Charity Director Jobs in Greater London
Greenpeace is a movement of people who are passionate about defending the natural world from destruction. Their vision is a greener, healthier and more peaceful planet, one that can sustain life for generations to come.
QuarterFive are delighted to be partnering with Greenpeace UK in their search for a strategic leader to oversee its Key Relationships Team, actively engage with Greenpeace’s organisational leadership – contributing to key initiatives around inclusivity, anti-racism, and broader accountability – and lead the UK’s 2025 contribution to the global capital campaign. This role ofers the chance to make a significant impact by leading a high-performing team and playing a key role in Greenpeace’s overall leadership.
You will lead a talented Key Relationships Team of twelve, responsible for raising nearly £15.5 million annually from major donors, legacies, and mid-level giving. Your leadership will maintain the team’s strong performance while driving growth, including the UK’s contribution towards Greenpeace’s global capital campaign in 2025.
The capital campaign is a global effort to raise €100 million by 2028, funding the construction of a new ship and the environmental campaigns it will support. For 2025, the UK’s target is to secure £4 million, split equally between the ship’s construction and supporting key environmental campaigns.
As a strategic leader, you’ll work closely with senior stakeholders across Greenpeace UK and internationally, playing a key role in driving organisational fundraising performance, cultural initiatives, and Greenpeace’s overall strategic direction.
As Deputy Fundraising Director, Key Relationships, you will:
- Collaborate with senior leadership across Greenpeace UK and International to align on key strategies and deliver shared outcomes.
- Lead a high-performing team responsible for raising £15.5 million from major gifts, legacies, and mid-level giving.
- Guide the Key Relationship team’s UK contribution to Greenpeace’s €100 million global capital campaign, raising £4 million in 2025.
- Support the team in developing and managing current and prospective relationships with high-value donors.
Person specification:
ESSENTIAL:
- Extensive experience of establishing and sustaining relationships with senior-level external stakeholders and/or funders.
- Cross-organisational collaboration experience, with a proven ability to work effectively with senior internal stakeholders, driving collaboration and strategic alignment.
- A strategic leader with experience overseeing high-value income streams.
- Expertise in relationship fundraising in the charity/NFP sector and a proven track record of delivering six-figure income from high-value donors.
- Demonstrable experience of leading, managing, motivating, and inspiring high-performing teams, including managing managers.
- Strong budget management skills and experience delivering against financial targets.
- A commitment to diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism, with a willingness to continually learn and foster a positive and inclusive culture.
DESIRABLE:
- Capital campaign experience would be advantageous.
- Track record of securing seven-figure donations.
- Experience of overseeing legacy functions – public facing campaigns, prospecting, stewardship and administration.
- Ability and willingness to travel overseas for short periods, with occasional unsocial hours as required.
- Experience of overseeing a celebrity and key influencer function.
Diversity and Inclusion
Greenpeace UK recognise the value in having a diverse workforce, as well as the importance of creating equal opportunities for all. Applications are welcomed and encouraged from people of all backgrounds. Candidates will be selected based on how well they meet the criteria for the role and all applicants will be treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. To find out more, including the many ways that diversity and inclusion is encouraged and promoted at Greenpeace UK, please click here.
If you have any specific requirements which would enable you to participate in the recruitment process more fully, in particular if these relate to a disability or access issue, please contact Ed Cherry at QuarterFive as soon as possible. If you require the job pack in a different format, please get in touch and we will happily provide you with one.
Anti-racism commitments
We are committed to dismantling systemic racism, creating a community of allies and empowering people of colour. One of our Anti-Racism Plan objectives is to proactively achieve stronger representation of Black people and people of colour, particulary within leadership positions.
We have therefore committed to interviewing people from diverse ethnic communities who meet the essential criteria for this role.
If you are from a diverse ethnic community, you meet the essential criteria and you would like to be considered for the role, please contact Ed Cherry at QuarterFive.
Your guaranteed interview application will only be shared with the Greenpeace UK recruiting manager and HR team.
Employee benefits include:
- 25 days annual leave for full-time staff, with additional leave accrued according to length of service up to a maximum of 32 days
- Once a month, all Greenpeace staff take an organisational ‘breather’ day where the office closes with no expectations of output on these days
- Office closure normally occurs between Christmas and new year and staff are not required to use annual leave to cover this period
- Employer pension contribution of 8.5% of basic salary, provided employees contribute at least 3%
To apply:
Right to work - Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Employment sponsorship will NOT be offered by Greenpeace UK for this role.
Applications are welcomed from all those who meet the essential criteria listed above. A detailed brief and support with application will be available to suitable applicants.
Closing date: Wednesday 6th November
Interviews: Thursday 21st November
Right to work - Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Employment sponsorship will NOT be offered by Greenpeace UK for this role.
Applications are welcomed from all those who meet the essential criteria listed in the advert, which includes:
- Expertise in relationship fundraising in the charity/NFP sector and a proven track record of delivering six-figure income from high-value donors.
- Demonstrable experience of leading, managing, motivating, and inspiring high-performing teams, including managing managers.
- Extensive experience of establishing and sustaining relationships with senior-level external stakeholders and/or funders.
