Charity Manager Jobs in Belfast
Team: Philanthropy & Partnerships
Location: Homebased with some travel for meetings & events
Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: Up to £36,649 per annum
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our enthusiastic employees, volunteers, and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Senior Prospect Research Officer
- The prospect research officer will join a dynamic team contributing to the overall growth of our Partnerships and Philanthropic income and sits within the newly formed Research and Engagement team.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for providing detailed knowledge and insight on donors and potential sources of philanthropic funds. Underpinning the team's ability to increase opportunities to build successful donor relationships alongside ethical gift acceptance processes, pipeline, and information management.
About the Philanthropy & Partnerships team:
- We sit within the Marketing & Income Generation directorate.
- Our team is responsible for ensuring direct fundraisers are equipped to make compelling asks and steward donors. We cover prospect research, KPI and pipeline reporting, high value events, stewardship and engagement asset creation, and cross team operational support.
What we are looking for in our Senior Prospect Research Officer
- Significant experience of charity fundraising within a high value giving team and prospect research using a variety of sources and methods
- Extensive experience of developing strong relationships with key stakeholders across philanthropy and corporate fundraising teams
- Experience of using a CRM database and working with existing identified prospects
- Extensive knowledge of prospect research processes and sources used in post GDPR research activities.
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing.
- and much more, which you can learn about
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 17th February 2025
Virtual interview date: Week commencing 24th February 2025
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience does not align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1. Anonymised application form
2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Note: Applicants must be UK based within a reasonable commute of London. Application without a cover letter will not be considered.
Location Home based (Home working with regular meetings in London)
Hours Full Time, permanent (flexibility may be offered for an excellent candidate.)
Reports to Director of Policy and Research
Main purpose and scope of the role:
Parentkind is a national charity working with more than 23,500 Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs), Parent Councils and Schools. We are the voice of parents in policy making.
We are an ambitious organisation and we are looking for an ambitious and highly motivated individual to support our work in Westminster and Whitehall. The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of public affairs, advocacy and/or working in a policy environment.
We are looking for an ambitious and motivated individual able to take on responsibility and lead.
The role will involve:
- Managing the work of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Parents to make this one of the most high profile APPGs in Parliament.
- Organising events to communicate our research, including roundtables, lunches/dinners and launch events in Westminster.
- Leading our political and policy stakeholder engagement activity to ensure we have strong relationships where they matter.
- Dissemination of our research to political and policy audiences to ensure our research is seen by the right people.
- Support our parent research, including polling of parents and making policy recommendations based on this research.
As a UK wide charity, you will be expected to support our work in other parts of the UK and the devolved administrations.
We would particularly welcome candidates with media experience, including writing press releases and placing stories with national media outlets.
Duties and key responsibilities
Managing the work of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Parents.
- Developing a plan for the APPG to achieve our ambition of making this one of the most high profile APPGs in Parliament.
- Raising the profile of the APPG for Parents and increasing the number of MPs and peers engaged with its work.
- Organising well attended APPG meetings and events.
- Providing the secretariat to the APPG and working with the Officers to deliver the work of the Group.
Organising events to communicate our research, including roundtables, lunches/dinners and launch events in Westminster.
- Manage and organise research/policy led events with political/policy audiences, including roundtables, lunches/dinners and launch events.
- Increase attendance at these events to make sure we are successfully engaging with political/policy audiences.
Leading our political and policy stakeholder engagement activity to ensure we have strong relationships where they matter.
- Developing our stakeholder database of priority contacts.
- Actively arranging high value meetings to promote Parentkind.
- Maintaining a consistent level of communication with political/policy audiences on behalf of Parentkind.
Dissemination of our research to political and policy audiences to ensure our research is seen by the right people.
- Taking responsibility for high quality dissemination of our research and evidence to political/policy audiences.
Support our parent research, including polling of parents and making policy recommendations based on this research.
- Working across the organisation to support our parent polling activity with engaging and topical questions.
- Support the development of policy recommendations based on our research.
- Writing concise and compelling briefing documents.
Residents must be currently based in or within reasonable commutable distance of London.
Join us in our mission to create space for nature to thrive alongside people.
About the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking, and highly organised Finance & Admin Officer with an eye for detail to join our team at the Lifescape Project. This person will play an integral part in our financial and operational management as the organisation expands.
Candidates will need to be comfortable with taking on a wide range of financial and non-financial tasks, carrying them out in a timely and accurate way and using their initiative.
About the us
The Lifescape Project is a small and growing charity dedicated to protecting and restoring wild landscapes, helping to provide a future for all life on earth. We focus on ambitious projects that solve complex environmental problems by leveraging the skills and expertise of a multi-disciplinary team across science, law, economics, technology, and culture.
