Charity Operations Manager Jobs

Walsall Council are delighted to be exclusively partnering with Robertson Bell on a recruitment campaign for three Finance Business Partners on a permanent basis. At Walsall Council, we’re transforming, and so are our Financial Services. We’re changing the way the council works so that we can provide an even better customer experience, increase staff satisfaction, and improve our service performance. It’s all about achieving the very best for our colleagues, customers and communities.

We are looking to recruit into 3x Finance Business Partner roles, to continue to support this transformation journey within the following areas: Financial Planning and Children’s & Education Services. Each Finance Business Partner role will be supporting our service managers and directors to become a proactive and trusted financial adviser. Everything you do will help to improve the service and its outcomes.

The organisation:

Walsall is situated within the West Midlands and is one of four Local Authorities comprising the Black Country. It contains six urban district centres: Walsall Town Centre lies at the heart of the Borough, surrounded by Aldridge, Bloxwich, Brownhills, Darlaston and Willenhall. The Borough covers 40sq miles and is bisected by the M6 motorway.

In addition, we provide an attractive employment package that includes a generous annual leave entitlement of up to 29 days (which rises to 34 days after 5 years continuous local government service), a flexible working scheme that allows up to a further 12 days leave per year, working from home opportunities (minimum of 1 day per week required on site) with emphasis on an optimum work life balance arrangement and a career average pension scheme.  We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements.

The key duties of the role are as follows:

• Provide high level strategic financial advice in liaison with senior finance colleagues and service managers.
• Build and maintain strong productive relationships with the business and within finance / commercial.
• Provide advice and financial input into the Council’s financial planning processes including input and guidance into business plans and service improvement reviews.
• Identify and report upon any financial risks resulting from changes in political, operational, technological or environmental factors
• Co-ordinate the preparation and submission of the Council’s year end Statutory Accounts for your directorate.
• Drive forward efficiencies by continuously adapting, designing, monitoring and reviewing working practices, procedures and systems.
• Co-ordinate the preparation and submission of the monthly/quarter finance and performance monitoring budgetary control process.
• Actively contribute and participate in budget setting and monitoring and forecasting processes.

The successful candidate will have:

• A full CCAB / CIMA accountancy qualification or be actively studying for one.
• Ideally, a background working in the public sector but this is by no means essential.
• Experience of excellent business partnering support to customers and being able to adapt to differing customer needs.
• Experience in the use of financial modelling and options appraisal techniques, particularly the use of spreadsheets and business intelligence tools (desirable).
• Experience of providing business intelligence that enables managers to take soundly based policy and operational decisions.
• Awareness of potential risks / opportunities / changes in legislation and experience of supporting budget holders through mitigating these risks and embracing opportunities.
• Evidence of operating in a commercial and proactive manner.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 2nd March, with first stage interviews due to take place the week commencing 17th March. Applications will be under continuous review before the closing date, so please submit your CV to our exclusive search agent Robertson Bell ASAP to avoid disappointment.

Seeking a relationship fundraiser to manage a portfolio generating £3.5M, including PPL and CIFF, and co-lead strategy development for a thriving UK trusts programme.

QuarterFive are delighted to be partnering with ActionAid UK in their search for a Senior UK Trusts Manager. ActionAid UK works with women and girls living in poverty to end violence and fight inequality. As part of an international federation, it partners with communities in 43 countries to end violence and fight poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they want.

As Senior UK Trusts Manager, you will manage a high-value portfolio generating £3.5M annually, including PPL and CIFF. You’ll lead stewardship, organise events and trips, engage senior stakeholders, and collaborate across teams to maximise impact. This role offers high autonomy and creativity in driving donor relationships.

In partnership with senior colleagues, you will also co-lead the strategic development of the UK Trusts programme, shaping and delivering its vision.

The role includes line management of a UK Trusts Specialist.

