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Associate Director of Finance & Operations
Job title: Associate Director of Finance & Operations
Purpose: Provide leadership to ensure the efficient and effective management of operations, people, finance, security, and compliance, ensuring excellence across these areas.
Responsible to: CEO
Responsible for: HR Business Partner, Operations Officer, Finance Officer (Part-time), Finance Lead (Part-time)
Working with: Senior management team, programmes team, colleagues in other departments and stakeholders as necessary.
Grade and Salary: GBP 65,000
Location: London, UK (Hybrid with at least 2 days in the London office)
Post: Full-time
Period: Permanent
REDR UK AND THE WORK WE DO
RedR UK is an international NGO and learning provider that develops capacity and supports aid workers, organisations, and communities to prepare for and respond effectively to crises within humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding contexts. Our work builds resilience, primarily in low and lower middle-income countries worldwide. We have 40 years’ experience responding to natural and manmade disasters.
We are an HPass Certified Learning Provider, meaning we meet the Humanitarian Learning Standards. RedR UK is committed to the Humanitarian Charter, the Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement and NGOs in Disaster Relief and the Core Humanitarian Standard.
RedR UK has offices in London and Amman and maintains a large pool of highly qualified trainers and experts who go through a rigorous certification and selection process.
RedR UK is committed to a strong, positive culture, with benefits for staff and those with whom we work. Our culture is also important to us in terms of our ethic of humanitarian impartiality and neutrality and our compliance with the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) and other professional codes of conduct.
Our values are vitally important to us as individuals, teams and to RedR UK as a whole. We are committed to a continuous process of strengthening our culture, maintaining the high standards required to work together effectively, and delivering first class advice and service to those with whom we work.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Associate Director to join RedR and its Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to oversee the efficient and effective functioning of our organisation's key operational areas, including Operations, People Management, Finance, Security and Compliance. The Associate Director will play a pivotal role as part of the SLT in ensuring the smooth implementation of our humanitarian programmes while upholding the highest standards of excellence, accountability, integrity, collaboration and lifelong learning.
You will have a deep understanding of how to deliver programmes in a humanitarian context in a safe, secure and compliant manner. You will enhance delivery through standard operating procedures across the organisation and lead by doing.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Management
You will lead a finance team of 2 (both part-time), responsible for excellent financial management, controls, reporting, budgeting, and auditing (both internal and external) including:
- Maintaining up-to-date financial records, including processing invoices, payments, and managing accounts payable and receivable.
- Month-end and year-end closing procedures.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
- Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes, managing cashflow.
- Oversee payroll processing and reimbursement procedures.
- Analysis of financial data and preparation of reports for leadership review.
- Set standards for programme staff on financial budgeting and reporting
- Stay informed about changes in accounting regulations and best practices.
- Lead the improvement of finance and accounting processes and systems.
- Prepare consolidated Financial Statements in accordance with Charity SORP FRS 102.
- Lead on external audits to ensure that all external audit requirements are met in the UK and Jordan and associated statutory reporting (e.g. to HMRC).
- Lead on regular internal audits and apply learnings in improving systems.
- Lead on fraud and corruption prevention and response, and cyber security.
- Work with SLT and business teams to prepare UK and overseas regulatory annual reporting.
- Actively engage in the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee meetings, leading on behalf of the SLT.
Operational Delivery
You will systematically enhance, streamline and optimise operational processes and systems to enhance delivery and security of people. You will lead on efficiency, quality, and scalability while availing technological advancement. This includes systems, IT, CRM, facilities and vendor management. You will be supported by an operations officer to deliver this role:
- Provide administrative support to the Operations, IT functions of the organisation.
- Leading process improvement and renewals (e.g. insurance) across Operations, (e.g. IT, security).
- Enhancing adherence to organisational systems, e.g. Office 365, Sharepoint, Salesforce, ensuring the organisation becomes more efficient and effective in how it works.
- Lead any country registration, reporting, resourcing requirements, ensuring compliance and adherence to RedR policies.
- Lead on policy review, updates and roll out.
- Maintain RedR’s risk register and ensure its regular review throughout the organisation.
- Leading a robust approach to data security.
- Ensure the delivery of best practice security management through risk management, situational analysis, assessment, plan implementation, monitoring and evaluation, continuity and crisis planning and leadership. Lead the delivery of security management standard operating practice, protocols and procedures to support programmes and staff in the field.
- Actively engage in the Senior Leadership Team.
- Lead the preparation of monthly All Hands and Quarterly Team Meetings; and preparation for Board meetings.
People & Culture
- You will lead the People & Culture function at RedR and be supported in that coordination by a HR business partner.
- Implement HR policies and procedures to support a diverse workforce including employees, consultants and Associate trainers and members.
- Supporting a positive and healthy working culture across the organisation.
- Enshrine best practice people processes including in recruitment, onboarding, professional development and performance management.
- Manage any organisational change management processes and ensure that RedR UK’s culture and values are embedded across the organisation.
