Chief Financial Officer Jobs in Cardiff
The Ripple Pond Charity is dedicated to supporting the adult family members of physically or emotionally injured British Armed Forces personnel and veterans. The charity provides a confidential peer support network that offers a lifeline to those navigating the often challenging and complex journey of supporting their loved ones. At the heart of The Ripple Pond's mission is ensuring that no family member faces these difficulties alone, fostering a community of understanding, empathy, and resilience.
As a Fundraising Officer for The Ripple Pond Charity, you will play a pivotal role in driving the financial sustainability and growth of our vital services. This role is ideal for a creative, motivated, and highly organized individual with a passion for making a tangible difference in the lives of our service users. Working from home, you will have the power to shape your work-life balance with a flexible 25-hour workweek and a negotiable working pattern that can adapt to your lifestyle and commitments.
In this dynamic and multifaceted position, you will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy. Your creativity will be essential in identifying and pursuing new opportunities to secure funding through various channels, including trusts and grants, sponsorship, and community fundraising initiatives. You will meticulously research and apply for grants, build and maintain relationships with sponsors, and inspire individuals and groups to engage in fundraising activities.
A key aspect of your role will involve crafting compelling narratives that communicate the impact of The Ripple Pond's work, galvanizing support from donors and stakeholders. Your organizational skills will be crucial as you manage multiple projects, ensuring all fundraising efforts are well-coordinated and align with the charity's goals.
As a Fundraising Officer, you will not only be part of the strategic team, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, but also a valued member of our wider team. This collaborative environment will allow you to align fundraising initiatives with the charity's long-term vision and strategic objectives, fostering a sense of belonging and teamwork.
We are an inclusive charity that fosters a diverse and supportive environment for all staff, volunteers, and beneficiaries. You will also be expected to collaborate with the wider team to integrate fundraising activities with the charity's broader outreach and engagement efforts. Your innovative approach and commitment to the cause will help to expand our reach and secure the necessary funds to continue providing our essential services.
Join The Ripple Pond Charity as a Fundraising Officer and contribute to a cause that makes a real difference in the lives of those who have given so much. Your role will not only be rewarding but also instrumental in ensuring that our support network can thrive and expand.
The role offers 126 hours of annual leave per year (30 days pro-rata), plus your birthday off.
The selection process will be as follows:
- Deadline for applications is midnight Sunday, 14th July 2024
- Long-listing
- Selection task* sent to Long-listed Applicants - Wednesday, 17th July
- Return of task deadline is midnight Monday, 22nd July
- Short-listing
- Short-list informed 25th-26th July
- Interviews via MS Teams Friday, 2nd August between 08:00 and 18:00
*The selection task will ask you to prepare a written proposal for the Charity CEO, outlining a plan to secure sponsorship for a conference.
Please ensure your cover letter explains why you think you meet the role requirements and personal specifications for this post.
Supporting adult family members of physically or psychologically injured British Armed Forces personnel and veterans
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Ripple Pond supports adult family members of physically and/or psychologically injured British Armed Forces personnel and veterans.
As our Finance Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial stability of our charity, directly impacting our ability to support our service users. Your work will span both operational and strategic aspects, maintaining financial excellence, integrity, and resilience.
Your expertise will be key to driving our charity's growth and development. As a member of our small team, you will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and process optimisation. Key responsibilities include leading management reporting, cash flow planning, and preparing the Charity Annual Report & Accounts.
We seek someone with a detailed knowledge of accounting principles, ideally within the charity sector, strong analytical skills, and the ability to demonstrate both operational and strategic thinking. Proficiency in accounting and a relevant finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, AAT, or QBE with equivalent experience) are essential.
This role requires advanced Excel skills, experience in charity accounts, and familiarity with the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP).
We are an inclusive charity that values work-life balance. This home-based role offers flexibility to agree on a working pattern that meets both your needs and those of the organisation.
While your work will generally follow a fixed pattern during office hours, Monday to Friday, you will be required to attend 4 to 6 trustee meetings and events per year, usually in London. The charity will cover reasonable travel costs for these events.
The role offers 96 hours of annual leave per year (30 days pro-rata), plus your birthday off.