As Senior UK Trusts Manager, you will: 

• Manage a portfolio generating £3.5M, including PPL and CIFF
• Develop creative engagement strategies, organise stewardship events, and represent ActionAid at donor meetings and international trips
• Co-lead the UK Trusts programme strategy with the Head of Trusts & Global Markets and senior colleagues
• Line-manage and support the UK Trusts Specialist
• Collaborate across a wide array of internal teams —Philanthropy, Communications, Programme Quality, and more—to deliver shared goal

Ideal skills and experience:

• Proven success in managing six- or seven-figure multi-year relationships with major trusts and foundations based on a partnership model
• Experience working with large donors like CIFF, PPL is desirable 
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build rapport at all levels
• An entrepreneurial, creative approach with a track record of spotting and pursuing opportunities
• Ideally, you will have experience fundraising for an international development charity/INGO

Closes Monday February 10th - please apply with a copy of your latest CV ASAP. A detailed brief will be shared with suitable candidates, with guidance and support provided for formal application. Formal application will be by CV and answering 3 questions. 

Purpose of the Job

UK Youth is seeking an exceptional Project and Events Manager to drive the logistical planning, launch and delivery of the Joined Up Institute. Building on the success of the Joined Up Summit, the Joined Up Institute will be a groundbreaking year-round learning opportunity for practitioners across the youth, education, employment, health, social care, youth justice, business, government, and civil society sectors united by a common mission: to transform opportunities and outcomes for young people through cross-sector collaboration and evidence-based solutions. 

Reporting to the Network Development Consultant, you will be responsible for providing the technical and operational expertise to ensure the successful delivery of key convening events that form part of the Joined Up Institute learning journey. You will work closely with the Director of Network Delivery and a cross functional project team to coordinate all aspects of project planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the events and providing wider project management support as needed. The role requires a highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive individual with strong project management skills and experience delivering complex, innovative large-scale events.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management, Planning and Co-ordination 

• Stakeholder Management and Communication 

• Event Management and Logistics 

• Budget and Resource Management

Experience we're after

• Proven experience in project management, with a track record of delivering complex, large-scale projects

• Proven experience in successfully planning, delivering and managing large, complex or an ongoing series of events (e.g. a professional development programme)

• Experience of working with young people/ youth sector and understand the challenges they face 

• Experience of connecting cross sector networks and understand the challenges and opportunities in this space 

• Experience of using digital platforms (CRM/stakeholder management systems) to engage networks and communities

• Monitoring and evaluation experience and an understanding of the importance of data in decision making

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?

We are a value-based, passionate and committed organisation offering a friendly working environment with lots of opportunities for professional development and socialising (even for those working remotely!) from lunch and learn sessions, staff quizzes to virtual coffee meet ups.

UK Youth prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity employer and we would particularly welcome applications for this role from those who identify under one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities and that no individual receives more or less favourable treatment.

We welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in our organisation including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities. We are also currently underrepresented by men, and so are seeking applications from different backgrounds, cultures, age, experience and identity to bring a wide range of experience, ideas, views and insights to UK Youth.

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:

• Flexible/Agile Working

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)

• Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity

• Other training available in support of your personal and professional development

• Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)

• Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary

• Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally

• 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.

• IT equipment provided for the duration of contract

• 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: Monday 10th February 2025 at 23:59 (midnight)

Provisional Interview Dates: Wednesday 19th February 2025

As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks, which include criminal record check and employment reference.

Could you lead extraordinary learning and development experiences for a pioneering charity, at the forefront of the outdoor education movement?

As Brathay Trust's new Head of Delivery, you'll lead a talented and passionate team working to develop and deliver high-quality, experiential learning programmes onsite at their breathtaking Ambleside home, right on Lake Windermere in the heart of the Lake District.

Salary: £50-60k
Location: Onsite at Ambleside, potential for 1-day per week from home
Contract: Permanent, full time 35 hours per week
Benefits: 30 days annual leave, 5% employer pension contribution
Culture: Committed and supportive, with genuine team spirit

About Brathay Trust

From its beautiful and inspiring Ambleside residential centre and estate, Brathay Trust has been delivering impactful residential programmes for over 75 years, creating positive change for thousands of young people across the UK.

