Finance Manager Jobs

Can you help Friends of the Earth support key functions at a crucial time for the organisation? Can you ensure embedding financial sustainability by providing inspiring leadership and strategic oversight by heading up our central services of finance, IT, facilities, and governance.

As a core member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will ensure Friends of the Earth is financially sustainable and compliant with relevant regulations and laws and has the premises and organisational infrastructure it needs to support a great campaigning organisation.

We are looking for someone who can bring an inspirational, empathetic approach to support a range of established functions that are vital to the organisation’s ability to deliver its mission of campaigning to resolve the climate emergency and nature crisis. A commitment to social and environmental justice is essential and the successful candidate will have a key role to embedding our aims of collaboration, inclusion, wellbeing and an effective and supportive working environment. 

How to apply: 

Please apply via our online application form, you will be able to save your application and come back to it before submitting your form. 

Your supporting statement should be no more than 2 pages of A4 and address the key requirements of the person specification with relevant examples of your experience and outline why you are interested in the post.  

Key dates: 

Closing date: Monday 16 September 2024 (23:59)

1st Interviews:  w/c 23rd September 2024 (online via Teams meeting) 

2nd Interviews: w/c 30th September 2024 (in person at our London office)

Benefits summary: 

In return we offer a competitive range of benefits, including a contributory pension, good work/life balance including a 4-day working week with no loss of pay, excellent learning and development opportunities and a vibrant organisational culture. 

Annual Leave   

All employees are entitled to 20 days (5 weeks) annual leave with additional leave accrued for every full year of employment up to a maximum of 4 additional leave days (pro-rated for part timer). The leave year runs from every January. Employees can purchase up to 4 days additional annual leave per leave year (pro-rated for part-timers), with payments spread over 12 months’ pay.   

Pension Scheme    

We offer all employees a generous contributory pension scheme through Aviva. All employees are auto enrolled into the pension scheme at their joining date. The minimum employee contribution is 4% auto salary sacrifice. There is no maximum capped on employee contribution, which means employees can pay their entire salary into their pension pot. The organisation matches all employee contribution, up to a maximum employer contribution at 7%.  

Employee pension contributions at gross pay ‘salary sacrifice’, allows employees to make tax and National Insurance savings on their gross pay, allowing employees to save more for their retirement. Employees can ‘opt out’ of salary sacrifice if they prefer to contribute to the pension via the net pay method.

About us:

Our staff body is currently under-representative of People of Colour, LGBTQIA+ people and people with long term conditions or impairments. We are committed to eroding these historic barriers, so as to create a movement in which people from all walks of life see themselves in, and so we particularly encourage you to apply if you belong to one of these groups or sit at multiple intersections of disadvantage. We are committed to the Disability Confident standard and will guarantee an interview to any candidates who declare a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the role. 

Friends of the Earth staff who publicly represent Friends of the Earth (including all campaigners) are not allowed to also represent a political party. This is to ensure that there can be no confusion in the minds of the public about Friends of the Earth's party-political independence. Affected staff should also seek permission from the Senior Management Team if they wish to hold a non-public facing official role in a political party. If this is an issue, please do raise this with us as soon as possible.

Friends of the Earth is an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it. We lead campaigns, provide resources and information, and drive real solutions to the environmental problems facing us all. 

Location: hybrid – 2 days in our Aldgate, London office each week (flexibility to be fully remote)

Annual Leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays)

Benefits:

• enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental pay
• family friendly policies
• 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva) or opportunity to continue NHS Pension
• free health cashback plan (Medicash) employee cover plus up to four dependent children)
• 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
• free confidential employee assistance programme (Health Assured)
• access to wellbeing app (healthy living tips and Bright TV )
• flexible working options; including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours and more*
• learning and development committed (bespoke training, LinkedIn Learning etc.)
• employee health and wellbeing committed (menopause friendly, disability confident employer etc.)

Background

Every three minutes someone in the UK develops dementia; a progressive and complex condition that can be devastating for the whole family. One in two of us will be affected by dementia in our lifetime – either by caring for someone with the condition, developing it ourselves, or both.

Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nursing charity that is there for the whole family. Our specialist nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, provide free, expert advice, support and understanding to help families care for their loved one. Every day, Admiral Nurses help families up and down the country to have the best life possible for as long as possible.

Purpose of the job/About the role

This is an exciting new role at Dementia UK to join the Finance team as a Procurement Manager, playing a vital role in overseeing the acquisition of goods and services necessary for the charity’s operations.