Short listing will take place from 15 July 2024 candidates being called to interview on Wednesday 24th July 2024.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Please ensure your covering letter explains how you meet the roles requirements as outlined in the Job Description and Person Specification Document (Attached)
Supporting adult family members of physically or psychologically injured British Armed Forces personnel and veterans
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Vehicles for Change (T/A RevoLOOtion) is a thriving charity founded in 2018 providing fully accessible mobile toilets to festivals, shows, outdoor events and sporting fixtures across the UK.
This is a vital support service for those with disabilities and serious health conditions to participate in events that would be difficult or impossible to attend otherwise.
The Chief Executive Officer will work to deliver the vision, mission and strategic goals of organisation alongside the Trustee Board.
We are searching for someone with proven experience of leading service organisations including business development, operations, finance and HR. Our key future priorities include expanding and modernising our mobile loo fleet, as well as building our off-season business offer.
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with enthusiasm, drive and a desire to help change the world for the better.
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Our partner is a nonprofit organization providing accessible & effective mental health interventions for youths. They are seeking a part-time CFO to add expertise and oversight of their finance function to ensure financial sustainability. This role is a really interesting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to shape the finance function of a young, but growing organisation.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement financial strategies, and lead the development of financial projections and scenario planning to inform decision making.
- Lead the finance function, overseeing the day-to-day operations (cash, accounts payable, accounts receivables and payroll) and ensure compliance with accounting and financial reporting standards, as well as legal and regulatory requirements for Kenya and the USA
- Evaluate and implement financial systems and processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and transparency
- Oversee the preparation of budgets, financial statements, and other financial reports
- Develop and manage the organization's risk management
- Lead, develop, and mentor a team of young professionals
Requirements
- Qualified accountant with at least 5 years of relevant experience, and willing to be hands on.
- Strong technical accounting experience covering financial accounting, management accounting, budget creation and monitoring, financial analysis, and reporting, preferably within a not for profit.
- Experience of working in a start-up or of establishing a finance function is strongly desirable.
- Experience of leading a finance function, including providing financial analysis & insight and strategic advice to aid decision making.
- Experience of grants management, compliance and reporting
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to work with both finance and non-finance staff.
- Strong strategic and problem solving skills.
This is a remote role, although they would be open to someone working from their office.
They anticipate the role will require 2 days/week, perhaps with more time required initially to set up the finance function and then at important times in the year, including year-end.
We’re looking for a Chief Executive to deliver our ambitious new strategy and to inspire and lead Genetic Alliance UK’s talented and experienced team following a period of significant change. We are an alliance of over 230 charities and support groups whose collaborative aim is to work together to improve the lives of 3.5 million people in the UK affected by rare or genetic conditions. We run 2 long standing projects, Rare Disease UK and SWAN UK (syndromes without a name).
We are looking for candidates with a personal or professional passion for driving improvements in the lives of people affected by rare or genetic conditions, who can bring relevant expertise and diverse perspectives to shape our work.
You will be a credible senior leader who listens and learns from the views of members, supporters and partners, and builds on the high profile and strong reputation of Genetic Alliance UK.
We are seeking to complement the skills of our senior team by recruiting a Chief Executive with expertise in business development and income generation, governance, strategic delivery, impact measurement, operational management, business planning and financial management. It’s a broad role and we’re interested to hear from a range of candidates with different experiences.
As Chief Executive at Genetic Alliance UK, you will have the opportunity to work in a cutting-edge environment, developing policy and research and working with leaders across government, science and industry. You will be able to bring positive benefit to countless lives.
If you have the drive, energy and relevant experience to lead our organisation towards achieving our ambitions for the genetic rare and undiagnosed community then we would like to hear from you. We want to hear from candidates from all walks of life, and we welcome applications from people with lived experience of rare or genetic conditions either directly or through a family member. People from minority ethnic backgrounds and men are currently under-represented on our staff, and we would welcome applicants who can bring either or both of these perspectives to our work.
Deadline for applications: 17.00 on Monday 1 July 2024
Find the full job description and details of how to apply at in the application pack.
First round interviews will take place by Zoom on Wednesday 10 2024 and Thursday 11 July 2024.
