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Job Title: West Yorkshire Full-time Maths Tutor

Reporting to:  West Yorkshire Programme Manager

Responsible for: Delivery of academic intervention in Maths to pupils in educational environments for Tutor Trust

Location: West Yorkshire

Salary: £24,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications. This is a full-time position (40 hours across seven days a week)

Job Purpose: Main Duties and Responsibilities:

· To plan and deliver tuition to primary/secondary school aged pupils (from 9-16 years old) across West Yorkshire in Maths on a 1:1 to 1:4 ratio.

· To complete appropriate paperwork relating to tuition with pupil (register, feedback sheets, etc.)

· To liaise with the West Yorkshire Programmes team and the quality team.

· To undergo any appropriate training throughout the role to enhance the quality and impact of tutoring delivery.

· To support other tutors as appropriate.

· To be involved in Tutor Trust tutorials and training where required.

          To follow all Tutor Trust/school safeguarding policies and procedures.

Person Specification – skills and attributes

· One year of tutoring experience required or QTS.

· Ability to tutor Maths to a standard desirable.

· Bright, enthusiastic, and well-motivated tutor confident in dealing with young people.

· Robust and resilient character with excellent time-management skills.

· Must have achieved a minimum of Grade B/6 at GCSE in Maths and English.

· Demonstrate a commitment to the goals and ethos behind The Tutor Trust.

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

· Understanding of the National Curriculum, GCSE syllabus and have a broad understanding of policy issues and educational best practice relating to improving pupil achievement at KS2, KS3 and KS4.

· The ability to work with children from complex backgrounds and with complex needs.

· Access to a full driving licence and car is desirable, but not essential.

Application Information

- Closing date for applications:  Wednesday 31st July 2024

- Interviews to be held: Thursday 8th August (Leeds Office)  

- Start date: Monday 2nd September 2024 (subject to completed enhanced DBS check)  

General

The West Yorkshire team is based in central Leeds offices however, there is the opportunity for hybrid/remote working. The job is a full-time, position with frequent travel required across the West Yorkshire Region to deliver tuition.  All reasonable travel expenses on Tutor Trust business will be reimbursed (not including your regular commute from home to the Tutor Trust office). 

Holiday entitlement will be 33 days per annum (inclusive of Bank Holidays, pro rata). The role will involve working occasional unsocial hours in the evenings and at weekends. 

Tutor Trust is signed up to the Government-backed NEST pensions scheme, which is offered to our employees (with an employer contribution) after the qualifying period.

In accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references.

Candidates are required to submit a completed application form outlining how they meet the requirements of the role and why they want the role. Please email completed application to the careers email address found on the attached job description attatchment by the date above.

The Tutor Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer

For further general information please visit The Tutor Trust website

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

Thomas Pocklington Trust internship programme

 Offering paid positions for those who are visually impaired in areas including: administration, research, facilities, and grants.

Thomas Pocklington Trust is a national sight loss charity supporting blind and partially sighted people to live the lives they wish to lead.

Thomas Pocklington Trust aims to be a fulfilling and enjoyable place to work; we know this enthusiasm plays a key role in delivering high quality services for blind and partially sighted people, we also recognise the crucial role each and every one of us plays in helping to achieve our goals.

We currently have four internships available, which are either office based, remote or hybrid. All roles are full time paid positions paid at the Living Wage Foundation rate.

We offer internship opportunities within supportive environment where you will be able to develop numerous workplace skills alongside your day-to-day role. You will have the opportunity to network and develop skills with other visually impaired interns throughout the programme and interns on our Get Set Progress programme which offers similar opportunities with a wider variety of employers across the UK.

The key benefits:

· Comprehensive learning and development programme

· A mentor with lived experience

· Competitive compensation

· Technology training

· Employability support from TPTs Employment team

· Networking with other visually impaired interns

Personal specification:

· All roles are pitched at entry level and rely more on your skills rather than your previous work experience.