Their vision is still to inspire young people to build brighter futures through transformative residential and learning experiences. Alongside schools and youth groups, Brathay also serves a wide range of people, stakeholders and organisations. Everything from businesses linked to apprenticeships to leaders and executive teams, universities and the public sector (local authorities and the NHS).

About the role

We're looking for someone to build on strong foundations and continue to develop Brathay's legacy, as the pioneers of outdoor education.

You'll oversee and continue to evolve their sector-leading £2 million residential delivery on the Ambleside estate, leading a talented and experienced centre management and delivery team (x4 direct line reports at manager level) towards excellence, success and impact.

There are three key components to this role:

• being an active and supportive strategic contributor to the SLT
• leading, enabling and empowering a skilled operations team
• developing new partnership opportunities via relationship management.

About you

To lead with real authenticity and add value in this role, you must have previous experience of learning and development within the outdoor education sector.

As well as significant sector expertise, we'd love to see you showcasing the following skills, experience and behaviours:

• Delivering to targets and outcomes, always clearly demonstrating impact.
• Utilising coaching and mentoring to empower people to achieve.
• Experience working with complex stakeholders and partners, ideally via contracts and commissioning.
• Keen commercial awareness, confident influencing and negotiating.
• Transition seamlessly between strategy and operations, meeting the needs of a dual role.
• 'Team first' approach, with examples of showing up as a supportive colleague.

If you feel that 2025 has something special in store for you, then this could be it. Please get in touch with a copy of your profile or CV to Amelia Lee at Charity People.

Deadline: 12pm on 14th February

Interview dates to be confirmed soon.

Charity People actively promotes equality, 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 with.

Senior Finance Manager
Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + discretionary bonus (up to 10%)
Contract: Full-time, permanent

Our client is a purpose-driven firm providing scalable finance and operations support to charities and mission-led organisations. Since its founding in 2014, the organisation has integrated effective finance teams into each partner organisation, empowering them to focus on their mission.

The accountancy is currently seeking a Senior Finance Manager to lead the finance function for a portfolio of charity clients based in London. The role will involve overseeing finance assistants and reporting to a Finance Director.

What the Role Involves
The Senior Finance Manager will be the primary contact for a portfolio of charities, delivering end-to-end finance support, including:

• Financial Management & Reporting
  • Prepare management accounts and cash flow forecasts.
  • Lead budget-building and long-term financial planning.
  • Produce year-end accounts and liaise with auditors.
• Operational Finance
  • Oversee payroll, reconciliations, and pay runs.
  • Ensure efficient day-to-day financial accounting for clients.
  • Support charities with funding proposals and donor reporting.
• Strategic Support & Leadership
  • Present financial updates to Boards and senior leadership teams.
  • Provide expert financial advice to help organisations make informed decisions.
  • Continually review and improve financial policies, systems, and procedures.

What The Organisation Is Looking For
The firm is looking for an experienced finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. The ideal candidate will have:

• Finance knowledge – either qualified or experienced.
• Experience producing management accounts & external reporting.
• Proficiency in SME accounting software & strong Excel skills.
• Project & time management skills – ability to juggle multiple clients.
• Excellent communication & stakeholder management skills – comfortable working with Boards and senior leaders.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach – able to work independently.
• Experience in the charity/third sector (desirable but not essential).
• An enthusiastic, personable nature with strong people skills, able to build positive relationships with clients and internal teams.

Application Process
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, and the advert may close early if a suitable candidate is appointed.

At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate and 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.

We are reviewing applications for this position on a rolling basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible, to ensure you do not miss out!

Executive Assistant to CEO
Croydon Almshouses
South Croydon/Hybrid with 3 days in the office and 2 days at home per week, with flexible working 
Full time
Permanent 
£37,000
Excellent benefits including 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, contributory workplace pension scheme, and excellent training and development opportunities 

Are you an experienced EA or do you have significant experience of administration, particularly servicing a Board and Committees? If you would like to use your skills to be part of a small, dedicated staff team, supporting the CEO and Board, we would love to hear from you.