We will interview a maximum of 2 final candidates face-to-face in London on Wednesday 17 July.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Cancer52
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
£65,000 - £70,000
Permanent, full-time
Remote with the ability to convene meetings and events in London and elsewhere
Cancer52 is a national organisation, created in 2007 by Professor Sir Mike Richards, CBE, then National Clinical Director for Cancer, and registered as a charity in England and Wales in September 2017.
We are an exceptional organisation, providing one voice for all those affected by rare and less common cancers. Historically, these cancers have been underrepresented and under-funded. Today, they represent 47% of people diagnosed with cancer, but 55% of all cancer deaths – a hidden majority. Cancer52’s aim is to change this by taking the collective voice of our members to those who influence cancer policy, research, services and treatment.
Cancer52 is recognised for its strong convening role, bringing together our 115 member charities with organisations in industry, government, the NHS and other stakeholders to address the inequalities faced by patients with rare and less common cancers. Our reputation is strong and we are in a unique position to provide a common voice for these underrepresented cancers. The figures for people with these cancers are challenging and there is much work to do.
After a hugely successful tenure during which Cancer52’s size and influence has grown dramatically, our current CEO is retiring from full time work in July. The Board of Trustees is now seeking to appoint a successor to build on the successes and achievements of recent years.
To be our next Chief Executive, you will be a talented leader, able to motivate and empower others and develop strong internal and external stakeholder relationships. You will also be an inspiring and authentic individual who is passionate, confident and engaging as the key spokesperson of the organisation and a representative of the diverse Cancer52 membership.
You will be capable of influencing decisions at senior levels of government, in the NHS and in partner organisations operating in the fields of cancer research, prevention, diagnosis and treatment. As our Chief Executive, your role is to be a key proponent of the campaigning and influencing drive of the charity, setting the overall strategy and vision for the organisation.
In addition to the core management competencies required, the role requires demonstrable leadership which will inspire others, along with a comprehensive understanding of Cancer52’s purpose and the problems faced by those charities and organisations representing the rare and less common cancer communities.
Effective networking will be a key skill set, and will enable you to actively seek out, engage and establish productive relationships with political decision makers, NHS leadership and charity CEOs to further our goals. Your approach will be collaborative, motivating stakeholders to engage with our work.
Success will be achieved through collective effort, but what will also be fundamental to the achievement of our ambitions will be funding. Going forward, and alongside our influencing work, you will be seeking out the funding opportunities that deliver a sustainable financial future and enable us to increase our impact.
Cancer52 is committed to creating an inclusive environment, promoting equality, valuing diversity, and combating unfair treatment in recruitment. We want to make sure that we always recruit the best person for the job in a way that is fair and equitable and demonstrates our commitment to valuing diversity at all stages of the recruitment process.
How to apply
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Application is by way of CV and a Supporting Statement.
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact our recruitment partner, Simon Lloyd, Director, NFP Consulting. Contact details on our website listing
Closing date: Monday 8th July
The Association of Learning Technology is seeking an innovative, visionary and commercially acute leader to be the next part-time CEO of our remote-based professional membership organisation.
The Association of Learning Technology (ALT) is the leading professional body for Learning Technology in the UK. We support a collaborative community for individuals and organisations from all sectors including Further and Higher Education and industry and provide professional recognition and development. Membership is open to all with a professional interest in using digital technologies for learning, teaching and assessment.
Our overall charitable objective is "to advance education through increasing, exploring and disseminating knowledge in the field of Learning Technology for the benefit of the general public". Our core activities are focused on membership services that help us achieve our strategic aims and generate the majority of ALT’s income as an independent charity.
Established in 1993, today we have 3,500 Members as Learning Technology has become a fundamental part of learning, teaching and assessment. The pervasiveness of learning technology means that many working in education will be involved with it in some form, so therefore we embrace the diverse range of roles, titles and terminology in Learning Technology across sectors. We believe ‘you don’t have to be called ‘Learning Technologist’ to be one.
As our new CEO, you will develop and implement and new strategy suited for the innovative and fast-moving sector we work in, developing a suite of services and events that deliver real value to both retain existing and attract new members, and ensure financial sustainability for our long-term future. Leading our small but dedicated team and working with our engaged board of trustees, you will share our commitment to advancing learning technology, and build upon our collaborative, adapting and forward-thinking culture.
