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Here at the IOP we are looking for a People Officer for a fixed period until September 2025 to support us in our mission. We are looking for a pro-active individual to provide administrative support, processes and procedures to the People Team and to provide general HR advice and guidance to staff and managers. 

What will I be doing?

• Maintaining and updating the full suite of personnel records for staff
• Overseeing the quality of data held within the HR system and other HR software and offer guidance to users of the systems and administrative support
• Preparing and accurately entering all monthly salary information on to the HR system
• Recruitment support for all Institute vacancies and managing the recruitment process
• Overseeing the probation and induction process for new starters and to conduct new starter induction sessions
• Developing new, and streamline existing administrative processes and procedures
• Generating system reports as and when required

About You...

The role is ideal for someone with good generalist HR experience and up to date knowledge and understanding of key HR legislation and HR systems.

We are looking for an organised and dependable individual who has a proven ability to work with within a small team, and who can communicate effectively with a wide range of people both in written and oral form.

Proven experience of accurate data entry and monthly payroll processes is essential along with previous experience of effectively following administrative processes.

Who will I work with?

• Internally, the role works across all departments as well as IOP Publishing HR and Finance
• Externally, the role works with recruitment agencies and other relevant organisations

Ideally, we at the IOP hope you’ll apply if your skills include:

Essential Criteria

• Experience of preparing and monitoring accurate contractual information and other essential HR documentation
• Experience of supporting the monthly payroll function
• Experience working in a busy and varied role in a fast paced environment, autonomously
• Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
• Absolute attention to detail
• Basic level HR qualification
• Experience using HR systems, ideally iTrent (Electric Theme)

The Institute of Physics is an open and inclusive organisation that welcomes and celebrates diversity. We know that not every candidate fits into a neat little box, and that's okay! So, even if your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified but you believe you’d bring passion, creativity, and a willingness to learn, we’d love to learn more about you!

Application

Alongside your CV, please ensure you include a cover letter stating how you meet the person specification. 

How will I be working?

The Institute of Physics is an inclusive employer and our people are at the heart of our approach to delivery. Following the impact of COVID-19, we have developed a new, innovative and exciting trust-based model of flexible working called How We Work. This empowers our staff to choose both individually and as a team how, when and where they work to deliver the goals of the organisation, acknowledging that there will be occasions where in-person meetings, collaborations and events will help generate greater impact. The How We Work initiative is based on the principles of collaboration, trust, flexibility and agility. You will be allocated a ‘base’ office which can also be a chosen place of work. 

Why should I want to work for the IOP?

There’s never been a more exciting time to join the IOP - watch our film to find out more about our work. As well as a competitive salary and professional development opportunities, we offer employees a comprehensive benefits package including:

• An excellent pension scheme - (up to 12% company contribution)
• Private medical insurance, life assurance, dental insurance, health care cash plan (via salary sacrifice) eye care vouchers, annual flu vaccinations, long service awards, employee assistance programme
• Floating bank holidays
• Generous annual leave (25 days starting as a standard)
• Flexible working and much more!  

To apply for this role please click the link below, best of luck with your applications! The Institute of Physics is an open and inclusive organisation that welcomes and celebrates diversity.

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!

 

We are looking for a Young Women adn Girls Community Keyworker

 

Salary: £26,000 - £32,000

Location: Stratford

Hours:                35 Hours per week

Contract: Fixed Term Contract until March 2025

 

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.  

Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.

 

About us

Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending.  We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community. 

We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.

Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability. 

About the role:

The Young Women’s Keyworker will work with young women aged 15-24 to provide specialist 1:1 support to those referred into the service. The service is designed to be a “whole system” response to women and girls in the Criminal Justice System, so a key part of the role will include building relationships with statutory and VCS agencies, to support and encourage more young women to access the Minerva service, as well as setting up specialist referral pathways for young women in the community. 

About You:

 To be successful as the Young Women’s Keyworker you will:

Bring an in-depth knowledge of issues facing women offenders and those at risk of offending; both in and out of the Criminal Justice System. Have a strong understanding of the context and challenges facing vulnerable young women and girls, including the impacts of domestic violence, mental health, and sexual health.

Bring a significant experience of working with young women experiencing issues related to offending and experience of community engagement, advocacy and support work with young people and have proven practical experience of using motivational interviewing and coaching techniques with young women and girls, using a woman-centred approach to build trust and rapport.  You will demonstrate the ability to work in partnership with relevant statutory and voluntary groups, developing and maintaining strong constructive working relationships.

How to apply:

Please submit your up to date CV along with a covering letter to the Talent email address  - PLEASE WRITE THE JOB TITLE IN THE *SUBJECT* 

 

· Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 21 July 2024 @23:59

· Interviews are taking place on a rolling basis

 *Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate.

