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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Head of Finance and Governance with a human rights foundation, on a full-time, permanent basis. As Head of Finance and Governance, you will be responsible for overseeing all financial operations and ensuring the foundation adheres to the highest standards of regulatory compliance.
Please note, this role is fully office based in central London.
As Head of Finance and Governance, you will:
- Oversee all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting
- Manage and monitor cash flow, forecasts by restricted causes, and the overall financial performance
- Prepare accurate financial reports for the COO, Founders or Board of Trustees, including monthly management accounts, impact reports and reporting against the agreed KPIs
- Lead on the preparation of the annual budget, consolidating the UK and overseas budget, and provide financial analysis to support decision-making across the organisation
- Ensure compliance with all tax, financial, and regulatory requirements relevant to a charitable organisation
- Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures to manage risk and ensure strong governance across UK and Overseas
- Act as the main point of contact for legal matters and ensure that contracts and agreements are legally sound
- Develop and implement a comprehensive risk management framework to identify and mitigate financial, operational, and reputational risks.
The successful applicant will:
- Have significant demonstrable experience in finance within the charity sector, in a similar role
- Be fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or other relevant professional qualification)
- Have a strong understanding of financial management, charity governance, and compliance requirements
- Have experience in managing external audits and working with auditors, legal professionals, and regulatory bodies
- Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
If this sounds like you and you're keen to hear more, please do get in touch ASAP!
Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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This vacancy involves a unique opportunity to be the Sex Worker ISVA Learning and Policy Influencing Lead of an exciting new regional partnership program alongside National Ugly Mugs and POW (Notthingham) funded by the National Lottery Communities Fund. Based with Basis Yorkshire, this role will lead on influencing of policy and sharing of learning from this program to improve outcomes for sex workers who have experienced sexual violence including developing resources, organising events and sharing learning based on data from the program as well as working with those with lived experience and those in government and other authorities who help shape health and justice systems. Each organisation will be employing a SWISVA which will be line managed within each organisation. While the post is based within Basis Yorkshire, the post can be fullfilled working hybrid, but will require frequent travel between Leeds, Nottingham, Manchester and nationally.
Basis Yorkshire is an award-winning charity that was founded in 1995 and now operates across Yorkshire. This is a unique opportunity to join a challenging and vibrant organisation, working with women who are involved in sex work. For more information about what Basis Yorkshire does and its values, please visit our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Social Investment Business
Finance Analyst – Youth Investment Fund
£65,000
15 Month Fixed Term Contract
Full-time or 4-day part time option
Remote working
The Social Investment Business (SIB) is an organization dedicated to empowering charities and social enterprises across the UK by providing them with the financial and strategic support they need to thrive. A key aspect of their mission is to invest in initiatives that create lasting social impact, and one of their flagship programs, the Youth Investment Fund, exemplifies this commitment.
The Youth Investment Fund (YIF) is an initiative aimed at improving opportunities for young people, particularly those in underserved areas. By funding and supporting youth facilities and services, the YIF helps to create safe, inclusive spaces where young people can access the resources, mentorship, and activities they need to flourish. The program not only addresses immediate needs but also works towards building a stronger foundation for long-term personal and community development.
As the Finance Analyst you will be responsible for the following duties:
- To work closely with the Head of Internal Operations on the required grant drawdowns requests including attending quarterly meetings with government bodies.
- To do a cash reconciliation of grant funds on a weekly basis to the bank & on a monthly basis between the bank and salesforce.
- To liaise directly with government bodies on quarterly claims.
- To prepare periodic updated annual re-forecast on management fees working with CEO/Directors.
- To complete quarterly reconciliations and ensure accurate repayment is transacted from Grant Funding.
- To produce monthly management reporting
- To work closely with the leadership Team to support any contract extension work or benefit realisation work allocated
- Previous experience working with government funding bodies will be highly beneficial
- Previous experience of using Xero will be beneficial
This opportunity provides an excellent platform for a qualified accountant to build on their financial analytical skills, technical accounting skills and business partnering skills whilst playing a key role in organisation’s growth journey. The successful candidate will be fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA) with previous experience in year end accounting and strong financial analytical skills. You will have robust technical skills and be highly organised. We are looking for someone who is eager to learn, strong analytical skills, excellent communication, financial modelling, and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will possess the ability to influence and build rapport with a range of finance and non-finance persons across the organisation.
We believe in the power of the social economy to build a more equal society.
Location: Hybrid working part London Office (Islington, London) part home working or flexible location home working. Travel across the United Kingdom will be required.