Key details:
Role: Chief Executive Officer – Association for Learning Technology (ALT)
Salary: £100,000 pro rata
Location: Remote working with occasional travel
Contract: Permanent OR 3-year secondment; part time (0.6 / 3 days per week)
As the successful candidate, you will demonstrate:
- Leadership experience in Further Education or Higher Education
- Collaborative leadership style
- Understanding of virtual organisations
- Strategic planning skills
- Contextual understanding of learning technology
- Business development experience
- Financial acumen
- Advocacy and representation skills
- Innovative thinking
- Communication skills
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion
- Membership engagement and growth
If you would like to receive an Information Pack for this CEO role with full details, including how to apply, please send an expression of interest and (optional but appreciated) a CV or professional profile in confidence to our consultant, Jenny Hills at Harris Hill, executive at harrishill co uk. For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny at the above address with suitable times to talk.
Closing date for applications: 9am Monday, 1st July 2024.
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.
About Us
Travalyst is a not-for-profit organisation working to identify – and help bring about – the systemic changes needed in order for sustainable travel to be taken out of the niche, and into the mainstream.
We believe tourism can, and must, play a key role in achieving a sustainable future for our world; so we’re convening the key players, and catalysing the necessary action, to change the impact of travel, for good. We are committed to being a driving force that redefines what it means to travel, helping everyone explore our world in a way that protects both people and places, and secures a positive future for destinations and local communities for generations to come.
We were founded in partnership with Booking (dot) com, Expedia, Google, Skyscanner, Trip (dot) com Group, Tripadvisor, and Visa. The Travalyst Coalition now includes eleven of the world’s leading companies and brands associated with travel working with us to make travel more sustainable.
Travalyst provides supportive, independent and neutral governance, empowering our Coalition of some of the biggest – and occasionally competing – travel companies and service providers to share data and accelerate change. The goal is to bring credible, consistent sustainability information to the mainstream, helping both travellers and travel companies make better, greener choices.
About the role
Travalyst is recruiting its first full-time COO. This is a broad role, supporting Travalyst’s CEO and a growing Executive Leadership team to enable delivery of this first-of-its-kind global initiative. Now in its 5th year, the Travalyst team and organisation is scaling quickly to drive progress and accelerate impact.
About you
You will be able to demonstrate a track record in successful organisational design and implementation, including the development of effective but adaptable systems and processes and their roll-out across a complex organisation with multiple partners and stakeholders. You will manage and lead on finance, governance and risk, ensuring that Travalyst is run according to the highest standards for a UK not-for-profit organisation.
Proven scale-up operational experience, in a sustainability-focused organisation and/or a UK not-for-profit, is essential. Strong project management skills, enabling effective prioritisation and decision-making and excellence in delivery, would be of huge benefit in the role.
Areas of responsibility:
Governance, Legal & Risk
· Be accountable for governance structures and processes, including reviewing and revising governance documentation annually
· Ensure compliance with UK statutory and legal obligations
· Support the Travalyst Board and CEO to ensure effective risk management and mitigation
· Support CEO with preparation of Board packs and attend Board meetings as an Observer
· Act as Company Secretary
· Provide oversight of legal discussions and documentation, working with pro-bono legal team where needed
Financial Management
· Oversight of financial management and administration, including near and longer-term financial planning, modelling, and cash flow management
· Manage outsourced Finance Director, bookkeeper accountants and auditors for budgeting, statutory accounting, audit, payroll, and tax - and evolve the Finance function as the organisation scales
· Support the CEO on funder management, leading on financial and operational aspects of fundraising, including leading grant application processes, budgeting and grant reporting
HR and Organisational Design
· Oversight of HR management and administration, including resource planning and recruitment
· Managed outsourced HR and recruitment consultants on professional development, culture & engagement, employee lifecycle management and recruitment initiatives
· Evolve HR function as the organisation grows
· Oversee workforce planning and recruitment for new hires supported by outsourced HR
· Ensure compliance of all existing legal/ contractual agreements with employees, consultants and suppliers
Operations and Strategy
· Support the CEO on the development of Travalyst’s annual strategic planning and lead on the accompanying operational plan
· Support the CEO in managing Travalyst Coalition Partners, including acting as the relationship lead where required
· Lead on Travalyst’s procurement process and manage key supplier relationships including all contracts, policies, and procedures
· Support the team to evolve Travalyst’s operating model, develop and manage systems and processes to ensure successful delivery of ongoing workstreams and new projects or initiatives
Resourcing & Project Management
· Lead on development and implementation of project management and delivery processes, ensuring excellence in delivery across project teams
· Lead weekly touchpoints to prioritise resources and workload, and track progress against milestones
· Focus and role model excellence in delivery through strong project management skills and ways of working
IT
· Lead the roll-out of new internal technology to support effective delivery
· Act as data protection officer (DPO) for the organisation, providing oversight and following best practice and regulation with regards to information, governance, data protection and adherence with UK GDPR
· Provide oversight of IT and data security
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting new role to build upon the recognition of our achievements to date, by elevating the awareness of the Trust and our many partners. We expect that National Geographic will release their documentary in Autumn 2024 about Shackleton and the expedition organized by the Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust that found the wreck of Endurance in the Weddell Sea. This is likely to lead to heightened awareness of and interest in our work, which will appeal to applicants with a real interest in maritime heritage and, ideally, the Falkland Islands and/or the South Atlantic/Southern Ocean.