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The deadline for applications is Sunday 3rd November 2024.
Location:UK, Egypt, oPt, Lebanon
Location type:Hybrid
Reporting to: Director of Finance and Operations
Annual salary: £66K GBP (UK), $50K USD (Lebanon), 232K ILS (oPt), $45K USD (Egypt)
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Full-time (35 hours)
Manages: 1
Candidate level: Senior Management
MAP’s Mission
Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) works for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees. MAP is the leading UK charity delivering health and medical care to those worst affected by conflict, occupation, and displacement in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) and Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon.
Job Purpose
The Deputy Director: Supply Chain & Logistics will be responsible for overseeing the organisation’s goals and strategy related to supply chain management, procurement, and logistics to ensure these functions best support MAP’s mission. With the organisation currently experiencing a period of growth in both headcount and scale of operations, the role will be key in enhancing logistics capabilities, supporting expansion efforts, and maintaining consistency in supply chain and logistics practices across multiple regions. This new role will be crucial in managing and optimising supply chain operations across multiple countries and regions, aligning logistics strategies with organisational objectives, and ensuring efficient and secure delivery of medical and other supplies within a complex humanitarian crisis.
Duties and key responsibilities
Leadership, Collaboration & Line Management
· Support the Director of Finance and Operations through preparation for and reporting to governance meetings.
· Participate actively as a member of the Leadership Team.
· Provide leadership, direction, training, and motivation as appropriate to the Procurement & Logistics Manager, and working with the directors of MAP’s overseas offices, to the relevant local procurement, finance, audit, security and logistics staff.
Supply Chains and Procurement
· Oversee MAP’s supply chain strategy to deliver efficient and timely support to field offices within an ever-changing humanitarian crisis.
· Embed logistics strategies to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of humanitarian aid including medical supplies, essential goods and other supplies and materials, while navigating complex and unstable environments.
· Oversee and monitor all the procurement processes and commitments to source goods in compliance with organisational policies and donor guidelines, ensuring cost-effective purchasing, quality control, and ethical standards.
· Manage and grow relationships with local, regional and international suppliers, transport providers, insurers, and partners to secure reliable supply routes and mitigate risks related to border crossings, roadblocks, and security threats.
· Analyse supply chain data and assess trends related to demand, transportation routes, supplier performance, and security conditions to inform strategic decision-making and anticipate future needs.
· Have oversight of each of MAP’s warehouses and distribution centres to ensure proper storage, inventory control, and the safeguarding of supplies against theft, damage, or diversion in high-risk areas.
· Ensure all logistics operations comply with local laws, international regulations, donor requirements, and internal policies while developing contingency plans and risk mitigation strategies for emergencies or sudden changes in the security situations.
· Work closely with the People and Culture, Programmes, and Advocacy teams in the deployment of staff, contractors, emergency medical teams and delegations, including managing travel, accommodation and subsistence for deployed and inbound staff.
· Work alongside each country offices’ finance staff to monitor supply chain needs, enable effective risk management, ensure timely supplier payments to optimise resource allocation.
Risk Management
· Risk management – manage strategic and operational risks supply chain and procurement areas working with the Head of Internal Audit & Compliance.
· Maintain insurance policies across all MAP offices to ensure appropriate and adequate risk mitigation and meet statutory requirements.
Person Specification
Experience
· Relevant recognised qualifications in Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
· Substantial experience in providing humanitarian aid in conflict zones, or a similar field.
· Strong background in supply chains, procurement and logistics within the NGO sector within a regional or international setting.
· Experience working in conflict and high-risk security environments with complex supply chains across multiple countries.
· Strong background in sourcing, negotiating, and managing relationships with local and international suppliers to secure cost-effective and high-quality goods.
· Ability to analyse market data and information, evaluate options and to think and plan logistics and supply chains strategically.
· Experience with working in a diverse and multi-cultural environment, including ability to recognise and address challenges arising from working in occupied zones.
Skills and abilities
· Ability to undertake a complex management role in an international organisation.
· Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and build positive workplace culture under challenging conditions.
· Flexibility and adaptability to respond to changing circumstances and urgent needs in occupied areas.
· Proven ability to negotiate and handle situations with diplomacy.
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
· Fluent in spoken and written English required.
· Excellent IT skills, including experience of using Office 365 software.
· Solution-focused approach, ability to work under pressure.
Knowledge
· An appreciation of the political complexities in the Middle East region, of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and of the position of the Palestinian refugee population in regions where MAP operates.
Personal attributes and other requirements
· Commitment to MAP’s mission, services, and the right to health.
· Support and promote diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace.
· Work collaboratively with others in all aspects of our work.
· Willingness to work flexibility during busy periods and in emergencies.
· Be flexible and perform other associated duties as may arise, develop, or be assigned in line with the broad remit of the position.
· Abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices.
· Treat with confidentiality any personal, private, or sensitive information about individual organisations and or clients or staff and MAP data.
· Commitment to the values and ethos of MAP.
· Prepared and able to travel frequently occasionally to Egypt, Lebanon, the occupied Palestinian territory, and Israel.
Terms and Conditions
This job description does not form part of your contract of employment and can be amended from time to time as the needs of the organisation require.
