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Are you looking for a flexible role in a position that can really make a difference? If so, maybe you could be our next Finance Manager.

Possability People is a pan-impairment disability charity based in Brighton. We work with people with a number of health conditions, including mental health, as well as older people. We support people through a number of services and projects with a passionate and dedicated staff team. We empower and enable those we work with to live the lives they choose.

The Finance Manager is a key member of our team. You will be responsible for the accounting and financial management of the charity and its trading company. You will be responsible for reporting on the financial performance to Trustee Board and the Finance Sub-Committee.

In liaison with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO), you will lead on agreeing departmental and overall budgets. You will be responsible with the CEO for ensuring a high quality and effective working of the charity including compliance with all its financial policies and statutory requirements.

This role can be worked flexibly; at home, hybrid, or in our office in Kemp Town Brighton, and on the days and times that suit you, whether that’s mornings, afternoons, or even evenings.

Part time post 18 hours per week, 0.51 full-time equivalent FTE)

Salary £40,000 per annum (pro-rata)

Closing Date: Friday 10 January at 9am

Interview: To be confirmed, but likely Thursday 16 January

TO APPLY please visit our website.

Volunteer Opportunities also exist in various areas in the organisation. It would be great to hear from you.

We actively encourage applications from disabled people in accordance with a policy of equal opportunity. We guarantee an interview if you demonstrate you meet the essential criteria and have let us know you’re a disabled person.

Registered Charity No. 1114435, Company Ltd. By Guarantee No: 05706441

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. 

Location: Twickenham, Greater London (TW2 7DE) Hours: 27.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Salary: £23,467 per annum (£32,000 FTE) Contract: Permanent, Part-time

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.

Closing date: Thursday 9th January 2025 at 12 noon

Interviews will be held in person on Wednesday 15th January 2025

Working closely with the Business Development Director and Business Development Manager the Fundraising Manager will play a pivotal role in the creation, development and implementation of a robust and diverse fundraising strategy that contributes to the overarching income generation strategy, that meet both current and future operational needs.

The post holder will be responsible for designing, developing and the leading on the delivery of ambitious fundraising initiatives and campaigns.  They will be instrumental in building strong, lasting relationships with new and existing supporters.  They will grow our income and our pool of donors.

The postholder will have a central role in working to secure grants from statutory agencies and trusts and foundations.

There is significant scope and opportunity for the Fundraising Manager to develop the charity’s work arounds individual giving, challenge/community events, support innovative digital fundraising campaigns and assist in the delivery of targeted fundraising activities and events and corporate partnerships.

The Fundraising Manager will be responsible for all processes related to fundraising activities including managing budgets to ensure best use of available resources to maximise income.

The post holder will create an effective and engaging internal and external communication plan that ensures inclusivity and accessibility across all areas of the charity.

This role involves evening and weekend working to support fundraising events and activities.  Time off in lieu will be given for these events and activities.

Workers should be “free from abuse in their own lives.”

Applicants are asked not to put themselves forward for selection if this is not the case.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Volunteer Manager to join our small, collaborative team. You will be a proactive, organised individual with experience of working with volunteers and a talent for building strong relationships. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on variety and is committed to enhancing the experience and contributions of volunteers. 

As Volunteer Manager, you will oversee all aspects of volunteer management, including recruitment, training, development of new volunteer projects, and ongoing support. You will be willing to develop and deliver training programmes yourself where needed and identify and support volunteers to take on roles such as trainers and facilitators. A key focus will be ensuring volunteers are well-prepared and integrated into ADCH activities. 

As part of a small team, you will need to be hands-on and flexible, taking on a variety of tasks and supporting organisational events and projects. With occasional travel and overnight stays required, this role suits someone adaptable, resourceful, and ready to make a meaningful impact. 

If you are an innovative and driven individual ready to embrace this challenging and rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you! 

This is a 12-month fixed-term position, with the potential for extension subject to securing further funding.

Closing Date: Monday, 13th January 2025, 5pm. 

Interviews: Tuesday 21 January 2025 at Birmingham Dogs Home, Solihull.  

If you do not hear from us within 5 days of the closing date, please assume you were unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we reserve the right to close this post early, should we receive a high volume of applications. 