Charity People are delighted to be working with Croydon Almshouses, which improves the quality of life of older people and others in need in the local community, to recruit an Executive Assistant to the CEO.

Croydon Almshouses is the oldest charity in Croydon. For over 550 years, they have been supporting people who experience the impact of poverty. Since 1447 they have offered almshouses, and currently there are two: the Elis David Almshouses, a modern purpose-built block of 55 flats in central Croydon, and the Mary Tate Almshouses, which comprise seven cottages overlooking Cricket Green in Mitcham. For the last 40 years, they have also awarded grants to community groups and individuals of all ages across Croydon who are in need, or facing distress or hardship, and to local and national organisations which help them.

At the heart of everything is 'community'. This is an exciting time to join Croydon Almshouses as their 2024-2028 strategy Do More, Do Better aims to take them into the next chapter by expanding operations to enhance impact in local communities.

The role

The Executive Assistant to CEO will provide support to the Chief Executive Officer to fulfil her responsibilities and enhance her effectiveness. This will also include working closely with the Board of Trustees and the Senior Leadership Team.

Key responsibilities

• Executive Support & Diary Management: Manage the CEO's diary, prepare for meetings, maintain action logs, and provide proactive support in work planning.
• Governance & Administration: Organise and service Board, Committee, and staff meetings, including agendas, minute-taking, and follow-ups on actions, and line manage Senior Administrator.
• Operations & HR Management: Oversee office operations, supplier contracts, data protection compliance, HR functions, and staff development.
• Project & Budget Management: Supports and sometimes leads projects, manages a small budget, and ensures cost-effective procurement of services and equipment.

Who are we looking for

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Significant experience of administration, particularly servicing a Board and Committees
• Significant experience in providing support to a senior executive, preferably as an EA
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
• Exceptional organisation skills and attention to detail
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Croydon Almshouses is a small, dedicated team who work effectively together, and all contribute to making a positive, impactful difference in the lives of beneficiaries. You will need to demonstrate the following attributes:

• The ability to respond to changing and varied priorities
• Thrives in learning new information and taking a proactive approach to facilitating impact
• A patient and pleasant disposition in email, face-to-face and on the telephone
• Common sense, approachability and sense of humour
• Ability to adapt positively to change
• Highly resourceful, self-motivated and with strong emotional intelligence

How to apply

The application process is CV and supporting statement. Please share your latest CV with Jen D'Souza at Charity People. Jen will share the pack and full details on how to apply. The closing date is midnight on Monday 10 February. Interviews will take place in person on Monday 24 February.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform Jen if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you.

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.

Prospectus is delighted to be working with an accountancy firm that supports charities and mission led organisations to recruit for their new Senior Finance Manager. The accountancy firm provides fully scalable finance and operations teams to organisations in the not-for-profit sector, freeing up their clients’ time and enabling them to do what they do best and make life changing impact. 

This role is a permanent full-time position. The postholder will be based at the accountancy firm’s Derbyshire office and be able to work one day a week remotely. The salary banding is £45,000-£50,000 + a discretionary bonus of up to 10%.

In this role, you will take charge of the provision of routine management accounts and cash flow forecasts. You will build budgets and longer-term financial planning. You will produce year-end accounts and manage relationships with stakeholders. You will support with funding proposals and donor reporting. You will ensure that the day-to-day financial accounting activity of each charity is undertaken efficiently and effectively. You will review and improve systems, procedures, and policies. You will also present financial updates to the Executive Teams and Board, providing strategic advice.

To be successful in this role, you will have relevant finance knowledge, either by qualification or experience. You will have experience of producing management accounts and external reporting. You will have experience using SME accounting softwares/systems and Microsoft Excel. You will have strong relationship-building abilities and excellent verbal and written communication skills. You will be a team player who thrives in a collaborative environment. You will also be self motivated and have the ability to manage your own time and workload.

Desirably, you will have experience working in the charity sector.

