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A little bit about the role
This advert will close at 9am, 15 September 2024
As a marketing executive at Frontline (known internally as a marketing officer) your work will directly impact the success of the charity. You will hold responsibility for creating and optimising content across a wide range of digital channels, to attract leads, increase brand awareness, encourage engagement with our work and drive recruitment to our programmes.
Working closely with the communications and marketing manager, you will help to shape our marketing strategy, and to plan and evaluate marketing campaigns, including our Approach Social Work recruitment campaign. You will need creativity, analytical skills, and extensive knowledge of marketing channels and trends.
The communications and marketing team sits within the wider external relations division. You will work closely with your communications, evaluation, Fellowship and fundraising colleagues to achieve our wider external relations strategy. And you will use your marketing knowledge and skills to support teams across the entire charity to create engaging communications that are on-brand and achieve results.
Some key responsibilities include:
- Coordinate, implement and evaluate multi-channel marketing campaigns to support programme recruitment and fundraising, using emails, social media, website, display ads and more.
- Write and edit copy for a wide range of audiences and contexts.
- Use content creation tools such as Canva and video editing software to create high quality content that supports wider objectives.
- Evaluate and optimise digital content, including Frontline’s website, to improve performance.
A little bit about you
This role will suit someone with excellent writing and editing skills, wanting to contribute their experience and knowledge to improving the lives of vulnerable children and families. The successful candidate will have a proven ability to create and deliver tailored content as part of successful marketing campaigns.
We have a fast-moving culture within the team and organisation, so we’re looking for someone who is who is well organised, details-focused and can use their initiative to do what works. You will have excellent communication skills, be able to build relationships with people and be willing to learn. There are lots of opportunities for growth and development in this role – and for the right candidate to make the role their own.
If you feel you have the skills to make a real impact and contribute to creating lasting social change for children and families, we would love to hear from you.
We have increased the diversity of Frontline’s workforce in the last 12 months, but we need to do more to have greater racialised minority representation in our senior roles. We know the value racialised minority voices bring and therefore, we are strongly encouraging applicants from these backgrounds to apply. We are also a disability confident employer and welcome applicants with disabilities.
We reserve the right to close this role ahead of the deadline once we reach a suitable number of applications, so please apply as soon as you can!
You will need to have current right-to-work in the UK prior to application and for at least the first six months (for permanent positions) or for the full duration of the contract (for fixed-term positions). Visa sponsorship is not guaranteed.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have a passion for supporting young people’s mental health and a desire to make a difference? Are you motivated, organised, and able to be flexible to cope with the changing demands of a growing organisation. If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join a small, local charity as our Centre Manager.
About Us
The Purple Elephant Project is a dynamic charity providing vital therapeutic interventions for children and young people in Greater London. Our mission is to alleviate mental health distress by working through challenging and traumatic early life events using Play and Art Therapy. We're seeking a dedicated Centre Manager to join our growing team and help us continue making a difference in young lives.
The Role
As our Centre Manager, you'll be the backbone of our daily operations, while ensuring our Twickenham centre runs smoothly and efficiently. You'll play a crucial role in supporting our staff, therapists, and volunteers, while also providing a welcoming environment for the families we serve.
Key Responsibilities:
·Oversee day-to-day centre operations, including opening/closing procedures and security and ensuring the facility runs smoothly and facilities are well maintained.
·Manage the Centre Coordinator
·Coordinate centre scheduling, including therapist sessions and other meetings
·Provide administrative support to the CEO and handle enquiries
·Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and charity policies
·Maintain personnel records & IT access
·Oversee the client record keeping system and support staff users
·Support staff recruitment and induction processes
·Recruit and manage volunteers
·Keep our website up-to-date
What We're Looking For:
·Excellent administrative and organisational skills
·Proficiency in Microsoft Office and confidence with IT systems
·Strong communication and interpersonal skills
·Ability to work independently and as part of a team
·Empathy and understanding for the families we support
·Flexibility to adapt work to support the changing needs of the charity
Desirable Qualities:
·Understanding of children's mental health
·Experience in office management
·Experience in volunteer management
·Driver's license and own vehicle
What We Offer:
·A chance to make a real difference in children's lives
·A supportive and collaborative work environment
·28 days holiday (pro-rata, including bank holidays)
·Workplace pension scheme
·Opportunities for professional development
The Purple Elephant Project is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check and provide references.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from all backgrounds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Healthwatch Stockport is looking for a Communications and Volunteer Coordinator to join our team. If you have a passion for communications and making a positive impact, apply now!
