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About us
The Runnymede Trust is the UK’s leading race equality think tank. We generate research to challenge racial inequality in Britain.
For more than 50 years, we have worked tirelessly to build a Britain in which we all belong. Proudly independent, we speak truth to power on race and racism without fear or favour. We are not swayed by political agenda, profit or popular opinion. We are authentic, led by an ethnically diverse team we draw from our lived experience and that of our wide and inclusive community and partnership networks.
Job purpose
As a Senior Policy Officer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the policy influencing work of Runnymede across a wide range of areas. Your responsibilities will involve researching and developing evidence-based policy positions, drafting briefings in priority areas and supporting with policy reports, while working closely with other members of the team to contribute to organisational initiatives. A key part of this role will involve supporting the Policy Manager and Head of Policy in managing the Runnymede’s Parliamentary engagement, which includes monitoring ongoing legislation, organising Parliamentary events and managing the Secretariat for the All Party Parliamentary Group on Race and Community.
This is a challenging position that requires strong organisational skills, an ability to navigate high-stakes environments, and a keen understanding of policy nuance within the shifting landscape of race and social justice. You will be integral to shaping and advancing Runnymede’s anti-racist agenda and will thrive on collaboration and learning in a responsive and dynamic environment.
This is a key role in one of the UK’s leading think tanks on race and social justice, and has the potential to make an important and long term impact delivering genuine progress towards racial equality in Britain.
Benefits
Along with a competitive salary and an opportunity to work alongside an inspiring team of thought-leaders and changemakers, we offer the following benefits:
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33 days annual leave (including flexibility to take bank holidays when best suits you)
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Extra annual leave for volunteering and/or study
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Flexible working and hybrid/home working
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Enhanced parenthood policies
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Contributory pension
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Investment and support with training, professional growth and development
How to apply
To apply please click the apply button below.
This will take you to our online recruitment platform, BeApplied, which is a platform that aims to facilitate an unbiased and inclusive hiring process.
On BeApplied you will be asked to upload your CV and answer some skill-based application questions instead of a traditional covering letter.
Runnymede Trust is committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We acknowledge that people from certain backgrounds are under-represented in research and policy making and we’re committed to doing what we can to correct this. We are particularly keen to receive applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic people; people with disabilities; people who identify as being LGTBQIA; people who have a mental health condition; and people who identify as working class now or in the past.
We are also aware that many highly capable prospective candidates nonetheless rule themselves out of work in think tanks because they underestimate their own ability to do the role. With this in mind, we strongly encourage applications from anyone who is prepared to learn and grow on the job and would like to stress that past experience of working in think tanks is not required.
Interview Schedule
Candidates will hear back about their application status on 18th of November, and interviews for shortlisted candidates will be conducted on 25th and 26th of November.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Youth Futures Foundation is the What Works Centre for youth employment. We exist to address the significant disparities in youth employment for marginalised groups. We want to ensure that all young people can access and keep good quality jobs.
We are looking for a Senior Grants Officer who will be a key role within the grants team, supporting Relationships Managers and the Head of Grants in the delivery of innovative and impactful grant-making. You will lead on the delivery of key funding relationships and portfolios, making recommendations on complex and strategically important requests for funding and building effective relationships with our grant holders. You will also work closely across our Impact and Evidence, Employer Engagement and Policy & Communications teams to ensure successful applicants are supported to deliver high quality, impactful projects that will build the evidence base of “What Works” to support the most disadvantaged young people into good jobs.
This role can be based at any of our hubs located in London, Birmingham or Leeds. We currently operate a hybrid model of two-days per week in the office and three-days from home.
We offer flexible working and consider alternative patterns of work (open to Job Share requests).
For more information, please download the job recruitment pack.
The young people we aim to serve – and the challenges they face - are all unique. We are looking to build a team that reflects this diversity. Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, class, religion, identity, and experience forms the cornerstone of our work. We are an equal opportunities, Living Wage and Disability Confident employer and encourage applications from a diverse range of backgrounds representative of our communities. We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace, where employees are encouraged to have a voice.
We are the national What Works Centre for youth employment, with a specific focus on marginalised young people.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is seeking a PA to the Archdeacon of Northolt and Willesden Area Administrator to play a key role within the Willesden team, based from Causton Street.
Job Summary
The purpose of the PA role is to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Archdeacon of Northolt in the Willesden area, ensuring efficient handling of communications, management of her diary, and maintenance of records. This includes coordinating travel arrangements, organising meetings, compiling communications materials, and managing various financial tasks. Additionally, the PA plays a vital role in upholding confidentiality, being a source of support in the making of difficult decisions and assisting with safeguarding. The PA carries a vital role in linking Clergy, Church Wardens, and others to the support available to them in the Diocesan office and helping them feel supported and heard when they contact the Archdeacons office for help.
