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People’s Economy aims to build the agency and power of people facing injustice and working for social change so that they have the expertise, capabilities and resources to develop their own analysis of how the economic system is a root cause of the injustice they face, develop strategies to change it and then take action with others. Our vision is for a world with economies that meet the needs and priorities of people currently experiencing economic injustice.
The Head of People and Operations oversees the development of systems and processes to ensure the organisation operates as effectively as possible with particular focus on People & Culture, Finance and Operations. They manage People’s Economy’s freelance bookkeeper.
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Job Description
People & Culture
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Lead the review and development of HR policies and processes to ensure that they embody People’s Economy’s values, and support effective working and staff wellbeing, drawing in external expertise as necessary.
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Lead the development and implementation of recruitment processes for staff vacancies, ensuring compliance with People’s Economy’s recruitment policy and employment law.
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Lead the implementation of formal HR processes e.g. disciplinary processes, contract variations, and act as the key point of contact with People’s Economy’s external HR advisers.
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Contribute to the development of organisational culture and values and ensure that they are embedded, promoted and enacted throughout the organisation.
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Lead review and development of People’s Economy’s safeguarding policy, processes and practice including staff and trustee training.
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Lead the work to build and maintain staff health and safety and wellbeing, through developing appropriate systems, processes and practices.
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Undertake day-to-day HR administration, including leave booking and sickness absence recording.
Operations
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Develop policies, systems and processes to support the effective functioning of the organisation and (with support from the Programme Director) which support the implementation of programme and project delivery.
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Develop and maintain People’s Economy’s IT systems, including working with external providers to review IT security.
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Lead on regularly reviewing and updating People’s Economy’s remote and hybrid working policies and supporting colleagues to access suitable equipment and workspace to carry out their roles.
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Support the Programme Director set up and manage the operation of People’s Economy’s monitoring, evaluation and learning systems and their embedding across the organisation.
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Support the Executive Director to implement People’s Economy’s Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression (DIAO) policy and lead the annual process of reviewing and updating the policy, and relevant organisational systems and processes to support the implementation of the policy.
Finance
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Lead People’s Economy’s financial management and control, including:
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Manage People’s Economy’s book-keeping and payroll providers to ensure that high quality records of income and expenditure are maintained and the smooth operation of supplier payments, invoicing, payroll and pensions contributions.
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Oversee the timely production of regular financial reporting including management accounts, cash forecasting and quarterly reporting to the Board. Scrutinise regular finance reports and work to resolve any issues identified.
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Liaise with People’s Economy’s accountant and manage the annual process of independent examination and producing year-end reports and accounts.
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Lead on financial planning, including the preparation of an annual organisational budget and lead on updating budget information throughout the year.
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Create systems and processes to support staff to develop and manage budgets for the programmes and projects that they are leading.
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With support from the Executive Director, lead the development of organisational business plans and monitoring of progress against them, including reporting on progress to the Trustee Board.
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Lead on maintaining robust and up-to-date information about the organisation’s income pipeline.
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Lead on fundraising administration:
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Track progress against income targets ensuring information is kept up to date and regularly updating the Executive Director on the position.
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Manage funder reporting and invoicing, working closely with colleagues leading funder relationships and with People’s Economy’s book-keeping provider.
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Governance and Legal
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Lead on compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements including data protection, employment law, health and safety, and charity law.
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Ensure that People’s Economy has appropriate insurance in place.
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Lead on Trustee Board administration and support the good functioning of the Board, including by managing trustee recruitment processes when required.
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Lead on maintaining the organisational risk register and reporting on it to the Trustee Board.
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Work with the Executive Director to ensure that there are effective mechanisms to ensure the robustness of external and internal controls (financial and non-financial).
Line Management
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Oversee People’s Economy’s book-keeping providers, and line manage possible future roles, supporting post-holders to carry out their roles effectively and to develop professionally.
For full role description and person specification see attached application pack
Working with communities across the UK experiencing economic injustice to reimagine, rebalance, and transform the economy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Finance Assistant
Reporting to: HQ Finance Manager
Salary: £24,000 - £26,000
Hours: 37.5 per week
Principal Location: London, hybrid with a minimum of 3 days and moving to 4 days in the office per week.
Introduction to Street Child:
Street Child is one of the world's fastest-growing children's charities. In less than 15 years we have made a material impact on the lives of nearly a million children - but the desire, potential and need to go so much further, and to reach millions more children in need of safety and a quality education, is what motivates us every day. Strong finance functions underpin everything that we want to achieve as an organisation and this role is a vital part of this.