This is a new role, and a review of the job description will be undertaken in early 2025 or earlier if required.
The deadline for applications is Sunday 3rd November 2024.
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Interim Finance Director
Location: London – Hybrid (flexi)
Hours: Part time, 3 days per week
Contract Type Fixed Term Contract – 6 month (commencing Jan 2025)
Salary: £75,000 - £85,000
Reporting to the CEO, the Finance Director will be part of In Kind Direct’s leadership team and contribute to the overall leadership, strategic direction and decision-making of the organisation.
Do you believe that everyone should have access to life’s essentials & that no usable product should go to waste?
You will be joining an inspiring peer group and wider team committed to this mission. You will also work closely with the Board of Trustees for In Kind Direct and In Kind Direct International, a diverse and high-profile group of individuals who bring a wealth of knowledge and passion to help drive our strategic objectives and achieve our impact goals for 2025 and beyond.
Specifically, you will lead the development and performance of financial strategies that enable long-term financial sustainability and efficient operations of the organisation, all with the focus on delivering greater impact to those we serve. You will advise the CEO and Board on these strategies, including working with the Partnerships and Impact Director and Commercial Director to set the philanthropic and commercial income strategies.
The Finance Director will also be responsible for implementing and developing financial planning, budgeting and forecasting to support IKD’s decision making for increased impact and improve IKD’s effectiveness and efficiency. This includes responsibility for the development and maintenance of the internal finance controls, policies, procedures and systems. Finally, you will also lead decision-making on investments, reserves and the management of financial strategy and risks, taking into account our approach to sustainability. Previous experience in eCommerce and distribution will be a significant advantage given the innovative In Kind Direct model.
Skills and experience you will bring
• Experience working at FD level with in-depth knowledge of financial and operational management, ideally including relevant experience within the charity sector.
• Strategic thinker experienced in collaborative strategy development.
• Innovative, curious and rigorous - able to find strategic solutions and work at pace to support commercial and operational decisions [CW5] with modelling that drive greater impact.
• Fully qualified finance professional (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Understanding of Ecommerce and distribution is highly desirable.
• Wide experience of business planning, functional development and performance reporting, including to the Board of Trustees.
• Experience managing outsourced finance teams desirable.
• An experienced leader with a track record of delivering ambitious goals, bringing together diverse, inclusive, high performing teams.
• Equally adept at and enthused by engaging in strategic decision making and rolling up their sleeves to get involved in the day-to-day delivery of In Kind Direct.
• Values-driven with exceptional integrity and committed to our other core values of innovation, kindness and togetherness.
• Knowledge and experience of tax and accounting regulations. Knowledge of the charity sector desirable.
• Demonstrably committed to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice and promotes diversity.
About In Kind Direct
Who we are
We are a UK charity that works with charitable organisations and companies to ensure everyone has access to the products they need to live well.
What we believe
Everyone deserves access to life’s essentials and no usable product should go to waste.
Our Purpose
We create powerful partnerships, enabling more communities to thrive.
What we do
We distribute products including personal hygiene, household, clothes, toys and technology, donated by manufacturers and retailers, to charities, community groups, food banks and schools across the UK.
We are currently supporting 500,000 people each week. In 2023 we unlocked over £25m in savings into the voluntary sector. This helped charitable organisations meet the increasing need in their communities, at a time when their own resources are stretched.
Our role
We are a practical response to the widening gap in society. We help meet today’s need and use our insights to reduce tomorrow’s. 2024 is the fourth year of our ambitious five-year strategy to triple our impact
Our impact
Since being founded in 1996 by HM King Charles III, we have distributed £359m of essential products, diverted 38,652 tonnes from waste, and supported over 15,000 charitable organisations.
Our values
We work with kindness, togetherness and integrity, driving innovation
Working at In Kind Direct
• We are an equal opportunities employer and support our team to succeed in their roles through training, adaptations, flexibility in working, and a range of policies to support people in their personal, family and care responsibilities. We have just been recognised and accredited as a Great Place to Work.
• We seek to challenge discrimination and are committed to our values of kindness, togetherness, integrity, and innovation. We are on an organisational journey to achieving our EDI vision and welcome any questions about our progress and aspirations. We especially welcome applications from anyone with lived experience of being on low income or working with smaller charitable organisations. We will meet all reasonable expenses and will support anyone invited to interview to be able to participate.
How to apply
To apply, please use the application link, complete a short application form, upload your CV, and a brief supporting statement (max. 500 words). We will also request an Equality Monitoring Form. Applications submitted without a supporting statement may not be considered.
The deadline for applying for this role is Wednesday 30th October.
You may also have experience in the following: You may also have experience in the following: Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Group Controller, Management Accountant, Chief Accountant, Finance Director, Finance Controller, Company Accountant, Group Accountant, Finance Accountant, Financial Accountant, Qualified Accountant, Legal Finance etc.
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Are you a visionary financial leader passionate about making a real impact? UK Youth is looking for an experienced Finance Director to lead the financial strategy and operations that support our mission to empower young people across the UK.
