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Church of England Birmingham (CofEB) is on a journey of growing churches at the heart of every community.
- Building on the work to date, develop a financial sustainability strategy around giving which will form part of a major long-term strategic bid to the national CofE for funding to support the delivery of our vision and strategy.
- Create the project plan and resource requirements (including people resources) for delivery.
- Develop an approach to engage parishes and oversight areas.
- Working with the Project Management Office (PMO) ensure plans for financial sustainability are integrated into our overall strategic plan.
- Deliver the project in line with the project plan and budget.
- Working with HR, recruit the team to deliver the project and provide line management as appropriate based on the new structure.
- Be involved in hands on delivery with parishes to see giving and generosity flow.
- Track progress of the project and all key indicators. Supplying reports to funders, feeding into our governance structures and creating any needed change requests.
- Create a stakeholder management plan and ensure good relationships and engagement with all stakeholders.
- Highly numerate and logical with an understanding of financial principles and how these apply to a medium-sized complex charity.
- Project Management experience with good knowledge and experience in using project tools. The ability to apply those PM skills across complex and sometimes ill-defined structures.
- Good degree of IT literacy.
- Experience in successfully line-managing a team.
- The ability to communicate well in written media and presenting in person, particularly with a view to influencing stakeholders.
- An understanding of, or ideally experience of working with volunteers, or those outside of a line management hierarchy.
- An understanding of generosity and giving as a key part of Christian discipleship, and how these are informed by theology across different traditions and scripture.
- An understanding of the structure, organisation and culture of the Church of England would be helpful.
- Understanding of how parish finances work and the Common Fund system would be helpful.
- An appreciation of theology and discipleship as they apply to generosity and giving.
- Strong influencing skills are vital.
- Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present credibly to clergy and laity in parishes.
- Ability to deal with difficult situations with tact and diplomacy to achieve desired outcome.
- Innovative and creative approach to problem solving
- Adaptability and willingness to consider a range of options and possibilities when working with others.
- The ability to plan, self-organise and prioritise effectively within complex structures in order to achieve objectives.
- Able to work flexibly including evenings and weekends.
- The role holder will need to travel to parishes across the breadth of the diocese which includes city, suburban, market-town and rural contexts, and therefore the ability to drive and access to a car would be beneficial
Church of England Birmingham is on a journey of growing churches at the heart of every community. To do this well we need to be intentional and strategic in our approach and this requires accurate and timely data presented in a way that everyone can understand. Data will help us make the right decisions, in the right ways at the right times so that we can become a growing and financially sustainable diocese.
- Proactively develop fresh insights through analysis of quantitative and qualitative data both from within the CofEB and from external data.
- Working with colleagues to use the analysis to help frame questions that could form the basis for fruitful discussion and decision-making throughout the organisation but especially the Bishop's Senior Staff Team.
- Collect and present data using a range of presentation methods, e.g. dashboards (static and dynamic), maps, graphs and PowerPoint, any of which may be used to contribute to reports and presentations to a range of audiences and therefore information must be presented in an appropriately accessible way
- Act as the driving force for improvements in data collection and reporting; working with colleagues to request, collect and process data
- Review and align datasets so that they interact well together and are easy to maintain and access.
- Develop, document and embed the processes for maintaining datasets; ensure there is one version of the truth, and a shared language for describing data.
- Support colleagues in their use of data by providing timely and accessible information and how to use it effectively.
- Help to build an ongoing information analysis capability across the organisation.
- Assist the Director of Strategic Transformation and Project Manager(s) to establish measurement mechanisms for projects.
- Participating in an annual review and appropriate continuing professional development.
- Highly numerate and logical.
- High degree of IT literacy. Use of data analysis tools and a working knowledge of databases.
- Familiarity with a variety of ways of presenting complex data clearly.
- Naturally trustworthy, confidential and aware. Data, and processes, can be seen as a threat or cause for concern by some within the organisation. You need to be able to navigate through this well.
- Managing and organizing a range of datasets from multiple sources to enable analysis, presentation and the identification of synergies.
- An understanding of the structure, organisation and culture of the Church of England, ideally including some knowledge of how a diocese works, and how churches and parishes work.
- Awareness of external, public data sources e.g. census and public health.
- Understanding of GIS software and data.
- A record of collecting, analysing and presenting insights from mixed data sets.
- Experience of working with and developing financial models for large, complex, organisations would be an advantage.
- An enquiring mind and a forensic approach to manipulating and mining data to create insights and information and to frame the questions that matter.
- Ability to interpret data through an understanding of the real world.
- Strong communication skills with a creative approach and the ability to deliver insights in clear and accessible written, verbal and visual media.
- Understanding and experience of using presentation software.
- A methodical approach.
- Enjoy research and problem solving.
- The ability to plan, self-organise and prioritise effectively in order to achieve objectives.
- Stakeholder engagement skills.
- Sympathetic to the mission of the Church of England.
- Willingness to consider a range of options and possibilities when working with others.
Interserve is committed to working cross culturally amongst the peoples of Asia and the Arab World; to see lives and communities transformed through encounter with Jesus Christ.
