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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Practitioner Assistive Technology, Band 7 to join our Assistive Technology Team. This role will require the successful candidate to provide a high quality, evidence based assistive technology service, promoting participation, communication and interaction for children and young people accessing The Children’s Trust Therapy Services. Additionally, you will develop and deliver the service, in collaboration with multidisciplinary health, therapy and education teams.
Our service delivery aims to promote outcome focussed interventions, safe care, function, and participation, of children and young people accessing home, school, and community life. You will provide clinical leadership within the area of assistive technology, across the therapy service, ensuring the delivery of child and family focused goal led interventions at a highly specialist level, for children and young people accessing The Children’s Trust School and in-patient neurorehabilitation services.
Staff benefits include London weighting, shuttle bus, and more… Read more below
Role Requirements
- Lead the provision of high quality, evidence based assistive technology interventions, for children and young people attending The Children’s Trust School and receiving in-patient neurorehabilitation.
- Provide clinical leadership to the Assistive Technology Team, identifying service priorities, service delivery methods and standards of practice.
- Provide assessments for complex augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems
- Identify service needs for AAC and selection of appropriate hardware, software, access, and mounting options, as per organisational policies and procedures.
- Understanding of mainstream technologies in specialist support, assistive technology, and computer access.
- Knowledge of environmental control and powered mobility.
- Lead in the design and implementation of communication and technology resources.
- Maintain and disseminate specialist knowledge of eye-gaze control and the use of eye-tracking, within clinical assessment and management.
- Develop therapy goals, plans and methods, in collaboration with the child and family/carers, as well as the Multidisciplinary and Education teams, founded upon evidence-based practice.
- Be an autonomous Practitioner, with responsibility and overview for Assistive Technology interventions, and maintaining relevant records and reports.
- Work closely with all members of the Multidisciplinary Team, as well as the child and family, to provide a fully integrated approach to the overall management of the child. This will include any home/school visits, professional child related meetings and/ or appointments, as required.
- Identify and utilise specialist assessments and relevant outcome measures, for children/young people receiving assistive technology interventions.
- Work flexibly across site as needed e.g. with the team in the Children’s Trust School
- Work flexibly in terms of hours, in order to meet the needs of the service, including an early evening (weekly) and one weekend day, per calendar month.
- Represent the Therapy Team and The Children’s Trust when appropriate, deputising for the Team as required.
- Undertake specialist assessments, externally responding to national and international requests.
- Act as the Lead Professional for complex case management and coordination, as and when required.
- Actively participate in, support and Chair relevant Multidisciplinary Team meetings, as and when required.
- Undertake other or additional duties that are within your skills and abilities, as the organisation may reasonably require from time to time.
With experience of working in a complex environment, across a large and diverse workforce, you will be exceptionally organised with a high-level of attention to detail. You will naturally possess excellent inter-personal skills, and an ability to consult and positively engage with key stakeholders across the organisation.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Terms and Conditions
PLEASE NOTE: The Children's Trust Application Form MUST be completed and submitted, for your application to be considered. As part of the shortlisting process, gaps in employment will be examined and further explored during the interview process.
Strictly no agencies, please.
About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including, Zest; our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our communications team showcases impactful stories. Following an internal move, we seek a new member to join our high-performing team. You’ll produce material to inspire and engage both new and existing supporters.
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, accurate, creative, and canny. Whether you are starting your career or have some experience, if you are:
- Looking to make a difference in some of the world’s poorest communities,
- Possessing outstanding writing and organizational skills with an understanding of social media,
- Able to handle complex priorities with a smile,
We would like to hear from you.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Administrative Support:
- Assist the Production Manager with mail specs, collating information, creating purchase orders, and related tasks.
- Support the Media Manager in arranging regional coverage for overseas staff in the UK.
- Provide support to the Head of Communications and other team members.
- General administrative duties.
Scheduling and Planning:
- Update and maintain the print and digital communications schedule with audience managers.
Content Creation:
- Contribute to digital communications, including website content and social media.
- Assist in creating monthly print and digital communication documents.
- Support design tasks like picture editing and layout.
- Create subtitles for digital content.
- Participate in creative idea sessions.
Updates and Research:
- Monitor staff blogs for potential stories and produce a weekly social media roundup.
- Monitor external websites for relevant stories and brief teams.
- Provide research support as needed.
Media Library Management:
- Upload and remove media assets, ensuring accurate metadata and compliance.
- Support staff with acquiring and transferring assets from overseas programs.
- Improve the media library.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE
Highly Desirable Qualities:
- Communications or administration qualification
- Experience in a Christian organisation or charity environment
- Administration experience
- Experience in a communications environment
- Proficient in video editing, Photoshop, and design software like InDesign
Essential Qualities:
- Educated to degree or equivalent level
- Office experience through work or voluntary placements
- Team working experience
- Proficient in Microsoft applications, including Excel, social media and scheduling software
- Positive, assertive, and sensitive communication skills
- Efficient, organised approach, managing multiple deadlines and priorities with flexibility
- Able to work on own initiative
- Excellent attention to detail
Personal Attributes:
- Committed evangelical Christian, aligning with MAF UK's values and actively participating in activities.
