Senior Manager/Manager/Assistant Manager - Charities Unit

Role Overview

If you are driven to make a significant difference within the charity sector, this position places you at the heart of ensuring charities and Institutions of a Public Character (IPCs) uphold high standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate suspected instances of non-compliance or misconduct by charities and fundraisers as stipulated under the Charities Act 1994 and related Regulations.
• Conduct interviews with relevant individuals to gather statements supporting offence investigations.
• Collect, scrutinize, and assess evidence; produce detailed reports on findings and suggest suitable enforcement measures aligned with current enforcement frameworks.
• Manage enforcement actions including issuing warnings, proposing composition offers, and facilitating prosecution processes when necessary.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on matters related to investigation and enforcement.
• Support policy formulation, regulatory updates, training initiatives, and administrative activities impacting enforcement, including creating and reviewing enforcement-related frameworks and standard operating procedures.
• Handle registration and ongoing compliance monitoring for charities and IPCs, reviewing applications and resolving regulatory/operational challenges.

Desired Skills and Competencies

• Expertise in Regulatory Operations Management and Delivery, ensuring Charities Act compliances through appropriate enforcement protocols.
• Capability to monitor compliance trends and provide timely updates to management.
• Proficient in investigative methodologies and evidence management consistent with legislative and organizational standards.
• Skillful in preparing complete investigation documentation and coordinating case handovers as needed.
• Strong command of Agency and Public Service Acts, regulatory frameworks, SOPs, and related processes.
• Professional and proactive in managing case feedback, maintaining up-to-date case statuses, and adhering to guidelines for enforcement penalty approvals.
• Well-versed in governance principles and internal controls; adept with advanced data investigation techniques such as analytics.
• Ability to identify non-compliance in internal controls and advise stakeholders on risk mitigation strategies.
• Excellent analytical skills to assess problems thoroughly and suggest optimal solutions.
• Communication skills—both written and verbal—and ability to cultivate collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Self-driven with meticulous attention to detail, initiative, and teamwork orientation.
• Knowledge of Accountancy or Business Administration, including basic legal and accounting principles, is advantageous.

Additional Information

The role involves working closely with various stakeholders and requires strategic planning and creative problem-solving to handle complex issues independently yet collaboratively.