· This post has a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the successful applicant be a person who is blind or partially sighted, in line with The Equality Act 2010.

For specific personal specifications please visit our website to view each role.

We have the following roles available:

Student Participation Intern

Campaigns Intern

+ 21 other intern roles from accountancy to communications

For a full list of vacancies and more information about the internship programme please follow the link below.

Working at Thomas Pocklington Trust - Thomas Pocklington Trust

Are you passionate about using your skills to help children in Darfur, Sudan, trapped in the middle of horrendous fighting?

We are looking for a Fundraising Officer to join our small but dedicated team on a full-time employed basis. This is a flexible position needing someone determined to make a lasting difference in the world. You will also have fun as we work together, making an impact on the lives of the most deprived children in the world – those living in remote villages in Darfur, Sudan. You will generally work from home or remotely, but will need to visit our office in Dorking, Surrey, at least once or twice a month so will need to live within a reasonable commuting distance.

About Kids for Kids

Kids for Kids is the only charity founded specifically to help children in one of the most challenging regions of the world, Darfur, Sudan. For the past 23 years we have been transforming the lives of children through a unique package of integrated projects, working closely with the communities themselves. You will be helping transform the lives of children long term when you join our small, dedicated team.

About the position

As Fundraising Officer, you will play a pivotal role in driving the financial sustainability by increasing and diversifying income streams to enable Kids for Kids to deliver its mission. In addition to volunteers in the UK we have a Friends of Kids for Kids in America and Australia.

The post holder will be responsible for raising funds for Kids for Kids from community fundraising, grants/ trusts and developing other key income streams including major donors, regular giving, legacy and corporate.

This is a challenging, and immensely rewarding position, requiring someone who has a can-do attitude, is hardworking, efficient, has excellent attention to detail, can work in a fast-paced environment and good at managing your own time. You will interact with our donors, Patrons and Trustees as part of the public face of Kids for Kids, but most of all you will be as determined as we are to make a lasting difference to children’s lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, approach and maintain relationships with supporters – individuals, companies, schools, churches, community groups etc. Deliver presentations to interested groups
• Develop and broaden corporate support and sponsorship
• Identify and organise new fundraising campaigns and events, proactively identifying opportunities for raising awareness and fundraising
• Write and design publicity materials for mailings, events and general outreach
• Design regular Email Campaigns and monitor results
• Manage events, including designing tickets, designing Programmes to sell at events, selling advertising space and sourcing auction prizes.
• Identify and write grant applications
• Co-ordinate and produce all social media, and monitor impact
• Maintain the website and generate content
• Provide support to the CEO/Founder, Deputy CEO and general administrative support as needed

Candidate Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience and proven track record in fundraising
• Good level of knowledge regarding fundraising good practice and legislation
• Experience of planning, managing and reviewing particular events, appeals and campaigns, including identifying needs and setting goals.
• Experienced, organised, self-motivated, accurate, enthusiastic, able to take initiative, and with good attention to detail.
• Effective communicator to all ages and levels, with excellent presentation, written and negotiation skills
• Develop and maintain effective relations with donors, supporters and volunteers, motivating them and ensuring they remain committed to Kids for Kids.
• Able to work independently and efficiently in your home, as well as with a small team
• Have a laptop with all MS Office programmes, including Access, a colour printer and fast Wifi
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with the ability to learn new IT systems quickly and efficiently

Desirable Skills:

• Social Media marketing – proficient in Google Analytics, Buffer, Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X with general knowledge of Search Engine Optimisation
• Experience working in Wordpress
• Experience of working with Mailchimp to deliver and review regular email marketing campaigns
• Previous experience working for a charity and developing networks
• Ability to attend events and meetings in Dorking, Surrey and London (move this to requirements, not desirable)

Location & commitments:

• Full time Employed position - 35 hours per week, with occasional evening and weekend work.
• Annual leave is 25 days (including week between Christmas and New Year when the office is shut), plus statutory Bank Holidays
• £24k- £26k per annum commensurate with experience
• Hybrid – home based but able to attend in-person meetings in Dorking
• You must have a laptop (not Mac) and Windows 11, MS Office including Access, Publisher, plus a good colour printer and fast internet

Are you a skilled and knowledgeable fundraiser who can help us secure the funding we need to ensure that children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive the education they are legally entitled to?

