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Interim Deputy Director of Programmes - WasteAid

WasteAid is an international non-governmental organisation that works in low and middle-income countries to implement environmental and economic empowerment programmes, focusing on support to nascent green businesses and grassroots entrepreneurs. The work improves the livelihoods of some of the poorest and most marginalised, promotes circular economy innovation and contributes to a cleaner and healthier future for all.

Our programmes focus predominantly on the reduction of plastic, organic, textile and e-waste pollution in areas of the world that have no formal waste management systems.

The organisation promotes and shares locally appropriate, evidence based inclusive practices, supporting and empowering others to take positive action.  We partner with public, private and community-based organisations in countries where the lack of waste management systems is harming the environment, economy and society.  We achieve our goals through our3 flagship programme approaches, currently delivered in The Gambia, India, South Africa, South Sudan and Uganda.

- Our Wastepreneur programme for those individuals and micro businesses trying to make a living within the circular economy and make a difference in their communities.

- The WasteAid Circular Economy Network which brings together national stakeholders, local authorities and the private sector to tackle local waste challenges through networking, training, infrastructure support and innovation challenges. 

- First Step Resource Management Programmes focus on a whole system approach to divert waste from landfill supporting community behaviour change, basic infrastructure, collector group training and end market development. 

The organisation is less than 10 years old and has enjoyed unprecedented growth with an annual budget this year of circa £2 million.  It is a dynamic organisation with an international team who work in a supportive and collegial environment. 

 

INTERIM DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMES JOB DESCRIPTION

This is an interim position, but the position will become permanent in due course through a separate recruitment.

 

Location:  Home based in UK, other European locations considered

Reporting to:  Director of Programmes

Direct Reports:  Country Managers, Grants Finance Officer

Key Relationships:  CEO, Head of Strategy and Impact

Salary:  £50-60k per annum

Location:  UK Home Based with up to 25% international and UK travel

This role is a member of WasteAid’s Senior Management Team.

Purpose of Role

The purpose of this role is to ensure the effective management and delivery of WasteAid’s global programme, providing leadership, capacity building and support to WasteAid’s international programme team and ensuring effective resource mobilisation.  This role reports to the Director of Programmes and supports that role in scaling, trialling and evolving WasteAid’s current programme approach.

Major Responsibilities:

Leadership and Representation

• Provide leadership and supervisory management for WasteAid’s programmes team, including mobilisation and stewardship of resources, programme quality accountability, and performance management.

• Participate actively in country programme management, coordination, and strategy meetings with Director of Programmes and members of the country team.

• Work closely with Finance colleagues to ensure timely budget development, financial planning and cost management.

• Support the Director of Programmes to actively engage with donors, partner organisations and external stakeholders to ensure WasteAid is strongly represented.

• Conduct regular field visits to support programme teams

Supporting Strategic Direction, Program Quality and Growth

• Provide cohesive leadership to WasteAid’s global programme teams ensuring that priorities and opportunities identified are in line with organisational strategy and approach which includes scaling of current programmes and the identification of further areas of intervention.

• Work closely with the Head of Strategy and Impact to support the programme team with regarding tools and strategies to ensure that programming is based on input from communities, local partners and local/national stakeholders, a thorough understanding of the context, and technical best practices

• Work with Director of Programmes and colleagues in the country programme to identify funding opportunities and support the development of competitive, responsive proposals; meet with potential partners (and donors as appropriate) to discuss current and potential funding opportunities.

• Work with the Senior Management Team to develop programme budgets, which reflect a detailed understanding of situational parameters, beneficiary needs, available resources and technical possibilities including partnership capabilities.

• Working collaboratively with the Senior Management Team, support MEAL approaches to adapt and implement appropriate monitoring and evaluation systems that enhance programme quality, increase effectiveness and measure results.

Staff Performance Management and Development

• Supervise and mentor direct-report staff, including communicating clear expectations, setting performance objectives, establishing a supportive environment while emphasizing accountability, providing regular and timely constructive performance feedback, and leading documented semi-annual performance reviews.

• Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.

• Promote and monitor staff care and well-being. Model healthy work-life balance practices. Support appropriate interventions in response to identified staff care needs of staff.

• Work with HR to identify and implement recruitment and retention strategies.

Grant Monitoring & Partner Management

• Supervise the Grants Finance Officer.

• Support and supervise implementation of strong Project Management Cycle processes and tools including budgeting and planning and grant meetings such as Budget vs Actuals Meetings, Grant Opening, Mid-Term, and Closing Meetings, ensuring follow up on action points.

• Through the Grants Finance Officer ensure that all programmes are compliant with their respective donor regulations

• Support the Director of Programmes in having a solid partnership strategy for appropriate programmes.

• Ensure programme staff proactively maintain positive relationships with partners, including ongoing capacity building and mentoring,

Job Requirements:

· Educated to degree level, masters in a relevant subject would be desirable.

·  At least 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience managing complex international development programming, ideally with a climate or environmental element.

· Demonstrated successful leadership experience managing a multi-disciplinary team and cross-cultural dynamics.

· Strong diplomatic and coordination skills.

· Demonstrated ability for accurate analysis of complex issues, strong decision-making, and translation of programmatic priorities into operational strategies.

·  Proven track record of leading multi-location teams.

·  Repeated, successful experience delivering appropriate levels oversight for a portfolio consisting of a variety of complex, donor-funded projects.

· Demonstrated experience in developing successful funding proposals

· Strong oral and written communication skills, with ability to express ideas and concepts clearly and persuasively with senior internal and external stakeholders.

·  Established capacity to deal with ambiguity in stressful situations.

· Ability to respond to multiple priorities in a timely manner, producing high-quality outcomes.

·  Motivated, positive individual who excels at taking initiative and is able to motive team members to produce results under pressure while maintaining a sense of humour.

Senior Portfolio Manager

(Funding Team)

£49,378 - £52,723 pa

City of London E1 8QS and we are a hybrid working organisation

This role is offered on a hybrid contract giving you the opportunity to also work from home three days a week.

