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Corporate Manager
c. £58,000 (full-time, permanent)
Hybrid – 2 days per week in London office

The Talent Set is delighted to be partnering with an incredible international development charity in their search for a Corporate Manager who will be leading a team of 3 across new business and account management. In a challenging time globally, the charity's work is crucial to supporting vulnerable individuals and communities.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive corporate fundraiser who can drive forward the 7-figure fundraising programme and develop long-term, sustainable income growth.

The Role:

• Manage and grow a varied portfolio of corporate partners at the 6-figure+ level including strategic, COTY, employee fundraising and emergency gifts partnerships
• Deliver engaging partner development plans and stewardship to ensure long-term, sustainable relationships
• Lead on the creation and implementation of the corporate strategy with a focus on income growth and securing new business opportunities at the 6-figure+ level
• Working with the New Business Manager to identify, research and build a pipeline of prospects, and play a lead role in pitching and securing new business
• Develop and manage income and expenditure budgets, providing regular reporting, and reforecasting as required
• Manage and support the team of 3, with 2 direct reports of the New Business Manager and Corporate Officer

About You:

• Demonstrable experience of managing corporate partnerships at the 6-figure+ level with a solid understanding of both new business and account management
• Track record of developing new business opportunities and growing income
• Excellent communication skills, and ability to engage with senior internal and external stakeholders confidently
• Solid understanding of effective stewardship journeys and can demonstrate effective implementation of donor engagement plans
• Experience of financial planning and can demonstrate achieving financial targets
• People management experience
• Proactive, creative and a relationship-builder

Closing Date: Friday 11th April for CV and cover letter
Interviews: 1st stage Tuesday 22nd April, second stage Monday 28th April  

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

Mental Health Resource is an award-winning, independent, local charity working to improve mental wellbeing in our communities through the provision of safe spaces and person-centred mental health support. We help nearly 1,000 people a year, through all our projects and services. We are based in Tunbridge Wells but cover West Kent and beyond.

We are looking for a part-time Finance Manager to join our small and friendly team to lead our finance and accounting operations. You will be a qualified accountant with a strong track record in producing budgets and management accounts. You will also need to ensure financial policies, systems and controls are in place across the charity.

The successful candidates will have excellent IT skills, especially Excel and strong problem-solving skills. You will also need to share our values, be a great team player and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Our ideal candidate will be friendly and collaborative with great organisational and self-management skills and be able to contribute to a positive charity culture.

If you have a successful background in finance, can build and maintain excellent working relationships, we would love to hear from you.

The role is office-based, with days and hours to suit, and with scope for flexible working from home for at least one day per week. We offer attractive benefits including competitive salary, flexible working, pension contribution of 4%, generous annual leave of 25 days (pro-rated) rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service, additional leave, access to our Employee Assistance Programme and strong team support.

If you would like to have an informal conversation with the current postholder, please call the office. 

How to apply

You can apply directly through Charity Job, or via our website.

If applying through Charity Job, please send a covering letter outlining how you meet the person specfication for the role, why you are interested in the role and details of your accountancy qualifications, along with a copy of your CV.

Please note covering letters that do not outline the key points above will not be considered. 

Interviews are expected to be held on Tuesday 15th April.

An Enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Mental Health Resource is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and we want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people who work for us and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and identities.

If you have access needs or require reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

Charity Registration No: 1049854.

Are you passionate about empowering young people to unlock their potential?

Do you have a proven track record in delivering impactful programmes within education? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as an Educational Partnerships Manager at Young Enterprise (YE).

About us

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 90 employees and over 2000 volunteers united by our goal to empower young people to discover, develop, and succeed by equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to thrive in work and life.

Through hands-on enterprise and financial education programmes, Young Enterprise helps young people build essential skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, leadership, and financial literacy—preparing them for the modern world.

Since we set up in 1962, we have ensured over 7 million young people had the opportunity to prepare for the world of work and over 1 million young people set up and run their own business.

Why Work for Us?

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. Here’s what you can expect from us:

• People-Focused Culture: A friendly and supportive workplace where we work together to achieve our mission.
• Commitment to Equality and Diversity: We actively promote an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
• Generous Benefits Package: Enjoy a generous holiday allowance, access to an NHS top-up scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, cycle-to-work scheme, and more.
• Mentorship Opportunities: Access to a mentoring scheme with a corporate partner to support your personal and professional development.
• Life Assurance: Group Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
• Pension scheme

About you:

• A Motivated Self-Starter: Someone who is proactive, driven, and able to take initiative.
• Strong Relationship Builder: Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders, including schools, volunteers, and corporate partners.
• Confident Presenter: Comfort in presenting and delivering to large audiences, inspiring young people and educators alike.
• Excellent Organisational Skills: The ability to prioritise, manage multiple tasks, and problem-solve effectively under pressure.
• Professionalism with Young People: A natural ability to build rapport with young people, displaying respect, empathy, and enthusiasm.
• Enthusiastic about volunteering: Someone who understands the impact of volunteering, with the passion and drive to ensure that our volunteers have an excellent experience.
• Promoter and Inspirer: A passion for inspiring young people and helping them achieve their potential.

About the Role:

As the Educational Partnerships Manager, you will play a vital role in connecting with schools, colleges, and youth clubs across North East London, with a particular focus on those based in the most disadvantaged communities. This means you'll be working with schools that serve young people from areas with the greatest barriers to social mobility. Your mission will be to ensure these young people have access to life-changing opportunities, enabling them to develop vital skills, build an enterprising mindset, and prepare for a successful future.