Working closely with various colleagues across the charity, you will be responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards. Your role will include identifying potential suppliers, conducting due diligence, and negotiating favorable agreements that support Dementia UK’s mission.

This role is critical in ensuring that we achieve value for money in all purchasing activities, benchmarking performance against other organisations, and testing competitiveness. You will champion effective procurement practices across Dementia UK, ensuring compliance with all relevant procurement regulations and legislation.

As this is a newly established position, your contributions will be key in embedding the procurement function within the charity. You will ensure that value for money is always a priority while upholding quality standards and maintaining transparency in all procurement activities.

To succeed in this role, you will bring substantial experience in procurement management and hold a relevant qualification, such as a Level 5 or 6 Diploma in Procurement and Supply, or MCIPS. Your strong understanding of procurement strategies, along with knowledge of charity-specific requirements and regulations, including financial constraints, will be essential. Additionally, you will have a proven track record of building and maintaining supplier relationships, negotiating favorable terms, and solving problems effectively.

Join us now and be part of a team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of those affected by dementia.

Our Culture

In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to achieve their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.

Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equality, diversity and inclusion.

Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone, we aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate differences and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.

Dementia UK is a Disability Confident Employer. If you’d like support to make an application or to tell us you’re applying under the Disability Confident Scheme, contact us.

How to apply:

For more information and to apply, please click on the Apply button.

*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs

When you apply for a job at Dementia UK, we will collect certain information about you to process your application and assess your suitability for the role. Further details can be found in our Privacy Notice.

Are you ready to make a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable communities? Zetetick Housing is seeking an inspiring and innovative Fundraising and Communications Manager to spearhead our mission of expanding support and services. In this role, you won’t just manage campaigns—you’ll craft stories that resonate, build relationships that matter, and develop strategies that drive real change. With a focus on creative growth and impactful outreach, this is your chance to bring your passion for social good to a place where it truly counts. Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working, and a nurturing environment that champions personal and professional development. Join us in transforming lives—apply now and lead with purpose.

Location: Remote (UK based) 

Salary: £42,750.00 (Grade 5) per year (plus Inner London Weighting of £3,483.94, if eligible)

Length of contract: Permanent 

Hours: 37 hours per week 

Closing date: Rolling 

Interviews: TBC 

Please note that applications will be reviewed, and interviews arranged, on a rolling basis, so for the best chance of success please apply as soon as possible. 

Who are Women’s Aid?   

Women’s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. We are a federation of over 170 organisations which provide just under 300 local lifesaving services to women and children across England. For almost 50 years we have campaigned on behalf of our members and survivors to shape policy and practice, and to raise awareness of domestic abuse.    

Purpose of the Management Accountant role:   

As Management Accountant, the successful candidate will play an integral role in sure the accurate reporting of all financial information with systems and processes operating effectively. Responsible for the preparation of management accounts and other reports, the Management Accountant will oversee general accounting procedures and practices, combining financial, analytical and management skills to aid our managers with decision-making and promoting long-term financial success in order to meet our organisational goals.

Key duties and responsibilities of the Management Accountant: 

• Prepare timely and accurate financial management information including regular management accounts and forecasts to be provided to the Chief Executive, Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Senior Leadership Team (SLT). 

• Support the Head of Finance in the preparation of budgets and forecasts. 

• Foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, members of the SLT and team managers in order to aid in their understanding of budgets and financial statements, and to support them with their day-to-day budget management and finance needs. 

• Develop and oversee financial systems and procedures, identifying opportunities to improve these. 

What we are looking for in our Management Accountant: 

• Fully qualified accountant: ACCA, CIMA, ACA (or equivalent). 

• Strong technical accounting, financial management and reporting experience. 

• Ability to analyse complex information, problem solve and communicate findings effectively. 

• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with all levels of an organisation. 

• Strong knowledge of SORP and Charity Commission protocols, GDPR and data protection regulations, and tax planning and compliance, inclusive of Gift Aid, Legacies, HMRC employee taxes, VAT and pension regulations. 

• Proven experience as a Management Accountant within a finance department. 

• High level of numeracy and accuracy. 

• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. 

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal. 

• Computer literacy with good knowledge of Microsoft 365, particularly Excel. 

• Excellent attention to detail. 

• Relevant continuing professional development (desirable). 