- Analyse resource requirements and utilisation across programmes, providing insights and recommendations; collaborate with programmes to develop strategies for optimising resource allocation and utilisation. Establish mechanisms for ongoing monitoring of resource allocation and utilisation across programmes.
- Foster collaboration across teams for effectiveness and efficiency, to avoid duplication, achieve a consistent approach and to improve quality.
RedR UK Leadership
- Provide direction and leadership to the organisation's finance, operational and people functions, aligning them with the overall mission and objectives.
- Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team in delivering RedR UK’s 2025-27 strategy.
- Lead on change management and strategic initiatives for RedR.
- Manage a process of regular and effective communication and reporting across RedR, where lessons are learned, analysed, and applied.
- Work with other RedR organisations to develop the RedR family as a global brand, investigating synergies and economies of scale between the organisations.
- Foster a positive and resilient team culture that embraces and adapts to change, promoting innovation and continuous improvement.
Key competencies
Achieving Results:
- Operationalises strategy decisions to make significant gains.
- Leads major initiatives to streamline operations, enhance productivity, and ensure best practice.
- Drives the adoption of best practices, constantly seeking ways to improve operational excellence.
- Considers wider implications of decisions to ensure comprehensive results.
Engaging with Stakeholders:
- Cultivates strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, to achieve shared goals and foster a culture of cooperation.
- Manages stakeholder expectations effectively, resolving conflicts and building consensus around operational changes.
- Senior representation of the organisation with stakeholders.
Humanitarian Learning Principles and Practices:
- Advocates for the importance of key humanitarian principles within the organisation and among stakeholders.
- Promotes a culture of continuous learning and adaptation within the organisation.
- Promotes a culture of well-being and duty of care.
Managing Projects:
- Thinks ahead to long-term goals while maintaining focus on present tasks.
- Leads the planning, analyses, implementation, and evaluation of projects and initiatives.
- Creates and supports flexibility through quick adaptation to change.
Demonstrating Leadership:
- Inspires and motivates staff to perform at their best, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, accountability, and integrity.
- Leads by example, demonstrating ethical leadership and a commitment to the organisation's mission and values.
- Provides mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunities to staff, empowering them to grow and succeed.
Technical Expertise:
- Masters comprehensive technical expertise.
- Directs integration of technical skills.
- Applies rigorous technical standards ensuring exceptional quality.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
- Demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of RedR UK and a deep understanding of key humanitarian principles.
- Proven track record of senior management expertise in a humanitarian context specific to finance, operations, and people.
- Proficiency in data analysis with a keen understanding of performance and operational metrics.
- Extensive experience in and security management within the humanitarian sector across fragile and conflict affected states.
- Experience with procurement, contracting and compliance requirements of key donors including USAID, FCDO and UN agencies.
- Familiarity with systems including Salesforce, QuickBooks, Dext, Sharepoint, and Excel.
- Ability to navigate and thrive within a dynamic environment, exhibiting flexibility and resilience within a small organisation.
- Exceptional people management skills in international contexts.
Expected Interview Dates
First Interview: Week of 25 November 2024
Second Interview: Week of 2 December 2024
What We Offer: Your well-being, our priority
At RedR UK, we are dedicated to creating a supportive work environment that values and nurtures our team. Our benefits package is designed to foster a balanced and fulfilling career, supporting both your professional growth and personal well-being. Benefits include:
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23 days annual leave, increasing by one day each year up to 28 days (excluding public holidays). Plus, one day birthday leave.
- 5% employer pension contribution involving dependants
- 3 paid days annually to volunteer for causes you care about
- 5 days of paid study leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Shared Parental Pay at 100% for 12 weeks for employees with over two years of service.
- Life assurance coverage equalling four times your salary.
- Up to 10 days compassionate leave for family emergencies, 5 days dependent leave.
Our benefits are integral to RedR UK’s commitment to valuing, developing, and caring for our people as we work together to make an impact in the humanitarian sector. If you believe you can make difference, please join us.
Could this be you?
Please send your CV and one-page cover letter. We will be hiring on rolling basis.
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Department: Finance and Corporate Services directorate
Location: hybrid working – currently a minimum of two days per week in our Aldgate, London office
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours
Contract: Full time, permanent
Salary: £78,000 – £86,000 per annum
Closing date: Tuesday 12th November at 11.59pm
Annual Leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays pro rata)
Benefits:
- enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental pay
- family-friendly policies
- 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva) or opportunity to continue NHS pension
- free health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
- 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
- free, confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash)
- access to wellbeing app (healthy living tips and Bright TV )
- flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more*
- learning and development committed (bespoke training, LinkedIn Learning etc)
- employee health and wellbeing committed (Menopause Friendly accreditation, Disability Confident employer etc)
Background:
Every three minutes someone in the UK develops dementia: a progressive and complex condition that can be devastating for the whole family. One in two of us will be affected by dementia in our lifetime – either by caring for someone with the condition, developing it ourselves, or both.
Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nursing charity that is there for the whole family. Our specialist nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, provide free, expert advice, support and understanding to help families care for their loved one. Every day, Admiral Nurses help families up and down the country to have the best life possible, for as long as possible.
Purpose of the job/About the role
Following a period of successful growth, we are investing in our people, technology and infrastructure to better meet the changing needs of those we serve. To support this transformation, we are seeking a Deputy Director of Finance and Governance to play a pivotal role in strengthening our finance and governance capabilities.
Within this key post, you will lead a team of finance and governance professionals, supporting the Director of Finance and Corporate Services. You will ensure reliable and accurate financial reporting for the charity, oversee finance projects, and establish a proportionate, robust risk and governance framework.
As a strategic leader, you will contribute to the overarching strategy for Finance and Corporate Services, collaborating with the director to develop and implement the Finance and Governance strategy, ensuring this aligns with the Dementia UK’s organisational goals and translate into clear, measurable targets. Collaboration with the fundraising and program teams will also be essential to ensure accurate financial management of grants and donations.
To succeed, you will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with extensive senior-level financial management experience, ideally within the nonprofit or charity sector. A strong working knowledge of Charity Commission and SORP reporting requirements is essential, along with experience in creating and implementing strategic finance initiatives. You should also have a background in managing audits and working within governance and risk management frameworks.
Join us now and be part of a team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of those affected by dementia.
Our Culture
In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to achieve their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.
Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equality, diversity and inclusion.
Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone, we aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.
By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.
*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs
When you apply for a job at Dementia UK, we will collect certain information about you to process your application and assess your suitability for the role. Further details can be found in our privacy notice.
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At Parkinson’s UK we have an exciting opportunity for a Governance Officer to work with us to lead on governance projects to support the charity’s strategic objectives. The role supports board committees as well as the Annual General meeting.
We’re looking for someone with proven experience of liaising at a senior level, working across teams. You’ll have a track record of writing documents for senior stakeholders in various formats. You will be asked to prepare board committee minutes and maintain accurate records for compliance and good governance.
The ideal candidate will be organised and methodical, with the ability to grasp detail and complexity, and will be interested in developing their professional skills in charity governance.
About the role
As a core member of the Governance team, you’ll take the lead on governance projects and supporting activities, reporting to the Company Secretary. You’ll be involved in the full process which enables the board of trustees to make strategic decisions on behalf of the charity’s members and people affected by Parkinson’s.
As a busy Governance Team, we work collaboratively and support each other throughout the year, and especially at peak periods of the governance cycle.
What you’ll do:
- Provide board and committee support, working closely with the Company Secretary
- Prepare and attend meetings, take minutes and act as the governance team lead when required
- Co-ordinate the production of meeting packs for board and committee meetings
- Arrange training and development sessions for trustees and committee members
- Contribute to the delivery of the Annual General Meeting and election cycle for charity members
What you’ll bring:
- Significant experience of providing senior stakeholder care to an excellent standard
- Proven experience of maintaining effective and efficient records. Previous experience with writing minutes is desirable
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with people at all levels
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines whilst maintaining accurate attention to detail
- A strong interest in gaining skills and experience in charity governance
This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!
Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.
This role is hybrid and your in person working depends on your team agreement, requirements of the role and led by activity based principles. The in person/office attendance expectation for this role will be a minimum on average 2 days per week with flexibility, and further details of the Analytics and Insight team agreement will be made available at the interview stage. For more information about our ways of working, you can read our Working at Parkinson's UK page on our website.
Interviews for this position will take place W/C 11 November.
Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
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King Edward’s School, Bath, is seeking applications for its newly created Commercial Manager role. The Commercial Manager will be responsible for the development and implementation of an ambitious strategy to generate income from a range of commercial offerings.
We have a vision that the School’s estates are being utilised at all points of the year in a way which is respectful and complementary to the School’s needs and where the income generated contributes directly and materially to the School’s overall purpose - that through an outstanding all-round education, King Edward’s pupils acquire the tools and the confidence to flourish and be happy today and to be ready for whatever the future may hold.
The funds raised from the School’s commercial offerings will also directly contribute to our Bursary commitment to support children whose families are not able to meet the school fees. As we approach our 475th Anniversary we have an ambition to expand our Bursary Fund so that any child offered a place at the Senior School can attend regardless of their family’s financial circumstances.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of developing and implementing an ambitious commercial strategy, operating at a senior level within an organisation and with experience of engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior staff, governors, parents and external charities and businesses.
We recognise that this experience may be from sectors other than the education sector and would be delighted to receive applications from individuals which demonstrate the transferable nature of their skills and experiences to the education sector in general, and to King Edward’s School specifically
This position is a permanent full-time role, working 37 hours per week Monday to Friday, all year round. We would consider part-time applicants wishing to work 0.8 FTE or above. This position would be further enhanced by the School’s generous staff benefits package which includes school fee remission.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Organisation
The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are; Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.
We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other public spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with 77 million visits every year.
We are now looking for a Project Manager in Event Development to join us on a full-time, permanent basis to support and manage the Tender projects for our major events held each year in our parks.
