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River Church Ipswich is an HTB Network church plant in the town centre of Ipswich, which launched in September 2021 and has already grown quickly into a thriving resource church, with a congregation of more than 200, and three Sunday services.

The Spear Centre Manager will work as part of the River Church staff team to oversee the delivery of Spear—an employability programme equipping and empowering unemployed 16-24 year-olds to overcome barriers to employment and their lives around by moving into sustainable work or further education.

The important stuff 

Salary: £25,213

Hours: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 9.30am-5.30pm with some out-of-hours work needed for events such as our Spear Celebrations

Location: River Church Ipswich – we are an office-based organisation

Closing date: Wednesday 18th December, 5pm (We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate).

Application pack: Download our application pack for more information. Have a look at the Ipswich website to apply as we will not process applications through this page.

River Church has wheelchair access. Please feel free to contact the church for any enquiries regarding accessibility.

Key Responsibilities

Website

• Responsibility for maintenance and development of Resurgo’s website, delivering engaging content with a focus on dynamic visuals and videos, tailored to our different website audiences.
• Optimise user journeys across all Resurgo’s digital channels.

Partnership liaison and relationship management

• Establish the primary local referral agencies and build and implement a strategy for developing relationships with them to ensure recruitment of young people onto the Spear programme is effective.
• Maintain and develop relationships with local partners to form a strong referral network.

Oversight of Spear Programme Spear

Foundation is a 4-week initial phase, consisting of 2 group sessions and a 1:1 with each trainee per week, in which we coach young people around skills and mindsets to support them in returning to work or education, and equip them with the skills to stay there.

• As a confident communicator, you will lead group sessions of around 10 young people each, using coaching skills to transform attitudes to their own ability and the workplace, and to raise their awareness and maximise potential in stepping into the world of work.
• Prepare and coach group and 1-1 sessions with the Spear Assistant Coach.
• Ensure the programme is delivered in line with agreed targets, and report KPIs on recruitment, retention and completion of Spear Trainees to Resurgo and the Spear Trust, as well as their ongoing progress and sustainment of work or education

Line management and training

• Manage the Assistant Coach, using a coaching approach to invest in their growth and development.
• Be line managed by River Church staff, locally, and by Resurgo, nationally, to support with the set-up and ongoing operations of the centre and report back on KPI.

Supporting River Church’s mission and ministry

• You will be required to establish strong relationships with key people at the church to ensure the engagement and backing of church members, and help the Assistant coaches to establish a strong presence at the church to build a network of supporters for the Spear programme.
• Ensuring the Spear programme is a key missional feature of the work of the church
• Work with the Head of Operations and Fundraising Assistant to prepare successful grant funding applications for Spear Ipswich, and provide timely grant reporting.
• Attend and participate in Staff Meeting, Tuesday morning Prayer Meeting, and Sunday Services (serving on a team at one or more Sunday service) • Regularly pray for Spear, River Church, and in particular our Social Transformation work.
• Attending other River Church events and services, occasionally speaking and/or contributing as required • Ad hoc tasks and other project work.

Site management

• Liaise with relevant staff locally on site issues and work to resolve them as soon as possible, ensuring the office and training room are safe and tidy working spaces in line with health and safety policies.

Please apply on the website of River Church Ipswich. We will not process application through this page.

Do you have a passion to make a difference to the lives of young people and local communities in the Essex, Kent and London areas? YMCA Thames Gateway Group is seeking a Director of Finance and IT to join our outstanding executive team, and to take a lead in ensuring that our work continues to create supportive and energising communities that are open to all, where people can truly belong, contribute and thrive.

Joining our team is an opportunity to be part of a global movement that is inclusive, diverse and forward-thinking. YMCA is the largest and oldest charity working with young people in the world. We are one of the 97 YMCAs in England and Wales, and we are one of the 10 largest.

We are dedicated to helping people reach their full potential in mind, body and spirit. We provide support to around 10,000 people in our local communities through a diverse range of services including supported and move-on housing; health and wellbeing activities; and childcare, youth and family work.