The Willesden Area Administrator is a member of the Area staff responsible for the efficient and effective running of the office. (s)he has strong links to the Bishops office, other members of the Archdeaconry Team, the Area Director of Ministry and his PA, other Area Staff, people in the parishes especially Church Wardens and church administrators, as well as key external stakeholders such as local authorities, businesses, architects and partner organisations.
Job responsibilities
Administrative
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Proactive management of mail, enquiries, telephone calls, e-mail, using initiative when referring upwards and flagging issues with the Archdeacon
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Diary management – forward planning of events and specific projects and day-to-day management of the Archdeaconry diaries.
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Preparing agendas, support papers and taking minutes for meetings.
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Draft letters and documents as requested.
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Uphold the security and confidentiality of the documentation in accordance with GDPR.
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Arranging visits in connection with ongoing works
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Liaising with both architects and parishes for Quinquennial Inspections
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Liaison with and between Area staff members and others, setting up meetings.
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Organising arrangements for Archdeacon's Visitations including assisting with writing Visitation reports.
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Organising and facilitating the annual Archdeacons visitation services and admission of Churchwardens, liaising with Area Deans and host churches to ensure they are well attended and organised, including the distribution of and receipt of Church Wardens Citations and Declarations
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Liaising with the Director of Ministry’s PA and Bishops office to assist in the organisation of the induction process for new clergy.
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Facilitating the Willesden Area Parish Administrators network including organising training and networking events for them.
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Assisting the Archdeacon in implementing new initiatives and projects.
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Discussing with the Archdeacon the response and approach to difficult situations in parishes, agreeing ways forward and helping to facilitate them, involving the Bishops office where appropriate.
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Being the first port of call for enquiries to the Archdeacons office.
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Supporting the Bishops PA in the efficient administration of vacancies and appointments including overseeing the area vacancies list and coordinating shortlisting and interview dates.
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Coordinating of the annual parish returns both Mission Statistics and financial.
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Ensuring the highest possible quality of outward facing communication to parishes, clergy and external partners.
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Overseeing updates of the People System, CMS, and Parish returns for the area.
Financial
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Tracking the Archdeaconry budget, including ordering stationary supplies
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Managing the Archdeacon’s Discretionary Fund and Area Deans budget with oversight by the Archdeacon.
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Approving invoices under £500 via Xledger with oversight by the Archdeacon.
Safeguarding
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Undertaking appropriate safeguarding training and knowing when to refer calls to the Archdeacon, on to the Safeguarding Team.
Other
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Undertaking any other duties commensurate with the role.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on the main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Essential
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Experience working as a PA.
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Administratively efficient.
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IT proficiency (MS Office).
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Time management and the ability to work at pace
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High standard of literacy and numeracy
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Empathetic to the mission and values of the Church of England
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Right to work in the UK
Desirable
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Educated to A-Level or equivalent standard.
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Experience managing budgets and tracking costs.
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Administration related qualification.
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Some understanding of Church of England structures and experience of working with the Ecclesiastical legislative framework
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on Person Specification.
About the London Diocesan Fund
The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the employment body that serves and supports the Diocese of London and Church of England. The Diocesan of London comprises of c400 parishes north of the River Thames and within the M25 motorway.
The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. At the London Diocesan Fund, we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community.
We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.
Safeguarding
The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Benefits of working with us
The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following financial benefits:
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Competitive remuneration package
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27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
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15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available
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Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary
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Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months’ of employment
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Season ticket loans of public transport
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Access to Benenden Health Insurance
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EAP counselling through Health Assured
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Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles
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Two additional paid days for community volunteering
Interviews will be held on 6th November 2024.
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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!
This role is starting ASAP, and we will be reviewing applications and interviewing on an ongoing basis.
Are you passionate about ensuring the smooth and efficient organisation of events and programmes?
Do you want to make a real impact on thousands of young people by building their skills through immersive citizenship experiences?
Young Citizens is an education charity on a mission to empower young people to actively engage in society. For over three decades, we’ve been giving young people the tools to understand society’s institutions and tackle its biggest issues. We are a national charity that makes big impact with a small central team and networks of volunteers.
This is a new role that will help Young Citizens ensure that our portfolio of long-standing and newly developed educational programmes and events are of the highest quality for schools and young people across the UK.
You will support the coordination team in delivering a series of events throughout the year, including our longest-running programme, the Bar Mock Trial Competition, which involves 22 events over six consecutive weeks in November. We work with schools, venues, and volunteers to provide inspiring learning experiences and programmes for children and young people.
