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Data and Insight Analyst
Salary: £33,410 to £36,009 per annum
Full time, permanent
About the role
We are looking for someone who has a passion for working with data, and providing business intelligence that leads to action. If you love creating simple ways to explain complex data, and are excited by revealing the stories hidden within the data, then this could be the role for you.
Your main focus will be to provide reporting and research for our fundraising and marketing initiatives, helping to create a clear view of our marketing directorate performance. You will work closely with colleagues and key stakeholders to understand business intelligence requirements, scope out projects and deliver reporting to agreed specifications.
You will work closely with colleagues to ensure that reporting is used and a data-driven culture established. The outputs from your work will lead to insight that supports strategy development, and future investment decisions. Some projects will focus on other areas of organisational data, such as measuring our impact, or our financial model, as required.
Ideally, the successful candidate will have proven experience in analysing data and producing reporting, ideally using some advanced techniques for data extraction and manipulation (such as SQL) and a modern data visualisation tool (such as Power BI or Tableau). Full training will be provided, to enable the postholder to develop into a fully rounded data analyst, including training in the maintenance and development of our in-house data warehouse.
About you
We are looking for a pro-active self starter, who has a passion for working with data and a hunger to learn. You will be patient and methodical in your work, and be able to focus both on the technical aspects of data analysis and reporting, and also understand the strategic thinking that your work will contribute to.
You’ll be great at building relationships with stakeholders, and be comfortable in communicating complex information through a variety of means.
Your work will help to ensure that we maximise efficiency in our fundraising programmes, and as such you’ll be comfortable challenging the status quo, and making suggestions for how we might change, as we look to continuously improve.
Key Working Relationships
The successful candidate will work closely with all colleagues from within the Marketing Directorate, IT, Finance, Fundraising, and potentially all areas of Practical Action here there may be reporting needs.
External relationships with consultants/agencies, and third party software suppliers.
Accountabilities:
- To contribute towards the development and production of a large and complex portfolio of reports, produced by the Data and Insight Team.
- To work closely with colleagues to embed reporting into day-to-day work, encouraging a data-driven and evidence-based approach to decision making.
- To work with the Senior Data Services Analyst, Data and Insight Manager and IT, to develop our data structures and architecture, enabling a robust data model and real-time reporting.
- Develop our use of Power BI, our data visualisation tool of choice, keeping up to date with latest reporting technologies and proposing changes and enhancements to such software where appropriate.
- To work with colleagues across the marketing directorate and wider Organisation to understand business intelligence requirements, scope out projects and deliver reporting to agreed specifications, presenting complex information through a variety of means.
- To work with marketing audience strategists and the Data and Insight Manager in the commissioning and production of research, and contribute to statistical modelling projects.
- To propose and pro-actively undertaking supporter analysis with the aim of promoting efficiencies and value for money within fundraising campaigns.
- Play a key role in strategic projects, as required, acting as a subject matter expert for data, covering a range of topics, such as supporter journey mapping, process documentation / re-design, software implementation to name just a few.
- Conducting marketing data selections, to provide fundraising colleagues with carefully curated data which will power marketing campaigns.
PERSON PROFILE
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- A self-starter, able to work on own initiative to meet goals / objectives.
- A champion for change, and committed to continuous improvement.
- Experience of working with, manipulating and interpreting data.
- Experience of delivering reporting / analysis and presenting information in engaging and clear ways.
- The ability to build relationships with stakeholders and present complex information to a non-technical audience.
- Advanced use of MS Excel (pivot tables, IF and VLOOKUP).
- Working knowledge of GDPR and data protection and fundraising regulations and compliance.
Desirable
- An understanding of data warehousing techniques.
- Expert user of MS Excel (PowerPivot / data model, VBA, statistical techniques)
- Working knowledge of SQL (basic SELECT statements, JOINS and GROUPING data, Common Table Expressions (CTEs), Partitions, Aggregate Functions).