• Understanding of Fundraising Regulator guidelines, VAT partial exemption returns, accounting and tax issues relating to charities, and of domestic abuse and its impact (desirable). 

• Previous experience of working in a charity environment and supervising a team (desirable). 

Benefits of joining us as our Management Accountant include: 

• Generous Annual Leave: 25 standard days (rising by 1 day per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 additional days) + 2 company holidays + the usual 8 bank holidays, totalling 35 days per year. 

• Additional Leave: 3 days of ‘end of year’ leave, bridging the gap between the festive holiday period and the new year, to allow colleagues to rest and recharge during this unique quiet time. 

• Valuable Pension Benefits: A generous 7% employer contribution. 

• Flexible Working: Remote working, family-friendly policies and paid leave for maternity, paternity, and adoption. 

• Wellness and Support: Including a cycle to work scheme, free optician check-ups, annual flu vaccines, access to a 24-hour employee assistance counselling and advice helpline, subscription to Headspace’s app for meditation and mindfulness, and ‘Reflective Practice’ sessions. 

• Making a Genuine Difference: In a rewarding role where your work will directly result in helping Women’s Aid to be able to provide lifesaving services for women and children across England. 

How to apply?    

• Please submit your CV and a Cover Letter. Your Cover Letter should be no more than 2 pages long and should include a summary of your reasons for applying for the position. You should also include details of how your skills, behaviours and experience meet those necessary for the role, as listed in the Job Description and Person Specification. We cannot accept pictures, web links, or documents that require downloading. 

• Please ensure that you also complete the EDI form and send all completed paperwork to our Recruitment email address clearly marking your name and the job title in the subject line of your email. 

NB: 

• Women only need apply under schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 

• If you have been shortlisted for interview, you will be informed by email. Regrettably, we are normally unable to acknowledge unsuccessful applicants.    

• All posts, including remote posts, must be based in the UK. 

• Women’s Aid is committed to quality, equality, and valuing diversity. Applications are particularly welcome from Black and minoritised women.    

• Please read our Single Sex Statement on our website.

About Us

We are a world-class visitor attraction and leading science research centre. We use the Museum's unique collections and our unrivalled expertise to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today. We care for more than 80 million objects spanning billions of years and welcome more than five million visitors annually and 16 million visits to our website.  

Today the Museum is more relevant and influential than ever. By attracting people from a range of backgrounds to work for us, we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things.

We employ 900 staff in a variety of roles, all united by our vision of a future where people and planet thrive. We need everyone to have the passion and drive to help us with our mission to create advocates for our planet and inspire millions to care about the natural world.

Diversity and inclusion matter to us.

Our vision is of a future where both people and the planet thrive. Diversity is one of our core values and we strive to build a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. All new staff who join us learn about the importance of diversity and inclusion to the Museum and how to contribute to creating an inclusive environment.

We know we have more to do, but we are committed to ensuring that everyone who works at the Museum feels they can thrive and feel valued and respected.

About the role

Development Group generates philanthropic and sponsorship income to help us create a Natural History Museum for the future – investing in capital development, attaining vital acquisitions for the collection, transforming our galleries, developing innovative exhibitions and undertaking ground-breaking scientific research on issues that affect us all.

The Museum is looking for a natural relationship builder and excellent communicator for the role of Philanthropy Manager (Trusts and Foundations). Working closely with the Senior Philanthropy Manager (Trusts and Foundations) and based within the wider Philanthropy team, the role will support delivery of the trusts and foundations strategy.

We launch a major capital campaign in the autumn to restore and revitalise a significant proportion of our galleries, which will engage and inspire millions more advocates for our planet. There is real potential for this role to build a rich portfolio of trusts and foundations and contribute significantly towards the Museum's most ambitious ever campaign. 

The role will provide substantial opportunity for professional development within a world-leading cultural organisation.

About you

The successful candidate will possess experience in securing and managing grants from trusts and foundations, including research, crafting compelling proposals, and effective stewardship. They will have exceptional written and oral communication skills, with an ability to convey detailed information in a concise and engaging manner.

An ability to establish productive relationships with a variety of funders, prospects and colleagues is imperative, as well as being able to work proactively and constructively with colleagues to develop high-quality project proposals. This person is able to act as an ambassador for the Natural History Museum amongst a range of high-profile external contacts. They possess exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills and can prioritise and meet regular deadlines whilst working under pressure.