You will contribute directly to our mission by leading the delivery of our school events programme. This includes responsibility for all aspects of event planning, delivery, and management, partner and volunteer development and management, audience development and evaluation, and events budgeting.
Who are we looking for?
The ideal candidate will be highly organised with demonstratable experience in planning and logistics of a large portfolio of events in different venues (including online delivery) within budget and have excellent communication skills.
You will excel in a dynamic environment, managing multiple events while upholding high standards of detail and meeting tight deadlines. If you are someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys seeing events come to life, we’d love to hear from you!
The Programmes Coordinator role is a temporary 6-month contract, with the possibility of becoming a permanent position.
Benefits of working at Young Citizens
In addition to joining a small friendly, dynamic and supportive staff team, Young Citizens offers:
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Enhanced employer pension contributions
- Season ticket loan
- Employee assistance programme
- Enhanced sickness and maternity policies
- A friendly, collegiate environment with a passionate team
- An opportunity to make a real difference to help children and young people benefit from quality, inspiring citizenship education and develop vital skills!
Our office is based near Aldgate East Underground station. This is a hybrid role requiring office attendance a minimum of 2 days a week during non-delivery periods, and up to 3-4 days during event delivery months.
For more information about this job and how to apply, please see the pack below.
The closing date for applications is 9am, Wednesday 6 November 2024. Please note we will shortlist applications on an ongoing basis, so do not wait to apply.
Applications without a covering letter specific to this post will not be considered. In your covering letter, please explain why you have the skills and experience to excel as a Programmes Coordinator for Young Citizens, including an example of a time you managed multiple events.
Candidates must have the existing right to work in the UK.
Young Citizens is a citizenship education charity that informs, equips and inspires children and young people across the UK to be active citizens.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact? Join The Prince's Trust Business Partnering team as a Finance Business Partner and be part of our mission to empower young people across the UK.
The key aspects of this role:
- Work closely with Country Directors to shape, develop and implement country specific strategies that maximise the impact for Young People.
- Advise, challenge, support and connect with senior stakeholders in the organisation.
- Provide valuable financial and commercial advice and strategic insights and solutions to directors and budget holders, influencing decision making.
- Manage performance through regular forecasting, budgeting, and business planning.
You’ll be a key player in our Business Partnering team, working collaboratively with the delivery directorate as well as the wider Finance directorate. We're seeking an individual with a background in business partnering, ideally within the charity sector. You should ideally be a qualified accountant or qualified by experience, brimming with proactivity and have strong communication skills to engage effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders across the organisation.
Equal Opportunities
Here at The Prince's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives.
We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.
We’re a Stonewall Diversity Champion and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by PT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), PT GEN (Gender Equality Network), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and Pulse (LGBTQIA+ Network).
Safeguarding
The Prince's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer
Salary: £29,217 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 1-year fixed term contract
Location: Gravesend DA11 7HQ / Swanscombe DA10 0AB and occasionally work from home
ellenor is a charity and a specialist palliative care provider for adults and children in Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley, and for children across the London Borough of Bexley. The Organisation has In-patient, Community, Wellbeing and therapeutic services at Northfleet.
We are looking for a Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer to help us grow sustainable income from businesses and build strong, purposeful partnerships. In this role, you’ll focus on securing new business and sponsorships, maintaining excellent relationships with existing partners, and finding opportunities for growth. You’ll also assist in managing the corporate budget with the support of the Corporate Partnerships Manager.
If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you’ll make a real difference in providing care and support when it's needed most, we’d love to hear from you!
Essential Requirements:
· Educated to GCSE level or equivalent professional experience.
· Proven success in securing new corporate business.
· Skilled in researching leads, managing pipelines, and account management.
· Experience in event, project, and campaign management.
· Track record of exceeding income targets.
· Ability to create and present proposals confidently.
· Excellent verbal, written, organisational, and time management skills.
· Strong relationship management and customer service.
· Confident in using CRM databases and proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
· Access to own vehicle with valid driving license and business insurance.
How to apply:
By application form, either online or downloadable from our website or by submitting a CV and cover letter, CVs without a cover letter will not be considered.
This post is subject to Standard DBS clearance.
Closing date: 8 November 2024
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Therefore, if you are interested, kindly submit your application at your earliest convenience as the vacancy may close prior to the closing date.
At ellenor, we are committed to acknowledging and celebrating our differences, fostering an inclusive environment for all. Join us in building an outstanding and diverse team dedicated to supporting our patients and their families during one of life's most challenging times.
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.
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Want to play your part in transforming society?
You're in the right place.