Role responsibilities:
- Financial Processing (60%): Manage QuickBooks, raise invoices, monitor debtors, handle staff expenses, assist with banking, gift aid, year-end procedures, VAT returns, and payroll.
- Operational & Administrative Tasks (40%): Organise meetings, manage HR systems, support recruitment and onboarding, liaise with suppliers, maintain policies and procedures, support EDI initiatives, manage volunteers, and handle general administration.
Experience and qualifications:
- Degree or equivalent qualification, or extensive experience in a similar role (desirable).
- Accounting qualification (AAT Level 3) or extensive experience (essential).
- Double entry bookkeeping and QuickBooks experience (essential).
- Experience in financial transaction processing, reporting, and charity sector accounting (desirable).
- Strong organisational, communication, and IT skills, with the ability to work independently and remotely.
Benefits:
- 36 days annual leave (28 days plus public holidays)
- Annual Lifescape retreat and paid work travel
- Pension scheme
- Computing equipment
- Potential for study leave
- Flexible & remote working arrangements
For further information, including the full job description and person specification, please download the candidate information pack.
Apply now to be part of a team dedicated to solving environmental issues and protecting the natural world by emailing your CV and covering letter (no more than 2 pages) outlining how you meet the person specification and why you are the right person for this role.
Closing date: Friday 21 February 2025.
First round interviews: 13 and 14 March 2025.
Please email your CV and covering letter (no more than 2 pages) outlining how you meet the person specification and why you are the right person for this role.
Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK, with around 300 people diagnosed every day. The Macular Society is the only charity determined to beat the fear and isolation of macular disease with world class research, and the best advice and support.
To support people affected by macular disease now, the Macular Society provides a range of support, information and services. Our research programme is focused on finding new treatments and a cure to beat macular disease forever.
We are seeking someone who can help our regional managers recruit, train, develop, and support local Macular Society services and volunteers. The candidate needs to have an open and collaborative approach and the ability to multitask and prioritise multiple projects and work streams.
If you feel you have the above attributes, then we would love to hear from you.
In return, we provide a great working culture and offer flexible working options, 26 days annual leave, the ability to buy or sell annual leave, supportive family policies, and a 6% pension contribution.
We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
This role is predominantly home-based; however, travel may be required across the North of England and occasionally to Andover in Hampshire.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and self-driven professional who can contribute to high-profile projects in the charity sector and use their skills to support our training function as it grows.
Driven by our values and behaviours, we are a high-performing, forward-thinking and solution-focussed organisation. We value teamwork and actively seek other opinions to ensure we can deliver to the highest standard as well as commit to reflecting upon our work to ensure a continual improvement culture. We welcome applications from individuals who are inspired by our values and behaviours.
As we continue to grow and expand our training course offerings, we are entering an exciting new phase in our mission to support the professional development of immunologists and healthcare professionals. This role presents a unique opportunity to join our team and contribute to initiatives that make a real difference. You will play an integral role in developing the skills and knowledge of those in scientific research, medicine and veterinary medicine, empowering them to directly impact global health.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Community Engagement Officer (Hub pilot)
Location: Home based – within the southwest area, close to Bristol
Hours: 21 hours p/w, FTC for 12 months
Salary: £31,500 FTE (£18,900 pro-rata – 21hrs/wk).
Closing Date: Noon, 19 February 2025
About Dogs for Good
Inspired by the way her own dogs instinctively wanted to help, our founder, Frances Hay set up the charity in 1986. France’s vision was to help disabled people by training assistance dogs to make daily life easier. In 2015 we changed our name from Dogs for the Disabled to Dogs for Good to reflect the wider community that we support.
Our groundbreaking work has shown us how dogs and the bond we share with them can lead to happier, healthier lives. Our work is bringing the best out of a person and dog relationship and we achieve this in many ways- some of these are: · matching people with our highly skilled assistance dogs
· helping families make the most of the relationship with their own dog
· providing community-based support for groups of people who can benefit from a connection with our dogs
· working with research partners to advance our work and advocate for the wellbeing and inclusion of people and dogs who support them
About Our Workplace
Dogs for Good is dedicated to advancing the boundless possibilities of what a connection between people and dogs can enable – in making everyday life fuller, healthier and happier for everyone involved. We want to support more people to benefit from these connections and we have an exciting new strategy to expand our reach and impact. As Dogs for Good moves towards establishing a community-led way of working by 2028, planning for the growth of our existing network of community-based services and volunteers is part of our new Hub Development programme.