Purpose of Role

This Senior Portfolio Manager will play a key role in the success of the team responsible for Comic Relief’s funding programme focused on tackling the effects of poverty.

The Senior Portfolio Manager will hold direct responsibility for a number of investments with Funded Partners, both in the UK and internationally, ensuring excellent grant making practice, and be responsible for managing funding calls.  The Senior Portfolio Manager will also work with colleagues from the Partnerships and Fundraising teams to assist with the mobilization of resources.

Working with the Head of Programme, the postholder will provide management support in the team, working with colleagues on specific team initiatives and cross-team collaborations, holding relationships with strategic importance, developing new areas of work, and other specific initiatives contributing to the team’s overall operational success.

Key responsibilities:

Management support

Manage specific cross-team collaborations, taking on link roles with other teams as required, including the development and delivery of fundraising and income partnerships and campaigns.

Lead, contribute to and/or coordinate the development of proposals and plans, including the start-up phase of new projects and partnerships.

Take responsibility for higher profile or more complex funded partner relationships/fundraising initiatives / partnerships.

Contribute to the team’s portfolio management, budget management, and operational functioning, including the development and use of funding team’s processes, systems and policies.

Funding management and relationships

Manage assigned funding portfolios and relationships with funded partners, ensuring that the portfolio is managed in a timely and responsive way, using Comic Relief’s (CR’s) systems and processes.

Coordinate with other funding team colleagues, including supporting other funding programmes when needed.

Manage all requirements, such as narrative, financial and risk reporting, collaborating across the funding team and wider Comic Relief as appropriate.

Work with the Assurance and Finance teams to ensure ongoing compliance across the portfolio with legal requirements, our grant conditions, reporting requirements and best practice.

Ensure or contribute to donor reporting and other information needs for external and internal use, such as information about our funded work and our partners.

Cross team/organization/sector collaboration

Support the development of resource mobilisation partnerships through collaborative and supportive working with Comic Relief’s communications, fundraising and partnership teams.

Work with the Partnerships Team to support strong relationships with existing and potential co-funding partners, including corporates and/or trusts, foundations and institutions, and support proposal development, reporting and other requirements.

Work collaboratively across CR to support storytelling around CR’s impact.

Contribute to internal communications regarding the work of the Effects of Poverty team and the wider Funding Team.

Represent CR with strategic partners and co-funders, in relevant networks, and at external events.

General

Develop a basic understanding of all areas of social change that are prioritised by CR.

Manage the work of consultants and other contractors as required.

Communicate in an open, honest and transparent way with funding applicants, funded partners and funding partners.

Ensure that, when applicable, people with lived or learned experience are actively engaged with our work, contributing to the design and decision-making process of our funding portfolios.

Embed effective ways of working that contribute to the de-colonization of philanthropy.

Some travel (including some international) will be required in this role

Person specification

Essential criteria

Experience of working closely with funded partners and donors for social change.

Significant knowledge and experience of grant making, programme design, and managing large or complex grants within a donor or an implementing organization working in the UK or internationally.

A good understanding of developing, implementing and evaluating programmes.

Self-motivated and enthusiastic, with flexibility to navigate the unexpected, be aware of wider strategic contexts, and make appropriate and effective decisions.

An understanding or lived experience of social injustice, and proven track record of working in alignment with Comic Relief’s commitment to social justice, anti-racism, diversity, inclusion and equity.

Personal and effective relationship builder with experience of working in collaborative, multicultural and cross sector environments alongside individuals and organisations with diverse perspectives. 

Some management experience (for example, managing cross team or organization projects or initiatives)

Experience of developing and sustaining fundraising partnerships

Understanding of, and commitment to, the use of storytelling to engage the public.

Desirable criteria 

Experience of developing proposals and plans for new income (e.g. developing funding programmes in partnerships with large donors)

Experience of managing restricted donor funding (e.g. government funding and/or funding from other institutions, trusts or foundations.

Perks and benefits:

· Flexible working hours

· Work from home option

· Life Insurance

· Wellness programs

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

· Paid emergency leave

· Sabbatical Opportunities

· Professional development

· Mentoring/coaching

· Paid volunteer days

· Payroll giving

· Salary sacrifice

· Team social events

· Extracurricular clubs

· Cycle to work scheme

· Free fruit

To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.

Closing: 12:00pm, 1st Nov 2024 GMT

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Comic Relief we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Why work at Comic Relief

There are lots of good reasons to join us at Comic Relief. You can read more about our employee benefits, such as our commitment to flexible and hybrid working. We ask staff to come to the office twice a week, normally on agreed team days, so that we can do all those things that are difficult to do online. Our office is based in Whitechapel, London,

There are lots of opportunities to develop your skills and experience at Comic Relief, including opportunities to become a Mental Health First Aider or to participate in our Employee Network Groups that focus on making Comic Relief a more inclusive place to work.

Disability Confident Employer

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we take positive action by providing first-round interviews to candidates who have a registered disability, provided they meet the minimum criteria for the role, as demonstrated on their CV and application questions.

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Westminster Theological Centre (WTC) as Finance Director (FD). WTC is at an exciting phase of its development as a fast-growing, innovative college. We are looking for a visionary, solution focused FD to work with the other members of the Senior Exec Team (SET) to build on current achievements, and help the college take full advantage of the current and future opportunities. 

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the FD will oversee all finance functions of the college and the associated consulting entity. The role will include being a member of the SET, contributing to the strategic management and governance of WTC within the overall framework of the Strategic Plan and in line with WTC’s core vision, mission and values. WTC launched a for-profit consulting entity in 2020, and the FD will also be a member of the Management Team of WTC Consulting Ltd (WTCC). The role holder will provide strategic financial advice to the WTC Board of Trustees and the WTCC Board of Directors.