The Benefits
- Salary of £41,551 - £45,000 per annum, depending on experience
- 26 days' annual leave (pro rata) plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years’ service
- Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
- Hybrid/agile working options
- Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
- Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
- Learning and development opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Offices in a beautiful location
This is an unmissable opportunity for talented professionals with project management, procurement and event tendering experience to join our wonderful organisation and get involved in some of the capital’s biggest major annual events.
You will have the chance to see your strategy and vision come to life on the vast canvas of commercial events taking place in our parks. Taking the reins on new event development tender projects and supporting other high-profile event tenders, you will be key to maintaining and expanding our reputation of excellence.
So, if you want to bring unforgettable experiences to life in some of London's most spectacular green spaces, we want to hear from you!
The Role
As one of our Event Development Project Managers in the team, you will play a vital role in project visioning, developing and tendering for a wide range of annual contracted events throughout The Royal Parks.
Specifically, you will help support and deliver the commercial and strategic vision for our most significant major events and lead on the development of new event tender projects.
You’ll ensure that our commercial activities are sustainable and profitable whilst remaining consistent with our values and sympathetic to parkland activities. With this in mind, you will project lead on market research, commercial modelling, strategic and creative visioning, tender planning and contract development work.
The role will involve:
- Creating and drafting strategies for future tenders for major public events
- Preparing and maintaining detailed project plans and tender documentation
- Gathering event feasibility, market research data and information for event tenders
- Supporting the Event Development team project activities for event tenders
- Managing the day-to-day admin for event tender projects
Additionally, the role does not involve:
- Working on or managing events, as the hosting venue we do not organise events ourselves
- Booking events suppliers or entertainment
About You
To be considered as one of our Event Development Project Managers, you will need:
- Excellent experience working as a project manager within outdoor events or public parks
- Good knowledge and experience in tendering for event providers and contract administration within the events industry
- Excellent communication, presentation, proofreading and report-writing skills
- Good organisation skills
- The ability to work collaboratively and build effective relationships
- The ability to analyse information, make informed judgements, appraise performance, and manage risks
A PRINCE2 Foundation or equivalent Microsoft Project and/or Project Management experience would be beneficial to your application. A degree level education in event management or equivalent experience would be desirable.
An understanding of the public procurement exercises (CCR2016 or PCR2015) would be desirable.
IT literacy, including Microsoft Office products; Teams, OneDrive, Project, Planner, To-do, SharePoint, PowerPoint & Sway, Lists and Viva, would also be advantageous.
Other organisations may call this role; Business Development, Project Manager, Tender Manager or Contract Manager specialising in events.
The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
So, if you’re looking to thrive as a Project Manager within Event Development, we would love to hear from you, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Pilgrims Hospices are looking to recruit an experienced Finance Manager to lead an existing finance function and support the Director of Finance.
The postholder will be required to lead a small team in meeting reporting deadlines for monthly management accounts and statutory requirements.
There will be a significant focus on developing and improving financial systems to maximise the effectiveness of financial processes throughout the organisation, and the successful applicant will be required to forge and maintain strong relationships with colleagues within the Finance department, local management teams and in the wider organisation.
The ideal candidate will be ACA/CIMA/ACCA qualified/part qualified.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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- Permanent Director of Finance Opportunity
- Strategic Finance role
About Our Client
Cheadle Hulme School is a warm, welcoming and vibrant place where young people can enjoy a vast range of experiences.
It is an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and everyone is equal, where pupils are nurtured and feel safe and happy.
The School was built by free-thinking philanthropists in 1855 to provide a liberal, inclusive co-education to orphans and necessitous children. Their goal was to ensure that these children were given the very best preparation for their lives beyond School, enabling them to thrive and prosper. That remains their clear goal today.
Cheadle Hulme School has built a reputation as one of Manchester's most modern, relevant and dynamic schools. But CHS is more than just a school; it is a thriving, co-educational community, with a strong sense of their history and values.
Their values underpin and guide all aspects of life at CHS, whilst providing a strong sense of identity and purpose for the whole community. The School encourages everyone to uphold these principles in their interactions with one another and throughout each day. These values are: Resilience, Integrity, Endeavour, Contribution and Compassion.
Job Description
As the Director of Finance your role will play a key strategic role to the direction of the Finance team and the school in general. You will be involved in optimising processes, identifying new opportunities, developing the long-term strategic plan and ensuring the continuing success of the school. The role holder will be a member of the School's Senior Leadership Team (SLT) , working closely with the Head and the Governors.
The successful candidate will also oversee either the IT or HR team as part of their remit.
The Director of Finance is responsible for ensuring that the School has the financial resources needed to deliver an excellent education to its pupils. The role involves close daily support to the Head, providing timely financial insights for strategic and operational decisions.
Additionally, as Clerk to the Governors, the Director will work closely with the board, delivering financial forecasts to guide strategic planning and reporting on the School's financial performance.