Salary: £35,575 per annum for London based or £33,150 for home based
Hours: 35 hours per week
Closing date: Tuesday, 3 December 2024 at 10.00am
Interview date: Wednesday, 11 December 2024
This is a full-time permanent position.
Who we are looking for
As Community Content and Information Lead you will be joining Breakthrough T1D, as part of our Community Engagement team. This role will work at the heart of a passionate team who deliver information and support to people affected by type 1 diabetes (T1D) to live well with the knowledge, skills and confidence to manage T1D at all ages and stages, championing community voice at every stage.
You will be an enthusiastic person with an eye for detail with the ability to plan, manage and deliver our community-based content and information, using expertise and knowledge of new developments. This is an exciting time to join the team with ambitious plans to refresh, review and update many of our resources.
You will be an experienced information content professional, you may have worked for charities before in similar roles. You will be driven by insight, community feedback and unmet needs with the ability to be agile to adopt new approaches.
Experience required
Producing content and copy for multiple communications channels
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Championing and ensuring lived experience insights drive new/updates to information and content which are rooted in community needs representing the diversity of the community
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Immersing yourself within a beneficiary community
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Building, managing and cultivating relationships with healthcare professionals, support groups and or other relevant organisations
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Offering insightful guidance on developments and wider contextual work guided by external audiences and unmet needs
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Representing an organisation through networking or exhibiting at conferences, community events and other similar functions
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Experience of working with budgets
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Working within a community and building relationships with volunteers, new and existing supporters and stakeholders
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Demonstrating excellent communication and interpersonal skill
About Breakthrough T1D
Breakthrough T1D is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia.
You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at Breakthrough T1D, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1.
Employee benefits
As an employer we offer:
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Hybrid working arrangements
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Flexible working and will consider compressed hours
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Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three and five years’ service
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Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment
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Season ticket and cycle loan
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Pension scheme
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Family-friendly policies – maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates
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Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development
Breakthrough T1D is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.
Breakthrough T1D drives breakthroughs towards a world where no one lives with type 1. Until then, it makes everyday life better for the people who fac
A4S overview
Accounting for Sustainability was established by HM King Charles III in 2004, when he was The Prince of Wales, to transform finance to make sustainable business, business as usual. Today we work with leading CFOs, finance managers, business schools, regulators, standard setters and more, to drive a fundamental shift towards resilient business models and a sustainable economy.
About the role
The role of Operations and Administrative Coordinator is essential to operational excellence and alignment across A4S – directly and indirectly supporting our global team to deliver their best work.
This is a varied role which exposes you to every aspect of the running of an international not-for-profit. You will contribute to A4S’s governance, operations and programmes through project coordination, administration, research and reporting work. To do so, you will ably engage with a wide range of individuals, from all levels of our team, to our network members, external stakeholders and partners. As a member of the Operations team, you will champion and advance the tools and processes that underpin our working practices, and the overarching values and mission of A4S.
If you are ready to work together to influence how senior business leaders and global organizations respond to the sustainability challenges of the 21st century and to grow in a supportive environment, we would love to hear from you!
About you
We are looking for someone who understands the far-reaching impact that success in an operations and administrative role has for the whole organization – both day-to-day and for our longer-term objectives.
You are highly organized and excel at prioritizing; comfortable balancing daily responsibilities, such as internal communications, meeting logistics and office management, with project coordination, reporting, and similar asks. You will have strong writing skills and a knack for clear, timely communication, supporting outputs like meeting materials and regular project updates.
With a keen eye for detail you will develop quality work and complete due diligence tasks and supplier coordination work to a high standard. You are tech-savvy, proficient in Microsoft 365, and comfortable making sure our IT support providers, and other suppliers, meet expectations. You can build strong relationships across all levels of seniority, both externally and internally. You are a proactive problem-solver, who knows when to escalate issues and maintain confidentiality.
Familiarity with Salesforce, Zoom, Teamwork and Slack, and an interest in the intersection between sustainability and finance, will be an advantage.
Main areas of responsibility
The key areas of responsibility are summarized below –please see the full job description enclosed for more detail, including a fuller understanding of the impact of your work:
Operations: Help our team make the best use of their time and support the delivery of cross-organizational goals. Develop, maintain and improve core resources – including our handbook and policies, guides and templates.
- Office and tools for work: Maintain a safe, functional and welcoming office and a navigable virtual working environment, supporting the team with the space, equipment and materials they need to do their best work. You are the main point of contact for our IT support, our office community managers, and for general enquiries.