Further details about the role, including key responsibilities and criteria, can be found in the job description within our recruitment pack. Please ensure you review the pack carefully before beginning your application. 

This role is made possible thanks to support from Pets Foundation 

We are looking for an experienced Finance and Operations Manager with outstanding organisational skills who is passionate about ensuring great outcomes for children and young people.

As Finance and Operations Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing systems and processes that ensure the smooth and efficient operation of Young Manchester’s core activities and diverse programmes. You will work closely with the CEO to oversee the day-to-day operations of a dynamic and fast-paced charity; ensuring efficient workflows, managing team performance, supervising financial operations, and coordinating key operational activities.

This role is particularly vital as Young Manchester continues to expand its grant portfolio, attract additional funding to the city, provide infrastructure support to its network of local youth organisations, and grow its youth consultancy service, collaborating with businesses across Manchester.

The postholder will be critical in maintaining our standard of work and commitment to ensuring children and young people are shaping Young Manchester’s work, in order to maximise impact and opportunities for young people. In this role, there is ample scope for an ambitious, creative and organised person to develop this post and be part of an exciting new chapter for Young Manchester.

Ten Ten Resources is an educational organisation that nurtures spiritual growth, personal development and social responsibility by sharing inspiring, creative content through a Catholic lens.

Working as part of a team of 12, the Office Manager is a key managerial role. You will maintain and improve office systems, processes and policies, ensuring that clients receive a high-quality service, and the remote working them is well-organised and efficient.

This role is offered full-time (5 days) or part-time (4 days).

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SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Systems | Manage, review and improve the use of our office systems
• Client Experience | Ensure excellence in our communication with clients
• Line Management | Line Management responsibility for two members of staff
• Team Organisation | Management of team matters
• Reports and Policies | Reporting to senior leadership and policy management
• General Admin | As required 

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IN DETAIL

Systems

Improving the use of our systems including:

• HubSpot for marketing, communications and Knowledge Base

• Trello for project and process management 

• Clockify for time management and time off

• Google Drive for file management

You will propose and implement improvements, and train staff members in new and improved practices. Therefore, a previous knowledge of some of the systems we use is desirable, and a proven ability to understand and implement systems is essential. 

Client Experience

You will have responsibility for ensuring Client Experience across all communication channels including the website, email communication, telephone, knowledge base and chatbots.

As part of this, you will understand the role and responsibilities of the Office Administrator responsibilities so you can provide training, backfill and assist during busy periods. This includes:

• Resolving user-based queries

• Managing subscriptions and trial subscriptions

• Triaging communication to the relevant member of staff

• Improving and updating CRM data (eg school holidays, pupil numbers, etc)

In addition, under the guidance of the Leadership Team, you will organise, plan and implement the annual subscription process.

Line Management

You will initially have Line Management responsibility of the Finance Officer and Office Administrator. This includes bi-weekly one-to-one meetings, termly reviews, annual appraisals and adhoc meetings with reportees or the Leadership Team as required.

Team Organisation

You will have responsibility for managing various team matters. This includes, although is not exclusive to:

• Payment of goods and services

• Organising Team Gatherings and adhoc in-person meetings

• Remote planning of work events - eg film shoots, conferences

• Team training as required

• Ensuring staff have up to date DBS certificates

Reports and Policies

This includes:

• Producing reports for the Leadership Team regularly and as required

• Producing and updating company-wide policies, ensuring that they are fit for purpose

• Ensuring the Operations Manual is up to date and that department heads update the manual as necessary

General Admin

You will also have responsibility for General Admin tasks. This may include, although is not exclusive to:

• Receiving and triaging post

• Banking cheques

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PLACE OF WORK

This is a home-working role. All home-working office equipment will be provided by the company as required.

In-person staff gatherings take place three times per year, requiring an overnight stay. Travel and accommodation are provided by the organisation. Additional in-person meetings may also be called as required.

Job Title: Development Manager

Location: London 

Contract: Permanent 

Reporting to: Head of Development 

Responsible for: Occasional consultants or volunteers 

Salary: £50,758.50 Gross per annum

Deadline: 8th January 2025

Conciliation Resources 

Conflict is difficult, complex and political. The world urgently needs to find different ways to respond. Conciliation Resources is an international organisation committed to stopping violent conflict and creating more peaceful societies. We work with people impacted by war and violence, bringing diverse voices together to make change that lasts. For 30 years, we have been making peace possible. We currently have over 70 full and part-time staff members, working mainly out of the London and Australian offices. We work with over 70 locally-based and international partners worldwide. Conciliation Resources is deeply committed to keeping people safe from harm, whether they are personnel or those who come into contact with our work.

