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Cardiff Students’ Union is looking for a forward-thinking and experienced leader to head our newly merged People and Governance team. This pivotal role requires a strategic mindset, a passion for supporting people, and a commitment to ensuring excellence in governance.

As the Head of People and Governance, you will lead a dynamic team that provides professional HR services and robust governance support to over 100 career staff, 600 student staff, and our trustees. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of our people and governance functions, streamline processes, and drive cultural and operational improvements.

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a leadership role in a progressive organisation, championing a people-focused approach while safeguarding governance excellence. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, apply today!

Reporting to the Deputy CEO, the Head of People and Governance will oversee the strategic and operational delivery of HR and governance services across the organisation.

Please note, we reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as early as possible.

Are you an experienced and ambitious fundraiser who shares our values and passion to make life better for people with eczema? This exciting new role at National Eczema Society will lead our work building engagement and support from the UK eczema community. See below for the Fundraising Lead recruitment pack.

We are a relatively small and agile charity with big ambitions to grow our work. Our vision is a world free of eczema. Until that’s achieved, we’re fully committed to making life better for people with eczema and their families and put their needs first. We do this by providing information and advice, supporting eczema research, raising awareness and campaigning for better medical care. Around eight million children and adults have eczema in the UK, so lots of people look to our charity for hope and support!

Fundraising underpins all our work and is crucial to our success. As Fundraising Lead, you will be responsible for driving donations and supporter engagement using personal, story-led communications.

Some key responsibilities include:

• Managing individual giving activity – including regular giving, one-off donations and appeals and payroll giving

• Developing a supporter engagement programme – create a multi-channel communication programme to optimise supporter retention and deepen engagement

• Leading on supporter appeals – working with other function leads to ensure activity is integrated and optimised

• Managing challenge events – including promoting and allocating National Eczema Society Gold Bond places in key events

• General management – such as budgeting, planning, strategy development.

This is a great opportunity for ambitious fundraiser to take ownership of and drive the future direction of fundraising for National Eczema Society.

Benefits include

Salary – £40,000 per annum
Full-time, permanent role
Hybrid working – 2 days in the office, 3 from home
Office oocation – near London Bridge, in shared office space
Benefits: 28 days holiday, including 3 mandatory days over Christmas, plus bank holidays
Professional development opportunities

Application instructions:

If this role sounds like it’s right for you and you’d like to apply, please send us:

• An up-to-date CV outlining your employment history, academic and professional qualifications.
• A Supporting Statement (no more than two A4 pages please), explaining how you meet the criteria outlined in the Job Description and why you’re interested in leading on fundraising for National Eczema Society.
• Please email your CV and Supporting Statement to the email ID (by clicking) on 'How to Apply', to arrive by no later than 9am on Monday 3 March 2025.
• Do reach out to Andy Proctor, Chief Executive if you’d like an informal and confidential conversation about this position, via the above email address.

We look forward to hearing from you!

#Fundraising #Individual Giving #Digital Fundraising

Grants Fundraiser

Would you like to use your fundraising expertise to help disadvantaged young people access life-changing educational support? We Are Seeking a Freelance Fundraiser to work flexibly over 8 days a month.

Position: Freelance Fundraiser
Daily Rate: Circa £250 per day
Location: Home-based, with monthly travel to London
Hours: 8 days per month (flexible)
Closing Date: 24th February 2025

About the Role

Team Up is looking for a passionate and experienced Freelance Fundraiser to drive our fundraising efforts and secure vital funding to support our mission. You will develop and implement fundraising strategies, focusing on securing income from trusts, foundations, corporate partners, and high-net-worth individuals (HNWI’s).

Key responsibilities include:

· Developing and executing a fundraising plan to meet annual targets (c. £300k).

· Researching, writing, and submitting compelling funding bids.

· Building and managing relationships with funders, ensuring long-term partnerships.

· Driving multi-year funding opportunities, securing grants of £10k-£50k+.

· Overseeing the work of a junior part-time fundraiser focused on small grants.

· Managing all grant reporting, ensuring timely submissions to funders.

· Ensuring compliance with GDPR and fundraising best practices.

· Supporting the CEO with corporate and strategic HNWI fundraising projects.

About You

You will need to be a self-motivated and proactive fundraiser with a strong track record of securing income for small to medium-sized charities.

Essential skills and experience include:

· Proven success in fundraising from trusts, foundations, corporates, and HNWIs.

· Ability to research funders, write compelling bids, and manage relationships.

· Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

· Ability to work independently and meet targets.

· A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Desirable:

· Experience working with education or socio-economic disadvantage charities.

