Acting Ceo Jobs

Location: London-based or remote in the UK, as long as travel to the office in London for two consecutive days per month is feasible. OR, Brussels-based or elsewhere in Belgium as long as regular travel to Brussels is feasible, with travel to London for two consecutive days every second month.

Role: Permanent

Salary:  

UK: £50,000 plus 10% employer-contributed pension; 4 day full-time work week (Monday – Thursday) 

Belgium: EUR 60,000, 4 day full-time work week (Monday – Thursday) 

About us 

Established in 2021, Opportunity Green is a fast-growing not-for-profit organisation that helps to identify and unlock opportunities to tackle climate change. We build ambitious coalitions, support climate vulnerable countries in international negotiations and find innovative legal pathways to fight climate change.

What’s the role? 

The Philanthropy Manager will be our first hire in our fundraising team and so is an exciting opportunity to work closely with Opportunity Green’s CEO as the organisation grows. We have grown to 25 people with a turnover of £3m in just over three years. There is significantly more potential for Opportunity Green to reach even further and have an even greater impact.

We are now looking for a Philanthropy Manager to maximise Opportunity Green’s ability to grow.  You will work closely with OG colleagues across the organisation to understand their work and help us to find new donors, whilst also assisting the CEO in managing our current donors. You will develop new successful applications and cultivate strong relationships with prospects.

This role is essential in Opportunity Green’s expanding team and organisation. You will develop ambitious, strategic and innovative funding partnerships with trusts and foundations and HNWIs, focussing on grants at the £500,000+ unrestricted level and increasing the number of unrestricted grants. You will also consider and advise us on how to build OG’s strategy on digital fundraising and the potential for legacy grants. You’ll be the kind of person who searches for connections, chases opportunities, gets out from behind your desk to meet people, and influences internally and externally to achieve results. You will be driven, determined, tenacious and focused on solutions.

As you will be the first full time fundraising hire in Opportunity Green, we are looking for someone who is willing to throw themselves in to all things fundraising. That means for example assisting with all current grants, ensuring proposals are compelling, ensuring our impact is highlighted in all our reports, effectively managing donor relationships, planning donor events, and developing our digital fundraising efforts. You will also advise the CEO on new prospects and a strategic to approach them to help ensure Opportunity Green’s continued and long-term success. There is huge potential for the right candidate to grow this role, working directly with the CEO, and a longer-term potential to expand into a fundraising team over time. 

About the candidate 

We are looking for a candidate with: 

• A passion for using their fundraising skills to tackle climate change.

• The ability to engage funders at an organisational, not project level. 

Desirable skills and experience: 

We do not expect any candidate to have all skills listed below but rather we look for transferable skills and potential as well as past experience. We are looking for someone who has:

• Excellent relationship-building skills and proven ability to manage philanthropic donor income streams, focusing on strategic relationships and implementing creative engagement plans to maximise opportunities and income with current and prospective donors. 

• Researched, developed and secured new sources of income from trusts, foundations and HNWIs, preferably with a strong focus on funders with a potential to give £500,000+ annually.

• Executed a fundraising strategy and developed a strong pipeline, managing a portfolio of current donors at the same time. 

• Experience of managing the complexities of restricted income projects.

• Ability to understand diverse donor motivations and deliver a bespoke relationship to meet these. Demonstrable skill in adapting written and verbal communications for a philanthropy audience.

• Engaging presentation and writing skills for tailored presentations, proposals and grant reports for donors.

• Confidence in working with senior stakeholders internally and externally, using tact and diplomacy.

• Excellent numeracy and attention to detail, ability to analyse and prepare budgets.

• Organised and methodical approach to plan and deliver against a varied workload, managing competing priorities under your own initiative and to strict deadlines. 

Diversity and inclusion 

Diversity and inclusion are important principles at Opportunity Green. We believe that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective. We are committed to fair and equitable employment practices, and we are striving to ensure that a variety of voices and experiences are included in our organisation. Our commitment to diversity and our parental leave policy are available to view on our website. 

We will consider all applicants who meet most or all of the essential competencies regardless of their identity or background. That said, we know that diverse candidates may be reluctant to apply for jobs where they don’t meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the job description. We encourage anyone to apply who can demonstrate the variety of skills and experiences relevant to meeting the requirements of this role.

We recognise that many diverse experiences and perspectives are not represented in our current workforce, and are seriously underrepresented across the non-profit sector in general, and as such, we particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, non-white people, people from marginalised backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQIA+ communities. We will use positive action under the Equality Act 2010 to appoint from these groups if two candidates are equally qualified. We also value flexible working and are open to those who would want to work part-time in this role.

To learn more about our application process and receive advice on how to prepare in such a way as to showcase your full potential, please find our Application Guide on our website. 

What we offer UK 

The successful candidate will be offered an annual salary of £50,000 plus 10% employer-contributed pension. Please note that Opportunity Green has fixed salary scales, with the possibility of step increases with strong performance. When hiring we always hire at the bottom of a band and do not enter negotiations with new employees as negotiations have been historically shown to disadvantage women and minorities. 

We take our team’s well-being and professional development seriously. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:

• A commitment to work/life balance, with a 4-day work week at 28 hours. 

• A generous holiday entitlement of 20 days’ holiday per year, plus bank holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Year’s that does not count towards your holiday entitlement (and expectation that you fully disconnect when taking time off). 

• A market-leading pension of 10%.

• A progressive family leave policy, including 26 weeks’ paid leave for both parents, as well as other support. 

• Lots of flexibility within a hybrid working arrangement, with regular opportunities to come together as a team. 