Thriving at the Museum: the way we work

We are proud to work at the Museum and have identified the qualities we all need to embody to reach our shared ambition. This sits alongside the Museum’s values and forms the framework for the way we work.

Find out more here

What we offer

• 27.5 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (full time equivalent)
• Generous defined contribution Natural History Museum Pension Scheme (employer contribution 4 - 10%)
• Season ticket, bicycle and rental loan
• Life insurance
• Free admission to our exhibitions and many other paid exhibitions at museums, galleries and institutions across London and the UK.
• Staff discount at our Museum shops and cafes
• We offer a wide variety of training initiatives and opportunities to build skills. Investing in staff development is important to us, and we are ambitious about helping staff to grow and fulfil their potential.
• Affordable membership to the Civil Service Sports Council which offers a range of benefits including an extensive list of special offers and reduced entry fees at a selection of cinema chains, theme parks, theatres, retailers and supermarkets. It also provides entry to up to 300 English Heritage sites and other national treasures.
• Membership to our Sports and Social Association (for a small fee), which includes access to our in-house gym and clubs such as football, softball, table tennis and tennis and classes in Middle Eastern dance, yoga and Tai Chi

Hybrid working

We are working towards a vision where both people and planet thrive, and nothing gives a greater connection with this, than seeing first-hand, the visitors, scientific research and collections that all of our work is inspired by and working side by side with the teams delivering the visitor experience and events.  We also recognise the benefits and flexibility that hybrid working brings.  We operate a hybrid working model that requires regular, weekly attendance for this role, with the precise pattern of days on site and worked from home to be agreed with your manager

How to apply

If this sounds like you, please apply .

Closing date: 23:59 on 11 September 2024

Interviews expected: w/c 23 September 2024

Please note that this role does not qualify for Museum sponsorship so the successful postholder will need to have a valid right to work in the UK at the point of offer. 

Are you driven by a passion for sustainability and community wellbeing? Join us as the Service Manager for Sustainable Food Response at Manor Gardens Welfare Trust, where you will spearhead innovative initiatives to combat food insecurity in Islington. This is your chance to lead a vibrant and impactful food partnership that brings together over 200 local organizations, creating real change in one of London’s most diverse boroughs. 

As the strategic leader of Islington's sustainable food initiatives, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of food security by transitioning from traditional food bank models to dignified, sustainable solutions. Your role will involve leading key projects like the Cally Road Surplus Food Café, fostering vital partnerships, and engaging with the community to promote healthy, accessible, and environmentally-friendly food practices.

This is not just a job—it's a mission to build a resilient, sustainable food system. If you are a creative problem-solver with a strong background in community development and a passion for food sustainability, we want you to join our team and make a lasting impact.

Key Benefits:

• Impactful Role: Lead and innovate within a dynamic charity known for its community-driven approach.
• Flexible Working: Enjoy a balance of on-site and hybrid working arrangements.
• Professional Growth: Take on a leadership role with the potential to shape food security strategies at a borough-wide level.

  Are you driven by a passion for sustainability and community wellbeing? Join us as the Service Manager for Sustainable Food Response at Manor Gardens Welfare Trust, where you will spearhead innovative initiatives to combat food insecurity in Islington. This is your chance to lead a vibrant and impactful food partnership that brings together over 200 local organizations, creating real change in one of London’s most diverse boroughs. 

  As the strategic leader of Islington's sustainable food initiatives, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of food security by transitioning from traditional food bank models to dignified, sustainable solutions. Your role will involve leading key projects like the Cally Road Surplus Food Café, fostering vital partnerships, and engaging with the community to promote healthy, accessible, and environmentally-friendly food practices.

  This is not just a job—it's a mission to build a resilient, sustainable food system. If you are a creative problem-solver with a strong background in community development and a passion for food sustainability, we want you to join our team and make a lasting impact.

  Key Benefits:

  Impactful Role: Lead and innovate within a dynamic charity known for its community-driven approach.
  Flexible Working: Enjoy a balance of on-site and hybrid working arrangements.
  Professional Growth: Take on a leadership role with the potential to shape food security strategies at a borough-wide level.

  Who We’re Looking For: We are seeking an individual with strong strategic leadership skills, experience in community engagement, and a deep commitment to sustainability. If you have the ability to manage complex projects, foster partnerships, and drive innovative solutions to food insecurity, you’ll find this role deeply rewarding.

  Join us in making a difference—apply today to become a key player in the fight against food insecurity in Islington!