- Experienced using a statistical analysis package such as SPSS and a working knowledge of statistical techniques such as CHAID and logistic regression.
- Knowledge of fundraising, and market research techniques and methodologies.
- Experience of producing reporting within Power BI.
- Experience of working with The Raiser’s Edge.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Why join us?
The opportunity to work for an organisation that is making a positive difference to the lives of people worldwide, a friendly and supportive culture, and working with values-driven and highly engaged colleagues are just some of the reasons we think Practical Action is a great place to work.
Our open plan offices are located in the centre of Rugby and near to Rugby train station.
In addition, we offer the following benefits:
- Full time roles are contracted at 35 hours per week.
- Hybrid/flexible working options
- 27 days’ holiday rising with continuous service, in addition to public holidays
- Pension scheme - employer contributes 10.5% of salary and the employee contributes a minimum of 5%
- Enhanced family friendly policies, including maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave.
- Life assurance (3 x annual salary).
- Bike to Work scheme.
About us
We are an international development organisation putting ingenious ideas to work so people in poverty can change their world.
We help people find solutions to come of the world’s toughest problems. Challenges made worse by catastrophic climate change and persistent gender inequality. We work with communities to develop ingenious, lasting and locally owned solutions for agriculture, water and waste management, climate resilience and clean energy. And we share what works with others, so answers that start small can grown big.
We’re a global change-making group. The group consist of a UK registered charity with community projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America, an independent development publishing company, and a technical consulting service. We combine these specialisms to multiply our impact and help to share a world that works better for everyone.
Additional information
Practical Action believes that having a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace culture based on respect will enable us to be an effective organisation. We seek to create an inclusive workplace in which people are accepted as individuals, regardless of their differences and where they feel their contribution is valued. Practical Action is an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage applications from under-represented groups.
We stay committed to cultivating an inclusive and diverse working environment and believe that people from different backgrounds or cultures give us different perspectives, and the more perspectives we have, the more successful we will be. By building a culture where everyone feels heard, respected, and valued we give everyone working with us the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
Practical Action is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults and as such candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal checks and terrorist financing.
The successful applicant must have the pre-existing right to both live and work in the UK.
Closing date for applications: Friday 16th August 2024. Please note that should we recruit a suitable candidate before the closing date, we will close applications earlier than the specified date.
Interviews: It is anticipated that interviews will take place in the week commencing 2nd September 2024.
If you do not hear from us within five weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.
HOW TO APPLY
If you want to work for a charity with significant people ambitions, then we would like to hear from you. To apply, please submit a copy of your CV and a supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have facilitation skills and experience, with good self-reflective skills?
Do you have the ability to synthesise a group’s ideas into accurate and succinct written documentation?
Are you a collaborative colleague, excellent communicator and relationship-builder?
…then we want to hear from you, and consider your application to work within our team as we enable churches to form new Minster Communities across our diocese.
You will act as a co-facilitator within the process of forming Minster Communities in the Diocese of Leicester, through Christian discernment and provide facilitation support and challenge to forming Minster Communities as they write their Minster Community proposals alongside undertaking qualitative and quantitative data analysis
This post is funded through a grant from the Strategic Mission and Ministry Investment Board.
We encourage applications from UK Minority Ethnic / Global Majority Heritage candidates, who are currently under-represented in the organisation.
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A fantastic Sports Charity focused on supporting athletes financially via a range of programmes is seeking a new Head of Finance on a full-time basis. The salary offered is £55-60k per annum. The position is permanent, however the organisation may also consider an interim option for candidates immediately available.
The role is offered on a hybrid basis with approximately 3 days per week required in the office in London Bridge. You will manage a team of 2 (Office Manager and Finance Assistant) and the position reports to the CEO.
The position is predominantly focused on finance and you will be responsible for management accounts, budgets, reporting to funders, and full completion of the annual statutory accounts in line with Charity SORP, and all tax matters. The role also covers the management of the outsourced IT function and some HR tasks such as recruitment and being the point of contact for the outsourced payroll bureau.