As COO you will serve as the first point of contact representing FMHT in, we envisage, an increasingly high-profile public manner. You will report to the Chair of Trustees, working collaboratively with the Trustees. You will also collaborate with a variety of charities, institutions and agencies, all with shared interests in our work.
We are seeking an energetic ‘all-rounder’ - a proven leadership professional who will roll their sleeves up and deliver. You will have outstanding communication and liaison skills, be skilful in raising funds and engaging sponsors together with sound financial and contract management experience. Drawing from your previous experience you will help to design, implement and deliver our operational and commercial objectives. Highly self-motivated, you will possess the vision, energy and drive to help create and to implement sustainable strategies for the Trust.
More information is available when you click on the apply button as this takes you to the FMHT website where the full job advert, job description and application pack is.
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We are recruiting for a Director of Operations to join a private international charitable foundation which seeks to support environmental recovery, supported by cultures and economies grounded in Earth lore, in line with their “breathe freely” ethos. As such they are committed to grants and other investments that are healing to the climate, to biodiversity, and to human cultural relations with the other-than-human. The foundation is currently based in a Hong Kong family office, with personnel in Hong Kong and the UK, as well as Cameroon, Brazil, Australia, Papua, and the US. This role is hybrid and candidate can choose to base in London or Hong Kong.
We are seeking a hands-on, seasoned, and globally-minded leader to serve as the foundation’s Director of Operations (DO) as the institution continues to evolve and develop other vehicles fit for its mission and activities.
Role
As Director of Operations, you will be a key member of the foundation’s leadership team jointly responsible for strategic planning and overall management of the institution to ensure organisational health and the fulfilment of the foundation’s mission. You will report to the Executive Director (ED).
Director of Operations Responsibilities
— The responsibilities of the Director of Operations will include, but are not limited to:
Finance
- Maintain best practice of internal and external controls and reporting according to accounting, audit and tax standards for international non-profits and foundations including segregation of duties, security and integrity of data and records, and approval protocols.
- Manage cashflow and liquidity requirements in coordination with the family office.
- With the ED, orchestrate an annual organisation-wide planning and budgeting process.
- Ensure effective expense control, tracking, reporting and forecasting.
- Oversee and upgrade as necessary accounting functions, policies, procedures, and systems (accounting, accounts payable, payroll, fixed assets, expense reporting)
Legal and Regulatory
- Coordinate with Grants Managers, the family office, and other professionals as appropriate, in regard to compliance, disbursements, and reporting of grants according to the standards of relevant jurisdiction(s).
- Ensure that all organisational policies, procedures and practice are compliant with applicable labour, employment, tax, immigration, and business registration laws and regulations in applicable countries or jurisdictions.
- Maintain and acquire as appropriate registrations, permits, and documentation in countries as required by foundation activities and/or employee or contractor location.
- Oversee all contracts and their compliance with appropriate regulations and laws.
People and Culture
- Ensure clarity, equity, and harmonisation of policies (HR, travel and expense), compensation and benefits for staff (employees and consultants) across geographies and tax and legal jurisdictions.