- Emotional resilience, flexibility, and service orientation.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Location: Hybrid role with two days at MAF UK, Folkestone, and one day at our Operations Centre, MAF International, Ashford. The remaining two days from home or you may work at the office.
Working Hours: Full-time role (36 hours per week, with flexibility for additional hours occasionally outside normal business hours). Hours should be agreed with the line manager.
Annual Leave: 22 days per year plus 8 paid public holidays.
Pension Scheme: Non-contributory (10% of salary).
Probation: 3 months (with a one-month review).
HOW TO APPLY
If you are passionate about making a difference and meet the qualifications, please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing how your skills and experiences align with the role's requirements.
Deadline for applications: Monday, 22nd July 2024 at 9am.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you an experienced and versatile communications and events professional? If you’re eager to work in a dynamic, fast-growing membership organisation committed to improving sustainability in the sugarcane sector, we would love to hear from you.
In this exciting role, you will be responsible for producing content about Bonsucro and its members for our different communications channels, developing engaging social media assets and running our communications campaigns. You will also provide logistical and communications support for our in-person and virtual events. The communications and international events that you create play a foundational role in building Bonsucro’s global profile and promoting our mission.
Climate change, human rights, farmer livelihoods, women’s empowerment, pesticide reduction, and water use are just some of the critical topics this role will be communicating on.
Bonsucro is the global sustainability platform and standard for sugarcane. Our purpose is to collectively accelerate the sustainable production and uses of sugarcane. We work with people and organisations across the sugarcane supply chain, including small scale farmers and some of the world’s biggest brands.
We are looking for someone with a good range of experience and a passion for communications. You are versatile and highly organised and comfortable working in a busy environment with multiple concurrent tasks, deadlines and activities. Ideally, you will be a confident writer, able to understand technical information and translate it into accurate and engaging copy for multiple platforms. Most importantly, you will be excited to learn about Bonsucro’s work and contribute to engaging our stakeholders through effective communications.
Key responsibilities
Content, channels and events
- Produce well-written engaging copy, distilling complex technical material into easily digestible articles, blogs and other content pieces for a range of audiences
- Organise, schedule and create high quality targeted content across multiple channels (web, email/newsletters, social media and videos) and for a range of digital campaigns
- Commission consultants to provide content, proofread and edit material for publication
- Maintain and update our website, including working with an external web agency to resolve issues or address more complex requests
- Oversee Bonsucro’s internal communications related to the activities and operations of the communications team, to ensure that relevant information is shared across the organisation
- Support development of events programme and write website content for webinars and in-person events
- Draft and design event marketing material and liaise with sponsors
- Coordinate event logistics and lead on evaluation of events and provide recommendations for improvement
- Provide guidance on regional-led communications activities such as webinars, support campaigns and tell regional stories to ensure consistent messaging
Branding and monitoring
- Act as guardian of the Bonsucro brand, supporting colleagues in producing high quality communications within brand guidelines
- On a monthly basis, collect, organise and share data on the performance of our communications activities and outputs against pre-agreed metrics
- Manage and update communications asset library, such as photographs, presentation decks, member logos and reports so that staff can easily access the resources they need
- Provide assistance to team in preparing presentations to ensure consistency in messaging and branding
- Liaise with and supervise external contactors
Person Specification
Essential criteria
- Significant experience in communications and social media activities in a professional environment
- Excellent written and spoken English language skills
- Proven copywriting ability with a track record of taking complex or technical topics and making them accessible to a range of audiences
- Proficient with and prior use of graphic design software (e.g. Adobe, Canva), IT-based and web systems (Wordpress, Mailchimp and Salesforce )
- Strong organisational skills and time management
- Confidence in delivering administrative and logistical tasks
- Creativity and ability to take initiative
- Prior experience organising events and/or webinars
- Affinity with social and environmental sustainability issues
- Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Good attention to detail
Other desirable criteria
- Ability to speak and write either Spanish or Portuguese
- Familiarity with sustainable agriculture and / or voluntary sustainability standards
- Prior experience working with membership organisations and/or in an international team
- Track record in media relations
Application process
Please note that we are operating a rolling application process and will consider applications as they come in. We will arrange initial screening calls with suitable applicants on an ongoing basis and are looking to hold first formal interviews w/c 15 July.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title:
Event Manager of The Lady Garden Foundation
Job Title:
The Lady Garden Foundation is a national charity, founded in 2014, which aims to raise funds and improve awareness of the 5 gynaecological cancers (Ovarian, Cervical, Womb (Uterine), Vulval and Vaginal).
Job Summary:
The position of Event Manager is a central role within the Foundation, not only driving the Foundation forward in both fundraising and keeping the cogs turning in all aspects from administrative detail to event organisation.
This role is unique, from the breadth of responsibilities to the ownership it allows for an individual.
Responsibilities and Duties:
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Leading development, delivery and execution of the LGF events programme, consisting of already established major donor events and a focus on improving the range of events for a wide general audience that maximises fundraising and drives supporter engagement.
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Develop and maintain strong relationships with event co-founders, committee members, stakeholders and high net worth individuals to maximise income and secure continued committed support.