Join our dedicated team as a Communications and Volunteer Coordinator. You will lead our communications strategy, coordinate members and volunteers, and engage our local communities. Your work will drive positive changes in Stockport's health and social care services.
Responsibilities:
Volunteer Coordination
• Recruit, train, and support new volunteer members, leading to the continuous development of our Enter and View Programme.
• Coordinate volunteer activities to align with Healthwatch Stockport’s objectives.
• Maintain a database of volunteers and members, tracking engagement and participation.
Enter & View Programme
• Oversee the Enter & View programme and support the Enter & View Volunteer Lead by collaborating with volunteers and partner organisations.
• Ensure the programme influences positive service changes and supports volunteers to lead the way in those changes.
• Produce and share Enter & View reports in a timely and accessible manner.
Research & Projects
• Contribute to the design, development, and delivery of targeted qualitative and quantitative research projects to gather feedback on health and social care services.
• Contribute to data analysis and produce comprehensive reports and intelligence briefings for NHS and social care commissioners, providers, local Councillors/MPs and the public.
• Ensure all reports are robust, straightforward, and accessible.
• Involve volunteers, service providers, and people with lived experience in our work.
Community Engagement
• Collaborate with the Healthwatch Engagement Officer to plan and deliver engagement activities with local people and communities.
• Gather feedback and insights from the community to inform Healthwatch Stockport’s work. • Represent Healthwatch Stockport at local events, meetings, and forums
See attachment for further responsibilities
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Assistant Philanthropy & Grants Officer
Salary: Up to £24,500 pro rata gross per annum depending on skills and experience
Location: Curdridge, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 2DP
Part Time – 21 Hours per Week
Permanent Contract
The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is a grassroots movement working for nature’s recovery and to bring people closer to nature.
‘Our vision for a wilder future is beautiful and vital!’
Our future has to be wilder!
We are seeking an Assistant Philanthropy & Grants Officer to join our cause.
It is an exciting time for Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust as we strive towards our Wilder 2030 strategy. We want to see 1 in 4 people connecting with wildlife and taking action, and at least a third of land and sea protected and where wildlife is recovering.
Our fundraising team is ambitious, with a strong track record of success and plans for growth. This role is new to the team and the post holder will have the opportunity to make a major impact in helping deliver our grants, legacy and major donor fundraising as part of the Trust’s strategy.
Reporting to the Philanthropy Manager and working alongside the Senior Grants Officer, this role will support grants and legacy fundraising in particular, as well as looking after Trust donors and getting involved in fundraising events.
Together, the team will build first-class journeys for a variety of supporters to secure vital income for the organisation both now and in the future. Strong people and relationship skills as well as a good writing style and attention to detail will be essential.
This role would suit a candidate who may already have some fundraising experience and is now keen to build their knowledge and expertise in grants, legacies and major donor fundraising. We have an experienced and skilled team in place which would provide the right candidate with an excellent and supportive environment in which to grow.
The ideal candidate would have a passion and drive to develop in this role. Training and support will be offered.
Wild About Inclusion!
As an inclusive employer we recognise that our workforce needs to better reflect the communities in which we live and work. We encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly those underrepresented within our sector, including people from black, Asian, minority Ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.
We are happy to discuss the possibilities of hybrid and flexible working
This role will be based at our office in Curdridge, however, we are happy to accommodate a hybrid working routine, and discuss a pattern of work which suits the candidate. Officially, office hours are Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm with an hour lunch break.
We offer a wide range of benefits including a competitive salary, generous annual leave allowance, a contributory pension scheme, life assurance, learning and development support, 24-hour access to our employee assistance programme, discounted staff travel with our corporate partners Wightlink (subject to T&Cs) and more.
Closing date: 05 September 2024
Interviews: 12 September 2024
To apply for the role, please click on the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the page. In the ‘supporting information’ section, you’ll need to demonstrate, with detailed examples, how you meet the job requirements using the Job Description and Recruitment Pack below.
Please do not use artificial intelligence tools to assist you to complete the application form. We may not accept applications that have been completed utilising AI tools.
Coaching and Referrals Coordinator
Are you passionate about delivering excellent mental health support?