Purpose of the job
As Finance Director, you will oversee all financial aspects of the charity and lead long-term financial sustainability while advancing UK Youth’s mission. You will work closely with the Executive Team, Finance Committee, and Board of Trustees to deliver strategic financial leadership and ensure robust financial planning, forecasting, and reporting.
This role offers the unique opportunity to influence high-level decision-making and provide strategic insights that shape our organisation’s future. You’ll champion the finance team’s development, drive operational efficiency, and explore innovative financial solutions to ensure our financial health.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the formulation and execution of UK Youth’s financial strategy aligned with our goals
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Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
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Provide strategic financial analysis and insights for social investment, grants, and commercial financing
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Manage financial risks, compliance with regulations, and relationships with auditors and stakeholders
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Drive technological innovation in financial reporting and operations
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Mentor and develop the finance team to foster a high-performance culture
About You:
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Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, or equivalent)
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Significant experience in a senior financial leadership role
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Proven track record in providing financial leadership at Board and Executive levels
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Strong knowledge of charity finance regulations (including Charity SORP) and tax compliance
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Experience working within the voluntary sector is highly desirable
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Skilled communicator able to convey complex financial information to diverse stakeholders
Who we are
UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes.
UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. To find more about us and how we make an impact, please visit UK Youth Website.
Why work at UK Youth?
UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that theyouth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes. UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross-sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to massinequality of access to youth services for young people.
What we can offer you
We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture:
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Flexible/Agile Working
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27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)
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Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity
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Other training available in support of your personal and professional development
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Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)
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Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary
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Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally
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20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.
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IT equipment provided for the duration of contract
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CycleScheme and TechScheme
How to apply
If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all. Scroll to the top of the page and start your application.
Closing date: Friday 8th November 2024 at 08:00 (8am)
Round 1 (Teams) Interview date(s) proposed: w/c 18th November 2024
Round 2 (In Person) Interview date(s) proposed: w/c 9th December 2024
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Using Anonymous Recruitment
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The role
With Ace of Clubs, homelessness charity approaching their 30th Anniversary Year, this is an impactful and engaging time to join the charity. Your role as Community and Volunteering Co-ordinator will be pivotal in these developments.
You will be supporting, coordinating and administrating the charity’s amazing supporters and volunteers. This requires sustaining and building strong relationships with those who generously contribute in various ways—whether through time, money, practically or professionally. Our supporters and volunteers are key for the charity's sustainability.
Our supporters and volunteers are from diverse backgrounds, range in age, and include individuals (including our service users who also volunteer), community groups and corporate teams. Their contributions are essential for the running of our charity - that provides transformative, daily support for those who are marginalised and experiencing homelessness; including safety, food, warmth, clothing, laundry, showers, IT suite and access to casework and healthcare - all onsite at our warm and welcoming community drop-in.
About You
You need strong administrative, writing, and Microsoft office skills. Additionally, you have a positive mindset and can adapt to a wide range of individuals, from those who use our services to our supporters, volunteers and corporate partners.
While experience working for a charity is not necessarily required, empathy and understanding for individuals experiencing homelessness is essential.
You could be someone looking for an opportunity to grow and develop your career within the charity sector, or someone with extensive experience seeking a more philanthropic and fulfilling role.
Most importantly, you are willing to embrace an environment that is full of compassion and support, but can also be reactive and busy.
Deadline, Shortlisting, Assessment and Onboarding Process
Deadline for applications: Thursday 21st November (10am) 2024
Shortlisting: Thursday 21st November 2024 (will consider shortlisting earlier for candidates who apply earlier)
First Interview: Thursday 28th November 2024
For your application you need to submit:
- A covering letter (no longer than 1.5 sides of A4) which clearly states how your experience demonstrates your Skills, Competencies and Personal Attributes specified in the Personal Specification.
If you do not have direct experience in the charity sector, please consider the skills and experience you have gained in other work, volunteer, studying or extra-curricular activities.
- A CV (no more than 2 pages) that includes Contact Details, Education, Employment, Volunteering/Extra-Curricular (as relevant), 2 x Reference contacts (Employment and Character Reference required).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Purpose
This is a senior management position, working closely with the joint CEOs and the Board to ensure Graeae prospers artistically and financially.
The Finance Director will be responsible for implementing Graeae’s vision as laid out in the company’s business plan and to achieve artistic excellence, effective development of the company and financial stability. The Finance Director has overall responsibility for the financial management of the company, in liaison with the CEO, and the development and maintenance of financial controls, systems and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Financial management
1. Lead the financial management and the development and maintenance of financial controls, systems and procedures
- Lead the preparation for annual budgets and project budgets in liaison with the joint CEOs
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators in liaison with the joint CEOs
- Manage the company's overall expenditure, ensuring it is in line with budgets
- Monitor grants alongside the joint CEOs ensuring that all funds are received when due
- Liaise with funders and service partners on the submission of reports on financial and other matters as required
- Ensure Graeae fulfils its legal and funding agreement obligations, including writing and updating franchise applications and business plans.