Part 1: Role Purpose:
This role is a great introduction to the world of charity finance as a key member of the busy HQ finance function. The role is primarily focused on HQ finances and will also work with colleagues across our global finance team. The role focuses on accounts payable and as the finance assistant develops in the role will offer the chance to work across a number of finance functions, including: treasury, accounts receivable, month end close, management accounting, supporting year end audit. This role provides a great opportunity to experience the full breadth of finance work in a charity across all functions in a varied and interesting role, learning quickly and making a real difference from day one.
Part 2: Key Responsibilities:
1) (60%) Accounts Payable
- Recording all approved supplier invoices, requisitions, staff expenses and other expenditure in the accounting system ensuring that they are all appropriately coded including the correct cost centre, GL code, projects and donor codes.
- Ensure that all supporting documentation for all transactions are uploaded into the finance system.
- Ensuring that all invoices for payment are appropriately approved by budget holder.
- Running short term cash flow forecasting and recommending bank account transfers including moving cash held in reserve into current access accounts. Looking for value for money in Foreign Currency transfers by choosing the best means of payment from available payment platforms.
- Ensure timely payment of all invoices by managing at least two payment runs a week and additional runs as required; setting up payments on online banking platforms and sending out requests for payment approvals to payment authorisers and verifying that all payments are fully approved by the deadline set.
- Once the payment is made, allocating the payment against the invoices in the Finance system and reviewing to ensure that all payments are allocated correctly.
- Reviewing staff expense claims to ensure that all supporting documentation is provided before payment.
- Supporting monthly staff credit card reconciliations to run the monthly statements.
- Monthly creditor account reconciliations to ensure correct allocation of payments to supplier accounts and validating any open account balances.
- Any other responsibilities relating to Accounts Payable.
2) (20%) Month end support and general support
- Complete bank reconciliations each month for all group bank accounts.
- Uploading monthly exchange rates to the Finance System
- Ensuring supporting information for transactions is correctly stored in electronic format on Teams such as bank statements, remittance advices, credit statements.
- Assist in preparation of internal reports.
- Assisting with compilation of information for Gift Aid returns.
- General support and assistance to the team including administrative duties and managing the office post.
- Other ad hoc support to the wider operations team as may be required.
3) (20%) Accounts Receivable
- Supporting with work on accounts receivable including accessing, downloading and saving in a systematic manner reports from donor portals, bank account and other sources.
- Analysing and coding income reports in Excel and uploading it to the Finance system on a timely basis, at least weekly.
- Maintaining details of cheques received and paying into the bank account.
- Issuing donor receipts.
- Raising donor invoices and requests for payments.
- Income and customer account reconciliations.
- Any other responsibilities relating to Accounts Receivable.
Part 3: Person Specification
Attributes / Essential / Desirable
Education / Qualifications
- 5 GCSE at Grade C or above including English and Maths
- Post-GCSE qualification such as A-Level or T-level or equivalent
- Good book-keeping knowledge
- Part qualified AAT
- Degree
- Experience and Knowledge
- Attributes / Essential / Desirable
- IT Literate with strong Excel skills
- Familiar with using Teams
- Experience of working in a similar role
- Experience of using a CRM would be an advantage
- Charity or third sector experience is not essential but ideal
Skills and Abilities
Attributes / Essential / Desirable
- Attention to detail
- Highly organised and self-motivated
- Flexible and able to manage multiple tasks at one time.
- Good written, verbal and presentation skills
- Shows initiative in identifying problems and posing solutions
- Persistence and tenacity
Other
Attributes / Essential / Desirable
- Pro-active communication style including keeping team-members informed and updated as necessary.
- Not afraid to ask for help!
- Work co-operatively and collaboratively with other departments and other external contacts
- Good Interpersonal skills
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Westway Trust is seeking to appoint a highly skilled and forward-thinking Finance Officer (Property) to join our experienced, professional and friendly finance team to oversee the charging and collection of all property related income including rents, license fees service charges and ad-hoc recharges.
You will be a highly motivated Finance Officer with good organisational and analytical skills. You will also bring with you excellent interpersonal and customer service skills; will have good attention to detail and the ability to process data accurately and on time being a competent user of Microsoft Excel, and computerised accounting systems.
Key responsibilities of the role include but not limited to:
- Maintain tenancy and charging details in the Property Management software.
- Raise and dispatch rent demands to tenants and post entries to the ledgers.
- Credit control following up tenants with arears by email letter and phone.
- Maintain the tenant debtors listing.
- Post expenditure from Access to the service charge accounts.
- Processing tenancy at wills, subsidised rent and deferred rent journals and reconciliation.
- Reviewing Voids and recharges.
- Assist in month-end reporting.
- Assist in preparing year-end audit schedules.
- Taking ownership of year-end MUS closure and service charge statements.
- To work positively in accordance with Westway Trust’s equality and Diversity Policy.