If you thrive in an environment that values responsibility, accountability, and results, this role is perfect for you.

About the Organisation

Team Up helps disadvantaged young people double their expected progress through high-impact tutoring. Our volunteers, supported by qualified teachers, not only improve academic attainment but also build confidence and resilience. We have ambitious plans for regional growth and new programme offerings, making this an exciting time to join our team.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Fundraising Consultant, Grants Manager, Development Manager, Trusts and Foundations Lead, Bid Writer, Fundraising Manager, Freelance Grants Fundraiser, Grants Programmes Manager, etc.

Apply today for a fantastic opportunity to work flexibly while making a real impact in a growing charity!

Salary: £70,000 per annum + generous benefits 

Contract: Full time, fixed term contract for up to 13 months 

Location: Victoria, London (hybrid working with one to three days in the office each week) 

Closing date: at 12 noon, Friday 28 February 2025

NHS Providers is the membership organisation for the NHS hospital, mental health, community and ambulance services that treat patients and service users in the NHS. We help those NHS foundation trusts and trusts to deliver high-quality, patient-focused care by enabling them to learn from each other, acting as their public voice and helping shape the system in which they operate. 

NHS Providers has all trusts in England in voluntary membership, collectively accounting for £124bn of annual expenditure and employing 1.5 million people. 

NHS Providers’ defining purpose as an organisation is supporting our members. Our policy and strategy directorate does this through enhancing influence and encouraging development and improvement: we offer the sector a strong voice in policymaking and government, and we work with their boards to help them navigate the complex times we live and work in. We have an influential voice within the policy landscape, focusing on issues that truly support our members’ priorities and work towards creating the conditions that will allow healthcare in the UK to thrive and flourish. Our policy and strategy directorate leads this influencing work; the directorate encompasses our policy, public affairs and analysis teams.

As head of policy and analysis, you will jointly lead and manage this busy and high performing directorate of around 30 people, taking specific responsibility for overseeing a number of policy portfolios and our analysis team. You will have the skills and experience to maximise the influence and impact of NHS Providers by ensuring that key priorities are identified and driven forward through effective member consultation, policy development and influencing activity. You will also play a key role as part of the organisation’s senior management team, working with colleagues across the organisation to support corporate development and strategy.

We actively support equality of opportunity for all our staff and welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief. We particularly encourage applications from those from underrepresented communities.

Please send a CV and covering letter setting out why you are interested in the role and how you meet the person specification via our application portal by noon, on Friday 28 February 2025.

Visa sponsorship

You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. NHS Providers is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

Executive Assistant

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Executive Assistant who can act as a trusted partner to the CEO, helping to manage complex priorities, build and maintain key relationships, and drive organisational efficiency.

Position: Executive Assistant to the CEO

Location: Gloucester, remote or hybrid working considered

Hours: Part-time 3-4 days per week 22.5-30 hours (flexible working available)

Salary: £33 - £35k pro rata, depending on experience 

Contract: Permanent

Reports directly to: CEO

Closing Date: 28th February 2024

Interviews: Interviews will be held on Wednesday 12th March or Thursday 14th March – please let us know if you are not able to make either of these dates when submitting your application, thank you. 

 

The Role

This is a senior executive role to support the CEO achieve the organisational strategic objectives and vision and mission.

Key area include:

• Develop a sound understanding of CEO’s requirements, priorities, ways of working and uses this knowledge to develop networks, support CEO to make the best use of their time and manage their schedule, calendar, travel and events 

• Support CEO to prioritise in line with our strategy, mission and vision 

• Proactively manage and grow CEO's network and build the reputation of TMW

• Provide adhoc support to the Executive Leadership Team (currently one other person) when required, including EA support to when CEO is on annual leave   

• Use and promote systems to increase efficiency within own role, CEO role and wider organisation 

• Input into and help the shape the system requirements for the wider organisation

• Organise and maintain efficient digital and physical filing systems using TMW systems and standards

• Support CEO around prioritisation and ensure that TMW staff and stakeholders are connected to the right people 

• Handle all internal and external communications, screening calls, emails, and visitors with professional discretion

• Manage complex administrative tasks including preparing reports, presentations, and handling confidential documentation

• Coordinate between departments and team members to ensure smooth workflow and project completion

• Take detailed minutes during meetings and follow up on action items

• Assist with special projects and additional administrative duties as assigned

• Manage social media communication in a way that builds profile of CEO and wider organisation

About You

You will have experience of working in a similar role with similar responsibilities, so will likely be working as an Executive Assistant or have worked as one before. Please give examples of your experience against these responsibilities in your letter and CV. 