- Manage the company's payroll and pension scheme
- Manage and review “Access to Work” claims in consultation with the Access Manager
- Prepare papers for Finance Sub Committee and take minutes
- Act as lead officer with the company's auditors, bankers and lawyers and HMRC
- Act as Company Secretary to the Board of Directors and to service the Board and Finance Sub Committee in particular through the provision of clear and accurate financial information to ensure their informed policy and decision-making
Financial reporting
- Prepare quarterly management accounts for presentation to the Finance Sub Committee and Board
- Lead the preparation and filing of annual statutory accounts in consultation with the joint CEOs
- Prepare monthly reconciliations including bank and control accounts, business charge cards and petty cash
- Prepare quarterly VAT returns
- Prepare monthly and annual PAYE/NI returns
- Prepare annual cash flow forecasts and update quarterly.
Other duties
- Line manage the Finance Assistant, delegating all appropriate areas of financial administration
- Provide in-house training for non-financial staff members in budget preparation and monitoring
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
1. Professional qualification or proven significant experience of financial management
2. Experience of software packages, including Word, Excel, Access and a computerised accounts package, preferably Sage 50 Accounts and Sage Payroll.
3. High level numeracy skills and attention to detail
4. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. (NB Graeae recognises that this can be achieved by various means, e.g. through a third party communicator)
5. Excellent time management and strong organisational skills
6. Line management skills
7. Ability to contribute as part of a small team
8. Experience of developing and maintaining financial systems and controls
9. Commitment to the implementation of Graeae’s Equal Opportunities & Diversity policies within the areas relevant to the post.
10. Willingness to undertake training.
Desirable
1. Knowledge of current disability issues
2. Interest in/experience of theatre/Arts/Voluntary Sector
British Sign Language skills
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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My client, a well-established health charity, is seeking an Interim Finance Director for approximately six months.
You will be responsible for ensuring the strategic and operational financial management of the organisation runs smoothly. You will also lead and support a dynamic finance team, ensuring it operates efficiently and effectively.
You'll oversee everything from ensuring seamless payroll processing to preparing detailed management accounts for the CEO and Board, with a hands-on approach when necessary.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- A professional accounting qualification
- Strong team leadership abilities, with experience onboarding and supporting new team members, and fostering a cohesive, supportive environment
- A commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes across all aspects of the finance function
- The ability to balance day-to-day operational responsibilities with strategic oversight as needed
- A proven track record of success in a similar role within a charity, social enterprise, or public sector organisation
Given the urgency of this requirement, applications are under constant review. Please apply ASAP to avoid missing on an excellent opportunity!
In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
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The Henry Smith Charity is one of the UK's largest independent grant makers, with a mission to tackle social and economic exclusion and help individuals and families facing adversity to thrive. As one of the oldest endowments in the UK, we distribute around £40 million annually to organisations that work to create positive, long-term change.
Ahead of launching our new strategy in 2025, we are looking to address the UK’s most complex social issues, including tackling disparities in equity, safety and justice across areas such as employment and opportunities, education and early years, migration and asylum and domestic abuse.
We are now looking to recruit three new Programme Directors with specialisms in these themes to drive forward an approach that maximises impact, influence and systems change.
The Henry Smith Charity
Programme Director – A Safer Future
London/Hybrid
Circa £80,000 per annum
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Programme Director to lead our Safer Futures team, overseeing a critical funding priority that focuses on improving outcomes for:
1. People leaving prison
2. People exiting the asylum and migration system
3. People who have experienced domestic and sexual abuse
You will play a key role in driving forward our ambitious 2025 strategy, working collaboratively with grantees, partners, and other funders to ensure that our grant-making has the greatest possible impact.
As Programme Director, you will lead a dedicated team and manage an annual budget of approximately £10 million. You will take an externally focused, relational approach, building partnerships and working closely with stakeholders across the sector, including policy makers, researchers, and delivery organisations. You will ensure that our grants are impactful, fair, and aligned with the strategic goals of The Henry Smith Charity.
We are looking for a candidate who has:
- Significant experience of working in at least one of the following areas:
- Prisons and criminal justice
- The asylum and migration system
- Sexual and domestic abuse sector
- A strong understanding of effective interventions and the current policy landscape in this field
- Proven leadership experience, including managing teams and complex projects
- A track record of fostering partnerships and driving collaboration with external stakeholders
- An entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for driving positive, sustainable change
If you are passionate about improving outcomes those seeking a safer future and have the leadership experience to take forward a vital area of work, we encourage you to apply.
Henry Smith Charity welcomes applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds and experience including people with disabilities, those from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQI+ and individuals from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and we are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.
For further information, please visit our dedicated recruitment website by clicking 'Apply via Website'
Recruitment Timetable
Deadline for applications: Wednesday 20th November 2024
Interviews with Prospectus: 28th November – 9th December 2024
Interviews and engagement meetings with Henry Smith Charity: 11/12/13th December 2024
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Citizens Advice
Executive Director, Partnerships & Advocacy
Location: Blended between office and home (England and Wales). It is expected that Executive Directors will spend a minimum of 2 days per week in the London office.
Salary £132,159 per annum
As a network of charities, we’re united by a common purpose, which is to shape a society where people face far fewer problems. We’re driven by our ambition to make things better for people, individually and collectively. We’re driven by the power of good advice, to help people solve their problems. With the evidence we gather, we have a significant role to play in and we can show big organisations – from companies right up to Government – how they can make things better, now and in years to come.