Who We’re Looking For: We are seeking an individual with strong strategic leadership skills, experience in community engagement, and a deep commitment to sustainability. If you have the ability to manage complex projects, foster partnerships, and drive innovative solutions to food insecurity, you’ll find this role deeply rewarding.

Join us in making a difference—apply today to become a key player in the fight against food insecurity in Islington!

Membership and Finance Secretary

£29,269 – 31,364 FTE

22.5 hours per week (0.6) Occasional weekend working may be required

Location: Remote working Occasional travel required

The NHS Retirement Fellowship is a registered charity No. 287936 which exists for people who have worked in or for health and social care services.

We offer social, leisure and educational activities and welfare support to our members. We facilitate continued and new friendships, focused on local branches across the UK and national members. We offer national support and events, including a hugely popular national conference.

We have a clear ambition to build our membership, anticipating their needs and developing new ways of meeting them.

The organisation is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team. This is an important time for the organisation, as we actively seek to listen to and engage our membership so that we can provide improved services, benefits and influence on their behalf.

The individual will have a key role in supporting the Honorary Treasurer, Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer in the management of the organisation’s finances. This will include ensuring that all financial transactions are correctly processed, preparing financial information and providing reports to management. The postholder will also support the development of annual plans and budgets and be responsible for compiling and supplying aggregated financial information to enable the production of the annual accounts.

The individual will have experience of working within a financial environment, including the use of financial systems.

The Rank Foundation is seeking a Finance and Operations Officer to join their dedicated team in Shoreditch. The post holder will be at the heart of our operations, ensuring smooth financial management and supporting meaningful initiatives. The position is offered on a full-time permanent basis based in our office in Shoreditch, London, and we hope the postholder to start in late Summer / early Autumn.

If you are a passionate finance professional with strong operational skills and look to make an impact in the philanthropy and social sectors, apply now!

Key accountabilities:

· Finance: Manage payments, invoices, expenses, and grants payment using Xero, reconcile accounts, handle VAT returns, and maintain organised financial records.

· Organisational Administration: Support GDPR compliance, provide general administrative support, assist with events, and manage shared inboxes and VOIP accounts.

· Governance Support: Offer administrative support for trustees, circulate executive reports, plan governance meetings, and review policies.

· Programme Support: provide administrative support to some of the Rank Foundation’s flagship programmes.

Please download the Recruitment Pack for the full description of the post. 

How to apply and recruitment timetabl2

If you would like to apply, please state the role you are applying for and send your CV together with a supporting statement no longer than 2 sides of A4 that clearly demonstrates how you meet the knowledge, skills, and experience requirements of the role. 

The important dates to note 

Closing date for applications: 5pm on Monday 9th September 2024

Interviews: In-person London, 19th September 2024

We are looking for a highly motivated, detail oriented and flexible team player, for this varied and exciting role. In this role, you will provide finance, bookkeeping, and administration support to MD, processing and maintaining all financial records, data and payroll, helping us grow as an organisation while maintaining the smooth day-to-day running of the office.

You will also work closely with the Grants Team to provide support in reviewing financial reports and documents from partners.

We are looking for someone who enjoys working across teams and can prioritise work while keeping a professional manner and working to meet deadlines.

Do you have a passion for numbers, a keen eye for detail, and a desire to be part of a supportive and energetic head office team? If you answered YES, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

We are a leading multi-academy trust focused on primary education, with a network of successful academies across London, East Anglia, and the West Midlands. We are dedicated to serving the needs of the children and communities we represent.

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Finance and Operations Business Partner to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing financial operations, ensuring accuracy in financial processes, and contributing to the overall financial health of the organisation.

In this role, you will become an integral part of our central team, working in a collaborative and supportive environment with opportunities for growth and development. The position is based primarily at one of our West Midlands school, with flexibility for some regular home working if desired.

Key Responsibilities:

• Meeting month and year end deadlines

• Fully considered and robust budgets submitted on time to TEFAT

• Looking for ways to improve value for money in schools and central processes

• Returns to ESFA delivered accurately and on time

• Accounts submitted on deadline with clean audit

• Successful completion of assigned projects

• Successful feedback from key stakeholders including and not limited to Principals, SBM’s, Finance Managers, TEFAT Directors

• Successfully meeting all of the relevant job description requirements

If this opportunity aligns with your career goals, please review our job pack, which includes the job description and person specification. We encourage you to familiarise yourself with the requirements before applying.