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To closely work with the relevant events production agency to ensure the smooth running of events e.g. ensuring dietaries are collected, managing event budget inline with sponsorship.
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Responsible for all major donor relationship management.
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Responsible for day-to-day internal fundraising tasks, ensuring gift aid claims are up to date etc…
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Aiding co-founders and committee members with event sponsorship bids and presentations.
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Main LGF contact for event sponsors, includes ensuring contractual agreements are met, generally keeping them informed and happy with the partnership.
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PR- oversee the activities of our pro bono PR team from an events perspective.
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Lead, coach and work closely with the Events and Fundraising Executive to enable them to take on responsibilities for smaller events and manage tasks within the events.
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General Event Management - Overseeing the organisation of the event, managing invites and RSVP’s, ticket payments where necessary, event sponsors
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Database management (Donorfy)
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Awareness of key health issues and updates in the gynae arena
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Awareness of activity from other charities within the sector
Experience, Qualifications and Skills:
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At least 2 years of events management experience with a charity or fundraising organisation.
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Incredibly organised
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Ability to work in a very fast paced environment
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Confident and outgoing
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Ability to manage multiple activities at one time including direction from multiple individuals
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A passion for the cause of the Foundation
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Microsoft Office- Competent
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A good understanding of the charity landscape including Fundraising Regulations
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Effective diary management including your own
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An understanding of women’s health issues and the gynae landscape including the 5 cancers, periods, menopause and reproductive rights.
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Xero accounting software- not essential but helpful
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Donorfy database software - not essential but helpful
Salary: 28,000 - 30,000 (depending on experience)
Hours: 9am-6pm, Monday-Friday
Location: Fitzrovia, London
Environment: The Lady Garden Foundation’s office is based within a communications agency- a lively and animated working environment.
Tearfund is looking for a dynamic IT Training Coordinator for our exciting global environment, working to maximise the productivity and online safety of our staff.
Are you a clear thinker and confident communicator, with adaptable presentation skills, and an understanding of cross-cultural issues in a demanding international relief environment?
We regularly hear from staff worldwide who struggle to use IT due to a lack of familiarity or skills. You will be responsible for providing high-quality IT Training and core competencies to our users with;
- IT training needs assessments across the organisation,
- development of high-quality Staff IT effectiveness training,
- development of Staff IT ‘Safe use' training, to keep our charity's data safe,
- monitoring and delivering risk-reduction IT training to users who access Tearfund data & systems
Key Objectives to ensure consistent, accurate, and effective IT training across all Tearfund staff for
- Google Workspace skills
- Basic IT skills (including working in a globally dispersed & mobile organisation)
- Basic Cyber & Data Protection skills
Do you have good IT skills, and can research new software and changing technologies?
You will develop or adapt key IT Training modules to be part of corporate inductions, country/site orientations, and mandatory annual staff competency tests.
Are you good at trouble shooting issues, and handling all the “How do I” questions?
This post would work alongside IT Support to help provide the "on demand" support for Excel/Sheets, Calendar, Mail, and other essential applications users work with daily.
Applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.
Hybrid working: This role is eligible for hybrid working and you will be required to work from the Teddington Tearfund office and from your home by agreement with the line manager.
Contract: This is a part time (17.5 hours per week) contract, flexible working hours will be considered. The full time salary is £31,990 per annum and the part time salary is £15,995 per annum.
The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding issues. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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As part of an exciting programme of expansion to our services supporting those with a mental health diagnosis, we are looking for a Finance and Administration Assistant to join our team.
We offer:
- A full induction and ongoing training to help you develop your skills.
- A small, friendly team. In our 2023 survey, 100% of staff agreed Norton was a good place to work. “I enjoy feeling like I make a difference to people’s lives, and the flexible hours work with family life and commitments. It’s a great feeling knowing you have brightened up a person’s day”.
- Regular support from your line manager and colleagues.
- Generous annual leave allowance of 5 weeks per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata), with additional leave for long service
A health plan, allowing you to claim back a wide range of everyday health expenses up to your annual limit, access to a 24-hour counselling service, tax and legal support, and shopping discounts
- Attractive pension scheme
- Mileage paid for car usage
- Sociable working patterns, with no weekend or bank holiday working
Norton Housing and Support is Investors in People Accredited.
As a Finance and Administration Assistant you will assist with the day-to-day administration of Norton Housing and Support Services. This will include administration of income and expenditure, keeping accurate records, utilising accounting software and producing reports as necessary, alongside provision of administration support to HR & Central Services, in accordance with NH&S organisational values:
• Person-centred
• Empowerment
• Respect
• Inclusiveness
• Integrity
• Working in partnership.
If you have a qualification in, or experience of using, accountancy software and MS Excel, as well as experience of carrying out general office duties, then this role could be perfect for you!
In addition to relevant experience, essential qualities and skills include:-
- Effective interpersonal skills -ability to communicate verbally both face to face and over the telephone.
- A patient and empathetic manner
- Proven ability to organise and prioritise to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work on own initiative
Working hours will be 24 per week, across either 4 or 5 days.
