Chief Financial Officer Jobs in Greater London
Refuge is the largest domestic abuse organisation in England. On any given day, our services support thousands of women and their children, helping them to overcome the physical, emotional, financial, and logistical impacts of abuse and rebuild their lives — free from fear.
We are currently recruiting for a Deputy Director, Technology who will be the lead technology expert for the organisation. This is a new role offering the scope to shape Refuge’s response to the technology challenges we face in executing our strategy and achieving our mission.
We are looking for someone with a proven track record in delivering high-quality IT support service through effective contract management of the recently appointed outsourcing company, including the resolution of any remaining on-boarding issues. You will bring a strong understanding of IT security practices, regulatory compliance, and cyber security protocols. You will also be a trusted advisor for senior colleagues, providing expertise, identifying opportunities, and delivering solutions for modernisation, automation, and cost optimisation across the organisation. You will provide advice and technical guidance to teams who manage their own applications and systems (Finance, Fundraising, People and Culture, Helpline) and manage the procurement of new IT software solutions with key investments in case management, housing management and finance systems in the early planning stages. And you will take management responsibility for Refuge’s well-established and respected Data and Performance team, ensuring we continue to report to funders on standards of performance across our services.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to meet you.
Closing Date: 09:00am 11 November 2024
Interview Date: 21 and 22 November 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Department: Finance and Corporate Services directorate
Location: hybrid working – currently a minimum of two days per week in our Aldgate, London office
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours
Contract: Full time, permanent
Salary: £78,000 – £86,000 per annum
Closing date: Tuesday 12th November at 11.59pm
Annual Leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays pro rata)
Benefits:
- enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental pay
- family-friendly policies
- 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva) or opportunity to continue NHS pension
- free health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
- 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
- free, confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash)
- access to wellbeing app (healthy living tips and Bright TV )
- flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more*
- learning and development committed (bespoke training, LinkedIn Learning etc)
- employee health and wellbeing committed (Menopause Friendly accreditation, Disability Confident employer etc)
Background:
Every three minutes someone in the UK develops dementia: a progressive and complex condition that can be devastating for the whole family. One in two of us will be affected by dementia in our lifetime – either by caring for someone with the condition, developing it ourselves, or both.
Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nursing charity that is there for the whole family. Our specialist nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, provide free, expert advice, support and understanding to help families care for their loved one. Every day, Admiral Nurses help families up and down the country to have the best life possible, for as long as possible.
Purpose of the job/About the role
Following a period of successful growth, we are investing in our people, technology, and infrastructure to better meet the changing needs of those we serve. To support this transformation, we are seeking a Deputy Director of IT who will lead in delivering a reliable, secure, and innovative IT environment that enhances the charity’s operations.
In this role, you will lead technical teams, manage projects, oversee IT infrastructure, and ensure that technology aligns with the charity’s strategic goals. You will play a vital role in advancing our digital capabilities, enabling efficient operations and supporting the expansion of our mission-driven activities.
As a strategic leader, you will contribute to the overall strategy for Finance and Corporate Services, offering insights and guidance. You will oversee the development and implementation of the overarching IT strategy, working closely with the Director to ensure alignment with the Directorate Strategy. In addition, you will lead in the creation and execution of the charity’s Data Strategy, empowering Dementia UK to effectively harness data into actionable goals with clear performance metrics.
You will collaborate with internal stakeholders such as fundraising, clinical, finance and people teams to understand their IT needs and explore opportunities to enhance service delivery, fundraising, and donor engagement through technology. Your oversight of IT infrastructure will span servers, networks, cloud environments and data centers, ensuring reliable and secure operations while implementing best practices in security and data protection. You will also ensure that IT policies and procedures comply with industry standards, including GDPR, Charity Commission requirements, and data security guidelines.
To succeed in this role, you will have a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, along with extensive experience in senior IT management, with a focus on infrastructure, security, and project management. You will possess sound knowledge of IT governance, security, and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR) and have experience with cloud platforms, network infrastructure, and database management. Exceptional communication skills will be essential, enabling you to convey complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
Join us now and be part of a team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of those affected by dementia.
Our Culture
In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to achieve their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.
Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equality, diversity and inclusion.
Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone, we aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.
By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.
*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs
When you apply for a job at Dementia UK, we will collect certain information about you to process your application and assess your suitability for the role. Further details can be found in our privacy notice.
We are looking for an enthusiastic HR and Office Administrator with great people skills to be a part of our core Head Office team.
The successful candidate will be willing to get involved in all aspects of our work and thrive in a role engaging with staff all over the country and supporting great internal communications.
Working closely with our CEO and Senior Management Team, a key part of the role is ensuring that we have effective organisational governance, contracting and HR systems in place. You will also support all aspects of HR, working with our HR Advisor to support recruitment processes, staff checks, induction, and development for our staff team.