The charity has around 25 staff and is predominantly funded by grants, trusts and foundations. They have strong reserves and are also growing their fundraising capability. Turnover has increased from around £5 million to £15 million in recent years.
The role would best suit a fully-qualified accountant with demonstrable experience of restricted fund accounting and charity SORP accounting in a similar sized not for profit organisation. The organisation aims to increase it’s funding and variety of programmes over the coming years, so the role represents the chance for growth and progress.
Duties will include:
-Prepare timely, accurate and insightful financial reports and management accounts for trustees and senior staff
-Provide commentary and analysis of the charity’s financial position and identify potential financial risks and mitigations.
-Identify cost efficiencies and opportunities to generate income through improved fund management.
-Lead the charity’s budget setting and financial oversight process.
-Lead and support the development of project budgets for fundraising and grant reporting
-Liaise with budget holders as necessary, identifying and resolving any significant variances.
-Lead the annual audit process and work with the Senior Management Team to produce annual accounts.
-Supervise all regular financial processing and ensure all financial procedures and policies are relevant, up-to-date and adhered to.
-Supervise preparation of monthly payroll and associated HR administration including holiday and absence reporting.
-Manage the Finance Officer and Officer Manager
-With the Office Manager, ensure that the office environment is safe, secure and compliant with health and safety legislation and supports effective working.
-Manage the relationship with all utility suppliers, the office landlord and other relevant parties.
-Take responsibility for the charity’s IT infrastructure, liaising with external providers and relevant internal staff colleagues to ensure that it meets the needs of the organisation.
Candidates requirements:
-Professional accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) with significant post-qualification experience
-Prior experience in a senior level finance role managing an entire finance function
-Significant experience of financial planning and analysis; the ability to simplify complex financial information where necessary.
-Charity accounting experience, including the preparation of statutory accounts, and preferably SORP compliance.
-Restricted fund accounting experiene
-Experience leading an end-to-end external audit process.
-Familiarity developing, improving and implementing financial procedures and controls
-Broad resources experience covering HR & IT would be advantageous
Salary and benefits: Annual salary of £55,000 - £60,000 per annum plus employer pension contribution, private healthcare, season ticket loan, flexible working and 25 days holiday increasing up to 30 days based on length of service.
Closing date: Friday 16th August
Please send your CV for further consideration.
Location: Hybrid - linked to one of our offices in London, Birmingham or based in NI, Scotland or Wales
About UnLtd
UnLtd is the leading provider of support to social entrepreneurs in the UK and offers the largest such network in the world. Our mission is to find social entrepreneurs with bold solutions to today’s challenges. Through funding and support, we help them to realise their potential and creating lasting change.
UnLtd values diversity and is committed to inclusion and understanding intersectionality. These are more than just buzz words for us; they are principles guiding how we build our teams, support leaders and empower social entrepreneurs. We want to create an organisation that’s the right fit for everyone we work with.
To support an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their lived experiences and ideas, we have embedded an equity and inclusion group within UnLtd, giving us a wide range of different perspectives in our work to help us see what is most needed in society.We are particularly keen to hear from those who identify as Black, Asian or minority ethnic, LGBTQIA, people who are disabled, those with learning differences, those with caring responsibilities, from a less advantaged socioeconomic background as well as any other under-represented group in our workforce.
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About the role
We are a vibrant, ambitious organisation, keen to continuously learn and grow so that we can better support social entrepreneurs. We have a new strategy in place, Breaking down Barriers, which outlines our plans to 2025.
As an organisation which offers a full range of support to social entrepreneurs, we are a grant maker, a service delivery organisation and an investor. UnLtd is also the corporate trustee of the Millennium Awards Trust (MAT), the original £100 million endowment from the Millennium Commission (thanks to HM Government and The National Lottery Community Fund). We draw down around £5 million a year from MAT’s total return and complement this with around £3 million of funding from a range of valued partners
Our governance, our leadership, our culture, and our people management need to reflect the impact (depth, quality and value), inclusivity and sustainability of our mission and model
The Executive Assistant role will play a key role in the governance, executive/leadership support and team engagement of UnLtd.