Communications and Development Team 

The Development Team sits within a wider Communications and Development Team, which consists of four members of staff at different levels, who work across a range of activities. The wider Team has two dedicated staff members currently focused on donor relationship management and fundraising, and two on communications. 

The Development function is responsible for management of Conciliation Resources’ strategic funders, the generation of unrestricted income and providing fundraising support to the wider organisation. The majority of funding currently comes from government grants and this will remain a key focus, with some time also spent on reacting to opportunities for new funding streams which present themselves – such as trusts and foundations, and to a lesser extent, high-value individual donors and corporations. 

The Communications function has oversight over all areas of organisational communications including the website and digital communications, branding, media relations and production of content. 

Job Purpose 

The purpose of this role is to help generate funding for CR as an organisation, and its component teams. The job-holder will need to work with the Head of Development to support the development of existing and new unrestricted funding relationships, collaborate with staff in other teams to help achieve more restricted income, and at all times champion good organisational communication and information management around funding and donors.

With guidance from the Head of Development, the postholder will lead on building and maintaining strategic relationships with new donors and partners, which might involve some grant management, including budget monitoring, as well as providing technical advice to programmes and policy teams’ fundraising efforts. This may involve writing proposals, working on project budgets, coordinating submissions and providing other guidance, help and advice. The postholder will need to engage, train and support colleagues, as well as gather learning and introduce new tools in response. 

They will use Conciliation Resource’s data management system (currently Podio) to support the development of clear grant and donor management processes, and maintain aspects of the system which relate to fundraising. 

As a member of the DevelopmentTeam, the postholder will also feed into wider fundraising activities and strategy, supporting the Head of Development Team as needed.

Person specification 

Essential experience, knowledge and skills 

• Significant experience of developing and drafting successful funding proposals and budgets to secure income

• Experience of working with grant management or customer relationship management (CRM) IT systems 

• Knowledge of basic fundraising practices, approaches and environment

• Excellent English verbal and writing skills, with the ability to write for different purposes, communicate persuasively and summarise complex information 

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively, listen to and influence others, both internal and external to Conciliation Resources 

• Excellent numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to present information in an accessible way

• Common sense approach, with a positive attitude and the ability to adapt to an evolving business and working environment, and take initiative

• Cross-cultural sensitivity and appreciation

• Understanding of and commitment to Conciliation Resources’ goals, values, work and approach

Preferable

• Experience or knowledge of commercial contracting

• Experience or knowledge of trusts and foundations 

• Experience or knowledge of major donor fundraising

• Significant experience of building relationships with donor contacts, in particular with institutional donors (including UK, USA, UN, EU or other european governments) to support the increase of funding for an organisation 

• Experience of donor-funded grants/contracts, including narrative and financial reporting, due diligence and contract processes, basic monitoring and evaluation 

• Project management experience, including experience coordinating and gaining support from a wide range of stakeholders 

• Experience of working in an international non-governmental organisation or related organisation 

• Administration experience, including a proven track record of maintaining databases and office records 

• Knowledge of international development, peacebuilding or humanitarian work 

• Good coaching skills with the ability to pass knowledge onto, train and motivate others 

• Exceptional organisational and planning skills with the ability to coordinate information and processes involving multiple people/teams

• Excellent attention to detail 

• Strong computer and IT skills, with good command of Excel and awareness of artificial intelligence tools

Desirable 

• Relevant university degree, or local equivalent, or qualification by experience in a relevant subject area

We are looking for a dynamic, confident individual with skills and expertise in marketing and communications to take an active and leading role in raising our profile, promoting our services, demonstrating our impact and managing targeted campaigns and initiatives.

You will be a passionate advocate of children’s literacy, with a strong background in digital media, able to create engaging content and communicate effectively and creatively across multiple platforms, telling our stories and demonstrating our impact.  You will be experienced in creating, running and evaluating marketing campaigns and initiatives, confident in your own abilities, with a creative flair and eye for opportunity.