- Oversee policy and practice for personnel including recruitments, hires, orientation and on-boarding, terminations, probation, performance evaluations, human relations and conflict management.
- Foster an institutional culture of transparency, accountability, and collaboration while ensuring organisational effectiveness.
Grants Management Oversight
- With the ED and Programme team, oversee the full cycle of grant making including budgeting, projections, programmatic and compliance reviews, payments, grantee reporting and evaluation of outcomes.
- Support Grants Management System (GMS) Systems Administrators as needed, in identifying, prioritizing, and specifying new features and functionality for the GMS system.
Information Technology
- Strategically manage information systems and IT platforms to support this almost 100% virtual, globally spread out, and highly mobile organisation.
- Ensure core systems are robust, available, and accessible to staff in all locations as appropriate.
Risk Management
- Ensure appropriate and adequate insurance policy acquisition and management needed across the institution and oversee ongoing policy management for adequacy of coverage, renewals, and financial considerations (includes liability, worker’s compensation, travel etc. across geographic areas).
- Oversee health and safety policy and procedures across staff locations and during travel.
- Coordinate business continuity policies and procedures.
Staff Management and Mentorship
- The Director of Operations currently has oversight responsibilities for the following functions:
- Finance & Operations Manager
- Grants Manager team
- GMS System Administrators
- Human Relations Manager and International Accountant
- Manage relationships with outsourced tax, payroll processing, and legal resources in various jurisdictions.
- Evaluate and evolve staffing structure and skills to support institutional needs and priorities.
Other duties from time to time, as needed.
Subject to prevailing travel regulations and where the final candidate is located, this position may require periodic international travel to the United Kingdom and/or to Hong Kong.
Qualifications
— The successful Director of Operations candidate will likely reflect much of the following profile:
Essential
- Bachelor’s degree and preferably relevant graduate degree (MBA, MPA or equivalent) or comparable experience.
- At least 10 years senior management experience including international operations and finance responsibilities, with an international grantmaking foundation or non-profit organisation or equivalent. Previous COO, CFO, or equivalent experience desirable.
- International living and/or working experience including in the Global South; familiarity with the complexities of operating remotely and under different jurisdictions.
- Specific experience in leading through growth, infrastructure building, and/or change.
- Cross-cultural and cross-disciplinary in understanding and perspective, and proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team of diverse roles, experiences and backgrounds.
- Experience building an inclusive intercultural environment where staff of all backgrounds and abilities can thrive.
- Extensive background in international operations, finance, grants management, and IT.
- Proven skills in systems and process design and implementation.
- Self-sufficient and comfortable working remotely.
- Hands on, with ability to operate tactically as well as think strategically.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to be flexible and re-prioritize as needs arise.
- Pleasant and effective communication skills, written and oral. (English is our working language.)
- Cross-cultural understanding and perspective, aware and appreciative of differing worldviews and the ability to communicate with and learn from the wide variety of people who comprise our grantees and staff.
Desired
- Fluency in a second language with preference for dominant languages of one of our working regions (e.g., French, Portuguese, Bahasa, Thai, Lao, Burmese).
- Knowledgeable about trends in technology, hardware, and software. Interested in taking advantage of new technologies that will help foundation staff be more productive and our work more effective.
- Willingness and ability to challenge the status quo creatively and productively
- Familiarity with investment concepts and strategy
- We have a preference for someone who can be based in Hong Kong but are happy to review any exceptional candidates.
Alongside this we will value applicants who are:
- Deeply committed to regenerative/ecological cultures and economies, preferably with experience of holistic/indigenous cosmologies.
- Humble, recognising humanity’s place amongst all living creatures on this one planet.
We pride ourselves on being diverse and inclusive.
TO APPLY FOR DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Please submit a letter of interest outlining your relevant experience and financial requirements with a resume to where we will be asking candidates to send their applications for the organisation. Please indicate Director of Operations in the subject line. Review of credentials will begin immediately. We seek to have someone in place by August 2024.
The organisation does not maintain a website but will provide more detailed information on the foundation to qualified applicants.
We are seeking an experienced Trusts and Foundations Officer preferably from the North of England to join the fundraising team at the Batten Disease Family Association (BDFA).