The ideal candidate will bring executive support experience, demonstrating exceptional organisational abilities and emotional intelligence. You will need to be someone who can anticipate needs, think strategically, and maintain professional discretion whilst handling sensitive information. 

We're seeking an individual who shares a passion for transforming young lives through music and can effectively represent both the CEO and stakeholders. 

About the Organisation

With a mission to inspire and transform young lives through music, the organisation aims to break down barriers and build confidence, self-belief, and motivation among young people, enabling them to reach their full potential in both music and their lives. This work focuses on inclusivity and diversity, engaging with under-represented young people, particularly those from challenging circumstances.

Benefits include:

• Pension is 3% of basic salary 

• Flexible working   

• Lots of staff training and development opportunities 

• Cycle to work scheme

• Enhanced maternity policy 

• Wellbeing and social programme for staff 

• Annual leave entitlement: 22 days plus bank holidays plus all the days between Christmas and New Year 

• Staff can request additional unpaid leave throughout the year 

• An amazing staff team and culture

You may also have experience in areas such as PA, EA, Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, Secretary, Senior Administrator, Admin Manager, PA to the CEO, EA to the CEO, Personal Assistant to the CEO, Executive Assistant to the CEO, Secretary to the CEO. 

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Title: Operations Officer

Location: Coram’s Fields, 93 Guilford Street, London, WC1N 1DN

Responsible to: Chief Operating Officer Salary: Up to £34,000 per annum (subject to experience)

Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week (includes some evening and weekend work)

Benefits: 26 days annual leave, defined contribution pension scheme, tax-free childcare scheme, café discount, employee assistance programme, cycle-to work scheme

Role Summary

Coram’s Fields is a unique charity in the heart of Bloomsbury, London. In addition to our iconic 7-acre child-friendly park, we run a variety of services and enrichment programmes to support local young people and their families, including a nursery, an after-school and holiday club, a drop-in centre for parents of under-5s, a vibrant youth centre and a sports programme. We proactively host a wide variety of community events and celebrations, and our facilities are available for private hire to generate income for the charity.

The Operations Officer role is an integral part of the central team with responsibility for procedures, systems that support the effective, efficient, and compliant running of our seven-acre site, services, park events and oversight of income streams. It is an exciting and highly collaborative role offering a fantastic opportunity to combine effective communication and organisational skills with a passion for helping young people and a desire to develop commercial and business development experience.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

General operations, processes and systems 

• You will be responsible for the oversight and continuous improvement of organisational procedures including IT, GDPR, Health and Safety, Fire Evacuation, incident management.
• You will be responsible for briefing staff across the charity in the use of these procedures and working with the Office and HR Manager to arrange training for staff where necessary. 
• You will be responsible for improving existing office systems and identifying opportunities to develop new systems and processes to enable people to work more collaboratively, efficiently, and effectively. 
• You will be responsible for ensuring that organisational procedures are documented and accessible on the internal SharePoint.
• You will be responsible for developing and overseeing a new volunteer infrastructure for the charity, working with teams across the organisation to deliver a consistently high-quality volunteer experience for all with standard recruitment, induction, and on-going oversight procedures.

Events and project management 

• You will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing a diverse and inclusive programme of park events, making the park an interesting and vibrant place to visit, encouraging the community to gather and socialise, and generating income to support the work of the charity.
• You will have responsibility for working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure each event is well-planned, managed safely and compliantly with all regulations and laws, and executed successfully within budget. 
• You will work with the CEO, COO and Buildings and Facilities Manager to support capital projects, liaising with external stakeholders, contractors and the Local Authority to ensure the effective operation of the site. Commercial Operations
•  You will operationally oversee our facility-hire income (halls, sports facilities, and grounds) and be responsible for: – ensuring necessary contracts, waivers, and legal/statutory documents are completed – executing effective marketing and promotions, and creating high quality promotional content for our website and social media – regularly reviewing fees in relation to the hire of our facilities and making recommendations for changes to these – understanding and improving the utilisation of facilities – supporting the COO to develop and grow partnerships with local organisations and schools – improving the efficiency of our booking systems/processes and overall user experience 
• You will be responsible for identifying new (temporary and permanent) opportunities and third party partnerships to bring new experiences, enjoyment and enrichment to local young people while also generating income for the charity. 
• You will work closely with our Café Manager to grow the profile and income generated by our cafe through improved park signage and park visitor experience initiatives, and integration of the café into the hall and sports hire customer journeys.

