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THIS IS AN UNPAID ROLE 

Role Title: Accounting Officer (UK-based candidates) 

Role Nature: Volunteer 

Location: London, Edinburgh, Belfast, Cardiff, Remote-UK

The Blockchain & Climate Institute (BCI) is an international volunteers-led think tank supporting and advocating the application of blockchain technology in the global fight against climate change. 

We are looking for a passionate VOLUNTEER Accounting Officer (EU-based) who will support the organization’s financial operations by collecting, analyzing, and reporting financial data. The role involves assisting with budgeting, VAT compliance, and other financial activities that help shape climate policy on a global platform. 

Our Data Policy:

Responsibilities: 

• Assist in maintaining accurate financial records and postings to the general ledger; 
• Support the preparation and monitoring of budgets and forecasts; 
• Reconcile bank accounts monthly, verify deposits, and address inquiries from banks; 
• Prepare and submit VAT returns and ensure compliance with relevant regulations; 
• Assist in preparing financial performance reports for senior management; 
• Provide explanations for variances against budget and assist with re-forecasts; 
• Collaborate with auditors and financial analysts to ensure accurate reporting; 
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Skills & Abilities: 

• Excellent communication skills, including exceptional written English, the ability to develop effective working relationships, work flexibly across professional and operational boundaries, and communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders at all levels; 

• Proven ability to lead, develop and motivate a team; 

• Proven ability to effectively multitask and prioritize work; 

• Excellent problem-solving skills; 

• Excellent attention to detail and proactive attitude. 

General & Specialist Knowledge: 

• Strong financial management expertise is essential for this role. 

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is essential to perform this role; 

• Some knowledge of topics central to the BCI such as climate change, climate finance, and blockchain technology preferred. 

Education & Training: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or international professional qualification in accounting required; preferably with a professional qualification. 

Relevant Experience:  

• Experience in accounting or financial operations, including VAT reporting; 

• Experience in building constructive relationships with stakeholders; 

• Experience in working independently and with teams to drive forward projects using own initiative; 

• Previous experience within an international NGO is desirable but not a requirement; 

• Experience in formulating budgets, financial planning, and strategy in a corporate environment; 

• Highly proficient with Excel Spreadsheets; 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software. 

Benefits

What difference will you make? 

Blockchain and other emerging technologies. Climate change and sustainability. These are two hot topic groups that have been headlining media outlets, dominating conferences & events, and gaining increasing traction in research and pilot projects. BCI is here as an expert platform to help governments, inter-governmental and regional organizations as well as relevant corporates to negotiate the complex landscape of emerging technologies for environmental good. We cement our expertise by putting in the hard work in researching, identifying, and analyzing the applications of emerging technologies so that informed decisions can be made by the stakeholders in the climate change and action network. 

Benefits you will get from volunteering with BCI are enormous and some include: 

• You will hone or learn new skills including research, presentation, writing, professional etiquette, 

• Your mind will be mentally stimulated, hence providing you with a sense of purpose; 

• You will advance and boost your professional career by helping you to make professional connections and giving you real-world experience at the intersection between climate and emerging technologies; and 

• Help you develop long-lasting professional relationships with others. People who come together to make the world a better place forge a close connection. 

Selection Process

As a voluntary organization, we are pleased to open the door for candidates who may not have the prior experience they need to start, progress, or switch their careers. To recruit the most suitable, talented, or potential new members out of the volume of applications received, it is the BCI’s policy to also consider inexperienced candidates to fill our voluntary unpaid roles as long as they can demonstrate the skills required in the written assessment. In the selection process, most candidates will be invited to complete the following assessment.

Section A: Verbal and Numerical Reasoning (20 multiple-choice questions)

Section B: Situation Judgement Test (20 multiple-choice questions)

Section C: In-Tray Exercise (An open-ended assessment relevant to the duties of the role)

Candidates who pass all three sections will be invited to attend a phone screening, first interview, and final interview online.

