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Position: Quality Manger
Hours: Full-time (35 hours a week)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Office-based in London with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: Starting from £32,301 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 2*, Charity
*you’ll start at our entry point salary of £32,301* per annum, increasing to £34,320* after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £36,338* after a further 6 months.

About us

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

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

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

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

About this job

We're looking for an experienced policy and compliance expert, with exceptional organisational skills, the ability to understand complex regulations and processes, and communicate simply and effectively.

At a time of transformative and exciting change within the organisation, you'll be responsible for developing Engagement and Income Generation (EIG) policies, compliance and Continuous Improvement (CI).

You’ll work with the MS Society Governance function and support relevant EIG Policy Owners to ensure all EIG policies are reviewed, clear, concise and documented, and all policy and regulatory areas are compliant with adequate assurance.  You’ll develop and oversee annual plans for EIG policy and compliance development, reviews, reporting, audits and training.

As EIG CI Lead, you’ll work with MS Society CI function, to champion, develop, and implement CI activities within EIG, and in line with MS Society CI organisational framework, including principles, standards, methodology, and documentation.

You will also provide support for various other ad-hoc EIG activities and initiatives that support quality improvement within EIG.

Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Monday 17th February 2025

Interested?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Encouraging work life balance

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

Caring for you and your family 

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

Thinking about your finances 

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

Enriching your life at work

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

No agencies please.

Grants Manager-Ukraine Humanitarian Programme 

Salary: £42K per annum. 

Contract status: 2-year fixed term contract 

***Please download the job description for full details. Applicants must have relatable experience in the Humanitarian sector, with experience gained within any of DEC's 15 member charities is hugely desirable*** 

The Ukraine Humanitarian appeal raised £439 million and helped an estimated 6.9 million people in Ukraine and neighbouring countries. The Grants Manager is integral in working closely with DEC colleagues and member charities to build and sustain, a solid understanding of the evolving humanitarian context. The Grants Manager will also lead on oversight of the DEC Ukraine programme including the reporting cycle, adaptive programming and facilitate strong and relevant engagement with DEC member charities and local partners as well as external briefings over the duration of the response. 

Key responsibilities: 

Communication and Collaboration 

• Key programmes point of contact regarding the DEC funded programme, responding to enquiries from member charity programmes and other related staff, facilitating timely and accurate communication. 

• Maintain strong understanding of response context. 

• Manage and provide timely, response briefings to internal and external audiences, key stakeholders including the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office [FCDO] and, other key stakeholders. 

• Travel to Ukraine and surrounding response countries to deliver workshops with members and their local partners. 

Analysis and Reporting 

• Review, evaluate, and advise on member charity project plans and reports for consistency, trends analysis and coherence of data across submitted documentation. 

• Contribute to the review and analysis of plans and reports submitted by member charities in response to DEC appeals. 

• Share timely and relevant information and analysis from plans and reports with DEC member charities and local partners.

• Manage external reporting requirements including preparation of stakeholder reports and infographics. 

Management and Leadership 

• Coordinate the team’s surge capacity to deliver points above, which may involve managing and inducting a team of external consultants and training them in the use of our knowledge management system [Box]. 

• Coordinate with the Programme Quality, Accountability & Learning team to ensure monitoring, learning and accountability initiatives are timely and appropriate to the response. 

• Support with real-time reviews, community perception studies and other related MEAL activities. 

If you have recently worked in a humanitarian team in any of DEC’s 15 member charities, or have demonstratable humanitarian experience within the Ukraine response or other large scale Humanitarian responses, with the competence to prepare timely/accurate reports and deliver credible presentations to diverse audiences, then you will be perfect to join an incredible team and organisation at the DEC.

We cannot predict the need for a future appeal, but should one occur during the contract for this role, the successful applicant may be asked to stay on for an extended period. 

How to apply 

Please provide an anonymised CV & cover letter and state your initials (only) on both documents. Please send both (anonymised) documents sharing your full name in the email correspondence 

We will be interviewing on a rolling basis. Should you not hear from us within 4 weeks of submitting your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. 

The DEC is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and vulnerable adults and participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from successful 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 applying, the job applicant confirms their understanding of, and consent, to these recruitment procedures. 

