UK
Head of Finance
We are seeking an experienced Head of Finance to join the Gurkha Welfare Trust (GWT).
The Head of Finance is a key member of the Senior Management Team responsible for the Trust’s financial management including; financial and management accounts, financial planning and budget submissions, forecasting and cashflow management, compliance and financial governance and the statutory accounts and audit. The produces group accounts comprising the GWT charity and the wholly owned trading subsidiary, GWT Trading Ltd. The GWT charity includes the UK based headquarters, fundraising team and two welfare advice centres, and GWT (Nepal), which is responsible for delivering the majority of charitable activities directly in Nepal. Supported by the Finance Director GWT (Nepal), Head of Finance is responsible for reporting on the financial performance of the Trust to the CEO and the Audit and Finance Committees.
Secretary of the Investment Committee and the key interface between the two Investment Managers and the Investment Committee Chair and members.
Head of profession, providing leadership and professional mentoring and development to the finance teams in the UK and Nepal.
The Trust is looking to introduce a new finance system within the next 12 months, under the direction of Head of Finance
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Head of Finance Job Description
TO APPLY
If you would like to apply for this position, please send your CV and supporting statement addressing the person specification to our HR team at hr@gwt.org.uk
We will be holding interviews as/when suitable applications are received.
Deputy Chief of Staff
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) to join the Gurkha Welfare Trust (GWT) head office in Salisbury. In this role, you will carry out day to day liaison with the Brigade of Gurkhas serving and retired components and manage the GWT’s human resources (HR) and health and safety at work (HSaW) programmes.
Reporting to the Chief of Staff (COS), you will be the principal advisor on Gurkha matters and work closely with the wider senior management team (SMT) in the office.
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Deputy Chief of Staff Job Description
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If you would like to apply for this position, please send your CV and supporting statement addressing the person specification to our HR team at hr@gwt.org.uk
Receptionist (Maternity Cover)
We are seeking an enthusiastic Receptionist to join our Gurkha Welfare Advice Centre (GWAC) team in Aldershot on a fixed-term contract for one year. The role provides office, clerical and administrative support for the delivery of an efficient services by the GWAC Aldershot.
This role is an exciting opportunity for someone who is keen to contribute to the work of the Gurkha Welfare Trust in helping retired Gurkha veterans and widows settle successfully in the UK.
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TO APPLY
If you would like to apply for this position, please send your CV and supporting statement addressing the person specification to our HR team at hr@gwt.org.uk
Nepal
Area Welfare Officer / Assistant Area Welfare Officer
We are currently seeking applications for the positions of Area Welfare Officers (AWO) and Assistant Area Welfare Officers (AAWO) at Gurkha Welfare Trust Nepal to implement the Trust’s welfare programme for Gurkha veterans, their families and communities in Nepal.
To apply
Applicant must have served in the British Army or Gurkha Contingent Singapore Police Force and is happy to work in any of our Area Welfare Centres countrywide.
Essential Criteria
For Area Welfare Officer: Must be EX BA/GCSPF and have attained SNCO/WO or Commissioned rank. For more details refer to the Job Description.
For Assistant Area Welfare Officer: Must be Ex BA and have attained at least Corporal rank and in case of Ex GCSPF at least Sergeant rank. For more detail refer to the Job Description.
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This application process is ongoing. The applications are accepted on a rolling basis as it arrives and the selection process is conducted on a 6 monthly cycle in January and July, or as/when needed.
Job Descriptions
Area Welfare Officer (AWO) Job Description
Assistant Area Welfare Officer (AAWO) Job Description
For further information: Please call the GWT(N) Human Resources Team on +977-61-567281. If applying from the UK, email enquiries can be sent to hr@gwt.org.uk