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Head of Finance – Position now closed
Contract Permanent
Hours of work: Part time – up to 2 days per week (14 hours)
Salary: £57,925 pa (pro rata)
Place of work: Brandon Centre, 26 Prince of Wales Road, London NW5 3LG
Managed by: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Responsible for: Finance Assistant and HR Administrator (Functional report only)
Accountable to Board of Trustees through the CEO
Main duties of the job
To work with the CEO and Treasurer to take responsibility for the overall financial sustainability of the organisation. To ensure accurate and timely accounting of the Brandon Centre finances, delivery of actual results in line with budget, timely identification of financial risks and proper financial procedures.
To work with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to develop an overall strategy for the organisation with a corresponding financial plan.
Trustee Recruitment opportunity
These roles are integral to the ongoing success of Brandon Centre as we aim to support even more young people in Camden and Islington. If you are looking for a Trustee position in one of the key disciplines below, we would love to welcome you to the Board.
Fundraising Trustee. Ref: FT/BC
We’re looking for a Trustee with a business development, fundraising and communications background and with a sound understanding and substantial experience of charity fundraising at both strategic and operational levels.
The Fundraising Trustee will provide overall Trustee leadership and drive for our fundraising, events, marketing, and communications, and will be supported very closely by the Chair of the Business Development and Fundraising Committee, CEO, Head of Finance, and our Business Development Manager.
Main purpose of the role
To ensure Brandon Centre is in the best possible position to develop and deliver our fundraising, marketing, and communications by providing strategic guidance and support in the following areas:
- maintaining strong relationships with existing donors and supporters
- progressing new grant sources and fundraising opportunities
- developing and monitoring a fundraising plan aligned with budget requirements
- submitting and monitoring fundraising progress reports and evaluation requirements in accordance with the Fundraising Policy
The Fundraising Trustee will also:
- be an active member and support the work of the Business Development and Fundraising Committee
- maintain knowledge of current fundraising procedures and legislation affecting activities within the charitable sector
- be a member of Brandon Centre’s Board of Trustees
Specific duties
1. To develop and implement a system to increase income:
- provide regular information to Trustees and the Brandon Centre Board’s Fundraising Committee about funding possibilities and opportunities
- work with the Trustees, Fundraising Committee, and other members of the Brandon Centre Board to create clear and realistic targets
- provide information and support for grant applications and subsequent monitoring and evaluation reporting
- support the promotion of Gift Aid reclaims amongst fundraisers for the Brandon Centre Board
2. To contribute to fundraising events:
- support and attend new and existing events when required
- work with the Fundraising Committee and supporting organisations to develop new fundraising events
- a commitment to supporting Brandon Centre to increase our income through a calendar of fundraising events and business development
Skills & experience required
We are interested in meeting applicants with most or all of the following:
- experience in charitable fundraising environments and knowledge of fundraising ‘best practices’
- experience in prioritising and working to deadlines
- good communication skills (verbal and written)
- a commitment to supporting the aims of the Brandon Centre Board
- sound, independent judgement
- a proactive approach with the ability to think creatively
- an understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
- the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of the Board of Trustees
- passion for supporting transformational change for young people
- lived experience of the challenges that affect young people’s mental health and wellbeing
To apply, please email: emmasaunders@brandoncentre.org.uk