We’re looking for an experienced and ambitious fundraiser who is keen to develop their skill set across the fundraising mix and looking for an opportunity with strategic input. Making applications to trusts and foundations to secure grant funding will be the key focus of the role, so you will need to have a successful track record in either trusts and foundations or corporate fundraising with extensive experience of bid writing and stewardship. However, we are keen to develop other income streams over the next few years, particularly corporate partnerships and community fundraising so we are looking for someone who is interested in broadening their expertise.  

You will be stepping into a role with an established funding pipeline as we have secured a number of multi-year grants. 

You’ll work closely with IPSEA’s CEO and members of the wider management team to identify opportunities, develop relationships and compellingly communicate the need for, and impact of, the work we do.

The role is a full-time position (part-time also considered) that can be office-based, home-based or hybrid, with monthly visits to the IPSEA office in Takeley, Essex and/or London.

Next steps 

Visit our website to download our recruitment pack, and to apply. 

Deadline for applications: 5pm on Friday 26 July 2024

Interviews: 31 July and 1 August 2024

About the role

The Wilder Communities Officer will inspire and support community-led action for wildlife and empower local people to create more wildlife rich spaces on their doorstep.  Working with colleagues across the Trust, the officer will help to build a wilder future through local community action for nature, with a particular focus on rivers and wetland habitats, and linking in with our Species Survival in Hertfordshire’s Chalk Rivers project.

For a full copy of our recruitment pack and details of how to apply please visit our website.

Project summary - Species Recovery for Chalk Steams – Wilder Communities

Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust has secured a grant from the Species Survival Fund, a partnership between Defra and the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

The Species Survival Fund is enabling the Trust to deliver an ambitious restoration programme for our chalk river and wetland habitats across 11.15km of the River Lea Catchment in Hertfordshire.  As part of the project, with additional funding, the Trust will be working in local communities to highlight the importance of our chalk streams and wetland habitats and enabling groups and individuals to take their own local action for wildlife.

This community organising work will initially focus on communities in and around Welwyn Garden City and Hertford.

How do we support you?

The Trust strives to be a positive employer supporting our staff through flexible and hybrid working, and training and development. We recognise the importance of our staff team and looking after their health and wellbeing. Our values and expected behaviours reflect the culture which the Trust seeks to maintain to ensure productive, efficient, effective and pleasant workplaces and roles.

In support of this, we offer an excellent benefits package, ranging from office perks, generous leave entitlements and financial benefits. You can find out on our website.

About the Trust

Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust is a local nature conservation charity.

We believe that wildlife should have space to thrive alongside our everyday lives and that everyone benefits from having access to nature.

Our staff team is enthusiastic, friendly and committed to making a difference.

People Operations & Systems Manager

Location: Stratford, London

Closing date: Monday 22nd July 2024

We 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.

For 40-years, School-Home Support has been working with children, families and schools to break the cycle of poor school attendance, low education attainment, anti-social behaviour, crime, low paid or no job, generation after generation. We are very proud of the work we do to support getting children and young people back into school, ready to learn, whatever it takes.

This is a new role in our People team and we are looking for an energetic and dependable People Operations & Systems Manager to work closely with our Head of People and Culture, to help implement best people strategies and practices to secure a sustainable organisational culture. You must possess significant HR management experience (3-years in similar role) to continuously track the department’s efforts and target its goals. This role reports into the Head of People & Culture and is a mixture of remote working and office based.