What we can offer you - Employee Benefits: 

• A 35-hour working week
• An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!) 
• Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
• Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee eye-care scheme
• Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
• Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
• Organisation wide away days
• Thorough induction and training
•  Career development pathways 

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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email the Talent Acquisition Team via the Advance website and will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.

 

Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.

 

Safeguarding

Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe.  We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks.  We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.

Salary: £58,008 - £63,550 pa (Mulberry PayScale, Grade Hawthorn)

Hours: Full time (37.5 hours/week)

Are you an experienced senior Finance professional and fully Qualified ACA, ACMA, ACCA or equivalent looking to make a difference?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Finance to join the Trinity Team, supporting the Director of Finance & Resources to lead on the financial activities to support the Hospice’s strategic plan and long term financial sustainability plan.

The ideal role holder will combine excellent technical accounting skills, business partnering acumen and technical system knowledge to deliver the work of a small finance function which supports the delivery of an £18m Hospice.

 Overall purpose of the role

•  Lead the production for the monthly management accounts
• Lead on the preparation of the annual reports and financial statements
• Manage the financial activities for both Royal Trinity Hospice and Trinity Hospice Shops Limited
• Be the super user (System Administrator) for the financial software and continuously improve/develop use of the systems and processes to support the financial activities of the Hospice
• Support the Director of Finance & Resources in other areas of work including risk management, Information Governance as well as deputise in their absence

Skills and experience required 

• CCAB membership – Fully qualified
• Good technical knowledge of accounting concepts for large charities/organisations
• Excellent use of Microsoft Office suite
• Advanced excel user to support processes and financial models
• Experience of preparing and analysing complex financial information
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Experience of working in the charity sector and or understanding of charity taxation (VAT and Gift Aid)

Benefits

• We match Agenda for Change/NHS terms and conditions for maternity, paternity and long-term sickness pay
• Length of service for those joining directly from another CQC regulated organisation (NHS, social care, hospice) is recognised in annual leave, maternity, paternity and long-term sickness pay
• A pension scheme is offered with employer contributions of up to 7.5% or a continuation of your existing NHS pension
• A generous 27 days annual leave increasing to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years, plus bank holidays (any bank holidays worked will be given back in lieu)
• Cycle to work scheme and interest-free season ticket loans available
• Free eyesight test for DSE users and a contribution towards the cost of glasses
• 25% store discount in Trinity shops
• Life assurance cover
• Lots of opportunities to attend exciting and high-profile events e.g. a staff lottery to attend our regular biannual Gala dinner; participating in Royal visits, and the annual summer garden party
• Regular ballots for donated free tickets and prizes
• Access to courses of free counselling on the phone or face to face

Royal Trinity Hospice is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. Everyone at Trinity is treated fairly with dignity and respect irrespective of age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, civil partnership status, disability, nationality, race, religion or belief. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that encourages and supports fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion and engagement (FREDIE) in all its forms. 

How to apply

If you have the skills and experience we are looking for, please complete the online application.

For an informal chat or visit please contact Stephen Hooper, Director of Finance and Resources or by contacting HR

Closing Date: Sunday 7 July 2024

Interview Date: Wednesday 17 July 2024 tbc

Would you love the opportunity to use your digital and social media expertise to help the U.K.’s pet-owning community access affordable vet healthcare?
Are you a talented, creative storyteller passionate about all things digital?

Animal Trust Vets is looking for an ambitious, analytical, and organised Digital and Social Communications Specialist to join our central team in Cheshire. We seek someone with the drive, passion, and knowledge to expertly elevate our digital brand presence across all our digital communications.

The successful candidate will create inspirational content to promote the Animal Trust mission and elevate the brand nationally with the veterinary industry and the consumer.

This is a permanent, part-time (24 hours a week) hybrid role, but you will be expected to spend time at our surgeries to gather content.

The life of a Digital Communications Specialist at Animal Trust will involve the following:
 

• Developing and delivering our digital plan to ensure we have an active, targeted, and high-quality online presence.
• Plan, create and schedule our social media content, providing weekly performance reports.
• Conduct research and analysis of our SEO data to optimise content for search engine performance and provide weekly reports.
• Act as the gatekeeper of the website, ensuring it is optimised and kept up to date.
• Generate and publish content and monitor website analytics to drive engagement and highlight areas for enhancement.
• Write compelling, creative content and messaging for digital communication channels, including website, printed material, and blog posts.
• Engage effectively with our social followers to educate users about the Animal Trust mission and manage negative comments.
• Creating multi-media content, including photography, video, infographics, and social media templates.
• Provide expert tech guidance, review existing tools, and help to identify new solutions as our digital expert.
• Stay current with emerging industry trends, innovations, and technology, adopt best practices in digital marketing, including web accessibility and usability, and share these insights with the team.
   