The FD role includes the preparation and submission of Group Accounts, engagement with stakeholders and students, and oversight of the financial aspects of events and projects as detailed in the attached job description. The FD will also manage the Finance Manager to ensure the smooth running of all financial aspects of college and consultancy activities.

WTC is a pioneering theological college with a vision to integrate the best of scholarship with the power and gifts of the Holy Spirit to transform, heal, and release God’s people into His purposes for them. We deliver transformational theological education within prophetic, worshipping and learning communities throughout the UK, in partnership with local churches. The successful applicant will need to be in full agreement with WTC’s values and mission. As such it is a genuine occupational requirement for the FD to be a practising Christian.

The successful candidate will have professional accountancy qualifications, commercial and/or professional experience, be strategic and solution oriented, and have strong management, team player and communication skills. WTC staff team is small and hard working, with a strong and positive team culture.

Commitment and Pay scale

This is a 4-5 day/week, permanent position (37.5 hours/week FTE) on completion of a satisfactory probationary period of 3 months. The position attracts a salary of £40,000 - £50,000 FTE per year, depending on experience and qualifications, as well as access to a pension scheme. Annual holiday allowance is 25 days per calendar (FTE) year plus bank holidays. 

The FD will be based at WTC’s offices in Cheltenham with some travel to the two annual residential, intensive teaching weeks at Nottingham University. There will be some flexibility for home working. To access a detailed job and person specification, please visit our website.

Application

To apply, please email an up to date Curriculum Vitae, together with a covering letter highlighting how your qualifications and experience make you the person we are looking for, to the Chief Operating Officer. 

Closing date for applications – COB Monday 11th November 2024. 

Short listed candidates will be interviewed in person at the WTC offices on the 13/14/15 November 2024. The successful candidate will ideally be available for a handover with the current FD in the last week November/first week December, and available to take up the position as soon as possible in 2025.

At Do it Now Now, we support Black leaders to build sustainable futures for their organisations and communities. Through capacity building activity and advocacy, we help organisations thrive in the systems in which they exist. We achieve this by working in collaboration with these organisations and designing programmes that create pathways for positive impact by providing the essential funding and resources to ensure sustainable change.

As our Head of Finance and Resources  you will be a crucial part of driving our success. This is a new, vital role that will drive our financial strategy, operations, and governance as we navigate a rapidly changing sector. Reporting to the CEO and working closely with our Senior Leadership Team, this is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking, socially conscious organisation that’s growing and evolving.

About the role
As the Head of Finance and Resources, you will lead the charge in embedding best practices across our financial and operational activities. You will spearhead strategic business planning, ensuring that our financial processes are robust, adaptive, and aligned with our mission. From managing critical relationships with funders and auditors to overseeing the integration of systems that promote efficiency, you will be pivotal in securing our long-term financial health and growth.

You will also help establish Do it Now Now as a thought leader, building our reputation and credibility within the sector, while fostering a dynamic internal culture that champions collaboration, innovation, and shared responsibility.

Who we’re looking for
We are seeking an exceptional leader with a passion for driving change. You will have significant experience working at a senior level, partnering with CEOs, developing financial strategy and operational capacity, guiding teams, and influencing decision-making. Your proven track record of designing and implementing cross-organisational financial monitoring and reporting solutions will be key to your success in this role.

As a member of the Senior Leadership team, you will also bring experience in business planning, strategic thinking, and the ability to deliver clear, long-term objectives. You’re a confident user of financial software such as Xero and comfortable with platforms like Airtable, Google and Microsoft products. You will also hold a professional qualification in finance or accounting.

If you're passionate about finance and ready to help us achieve our bold ambitions—apply today and be part of something extraordinary.

Next step

For further information and how to apply please visit our microsite.

Closing Date: Sunday 17th November 2024 at 11:59pm

Job Purpose

This is a senior management position, working closely with the joint CEOs and the Board to ensure Graeae prospers artistically and financially.

The Finance Director will be responsible for implementing Graeae’s vision as laid out in the company’s business plan and to achieve artistic excellence, effective development of the company and financial stability. The Finance Director has overall responsibility for the financial management of the company, in liaison with the CEO, and the development and maintenance of financial controls, systems and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Financial management

1. Lead the financial management and the development and maintenance of financial controls, systems and procedures

1. Lead the preparation for annual budgets and project budgets in liaison with the joint CEOs
2. Establish and monitor key performance indicators in liaison with the joint CEOs
3. Manage the company's overall expenditure, ensuring it is in line with budgets
4. Monitor grants alongside the joint CEOs ensuring that all funds are received when due
5. Liaise with funders and service partners on the submission of reports on financial and other matters as required
6. Ensure Graeae fulfils its legal and funding agreement obligations, including writing and updating franchise applications and business plans.
7. Manage the company's payroll and pension scheme
8. Manage and review “Access to Work” claims in consultation with the Access Manager
9. Prepare papers for Finance Sub Committee and take minutes
10. Act as lead officer with the company's auditors, bankers and lawyers and HMRC
11. Act as Company Secretary to the Board of Directors and to service the Board and Finance Sub Committee in particular through the provision of clear and accurate financial information to ensure their informed policy and decision-making

Financial reporting

1. Prepare quarterly management accounts for presentation to the Finance Sub Committee and Board
2. Lead the preparation and filing of annual statutory accounts in consultation with the joint CEOs
3. Prepare monthly reconciliations including bank and control accounts, business charge cards and petty cash
4. Prepare quarterly VAT returns
5. Prepare monthly and annual PAYE/NI returns
6. Prepare annual cash flow forecasts and update quarterly.

Other duties

1. Line manage the Finance Assistant, delegating all appropriate areas of financial administration
2. Provide in-house training for non-financial staff members in budget preparation and monitoring

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

1. Professional qualification or proven significant experience of financial management

2. Experience of software packages, including Word, Excel, Access and a computerised accounts package, preferably Sage 50 Accounts and Sage Payroll.