THIS IS AN UNPAID ROLE 

Role Title: Accounting Officer (UK-based candidates) 

Role Nature: Volunteer 

Location: London, Edinburgh, Belfast, Cardiff, Remote-UK

The Blockchain & Climate Institute (BCI) is an international volunteers-led think tank supporting and advocating the application of blockchain technology in the global fight against climate change. 

We are looking for a passionate VOLUNTEER Accounting Officer (EU-based) who will support the organization’s financial operations by collecting, analyzing, and reporting financial data. The role involves assisting with budgeting, VAT compliance, and other financial activities that help shape climate policy on a global platform. 

Our Data Policy:

Responsibilities: 

• Assist in maintaining accurate financial records and postings to the general ledger; 
• Support the preparation and monitoring of budgets and forecasts; 
• Reconcile bank accounts monthly, verify deposits, and address inquiries from banks; 
• Prepare and submit VAT returns and ensure compliance with relevant regulations; 
• Assist in preparing financial performance reports for senior management; 
• Provide explanations for variances against budget and assist with re-forecasts; 
• Collaborate with auditors and financial analysts to ensure accurate reporting; 
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Skills & Abilities: 

• Excellent communication skills, including exceptional written English, the ability to develop effective working relationships, work flexibly across professional and operational boundaries, and communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders at all levels; 

• Proven ability to lead, develop and motivate a team; 

• Proven ability to effectively multitask and prioritize work; 

• Excellent problem-solving skills; 

• Excellent attention to detail and proactive attitude. 

General & Specialist Knowledge: 

• Strong financial management expertise is essential for this role. 

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is essential to perform this role; 

• Some knowledge of topics central to the BCI such as climate change, climate finance, and blockchain technology preferred. 

Education & Training: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or international professional qualification in accounting required; preferably with a professional qualification. 

Relevant Experience:  

• Experience in accounting or financial operations, including VAT reporting; 

• Experience in building constructive relationships with stakeholders; 

• Experience in working independently and with teams to drive forward projects using own initiative; 

• Previous experience within an international NGO is desirable but not a requirement; 

• Experience in formulating budgets, financial planning, and strategy in a corporate environment; 

• Highly proficient with Excel Spreadsheets; 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software. 

Benefits

What difference will you make? 

Blockchain and other emerging technologies. Climate change and sustainability. These are two hot topic groups that have been headlining media outlets, dominating conferences & events, and gaining increasing traction in research and pilot projects. BCI is here as an expert platform to help governments, inter-governmental and regional organizations as well as relevant corporates to negotiate the complex landscape of emerging technologies for environmental good. We cement our expertise by putting in the hard work in researching, identifying, and analyzing the applications of emerging technologies so that informed decisions can be made by the stakeholders in the climate change and action network. 

Benefits you will get from volunteering with BCI are enormous and some include: 

• You will hone or learn new skills including research, presentation, writing, professional etiquette, 

• Your mind will be mentally stimulated, hence providing you with a sense of purpose; 

• You will advance and boost your professional career by helping you to make professional connections and giving you real-world experience at the intersection between climate and emerging technologies; and 

• Help you develop long-lasting professional relationships with others. People who come together to make the world a better place forge a close connection. 

Selection Process

As a voluntary organization, we are pleased to open the door for candidates who may not have the prior experience they need to start, progress, or switch their careers. To recruit the most suitable, talented, or potential new members out of the volume of applications received, it is the BCI’s policy to also consider inexperienced candidates to fill our voluntary unpaid roles as long as they can demonstrate the skills required in the written assessment. In the selection process, most candidates will be invited to complete the following assessment.

Section A: Verbal and Numerical Reasoning (20 multiple-choice questions)

Section B: Situation Judgement Test (20 multiple-choice questions)

Section C: In-Tray Exercise (An open-ended assessment relevant to the duties of the role)

Candidates who pass all three sections will be invited to attend a phone screening, first interview, and final interview online.