The successful applicant will have excellent people skills, the ability to develop and maintain administrative organisational systems, and be happy getting involved in a range of different work. Experience of the charity sector, and experience of supporting HR, would be an asset but are not essential.
Working days are flexible but likely to require Wednesdays.
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Local Finance Consultant – Citizens Advice
MLC are proud to be partnered with Citizens Advice to recruit their new Finance Consultant, who will provide support and guidance across the local Citizens Advice offices across the country. You will be responsible for a portfolio of offices, building strong working relationships with both finance and non-finance staff in those offices. You’ll bring your financial expertise and knowledge to a team of people working hard to give advice to millions across the country.
This year Citizens Advice are celebrating their 85th anniversary and during that time they have been helping to shape a society that’s fairer for everyone – working on issues that affect the whole of society. Last year they directly helped over 2.66 million people find a way forward with one-to-one advice, in addition to over 60 million views of their online self-help advice. As part of their commitment to supporting society, they are one of a small number of statutory consumer watchdogs with the ability to submit super-complaints to government. Their value to society has been estimated at £4.7 billion.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation which places high value on staff engagement and growth, with a proven track record of supporting career development with internal promotions and training. The role joins at the end of a period of change for the charity and is a great chance for you to make your mark and develop the role further.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Provide support to local offices with their financial management, reporting and processes.
- Monitor and ensure improving financial standards and compliance with the Charity Commission and other statutory reports.
- Help develop the financial health reporting strategy for the organisation, working with key stakeholders to support the development.
- Upskill local offices with their financial acumen and ability for self-service.
The successful candidate will:
- Be either fully qualified, or part-qualified and studying towards a recognised accounting qualification.
- Experienced in charity accounting, whether that is directly working in a charity or through auditing charities.
- Enjoy working in an evolving environment where there is a focus on modernisation within the finance team.
For an informal discussion on the role or your job search in general, please contact Jamie Elliott at MLC Partners.
The Development Manager (Individual Giving) will focus on increasing donations from individual supporters. Working closely with the Head of Development and CEO, you'll be responsible for growing donation schemes for individual supporters, stewarding major donors, delivering public fundraising appeals and promoting opportunities for supporters to make gifts in wills.
We look to recruit a candidate excited to take responsibility for their own area of work as part of a small team. We will consider strong applicants with previous experience in fundraising / development or transferable skills and knowledge from customer-facing roles in other sectors.
This is a full time permanent position with a minimum of 3 days based on site. We are open to flexible working arrangements including part time working and compressed hours.
TO APPLY please send your CV and a cover letter of no more that 2 sides detailing how you meet the requirements below.
Interviews are expected to take place on 13th and 14th November. Please state in your cover letter if you are unable to interview on these dates
Key duties
- Manage and develop relationships with a portfolio of individual supporters
- Plan and deliver a year-round programme of supporter events encouraging donors to engage with our work
- Implement supporter stewardship systems with the aim of retaining and increasing support
- Assist with the planning and delivery of annual individual giving campaigns
- Process and acknowledge donations and Gift Aid claims on CRM system (Spektrix)
- Support with researching and drafting briefing documents for prospect and supporter meetings
- Develop strong internal relationships to help promote the work of the Development team
- Represent the organisation at fundraising sector events
Essential
- Experience of organising events to engage or steward supporters, clients or customers
- Proven track record of successfully managing a portfolio of supporter relationships or customer accounts
- Experience of delivereing supporter or customer journeys leading to increased support and engagement
- Strong organisational and planning skills
- Ability to analyse customer feedback
- Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
This is not an exhaustive list. Please see the JOB PACK for full details
Our commitment to equality and diversity
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We strive to build a diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of our community and helps us to deliver more for our visitors. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities.
Our mission is: To repair, restore and maintain the park and palace for the recreation and enjoyment of the public forever.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Company: Royal Statistical Society
Salary: £60-65k
Line manager: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Line management responsibility: Head of standards and corporate relations (and 3 reports), Member support manager, Volunteering opportunities manager
Term: Permanent, full time
Background:
Our vision is a world where data is at the heart of understanding and decision-making
Founded in 1834, the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) is one of the world’s leading organisations advocating for the importance of statistics and data. We’re a professional body for all statisticians and data scientists – wherever they may live.
We have more than 12,000 individual members in the UK and worldwide. As a charity, we advocate for the key role of statistics and data in society and work to ensure that policy formulation and decision-making are informed by evidence for the public good. Members work with RSS staff to support areas such as policy development, education, training, statistical communication, and statistical literacy.
The Director of Professional Services is responsible for our professional affairs activities, overseeing the creation, maintenance and application of relevant standards through our professional affairs committee, and certification and accreditation schemes. They are also responsible for member recruitment and management, ensuring we continue to attract new RSS members and partners, and that their needs are met. They also oversee a range of activities that engage RSS members (including groups that bring members together on a topic or geographical basis, RSS honours and awards, and our volunteering opportunities), securing both our impact on society and member retention.