Working closely with the CEO and executive team, you will lead on board support, leadership group support and our ways of working
Please see the Job Description for more information.
Interested? Here’s how to apply
We need to know a bit about you, your experience and what you can bring to UnLtd.
You can submit a CV + supporting statement (up to 2 pages). We’d love you to tell us:
- About you – your skills, experience and personal qualities;
- Why you’re interested in the role and what you hope to get out of it.
The main thing is you can demonstrate you have skills and experience (Lived or learned) that relate to what we have said we are looking for.
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds.
- Application Closing Date: 12th August 2024
- First round of interviews: 19th and 20th August
UnLtd is committed to offering employment opportunities for people with criminal convictions. As a result, we will only ask you about any criminal convictions at initial offer stage. Your information will be treated fairly and confidentially and will not automatically exclude you from the role that you have applied for.
During Covid-19, our staff have been working remotely, some staff are returning to the office in a phased, optional approach. We continue to seek to accommodate remote working.
Find out more about our generous range of employment benefits on our website.
Case Manager
We have an exciting opportunity for a Case Manager to join the team in Suffolk, working 16 hours a week on a fixed term contract until September 2025.
Do you want to make a difference every day?
Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
This role is based in Suffolk, as a Case Manager you will be:
Providing a high quality, end-to-end support service to the most vulnerable victims of complex crimes. To act as the single point of contact for victims through the criminal justice and recovery process, delivering support and interventions where required, acting as an advocate on behalf of the victim and coordinating the support services required by external agencies
You will need:
- Experience of delivering high quality services to vulnerable victims of crime.
- A good knowledge of the Criminal Justice System.
- Experience of Multi-agency working.
- Good IT skills and experience of using case management systems.
- Good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues and the relevant policies.
- Strong communication and listening skills with an ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to prioritise, plan and manage time effectively.
- Experience of delivering a service and working with victim's/service users.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
Scheme Manager Needed!
Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 Per Annum
Contract: Permanent
Needed: Valid DBS
We are seeking a compassionate and dynamic Scheme Manager to join an esteemed charity at Hertfordshire, covering Weymouth Street, Apsley, and Ebberns Road.
Role Overview:
As a Scheme Manager, you will oversee and support a dedicated team that includes: Senior Support Worker, Senior Floating Support Worker, Support Workers, Night Supervisors (with seniors managing some line responsibilities)
You will provide flexible and responsive support to young residents and frontline staff across two services. This role requires adaptability to meet individual needs and circumstances, ensuring that all interactions are guided by the principles of PIE (Psychologically Informed Environments).
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver a high-quality service that addresses the social, emotional, physical, and spiritual needs of young residents.
- Lead and manage the team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
- Drive quality improvements and introduce innovative ideas to enhance the service.
- Serve as a role model for staff, promoting high standards of practice.
Be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of young people. Apply now and help us provide the support and guidance they need to thrive.
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
Senior Maintenance Administrator
We are looking for a Senior Maintenance Administrator to join the team!
The charity is an international movement, an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in his name without discrimination.
Position: VAC0095 Senior Maintenance Administrator
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (hybrid working considered after probation period)
Location: London
Salary: £31,982.93 pa plus travel to work allowance up to £3,700 pa
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Contributory Pension Scheme; Generous Travel to work Allowance 25 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays per annum, Café discount.
Closing Date: 16th August 2024
About the Role
In brief, this role involves: providing general maintenance administration support across the organisation owned property portfolio and specialized areas of property management administration under the direction of the Property Manager, including responsibility at the front line of the property section’s maintenance operations, receiving and processing general enquiries, maintenance requests and maintenance administration. You will need to be well motivated; service minded with good communications skills and able to multi-tasking, planning and prioritise your work.