At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate and 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.

We are reviewing applications for this position on a rolling basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible, to ensure you do not miss out!

About us

Founded in 1951, the Refugee Council exists to support people who come to the UK in need of safety and speak out for compassion, fairness and kindness. We achieve this by providing expert advice and casework, building the capacity of refugee community organisations, and working with allies across society to change government policy.

Our vision for refugees to be welcome to live safe and fulfilling lives contributing to the UK has never been more urgent and needed. Today 27 million refugees and 84 million displaced people around the world need of safety, dignity and welcome. We are determined to secure public and government support for safe routes for all people seeking safety, and a fair, effective and compassionate refugee protection system.

About the role

We are transforming and modernising our charity to create a sustainable operating model that delivers greater quality and impact.

We want to enable our staff to work smarter and be able adapt their activities to the fast-changing operating context, while also improving the efficiency and effectiveness of our staff teams. We also desire our organisational design to ensure that our future structure is ground in our EDI strategy and enables our people to thrive. As part of that work, we are looking to restructure our services directorate and need an Organisational Design Manager to play a crucial role in shaping the structure and roles of the services staff team, recognising the impact of these changes on the wider organisation. This 12-month contract role will work alongside the Leadership team, services design and delivery experts and the Resources Directorate to lead on the work required to design and implement new roles, structures, and job families as well as supporting the work around improving processes related to the way we structure ourselves.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive organisational assessments (using inputs from workshops, industry comparators, and stakeholder feedback) to identify the current roles, structure and areas for improvement.
• In collaboration with Services leadership, project manage the new organisational design strategy (that covers creating job descriptions, formalising structures, and introducing job families) to align with the Refugee Council’s strategic objectives, services right sizing design principles, and the timelines of the wider change programme.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and wider organisation to drive change management initiatives and to embed new structures and ways of working in the wider charity.
• Design and facilitate workshops and training sessions to support organisational development.

For more information on the role and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.

Closing date: 14 February 2025

Interview date: TBC

Ensuring that the Refugee Council is an inclusive and accessible place to work is important to us. We want to enable people from different backgrounds to apply and thrive with us. We believe our recruitment process enables that and are also happy to make adjustments on request.

Legacy Marketing Manager
c. £51,000
Hybrid Working/ London

The Talent Set is thrilled to be working with an international development charity to recruit a Legacy Marketing Manager.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a mission-driven organisation providing critical support to vulnerable communities worldwide. This role offers the chance to deliver impactful multi-channel campaigns, driving the growth of legacy income to support humanitarian work worldwide.

If you’re a skilled marketer ready to make a meaningful impact, this is your opportunity to join a passionate, purpose-driven team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of multi-channel legacy acquisition campaigns, including digital, print, radio, and events, ensuring high-quality delivery and maximum impact.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to develop compelling content and messaging aligned with the organisations brand and communication strategies.
• Monitor and report on campaign performance, analysing results and recommending new channels or strategies to grow legacy donor acquisition and retention.
• Ensure compliance with relevant UK and EU laws, fundraising standards, and advertising regulations, maintaining the organisations reputation and ethical standards.
• Oversee budget management and financial reporting for legacy marketing activities, ensuring cost-effective campaign delivery and adherence to financial processes.
• Deputise for the Donor Development and Legacies Lead as needed and contribute to cross-team initiatives to support integrated fundraising goals.

Person Specification:

• Proven experience in UK charity marketing or fundraising, with a focus on donor acquisition and relationship management, particularly within legacy or gift-in-will campaigns.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, execution, and evaluation of multi-channel marketing activities across traditional and digital platforms.
• Demonstrable ability to collaborate with internal teams and external agencies, providing clear briefs and constructive feedback to deliver impactful campaigns.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to create compelling content and build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, measure campaign performance, and identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
• Solid understanding of fundraising standards, UK and EU laws, and advertising regulations, with a commitment to ethical and compliant marketing practices.