We want our Service Delivery Hubs to be a place and space that:
· Nurtures a person-centred Dogs for Good community and enables multi-service design and delivery in a locality that is informed by the needs within the community
· Provide a focus for awareness raising, attract local funding and create partnerships with organisations that support and advocate for our core audience groups
· Provide a friendly and supportive Dogs for Good go-to contact, space and voice in a locality for anyone who’s part of the Dogs for Good family already or could benefit from our support and services.
We’re looking for a team member to help drive our Service Delivery Hub pilot project in the southwest area, close to Bristol, during 2025.
Are you someone who enjoys a role that’s all about:
· making impactful connections and partnerships with people and organisations
· creating and nurturing a welcoming and supportive community for everyone connected to Dogs for Good in that locality – our staff, our dogs, our volunteers and the people we support (potential, new and existing)
· being part of a pilot project team; objectively testing what works and what doesn’t, providing feedback and evidence on the best structures, tools and processes we want to keep and repeat
· Getting stuck in and hands on – and equally enjoys looking at ‘the big picture’ and helping shape future organisational plans
Community Engagement Officer (Service Delivery Hub pilot)
This fixed term role is all about supporting the design, plan and test of our Service Delivery Hub pilot project, working closely with the Head of Hub Development and the wider Dogs for Good team. Building on experience from our other project work, this role will:
· Raise Awareness: Lead initiatives to promote our work, building and developing relationships with organisations that support or connect with our key audience groups
· Community Engagement: Be a key contact for our local Dogs for Good community, including those we support, our volunteers, and potential beneficiaries. Nurture and grow our community and help manage enquiries, provide guidance, and track interest to anticipate future needs
· Volunteer Management: Actively recruit, support, and manage volunteers, leveraging best practices we've piloted
· Fundraising: Seek and prepare responses to local funding opportunities and collaborate with central teams to support existing projects and develop new community fundraising initiatives
· Service Integration: Work with the Dogs for Good team to integrate our services within the Hub for maximum impact, ensuring we have the necessary processes, tools, and materials
· Evaluation and Reporting: Engage in evaluation and reporting to assess the pilot's impact, providing objective feedback and ideas for improvement. Ensure data collection aligns with our Data Protection policy and partner agreements
· Service Support: Assist our service delivery team, for example by finding and coordinating suitable venues for safe and effective service delivery
· Safeguarding: Monitor and take appropriate steps to safeguard clients, including vulnerable children and adults, in line with our Safeguarding Policy
· Additional Tasks: Perform any other tasks as agreed with your line manager
This role is very much helping to shape and trial our pilot project, so elements of the role and specific tasks will develop as the project progresses – the areas above are the main areas of focus.
Skills and Experience
We are looking for someone with the following key skills and experience:
· Community Engagement: Building connections with local public, voluntary, and community sector organisations, especially in Bristol
· Volunteer Management: Recruiting, training, developing, and managing volunteers
· Project Assessment: Objectively assessing and reporting on project progress, issues, and risks
· Communication: Excellent skills in communicating with clients, families, professional service providers, and the public
· Welcoming Environment: Creating a warm and inclusive community
· Client Support: Experience in supporting a diverse range of clients, with a focus on listening to their needs
· Health and Social Care Knowledge: Understanding the support landscape, particularly in Bristol
· Project Adaptability: Comfortable handling change, reporting progress, and adapting as new information arises
· Organisational Skills: Highly organised, experienced in data collection and input, using data to inform decisions
· Time Management: Ability to manage and prioritise workload to meet deadlines
· Innovation: Open to new ideas and confident in suggesting improvements to colleagues
· Teamwork: Self-motivated and effective in a dynamic team with diverse skills and experience
· IT Proficiency: Skilled in using technology to support service delivery and ensure easy access to data and records
Other knowledge and experience that would be beneficial in this role includes:
· Understanding of the services of Dogs for Good.
· Occupational Therapy related skills and experience.
Person profile
for a person who can demonstrate the following qualities:
· Commitment to a person-centred approach
· Proactive, positive and flexible approach
· Outcomes-oriented; a ‘can-do’ person
· Self-motivated and organised
· Creative approach and problem-solver
· Inclusive style, willing to share and learn
· Operates to professional and high standards
· Acts as an Ambassador for Dogs for Good
· Creativity in problem-solving, ability to ‘think outside the box’ and responding appropriately to new ideas and unexpected situations.
Other Requirements
· The ability to drive is part of the job, so a full driving licence is preferred, but where applicable, we will work with the chosen candidate to find alternative solutions where reasonable adjustments can achieve the desired outcome.