You’ll be a key member of YE’s Educational Partnerships Regional Team, collaborating closely with the Educational Partnerships Regional Manager to drive the success of our enterprise and financial education programmes. These programmes are designed to help young people make positive contributions to their communities and society, while equipping them with the tools to shape their own future.

This is a dynamic and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will engage directly with young people and teachers in schools, delivering and supporting YE’s programmes, while developing new relationships and strengthening existing partnerships.

There is a degree of manual handling and you will be required to work some evenings and weekends. Further:

• There is the potential to be on your feet for extended periods of time.
• You will be required to support with setting up venues for events.
• You will be required to transport resources and other materials between your car and the venue or around a school building.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and Nurture Relationships: Cultivate and expand relationships with educational institutions, including schools, colleges, and youth clubs, to deliver YE’s programmes and services effectively.
• Promote the Impact of Our Programmes: Raise awareness of YE’s enterprise and financial education programmes, demonstrating how they help young people build essential skills and prepare for the future.
• Delivery of Programmes: Deliver engaging sessions and support the delivery of YE’s programmes to young people across various educational settings, including schools, colleges, and youth centres.
• Volunteer Management: Identify, recruit and locally train Business Volunteers, Volunteer Mentors and Local Volunteer Teams. This will include harnessing excellent relationships with volunteers, ensuring that our volunteers are supported on their journey with YE.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Work alongside your regional team to achieve shared KPIs, contributing to the success of the region and the wider organisation.
• Income Generation: Actively support efforts to generate local income and secure resources to continue delivering our impactful programmes.
• Safeguarding: Undertake training and ensure YE’s safeguarding policy is adhered to at all times.
• Tech-Savvy: Competence in using IT tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

Keeping Young People Safe:

At Young Enterprise, safeguarding is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check and receive ongoing safeguarding training throughout their employment.

At YE we are passionate and committed to keeping your data safe and secure.  Full details can be found in the YE People’s Privacy Notice.

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to make a real difference to the future of young people in North and Central London, we want to hear from you! Please send your CV and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining why you are the ideal candidate for this role. Applications must be submitted by 23:30 on 17 April 2025. Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Interviews will be conducted via Teams, and we may shortlist and invite candidates to interview before the closing date. While we aim to respond to all applicants, if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Join us and be part of an organisation that’s shaping the future of young people across the country. Apply today!

We are recruiting a new Public Affairs Manager to develop and lead our public affairs work at ARUK. The Public Affairs Manager will report to the Senior Public Affairs and Campaigns Manager.

In this role you will be joining a friendly and fast-moving Policy and Public Affairs team, with the scope to grow both the function and your role within ARUK. You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation to drive influence and impact with policy-makers in government, parliament and the wider political arena to make a difference for people affected by dementia and their families.

You will play a key role in a creative and dynamic team and will take initiative to work on projects and initiatives that maximise our impact with key decision makers. The role may include work in London and elsewhere in the UK.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

Public Affairs

· Supervise a programme of parliamentary engagement for the organisation.

· Ensure ARUK has a meaningful role in shaping future legislation on dementia, healthcare and scientific research.

· Lead responses and briefings on key legislation and guidance, including proposed drafting of amendments where appropriate.

· Take a leading role in our government relations work including building and maintain relationships with key government stakeholders including Ministers, SPADs and civil servants.

· Co-ordinate parliamentary briefs, develop submissions for parliamentary questions, Select Committees and other opportunities presented through the parliamentary system.

· Work with campaigns, communications and brand colleagues to build our reach and engagement with key audiences ensuring we are using a range of channels to influence our key audiences.

· Ensure our public affairs work reflects the needs and aspirations of people living with dementia and identify opportunities to involve our supporters in our political influencing work.

· Work with team to develop and implement Public Affairs products, processes and ways of working to maximise impact and efficiency.

· Ensure the Public Affairs team is delivering timely monitoring and successfully identifying, creating and leveraging parliamentary opportunities and securing influencing opportunities to achieve policy change.

· Ensure appropriate system of tracking engagement is in place and ensure the Public affairs Team are updating it regularly.

· Provide regular updates and advice to the team, senior staff and wider organisation so they are up to date on our advocacy, engagement with key stakeholders and wider changes in the environment.

· Ensure regular evaluation of our engagement and a constructive approach is taken to how we learn and improve.

Influencing

· Work with the Senior Public Affairs and Campaigns Manager to implement and further develop ARUK’s external affairs strategy, working with policy colleagues to ensure an aligned public affairs function that delivers on our influencing goals.

· Work with wider department to devise and deliver influencing plans for priority areas, ensuring PA involvement in strategy development from the outset.

Stakeholder management

· Work across the organisation to develop stakeholder management processes and mechanisms that help us to manage and derive insights from key organisational relationships.

· Play a key role in developing ARUK's influencing stakeholder contact programme and identifying opportunities and strategies to improve engagement.

· Build effective personal relationships with other organisations, political parties, parliamentarians and their offices across both Houses and relevant Government departments.

· Ensure the team are effectively managing relationships and tracking stakeholder information, and key stakeholders are informed of relevant media stories, reports and consultation responses etc.

· Identify opportunities to partner with other organisations in order to maximise our impact as an organisation.

· Deliver expert political insight and sense making to help the team and wider organisation navigate the external environment.

· Represent ARUK at parliamentary and other events and conferences, potentially including national party conferences.

· Co-ordinate and attend meetings with parliamentarians and stakeholders alongside senior staff and to provide briefings for staff.

Management Responsibilities

· Oversee the work of two public affairs officers and contribute to their learning and development.

· Provide guidance, coaching and support to wider team development as required.