Other 

• You will be expected to undertake personal development and training where required or beneficial for the role, and to attend regular supervision and appraisal sessions.
• To undertake any task that may be request from time to time by the CEO or Board of Trustees, as may be consistent with the nature and scope of this post.

How to apply: Please submit your CV and a Cover Letter outlining how you are good fit for the role!

* We can only consider applications from candidates who submit a cover letter detailing how their experience aligns with the job criteria and how the role fits with their career goals.

Diversity and inclusion matter to us. Coram’s Fields is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, from a diverse range of backgrounds. We strive for our workforce to be representative of the communities that we serve, and we know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the families and children we work with.

Coram’s Fields is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of all children and young people. All those applying for a role with the charity are subject to robust safeguarding checks and will need to demonstrate clearly their commitment to safeguarding. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and all post holders are required to register with the DBS update service.

Job Title: Communications, Campaigns, Marketing & Design Officer

Employer: Thames Life Community Development Trust, Thames Community Hub, Bastable Avenue, Barking, IG11 0LG

Reports to: CEO

Salary: £28,000 / 30,000 FTE (Pro rata 14- 21 hrs per week) 

Location:  London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

Contract:  3 months with further 6 months pending funding (maternity cover)

Start date:  tbc  

Thames Life Community Development Trust: 

Thames Life began in October 2017 as Thames Ward Community Project, with funding from the National Lottery Community Fund to combine a community organising and asset-based approach to one of the most deprived areas in the UK (Thames View and Barking Riverside Wards) and also an area of rapid development and regeneration.  The project was tasked to establish a resident-led community development trust leading to the establishment of a charity in June 2020. 

Thames Life is a charitable company and transforming the area into a place that people are proud of, where they can see a positive and exciting future and feel able to influence and shape the changes that are taking place over the next decade and beyond. Thames Life is laying the foundations for a community that has a strong identity and sense of common purpose; that takes great pride in the rich diversity of its residents; that feels it can shape its own future rather than simply be on the receiving end of decisions made elsewhere; that is better prepared to meet the challenges of major physical and demographic changes over the coming years; and that is determined to play its part in transforming services. 

Purpose: The Communications, Campaigns, Marketing and Design Officer will work with the CEO, resident trustees and the wider community to consolidate the communications infrastructure and ensure the promotion of resident voice through high quality communications, informed by regular community outreach.  The postholder will use strong marketing, social media and communications skills to enable residents to become active and enterprising citizens, working together for the common good of existing and future communities. This post is funded by Trust for London.

Thames View and Barking Riverside Wards: The residents of Barking and Dagenham have a number of complex challenges facing its residents: lack of opportunity, economic precarity, housing insecurity and homelessness, high rates of domestic violence, and significantly higher levels of deprivation and unemployment than almost any other London borough.  Thames View and Riverside Wards reflect these adversities.  Barking Riverside Ward has a higher-than-average instance of domestic violence and obesity amongst children in reception in comparison with other wards.  It also has 80.6% Black, Asian and Multi Ethnic (BAME) population, with Thames View Ward having 76.4% BAME population. Thames View Ward has the second highest instance of unemployment benefit-related claimants across the borough wards with 64.6% of residents living in deprived households.   

Social cohesion has been a major problem over the last twenty years as the Borough has been transformed from a white working-class area to a multi-racial part of Greater London.  The next twenty years will bring another massive change, as large tracts of derelict land along the River Thames are reclaimed and developed to build 20,000 new homes on the Riverside site alone and close to 4,000 on the Thames Road redevelopment programme.

Main responsibilities: 

Strategic leadership and campaigns

· Work with the CEO to develop/deliver comms strategies across the entire spectrum of resident-led communications disciplines including: media and public relations, internal comms, brand marketing, advertising, marketing, digital and social media and production of materials.

· Report on and analyse all aspects of communications 

· Develop key messages, lead on creating and maintaining appropriate and consistent language and terminology across all media 

· Act as a ‘brand guardian’ ensuring consistency across all internal and external communications 

· Identify issues that support a campaign focus and balance with mitigation of risk or benefit in regard to reputational  status

· Keep up to date on best practice within the charity sector generally and particularly changes to data protection, communications innovation, legislation, and codes of practice 

 

Impact

· Work with the CEO to develop and implement an impact framework for the organisation to ensure the work we do connects well with our vision, mission and aims and can be easily measured, evidenced and communicated using simple and consistent data collection tools.