We look forward to the possibility of welcoming you to our team!

If you’re interested in this role, please take a look at our job pack, which includes the job description and person specification for the position that you will need to familiarise yourself with before applying for the job.

Closing Date: 9am, 16th September 2024

Interview Date: 20th September 2024

The Elliot Foundation Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks including a Barred List and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Would you like to use your financial expertise to make a difference? Here at Princess Alice Hospice, you’ll be able to see the difference your work makes to the care we give every day. 

About the role:

We are looking for a Head of Finance to join us at a very exciting time for the Hospice. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations, you will have responsibility for the smooth running of the finance function, supported by an experienced Finance Manager.

With a new Chief Executive and Chair of Trustees in 2024, we are looking at how we can reach our vision of bringing hospice care to more people by 2030. To do this we need to be as efficient and effective as we can and make sure that our managers and senior leaders have the financial information they need to inform decision-making and drive success.

In addition to this, as part of the drive for efficiency, we need to replace our ageing finance system and introduce new processes to streamline information flows by integrating with other key systems across the business. This new role will lead that project and ensure its successful implementation.

About you:

As well as being a qualified accountant, you’ll be creative and curious, with a desire to get involved in the wider leadership of the Hospice, and have experience of implementing and developing finance systems and processes to drive efficiency.

The ability to develop effective relationships, lead and motivate your team and work collaboratively and supportively with colleagues from other disciplines is key.

If you are a flexible thinker, share our values, and are looking for a dynamic role in a supportive and inclusive environment, we would love to hear from you!

As well as our competitive salary package and the opportunity of joining an organisation where you will be able to make a difference for our patients and their families, we also offer a range of great benefits, which include:

• 27 days' annual leave, plus recognised public holidays - rising to 29 days after 5 years' service and 33 days after 10 years' service (pro rata for part time)
• Training support and development opportunities
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised meals at onsite canteen
• Employee Assistance Programme – promoting staff wellbeing
• Access to blue light card discount
• Access to Pension Scheme
• In – house laundry of uniforms, plus excellent changing facilities (with showers)
• Wellbeing - We provide a programme of activities, opportunities and guidance to inspire and support our employees to live a healthy life, at home and at work

Note: this vacancy will be predominantly based in our offices at Esher, with some opportunity for hybrid working

At Princess Alice Hospice we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We are fully committed to equality of opportunities, and we warmly welcome applications from all backgrounds and cultures.

We are signed up to the Disability Confident scheme and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. We are a place where you can be you.

Please visit our Privacy section to understand and be aware of how we use the data you provide to us.

All of our vacancies except from retail are subject to a relevant DBS check.

Service Manager – Jobs, Education and Training (JET) – Maternity Cover
We are looking for a dynamic, organised and proactive manager to join the Youth Work Team and support our mission to enable young people who are homeless, facing homelessness or unsafe to achieve independence and positive futures.
We have an ambitious plan to deliver an innovative and varied programme of youth work, jobs, employment and education (JET) and lifeskills to young people this year and we are searching for an exceptional candidate to help us succeed in this vision.
We are looking for a candidate who is committed to delivering high quality services to homeless young people. The successful person will be responsible for delivering an innovative and youth-led JET and lifeskills programme as well as supporting with the coordination of our daily day centre service to young people aged 16-24.
You will have experience motivating and inspiring frontline teams, maintaining and building a network of relationships with relevant external agencies and be able to work dynamically and confidently in a fast-paced day centre environment. We’re looking for a candidate who can think on their feet, demonstrate initiative and proactivity, and is an excellent problem-solver.
The ideal candidate is a team player who enjoys working collaboratively across our organisation. They will be committed to the safeguarding of young people and helping us to develop an inclusive and trauma-informed service.

Please note, the post is a fixed term maternity cover contract for 9 months.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 2nd September 2024
Interviews: Thursday 12th September 2024

The interview date is fixed and will not be changed. Please ensure you are available on this day when applying for this role.
 

Main purpose of Post

The Finance Executive will work as an integral part of the Finance Team, providing a high-quality finance function and supporting fundraising activity with accurate processing of income from a range of sources.

The Finance Executive will support the Head of Finance and Resources with the day-to-day financial management of the charity, including annual budgeting and monthly management accounts.

What you do

Income:

• Ensure all income including cash, cheques and online platforms is processed accurately into the fundraising CRM (Raisers Edge) and accounts package (currently Aqilla).