• Support for your professional development as part of Opportunity Green, with a budget to support your learning & development plus opportunities to lead projects, publish content, learn from experts, work directly with policymakers and stakeholders, and take part in conferences and events. 

What we offer Belgium 

The successful candidate will be offered an annual salary of EUR 60,000. Please note that Opportunity Green has fixed salary scales, with the possibility of step increases with strong performance. When hiring we always hire at the bottom of a band and do not enter negotiations with new employees as negotiations have been historically shown to disadvantage women and minorities. 

OG has only recently established its office in Brussels. As such, initial benefits will be set up to comply with statutory requirements in Belgium, with enhanced offer outlined below mirroring OG UK set up.

We take our team’s well-being and professional development seriously. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:

• A commitment to work/life balance, with a 4-day work week at 28 hours. 

• An office closure between Christmas and New Year’s that does not count towards your holiday entitlement (and expectation that you fully disconnect when taking time off). 

• A progressive family leave policy, including 26 weeks’ paid leave for both parents, as well as other support. 

• Lots of flexibility within a hybrid working arrangement, with regular opportunities to come together as a team. 

• Support for your professional development as part of Opportunity Green, with a budget to support your learning & development plus opportunities to lead projects, publish content, learn from experts, work directly with policymakers and stakeholders, and take part in conferences and events. 

However, it is important to note that while this role is permanent, employment is always reliant on Opportunity Green continuing to receive philanthropic support from our funders, which we expect every member of the team to play their part in working towards. 

How to apply: 

Please only apply via Applied link provided.

To minimise the risk of unconscious bias, we ask that applicants remove certain identifying elements from their CVs. If you do not remove these details, we reserve the right to withdraw your application from review.

• Photos 

• Name – if needed, please use ‘Applicant’ 

• Age 

• Email and/or phone number 

We also reserve the right to withdraw your application from review if you use AI tools such as Chat GPT to complete the sift questions / write your CV.

Unfortunately, if you do not already hold the right to work in the UK OR Belgium and/or require sponsorship to continue working in the UK/Belgium, Opportunity Green will not be able to consider your application at this time.

The closing date for applications is 9am GMT 24 February 2025. 

We actively encourage applicants to reach out if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to help them demonstrate their full potential in the hiring process. 

Please get in touch and we can discuss how to best make the recruitment process as accessible and comfortable for you as possible.

You can read our application guide on our website. 

What happens next? 

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview to discuss their experience and suitability for the role. After this, candidates that are most suitable for the vacancy will be invited for an in-person interview in our London office, for which there may also be a short task. Travel will be reimbursed for non-London-based applicants, including Eurostar travel from Brussels.

Online interviews are likely to take place w/c 10 March. In person interviews will likely be shortly after this (w/c 24 March).

We reserve the right to ask for references during the recruitment process. 

If you have any questions, or you need any reasonable adjustments at the application stage, please contact us. 

• Title : Project Delivery Manager 

• Location:  Camden, London 

• Hours:  Part time / 28 hours per week, worked over a minimum of 4 days (flexible working hours) 

• Salary £28,445 pa* (FTE £35,556 pa) 

• Status:  You will be hired as an independent contractor (self-employed basis)

• Contract: Fixed term contract for 5 months (with possibility of extension)

We're seeking an entrepreneurial strategic thinker and natural relationship builder to join our team. This varied and dynamic role offers incredible development opportunities for someone with strong organisational, numeracy, and stakeholder management skills to lead our impactful Ambassadors for Change programme & events; empowering young people to speak out and shine. Flexibility, quick learning and a collaborative attitude will be key to success in this role. 

Background

• Survivors Can Shine C.I.C is an ambitious non-profit organisation based in Camden, founded in 2019. We believe that every child has the right to a safe and happy childhood. Our commitment is to ensure that every child knows their rights and the power of their voice. 

• We raise awareness and facilitate dialogue about the reality and prevalence of abuse, by providing platforms to and amplify young people's voices through creative and performing arts. Our work is focused on bringing communities together in collective strength, changing perceptions around abuse and creating young Ambassadors for Change. 

• We value the insight of employees with lived experience of managing and delivering youth based projects. We recognise that using lived experience to drive social change is a valuable skill.

• It’s an exciting opportunity for a driven person to lead our impactful Ambassadors for Change programme & events. The response to our work over the last year has been fantastic and the demand is expanding. 

Main purpose of the role

• Working with the Founder / Director of Survivors Can Shine to effectively deliver our ‘I Shine, Speak Out – Ambassadors for Change’ project and manage the expansion of the programme to educational and youth service providers across London, with the expectation of managing regional events or activities in other areas of the UK.  

In this role, we can offer:

• - A strategic position, working directly with CEO
• - Opportunity to attend quarterly board meetings
• - Opportunity to directly work with and improve the lives of young people.
• - Opportunity to grow and develop with our organisation 
• - Potential for some hybrid working, and travel around London Boroughs

*Immediate Start Available*

Please See attached the Full Job Description

Head of Business and Development (Care and Support) 

Home working, with the ability to travel to emh offices and other premises as required  

£60,000 per annum  

Hours –   35 hours per week, worked Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm 

About us 

Emh is one of the largest providers of affordable homes and support services in the East Midlands. We pride ourselves in providing high quality homes and services that contribute to sustainable communities. 

Our vision is to be the best social housing and care business in the country, leading the market as service provider and employer. 

Our values 

Our values are important to us and we’re looking for people who can help live our values of Integrity, Diversity, Openness, Accountability, Clarity and Excellence. 

The role 

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a new Head of Business Development to join our dynamic team at Care & Support. You will report directly to the Executive Director of Care & Support and will be an integral member of the Care & Support Senior Leadership Team. Collaboration with Operations, Quality & Compliance, Finance, and People Team colleagues will be essential to your success. 