You will also need to have the ability to think logically, problem solve, show diplomacy and liaise with other members of the property section team and associated external professionals and to provide specialised support to the team. This is a varied and often challenging position requiring a significant degree of initiative and teamwork.
In addition to the above duties, you will work with the Property Manager on specialist projects relating to property valuations, council licensing schemes and the upkeep a property database.
About You
The successful candidate will have good capabilities across a wide range of disciplines, an understanding of building maintenance processes, trade and terminologies and be able to communicate well verbally and in writing. Consolidated IT skills are essential.
You must be in sympathy with the aims and objectives of the organisation.
If you feel you have the necessary experience and would like to join the team, apply today! You will be redirected to the charity’s website where you will need to complete their online application process, please note CVs will not be accepted.
Other roles you may have experience with could include Admin, Administration, Administrator, Property, Buildings, Property Administrator, Property Administrator, Administration Property Support, Property Support Officer, Admin and Property Support Officer, Property Coordinator, Property Manager, Estates, Housing. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
We have a unique opportunity for an IDVA in a pilot project at Charing Cross Emergency Department. This s a full time 37.5hrs on a 12 month fixed term contract until end of June 2025.
Co-locating, in a health service, an Independent Domestic Abuse Advocate (IDVA), a Domestic Abuse (DA) Coordinator and a violence prevention worker has never been trialed before anywhere in the UK.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it? Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday
- £500 bonus paid on successful completion of probationary period (pro-rata for part time roles)
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
- Clinical supervision and group reflective practice
About the role:
This role is co-located within Charing Cross Hospital 4 days per week and 1 day per week at our office near Old Street. As an IDVA you will:
- implement effective ways of working with victims to increase safety & reduce harm
- provide a high-quality, front-line service to victims of domestic abuse
- work within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic abuse
- run group training sessions & share your specialist knowledge with acute staff across the hospital
Please note that the successful applicant will be required to sign an honorary contract with the Hospital Trust in addition to their contract of employment.
You will need:
- knowledge of help-seeking barriers & support needs of victims of domestic abuse
- an understanding of domestic abuse & it's impact
- knowledge of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management
- an understanding of safeguarding issues & the legal responsibilities surrounding these issues.
- experience of direct service delivery to vulnerable people
- good communication, negotiation & advocacy skills, both written & verbal when interacting with a range of agencies & people
- strong crisis management skills & the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Inclusion Ventures is a children’s charity established in the heart of two communities in West Clacton and Jaywick. We are looking for a new Development Lead to join us as we seek to build on our important work and to take the charity forward on its journey to help even more children and families in poverty.
The successful applicant will be passionate about developing inclusion and will bring with them a strong track record of visionary leadership. They must be an outstanding communicator, very adaptable and be able to enthuse the children, families, schools and funders about the values of Inclusion Ventures. We are looking for someone with a clear vision as to how the charity can be expanded in the future and the commitment and drive to carry this out.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Your new company
Working in their Central Services area which is similar to a shared service function, supporting the various parts of the organisation. This is a large multi-million income charity organisation. Large team of close to 60 - the team here are great, really friendly but also switched on. Large complex organisation with opportunity for progression. The organisation is made up of several entities. Income is approx. £325m.
The Finance team is currently supporting with some major change and transformation projects, as well as undergoing significant changes to their own ways of working to ensure they can deliver a high-quality finance service which meets the needs of the organisation. This includes undertaking a Finance Transformation Programme to help Finance develop their service (replacing an ageing finance system as well as associated process improvement and changes to ways of working).
Your new role Partnering with budget holders in the Central Services area which will include finance, HR, procurement, legal, communications. You will provide accurate and timely management information, budget monitoring, analysis and advice to budget holders and key stakeholders, fostering a culture of financial accountability and cost efficiency. You will also provide relevant challenge and insight to support decision-making and ensure that budgets and forecasts reflect objectives and strategy.