3. High level numeracy skills and attention to detail

4. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. (NB Graeae recognises that this can be achieved by various means, e.g. through a third party communicator)

5. Excellent time management and strong organisational skills

6. Line management skills

7. Ability to contribute as part of a small team

8. Experience of developing and maintaining financial systems and controls

9. Commitment to the implementation of Graeae’s Equal Opportunities & Diversity policies within the areas relevant to the post.

10.  Willingness to undertake training.

Desirable

1. Knowledge of current disability issues

2. Interest in/experience of theatre/Arts/Voluntary Sector

British Sign Language skills

Here at Action For Humanity (AFH), we are looking for a Director of Finance & Services to join us. You will join us on a full-time basis and in return you will receive a competitive annual salary of £65,000 to £70,000.

AFH is an NGO that provides aid and assistance to people affected by natural and man-made disasters. Our vision is a world of crises-resilient communities. Our mission is to mobilise and respond to emergencies and critical needs through humanitarian, development and peace-building action, helping affected communities survive, recover and build a better future.

As our Director of Finance & Services, you will be responsible to prepare, manage and implement the financial strategy, policies, procedures, and financial controls framework at AFH, as well as inputting strategically and operationally on  services including HR, Procurement and Facilities. Reporting to the CEO and sitting on the Executive Leadership Team, the Director of Finance & Services will work closely with the charity’s leaders to deliver the charity’s objectives. H/she will ensure controls are effectively in place and functional, and h/she will ensure compliance with the rules and regulations AFH is bound by as a charity.  H/she will lead the Finance team and be ultimately responsible for all Finance objectives.

Your responsibilities as our Director of Finance & Services will include the following:

1. Strategic leadership

• As an Executive Leadership Team member, the Director of Finance & Services shall assist the CEO, the AFR and Board of Trustees (BoT) in:
  • developing and implementing the financial strategy, policy and manual;
  • Ensure that investments are meeting their intended objectives, and revise the investment policy as needed to maintain alignment with goalsproviding strategic direction to the organisation through executive decision making, forecasting/budgeting and its implementation;
  •  establishing and implementing internal controls and ensuring efficient and effective financial operations as per industry and sector benchmarks.
• Attend Executive Leadership, Senior Leadership, AFR, and Board meetings, contributing and if necessary, leading them.
• Work with the CEO to develop, co-ordinate and monitor all costings for bids, projects, and core budget.

2. Stakeholder Management

• Maintain effective relationship and coordination with key stakeholders, including local, national, and global organisations, government bodies, banks, donor institutions, etc.
• Ensure independence of the Internal Audit function, the AFR and the Board from the financial operating matters.
• Liaise with partner organisations and provide the necessary leadership and technical support.

3. Compliance

• Ensure Financial and Accounting policies, procedures, and systems are in accordance with statutory regulations, industry benchmarks, and global standards, and in compliance with risk management and internal controls.
• Ensure that all accounting records are properly and timely maintained, reporting cycles and other associated engagements are successfully performed in an effective and timely manner in accordance with the regulatory and organisational requirements.
• Ensure compliance with agreements and contracts in relation to banks and external service providers.

4. Team Leadership

• Assume overall responsibility for UK & International Finance teams, and assume overall responsibility for services including   Procurement and Facilities, including necessary resourcing/recruitment, inductions, training, retention, and day to day management.
• Focusing on team members’ knowledge, skills, and attitudes for building capacities to deliver on present positions and build long term capability to shoulder additional responsibilities.
• Ensure performance management is utilised effectively for all direct reports, to reward good performance and promote a culture of accountability and merit.
• Provide support, guidance, and development to international finance staff.

5. Planning, Reporting and managing resources

• Develop, maintain and monitor the financial systems of the organisation to ensure the production of accurate & timely reports.
• Create business value through technology, ensuring tech systems and procedures lead to outcomes in line with organisational goals, and support with developing the IT and software systems used within finance and services, particularly an ERP system.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with third parties for commercial aspects of the running AFH.
• Finalise the annual financial statements and periodic financial reports (as applicable), obtain external audit approval, and present them to the CEO, AFR Committee, and Board of Trustees for consideration and approval.Monitor and report on the overall funding status, and coordinate with stakeholders for arrangement and management of funds and grants.
• Ensure funding applications are properly prepared and AFH costs fully covered through a robust cost recovery and cross charging methodology, working with the leadership teams to interact with relevant stakeholders for these purposes.
• Conduct financial analysis and review of existing and proposed programmes, projects, and campaigns, contributing to decision making in this area. Oversee staff payroll, handling of petty cash and banking of donations, management of activity fees and credit control process

6. Other

• Perform any other task assigned by the CEO/AFR or the Board.

What we are looking for in our Director of Finance & Services:

Education

• Qualified Accountant (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA)
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Experience

• Significant experience of a senior leadership team role is essential, as well as having managed a direct team and promoting high performance
• Experience in dealing with external audit and internal audit functions
• Experience of managing change and growth
• Knowledge and experience of Charity finance would be an advantage
• A proven track record of successfully managing all aspects of an operation and delivering successful outcomes
• Experience of preparing financial statements, consolidated accounts and seeing through the audit process from start to finish
• Experience of leading services functions including HR, Procurement and Facilities

Skills

• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build great relationships with a range of external and internal stakeholders, including trustees, partners, and members
• Excellent communication skills, recognising the need to raise awareness and grow our brand and offerings through presentations to a variety of stakeholders
• Advanced ICT skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel, and Finance/Accounting software
• Flexibility and the ability to manage time effectively whilst juggling multiple tasks
• Understanding of political, business and investment climate in UK, Canada and USA
• Understanding of humanitarian and international development sector globally, particularly in relation to the Middle East, Africa and South Asia

Languages

• Strong written and spoken English (Essential)
• Strong written and spoken Arabic, Urdu, or French (Desirable) 

Benefits of joining us include:

• A salary of £65,000 to £70,000 per year depending on experience;
• 25 days’ holiday allowance + your birthday off + bank holidays;
• Matched pension contributions;
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements possible;
• Enhanced sick, maternity/paternity pay;
• Structured annual performance development review process, which informs annual salary reviews and involves training and development provision;
• EAP which includes access to free 24/7 helpline, counselling, and legal and financial advice;
• Subsidised on-site food and drinks;
• Hundreds of discounts and special offers, for shopping, dining out, joining a gym, and more;
• Modern office in central Manchester location with free parking, break out room, and prayer facilities;
• Opportunity to go on international deployment/field visits, where appropriate;
• Annual away days/retreats involving training, teambuilding, outdoor and social activities;
• Subsidised sports and social activities.