THIS IS AN UNPAID ROLE 

Role Title: Accounting Officer (UK-based candidates) 

Role Nature: Volunteer 

Location: London, Edinburgh, Belfast, Cardiff, Remote-UK

The Blockchain & Climate Institute (BCI) is an international volunteers-led think tank supporting and advocating the application of blockchain technology in the global fight against climate change. 

We are looking for a passionate VOLUNTEER Accounting Officer (EU-based) who will support the organization’s financial operations by collecting, analyzing, and reporting financial data. The role involves assisting with budgeting, VAT compliance, and other financial activities that help shape climate policy on a global platform. 

Our Data Policy:

Responsibilities: 

• Assist in maintaining accurate financial records and postings to the general ledger; 
• Support the preparation and monitoring of budgets and forecasts; 
• Reconcile bank accounts monthly, verify deposits, and address inquiries from banks; 
• Prepare and submit VAT returns and ensure compliance with relevant regulations; 
• Assist in preparing financial performance reports for senior management; 
• Provide explanations for variances against budget and assist with re-forecasts; 
• Collaborate with auditors and financial analysts to ensure accurate reporting; 
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Skills & Abilities: 

• Excellent communication skills, including exceptional written English, the ability to develop effective working relationships, work flexibly across professional and operational boundaries, and communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders at all levels; 

• Proven ability to lead, develop and motivate a team; 

• Proven ability to effectively multitask and prioritize work; 

• Excellent problem-solving skills; 

• Excellent attention to detail and proactive attitude. 

General & Specialist Knowledge: 

• Strong financial management expertise is essential for this role. 

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is essential to perform this role; 

• Some knowledge of topics central to the BCI such as climate change, climate finance, and blockchain technology preferred. 

Education & Training: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or international professional qualification in accounting required; preferably with a professional qualification. 

Relevant Experience:  

• Experience in accounting or financial operations, including VAT reporting; 

• Experience in building constructive relationships with stakeholders; 

• Experience in working independently and with teams to drive forward projects using own initiative; 

• Previous experience within an international NGO is desirable but not a requirement; 

• Experience in formulating budgets, financial planning, and strategy in a corporate environment; 

• Highly proficient with Excel Spreadsheets; 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software. 

Benefits

What difference will you make? 

Blockchain and other emerging technologies. Climate change and sustainability. These are two hot topic groups that have been headlining media outlets, dominating conferences & events, and gaining increasing traction in research and pilot projects. BCI is here as an expert platform to help governments, inter-governmental and regional organizations as well as relevant corporates to negotiate the complex landscape of emerging technologies for environmental good. We cement our expertise by putting in the hard work in researching, identifying, and analyzing the applications of emerging technologies so that informed decisions can be made by the stakeholders in the climate change and action network. 

Benefits you will get from volunteering with BCI are enormous and some include: 

• You will hone or learn new skills including research, presentation, writing, professional etiquette, 

• Your mind will be mentally stimulated, hence providing you with a sense of purpose; 

• You will advance and boost your professional career by helping you to make professional connections and giving you real-world experience at the intersection between climate and emerging technologies; and 

• Help you develop long-lasting professional relationships with others. People who come together to make the world a better place forge a close connection. 

Selection Process

As a voluntary organization, we are pleased to open the door for candidates who may not have the prior experience they need to start, progress, or switch their careers. To recruit the most suitable, talented, or potential new members out of the volume of applications received, it is the BCI’s policy to also consider inexperienced candidates to fill our voluntary unpaid roles as long as they can demonstrate the skills required in the written assessment. In the selection process, most candidates will be invited to complete the following assessment.

Section A: Verbal and Numerical Reasoning (20 multiple-choice questions)

Section B: Situation Judgement Test (20 multiple-choice questions)

Section C: In-Tray Exercise (An open-ended assessment relevant to the duties of the role)

Candidates who pass all three sections will be invited to attend a phone screening, first interview, and final interview online.