You will be liaising with all colleagues on HR practices and school and regional based practitioners; together with all Line Managers. Setting goals for people operations deliverables to track the department’s outputs and goals in line with our vision and values. Supervising and managing the people administrator and the L&D Advisor to manage the following:

•  Reviewing and approving necessary modifications to the people operations department’s efforts from time to time.
• Overseeing specific tasks such as the full recruitment procedure, together with the People administrator.
• Full responsibility for payroll management; together with Finance and outsourced payroll bureau.
• Responsible for all our People HR/Training/ATS systems to ensure they are managed effectively and fit for purpose.
• Responsible for employee engagement and retention, employee satisfaction, and performance management.
• Ensuring that there is a healthy environment for all our employees to work in and that the people department’s workflow is efficient and compliant, at all times.
• Ensuring that DBS management is up to date; liaising with the safeguarding teams with any updates on DBS processes.
• Updating and implementing people policies, and managing the full employee life cycle administrative requirements
• Managing all ER delivery to ensure dispute management is maintained.
• Maintaining disciplines such as legislative regulations and guidelines.
• Develop a positive working environment, encouraging a proactive approach to people's wellbeing and leading the local Wellbeing Forum initiatives
• Be responsible for and drive improvement in diversity, inclusion and engagement.
• Be accountable for talent planning, succession, assessments and HR processes that drive a high performing team
• Provide general day to day HR support on operational issues
• Supporting Group HR Projects/Initiatives

Experience & Skills:

•  CIPD qualified (desirable or equivalent experience)
• Experience in a charitable organisation would be beneficial, but not essential
• Proven experience in advising on complex ER matters
• Resilience, great influencing and communication skills
• Able to build trust, respect and openness

 
The Process 

If you have the skills and experience in the above areas and would like to be considered for the role of People Operations & Systems Manager, please click apply, enter your details and upload a CV and covering letter detailing your suitability for the role.

Interviews will be held on an ‘as and when basis’ so we encourage early applications to avoid disappointment.

All roles at SHS are subject to an DBS check

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications from all sections of the community.

If you have a disability or require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please get in touch to discuss your requirements further.

Job purpose 

To provide efficient and effective planning and administrative support to the CEO, Chair and Board of Trustees. To support effective and compliant governance.

Key responsibilities

This role supports the CEO and Board of Trustees, and enables the smooth governance of the Foundation. The postholder will collaborate across the organisation, in particular, liaising with the COO, who provides Governance oversight.

Job overview

The Executive Assistant and Governance Manager post is a newly created role to support the CEO’s remit. The role offers a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic team, focused on driving economic equality and opportunity for women across low and middle income countries, ultimately contributing to a fairer, more equal, more prosperous world.

The Executive Assistant and Governance Manager will be responsible for providing excellent, detailed and proactive administrative support to the busy CEO. This includes sophisticated and extensive diary management, travel logistics and email management for the CEO. It also includes liaison with Trustees, providing effective governance support to the Chair of Trustees, and for Board and Committee Meetings.

We are seeking a highly organised, dynamic individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is experienced in this type of work which is often confidential in nature, and enjoys working closely with a high energy CEO and senior team. They will require excellent organisational skills and a strong attention to detail.

In this role you will be at the heart of an ambitious, inspiring organisation committed to advancing women’s economic empowerment, with a bold goal to reach one million women entrepreneurs by 2030.

Do you want to be part of supporting vulnerable communities across the globe to access the healthcare they need through the delivery of essential medicines and supplies? Are you highly organised, motivated by your Christian faith and have excellent communication and administration skills that will help us manage relationships with corporate partners to ensure medical aid reaches those who need it?

IHP’s vision is to see a world in which all suffering due to lack of healthcare is eradicated. Our Christian faith underpins all that we do. It motivates us to care for those in need, and give our best in all circumstances, as an expression of God's love. We serve the poor in health without regard for ethnic or religious background, focusing on where the need is greatest.

In the last 3 years IHP has reached over 54 million patients in more than 25 countries across the world through its response in disasters and in long-term health programming.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking a Corporate Partnerships Officer to support a small team in the effective coordination and administration of our medicines donation process and account management of our much valued corporate donor companies.