• Ensure gift and donation income is accurately coded with the correct campaign, appeal and fund.

• Complete the reconciliation of income between the bank

and the fundraising CRM.

• Support the Finance Assistant to ensure all funds are banked in a

timely fashion.

• Liaise with fundraising colleagues to support timely donor care and producing donor gift recognition letters within agreed timescales.

• Coordinate the preparation, claiming and recording of gift aid submissions.

• Raise invoices as required and respond to invoice queries.

• Chase outstanding debtors and ensure payments are received in a timely fashion.

• Take a lead on processing, coordination, and administration of legacy income

Expenditure:

• Ensure that purchase invoices are properly authorised, coded and processed accurately into the accounts package.

• Ensure company credit card expenditure is reconciled and processed into the accounts package accurately.

• Assist staff with expenses queries and ensure expense claims are processed in a timely manner.

• Prepare payment runs for approval and upload to banking system

• Ensure creditor accounts are reconciled with payments matched against invoices.

• Respond to purchase and invoice queries as required

• Set up supplier accounts as required

• Work with the Grant Officer to ensure all grant commitments are processed and reflected in creditors

Bank and cash:

• Reconcile all bank accounts at the month end, including online donation platforms (e.g. Just Giving, PayPal, etc)

• Process all non-income from the fundraising/donor package in a timely manner

• Process all non-creditor payments in a timely manner

• Respond to banking queries

• Support with management of Bank Mandates

• Support the Head of Finance with management of investments

Month end:

• Support the Head of Finance in the production of the month end accounts pack

• Support the Head of Finance in the production of the year-end accounts and audit

• Support the Head of Finance in the production of the annual budgets

• Manage the monthly accruals and prepayments process

• Update the grants spreadsheet with expenditure during the month.

 Budget:

• Work with the Head of Finance to review budget lines on a monthly basis, identifying any variances, in preparation for monthly meetings with Budget Holders to review expenditure

Events:

• The finance team are involved in major fundraising events, and you will be required to work ad hoc evening and weekends to support the finance function.  This will include processing donations, including cash.

General:

• Deal with ad hoc tasks as and when they arise

Business Development and Strategy Manager 

Kineara has the opportunity to develop a commercial arm and develop our products and services to increase cash flow and future opportunities. The Business Development and Strategy manager role will support  Kineara’s business objectives and activities in order to achieve our vision. As part of our vision we want to be in the best position to take advantage of potential growth opportunities.  Kineara’s potential for growth is something the team are immensely proud of. This role will enhance Kineara’s readiness to access opportunities and become a trusted sustainable organisation.

The role will help Kineara gain insights and a deeper understanding of the external environment by researching the needs of the business and its competitors to gain a broader view of the target market to increase competitiveness. This role explores viable commercial opportunities, reviews current market trends to propose new business ideas that can improve revenue margins, whilst keeping our clients at the heart of our growth and impact.

Objectives of role

• Support and develop a business strategy that prioritises Kineara's growth, sustainability and impact
• Scope out potential commercial opportunities informed by our current services and products to build sustainable revenue and improve cashflow
• Build relationships with partners and develop a network of contacts to attract new partnerships

Responsibilities

• Helping Kineara obtain better brand recognition and financial growth
• Coordinate with all staff including executive, operational, communication and finance teams
• Develop quotes and proposals for prospective partners and clients
• Setting goals for Kineara’s team and developing strategies to meet those goals
• Attend business meetings, conferences and industry events
• Conduct high-level industry research that aligns with Kineara’s ambition for growth and sustainability focusing on where Kineara’s products and services can be best promoted and sold
• Provide constructive feedback to Kineara CEO and trusteesProduce and oversee the growth strategy and plan
• Identify and propose new areas, methods and commercial opportunities for growth and forecast potential sale areas
• Conduct competitor analysis
• Identify new skills needed within the team to ensure success of new business opportunities

Essentrial

• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Demonstrable experience of supporting social businesses and organisations grow and develop in a sustainable way – this may be developing and executing business plans
• Business management skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills
•  Strong analytic, strategic and leadership skills
• Experiencing in nurturing relationships
• Enthusiasm for Kineara and its growth potential
• Experience in taking opportunities to market

Desirables

• Experience in sales, communication, negotiation, marketing, data analysis and project management [NB1] 

Preferred qualifications

• Educational background in business, marketing, or finance