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the community we serve. To this end we actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups, including members of our black and minority ethnic communities.
Any offer of employment is subject to proof of right to work in the UK, two satisfactory references (one of whom should be your last or most recent employer, where applicable) and a health screen questionnaire. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offender Act 1974, and a DBS (criminal record) check is required. More information about our approach to DBS checks and employment of ex-offenders can be found on our website.
Please note, we are currently unable to provide/transfer visa sponsorship to work in the UK.
Applications without and up to date CV, or sufficient information within the Supporting Statement will not be considered.
Interviews will be conducted in 2 stages –
Stage 1 - ½ hr online interview
Stage 2 (if successful at Stage 1); Formal Interview Process (approx 1.5hrs)
Please note, we reserve the right to close applications early
Norton Housing and Support are an equal opportunities employer, please make us aware should you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £42,453 starting salary (salary range will increase due to max £45,539 via the length of service) per annum (pro rata where applicable). Plus, Inner London Weighting of £4,190 if based in London.
Contract: Permanent basis
Hours: Full-Time 35 hours per week (excluding lunch breaks)
Location: London, Manchester, Birmingham, or Bradford. We will consider UK-based hybrid working options.
About Refugee Action
Refugee Action exists to work with refugees and people seeking asylum who’ve survived some of the world’s worst regimes. We are a national charity with more than 40 years’ experience of empowering people who’ve survived some of the world’s worst regimes to secure the protection and support that they need to live with dignity and respect and build a new life in the UK. We do this by providing expert advice and casework, building the capacity of partner organisations and campaigning on the policies that affect them.
To succeed in the role you will need to demonstrate:
- Experience of developing and implementing IT strategy.
- Experience of managing outsourced IT providers and other stakeholders.
- Experience of leading an IT advisory group.
- Working knowledge of networks, PCs and server environments.
- Understanding of Office365 including OneDrive and SharePoint.
- Ability to test, install and configure hardware and software with peripheral devices.
- Commitment to removing barriers to power for people with lived experience, and commitment to anti-racist practices.
- Understanding of how the UK’s hostile refugee protection and asylum system impacts those affected by it.
- Insight into the needs, experiences and hopes of refugees and asylum seekers.
Those with lived experience as a refugee are particularly encouraged to apply
Closing date: 23:59 Sunday 21 July 2024
Interviews: 6th August 2024 (on Zoom)
Refugee Action only operates in the UK, so all roles are UK-based, and you must have the right to work in the UK.
This role is not on the Shortage Occupation List. If you have permission to work that is restricted to the Shortage Occupation List, we will be unable to appoint you to this role.
You can find out which roles are on the shortage occupation list via these two links:
- Skilled Worker visa: shortage occupations.
- Skilled Worker visa: shortage occupations for healthcare and education.
We are currently campaigning for people seeking asylum to have the right to work in the UK, see our Lift the Ban campaign here.
About Us
We’re an independent charitable foundation funded by Lloyds Banking Group. We work in partnership with small and local charities, people and communities, changing lives and working towards a more just and compassionate society.
We want to help charities become more resilient so they can thrive beyond the lifetime of our relationship. We do this is by helping our charity partners identify their development goals, sharing our tools and resources and drawing on our connections with Lloyds Banking Group and other partners.
We are now accepting applications for local Development Partners to bring specific areas of skills and expertise.
The Role
As a Development Partner, you will provide bespoke organisational development support that is tailored to the needs of small charities. Support will be delivered either face to face or online, dependent on the needs of the organisation.
Please note: this recruitment exercise is aimed at people who are independent freelance consultants and not regional/national organisations.
About You
To be considered as a Development Partner, you will need:
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A strong understanding and commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
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Excellent communication skills with the ability to inspire, motivate and confidently work with charity leaders
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Demonstrable ability to offer direction that will successfully deliver results with vision, innovation, and resourcefulness
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Demonstrable experience of working in a charity environment and knowledge of the current challenges faced by small charities
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Ability to manage the momentum of organisational development work, whilst appreciating the constraints of small charities
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Demonstrable skill at building and maintaining effective relationships with clients including strong and open communication
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Strong organisational skills and the ability to effectively manage a portfolio of client work whilst delivering excellent customer service
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Demonstrable facilitation and training skills with the ability to deliver effective and engaging sessions face to face and remotely
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IT literate with experience of using a range of packages including email, databases and online tools for example, Zoom, Teams, etc.
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Demonstrate the Foundation’s values
The closing date for this vacancy is Monday 22 July 2024.
Interviews will be held in the week commencing 02 September 2024.
The Foundation is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as inclusive as possible for everyone. This includes making changes such as providing note takers during interviews, additional time given for assessments and allowing candidates to use specific accessibility software so that Disabled people or those with long term health conditions can fully participate. We have Disability Confident Employer Committed status which guarantees an interview to Disabled people who meet the essential recruitment criteria. Please refer to our website for more information.
So, if you’re looking to develop your skillset as a Development Partner, please apply via the button shown.
We support small, local and specialist charities across England and Wales.