We're looking for an outstanding Coaching Coordinator to lead the day-to-day running of Restore's Coaching and Referrals service, supporting people experiencing mental health challenges to gain paid employment, volunteering opportunities, or move back into education or training. You will also provide support to Restore's Referrals Coordinator, enabling them to ensure a highly effective assessment process for potential recovery service members (service users) and coaching clients.
Every year, Restore works with over 500 people across Oxfordshire, supporting them on their mental health recovery journey including helping them plan for the future.
41% of people who receive our Coaching support move into employment, education or training.
As Coaching Coordinator at Restore you will work flexibly across a cluster of sites, with the opportunity to feed in to the development and innovation of our services, helping to ensure the quality of our support remains second to none.
We are committed to creating a supportive working environment where you can thrive and grow. We invest in learning and development opportunities to ensure you can provide the best possible support to service users and continuously develop as a practitioner.
Person Specification - click 'apply' to view the full job specification
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate how they meet the following criteria:
· Experience of managing a staff team and / or a team of volunteers
· Experience of working with people with mental health problems and/or multiple and complex needs
· Able to participate in reflective learning to promote personal and professional development
· Experience of coaching and the ability to develop this skill in others through supervision of practice.
· An understanding of performance management in order to ensure the delivery of a quality service.
· Proven ability to form effective, positive and motivational relationships.
· To recognise and value all aspects of diversity and an understanding of the importance of Equality, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Closing date: Sunday the 8th September 2024 at midnight.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday the 17th September 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Housing Income Manager is Refuge’s expert lead and responsible for all elements of housing income management for our accommodation, including the policy framework, service charge calculation and rent setting, housing income budgets, training and management of rent collection, reporting and ensuring that all the processes meet the high standards set by the organisation and regulations in place.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Working closely with our existing Head of Services, you will have joint responsibility for the operational management of Services across our organisation. Key tasks and responsibilities will include:
- Line managing our Service Managers.
- Liaising with and reporting to commissioners.
- Monitoring service efficacy.
- Ensuring all services have written policies and processes in place.
- Supporting the senior management team with the development of new services.
- Acting as a Designated Safeguarding Lead.
- Mobilising new services.
You are required to maintain regular contact with partner agencies, commissioners and funders, negotiating on behalf of the charity, and building strong and positive relationships with others.
This role can be based in either Wiltshire or Devon, requiring travel across the South-West and a willingness to attend meetings in all our offices on occasion.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
SERVICE DELIVERY MANAGEMENT TEAM
- Be an active member of the Service Delivery Management Team.
- Contribute to the development services across FearFree.
- Ensure FearFree complies with all legal requirements; advise the CEO when a breach is likely or has occurred.
- Achieve and maintain external accreditations, such as Leading Lights, ISVA Standards and Respect Standards.
- Provide cover for your counterpart Head of Services (primary responsibility for safety and support services).
- Act as a Designated Safeguarding Lead for FearFree.
- Support senior colleagues – including the Head of Communications, Head of Fundraising, and Head of Finance – to ensure excellent services and a joined-up approach.
MANAGEMENT ROLE
- Attend management team meetings.
- Mobilise new services.
- Take a leading role in the writing and development of tenders and bids for new services.
- Working within the agreed policies, principles & codes of practice of FearFree, develop, implement, sustain and improve frameworks and systems to achieve objectives and priorities through effective procedures.
- Work with relevant senior managers to advise on formulating, updating & monitoring relevant FearFree policies & procedures, updating manuals as and when required, ensuring that support staff have appropriate access to them and record sightings of updates.
- Manage change in accordance with change control procedures.
- Liaise and network with other agencies, statutory, voluntary, & private as appropriate.
- Oversee the quarterly and annual reviews for Commissioners.
- Develop and manage own workload having the ability to work independently, using own initiative.
- Attend relevant local, regional and national groups, forums and meetings as appropriate.
- Contribute to the development of new projects as required.
- Manage other tasks appropriate.
- Ensure all services meet with the requirements of accredited bodies, legislation, contractual obligations, best practice and FearFree policies.
SUPERVISORY ROLE
- Ensure the provision of line management, support and supervision for Service staff.
- Respond to complaints escalated from the projects.
- Develop and oversee project/service plans.
- Monitor compliance with procedures at project level.
- Chair project/service management meetings.
- Ensure project reports and returns are completed on time.
- Provide advice, information, training and support to staff related to organisation policies and procedures as required.