This is an exciting time to join YMCA Thames Gateway Group. Our turnover has increased from £3.5 million to £10 million over the last few years, and we are two years into a new five-year strategy focused on strengthening our YMCA branches and business streams, whilst continuing to achieve our impact ambitions.

We seek a Director of Finance and IT who shares our values and ethos and brings:

• Strategic financial leadership experience in a similarly complex environment, ideally with relevant experience in charity or housing association contexts
• strong commercial acumen;
• accountancy qualifications and experience of treasury and cash management;
• excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collegial, engaging approach.

This is a hybrid role which will include some home working and a regular presence at YMCA Thames Gateway Group sites in Essex, London and Kent (in particular the Romford site where many of the Finance and IT team are located).

We are currently looking for an Finance Manager and Core Teams BP to work with our busy and growing Finance team.
Financial operations and data integrity

• Manage the day-to-day transactional processing and reporting activities of the finance function, including:
• Purchase ledger/accounts payable
• Gift processing
• Charitable spending (grants/contracts/special funds)
• Payments and receipts
• Regular accrual and prepayments

Benefits

• Up to 12% employer pension contributions
• £1000 annual personal development budget
• Annual health and wellbeing personal allowance of £200
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave pay accessible without length of service requirements.
• Health and wellbeing programme that offers optional free yearly health check-ups.
• Support for healthy eating via fruit bowls and onsite lunch facilities. 
• Agile working, flexible hours, and supportive IT kit. 
• Shower facilities and bike lock area. 
• Generous annual leave (27 days + bank holidays)
• Subsidies for glasses
• Employee Assistance Programme

At Guy’s & St Thomas’ Foundation, we are dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our work. Cultivating a highly skilled and diverse workforce is pivotal to fulfilling our mission. We strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

• Bank and other account reconciliations
• Corporate credit cards (including card scheme administration) and other staff expenses
• Non-outsourced elements of the payroll process
• Ensure that all transactions are processed accurately and in accordance with agreed processes and timescales.
• Ensure that all transactions are correctly coded in the system, and that any errors are identified and corrected in a timely manner.
• Ensure that agreed controls are applied to the processing of payments and receipts, that payments are made correctly and in accordance with agreed timescales, and that receipts are banked promptly.
• Ensure that VAT is correctly coded in the system and support with the production of VAT returns.
• Have a thorough understanding of the management, maintenance, flow and reconciliation of financial data across multiple systems.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data in the finance systems.

2. Line management

• Effectively line manage the six staff within the Financial Operations sub-team:
• Management Accountant
• Senior Finance Assistant
• 2 x Finance Assistants
• 2 x Gift Processors (activity managed by the Management Accountant)
• Identify clear goals, objectives, and responsibilities for individual team members.
• Ensure that there are effective development plans in place, that regular appraisals are carried out, and any capability and conduct issues are managed effectively.
• Provide coaching and other support to individual team members as required and encourage their professional and personal development.

3. Reporting and insight

• Monitor expenditure against budget, investigate and explain variances, and produce monthly budget holder reports.
• Support budget holders in understanding and monitoring their expenditure.

4. Collaboration

•  Provide support to the Financial Planning and Analysis sub-team by the provision of transactional data/information as required.
• Collaborate effectively within the Finance team to enhance performance and ensure alignment with organisational objectives.
• Work with internal/external auditors and other stakeholders are required. 

5. Business partnering

• Provision of business partnering support to the Foundation’s core teams (People & Culture, Corporate Communications, and Operations):
• Build, maintain and develop effective relationships with members of the core teams and work closely with them to improve mutual knowledge and financial understanding.
• Develop the business partner role into one that is able to deliver effective financial performance information, support operational decision making, and support the development of a culture of value-for-money within the core teams.
• Work with the Head of Finance/Finance Director where strategic decision support and forward-looking insight/analysis is required.

Knowledge and qualifications 

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent) or qualified accounting technician (e.g. AAT).
• Understanding of the accounting framework and financial challenges for the charity sector.
• Commercial awareness.

