation of project costs 

• Experience in providing training or capacity building in organisations

• Experience and understanding of donor relationships and grant proposal development

• Effective communication skills 

• Excellent numerical skills 

• Strong experience in Microsoft Excel (Macro, VBA) including financial modelling and strong general IT skills

Desirable

• Experience in the anti-slavery sector

• Experience working in for a grant-making organisation

• Experience and understanding of donor relationships and grant proposal development

• Proven track record of working in a small team

• Knowledge of Microsoft Business Central accounting system and Jet Reports 

Personal attributes

Essential

• Team player committed to the Freedom Fund’s values

• Ability to work at a fast pace and with strong time management skills

• Thoroughness and attention to detail - producing work with a high degree of accuracy, first time

• Flexible, “can-do” attitude

• Stakeholder relationship management

• Ability to build relationships with a wide range of individuals from diverse backgrounds.

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex information

• Ability to work independently, displaying strong initiative and tenacity in solving day-to-day problems with limited direction

• Strong organisational skills and efficient time management, ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities

Compensation

• £60,478 – £62,070 per annum pro-rata, plus 10% non-contributory pension scheme.

• 25 days holiday pro rata, plus public holidays.

• Season ticket loan and cycle schemes available.

Executive Assistant to the Director and Business Support

Are you seeking a new challenge using your executive assistance and business support skills, looking to step up in your career and wanting to make a difference as part of a small team in a fascinating and collaborative environment?  This role at Greenwich Hospital could be for you.

About Greenwich Hospital

A unique Crown body, Greenwich Hospital supports the Royal Navy community by awarding grants to support education, welfare and acute need.  As a leading funder working to support the Royal Navy community, our funding and partnerships deliver positive change for those who need it and empower people to thrive.

The role

This is an exciting time to join Greenwich Hospital as we work through a significant change agenda.   With responsibility for supporting the Director of Greenwich Hospital (DGH) and the Senior Leadership team, as well as providing other business support, this is a varied and rewarding role.  You’ll be working closely with other team members to ensure a positive, joined-up and dynamic working environment representing the office of the DGH externally with a wide variety of stakeholders within the Royal Navy, Ministry of Defence and the Naval charity sector.  This is a key role within the Greenwich Hospital team and an opportunity to significantly contribute to our work. 

• Full-time (35 hours per week)
• Circa £40,000 - £45,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Hybrid, including at least 3 day per week in London
• Very generous annual leave allowance

Further details including the job description and how to apply can be found on our website.

Greenwich Hospital aims to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, including former members of the Armed Forces.

Deadline for applications is midnight on 1 January 2025.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview in person in London on 7 January 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and bring forward the interview date, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

We are the national body for careers education in England, delivering support to schools and colleges to deliver modern, 21st century careers education.

The Careers & Enterprise Company is a great place to work. We operate within a fast-paced and collaborative environment. We are brought together by one thing: our passion to ensure young people get the best possible start in life and are supported to find their best next step.

Do you want to be part of a mission-driven team focused on transforming young people’s lives? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Role Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Internal Operations Team on an initial 18-month fixed term contract as a Business Operations Coordinator. This team is pivotal to the company’s success, providing support to a wide variety of teams across the organisation. It is a highly valued team that is both collaborative and supportive.

The post-holder will have the opportunity to work on a variety of exciting internal and external initiatives and will work closely with the Internal Operations Manager to develop, implement, and improve business processes. This role is a true development opportunity and would suit ambitious candidates who have experience in and want to further develop their administrative, organisational and problem-solving skills to support the effective running of the CEC and make a difference to young people’s futures across England.

The right candidate would also have the opportunity to work closely with the EA to the CEO and Deputy CEO, providing EA and diary cover where required.

This role would suit someone who is a strong team player, has a desire to learn from hands-on experience and would excel working within a diverse role with a variety of stakeholders.

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Assisting teams with the creation, design, and submission of accurate and timely documentation, and creating solutions to support team delivery.
• Editing and proofreading of reporting.
• Collation and distribution of papers and agendas for meetings.
• Assisting with operational processes e.g., the provision of equipment and systems access for staff.
• Systematic monitoring of key data e.g., contact details of careers stakeholders.
• Supporting general office duties and any other ad-hoc tasks as required by the team.

To apply, please visit our website via the apply button, complete the application form and cover letter and upload an anonymised version of your CV.

In your cover letter, please describe:

• What interests you about this role and why you would like to work for the Careers and Enterprise Company.
• Please provide an overview and examples of how you excel in both written and verbal communication.
• Please provide an example of where you have used a proactive approach to problem-solving and what the outcome was.

Closing date: Midnight on Monday 6th January 2025.

Interviews will commence from 15th January 2025.

It is our policy to review all applications within two weeks from the closing date. If you do not hear from us within three weeks following the closing date, then your application has unfortunately not been successful on this occasion. We are unable to provide feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted and attended an interview.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

At the Careers and Enterprise Company (CEC) we are committed to fostering a culture of belonging. We know that engagement at work relies on feeling included and valued. Inclusion is both a choice and a practice, for us as an organisation and for individuals within our team. We aim to drive inclusion through every aspect of our work and we understand that diverse teams are essential for innovative careers education and are central to our mission and impact. CEC values the visible and invisible qualities that makes each member of our team who they are. We are a disability confident employer and if you need any help or support through the application process, please contact the HR team and details can be found on our website.