- Arrange training courses or identify training opportunities to ensure staff & volunteers have access to specific knowledge related to relevant issues for service delivery.
For a full job description/person specification and to apply, please follow the link provided on this website. There is no specific closing date for this role and this vacancy will close once a suitable candidate is found, so early applications are encouraged.
FearFree is committed to encouraging equality and diversity in the workplace. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive place to work where we can all be ourselves and individual differences are recognised and valued.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Working Well Trust is a mental health, learning disability and neurodiverse and employment focused charity in London. All of our projects share the aim of improving the lives of people with mental health support needs, or who have learning disabilities and/or who are neurodiverse through training and employment.
This new role of People Lead will be working with our team to support their employment and wellbeing, as well as providing the key structure and systems to enable the Trust to deliver to our clients and funders. Over the last couple of years we have expanded and although we are proud of how we support our clients and colleagues it is now clear that we need in-house support to ensure that this continues and to help drive improvements.
As this is a stand alone post (ie you will be the only HR/People specialist) we do need someone who is experienced and CIPD qualified. Experience of the charity/third sector is not essential nor is management experience. Commitment to promoting welfare and inclusion are essential requirements for the role.
You will be reporting to the CEO but also be the key employee on the People and Culture sub committee which brings together trustees, including a HR professional, and staff to discuss and plan work priorities.
The role we are recruiting for is as follows:
Full time: 28 hours per week but we can be flexible what hours and days these are worked.
If you would like to discuss this role please see the Job Description for contact details.
Please click apply to send your CV after answering the screening questions.
Candidates need to clearly outline how they meet the person specification points in their personal statement.
Employee benefits include an employer contribution to a personal or workplace pension equivalent to 6% of gross salary. 30 days annual leave plus paid public holidays (FTE).
Working Well Trust is an equal opportunities and Confident about Disabilities.
Closing date: 9am Thursday 5 Septemeber
Telephone interviews: During week beginning 9 Septemver but may be held earlier
Final Stage interviews: TBC
Please complete the screening questions and press apply to send your CV.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Our system keeps your personal information hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Profile:
The person appointed to this post will be passionate about the concerns and needs of older and vulnerable people within the local community. They must have an empathetic heart, work effectively as a team member, and agree to follow Evergreen’s ethos and values.
Job Purpose and Role:
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy and expanding charity and work within a dynamic team. The finance manager is responsible for support and maintenance of financial services and reporting to senior management. These duties include but are not limited to supporting the Finance Officer, maintaining accounts functions, budgeting and assisting in the drafting of monthly management reports.
Responsibilities
Reporting directly to the COO the Finance Manager will support and assist the Finance Officer in all routine bookkeeping duties, ensuring the smooth running of financial operations. The Finance Manager ensures that effective methods are put in place to meet current and upcoming regulations of Charities e.g. Charities SORP (FRS102).
Duties (this list is not exhaustive)
· Supervision of regular posting of purchase and sales ledger entries.
· Preparing monthly management accounts, including comparatives to budgets, trends and forecasts.
· Compiling Balance sheet reconciliations
· Facilitating the use of account software to generate management accounts reports.
· Preparing quarterly ‘Income and Expenditure’ reports for Managers.
· Preparing interim/final financial project reports for submission to funders.
· Providing accurate and timely financial information to support the organisational financial strategy and decision-making process
· Ensuring all transactions are recorded, filed and reported correctly
· Streamlining and improving accounting systems, controls and process environment
· Reviewing and updating the current organisation's policies and procedures
· Preparing supporting schedules for annual audits and working with external accountants to assist in the preparation of annual financial statements.
Knowledge
As an experienced Finance Manager, you must be knowledgeable in the following areas:
· Proven expertise with computerised accounts systems.
· An understanding of Liberty Account software would be an added advantage.
· Understanding of Charities Commission requirements
· Highly proficient computer skills including in-depth knowledge of Excel and major Microsoft programs
· GCSE Mathematics and English
· AAT Level 3 or equivalent
· Good editing, data collection, and record-keeping with analysis skillset
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
- Salary: £32,020 per annum, pro rata, subject to deductions for tax and national insurance contributions as required by law.
- Hours: 4 days per week, equivalent to 30 hours per week. This may be flexible.
- Location: FLEX office, Vauxhall, London – Flexible hybrid working with a mixture of in person and home/office working.