Informed by an in-depth understanding of the needs of members and prospective members, the Director manages these activities strategically across the organisation, bringing relevant staff together within small teams working on defined goals that support our objectives, foster a sense of value and community for all members and ultimately lead to the growth in membership and impact of the Society.
Pension and benefits: Our defined contribution pension scheme can be joined after three months in post. Your contributions of up to 8% of salary will be double matched by the Society (making a maximum contribution by the Society of 16%). A training budget, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme and employee assistance programme are also available.
Location: The RSS office is in central London and currently open twice a week. We offer flexible working arrangements and office attendance is encouraged but not mandatory depending on the role. In person attendance for certain meetings is required (including all staff/team meetings and governance/committee meetings that take place in person). Limited travel within the UK and internationally may be required.
Working hours: 35 per week full-time. Applications for job shares, part-time and flexible working will also be considered.
Holidays: 25 days per annum, plus bank holidays and an additional close down between Christmas and New Year.
Probation: This post is subject to a six-month probation period.
Key responsibilities:
Understanding needs and the changing external environment
- Develop an understanding of the preferences and needs of statisticians and data professionals, and others interested in data and statistics, to evolve our value proposition and align member benefits to those preferences and needs
- Undertake research to identify new target audiences for membership
- Monitor and respond to developments and emerging trends in charities, membership organisations and other learned societies, and in statistics/data science/AI to ensure that our membership offering remains timely and relevant
- Plan and deliver membership surveys and oversee the collection and management of member data
- Provide robust analysis of member behaviours to forecast future renewal patterns to inform financial planning
Development of strategies and plans
- Drawing input from across the organisation, develop strategies for membership recruitment, management, engagement, retention and professional affairs that support the organisation’s objectives and foster a sense of value and community for all members Lead the creation and delivery of fully costed programme plans for member recruitment, management, engagement and retention that align with key strategic goals Support the development of wider strategies and plans across the organisation
Programme management and delivery
- Deliver programmes of benefits, products and services which meet the needs of members and attract non-members Monitor and report on progress and performance against targets and plans Manage projects, including the establishment of new benefits, products and services, ensuring that quality work is delivered on time Work with colleagues to identify and develop promotion, sponsorship and other funding opportunities, and support colleagues in sales meetings with potential sponsors and funders Continually assess and improve processes and oversee the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures
Interfaces with other teams and groups
- Convene and lead cross-RSS groups to develop, share and review plans and activities and identify opportunities for synergy and collaboration Work with heads and other teams across the organisation to support related objectives Work with staff responsible for business development to capitalise on development opportunities Identify relevant experts within the RSS membership and engage them in programmes, formalising a network of volunteers and providing them with support and advice Collaborate with RSS volunteers, staff and external providers to ensure the delivery of projects and outputs to agreed deadlines Select, lead and manage contractors and third-party organisations to support programme deliverables
Leadership and management
- Bring relevant staff together within small teams working across the organization on defined goals that support our objectives Play an active role in the RSS Senior Management Team, providing leadership, and strategic insight for the organisation as a whole, and work together effectively in setting and achieving the Society’s goals Contribute to decision-making regarding the strategic direction and financial management of the Society Oversee budgets and meet income targets for individual programmes Negotiate with suppliers to deliver value for money Line manage staff
Other
- Represent and promote the Society to relevant external bodies and groups Other project work or tasks as reasonably required by the Chief Executive or Executive Committee
Person specification:
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent Senior leadership experience Significant experience developing strategies and plans, preferably within a membership organisation Experience using data and evidence to develop value propositions and align services with needs Significant experience of programme and project management and operational delivery Excellent organisational skills and an ability to identify and respond to changing priorities Ability to accurately assess project needs or problems, make sound decisions and develop effective solutions Ability to plan, organise, prioritise and delegate work to ensure completion to time and budget Experience of negotiation and influencing Experience leading and managing staff and contractors Ability to develop relationships and communicate with a wide range of people Ability to structure information and present ideas and concepts clearly and concisely, particularly in written form Strong interpersonal skills; ability to persuade, inspire, influence, and achieve results through others Ability to establish and develop an extensive network of external contacts Strong numeracy skills, and the ability to produce, monitor and assess estimates/costs and work within budget Experience leading a small team and employing flexibility and imagination to achieve short-term and long-term business objectives Experiencing tendering for work and managing external contractors Ability to make sound commercial decisions and identify commercially viable/profitable projects Collaborative team worker – works with colleagues to achieve strategic and operational objectives Ability to work effectively and achieve results in a changing environment Ability to work on own initiative within RSS guidelines/directives Demonstrable commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
Desirable
- Experience overseeing professional affairs in a member organisation Interest in or experience of statistics, research, or other aspects of the Society’s work Familiarity with developments within data science, statistics, machine learning, AI and related subject areas Understanding of professional membership organisations and learned societies, and their role in the current climate Experience of the not-for-profit sector and working with volunteers
How to apply for the role
Please submit your CV and a covering letter to Holly O’Brien, RSS Governance manager, at the email address detailed on our website.