To be a successful Digital Communications Specialist you’ll need:
 

• Professional or higher qualification in communications, marketing, digital marketing, or other relevant areas - experience without qualifications will be considered.
• Previous experience in a digital communications role
• A proven track record in digital marketing encompassing SEO, social media marketing, PPC campaigns and content creation.
• Experience in creating and managing social media channels and content creation.
• Demonstrably up to date with emerging digital trends and an interest in online community building.
• Experience using social and digital reporting tools like Google Analytics, SEMrush, Sprout Social and Facebook Business Manager.
• Experience in maintaining a website.
• Expert-level knowledge of social media and digital channels.
• Ability to turn around strategic, engaging content quickly.
• Excellent understanding of what makes a great story and how to convey it most compellingly while staying on brand.
• Strong understanding of SEO principles and best practices.
• Hands-on experience with SEO/SEM, Google Analytics, Adobe CC, and CRM software.
• Excellent attention to detail, solutions-focused skills, and the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• As a constantly evolving field, we’re looking for a self-learner who stays on top of trends and developments in digital marketing.
   

In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:
 

• £40,000 pro rata 
• Holidays – 6 weeks (including bank holidays)
• Pension scheme
• Flexible Hybrid working – We will do what we can to ensure you work in a way that works for you.
• Discounts – You’ll have access to discounts through the Vivup platform.
• Wellbeing Support – Staff well-being is always a priority. You’ll have access to mental health and well-being support.
• Team Working – You will be working as part of a team that is on a mission to provide the pet-owning community access to affordable vet care.

We will accept applicants of a full or part time basis, whilst living in the commutable distance from our head office in Cheshire is desirable we would be open candidates who are further afield with occasional travel to our head office required.

Soul City Arts (SCA) is an arts organisation committed to developing creative programmes with a vision of ‘connecting communities and transforming society through creativity’. 

ABOUT US:

The organisation is founded and led by artist and curator Mohammed Ali MBE, who has built a strong team over the past two decades. We create events and programmes that explore commonalities and shared narratives of people across all faiths and those of differing perspectives. We seek to build hope, pride and confidence within communities enabling them to celebrate themselves and their narratives. We like to help tell the stories of everyday people in extraordinary form.

We are currently a small team of three employees and 3 more regular freelancers with ambitions to grow! 

We are now looking for our next hire - an experienced Senior Producer - to help us support our ambitious plans.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The  Senior Producer will support SCA’s Artistic Director in the effective delivery of all SCA activity, from planning to delivery review, whilst providing effective event support. You will supervise and manage a small team.

As Senior Producer you will work collaboratively with creative organisations and practitioners; be skilled at building relationships with speed and credibility with people at all levels, cultivating strong relationships with UK, international partners and venues alongside developing new partnerships. You will also support the Artistic Director to oversee and manage events and projects.

You will be a creative, collaborative and ideas driven individual, confident in managing people and multiple priorities, with extensive experience of producing complex productions with a range of partners.

What you will be responsible for:

• Identify artistic opportunities that further SCA artistic ambitions, nationally, internationally and digitally by developing partnerships and prospecting leads 

• Work with the wider SCA freelance team (production manager, tech etc) to deliver diverse commissions, programme strands and ideas across multiple interdisciplinary artforms. 

• In collaboration with the Artistic Director establish new relationships with potential partners and companies, programmers and producers, nationally and internationally. 

• Identify the best way to develop each project, and be the first point of contact for events and projects that are taking place locally

• Ensure artists SCA is working with are supported, communicated with, and managed to ensure the best possible experience.

• Manage event/project budgets liaising with the Executive Director providing regular and accurate updates. 

• Manage and champion representation, accessibility and inclusion across the Producing Process including setting frameworks for accountability and monitoring. 

• Ensure effective internal production communication between the SCA team, artists, production partners and staff 

• Ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget 

• Work with the SCA team to collect data for Arts Council England and other funders as 

• Lead on projects that include community engagement and meet with the local community champions and figures to profile build and develop relationships, including schools and our work within schools 

• Represent the company at cultural, city council and Arts Council meetings as required locally and nationally

• Work with partner venues to ensure all spaces for projects, including workshops, rehearsals and technical support are booked 

• Work with the Production manager for site specific delivery to ensure the technical and production requirements for the artists are met. 

• Liaise with the artists to understand who is attending, what their production and technical requirements are and liaise with venues and SCA staff with regards to implementing this. 

• Liaise and work with the operations manager with regards to contracting of artists, freelance staff and access to Port Hope. 

• Advance planning of production schedules in conjunction with the Operations Manger and Studio Assistant to ensure that events can be set up in good time.