About You: 

By taking on this role, you will be expected to demonstrate a high level of flexibility, adaptability, and a commitment to personal and professional growth. Your willingness to travel, adhere to policies, and contribute to the overall success of the organisation will be crucial to your success in this position. 

About the Role: 

• Identify and Develop Opportunities: You will play a crucial role in identifying and developing new business opportunities that are not only profitable but also contribute to the long-term financial viability of Care & Support. 

• Manage Key Client Relationships: Build and nurture relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including commissioners in health and social care, funders, property developers, and partners in the education and voluntary sectors. 

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Lead cross-functional teams to foster sustainable, long-term growth, ensuring alignment across various departments. 

• Market Insight: Stay ahead of emerging sector trends by understanding funder commissioning plans and priorities, as well as provider base intelligence. 

• Strategic Partnerships: Propose and develop strategic partnerships that align with our mission and objectives. 

• Shape Long-Term Objectives: Help shape the company’s long-term objectives and devise actionable plans to achieve them. 

• Brand Promotion: Conduct webinars and presentations to enhance the profile of our brand and services. 

• Secure Framework Agreements: Work to secure places on framework agreements, approved provider lists, and open tenders to support the growth of both new and existing services. 

At Care & Support, we are committed to making a difference in our community. If you are ready to take on a leadership role that drives growth and innovation, apply today! 

You will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check for this role, which we will complete for the successful candidate.  As the role is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offender’s Act 1974, please can you ensure you detail both spent and unspent convictions on your application form. 

Company Benefits 

Our generous package includes: 

• Competitive salary 

• 34 days’ annual leave (including statutory days), increasing with length of service (pro-rata for part time) 

• Contributory pension scheme 

• Flexible working 

• A wide range of training and development opportunities (we are an Investors in People accredited organisation) 

For further information, please find attached the Job Description. 

How to apply 

Please send an up- to-date CV with a cover letter of no more than 4 sides of A4 in total, detailing how you meet the requirements of the person specification. (Please note your covering letter and CV will need to be on the same document). 

Closing date for applications – Sunday 2nd March 2025 at 23.59. 

“We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions, we would therefore recommend an early application” 

Yes Futures' award-winning programme builds the confidence and resilience of young people. As part of an organisational transition in line with our new strategy, Yes Futures is moving to a more nimble and agile delivery model. It can be thought of, now, as a start-up with a significant head start: we will have the energy, innovation and dynamism of something new, paired with the experience, wisdom and maturity of something trusted. The Director of Programmes and Product is a new role in Yes Futures’ structure which will lead the quality assurance of our flagship programme and will also lead innovation work  to develop new programmes and products to build on Yes Futures’years of experience in youth coaching. Ultimately we know that school funding is tight, but we also know that our work is needed more than ever, and therefore we want to ensure the quality of our work can be felt by more young people.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate creativity, ideally with some experience of product or programme development, and an unwavering commitment to supporting young people to believe in themselves 

Are you experienced in mental health first aid and risk management, and safeguarding management?

Are you passionate about mental health recovery through activity and a strengths-based approach?

We are seeking a calm and resilient practitioner with excellent interpersonal skills to be a core member of our multidisciplinary team. Outstanding observational, analytical and organisational skills are a must.

Growing Well is a farm-based mental health charity originating near Kendal in South Cumbria, and with sites in Tebay and now Egremont (opened April 2024).

The horticultural context is key to our charity as it provides a safe, supportive working environment to nurture mental health recovery for those people experiencing moderate to severe mental illness. Growing Well works with people on a weekly basis to help rebuild a sense of purpose, to engage in meaningful and fulfilling activity and to build hope for the future.

The role of the Mental Health Support Coordinator (West Cumbria) is to:

• Lead the beneficiary support service within Growing Well (West Cumbria).
• Participate, from time to time and for a specific purpose, in field work (no practical experience necessary), providing additional 'in activity' monitoring and support of individual volunteers and ensuring the smooth integration of our transferable life skills programme.
• Share external networks, mentoring and training for the benefit of volunteers, colleagues and commercial customers.

All staff are expected to:

• Be involved in all aspects of the Growing Well community
• Uphold the values of Growing Well, including those of honesty, inclusion, equality, participation, empowering individual agency
• Be an effective communicator and encourage openness
• Contribute to providing an environment that is physically and emotionally safe

To apply, please view the full Job Description and Person Specification on our website, and submit a letter of application and a current CV to Hannah Wright at hannah [at] growingwell [dot] co [dot] uk

Application deadline: 5pm, Wednesday 5th March.

Interviews will take place on Friday 7th March.

We Are Survivors are looking for an experienced therapeutic manager to come and join our Community Team to help us support survivors and their supporters across Greater Manchester.

The organisation has an ambitious strategy to ensure that #NoMaleSurvivorIsLeftBehind and is looking for a new therapy services manager to help us achieve this.

You will help us to provide key services across Greater Manchester. The Community team is made of therapists, group, and community workers to support men and boys to access the services they need. The role we are recruiting for is to grow this team from our central hub across wider Greater Manchester.

This role will be a job share with our existing Therapy Service Manager. The Community Therapy team deliver trauma informed therapy to survivors and their loved ones. The managers will work with the Community Services Manager and Senior Practitioners to ensure a smooth-running service and good clinical governance. There will be a small caseload as part of the role.

Role Purpose To manage specific services and teams, ensuring the provision of quality assured support services to male survivors and their loved ones. This role will be up to 12 months providing Maternity Cover to the existing Service Manager.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To manage the operational and clinical duty of care for support services

• To maintain the safe and inclusive provision of spaces for all clients

• To provide Line Management, guidance and professional and pastoral support to all client facing services staff and volunteers

• To effectively lead and successfully manage the provision of client services, as designed, and governed by the organisation, including ensuring KPIs are met, and data handling and reporting is accurate.