What’s on offer:

• Gain exposure to a high-level strategy within a globally respected organisation, enhancing your professional profile and development in the charity sector.
• Play a key role in generating vital income through legacy giving, directly supporting the organisations operations around the world.
• Work alongside a passionate, dynamic team across fundraising, communications, and digital sectors, fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing.
• Lead and shape innovative marketing campaigns with the opportunity to test new channels and creative approaches in a fast-paced environment.

The deadline for applications is Sunday 16th Feb 2025.

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

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment 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 reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

Director - OneRichmond

Empowering Local Communities through Philanthropy

OneRichmond, an innovative place-based giving charity, is seeking a visionary Director to lead its mission of unlocking new funding and fostering local philanthropy across the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. This is a rare opportunity to drive meaningful change in a community that values giving back, while addressing pressing hidden needs.

About OneRichmond:

With backing from City Bridge Foundation and its parent charities, Richmond Foundation and Hampton Fund, OneRichmond connects individuals, businesses, and community organisations to jointly address inequalities within one of London's most vibrant boroughs. We raise and channel funds to create lasting impact for underserved groups, with a current focus on supporting unpaid carers. Operating as part of the London's Giving network, there is a clear commitment to fostering collaboration, innovation, and local engagement. We are currently a small charity, but with big ambitions.

About the Role:

The Director will lead the strategic development, operations, and fundraising efforts of OneRichmond. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, you will be the driving force behind establishing OneRichmond as a cornerstone of local philanthropy, engaging a wide array of stakeholders to create transformative change. You will bring an entrepreneurial outlook, coupled with the ability to thrive in a startup environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Fundraising: Develop and execute strategies to secure funding from corporates, high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), trusts, and foundations.
• Strategic Leadership: Shape and implement the charity's medium- and long-term vision, in collaboration with the Board.
• Community Engagement: Build partnerships with residents, businesses, and local groups to embed the ethos of local giving.
• Governance and Operations: Oversee financial management, compliance, and operational excellence to ensure sustainable growth.
• External Relations: Represent OneRichmond at public events, campaigns, and in partnerships to raise awareness of local issues and opportunities for giving.

Who We're Looking For:
We are seeking an inspirational and tenacious leader, who combines strategic vision with hands-on implementation and can thrive in a start-up environment. An alignment of values and the motivation to make a meaningful difference for those living and working within the borough, and/or experience of place-based giving will enhance your application.

Skills and Experience:

• Exceptional communicator with proven success in fundraising across diverse income streams.
• Strong relationship-building skills with corporates, HNWIs, and local stakeholders.
• Experience in leading teams and managing start-up operations.
• Understanding of community engagement, grant-making, and charity governance.
• Financial management, planning, and budgeting expertise.

Terms and Benefits:

• Full-time, flexible role based in Richmond with hybrid working options.
• Salary: £60,000-£65,000 (with higher compensation for the right candidate).
• 5% employer pension contribution
• 28 days holiday

Initial two-year contract, extendable based on funding and performance

Timeline:
A Q&A webinar session will be hosted by OneRichmond Tuesday 4th February 6-7pm where they will share further insights and answer any additional questions you may have. Please register your interest in attending this webinar with your consultant to receive joining instructions.

Application deadline: Monday 17th February
Interview dates: TBC

How to Apply:
Charity People Ltd is acting as a recruitment agency advisor to OneRichmond on this appointment. Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV to Senior Appointments at Charity People and request a candidate pack. If you have further questions prior to applying, please contact Fabrice Yala at Charity People

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 we can help make the application process work for you.

Charity People actively promote equality, 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 with which we work.

Training and Quality Manager (Penny Brohn UK/GenesisCare)
Ref: TQM434
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 30 hours a week (worked over 4 days)
Salary: £ 37,000- £39,000 pro rata
Location: Home-based with frequent travel to the GenesisCare centres across England and Penny Brohn UK National Centre in Bristol. Candidates will be based within reasonable travelling time to the majority of the 14 GenesisCare centres.