The deadline for applications is 5pm 4 November. We may arrange interviews before the deadline has passed.
The covering letter should be a maximum of two sides of A4 and cover why you are interested in the role as well as how you meet the job specific competencies.
Any questions about the role should also be directed to Holly. Likewise, if you are interested in applying but cannot do so until nearer the deadline, please email Holly to register your interest.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Do it Now Now, we support Black leaders to build sustainable futures for their organisations and communities. Through capacity building activity and advocacy, we help organisations thrive in the systems in which they exist. We achieve this by working in collaboration with these organisations and designing programmes that create pathways for positive impact by providing the essential funding and resources to ensure sustainable change.
As our Head of Finance and Resources you will be a crucial part of driving our success. This is a new, vital role that will drive our financial strategy, operations, and governance as we navigate a rapidly changing sector. Reporting to the CEO and working closely with our Senior Leadership Team, this is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking, socially conscious organisation that’s growing and evolving.
About the role
As the Head of Finance and Resources, you will lead the charge in embedding best practices across our financial and operational activities. You will spearhead strategic business planning, ensuring that our financial processes are robust, adaptive, and aligned with our mission. From managing critical relationships with funders and auditors to overseeing the integration of systems that promote efficiency, you will be pivotal in securing our long-term financial health and growth.
You will also help establish Do it Now Now as a thought leader, building our reputation and credibility within the sector, while fostering a dynamic internal culture that champions collaboration, innovation, and shared responsibility.
Who we’re looking for
We are seeking an exceptional leader with a passion for driving change. You will have significant experience working at a senior level, partnering with CEOs, developing financial strategy and operational capacity, guiding teams, and influencing decision-making. Your proven track record of designing and implementing cross-organisational financial monitoring and reporting solutions will be key to your success in this role.
As a member of the Senior Leadership team, you will also bring experience in business planning, strategic thinking, and the ability to deliver clear, long-term objectives. You’re a confident user of financial software such as Xero and comfortable with platforms like Airtable, Google and Microsoft products. You will also hold a professional qualification in finance or accounting.
If you're passionate about finance and ready to help us achieve our bold ambitions—apply today and be part of something extraordinary.
Next step
For further information and how to apply please visit our microsite.
Closing Date: Sunday 17th November 2024 at 11:59pm
Trees for Cities is the only national charity dedicated to improve lives by planting, protecting and promoting urban trees. We do this by working closely with communities, landowners, partners and funders to deliver transformational change in towns and cities across the UK and overseas. We plant trees in schools, streets, estates, parks and open spaces to create nature-rich urban woodland, hedgerows, orchards, avenues and playgrounds.
The charity is experiencing an exciting period of growth and development, with expansion in both their programme activities and income. As we adapt to this growth, we are also enhancing our internal operations by strengthening systems and improving efficiencies. We are in the process of shaping our latest organisational wide strategy, set to launch in April 2025, which will focus on broadening our reach and impact across the UK.
In addition to leading a small team and overseeing day-to-day financial management, this role will contribute to key initiatives such as enhancing our fund accounting and management reporting, refining project cost modelling, and reviewing finance policies and processes. As a business partner to budget holders, the role will provide leaders with the knowledge, insights, and tools to strengthen budget management and forecasting, building on the supportive and engaged relationship the finance team already fosters across the organisation. You will work closely with the Director of Finance and Operations on finance strategy and change management projects.
This role presents an excellent opportunity for someone eager to make a lasting impact within the finance function and wider organisation. It offers the chance to develop your strategic and leadership capabilities while advancing your career. Ideal candidates will be fully qualified accountants who bring strong technical accounting expertise and project management skills, ideally gained in practice navigating complex financial accounting management and reporting. A passion for proactive collaboration with staff in leadership and advisory roles is essential, as is an interest in the vision and mission of the charity.
To learn more about the role and organisation, please download the full appointment brief below, which also outlines how to apply.
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We’re an award-winning national charity, the UK's only employment charity solely for women with convictions.
We’re led by our vision of a society where every woman with a conviction has the support and opportunities she needs to flourish. Our mission is to support these women to create independent, purposeful lives through helping them to build careers. We believe no woman should be held back by her past.
Our Employability Coaches play a vital role in helping women with convictions build the confidence, knowledge and skills needed to become ready for work. Through virtual and in-person one-to-one sessions, you will use coaching and mentoring approaches to support women in setting career goals, developing their interview skills and CVs, and preparing to disclose their criminal record to employers.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supporting women facing complex challenges, such as involvement in the criminal justice system, financial hardship, domestic violence, homelessness, substance dependence, or experiences of trauma and mental health issues.