The important stuff
Location: Bethnal Green, office-based
Salary: £27,500
Permanent, Full-time
Application deadline: Monday 28th October (We interview on a rolling basis and may close the role early if we find the right candidate)
Application pack: Have a look at our Lead Coach Application pack for more information about the role and Resurgo
Please feel free to let us know if you may require any reasonable adjustments to participate fully in our recruitment process.
We are now recruiting for a Lead Coach in Bethnal Green - an outstanding opportunity to work as part of a local church to deliver the Spear Programme.
You’ll be working with the local church to manage the delivery of Resurgo's award-winning Spear Programme. Over the last 20 years, Spear has supported more than 10,000 young people across the UK with the work-ready skills and mindset they need to succeed in employment, no matter the challenges they face. But we don’t want to stop there.
We believe each young person has huge potential. If you do too, and you have the skills and heart to see their lives transformed – join us.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for:
The Lead Coach is primarily responsible for overseeing the training room and group sessions with young people. You will help shape the training environment and will confidently adapt and deliver materials and sessions to work within the group’s development towards work readiness.
Delivery of Spear Programme - Group and 1:1 coaching [60%]
- Preparing and coaching Spear Foundation sessions and 1-1s, ensuring that young people are engaged, retained and work-ready by the end of this initial phase of the programme
- Building relationships with young people on the programme and managing culture, and attitudes in the training room
- Adapting the Spear coaching material according to the needs of the Trainees and managing behaviour effectively
- Handling safeguarding
- Taking a lead on rating the work readiness of the trainees and making sure data is inputted and used correctly on salesforce
- Tracking trainee progress on the dashboards
- Liaising with volunteers for key programme engagement events such as mock interviews and external panels. Leading on briefings and communications with these volunteers
Delivery of Spear Career [20%]
- Delivering weekly Spear Career sessions (including running workshops with past Trainees), maintaining records and reporting on statistics, and creatively developing ongoing relationships with Spear Trainees
Training the Graduate Coach [10%]
- Contributing towards the training and developing of the Graduate Coach by modelling excellent coaching and giving regular feedback
Trainee recruitment [10%]
- Developing relationships with Job Centres and local referral agencies to ensure that the maximum number of Spear Trainees are enrolled on each programme. This involves liaising with referral agencies, active face-to-face recruitment and monitoring recruitment statistics
Continuous professional development
- Continually engaging in professional development, including being part of Resurgo’s wider coaching programmes and possibly supporting on leading internal training such as Grad Coach Training
Active participation in and support for church team and mission
- As the Spear programme is run in partnership with a local church partner, you will establish a strong personal connection with the church to develop the engagement and backing of church members and help build a strong network of supporters for the Spear programme. As part of this you may be asked to speak at church/events and contribute to prayer meetings as per Resurgo’s Christian ethos and the mission of the church
This role will suit you if:
- You are an active Christian, passionate about your work being a lived expression of your faith
- You have a heart for young people and releasing their potential, no matter what challenging circumstances they are facing
- You have demonstrable experience as a coach, or a background in youth work or teaching, and are keen to develop these skills further.
- You are confident in giving feedback and having crucial conversations
- Able to lead others effectively
- You are great at building relationships, with solid communication skills
- You are steady under pressure, and able to juggle competing priorities
- You are looking for a varied, hands-on role, where you won't be tied to a desk
- Emotional resilience and good self-leadership in this area. You have a sense of humour and want to have fun at work
- Strong administrative skills, competent and accurate and efficient in typing and work methods
You’ll be employed by St Peter’s Church, who partner closely with Resurgo to deliver the Spear Programme in Bethnal Green
You can expect:
- A genuine commitment to upskilling you through impressive training opportunities:
- Support and funding to complete your professional coaching accreditation
- Progression opportunities through professional development 1-1s, and a dedicated Church Partnerships team.
- Equipping you to have autonomy in your role, through a culture of ‘high challenge, high support’
- A fun, supportive culture where you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work
- A worshipping community, where you can pray and worship with your colleagues
- Summer and autumn staff conference days, plus a two-night Christmas retreat
A couple of things to note:
- This role requires occasional evening work, for our termly Spear Celebrations (where we celebrate our trainees as they complete the initial six weeks of the programme)
- In the event of a job offer, a DBS check will be requested.
Resurgo is a charity with a mission to transform society, of which the Spear Programme is just one part. We use our expertise in coaching and impact management to equip other organisations to cultivate change. Find out more about our work here.
With young people, with organisations, for society.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Location: Remote working in the UK, with travel when required
Responsible to: Director of People & Operations
Salary: Starting at £60,000 per annum, moving to £65,000 after a year of service
Contract type: Full-time/Permanent, 37 hours a week
Closing date: Friday 1st November 2024 at 9 AM
Interviews: We will be interviewing on a rolling basis, please apply as soon as possible.