Requirements

Experience

Required

• 2yr+ experience working an administrative role, ideally within a Higher Education institution

• Demonstrable experience of working with policies, processes and procedures, ideally within a Higher Education institution or similar environment

• Proficiency in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) systems

• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of Microsoft Teams and incorporated operating software

• Demonstrable rigour in reporting and administrative coordination

Desirable

• Educated to degree level, or relevant qualification

Skills

Required

• Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal

• Understanding and experience of adhering to data privacy standards

• Attention to detail

• Organisational skills; planning skills; analytical skills; critical thinking skills

• Problem-solving skills

• Computer skills

• Multi-tasking abilities

• Integrity, honesty

Desirable

• Valid DBS

• Awareness of HE, OfS compliance and standards

Job Responsibilities

Course Development

Administrative support for the Academic Services and Senior Management teams. Administration and implementation of organisational policies, procedures and processes.

Student Development

Support the training department with the administrative, implementation and development of learning structures.

Practitioner Liaison & Management

Support the Director of Training to maintain and develop a cohort of high calibre practitioners and industry professionals, ensuring effective and appropriate contractual arrangements.

Course Management/Co-ordination

Support the Director of Training as part of the Training & Academic Services team to schedule, monitor and coordinate the variables of each course.

Be part of the vision; be part of RIBA.

The RIBA is a global professional membership body, and a cultural organisation, driving excellence in architecture.

Salary: £40,000 plus £10,000 performance related bonus per annum, based upon experience and location

Location: London/Hybrid working

Hours: 35 hours per week, full-time permanent contract

Corporate Partnerships

The RIBA Corporate Partnerships team is a new team that has been specifically created to innovate, attract, grow and deliver long-term, sustainable sponsorship revenue streams for RIBA, across a range of events, such as awards, conferences, talks, exhibitions and bespoke projects.

This is an exciting time for this team and RIBA. We are building a new future with mix of existing corporate partnerships and developing new business opportunities with sector leading brands.

About the Role

The Corporate Partnerships Manager is responsible for leading on the acquisition and development of new corporate partners with the intention of driving sales, year-on-year revenue growth and profitability, across the corporate partnership’s portfolio.

Reporting to the Head of Corporate Partnerships, this role focuses on securing revenue from leading organisations, both in the UK and internationally, and supports the successful delivery of corporate sponsorship activities, working with colleagues across the RIBA.

This role includes targeting, engaging and developing business with potential clients in our business category. These include, software providers, accountants, lawyers, banks, property companies, developers and built environment consultants.

You will be required to

• Actively seek, secure and maintain new long-term commercially viable corporate partnership sales opportunities through networking, direct targeting and via business related social media
• Develop a pipeline of corporate partner prospects in line with the business strategies, goals and objectives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with potential corporate partners, through securing and leading new business meetings
• Provide first point of contact and dedicated account management for corporate partners dealing with any queries or new requirements that may arise
• Monitor and manage corporate partner feedback to support development and client service improvement initiatives
• Oversight of corporate partnership accounts ensuring delivery of all agreed terms and requirements, while enabling sponsors’ objectives are met
• Attend client meetings and internal stakeholder and management meetings as the representative of the Corporate Partnerships team
• Attend events to ensure corporate partners’ requirements are successfully delivered, in line with contracted objectives and goals
• Working with the Head of Corporate Partnerships:
• Develop strategies for evolving and growing corporate partnerships, employing market intelligence to identify opportunities and assess the current market conditions
• Investigate ways to diversify our corporate partnership base and implement strategies to extend and grow our revenue streams
• Devise and implement strategies to increase revenue year-on-year across the RIBA awards, exhibitions, conferences and RIBAJ ‘special projects
• Prepare high quality and compelling corporate partnership proposals and presentations
• Support the development of corporate partnerships marketing collateral

What are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of three years’ experience in a membership, media or an events organisation or charity. We are looking for an innovative individual with:

• Excellent interpersonal, organisational skills and written and verbal communication.
• A strong work ethic
• An ability to prioritise multiple projects simultaneously
• A knowledge of the architecture and construction industry would be an asset, though not essential.
• Proficient in all MS Office applications
• Ideally, experience of working with and selling to companies in our business category

Why Join us?

Our Benefits:

The RIBA offers an amazing employee benefits package which includes (a) a generous pension scheme with employer contributions (up to 12%), (b) life assurance, (c) annual leave of 27 days plus bank holidays and paid closure of 3 discretionary days between Christmas and New Year. For more details on our benefits, please visit our website.