- Provide cover for the Finance Officer and the Senior Finance Officer including raising cheques, banking, petty cash and making electronic payments posting tenants receipts onto MUS and Access.
- Recharge annual insurance costs to tenants.
- Income reconciliation between MUS and Access (I&E, Vat turnover).
- Reconcile property management balances to Access accounts including debtors and service charge balances.
- Supporting SMF on year end accounting and service charge account closure
- Running MUS reports to help property analysis and preparing analysis of property financial performance.
- Any other duties as may be reasonably required.
Experience, knowledge and skills:
- Relevant experience within a busy accounts department.
- Minimum qualification GCSE Mathematics or equivalent.
- Experience of using computerised accounting systems.
- Competent user of Excel for reporting and computing.
- Highly computer literate, with practical experience of using MS Office packages, especially MS Excel and computerised accounting systems.
- The ability to deliver the highest standards of internal customer service through your positive attitude to the role, while staying calm and focused during busy or demanding work situations
- Excellent attention to detail with accurate data entry and the ability to prepare concise and accurate reconciliations and analyses of individual income, expenditure and control accounts.
- Good organisational, administrative and analytical skills.
- Good communication skills both written and verbal.
- A proven ability to follow agreed financial procedures and controls.
- Resourceful and flexible approach, with a “can do attitude”.
- A commitment to working as part of a team.
- Punctual with effective time management.
Desirable:
- Studying or qualified AAT CAT or equivalent CCAB.
- Experience of Access Accounts.
- Experience of computerised property management accounting packages MUS Chronos.
- Experience of using electronic banking software.
- Experience of credit control and rental ledgers.
- Connection to or significant understanding of the local area and its social, cultural and political heritage would be highly desirable.
- Commitment to living out the Westway Trust values including placing the community at the centre of all we do.
- Demonstrable understanding of, commitment to, and promotion of equality of opportunities, diversity and inclusion.
Benefits of working with us:
- Great location in the heart of Portobello, North Kensington
- Investor in People (IiP) employer
- Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per year + statutory bank holidays
- Free gym membership at health club one minute walk from the office
- Pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Sick pay scheme
- Season ticket / bicycle loan
- Free eye test voucher
The application deadline is Sunday 17 November when applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview. However, we reserve the right to close the application early. An early application is strongly recommended.
We exist to work together with the local community to enable North Kensington to thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
The Royal Osteoporosis Society is the UK’s largest national charity dedicated to improving bone health and beating osteoporosis. And we’re here for everyone. We equip people with practical information and support to take action on their bone health.
Our vision – strong and healthy bones for life
Our purpose – we transform lives and society by leading the effort to improve bone health and defeat osteoporosis
Our goals – to drive fracture prevention amongst people who are at high risk, quicker diagnosis and better ongoing care, and to support more people to live well with osteoporosis
Our values - we’re Bold, We’re Focused, we’re Collaborative, we have Integrity!
The Role
We are currently looking to recruit a Head of Finance at the Royal Osteoporosis Society. This is a key role within the Finance Team and one that will represent the function by being a member of the charity’s Leadership Team.
In this role you will build on the strong foundations already embedded in the finance function maintaining strong financial controls, embracing new technologies and providing the best possible management information to the wider charity as our income grows.
Working closing with the Director of Finance and IT, you will lead on financial controls, business partnering, forecasting and ensure that all financial information is presented in a useful and timely manner. You will also manage a small team.
About You
To succeed in this role you will:
- ·Be a qualified accountant with substantial financial and management accounting experience.
- Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrable experience of leading and engaging with finance and other corporate functions to develop a mature and rounded service.
- Have an excellent understanding of financial and management accounting processes, financial reporting and audit planning as well as being adept at managing both your own and your team’s priorities.
- Be a strong leader able to communicate well with your peers and teams members and have resilience to adapt quickly to changing priorities and demands from internal and external stakeholders.
- Enjoy using technology to make processes simpler and more efficient.
In return for your hard work and dedication you will enjoy a wide variety of benefits including:
- Holiday entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays increasing to 30 days over time
- Competitive pension, maternity and paternity schemes and life assurance
- Continuous professional development investment
- Shopping Discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme
For more information on this opportunity including a job description and person spec please contact Nicola Shaw our retained consultant or to apply send a CV and support statement.
Closing date 3rd November
Interview date 20th November with a second interview the week after for successful candidates
Senior Finance Manager
Temporary 3-months initially
Pay £32.97 per hour plus £3.98 per hour holiday pay (equivalent to annual salary of £60,000 FTE)
Part-time (10 hours per week)
Hybrid or remote working, with an office based in Hammersmith, London
Do you have experience of supporting small charities? Are you a finance professional looking to make a difference in the charity sector?