Marketing and design

· Take responsibility for researching and developing our marketing approach, delivering a simple marketing plan (either in conjunction with or as part of an expanded communications strategy) focused on how we raise awareness of, and engagement with, Thames Life and its associated projects and activities among residents locally, including appropriate KPIs to measure performance.

Newsletter and other Publications

 

· Oversee production of community newspaper (River View) and support resident editorial board.  Lead on all aspects of production, design and distribution and liaise with funders as necessary to negotiate content etc.

· Design, copy-write and distribute regular e-bulletins to promote publications, programme activities, events and other key information  

· Oversee the management of our database 

· Lead on copywriting and production of marketing materials and key publications including Annual Review.

 

Website

 

· Take responsibility for the development and management of the website and blog, including generating content, making improvements to functionality, maximising its potential and monitoring its performance. 

 

Social media

 

· Manage and expand social media presence, sourcing and sharing newsworthy information from across Thames Life’s activities.

· Produce regular reports detailing social media activity to share with staff and steering group members 

 

Publicity and media

 

· Increase the organisation’s profile across a range of media outlets, and with influencers and organisations 

· Act as a spokesperson when necessary 

· Develop relationships with target media representatives 

· Write releases, articles and statements 

· Respond to requests from the press for comments, views and supporting information and maximise opportunities for further engagement on relevant topics 

· Supervise and advise other staff members and trustees in their drafting of communications plans and statements  

· Identify opportunities for Thames Life programmes/activity to be nominated for awards

 

Internal communications

 

· Enhance communications with colleagues and develop an understanding of Thames Life’s work and needs of its users 

· Provide training to staff on branding where necessary and ensure staff are well briefed on key communications issues 

· Analyse all aspects of communications on a quarterly basis and prepare a report to present 

 

Staff and supplier management

 

· Manage any volunteers and interns 

· Manage relationships with suppliers of services essential to communication work 

 

Other

 

· Take an active role in Thames Life’s external events and campaigns

· Support Thames Life’s fundraising, services, education and public affairs activities 

· Participate in cross-functional projects 

· Reach out to residents across the whole community, listening to and recording their views, building relationships with those who want to get involved, encouraging participation with a view to generating and supporting local action and campaigns.

 

Person specification: 

Applicants will be assessed through a combination of application form, personal statement and interview. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.

REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

DESIRABLE

QUALIFICATIONS

Subject of relevance to community work, strategic communications or marketing

✓

EXPERIENCE

Experience of managing websites and social media profiles

✓

Experience of producing and editing short promotional videos for use on social media

✓

Able to demonstrate previous experience of work in a community setting in areas with high levels of poverty/disadvantage 

✓

Able to demonstrate previous experience of campaigning; customer and public relations; social and market research; journalism and media; sales and merchandising; business and marketing

✓

KEY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Excellent communication skills – able to translate issues into opportunities for action and build successful well-defined campaigns led by local people 

✓

Functionally literate, able and willing to keep written and electronic records

✓

Capable computer user including email, word processing, social media, basic Excel spreadsheets.

✓

Able to work constructively in team situations

✓

Knowledge of WordPress or similar website creation platform and content management system.

✓

Knowledge of Mailchimp or similar marketing platform

✓

Knowledge of Hootsuite or similar social media management platform

✓

Knowledge of local area

✓

PERSONAL QUALITIES & VALUES

Self-organised and with high level of self-motivation to achieve in the role and work independently

✓

Versatile and flexible approach to work. Able to manage own time effectively and work anti-social hours (evenings, weekends) as necessary

✓

Personal integrity. Willing to be accountable and adhere to a Code of Conduct, understand confidentiality and Data Protection issues. 

✓

Able to take challenge and criticism and deal with setbacks

✓

Respectful, open, and sensitive to others’ history and experience. Sensitive to local cultures and languages. Positively committed to anti-discriminatory practice and social justice and actively promote diversity

✓

Able to overcome negative and apathetic attitudes – motivate, inspire and enjoy and value helping others achieve and develop their potential (shows persistence and determination to achieve results)

✓

Committed to self-development and learning: able to apply, transfer and build on what they do. Willing to support the learning of others

✓

Demonstrates insight, experience, and resourcefulness - understands the context and practice of community action. 

✓

 

Terms and Conditions: 

Employer: Thames Life Community Development Trust 

Timescale: We would like to appoint the Communications, Campaigns, Marketing and Design Manager as soon as possible. This is a part time post, initially until 31st May 2025, with plans for renewal until December 2025 (maternity cover) pending the securing of wider organisational funding.  During that time we will seek to expand the team and implement sustainable long-term changes. We need an experienced Communications and Marketing Officer to help us take this project to the next level.