Duties of the role include:
- Leading sustainable Finance strategies, and either Human Resources or IT strategies, aligning them with the School's Strategic Plan
- Building strong relationships and partnerships to support strategic priorities
- Implementing robust policies, procedures and systems for the Finance team and either the Human Resources or IT team
- Establishing a management information framework for strategic decision-making
- Benchmarking performance against other organisations to drive improvement
- Overseeing procurement and contract management systems
- Managing the School's Risk Management framework
- Leading organisational change programmes
- Reviewing the performance and structure of the Finance department
- Leading, managing, and developing the Finance team and either the IT or Human Resources team
- Working closely with the Director of Operations to promote a high performing support function
The Successful Applicant
As the Director of Finance you will have:
- A full Accountancy Qualification (ACCA/ CIMA/ CIPFA/ ACA)
- Extensive experience of developing, leading and delivering successful finance strategies
- A track record of developing high quality financial and performance management information
- Expertise in building effectively partnerships and/or relationships with key stakeholders
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to identify new opportunities/challenges to inform key decision making
What's on Offer
- Salary c. £85,000
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas closure days
- TPT Pension Scheme- 10% employer contribution
- Private Health Insurance
- Death in Service Benefit
- Partial Remission of Senior School fees
- Use of sports facilities, including pool and fitness suite
- Free on-site parking
- Free Staff lunches
- Flexible Working
- Hybrid working arrangements are negotiable
Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.
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Join us and help champion South Bank, protecting and enhancing this unique area through creativity and collaboration, making real improvements to the area for all.
Location: South Bank, London - with flexible / hybrid working
About us
South Bank Employers’ Group (SBEG) is a membership association of leading organisations in the South Bank and Waterloo area, dedicated to enhancing the experience for employees, residents, and visitors. We are a not-for-profit company founded by businesses to regenerate and transform South Bank. As champions of our area, we protect and enhance it through creativity, collaboration, and effective delivery. We work on behalf of all stakeholders, setting the agenda, facilitating cooperation, and delivering programs that drive improvement and change.
South Bank is dynamic and undergoing significant change with high-profile developments. For over 30 years, SBEG has been central to these changes and remains committed to addressing the area’s future needs.
About the role
We seek a Programme and Project Officer, a new role that will work across our diverse portfolio, including our innovative Net Zero programme, South Bank Business Improvement District (BID), and projects for Jubilee Gardens Trust.
This role involves coordinating and delivering projects aligned with our relevant strategies and objectives, working on specific programmes, and supporting key initiatives. You will collaborate closely with partners involved in our Net Zero Steering Group and also Jubilee Gardens Trust. You will be involved in numerous partnership focused meetings, preparing project reports, and ensuring communication and follow-up with internal and external colleagues.
Stakeholder engagement is key, requiring liaison with various organisations - including SBEG members - managing task groups, and establishing partnership contracts. You’ll also identify resources, scope funding opportunities, manage finances and procurement, and be involved in marketing and communication efforts to keep stakeholders informed.
Who we are looking for
We seek someone with experience in overseeing and managing projects and being involved in relevant programmes relating to the management of urban areas, and / or net zero, sustainability and the climate challenge. Candidates will have experience of contract management, including negotiation and tender processes, and at least three years in multi-agency or partnership settings. A proven track record in project management and experience with local authorities, the private sector, and community organisations is essential.
You should have strong written and verbal communication skills, especially for external audiences, and advocacy abilities suited to complex stakeholder environments. You need to be action-oriented, capable of managing a varied workload, and skilled in attention to detail. Experience in working with and engaging with diverse organisations and presenting business cases is crucial.
We value fairness, inclusivity, and diversity, reflecting the rich mix of South Bank’s communities. If you share our passion, values, and ambition to improve South Bank for all, we welcome your application.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 18th November 2024
Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Leeds Mind promotes positive mental health and wellbeing and provides help and support to anyone who needs it in and around Leeds. We have faith and optimism in our clients and so the services we deliver are built around their needs. We support the people of Leeds to discover their own resources to ‘recover’ from periods of poor mental health, and to live life independently with their mental health condition.
Our values of Being Open, Supportive, Brave, Connected, and Resourceful are pivotal to the work we do.
As part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), you’ll provide transformational leadership, developing and executing our strategy to ensure we deliver our mission of ‘better mental health for all’. With a focus on increasing our impact and reach, you will have a key role in developing meaningful relationships with internal and external partners, crucial to ensuring a sustainable approach for services.
Belonging at Leeds Mind
Leeds Mind is committed to creating an inclusive environment and being an equal opportunities employer - We believe that inclusive practices should be part of everything we do. We are committed to ensuring that our colleagues, volunteers, and service users feel a sense of belonging at Leeds Mind that gives them the confidence to share their unique perspectives and experience.
Purpose of the role
The Director of Operations is a high profile and influential role, key to Leeds Minds strategic development and successful delivery. The Director of Operations is responsible for leading the team and the strategic development of operations across West Yorkshire. The operations team are the largest function with a highly committed team and varied portfolio of services for young people and adults. The role requires a leader who understands accountable leadership and can inspire teams as we move towards our next strategy. The role is fast paced and varied so resilience, strong leadership and a values-led approach will be key to success.