You will see first-hand how our projects work and the impact reading for pleasure makes and play a key role in telling our stories and increasing our reach and support.

In return, we offer a varied role in a small friendly team, with an exciting blend of strategy and delivery which you can shape and make your own; a flexible approach; and training and development opportunities.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

MARKETING & DESIGN

• Lead impactful marketing campaigns, from concept to execution, across multiple channels.
• Monitor campaign progress, analyse data, and implement strategies to boost engagement and conversion.

· Manage Google AdWords – develop and optimise our AdWords campaigns.

• Develop innovative approaches to increase brand awareness and support.
• Collaborate with colleagues in Volunteering, Delivery and Fundraising to create integrated campaigns for those areas.

· Work with colleagues to create in-house design elements using Canva and/or InDesign for online and offline documents including - flyers, adverts, reports, Annual Review.

· Draft and coordinate content for, and manage the creation of, a quarterly newsletter to our list of subscribers.

· Act as brand custodian for the charity – ensuring staff and partners are adhering to Brand Guidelines.

COMMUNICATIONS

· Monitor all Marcomms channels including the website for engagement and activity – keeping a record and producing a quarterly report.

· Be responsible for the Charity’s website, working with our external digital partner to maintain and develop content and functionality and improve accessibility and reach.

· Collaborate with our delivery and volunteer team to co-create “on-the- ground” content from our projects each month (images, GIFs, video, copy) for publishing across our social media channels.

· Manage a monthly digital content plan – developing and scheduling content according to key dates in the calendar, posting to relevant channels (additional support of 4 hours per week is provided).

· Be the first port of call for the media, passing calls on to Senior Managers.

HR and Line Management

· This role reports into the Head of Operations as the line manager, but involves some matrix management from the CEO who will provide guidance and support in specific areas.

· The role currently has no direct reports, but includes four hours’ support from an existing member of staff

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Criteria

1. Significant experience of delivering multi-channel marketing campaigns

2. Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively in writing and in person on a variety of platforms and to a wide range of audiences

3. Experience of social media management, with knowledge of design tools

4. Demonstrable experience of generalist marketing and communications, including digital, written and storytelling

5. Ability to develop engaging supporter journeys that deepen relationships and drive action

6. Effective and willing collaborator, able to work with other colleagues in other teams to achieve shared objectives, and inspire and engage stakeholders

7. Proven design ability, with confident use of design tools such as Canva

8. Able to manage own time and well-being effectively, ensuring targets/objectives are met while work/life balance is effective

9. Ability to see the bigger picture and translate thoughts and ideas into strategic plans

Desirable Criteria

1. Experience/knowledge of the charity sector

2. Familiarity with website functionality and design

Location: Bristol or London - UK, Indonesia, Kenya, Madagascar, Senegal

Closing date for applications: 10 January, with applications reviewed on a rolling basis

Contract status: National, full-time.

Start date: Asap

Contract duration: 24-month contract

Remuneration: £48,043 - £56,571 gross per annum (UK national band); £53,461 - £62,316 gross per annum (London, UK); IDR 373,079,875 - IDR 459,255,360 gross per annum (Indonesia); KES 3,732,787 - KES 4,860,000 gross per annum (Kenya); MGA 48,149,889 - MGA 59,495,784 gross per annum (Madagascar); XOF 15,612,551- XOF 27,117,456 gross per annum (Senegal).
 

We rebuild tropical fisheries with coastal communities

Blue Ventures is a marine conservation organization that puts people first. We support coastal fishers in remote and rural communities to rebuild fisheries, restore ocean life and build lasting pathways to prosperity. Our work began two decades ago in Madagascar’s remote coastal communities and is growing globally. 

Across a dozen countries, we’re partnering with traditional fishers and community organizations to design, scale, strengthen and sustain fisheries management and conservation at the community level. We bring partners together in networks to advocate for reform, and share tools and best practices to support fishing communities across the globe. 

Summary job description

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Change Manager who thrives in dynamic environments and is passionate about driving transformational change. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in organisational change management, with expertise in designing and implementing methodologies that empower teams to navigate transitions effectively. They will excel in building relationships across diverse stakeholder groups, fostering trust and collaboration to ensure smooth adoption of new systems, processes, and behaviours. A natural communicator, they will engage colleagues at all levels, from senior leadership to frontline staff, promoting transparency and alignment throughout the change journey.