If you would like to apply for the position, please submit your CV and covering letter on our website after you click "Apply". Your covering letter should outline how you meet the ‘Skills, Knowledge and Experience’ in the Job Description, which you will find on our website under supporting documentation. Please note that we will only consider applications with covering letters received directly through our website.

Closing date: 17th February at 11.59pm
Interview dates: 24th and 25th February

Due to high volumes of applications we are unable to respond to everyone, however, should you be shortlisted for interview we will be in touch.  We may also close an advert earlier than the date above if we receive enough quality applications.

Please note that you must be able to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK.  We are unable to proceed with any candidates who cannot show the relevant documentation so please only apply if you meet these criteria. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

The RIBA aims to be an inclusive employer, committed to building an authentic and diverse environment where all are encouraged to be themselves. We champion work/life balance and welcome requests for flexible working across our organisation. We value applications from all sections of society and appreciate divergent experience, therefore if you are excited about the role and working with us, yet your experience may not align perfectly with every single skill or competency, we encourage you to apply anyway.  

Registered Charity No. 210566

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and self-driven professional who can contribute to high-profile projects in the charity sector and use their skills to support our training function as it grows.

Driven by our values and behaviours, we are a high-performing, forward-thinking and solution-focussed organisation. We value teamwork and actively seek other opinions to ensure we can deliver to the highest standard as well as commit to reflecting upon our work to ensure a continual improvement culture. We welcome applications from individuals who are inspired by our values and behaviours.

As we continue to grow and expand our training course offerings, we are entering an exciting new phase in our mission to support the professional development of immunologists and healthcare professionals. This role presents a unique opportunity to join our team and contribute to initiatives that make a real difference. You will play an integral role in developing the skills and knowledge of those in scientific research, medicine and veterinary medicine, empowering them to directly impact global health.

Project Coordinator 

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work for an organisation that makes a difference? An organisation that nurtures its staff, encourages development and rewards staff for their hard work. 

If the answer is yes, then the Diocese is the place for you! 

We are looking for an experience administrator to join the team as a Project Coordinator.

You do not need to be a practising Christian or have a faith to work with us - around 50% of staff are not practising Christians but are comfortable with the Christian ethos. However, all staff do have a desire to make a difference.

Position: Project Coordinator 

Location: Kidlington, Oxford/hybrid (up to two days in any working week can be worked from home or the appropriate pro-rata equivalent for part-time employees)

Hours: Full or part-time, 30 - 37 hours per week (over 4 or 5 days), Monday to Thursday 08:30 – 17:00 and Friday 8.30 - 4.30 pm

Salary: £29,906.51 per annum pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 9 February 2025 at midnight 

Interview Date: Tuesday 25 February 2025, Oxford

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation within the department. This role requires excellent organisational skills and the ability to work independently.

If you are a motivated and detail-oriented administrator with a positive attitude, flexible work approach, and a willingness to learn, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role.

About You

You will have experience of working in an administrative capacity with proven levels of accuracy and excellent attention to detail. With excellent organisational skills with the ability to self-motivate, plan and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines and work under pressure, you will have a proven record of IT skills and knowledge of all Microsoft Office software including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access.

This is a hybrid working role, so you must be able to travel to Kidlington, Oxford on the office based days. 

Please note that during your training and induction period there will be no home working days. 

Benefits and rewards include:

• 25 days holiday per annum (1.0FTE), rising each year by one day to a maximum of 30 days

• In addition to the statutory UK public holidays, the Diocese offers three privilege days

• Hybrid working

• Free parking and subsidised on-site café

• Generous employer pension contribution of 12.5% which includes death in service benefit (5% Employee Contribution)

• Electric car and cycle-to-work salary sacrifice schemes

• Access to wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme

• Enhanced family-friendly policies and a generous sick pay provision

• Access to low interest financial services from Churches Mutual Credit Union including loans

• An attractive modern working environment

The Organisation

The Diocese is the administrative area of the Church, broadly speaking, covers the three counties of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire. There are 815 churches in the Diocese – more than any other diocese in the Church of England. So, in many ways the best description is that it is the family of the 55,000 or so regular worshippers in these churches.

We want our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion for all to be reflected in the composition of our staff. We are particularly keen to receive applications from candidates from communities currently underrepresented in the diocese.

You may also have experience in areas such as Admin, Administrator, Administration, Project Admin, Project Administrator, Project Administration, Project Officer, Project Coordinator, Admin Coordinator, Administration Coordinator. 