- Governance and advisory: Support the engagement and leadership of our governance and advisory groups with the logistics and materials needed for their meetings – and support senior management by aligning the team to deliver our regular progress reports, as well as our planning and reporting cycles.
- People, internal communication and culture: help ensure our team’s time together adds value to our work and our cohesion by organizing key internal communications and events. Support hiring managers and prospective new hires by coordinating a seamless recruitment process and being a friendly and informative point of contact.
Download the full job description in the recruitment platform.
Working at A4S
A4S offers a competitive range of benefits, a good work-life balance, employee growth and development, and a focus on organizational culture.
You’ll join a small team of about 45, who are based primarily in and around London as well as in Europe, the APAC region and North America. You’ll interact and work with all your colleagues across the global team and stay in the loop on the full extent of our programmes. We value our people, and strive for a collaborative, supportive and non-hierarchical structure.
Our dedicated office is in Mindspace Shoreditch – a vibrant, modern and dog-friendly co-working space which hosts weekly events including brunches, after-work socials and the occasional ping pong evening! We also organize our own team lunches, park days and away days – with team volunteering days also on the horizon.
To apply
You can find the full job description attached in our recruitment platform – please read this carefully before applying.
Please complete the application form by clicking 'apply via website' above, submitting both your CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages as attachments where prompted. Please specify in your cover letter where you first heard about this position (eg Linkedin, Charity Job, Escape the City, A4S webpage etc.). The deadline is the 5 January 2025.
We value a diverse and inclusive team, and we know that studies have shown that some potential applicants are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single requirement. If you are excited about this role but your past experience isn’t an exact match, we encourage you to apply and let us know what you can bring to it and A4S. You may be the right person for this job, or for future opportunities.
Applicants should be able to show an understanding of A4S and its programmes, and outline what they can bring to the role.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We will consider applicants with Graduate or HPI visas that have at least 18 months remaining for permanent roles. We are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.
For more guidance on applying to A4S, please see ‘Tips for your application to A4S’ annexed in our recruitment platform.
Benefits
1. 25 days leave, increasing by one day every year to a maximum of 30 days (pro-rata for part-time roles).
2. Up to 5 days per year for volunteering.
3. BUPA private medical insurance, which covers GP virtual consultations, hospital treatment, cancer treatment, mental health treatment and more. This is available from the beginning of employment and covers pre-existing conditions.
4. A 7.5% employer pension contribution, with a 2.5% minimum contribution from the employee.
5. WeCare membership, providing you and your family or cohabiting partner with access to 24/7 medical consultations, mental health support, guidance on legal and financial issues, and more.
6. Death in service and income protection insurance.
7. Perkbox membership, offering generous discounts across everyday spending, wellness and fitness, restaurants, gifts, travel, and more; and a wellness hub with content covering nutrition, workouts and meditation.
8. Flexible working arrangements – both in terms of location and core hours (subject to agreement and role-dependent, but never unreasonably refused).
9. A ‘cycle to work’ scheme.
Job title: New Corporate Partnerships Manager
Duration: Permanent
Reports to: CEO
Hours: 22.5 hours/ 3 days per week. Flexible arrangements will be considered - open to 4 days/week
Location: Flexible blend of home-base and Orchid head office, London WC1
Salary: £35,000- 38,000 pro rata plus pension contribution
Annual Leave: 25 days per annum, plus bank holidays pro rata
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a New Corporate Partnership Manager to join Orchid Cancer Appeal with a cause that engages and motivates supporters!
We are looking for a creative, pro-active, and outgoing New Corporate Partnerships Manager to join our team who can build on our successful corporate partnership programme. This is an exciting role that combines new business and account management, implementing Orchid’s corporate fundraising strategy with the aim of maximising income from corporate partnerships.
Corporate Partnerships Manager Responsibilities:
As a key member of our Fundraising Team, you will be responsible for researching prospective corporate partners for specific industry sectors and building a pipeline of potential sources of income, identifying new opportunities and growing our partnership base as well as maximising income from current partners.
You will be a natural communicator who has the ability to persuade, influence and inspire, with the confidence to build relationships at a senior level, across various departments and industries.
Corporate Partnerships Manager Requirements:
We would welcome applications from candidates with strong corporate fundraising or comparable experience who can maintain and develop existing relationships with corporate partners and proactively identify and secure new relationships.