The BDFA is the only patient organisation in the UK for families affected by Batten disease, a rare and terminal neurodegenerative condition that affects children and young adults. The BDFA offers informed guidance and support to families and the professionals who work with them, as well as actively raising awareness, and promoting research into the management of Batten disease to improve patient care pathways and ultimately find a cure.
This is an exciting time to join the organisation, which has grown to offer additional support services for families affected by Batten disease and to implementing a long-term strategy to develop its advocacy, education and research capabilities. Come and join our supportive team as we continue to build and develop the organisation and strengthen our financial resilience.
We’re looking for an individual who has the experience and skills to manage and nurture relationships with our existing funders from charitable trusts, foundations and other grant-making bodies, ensuring they feel inspired by our work and the patients and families we support.
The role will incorporate managing a sizeable portfolio of Trusts and Foundations through excellent stewardship, and to build on this strong foundation, developing and submitting winning funding proposals to create a high-quality pipeline of new funding opportunities. The successful candidate will work as part of the Fundraising team, under the guidance of our Chief Executive Officer to continue our strategy to diversify income through this key funding stream.
The Ideal Candidate for this role will have:
- Experience and a proven track record of successful Trusts and Foundations income generation.
- Demonstratable experience in researching potential Trust funders, submitting compelling proposals, securing funding and project managing successful bids through to completion of the grant award.
- A background in report writing and demonstrating grant impact whilst being able to build relationships with funders and individual/major donors.
- Experience of providing excellent supporter care and building mutually beneficial long-term relationships with funders.
- Experience of targeting large grant-making bodies and securing 5-6 figure grants
- Expert knowledge of fundraising landscape, particularly Trusts & Foundations.
This job requires a motivated individual who has a passion for all those within our Batten community and a strong desire to support the development and financial growth of the BDFA. The role is full time (35 hours per week) and is home based with occasional travel to Yorkshire (where the CEO is based) and around the UK to meet donors and support fundraising events.
The BDFA recognises the positive value of diversity and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified or experienced individuals, regardless of their race, gender, biological sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age
Salary £26k - £30k PA dependent on experience
Upload a CV and covering letter to apply
Apply by: 30th June 2024
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As the senior finance lead, you will play an active role working with the CEO and senior managers preparing budgets, managing the monthly accounts and monitoring the financial position to support strategic decision making. You will develop and improve existing financial systems to ensure that regular accurate management information is available.
In addition, you will be responsible for all HR Operations, including sending out contracts, and ensuring that the policies and procedures remain up to date.
The role is varied and is an integral part of the wider senior manager team. In addition to professional skills and experience, enthusiasm and curiosity are key to the role.
The role is entirely remote and there is flexibility in the number of hours (full time or 0.8) and in the working pattern.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) is the national charity for people affected by cleft lip and palate in the United Kingdom.
CLAPA supports people affected by cleft to take control of their journey, connect with others, and use their voices to impact the future of care. Our vision is that no one affected by cleft lip and palate in the United Kingdom will go through their journey alone.
We are seeking a Head of Finance to lead on the charity's finances and accounts.
The Head of Finance has lead responsibility for overseeing the finance function of the organisation. The role reports directly to the Chief Executive, is a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) and works closely with the Board of Trustees and in particular with the Treasurer. The post holder also has responsibility for the line management of the Finance Officer and the Feeding Service Administrator (Finance Team).
Working with SMT colleagues, this role leads on all financial reporting and analysis to the team and to the Trustee Board and Finance Committee, the preparation of monthly management accounts, budgets and forecasts.
The Head of Finance leads the annual audit and preparation of the annual report and accounts working closely with the Chief Executive, Treasurer and Chair of Trustees. In addition, the role supports the wider team in compliance with financial policies and procedures and acts as Finance Business Partner by providing support and guidance to budget holders.
How to Apply
Please read the Recruitment Pack in full and then complete the online Application Form linked within. For safeguarding reasons, we are not able to accept CVs.
Applications close: Monday 1st July at 9am
First Stage Interviews: Tuesday 9th July (via Zoom)
Second Stage Interviews: TBC
Start date: ASAP
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Hardman Trust supports people on long prison sentences to take their next steps in life. As the Finance Manager your role is to help make this a reality through the effective management of our financial processes. You’ll use your experience from other charity finance roles, along with your accountancy / financial management qualifications, to help ensure our approach to financial management is effective, efficient, up-to-date and in line with charity accounting standards.