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

Please note that applications for this role will close on Monday 17 February 2025 at 9am

A little bit about the role 

The Finance Officer will play a vital role within the Finance team being a trusted partner to our colleagues who are creating social change for children who do not have a safe or stable home. ​

You will take ownership of the purchase ledger and manage documents from receipts in ExpenseIn through to supplier payment. You will resolve issues with suppliers as they arise and maintain effective communications with suppliers. You will be responsible for accurately processing other transactions and inputting them into the accounting system (XERO), such as bank, petty cash and sales invoices. You will support the Finance team with other administrative tasks including month end closing.

Some key responsibilities include:

• Preparing accurate weekly payment runs using online banking software
• Managing the purchase ledger, including invoices, supplier setup, account coding, and purchase order matching, while resolving supplier issues.
• Managing the finance team inbox
• Supporting delivery team with credit control
• Adhering to the organisation’s financial policies and assist other departments in doing the same

Full list of role responsibilities can be found in the job pack

A little bit about you 

This role will suit someone with strong experience in purchase ledger management within a medium-sized organisation, ideally within a charity but not essential. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, proactive, and confident in handling online approval workflows and purchase order systems.

They should have a solid understanding of bookkeeping principles and a track record of improving finance or administrative processes. While an AAT qualification or equivalent is desirable, practical experience is key. The panel is looking for someone detail-orientated, efficient, and capable of working independently while collaborating effectively across teams.

We have a fast-moving culture within the team and organisation, so we’re looking for someone who is who is well organised, details-focused and can use their initiative to do what works. You will have excellent communication skills, be able to build relationships with people and be willing to learn. There are lots of opportunities for growth and development in this role – and for the right candidate to make the role their own. 

If you feel you have the skills to make a real impact and contribute to creating lasting social change for children and families, we would love to hear from you. 

Important information

We have increased the diversity of Frontline’s workforce in the last 12 months, but we need to do more to have greater racialised minority representation in our senior roles. We know the value racialised minority voices bring and therefore, we are strongly encouraging applicants from these backgrounds to apply. We are also a disability confident employer and welcome applicants with disabilities. Please let us know how we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you by emailing the people team (contact details can be found on our Pinpoint ad.

We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) such as ‘ChatGPT’ etc can be useful for applicants e.g. to shorten an initial draft, so we do not attempt to have an absolute ban on AI in applications. However we would caution applicants not to rely too much on AI in drafting answers to application questions. We want to hear your authentic voice arising out of your experience, and we will be looking for answers that use examples and experiences that are specific to you. You are more likely to be able to produce that kind of content yourself than an AI will.

We reserve the right to close this role ahead of the deadline once we reach a suitable number of applications, so please apply as soon as you can!

You will need to have current right-to-work in the UK prior to application and for at least the first six months (for permanent positions) or for the full duration of the contract (for fixed-term positions). Visa sponsorship is not guaranteed.

Management Accountant MA250114

Centre for Alternative Technology – Machynlleth SY20 9AZ

About CAT

The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) is an internationally renowned environmental charity, a world-leading eco centre, and one of the foremost providers of postgraduate environmental education in the UK, based near Machynlleth in Mid Wales.

CAT provides inspiration, education and training in solutions to the climate and biodiversity emergency.

Key activities include a visitor centre where groups can see solutions in action, residential short courses, vocational training and postgraduate degrees in a wide range of sustainability-related topics, with online courses and events offered alongside in-person learning.

Job Details:

Ref: MA250114

Area of Responsibility:

Finance, Statutory accounts and Audit, & Management Information

Responsible to:

Director of Finance and Operations and/or Co-CEO

Responsible for:

Finance Manager & Team, including shared responsibility for Student Finance

Contract type:

Permanent

Responsibility Grade:

7

Location:

Flexible with regular visits to the CAT Eco centre near Machynlleth, Mid Wales

Hours:

Full-time: 37.5 hours per week.

Working Days:

Usually Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Occasional weekend and evening working

Salary: £35,898 per annum

Work remotely: See location

Application deadline:  9am 13 February 2025

Interviews to be held: 21 February 2025 on site

Expected start date:  As soon as possible

Overview of Role

The role is a key part of the finance team at CAT as the organisation grows and looks to plan for the future. It reports to the Director of Finance & Operations and/or Co-CEO with line management responsibilities for the Finance Manager and finance team. 