This individual will bring exceptional project management skills, with a proven track record of leading complex, cross-functional initiatives that align with strategic goals. They will have a hands-on approach to problem-solving, leveraging data and feedback to continuously refine strategies. Above all, they will be an advocate for innovation and continuous improvement, building capacity across the organisation to embed change management as a core competency, ensuring Blue Ventures remains adaptable and effective in achieving its mission. 

Please see attached job description for full details. 

· To be responsible for the recruitment and retention of Doorstep Library volunteers for home and online reading projects, ensuring they are fully trained and vetted and able to deliver our reading projects in accordance with our policies

· To devise and deliver a volunteer recruitment and retention strategy to ensure Doorstep Library has sufficient volunteers to deliver it targets

· To actively manage and develop the volunteer journey to ensure that our volunteers’ time is maximised and that they have a fulfilling and rewarding volunteer experience

· To line manage the Volunteer Coordinator and matrix manage the Volunteer Support Officer

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic volunteer manager with the skills, confidence and ability to build, maintain and report upon a diverse and committed volunteer cohort to deliver our home and online reading sessions. You will be a passionate advocate for children’s literacy and a creative thinker, able to spot and develop opportunities for engagement in local communities and with corporate partners.

An excellent communicator verbally and in writing, you will be able to tell the Doorstep Library story to a wide variety of audiences and promote the benefits of volunteering with us. You will build upon existing work to create and deliver a volunteer recruitment strategy that meets our requirements and enables us to deliver our targets and grow our services.

In return, we offer a varied role in a small friendly team, with an exciting blend of strategy and delivery which you can shape and make your own; a flexible approach; and training and development opportunities.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

STRATEGIC

· Work under the guidance of the Head of Delivery & Engagement to design, implement and be responsible for the Volunteering Strategy - to recruit, train and retain enough volunteers to meet our delivery targets and grow our services

· Collaborate with the Service Delivery Manager and the Marketing & Communications Manager to identify delivery gaps across boroughs and create targeted recruitment campaigns

· Work with the Fundraising team to develop and manage corporate volunteering from/with income partnerships

· Research and reach out to community events/groups to raise awareness about Doorstep Library in the areas we operate in

· Manage the Volunteer Committee – coordinating and enlisting volunteer involvement as required, delivering outcomes

· Have overall responsibility for the evaluation and development of training and guidance resources for volunteers

· Diversify the volunteer offer and establish/develop supporting partnerships with schools and corporates

· Provide quarterly volunteering reports for SMT, the CEO and the Board of Trustees

· Keep abreast of current developments in the volunteering sector, ensuring our volunteering offer is up to date

· Lead on the development and systematic review of volunteer related policies, processes and procedures.

· Where requested by the Senior Management Team, contribute to the review of wider Doorstep Library policies, processes and procedures.

· Adhere to Doorstep Library policies, processes and procedures in all aspects of volunteer management

DELIVERY

 (with the support of the Volunteer Coordinator and Volunteer Support Officer)

· Manage the successful and timely completion of the volunteer onboarding process, including- interviews, DBS checks, references and liaising effectively with the delivery team on volunteer trials and appropriate placement across our projects

· Create, deliver and systematically review volunteer training (initial and refresher) ensuring content is up to date and all volunteers are fully trained in delivery and safeguarding in line with Doorstep Library’s policies

· Develop and manage the stewardship of volunteers on an ongoing basis and retain comprehensive oversight of all volunteers throughout their volunteering journey

· Curate, with the Marketing & Communications Manager, regular content and communications about our volunteering offer (i.e. case studies, blogs, newsletters etc.)