Experience

• Demonstrable experience of managing multiple staff in a busy, transaction focussed team.
• Solid experience of purchase ledger, payment processes and bank reconciliations.
• Demonstrable experience of producing management information.
• Established track record of cultivating successful business relationships and partnerships.
• Some experience within the commercial sector is desirable.

Skills and abilities 

• Highly numerate with advanced Excel skills (essential, will be tested).  
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills (essential). 
• Advanced user of Access Financials, Access Analytics and Access Office Integration (desirable).

Personal attributes
• Self-starter, able to work under own initiative and organise own time to meet deadlines.
• Proactive in building and maintaining robust business relationships.
• Deadline-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and integrity in financial matters.
• Flexible, able to work with and contribute to the team.  
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
 

We are now recruiting for a Helpdesk Support Engineer based at our offices in London. 

You will be working in a fast paced and busy environment providing a wide range of IT support ensuring the high-availability and continued advancement of systems for Stewardship customers and employees.

This is an ideal opportunity for a someone wishing to work in a small, friendly team, gaining experience and exposure to a variety of systems and play a significant part in driving forward our mission.

This role would suit either an individual at the start of their IT career looking to develop their technical skills as well as someone with more experience to bring to the team, this is reflected in the broad salary range. Please do talk to us to see how this role might fit your circumstances and ambitions.

As a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by an Occupational Requirement (OR) under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to be a practising Christian and to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the mission, principles, values and practices contained in our Ethos Statement, by:

· Active membership of local church congregation.

An understanding of the faith aspects of the work of Christian charities, including the preparedness to pray with colleagues, where appropriate.

Background 
 
Brixton House is an award-winning modern arts venue in the heart of Brixton. Our arts programme reflects the rich and authentic storytelling of local and international diverse communities and champions innovative and creative entrepreneurial perspectives. 

Our vision is to empower our undervalued, unheard, and excluded communities through our creative and cultural spaces. 
 
Our mission is to present and collaborate with voices and perspectives not currently centered in mainstream funded culture. We focus on theatrical stories told through theatre and multiple other art forms. We are committed to and representative of Brixton, and a place where the lively and diverse communities who live, work and visit this place, come together to engage with culture and build community.
 
We live by our values, and they are at the core of everything we do:

- Enterprising 

We are a strong creative enterprise providing security and stability for creative freedom to be realised.

- Welcoming  

We will remain connected to our communities and treat everyone with kindness and respect; Brixton House is their home from home

- Nurturing 

We foster a caring and compassionate environment that inspires to be and give their best.

- Radical  

We encourage people to be authentic, affirm their rights, be critical, bold, resolute and determined.

- Celebratory

We embody a spirit of hope.

- Collaborative  

We will establish an integrated hub of creative spaces, performances, training, business ventures, and jobs for the local community and beyond.
 
We here at Brixton House believe in the power of stories and how it can transform and enrich our lives through the magic of theatre.

Our aim is to encourage children, young people, young adults, adults, our elders, families, artists, and communities to engage, create, learn, experiment, play and be the future storytellers.

Role & Responsibilities

The Event Sales Manager is the main contact for all hires enquiries about our fantastic 7 studio spaces, 2 theatres and café Bar.

The Event Sales Manager is responsible for driving sales, managing client relationships, supervising the event planning process.

No one day is the same at Brixton House. The versatility of the building enable us to host a wide range of events such as Meetings, Screenings, Conferences, Music Gigs and Book Launches.
 
Sales

- Achieve monthly sales targets
- Secure returning hire bookings
- Create and implement sales strategies
- Look at upselling opportunities across the venue including food and beverage packages
- Develop contacts with relevant cultural, commercial and social markets to increase sales opportunities – especially locally 
- To answer all enquiries in a timely manner with accurate information 
- Proactively source new business with the ability to strategically convert to sales
- Raise quotes, and issue contracts 
- Liaise with the Finance department to raise invoices and credit notes
- Liaise with other internal departments as necessary to deliver an excellent quality of service both for the client and Brixton House
- Liaise and build relationships with the Marketing, Operations and Technical departments, encouraging collaborative work
- Develop and deliver any related marketing assets with the Marketing team (eg updating the website, sales driven photography etc)