Key areas of the role will include: working with the DOFO in the development of management information and reporting; production of monthly reports for the senior management team (SMT); production of reports for the Board of Trustees; forecasting and budgeting; setting targets; expanding the use and efficiency of our accounts software, including integration with other systems, preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns and supervision of the production of our monthly payroll.

The role includes line management responsibilities for the finance team and shared line management responsibilities for the student finance team.

The role reports to the Director of Finance & Operations and/or the CEO, and will involve working closely with them to monitor, maintain and take forward the development of CAT’s finance systems and controls.

In addition, the role includes working with the finance team to produce the annual statutory accounts, preparing for our annual audit, and liaising with the auditors over their work, ensuring that all reporting deadlines (internal & external) are met.

This role is ideally suited to someone who would like to use their accountancy skills and experience as part of a dedicated team working together on solutions to the climate and biodiversity emergency.

The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years’ post-qualification experience in a similar role in a charity or other not-for-profit organisation and have strong IT, oral and written communication skills.

Main Responsibilities

Area 1: Management Information

• Line management of the finance team

• Monitoring of bookkeeping and accounting systems to ensure the timely and accurate production of information

• Production of monthly management reports

• Assisting with production of KPIs

• Assisting with the production and interpretation of variance reports

• Assisting with the interpretation of financial and management information including identifying key trends

• Assisting with the development and enhancement of management reports

• Assisting the DOFO with the production of reports for the Board of Trustees

Area 2: Systems & Controls

• Ensuring that accounting systems and controls are operating efficiently and adhered to

• Assisting with the development and enhancement of accounting systems and controls

• Assisting with the enforcement and ongoing development of our finance regulations

Area 3: Payroll

• Ensuring that the monthly payroll is prepared accurately and on time

• Ensuring that PAYE/NI returns and payments are made correctly and on time

Area 4: VAT

• Preparation of the quarterly VAT returns

• Ensuring the accurate and timely submission of VAT returns

• Ensuring that timely payments of any VAT due to HMRC

• Dealing with ad hoc queries around VAT compliance at CAT

Area 5: Forecasting

• Assisting the DOFO with the periodic production and updating of financial forecasts

• Assisting the DOFO with the production of commentaries on the forecasts

Area 6: Budgeting & Target Setting

• Production of annual budgets for the organisation and individual departments, liaising with departmental managers to ensure budgets are realistic and understood

• Monitoring of budgets during the year

• Reporting on variances

• Reviewing the proposed use of our accounts software for recording and reporting on budgets

• Setting departmental targets

• Monitoring and reporting on actual figures against targets

Area 7: Student Finance

• Assisting in managing and controlling the aspects of the Student Finance Team roles that directly relate to CAT’s finances & accounting

• Liaising with the Student Support Team and the wider Graduate School, in relation to finance matters

Area 8: Other Responsibilities

• Ad hoc assignments relating to financial matters

• Dealing with taxation matters that may arise to ensure that CAT remains compliant with all statutory requirements

• Assisting with any compliance visits such as HMRC, VAT and PAYE inspections.

• Assisting the DOFO in relation to CAT’s banking arrangements.

• Attending meetings across CAT to discuss finance matters and assist with planning

• Other duties that might reasonably be requested relating to, but not necessarily limited to, financial and accounting matters.

Application forms are required. CVs will not be accepted.

Further details, including application form, can be obtained from our website 

Applications should be forwarded to vacancy email address by the deadline stating the job title in the Subject line.

Any queries should be addressed to vacancy email address

Job Title: Volunteer Coordinator

Reports to: People and Facilities Director

FTE: Full time, Permanent. 37 hrs per week over 5 days

Location: Hybrid working – 2 days from home and 3 days per week (including Thursdays) from our Central London Office

Salary: £26,648 - £29,200 depending on skills & experience

Are you interested in working for an organisation making a real difference to the lives of blind and partially sighted children and young people?

Here at the Royal Society for Blind Children we believe that every blind young person should have the chance to live life without limits. Our values of Trust, Energy, Ambition, and Motivation underpin everything we do, and by giving young people the essential skills to take control of their life, they can unleash their true potential.