- Building strong relationships with senior managers and budget holders and work with them to develop a deep understanding of activities, priorities and business, including identifying key risks and opportunities
- Providing constructive challenge to hold budget holders to account for financial performance
What you'll need to succeed
- Experience gained from working as a finance business partner covering all aspects of budgeting, forecasting and management reporting
- Experience of providing commentary and analysis to senior colleagues
You will be a qualified Accountant
Very strong excel skills - ideally including excel modelling or ability to learn
What you'll get in return
Opportunity to work with a supportive team and an organisation that encourages career progression
8%-15% non-contributory pension (depending on age), 28 days holiday plus 3 gratuity days, work-life balance and flexibility
Hybrid working - Two days in the office
What you need to do now
Please apply now to be considered. Applications will be reviewed as they come through.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?
Can you demonstrate our values of Hope, Courage, Together and Responsive and want to be part of our mission to create opportunities for individuals to make choices, find their own solutions, build resilience and manage their whole life and wellbeing?
If the answer to all of these is yes, we want to hear from you.
Job title: Flourish Community Outreach Worker
Reference: 208
Hours: 30 hours per week
Salary: £25,000 - £26,000 per annum, pro rata
Based: Flexible across our 7 Hertfordshire wellbeing centres
We have a vacancy for a Flourish (Refugee and Asylum Seekers) Community Outreach Worker to join our team, supporting refugees and asylum seekers in the community with multiple needs who have mental health as a primary need, through providing advice, information and holistic support.
About the Service
‘Flourish’ is a highly flexible and responsive outreach service developed to meet the needs of refugees and asylum seekers in Hertfordshire. The aim of the service will be to support refugees and asylum seekers in the community with multiple needs who have mental health support as a primary need.
Purpose of Post
- To provide advice, information, onward referral and holistic support to clients with mental ill health.
- Support to build social networks and reduce isolation whilst settling into the Hertfordshire community this includes building a sustainable and empowering peer support network and building confidence and self-esteem.
- To ensure that the safety and wellbeing of the client is monitored and reviewed regularly.
- To remain a source of independent support for all clients.
- Embed a person centred and solution focused approach in all aspects of the role.
- To work in a trauma informed way including awareness of the 6 principles of trauma informed practice, putting the clients emotional and practical needs at the forefront of this work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Working closely with all key delivery partners across the system to ensure the service is responsive, inclusive and easy to access.
- To take allocated referrals from any agencies including the Community Navigators, Borough and District Councils, Herts Help, Housing Providers, Herts Welcomes Refugees, the Refugee Council and self-referrals including walk in contacts at any of the Mind wellbeing centres across the county.
- Hold a caseload of clients, supporting for approx. 10 weeks
- To create a safe space for the individual to be able to explore their feelings and improve their understanding around their mental health.
- To complete a holistic needs assessment.
- Ensure all person centred risk assessments and support plans are completed.
- Proactively recognise the indicators of deteriorating mental health and facilitate appropriate action, whilst liaising with relevant agencies.
- Support clients to build their emotional resilience, promoting self-management through building an understanding of their own triggers/coping strategies.
- To provide safeguarding intervention support. This will include responding to problems, which pose an immediate risk.
- To work alongside translators when required to provide a robust package of support for clients.
- To accompany clients to initial visits and appointments as necessary in order to ensure the sustained use of existing support services in the Borough.
- To provide advocacy services to clients experiencing mental ill health.
- To assist clients to access appropriate mental health services, housing/tenancy services and other services according to assessed needs.
- To establish effective pathways across a variety of agencies to maximise and provide effective partnership working, working with other third sector and VCSE organisations to provide signposting and continuity of care.
We offer:
- Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)
- An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period.
- Ongoing training relevant to your role.
- An Employee Assistance Programme.
- Health cover (after 6 months employment) – compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.
Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle is essential for this role.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 7th August 2024
Applications are being reviewed on an ongoing basis and we reserve the right to close the post once we have reached maximum applications or filled the role.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.
Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. We recognise and value the unique combination of skills, knowledge and perspective that employing people with a lived experience, at all levels across the organisation, brings. We create an environment where the sharing of experiences and vulnerabilities to support others and create positive change is welcomed and work towards breaking down the ‘them’ and ‘us’ culture. The organisation is committed to nurturing peer relationships that allow all staff to thrive.
We are delighted to have been accredited as a Living Wage Employer.
No agencies please.
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Family Matters (FM) is a dedicated independent charity supporting individuals affected by sexual crime in Kent. We are seeking a committed and compassionate Independent Sexual Violence Advisor to join our team in East Kent.
Key Responsibilities
- Client Support: Provide proactive support to adults who have experienced sexual violence, both within and outside the criminal justice system.
- Risk Assessment: Conduct thorough risk assessments to ensure the safety and well-being of clients.
- Rights and Access: Assist clients in accessing their legal rights, health services, and other necessary support services.
- Case Management: Monitor and inform clients of case progress, offering continuous support through the criminal justice process.
- Community Engagement: Attend relevant meetings, deliver talks and presentations to local groups, and develop networks and partnerships to enhance the visibility and role of Family Matters in the community.
- Reporting: Prepare regular reports for line managers and external funders, ensuring thorough monitoring, evaluation, and administration of project outcomes.
- Outreach Work: Conduct extensive outreach work to support clients across East Kent, requiring regular travel.
Essential Qualifications and Skills
- ISVA Qualification: Possess an accredited ISVA qualification or a willingness to undertake the training.
- Experience: Demonstrated experience in planning and managing caseloads, with strong crisis management skills.
- Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of the needs of victims of sexual violence, especially adults, and sound knowledge of the Criminal Justice System.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to quickly build rapport and provide emotional support to clients.
- IT Proficiency: Good IT skills and familiarity with office management systems and procedures.
- Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills with an empathetic, non-judgemental, and compassionate approach.
- Time Management: Exceptional time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Team Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with a positive outlook and strong work ethic.
- Resilience: Self-awareness and emotional resilience to handle sensitive situations.
Additional Requirements
- Transportation: A vehicle is essential for this role due to the necessity of travel for outreach work.
- Safeguarding: Commitment to safeguarding children and adults at risk, adhering to FM’s safeguarding policies and procedures.
- DBS Check: All staff members are required to undertake enhanced DBS checks.
Personal Attributes
- Empathetic, non-judgemental, and compassionate attitude
- Proven experience working with gangs, children, and young people
- Strong report writing skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, data protection, safeguarding, and appropriate boundaries
Family Matters is dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds who share our commitment to supporting victims of sexual violence.
If you are passionate about making a difference and have the necessary qualifications and experience, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dedicated team and help us support those in need.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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THE ROLE: Full-time (37 hours per week) - Permanent / Hybrid
Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health.
Do you have a track record of delivering positive change within finance?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Finance to join YMCA DownsLink Group. We are looking for a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering financial efficiency.
In this role, you will provide visible, inspiring and engaging leadership and direction to our financial strategy and management of the organisation, ensuring sustainable growth and financial health.
You will be responsible for providing strategic financial guidance to senior management, trustees, and other stakeholders, maintaining robust financial controls, optimising financial performance, and managing risks.
This role involves overseeing all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and compliance, while fostering a culture of financial accountability and continuous process improvement. You will be accountable for the financial performance of the function as well as providing high quality line management support to the team.
In addition, you will be part of the Extended Leadership Team (ELT), making an active contribution to the strategic direction, planning and leadership of YMCA DownsLink Group in collaboration with the wider team. You will be pro-active in your delivery; be a role model for our values and ensure the needs of children and young people are at the centre of everything we do. You will also be part of the senior management ‘on-call’ service when required.
Hybrid role with an expectation of working three days at our office in Hove and two days working from home - Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm and Friday, 9am to 4.30pm.