Wayman Education is looking for driven and enthusiastic Recruitment Consultants to join a rapidly expanding recruitment company.

We want to be the premier national educational recruitment company within 3 years. This is an opportunity to be part of our success story and join our Wayman family. We have a work hard play hard attitude with a number of micro-incentives and end of year overseas trip alongside and a unparalleled commission structure.

We are looking for committed and resilient individuals who are prepared to service our teachers and client schools to the highest level. From day one you’ll be working directly alongside one of our directors and receive first hand training. You’ll be joining a unique environment where the culture is about succeeding together. We help one another to succeed, share candidate pool and have no internal politics.

You’ll effectively be working a business inside a business with the allocation of several boroughs which will be yours to service.  This is a 360-recruitment role covering all elements of the value chain. This includes speaking and meeting both candidates and clients to fulfil their specific requirements.

We trade 195 days of the year and during the half-term and summer breaks we offer reduced hours as we understand everyone needs rest and recuperation.

While you don’t need any prior qualifications to recruit at Wayman we require the right attitude above all else. We want team players that are committed and will help you develop all the skill set required to achieve an excellent financial package alongside personal growth.

Requirements:

We are looking for Recruitment Consultants who are resilient, motivated, entrepreneurial, results-driven, and confident speakers. You will need to show evidence of the following:

• the ability to handle multiple priorities
• problem-solving ability
• time-management and organisational skills
• creativity

What is on offer

• Uncapped commission structure up to 20%
• Working in brand new offices
• Career development and Progression
• All expenses paid VIP trips
• Weekly and Monthly target incentives including lunch clubs, Westfield vouchers, nights out
• Rolex target
• Plenty of team social
• Free breakfast Mondays
• Beer and Pizza Thursdays
• Squash courts
• Roof terrace

Key success factors for us will be your personality and drive

To be considered for this opportunity please forward a CV as soon as possible.

Wayman Education is looking for driven and enthusiastic Recruitment Consultants to join a rapidly expanding recruitment company.

We want to be the premier national educational recruitment company within 3 years. This is an opportunity to be part of our success story and join our Wayman family. We have a work hard play hard attitude with a number of micro-incentives and end of year overseas trip alongside and a unparalleled commission structure.

We are looking for committed and resilient individuals who are prepared to service our teachers and client schools to the highest level. From day one you’ll be working directly alongside one of our directors and receive first hand training. You’ll be joining a unique environment where the culture is about succeeding together. We help one another to succeed, share candidate pool and have no internal politics.

You’ll effectively be working a business inside a business with the allocation of several boroughs which will be yours to service.  This is a 360-recruitment role covering all elements of the value chain. This includes speaking and meeting both candidates and clients to fulfil their specific requirements.

We trade 195 days of the year and during the half-term and summer breaks we offer reduced hours as we understand everyone needs rest and recuperation.

While you don’t need any prior qualifications to recruit at Wayman we require the right attitude above all else. We want team players that are committed and will help you develop all the skill set required to achieve an excellent financial package alongside personal growth.

Requirements:

We are looking for Recruitment Consultants who are resilient, motivated, entrepreneurial, results-driven, and confident speakers. You will need to show evidence of the following:

• the ability to handle multiple priorities
• problem-solving ability
• time-management and organisational skills
• creativity

What is on offer

• Uncapped commission structure up to 20%
• Working in brand new offices
• Career development and Progression
• All expenses paid VIP trips
• Weekly and Monthly target incentives including lunch clubs, Westfield vouchers, nights out
• Plenty of team social
• Free breakfast Mondays
• Beer and Pizza Thursdays
• Squash courts
• Roof terrace

Key success factors for us will be your personality and drive

To be considered for this opportunity please forward a CV as soon as possible.

Here at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people.

You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!

Why choose us?

We offer a vibrant working environment with:

• a competitive salary
• a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.
• lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
• generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
• hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.