 
Management and Delivery

- Conduct tours of Brixton House, taking details of client’s requirements and responding with bespoke details as required 
- Lead in the advancing of Events and Hires 
- Book the spaces using Brixton House booking system, YesPlan, attending planning meetings as required and finding solutions to any possible clashes in delivery 
- Keep the booking platform up-to-date and raise any clashes with relevant teams
- Create Events sheets in a timely manner and distribute it to relevant teams
- Assist in all aspects of the day to day running of the department and Events and Hires
- Accommodate early get-ins and/or late nights for events and acting as onsite Event Manager during out of office hours
- Manage and resolve client’s complaints with a high standard of customer service care

 
Reporting

- Track enquiries to identify trends and understand Brixton House’s potential in terms of conversion rates, income opportunity and weekly conversion rates
- Schedule internal debriefs after events with relevant departments
- Complete monthly hires income reconciliation
- Report to the Senior Leadership and Executive Leadership team as required

 
Who are we looking for?

- Minimum of 2 years of extensive experience managing corporate and private events at a large, multi-space venue
- Evidence of hitting set targets and ability to adapt depending on income variances 
- Successful track record of handling diverse event requirements, deliver successful outcomes and the ability to achieve set KPI’s
- understand the complexities of delivering events within a busy event and/or entertainment venue
- To have a good working knowledge of lighting, PA, rigging and staging systems
- A confident and professional communication style, complemented by excellent interpersonal skills 
- Strong teamwork skills while also being self-motivated and capable of working independently when required
- Proficient in IT tools such as MS Office, including Word, Excel, and other relevant software applications
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong numerical skills
- Diplomacy and tact dealing with a broad range of clients 
- Comprehensive knowledge of the cultural landscape of London

HOW TO APPLY?

Please note that applications can only be considered if they are submitted through this Online Recruitment System, and returned by the closing date. The closing date for this position is Monday, the 9th December 2024 at 9am. 

During the application process, we will ask you to:
1. Upload a current CV detailing a maximum of 10 years of work history, if applicable.
2. Upload a personal statement (cover letter) detailing your suitability for the role, referring to all points in the person specification and job description (1000 words max).

Interviews will take place week commencing 16th December 2024 (times TBC).
Preferred start date Monday 6th January 2025.
 
Should you have any access requirements in applying for this role please contact us.

PLEASE NOTE
 
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL BE SUBJECT TO A CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK FROM THE DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE (DBS) BEFORE THE APPOINTMENT IS CONFIRMED.  THIS WILL INCLUDE DETAILS OF CAUTIONS, REPRIMANDS OR FINAL WARNINGS, AS WELL AS CONVICTIONS SPENT OR UNSPENT. ONLY RELEVANT CONVICTIONS AND OTHER INFORMATION WILL BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT.

Basic Terms & Conditions
 
Place of work will be Brixton House, 385 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, London SW9 8GL. 

The Company operates an auto-enrolment pension scheme. The company will contribute up to 4% if matched by the employee. 22 days holiday per year, rising by one day per year up to a maximum of 25, in addition to public and bank holidays and TOIL.

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Are you passionate about fashion or furniture and want to make a difference through your work? We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Store Manager to join our team, focusing on driving sales while supporting our charitable mission.

About the Role:

As the Flagship Store Manager, you will play a key role in supporting our Retail Manager to maximise sales and ensure the smooth operation of our retail business. You’ll be part of an enthusiastic Retail team that values collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to positive change.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Retail Manager in achieving sales targets and operational goals.
• Lead, inspire, and manage a dedicated team, including staff and volunteers.
• Ensure exceptional customer service and a welcoming store environment.
• Manage inventory, merchandising, and store presentation to align with brand standards.
• Oversee daily store operations, including cash handling, reporting, and compliance.
• Contribute to marketing initiatives and community engagement efforts.