- Pension: 4%, incremental pension contributions.
- Contract: 2 years, fixed term (with possibilities of extension subject to funding)
In this role you will be responsible for ensuring the effective administration, maintenance and development of relevant FLEX’s resources and systems. This role involves leading on HR processes, including recruitment and onboarding, staff development and training, etc. as well as tasks related to governance and compliance, finance and grant administration. You will work closely with FLEX’s management team and will be responsible for staff communications regarding office operations and human resources.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Thrive, we work with people to improve their physical, social and emotional health through gardening. We primarily work with people with disabilities and health conditions. We deliver face-to-face Social and Therapeutic Horticulture (STH) programmes and we are the leading Social and Therapeutic Horticulture training provider in the UK, helping organisations, health and social care professionals and teachers deliver STH. We also provide free resources that help people garden at home, reducing the risk of poor health, and helping people to garden with specific long-term health conditions or disabilities.
Established in 1979, we are an independent charity, funded by donations, trusts and grants, and services paid for by local authorities. We employ 50 staff, supported by 200 volunteers, across our three centres at Reading, Birmingham and London.
This role is based at our centre in Beech Hill, nr. Reading and visits to our other centres will be required. We offer flexible working arrangements, including some homeworking, please do get in touch to discuss.
About the role:
As well as working with our managed service provider to ensure the efficient day-to-day operation of our IT systems and processes, this role will play a key part in the successful delivery of IT projects (including network migration).
Initially, a significant part of the role will be to manage the migration of our on-premises network to the cloud. This will involve cross-team working to establish site structure and access. An overlapping project will be the implementation of VOIP telephony.
Working across the organisation, with non-technical staff, you will ensure that our IT infrastructure supports and enhances our charitable delivery.
To succeed in this role, you will have excellent technical knowledge (particularly in Microsoft 365, integrations and CRM platforms) and experience in the IT function of an SME organisation (ideally one with multiple functions and different geographical locations). You will have demonstrable experience of identifying and delivering operational efficiencies.
Appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check. Thrive complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an individual from working for Thrive.
For more information, please download the Information Pack. For an informal conversation about the role, please email recruitment.
To apply, please email recruitment with your CV and a written statement explaining how you meet the person specification and what you will bring to Thrive.
Closing date for applications: Thursday 12th September 2024.
Interviews: Tuesday 17th September 2024
For more information, please download the Information Pack. For an informal conversation about the role, please email recruitment.
To apply, please email recruitment with your CV and a written statement explaining how you meet the person specification and what you will bring to Thrive.
Role Volunteer Coordinator
About us
Angus Carers Centre is a rights-based charity working with and for unpaid carers from all walks of life living across Angus. We exist to improve the quality of life for all carers by building genuine and equal relationships, connecting carers with each other to create a sense of belonging and community, providing practical and emotional supports, and influencing change at local and national level.
Established in 1996, we have grown significantly over the last 25 years, and we are now supporting nearly 2,000 unpaid adult and young carers across Angus. Our talented and passionate team of 25 staff and over 20 volunteers ensure the needs of our carers are meet. Together with our volunteers we strive to provide a first-class service to carers and their families, to make a lasting difference to their lives.
Our vision is that all unpaid carers in Angus will receive appropriate information and support to enable them to feel valued and confident in their caring situation and to develop their own potential.
Why should you consider applying?
The social, political and policy horizon is changing, and we need to ensure that we provide the right support at the right time. We are entering a new and exciting chapter, and there has never been a better time to join our organisation.
You will form part of the Leadership Team. You will be making an impact by building authentic and empowering relationships with our dedicated and change-driven teams supporting unpaid carers, their families and partner organisations. You will lead on the development of our service demonstrating its impact and added value. But most importantly, you will put the voice of carers at the centre of what we do.
Reporting to the CEO, you will have a positive non-judgemental regard and help unpaid carers exercise their rights and support them to realise their potential.
Job overview
The postholder will:
• Lead, recruit, and support volunteers to ensure they are motivated, and feel valued and respected making a lasting difference in our communities.
• Develop volunteering strategy, ensuring it is inclusive, future-focused, and carers-centered.
• Promote and champion the role of volunteers by building and maintaining relationships with key partners, local organisations, and influencers.
• Provide safe, nurturing, and developmental support supervision to a team of volunteers.
• Design, deliver and evaluate volunteering activities ensuring they align with local need and organisational vision.