• Other producing responsibilities as required

ABOUT YOU:

• Demonstrated achievement of results in proactive partnership, stakeholder and business development

• Previous responsibility for contracting and financial oversight

• Experience of financial monitoring

• Experience of managing projects and large-scale events 

• Working knowledge and understanding of operational delivery linked to projects and programmes, including the development of systems, policies and procedures and ensuring compliance

• Experience of monitoring, evaluation and reporting, including to funders and Trustees, and specifically liaising with, and reporting to Arts Council England

• Excellent organisation and leadership skills, with the ability to balance and prioritise a diverse workload, 

• Be competent across IT and software, including a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office

• Willingness to learn other software programmes and digital tools quickly as needed (Arts Council England interfaces)

• Demonstrable interest in community engagement, representation and inclusion

• Be an effective communicator, able to build and maintain relationships with colleagues, agencies and partners

• Have a can-do attitude to working in small and busy team structure, with experience of working on multiple work strands with competing demands with people from all walks of life

• A personal and professional interest in arts, culture and heritage

• Familiarity with and appreciation of diverse cultures and faith in all its forms

• Understanding and appreciation of the brand, vision and values of SCA – set out in outline here

• Experience of managing staff and personnel procedures

• Flexibility and an ability to self-manage and self-motivate

This role requires you to to be based in, or able to move within commuting distance of Birmingham.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

• Opportunity to shape and build our internal processes.

• Opportunity to work for an organisation that is committed to serving our community.

• Multiple opportunities to connect, grow, and develop.

• Enhanced annual leave.

• Opportunity to work flexibly.

We’re All About Equal Opportunities:

We know that a successful team is made up of diverse people, able to be their authentic selves. 

Interviews will be guaranteed for all candidates meeting the basic criteria linked to the person specification provided in relevant job description. SCA aims to reflect all of the city of Birmingham’s communities in our workforce and in particular those from a diverse background.

If you believe that you meet the minimum requirements of the role, you are warmly encouraged to apply. In addition, SCA is committed to meeting your access, inclusion, and support needs. Please share with us any access and support needs and reasonable adjustments that will support you during this process and we will work with you to ensure that your support needs are met.

To support us with our monitoring processes, please complete the anonymous equal opportunities form available via our website. 

How to apply:

To apply please submit your CV.

We would also love to find out more about you and why you have applied so please also write (up to 1 page) your answers to the following questions (select 3 questions max):

• Tell us what excites you the most about Soul City Arts?

• Tell us more about you and your interest in this specific role?

• Please provide up to three examples of your experience which you believe best demonstrates your ability to deliver the role for which you have applied?

• Tell us about a recent creative experience that you really enjoyed?

• What does community and inclusion mean to you?

If you prefer, you can record your answers to your selected questions on a video of no more than 4 minutes.

Timescales

Deadline: Monday 15th July 2024.

Interviews: We will conduct informal telephone interviews with you first. In person interviews for shortlisted candidates taking place week commencing Monday 15th July.

Role Commencement: As soon as possible after the offer is made.

Hybrid Working - Based in one of our regional Hubs: Leeds, Midlands, Wales. 

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Are you a proactive, analytical and collaborative individual with a proven record of control account reconciliations and preparing and coordinating budgets and management accounting reports for an organisation?  Looking for a career-enhancing new opportunity?

If so, St Giles has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Management Accountant to join us and provide vital support to the Financial Controller in managing the management and financial accounts of the Trust, while also managing volunteers.

About St Giles Trust 

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need.  Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.

About this key role

This multi-faceted role will see our successful candidate produce monthly management accounts for St Giles Trust with commentary and key performance indicators, monitor and report on budget and prepare financial forecasts and projections, plus prepare monthly schedules such as deferred income, accruals, and prepayment in accordance with accounting policies.

We will also count on you to monitor expenditure and income and support budget holders in managing the delegated budget by providing monthly reports on income, grant, and expenditure and to monitor the organisation’s expenditure and income, as well as supporting managers with the preparation of funders’ monthly or quarterly reports on fund usage.  Coordinating the year-end financial accounts and supporting the Head of Finance to ensure a smooth process and being point of contact for all financial systems related matters are also key aspects of the role.

What we are looking for

• Experience of in-year reporting and monitoring key performance indicators

• Experience of working with non-finance managers on financial issues

• Experience of managing the payroll process

• Experience of preparing management accounts returns for funders, reconciling fundraising figures to budgets/actuals on financial systems

• Strong accounting technical knowledge (debits, credit, accruals, deferred income, etc)

• Ability to use Exchequer or similar financial system and experience of Sage 50 Payroll or similar payroll software

• Ability to explain technical accounting terms to non-finance managers

• Excellent IT, interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written.

As an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients and successful applicants will require a Basic DBS check.