About You:

• Experience: Previous experience in a store management role within the fashion or furniture industry is essential.
• Skills: Strong leadership skills with proven line management experience. Experience managing volunteers is highly desirable.
• Attitude: Positive, proactive, and passionate about driving change. A “can-do” attitude and optimism for the future are a must.
• Passion: Enthusiasm for fashion, furniture, and making a positive impact through charity-focused work.

Why Join Us?

• Training: Additional training and development opportunities will be provided.
• Team: Join a friendly and supportive team that is dedicated to making a difference.
• Impact: Be part of a company that values its people and their contributions to both business and community.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and share our passion for fashion and positive change, we’d love to hear from you!

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining why you would be a great fit for this role.

Full/Part-time (minimum 30 hours per week), 52 weeks per year

Location: Central Services Office in Marlow

This is a newly created role which is being introduced to support the centralisation and future growth of the Trust. This hands-on role will be responsible for preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring all transactions and month-end processes are carried out, preparation of balance sheet, capital projects and fixed assets reconciliations , line management of finance officers and assistants, as well as oversight of accounts payable, accounts receivable and VAT returns. You will be involved in cash flow forecasting, treasury/banking processes, budgeting/forecasting process, monthly reporting, variance analysis and more. You will support the CFO and the Business Manager, and work closely with all schools’ leadership teams and Headteachers. 

The successful candidate will have previous financial experience and recognised accounting qualification, ideally in a school environment, and will be flexible and able to demonstrate an ability to adapt to a changing environment. You will be professional in your approach to all aspects of the role, extremely well organised, a team player and competent with accounting and procurement software, MsOffice and Google Suites. 

Please see attached job description for full details. Please note that application should include a complete applicaton form. 

Closing date: 9am, Monday 9 December 2024.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should suitable candidates apply before the closing date.

The school is fully committed to the DfE guidance on Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education and all candidates for the post will therefore be subject to vetting procedures following Buckinghamshire Council’s guidance and the Trust’s Safer Recruitment Policy. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of the safer recruitment process. 

At Ambitious about Autism, we're currently looking for an Education Training Consultant (0.6 FTE) to join our team.

You'll deliver both in person and online training to predominantly education professionals with the primary purpose of delivering and expanding on AET (Autism Education Trust) training contracts. You'll have expertise in the field of autism and education, specialising in delivering training and knowledge to support autistic children and young people to thrive within their education settings.

You'll provide interactive, captivating training, using your education expertise and knowledge to design bespoke training products, or adapt existing content, to support understanding of autism and improve inclusive practice. You'll maintain key relationships with Local Authorities and education settings to increase AET delivery across our licensed boroughs, supporting them to achieve autism confidence.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Substantial experience in delivering training to professionals, parents and other audiences.
• Qualified teacher/experienced teaching assistant or other relevant teaching qualifications.
• Understanding of the challenges faced by young people with autism in the workplace/education setting.
• Ability to design and deliver training and CPD programmes to improve inclusive practice.

In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more!

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

An exciting job for a motivated, experienced retail manager, that wants to really make a difference. The Store Manager will oversee and expand our charity retail operation at our superstore on Barns Road in Oxford.

Our mission is ending homelessness and you can play a vital part.  The Store Manager is responsible for running our thriving store, selling donated furniture and household goods seven days a week and driving revenue to support our work. This exciting role also involves managing a strong team of staff and volunteers to meet income targets and enhance a thriving, profitable, retail social enterprise. The role supports our values and brand and provides effective leadership, training, and development to staff.  Working closely with our Learning & Development manager and Community manager delivering work experience and learning and development opportunities to the ex-homeless men and women [known as companions] who live within the nearby Emmaus community. Your role will embrace customer service, merchandising, staff supervision and everything else you’d expect in a retail environment, plus overseeing house clearance services and a fleet of five vans that play a crucial role to collect donated items and deliver customer purchases. 

There will never be a dull day in this role and it will suit an individual that is flexible, committed and gains fulfillment from not only acheiving sales targets but also helping people acheive positive change in thier lives.

This is an incredibily rewarding job that involves working directly with the charities beneficies so you get thesee te impact on our work on a day to day basis. The successful candidate will also beneift from a development & training packeage to enable them to further develop their skills & knowledge and take their career to the next level.