• Continuously evidence and communicate the impact of volunteering, internally and externally to further demonstrate its value: individual, organisational, and societal.
• Establish strong relationships with other volunteer organisations to share learnings and good practice and build a network of support.
• Build a network of supportive organisations and communities of interest to strengthen the role and profile of unpaid carers.
• Collaborate with other teams, business support, finance, fundraising and others, to support all aspects of volunteering, including events management, training, and professional development.
• Continuously strive for excellence by ensuring learning is embedded in practice, policies, and systems
• Keep abreast of legislation, policy and good practice related to volunteering.
• Ensure organisational and local safeguarding and health & safety policies are adhered to and effectively implemented.
• Comply with Angus Carers Centre’s policies and procedures.
Job overview
The above does not represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities and tasks but indicates the main responsibilities required from employees in the role. The organisation reserves the right to require employees to perform other duties from time to time.
Key values
• Strong sense of integrity.
• Authentic and true to themselves and others,
• Compassionate and boundaries,
• Drive for social justice and equity.
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Qualifications and knowledge:
• Degree in community education, social care, project management or relevant experience in developing, leading, and supporting volunteers.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection.
• Understanding of the needs of diverse individuals and communities.
• Full Driving License and a suitable vehicle for work with business insurance.
Experience
• Experience in all aspects of effective Volunteer Management (recruitment, training, support)
• Experience of collaborating with external stakeholders including communities, voluntary and private organisations, and individuals,
• Experience of project management, achieving goals, managing a busy workload, and working to deadlines
• Experience of partnership working, preferably in the Third Sector
• Experience of service development, delivery, and evaluation
Working hours
16 hours per week subject to organisational needs. Some work may have to be undertaken outside office hours, including evenings and weekends.
Special conditions
The post entails work with vulnerable people and falls within the definition of “regulated work” under the provision of the Protection of Vulnerable groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The post holder will require to be registered as a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme, which will involve a Disclosure Scotland check.
Office base
The post is based at 8 Grant Road, Arbroath, DD11 1JN.
Equal opportunities
Angus Carers Centre is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to consider joining Angus Carers Centre.
Benefits
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 6% employer pension contribution
• Free car park
• 31 days of annual leave
• Flexible working, subject to organisation’s needs.
Application notes
To apply, please provide the following:
1. A covering letter explaining why you are interested in this position, highlighting your relevant experience, and explaining how you meet the ‘Person Specification’ (detailed below). The letter should be between 800 and 1000 words.
2. A CV, limited to two pages.
3. Contact details for two work or education related references. (Please state clearly if you do not want us to contact references prior to interview.)
Interviews will be held face to face in Angus Carer Centre
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a 45 – 60 min interview (involving a mix of experience and competency-based questions), and asked
Are you passionate about data, eager to learn and a strong communicator making databases understandable to non-techy users? Samaritans is looking for a Data Administrator to process data, deliver database training and support users, to enable effective fundraising activities.
- Permanent role
- Full time (35 hours per week)
- £30,000-£31,000 per annum
- Hybrid working - linked to Ewell (Surrey) office, with home and office working
- In-office working - twice per month as a minimum, the team often meet up once per week
- We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences
Key Projects: Join us during an exciting phase as we optimise our Access Charity CRM/ thankQ database and automate many manual processes. We have a number of key initiatives this year, including enhancing the CRM functionality, refining ways of working, and leveraging technology to add substantial value to our users.
Data team: Our friendly and supportive team collaborate both virtually and in-office. We are dedicated to growth, continuous improvement, and practical, realistic delivery.
The four key aspects to the role:
- Running Regular Processes - You’ll manage and execute regular data processes that are not yet automated, ensuring high levels of data accuracy
- Data Diagnostics and Monitoring - You’ll proactively identify and address data quality issues and process mishaps before they affect our supporters and fundraisers
- User Engagement - You’ll lead the development and delivery of a regular training programme for database users. You’ll tailor the training based on user feedback and provide ongoing support through regular communication with users.
- First Line Support - You’ll be the first point of call for our service desk, handling ad-hoc user requests, such as processing funds, answering system questions and resolving reconciliation issues. You’ll action simple requests and triage more complex issues via our ticketing system. You’ll support the team (Data Officers, Data Project Lead and Head of Income Data) in their roles.