· As you will be working with vulnerable people, you will be required to undergo a DBS check.
· You are expected to have a good understanding of safeguarding issues and how they should be applied to the work of the charity and its partner organisations.
· Flexible working hours will be required in some instances to facilitate the effective delivery of the hub pilot.
Apply now
If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Jude Palmer, our Head of Hub Development
To apply for this position please visit the Current Vacancies page on Dogs for Good's website, where full application instructions can be found.
Closing date: Noon on Wednesday 19 February 2025
1st interview: Tuesday 11 March, Little Stoke, Bristol
2nd interview: w/c 17 March at Dogs for Good, near Banbury
We bring people and dogs together to make life possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Human Trafficking Foundation (HTF) is looking for an experienced fundraiser to play a pivotal role in securing funding from trusts, foundations, and other philanthropic sources. This role is essential in ensuring the long-term sustainability of HTF’s vital work in responding to human trafficking and modern slavery. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in successful bid-writing, a strong interest in HTF’s mission, and the drive and organisational skills to thrive in a small, dynamic, and highly effective team.
Employment Type: Part-Time (2 days per week), up to one-year fixed term contract. Option for Consultant or Staff Position
Key responsibilities:
Research and Identify Funding Opportunities:
- · Proactively identify relevant trusts, foundations, and grant-making bodies aligned with HTF’s mission
- · Cultivate connections with prospective trusts and donors
- · Develop a strong pipeline of funding prospects
Bid-Writing and Grant Applications:
- · Craft compelling, high-quality tailored funding proposals and grant applications
- · Ensure applications align with funders' priorities and HTF’s strategic objectives
- · Maintain accurate records of fundraising efforts and communications
Relationship Management:
- · Build and maintain relationships with key funders and donors
- · Work with the Director of Operations to provide timely updates and reports to funders, demonstrating the impact of their support
Financial Planning and Forecasting:
- · Work with the Director of Operations to develop financial forecasts and funding strategies
- · Track income targets and report on fundraising progress
Person Specification
We are seeking a proactive fundraising professional who will understand HTF’s unique work in order to develop targeted funding applications and ensure HTF’s long-term financial sustainability. The ideal candidate will have:
Essential:
- · Proven experience in trust and foundation fundraising with a successful track record in securing grants
- · Strong bid-writing skills with the ability to craft compelling and persuasive proposals tailored to the interests of the specific funder and the needs of HTF
- · Experience in developing and managing a funding pipeline
- · Ability to build and maintain relationships with funders and stakeholders
- · Excellent communication and organisational skills
- · Ability to work independently, manage multiple deadlines, and demonstrate initiative
Desirable:
- · Strong financial acumen, with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
- · Knowledge of the anti-trafficking and modern slavery sector
- · Experience in fundraising for policy-focused or non-frontline charities
Application deadline: Friday 21st February. Early applications may lead to early consultation. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide feedback on application forms. No Agencies Please
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Talent Set is thrilled to be working with a national charity to recruit an Interim Fundraising Engagement Officer. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated team of fundraisers passionate about creating meaningful change. The role offers a great deal of variety and centres on fostering strong relationships. We’re seeking a proactive, detail-focused team player who is driven to achieve outstanding results.
Key Responsibilities:
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Maximise income and awareness for the charity by building and managing relationships with fundraising supporters through phone calls, individual and mass emails, and social media.
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Engage proactively and creatively with key supporter segments, such as corporate partners, sports teams, challenge participants, regional groups, virtual fundraisers, and volunteers, to provide guidance, motivation, and support to achieve income growth targets.
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Ensure supporters receive timely and meaningful thanks for their donations and ongoing support, fostering strong, long-term relationships.
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Support sports and challenge fundraising processes, including managing participant registrations and resolving common issues to enhance consistency and effectiveness within the team.
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Build strong, effective working relationships with internal stakeholders across Regional, Mass Participation, and other teams to support wider organisational goals.
Person Specification:
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A resilient and adaptable team player with strong interpersonal skills, committed to building effective relationships with stakeholders and contributing to a positive team culture.
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Proven fundraising experience, with a track record of achieving targets and delivering exceptional supporter stewardship, supporter care, and event coordination.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage, inspire, and creatively motivate diverse supporter segments.
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Highly self-motivated, with exceptional prioritisation and time management abilities, capable of managing competing deadlines and working effectively under pressure.
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Meticulous attention to detail, with experience using database systems to support decision-making and enhance supporter engagement.