· Ensure effective prioritisation and allocation of our resources in order to maximise the impact of our political influencing work

What we are looking for:

· Expert understanding of Public Affairs best practice

· Expert understanding of government, parliament and the wider political environment

· Sound political instincts

· Good knowledge of parliamentary procedure

· Good knowledge of Word, Excel and outlook

· Experience of building relationships with influencers or supporters

· Experience of delivering consultation responses and working with government teams to embed ideas

· Ability to manage a large programme of work

· Ability to manage people

· Ability to write professionally, with an ability to adapt communications for different audiences

· Ability to prioritise and manage the work of a team in accordance with key priorities.

· Excellent personal communication skills, with the ability to communicate with people at all levels face to face and digitally

· Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

· Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload

· Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills

· Professional and hard-working team player

· Outgoing, enthusiastic and able to remain calm under pressure

· Strategic thinker with a focus on impact

· Outward looking, taking an interest in people

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £44,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 13th April 2025, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.  Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website. 

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. 

In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.

We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:

· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.

· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.

In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.

In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.

In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge. 

ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. 

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

The Research Involvement Manager will work closely with the Head of Clinical Research to embed best practice involvement of people affected by dementia across all our research programmes to ensure our work is shaped by lived experience. This role is vital in advancing Alzheimer’s Research UK’s (ARUK) research objectives and organisational strategy to reach a cure for all types of dementia and is key to delivering impact for people affected by dementia. The Research Involvement Manager will work collaboratively with external stakeholders and various teams across the organisation, particularly the Involvement and Engagement Team, which sits within the Policy, Communications and Involvement Directorate, to continually develop our work in this area and aid its successful implementation within all our research programmes.

This role sits within the new Clinical Research Team in the Research Directorate, an ambitious, proactive and growing team that is driving forward initiatives to bring more clinical trials to the UK for people living with dementia. Involvement of people affected by dementia is key to the successful roll out of our clinical programme and our wider research initiatives. This is an exceptional opportunity for an individual who has experience and understands the importance and intricacies of delivering meaningful public involvement and engagement in research.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

Implementing and evaluating ARUK’s Research Involvement Strategy and Workplan

· Lead on the delivery of ARUK’s research involvement strategy, regularly reviewing and updating the strategy in line with best practice, with support from the Head of Clinical Research, and in consultation with the Involvement and Engagement Team.

· Work across ARUK, and with external organisations such as the Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC) to stay abreast of best practice when involving people with lived experience in shaping research.

· Work with the Research Team to understand research funding processes and procedures to develop plans to strengthen involvement throughout the research programme.

· Evaluate and prioritise research involvement requests considering ARUK’s capacity organisational strategy

· With support from the Head of Clinical Research and in collaboration with the Head of Information and Involvement, lead on the evaluation of ARUK’s research involvement programme, proactively coming up with suggestions for new initiatives and continuous improvement.

· Work externally to seek feedback and ideas for new programmes of work that will increase impact or efficiency, and work across the Research Team on implementation.

· Support the wider organisation on developing content on involvement in research that can promote the work that ARUK is doing or encourage more people to get involved in research.

Supporting the planning and delivery of research involvement across ARUK’s research programmes

· Lead and manage the implementation of lived experience involvement within our research programmes, acting as first point of contact for the Research Team in addressing questions that involvement volunteers might have.

· Lead on providing research involvement advice and input into key strategic pieces of work and external clinical research programmes prioritised by ARUK, including in the development of a multi-arm adaptive clinical trials platform.

· Work with the Involvement and Engagement Team to manage the planning of engagement activity with lived experience involvement volunteers in the research programme, ensuring good communication and regular updates are delivered.

· Work with the Involvement and Engagement Team to ensure records related to research involvement work are kept up to date in line with ARUK policies and procedures.

· Ensure that people with lived experience are aware of opportunities for involvement within our research programmes and feel appropriately supported to participate, including planning and delivering training activities and overseeing changes in response to feedback, in collaboration with the Involvement and Engagement Team.

· Working closely with the Head of Information and Involvement, and the wider Research Leadership Team on special projects related to public involvement in research as appropriate.

Wider stakeholder engagement

· Promote ARUK’s research involvement work to the wider research community including dementia researchers, people affected by dementia, other medical research funders and our supporters through participation at events and giving talks, with a particular focus on ARUK’s strategic and clinical programmes.

· Act as a champion for involvement of people with lived experience within research, effectively communicating its importance and signposting to tools to support the wider ARUK research community with incorporating meaningful involvement effectively in their work.

· Organise and deliver sessions and workshops, including at ARUK’s Research Conference, to promote and advise on best practice research involvement.

· Take part in groups that support professional development such as our internal ‘Community of Practice on Involvement’ group and the external Charities Research Involvement Group (CRIG) to develop and refine resources that could be used to improve involvement in research. 

What we are looking for:

· Proven experience in community involvement and engagement of lived experience, preferably within a medical research environment

· Good knowledge of the research process and how the public can play a part in that process

· Experience in developing and implementing strategic plans

· Experience working with different stakeholders, both internally and externally at multiple levels

· Experience in project management, with the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously

· Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with multiple types of stakeholders

· Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify opportunities and strategies for enhancing public involvement in research

· Demonstratable commitment to inclusive working, placing value on equity and diversity

· Commitment to ARUK’s vision, mission and values

· A team player who can work collaboratively across departments and with external partners

· Ability to find creative solutions to complex problems.

· Collaborative approach with ability to build strong relationships with a range of stakeholders

· Good communicator with the ability to tailor communications to a range of audiences, particularly people affected by dementia and their families

· A genuine passion for public involvement in research

· Good IT skills

· Working with independence, drive and initiative

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £43,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 13th April 2025, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.  Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. 