We are looking for a volunteer coordinator to:

· Manage our team of services and community volunteers

· Recruit nationally, onboard them and provide them with training, guidance, assistance, and support to ensure they have a positive volunteering experience with RSBC and act as ambassadors for the Society

· Provide volunteers across all areas of the organisation to ensure the efficient delivery of our activity programmes nationally and to establish community fundraising networks across England and Wales

· Work with the People and Facilities Director to develop recruitment strategies, acquire volunteer partners, and to deliver blended digital and face-to-face volunteer induction and training programmes.

The post holder will have a minimum of a Level 2 qualification in Maths and English or equivalent, proven ability to recruit, onboard and train volunteers, excellent relationship building skills and a successful track record of engaging and managing volunteers to support a broad range of activities.

What we offer:

In return we offer a competitive range of benefits including a generous annual leave allowance of 28 days (rising to 29 days after 3 years’ service) + bank holidays, Employee Assistance Programme, Perkbox benefits portal, flexible working opportunities, 3% contribution towards pension, and a season ticket loan. We are a welcoming, diverse and inclusive workforce and are a Disability Confident Employer. We also hold the Investors in People Silver Award.

For further details on the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Please apply by emailing your CV and a supporting statement which details how you meet the requirements of the role and person spec

Closing date: 20 February 2025 but will be reviewing applications as they come in

Interview: Initial interview date of 18 February 2025

The Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, all posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check from the Disclosure and Barring Service and 2 satisfactory professional references. Registered Charity No.307892

Support Dogs is going through a period of exceptional growth including the development of a new centre of excellence in Sheffield. 

To truly be able to take the next step in our development, we need to invest to expand our Senior Leadership Team with the addition of a Finance Manager. 

This is a fantastic opportunity. We are facing an overwhelming demand for our services and this role will enable us to continue to grow and make an increasing impact in the lives of adults and children affected by epilepsy, autism and physical disabilities.

As the Finance Manager, you will work with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Trustees to ensure the charity’s finances are being utilised as intended and in line with the charity mission.

While the role will include;

• overseeing the day to day financial activities performed by the Finance Assistant who will report directly to you and;
• ensuring accuracy of the monthly reconciliations

the position will also play an important role in developing new finance processes and controls for the business, in addition to working strategically across all teams.

Part time 22.5 hours per week (with flexibility to work between the hours of 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday of which 7.5 hours per week must be worked in the office)

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a WISHH Charity Chief Executive to join our independent Charity. 

Our aim is to raise funds to enhance facilities, equipment and services at Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital over and above what can be achieved by the NHS alone.

Working in partnership with the hospitals we support, we can help patients experience the best facilities and treatments possible and give the comfort and wellbeing of patients and their loved ones the attention their medical circumstances need.

As an ever-growing charity, we are looking for a WISHH Charity Chief Executive that will drive and lead ambitious fundraising strategies, ensuring financial growth and stability.

Interviews will take place week commencing 10 March 2025

The postholder will work to develop and deliver policy and advocacy strategies, drawing on a deep understanding of the policy context and levers for change within the system. They will work to ensure that the voices of people affected by cardiomyopathy are central in these efforts. They will work to develop our policy positions, based on a credible evidence base, and find impactful ways to deliver our key messages to policy, political and public audiences. They will be responsible for leading the charity’s Change Makers advocacy project, working to embed successes to date and taking the project to the next phase, grounded in a deep understanding of the policy context and levers for influence. ​

About the charity

Cardiomyopathy UK is the national charity for people affected by cardiomyopathy. Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle. It is a group of conditions that affect the structure of the heart and reduce its ability to pump blood around the body. It can have a devastating impact on the lives of people of all ages and is often inherited. We provide support and information services, raise awareness of the condition amongst the public and healthcare professionals, advocate for improved access to appropriate care and treatment, and fund research.

We are a growing charity, with a small friendly staff team working flexibly between our office in Amersham, Buckinghamshire (Tube Zone 9), and home. We are committed to equality and diversity and would welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are proactively working to ensure we meet neurodiversity best practice. 

You will benefit from

· Flexible hybrid working

· Family friendly, accommodating of carers and dependants

· 25 days annual leave plus birthday leave, with increases according to length of service

· Health and wellbeing support via our employee assistance scheme and subscription to a health-related app of the employee’s choice

· Enhanced contributory pension scheme

· Training budget for each employee

The Finance and Administrative Project Officer will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial integrity and administrative efficiency of our projects in the DRC. This position involves a wide range of responsibilities, including budget management, financial reporting, and compliance with donor requirements. Additionally, the role includes supporting partner NGOs in their organisational development, ensuring they meet donor requirements, and providing guidance on financial management. The officer will also be involved in procurement, travel logistics, and the publication of financial information. 

