Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists Jobs

Harris Hill is looking for an interim Fundraiser for 3 months, to cover an interim recruitment period.

This role is a fixed term contract, employed directly by the client. As it stands, you would ideally work full time with 2 days in the London office. However, if you are able to offer 3,4, or 5 days per week and even poetnitally remote based, we would like to hear from you.

The main focus of this role is to keep the applications flowing. As the post has been vacant, they are a little behind, so this need to be caught up so that things can keep moving and in a more stable position when the permanent post holder is found. These applications are high level 5 figures plus, but will include some grant management.

The focus of the organisation is disability but we are open to finding someone from other areas within the charity remit.

For a no obligation conversation, please do apply and we can discuss further. 

Harris Hill is working with a national health charity, supporting their search for an interim Fundraising Officer/ Exec for 3 months on a full time basis. 

This role is hybrid based with 1dpw in the London office. This is to support the Philanthropy and Partnerships team, reporting the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships, and mostly helping with Corporate activity as they move through a particularly busy time onboarding a new partnership and managing charity of the year.

Duties:

Supporting with thanking individuals and organisations for donations and taking part in fundraising activity
Providing administrative support for key projects such as employee fundraising campaigns.
Engaging individuals to take part in fundraising through written and telephone communications
General administration support across the team and for any other new projects identified during the contract (including maintaining records on the database)
 

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, please apply for more information.

Harris Hill are thrilled to be supporting a national charity who are looking for a Corporate Partnerships Manager to join their team on a maternity contract. This is a key role in the charity’s Fundraising and Communications team to lead a team of Corporate Partnerships Coordinators to annually raise over £1.7m for the charity.

This role is a mix of home working and working in their London based offices near Clapham Junction.

Salary is £38,000 - £41,000

What are the key responsibilities?

• The Corporate Partnerships Manager plays a vital role in leading and managing the team to build the new business pipeline, build relationships with potential partners, undertake effective and successful proposal writing, ensure quality account management by others, and inspire long-term financial commitment to
• In addition to new business, the Corporate Partnerships Manager manages a portfolio of high profile corporate partnership accounts across various sectors, including their rapidly expanding work in the transport industry.
• Line manage the corporate team of 3

What experience are they looking for?

• A candidate who has a new business background
• Experience within a corporate fundraising role, with a proven track record of developing relationships and exceeding fundraising targets
• Line management or experience of managing volunteers that can show clear transferrable skills into team management.

If you would like to receive a full job description for this role with details on how to apply, please contact Hannah Laking at Harris Hill:

Hannah Laking: | 020 7820 7331

Closing date for applications: 12pm 2^nd August 2024

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

I am excited to be working with an amazing sustainability charity in search of 4 x Grants Programme Officers. This is an immediate start full-time (will consider part-time) temp role until the end of September, with possible extension until March 2025! This is a West Midlands based hybrid or fully remote position.

As Grants Programme Officer you will play a key role in the management of grant and delivery programmes managed by the organisation. You will have responsibility for a range of tasks across the project/grants management cycle, including assessment of funding applications, undertaking due diligence procedures, processing and managing claims, making payments, monitoring projects, analysing programme data, and liaising with project staff, grantees, and funders.

Main duties:

Assess capital grant funding applications using compliance checks, due diligence processes and assessment frameworks

Monitor the delivery of projects and grant spend by assessing progress reports, data returns and grant claims

Input into and use a range of management information systems to support the delivery of the programme

Act as a point of contact for external grant recipients and project delivery staff, providing advice and guidance on monitoring processes and compliance requirements

Process grant claims within the charity’s financial procedures

Produce accurate, high quality written reports for Decision Panels and Managers.

If you have the above skills and experience and are immediately available, please apply online today, I would love to speak to you!

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with an East London Hospital Charity to recruit a Legacy Fundraising Manager.

This newly created position will become part of the Public Fundraising team and will develop and implement a legacy fundraising programme that will allow the charity to realise the great untapped potential of gifts in wills for the Charity. The Legacy Fundraising Manager will be tasked with increasing the number of legacy enquirers and pledgers from existing and new supporters and contribute to the charity’s sustainable long-term income growth

Gifts in wills are an important income stream for the charity, last year raising over £2M towards our fundraised income, despite limited promotion in this area. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced legacy fundraiser to really make their mark and develop a programme of activity that will feed our future legacy pipeline.