This would be an ideal role for a humanitarian sector Finance leader looking to propel their career. We are looking to appoint this role ASAP and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so for the best chance of success please apply today – we would love to hear from you.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Action For Humanity also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Global Dialogue is an international philanthropy support organisation partnering with funders to advance rights, equity and diversity. Independent in status and global in reach, we provide funder networks, collaboratives and their partners with practical support and technical expertise to create lasting change.

We seek an experienced, hands-on and strategic Head of Finance to build and lead Global Dialogue’s finance function, ensuring efficient and compliant management of our finances, while helping to shape robust and effective systems and processes to ensure our work is delivered to the highest standards of good practice in the charity sector.

Hours: This role is full-time (35 hours/week) although we’d be happy to discuss an appointment at 80% (28 hours/week). We are open to negotiating a working pattern that works for the successful candidate and for Global Dialogue.

Contract: Permanent

Location: Home Based

Salary: This role has been benchmarked at a UK salary of £67,000 (pro rata for a part-time position).

Global Dialogue offers a range of benefits including 25 days’ annual leave plus public holidays (pro rata), a flexible working policy, and personal development leave. We contribute 6% to our workplace pension (on qualifying earnings). 

Introducing Global Dialogue

We currently host seven large networks and collaborations, serving more than one hundred independent funders, including Ariadne, the network of European funders for social change and human rights; the Funders Initiative for Civil Society (FICS); the International Education Funders Group (IEFG); Migration Exchange; Philanthropy for Social Justice and Peace (PSJP) and Hamrah, an initiative to strengthen the resilience and increase the impact of a cohort of Afghan civil society organisations in exile. We’re proud to have incubated several influential, award-winning charities, including Each Other (formerly RightsInfo), IMIX and The Five Foundation.

Global Dialogue has just completed year one of an ambitious three-year strategy which includes aspirations to be a trusted partner in philanthropy support, with an organisational approach that is consistent with our mission – endeavouring to practice rights, equity and diversity in our operations as well as pursuing it through our programmes. We want to be more visibly active in pursuing our mission, elevating the work of the programmes we host, and taking and making opportunities to promote rights, equity and diversity in philanthropy more broadly.

Overview

To date, Global Dialogue’s finances has been overseen by an external accountancy firm. Over the last eighteen months, we have been working towards bringing our finance function in house. This role presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced accountant to take the reins and complete the development and roll out of our internal finance function.

The Head of Finance is a new role within the organisation that is both strategic and handson. In the first phase, the postholder will be required to roll up their sleeves and, with the support of Global Dialogue’s Finance Officer, get stuck into the detail of financial administration, including overseeing twice monthly pay runs, monthly and quarterly closes, and other day-to-day financial management tasks. Alongside this, the role will lead on bringing the finance function fully in house, eventually taking on full responsibility for the preparation of management and statutory accounts, cashflow and FX management, and budgeting and forecasting processes. This role will play a key coaching role for the Finance Officer, with a view to eventually delegating all bookkeeping tasks. The postholder will also be responsible for ensuring finance systems are innovative, robust and fit for purpose, and will be a business partner to our hosted programmes, providing advice on compliance and strategic matters.

Global Dialogue’s role as an international fiscal host means that we have a complex financial model, receive income from diverse streams and manage a high number of restricted funds. Our programmes lead cutting edge work, which means that our work is varied and fastpaced, requiring frequent innovation. Overall, this role provides an exciting opportunity to join a growing human rights organisation at a crucial juncture in our journey. 

Closing Date: Tuesday 5th November, Midnight

Position: Chief Operating Officer
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Hours: 35 hours per week (full-time) 
Contract: Permanent 
Location: London with hybrid working – flexible and home working policy   

We are seeking an operational and people focussed Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join our Executive Team. You will drive development of all financial and operational management, processes and reporting, overseeing the organisation’s day-to-day operations including the leadership of Finance, People, Governance, Fundraising, Marketing and Communications and Digital. 

The successful candidate will have held broad finance and operations positions, with a track record of interacting at Board level and presenting clear financial and management information. Whilst you don’t have to be financially qualified, we do need someone with strong financial acumen and demonstrable ability to monitor, interpret and communicate financial information effectively. You will have experience in implementing new and/or successful improvements to existing systems and processes, with a track record of driving organisational change. The post holder will have a good understanding of regulation and best practice alongside the ability to develop efficient processes and controls in line with our governance framework. Ensuring that people are at the centre of the Florence Nightingale Foundation (FNF) you will play a key role within the Executive team supporting the charity to achieve sustainable growth and delivery of efficient and effective services ensuring plans are developed and implemented, and targets are met. 

You will have a passion for our purpose, commitment to our mission and alignment with our organisational values. Whilst being robust about process, you need to be able to flex to changing circumstances and be skilled at getting the best out of people as well as driving a culture of continuous improvement and learning. Crucially, you will be wholly committed to driving forward the core infrastructure for our work supporting nurses and midwives in leadership development to improve health and care outcomes. 

This role provides a unique opportunity to inform, lead and shape the future of our impactful charitable mission and growth. 