About the role

The postholder will play a key role in coordinating the donation of medicines from some of the largest UK and European pharmaceutical companies including Accord, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer and GSK. This is a varied role where the postholder will have opportunities to work on both account management and processes, ultimately contributing to safe and effective donations of medical product.

What you'll be working on 

-   Supporting in the day-to-day management of relationships with our corporate donors and acting as a daily liaison with some accounts
-   Supporting our Programmes and Logistic teams in ensuring the efficient and effective placement of medicines and  medical supplies
-  Liaising with donors on products needed to support our many health programmes
-  Maintaining internal systems, records and appropriate compliance processes

Person Specification

-   Experience of administration and record keeping to a high standard
-   Experience of managing relationships with external stakeholders
-   Experience of working with data and systems
-   IT literate in all major MS Office applications
-   Highly organised, efficient and self-motivated
-   Excellent written communication skills
-   A commitment to accuracy, numeracy and excellent attention to detail
-   Ability to work with competing priorities, deadlines and targets
-   Strong interpersonal skills and ability to adapt as part of a small team
-   Committed to IHP's Christian Ethos and Values

The following would be desirable:

-   An understanding of Corporate Partnerships, healthcare industry or CSR
-  Experience of project management
-  Experience of representing an organisation externally
-  Experience of raising funds from corporate partners

For further details regarding responsibilities and person specification, please see the job description.

IHP is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to working and embedding diversity and inclusion in all areas of our work including recruitment and selection. We actively encourage applicants to inform us of any specific support or reasonable adjustments we can make in the recruitment process (eg for disability or neurodivergence) and will continue this conversation into employment, as appropriate. 

Staff regularly spend time together praying for IHP’s work and there is an occupational requirement for the post holder to have a personal commitment to the Christian faith.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

IHP Staff Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated if part-time)
• Specsavers eyecare vouchers
• Life Insurance and Critical Illness Cover
• Health and wellbeing support via Unum help@hand app
• Bike2work scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Hybrid working/Modern office near Chancery Lane tube station

We have an active Equality, Diversity and Inclusion staff working group.  Our staff describe our culture as 'inclusive', 'dynamic' and 'rewarding', a place where you will be supported to 'thrive professionally and personally'. A recent starter has described IHP as a place which 'puts people at our heart'. 

Join a dynamic team where your skills are valued, your voice is heard and you have the space to work independently and develop!

We work in partnership with Age UK Buckinghamshire to deliver the Hospital Discharge Support Service. The service covers the county of Buckinghamshire and aims to improve the experience of people leaving hospital, at what can be a very difficult time for them. Our teams work with patients to make this experience more manageable and to minimise the risk of readmission. This service supports people aged 18 who are leaving hospital after a stay. Older people are highly represented in this client group.

We are looking to recruit an experienced person-centred leader who is passionate about delivering services that make a difference to people’s lives. You will have responsibility of maintaining a high level of service delivery with impressive outcomes. You will lead a team of staff with oversight of each service area, will be highly organised, able to make decisions and use your initiative. The role will also involve monitoring service processes, systems, and workforce capacity to enable us to identify areas for change and improvement.

The purpose of the role is to manage and deliver the day-to-day operation of the service. Operating across Buckinghamshire, our discharge staff are based at both Stoke Mandeville and Wexham Park hospitals. Our community team are based in the Age UK Buckinghamshire offices in Aylesbury but reach out to serve residents across the county. Additionally, a team of volunteers provide additional capacity and reach. The post holder will be based at the office in Aylesbury but will be expected to travel across the two hospital sites when required,

The hospital teams operate 7 days a week supporting patients on discharge. Over a year more than a thousand patients will be taken home by our teams and helped to settle in safely. The community team will support residents post discharge, liaising with any other services, offering practical support to settle in at home such as shopping, light housework or picking up prescriptions and offering a regular call to ensure all is well.