Your key responsibilities will include;

• Developing and driving forward an engaging and inspiring programme of activity that will increase numbers of legacy enquirers and pledgers from existing and new supporters.
• Project managing legacy fundraising activities, including creative development, briefing and managing external suppliers, briefing data selections and assessing results.
• Managing a legacy pipeline - engaging prospects, generating enquiries, moving supporters from enquirers to pledgers, stewarding pledgers and legator family members. 
• Applying a strategic approach to legacy fundraising, producing annual fundraising plans, and contributing to longer term strategic growth of legacy income for the charity.
• As the programme grows there will likely be opportunities to develop and deliver legacy cultivation and stewardship events, alongside a digital and offline communication plan - making the most of existing events in the calendar as well as working with colleagues in the major giving team to explore other opportunities to engage those on the legacy pipeline in person.

This position would ideally suit a candidate with;

• A strong track record of legacy fundraising, with a broad knowledge of the gifts in wills marketplace and an ability to champion legacies
• Excellent experience and knowledge of relationship fundraising, marketing, cultivation and stewardship techniques needed for legacy fundraising
• Strong analytical and strategic planning skills, and competent using data and insight to plan supporter focused activity
• Passion for improving healthcare and patient experience for the people of East London, and in supporting the amazing NHS staff who work for this Health Trust
• Willing to contribute to the wider fundraising strategy and to represent fundraising both internally and externally with passion and professionalism

This is hybrid role requiring 2 day per week working from their office. This is a full time position, but requests for more flexible working may be considered.

For more information about this position and next steps please apply here now.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

I am excited to be working with an amazing charity in search of a Finance Assistant for around two months. This is a part-time (2-3 days a week), London based role for two months. As Finance Assistant your role will be to assist the team with grants payments, invoicing and reconciliations.

Main duties:

• Processing grant payments via online banking in line with authorisation limits.

• Inputting and updating all incoming and outgoing transactions on QuickBooks.

• Saving payment confirmations on the server and on Quickbooks.

• Electronic filing of accounts and finance invoices, receipts, credits.

• Weekly and monthly bank reconciliations. 

• Administrative support for audit.

• Administration of company credit cards. 

• Ad hoc administration duties to support charity and CEO.

Experience Required

• MS Excel, Outlook and QuickBooks.

If you have the above skills and experience and are immediately available, please apply online today, I would love to have a conversation with you!

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

I am excited to be working with an amazing sustainability charity in search of 4 x Grants Programme Officers. This is an immediate start fully remote, full-time (will consider part-time) temp role until the end of September, with possible extension until March 2025! This is a West Midlands based hybrid or fully remote position.

As Grants Programmes Officer you will play a key role in the management of grant and delivery programmes managed by the organisation. You will have responsibility for a range of tasks across the project/grants management cycle, including assessment of funding applications, undertaking due diligence procedures, processing and managing claims, making payments, monitoring projects, analysing programme data, and liaising with project staff, grantees, and funders.

Main duties:

Assess capital grant funding applications using compliance checks, due diligence processes and assessment frameworks

Monitor the delivery of projects and grant spend by assessing progress reports, data returns and grant claims

Input into and use a range of management information systems to support the delivery of the programme

Act as a point of contact for external grant recipients and project delivery staff, providing advice and guidance on monitoring processes and compliance requirements

Process grant claims within the charity’s financial procedures

Produce accurate, high quality written reports for Decision Panels and Managers.

If you have the above skills and experience and are immediately available, please apply online today, I would love to speak to you!

A fantastic opportunity to work in a busy, high-performing communications team within the UK’s leading vegan charity as their new PR Manager. Based in Bristol, I’m looking to speak to an enthusiastic, pro-active and resourceful PR expert who is passionate about veganism, animals, health, the environment.

Confident in securing national and local media coverage, you will produce innovative copy, including press releases, articles and long-form content. You’ll have the opportunity to conduct podcast interviews and speak on a range of subjects appearing on TV and radio.

• Salary £28,000-£33,000
• 4 week’s holiday, 5 days Christmas closure and bank holidays
• Full-time, permanent role (35 hour week)
• Location- Based in Bristol, some home working is possible, but they are looking for the majority of your time to be office based.

Closing date: ASAP! The charity will review applications on a rolling basis, so please get in touch now to avoid disappointment. I look forward to hearing from you!

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with an international animal charity to recruit their new Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships.

As the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships you will pro-actively develop and implement a strategy to grow fundraised income from major donors, corporates and trusts and foundations. You will also manage the legacy marketing programme.

Key responsibilities will include;

 Leading on the development and operational delivery of the philanthropy and fundraising partnerships strategy across high value income streams.