About Us

Penny Brohn UK is the cancer health and wellbeing charity. We help people feel better in mind, body and spirit by offering support through our team of cancer support experts (which includes doctors, nutritionists, counsellors and exercise therapists)

Penny Brohn UK helps people with cancer to feel more physically and emotionally able to manage the impacts of their diagnosis and treatment, be more in control of their choices and have the best quality of life possible. By making our services freely available, our aim is for all people with cancer to be able to access the high-quality support they need.

Penny Brohn UK have been working in partnership with GenesisCare UK, a private healthcare company, since 2013. We deliver an integrated cancer care approach which includes complementary treatment support and lifestyle advice for patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy at all of their 14 centres across the UK. For over 40 years, Penny Brohn UK has supported people with cancer to feel more physically and emotionally able to manage the impacts of their diagnosis and treatment, be more in control of their choices and have the best quality of life possible.

The role

We are excited to be recruiting a Training and Quality manager, and we are seeking to appoint an experienced individual who can assist in the training of staff and quality processes, across a team embedded in the 14 different GenesisCare cancer treatment centres.

The individual we are looking for will:

• Assist with the recruitment, induction, and management of new Wellbeing Consultants and therapists
• Manage, support and lead five established Wellbeing Consultants 
• Lead Quality for the partnership between GenesisCare and Penny Brohn UK
• Deputise for Head of Services when necessary

In return for your hard work and dedication you will enjoy a wide variety of benefits including:

• 30 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
• Enhanced sick pay after six month’s service
• Auto enrolment into the Penny Brohn UK pension scheme
• Free Life Assurance
• Family friendly policies with enhanced maternity and paternity leave after one year of service
• Specsavers Corporate eyecare test
• Cycle to work scheme

Timetable for appointment

Closing date: Monday 17 February 2025 at 9.00am
First interview: Via Teams on Wednesday 19 February 2025
Second interview: In person on Tuesday 25 February at Penny Brohn UK National Centre
Start date: ASAP, to be agreed with the successful candidate

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

At Penny Brohn UK, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout the organisation. We are proactively taking action to support EDI and Wellbeing to support our ethos of creating a diverse culture that is reflective of both our employees and the lived experience of all communities touched by cancer. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.

No agencies please.

As the Trusts, Foundations and Grants Senior Manager you will provide strategic leadership in trusts and foundations fundraising and grants management to make our work more impactful and effective. You’ll be developing, growing, and managing strategies, networks and leading technical proposal-writing to increase funding from mid-size trusts, foundations and other donors. Alongside, you will manage All We Can’s grants to partners, including restricted and unrestricted funding, overseeing the Programmes and Partnerships (PPT) grant budget and will manage grants received by All We Can, ensuring compliance with donor requirements, including reporting and financial oversight.

You’ll be able to shape our trust and foundations strategy and put it in practice to raise money to make a difference to our partners locally led work. You’ll join small and passionate team of people on the journey of decolonising international aid and working in partnership approach. Your work will be crucial to growing our income and developing our work.

To be successful in this role, you will:

1. Be an experienced fundraiser, with a strong track record of raising funds from large technical trusts and foundations who also brings a network of strong and established relationships with relevant trusts and foundations.
2. Have passion for locally- led development
3. Have a strategic mindset, with experience developing a strategy for unrestricted and restricted funding that meets the needs of the applicant organisation and needs and capacity of partners who will receive grants through successful proposals. 
4. Have experience pulling together teams of technical experts from within the organisation and relevant partner co-applicants, and leading and managing these teams to design and draft winning proposals, leveraging the skills of various team members as needed. 
5. Have proven experience managing a range of grants (development and/or emergency grants), including managing partner agreements and compliance, interfacing with partners, managing databases as well as guiding others to use databases.
6. Have ability to and passion for contributing to the organisation culture.

For full list of responsibilities and role requirements, please download the application pack.

PA to Trustees

National charity

£35,000 per annum pro rata

Permanent

Oxford

Part time: 22 hours per week with flexible working

Benefits: Excellent pension scheme, contribution of up to 10%, life assurance from day one and access to the Employee Assistance Programme

Do you have experience of supporting charity boards? Are you keen to work in a role where you can make a tangible difference in people's lives?