Charity People is partnering with charity dedicated to combating human trafficking and modern slavery. Through frontline partnerships, advocacy, and survivor support, they work to protect vulnerable communities, prevent exploitation, and empower those affected by trafficking, focusing on sustainable, long-term solutions to end modern slavery globally. They are seeking an experienced Senior Finance Manager to join their Senior Leadership Team and play a critical role in managing the organisation's finance function.
Key Responsibilities:
* Produce monthly consolidated accounts and rolling cash-flow forecasts
* Lead the annual budget planning process
* Manage payroll and supplier payments, including international grants
* Oversee statutory accounts and act as the main contact for UK auditors and communicate with US accountants
* Prepare finance papers for quarterly Finance, Compliance and Risk Committee and board meetings
Essential Requirements:
* Qualified accountant with at least 3 years of charity sector experience
* Knowledge of SORP, charity audit requirements, and restricted/unrestricted funds
* Strong skills in Excel and Xero, with experience in payroll accounting
How to apply:
Please send your CV as soon as possible as we are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and are looking to interview immediately.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
In their search for two new Finance Business Partners on a permanent basis The National Archives are partnering with Roberson Bell. The National Archives are a non-ministerial department, and the official archive and publisher for the UK Government, and for England and Wales. We are the guardians of over 1,000 years of iconic national documents.
Operating within the management accounting team, as a Finance Business Partner, you will act as the link between finance and the business, using your expertise to support, advise and challenge stakeholders on issues such as affordability, risk and compliance with government standards
The organisation:
We are expert advisers in information and records management and we work with partner across the cultural, academic and heritage sectors. We fulfil a leadership role for the archive sector and work to secure the future of physical and digital records. We collect and secure the future of the government record, from Shakespeare's will to tweets from Downing Street, to preserve it for generations to come.
The role:
- Providing sound financial advice and management to the Directorates. Including reviewing business cases, papers to Governance Committees and policy proposals, to ensure that the financial implications have been properly considered, are affordable and recommendations reflect good Value for Money.
- Presenting financial information to Senior Management Teams on a regular basis. Communicating complex financial issues to internal and external stakeholders, enabling individuals with little financial knowledge to understand key messages.
- Understanding the business - Developing a full understanding of the policies and cost drivers of the Directorates' spend ensuring they are managed and monitored effectively to meet business plans and objectives.
- Leading on month-end and year-end activities, working autonomously to ensure that the management information for your area of responsibility is accurate and correct.
- Challenging and supporting Directors and Budget Managers in managing spend on a portfolio basis. Recognising potential risk and opportunities and identifying solutions to manage them.
- Leading on financial planning and forecasting exercises, supporting and providing constructive challenge to business areas when identifying their funding requirements in-year and going forward. This will include working on significant fiscal events such as Spending Reviews.
- Building relationships with stakeholders across the business and in other support functions e.g. HR, commercial, to understand their needs and priorities.
- You will work with your Directorates and the wider finance team to promote and realise the benefits of our new ERP system.
- Managing two Management Accountants, with responsibility for leading, motivating and developing them.
The successful candidate will:
- Be a fully qualified Accountant.
- You'll be highly motivated and an effective organiser, which will allow you to work fluidly in a fast paced environment, remaining flexible at all times.
- Significant experience in communicating complex financial issues to enable individuals with little financial knowledge to understand the key messages.
- Significant experience of leading on financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Extensive experience of maintaining effective relationships to understand senior stakeholder/colleagues' needs and priorities
- Demonstrable experience of reviewing business cases and/or investment appraisal.
- Be a team player, with exceptional interpersonal skills, able to work with a diverse and broad range of stakeholders across the organisation. Demonstrable ability to influence.
- Have good written and oral communication skills, able to communicate clearly, concisely, accurately and in ways that promote understanding but stands ground when needed
Desirable criteria:
- An understanding of accounting policy and an appreciation of the implications for an organisation of Government legislation and accounting standards
This position will be based officially at the head office in Kew and will require the postholder to work from the office three days a week.
Applications will be under constant review before the closing date, so please apply via the link or contact Katie Moore at our retained search agent, Robertson Bell. Please note the closing date for applications is 27th October 2024.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal rec
Are you an experienced Finance Manager with programme and grants management experience?
Are you passionate about supporting young entrepreneurs and helping job seekers become job creators?
We are looking for a Programme Finance Manager to ensure all programmes and projects across the organisation have transparent and robust processes to ensure maximum impact. You will also have the opportunity to work closely with the Development and Programmes team.