· Oversee the functionality of the relevant parts of the Volunteer Database (managed by an external company) suggesting improvements/developments where necessary

·  Ensure the database is kept up to date with required information about all volunteers

· Work with the Marketing & Communications Manager to ensure our website volunteering pages and ‘Volunteers’ Area’ are up to date with relevant content

· Collaborate effectively with the Service Delivery Manager to ensure project volunteering needs are met

· Ensure effective communication with the Service Delivery Team on volunteer issues

HR AND LINE MANAGEMENT

· Direct Line Management responsibility for the Volunteer Coordinator (full time) and matrix managed responsibility of an existing member of staff (Volunteer Support Officer) working one day a week with the volunteer team

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Criteria

Demonstrable experience of recruiting and managing volunteers

Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively in writing and in person on a variety of platforms and to a wide range of audiences

Strong presenting skills, able to tailor talks/presentations to different groups of different sizes and backgrounds

Demonstrable experience of building and stewarding relationships/partnerships

Able to manage and interpret large amounts of (largely numerical) data

Able to produce clear written reports

Effective and willing collaborator, able to work with other colleagues in other teams to achieve shared objectives

Able to manage own time and well-being effectively, ensuring targets/objectives are met while work/life balance is effective

Ability to see the bigger picture and translate thoughts and ideas into strategic plans

Ability to think laterally and creatively to recruit volunteers in a competitive volunteering landscape

Line management experience

Desirable Criteria

Familiarity with databases, analysing data and running reports

This is a critical role within the finance team to ensure it's delivery of high-quality, timely, and insightful financial information. You will work closely with budget holders, enabling data-led decision-making and contribute to donor and committee reporting. As a key member of a small,collaborative team, you will be hands-on managing day-to-day operations, proactive in ensuring a strong internal control environment and keen to drive operational and cost efficiencies.

Role and responsibilities

Reporting

• Responsible for all balance sheet reconciliations including creditor and debtor controls.

• Preparation of timely, accurate financial information including monthly management accounts, cash flow, forecasts.

• Assisting managers and project coordinators in preparation of financial reports to funders

• Compile financial information for grant applications and contract reporting demonstrating sound financial acumen.

• Timely provision of information for the annual audit.

Budgeting

• Assist in the creation of department budgets

• Interpreting variances against budgets and helping to produce informative commentary.

• Engage with wider team to produce forecast information.

• Procurement and Contract review

• Ensure robust procurement procedures are in place and well implemented by the wider team.

• Maintain a register of contracts

Controls

• Maintain fixed asset register and undertake regular review

• Drive and encourage a strong, proportionate internal control environment in line with Charity Commission guidance and good practice.

• Ensure data protection and security processes remain fit for purpose and robust.

Systems

• Coordinating and performing the day-to-day accounting operations including sales invoicing, income capture, purchase processes through to payment, payroll coordination with outsourced providers and cost accounting.

• Responsible for month end close, ensuring high quality, efficient transactional processing.

• Lead the finance team in its implementation of Access Dimensions.

• Champion financial integration across organisational processes.

Relationships

• Advocate for the finance team

• Ensure integration and cohesion of the finance team and wider team

• Supervise and develop the finance team, ensuring high levels of performance, motivation, and professional development.

• Work with the Finance Director to develop and implement our finance strategy, driving long-term financial sustainability

• Build strong relationships across the charity, supporting operational delivery as necessary from time to time.

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Do you want to play a key role in supporting an end to rough sleeping by leading an innovative team?  

This role is available on a fixed term contract until 13/12/2025 (Maternity Cover)

We have an exciting role available for a motivatSed and passionate leader to join the No Second Night Out (NSNO) team as Service Manager, where you will have the opportunity to lead our Staging Post team in Lewisham. The NSNO Staging Post project offers additional assessment and reconnection support to clients over a 28 day period, ensuring those at risk of rough sleeping can be directed to services suitable to their immediate, medium and longer term needs. In the rewarding role of Service Manager, you will:

• Oversee the day to day running of the service, support and manage a team across the project.
• Work closely with outreach teams, local authorities, other housing providers, landlords and charities to identify and improve pathways out of rough sleeping.
• Provide line management and motivational support to a high performing team.
• Liaise with partner agencies to build and maintain effective relationships to support effective service delivery. 
• Work on site in Hither Green 4 days a week, with flexibility to work from home 1 day.

About you

We are looking for a motivated and passionate manager to lead and support a team across the project. You will have a genuine interest in the overall aims of the service, and demonstrate:

• A creative and dynamic approach, with excellent communication skills, and the ability to build relationships and negotiate with a wide range of partners and external audiences.
• The ability to operate in a fast paced environment and manage a varied workload and multiple priorities.  
• Knowledge and understanding of the housing and support needs of people experiencing homelessness.