The opportunities to make a difference are huge. If you think so too and think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, we are keen to hear from you.

Since 1933, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers life-saving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster.

The International Rescue Committee UK is part of the IRC global network, which is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief, relocating refugees and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster. Through over 20 regional offices in cities across the United States, the IRC also helps refugees resettle in the US and become self-sufficient.

The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.

IRC UK was established in London in 1997 to support the organisation’s global activities and particularly to diversify its donor base and be able to better advocate with European policymakers on behalf of the people we serve. Since its establishment IRC UK has grown rapidly and is now acknowledged for its high-quality project management, technical expertise in governance and rights and economic recovery, and innovative thinking on early recovery and gender-based violence. IRC UK comprises approximately 240 staff.

IRC UK launched its first Resettlement Asylum and Integration (RAI) programme in the UK called RISE in 2021, working in partnership with local councils, to provide integration support to resettled refugees in Southeast England. The IRC now supports refugees and asylum seekers throughout England. In September 2023 we started delivering the Refugee Employability Programme (REP) in the Southwest of England, a programme to help support refugees into work.

The Purpose of the Role

The Community Outreach Worker will engage with clients and partners, assess program eligibility, and provide administrative support. This role focuses on recruiting participants, fostering community relationships, organizing events, and managing logistics. The goal is to support refugees, migrants, and vulnerable groups by ensuring they access necessary services and resources.

Key Working Relationships: 

Position reports to the Project Manager REP and will work closely with the integration and ESOL teams.

• Assess clients’ eligibility for the programme and maintain up-to-date knowledge of eligibility requirements and procedures.
•      Input client information into the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and assist with tracking and reporting.
•   ​Research, identify and outreach to services and resources that could be useful to the clients.
•      Identify, collaborate and develop relationships with external partner organisations such as local council staff, charities and diaspora groups to promote the programme.
•   ​Manage inquiries via the email inbox to support partner and client engagement.
•      Arrange and facilitate information sessions online and in person to support participant engagement.

Administrative and resource distribution:

• ​Assist with project logistics, such as setting up the training rooms or events, preparing participant materials.
•      Collaborate with the team members to support in administrative tasks.
•      Organise clients travel and payment reimbursement process.
•      Work closely with programme teams and UK supply chain team to handlelogistics for delivery of IT equipment, and obtain and save IT equipment and client receipts. 

Essential:

• Ability to handle confidential documents and sensitive information;
•   ​Excellent written and oral communication skills: the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, partners and clients.
•      Solid diplomatic and networking skills: the ability to manage a variety of internal and external relationships effectively.
•      Proficiency in using CRMs like salesforce and documenting work.
•      Proficiency in using Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel), experience using online platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
•      Based in the South West of England with the ability to travel regularly across the region up to 50% of the time.
•      Strong organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks, set priorities, effectively manage time, and meet deadlines;
•      Ability to work as part of a team; 
•      Having additional language skills like Dari, Pashto or Arabic is preferrable but not essential.
•      Local knowledge of the South West Region and its various local organisations.

PA

The Cathedral Chapter is seeking a part time Dean’s PA who will have responsibility for providing the Dean and other members of the Senior Leadership Team with administrative support.

Position: PA

Location: Chichester

Hours: Part-time, 20 hours per week

Salary: Actual £15,080 per annum (FTE £26,390 per annum)

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: Slightly enhanced pension contribution, 34 days’ leave including Bank Holidays, Employee Assistance Programme, free onsite parking, discounts in the Café and Cathedral shop, employer supported volunteering and flexible working opportunities.

Closing Date: 23 July2024

Interviews: 6 August 2024

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a part time PA to provide administrative support the senior leadership team comprising the Dean of Chichester, who is the Cathedral’s CEO, three Residentiary Canons and the Communar, who the Cathedral’s lay Chief operating Officer.

It’s a part time role, ideally worked across 5 mornings a week but can be flexible.

