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Finance Administrator Position

We are looking for a Finance Administrator in south Wales to provide routine financial and accountancy functions within the association, supporting the Corporate Services Department in fulfilling its function. You can download the application pack and the form below:

Finance Administrator Application Pack

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Who we are

First Choice is at the forefront of the provision of specialised housing throughout Wales for vulnerable people with complex needs. The association is renowned for its tenant participation and we are committed to working in partnership with our stakeholders to develop best practice in development, management and maintenance of accommodation for people with additional needs.

The association works closely with Local Authorities, NHS Trusts and a wide range of support providers. As an all-Wales association we are in a strong position to meet the demand for our services and to provide innovative solutions to local issues.

A brief job description

Maintain and update the purchase and sales ledgers on SAGE ensuring the invoice database is updated and maintained.
Issue customer statements and liaise with support providers and local authorities finance departments in order to perform credit control.
Post bank movements to SAGE accounting system and reconcile bank accounts on SAGE weekly. Produce Cash Management Report and pass with bank reconciliation to Director of Finance & IT on a weekly basis.
Update rent account database with rent transactions and payment methods for tenancy and support provider changes.

The full job description can be found in the Zipped application pack above.

Work hours

Standard full time hours are 35 per week, Monday to Friday. Flexible working hours including generous time off in lieu arrangements

Salary

SCP20 –SCP25 -£22,439- £26,169

You can find all of the benefits of working for FCHA here:

https://www.fcha.org.uk/jobs

We look forward to receiving all of your applications!

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We're Hiring: Electrician

First Choice wants to be an employer that attracts and keeps the best people. In addition to salary, we offer a range of benefits that aim to keep us competitive in the market place.

We are looking for a new Electrician to undertake a variety of Electrical tasks focusing on the installation and maintenance of the Associations Intelligent Energy Systems (IES) including programming and data capture to assist with the Associations ambitious optimized retrofit decarbonisation programme. Fantastic terms and conditions, flexible & hybrid home/office working and excellent benefits package. You can apply by downloading the application pack below. The closing date for applications is June 24th.

Electrician Application Pack

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Who we are

A brief job description

To Install electrical apparatus, fixtures and equipment for (IES) Intelligent Energy systems and other systems
To ensure Intelligent Energy Systems are maintained correctly and commissioned fully during new or retrofit installations
To connect wiring in electrical circuits and networks ensuring compatibility of components
To execute plans of electrical wiring for well-functioning IES installations and other electrical systems
To programme and connect the Intelligent Energy systems to energy related components to facilitate data capture

The full job description can be found in the Zipped application pack above.

Work hours

Standard full time hours are 35 per week, Monday to Friday. Flexible working hours including generous time off in lieu arrangements ,flexible working & working from home up to 3 days per week

Benefits

Excellent Pension

Health Plan

Death In service

Gym memberships

Critical Illness Cover

Generous Leave Allowance

Flexible working

Health Wellbeing

Salary - £40,000

You can find all of the benefits of working for FCHA here:

https://www.fcha.org.uk/jobs

We look forward to receiving all of your applications!

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Board Member, South Wales

£3,105 Annual Salary

Who we are

First Choice Housing Association is a specialist and innovative organisation providing homes for vulnerable adults. Working across Wales the association was originally established in 1988 to provide accommodation for people with a learning disability. The association is committed to enabling many vulnerable people, including those with a disability, complex needs and veterans to lead a full and valued life within the community. We currently have over 900 tenants and employ 37 staff.

What we are looking for

This is a unique opportunity to make a difference to peoples’ lives. We have a vacancy to join our Board and are looking for someone who can work as part of a team to contribute to the strategic direction and success of the Association. The work is extremely rewarding and as well as remuneration carries expenses for both mileage and childcare. You will need to attend a minimum of nine Board meetings per year, and contribute to at least one committee on a quarterly basis. There will be two strategic planning events and occasional training days.

We would especially like to hear from people with the following skills for the Board member position:

"Knowledge and experience around IT skills and or PR & Marketing /Comms are specific skills we are looking for at the present time. If you have either of these we would love to hear from you.”

We are keen to ensure the Association has a diverse Board and as such welcome applications from younger members, ethnic minority groups, disabled and transgender applicants who can provide a valuable and positive contribution to the Board.

How to Apply

Please download an information pack and application form here:

BoardApplicationForm 2022

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Board members handbook

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Applications are invited before closing on 30th June following which we will be inviting shortlisted candidates for interview. If you would like further information please contact Donna Jones, Director of Corporate Services & Housing - E-mail: donnajones@fcha.org.uk