NSNO is the largest assessment service commissioned in the UK for people experiencing rough sleeping. St Mungo’s have been delivering this innovate service since 2011, the team continue to use their expert knowledge, learning and proven success as part of the Pan London Rough Sleeping Service to provide a rapid response, and intervention to ensure no one needs to sleep rough. If you want to play a part in the positive impact of this integral service, we encourage you to apply!  

How to apply

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.

Please visit the St Mungo's careers page on our website for further information and to apply. 

Closing date: 10am on 13 January 2025

We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups, particularly Global Majority candidates who are underrepresented at this management level.

Title: Evidence Uptake and Learning Manager (Maternity cover)

Salary: circa £38,000 to £44,000pa

Location: UK remote - with occasional travel to Haywards Heath

Contract: 12-month Fixed Term Contract

Hours: This is a full-time role – 35 hours per week

About the role

Sightsavers is currently seeking an experienced Evidence Uptake and Learning individual to join our team and manage a range of research evidence uptake and learning activities across the organisation. This role is key in ensuring that evidence from research and other data sources is easily accessible, appropriately stored, and used by different stakeholders within and outside Sightsavers.

High quality evidence and evidence uptake are critical for our programmes and advocacy. We hold an independent research organisation status by UK Research and Innovation and make significant investments in generating evidence from research, evaluations and routine programme systems.

The post holder will work closely with different teams across the organisation to ensure that effective user-friendly mechanisms and systems for evidence uptake and learning are in place and widely used.

Further duties include:

1. Manage and continuously improve existing mechanisms for consolidation, storage and sharing of research evidence produced at Sightsavers, including evidence trackers, dashboards, websites, and online libraries.

2. Facilitate dissemination of Sightsavers research internally to support learning; organise learning seminars and workshops; produce and disseminate the Research team’s bi-monthly newsletter.

3. Manage the curation of content for a research evidence library and produce a bi-monthly research evidence newsletter to facilitate the use of research evidence across the organisation.

1. Working closely with the Communications team, develop new approaches and tools to disseminate research evidence, such as visual abstracts, videos, podcasts, etc., to reach wider audiences and enhance the content of the research centre website.

1. Contribute to the development of technical documents to disseminate research results, such as research summaries, peer-reviewed publications, policy briefs and blogs.

2. Contribute to the implementation of Sightsavers’ strategic organisational learning framework, including the design and piloting of processes and tools to embed learning in projects.

3. Contribute to the consolidation of evidence to feed into Sightsavers’ thematic learning questions, improving organisational understanding of key thematic challenges and ensuring the learning informs programme design and adaptation.

Skills and Experience

As the successful candidate you will have a relevant Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience, possess knowledge of research and evaluation methodologies, and be able to travel internationally for up to 12 weeks during the contracted period.

Further requirements include:

• Demonstrable experience of using a range of approaches and tools for communicating research to a variety of audiences and encouraging uptake into decision-making

• Experience of facilitating meetings, and working in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams

• Fluent written and spoken English

• Written and spoken French and/or Portuguese (desirable)

• Excellent analytical skills

• Strong project management skills

• Relationship building skills with internal and external audiences – a highly collaborative approach, and willingness to adopt a ‘customer focus’

• An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity for people with disabilities.

• An understanding and commitment to accessible practices.

This is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.

Candidates are welcome to demonstrate their ability to match the person specification by expanding on how their experience, training and/or qualifications might have provided them with the knowledge or skills required for the role. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.

Benefits 

Sightsavers offers some fantastic benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package includes generous annual leave allowance, pension, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships and wellness discounts. If you choose to work in or are visiting our collaborative, modern office space, you will find it an easy 20-minute train journey from Brighton or 45 minutes from London.

Next steps

To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please submit your CV via our recruitment portal and answer all application questions. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.

Please note that there will be an expectation that you can occasionally visit our modern and collaborative offices in Haywards Heath, West Sussex (RH16 3BW).

We anticipate that interviews will take place during the week of 20 January 2025 and the evaluation process will include a written task and one stage interview (although depending on the strength of applications, we may need to include a second stage interview) to be completed by shortlisted candidates.

Closing date: 5 January 2025

As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.

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