What's on offer:
- A day rate of £110.67 daily rate + £16.60 daily holiday (127.27 total PAYE)
- An initial 3 month contract
- Hybrid working, Central Bristol or remote options avalible
To Apply:
Please send across a copy of your CV highlighting your relevant skills and experience for the role. One of our team will get in touch to provide further details and discuss the role in depth.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are looking for Community Moderator Shift Team Leaders who will oversee a team responsible for the day to day delivery of exceptional supporter experiences as the voice of our charity partners, working predominately in Facebook challenge groups.
As well as moderating fundraising groups yourself, you will serve as the go-to leader during shifts, ensuring smooth operations, addressing immediate concerns, and fostering a positive and supportive environment for both supporters and the moderation team.
Please ensure that you read the attached full role description before applying.
Evening and weekend work will be required.
Background
Social Mind are experts at using social fundraising to drive income and engagement. From product innovation, journey design and campaign builds to virtual event management, we support charities in delivering successful campaigns at scale.
Our fundraising platform, Social Sync, aims to revolutionise the sector with integrated digital fundraising campaigns and behavioural, omni-channel supporter journeys.
We empower charities to raise more money with integrated multi-platform fundraising, drive supporter acquisition and build stronger relationships with sophisticated, personal journeys unlocking each supporter’s potential with meaningful insights.
The Role
As a Community Moderator Shift Lead, you will oversee the day-to-day delivery of exceptional supporter experiences as the voice of our charity partners, primarily within Facebook challenge groups.
In addition to the responsibilities of a Community Moderator, you will serve as the go-to leader during shifts, ensuring smooth operations, addressing immediate concerns, and fostering a positive and supportive environment for both supporters and the moderation team.
You will triage out-of-hours emergency support requests, determine appropriate escalation to management, and work closely with the in-house team to manage rotas ensuring consistent shift coverage, including evenings and weekends.
Regular quality assurance checks of Moderator work will be integral to your role, ensuring high standards are met across all supporter interactions.
Key Responsibilities
Shift Leadership
- Act as the primary point of contact for Community Moderators during shifts, offering guidance and resolving challenges as they arise.
- Triage and manage out-of-hours emergency support requests, escalating to management when necessary.
- Provide timely updates and feedback on shift activity and performance.
Team Support and Coordination
- Attend client briefings and support training for the community moderation team on specific campaigns to ensure that we expertly represent our clients tone of voice and brand.
- Work with in-house team to ensure adequate shift rota coverage across core hours, evenings, and weekends.
- Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment, promoting open communication and teamwork.
Quality Assurance
- Conduct regular quality assurance checks on Moderator responses and interactions, ensuring adherence to tone of voice, accuracy, and brand guidelines.
- Provide constructive feedback to Moderators to maintain and elevate service standards.
Supporter Experience
- Work with wider team to implement optimisations for campaign performance.
- Moderate challenge campaign Facebook Groups, posting engaging content to inspire and motivate the community.
- Respond to high volumes of supporter enquiries across multiple channels within agreed SLAs.
- Engage with supporter posts to create a supportive and safe community environment while answering questions accurately and in a timely manner.
Fundraising Support
- Advise event participants on fundraising best practices, helping them achieve their goals and maximise fundraising opportunities.
Skills and Knowledge
Leadership and Coordination
- Proven experience in leading or coordinating teams, preferably in a social media moderation or customer service environment.
- Ability to effectively manage time, prioritise tasks, and ensure smooth shift transitions
Social Media and Communication
- Strong experience in social media moderation, with excellent written communication skills.
- Familiarity with creating and managing social media content and interactions.
Technical and Organisational Skills
- Proficiency in using social media and other relevant technology platforms.
- Exceptional organisational skills, including managing rotas and tracking team performance
Quality Assurance and Feedback
- Experience in conducting quality assurance checks and providing constructive feedback.
- A commitment to maintaining high standards and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Access to a PC or laptop (Mac or Windows) and a secure broadband service.
- Ability to work independently.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Description: Head of Finance
Position:Head of Finance
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Hours: Full time, compressed or part time hours considered
Location: Home based (UK, with minimum monthly travel)
Contract: Permanent contract with a 6-month probationary period
Reporting to: CEO
Start Date: 1st April
Application deadline: Friday 14th February 2025
Interviews will be held via video conference the week of the 24th February 2025
Kids Club Kampala is a UK charity with a Christian ethos that works to transform the lives of children in the slums of Kampala in Uganda. We help vulnerable kids in Uganda to survive and to thrive by providing for both their immediate needs and strengthening their futures through educating, feeding, protecting, and skilling. We work in partnership with our team in Uganda who passionately lead and implement our projects which are a life line to some of the most vulnerable children in the world. We are an ambitious and growing organisation, and this is an exciting time for a committed and passionate individual to join our friendly and supportive team.