We actively encourage people with personal experience of the criminal justice system or lived experience of the issues facing this client group to apply for this role.

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.

We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.

Closing date: 21 July 2024

The Organisation

The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.

We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with 77 million visits every year.

We are now looking for a Management Accountant to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.

The Benefits

• Salary of £40,000 - £45,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Study support
• 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years’ service
• Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
• Hybrid/agile working options
• Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
• Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
• Learning and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Offices in a beautiful location

This is a brilliant opportunity for a part-qualified accountant with experience of business planning to join our renowned organisation.

You’ll have the chance to work at the heart of London in the scenic Old Police House in Hyde Park, with occasional travel to other beautiful and historic parks, embracing the unique blend of nature and city life.

What’s more, you’ll be joining a forward-thinking finance team who will support you to enhance your skills in financial reporting, analysis and the use of cutting-edge tools.

So, if you’re ready to grow your career while contributing to the preservation and enhancement of London's treasured green spaces, then apply today!

The Role

As a Management Accountant, you will deliver precise financial analysis, reporting and insights.

As the primary financial liaison for the Estates and Parks Teams, you will provide comprehensive financial reporting and analysis that informs strategic decision-making.

You will also produce monthly management accounts, monitor and report on budget variances and assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.

Additionally, you will:

• Support the month-end close process
• Contribute to the continual improvement of finance reporting and processes
• Help stakeholders with queries relating to the use of our finance system

About You

To be considered as a Management Accountant, you will need:

• To be a part-qualified accountant
• Experience of business planning, including forecasting and annual budget setting
• Experience of analysing and summarising data
• Experience of business partnering with a range of non-finance stakeholders

Other organisations may call this role Accountant, Chartered Accountant, Financial Accountant, Chartered Management Accountant, or Part-Qualified Accountant.

We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed and use Recite-me accessibility software. At the top of the application page, there is an “Accessibility Tools” button which you can use to complete the application form in a way that works for you. If you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch.

The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Please visit our website to find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Management Accountant, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.

To excel against targets in the provision of an effective supported Money Advice debt casework service that is compliant against quality standards including the MaPS quality of advice framework; ensuring that clients receive their full entitlement to all benefits, receive appropriate financial capability support and experience a positive customer experience from Citizens Advice Liverpool.

To be successful in this role, you will need to be confident, motivated and willing to try new things, have excellent communication skills with an ability to work under pressure to achieve targets and outcomes with minimum supervision.

To be appointed as a Money Advice Caseworker, you will need to have knowledge and experience of complex debt casework, covering priority and non-priority debt advice, options and insolvency solutions.

Requirements

1. To be appointed as a Money Advice Caseworker, you will need to have knowledge and experience of complex debt casework, covering priority and non-priority debt advice, options and insolvency solutions
2. Experience of achieving performance and quality targets/KPIs.
3. Ability and willingness to undertake training and development to comply with MaPS Caseworker accreditation and Citizens Advice quality standards.
4. Effective oral and written communication skills.
5. Numerate to the level required by the tasks.
6. Ability to prioritise own work, meet deadlines, manage workload and targets in a pressured environment.
7. Ordered approach to casework and an ability and willingness to follow and develop agreed procedures.
8. IT literate with an ability to use software packages including Microsoft Office products in the provision of advice and preparation of formal written materials.
9. Ability to give and receive feedback objectively and sensitively and a willingness to challenge constructively.
10. Ability and willingness to work as part of a team.
11. Understanding of and commitment to the aims and principles of the Citizens Advice service and its equalities and diversity policy
12. Ability to work across different sites within Liverpool and to advise clients in their own homes, according to the funder requirements and whether you are applying for the permanent or fixed term (6 months) Money Advice Caseworker role.
13. Institute of Money Advisers Certificate in Money Advice Practice or MaPS Caseworker accreditation equivalent if applying for the qualified Money Advice Caseworker roles.

About us

Citizens Advice Liverpool is a charity that provides free, confidential and impartial advice to people who live and work in the city. We depend on a workforce of paid staff and over 120 trained volunteers. We give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem. We are the leading provider of advice and advocacy services in Liverpool and have helped clients with over 106,000 issues in 2022/2023.

CAL have achieved accreditation with the Workplace Wellbeing Charter, showing we are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our workforce. We've also gained an award for outstanding contribution by an employer to workplace health and wellbeing 2022 by Merseycare NHS Foundation Trust.

We've gained awards from Citizens Advice National recognising our Advising Margainalised Communities Team for championing equity, diversity and inclusion in both 2021 and 2021. We were also named volunteer team of the year in 2022.