Supervision and support: The Communications and Marketing Officer will be accountable to the CEO. S/he will be supported by the board of trustees and a wider resident steering group, including people with relevant experience of communications, marketing and community organising.

Equal opportunities: Thames Life is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people in our recruitment procedures and in all our work across and beyond school. We adhere to statutory guidelines in respect to safe recruitment. All persons employed by Thames Life, in any capacity, will undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and confirmation of employment is subject to a successful outcome.

Closing date for applications: tbc

Interviews:  tbc

Submit interest in applying via Charity jobs

We are looking for a marketing and communications professional with excellent written skills to help share the stories behind the people and the charity. From promoting breaking news and covering live events, to marketing upcoming opportunities and representing the stories of the Soundabout community, this is a varied and exciting role, where a breadth of creative and digital skills is essential. As part of a small but passionate organisation, this role is key to developing our supporter base, increasing engagement with and awareness of the charity, promoting our services, and increasing our fundraising efforts using a mix of storytelling, marketing, videography and photography, research, and other communications tools. We are entering an exciting new phase of growth and development, and this is an opportunity to make a new role your own. If you would like to be part of a team making a real difference to Learning Disabled people through music, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

The candidate will be responsible for marketing and communications at Soundabout which includes:

• Review, update, and deliver a marketing and communications strategy and calendar to support Soundabout's goals, supported by the CEO.

• Plan and deliver strategic marketing campaigns and events (mostly digital), with strategic support from the CEO, including an annual winter fundraising campaign and ad host virtual events to promote Soundabout and build stakeholder relations.

• Develop, manage, and update the content on Soundabout's main website (WordPress), keeping it compelling, accessible, and on brand for all our key audiences.

• Maintain and update the Soundabout Families and Soundabout Choir Hubs websites, ensuring they stay up-to-date and on brand.

• Create, publish, and schedule posts for Soundabout's social media channels with the aim of engaging and growing our audience and in line with strategy, working with the CEO and wider team to determine content. Replying to and moderating conversations in our community spaces. We are currently active on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Bluesky.

• Design digital and printed marketing materials and publications, such as newsletters, annual reports / impact reports, and flyers for our different audiences.

• Collate content from across the team, to write and circulate newsletters and ad hoc bulletins, editing content so it is coherent in style, using MailChimp.

• Maintain brand consistency across all communications and craft clear, engaging, and inspiring market copy and compelling communications about Soundabout’s work.

• Collaborate with colleagues and the Soundabout community to collect and share their stories in an authentic and respectful way, further developing Soundabout’s storytelling work.

• Work with Administrator to review mailing lists set up on Salesforce (our CRM system).

• Promoting Soundabout’s commissionable activities, maintaining regular communications with commissioners, and proactively anticipating and negotiating renewals.

• Drafting and circulating thank you letters and other regular communications with Soundabout donors, funders, supporters, as directed by CEO.

• Be innovative: review and implement new technologies to improve our campaigns, drive engagement and boost supporter experience.

• Be reflective: review campaigns and proactively adapt plans to optimise future results. Provide analytics for reporting.

• Share stories externally, utilising publications / journals / virtual spaces related to the sectors Soundabout inhabits.

• Review and update automated responses for mailing list sign ups and donations.

Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 per year based on experience (Pro rata if part-time)

Terms: Permanent. Full-time or part-time with a minimum of 4 days/week (0.8 FTE). 

Location: Remote. We will strongly prefer candidates who can be based in the UK.

Probation: 6 months

Reports to: Director of Finance and Operations

Who We Are

Humanists International is an international non-governmental organisation (NGO) and the global representative body of the humanist movement, uniting a diverse community of non-religious organisations and individuals. Inspired by humanist values, we are optimistic for a world where everyone can have a dignified and fulfilling life. We build, support and represent the global humanist movement and work to champion human rights and secularism.

We campaign on humanist issues. We defend humanists at risk of persecution and violence. We lobby for humanist values at international institutions, including the United Nations. And we work to build the humanist movement around the world. 

Our Members and Associates include humanist, rationalist, secular, ethical culture, atheist and freethought organisations from all over the world. Our community also includes many individual supporters who share our vision and values.

About the Role

Humanists International has another separate entity based in the US. This role will be a part of the UK operations team but will collaborate with the US finance team occasionally when it’s required, for example, during the audit period. Both UK and US finance teams are managed by the same Director of Finance and Operations who is based in London. 

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who can provide excellent finance and administrative support to the small, predominantly home-based team. We’re seeking someone who is personable, highly organised, has attention to detail and is keen to take initiative and learn new skills. Onboarding training will be provided, but we would like you to demonstrate transferable skills. 