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The Social Media Manager is an integral role within the Marketing team at CoppaFeel! and will play an essential part in supporting our 3-year organisational growth strategy. The Social Media Manager needs to be social obsessed with a keen eye for new and emerging trends that will ensure CoppaFeel!’s social channels organically reach our 18 - 24 year old target audience.
In this role you’ll work with our Senior Social Media Manager to execute and manage the delivery of our social media strategy. You will be responsible for our social media content creation, ensuring we stay on top of emerging trends and that our health messaging is delivered in an accurate way. You will work collaboratively with the wider Marketing, Fundraising, Operations and Education teams within the organisation.
This role is a hyrbid role, with an expectation to be in the office 2 days per week.
The right candidate will be proactive, creative and organised, as well as being fully immersed in youth culture and digital trends. Ultimately you will have a real desire to make a difference, ensuring that all breast cancers are diagnosed early.
About CoppaFeel!
CoppaFeel! is the UK’s only breast cancer charity awareness charity for young people. Our mission is to ensure all breast cancers are diagnosed early and accurately by educating young people on the signs and symptoms of breast cancer, encouraging them to check and empowering them to speak to their GP if they notice something unusual.
Key Responsibilities
- As the heartbeat of our social channels, you’ll ensure that we’re agile and reactive to emerging trends. You’ll be creating engaging content both in and out of the office, engaging with our target audience.
- Responsible for the scheduling and production of content across our social media channels.
- Create social media content that reflects CoppaFeel!’s brand guidelines and tone of voice.
- Ensure monthly analytics and reporting that can be used to inform the social strategy and make recommendations for optimising content by channel and audience.
- Deliver best in class community management, engaging with CoppaFeel!’s audience and encouraging interaction.
- Monitor, respond and report back on feedback, comments and queries in a timely manner.
- Build relationships with new and existing supporters, content creators and media contacts.
- Work alongside Education and Fundraising teams to promote awareness and fundraising activities with our online communities.
- Work with the Education team to mobilise UBT and CoppaChallenge participants across social channels to maximise peer-to-peer reach.
- Stay up to date with industry news, to enable us to be innovative and promote the growth of our channels.
- Work with young people to ensure that our social channels are the product of co-creation.
Skills, Knowledge, and Personal Attributes
- Social media obsessed, with finger on the pulse for all new and emerging trends.
- Evident understanding of 18 - 24 year old target audience.
- Evidence of inspiring creativity.
- High degree of professional and personal familiarity with Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube etc.
- Expert in creating native content in apps ahead or in line with trends.
- Strong copywriting skills.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively.
- Experience with social media management software (i.e. Sprout Social).
- Photography skills and use of DSLR camera.
- Proficient in design software including Adobe Creative Suite and Canva with an aptitude for visual design.
CoppaFeel! welcomes applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups within the charity. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and make recruitment decisions by matching the charity's needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We are keen to encourage a diverse range of perspectives, skills , experience and knowledge at the charity.
The closing date for this vacancy is the 15th July, however, we will be actively interviewing throughout so early application is advised. CoppaFeel! reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high levels of applications for the role.
We have a rare opportunity to join our team in a key strategic and operational role as Programme Manager. Working as part of a Collaborative, Responsive, Enterprising, Playful and Reflective team (Our Values!), you will lead and develop our projects and programmes with young people and adults for the South London communities we serve.
We believe that music and media, delivered in a socially and culturally relevant way, have the power to positively change and shape people’s lives. Our purpose-built 3-story base in Brixton houses recording studios, a band rehearsal space, a production suite with top industry standard tech and software. Our work takes place mainly onsite with some community-based work in hospitals or at events.
This opportunity comes at a really exciting time for Raw Material. We are soon returning to our own building which by the end of 2024 will be refurbished via a £1.1m capital fundraising campaign to improve our operational capabilities and develop income generation opportunities and new facilities for the community, with a coworking offer and an increased hires and events programme.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Events and Fundraising Executive will play a crucial role in the design and delivery of the Lady Garden Foundation’s varied annual calendar of fundraising events which include charity lunches, brand collaborations and our bi-annual Gala Evening, This role is unique, from the breadth of responsibilities, to the ownership it allows for an individual to flourish and grow in their role.
We are looking for a confident, outgoing individual, comfortable in managing competing priorities and who is able to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders. The successful candidate will be energetic, flexible and reliable in their day to day activities, have a keen eye for detail and excellent writing and organisational skills. In return we offer a role in a growing, enthusiastic, fast moving team and the opportunity to make a real difference.
Responsibilities and Duties
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Support the management and delivery of fundraising events including multiple major donor events, challenge events, brand collaborations and others as required.
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Stakeholder management (charity co-founders, trustees, guests, donors and sponsors) relating to the fundraising events
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Liaise with external events and related suppliers to ensure LGF team and co-founder needs are aligned
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Responsible for managing communications to guests, participants, attendees, manage enquiries and volunteers
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Data management of donors across all events in CRM (Donorfy)
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Undertake admin and clerical tasks - e.g. mailings, send outs, phone/email enquiries etc…
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Alongside the Communications and Awareness officer provide copy and update for the events section of the website
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Manage event equipment and stock
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Attend events when required, including occasional weekends and evenings and provide support to the wider team when required.