The postholder will join Leeds Mind with a proven track record in successful services strategy with a focus on social purpose and client experience. The role requires experience of strategic oversight and accountability for delivering effective, safe and impactful outcomes. The postholder will be expected to demonstrate a strong commercial understanding of the sector. They will use evidence to inform their decision making to ensure services are cost effective and deliver in the best interests of the organisation, our staff and clients.
With experience of programme management & financial modelling, enabling robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks, will be key to success with the following:
· safeguarding practice
· contract and procurement management
· strategic and operational risk and
· sustainable development
What we're looking for
Leeds Mind is an equal opportunities organisation, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and identities; particularly culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ and/or people with disabilities who are under-represented within Leeds Mind.
- We're looking for someone who has a proven track record and professional experience at a senior leadership level preferably within health & social care.
- You'll have had organisational accountability for safeguarding policy and practice, and ideally understand Caldicott Guardian requirements.
- Strong programme management skills are a must, and you will be accustomed to managing complex issues and demanding priorities.
- Experience of oversight of quality assurance systems is essential and you'll have developed continuous improvement systems within your organisation.
- You'll have strong influencing skills and effective working relationships with senior stakeholders across the voluntary and public sectors
- Demonstrable financial experience managing & developing budgets and business plans, as well as contract management
- Experience of developing and understanding service user involvement at all levels
Assessment process
This will be a 2-stage process, with first interviews happening through the advertising dates and a planned final stage on Monday 18th November.
The role is based at Clarence House, Clarence Road, LS18 4LB (with hybrid working).
Successful candidates will be required to undertake a right to work in the UK check as well as an enhanced DBS check. Leeds Mind is an Equal Opportunities employer.
Reg charity number: 1007625
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Please note this role is hybrid and be based out of Welshpool, Bangor, Llandeilo or Baglan.
We are delighted to be recruiting exclusively for this fascinating and inspiring charitable organisation in helping them find an experienced senior finance professional to join them as their new Head of Finance & Business Resources.
Reporting into the CEO of this £3 million turnover cultural and historic environment focussed charity, you will be a qualified accountant and have strong technical accounting skills. You will thrive in an environment where positive change is welcomed and where streamlining, and modernisation is encouraged. You will oversee finance and business services day to day operations and be adept at building strong working relationships both internally and externally. You will be enthusiastic about the idea of joining an organisation that is looking to improve processes, procedures, and finance operations.
As the new Head of Finance & Business Services you will be part of the senior management team and be eager to develop skills outside your finance remit. This role will suit someone who is keen to play an integral part in the organisations ongoing success and as a member of the senior management team you will embrace the opportunity to support the CEO in the board room.
The job
- Oversee the finance operation, to include, statutory accounts and tax returns, quarterly management accounts, financial planning, and budgeting
- Ensure the charity’s insurance policies are fit for purpose to include leading relationship management with brokers
- Lead on pensions operational management, managing the contracts with external advisors and other relevant contracts as required
- Oversee the system of internal controls, including systems for delegated financial authority
- Lead on relationships with external auditors
- Oversee the management of tax affairs drawing on external advisors as needed.
- Act as Company Secretary, ensuring all corporate governance and compliance requirements are fulfilled for the charity
- Oversee procurement and contract management to ensure effective, value for money services are available to support all operational functions.
- Deliver a people plan and strategy for the organisation with progression routes for staff and continuous professional development
- Act as a lead for all HR matters, including strategic development and use of internal skills and outsourced suppliers
- Manage, coach and develop direct reports to ensure effective performance management, skill developments and teamwork
- Make a significant contribution to Senior Executive team objectives and participate fully in Senior Executive team activities
- Establish an estate management plan aiming to reduce operational costs and deliver agile working
- Lead on Information Technology strategy across the organisation, managing the key contracts in relation to I.T.
The person specification
- Fully qualified accountant, ACA, CIMA, CIPFA, or ACCA
- Demonstrable technical accounting skills to include statutory reporting
- Charity experience is essential
- Good understanding of charity finance and governance
- Desire to taken on a broader remit i.e. HR, IT
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience/knowledge of managing occupational pension schemes
- Strong budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow skills
- Ability to work in the Welsh Language is desirable, but not essential, to this role.
- Experience with fundraising and grant management in the non-profit sector is desirable
- Proven leader with the ability to operate at senior executive level.
- Strong knowledge of organisational governance requirements.
- An interest and passion for the historic environment would be desirable
- Strategic approach to finance and business services to furthering charitable objects.
Salary & benefits
- Salary is up to £65,000 pa, this is dependent on experience
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Flexible/hybrid working
- The role can be based out of one of 4 locations in Wales – Bangor, Llandeilo, Baglan or Welshpool
- Pension scheme 6% employer, 6% employee
The next step.
Please apply with your CV in the first instance and one of our team will be in touch with the candidate brief and next steps.