We have deep insight into the difficult circumstances many people are facing today, and in a time of uncertainty and challenge ours is a powerful and well-respected voice shaping and influencing services and policy making across the UK.
We are reshaping our national and service wide operating model to support our missions and our purpose and so now is an incredibly exciting time to join as our new Executive Director, Partnerships & Advocacy during an ambitious period of change. We are looking for an experienced leader who shares our ambition and can develop deeper and more impactful partnerships, extend our influence, shape markets and grow our income.
We are looking for a strategic thinker with a naturally collaborative approach, who is unfazed by complexity and is comfortable carrying significant personal accountability and who will bring outstanding leadership, vision, and a relentless focus on purpose. You will build effective trusted relationships, possess strong communication skills and high emotional intelligence, and who can lead a significant and dispersed team.
Your background may be in policy and advocacy, fundraising/income generation, or you may have been a CEO of a smaller organisation who is interested in the opportunity to impact on a larger platform and motivated to contribute as part of a wider leadership team. Whatever the roots of your experience you will put the needs of our clients and the experiences of the most vulnerable and marginalised at the heart of your thinking.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is of strategic importance and integral to all we do as a service: central to pursuing our EDI mission is building a diverse and inclusive organisation in which everyone has a sense of belonging. Our aim is to broaden diversity at executive team level and we particularly welcome applications from people who represent the breadth of people and communities who we support.
The closing date is Friday 1st November 2024
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Southall Community Alliance is a charity working in Southall that is looking to recruit an experienced, full-time Office Manager to deal with administrative and finance matters.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about working in Southall with its diverse communities and can act as the first point of contact for SCA. Their duties include managing the office budget, dealing with staff issues and establishing and maintaining policies and procedures. Our Office Manager will be the person who keeps our office running smoothly while also enabling fellow employees to succeed in their roles.
This post is subject to a 3 month probation period, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Job Title: Office Manager
Duration: The post is funding dependant and subject to annual review.
Location: Southall Community Alliance, Southall Town Hall, 1 High Street, Southall, UB1 3HA
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £28,000 per annum
Holiday Entitlement: 25 days
Reports to: SCA Director
Duties:
- To be the first point of contact for visitors and service users
- Helping establish and maintain office procedures
- To assist the Director with budgetary control arrangements, maintain accounts, salaries and efficient running of the charity
- To attend and take minutes of SCA Board meetings, Community Forum and other meetings, where required
- To type confidential reports and correspondence, ensuring compliance with GDPR and other statutory requirements and maintain files and the filing systems
- Use a range of software, including email, spreadsheets and databases, to ensure the efficient running of the office
- To ensure the dispatch of agendas, minutes and other relevant material relating to SCA meetings
- To prepare invoices, accounts, petty cash, spreadsheets, SAGE entries and diary management
- To ensure that SCA membership list is up to date 10. Record office expenditure and manage the budget
- Organise the office layout and maintain supplies of stationery and equipment
- Maintain the condition of the office and arrange for necessary repairs
- To respond to customer enquiries and complaints
- Review and update health and safety policies and ensure they are observed
- Arrange regular testing for electrical equipment and safety devices
- Taking inventory of office supplies and order and maintain stationary stocks and other office supplies
- To help maintain and update SCA website and social media
- To allocate work and supervise volunteers and be responsible for the smooth and efficient running of the office Attend training courses and sessions, as may be required
- To ensure inclusion and diversity in all aspects of SCA's operation and work
- To carry out other duties including outreach work, as may be assigned by the Director, from time to time
Person Specification:
Essential Characterisitics:
- Have at least two year’s experience of working in an office environment
- Ability to recruit, manage and supervise volunteers
- Strong IT and typing skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with a wide range of people
- Able to receive visitors and to deal with their queries, signposting to other agencies, where required
- Knowledge of office procedures and practices and advising of timely filing of returns etc
- Understanding of SAGE, bookkeeping, bank reconciliation or able to maintain financial records using web based financial systems
- Can demonstrate experience of purchasing and maintaining stationary stock and other office supplies/ equipment
- Experienced in dealing with work of a confidential nature, ensuring compliance with GDPR and other regulatory requirements
- Ability to prepare meeting agendas, minutes, finance reports and projections
- Experience of preparing newsletters, project monitoring reports, publicity and promotional material
- High standard of computer literacy, including experience of Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc
- Able to work with project partners and service users from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds within an equal opportunities’ framework
- The ability to manage your workload and supervise others concurrently
- Negotiation and relationship-building skills with a problem-solving approach to work
- Ability to manage SCA’s health and safety responsibilities
Closing date : Thursday 14th November – ONLY completed application forms will be accepted. CV’s are not accepted
Interview date : w/c 25th November 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you a financial leader with a passion for making a difference?
The World Cancer Research Fund International is seeking a strategic, analytical and experienced Finance Director to join their team.
About:
World Cancer Research Fund International is a leading authority on cancer prevention through diet, weight, and physical activity. They commission and interpret research, lead and unify a network of cancer charities with a global reach, influence policy at the highest level, and are trusted advisors to governments and other official bodies worldwide.