We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.

A unique opportunity to build a team and influence one of the largest and newest unitary Councils 

North Northamptonshire Council is an ambitious, exciting, innovative and supportive place to work. The Council is committed to focused service delivery to improve the lives of our residents. Following local government reform, we are well on our way into our transformation journey to deliver excellent services in an inclusive and creative environment where ideas are encouraged alongside a commitment to staff development.

We have invested in our legal team to support delivery of the Council’s priorities and created a structure that supports the team to deliver an holistic legal service across the Council’s functions. This is an exciting time to join us and be integral in building, establishing, and developing the team providing high quality trusted advice.  

We are committed to your personal development; the variety of work delivers an exciting mixed caseload for the team. Our approach provides you with an opportunity to influence and play a broad role in the Council and the way it delivers services to residents.

As a member of the team, you will be supported at a senior level and by your peers in a growing and developing team of professionals. The team’s focus is on enabling service delivery, to achieve this we adopt a partnering model with our clients, supporting them to deliver an ambitious agenda for North Northamptonshire.    

The team provides an exciting opportunity for applicants whatever stage they are at in their career. We are committed to developing, nurturing, and growing talent from legal assistants, to the managers of the future. As a unitary authority, the opportunities are varied and broad providing a unique opportunity to shape processes and grow with the Council as it develops.

• Hold a relevant degree and be a qualified CILEX, Solicitor or Barrister, licensed to practice.
• Effectively and appropriately provide and communicate legal advice commensurate to experience to Members, Officers and other stakeholders generally and at committee meetings.
• Have experience in Education/SEN work.

THIS IS AN UNPAID VOLUNTEERING ROLE.

Role Title: Principal / Senior / Legal Advisors (UK-based candidates only)

Role Nature: Volunteer

Location: Home-based

The Blockchain & Climate Institute (BCI) is an international volunteers-led think tank supporting and advocating the application of blockchain technology in the global fight against climate change.

We are looking to recruit highly motivated and enthusiastic Legal Advisor VOLUNTEERS to join our Director-General’s Office (Legal Advisory Section) . The ideal candidate is driven and experienced, and looking to make a difference in international climate change governance. The successful candidate will provide expert and strategic legal advice to the Director-General, Chief of Staff, Company Secretary, and all BCI divisions, concerning the legal obligations and operations of BCI and assist in the minimization of any legal risk exposure, including employment law, contract law, privacy law, and competition law, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Managing the Legal Advisory Section and supervising legal advisors;
• Providing advice on legal matters;
• Evaluating and weighing multiple inputs and impacts of any decision or course of action;
• Supporting the formulation or review of internal governance policies and managing the impact of external factors;
• Drafting legal opinions, memoranda, and briefing documents;
• Formulating formalities regarding settlements of disputes;
• Monitoring the implementation of the legal clauses;
• Advise members on legal issues and risks, including corporate and charity governance, fundraising, marketing, competition, data protection, trademarks, copyright, defamation, and litigation matters, etc.

Core competencies

• Strong analytical and research skills including critical thinking, organizational and problem-solving skills;
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to work well within a team and individually;
• Seeking a complementary range of specialisms (charity, commercial, corporate, contract, employment, litigation, and others).

Requirements

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent English writing skills, including the ability to develop effective working relationships, work flexibly across professional and operational boundaries, and communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders at all levels;
• Proven ability to effectively multitask and prioritize work;
• Excellent problem-solving skills;
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive attitude is an indispensable skills required for this role
• Excellent problem-solving skills;
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive attitude are indispensable skills required for this role

General & Specialist Knowledge

• Excellent use of Microsoft Office 365 suite (including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint) is essential to perform in this role; and
• Excellent English writing skills, including the ability to develop effective working relationships, work flexibly across professional and operational boundaries, and communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Proven ability to effectively multitask and prioritize work;
• Some knowledge on topics central to the BCI such as climate change, climate finance, and blockchain technology preferred.