Who we are
Speakers for Schools is the largest social mobility charity in the UK. We help to level the playing field between state and independent schools by giving all young people access to the same prestigious networks available to the top fee-paying schools.
We believe that by inspiring young people to explore their ambitions through our speaker programme, facilitating access to multi-day experiences of the world of work, and supporting young people to successfully seize opportunities available to them, then we can make a profound difference to the lives of young people, their future happiness and prosperity.
By 2028, our ambition is that every young person in the UK has access to high quality work experience. Yet today, less than half of young people leave secondary school having had any work experience whatsoever.
Role Summary
Reporting to the Director of People & Finance, the Head of Finance will oversee financial activities in the charity with the support of a team of two. The Head of Finance is responsible for overseeing the financial management, planning, and reporting functions to ensure the charity's fiscal health and compliance with regulatory standards. This role takes responsibility for developing and implementing financial strategies, managing budgets, forecasting, and financial risk, as well as ensuring accurate financial records and reporting for both internal and external stakeholders. The Head of Finance works closely with SLT to align financial planning with the charity's mission and business plan, provides financial insights for decision-making, and ensures that funding is managed efficiently to maximise impact. Additionally, they line manage the finance team and liaise with auditors, HMRC, pension bodies and fundraising stakeholders as required.
Key Duties/ Responsibilities:
Strategic Purpose:
- Oversee the financial operations of the charity
- Implement robust internal financial controls and compliance with the Charity’s accounting/finance policies and procedures
- Responsibility for compiling annual budgets, 3-yr forecasts (budgets, cashflows, reserves)
- Provide strategic advice to the trustees on all aspects of finance and taxation
Engagement:
- Collaborate with HR to ensure delivery of payroll
- Act as first POC with the bank for all banking matters
- Work with HMRC on PAYE, VAT and Corporation tax issues
- Line manage the Finance Team
- Be the "technical expert" across the Finance function, advising on best practice and the application of accounting standards across the business
- Working with the finance team to implement systems/processes to prevent errors in data collection and calculations
- Support with the income related activities of the Fundraising and Business Development teams
- Preparing timely and accurate financial information reports to senior executives, stakeholders, and board members.
Delivery:
- Responsible for cash management, and manage cash flow by tracking transactions and regularly reviewing internal reports to inform working capital requirements
- Monitoring ongoing budgetary performance and efficiency and the production of monthly management accounts
- Responsibility for financial postings to the charity accounting system
- Manage all aspects of financial management and ensure financial procedures, policies and systems are up to date and fit-for-purpose
- Claiming gift aid in a timely manner
- Submitting the monthly pension file to the Pension Administrator in a timely manner
- Process all payments to suppliers, staff and HMRC in a timely manner
- Deliver an efficient month-end and year-end process
- Continuously improve the accounting systems, including payroll and invoicing
- Ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported
- Lead the audit process, working with auditing services to ensure proper compliance with all regulations
- Preparing and submitting the VAT return for the charity on a quarterly basis
- Filing corporation tax, charity and Companies House returns
- Undertake any finance-related activities necessary to support the charity
- Providing financial training for non-financial managers
Skills /Experience / Knowledge:
Essential:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Proven experience in a senior finance role, with knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial risk management
- Experience working in the charity sector, with a strong understanding of charity accounting standards and relevant tax regulations
- Ability to oversee cash flow, financial transactions, and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Experience with HMRC compliance, pension administration, and ensuring regulatory adherence
- Proficiency in financial reporting, including producing management accounts and presenting to stakeholders.
- Experience in line management
- Strong interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Proficiency with Xero accounting software and financial systems
- Strong IT skills
- Strong collaboration skills with internal teams
Speakers for Schools Values
PASSION: We are committed to levelling the playing field for young people across the UK, creating social mobility and tackling disadvantages.
AGILITY: We challenge our ideas of what is possible in order to better meet the needs of those we support. We are human, make mistakes, learn, evolve and adapt.
INTEGRITY: We act with empathy and bring our authentic selves to work every day. We value and respect the talent, time and intentions of those we work with.
COLLABORATION: We are one team with one mission and only by working together can we deliver better outcomes for young people. We support each other unconditionally and feel motivation in shared success as well as individual progress.
DIVERSITY: We know it takes people with different ideas, strengths, identities, interests, and cultural backgrounds to make our organisation succeed. We encourage constructive debate and critical friendship.
Benefits offered at Speakers for Schools:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Morning of your birthday off
- Pension scheme
- 3 voluntary days per year
- Wellbeing programme
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption package
- Subsidised office furniture
- Perkbox
- £500 a year training allowance
Diversity at our core
Speakers for schools is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and encouraging equality and diversity among our workforces. As a Disability Confident Employer, we acknowledge that some candidates may require additional support to overcome barriers experienced during the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please reach out to us.