Job details
Job title: Programme Finance Manager
Duration: 12 months FTC
Location: A short walk from St Pauls Underground Station
Responsible to: Head of Finance and Operations
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
As the Programme Finance Manager your day to day duties will include:
- Business partnering with Programme Managers to review income and expenditure
- Produce forecasts and reforecasts to Programme Managers
- Prepare monthly commentary for management reviews
- Manage and coordinate monthly project lifecycle
- Work closely with the Head of Finance to create a robust grants and contract process
- Ensure all contract deadlines and billing cycles are met with in a timely manner
- Manage and process all programmes and projects accounts for year end
The skills you will bring to this busy and diverse role will include:
- Experience of project accounting
- Knowledge of programme accounting
- Strong business partnering experience
- Relevant accounting qualification
- Experience in a similar role
- Knowledge of the charity/non-profit sector
This is an exciting opportunity to work for a growing organisation and make a difference.
If you are interested in applying for the position of Programme Finance Manager through TPP Recruitment then please do so by sending your CV.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About us
SOAS Students’ Union (SU) is a charity run independently from the University. The students of SOAS are our members, this is who we ultimately work with and for.
The trustee board delegate the running of the Students' Union to the CEO and senior leadership team, who manage the full and part-time staff, their role is to ensure the SU is running effectively, to role model its culture and deliver the organisational strategy. In other words, it’s a great place to work, with a vibrant community where people share the same values and care about each other
Students are at the heart of what we do and we are ambitious to be the best we can be and support others to do the same. It’s an exciting time to join SOAS SU and have the opportunity to shape what our future will look like.
The role
As the Head of Finance and Governance, you will oversee the day-to-day financial activities, including budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance, while also providing strategic oversight to ensure the efficient day-to-day running of SOAS SU and driving system, quality and process improvements.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the financial and strategic direction of a growing organisation that is at the heart of student life on campus.
Key details:
Salary: £50,850 per year (inc London weighting) – This is the full-time salary, and the salary will be pro rata based
Location: Hybrid (1 day a week on-site in Central London)
Contract: 12-month fixed term contract with the opportunity for a permanent role
Closing date for applications is Monday 4th November 5pm 2024.
Interviews will take place W/C Monday 11th November at the Students Union in Central London
Please note that SOAS Students Union reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible .
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly organised and motivated person to join us in the fight against cancer. This pivotal role will oversee the day to day management of the charity alongside running effective fundraising campaigns.
At The Cancer Treatment and Research Trust, our mission is to enable our consultants and scientists to translate laboratory research into clinical trials and new life-saving treatments.
Each year we fund studies into a wide variety of cancers which include ovarian, lung, urological & melanoma. We are also the only charity in the UK funding research into Gestational Trophoblastic Disease, a rare cancer that occurs during or after pregnancy.
About the Role
The successful candidate will oversee the day to management of the charity, ensure effective fundraising activity, provide support for the Board of Trustees and facilitate the smooth running of the charity. As part of this you will ensure the accounts are prepared in a timely way with the assistance of our book keeper and accountants. You will also work with our web-designer to ensure the website is kept up to date and the annual charity report and return are prepared and submitted on-time.
You will oversee all fundraising activity including maintaining existing campaigns and our CRM system, and provide excellent stewardship to supporters, responding to enquiries, thanking them in a timely manner and supporting supporters with their fundraising activities. You will have experience of a similar charity role and be passionate about fulfilling our mission to save lives through research.
Please download the job description for full details.
If you would like to apply, please send your CV together with a covering letter no longer than 2 sides of A4 that clearly demonstrates how you meet the knowledge, skills, and experience requirements of the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
- Are you ready to take the lead in shaping the future of educational assessments and qualifications with one of the UK's top awarding organisations?
- Do you have significant years of experience in the awarding sector and a passion for developing high-quality educational materials?
TPP are partnered with one of the top awarding organisations in the UK that is looking for someone to join them as a Qualification Development Team Leader and shape the future of qualifications and assessments.
Benefits Package - Qualification Development Team Leader
- Salary: from £40,000, depending on experience
- Employment type: Permanent, full time - 40 hours per week
- Working arrangements: Hybrid
- Personal Development: Career training and continuous learning opportunities.
About the Organisation - Qualification Development Team Leader
This awarding organisation is committed to empowering people through education, with a mission to develop assessments and qualifications that truly measure competence and potential. The team is passionate, team-oriented, and values integrity in every endeavour.
About the Role - Qualification Development Team Leader
As a Qualification Development Team Leader, under the direct supervision of the Head of Qualification Development, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and guiding the Qualification Development team. This position focuses on ensuring the creation and maintenance of high-quality, effective, and compliant qualifications and assessment materials, aligning with the organisation's goals and meeting regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities - Qualification Development Team Leader
- Collaborate with various teams and key external partners to uphold regulatory standards, aiming for industry recognition.
- Lead and assist the team in developing compliant and relevant qualifications and assessment tools.