• To ensure that all services managed, effectively recorded, and identify threats and trends that will result in responding effectively to meet client’s needs.

• To maintain and deliver relevant services to a small caseload of clients.

• Manage and deliver specific projects as directed and agreed by the Executive Team.

• To support the further development of the services that meet client’s needs.

In return for your time, experience, and commitment to the organisation, you will receive.

• A competitive salary.
• Annual leave package with incremental rises plus bank holidays.
• Company sick pay.
• Birthday annual leave.
• Monthly clinical supervision.
• Pension contribution.
• A range of discount and benefit programmes.

WeSeeHope is a charity dedicated to lifting children out of extreme poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa.  They invest in access to education, entrepreneurial opportunities and community support.

The Head of Fundraising and Communications is a frontline strategic role with significant scope for innovation and creativity, reporting to and working closely with their Chief Executive. The role takes responsibility for the strategy and direction of new and existing income generation, with a mission to pursue growth and diversify income streams, and to lead communications.
 

Fundraising

• Implement WeSeeHope’s fundraising strategy, driving our efforts across a variety of income streams, including corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations, and individual giving.
• Lead the search for new business in fundraising, proactively developing and managing new relationships.
• Oversee our events and challenges calendar, including working with the annual Hope Classic Rally organising committee and board to drive income through the event, our largest fundraiser of the year.
• Work with our board of volunteer trustees in the USA to capitalise on income opportunities there, including supporting materials and strategies.
• Maintain and build relationships with existing supporter groups.
• Monitor operational and financial performance, responding as issues arise and producing reports for the Board of Trustees on fundraising activities

Communications

• Be the WeSeeHope brand guardian, ensuring our messaging and materials are evolving in line with our strategy. 
• Provide direction on the production of materials, including publications, newsletters, and online content.
• Help to shape WeSeeHope’s online presence, including our website and social media platforms

Line management

• Manage and motivate the Fundraising and Communications team, which includes our Supporter Care and Admin Assistant and Senior Communications Executive, inspiring them to deliver our strategy.
• Actively contribute to our Senior Management Team, shaping organisational policies and strategic direction, ensuring the integration of fundraising, communications and operational activities.
• Ensure cross-organisational working, providing fundraising and communications expertise to colleagues.
• Act as an advocate for fundraising at WeSeeHope both internally and externally

Person Specification

• A previous senior income generating role, with experience in delivering a fundraising strategy across major donor, corporate and trust and foundations channels.
• Excellent team leader with experience and success in developing staff and managing team and department budgets.
• Motivating and persuasive communicators with ability to articulate the cause and demonstrate its impact with gravitas appropriate to all audiences.
• Experience of securing four to six figure donations from new donors and repeat gifts from existing donors, in particular multi-year gifts.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to set up, prioritise, manage and complete projects within a timely manner and alongside competing priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to think creatively and strategically – assessing opportunities on a return on investment basis.
• Excellent attention to detail and copy writing skills, ideally with experience in design and development of brand materials.
• Ability to work with colleagues at all levels, including managing relationships with senior staff in order to achieve objectives.
• Willing and able to work outside of normal hours and travel to cover fundraising activities as necessary.
• A genuine interest in WeSeeHope’s work and objectives

Application

Valued Recruitment is working exclusively with WeSeeHope to recruit for this role. We are an ethical recruitment company, intent on hiring inclusively and transparently.

The closing date for this role is Monday 3rd March 2025. Please note that virtual first stage interviews are likely to be taking place from Thursday 6th March 2025.

To apply, we welcome a CV and a 1-2 page covering letter detailing your interest in the role. 

Accessibility is incredibly important to us here at Valued Recruitment and at WeSeeHope. If you would like any accessibility amendments or support throughout the application and interview stage, please don’t hesitate to let us know. No question or request is too big or too small. We want this process to be comfortable and enjoyable and a chance for you to bring your best self to the process

Do you have excellent administrative and stakeholder engagement skills? Are you keen to develop your ability to support projects?  If so, our AI Coordinator & Stakeholder Engagement role may be the opportunity for you.

We are the UK’s leading gynaecological cancer charity and as part of our work we deliver a unique nurse information service called Ask Eve. This service is run by nurses. Over the past 5 years, contact to the service has grown steadily and in the past year has experienced an unprecedented increase in demand (particularly following the closure of Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust in May 2024, leading to a 1141% increase in cervical-related queries).

To address the growing pressure on the service, we have secured funding to develop an AI tool to enhance efficiency, expand capacity, and improve accessibility. This AI tool will help triage and manage simple queries, allowing our specialist nurses to focus on more complex cases, ultimately improving the quality and timeliness of support provided to individuals concerned about their gynaecological health. 

We now have an exciting, fixed term opportunity for a highly motivated and confident coordinator with strong stakeholder engagement and project coordination skills.  The successful candidate will be proactive and highly organised, supporting the Eve’s evolving AI tool, supporting the establishment of a stakeholder panel and the launch of ChatBot function.

Our ambition is to ensure that The Eve Appeal is the leading provider of expert, evidence-based gynaecological cancer prevention information. We know that utilising AI is part of the solution to creating scalable, personalised and tailored information which reaches every person who needs us. We are recruiting for project assistant who will support this exciting new programme.

We have the ambition to ensure that everyone who needs it, can access the information they need to look after their gynaecological health. Do you have the ambition to help get us there?

No formal qualifications are needed for this role, nor is previous charity sector experience and we encourage everyone with the appropriate skills, experience and potential to apply.