The Application Process:
Please apply as soon as possible by submitting your application through our recruitment portal.
The deadline to submit your application is Friday 01 November 2024 at 9 AM. Please note that we reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications
We will be interviewing on a rolling basis, please apply as soon as possible.
Speakers for Schools is committed to safeguarding the young people we work with and expects all staff members to share this commitment. Appointees are subject to a DBS check. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. You are also required to have the Right to Work in the UK for this role.
If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date, please presume your application has been unsuccessful.
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Are you a enthusiastic and self-motivated Fundraiser with the ability to write compelling, high quality applications? Would you like to help give animals a better life?
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated Trusts Fundraiser to contribute significantly to the development of income generation at Raystede. You will expand our existing programme of Trusts support by creating persuasive applications and undertaking effective research, with the aim of securing funding for a variety of core costs and capital projects.
This is an exciting role as you will help our Funders to engage deeply with our work, and the lives of the animals in our care, as you present tailored cases for support and gratifying evaluations.
An excellent storyteller with a keen eye for detail, you will be able to interpret financial data and funding criteria, as well as strategically plan for existing and future funding needs. You may have experience of Trusts in another fundraising role, or perhaps you’re also an animal-loving fundraiser, or someone who researches, complies and writes reports professionally.
You will also be responsible for setting up a stewardship plan for Trust Supporters and building and maintaining relationships over the phone, through written communications, and on-site or at events. You will be supported in delivering excellent stewardship.
Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, you will have autonomy to plan your time and manage and grow the Trusts & Foundations pipeline. You will be encouraged to take an innovative approach to stewardship and be supported to continue your professional development.
We would love to hear from you if you:
- Are organised and proactive with the ability to prioritise multiple projects strategically
- Have inspirational and concise report-writing skills
- Have strong research abilities and excellent record-keeping
- Can network and build relationships at a senior level, internally and externally
- Have good IT skills, including CRM databases and MS Office applications
- Want to make a real, tangible impact to the lives of animals
- Have the passion and drive to go the extra mile, keeping excellent donor care and animal welfare at the heart of everything you do
About Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare
Raystede is a charity that aims to give animals a better life through rehoming, rehabilitation and sanctuary, and give people the support and knowledge they need to treat animals with care and respect. Raystede is Sussex’s biggest animal welfare charity, with nearly 70 years’ experience of caring for and rehoming animals. Uniquely, we care for a huge range of animals - from dogs, cats and donkeys to rabbits, parrots and alpacas. Our experience, expertise and partnerships enable us to deliver an exceptional quality of care for the animals we help. Many of the animals have been neglected, abused or exploited. Raystede helps most of the animals find new homes but also provides life-long sanctuary for elderly horses and other animals that cannot be rehomed. Raystede provides love and safety to those animals that would have nowhere else to go.
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SMART is a vibrant and busy Charity supporting people affected by mental illness. Our main hub is in Chelsea, where we run a number of work and training projects for members to learn new skills; build confidence and; develop a strong network of support. We also work in partnership with members to develop and deliver a programme of social, healthy and holisitic recovery activities in a friendly and enabling environment. We are looking for a highly organised and experienced administrator who can help us manage all elements of our operations, and provide a welcoming first point of contact to suppliers, referrers and the people we serve. The administrator will be responsible for a small team of members who help with administration work.
To apply for this role, please send us your CV, and a covering letter (maximum, 2 A4 pages), detailing any relevant experience that you have, and covering the "competencies" part of the job description.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Senior Communications Executive – Conservation Science
Reference: SEP20242182
Location: Flexible in UK
Salary: £32,022.00 - £34,377.00 Per Annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance and Annual Leave
Introduction
Are you passionate about championing and communicating conservation science and the work of the RSPB? We’re looking for a driven Senior Science Communications Executive to spearhead our scientific communication efforts in line with our mission to create a world richer in nature.
Science is the bedrock of the work of the RSPB and this role is pivotal in helping raise awareness and understanding of how it informs and guides our conservation work. The Senior Science Communications Executive will lead the promotion, development, and coordination of the RSPB’s scientific communication. This key role informs, influences, and inspires key internal and external audiences in alignment with the RSPB's mission.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for nature conservation and be a great communicator. An understanding of how science and academia works is preferred but not essential. You’ll be supported by, and line managed in the News & Media team but will work very closely with colleagues in Conservation Science and Global Conservation. This truly unique and highly sought after role at the RSPB is a great opportunity for an internal candidate.