You will work on a wide variety of tasks which will include bookkeeping and bank reconciliations, being the first point of contact for the organisation, as well as providing general administrative support to the team. You will be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively across a diverse international team.

This is a full-time or part-time with a minimum of 4 days/week (0.8 FTE), permanent position, which is predominantly home-based but does require the attendance of in-person events such as the General Assembly and Team Building. You will also be expected to attend a number of board-level meetings held on weekends to take meeting minutes - further details are listed in the Key Responsibilities section.

We are open to flexible work arrangements and committed to diversity and inclusion.

Key Responsibilities

• Taking charge of the day-to-day financial activities and office administration of the organisation.

• Ensuring high-accuracy bookkeeping and bank reconciliation are completed to deadlines. 

• Ensuring adequate financial documents are filed on Drive to comply with the audit requirements.

• Preparing invoices and receipts to stakeholders as required.

• Generating month-end Budget vs. Actual Report from accounting software on time, for the Director of Finance and Operations to review. 

• Preparing financial data for quarterly Finance Report in tables for the Director of Finance and Operations to conduct quarterly financial analysis.

• Assisting the Director of Finance and Operations with the preparation of financial data, tables and files for the annual budgeting and UK audit.

• Reviewing and processing expense claims. And ensuring the Expenses Policy is being followed. 

• Preparing and attaching expense receipts to the CEO’s monthly credit card statements.

• Being the first point of contact of the organisation. Managing office inbox, answering office calls and sorting out the letters.

• Attending online board meetings (four times a year on Saturdays) and investment committee meetings (twice a year on weekdays between 5-7pm) to take meeting minutes. Board meetings normally take 3 hours and investment committee meetings take 45 minutes. These meetings are usually planned 6-8 months in advance.  TOILs will be provided when the meeting is held outside your normal working hours.

• Assisting the CEO with board papers and circulating them to board members before board meetings.

• Arranging flights and accommodations for the CEO and board members to attend in-person meetings when required.

• Arranging meetings for the CEO when required.

• Assisting staff and board members with queries on finance or administrative matters.

• Any other appropriate duties.

Essential Skills

• Accounting, finance, or economics qualification.

• A minimum of two years’ experience in bookkeeping and administration roles. 

• Experience using financial software. e.g. Quickbooks, Xero, Sage or equivalent.

• Understanding of the chart of accounts structure, cash/accrual accounting basis.

• Understanding of the expense claim process.

• Experience preparing the budget. (Not necessarily the whole organisation’s budget, but specific section(s), for example, travel costs and fixed-costs related budget lines would be essential.)

• Excellent organisation, time management and multi-tasking skills with the ability to prioritise and plan a busy workload. 

• Self-motivated and able to meet all deadlines.

• Supportive, collaborative and able to build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Abilities to work independently with initiative.

Desirable Skills

• Understanding of the annual audit process.

• Understanding of the organisation’s annual budgeting process.

• Experience of working in a not-for-profit sector.

• Awareness of charity accounting and restricted funds.

• Submitting Gift Aid Claims.

• Experience using CRM system.

• Experience in remote working.

Staff Benefits

• 30-days annual leave (this is in addition to the UK public holidays). Pro rata if you work part-time. 

• Remote working

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Season ticket loan

• Cycle to Work Scheme

Application Process

Please click on "How to apply" button to download and complete our Employment Application Form for Finance and Admin Officer, and send it to a dedicated email address (which can be found on the last page of the Job Description PDF below) with the subject heading “Job Application for Finance and Admin Officer” no later than 10:00 am  (BST) on 24th February 2025.

Successful shortlisted candidates will be notified by COB 28th February 2025.

Interviews are expected to take place on 4th - 5th March 2025 online.

This opportunity is also listed on our website: https://humanists.international/about/work-with-us/

Learning and Work Institute is an independent policy, research and development organisation focused on lifelong learning, full employment and better work. We research what works, influence policy, and develop new ideas to improve practice. Social and economic inclusion are at the heart of all we do as we work towards a fair and prosperous society.

Our vision is for a prosperous and fair society in which learning and work provide opportunities for everyone to realise their potential and ambitions throughout life.

The Director of Policy and Research is a key senior leadership role at Learning and Work Institute. Reporting to the Chief Executive, the post-holder will be responsible for leading a team of around 30 experts in research, analysis, and policy development in these fields, generating more than £2.5 million in programme income and achieving a significant impact in policy and practice.