Please note we hold the right to close the advert early if we get a good selection of applications.
Once your CV is received we will contact you with the full brief and instructions on next steps.
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Research Manager
The General Medical Council are currently looking for a Research Manager to work in our Data, Research and Insight Hub, the Research Manager will be responsible for developing, managing and ensuring the delivery of key individual research projects as part of the GMC's research programme. Delivered by a small team of research managers, the research programme provides the GMC with crucial intelligence and insight to inform our policy development and decision-making. We do not fund or undertake medical research and you don't need previous medical experience.
Summary of the role
- Although the majority of the research programme is commissioned, a significant minority of projects are undertaken in-house and research managers will be expected to deliver both types of project.
- We are not looking for advanced expertise in particular methods, but rather for sound general knowledge and experience of a range of research methods.
- Research managers will work closely with policy colleagues across the GMC to understand their research needs.
- The role will also require close working with a range of other GMC staff, including colleagues involved in procurement, information governance, data management and communications as well as external research contractors.
- You will be required to attend our Manchester office one day per week, (our designated office day is currently Tuesdays) and travel to other GMC sites maybe required from time to time
- We are happy consider a range of flexible working options
You can find more detail on the tasks you will undertake, and the essential skills required for the role, in the job description.
How to apply for the role
Please apply by completing our online application form, we will assess the information you provide against the skills required for the role and let you know whether you will progress to the next stage of the recruitment process.
GMC Benefits - Why work for us
We work with doctors, patients, and other stakeholders to support good, safe patient care across the UK. We set the standards doctors and those who train them need to meet and help them achieve them. If there are concerns these standards may not be met or that public confidence in doctors may be at risk, we can investigate, and take action if needed.
You'll benefit from being part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to its people with several excellent benefits including:
- 30 days holiday with the option to buy and sell more
- A generous employer pension contribution of 15%
- Access to a range of learning and development opportunities designed to support your ongoing progression
- Flexible working patterns
- Attractive salary that's reviewed annually
- Discounts at 100s of high street and online stores
- Discounted gym membership
- Private medical insurance
- Employee assistance programme
- Cycle to work scheme for those wanting a greener commute
- Bike lockers and shower facilities
The GMC values diversity and has made a public commitment to processes and procedures that are fair, objective, transparent and free from discrimination. We are also committed to the Disability Confident employer scheme and support the requirements of the Disability Confident interview scheme. If you have a disability and meet the cut-off mark for the essential criteria for this role as outlined in the person specification document, you will be offered an interview.
The GMC is a charity registered in England and Wales (1089278) and Scotland (SC037750)
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Job Title: Head of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
Location: London or Nairobi with flexible working and international travel
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £57,000 gross per annum. The salary for Nairobi will be based on the local market equivalent.
Reporting to: Director of Research, Advisory and Policy
Responsible for: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Adviser; supervision of MEL focal points, occasional consultants.
Deadline: 20th Nov 2024.
Conciliation Resources
Conciliation Resources (CR) is an independent international organisation working with people in conflict to prevent violence, resolve conflicts and promote peaceful societies. We believe that building sustainable peace takes time. We provide practical support to help people affected by violent conflict achieve lasting peace. We draw on our shared experiences to improve peacebuilding policies and practice worldwide.
Research, Advisory and Policy Department (RAP)
The Research, Advisory and Policy Department (RAP) of 9 staff facilitates learning and provides guidance to improve peace policy and practice inside and outside CR.
RAP is responsible for the Accord publication series and cross-organisational research programmes, thematic policy advocacy, and the organisational approach to, and technical support to Programme Departments and the research team on gender and monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) and policy advocacy. The RAP Department includes the CR EU team based in Brussels.
Job Purpose
The Head of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning leads on developing and implementing Conciliation Resources’ strategy, systems and skills for MEL in our peace practice. They ensure that MEL in CR serves to: evaluate the impact of our interventions; improve adaptability and effectiveness of our practice, including the objectives in our Gender Strategy; record, organise and learn from evidence of what works and what doesn’t; improve our knowledge base, culture and practice of capturing and measuring change; and inform CR and the wider peacebuilding sector about how to measure progress in peace initiatives.
The Head of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning acts as the technical lead on MEL, providing thought leadership, strategic guidance and technical advice to Programme and RAP teams on MEL; on learning goals in our Strategic Plan; on measuring progress towards our peacebuilding goals, our Theory of Change and our Results Framework; and on how to use MEL data for different strategic processes.
Scope and Accountability
The Head of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning is accountable to and line-managed by the
Director of Research, Advisory and Policy, and is a member of the Research, Advisory and Policy team. They work closely with CR Programme Departments and partners, Communications and Development teams, and the Executive Management Team. They are a member of the Team Leaders Forum.
Essential Knowledge, skills and experience
- Thorough knowledge of complexity aware approaches and methodologies for MEL at strategic, organisational and project level, including Outcome Harvesting.
- Experience in leading the design and implementation of MEL systems at organisation level.