What's the role about?
To develop and co-ordinate the communication of the RSPB’s conservation science activities, projects and strategies to key internal and external audiences in order to underpin, amplify or achieve RSPB objectives. You will be intellectually curious, collaborative, resilient and passionate about adapting to new trends and situations. You'll be comfortable working in a fast-moving culture, collaborating as partners with colleagues across the RSPB and in external organisations in pursuit of our common goal to drive change in the world. Key Result Areas for this role include:
- Direct promotion of the RSPB’s scientific work across social, broadcast, and print media channels to specific target audiences, including RSPB members, the public, government bodies, and academia.
- Development and maintenance of scientific content on the RSPB website dedicated to the Centre for Conservation Science.
- Production and circulation of internal and external scientific newsletters, managing circulation lists for each.
- Promotion and integration of scientific communication outputs within broader organisational communication strategies, including the RSPB Magazine and other owned channels.
- Building and managing a comprehensive network of science media contacts to increase the number of channels available for sharing our science work with target audiences, ensuring this is aligned with wider RSPB media objectives.
- Ensuring alignment with RSPB Brand Guidelines and fostering strong collaborations with colleagues across Conservation Science, Global Conservation, Digital Technology & Communications, and UK Countries Directorates. This collaboration ensures that our scientific communications embody brand trust, understanding, nurture passion, drive action, and define the RSPB's unique identity.
- Recognising and helping the News & Media and PR & Reputation teams to mitigate issues that may give rise to reputational damage to the RSPB.
- Demonstrating good judgement when working with stakeholders, recognising sensitive areas and the need for appropriate discretion, to maintain reputation and confidentiality.
Essential skills, knowledge and experience:
- Communications - listening, written and verbal: Able to communicate complex topics in a clear manner at all levels to develop shared understanding.
- Judgement and decision-making: Able to define and clarify a complex situation through gathering facts and evidence, recognising risks, evaluating options to
- progress work.
- Ability to build respect internally and externally across a broad range of stakeholders and at all levels
- Strong social and interpersonal skills, with the gravitas to influence internal and external stakeholders
- Knowledge of UK and International wildlife and conservation issues
- Excellent planning and prioritisation skills, combined with the ability to meet tight deadlines and handle unanticipated workloads.
- Experience of writing internal briefing, planning and strategy documents and communications plans
- Working knowledge of social media channels and tools
- Knowledge and understanding of brand and audiences
Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
- An understanding of the current scientific research and peer review process
- Experience in a science communications role or other technical communications role
Expiry date: 23:59, Fri, 29th Nov 2024
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from 9 December 2024.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
As part of this application process, you will be asked to complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
No agencies please.
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Location: Hatfield – currently we are office based on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.
Purpose of role:
Due to internal promotions, Citizens Advice Welwyn Hatfield is looking for 3 Generalist Advisers to join our team. You will provide advice focused on a range of issues including welfare benefits, housing, debt, and discrimination. You will be providing advice by phone, email and face to face, to support clients with the problems they face.
Ideally, you’ll have experience of working as a Generalist Adviser but full training will be provided for the right candidates entering the service as trainees. What’s really important is your ability to learn quickly and apply this knowledge to helping clients. A good attitude to hard work, finding solutions and being able to take constructive feedback are essential as are strong interpersonal, written and oral skills.
If you have a passion for helping people and want to join us in our fight against poverty, then we’d love to hear from you! We offer comprehensive training so if you think you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you’ll enquire to learn more.
What we can offer our staff:
- 25 days’ annual leave FTE plus bank holidays.
- 5% contribution to Employer’s Pension Scheme.
- Death in Service cover on joining the Employer’s Pension Scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme with Telus Health (formerly Lifeworks). (Everyone working at Citizens Advice has immediate access to professional and completely confidential counselling and legal advisory services.)
- Commitment to continued professional development.
- Town centre location with great transport links.
- An opportunity to work within a team that is friendly, supportive, forward thinking and passionate about helping our community.
Closing date: Wednesday 23 October 2024 at 5pm.
We will be interviewing suitable candidates on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the advertisement early.
Role Title: Media Officer
Salary: Up to £35,326
Location: London
Tenure: 18 month Fixed term contract
ActionAid UK is a member of the ActionAid Federation, an international charity that works with women and girls living in poverty. As part of the ActionAid Federation, we work with women and girls, our partners, and dedicated staff in 43 countries to end violence and fight poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they want.
Are you a keen advocate of women and girls’ rights in emergencies?
Are you ready to make an impact by driving bold and innovative media strategies that advocate for the rights of women and girls worldwide?
Then we'd love to hear from you!