We are looking for someone with:
- Outstanding attention to detail, coupled with problem-solving skills and analytical thinking
- Strong communication skills adjusted to the different stakeholders and their needs
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines
- Good level of IT literacy and in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel e.g. filters, Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, INDEX MATCH, IF Formulas
What’s in it for you – our benefits
So, you want to work for us? Good choice. We like it here too. We offer competitive salaries, flexible and hybrid working to suit your needs, family-friendly policies, 28 days annual leave inclusive of wellbeing days and a matched pension contribution up to 5%. You’ll have a structured induction and ongoing projects, secondments & learning opportunities. We also have colleague-led affinity groups made up of people with shared identities.
Your health and wellbeing is our priority. We have a staff community of Mental Health First Aiders, a Health Cash Plan and an Employee Assistance Programme. You’ll have free subscriptions to Headspace (your personal guide to mindfulness, sleep, focus, movement, and more) & Perkbox (an employee benefits platform with online exercise classes). That’s not all. We listen to your ideas and have staff forum and social committee networks.
Hybrid and flexible working: We are a flexible organisation, and we embrace hybrid working – a mix of connecting in person and remotely. We’re aware that the world is changing, and we all want and need different things from our work and home lives. So, if you need to walk the dog, go to the gym, or have commitments outside of work, we’re open to talking through flexible working options that work for you and us.
Being Inclusive: We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from Disabled, BAME and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.
Application: If this role sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You’ll be asked to upload your CV and provide answer some application questions, tailored around your motivations for applying. This role will close for applications at midnight on 5 September.
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ABOUT STRENGTH & STEM
Strength & Stem is a charity that uses floristry to help female modern slavery survivors experience restoration and empowerment. We believe that floristry can be used as a practical tool to help modern slavery survivors build a future for themselves, as well as a therapeutic tool in healing from trauma. Over eight months, we run holistic employability and skills training programmes during which participants undertake vocational floristry training, supplementary skills training, mentorship, and work experience.
The skills and experiences survivors gain through our programmes create a lasting difference for them and their families through economic independence, strengthened wellbeing and increased community. Ultimately, our programmes help survivors to regain dignity and hope and to move into a life of full independence and freedom.
TERMS
Job title - Finance Manager
Responsible to - CEO
Hours - One day per week (7.5 hours per week). This is a fixed-term role for 12 months. We have a flexible working arrangement, so working hours do not have to be limited to a specific day of the week.
Based - This is a remote role; however, you must have the pre-existing right to work in the UK to be eligible for the position. Some in-person team meetings in central London will be required.
Salary - £35,000 per annum pro rata, equivalent to £7,000 for one day per week
Start date - Immediate
ROLE DESCRIPTION
The Finance Manager will play a critical role in ensuring the financial health of the organisation. As the sole end-to-end finance position within Strength & Stem, the Finance Manager will be responsible for all financial activities, including bookkeeping, budgeting, financial reporting, and providing strategic financial guidance to support the charity's mission.
Your skills and expertise in successful financial management will enable Strength & Stem to establish a stable financial foundation for the future, allowing our impactful and meaningful work with modern slavery survivors to flourish and grow. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Finance Manager to shape and influence the effectiveness and sustainability of a small, ambitious charity.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Financial Management:
- Manage day-to-day financial operations, including bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
- Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures with support from the Treasurer.
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of financial transactions.
- Perform the month-end process.
- Check employee expense claims and post them for payment.
- Compile bank runs and input them for approval.
- Raise any invoices and monitor late payments.
Bookkeeping:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
- Record and categorise all financial transactions with corresponding receipts in QuickBooks.
- Reconcile bank and credit card statements regularly.
Grant and Fund Management:
- Work closely with the Grants Manager to provide financial information for grant proposals and donor reports.
- Support the Grants Manager to manage grant budgets.
- Monitor and track restricted and unrestricted funds and grants to ensure compliance with donor requirements and complete spending.
- Producing receipts for donors and donor statements as required.
- Running and checking Gift Aid reporting to HMRC.
Budgeting and Forecasting:
- Support the CEO and Treasurer to prepare and monitor the charity’s annual budget.
- Provide financial projections and forecasts to aid Board decision-making.
- Track and report on budget variances.
- Assist the CEO with Budget and cashflow reporting.
Financial Reporting:
- Generate regular financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Prepare monthly management accounts.
- With the Treasurer, ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
Audit and Compliance:
- With the CEO, Treasurer and Company Secretary, ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and reporting requirements.