The Head of Finance will be responsible for overseeing the finances at Kids Club Kampala. They will support the growth of the organisation through undertaking financial management, leading on financial reporting, and by providing strategic financial support to the CEO and the Board. The Head of Finance will be responsible for the day-to-day management of financial transactions and procedures, undertaking bookkeeping, budgeting, reporting, cash flow forecasting and foreign exchange hedging. They will be part of the Senior Leadership Team and work closely with the CEO to provide regular management account information, as well as acting as the financial representative for Kids Club Kampala when dealing with trustees and external stakeholders. They will also work with and provide strategic financial support and training where needed to the Ugandan office finance counterparts.
Job Description
Financial Management
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Own the general ledger, reconciling transactions using Xero accounting software, and ensuring the accounts are accurate and up to date
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Track income and expenditure against budgets and work with the whole team to revise forecasts accordingly
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Monitor reserves and restricted funds, including tracking of grant funding, ensuring compliance with financial policies and controls
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Responsible for cash and treasury management including FX hedging
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Ensure tax compliance including the processing of gift aid claims
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Responsible for managing and reporting on UK office payroll
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Line management of the finance and administration officer
Financial Reporting
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Lead on the preparation of year end accounts for independent examination, including working with auditors on any queries
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Create and present quarterly financial reports to the Board of Trustees and the Finance sub-committee
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Work with the Ugandan office team to ensure sound accountability of spending and where necessary provide financial support and training
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Provide regular management account updates for the CEO and wider team including cash flow position
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Production of pro forma cash flow and accounting reconciliations for the year
Strategic Finance and Business Strategy
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Lead on the creation and development of annual budgets, work plans and cash flow forecasts, presenting to Trustees for approval
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Optimize financial exchange through strategic foreign exchange hedging
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Liaise with both colleagues in the UK and Uganda to create cash flow forecasts, monitoring spend and tracking progress against KPIs
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Regularly review and identify financial risks that could significantly impact upon the organisation and work with the rest of the team to ensure that appropriate steps are taken to manage and mitigate such risks
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As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, provide strategic financial support and advice, where needed, to the CEO and the Board of Trustees.
Person Specification
Essential:
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Professional accountancy experience, ideally in a charity context
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Significant knowledge and experience of financial planning, budgeting and management reporting
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Experience of strengthening financial processes and systems and delivering process improvements
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Experience of producing statutory accounts, including audit and budget preparation
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Advanced MS Excel and/or Google sheets experience and skills, including importing data into accounting systems from third party sources
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Good communication skills including the ability to translate and explain financial information to non-finance colleagues and stakeholders
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Ability to think strategically, innovatively and creatively
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Good, independent judgment
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Ambitious, results and impact-focused
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Good organisational skills and attention to detail
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Ability to work as part of a team and independently, prioritizing your own workload
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Committed to understanding and supporting the vision, values and ethos of Kids Club Kampala
Desirable:
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Experience using Xero accounting software
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Passion for making a difference for vulnerable children
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Thorough understanding of charity accounting and the charities SORP
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International development experience and knowledge
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Senior management experience in the public, private or voluntary sector
Benefits
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25 days of annual leave pro rata and additional 8 days of public holidays
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Flexible, remote working policies
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5% pension contributions
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Time off for your birthday
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Flexible working hours
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Individual training and development plan / investment in your professional development
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Optional trip to Uganda after your first year of employment
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Monthly team meet ups
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Annual wellbeing day
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Christmas get together
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Annual training days
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Annual training budget
How to apply
To apply, please submit your CV along with a covering letter, detailing why you are applying for the job and how you meet the person specification toCharity Job before the closing date of Friday 14th February 2025. Interviews will be held via video conference the week of the 24th February 2025.
If you have any questions or need further information about the role, please feel free to reach out
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Kids Club Kampala, we are committed to building an inclusive organisation where diversity is celebrated, and everyone feels they belong. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups. Please note, you must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this position.
Kids Club Kampala helps vulnerable kids in Uganda survive and thrive.
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Job Overview
- Responsible for developing and delivering all fundraising events with the support of the Fundraising Events Manager
- Ensure that all event participants - virtual or physical have an exceptional experience to maximise income and are placed at the heart of everything that we do.
- Build excellent relationships with event participants to ensure future event participation.
- Support the FEM in creating and implementing user journeys for each event and review regularly based on audience insight and current event fundraising trends.