To apply please upload an up-to-date CV along with a cover letter, of no more than two A4 pages, detailing your suitability for the role. Only applications with a cover letter will be considered.

This role will lead on the delivery of our year-round volunteering programmes, with a particular focus on volunteering at our venue Aviva Studios. This will include the recruitment of Aviva Studios volunteers, training and induction, and support for volunteers taking part in our programmes. You will ensure that the volunteer programme is inclusive and accessible, and that volunteers have a fantastic experience at all points that they interact with us.

The primary focus of this role is leading on the volunteer-facing aspects of the Venue Volunteer Programme, however it may include providing some support to volunteering on other Factory International programmes like MIF at critical times.

This role will involve some evening and weekend working – particularly during volunteer recruitment periods and to facilitate the delivery of some of our events. Work outside of core working hours can be taken back on a flexible basis.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Manage our year-round volunteering programmes – in particular at Aviva Studios - responding to wider societal need to create social impact in the city

- Develop partnerships with appropriate organisations and agencies including community and voluntary sector organisations, local authorities, universities, sponsors and other cultural partners with specific emphasis on inclusion and representation

- Lead the delivery of volunteer recruitment for our year-round programmes, ensuring and encouraging applications from diverse communities across Greater Manchester and supporting the application and selection processes for new and returning volunteers

- Plan, develop and implement volunteer training and induction schemes to ensure volunteers are confident in their roles and able to follow all health and safety guidelines.

- Work with the Head of Welcome, the wider Welcome Team, and other departments to plan volunteer involvement in projects and events taking place at Aviva Studios.

- Create volunteer resources (digital and print) including induction packs, volunteer handbooks, etc

- Plan and deliver events focused on building community within the volunteering team, and celebrating their role within Factory International

- Ensure efficient and accurate administration of our year-round volunteer programme including maintaining databases and schedules, processing volunteer expenses and contributing to evaluation processes and reporting

- Work closely with relevant teams to maximise awareness and opportunity within the Volunteer programme, and to ensure integration into the organisation’s other activities and needs

PERSON SPECIFICATION

 ESSENTIAL

 - Excellent communication skills, including written communication and verbal presentation skills

- Excellent organisational and administrative skills, including attention to detail when dealing with large amounts of data

- Experience of working with volunteers, and some understanding different frameworks for involving volunteers

- Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team

- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and solve problems independently

- Commitment to championing representation and inclusion at every level of the organisation with a proven ability to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds

- Willing to get take relevant statutory checks eg DBS (Factory International can support with processing and payment)

 DESIRABLE 

- Volunteer Management experience within a year-round venue

- Experience of working with a Volunteer Management System (i.e. an online system that holds volunteer records, enables applications to be submitted, enables rota-ing, etc) – or other types of digital record systems

- Experience of having volunteered with a venue, event or charity

- Experience of designing and delivering training programmes or sessions

- Positive and enthusiastic attitude with a commitment to excellence

- Enthusiasm for training, mentoring and support of emerging talent

LOCATION - Remote 

Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding role in 2025? Apply for the Developement Manager: Quality and Improvement at homelessness charity Emmaus UK.

About Emmaus

Emmaus is a secular organisation supporting homeless and socially excluded people by providing a home for as it is needed, meaningful work in a social enterprise and a sense of belonging and community. There are currently 30 Emmaus communities in the UK stretching from Glasgow to Dover and Norfolk to South Wales, collectively supporting more than 850 people. There are also 3 Emmaus groups working towards the development of services in their areas. We understand that a home is more than just a roof over your head; it’s somewhere to belong, where you feel part of a community, and that’s what Emmaus offers.

About the role

The role of the Development Manager: Quality and Improvement will sit within the Partnerships and Federation Development directorate, to support the delivery of key charity and federation-wide objectives, as part of our mission to empower people affected by homelessness and poverty to change their lives for the better while using our voice to achieve social change.

The principal responsibility will be to support our ambition to become a best practice national body, responsible for the day-to-day management of the Quality and Improvement function within Emmaus UK and the wider federation.

The Development Manager will act as a‘relationship manager’ with existing, new and potential communities and groups and provide high-quality advice, support and capacity building. This role will develop policy, guidance and toolkits and contribute towards training in their area of specialism.

Who are we looking for?

This role will provide support to the wider Partnerships and Federation Directorate to develop, lead on and support projects to effect transformational change within Emmaus in the UK.

You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the growth and development of Emmaus in the UK, contributing to a positive culture, and supporting the overall success of the federation.Your role will involve supporting the development and delivery of strategic plans, programme design and implementation, stakeholder management, and continuous evaluation and improvement of quality and improvement initiatives.

What we offer

· £38,950 per annum

· Working hours: 5 days per week, Monday to Friday

· Contract: Permanent

· Pension: Stakeholder pension with 6% employer contribution

· Annual leave: 25 days + Bank Holidays + 3 concessionary days leave

· Training & development: Ongoing training and development

· Volunteering: 2 days allowance each year

· Employee assistance: 24/7 employee assistance scheme is available

· Wellbeing: Weekly wellbeing hour to promote personal wellbeing

· Flexible working: Options available, subject to the requirements of the role

· Life assurance: Death in service lump sum of 3 x salary

To apply

To apply for the role, please complete our application form and equal opportunities monitoring form and email us by Sunday 23 February 2025.

Please ensure you download the job pack and refer to the job description and person specification when completing your application form.

Those shortlisted will be invited to an interview conducted via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 12 March 2025.

If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email us.

Equal Opportunities

Emmaus UK provides equal opportunity for all job applicants and employees and is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination. We are dedicated to an inclusive culture, and we strive to create a workplace where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristic, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital status or parental responsibilities.