- Coordinate the production of the financial statements and act as a point of contact for independent review/audit.
Cash Flow Management:
- Manage cash flow to ensure the organisation's operational needs are met.
- Support the Board by making investment recommendations in line with the charity's financial goals.
Other
- Attending regular team meetings and events
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Skills, qualifications, and experience
- A professional accounting qualification (CCAB or equivalent).
- Proven experience in financial management and bookkeeping, preferably in a charity context.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and reporting standards.
- Proficiency in financial software and tools (e.g., QuickBooks, Excel, financial modelling).
- Experience in performing month-end processes and reconciliations.
- Proven ability to identify and implement improvements in financial systems.
- Experience in educating and assisting non-financial team members in understanding financial systems.
Personal Attributes
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written communication and high attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a remote team and to work effectively with finance and non-finance team members.
- Excellent time management with the ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines and produce quality results on time.
- Ability to cope with the financial management of a growing organisation.
- A motivated and proactive self-starter, able to take initiative and comfortable working within limited existing organisational structures.
- Reliability, integrity, and extremely high ethical standards.
- Commitment to the mission and values of Strength & Stem.
- Be comfortable with our faith policy (see attached documentation).
Strength & Stem uses floristry to help female modern slavery survivors experience restoration and empowerment.
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Role Purpose
The main purposes of the Head of Curriculum and Growth role are:
- Overseeing the design and maintenance of consistently high-quality workshops and resources (Tender’s curriculum) across all programmes, incorporating drama and the arts and appropriate subject matter expertise
- Developing a strategic plan for expanding Tender’s reach and impact, and working in collaboration with the Director of Services to execute expansion plans
- Overseeing the recruitment, training and ongoing development and management of Tender’s freelance workshop facilitators
Main Responsibilities and Duties
Curriculum and quality assurance
- Overseeing the development and introduction of all new content in Tender’s curriculum, working in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure secondary research, beneficiary need, subject matter expertise and beneficiary voice (in particular, youth voice) is appropriately incorporated and content is evidence-based
- Developing, reviewing, updating and implementing Tender’s quality assurance framework to ensure Tender’s curriculum remains of a consistently high quality
- Overseeing the regular review of existing curriculum to ensure content remains internally consistent across Tender, up to date and incorporates new information and best practice teaching methods
- Working in collaboration with the Research & Impact Manager, ensuring relevant primary and secondary research and learnings from Tender’s programmes are incorporated into Tender’s curriculum to maximise the impact of Tender’s programmes
- Championing excellence in the design and delivery of Tender’s curriculum across the organisation, including building strong relationships with other Heads of Departments and Programme Managers
Workshop leader oversight
- Working in collaboration with the Head of Schools & Youth Settings and Head of Adult Services, identifying gaps in workshop leader pools and overseeing the timely recruitment of a sufficient number of workshop leaders across all regions to deliver all planned projects
- Developing and implementing a consistent and robust workshop leader induction plan for all new facilitators
- Developing and implementing an ongoing training and development plan for workshop leaders to ensure consistently high quality and current standards of delivery to all beneficiary groups, and ensuring any gaps in existing skills and knowledge are addressed
- Working in collaboration with the Director of Services, Head of Schools and Youth Settings and Head of Adult Services, develop and implement processes to monitor workshop leader performance
- Overseeing the provision of wellbeing support for workshop leaders, including regular check-ins and gathering formal and informal feedback
Growth
- Researching and identifying potential geographic areas and target populations for expanding Tender’s reach and impact in a planned and targeted manner
- Working in collaboration with the Research & Impact Manager, assessing the need for, and potential impact of, Tender’s work in new geographic areas or with new target populations
- Working in collaboration with the Development team, identifying and developing new partnerships, collaborations and funding opportunities to ensure any growth can be properly resourced and sustained
- Developing and supporting the Director of Services to execute a strategic plan for expanding Tender’s work to new geographic regions and to new target populations in 2024-26
Administration
- Supporting the SLT in effective risk management by proactively and regularly identifying potential risks and recommending mitigating actions to the Director of Services
- Completing all mandatory training, and proactively seeking opportunities for ongoing professional development
- Following all Tender policies and procedures, including safeguarding, data protection and equal opportunities
- Working as a member of the Tender team and carrying out other duties that may be required to meet the needs of the organisation