You'll also be joining a diverse international movement committed to ending poverty and suffering around the globe

So, if you have great communications skills, experience of retail management and working with vulnerable people and a positive “can do” attitude we would love to hear from you. You will be joining a friendly and enthusiastic team who are passionate about what they do.

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the day to day running of the first Night Shelter in the London Borough of Sutton since 2020.

You will lead the project managing an assistant and also overseeing venue leaders and a team of volunteers.

You will be first point of contact for guests and be main point of referral for external partners.

Our vision is to see people move on into more settled accommodation so you will coordinate the involvement of external partners and signpost accordingly.

As a Christian organisation faith is a key driver in all we do. The coordinator will have pastoral responsibility for venue leaders and volunteer and the shelter assistant. The coordinator will lead by example in prayer and Christian conduct.

It is an occupational requirement for the postholder to be a Christian

Customer Journeys Transformation Lead
Type: Part-time (17.5 hours a week), fixed term contract until 30 April 2025 (maternity cover)
Location: Office-based in London with the flexibility to work remotely
Salary: £25,873 (FTE £51,747) per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 3, Profession / Technical

About us

We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.

About this job

The MS Society is undergoing a major transformation, investing in data, technology, services and engagement to better serve the MS community. Our goal is to create a more connected and inspiring experience that deepens relationships and boosts engagement, income and impact.

As Customer Journeys Transformation Lead, you will play a key role in this change, leading efforts to map and improve customer journeys across all touchpoints.

You will work with technical teams, subject matter experts, senior leaders and the community to design future journeys that enhance the customer experience and support our transformation goals. Using customer research and person-centred design, you will identify key moments, pain points, and areas for improvement.

Your focus will be on service journeys, volunteering, income generation and campaigning. You will also define a strategic approach to integrate these journeys across all areas.

Additionally, you’ll work closely with governance and business intelligence teams to make sure changes are planned and delivered effectively and impact is measured.

Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Tuesday 3 December 2024

Interested? 

PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Equal Opportunities 
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.

We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application. 

Disability Confident Employer 
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.

You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.

If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.

More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): 

Encouraging work life balance

• 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
• More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
• Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us) 
• Flexible working options 

Caring for you and your family 

• Generous sick pay entitlement
• More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment 
• Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year 
• Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis 
• Enhanced leave for new parents 
• Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
• Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
• 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Death in service scheme
• New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
  • In the event of miscarriage or still birth 
  • To support fertility treatments
  • For antenatal appointments for both parents

Thinking about your finances 

• Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
• Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
• New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing

Enriching your life at work

• Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
• Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
• New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely 
• Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) 
• Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal

Safeguarding 
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.

This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.

We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.

We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.

Your right to work in the UK 
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.

You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.

No agencies please.

About the role

This role is key to the successful daily operation of the food bank, ensuring we continue to support the thousands of people in need within our community.

The role will involve managing the warehouse staff and volunteers to ensure a high quality, efficient service is consistently delivered, so our guests do not go without food and essentials during their period of crisis.

You will lead from the front, working alongside the team, you’ll manage a varied daily workload of tasks including food collections and deliveries, proactive stock management and fleet maintenance.

About the organisation

Warrington Foodbank is a charity primarily focussed on the relief of financial hardship amongst people in Warrington and the surrounding area. Particularly, but not exclusively through the provision of food, essential toiletries and household items to individuals and families in need.

We operate the largest crisis food operation within the borough, serving thousands of individuals and families each year who have no other option but to access emergency food supplies.

The charity also delivers an affordable food operation branded as our “Little Shop” pantries. Our food pantries offer access to high quality, affordable food, with the aim of preventing people from both reaching crisis point by providing more choices to quality food and household items, whilst also giving those who are experiencing crisis a viable, dignified alternative and opportunity to thrive instead of just survive.

We are currently looking for an Endowment Accountant and Business Partner to work with our busy and growing Finance team.