As well as a competitive salary CAL also provides access to:

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid Working Scheme
• Interest free travel loans
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lifestyles Gym Membership (20% corporate discount)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay

Are you looking for a rewarding and challenging career in supporting people affected by dementia?
Do you feel you could you help people maintain their independence, improve their sense of well-being and enable them to take more control of their lives?
Would you thrive in a stimulating role where every day is different?

If yes, we are offering a great opportunity to join our team providing personalised support to people diagnosed with dementia and their carers!
 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

About the role
 
Location: Community based across Birmingham & Solihull, with some homeworking elements.

Our Dementia Connect service provides an opportunity to reach more people affected by Dementia through Telephone, Face-to-Face and Online support. The Birmingham & Solihull team are well-established, local experts in face-to-face Dementia Support with a range of experience and knowledge to tailor our community-based service to the diverse local population.
  
Your role will include:

- Supporting people to access vital services
- Improving people’s sense of well-being, enabling them to have more control over their lives
- Assisting with the identification of needs and providing information and access to relevant services
- Promoting our amazing service and building relationships with a range of health and social care professionals

About you
 
We are looking to welcome an approachable, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable Community-based Dementia Adviser who will focus on supporting people affected by Dementia across the Birmingham & Solihull area.

You will have:

- A passion for supporting people to maintain their independence, improve their sense of well-being, and help them take more control of their lives
- A solid and compassionate understanding of the needs of people affected by dementia
- The ability to work inclusively with people affected by dementia, along with an understanding of the need for client confidentially
- Great communication skills, adapting your approach to ensure understanding at all levels
- Effective networking and influencing skills and the ability to manage several tasks at once and keep yourself motivated to perform under pressure
- Good IT skills and experience working with databases and virtual meeting software (e.g., MS Teams and Zoom)
- The ability to travel across the Birmingham & Solihull area independently when required

Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.
 
Closing Date: 10th July 2024.

About Alzheimer's Society

At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.

Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation.

Our Values

We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.
Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.

Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.

Equal Opportunities

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.

We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.

We have an exciting new opportunity for an Operations Manager to join the management team of this well-known local charity. The successful person will be working alongside our Centre and Shop Managers, and together will work as a team with responsibility for the day to day running of the Charity. Volunteers are at the heart of our charity and are central to all we are able to achieve so previous experience of working with volunteer is desirable.

Romsey Cancer Support Centre (Jane Scarth House) is a registered charity that has been providing practical support since 1995 to anyone whose life is affected by cancer. For the last 10 years we have operated as a completely independent charity.

Jane Scarth House, in the centre of Romsey, is a walk-in centre providing emotional and practical support with all services provided free of charge. Only a couple of hundred yards from Jane Scarth House is Jane’s, the charity’s shop, whose profits are used solely to help fund the services from Jane Scarth House.

The Operations Manager will lead on the development and review of policies and procedures and the implementation and use of technology/systems to enhance our effectiveness. They will also ensure our processes are compliant with regulatory/financial controls and be able to oversee facilities and infrastructure.

This part-time (0.5) role is based in Jane Scarth House with some flexibility to work from home at times.

We are looking for someone who is a great team player, a good organiser, has experience of a multi-disciplinary operational role, can work on business/financial plans, can monitor a risk register, who likes variety, who can set their own schedule (and keep to it), is prepared to research topics and take advice on best practice and who more than anything wants to be part of the next stage of our charity’s development.

Please see the job description for more details. 

The Role 

JLGB are recruiting a Finance & Fundraising Coordinator who will play a vital role in helping the charity achieve its financial, fundraising and organisational objectives. Supporting the Director of Operations & Finance, the role is essential for the smooth running of the charity’s finances, collaborating with teams across JLGB, as well as volunteers and external suppliers. With some support from JLGB’s administration team, you will be undertaking all financial transactions including payment runs, bank and income reconciliations. Managing our donor database, ensuring that Gift Aid is collected regularly. The position will be suitable for someone who has experience in these areas and is flexible, reliable, highly numerate and interested in working to support young people to reach their potential. 

Responsibilities will include:

• Processing and reconciling various financial administrative tasks, including petty cash and incoming card payments (via stripe and other card processors) 

• Providing effective financial administrative support to all JLGB programmes and functions 

• Providing support to the Finance Director and assisting with management accounts 

• Preparing expenditure reports for the senior leadership team, finance sub-committee, Trustee Board, funders and stakeholders 

• Validating and processing weekly expenses 

• Ensuring that Gift Aid is collected on a regular basis 

• Managing our Donor Database 

• Supporting with Income generation and fundraising events. 

• Supporting the delivery of the year-end financial reporting 

• Ensuring that financial documents are filed 

• Supporting audit processes to demonstrate compliance 

• Maintaining accounts and generating invoices on QuickBooks computer software 

• Overseeing debtor analysis and recovery 

• Contributing to the development and maintenance of financial systems and processes 

• Managing external suppliers, supplier accounts and purchases  

• Supporting other members of the administration team whenever necessary 

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation. 