In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.

We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:

· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.

· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.

In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.

In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.

In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge. 

ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. 

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

Are you passionate about empowering young people to unlock their potential?

Do you have a proven track record in delivering impactful programmes within education? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as an Educational Partnerships Manager at Young Enterprise (YE).

About us

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 90 employees and over 2000 volunteers united by our goal to empower young people to discover, develop, and succeed by equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to thrive in work and life.

Through hands-on enterprise and financial education programmes, Young Enterprise helps young people build essential skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, leadership, and financial literacy—preparing them for the modern world.

Since we set up in 1962, we have ensured over 7 million young people had the opportunity to prepare for the world of work and over 1 million young people set up and run their own business.

Why Work for Us?

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. Here’s what you can expect from us:

• People-Focused Culture: A friendly and supportive workplace where we work together to achieve our mission.
• Commitment to Equality and Diversity: We actively promote an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
• Generous Benefits Package: Enjoy a generous holiday allowance, access to an NHS top-up scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, cycle-to-work scheme, and more.
• Mentorship Opportunities: Access to a mentoring scheme with a corporate partner to support your personal and professional development.
• Life Assurance: Group Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
• Pension scheme

About you:

• A Motivated Self-Starter: Someone who is proactive, driven, and able to take initiative.
• Strong Relationship Builder: Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders, including schools, volunteers, and corporate partners.
• Confident Presenter: Comfort in presenting and delivering to large audiences, inspiring young people and educators alike.
• Excellent Organisational Skills: The ability to prioritise, manage multiple tasks, and problem-solve effectively under pressure.
• Professionalism with Young People: A natural ability to build rapport with young people, displaying respect, empathy, and enthusiasm.
• Enthusiastic about volunteering: Someone who understands the impact of volunteering, with the passion and drive to ensure that our volunteers have an excellent experience.
• Promoter and Inspirer: A passion for inspiring young people and helping them achieve their potential.

About the Role:

As the Educational Partnerships Manager, you will play a vital role in connecting with schools, colleges, and youth clubs across North East London, with a particular focus on those based in the most disadvantaged communities. This means you'll be working with schools that serve young people from areas with the greatest barriers to social mobility. Your mission will be to ensure these young people have access to life-changing opportunities, enabling them to develop vital skills, build an enterprising mindset, and prepare for a successful future.

You’ll be a key member of YE’s Educational Partnerships Regional Team, collaborating closely with the Educational Partnerships Regional Manager to drive the success of our enterprise and financial education programmes. These programmes are designed to help young people make positive contributions to their communities and society, while equipping them with the tools to shape their own future.

This is a dynamic and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will engage directly with young people and teachers in schools, delivering and supporting YE’s programmes, while developing new relationships and strengthening existing partnerships.

There is a degree of manual handling and you will be required to work some evenings and weekends. Further:

• There is the potential to be on your feet for extended periods of time.
• You will be required to support with setting up venues for events.
• You will be required to transport resources and other materials between your car and the venue or around a school building.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and Nurture Relationships: Cultivate and expand relationships with educational institutions, including schools, colleges, and youth clubs, to deliver YE’s programmes and services effectively.
• Promote the Impact of Our Programmes: Raise awareness of YE’s enterprise and financial education programmes, demonstrating how they help young people build essential skills and prepare for the future.
• Delivery of Programmes: Deliver engaging sessions and support the delivery of YE’s programmes to young people across various educational settings, including schools, colleges, and youth centres.
• Volunteer Management: Identify, recruit and locally train Business Volunteers, Volunteer Mentors and Local Volunteer Teams. This will include harnessing excellent relationships with volunteers, ensuring that our volunteers are supported on their journey with YE.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Work alongside your regional team to achieve shared KPIs, contributing to the success of the region and the wider organisation.
• Income Generation: Actively support efforts to generate local income and secure resources to continue delivering our impactful programmes.
• Safeguarding: Undertake training and ensure YE’s safeguarding policy is adhered to at all times.
• Tech-Savvy: Competence in using IT tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

Keeping Young People Safe:

At Young Enterprise, safeguarding is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check and receive ongoing safeguarding training throughout their employment.

At YE we are passionate and committed to keeping your data safe and secure.  Full details can be found in the YE People’s Privacy Notice.

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to make a real difference to the future of young people in North East London, we want to hear from you! Please send your CV and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining why you are the ideal candidate for this role. Applications must be submitted by 23:30 on 17 April 2025. Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Interviews will be conducted via Teams, and we may shortlist and invite candidates to interview before the closing date. While we aim to respond to all applicants, if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Join us and be part of an organisation that’s shaping the future of young people across the country. Apply today!

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the accurate recording and management reporting of the Association's debt portfolio, ensuring that all interest and other fee payments are correctly paid on time.

What you will be doing:

• Support the Head of Treasury in arranging and renegotiating loans and capital market borrowings, providing all required information for loan applications and capital market issues.

• Maintain records of the Association’s portfolio of bank loans and capital borrowings, ensuring accurate and up to date records are correctly reflected in the treasury records and finance system.
  
  
• Manage all loan rollover notices and loan drawdown documentation ensuring that information is reported to the Head of Treasury in a timely manner to allow decisions to be made.

• Responsible for all loan trade and derivative confirmations including: on-boarding counterparties for new derivative transactions; maintaining database of all financial loans and products; providing confirmation of financial hedges to relevant counterparties; reporting of mark to market valuation of derivatives and trades.

• Process all treasury invoices and interest and fee payments for authorisation on time as due, ensuring they are correctly calculated to the treasury trade and in accordance with the loan agreements.