We are looking for a personable Finance Admin Assistant to join our small friendly team. You will carry out;
- Various office and supporter database tasks as well as taking donations over the telephone from supporters
- A range of daily core finance tasks such as accounting for daily receipts, Stewardship and other Charity Card donations.
- Daily account reconciliations for bank accounts and manage all incoming enquiries from supporters and potential supporters
You will need to have a passion for Interserve’s vision and mission as well as at least 2 years experience in a finance or administration role. Experience of using an accounting system or database and IT skills are essential, along with effective administration skills and the ability to handle confidential information sensitively. You should also possess a good standard of numeracy as well as accuracy with detailed spreadsheets. You should be able to work independently and as part of the Finance Team.
In return, our National Office offers a welcoming, prayerful community, with a commitment to supporting staff wellbeing and flexible working arrangements.
Salary is £20,545.60 for 4 days per week (£25,682 FTE). The role can be home or office based with a minimum once a week attendance at the National Office in Birmingham. Additional days on site will be required during the induction phase (up to 3 months).
Closing date: 30th September
Interviews will take place at our National Office in Birmingham.
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
Interserve is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk and expects all within the Interserve community to share this commitment. DBS certificates will be required for all workers.
Further information on how to apply can be found on our website.
Please return your completed application form with a CV, covering letter and completed monitoring form.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you looking to develop and grow your business development experience in a sector-leading team?
Are you looking for a role within an organisation where the work you do makes a real difference to children's lives?
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Commercial Strategy Teamwithin the Professional Learning Services department, which leads on commercial activities that support the NSPCC's strategic objectives by engaging professionals and organisations who work with children.
As a department, we produce, market and sell high-quality and evidence-based online and face-to-face child protection courses, as well as consultancy services, for anyone who works or volunteers with children. All revenue generated by our product portfolio is reinvested back into the NSPCC to help protect children.
Why are we recruiting?
The Commercial Strategy Team is responsible for driving the department's 5-year growth strategy through data, insights and business development and we are now looking to grow the team to help us meet our ambitious goals.
We are recruiting for a Business Development Officer to join the team to help us identify and secure new customers across our online learning, trainer-led courses and consultancy service as well as support the work of the wider Business Development team. This role will give you the chance to change the future for thousands of children.
About the role
The key aspects of the role:
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities to agreed targets and KPIs
- Take the lead on business development campaigns for key sectors
- Progress new business enquiries, delivering key activities including providing quotes and product demos
- Conduct high quality industry and prospect research to grow the new business pipeline, proactively generating leads to agreed targets
- Attend conferences and events to raise awareness of Professional Learning Services to key audiences
We are looking for someone with:
- Experience in a business development, sales or fundraising role, either in the charity sector or in the commercial sector
- Track record of successfully identifying and securing new business opportunities
- Experience of researching and managing a prospect pipeline
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills
- Experience of working with one or more commercial sectors, education or sport would be beneficial
Applying for this role
When applying fore this role please:
- Please provide evidence/examples for each of the 10 person specifications listed for the role on page 6 of the job description
- Your motivation for applying for the role at the NSPCC
Working environment and benefits
Whilst the role is primarily home based, there is an expectation for the successful candidate to regularly travel to other parts of the country for events, conferences, client meetings, team meetings, training and to support the wider team. Therefore, this role is suited to candidates on the UK mainland only.
In return, we can offer a flexible working arrangement to ensure a healthy work/life balance. The successful candidate may wish to work from their local NSPCC hub either as a hybrid arrangement, from time to time or may have individual circumstances that can be discussed at interview.
We also offer a variety of benefits including:
- 29 days annual leave + bank holidays increasing to 32 days after 5 years' service
- Employee benefits and assistance programme
- Generous matched pension up to 7%
- Life assurance scheme
- Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity leave, adoption leave and IVF leave
- A range of learning and development opportunities including apprenticeship opportunities
- A range of lived experience network groups including Black Workers Support Group, Thrive Network, Muslim Colleagues and Allies Group, PINCC (Pride in the NSPCC's Colleagues and Children), the Family Network and Action 4 Deaf and Disabled as People Together.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the UK's leading children's charity and work alongside a friendly, passionate and dedicated team. If you share our passion about the impact you can create for children, we'd love to hear from you.
About THET
THET is a global health charity working in partnership with governments, health institutions, and international bodies to train health workers and strengthen health systems across 31 countries. We do this through grants management and capacity building, alongside research, convening and advocacy towards the goal of Universal Health Coverage. At the centre of our approach, is the model of Health Partnerships, long-term relationships between UK and LMIC health institutions, which improve health services through the reciprocal exchange of skills, knowledge, and experience. At the heart of our work is vision of a world where everyone has access to healthcare.
This document serves as a Terms of Reference for the work the THET Digital Transformation strategy Consultant should expect to carry out.
Overview
Digital Transformation is a key enabler for THET to help advance access to health services in low-and-middle-income countries, via activities such as building online communities, online learning for health workforces in complex and humanitarian settings, e-health, amongst others. We want to transform our use of technology to achieve greater efficiencies and effectiveness, improve inclusivity and equity and reduce our carbon footprint.