As a Media Officer at ActionAid UK, you’ll be at the forefront of a team creating powerful media narratives, ensuring that ActionAid is the go-to voice for journalists and media outlets covering issues of global justice.
In this exciting role, you’ll support the development and implementation of dynamic, multi-channel media campaigns that generate high-profile media coverage across print, broadcast, and social platforms. You will be the key liaison between ActionAid and journalists, maintaining a 24/7 response capacity to react quickly to breaking news and humanitarian crises.
Whether it’s writing compelling media releases or managing spokespersons for press interviews, your work will help elevate ActionAid’s voice and expand our influence.
This is a role for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, loves creative problem-solving, and is passionate about human rights, women’s rights, and international development.
You’ll have the opportunity to build strong networks with influential journalists, support PR strategies that resonate with audiences, and contribute to humanitarian communications that can shift public opinion and drive meaningful change. If you have experience securing top-tier media coverage, crafting engaging stories, and want to contribute to a global mission, this is the opportunity for you.
ActionAid UK offers a vibrant and collaborative work environment where innovation and advocacy meet. You’ll be part of a team that is connected, diverse, and committed to creating a world where everyone can enjoy their human rights. Apply now and become part of a movement dedicated to transforming lives and amplifying voices!
Key Skills and Experience
Experience in Securing High-Profile Media Coverage: A proven track record of obtaining prominent media attention and managing a 24/7 media response capacity, especially in reactive or crisis situations.
Media Strategy and PR Expertise: Applicants should demonstrate a strong ability to develop and implement media and PR strategies across print, broadcast, and social media channels.
Strong Copywriting Skills: Emphasise the need for excellent writing skills across various platforms, including press releases, blogs, and social media posts, aligned with a bold, authoritative tone of voice.
Networking and Relationship Management: The ability to build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, media planners, and key influencers, both internally and externally, is crucial for enhancing media coverage and organisational visibility.
Knowledge of Current Affairs and International Development: A solid understanding of current affairs, women’s rights, and international development is essential, with experience in development or humanitarian settings being desirable. Flexibility and Agility: Candidates should be able to work in a fast-paced, agile environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines, often outside of regular working hours.
Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be asked to participate in criminal records checks at the point of offer.
Additional Information:
Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging:
Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging are key to our organisational culture. We are on a journey to become not only an anti-racist organisation but one that proudly celebrates the diversity of all applicants and employees. We look forward to you bringing your full self to work, proudly sharing your unique perspective and helping us to shape our combined future. We especially welcome applications from those from underrepresented/marginalised communities.
AAUK is a disability Confident Committed organisation and as such any candidate that declares a disability will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria for the role.
Referencing and Safeguarding:
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include safeguarding, criminal records and terrorism finance checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
ActionAid UK is committed to preventing any form of sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse (including child abuse and adult at-risk abuse) and responding robustly when these harms take place. We expect all ActionAid UK Staff and ActionAid UK Representatives to share this commitment. We will not tolerate our Staff or other representatives carrying out any form of sexual harassment, exploitation or abuse towards anyone we come into contact with through our work.
Working practices:
ActionAid is committed to supporting flexible working. If you would like to discuss flexible working options, including the possibility of a job share for this role, there will be space to do so during the interview process.
ActionAid UK has a hybrid working policy for many of our roles. The requirement will vary from team to team and the responsibilities of individual roles. As a minimum, all colleagues are expected to attend the office 12 days per year, plus additional time for induction, training, and “Company Connection days.” Some roles may require in-office attendance on all days and if so, these will clearly be marked as in-office roles.
Please note that ActionAid UK does not offer fully remote working options. We encourage you to discuss hybrid working expectations at interview.
Recruitment Processes:
Please note that ActionAid UK may review, shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date so we encourage all candidates to apply as soon as possible.
If we receive a very high response, we may close the vacancy early and will not accept further submissions.
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Our ambitious and creative team has been working hard over the last year to expand our work to help more people in need across Sussex and Surrey. FareShare is the UK’s biggest surplus food charity and today we find ourselves on the front line of an envornmental and socio economic crisis. As our work grows, so does our need for strong financial management.
We are looking for a talented, passionate person to join our Senior Leadership Team to oversee our finance operations. With more growth planned over the next 2 years we want to find someone who has the experience to oversee the day to day finances of a large regional charity and to lead and nurture our finance staff. This role will provide a stable platform for growth.
Using your can-do attitude, mixed with excellent communication, organisational and administration skills, you’ll focus on supporting our CEO and Trustees across our sites. The role includes tasks such as producing monthly management accounts, oversight of payroll, management of our internal financial controls, Year End reporting preparation and leading our small team in the general smooth running of finances. This is a part-time role with the potential to increase as we expand.
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