• Regularly monitor and forecast cash flow requirements. Retain a weekly overview of development financing activity and future funding requirements.

• Provide all treasury information necessary for completion of the returns to the Regulator of Social Housing eg Quarterly Finance Survey (QFS) and Future Financial Return (FFR).

• Ensure the delivery of lenders’ information requirements in compliance with loan agreements.

What you need:

• Professional Accountancy Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

• Association of Corporate Treasurers qualification or actively studying for Certificate in Treasury or Diploma or Advanced Diploma

• Previous experience in a similar role

• Treasury management technical knowledge

• Experience of computerised accounting systems

Why Join Us?

• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Work in a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• 33 days of annual leave including Bank Holidays
• Competitive salary of £60,753 per annum (35-hour week)
• Monthly attendance bonus
• Life assurance cover (three times your annual salary)
• Access to favourable discounts and savings at high street retailers, gyms, restaurants, and cinemas
• Ongoing training opportunities to develop your career
• Employee support and health & wellbeing services

• Free access to fully equipped on-site gym

We will be reviewing and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply early to avoid missing out.

No Agencies Please

Hightown is an Equal Opportunities Employer

About the role

We seek an experienced Business Development Manager to drive our UK growth and expand our client and partner base. Reporting directly to the CEO, (initially) you will lead our sales strategy targeting UK businesses, with a particular focus on small and medium businesses, and public sector organisations. 

With a proven track record in generating revenue through outbound marketing, online channels and relationship-building, as well as developing new revenue-generating business models, you will be hands-on in driving our B2B sales, securing over £150,000 annually through direct sales, grants, tenders, contracts and partnerships. You will also contribute to developing engaging communications to support The Human Edge's financial growth and brand development.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute the sales growth strategy aligned with organisational goals
• Proactively identify and ensure new business opportunities, partnerships and collaboration
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with HR/talent leaders, MDs and decision-makers in UK businesses and/or public sector organisations
• Lead and manage the end-to-end sales and account management process, including lead identification, proposal/bid writing, pitching, and closing deals
• Develop and implement new revenue-generating business models, including subscription-based models, to expand reach, drive recurring revenue and client satisfaction
• Represent The Human Edge at conferences/events supporting with external engagement

About you

You are a commercially minded, results-driven and action-oriented business development professional with 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in B2B sales and income generation within the leadership development, coaching, and mentoring and skill building/training sectors. Skilled in securing new business, developing growth strategies and building long-term client relationships, you leverage your established network of HR/talent leaders and Managing Directors in UK businesses, with a particular focus on small and medium businesses, and/or public sector to enable consistent revenue growth.

About The Human Edge

The Human Edge is a leadership development organisation with specialist expertise and extensive experience in mentoring and coaching. For over 16 years, we have designed and implemented integrated leadership development programmes — combining mentoring, coaching, leadership development, training, and skill-building — for entrepreneurs, managers, and leaders.

What we offer

• Human-centred, supportive and collaborative team culture
• Agile, remote working environment
• 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)
• Private health insurance 
• Contribution to expenses related to homeworking (in line with company policy)

Are you passionate about empowering young people to unlock their potential?

Do you have a proven track record in delivering impactful programmes within education? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as an Educational Partnerships Manager at Young Enterprise (YE).

About us

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 90 employees and over 2000 volunteers united by our goal to empower young people to discover, develop, and succeed by equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to thrive in work and life.

Through hands-on enterprise and financial education programmes, Young Enterprise helps young people build essential skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, leadership, and financial literacy—preparing them for the modern world.

Since we set up in 1962, we have ensured over 7 million young people had the opportunity to prepare for the world of work and over 1 million young people set up and run their own business.

Why Work for Us?

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. Here’s what you can expect from us:

• People-Focused Culture: A friendly and supportive workplace where we work together to achieve our mission.
• Commitment to Equality and Diversity: We actively promote an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
• Generous Benefits Package: Enjoy a generous holiday allowance, access to an NHS top-up scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, cycle-to-work scheme, and more.
• Mentorship Opportunities: Access to a mentoring scheme with a corporate partner to support your personal and professional development.
• Life Assurance: Group Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
• Pension scheme

About you:

• A Motivated Self-Starter: Someone who is proactive, driven, and able to take initiative.
• Strong Relationship Builder: Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders, including schools, volunteers, and corporate partners.
• Confident Presenter: Comfort in presenting and delivering to large audiences, inspiring young people and educators alike.
• Excellent Organisational Skills: The ability to prioritise, manage multiple tasks, and problem-solve effectively under pressure.
• Professionalism with Young People: A natural ability to build rapport with young people, displaying respect, empathy, and enthusiasm.
• Enthusiastic about volunteering: Someone who understands the impact of volunteering, with the passion and drive to ensure that our volunteers have an excellent experience.
• Promoter and Inspirer: A passion for inspiring young people and helping them achieve their potential.

About the Role:

As the Educational Partnerships Manager, you will play a vital role in connecting with schools, colleges, and youth clubs across North East London, with a particular focus on those based in the most disadvantaged communities. This means you'll be working with schools that serve young people from areas with the greatest barriers to social mobility. Your mission will be to ensure these young people have access to life-changing opportunities, enabling them to develop vital skills, build an enterprising mindset, and prepare for a successful future.

You’ll be a key member of YE’s Educational Partnerships Regional Team, collaborating closely with the Educational Partnerships Regional Manager to drive the success of our enterprise and financial education programmes. These programmes are designed to help young people make positive contributions to their communities and society, while equipping them with the tools to shape their own future.