Key Responsibilities

Business partnership

• Provide a full business partnering support to the Endowment business unit:
• Build, maintain and develop effective relationships with members of the Endowment team and work closely with them to improve mutual knowledge and financial understanding.
• Serve as a key partner to Endowment leadership, acting as a ‘critical friend’ by challenging assumptions and activities were necessary to ensure alignment of strategic and financial goals.
• Develop the business partner role into one that is fully able to proactively support strategic decision making, provide forward-looking insight and analysis, deliver effective financial performance information, and support the development of a culture of value-for-money within the Endowment.

Accounting, reporting, budgeting and planning

• Perform the accounting for the property and financial investing activities of the business unit, including property rental income and expenditure derived from third party managers’ reports.
• Prepare regular financial reports, including P&L statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements which are tailored to both the Endowment’s and the wider organisation’s needs and aligned with their structures. 
• Prepare regular short- and long-term cash flow forecasts, and support cash management within the endowment as well as across the wider group. 
• Develop and track key performance indicators. 
• Develop and produce effective dashboards and other reporting to provide insight and support decision making. 
• Lead from a finance perspective the budgeting and forecasting processes for the Endowment, and support their integration into the wider organisation’s processes. 
• Support the annual property valuation process. 

Data insight and integrity
 

• Have a thorough understanding of the management, maintenance, flow and reconciliation of the financial data relating to the Endowment across multiple systems. 
• Conduct rigorous analysis of financial data, trends, and performance metrics to derive insights and offer recommendations for informed decision-making. 
• Use advanced financial modelling and analytics to produce actionable insights. 
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data for the endowment portfolio.
   

Collaboration

• Support the Endowment team with any new process, including working with other teams to ensure end-to-end financial integrity. 
• Support investment processes by assisting with KYC and overseas tax forms. 
• Collaborate effectively within the Finance team to enhance performance and ensure alignment with organisational objectives. 
• Work with internal/external auditors and other stakeholders are required. 
• Support governance processes by providing necessary financial information and analysis.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Knowledge and qualifications 

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent) or qualified accounting technician (e.g. AAT) – desirable but not essential. 
• Understanding of the accounting framework and financial challenges for the property and financial investment sectors. 
• Strategic financial knowledge.

Experience

• Demonstrable success in preparing management information related to property and investment activities.
• Solid strategic financial acumen and commercial awareness. 
• Established track record of cultivating successful business relationships and partnerships.

Skills and abilities 

• Highly numerate with advanced Excel skills (essential, will be tested).  
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills (essential). 
• Advanced user of Access Financials, Access Analytics and Access Office Integration (desirable). 

Personal attributes
 

• Self-starter, able to work under own initiative and organise own time to meet deadlines. 
• Proactive in building and maintaining robust business relationships. 
• Strong business sense, with an ability to see the bigger picture beyond the numbers. 
• Deadline-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities. 
• Strong organisational and time-management skills. 
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and integrity in financial matters. 
• Flexible, able to work with and contribute to the team. 
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Benefits

• Up to 12% employer pension contributions
• Annual personal development budget
• Annual health and wellbeing personal allowance £200
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave pay accessible without length of service requirements.
• Health and wellbeing programme that offers optional free yearly health check-ups.
• Support for healthy eating via fruit bowls and onsite lunch facilities.
• Agile working, flexible hours, and supportive IT kit.
• Shower facilities and bike lock area.
• Generous annual leave (27 days + bank holidays)
• Subsidies for glasses
• Employee Assistance Programme

Job Title: Navigator

Location: Solent (Hybrid) – Home based with regular travel. The postholder will be required to meet veterans and professional partners face to face within the designated region and therefore must be based in the area. 

Contract:Two years fixed term

Salary: £32,208 per annum full time

Hours: 37.5 hours full time

The Poppy Factory’s team is growing! Now is the time to join our dynamic team in this unique opportunity for a hybrid role, based from home with regular travel across the local area. You will enjoy the flexibility of working remotely from your home, allowing you to efficiently manage your tasks and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Whether it's meeting clients, collaborating with team members, or attending partner meetings, you'll have the chance to immerse yourself in a range of diverse environments. This is the ideal opportunity to build and foster relationships across the region to ensure maximum support for the Veterans we work with. 