Strong emotional resilience is essential to manage the demands of working with women who have experienced trauma, while consistently maintaining a non-judgmental approach and clear professional boundaries. You will need to be highly empathetic, able to build trust and rapport effortlessly with individuals from diverse backgrounds, and confident in leading group sessions to deliver engaging and impactful support.
This role requires someone who is highly organised and capable of managing a varied workload. Solid written communication skills and proficiency in IT and MS Office are essential. Experience with case management systems is advantageous, though a demonstrated ability to learn new technology quickly is also valuable.
The ideal candidate will bring a passion for the charity’s mission and demonstrate a strong teamwork ethic. You will join a friendly and supportive team who are passionate about what we do. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer benefits including flexibility, generous holiday allowance, time off for your birthday and wellbeing days.
Closing date: 12pm Friday 22nd November 2024.
Interview date: Friday 29th November 2024.
We welcome a broad range of candidates, particularly those who identify as Black, people of colour, people with lived experience and people from a range of ages as they are underrepresented in our organisation.
This role requires an Enhanced DBS check and HMPPS vetting due to our work on contracts commissioned by probation services.
If you believe you would add value to the organisation within this role but don’t meet all the criteria we have laid out in the advert and job description, we would still love to hear from you.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential;
please get in touch if you require any assistance or adjustment so
that we can help with making the application process work for you
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Turn2us is a national charity tackling poverty and the structural causes of financial insecurity. We work with co-producers and partners to provide people in financial crisis with the means and agency to get back on their feet, build resilience, move forward with their lives and thrive.
As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to equity, inclusion and diversity and the value people from different backgrounds bring to a team. If, like us, you believe everyone has the right to have enough to live on, and you are ambitious about eradicating poverty, join us and build your career with a charity dedicated to ensuring dignity and equity for all.
We are seeking an experienced Campaign Mobilisation Manager to design and deliver high impact campaigns, manage and grow our network of campaigners, and centre the voices of people with lived experience of financial insecurity.
This is an exciting opportunity in our growing Policy & Influencing team to establish a robust campaigning function for Turn2us, with a strong focus on system change and the impact of stigma.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about our mission to challenge the systems and perceptions that cause financial insecurity. You will bring experience of developing and delivering high impact and creative influencing campaign strategies with a focus on centring the voices of people with lived experience.
We want to hear from applicants with a strong understanding of how policy, public affairs and campaigning interact to create social change, and the digital skills to build and grow an online network of campaign supporters.
We offer flexible working patterns, both in terms of hours and remote working. Please note that all employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 4 days a month.
Some roles may be required to be in the office more often than others and this will be agreed with the hiring manager upon starting at Turn2us.
Please note that all job offers are subject to 2 – 3 satisfactory references and a disclosure satisfactory to Turn2us from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).
Closing date: 11/11/24 at 09:00
Interview date: 20/11/24
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OUR VISION: A society where everyone, regardless of background has equal opportunity to achieve long-term professional and personal success
OUR MISSION: To prepare talented students from underserved and underrepresented backgrounds for career success.
OUR VALUES: We value teamwork and champion diversity in all its forms, including diversity of thought. We demonstrate empathy and passion in everything we do. We act with integrity; communicating openly and provide a collaborative and rewarding environment with continuous personal and professional development opportunities for all.
There are talented young people from ethnic minority or low socioeconomic backgrounds with the potential to thrive in top industries. And firms are looking for them.
We identify, inspire, and train our candidates to connect them with our sponsor firms where they can launch successful careers.
At the start of their careers, our candidates join our professional network of alumni both tapping into and contributing to this community of knowledge, experience, and contacts.
SEO London was launched in 2000 and has subsequently delivered two decades of transformative leadership in the UK workplace diversity and inclusion segment. Today, over 14,000 diverse students and professionals are registered with SEO London, benefiting from sponsorship and engagement opportunities with over 120 blue chip firms across financial services, corporate law, consulting, technology, engineering, and corporates.
Overview
Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO London) is looking to hire an HR and Operations Manager, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer.
Team: Operations
Location: 41 Great Guildford Street, London SE1 0ES
We offer flexible and hybrid working but office-based work is required from all staff on a regular basis. For this role we require the post-holder to be in the office min. 3 days per week, at least at the outset.
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Line Management: Senior HR and Operations Officer
Term: Permanent Role
Ideal start date: ASAP
Salary: £38k - £46k depending on experience
This is a full-time role but we are open to flexible arrangements.
Role Description
The HR & Operations function at SEO London has grown significantly in recent years, with a strong foundation now in place. This is an exciting opportunity for a new HR & Operations Manager to build on this progress and shape the next phase of our development. With recent growth and a focus on nurturing a positive culture, this role offers the chance to make a real impact and drive continued success within a dynamic and purpose-driven organisation.
The role is to oversee and continuously improve the delivery of HR Strategy and operations in line with SEO London's mission, values and strategic objectives. In addition, this role will oversee organisation-wide operations.