This is a dynamic and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will engage directly with young people and teachers in schools, delivering and supporting YE’s programmes, while developing new relationships and strengthening existing partnerships.

There is a degree of manual handling and you will be required to work some evenings and weekends. Further:

• There is the potential to be on your feet for extended periods of time.
• You will be required to support with setting up venues for events.
• You will be required to transport resources and other materials between your car and the venue or around a school building.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and Nurture Relationships: Cultivate and expand relationships with educational institutions, including schools, colleges, and youth clubs, to deliver YE’s programmes and services effectively.
• Promote the Impact of Our Programmes: Raise awareness of YE’s enterprise and financial education programmes, demonstrating how they help young people build essential skills and prepare for the future.
• Delivery of Programmes: Deliver engaging sessions and support the delivery of YE’s programmes to young people across various educational settings, including schools, colleges, and youth centres.
• Volunteer Management: Identify, recruit and locally train Business Volunteers, Volunteer Mentors and Local Volunteer Teams. This will include harnessing excellent relationships with volunteers, ensuring that our volunteers are supported on their journey with YE.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Work alongside your regional team to achieve shared KPIs, contributing to the success of the region and the wider organisation.
• Income Generation: Actively support efforts to generate local income and secure resources to continue delivering our impactful programmes.
• Safeguarding: Undertake training and ensure YE’s safeguarding policy is adhered to at all times.
• Tech-Savvy: Competence in using IT tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

Keeping Young People Safe:

At Young Enterprise, safeguarding is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check and receive ongoing safeguarding training throughout their employment.

At YE we are passionate and committed to keeping your data safe and secure.  Full details can be found in the YE People’s Privacy Notice.

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to make a real difference to the future of young people in North West and South West London, we want to hear from you! Please send your CV and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining why you are the ideal candidate for this role. Applications must be submitted by 23:30 on 17 April 2025. Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Interviews will be conducted via Teams, and we may shortlist and invite candidates to interview before the closing date. While we aim to respond to all applicants, if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Join us and be part of an organisation that’s shaping the future of young people across the country. Apply today!

Are you looking for a role where your skills and passion can truly make an impact? This is an exciting time to join our friendly, busy, and supportive team as we implement our 10-year Mission Plan, shaping the future of our Diocese and the communities we serve.

Covering Hampshire, Berkshire, South Oxford, and the Channel Islands, our Diocese is home to 87 parishes and 50 schools, serving over 27,000 practising Catholics and supporting 32,000 children and their families. Our work is both challenging and deeply rewarding, offering the opportunity to be part of something truly meaningful.

We are seeking a Director of Finance to lead financial strategy to ensure long-term resilience, manage the finance team, deliver a high standard of financial governance, and provide effective support for our parishes. This role reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will provide expert financial guidance to the Bishop, Trustees, and diocesan leaders. You will oversee financial governance, treasury and investment management, risk assessment, and IT strategy, ensuring financial prudence while supporting the mission of the Church.

We are looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with experience in complex organisations and, ideally, knowledge of the charity or not for profit sector. The successful candidate will have well-developed interpersonal skills, a track record of excellent attention to detail, and the ability to explain complex financial matters to non-finance audiences. A commitment to teamwork and supporting parishes is essential.

An understanding of Catholic Church teachings and values is crucial, as you will play a key role in aligning financial decisions with pastoral priorities.

If you are inspired by the idea of working in a values-driven environment where your efforts will have a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.

Come and be part of our mission!

Job Purpose

The Director of Finance is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, responsible for strategic financial leadership and ensuring the financial sustainability of the Diocese. This role encompasses treasury management, investment strategy, risk management, IT oversight, and long-term financial planning. It also involves leading and developing a resilient and professional finance team.

The Director of Finance must balance financial prudence with pastoral priorities, fostering trust with clergy, lay leaders, and stakeholders while driving financial and operational efficiencies.

Key Stakeholders

Internal:

• Bishop
• Chief Operating Officer (COO)
• Diocesan Trustees and Committees (Finance, Audit & Risk Committee and Investment  Committee)
• Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
• Vicariate Leaders
• Parish Priests, Employees & Finance Committees
• Diocesan Finance Team

External:

• Parishioners & Donors
• Investment Advisors & Fund Managers
• Banks & Financial Institutions
• External Auditors
• Regulatory Bodies (UK Charity Commission, Guernsey Registry, Jersey Charity Commission, HMRC)
• Diocesan Schools Office & School/Academy Leaders
• Legal Advisors
• Suppliers & Contractors

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Develop and implement a financial strategy aligned with the Diocese’s mission and long-term objectives.
• Provide financial analysis, forecasting, and risk management to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with Canon Law, UK financial regulations, and charity law across all jurisdictions.
• Advise the Bishop, COO, Trustees, and key leaders on all aspects of financial management.
• Attend senior board and committee meetings presenting clear and insightful financial reports.

Treasury & Investment Management

• Oversee treasury operations, ensuring effective cash flow management and financial sustainability.
• Lead on investment strategy, working with the Investment Committee and external advisors to maximise ethical and responsible investment returns.
• Regularly review Restricted and Designated Funds to ensure compliance with Diocesan policies and procedures for such funds.

Leadership of the Finance Team

• Provide strong leadership, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and mentor finance staff, ensuring they have the skills and support needed to succeed.
• Ensure the efficient operation of financial systems, budgeting, reporting, and internal controls.
• Promote collaboration across diocesan departments, ensuring effective financial stewardship at all levels.