• Leading on maintaining relationships with existing high-value donors and funders, through exemplary stewardship

• Overseeing the continued development and growth of a global legacy programme, including the production of legacy mailings, telemarketing, offline and digital advertising.
• Developing and managing a yearly activity plan for the Philanthropy and Fundraising Partnerships team within and agreed budget

• Providing supportive and dynamic line management for members of your team, including facilitating regular supervision meetings and supporting personal development and training

 This position would ideally suit a candidate with;

• Excellent knowledge of high-value donor, trusts, corporate and legacy fundraising strategies and activities.
• Comprehensive understanding of fundraising techniques, including audience and donor segmentation, analytical modelling and the use of insight to drive performance.
• Demonstrable experience of managing fundraising or income-generating campaigns, nationally and internationally, including in coalition with other organisations where applicable
• Experience of managing and overseeing high-value giving, legacies, trusts, statutory and corporate fundraising programmes and activities, to maximise income.
• Experience of developing new products/activities and taking them to market.
• Knowledge of global animal welfare, within an international development context would be beneficial

This position can be hybrid or largely remote with travel to the London head office as required.

Applications for this position will be reviewed and interviewed on a rolling basis so please apply now for more information and next steps.

For more information about this position and next steps please apply here now.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with an East London Hospice to recruit a Legacy and In Memory Officer. In this role you will deliver and grow the legacy fundraising and in-memory giving programmes through managing legacy and in-memory campaigns and providing exceptional stewardship to supporters to build long term engagement and support.

Your key responsibilities will include;

• Developing and implementing the legacy fundraising strategy, focusing on raising awareness of gifts in wills and growing the number of people who remember the hospice in their Will.
• Developing and implementing the in-memory giving strategy, focusing on providing excellent stewardship to bereaved families, developing appropriate campaigns, products and events.
• Collecting personal stories and quotes from donors to develop case studies to be used in fundraising materials
• Managing the legacy fundraising budget, ensuring all activities are delivered to budget and meet agreed objectives
• Managing relationships with external suppliers and providers such as Funeral Directors, MuchLoved, Will writing partners

 This position would ideally suit a candidate who;

• Has experience in delivering legacy and/or in-memory fundraising campaigns
• Has experience in multi-channel marketing for fundraising
• Is able to sensitively handle calls from bereaved persons
• Has experience of managing activities to budget, and can set and work to agreed KPI’s
• Has an understanding of the Legacy administration process

This is a hybrid working role requiring 3dpw in office.

The closing date for applications is Monday 5th August, so for more information about how to apply and next steps please apply here now.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

I am excited to be working with a fantastic charity in search of a Senior Operations and Finance Manager. This is a full-time London based hybrid role for a minimum of one month, whilst recruiting for the permanent position (possible temp to perm for the right candidate). As Senior Operations and Finance Manager your role will be to oversee the charity’s Finance Function and ensure the organisations back-office and administrative functions are undertaken compliantly and efficiently.

Main Responsibilities

Finance Management:

Oversee the internal finance function including recording of transactions and pay run process as well as undertaking tasks such as petty cash management and staff expenses reviews.

Oversee management accounts for auditing

Financial reporting

Support Finance Committee.

Operations:

Line manage the operations team

Ensure the smooth-running of the office

Ensure effective IT support for the organization including managing the relationship with an external IT support agency

Oversee the HR function, including liaising with our external advisors where necessary

Liaise with the organisations outsourced finance agency to oversee payroll, produce accurate management accounts and forecasting, and manage the audit and production of annual accounts.

If you have the above skills and experience and are immediately available, please apply online today, I would love to have a conversation with you!

I am delighted to be working with a fantastic disability organisation in search of a Finance Manager. This is a full-time West Midlands/London based (with occasional travel) hybrid role for three months. Your role will be to lead on financial support including data analysis, cash and investment management, insurance, control of the ledgers, annual accounts process and completion.

Key responsibilities:

• Production of SORP compliant annual financial statements.

• Administration of the insurance and investments

• Lead on annual audit and on audit provision for both internal and external audit.

• Analytical reviews of the balance sheet including review of journals.

• Balance sheet reconciliations.

• Supplier account reconciliations.

• Management of bad debt and restricted, designated reserves

• Responsible for all payrolls plus pay modelling.

• Working with the Head of Finance Business Partners to ensure all budgets are agreed and implemented in the accounting system.

• Administration of charity-wide credit card accounts.

• Cash flow reporting and production of rolling cash flow forecasts for the charity.

• Tax management including the VAT return.

• Management of the accounting ledgers plus the interface with payroll and asset management.