Hybrid - 2 days in Office in London. Occasional travel to US and Europe.
The Role:
As the Finance Director, you will play a crucial role in shaping the financial strategy and ensuring the financial health of the organisation. You will be responsible for overseeing all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, managing financial risks, financial reporting, and compliance. You will work closely with the executive team to support strategic decision-making and drive the financial performance of the organisation ensuring sustainable economic growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the financial planning and analysis processes to support strategic initiatives.
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Manage the budgeting and forecasting processes, providing insights and recommendations to the executive team.
- Oversee the finance team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment of financial goals with organisational objectives.
About You:
- Qualified accountant (ACCA, AAT or CIMA) or equivalent with evidence of continued professional development
- Proven experience in a senior financial leadership role, preferably within the non-profit sector.
- Proven knowledge and experience of financial requirements and reporting in international environments, specifically in UK, US and the Netherlands.
- Proven experience of year-end statutory accounts production and external audit management
- In depth knowledge of charity financial regulations in the UK, experience in US and the Netherlands would be beneficial
- Demonstrable success in system and process improvement and working with non-financial leadership teams.
- Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills.
What They Offer:
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid working - 2 days in office.
- Excellent benefits.
- A supportive and inclusive work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- The chance to make a meaningful impact on global cancer prevention efforts.
If you are a strategic financial leader with a passion for making a difference, we would love to hear from you. Please submit an update to date CV to or call Lisa or Matt at TPP.
We're working to a deadline of 12th November 2024.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
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The Henry Smith Charity is one of the UK's largest independent grant makers, with a mission to tackle social and economic exclusion and help individuals and families facing adversity to thrive. As one of the oldest endowments in the UK, we distribute around £40 million annually to organisations that work to create positive, long-term change.
Ahead of launching our new strategy in 2025, we are looking to address the UK’s most complex social issues, including tackling disparities in equity, safety and justice across areas such as employment and opportunities, education and early years, migration and asylum and domestic abuse.
We are now looking to recruit three new Programme Directors with specialisms in these themes to drive forward an approach that maximises impact, influence and systems change.
The Henry Smith Charity
Programme Director – Parenting and Early Years
London/Hybrid
Circa £80,000 per annum
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Programme Director to lead our Parenting and Early Years team, overseeing a critical funding priority that focuses on improving outcomes for families and young children.
You will play a key role in driving forward our ambitious 2025 strategy, working collaboratively with grantees, partners, and other funders to ensure that our grant-making has the greatest possible impact.
As Programme Director, you will lead a dedicated team and manage an annual budget of approximately £10 million. You will take an externally focused, relational approach, building partnerships and working closely with stakeholders across the sector, including policy makers, researchers, and delivery organisations. You will ensure that our grants are impactful, fair, and aligned with the strategic goals of The Henry Smith Charity.
We are looking for a candidate who has:
- Significant experience in the Parenting and Early Years sector
- A strong understanding of effective interventions and the current policy landscape in this field
- Proven leadership experience, including managing teams and complex projects
- A track record of fostering partnerships and driving collaboration with external stakeholders
- An entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for driving positive, sustainable change
If you are passionate about improving outcomes for families and young children, and have the leadership experience to take forward a vital area of work, we encourage you to apply.
Henry Smith Charity welcomes applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds and experience including people with disabilities, those from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQI+ and individuals from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and we are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.
For further information, please visit our dedicated recruitment website by clicking 'Apply via Website'
Recruitment Timetable
Deadline for applications: Wednesday 20th November 2024
Interviews with Prospectus:28th November – 9th December 2024
Interviews and engagement meetings with Henry Smith Charity:11/12/13th December 2024
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The person we are looking for will be well organised, motivated and aware of the nuanced issues affecting diverse and disadvantaged communities. Their duties include arranging training, workshops and outreach visits to create awareness of human rights legislation and the practical impacts in areas with large, transient communities.
The Outreach Worker will act as primary contact for the project and policy work and ensure good working relationships with a range of key contacts including policy and programmes partners.
This post is funded by The Baring Foundation.
Reports to: SCA Director
Duration: 4 year fixed term contract (with a 3 month probationary period)
Hours: Part-time, 21 hours (3 days) per week
Salary: £22,000 per annum (FTE salary = £36,500)
Location: SCA offices at Southall Town Hall, 1 High Street, Southall, UB1 3HA
Holiday entitlement: 15 days
Duties:
- Developing and delivering Human Rights Act based rights training workshops and support sessions
- Analysing human rights law and development in cases and communicating the practical impact of these through outreach visits to local community sector
- Develop and improve our resources and support sessions on the practical use of UK human rights law
- Plan and develop human rights information resources, including guides, handbooks, factsheets
- Arrange short talks for a range of audiences
- Provide commentary via a range of means including blogs and news pieces (for SCA and for other groups and media), research papers, social media, etc.
- Use initiative to identify and forge relationships with new partners and forums
- Act as primary contact for the programme and policy work and ensure effective relationship management and development.