- Oversee risk management and conflict of interest in assessment design and development.
- Independently organise and manage team workload to meet business goals efficiently.
- Perform management responsibilities, including team performance, HR issues, and workload during staff absences.
- Identify and address team training requirements, offering mentorship and support.
- Assist in managing strategic objectives alongside senior management.
- Initiate and implement enhancements in team processes and instructions.
- Establish and oversee quality control procedures.
- Develop and maintain compliant and up-to-date educational and assessment materials, collaborating with external experts.
Skills / Experience Required - Qualification Development Team Leader
- Demonstrable knowledge and expertise in vocational education and assessment methodologies.
- Over five years of experience in the UK awarding sector.
- Strong skills in managing time, people, and resources, with a keen eye for detail.
- Experience leading projects and teams, fostering a collaborative and motivating environment.
To Apply
- Does this sound like your kind of role? Apply now with your CV only (no covering letter required).
Interview Process
- The interview process will be a multi-stage procedure designed to evaluate your skills, compatibility with the team and organisation, and your passion for education and assessments.
Deadline for Applications
- ASAP - applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
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Charity Shop Manager
Ilkley, West Yorkshire
We are committed to paying the Real Living Wage.
About Us
Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer healthier lives, free of cancer.
Thanks to supporters, the charity funds vital cancer research and pioneers innovative new services for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer – in Yorkshire, and beyond.
As an inclusive employer, our aim is to ensure our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is vital to us taking action to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships.
The Benefits
We offer all employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Hornbeam Park train station, free onsite parking and a whole lot more.
We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Shop Manager, you will put people in Yorkshire at the heart of everything you do, unite with colleagues and other organisations in this cause, and dare to think big and bold to make positive solutions happen.
The Role
As our Shop Manager you will lead a team of volunteers to raise funds to invest in achieving the charity’s goal to save lives in Yorkshire. Reporting to the Retail Area Manager, you will portray the charity as a professional, credible brand which acts with integrity and provide excellent customer service, ensuring volunteers, donors and customers know how their contribution is helping the people of Yorkshire.
Specifically, you will:
· Manage and be accountable for implementing and complying with agreed shop operating policy and standards including Health and Safety and Trading Standards.
· Be responsible for ensuring the shop is presented to the highest standards with attractive visual merchandising and window displays.
· Be responsible for attracting and recruiting a team of new volunteers, ensuring they are well trained and take every effort to create a welcoming and happy environment.
· Be responsible for ongoing volunteer training and engagement, ensuring the volunteer management system is actively kept up to date.
· Have line manager responsibility for assistant manager, working together to ensure there is management cover and sufficient volunteers to operate all trading hours.
· Ensure accurate accounting and handling of assets (items donated and money received).
· Be responsible for ensuring accurate record keeping of items donated and the amount paid for each item for Gift Aid tax reclaim purposes.
· Prepare and complete all shop administration including cash handling and banking functions to the highest standard, accurately and on time, always adhering to charity policy and procedures.
· Create a welcoming professional atmosphere and deliver high standards of customer service for all customers and supporters.
About You
To be considered for this role, you will need:
· To be ideally educated to A-level or equivalent.
· To have experience of managing people/volunteers including recruitment and development.
· To have previous retail experience in charity sector or commercial sector is desirable.
· To have experience of meeting and exceeding targets within a retail environment.
· To be highly organised with good time management skills.
· To have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
· To have the ability or willingness to travel occasionally across the Yorkshire region for training and team meetings.
· To have a willingness to complete our pre-employment checks (to be undertaken once the role is offered and accepted) which include:
o A check on your employment history, by seeking references that cover your previous 5 years of employment and verifying any employment gaps of over 28 days
o A check on your eligibility to work in the UK as per the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006
o A check on your highest educational achievement(s)
o A check on your professional qualification(s)
· To undertake a DBS check at the level relevant to your role.
Application
Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research.
To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, Head of People, before 22 October 2024. Please read our privacy notice before applying.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer. We welcome any discussion for flexible working at the interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity.
We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us via our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Mind in Enfield and Barnet is a fast-growing charity in North London providing much needed therapy, wellbeing support and advocacy services to people with mental health problems.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified and experienced Accountant to strategically lead and develop the finance team of Mind in Enfield and Barnet.
The role will:
- lead on managing financial sustainability and the assets of the organisation
- ensure compliance to all law and regulation relating to charity finance
- support the CEO in ensuring the effective governance of the organisation
Duties will include working closely with the CEO and senior leadership team on developing the organisation and managing change to sustain and grow the organisation. The successful candidate will also work with the team on potential new funded projects, inputting into proposal/bids. They will provide financial oversight of bid preparation and business development opportunities, and have a strategic overview and management of the finances for all service projects and levels of staffing to sustain projects and growth for the organisation.