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills 

• Proven experience as a senior leader in ideally a non-profit or public sector organisation

• Strong and extensive operations management experience, financial leadership and programme delivery 

• Experience of working on projects to integrate systems and improve processes / ways of working would be highly desirable 

• Demonstrated success in strategic planning, organisational development and stakeholder engagement 

• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate staff 

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities, capable of representing the charity effectively to external audience 

• Experience of working with a Charity Board of Trustees 

• Proven ability to develop a long term financial strategy and plans 

• Experience of developing and implementing processes and policies as well as setting standards and targets aligned to organisation objectives 

• A commitment to the charity's mission and values 

• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with the ability to distil and communicate complex financial information in a way that is easy to understand 

• Ability to think strategically, anticipating future trends and developing plans accordingly 

• Encourage innovation and seek to understand best practice from both inside and outside the sector 

• Strong financial acumen and demonstrable ability to monitor, interpret and communicate financial information effectively is essential 

• ACCA/CIMA/ACA or an equivalent finance qualification is desirable 

First interviews: Monday 2 December – face to face at our offices in London Bridge

Second interviews: Thursday 5 December – remote

Are you an experienced senior finance professional looking for a new challenge? Are you immediately for an Interim opportunity? We would like to hear from you!

We are looking for an Interim Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to join RBL on a 6 month Fixed Term basis.

This key role will see you providing high quality financial information and advice to the Executive Board, Finance Committee, Audit and Risk Committee and Board of Trustees of the RBL Group. Managing a team of Finance Business Partners, you will coordinate annual budgeting and forecasting process and support the delivery of in year financial results by business partnering with various Executive Directors and Directors across RBL Group.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Reporting to the Director: Group Financial Planning & Analysis, key responsibilities will include:

- Lead a team of Senior Finance Business Partners for RBL (excluding Care Homes), ensuring the delivery of high-quality information and challenge to the Executive Directors, Directors and Budget Holders
- Support the financial input for the preparation and review of the overall RBL Strategy and the preparation of the annual Corporate Plan
- Co-ordinate the annual budget exercise for RBL Group
- Prepare management reporting for the RBL Group and analyse the financial data shown in the management accounts to assist Executive Directors in preparing a comprehensive monthly commentary for their function
- Act as a member of the Finance Management Team, contributing to the development of departmental strategic objectives, customer service standards and a shared team Vision and ethos.

Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.

You will be contracted to our London, Haig House Hub. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues, but with a minimum expectation of two days/week connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub.

This is a 6 month Fixed Term Contract opportunity with a planned start of late 2024. Applicants should be immediately or short notice available for start.

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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.

As Finance Manager you will have responsibility for overseeing the Foundation’s finances, the Finance Manager will be a key role in providing support and analysis to help decision- making for the Trustees and Foundation Manager.  We have spent the last two year moving towards becoming a service delivery organisation and an employer in our own right and as we look towards growing the Foundation we are looking for someone who can help us to identify, develop and implement various processes and systems that don’t currently exist from a Finance perspective.

This is a hands-on role with a mix of strategic and operational tasks and is essential to the success of our strategy, maintaining best practice financial controls and budgetary oversight, and meeting statutory obligations.

The role will suit someone who is looking to join a small, dynamic and growing organisation to integrate finance within the organisation through building relationships with the wider team.

Overall Job Purpose

• Development of the finance team’s strategy and identifying initiatives to deliver on this strategy
• Identifying business improvement opportunities directly, or through others, to improve financial management and reporting
• Assisting the Foundation Manager and Trustees in establishing the policies, systems and procedures which will ensure the Foundation's resources are used effectively
• Advising on compliance with legislation and guidance, for example, HMRC, Charity Commission
• Organising and managing the Foundation's finances,
• Administering pensions and payroll related functions
• Supporting and encouraging the Foundation’s ethos and its objectives, policies and procedures

Join Our Team as our new Finance Manager!   

Are you a talented and motivated qualified accountant looking to make a meaningful impact? 

Based in Eastcote, our charity provides crucial support to ADHD/autistic individuals, their families, and professionals, fostering neurodiverse-aware communities.

 

About the Role:

As Finance Manager, you will be at the heart of our charity’s operations, ensuring the smooth delivery of finance, resource, monitoring, HR, and contracting functions. Reporting to the Finance Director, you’ll play a pivotal role in our management team, supporting over 30 staff and managing the Finance and Monitoring Assistant and Office Assistant. Your work will underpin the 11,000+ instances of support we provide each year.

 

What You’ll Do:

Lead Financial Operations: Prepare and present monthly and quarterly accounts, support annual budgeting and audits, and manage day-to-day financial activities.

Enhance Resource Management: Oversee IT and phone systems, provide first-line IT support, and manage charity assets and resources.

Drive Monitoring and Reporting: Ensure accurate data, produce insightful monitoring reports, and support impact evaluation for fundraising.

Streamline HR and Payroll: Manage onboarding/offboarding processes, ensure compliance with recruitment policies, and oversee the monthly payroll.

 

Why Join Us?

Make a Difference: Contribute to the well-being of neurodivergent individuals and their families.

Supportive Environment: Be part of a collaborative and dedicated team that is passionate about our cause.

Professional Growth: Opportunity to advance your career in a senior finance role within a dynamic charity.

If you’re ready to bring your expertise and enthusiasm to a role where you can truly make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!

 

Terms

The role will be based in our office in Eastcote for 3 days per week, with the possibility for home working for the remainder of the time.

Salary:  c. £41k FTE.  Note the salary listed is a full time equivalent salary based on 35hrs per week, so actual salary will vary depending on hours agreed.

Hours: Part time 21-28hours per week to suit the candidate. Reduced hours available in the school holidays if desired

Terms: Permanent role

Additional project work may be available on an ad-hoc basis. Flexible hours, evening and weekend work may be required, and the work pattern may vary each week.