ABOUT YOU: We know there are great candidates who may not fit everything described, or who have important skills we have not mentioned. If that is you, please do not hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself and why perhaps you are looking to take the next step.
You will already have extensive experience in a senior fiscal management role, preferably within the non-profit or housing sector.
You will have in-depth knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements relevant to charities and housing projects, as well as an understanding of charity accounting standards and housing finance regulations.
Experience in managing finances for housing projects, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for property-related activities is essential. You will have knowledge of the housing sector, including funding mechanisms, property management, and the challenges faced by housing charities.
In addition, you will have experience in working with senior management teams and trustees, along with demonstrated experience in leading and managing a finance team.
CLOSING DATE: Friday 2 August at midnight. We reserve the right to close this advert early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK.
An inclusive workplace - We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.
Accessibility - If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us.
YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children’s and Adults’ barred lists) check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
SENIOR SUPPORT WORKER
Job Type - Permanent/Full-Time
Hours - 35 hours per week (plus 5 hours paid lunch break)
Salary - £26,678
Location - East of England (North)
We believe that a career is not just about earning a living; it's about leadership, having your say and making things happen that can mean positive changes to the lives of vulnerable people.
We are a national social justice charity with more than 50 years' experience of changing lives, building stronger communities, and reducing crime.
Nacro is launching CAS-2, a national service commissioned by Ministry of Justice to provide accommodation and support as an alternative to custody. We are looking for a number of Senior Support Workers to join us at an exciting time of change.
Who are we looking for?
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Senior Support Worker to make a positive impact on the lives of service users by co-ordinating the provision of direct housing related support and housing management services. This will be achieved by working with area operation and central support teams and liaising with a range of external agencies and partners. You will report directly to Service Lead for your region.
The successful applicant will demonstrate a desire to coach and support their team and to lead by example in driving quality and accountability whilst delivering the contractual aims of the service.
You will have experience of working with stakeholders in the Criminal Justice System and be able to communicate effectively to partners and providers. This will include forming working relationships in the MoJ and with HMPPS, and also with external community agencies to better support the service.
You will have previous experience of supporting others and guiding them within a team as you will be required to support, coach and develop a staffing team and deputise for the Service Lead in their absence.
This role provides an excellent springboard into other criminal justice professions including experience of working with a range of criminal justice agencies. In addition, you will gain experience in liaising with local authority Housing Benefit departments and the DWP to resolve financial issues/queries.
This role requires regular travel and a Full Driving License with access to your vehicle are an essential criteria.
An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role, as well as registration on the DBS Update Service. These will be completed as part of the Pre-Employment Screening process.
This role also requires a Prison Clearance.
If you have any questions or would like to have an informal chat regarding the role, please contact -
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Harmony House Dagenham CIO is a vibrant community-focused organization dedicated to providing high-quality care and support services. We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and skilled HR Administrator to join our team. This role is vital in supporting our Nursery Managers and Chief Executive Officer with HR-related administration and ensuring the smooth operation of our HR functions.
Job Overview:
The HR Administrator will manage all aspects of HR administration, support recruitment processes, and provide high-quality secretarial services. This role requires an individual who is detail-oriented, organized, and able to handle sensitive information with discretion.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide accurate and timely HR-related secretarial and typing services.
- Coordinate management and board meetings, including the AGM; prepare agendas, meeting papers, and take minutes.
- Maintain and update staff personnel files, manage records of staff leave and absences.
- Advertise job roles and oversee the recruitment process.
- Keep the accident book and central record up to date.
- Collaborate with nursery and finance teams to ensure smooth onboarding for new staff members.
- Manage DBS processes, referencing, and ensure all contracts and paperwork are handled efficiently.
- Perform other duties as needed, reflecting the general character of the post.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in an administrative role, preferably within HR.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position may be filled before the deadline, so early application is encouraged.
Harmony House Dagenham CIO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.