About You

We are looking for someone who is organised and able to juggle conflicting priorities and able to work well in a team. 

You will have:

• Previous administrative experience, preferably in a PA role
• Experience of working in a church or cathedral setting and an understanding of the Church of England’s services and structures would be an advantage

About the Organisation

The Cathedral is a living, working place of worship that has been at the centre of life in Chichester for over nine centuries. It is the Mother Church of the Diocese, which covers East and West Sussex and it is also a visitor attraction, a venue for music and the arts and an all-round hub for the community welcoming over 350,000 visitors each year.  Staff do not have to be Christian, but you should understand the Christian mission. 

In accordance with Church’s policy, Promoting a Safer Church and the House of Bishops’ Safeguarding Policy and Practice Guidance, the Cathedral is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people, and vulnerable adults who may be at risk. 

You may also have experience in areas such as Finance Officer, AAT, Bookkeeping, Payroll, Finance Assistant, Financial Assistant, Payroll Officer, Payroll Assistant, Book Keeper, Bookkeeper, Bookkeeping Assistant, Finance Administration, Finance Admin. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Job Title: Interim Financial Controller

Location: London (Hybrid)

Responsible for:  Two Finance Officers directly and a Finance Assistant indirectly

Duration: Eight months fixed term, starting from 1st September 2024 (maternity cover)

Gross annual salary: £54,000

Deadline: 8th Aug 2024, 17:00 UK time.

Conciliation Resources

Conflict is difficult, complex and political. The world urgently needs to find different ways to respond. Conciliation Resources is an international organisation committed to stopping violent conflict and creating more peaceful societies. We work with people impacted by war and violence, bringing diverse voices together to make change that lasts. 

For over 25 years, we have been making peace possible. We currently have over 80 full and part-time staff members, working mainly out of the London and Australian offices. We work with over 70 locally-based and international partners worldwide. 

Job Overview 

Finance Team 

The Interim Financial Controller sits within a Finance Team, which provides the full range of financial support, reporting and services across Conciliation Resources to support the efficient and effective running of the organisation and the delivery of its work. 

Other senior finance team roles include an Income & Treasury Accountant, as well as a Senior Finance Business Partner 

Job Purpose 

The Financial Controller has responsibility for the maintenance of business processes and controls, expenditure and balance sheet transactions. He/she also works with the rest of the Finance Team and other teams to ensure smooth and timely project and statutory audits. The Interim Financial Controller will provide cover for this role while the postholder is on maternity leave. 

Scope and Accountability

The Organisational Support team provides support to all parts of Conciliation Resources in the areas of financial management, personnel (HR) management, fundraising, information and communications technology, facilities and organisational communications. 

The post-holder works closely with others in the Finance Team and other staff across Conciliation Resources as well as our organisational partners. This is a key role in both delivering and developing our financial controls framework, processes and procedures and being able to respond to and resolve problems. The Interim Financial Controller will also have line management responsibilities.

Person Specification

Essential 

• Experience in managing projects funded by the European Union, FCDO and other donors, including donor relationship management, programme development and narrative and budget reporting. 

• Qualified Accountant (CCAB) with substantial experience of working in an accounting function 

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of internal controls and finance & accounting processes 

• Proven experience of managing month end and year end processes including audits 

• Substantial experience of balance sheet reconciliations and preparation of supporting schedules for audits 

• Experience of managing a purchase ledger and payments function within a busy finance function 

• Good working knowledge of tax and VAT in the Charity context 

• Meticulous and good attention to detail 

• Good communication skills 

• Determined and assertive, prepared to get into the detail to understand the complex issues and find solutions 

• Proficiency in the use of Excel and major financial accounting packages 

• Good time management skills, ability to prioritise workload and ability to work to strict reporting deadlines

Desirable 

• Experience of working in a grant-funded environment

How to Apply

The Job description is attached to this advertisement. Please do not send your CV or Resume at this stage. 