To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for our roles, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed so that shortlisting is based solely upon the suitability of the candidate’s experience.

Head of Relationship Fundraising

Are you a senior level fundraising professional with a proven track record of exceeding targets? Are you looking for a leadership role where you can drive impactful fundraising strategies and make a real difference? Join Prospect Hospice as our Head of Relationship Fundraising and help us support our community through delivering exceptional end-of-life care.

With a new five-year strategy underway, this is an exciting time to join us. We’re investing in our fundraising team to ensure we meet our ambitious growth targets.

Hours: 30 to 37.5 hours per week (Flexible working options, minimum 2 days per week in the office)

What is the role?

As Head of Relationship Fundraising, you’ll lead a passionate team responsible for philanthropy, corporate partnerships, community fundraising, and delivering flagship events like the Starlight Walk, Run the Rainbow, and Light Up a Life. You’ll develop innovative strategies to grow our income, build meaningful relationships with donors, and deliver a world-class supporter experience.

This role is key to helping us raise over £1 million annually and to ensuring Prospect Hospice can continue providing compassionate care to those in need.

At Prospect Hospice, we pride ourselves on being a great place to work. Our team culture is supportive, inclusive, and focused on continuous learning and innovation. You’ll be joining a charity that values diversity of thought and perspective, fosters a culture of respect, and encourages collaboration across all levels.

The role has a requirement to work occasional evenings and weekends to support events.

About you:

We want to hear from you if you have:

• Extensive Fundraising experience, skills and knowledge in securing high value donations, with first hand successes in at least two of the Relationship Fundraising streams
• A proven ability to create and execute effective fundraising strategies, plans and budgets to grow income and impact
• Exceptional leadership skills to inspire and develop a high-performing team
• Proven track record of delivering income against specified targets
• Strong communication, relationship-building and stewardship skills to engage donors and stakeholders
• Ability to influence and negotiate with ease

Please see the job description for full details and person specification.

Due to the nature of this role a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle is also required.

 We offer a great range of benefits, including:

· 27 days annual leave entitlement (plus bank holidays)

· Generous contributory pension scheme and life assurance

· Discounts with local retailers, gyms and service providers including Blue Light Discount Card

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Family-friendly policies and practice

· Supportive induction, and training and development

· Free parking on-site

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role and why you’d like to work with us.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday, 5 March 2025.

Equality & Diversity

Prospect Hospice is committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive working environment. We recognise that promoting diversity and eliminating discrimination in our workplace will bring benefits for our people, our business and the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, offending background, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we support. As part of our SAFER recruitment processes, offers of employment will be subject to thorough checks, which may include a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, online and social media checks and verification of qualifications. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

We will review applications as they come in and therefore we may close the vacancy before the closing date. Candidates are therefore advised to apply early.

Senior Media - Marketing And Communications Manager

UKIM is one of the premier faith based civil society organisations working in the UK to serve the needs of the Muslim community in the UK. UKIM is going through a major organisational reform to re-establish itself as an effective civil society organisation and fulfil its mission. The reform includes major changes at governance and executive level and relocating its Head Office from London to Oldham.

The job holder is expected to provide inclusive and visionary leadership that inspires, engages and motivates employees, supporters and partners. To deliver UKIM’s vision and mission and to develop the organisation’s leading position within UK’s civil society community.

 Applicants should be sympathetic to Islamic principles and values and have a solid understanding & experience of Muslim communities in the UK.

Brief about the role

 UKIM is looking for an experienced individual with demonstrated relevant experience of media engagement, marketing (including digital), communications with internal and external stakeholders, along with suitable relevant qualifications, diverse skills and sector knowledge.

 The Senior Manager – Media, Marketing and Communications will be overall responsible for the various functions/ scope of the Media, Marketing and Communications Department, including administrative matters, human resources aspects, budget preparation, monitoring & reporting, along with providing strategic leadership to the team, setting objectives for the team members, monthly 1-2-1 performance reviews, develop teams, develop fundraising campaigns/ coordinate fundraising activities/ appeals, prepare work plans against organisational strategic objectives and prepare quarterly reports for the Trustees.

Main Responsibilities:

• To support the Executive Director to strategise and lead on related organisational development activities and projects, for the whole UKIM.
• Admin Aspects: To be responsible for admin aspects in relation to the departmental work.
• Leadership & Supervision: To provide leadership to the dynamic team and keep an oversight on the performance of the team members on regular basis, provide guidance and supervision as required, to organise monthly 1-2-1s with the team to provide support in achieving their objectives.
• Strategy: To develop and implement an effective and coherent Media, Marketing & Communication Strategy along with work plans, defined Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor departmental performance for supporting the work of the charity among the general public, potential strategic partners and donors and provide clear goals around communication and brand awareness. Implement a social media strategy that is integrated with wider team projects and ensure consistent messaging is shared across all platforms.
• Coordination: Oversee UKIM’s media, marketing and communications activity across all departments. Coordinate media, marketing and communications, marketing and fundraising activities on all platforms; including website, social media and internal/ external newsletters, for all departments of UKIM.
• Marketing: Marketing all departments of UKIM to different audiences to raise the profile of the Charity in support of its strategic aims.
• Partnerships: To identify strategic media & marketing partners and engage with the relevant stakeholders to enhance the UKIM’s profile within the sector.
• Campaigns (Digital): To develop various media & marketing campaigns by engaging all relevant platforms (social media, print, electronic and others) for enhancing UKIM’s virtual presence, community outreach and public engagement, for UKIM’s brand recognition, brand promotion within the third-sector including businesses etc.
• Branding: Act as a brand champion: developing core messaging guidelines to include organisational style guide, tone of voice, etc. and advising others to ensure that all content and messaging is on brand.
• Publications: Provide oversight of publications and materials, ensuring brand guidelines are followed. Work with the team to produce engaging content for internal and external blog posts, videos, podcast, newsletters and other forms of media to be shared across all platforms. Provide in-house design for publications and promotional materials as required.
• Budgets: To prepare departmental budget, monitor progress of income targets and expenses incurred. Prepare quarterly reports for the Executive Director and Trustees and present the progress to Public Affairs Committee by sharing dashboards with relevant KPIs, income streams and expenses incurred.
• Working as part of team: To work with other Heads and Managers to ensure effective delivery of all media, marketing and fundraising campaigns and activities.
• Communication: To effectively communicate with other departments to coordinate and streamline all media, marketing and fundraising activities.
• Management: Manage a dynamic team to ensure UKIM’s International, UK and other programmes/projects maximise in their fundraising income.
• Horizon Scanning: To undertake horizon scanning, to continually review the sector trends, identify new opportunities/ ideas, approaches, active engagement of youth, women and others in UKIM’s activities.
• Regulatory Compliance: To comply with the regulatory bodies guidelines including FRSB, ICO (including GDPR), Charity Commissions etc.
• Reporting: To be able to produce Brief Reports regarding departmental activities and plans.
• Complaint Handling: To handle and respond to any complaints received in a timely manner.
• Press Releases: To prepare timely press release(s) by responding to any news/ activity related to UKIM’s work, getting it approved and uploading on UKIM’s website.
• Recruitment: To undertake recruitment (as required) for casual workers engaged during campaigns/ appeals.
• Website: To ensure that all fundraising campaigns/ events information is always up to date on  UKIM’s website and is aligned with the CRM system and with the Finance systems. Work with the UKIM team to develop and maintain website content.

Person Specification:

• Education at a minimum of Graduation, Masters in preferable in relevant field/ discipline.
• Experience of raising a charity’s profile through developing and delivering creative, engaging social media and digital communications.
• Experience of working in a creative communications role, marketing and/ or media.
• Experience of brand development and communications strategy design and implementation. 
• Experience of managing a WordPress website CMS, including Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), site navigation, Gutenberg page structuring.
• Experience in copywriting, editing, and proofreading.
• Experience of videography, photography and editing.
• Experience of developing podcasts, case studies.
• Excellent writing skills and ability to consistently create content that is clear and engaging.
• High level of digital competence and creativity to support strategic goals.
• Demonstrable competence in Microsoft Word, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign.
• Proven media, marketing and communications experience.
• Experience in managing budgets.
• Experience in developing team strategies and plans.
• People management experience.
• Knowledge of varied funding sources and structures and BME and faith-based communities. 
• Extensive knowledge of a wide range of fundraising, media engagement, marketing and effective communications techniques.
• Understanding of the Charity Act and other legislation affecting fundraising ventures.
• Inter-personal communication skills.

Make a Difference – Join Our Team
 
Help transform lives in the UK and abroad. If you are a talented and motivated professional who shares a strong commitment to UKIM’s values and mission, we would love to hear from you. 

Important Information:
 

• We can only accept applications from candidates who are already eligible to work in the UK.
• We are unable to progress applications that require sponsorship.
• Applicants must be sympathetic to the values of UKIM.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• UKIM is an equal opportunities employer.

Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications from suitable candidates and we only contact applicants who have been shortlisted.

You may have experience of the following: Fundraising Manager, Senior Fundraising Executive, Senior Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Officer, Head of Fundraising, Charity, Fundraising Director, Marketing Manager, Marketing Operations Manager, Communications Manager, Charity, Charities, Not for Profit, etc.

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The Senior Finance Manager is a new role at Bite Back and will lead our financial management, practices and policies. We are a relatively new non-profit, established in 2019, and have now grown to a staff team of nearly 30 people with a turnover of £2.3 million. 

Bite Back was initially housed within the umbrella of our founder’s company, the Jamie Oliver Group, and in the past 18 months we have decoupled our finances and operations and become a fully independent non-profit. We have further work to do to strengthen our financial management as part of this independence and to support our growth. We are increasingly receiving restricted funds and contracts for service and expect this type of funding to grow this year.

It is an exciting time for a Senior Finance Manager to join the team and be involved in the strategic and operational development that we need to support Bite Back through its next phase of growth. 

Responsibilities

The Senior Finance Manager is responsible for:

Statutory Reporting

• Work alongside the Finance and Administrative Executive to support the Director with financial reporting for the audit in line with SORP regulations. 

• Coordinate with the Finance and Administrative Executive to prepare all schedules for the annual audit and support the relationship with the auditors.  Co-ordinate all audit, accounting and taxation services.

• Carefully monitor VAT applicable earnings, and provide appropriate forecasts to ensure statutory VAT registration obligations are met.

• Completion & submission of Annual Returns for Charity Commission and Companies House.

• Lead with the pension providers to resolve issues, and ensure that all pension deductions are paid within the statutory period after deduction. 

• Prepare and submit Gift Aid claims as required. 

Financial Management

• Support the Director with the preparation of quarterly management accounts and associated narrative reports for the board of trustees, attending and minuting finance sub-committee meetings. 

• Work closely with the Finance and Administrative Executive and the Director to ensure efficient financial management for Bite Back, making recommendations on systems, controls and processes to resolve challenges and ensure robust and accurate financial governance. 

• Accountability for all month end processes resulting in accurate monthly Management Accounts, restricted fund reports and updated cash flow. Support the extended leadership team to monitor budgets and financial performance. Investigate and explain variances of budgets to actuals.