Financial Oversight, Risk Management & Investigations

• Oversee fraud risk management, implementing robust controls to identify, prevent, and address financial irregularities, particularly in parish accounts.
• Develop and maintain a Financial Risk Register, identifying and mitigating key risks across the Diocese, including fraud, liquidity, compliance, and operational risks.
• Regularly review and update the Risk Register, ensuring risks are assessed, mitigated, and reported to senior leadership and trustees.
• Establish and implement risk management strategies, embedding a culture of financial accountability across the Diocese.
• Provide audit support and financial guidance to parishes, ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the development of annual budgets, ensuring alignment with diocesan strategy and long-term financial sustainability.
• Develop and maintain long-term financial forecasts, assessing future income, expenditure, and funding requirements.
• Lead and manage complex financial investigations, ensuring transparency, accuracy, and compliance.

Financial Planning & Parish Support

• Provide strategic financial support to parishes, schools, and diocesan agencies, helping them develop long-term sustainability plans.
• Offer guidance on budgeting, financial controls, and fundraising strategies.
• Develop and implement financial training for clergy and parish finance teams to improve financial literacy and compliance.
• Operational & IT Leadership
• Lead the IT strategy, ensuring digital transformation aligns with financial and operational objectives.
• Work with IT providers to ensure cybersecurity, data protection, and technology governance.
• Embed and oversee financial systems and processes, driving efficiency through modern financial software and automation.

 Payroll

• Lead the payroll function working closely with the HR manager to deliver a reliable and accurate service for employees. This will include the effective use of the designated payroll IT system.

Governance, Reporting & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with accounting standards, charity law, and internal policies across all jurisdictions.
• Delivery of the Financial Annual Report and Accounts to agreed timescales.
• Develop and update key policies and procedures to ensure financial governance and accountability.
• Work closely with Trustees, external auditors, and regulatory bodies to maintain transparency and good governance.
• Implement robust internal financial controls to safeguard diocesan assets and mitigate risks.
• Develop a standard suite of financial reports to enable informed strategic and operational decision-making for the Board of Trustees and senior leaders.
• Timely production of monthly management accounts and cashflow analysis

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a trusted advisor to the Bishop, clergy, Trustees, and Senior Leadership Team.
• Communicate complex financial information clearly and persuasively to both finance professionals and non-experts.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring financial decisions support the Diocese’s mission.

Other Duties

• Undertake any other reasonable duties required by line manager.

Director of Finance - Person Specification

Competence, Expertise and Knowledge:

Essential

• Degree-level education (or equivalent professional qualification/experience).
• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Extensive financial leadership experience, ideally within charities, faith-based organisations, or complex institutions.
• Proven expertise in treasury and investment management, with experience in ethical investment strategies.
• Strong IT acumen, with experience in financial systems, digital transformation, and IT governance.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage clergy, Trustees, and external stakeholders effectively.
• Confident public speaking and presentation skills, with the ability to deliver complex financial information in an engaging and accessible manner.
• Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality financial reports and strategic documents.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the teachings, values, and mission of the Catholic Church.
• Strategic thinker, with the ability to balance financial discipline with pastoral priorities.
• A full, clean UK driving licence, with the ability to travel across the Diocese, including the Channel Islands.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Canon Law, charity governance, and ecclesiastical structures.
• Experience working in a faith-based or mission-driven organisation.

Additional information

This role will be working 37.5 hours per week, offering a competitive salary of £80,000 - £85,000 per annum.

Based at St. Edmund House, Bishop Crispian Way, Portsmouth, PO1 3QA, with regular travel across the Diocese to parishes and diocesan meetings, including the Channel Islands which may require overnight stays. Please note, for this role a full driving licence and access to a vehicle will be required.

Employee Benefits include:

25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Life Assurance and Employee Wellbeing.

Contributory pension scheme with Scottish Widows.

Free Parking is available onsite.

Interview Details

The closing date for applications is Thursday 24th April 2025, at 5.00pm.

First stage interviews via Teams will take place on Tuesday 6th May 2025 and second stage in person interviews will take place on Thursday 15th May 2025.​

Appointment

Any offer of employment to work at the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth is conditional upon receipt of two satisfactory employment references, provision of relevant certification of qualifications held, and completion of pre-employment checks.

You must have a valid UK Right to Work, as the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth does not offer UK Visa Sponsorship.

This position is subject to the completion of an initial probationary period of six months.

Job Title: Fundraising Manager

Location: The Hugs Foundation, Bodmin
Reports To: Charity Manager
Hours: 32-40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (with flexibility for evenings/weekends). Potential for full time if wanted.
Salary: £32,000 (D.O.E) FTE

Role Overview:

Manage and grow the charity’s fundraising efforts and financial operations. Develop and implement strategies for sustainable funding, secure multi-year grants, and diversify income streams to support the charity's mission. Represent the charity publicly and build relationships with key partners, donors, and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and implement a fundraising strategy to increase funding and secure grants.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on fundraising performance.
• Build relationships with local businesses, corporates, high-value donors, and other stakeholders.
• Identify and manage a variety of income streams (e.g., trusts, grants, corporates, donors, crowdfunding, legacies).
• Oversee trust and grant fundraising, including bid writing and fund management.
• Maintain accurate donor records and ensure compliance with relevant regulations (GDPR, Fundraising Regulator).
• Manage Gift Aid submissions.
• Provide weekly updates to the Charity Manager on progress and challenges.
• Ensure fundraising policies align with current legislation.
• Contribute to the charity's risk register and help manage risks.
• Update website, social media, and newsletters related to fundraising.
• Adhere to The Hugs Foundation’s values and work as part of a team.