Our Digital Transformation Strategy captures THET’s efforts to transform our own programmes of work and the way we operate, and that of the Health Partnership community, to better incorporate and enable best practice in digital solutions.
This role will be crucial to leveraging Digital to maximise the strategic impact and success of THET's digital initiatives.
Objective
The Digital Transformation Strategy Consultant will lead the review of THET’s Digital Transformation Strategy, ensuring it is fit-for-purpose in an evolving context and helps to position THET as an NGO at the fore of digital transformation. The consultant will work with teams from across the organisation, including the Senior Management Team, to ensure the strategy is relevant, supported and achievable.
Actvities
The Consultant is expected to be responsible for the following activities, although some changes may be made, in discussion with the Consultant.
- Lead a participatory strategic review of THET’s Digital Transformation Strategy and plans.
- Work with a core oversight group, for the purposes of this review.
- Gather feedback from relevant stakeholders, including Health Partnerships as appropriate.
- Make recommendations for change in focus, and implementation, including required capacity (within agreed parameters).
- Deliverables
The selected consultant will deliver:
- A Plan for THET’s Digital Transformation Strategy Review
- An updated Digital Transformation Strategy, aligning THET’s digital agenda with our strategic plan and organisational priorities, and with the priorities of the Health partnership community.
- An Action Plan for next steps of implementation.
Essential
- Demonstrable working experience of strategic planning for digital transformation
- Proven track record of leading digital transformation projects.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in digital strategy and operations, using a range of tools and methodologies, preferably within the NGO sector.
- In-depth knowledge of digital transformation trends and technologies, as related to the non-profit sector.
- Understanding of the specific challenges and opportunities of digital transformation within an NGO context, such as resource constraints and the need for cost-effective solutions.
- A strategic thinker with the ability to see the big picture while managing the details of project implementation.
- Significant experience of team working – working collaboratively with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
- Team player able to work independently and collaborate across the organisation to drive forward this area of work.
- Cultural sensitivity and the ability to work in diverse and multicultural environments.
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Ekō is seeking a Senior Finance Associate. Join us in this dynamic role where you'll take charge of managing invoices, overseeing financial processes, and guiding stakeholders through policies and systems. You’ll handle supplier invoices, reconcile statements, draft budgets, ensure regulatory compliance, and assist with multi-currency payments. Your expertise in financial analysis will be key, and you'll also have the opportunity to integrate anti-oppression and equity considerations into our accounting practices. Bring your finance experience and keen attention to detail to make an immediate impact and contribute to meaningful international projects. This full-time, fully remote position requires you to be based in and eligible to work in one of the following countries: Canada, France, Germany, Mexico, Netherlands, UK or USA.
A bit about us Ekō is a global movement of consumers, investors, and workers standing together to hold corporations accountable for their actions and forge a new and sustainable path for our global economy. We are a movement of more than 21 million people, brought together by a global team of 40+ campaigners, fundraisers, product and operations staff. Our purpose is to challenge corporate power everywhere. We hold the biggest corporations in the world (and their political allies) to account by mobilising millions of people to take collective action. We are aiming to fundamentally reshape the global economy to put people and planet over profit, but we know we can not do it alone. We build partnerships with on-the-ground activists and organisers, and we follow their lead. We innovate, experiment and embrace professional and organizational growth. We invest in people and we invest in how we work, because our vision calls on us to build the most effective, global, diverse, and talented team possible. We highly value a diverse team and an equitable work environment where every member of our team is set up to thrive. We have taken steps to nurture this environment including an Anti-Oppression Leadership Team that seeks to facilitate movement towards an organizational community and practice rooted in love and liberation. We expect all team members to take responsibility for co-creating an equitable work community where everyone is able to do impactful, world-changing work. We recruit and encourage people identifying with marginalized communities to apply. We offer benefits including additional sick days for parents and caregivers, flexible working hours, and professional development stipends. We review our policies and practices for equity frequently. We recruit and encourage people identifying with marginalized communities to apply.
What You’ll Do as Part of our Team:
- Manage and monitor incoming emails in the invoices mailbox
- Oversee financial processes, communicate outcomes to stakeholders, and guide others in navigating policies, resources, and systems
- Process supplier invoices, reconcile statements, and resolve queries promptly
- Potentially draft and prepare budgets
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements across all Ekō jurisdictions and stay updated on regulatory changes
- Communicate solutions to senior team members, and implement necessary decisions
- Assist in multi-currency payments
- Review employee reimbursement for accurate coding
- Support the audit process, including preparation, execution, and completion
- Analyze financial data and prepare reports to communicate insights clearly
- Integrate anti-oppression and equity considerations into accounting procedures, controls, systems, and compliance standards
- Participate in ad hoc projects as needed
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a new role, and an exciting time to join our well-regarded and high performing team.
You will have a strong background in advocacy and strategic communications at a senior level, with related skills and abilities, and have a good understanding of human rights in the UK, including our everyday rights.
Please read the application pack, and submit a CV together with an application form, detailing how you meet the person specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.