You will be well-organised and motivated to support the wider team in their work. Reporting to the CEO and supporting the Treasurer, you will ensure we have up-to-date information on the financial health of the organisation. You will help to ensure we are maximising the use of restricted funding, and that money is spent in line with donors’ wishes.
You will lead on ensuring we have robust organisational systems and processes in place for effective financial management. This includes the production and sharing of management accounts, ensuring payroll and invoices are paid on time, devising financial reports, and providing budgetary support. You’ll ensure that accurate records are maintained and that we are reporting our accounts in line with SORP guidelines.
You will lead on the ongoing development and maintenance of our finance systems, policies and procedures, ensuring they are fit for purpose for a growing organisation.
Read the attached Person Specification for more information.
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Location: Remote, home-based (or use of London office is available)
Reporting to: CEO
Hours: Part-time, 14 hours per week (we can offer flexibility on times/days. We can offer a contracted, salaried role or a day rate for those who prefer freelance work)
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About us:
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Our purpose: We support people on long prison sentences to take their next steps in life so they benefit, their families benefit and the wider community benefits too.
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Our vision: A future where everyone can achieve their potential within and beyond prison.
- Our mission: Specialising in the unique needs of people on long sentences, we provide tailored practical and financial support to help people find belonging, move into work or training, and reach their personal goals.
Please submit a CV and a cover letter, outlining how your skills and abilities match those outlined in the role description.
About you
Do you want to use your skills to make a real difference to the myeloma community?
We’re looking for a talented and knowledgeable Senior Research Grants Project Officer to join our Research Team. You’ll have experience working in research/grant funding and management, and project management in a health research environment. You’ll require excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders at all levels. You’ll be a problem solver with the ability to convey complex technical information to a non-specialist audience. You’ll also need strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and manage your workload to meet strict deadlines.
About the role
This is an exciting time to join Myeloma UK as we launch our new five year strategy.
Our portfolio of grant funded research programmes and projects play an important role in achieving our strategic objectives. These programmes aim to discover and share new knowledge, support the development of clinical trials and answer questions of unmet need in myeloma.
The postholder will ensure the development and effective management of the grants portfolio in line with Myeloma UK procedures, ensuring compliance with AMRC guidelines and charity finance requirements. You’ll ensure grant holders deliver on contractual milestones, manage high level relationships with Principal Investigators and will work closely with the Research Advisory Group and any other specialist groups as required.
You will also work with other teams across Myeloma UK to help inform and update our supporter audience on the funded research programme and other research issues.
About us
Myeloma UK is the only UK charity focused on myeloma and its related conditions. We provide support and influence access to treatments, while researching a cure. Thanks to life-extending treatments and support, today many people affected by myeloma are able to live longer and to live well. Together, we support, so no one faces myeloma alone.
We are committed to bringing together the best and brightest people to help us ensure that every patient has an empowered present and a hopeful future.
Our ultimate goal is to find a cure and make myeloma history. Until then, our mission is to help every patient live well with myeloma for as long as possible. We are committed to diagnosing myeloma earlier, discovering and sharing knowledge, transforming the patient experience and influencing positive change in care.
Our culture
Wellbeing and staff engagement are at the heart of our culture.
We offer a range of staff benefits, including flexible working and flexitime to allow you to find the right working pattern for you. We have an employee assistance programme and our Wellbeing Leads and resources are there to support our staff. We are committed to providing learning and development opportunities for all our employees.
How to apply
If you think you would be a great fit for this role, get in touch and tell us more about yourself by sending us the following:
1. A cover letter telling us more about you and what you think makes you a good fit for this role
2. A CV that sets out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements
Applications close on 11 July 2024 and interviews will be held on 25 and 26 July 2024. You may be asked to do a task prior to your interview.
Myeloma UK is an equal opportunities employer and always welcomes applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of:
· sex,
· race,
· disability,
· age,
· sexual orientation,
· gender reassignment,
· religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Please note, you will be asked to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK prior to interview selection.