- Ensure good working relationships with a range of key contacts including policy and programmes partners
- Attend training courses and sessions, as may be required
- To ensure inclusion and diversity in all aspects of SCA's operation and work
- To carry out other duties including outreach work, as may be assigned by the Director, from time to time
Person Specification:
Essential characteristics:
- Have at least two year’s experience of working in the charity sector, voluntary sector, or the public sector in a role with some similar role and functions
- Experience of developing and delivering outreach work to build the capacity of people to develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to bring about social change
- Understanding of working in the charity sector, and in particular what it means to work for positive change whilst not being a campaign group
- Understanding of human rights law and practice and implications for diverse communities
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with a wide range of people
- Able to receive visitors and to deal with their queries, signposting to other agencies, where required
- Experienced in dealing with work of a confidential nature, ensuring compliance with GDPR and other regulatory requirements
- Experience of report writing, preparing newsletters, project monitoring reports, publicity and promotional material
- High standard of computer literacy, including experience of Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc
- Able to work with project partners and service users from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds within an equal opportunities’ framework
- Work related experience of conducting research either desk-based/legal research and/or participative research directly with stakeholders
- Excellent self-administration and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously to a high standard
- Gather monitoring data and produce progress reports and work summaries
- Recruit and train volunteers to assist with project delivery
- To attend meetings and prepare agendas, minutes and other relevant materials
Closing date: Tuesday 19th November – ONLY completed application forms will be accepted. CV’s are not accepted
Interview date: w/c 2nd December 2024
This post is subject to a 3 month probation period, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Queer Britain is the UK’s first and only LGBTQ+ museum, and it’s for all. Our warm and collegiate team opened the museum in our beautiful space in Kings Cross two years ago. Since then, we are proud to have won the Museum Association’s Best Small Museum of the Year award and welcomed over 100,000 visitors
OUR VISION To progress Britain’s understanding of itself by giving queer stories and experiences their rightful place.
OUR MISSION Queer Britain works to Reclaim and Preserve queer people’s stories and objects and Inspire by celebrating and educating about LGBTQ+ lives, impact and culture.
OUR VALUES We are Open - everyone is welcome and respected. We are Courageous - we act with boldness and seek out the truth. We are Connected - we are collaborative and connected to culture
Your aim will be to support the Museum Director with raising around £500,000 per year from charitable sources.
Person Specification:
- An outstanding fundraiser, with a track record of securing four and five figure donation.
- A fundraising professional, experienced in working within at least one of the main areas of fundraising: membership, individual donors, grant-makers or corporates.
- Someone committed to providing outstanding, engaging and exciting donor & sponsor stewardship.
- Someone able to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Museum staff, guest artists, visitors, volunteers and board members.
- Someone excited about the prospect of working a cultural organisation with inclusive storytelling at the heart of everything we do.
Role Description:
Research and Prospecting - Working alongside the Director, Development Committee and the Board, you will identify and research prospective people, companies and grant-makers that could support Queer Britain.
Pipeline Management - Using our CRM system, you will maintain our pipeline, ensuring records are up to date and accurate.
Cultivation - Using the full resources of Queer Britain, you will create cultivation plans that may include informal meetings, tours of the museum, meetings with key Museum staff, workshop visits and private dinners
Making the ask - You will be fearless in asking people to support the Museum, and will support the Museum Director with pitching to companies and writing grant applications.
Stewarding and Reporting - You will ensure that all Queer Britain supporters understand the impact of their donation with a stewardship programme that entertains, engages, and encourages renewal.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
Queer Britain is the UK's first and only LGBTQ+ Museum, for all, and we opened in our beautiful heritage space in Kings Cross, London in 2022.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are thrilled to be partnering with the award-winning surgical association ENT UK to recruit their new CEO.
ENT UK is the professional membership body representing Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery, Head, Neck and Thyroid Surgery, in the United Kingdom.
ENT UK support members at every stage of their careers, from student-level right through to retirement - a total of more than 2,500 medical practitioners. They promote the understanding of ENT in the media and provides the specialty with a voice. ENT UK is a source of valuable medical information for patients as well as practitioners, and supports research, provides continuing education for specialists, and champions high standards in training.
As CEO you will report directly to the Board and be responsible for the strategic leadership and general management of the organisation. It's an exciting time to join to support delivery of their five-year strategy, progress the new trading arm and demonstrate the impact of the ENT UK Foundation.
At Charity People, we match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Within this varied role you will also be responsible for:
- Strategic and operational leadership, ensuring ENT UK meet their strategic aims.
- Ensuring the association is financially sound for the short, medium and long term with the support of clear, communicated financial policies and robust processes and overseeing the work of the ENT UK Finance Controller.
- Trustee and Committee engagement.
- Governance, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations.
- Budget Management.
- Initiating discussions on policy.
- External stakeholder and contract management.
The successful candidate will have previous experience either leading a similar organisation, or a COO/Director within Membership, who is keen to extend their remit to a broader leadership role.
Previous leadership experience within a Charity or Membership is essential. Experience within the Health sector is desirable but not essential.
So, if you are a proactive and energetic leader with a passion to drive positive change in Healthcare we would love to hear from you.
This role is hybrid, with two days in the Holborn office and three days at home.
Charity People actively promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work wit
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