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Support with marketing activities of events including social media and email campaigns
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Support with capturing content for the Lady Garden Foundation’s social media sites - Instagram, Facebook and Tiktok (possibly Twitter) as well as website, including support with writing blogs, posts and multimedia content
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Awareness and research of key health issues and updates in the gynae arena (general)
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Awareness and research of activity from other charities within the sector (general)
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To undertake other duties across the Lady Garden Foundation that may be required.
Qualifications and Skills:
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Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
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Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office
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A good understanding of the charity landscape including Fundraising Regulations
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Effective diary management including your own
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Ability to manage multiple activities at one time including direction from multiple individuals
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An understanding of women’s health issues and the gynae landscape including the five gynaecological cancers.
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Excellent communication and presentation skills
Person Specification:
This is a front-facing role and the post holder will need to identify and exhibit behaviours which promote our values and purpose. The right candidate will demonstrate a flexible approach, and an affinity and empathy with our charity:
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Animated and enthusiastic
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High energy and reliable
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The ability to work independently and as part of a larger team
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Ability to use initiative and work positively and independently
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Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all areas of work
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Demonstrable time management skills
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Passion for our cause
Desirable Skills:
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Some event industry and charity experience
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Experience of using the Microsoft Office suite software
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Confident using MS Teams, Zoom and similar platforms (preferred)
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Experience of using CRM software
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Confident in sharing ideas and knowledge
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:
The Lady Garden Foundation recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences.
Job description and person specification
Salary: £27,291 - £31,974 FTE (depending on skills and experience)
Contract: Permanent, Part-time (28 hours per week)
Reporting to: Head of Finance, Training, and Operations
Reports from: People and Culture Officer, IT and Data Officer
Location: Sevenoaks Wellbeing Centre, with flexible working options including part-time remote work.
About West Kent Mind
West Kent Mind enriches lives through better mental health by offering support to get well, stay well, and thrive. As an ambitious, award-winning organisation and a proud member of the Mind federation, we value collaboration, partnership, creativity, and growth. Working with us means engaging in projects that positively impact people's lives, fostering personal growth, and finding satisfaction in the work accomplished. You will be surrounded by supportive individuals committed to making a difference, which can instill a sense of purpose and determination.
About the Role
As our Operations Lead, you will work closely with the Head of Finance, Training, and Operations to ensure smooth daily operations. You will oversee the day-to-day operational flow of the office, ensuring West Kent Mind runs efficiently and effectively.
Who You Are
Your experience can be paid or voluntary, full or part-time, in the UK or overseas.
- Project Management: Demonstrable project management experience and transferable skills to support others.
- Data Presentation: Ability to understand and present data effectively through reports and presentations.
- Process-Driven: Committed to delivering efficiency, consistency, and quality, optimising our charity resources.
- Tech-Savvy: Adaptable and willing to learn new systems and software in a modern office environment.
- Operational Advocate: Passionate about the importance of effective and efficient operational support.
What You Will Offer Us
- Sector Experience: Experience in a small organisation, with a focus on developing and delivering impactful operational support.
- Operational Support: Familiarity with providing high-quality support in a busy and varied environment.
- Efficiency: A knack for creating order and being the first point of contact for colleagues.
- Proactive Attitude: Eager and ready to tackle any task with a willing attitude.
- Microsoft Office Proficiency: Competent in using Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
- Communication Skills: Strong communicator, both face-to-face and in writing.
- Team Supervision: Some experience in supervising, coaching, and developing team members.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Expertise: Serve as the go-to expert for building and internal processes, supporting colleagues in their daily work.
- Health and Safety Compliance: Oversee Health and Safety, including annual inspections, policy development, training, and risk assessments.
- Contingency Planning: Maintain plans and registers to address potential risks and safeguard assets.
- Team Supervision: Supervise the People and Culture Officer and IT and Data Officer, maintaining standard operating procedures.
- Administrative Support: Assist with operational administrative support, contract management, and developing ad hoc projects.
Adopting Our Fundraising Culture
West Kent Mind values a fundraising culture where all staff, volunteers, and trustees contribute to fundraising efforts. Whether securing funding for your area, writing thank-you notes to donors, or creating testimonials for grant applications, everyone is expected to embrace this ethos.
Benefits
Passionate Team: Work with a dedicated team making a positive impact.
Holidays: 23 days a year, increasing with service up to 30 days, plus bank holidays. Additional three days between Christmas and New Year (pro-rata for part-time).
Learning: Opportunities for coaching, training, and professional development, including free Mental Health First Aid training.
Pension: Auto-enrollment in our pension scheme with a 3% salary contribution.
Employee Assistance Programme: Access to confidential advice, counseling, and online tools.
Application Process
Please refer to our website and the attached documents for the job description and person specification.
For informal discussions, contact us via the website. Send a current CV and a statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) evidencing how you meet the points under ‘Who you are’ and ‘What you will offer us’.
Due to application volume, we may not acknowledge every application.
Please complete an Equality & Diversity monitoring form on our website. This information is processed anonymously.
Interviews are scheduled for 22 and 23 July 2024. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by 17 July 2024.
