About Us

Bats are remarkable and essential to our environment. The Bat Conservation Trust (BCT) is the foremost non-governmental organisation dedicated to bat conservation and habitat protection. Our mission is to secure bats' future in a changing world.

BCT actively works on a range of initiatives to create a better world for bats. We're passionate about preserving these unique creatures and are committed to welcoming like-minded individuals who share our dedication.

We are now looking for a Finance and Operations Officer to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis.

We are open to candidates who can work between four to five days a week / 0.8-1 FTE (30 to 37.5 hours per week excluding one hour for lunch). Hours can be worked flexibly using our Flexi Time policy (core hours being 9.30am-midday and 2.30pm-4.30pm).

The Benefits

• Salary of £30,000 - £33,500 FTE, depending on experience
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Flex Time Policy
• Cycle Scheme

This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with strong financial management and project experience to join our passionate and mission-driven organisation.

As a key member of our team, you'll be able to shape the financial systems and processes that support our mission, enabling us to deliver impactful conservation projects across the UK.

What’s more, you’ll get to work in a flexible and supportive environment, with the opportunity to grow your skills and develop a successful career!

So, if you want to join a dedicated team and make a real impact in preserving the future of bats, we want to hear from you!

The Role

As a Finance and Operations Officer, you will provide crucial financial and operational support across the organisation.

Specifically, in this dual role, you will support project management activities from an operational perspective and assist with budgetary management and fundraising through finance tasks.

Collaborating closely with the fundraising and project teams, you will support the development of systems for project management, budget tracking and ensuring compliance with financial processes.

In your financial management responsibilities, you will work with heads of departments, project managers and the fundraising team to assist in developing and checking budgets for funding applications.

You will also ensure the timely preparation of funding claims, update daily rates, check contracts, and liaise with external accountants and funders to maintain strong working relationships.

Additionally, you will:

• Ensure the smooth running of project funding claims, financial management and insurance matters
• Oversee the asset register and support insurance management
• Respond to insurer queries and audits
• Provide systems and capacity planning support to project teams

About You

To be considered as a Finance and Operations Officer, you will need:

• Experience in a similar role
• Significant experience of financial management and budgeting
• Experience managing projects
• Knowledge of budgeting practices including full cost recovery
• The ability to develop systems to track project performance, capacity and finances
• A Levels or equivalent qualifications in English and Maths

Please note, occasional travel to meetings and events in London and possibly further afield may be required, for which expenses will be provided in line with our expenses policy.

Deadline for Applications: 9am Monday 21st October 2024

Interviews (held via Zoom, or in person if you prefer): 4th-5th November 2024

Other organisations may call this role Finance and Compliance Officer, Operations and Finance Co-ordinator, Project Finance Officer, Financial Operations Co-ordinator, Finance and Project Support Officer, or Financial and Operational Support Officer.

Webrecruit and the Bat Conservation Trust are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

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