- Create tailored fundraising materials with the support of our marketing team.
Key responsibilities
- Ensure that all event project plans are in place, liaise with stakeholders to ensure that all deadlines are met, working within budget and ensuring income targets are met.
- Steward participants based on their supporter journey. To include calls, sending supporter communications, providing fundraising support, following up to ensure donations are received, personalised thanking and survey.
- Attendance at events to enhance our supporters experience and deepen their relationship with Ben.
- Work with FEM and marketing team to produce marketing collateral, merchandise and other support materials based on each event.
- Ensure that all participants have a fundraising page on Enthuse and Salesforce is updated with all current contact information. Including income and communications.
- To lead and deliver on certain Ben and Third-party events including supervising Ben employees and on-site contractors.
- Ensure that all bookings are invoiced, and payment received.
- Monitor and maintain social media groups and WhatsApp groups created for our Fundraising Events
- Update webpages relating to our Fundraising events with current content.
- Identify and capture inspiring stories from our event participants to share across our media and digital channels.
Technical Knowledge (E = Essential, D = Desired)
- Proficiency in CRM software (Salesforce) (E)
- Proficiency in using fundraising events platforms (Enthuse) (D)
Job Specific Competencies
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with supporters over a range of channels, including email, telephone and face to face.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to deal with a variety of tasks under pressure and working to busy and tight deadlines
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, collaborating with colleagues within and across departments
- Strong project management skills ensuring delivery of events and journeys from start to finish.
Qualifications required
Our teams are made up of people who are committed to our ambitious goals – you do not need to be degree educated to secure a role, but you should be able to demonstrate a combination of experience and competence that meets the requirements of the role
Experience required
- Relevant experience in delivering and attending events
- Experience of building excellent relationships with participants
- Experience of creating and implementing participant journeys
This job is suitable for someone who…
- Has a passion for events
- Has a natural ability to build relationships with our participants
- Contributes constructively and generously as part of a wider team
- Is passionate about the work that Ben does and the changes it can make to our automotive family
- Can turn one-time participants into lifetime supporters.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking to recruit a Marketing Campaigns Officer with experience in running marketing campaigns to proactively contribute to the development and delivery of our membership campaigns and communications and engagement activity.
This is an exciting new role within the organisation and will play a key part in helping CharityComms to grow and engage our network of more than 12,000 charity communicators.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Scotty’s Little Soldiers is a UK-based charity dedicated to supporting military children and young people (0 to 25 years) who have experienced the death of a parent who served in the British Armed Forces. Founded in 2010 by Nikki Scott following the death of her husband, Corporal Lee Scott, the charity offers a unique blend of emotional, practical, and educational support to over 700 young people, and we have big ambitions to support over 1,000 children annually by 2030.
We are proud of our vibrant, non-traditional culture, which puts the needs of bereaved children and young people at the heart of everything we do. We embrace innovative approaches, are committed to creating smiles and believe in the power of community, resilience, and connection.
The Head of Finance will be a key member of the senior leadership team, supporting the charity in developing and delivering our growth plans.
**Access to Norfolk/Cambridgeshire for regular team meet ups required**
Role Mission:
“I am here to help the charity achieve its mission by ensuring it is financially sound, compliant, transparent, and uses its funding in the most impactful ways.”
Key Duties:
· Ownership of the finance function.
· Preparation of budgets, forecasts, and cash flows.
· Maintenance of financial ledgers and accounting processes.
· Preparation of Monthly Management Reports for Chief Executive & Trustees.
· Cash management and treasury duties, including credit control.
· Stock control.
· Management of Grant income and spending.
· Ensuring that appropriate systems and internal controls are maintained.
What are the 3-month goals for this role:
· Prepared the charity’s 2024 annual accounts for external auditing.
· Completely familiarised with all aspects of the charity’s financial recording and reporting.
· Providing the existing, regular financial report to the team including the monthly management report.
· Can articulate the charity’s goals, culture, and impact, and how Finance supports this to happen.
What are the 6-month goals for this role:
· Evolved the financial reporting to provide better financial information to the team and streamlined the processes involved.
· Reviewed & improved the grants income tracking and reporting processes
· Successfully managing the charity’s cash flow in line with its Reserves Policy.
· Completely accountable for all aspects of the HoF JD by now.
What are the 9-month goals for this role:
· Streamlining of all financial processes and improving where possible.
· Proactively identifying opportunities to improve income and spending efficiencies through financial data analysis.