Please note: You must provide evidence of the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions for this role. We cannot sponsor visas.
We look forward to receiving your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The London Library is one of the UK’s greatest literary institutions, providing a centre of creativity, inspiration and ideas for 180 years. Well-known members and frequent borrowers have included Charles Dickens, Charles Darwin, George Eliot, Bram Stoker, Rebecca West, Virginia Woolf, Angela Carter, Daphne du Maurier, HG Wells, TS Eliot, Stanley Kubrick and Ian Fleming. Current writers in membership include Kazuo Ishiguro, AS Byatt, Raymond Antrobus, Simon Schama, Hallie Rubenhold, Tom Stoppard, Antonia Fraser, Jessie Burton and Sarah Waters. Nearly all of its collection of around one million books can be borrowed, it offers a vast eLibrary and invaluable postal loans service. The Library is a home for everyone who loves the written word.
The Library is a registered charity and championed by its President, Helena Bonham Carter CBE.
About the role
As a charitable organisation, our members are essential to sustaining the future of the Library and achieving our new five-year strategy.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and self-motivated membership marketer with excellent communication and copywriting skills to help improve member engagement and retention and grow membership at the Library.
Reporting to the Head of Marketing and Communications, you will join a small and busy team in the Membership department. You will implement compelling member-facing marketing communications, activities and campaigns across digital and print platforms that engage member audiences and drive retention rates and growth in line with the retention plan and the Library’s strategic goals.
Supporting the Head of Marketing and Communications, you will work with an external producer and colleagues across the organisation to deliver The London Library Magazine three times a year. You will also design, deliver and analyse e-communications using our CRM and email software and identify opportunities to improve communication content and performance, organise member events, meet our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion aims, and act as first port of call for the media and communications function.
About you
Passionate about creating engaging copy for different audiences and channels, you will have a good level of experience with e-communications, e-software, data reporting and CRMs. You will have a background in membership marketing, ideally within an arts/cultural or charity organisation, and experience in implementing marketing retention campaigns to meet set targets. You will also have experience assisting with the delivery of events and be available to work at Library events as needed.
You will have strong writing skills with attention to detail and an ability to identify and produce engaging stories. You will have excellent communication, interpersonal and prioritisation skills, be organised and plan workload effectively to meet deadlines. You will enjoy working as part of a team while also able to work independently, taking initiative and holding yourself accountable to tasks. Most importantly, you will have a passion for your work, literature, reading and writing, and the work of The London Library; to inspire new ideas that create a unique impact on the UK’s literary and artistic output.
We are a friendly, hardworking team and a welcoming workplace that supports flexible working. In line with the Library’s hybrid working policy, you will need to be able to work onsite regularly to create content and take part in in-person collaboration, with regular evenings and occasional weekend work (with time off in lieu), but you will also have the opportunity to work from home. We aim to be as inclusive and equitable as possible and can discuss specific adjustments and access needs to help make this role fit for you.
If you are excited by the opportunity to use your communication skills to tell the world about The London Library, we would love to hear from you.
About Article 19
For over 35 years, ARTICLE 19 has worked for a world where all people everywhere can freely express themselves and actively engage in public life without fear of discrimination.
Together with our partners, we:
THINK: We develop cutting-edge research and legal and policy analysis to drive change worldwide.
DO: We lead work on the frontlines of expression through our nine regional hubs across the globe.
PROPEL: We propel change by sparking innovation in the global freedom of expression movement.
When you work with ARTICLE 19, you’re not just joining an organisation – you’re joining a movement for a freer, fairer world.
About the role
We are seeking an IT Tech Support Team Lead to support ARTICLE 19 during its migration to the MS365 platform and applications. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing A19’s technical support operations, including deploying, optimising and supporting applications and users across the organisation. The candidate will play a crucial role in managing user accounts within Azure AD (Microsoft Azure Identity) and maintaining A19’s Microsoft 365 ecosystem. The candidate will also do device management, including the use of Microsoft Intune, and play an integral role in the rollout of new policies and procedures following A19’s migration to the MS365 platform.
What you will be doing day to day
- Lead the IT Support Team in providing exceptional technical assistance across Windows and Mac platforms.
- Provide comprehensive software support, including installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting application-specific issues, including management of user accounts, permissions, and access controls within Azure AD.
- Oversee the deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Microsoft 365 applications and services, including Teams, OneDrive and SharePoint.
What you will bring to the role
- Expertise in managing Azure AD and Microsoft 365 solutions.
- Proficiency in supporting both Windows and Mac environments.
- Exceptional communication and training skills, capable of engaging with a wide range of stakeholders and empowering staff with varying levels of technical expertise.
- A problem-solver who is proactive in identifying challenges and opportunities within IT/security environments and agile in implementing solutions.
Our culture
Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate individuality and encourage you to join us and be your authentic self at work with the freedom to have responsibility, autonomy, and creativity within your role.
We are a people-centred and flexible employer and a friendly and passionate global organisation that lives and breathes the same mission and values. We strive to be agile and work collaboratively and are committed to DEI and staff wellbeing.