• Work with the Director and the extended leadership team to forecast income and expenditure quarterly and annually. 

• Ensure effective processes are in place for resource allocation, cost control and performance monitoring. 

• Work with the Director to research, identify and implement tech based solutions that strengthen controls and drive efficiencies across expenses management and invoicing approvals to deliver an improved financial service for our team and suppliers.

• Lead on the control of costs throughout the organisation and work closely with the Operations and Contracts Manager to ensure that all procurement offers best value.

Financial Policies and Controls

• Ensuring that there are financial policies and procedures in place that cover all areas of the team’s governance and compliance responsibilities. 

• Manage the charity’s finances alongside the Finance and Administrative Executive and the Director to ensure good financial controls are in place and that sound and appropriate practices are maintained.

• Work closely with the People and HR Manager to support the relationship with the outsourced payroll provider, ensure accurate and timely payment of staff. Complete monthly reconciliations and journals for payroll.

• Oversee the monthly credit card reconciliations for the team, following up with the Finance and Administrative Executive as needed for internal coding and sign off as well as managing the credit card platform. Be the point of expertise on the credit card use policy, advising team members and monitoring compliance. 

Revenue Generation and Monitoring

Work closely with the Grants and Fundraising Manager, Director and CEO to:

• Monitor all income and grant payments, keeping the relationship leads informed of any payment delays and liaise with them on queries. 

• Provide close and compliant management of restricted revenue, ensuring appropriate cost allocations.

• Support the preparation of funding budgets and the production of financial grant reports, ensuring strategies are implemented that demonstrate value for money across Bite Back’s activities and services.

• Support relationships with funders and ensure grants are accounted for in terms with the grant agreement.

• Any other duties as reasonably required.

Skills / Experience

We recognise that the list below is broad and we realise that the “ideal candidate” doesn’t really exist. What we will be looking for as we evaluate applications is demonstrable experience in at least some of these, and evidence of capacity to build skills in other areas. Please don’t be put off applying for one of our jobs because you can’t demonstrate every skill. If you're passionate and excited about working for us, and possess the main skills and experience we are looking for, go ahead and apply. You could be just what we are looking for!

The ideal candidate would have the following experience and qualities:

• Relevant accounting qualification e.g. CIMA or equivalent with minimum 2/3 years post qualification experience. 

• Strong understanding of accounting procedures legislation and an understanding of charity SORP.

• Comprehensive knowledge of Excel, Google sheets and familiarity with typical accounting packages such as Xero, Quickbooks or other similar. 

• Demonstrated track record of financial management experiences including budgeting and financial reporting to a leadership team. Ability to analyse financial information and present this in a suitable format for the audience.

• Good understanding of the principles underpinning financial planning in non-profit environments and ways to demonstrate impact and value for money.

• Effective communication skills, including written, and the ability to convey complex financial information to a non-financial audience.

• A proven track record in charity management and a good understanding of the environment in which charities operate.

• Payroll, PAYE and pensions policies, processes and legislation. 

• Good understanding of the principles underpinning financial planning and of demonstrating impact and value for money.

Mentivity is seeking a Community Engagement Lead: Empower Communities, Inspire Change.

About Mentivity:

Founded in 2016 by Sayce Holmes-Lewis alongside co-founders Leon Wright and Tyson Holmes-Lewis, Mentivity is an award-winning, inspirational mentoring organisation that provides aspirational support for young people, schools, and parents.

Through Mentivity House, we offer a dedicated space for youth development and community engagement, including youth clubs, tailored programmes, and our respite provision.

Our services also include mentoring, professional training, and apprenticeship/career readiness programmes, equipping young people and our wider community with the skills, confidence, and opportunities they need to succeed.

What we do:

Mentivity Mentoring 

• Bespoke mentoring programmes to nurture young people’s passions and help them connect these interests to life and career aspirations.

• Delivered at Mentivity House & in schools and colleges.

Mentivity House 

• A space to play, to learn, to socialise and to collaborate with the Aylesbury, Taplow estates and wider community. 

• An inclusive community space that reflects the diversity of Walworth and its surrounding areas.

• A diverse and balanced programme of activities, from youth work to arts-workspace.

• Event space for local community groups offering activities that deliver social value.

Mentivity Respite Provision

• Flexible, nurture-centric respite education provision for young people. 

• Targeted interventions to address behavioural and social development needs and to support reintegration to mainstream education.

Main Responsibilties:​

Community Development

• Build and maintain strategic partnerships through targeted outreach, with local organisations, schools, charities, and businesses to bring impactful services and programmes to Mentivity House.

• Act as a key representative of Mentivity in the community, advocating for the organisation's mission and objectives.

Programme Coordination

• Oversee the planning and delivery of events, workshops, and services at Mentivity House, ensuring they meet community needs and align with project aims.

• Collaborate with internal teams to create innovative initiatives with measurable social impact.

Facilities and Space Hire Management

• Manage bookings and enquiries for the hire of Mentivity House spaces, including meeting rooms and hall. Enquiries will come via the website, walk-ins, and other channels.

• Assist with the marketing and promotion of Mentivity House as a desirable space for hire, leveraging social media, community networks, and other marketing channels.

Facilities Management 

• Coordinate light facilities management duties, including scheduling maintenance, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and maintaining a welcoming environment.

Reporting and Administration 

• Monitor and evaluate the success of programmes and services, providing regular reports to the Community Advisor Board and senior leadership.

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with Mentivity leadership and the delivery team to align community programmes with organisational goals.

Recruitment Timetable:

Application deadline: Wednesday 5th March 2025

Interview dates: 12th - 14th March 2025

Interview location: In-person, 50 Westmoreland Road, London, SE17 2GA