• Production of KPI’s in relation to balance sheet and cash

• Proactively and continuously improve processes and systems (GDPR Compliant)

If you have the above skills and experience and you are immediately available, please apply online today and I will contact you to discuss putting you forward for this exciting role!

I am excited to be working with an amazing disability support, housing organisation in search of an Interim Service Manager on a 6-month FTC. This is a part-time (4-day week) London based hybrid role. As Service Manager you will report to the Director of Finance and Resources, the Service Manager is responsible for the delivery of high quality ‘front of house’ services for residents of the organisation. This includes responsibility for property and building maintenance, oversite of managed services contracts for catering and housekeeping, reception, front of house services, porters, and customer services, as well as managing external contractors and health and safety.

Main responsibilities:

Provide proactive support to the Senior Management Team on matters relating to Health and Safety and Fire risk of the Charity.

Ensure that contracts are reviewed and tendered when up for renewal ensuring that the Charity gets Value for Money.

Improving business performance and providing maintenance solutions that are appropriate and cost effective.

Use data to highlight trends and initiatives to improve business performance.

Building and Environment:

Ensure that the building, accommodation, and external environment of the organisation is maintained to a high standard and that all repairs are completed in a timely manner

Provide line management and oversight of the estate manager and maintenance team, ensuring that their work is prioritised and delivered within budget.

Responsible for the procurement functions of the Charity.

Oversee all relevant fire, health and safety and environment checks across the British Home ensuring that the charity remains compliant with its Health and Safety and other regulatory responsibilities (e.g., HSE, CQC, etc.).

Conduct periodic reviews of resident’s accommodation and communal areas in collaboration with the Home Manager to ensure that provision is up to standard and in line with resident’s needs.

External Contractors:

Manage the maintenance budget ensuring that all building works are delivered with the annual forecast and the charity receives value for money from its suppliers.

Maintain and review a schedule of contracts and service level agreements with all relevant contractors ensuring the continuity of all building, maintenance, and ancillary services without disruption to residents of the home.

Monitor the ongoing performance of external service/ building contractors and advise the Director of Resources and Chief Executive on the (re) procurement of maintenance, catering, and ancillary services, where applicable

Requirement to engage current stakeholders, as well as identifying and building new external relationships across a wide variety of stakeholder groups

Managing Staff:

Create an environment orientated to trust, open communication, and cohesive team effort.

Manage the ongoing performance and development of line reports including regular supervision and annual performance development reviews.

Conduct regular planning and monitoring of the maintenance team’s work schedule, ensuring that personnel and resources are deployed as efficiently as possible.

Referrals and Admissions:

Co-ordinate all referral and admission enquiries for new and prospective residents, ensuring that new referrals are processed swiftly and accurately to maximise resident occupancy within the Home.

Work closely with Home Manager to ensure room availability is communicated and new resident’s rooms are ready for admissions.

Supervise the collation and reporting of resident’s data for the monthly management report

If you have the above skills and experience and are immediately available, please apply online today, I would love to have a conversation with you!

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with an international children’s charity to recruit a Face to Face Fundraising Manager that is responsible for ensuring the successful day-to-day delivery of the face-to-face fundraising programme nationwide.

This programme will reach the hearts and minds of the public, engaging them in the charity’s critical work and inspiring them to donate the essential funds needed to support children in the UK and overseas. Reporting to the Senior Manager, you will provide face to face fundraising and operational expertise in order to deliver effective campaigns.

You key responsibilities will include;

• Driving a successful face to face agency program, ensuring channels are performing against agreed KPIs and target
• Managing budget allocation and optimisation across channels
• Leading on the implementation of the face-to-face compliance and safeguarding programme
• Supporting delivery of our sector leading fundraiser engagement and innovation programme to optimise fundraiser performance and motivation.
• Adapting campaign delivery through a data-led test and learn approach.
• Playing a pivotal role in relationship building with agencies by directly engaging, conducting personal site visits and mystery shops and ensure excellent standards & transparency across all channels.

The successful candidate will have;

• Experience of managing the delivery of end-to-end face-to-face fundraising activity or campaigns and teams.
• An in-depth understanding of the F2F landscape and different agency models.
• Experience of designing and delivering exceptional training to drive engagement and action.
• Experience of effectively managing external partners, such as working with F2F agencies,
• telemarketing agencies and fulfilment agencies.
• Experience of managing large budgets.
• Knowledge and experience of the compliance environment for charity marketing.

This is a hybrid role that requires work from  the central London Head office a minimum of 1 day a week. This role may also require occasional travel across the UK to meet with regional teams.

For more information about this position and next steps please apply here now. Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis so please apply ASAP to avoid disappointment. 

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.