Finance duties
- Work with the CEO to ensure good financial practices in place and bring to the immediate attention of the CEO, SLT, the Finance & HR Committee (FHRC) and Trustees, as appropriate, any and all areas of financial and risk control.
- Manage the overall financial strategy, preparing 3-year plans, budgets, forecasts & monthly management accounts which are prepared accurately and delivered in a timely manner.
- Produce and monitor a cash flow forecast and highlight any risks to the organisation.
- Monitor and explain variances and ensure timely action to correct any issues.
- Together with HR, prepare monthly payroll instruction, check payroll and organise timely payment. Work with HR, to ensure HR documentation is consistent with payroll and forecast.
- Ensure all sales and purchase transactions are processed in a timely and accurate manner. Work with SLT to ensure necessary in place contractual and purchase order documentation in place for income.
- Maintain accounting controls and implement policies and procedures which meet the requirements of SORP and ensure a secure and confidential financial system with appropriate backups.
- Manage financial audits including all necessary preparatory work and interface with auditors.
- Identify areas for financial process improvement and streamlining.
Education & Qualification
- Educated to at least degree
- Qualified accountant (CA, ACCA or CIMA)
This is a part time position, (14 hours per week), based remotely. You will be expected to attend Barnet (N12) and Enfield (N9) offices when necessary.
Candidates must have a minimum of eight years’ experience of working as a qualified accountant
Please apply with your CV and covering letter.
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We are delighted to be working with Katharine House Hospice Trust who, in partnership with the Oxford University Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust, provide specialist palliative care for adults with an incurable illness across Oxfordshire and South Northamptonshire. At Katharine House, the care is delivered by a multi-professional team who have specialised in this field and take a holistic approach, considering physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs.
The charity is seeking a Director of Finance and Resources who will be a key member of the Hospice’s Senior Leadership Team and instrumental in helping to shape the organisation’s strategic direction.
The postholder will be responsible for the effective financial management of the Charity, including robust assessment of risk, providing sound financial advice to the Board of Trustees and Senior Leadership Team.
The successful individual will demonstrate the following skills and experience:
- A fully qualified accountant, (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent higher degree in finance
- Demonstrable understanding of Charity SORP accounting
- Ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team
- Strategy and change management
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Whilst the postholder’s key qualification and skill will be as a qualified accountant, the role is designed to be a broad leadership role. As such, it includes operational oversight of estates/facilities, health and safety and IT provision, where the post holder will be active across the organisation, driving efficiencies and organisational effectiveness.
A motivational and compassionate leader, the post holder will inspire colleagues to constantly strive for continuous improvement, aiming to deliver an outstanding service.
If you feel you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, please submit your CV and supporting statement, to Sandra Smith, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment.
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.
Closing date for applications: 10 November 2024
First Interview dates: 26 and 27 November 2024
Second Interview dates: 4 December (PM) and 6 December (AM)
Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by 15 November, prior to shortlisting on the 18 November
We are looking for an experienced grant manager who is passionate about the environment and trees to join us as Grant and Funder Compliance Manager!
This is a new role for the organisation in response to our growing grant income and complex programming and impact. Developing and managing a grant management function, you will meet and exceed funder requirements and expectations, helping to build income to grow urban forests and combat the effects of climate change. Come get your hands dirty on planting days and join us!
ABOUT TREES FOR CITIES
Trees for Cities is an ambitious, far-reaching organisation.
Trees for Cities is the only charity working on a national and international scale to improve people's lives by planting trees in cities. In a world facing unprecedented threats from climate change, loss of biodiversity and disconnection from nature, our work has never been more urgent or important.
We engage local communities to cultivate lasting change in their neighbourhoods with urban trees, whether it’s creating healthier environments, keeping our cities cool, protecting from flooding or getting people involved in nature.
We have been in existence for nearly 30 years, engaging communities to plant, protect and promote urban trees in parks, streets, schools and housing estates across the UK and around the world. Through our work, we deliver local impact on a national and global scale, strengthening urban communities through volunteering opportunities and helping to enable and inspire a new generation to plant and protect urban trees. The charity has seen significant organisational growth and development in recent years, including a new senior leadership team to boost capacity and lead a growing organisation.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
With experience in managing complex grants and delivering compelling, quality funder reports, you will ensure we meet and exceed donor requirements and expectations. Your organisation skills will enable you to manage and deliver funder requirements in line with accounting, fundraising and legal best practice. This role will work closely with the Fundraising Director and sits within the Fundraising Department.