You will understand the need for a bespoke approach to each corporate, understanding their requirements and how best to achieve a mutually beneficial relationship. You will need to be committed, self-motivated and passionate about the work of the charity, have demonstrable experience of delivering fundraising targets and ensure the highest ethical governance standards.
If you are an enthusiastic and dynamic individual, a natural networker and compelling communicator who enjoys working in a team to achieve outstanding results then we would love to hear from you!
About Orchid Cancer Appeal
Over 55,000 men are diagnosed every year in the UK with testicular, prostate, or penile cancer. Orchid is the UK’s leading charity working in the area of male-specific cancers.
Established in 1996 by testicular cancer patient Colin Osborne, and the oncologist who saved his life, Professor Tim Oliver, the charity exists to saves lives through funding a world-class research programme, awareness and education campaigns and a range of vital Nurse-led support services. These services include Orchid Male Cancer Information Nurse Specialists, a freephone National Male Cancer Helpline, a Testicular Cancer and Penile Cancer Counselling Service, a portfolio of online and paper-based resources, an award-winning testicular cancer microsite called “Your Privates” and a school’s resource pack, a dedicated website, community education programme including talks, presentations and Roadshows, and a penile cancer support service in Scotland.
Orchid works closely with health and social care professionals, community groups, schools and universities, other not-for-profit organisations, the business community, MPs, and the media to raise awareness of these cancers and to campaign for better care and services. Orchid has achieved significant success over the years and supported thousands of men and their families, including via the delivery of projects funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.
Closing date:
Interviews:
You may have experience of the following: Corporate Fundraiser, Fundraising Executive, Fundraising Manager, Corporate Relationship Manager, New Business Development, Business Development, Fundraising, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit etc.
The competent use of technology and information systems is an essential requirement of this role. Staff are expected to be competent with the use of technology and information systems and understand their duties and responsibilities regarding the appropriate use of personal data including sensitive personal data and confidentiality.
How to Apply
Please provide a supporting statement to accompany your CV which sets out how you meet the person specification and send them to [email protected]
Applicants must have the right / permanent right to work in the UK.
We are committed to working towards ensuring Orchid is a diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of race, age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, or disability.
At Orchid we are committed to delivering a service to young adults and vulnerable people that is embedded in safeguarding and safe working practice guidance. In line with our safeguarding approach this role maybe subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).
We’re evolving…
As Artsadmin heads towards its 50th year of producing and supporting extraordinary work by ground-breaking artists and creatives, we’re seeking similarly brilliant people to join the team and help us continue to adapt to the world around us.
The Building and Facilities Manager will provide an important role at a crucial time of change for Artsadmin. They will ensure the efficient and sustainable operation of Artsadmin’s vibrant and creative hub, Toynbee Studios, which includes rehearsal studios, managed offices and a cafe.
The ideal candidate will be a motivated and methodical individual who can demonstrate the skills and experience necessary to run a building in a safe and well-maintained way alongside a commitment to providing a warm and welcoming environment for visitors, staff, tenants and hirers. They will have good communication and organisational skills, be task-focused and proactive in their approach.
Be part of an inclusive organisation that centres artists and artistic practice from our home in London’s East End, reaching audiences across the UK and around the world.
Applications close 10am Monday 9th December
Interviews will be held on Thursday 19th December in person
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Role
To provide health and safety monitoring support to the housing team. This will include maintaining and updating local and central health and safety records and carrying out local health and safety inspections and checks using CIHA’s standard recording processes. Ensure tenants understand their health and safety obligations and support housing officers to take enforcement action as necessary.
Our Organisation
Causeway is a London living wage employer, with a competitive pension scheme. We also offer an employee assistance programme that provides free financial, legal, and mental health advice and support to our employees. We provide core training, and continuous learning and development throughout your career with us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Head of Health Systems Partnership
Do you want to make a real difference in stroke care on a national and global scale?
We’re looking for an exceptional leader to join the Systems Engagement function as the Head of Health Systems Partnerships.
In this senior role, you’ll drive the mission to position the Association as a vital leader and collaborative partner across the entire stroke care pathway.
Position: CE336 Head of Health Systems Partnership
Location: Home-based, UK, Nationwide
However, occasional travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work-related meetings).
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (flexible working available)
Salary: £55,000 per annum (inner London weighting £3,950 per annum or outer London weighting £2,100 per annum may be applied in accordance with where you live)
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: 1 December 2024. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Interview Dates: Week commencing 16 December 2024
Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.