The post-holder will:
- Further develop and execute a People plan that supports the achievement of the charity’s strategic objectives and an engaging and inclusive work environment
- Ensure that all policies and procedures align to SEO London’s vision and mission and the necessary regulatory and legal standards
- Support a culture that is focused on employee engagement and continuous improvement including giving and receiving feedback
- Support managers in attracting and retaining staff who have the necessary motivation, values, skills and tools to deliver
- Provide line managers and staff with HR advice in confidence
- Be focussed on efficient and cost effective operational and service delivery across SEO London
- Execute ‘business as usual’ HR administration including monthly payroll and management of appraisal processes
- Lead or support strategic projects such as SEO London’s Learning and Development Plan, internal communications via SEO London’s intranet and continuous improvement of our recruitment and onboarding processes
- Line Management, currently of a full-time Senior HR and Operations Officer
Accountabilities
HR Strategy and People Plan
- Full accountability to design and align the annual People agenda to the strategic needs of SEO London, working closely with the Chief Operating Officer
- Compilation and use of HR data to inform planning and decision making
Regular review of HR policies, procedures, pay and benefits to make sure these are in line with current regulation - Provision of advice and support re. organisational design and development
- Internal reporting to Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and via an organisational dashboard
Employee Engagement and Wellbeing, and Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI)
- Responsibility for developing and overseeing the engagement strategy for SEO London’s staff team
- Planning, execution and analysis of staff surveys, communication of insights and planning and execution of follow-up actions
- Design and delivery of culture building activities to support employee engagement and well-being e.g. team away days, oversight of staff-led wellbeing committee
- Responsibility for designing and embedding DEI policy and initiatives in conjunction with the ELT and other senior leaders
- Responsibility for providing employment advice and counsel and managing the risk of staff team attrition
Learning and Development and Performance Management
- Execution of a robust and future-focused talent development, performance management, and learning strategy that supports staff members’ ongoing learning and performance
- Identification of skills gaps and internal and/or low-cost solutions/training to meet needs
- Continuous improvement of regular performance management, talent management and succession planning and execution
Employee Relations
- Advice and support to Senior Managers regarding employee relations issues
- Lead responsibility for management of employee relations issues, as agreed with the Chief Operating Officer
Recruitment and Onboarding
- Identification of recruitment needs and plans alongside hiring managers with focus on filling skills and experience gaps where necessary, internal progression opportunities and cost-effective hiring processes
- Design and execution of an effective and efficient candidate experience
- Execution of competency-based assessment and selection
- Embedding of DEI and Safeguarding measures into recruitment processes
- Continuous improvement of onboarding plans and processes, working closely with managers to ensure high quality new starter induction
Employee Reward
- Responsibility for sourcing and analysing regular market data to inform renumeration
- Responsibility for delivering a competitive and attractive salary, pension and benefits programme
- Responsibility for managing a fair and transparent salary review process focused on providing incentives for good performance and fair pay
- Responsibility for payroll and associated processes
Operations
- Responsibility for regular review of SEO London’s suppliers, working closely with the Finance team
- Lead responsibility for some supplier relationships, including those connected to SEO London’s offices
- Maintenance, curation and regular review of organisation-wide policy and procedures ensuring adoption across the organisation and alignment with accepted good practice and regulations
- Accurate record keeping in line with SEO London’s data protection policies and procedures
- Governance administration including scheduling and taking minutes at Board and sub-committee meetings and support to the Chief Operating Officer on all matters relating to SEO London’s governance
Line Management
- Line management as required (currently one team member), including goal setting, performance management, support with planning and execution of tasks, identification of learning and development opportunities and accountability for report’s outcomes and outputs.
Required qualifications
- University degree (any discipline)
- HR qualification (minimum CIPD Level 5)
Skills and experience of:
- Analysing and using data to inform planning
- Designing and executing a people strategy
- Project management and process improvement (start to finish)
- Creating and curating policies
- Creating and executing Learning & Development plans
- Managing employee reward and benefits
- Recruitment and onboarding including planning, assessment, selection and process management
- Microsoft (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint) including ability to create spreadsheets, run and analyse pivot tables in excel and create quality PowerPoint presentations
- HR technology including HRMS and applicant tracking systems (Personio preferred by not essential) and payroll system/s
- Operations and supplier management
- Internal communications
- Event management
Knowledge of:
- UK Employment Law
- The HR life cycle
- Wellbeing and DEI practices
- Knowledge of Salesforce desirable but not essential
- Understanding of coaching and mentoring practices
Behaviours:
- Influencing and engaging, and excellent relationship management across all levels of an organisation
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Tact, diplomacy and integrity
- Highly organised
- A deep understanding of equity, diversity and inclusion to foster a positive organisational culture
What we offer?