The Head of Corporate Partnerships will lead our corporate partnerships team to achieve ambitious income (£2.5m in 2024-25 financial year) and strategic value targets for the organisation to grow urban forests and combat the effects of climate change. We are a rapidly growing and developing organisation that suits ambitious, dedicated and passionate staff.
The Fundraising team has delivered consistent, significant income growth this strategic period – and more is needed to address the increasing need for urban trees. We now look forward to our next strategy in 2025 for even more ambitious plans – join us!
Trees for Cities is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. We value diversity and are committed to promoting diversity within the workplace. We aim to ensure that our employees achieve their full potential and that all employment decisions, including recruitment, are taken without reference to irrelevant or discriminatory criteria. A full copy of our Equal Opportunities Policy can be provided on request.
HOW TO APPLY
Please visit our website to view the full job description. To apply, please send your CV and supporting statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) outlining why you are interested in the role and your fit with the Person Specification with the subject heading ‘Grant and Funding Compliance Manager’.
Please note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, you must therefore have a valid right to work in the UK to apply.
Deadline to apply: 23rd October 2024
Interviews are scheduled for 29th October 2024
If you are shortlisted for an interview, you will normally be contacted within two weeks after applying. If you do not hear from us within this period then you should assume that on this occasion you have not been selected for an interview.
Trees for Cities is the first UK environmental organisation to have been awarded social value certification. Trees for Cities is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No: 1032154.
Previous applicants need not reapply. No Agencies Please.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Co-Director of Strategy & Finance works closely with the Co-Director of Operations to ensure the sustainability, growth and success of Hackney Playbus and to ensure that families are placed at the heart of the charity's work.
All Hackney Playbus employees and volunteers demonstrate the Hackney Playbus ethos and values by working positively as part of a team, delivering high quality services to children and families and by creating a culture where all are welcomed, valued and supported.
The Principal duties and responsibilities will be as follows:
Governance
Ensuring that the charity is legally compliant, compliant with requirements of the Charity Commission and has the correct insurances in place for the charity’s activities and that these are reviewed annually.
Ensure systems are in place for the Board of Trustees to fulfil its statutory responsibilities and exercise effective control of the charity's affairs. Support trustee recruitment in line with Hackney Playbus procedures.
Ensure policies and guidelines are appropriate for the charity’s work and reviewed regularly by the Trustees, including annual reviews of Children’s Safeguarding, Data Protection policies and the Risk Register developing policy proposals as necessary
Report quarterly or as required to the Board of Trustees on progress against key strategic objectives, providing information and explaining performance
Strategic
To work with Trustees to ensure the charity’s vision, mission and strategic plans are reviewed in conjunction with key stakeholders including Hackney Playbus staff, volunteers and families.
To take Joint responsibility for achieving, monitoring and reporting on performance against targets in all areas of charity’s activities taking action as required
To be open to feedback and ideas for innovation and change while delivering consistent and reliable services
To develop a culture of continuous improvement throughout all aspects of the charity's work.
Financial
Ensure that income is maintained, expenditure controlled in line with budgets and potential risks are identified and managed
Draw up an annual budget for approval by Trustees
Liaise with appointed bookkeeper, ensuring timely payment of bills, invoicing for services, chasing of invoices for payment and maintenance of petty cash systems
Prepare contracts, apply for tenders, negotiate and agree contracts, service level agreements and acknowledge receipt of funds as required.
Oversee expenditure and management accounts ensuring that income and expenditure is monitored and reported quarterly to Trustees
Organise independent examination of accounts with appointed accountant
Review and make recommendations to maintain or change arrangements with accountants, bookkeepers and payroll service providers.
Income Generation
Develop income generation strategies to maintain and enhance levels of funding from existing sources and develop new funding streams
Work closely with and provide support to the Fundraising Officer on funding applications to ensure continuous and sufficient income
Work closely with the Co-Director of Operations to ensure that monitoring reports are submitted to funders in line with requirements.
HR
Recruit staff as required
Support and supervise Administration and Fundraising Officers
Ensure HR policies, procedures and staff contracts are relevant and reviewed regularly to ensure they are fit for purpose.
Promotion of Charity
Maintain effective networks with supporters and stakeholders
Network externally and develop partnerships to improve impact and sustainability
Ensure charity is presented in an appropriate and professional manner to its stakeholders including website, social media, annual, impact and reports
Represent the charity in public forums and produce or commission written/digital material for promotion
Asset Management
Overall responsibility for asset management including Playbus vehicles, premises management, IT, utilities and other overheads.
Other Duties
To participate in internal/external meetings and training
To participate in annual appraisal by appointed Trustee from the Boardof Trustees
To uphold Hackney Playbus policies and procedures including Children's Safeguarding.
Hackney Playbus believes that all children under five living in Hackney should share the same opportunities to grow, thrive, and reach their potential
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.