- Experience of integrating gender into MEL frameworks and approaches.
- Experience of applying different MEL frameworks and techniques, such as logical frameworks, Outcome Harvesting, theories of change and participatory techniques to programme design.
- Experience in delivering MEL training and capacity building support online and in person.
- Experience of staff line management and the procurement and management of consultants.
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently, and to work collaboratively with a flexible approach.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and the ability to communicate complex information and arguments clearly and accurately.
- Strong facilitation skills, including in online format.
- Excellent evaluative and creative thinking skills. Ability to handle a complex and changing workload meeting internal and external deadlines.
- Capacity to listen actively to people from varying backgrounds having a range of political, cultural, and value orientations.
- Good political judgement, including an appreciation of how to handle sensitive and confidential issues.
- Be able to inspire, educate, motivate and influence others across an organisation and more broadly.
- Good IT skills.
Desirable Knowledge, skills and experience
- Knowledge of MEL challenges for peacebuilding.
- Spoken French.
- A post-graduate qualification or equivalent through experience in a relevant subject area.
- Experience of presenting to donors and senior level stakeholders.
- Experience of working in/on a country affected by violent conflict.
- Experience of raising funds to support one’s area of work.
- Understanding of organisational learning.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you want to join an organisation committed to improving literacy and numeracy skills amongst people in prison?
Shannon Trust provides peer-led literacy and numeracy programmes in a number of prisons across the country. We now have the opportunity to work with Serco ESW to provide a service at HMP Ashfield. Working closely with the prison and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors, this post will lead the delivery and development of our literacy and numeracy programme at HMP Ashfield, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn whilst also providing daily assistance in the running of the library.
Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach.
This role will be prison-based. Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.
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We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. These roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.
?Interviews are planned for the week commencing 25th November and will take place onsite at HMP Ashfield.
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Our Organisation
You will work a combination of office, client-home, community, and home-based working. Causeway is a 4-day week employer, so you will work 32 hours over 4 days a week. Causeway is a London living wage employer. You will receive a 6% pension contribution, rising to 12% after two years service. We also offer an employee assistance programme that provides free financial, legal, and mental health advice and support to our employees. We provide core training, and continuous learning and development throughout your career with us. Travel schemes such as cycle to work and travelcard loans are also available.
The Role
To provide a high-quality housing management service, ensuring outstanding customer service and service delivery, by a being a primary point of contact for tenants. Engage with tenants to provide a responsive efficient housing management service that is consistently excellent for all tenancies. Housing Officers are expected to carry out the vast majority of their duties (70%) at our managed accommodation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job title: Finance and Support Services Manager
Salary: Local terms and conditions apply
Location: Guinea, Conakry
Contract: 12 month Fixed Term Contract (renewable)
Hours: Standard office hours - 35 hours per week
About the role
Sightsavers are currently seeking an experience Finance and Support Services Manager (FSSM) to join the Country Officer Senior Management Team to oversee and supervise the development, co-ordination and management of Sightsavers finance and support services in our Guinea office.
The FSSM will be responsible for a number of specified areas of the overall finance and support services function, through close collaboration with colleagues, partners and others, and will identify areas for growth and improvement.
The FSSM duties include:
- Ensuring financial control and managing risk.
- Ensure the conformity to the organisational Financial Framework.
- Financial Management & Controls.
- Financial Planning and Budgeting.
- Financial Monitoring & Audits.
- Monitor and Retain financial record.
- Ensure compliance to local regulations and governance requirements.
- Lead in facilitating the implementation of administrative organizational policies and procedure.
- Manage logistics, supplies and purchases as per procurement policy and procedures.
- Support, administer and strengthen financial management, accountability and capacities of partners in accordance with Sightsavers Partnership Development Policy.
- Support collaboration between finance and programme teams for joint review of project/programme reports, planning and analysis.
- Develop and provide grant management support (Restricted and unrestricted funding).
This is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the for full details.
As the successful candidate you will possess a relevant experience and/or a professional qualification in Finance/Accounting, extensive working experience in a similar role, ideally within an INGO environment, and experience of financial management, programme & project management and administration.
Further requirements include:
Essential
- Project Financial management and data analysis skills
- Excellent communication skills (both oral & written)
- IT skills - Excel, MS Word, an accounting package
- Ability to understand and work with project budgets, forecasts and reports.
Desirable
- Audit experience
- Experience of working with or for a government organisation
Candidates are welcome to demonstrate their ability to match the person specification by expanding on how their experience, training and/or qualifications might have provided them with the knowledge or skills required for the role. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.
To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please your CV via our recruitment portal and answer the application questions in full. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.
We anticipate that interviews will take place in person during the week of 18 November 2024, and the evaluation process will include a 2 stage process to be completed by shortlisted candidates.
Closing date: 10 November 2024
As a global equal opportunities employer, Sightsavers is committed to embracing diversity throughout our workforce by creating an inclusive environment that reflects the many cultures and locations where we work. Our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and we will actively promote the inclusion of individuals with a disability. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.