- Salary: from £38-46k, depending on experience
- Annual Leave: 28 days + Bank Holidays
- Enhanced Family Friendly Policy
- Flexible working - 3 days in the office
- Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, Private Health Insurance, Discount to Nuffield Gyms via Private Health Care and many more…
Closing date for applications
Timeline:
- Closing date for applications: 18 October at 12 noon
- Shortlisting: 18 October
- First interviews: 21-24 October or sooner as possible
- Second interview, with task/presentation: 25 October or sooner as possible
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply as soon as possible. We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis.
Equal opportunities Statement
As part of its recruitment policy, SEO London intends to ensure that no prospective or actual employee is discriminated against based on race, sex, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation, employment status, class, disability, age, other protected characteristic, religious belief or political persuasion or is disadvantaged by any condition or requirement which is not demonstrably justifiable.
Safeguarding
All posts at SEO London involve some degree of responsibility for safeguarding. Successful applicants are required to complete a Disclosure Form from the Disclosure and Barring Service ("DBS") for the position. Failure to declare any convictions (that are not subject to DBS filtering) may disqualify a candidate for appointment or result in summary dismissal if the discrepancy comes to light subsequently.
Right to work
Do you have the right to work in the UK? Unfortunately, at this time, we cannot provide sponsorship or consider overseas applications.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: Full-time with hybrid working arrangement; flexible working options available (minimum 4 days per week with at least 40% spent in the office).
Location: Hybrid working, blending home working with our locations in Chelsea or Harefield Hospital, with a minimum of 40% time spent in the office.
Are you a strategic fundraising leader with a passion for building relationships and developing marketing activities? Do you have a proven track record in driving income growth through creating transformational appeals, products and propositions for long-standing and new supporters? If so, you could be the perfect fit for our Director of Fundraising & Marketing role.
As the Director of Fundraising & Marketing, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective management of the charity’s fundraising and marketing activities. Reporting directly to our CEO, you will work closely with the senior leadership team, trustees, hospital partners, and other key stakeholders to align our fundraising and marketing strategies with our mission to support those affected by heart and lung diseases.
Key Responsibilities:Strategic Fundraising Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy to grow income year-on-year, focusing on high-value fundraising, community fundraising, individual giving, and legacies. Lead the development of transformational appeals, products, and propositions for our audiences.
High-value fundraising and income generation: Proactively engage, acquire, steward and retain corporate partners, philanthropists, and trusts to unlock financial support, meet our ambitious income targets, and drive awareness of our work.
Marketing and Communications: Develop a marketing strategy that increases the charity’s visibility and builds brand reputation. Oversee all communications channels, including digital and social media. Oversee the development of the charity’s brand narrative, identity and positioning.
Team Management: Lead the fundraising and marketing teams, ensuring workloads are managed, and a high standard of support is provided across the charity.
Senior Leadership Contribution: Contribute to the charity’s strategic direction, working with our Board of trustees and playing an active role in organisational development and decision-making.
A Summary of What We’re Looking For:
- An experienced strategic fundraising leader with their own proven track record of securing six- and seven-figure gifts
- Significant experience in the development of appeals and fundraising propositions, including engagement partnerships.
- Proven experience of leading continuous improvement in relation to Major Appeals operations, with relevant experience and networks within high value and philanthropic fundraising.
- Strong leadership skills with experience of effectively managing high-performing fundraising teams.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will also have worked within a healthcare charity context, and have experience leading the marketing & communications functions, including both brand development & management, and communication campaigns.
About Us:
Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals Charity is dedicated to improving the lives of people with serious heart and lung disease. We fund life-changing research, upgrade equipment, and enhance the hospital environment to improve patient care. Our committed team is passionate about driving change and making a real difference.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should download the full job description and person specification (see the box on the top right of the screen). We will be using anonymised CV technology for this role, which will anonymise key data like name, address, and education background at the first screening stage. You should carefully answer the application questions, providing a full and thorough answer to questions about your suitability and interest in the role and charity, so we can properly assess your application.
If using AI tools for your application – please ensure this is only done to enhance your own work so we can still see the ‘real you’ and understand your personal skills and experiences.
Closing Date: 9am, Monday 11th November 2024.
Successfully shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial screening phone conversation with our Recruitment Partner (either during the application window or within 7 days of the closing date). Successful candidates will then be invited to first-round interviews approximately the week commencing 25th November 2024. Final interviews will take place in early December, and will involve a prepared task. Interview topics will be shared in advance wherever possible.
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Event Manager
Salary: £45,000
Contract: Full time (35 hours a week), 14 months fixed term contract
Location: The position is based at the Peace Direct office in Central London (with options for hybrid working)
Peace Direct is an international charity that works with local peacebuilders and their allies to shift power and resources for sustainable peace. Local people are the experts in the conflicts that affect their communities, and only they understand what it takes to build peace that lasts. We make sure these local peacebuilders have the resources they need to make peace a reality, and that their work is resourced, acknowledged and supported by the international community.
The role
If you have the expertise and enthusiasm for event management, this could be the role for you!