Personal Qualities & Experience

Essential

• Experienced in developing and implementing fundraising strategies and delivering against target.
• Passionate about animal welfare and human well-being.
• Team-oriented, motivated, reliable, and results-driven.
• Creative with excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Strong IT skills (Microsoft 365, CRM databases, and social media platforms).
• Able to manage budgets and have prior experience in the charity sector.
• Skilled in communication (verbal, written, and marketing materials).
• Knowledgeable about GDPR and fundraising regulations.
• Driving license and access to transport (due to rural location).

Desirable:

• Experience in charity management or multi-project oversight.
• Experience in animal rescue or mental health sectors.
• Understanding of safeguarding practices.

The candidate will be required to work within the guidelines of The Hugs Foundation’s values, using them as a framework to manage and communicate with the rest of the team. The job description is not exhaustive, and this role maybe required to undertake other reasonable tasks as directed by the Charity Manager and Board of Trustees.

Note: All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records (with Barred List check if the role will be actively engaged in regulated activity) through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This will only be submitted once the role is offered and accepted.

Closing date 6th April 2025.

Interviews to be held Wednesday 16th April 2025.

An exciting position has arisen for a Financial Accountant to join the team at a leading international health charity. This is a 3-4 month interim contract focused on leading the preparation of year-end statutory accounts and overseeing audit processes.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Lead the preparation of year-end accounts in compliance with Charity SORP regulations
• Coordinate schedules and notes for statutory accounts and year-end audit requirements
• Collaborate with regional and country Finance teams to ensure accurate and complete audit requirements
• Support project and donor audits for country offices
• Consolidate statutory accounts for review and reconcile management accounts
• Assist in implementing audit recommendations, reviewing financial controls, and improving processes
• Support the implementation of the new finance system and contribute to policy development
• Oversee month-end reconciliations, addressing issues, and tracking gaps
• Handle ad-hoc queries on recharges, project income and expenditure
• Assist with reconciliation of budgets and specific areas

Essential candidate criteria:

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA)
• Extensive experience in year-end accounting with strong knowledge of UK statutory reporting and SORP
• Proven experience working in an international not-for-profit organisation

Agency reference number: J86009

Location: London

Contract: 3-4 month interim contract 

Pay rate: £250- £300 per day

Working hours: Full time

Working pattern: Hybrid (1 day per week in the office)

Start: ASAP

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

Job Type:  15 months, Fixed term

Hours: Full time, 35 hours

At Help for Heroes, we believe those who serve our country deserve support when they are wounded. Every day, men and women have to leave their career in the Armed Forces as a result of physical or psychological wounds; their lives changed forever. We help them, and those still serving, to recover and get on with their lives.

And who are we you’re wondering? We are experts and beginners. Generalists and specialists. Ordinary people with an extraordinary passion towards making a positive change to the lives of our veterans (and having fun while doing it).

As One Team we share a philosophy – I.C.A.R.E. It’s the way we walk and talk, the way we interact with others and how we approach everything we do. We are:

Innovative – Collaborative – Authentic – Resourceful – Energetic. 

We have an incredible opportunity for a Senior Marketing (Fundraising Products) Manager to join our team on a fixed term maternity cover basis.

Please see below for more information on what just might be your future role.

About You

You’ll be a highly creative and highly organised marketing leader able to support your team of 6 to develop effective and captivating marketing solutions to engage supporters.  To do this you’ll not just be expert across the full marketing channel mix but a strong project manager, a brilliant planner and have extensive stakeholder management skills.  Results driven and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, you will also have strong people management skills and grow and develop your team. A unique role that works across all of fundraising, brand and digital, this is a really exciting opportunity for a creative marketing planner or senior account manager.

About the Role

This is a really pivotal role that leads the development of campaigns and channel plans to grow our fundraising products.  You and your team are the interface between the product owners and brand, digital and content and ultimately the supporter ensuring effective and best in class marketing solutions that deliver measurable results. The role leads a team of six to develop clear marketing plans, developing and measuring results across the full channel mix.  It leads the development of highly effective and inspirational creative and ensures we plan and schedule activity to target audiences.

Strong stakeholder management skills are critical as you and your team interface across the Charity.

About the Team

Leading an experienced and committed team, you’ll support them in delivering best practice across their product areas.  Continually developing their skill sets and knowledge is essential and ensuring they are embedded in the product teams as well as developing a strong and supportive culture in this team. 

Join Different Strokes, a national charity led by young stroke survivors for young stroke survivors. There are 100,000 strokes in the UK every year, and 1 in 4 of these happen to someone of working age or younger. We aim to promote independent stroke recovery and help younger stroke survivors to reclaim their lives.

We are a small national charity that really cares about what we do. We are in an exciting period of growth and are looking to expand our team. We are seeking a passionate individual to manage and develop our support services, and you will play a vital role in ensuring that we continue to provide the best services to stroke survivors in as many ways as possible.

As Services Manager, first and foremost your role will be to support our network of autonomous local groups across the UK, to liaise with our volunteers that run the groups, and to advise on areas such as funding, marketing and governance.  You will also assist individuals who are interested in setting up new groups. 

You will be responsible for other parts of our services including our online support group, telephone peer support service, befriending service, virtual meetings and webinars, line managing staff that deliver these specific projects.  You will also develop plans to further enhance our services.  The ability to communicate effectively is essential, as is experience of working with volunteers.

The role would be based in our office in Milton Keynes, but require regular visits to our groups across the UK.  There is also the potential for this to be a hybrid role with some home working. 

This is a full-time permanent position.  Occasional weekend work will be required.

Applications are particularly welcome from individuals who have been personally affected by stroke.

Closing date: Monday 7th April.

Interviews to be held w/c 28th April in Milton Keynes.  If you have any accessibility requirements regarding interview please let us know.