 

Job Summary

CAAS provide an ADHD and Autism Support Service for the 8 boroughs of NW London, from our base in Eastcote, with a team of Support Workers. Our work includes offering information, advice, and support to ADHD / autistic people, their families, and professionals in NW London, with the aim of improving quality of life and developing neurodiverse-aware communities. Some of the support is offered through one2one meetings, some of the support is provided through groups and courses which aim to increase understanding and awareness, and provide opportunities for peer support, and some of the support is offered through training and workshops to educate professionals and drive for accommodations to be made to services to allow greater access for our client group.

As Finance Manager you will report to and work closely with the Finance Director and have responsibility for the operational delivery of the finance, resource, monitoring, HR and contracting work streams within the charity. The role sits within the management group at CAAS, alongside the Youth, Adult and Family Service managers and the Client Programmes Director and manages the Finance and Monitoring Assistant and the Office Assistant.

The Finance Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring the infrastructure and operational delivery at the charity are effective for the more than 30 staff we employ, and the more than 11,000 instances of support we provide each year. Therefore, we are looking for a capable, calm, self-motivated, organised and hard-working accountant who is looking to move into a senior finance role, from any commercial, statutory or charitable background.

The role requires strong organisation skills, excellent communication skills, experience of management accounting and reporting, and an understanding of HR and payroll operations. You will ideally have some line management or project management experience to draw on in this role. Ultimately you will have the drive to ensure that everyone who works for us, and everyone who seeks support from us, has the best possible experience.

There is no requirement for any experience of, or understanding of ADHD / autistic individuals, as we will provide training on the conditions. A genuine acceptance of diversity and a keenness to make an impact are essential.

 

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning, Management and Reporting

· Prepare accurate, timely and well controlled and documented monthly and quarterly accounts. Share the outcomes of your reviews with the Finance Director, and ensure the accounts are reported in an meaningful way.

· Support in the preparation of Trustee reporting

· Support in the preparation and audit of the annual statutory accounts.

· Support with the annual budget and periodic reforecast processes to ensure the timely and appropriate provision of information to facilitate necessary adjustments to operational activity and appropriate decision making around cash investments.

· Ensure processes and procedures are carried out on a timely and effective basis to ensure financial policies and procedures are adhered to, and any control weaknesses mitigated and improvement plans in place

· Maintain records to ensure accurate restricted and unrestricted fund allocation.

· Be accountable for operating effective controls and oversight regarding contracts with freelancers, volunteers or other suppliers

· Deliver all day-to-day finance and cash management operations, scheduling, tracking and fulfilling invoices and payments, providing accurate bookkeeping, approving payment runs and reconciled balance sheets, detailed records re credit card and other payment platforms, and generally work to use and improve the financial systems in place to ensure the charity’s overall stability and sustainability.

· Review and update funder schedule allocations, ensuring invoices raised on time and costs allocated correctly.

· Review and approve Customer and Supplier invoices, review of month end information from finance team. Creation and posting of month end journals, reviewing the month end accounts to budget and analysing any discrepancies.

· Supporting the Finance Director and CEO on adhoc reports or analysis

· As a member of the management group participate in cross team working meetings and management meetings, and build relationships with the other members of the management group such that you become an integral support resource to them as they deliver for our clients.

 

Resource & IT Management

· Hold responsibility for arranging and maintaining the charity IT and phone hardware and software

· Act as first line IT support for charity staff

· Hold the relationship with the external IT provider and liaise to ensure appropriate on and off boarding and security arrangements.

· Manage our internal personnel and H&S support programmes, such as our EAP provider, our training providers and our office maintenance systems.

· Maintain the charity asset register, and complete the necessary operational tasks to ensure the charity is appropriately resourced to provide effective infrastructure backdrop for our staff.

 

Monitoring Management, Reporting and Impact Evaluation

· Carry out the necessary regular reviews and support so that our CRM records are complete and accurate in respect of work performed, and prepare and distribute monthly, quarterly and annual monitoring reports internally.

· Prepare monitoring reports for funders on quarterly basis as and when required

· Ensure best practice in monitoring collection and evaluation, including managing GDPR processes, creating appropriate forms, and communicating deadlines and requirements to all staff.

· Operate as the internal first line of support for our CRM system and consequent monitoring reporting tools, to ensure they are accurate, regularly reviewed and procedures documented and continuously improved.

· Prepare impact and distance travelled statistics for our external communications, to support our fundraising efforts.

 

HR and Payroll Operations

· Deliver on the necessary onboarding and offboarding processes for staff, including complying with on our safer recruitment requirements, creating contracts and contract variation letters, supporting staff with timesheets and other records of work, carrying out pension operations and supporting with interview arrangements.

· Carry out the delivery of the monthly payroll process, including preparation and review of the payroll files, carrying out calculations around overtime pay etc, providing an accurate and well controlled process, and enabling payments to be made on the pay date each month. Processing the payroll journals on a monthly basis

 

Other Responsibilities

To carry out other tasks appropriate to the post and as agreed with the CEO

To actively participate and undertake training and development of self and others.

To comply with the H&S, EDI, data protection and code of conduct standards expected within the organisation

Please note job descriptions only reflect 80% of a role and are not an exhaustive list of duties. You are expected to carry out other activities within the scope of the role.

 

Person Specification - Essential

· Fully qualified accountant: eg ACA, ACCA, CIMA, with proven financial management knowledge and experience

· Strong business acumen: with the ability to analyse and drive the performance of commercial, operational and income generation functions

· Excellent Organisational and Leadership Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with high attention to detail, crucial for handling a demanding workload and managing a busy team

· Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of representing the organisation effectively both internally and externally, at all levels including developing a close relationship with the management group, preparing reports for the SLT, communicating financial and monitoring information to staff and offering insights to the finance and admin team.

· Tech Proficiency: Skilled in using computer software such as CRM systems, Finance systems, Microsoft Office Suite and Phone Management Systems as well as be able to manage IT onboarding and admin requirements around computer hardware

· Adaptability and Probity: Capable of adjusting to changing priorities and managing a variety of tasks efficiently. High level of personal integrity and commitment to ‘doing the right thing’.