Charity People are working with a well-established charity who are supporting farming communities, offering practical aid, financial assistance, and mental health support throughout England and Wales, to recruit a PA to provide support to their Trustees.

The charity offers tangible, financial, and mental health support. Their funding initiatives enable farmers to attain financial stability, and their mental health support contributes to fostering emotional resilience, enabling individuals to effectively navigate challenges within the farming community. These resources are augmented by the round-the-clock hotline and a network of Support Managers across regions, delivering expert counsel and guidance.

The Role

The Personal Assistant makes a vital contribution by providing the Trustees with a range of professional administrative support. The role is fundamental to ensure the effective operation of the Board of Trustees.

Key responsibilities

Organisation and administration: Supporting systems including appointment, induction, appraisals and training for Trustees, setting up Trustee and Committee meetings, including accommodation and hospitality, and providing administrative support including the preparation, coordination and circulation of meeting papers

Communication: Ensuring good quality information flows between Trustees, Senior Leadership Team and wider charity, acting as a point of contact for the Council of Trustees, and ensuring that a formal schedule of matters for Trustee decisions is maintained

What we are looking for

To be successful in this role, you will need to be able to demonstrate the following:

• Previous experience of working to support charity trustee boards
• Affinity with the mission and objectives of the charity
• Managing critical contacts and relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent administrative and prioritisation skills with the ability to multi-task and manage multiple deadlines
• Pro-active, self-motivated team player who is confident taking the initiative and working independently.
• An outstanding communicator, with ability to communicate succinctly on complex issues
• Excellent problem solving
• Excellent writing skills
• IT literacy
• A full UK driving licence

If this role has resonated with you and you would like to be part of something truly rewarding, where your skills and dedication will make a tangible difference in the lives of others, then we would love to hear from you.

How to apply

The application process is CV and supporting statement. Please reach out to Jen D'Souza at Charity People for more information about the role: .

Due to the nature of the role, we are accepting applications and interviews are taking place on a rolling basis Please do reach out if this impacts you in any way.

Charity People actively promotes equality, 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 with.

Designability is a national charity that supports disabled people to live with greater independence.

Our expertise is in person-centred design: to understand the needs, challenges and aspirations of disabled people by placing them at the heart of everything we do. As a charity, we respond to specific needs with the aim of our products and services reaching those who need them, whilst also inspiring new markets to blossom. We strive for a future where disabled people live the life they choose, every day.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our dynamic team at an exciting time of growth across our charity, and to make a meaningful difference through our work supporting disabled people to live with greater independence.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Management Accountant, who will lead on the production of monthly management accounts and lead schedules, including project reporting, in line with internal and external deadlines.

To be successful in this role you will have a proven track record in successfully managing the month end process, significant experience in producing management accounts and supporting and previous experience of preparing and submitting VAT returns. You will also have significant relevant experience in managing purchase and sales ledgers, hold an accounting qualification – minimum AAT Level 3, or recent relevant experience, along with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding checks, including checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment references.

Benefits that come with working for Designability
Looking after its employees is important to Designability – supporting everyone to be happy and healthy means that we live our values of being creative, practical and inclusive and in turn meet our mission to enable disabled people to live with greater independence. We offer a range of employee benefits, including flexible working, a generous annual leave allowance and substantial employer contribution pension scheme.

Designability is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer and accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, committed to making reasonable adjustments.

To apply: Please submit your CV and a covering letter, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria contained in the Job Description. Applications will not be considered unless a covering letter is submitted.

We are happy to provide information about this role in alternative formats where possible and receive applications in alternative formats.

We will be happy to answer any questions regarding the role/your application.

Closing Date for applications: Interested candidates should apply at their earliest convenience as this vacancy will close once sufficient applications are received.

Interview date: Successful applicants will be offered a mutually convenient interview date. Interviews will usually be held at our Bath offices.

Start date: At earliest availability.