If you're a self-driven individual eager to make a meaningful impact while exploring new horizons, this role is tailor-made for you!

At the Poppy Factory, we help armed forces veterans to find meaningful and sustainable employment after service. This often means overcoming a longstanding health condition or injury, and other barriers to employment such as addiction & homelessness. Our aim is to empower veterans, help them to recognise their unique skills and give them the confidence and skills to move forwards in their career.

As a Navigator, you will be assisting veterans who are furthest from employment to engage in meaningful activity as they look to gradually progress back towards work. Based at your home, with regular travel, including some overnight stays at our Richmond offices. The Navigator is a non-clinical role focused on supporting Veterans with mental or physical health conditions. The role aims to support them to overcome various factors impacting their lives, to achieve improved well-being and reduced social isolation. Clients of the service may present with issues around housing, accessing relevant health care services, substance misuse, education and training, financial concerns, and benefits, amongst others. 

What do we need from you?

• Empathetic and effective communicator. You will be comfortable building rapport and trust with people from a diverse range of backgrounds.

• A collaborative mindset. You will enjoy working as part of a team with colleagues based across the UK who support each other in what can sometimes be a challenging role. you will work closely with many other organisations for the benefit of the veterans you are supporting.

• Motivation and commitment. It takes hard work, tenacity, and time to help people reach their goals. You will sometimes be helping people in challenging circumstances who need intensive support to move forwards.

• Adaptability. This is hugely varied role, and no two days are the same. You will need to balance competing priorities or quickly shift focus depending on the needs of the people you are supporting.

Why should you apply?

• A chance to give back to our armed forces and make a positive and lasting impact to the lives of veterans and their families.

• Competitive salary and benefits package including generous holiday and pension contributions.

• A welcoming and empowering culture, with regular opportunities for team building throughout the year.

• Variety in the role, a mix of travelling in your area, home working and occasional visits to the historic Poppy Factory in Richmond, London

• The opportunity to develop your region and build relationships with employers and other support services that best meet the needs of the people you’re supporting.

• Be part of an iconic charity with a 100-year history

For further information, including the full job description for the role, please refer to the candidate pack.

How to apply

To apply for this position please send your CV and a covering letter clearly outlining how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification as set out in the candidate pack and submit via the online application process. Please address your covering letter to Jim Maskell, Partnership and Development Manager.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Jim Maskell.

The closing date for applications will be 1 December 2024. Please note, we are unable to accept late or incomplete applications.

Interviews will be held via video call on 6 December 2024.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to equality, valuing diversity and promoting inclusion within our workforce, including the volunteers who give their time to us.  We work to maintain an environment where the needs and aspirations of all employees are met, irrespective of characteristics protected under the legislative framework of the Equality Act 2010. We expect everyone to understand and accept their personal responsibility to recognise and value differences and the unique contributions that people make to the way we deliver our work. As an equal opportunities employer our commitment is to take positive measures to recruit people from underrepresented groups, and we actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.

As a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview for any job applicant with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the role. Please indicate in your covering letter if you wish to be considered under this scheme. We are also happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process to accommodate disabled candidates. 

Additionally, we offer a guaranteed interview to veterans of the UK armed forces or members of the Reservist forces who meet the essential role criteria. Please make it clear in your application if you wish to be considered on this basis. Please note, to be eligible for consideration under this scheme your application must demonstrate that you meet the essential role criteria as set out in the person specification.

About The Poppy Factory

The Poppy Factory aims to be an exemplar employer. We recognise the impact that working with a challenging cohort can have on our staff, which is why we prioritise work/life balance and support mechanisms including training, supervision and EAP provision.

The Poppy Factory provides competitive terms and conditions of employment, including:

• Opportunity for home-based/hybrid and flexible working
• 28 days’ basic annual leave per year (including a day in lieu of Armistice Day, and 3 days’ Christmas closure), rising to 32 days with long service, plus bank holidays
• Double-matched pension contributions up to 10% employer contribution