The Role
Your Impact - As Head of Health Systems Partnerships, you’ll work with a team of talented individuals to strengthen partnerships and improve stroke care at regional, national, and international levels. By harnessing stroke data, fostering collaboration, and influencing decision-makers, you’ll help build a future where high-quality stroke care is accessible to all. Your insights and strategic leadership will position the Association as a proactive voice in stroke care.
What You’ll Do
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to support quality improvement in the stroke care pathway, ensuring stroke data and patient insights are at the heart of our work.
• Strategic Engagement: Support strategic approaches to developing relationships with healthcare professionals, ensuring initiatives are informed by clinical insights and evidence-based approaches.
• Translate Strategy into Action: Support regional teams in translation of national stroke strategies into regional action, empowering colleagues to address specific challenges in their areas of healthcare.
• Provide Expert Advice: Offer strategic counsel to the senior leadership team, including the CEO, positioning the Association to act on emerging trends and partnership opportunities within health and care.
• Manage and Lead a Dedicated Team: Oversee a team committed to advancing health systems partnerships, from national to international levels, while maintaining alignment with the strategic goals.
• Drive New Partnerships: Stay ahead of trends and developments in stroke care, identifying and leveraging new partnership opportunities for the Association on a global scale.
About You
We’re seeking an individual with a strategic mindset and a passion for collaborative healthcare improvement. Ideal candidates will bring:
• Proven experience in healthcare systems and stakeholder engagement across various levels (regional, national, and international).
• Expertise in translating health data and insights into actionable strategies across teams.
• Demonstrable ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders with diplomacy.
• Strong leadership skills, with experience managing teams, budgets, and complex projects.
To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further
information on the role.
Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.
Finding strength through support
When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.
The organisation believes everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.
The charity provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.
The Association is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. It provides tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.
The team are here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.
It’s only thanks to the generosity of supporters and donors that they can provide vital support.
Individuality leads to a richer experience for people and better support for all those affected by stroke.
We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke, and those from under-represented communities.
You may also have experience in areas such as Systems Partnerships, Health, Health Systems Partnerships, Head of Health Systems Partnership, Director of Health Systems Partnership, Health Systems Partnership Director, Health Systems Partnership Lead, Health Systems, Partnerships.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Trusts and Foundations Manager
The Trusts and Foundations Manager with be responsible for the ongoing management of the current successful high-value portfolio ranging from £2m commitments to £100k grants. In addition to ensuring the current portfolio is expertly stewarded with the aim of renewing and uplifting existing funders, the role will also be responsible for expanding the portfolio, focusing on both the national programme and the individual pathfinders projects in the longer term.
The Trusts and Foundations Manager with not have any direct line management reports in order to focus their time on fundraising but will work closely with The Manager will take a relationship-based approach to our funding partnership, working directly with grantors to create impactful propositions and proposals to support Thrive at Five’s strategic priorities. The successful applicant will develop and manage a detailed prospect pipeline managed through our database, to ensure we make the very best of opportunities, in addition to new partnerships being identified and scoped.
The role will involve collaboration and coordination across the organization, both to keep abreast of the latest information for grantors, but also to bring key stakeholders and experts into discussions and partnerships as and when necessary to further develop and strengthen relationships. colleagues, providing coaching, support and advice on the lower-level trust portfolio on a regular basis.
Hybrid (1-2 days per week in our London office and the rest of the week working from home – with occasional national travel to our local sites)
Our preference is a 5 day a week, 35 hours per week role. However, we will consider excellent candidates who are available 4 days a week.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy and Planning
- Work with the Head of Fundraising to further develop the long-term fundraising strategy working to maximise multi-year partnerships from like-minded funders
- Manage the annual planning processes for Trusts and Foundations, prioritising meaningful engagement and stewardship opportunities for new and existing funders
- Work closely with the Director of Finance on the annual budget and monthly forecasts
Portfolio Management
- Manage the existing portfolio of c. 25 active multi-year grants ranging from £100k-£2m, providing excellent and timely reporting in addition to creative and impactful ongoing stewardship. The existing funders’ interests will be split across our national programme and regional pathfinders (currently Stoke-on-Trent and Redcar and Cleveland, with discussions underway in Middlesborough and Scotland).