This role is pivotal in maintaining strong relationships with funders and partners, contributing to the overall mission of RFUK to protect rainforests and support Indigenous Peoples and local communities. 

Location: London (hybrid), France (remote) or Democratic Republic of Congo (remote/hybrid)  

Candidates must have a pre-existing right to work in one of these countries. Please note RFUK is unable to cover any relocation costs. 

Salary: GBP 33,835 in the UK / EUR 32,042 in France / USD $41,395 in DRC 

Please note that all salary amounts are gross and exclusive of employee contributions and taxes. Variances in salary amounts are due to different employer costs. The DRC salary figure applies to DRC nationals only, as expats are subject to additional 25% tax.  

RFUK operates a fixed salary grid, and salaries are non-negotiable. 

Contract type: 12 months fixed-term (with the possibility of extension) 

Other entitlements: 30 days annual holiday (in addition to Bank Holidays); other benefits depend on the location of the candidate 

Hours of work: Full time, 35 hours a week 

Start date: As soon as possible 

Person Specification

The ideal candidate should be highly motivated and a detail-oriented professional with a background in financial management and administrative support, particularly within the context of international development or charity work. Excellent written and spoken fluency in both English and French is a non-negotiable requirement to ensure that you’re able to effectively communicate and collaborate with our diverse teams and partners.

Your experience should include managing project budgets, tracking expenditures, and producing high-quality financial reports. You should be well-versed in working with local NGOs, ensuring compliance with donor requirements, and supporting their organisational development.

Strong interpersonal skills, meticulous attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure are integral qualities for a member of the RFUK team. This role would suit someone who is eager to develop new skills and contribute to the cause of protecting rainforests and supporting Indigenous Peoples and local communities. You should be committed to the mission of RFUK and be enthusiastic about contributing to the success of our projects. 

For further details regarding the role and specific qualifications required, please consult the Job Description. 

Digital Marketing and Social Media Executive Location: Home based

About The Teaching Awards Trust

The Teaching Awards Trust is a charity committed to raising the profile of the outstanding, life-changing work that takes place in education across the UK. We champion, celebrate and raise the morale of all those who work in education.  Our mission is currently carried out through two powerful campaigns; The Pearson National Teaching Awards and Thank a Teacher.

ABOUT THE JOB

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a creative and results-driven digital marketing professional with expertise in data analysis, social media, and content creation, working remotely within a tight-knit team. The role holder will co-develop and execute a comprehensive social media strategy across all of our platforms, with a particular focus on enhancing our LinkedIn presence and growing ambassador groups to drive brand awareness and engagement in the Teaching Awards Trust and what we do.  You will also play a key role in designing and delivering email marketing campaigns.

ABOUT YOU

· You will be a creative and results-driven digital marketing professional with at least 4/5 years of experience in data analysis, social media, and content creation.

· You will have excellent organisation skills with a strong attention to detail as well as exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

· The ability to build strong, collaborative relationships both internally and externally is essential for you to be able to hit the ground running in this newly evolved role.

· You will be part of a very small, tight knit remote team.

· Overall, you will be looking for the opportunity to make a real difference in the job you do and to help support the aims of the trust.

· Experience in the education or charity sector would be highly advantageous

ABOUT OUR BENEFITS

A salary of £35-38,000 per annum. You will be home based with some need to travel for team meetings and other events.  Annual leave is 25 days excluding bank holidays, Employer pension contributions of 6%, Learning and Development packages are also available.

ABOUT OUR APPLICATION PROCESS

The closing date for applications is midnight on 7th February 2025 but applications will be reviewed and longlisted as soon as they are received.

To apply, please follow the website link provided, along with a CV and a covering letter including why you are applying for this role and describing your key achievements in your most recent social media and digital marketing role.

Successful candidates will be contacted by phone or email by 7th February 2025 for an initial short phone call conversation followed by remote first interviews around 10/11 February 2025. and final interviews at the end of this same week.

Second round interviews will take place around on 14th February 2025.

Digital Marketing and Social Media Executive - The Pearson National Teaching Awards

The Teaching Awards Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. If you require any assistance or adjustments during the application process, please do not hesitate to reach out.