Person specification 
We are looking for some of the following attributes in the successful applicant, you may be more experienced in some areas than others.  We are interested in experience that’s both job-related or gained through other areas of your life. Training and support will be given in any areas required. 

• A relevant finance qualification eg AAT, ACCA, CIMA or currently working towards one 

• Experience using QuickBooks or similar accounting and reporting systems and advanced excel. 

• Substantial experience of bookkeeping and processing payments

• Understanding of Accounting Principles 

• The ability to initiate and maintain systems 

• Confident and polite telephone manner for debt recovery and supplier procurement 

• Ability to pro-actively engage with internal and external stakeholders up to Senior Management level 

• Ability to present financial information and make it understandable to non-finance stakeholders

• Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail 

• Work well autonomously and as part of a wider team

• Excellent proficiency/advanced Excel 

• Good communication skills 

• Commitment to providing services and programmes for young Jewish people 

You may also have

• Experience of working with or in youth organisations or a charity 

• Experience of working with individuals from a wide range of cultural and faith backgrounds 

Please note this role may also require evening and Sunday work, in order to see delivery and meet/consult with volunteers 

What you’ll get in return 

• You will be working in a passionate and enthusiastic team with a strong vision and ambition in striving to enrich the lives of young people. 
• We offer 36 days leave, including bank holidays (this includes directed leave for Jewish high holy days that fall on a weekday), rising by 1 day for each completed year of service to a maximum total of 42 days leave. 
• Access to our benefits discount platform 
• Cash back health plan, includes wellbeing support and access to Virtual GP appointments 
• Death in service at 4 times salary.
• Employer and employee contribution to pension following successful probation period, in line with auto-enrolment pension requirement, 3% employer contribution 
• We have a flexible policy for working hours and offer TOIL where staff are required to start early, finish late or work on a Sunday, so that you can reclaim these hours at another time.

The Organisation

The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.

We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with 77 million visits every year.

Our Help Nature Thrive project is all about biodiversity and involves creating and enhancing habitats across the Royal Parks, commissioning expert research and providing visitors with plenty of opportunities to connect with wildlife and nature.

We are now looking for a Project Officer to join us on a full-time basis for a fixed-term contract until 30th September 2025.

The Benefits

• Salary of £32,666 to £39,187 per annum, depending on experience
• 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays
• Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
• Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
• Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
• Learning and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Offices in a beautiful location

This is a terrific opportunity for a conservation project professional with experience of managing consultants and contractors to develop their career with our historic organisation.

You will work in some of London’s most iconic open spaces, engaging with important wildlife sites, encountering a range of habitats, from wetlands to woodlands to nationally designated acid grasslands!

What’s more, you’ll have the chance to reap the rewards of competitive benefits, and the chance to flourish in a beautifully green, historic setting.

The Role

As a Project Officer, you will help us deliver an ambitious programme of biodiversity enhancement projects in the heart of London as part of our Help Nature Thrive initiative, funded by the players of Peoples’ Postcode Lottery.

Working closely with colleagues, external partners, volunteers and contractors, you will boost biodiversity and increase our parks’ resilience to climate change .

You will be involved at all stages of project delivery, from scoping potential projects to developing proposals, undertaking practical work, and directing and supervising others.

Moreover, you will engage the public, sharing our objectives, project progress and outcomes to ensure we have public buy-in for this important work.

Additionally, you will:

• Support the delivery of our Biodiversity Framework and action plan
• Respond to general conservation enquiries and provide specialist nature conservation advice
• Plan, schedule and co-ordinate the Help Nature Thrive Conservation and Enhancement Programme
• Help manage the project budget
• Collect, collate and share data with colleagues
• Ensure data on projects and volunteers is recorded

About You

To be considered as a Project Officer, you will need:

• Experience of scoping, designing and delivering conservation management and enhancement projects in a range of habitats
• Experience of managing consultants and contractors in the delivery of conservation projects
• Excellent advocacy, communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Excellent team working and organisation skills

Other organisations may call this role Project Development Officer, Conservation Project Officer, Conservation Officer, Conservation Management Officer, Habitat Project Officer, or Biodiversity Project Officer.

We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed and use Recite-me accessibility software. At the top of the application page, there is an “Accessibility Tools” button which you can use to complete the application form in a way that works for you. If you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch.

The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Please click here to find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Project Officer, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.

Work setting: Hybrid

Salary: £38,000 per annum

Hours: 18-month FTC, Full-time (35 hours per week)

Location: London/Flexible

Are you experienced in analysing datasets, detecting issues and providing solutions? Are you able to communicate technical information clearly to a non-technical audience? Are you confident in interpreting and presenting data for reporting and developing user friendly interactive visualisations? Have you done any statistical analysis and machine learning in a education programme setting?