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Event Manager to help coordinate, plan and deliver Peace Direct’s 2025 global peacebuilding gathering to be held in Kenya. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully managing large-scale events from inception to completion. This role requires excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills to ensure the seamless execution of events.
This brand new role is a 14 month contract specifically developed to deliver and roll out the event. Along with two Event Assistants under your direction, you will be responsible for managing and implementing the programme, including handling travel arrangements (100+ bookings), including flights, hotels, and transportation. You will have a solid background evidencing strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to build a smooth rapport with internal and external stakeholders critical to the success of the event. Stakeholders will include local suppliers, peacebuilders, funders and direct engagement with the venue and service providers and key donors.
We are looking for someone with a keen eye for detail to ensure a high professional standard is maintained - even under work pressures - and with budget management experience of large projects (exceeding $250k), ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to financial and time constraints.
Interested? Then please see the attached recruitment pack for more details about the role and how to apply.
The deadline for applications is 23:30hrs on Wednesday 6th November.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
LimeCulture is recruiting for our new Director of Sexual Violence Services
The Director of Sexual Violence Services is a strategic leadership role. You will be responsible for leading, overseeing and managing LimeCulture’s Sexual Violence Services Division, bringing together our full range of consultancy services and bespoke training initiatives focusing on the prevention of and response to sexual violence.
Our Sexual Violence Services division has clients and projects spanning a range of different sectors, so you will be confident in operating across multiple sectors, organisations and workforces.
We are looking for a charismatic leader - dynamic and confident in your approach with a ‘can-do’ attitude. You will be a highly skilled operator with the ability to influence, and develop effective, robust working relationships with a range of key external stakeholders to strengthen LimeCulture’s reputation as a sector leader and attract new business.
The Director role is primarily home-based with some planned travel and so candidates can be based anywhere in the UK.
Studies have shown that people from underrepresented backgrounds are less likely to apply for roles where they don’t match the job description criteria exactly. If you are excited about this role and think that you have what it takes, but your experience doesn’t align 100%, we still want to hear from you and would encourage you to apply.
We value diverse perspectives and the contribucon everyone makes to form our culture. Put simply - you can be yourself here!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Hybrid: Turn2us London Hub (Farringdon) & homeworking
About this role
Turn2us is a national charity tackling poverty and the structural causes of financial insecurity. We work with co-producers and partners to provide people in financial crisis with the means and agency to get back on their feet, build resilience, move forward with their lives and thrive.
As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to equity, inclusion and diversity and the value people from different backgrounds bring to a team. If, like us, you believe everyone has the right to have enough to live on, and you are ambitious about eradicating poverty, join us and build your career with a charity dedicated to ensuring dignity and equity for all.
The Head of EDIB is a fantastic opportunity to head a team that focuses on how Turn2us maximises the impact for people facing financial insecurity by developing equitable and inclusive processes to help embed a culture where equity and inclusion are engrained in everything we do. The team covers responsibilities for EDIB, safeguarding and co-production.
About You
You will bring experience of designing and implementing EDIB initiatives which have had a demonstrable effect on both organisational culture and the social impact of the organisation’s work. You will have previously worked with an extensive range of internal and external stakeholders to embed EDIB in their own areas. You will have an understanding of the barriers individuals face and an understanding of intersectionality and how that impacts experiences. You’ll need strong analytical skills to be able to translate data, research, and trends into strategy and actionable plans.
Please read the Head of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Job Pack for further information.
How to apply
For more information, please read the Job Pack attached. Please apply on the Applied website via the Apply button.
Then, the next steps will be:
- You will then be asked to submit personal details including diversity data. All diversity data will be treated as confidential. Those involved in the selection process will NOT have access to it. The information given by candidates will be solely used for the purpose of improving the recruitment process.
- As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete some questions which are linked to the requirements of the role. These will be blind-reviewed, and the scoring of these will determine whether you move forward in the process.
- The closing date for applications is 20th November at 09:00AM.
Please let us know if you will require any special provision as a result of any disability should you be called for interview.
Turn2us is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from members of all communities. It is committed to equality of opportunity, inclusion and diversity. We encourage and welcome applications from all parts of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Turn2us wants to enable an environment where everyone is kept safe from harm and can thrive. We are committed to safeguarding everyone involved in our charity and the work we do. You can read our safeguarding policy here.
If you join us at Turn2us, you will start on 25 days annual leave per annum (prorated for part time workers). Each year in the month you joined, you will receive additional day of leave up to a maximum of 30 days. On top of this you will receive bank holidays. The charity also offers 2 volunteering days per year to allow staff to gain experiences and skills outside of work for example at a food bank or becoming a trustee at another charity.
We offer flexible working patterns, both in terms of hours and remote working. Please note that all employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 4 days a month. Some roles may be required to be in the office more often than this and this will be agreed with the hiring manager upon starting at Turn2us.
Please note that all job offers are subject to 2 – 3 satisfactory references and a disclosure satisfactory to Turn2us from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).