Please download the Application form and Application Statement and submit them via email

About the role

We are looking for someone with experience in facilities and contract management, and the drive and desire to find solutions and complete projects to a high standard. You’ll need to be highly organised and self-motivated, with the ability to multi task. You must be a compelling advocate for the work of the Trust.

This role manages the Trust’s office facilities, ensuring they are safe, clean and support a positive working environment for staff and volunteers. The post holder will manage contracts, striving to secure competitive prices, support with IT alongside the Trust's IT service provider, and identify and coordinate improvements to the Trust buildings. This role also manages the Business Support Officer.

The Facilities Manager role is for a 10 month fixed-term maternity cover with the possibility of an extension. We would consider between 30-37.5 hours per week, worked across 4 or 5 days. Other options may be considered for the right candidate.

Application deadline

9am on Friday 26th July

Interviews:
In order to remain flexible with the summer holiday period, shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview either in person or online during the weeks beginning 5th, 12th or 19th August 2024.

How do we support you?

The Trust strives to be a positive employer supporting our staff through flexible and hybrid working, and training and development. We recognise the importance of our staff team and looking after their health and wellbeing. Our values and expected behaviours reflect the culture which the Trust seeks to maintain to ensure productive, efficient, effective and pleasant workplaces and roles.

In support of this, we offer an excellent benefits package, ranging from office perks, generous leave entitlements and financial benefits. You can find out more on our website.

For more information on the role and the application process, please download a Recruitment Pack. 

About the Trust

Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust is a local nature conservation charity. You will be joining the Trust in the year we celebrate our 60th anniversary. Standing up for wildlife is as important now as it has ever been and our aims are to see more land in recovery for nature and more people inspired to take action.

Our staff team is enthusiastic, friendly and committed to making a difference.

Part time (30 hours per week) permanent post

Based in Reading with hybrid flexible working arrangements

Salary in the range £20,064 to £24,522 per annum (£24,745 to £30,243 full time equivalent)

We have been at the forefront of adoption services for over 60 years, working with local authorities across the country.  With our outstanding rating with Ofsted, we work with a high degree of flexibility and innovation and with a range of adopters from all backgrounds and provide a range of Adoption Support services to families to support them on their adoption journey. 

We are delighted to have secured funding to set up and establish a robust impact and data collection process and database so that clear outcomes can be measured and collected for the different areas within our adoption support services. This is a new role and the postholder will play a key part in delivering on this work.

Working alongside Adoption Support colleagues, the Database Officer will be responsible for maintaining the accuracy of the database, ensuring data is kept up to date as well as inputting, monitoring and evaluating data and service user details.  They will also contribute to the collection of feedback and case studies from service users.

The Database Officer will produce comprehensive and tailored reports using both qualitative and quantitative data, derived from the new monitoring and evaluation system.  These evidence-based reports are produced for a variety of audiences and will contribute to evidencing the effectiveness of PACT’s adoption support services.

We are looking for someone with previous experience in an administrative support role, with database and/or data capture administration experience.  To succeed in this role, you will be proficient in producing reports from a database with a keen eye for accuracy and detail and have strong data analysis skills with an ability to derive meaningful insights.

If you want to make a real difference and join our inspirational team, please visit our website for more information, how to apply and the full job description.

Closing date: 9am Wednesday, 24th July 2024

Interview times available on: Thursday 01 and Thursday 08 August 2024

We look forward to hearing from you!

Please do not submit your CV, only completed application forms will be accepted.  No agencies please.

PACT is a supportive and respectful place where people are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of women, children and families from many different backgrounds.  We continuously look to progress the ways in which we create families and bring people together and encourage applications from people across all communities.  We are committed to ensuring that our people and our services reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and applications from people from under-represented groups are particularly welcomed.

PACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Anyone joining our team is subject to PACT’s Safer Recruitment pre-appointment enquiries.  These include the provision of documentation of the right to work in the UK, Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, overseas police check where applicable and references covering a minimum 5 year period.  All opportunities are based in the UK.