· Interpersonal Skills: Warm and welcoming demeanour, capable of active listening and using neuro-affirmative language to support inclusive communication.

 

Person Specification - Desirable

· Natural Leader: experience of working as a team leader, with responsibility for more junior staff, or for managing complex projects

· Knowledge of Charity accounting: previous experience of working in a charity, or with restricted income streams or under FRS102

· Training in GDPR and Data Protection: Formal training or certification in data protection and GDPR.

· Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible hours if required to meet organisational needs.

· Commitment to Continuous Learning: Demonstrated interest in personal and professional development, particularly in areas relevant to the role.

 

Equal Opportunities

CAAS recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equity and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds, including applications from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority communities, people who identify as having a disability, and LGB+, Trans and non-binary candidates.

We also recognise the value of flexible working, so will consider different types of flexibility (such as term time, annualised or compressed hours, and a minimum requirement of 60% working in the office for all staff), as well as the possibility of offering the role on a job share basis.

CAAS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure.

 

To Apply

PLEASE NOTE WE WILL NOT ACCEPT CVS INSTEAD OF APPLICATION FORMS. TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE, YOU MUST FILL IN THE APPLICATION FORM ON THE VACANCIES PAGE OF OUR WEBSITE BY 10AM ON MONDAY 4TH NOVEMBER

Local Finance Consultant – Citizens Advice

MLC are proud to be partnered with Citizens Advice to recruit their new Finance Consultant, who will provide support and guidance across the local Citizens Advice offices across the country. You will be responsible for a portfolio of offices, building strong working relationships with both finance and non-finance staff in those offices. You’ll bring your financial expertise and knowledge to a team of people working hard to give advice to millions across the country.

This year Citizens Advice are celebrating their 85th anniversary and during that time they have been helping to shape a society that’s fairer for everyone – working on issues that affect the whole of society. Last year they directly helped over 2.66 million people find a way forward with one-to-one advice, in addition to over 60 million views of their online self-help advice. As part of their commitment to supporting society, they are one of a small number of statutory consumer watchdogs with the ability to submit super-complaints to government. Their value to society has been estimated at £4.7 billion.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation which places high value on staff engagement and growth, with a proven track record of supporting career development with internal promotions and training. The role joins at the end of a period of change for the charity and is a great chance for you to make your mark and develop the role further.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Provide support to local offices with their financial management, reporting and processes.
• Monitor and ensure improving financial standards and compliance with the Charity Commission and other statutory reports.
• Help develop the financial health reporting strategy for the organisation, working with key stakeholders to support the development.
• Upskill local offices with their financial acumen and ability for self-service.

The successful candidate will:

• Be either fully qualified, or part-qualified and studying towards a recognised accounting qualification.
• Experienced in charity accounting, whether that is directly working in a charity or through auditing charities.
• Enjoy working in an evolving environment where there is a focus on modernisation within the finance team.

For an informal discussion on the role or your job search in general, please contact Jamie Elliott at MLC Partners.

Job type: Fixed term post or secondment until 31 July 2025

Hours: 21 hours per week

Location: Hybrid / London WC1H 9HF (We operate hybrid, flexible working practices with 40% of your time per month being office based)

Join the ACU as Head of Programme to provide the overall leadership and contract management of the ACU’s contribution to the successful delivery of a UK government mobility scheme, working with a range of UK-based partners.

The ACU offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the higher education sector. We are one of the largest, most diverse international university networks, bringing together over 400 universities in over 40 countries. Championing the power of higher education to improve lives, we support our members – and our people – in contributing to sustainable development across the Commonwealth and beyond.

The role

This is a key role, and the post holder will need excellent project and risk management skills and to be able to use appropriate tools to monitor and report on progress, dependencies, and risks to provide assurance to the ACU senior team and partners. The Head of Programme will have experience of working at pace to deliver multi-partner projects.

The Head of Programme will work with colleagues in the ACU’s External Affairs, People and Culture, Finance, Programmes and International Mobility teams and will lead the dedicated ACU Programme team of three ACU staff, four senior assessors and 24 assessors to deliver the assessment and appeals processes and related assessment boards helping ensure delivery of the programme’s policy objectives.

The role will report to the Head of Programmes and International Mobility and provide regular updates for the ACU Leadership Team and our partners.

Who are we looking for?

You will need:

Project Management
• Significant project management experience at a senior level – professional track record and appropriate qualifications
• Expertise in risk management
• Knowledge of theories of change and logical frameworks and experience managing project monitoring and evaluation.
• Demonstrable experience of managing multiple priorities and work under pressure and to deadlines

IT
• Demonstrable knowledge and expertise in relevant IT/ software, e.g. Excel.
• Expertise in data visualisation and dashboard/reporting for senior leadership

Financial Management
• Proven financial skills, with knowledge and experience of budget development, and financial monitoring and reporting.

Leadership/ Team Management
• Experience of leading, empowering, and motivating teams to promote a high performance culture.
• Experience of working at pace with a focus on results.
• Strong sense of personal accountability whilst ensuring others clearly understand their accountabilities.
• Strategic thinker with ability to anticipate impact of actions on partners, customers and colleagues
• Ability to champion a shared culture working across teams and integrated shared services

What to expect:

We see equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our mission and we value the many different perspectives that people from all backgrounds bring to our collective performance (you can find out more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and safeguarding on our website).

We believe in investing in all our people and creating cultures in which everyone can thrive.

We offer a fantastic package of benefits including:

• 27 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees), plus 4 Christmas closure days
• Generous pension scheme – 5% employee contribution, 10% employer contribution
• Volunteering days
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, paternity and shared parental leave
• Give As You Earn charitable donations scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Sabbatical leave
• Ability to request flexible working from day one

How to apply

Apply via the apply button.

Closing date: 20 November 2024 at 09:00 AM

Interview Date: 29 November 2024

The interview will take place in person at our Woburn House offices.