TPP are recruiting a dependant and proactive Senior Data Analyst with superb organisational skills on behalf of our client, a well-established professional body.

The Role:

As a Senior Data Analyst, you will play a key role within a dynamic Physics Insights team, using your technical skills to collate, analyse, and visualise complex data sets. You will develop and implement processes for data analysis, collaborating closely with technical team members and colleagues to ensure the success of data-driven projects.

Main responsibilities:

Data Collection and Analysis: Gather and analyse data from diverse sources to support strategic initiatives.

Process Development: Establish processes for data collection, storage, integration, and use, ensuring best practices in data security.

Workflow Design: Create and refine complex data workflows for end-to-end analysis of detailed datasets.

Data Visualisation: Produce effective visualisations to communicate insights clearly to stakeholders.

Collaboration: Work with senior stakeholders, members, committees, and partner organisations to ensure robust data processes.

Technical Expertise: Provide cross-organisational technical expertise for data-driven projects and processes.

Quality Assurance: Oversee data analytics projects, ensuring quality and adherence to best practices.

Security: Ensure robust data security for large datasets, including personal information.

Decision-Making: Autonomously determine required data for key projects and develop and implement processes for data analysis and visualisation.

Accountability: Lead large-scale data analytics projects and manage risks related to data security and project execution.

Essential requirements:

• In-depth knowledge of data analytics and visualisation tools (e.g., Python, Tableau, Power BI).
• Adaptable with excellent attention to detail, time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to convey technical information to non-technical audiences clearly.
• Expertise in analysing structured/unstructured datasets and providing solutions.
• Proficiency in designing workflows for complex data analysis.
• Strong skills in creating interactive visualisations and interpreting data.
• Experience in measuring and reporting project targets and success criteria.
• Competence in using data analytics and visualisation software.

If this sounds like the role for you, then we would love to hear back. We are reviewing CVs as and when we are receiving them so, if you are keen to apply, then please do so today!

TPP are always keen to speak with candidates looking to work in the sector so if this role isn't quite right for you, please do check out our website and pop your CV over to us!

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

The Organisation

The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.

We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with 77 million visits every year.

Hyde Park Nursery is the not-so-secret spot where we grow over 1,400 varieties of plants. Every year we produce nearly half a million plants for the Royal Park from our 8,200 square metre facility valuing around £1,000,000.

We are now looking for an Assistant Nursery Manager to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.

The Benefits

• A salary of £41,551 to £50,221 per annum, depending on experience
• 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years’ service
• Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
• Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
• Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
• Learning and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Offices in a beautiful location

This is a terrific opportunity for a horticulture professional with great leadership skills to develop their career with our historic organisation.

Unlocking your potential in the heart of London’s lush landscapes, you will cultivate a thriving environment while nurturing your career.

What’s more, you’ll have the chance to reap the rewards of competitive benefits, extensive leave, and the chance to flourish in a beautifully green, historic setting.

So, if you’re ready to elevate your expertise in the heart of London’s green haven, then apply today!

The Role

As an Assistant Nursery Manager, you will play a key leadership role in our nursery, managing a team of 13 and delivering a huge variety of plants throughout the year.

Reporting to the Hyde Park Nursery Manager, you will line manage a team of 12 staff and one supervisor, overseeing the bedding requirements of all six Royal Parks.

You will manage systems and resources on a day-to-day basis, ensuring we produce high quality crops at the right time, directing, specifying, monitoring and giving technical guidance.

Involved in all aspects of team management and nursery operations, you will ensure all team members are suitably trained, help manage the production list, control stock and assist with budgeting.

Your role will also involve:

• Managing an active volunteer programme
• Procurement activities
• Managing temperature and moisture control, pests and diseases
• Environmental management
• Troubleshooting for equipment
• Taking part in an out-of-hours on-call rota (to be confirmed)

About You

To be considered as an Assistant Nursery Manager, you will need:

• Experience in production horticulture
• Experience in line management, managing a team of operational staff
• Experience in writing and reviewing risk assessments, undertaking H&S checks and toolbox talks
• Computer literacy and working knowledge of MS Office programmes
• Good organisation and communication skills

Other organisations may call this role Assistant Plant Nursery Manager, Nursery Supervisor, Horticulture Production Supervisor, Horticulture Production Team Lead, Assistant Nursery Co-ordinator, or Greenhouse Assistant Manager.

We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed and use Recite-me accessibility software. At the top of the application page, there is an “Accessibility Tools” button which you can use to complete the application form in a way that works for you. If you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch.

The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Please click here to find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as an Assistant Nursery Manager, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.