Our reward package
We offer comprehensive benefits, including a range of wellbeing plans, generous paid leave and public holidays, family-friendly policies, and generous sickness and absence leave.
How to apply
If you want to contribute to a world where people can freely express their voice and to support colleagues in this journey, please visit our careers page and complete our online application form.
Closing date: Friday, 12th July 2024.
Interview date: w/c 15th July 2024.
Please note that we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis; we reserve the right to close the vacancy before the stated closing deadline.
We appreciate that no candidate will meet every requirement of the role; if your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to hear from you. If you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements for the recruitment process or the role, please contact us.
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The Director of Finance and Operations is at the heart of Severn Wye’s programmes to tackle climate change and fuel poverty. By ensuring the effective management of the charity’s finances and core services you will guarantee all our programmes grow and have real impact.
The Director of Finance & Operations is responsible for the good financial management and smooth operations of Severn Wye. In turn ensuring Severn Wye projects and programmes are as effective and efficient as they can be in tackling Climate Change and Fuel poverty through the energy system. Responsibilities include finance management, budgeting, forecasting, reporting to the board of trustees, producing annual accounts, liaison with auditors and acting in the role of Company Secretary. The role manages a staff team responsible for HR, Health and Safety, GDPR, office management and legal compliance.
The role reports directly to the CEO and is a member of the executive team, sharing collective responsibility to deliver Severn Wye’s work and plan for its future.
The successful candidate will have substantial management and financial experience, with relevant accountancy qualifications, preferably with a proven track record in the charity sector.
In return for your skills and hard work we offer a competitive salary, training and a company pension scheme. If you’re looking to strengthen your career, broaden your experience and contribute to a sustainable future, we’d love to hear from you.
This role will include
- Organisational development and management:
- In partnership with the CEO, the executive team and Trustees, ensuring the development and implementation of the charity’s strategic plan.
- Being an active member of the charity’s leadership team and play a proactive role in the management of the charity.
- Being responsible for financial planning, budget setting and financial reporting.
- Ensuring operational support is effective, to review and develop organisational systems and ensure staff are well supported to be able to work effectively.
Finance:
- Developing and managing the charity’s financial processes, reviewing and developing policies, procedures and systems to ensure sound financial management and control.
- Being responsible for all financial reporting including preparing annual budget, quarterly reports for trustees, monthly management accounts and cashflow forecasting.
- Being responsible for all project fund reporting, income, budget planning, resources and staff planning.
- Preparing for and liaising re annual audit with the charity’s auditors, ensuring the preparation of the annual accounts for audit and ensure compliance with any audit recommendations.
- Overseeing effective financial record keeping and reporting, including to the Board and external stakeholders.
- Supporting the development team with bid writing including developing budgets and providing financial reports for bids or fundraising.
- Adhering to the Financial Regulations and to good financial practice.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Line management:
- Managing a team delivering day to day financial, HR, office management functions.
Operations:
- Overseeing all areas of the charities operational support including responsibility for:
- HR.
- H&S and Safeguarding.
- Office infrastructure,
- Policies & procedures.
- Ensuring compliance with employment, company and charity law.
- Ensuring Operational overhead expenditure is kept within budget.
Governance:
- Acting as Company Secretary, to attend Board meetings and providing secretariat support.
- Supporting the CEO and Trustees in all matters relating to the governance of the charity.
- Making the Annual Returns to Companies House and Charity Commission.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
We are looking for someone with
- Qualified or part-qualified accountant, ACA, CCAB or CIMA;
- Proven experience of organisational financial management;
- Proven ability to think strategically and lead on organisational improvement;
- Experience of managing the HR requirements of an organisation;
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, with an ability to communicate and translate complex financial matters to non-financial staff and stakeholders
Desirable skills and experience include
- Understanding of charity accounting, VAT, the charity SORP, the Charities Act, tax, payroll, National Insurance and pensions legislation
- Understanding of strategic risk management, finance audit and internal controls
- Sound knowledge of regulation and legislation affecting charities including H&S, Safeguarding, GDPR.
- Ability to work collaboratively with Trustees, colleagues and external advisors
- Proven experience of leading continuous improvement in relation to finance, HR, IT, & relevant areas
- Experience of managing and developing staff
- Ability to demonstrate a positive approach and to champion organisational change
- Highly self-motivated and able to work autonomously, take initiative and make recommendations to the management team
- Experience of using accounting software (we use Iplicit & Sage Payroll)
- Ability to implement and improve financial & HR management systems
- Excellent Excel skills in formulating and linking spreadsheets
- Commitment to Severn Wye’s charitable objectives, core values and strategic direction
Severn Wye Energy Agency is a charity working in Wales and England with a vision to live in a stable climate with energy for all.
We achieve this by working with people to overcome fuel poverty and act on climate change by putting energy at the heart of everything we do.
We work with residents and households to help them use energy more efficiently and lead healthier, more affordable lives. We work with businesses to reduce their carbon footprint. We work with communities to help them meet the challenges of the future, take control of their energy use and implement ideas that reduce fuel poverty and energy use. We work in research and development to pilot innovative renewable technologies. We work with local authorities, government departments and policymakers to promote environmental sustainability through renewable energy and low carbon development.