- Regularly communicate with those in the portfolio on a 1:1 basis, working with senior stakeholders directly as and when necessary to maximise opportunities including Trustees, Advisory Board Members, Senior Leadership Team (‘SLT’) and the CEO
- Organise and attend programme visits to pathfinder locations as and when necessary to strengthen partnerships with grantors, long term in addition to regular face to face funder meetings
- Support the delivery of cultivation and stewardship events for prospects, funders and connectors, cross the country
Prospect Research and Pipeline Management
- Manage a portfolio of c.30 warm and cold prospects, to create bespoke cultivation opportunities, engage in fact-finding discussions, and submit detailed concept notes and proposals as relationships develop. The aim is for the existing portfolio of active funders to double over the next two years through a rigorous prospect engagement programme
- Focus on constant movement and momentum within the trusts and foundations pipeline, continuously researching new prospects, and network mapping contacts across the organisations to explore new avenues of support for both the national programme and the pathfinder projects
- Proactively engage with the grant making community with a shared interested in early years development by attending sector specific events and opportunities, and in addition to those focused on pathfinder areas such as Scottish grantmakers or those focused on the Northwest of England.
Processes and Systems
- Champion data excellence across fundraising by utilising the Raiser Edge database, ensuring it is the up-to-date centralised data management system for all prospects, funders, events and communications
- Provide regular reports to the Head of Fundraising and SLT on movement within the grants pipeline including chances of success
- Support the management of the lower-level grants portfolio, taking a coaching approach and sharing your expertise widely
- Work with the Head of Fundraising to ensure the team are confident in all fundraising processes and procedures including grant acceptance policy, due diligence policy, prospect research process, data protection policy and GDPR requirements
Representing Thrive at Five’s Values
- Play an active role in organisation-wide meetings and discussions supporting colleagues across all teams during busy periods and offering peer support as and when required
- Focus on further developing and embedding a culture of philanthropy within all teams across the organisation, working with them to explain and understand how grant funding works and ensuring they are comfortable with grantee expectations
- Have a constant focus on your personal learning and understanding around early years development and collective impact, sharing throughs, articles and events colleagues may find interesting in addition to responding to their suggestions and advice
- Champion the Thrive at Five ethos of collaboration and partnership which is essential across the organisation and across communities in which we operate
Essential to the role
- Experience of securing and managing a significant and complex grant portfolio of c. £1m+ grants
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experience of creating complex impact-led grant propositions
- A relationship-based approach to grant management
- A collaborative and supportive nature with the willingness to work outside your remit during busy periods to ensure the organisation succeeds
- Ability to be flexible and adapt your approach in response to lessons learned, and a comfort with ambiguity
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop relationships with staff and senior stakeholders at all levels
- A commitment to continued professional development
- High levels of empathy, passion, and care for those in our community
- Alignment with our organisation’s values
Desirable to the role
- Background knowledge and/or experience of early childhood development
- Regional fundraising experience specifically but not exclusively in Scotland, Northwest England and the Midlands
- Experience using Raiser Edge NXT
Please apply by submitting your CV (2-page max) and a 500-word supporting statement explaining why you would be a good fit for the role and for our organisation.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an in-person interview.
Closing date is 2 December, interviews will take place weeks beginning 9 December and 16 December.
Please submit a CV of no more than two pages and a covering letter of circa 500 words explaining why you would be a good fit for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
House of Prayer Impact Lead
To ensure delivery of all operational requirements of the House of Prayer activities at Waverley Abbey, to see the house full of believers welcomed and re-ignited for the kingdom.
To ensure that Encounter with God is central to the heartbeat of the staff, student and guest experience.
Prioritise our mission to the Millennial generation and Gen Z driving significant increase in numbers of guests from this target market.
Work closely with the Waverley Abbey House of Prayer Community Leader who has full responsibility for:
Regular Rhythms of prayer, 121 Spiritual direction, the larger HOP Community, outfacing to 24-7 Prayer and core writing for EDWJ
And Spiritual Oversight of:
The residential Community and HOP team, retreats content, spiritual input and delivery, internship and worship.
This role holds a Genuine Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 to be a practising Christian who assents to Waverley Abbey’s Statement of Faith.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver Encounter at the heart of the whole Waverley Abbey organisation
- New Generation vision delivery into action
- Excellent Prayer Spaces across the site and digitally
- A world class, oversubscribed Retreats calendar
- Internship oversight and Lectio Live management
- For further detail on key responsibilities and person spec, please see the attached Job Description.
If you’d like to apply, please provide your CV, and a cover letter that directly addresses the requirements of the job description, including why you are interested in the role.
Applications will close on 1st December 2024; we reserve the right to close applications early.
Please note, an appointment will be subject to:
- Evidence of Right to Work in the UK
- Satisfactory references
- Meeting the Occupational Requirement criteria
- Satisfactory completion of a probationary period
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