Skills & Experience - (E) Essential (D) Desirable
· Accountancy qualifications (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) (E)
· Experience of working in finance in a non-profit organisation (D)
· Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills both to internal and external stakeholders (E)
· Experience in financial planning and informing strategic decisions. (E)
· Experience overseeing all aspects of finance from transactional finance to reporting functions. (E)
· Solid understanding of financial software and systems (E)
· Previous staff management (D)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Individual Giving Executive
Location: Remote
Salary: £26k - £30k
Hours: 35.00 hours
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
Background
We’re a charity working tirelessly to build a world where no animal suffers for science. We’ve been around for 50 years, contributing significantly to eliminating the use of animals in a range of areas including cosmetics testing. We know that real, lasting change takes time and although it might take another 50 years to achieve our mission – every day, week, month, and year brings us closer to our goal. You could help us move forward by supporting our individual giving fundraising activities including managing our new London Marathon places for 2026-2029.
We’re looking for a thoughtful and proactive individual to join our small but passionate team to help support our vision of a world where no animal suffers for science.
We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds and experience levels with an interest in fundraising for a better future, for animals and humans. This role will work closely with the Head of Fundraising and Communications, Digital Engagement Manager, and wider Team to support on fundraising activities in particular our regular giving programme, Facebook fundraising and our new London Marathon bond places.
The role will work to embed regular giving, challenge, and community fundraising, as well as communicate with our donors via our twice-yearly mailing. They’ll also be establishing our challenge fundraising starting with the recruitment and support of London Marathon runners. There’s an opportunity to support on Corporate, Trust, Legacy, and Major Giving fundraising if of interest to the successful candidate and their development goals. We currently have a modest base of current donors who collectively donate around £15,000 annually across several channels including online, social media, and cheques. We were also successful in the recent London Marathon bond application and have guaranteed places for the coming 4 years.
We’re a small, dynamic team and all staff members are required to take on some core administrative tasks needed to keep our flat structure organisation running.
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We’re a charity working tirelessly to build a world where no animal suffers for science.
About the opportunity:
The Tutor Communications Officer will work closely with the Communications and Media Manager to support all aspects of stakeholder communications and engagement at Action Tutoring. The role will require you to develop engaging and motivational content when communicating with our volunteer tutor network, schools and other stakeholders.
The Tutor Communications Officer will develop their data management and analytical skills, when evaluating the impact of communications and maintaining subscriber data. They will also develop detailed knowledge of our e-communications software (Campaign Monitor) to create precise and engaging email campaigns with accurate segmentation of recipients.
Comprehensive induction and training will be provided. Action Tutoring is committed to providing development opportunities for its staff and, as a growing charity, there are plenty of opportunities to take on new areas of responsibility.
Key responsibilities of the role:
- Work with Communications and Engagement teams to create impactful communications that recruit new tutors, re-engage lapsed volunteers, and convert former tutors into long-term charity supporters.
- Maintain and analyse data across our e-communications platforms (ValueText, Campaign Monitor) and our volunteer database (Salesforce) to optimize audience targeting and engagement, while ensuring GDPR compliance and data cleanliness.
- Respond to tutors’ enquiries and feedback complaints as part of managing the communications’ team inbox, whilst supporting the wider team to do the same.
- Work with the Communications and Media Manager and other communications officer to produce interesting and relevant pupil and tutor case studies throughout the year. Collaborate with our Programme Team and your MarComms colleagues to source appropriate case studies from our partner schools and volunteer network.
Key information:
Reports to: Communications and Media Manager
Salary: £25,235 per annum plus London Weighting of £2,271 per annum (if applicable)
Contract and hours: Permanent, full-time. We offer flexible hours with 9.30-4 as core hours. A
full working week is 37.5 hours.
Closing date: Sunday 16th February 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 25th February 2025
Start date: As soon as possible
Place of work: This role is remote, with occasional travel to London. The candidate can be based anywhere in the UK. Our London office address is: x+why Fivefields, 8-10 Grosvenor Gardens, London, SW1W 0DH
Application process:
Please submit a completed application form via our website.
In the form you will be asked to reflect on the statements below:
1. Please provide examples of when you have shown evidence of being a creative and effective communicator, able to adapt to different audiences and platforms to achieve an outcome.
2. Please provide examples of when you have shown the ability to 'spin different plates' simultaneously while working to high standards.
3. What experience do you have with data management and analysis? Please provide specific examples of how you've used data to improve communication strategies
Applications that fail to meet these criteria will automatically be discounted. We want you to have every opportunity to shine and to show us your talents—please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you.
Please note, we do not accept CVs and cover letters. We only accept applications with the application form.
Award-winning national education charity working towards a world in which no child’s life chances are limited by their socio-economic background.