Education & Training

• Formal/Professional Education (e.g. LLB or GDL);

• Qualified solicitor/barrister in the UK with a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience in either private practice or in-house (at least some in-house experience is highly preferable)

Relevant Experience

• Proven general counsel experience in a not-for-profit environment;

• Overall broad legal knowledge (corporate law, contract law, employment law, or litigations, etc.);

• In-depth understanding of how legal issues affect organizations;

• Ability to develop legal strategy and objectives;

• Experience in building constructive relationships with stakeholders; and

• Experience in working independently and with teams to drive forward blockchain-related projects using your own initiative.

Benefits

Blockchain and other emerging technologies. Climate change and sustainability. These are two hot topic groups that have been headlining media outlets, dominating conferences & events, and gaining increasing traction in research and pilot projects. BCI is here as an expert platform to help governments, inter-governmental and regional organizations as well as relevant corporates to negotiate the complex landscape of emerging technologies for environmental good. We cement our expertise by putting in the hard work in researching, identifying, and analyzing the applications of emerging technologies so that informed decisions can be made by the stakeholders in the climate change and action network.

Benefits you will get from volunteering with BCI are enormous and some include:

• You will hone or learn new skills including research, presentation, writing, professional etiquette,
• Your mind will be mentally stimulated, hence providing you with a sense of purpose;
• You will advance and boost your professional career by helping you to make professional connections and giving you real-world experience at the intersection between climate and emerging technologies; and
• Help you develop long-lasting professional relationships with others. People who come together to make the world a better place forge a close connection.

Selection Process

As a voluntary organization, we are pleased to open the door for candidates who may not have the prior experience they need to start, progress, or switch their careers. To recruit the most suitable, talented, or potential new members out of the volume of applications received, it is the BCI’s policy to also consider inexperienced candidates to fill our voluntary unpaid roles as long as they can demonstrate the skills required in the written assessment. In the selection process, most candidates will be invited to complete the following assessment.

Section A: Verbal and Numerical Reasoning (20 multiple-choice questions)

Section B: Situation Judgement Test (20 multiple-choice questions)

Section C: In-Tray Exercise (An open-ended assessment relevant to the duties of the role)

Candidates who pass all three sections will be invited to attend a phone screening, first interview, and final interview online.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Talent Acquisition to join a forward-thinking organisation in the financial services sector. The role focuses on managing the end-to-end recruitment process for various roles, ensuring the best talent is sourced and onboarded effectively.

Client Details

This financial services company, based in Manchester, is a well-established and respected organisation within its industry. Operating with a medium-sized team, the company is known for its professional approach and commitment to delivering exceptional service to its clients.

Description

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from job brief to onboarding, for roles across the organisation.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and provide expert recruitment advice.
• Utilise multiple sourcing channels, including job boards, social media, and direct outreach, to attract top talent.
• Screen CVs and conduct initial candidate interviews to assess suitability for specific roles.
• Coordinate interviews and provide feedback to both candidates and hiring managers.
• Maintain accurate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Support employer branding initiatives to enhance the company's reputation as an employer of choice.
• Provide regular updates and reports on recruitment activity to stakeholders.

Profile

A successful Talent Acquisition should have:

• Proven experience in managing the end-to-end recruitment process within an in-house or agency environment.
• Knowledge of recruitment best practices and familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience sourcing candidates through various channels, including social media and direct outreach.
• A proactive and organised approach to managing multiple recruitment campaigns simultaneously.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary of approximately 24,000 to 26000, depending on experience.
• A 6-month fixed-term contract with the potential for extension or permanent opportunities.
• Generous holiday allowance and a positive work-life balance.
• An opportunity to work with a respected name in the financial services sector.
• A collaborative and professional work environment in the heart of Manchester.

If you are passionate about recruitment and ready to make an impact in a fast-paced environment, apply today!