The appointed person will likely bring advanced knowledge of a range of methods and approaches that can be applied to research and development within public policy and will have a clear understanding of programme and project teaching and processes.

The successful candidate will also be committed to Learning and Works Institute’s charitable aims and objectives. You will have a track record of sizable income generation including developing proposals, developing funding relationships, and bid writing. You will also have a track record of delivering complex and high-profile programmes of research and/or development work, including managing resources and delivering to time and quality expectations within budget.

We welcome the appointed person’s proven track record in building strong relationships with national and local government, delivery organisations, partners and funders. Experience of leading a range of research and development approaches, such as reports, evaluations, pilot development and technical support, is also welcomed.

As a senior leader of the largest staff team the post-holder will need to possess excellent leadership and management skills, including an ability to inspire teams, develop and motivate staff, ensure high performance and deliver continuous improvement.

The opportunity is offered on permanent basis, though Learning and Work Institute is welcoming of flexible working patterns and arrangements, to be agreed upon appointment. We are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion across all levels of the organisation and continuously strive to create an environment where all employees feel valued and supported.

For further information about this opportunity, please contact our retained advising consultants at Peridot Partners, Drew Richardson-Walsh or Olivia Robson, by visiting the link below:

Director of Policy and Research | Learning and Work Institute via Peridot

Programme Director | Full-time 35 hours per week (part time at four days per week will be considered) | £50,630 - £56,173 
Based at our offices in Clapham, near Settle, with a mix of office and home working.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Programme Director to help shape the future of YDMT, a growing charity with a current annual income of c£2million,

Leading our projects and grant team you'll play a crucial role in bringing our interlinking projects and grants together under one new team, providing clear long-term direction and ensuring lasting impact for our beneficiaries.

About Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust 

We are a small charity doing big things to help to protect and enhance the People, Landscape and Wildlife of the Dales. 

For 27 years we have delivered diverse and inspirational projects, helping to plant 1.6 million trees and securing the future of more than 850 hectares of wildflower hay meadows, creating habitats for our wildlife and combatting climate change. We are passionate about inspiring disadvantaged groups and future generations to care for this special area.

About the role 

Our ambitious project strategies have enabled us to grow our woodland, grassland, wetland and outreach and engagement work. We aim to continue to develop these core projects, alongside our grants programme to increase our ability to help tackle climate change, biodiversity loss and connect more people with nature.

The Programme Director will play a key role in creating and implementing long term project strategies to build on the charity’s success. You will be leading a small team to deliver transformative projects, while identifying opportunities for collaboration and partnership work. Monitoring, evaluation and learning of projects and grants to continuously improve their impact, as well as a knowledge of Health & Safety Executive legislation, are key to ensure that all our projects are safe and delivered to the highest standards for our beneficiaries. 

As a member of the YDMT Executive Leadership Team, supporting the Chief Executive, you will help provide leadership, vision and direction, assisting the Board to set and implement the strategic direction of YDMT.

We believe the role will be a highly rewarding one, and a real opportunity for someone to develop their skills in a fantastic organisation, whilst benefiting this wonderful area and its communities.

About you

We're looking for someone with a background in project management who can combine strategic planning with excellent leadership and relationship building skills.

Your role will focus on leading major projects and grants programmes, managing multiple and complex delivery within timeframes and budgets.

You will be a natural networker and ambassador, who can confidently develop strong relationships with our stakeholders and provide inspirational leadership to our team. 

Underpinning all of this is your ability to work within our culture – which means sharing our values of being creative, caring, honest and enabling.

Closing date for applications is 9am, Monday 31st March 2025 via our website.

The role is multi-faceted and fast paced and we’re looking for someone with extensive project manager experience, an interest in and knowledge of social care policy and advocacy,  and the ability to juggle priorities. The role is home based and the job holder is required to represent the Charity at external meetings as required. You need to live within easy reach of London to avoid incurring large travel costs, and ideally have experience of working in adult social care in the UK. This is a varied role which will bring with it opportunities for you to continue to develop your skills, increase your knowledge and network and to work with a passionate and committed small team in a charity which has a focus of supporting care workers. The role is home based and there will be some travel to London for meetings.

IMPORTANT: Please read the Job Descripton and Person Spec carefully before applying. We are not looking for Project Manager experience in the tech or I.T. fields.

• You'll be managing our innovative flagship project, liaising with funders and working with care workers and stakeholders on this high visibility exciting work which has a focus on advocacy and policy.
• As line manager to one direct report, you'd provide supervisory and other support to your team member.
• You would author think and opinion pieces, write press releases and produce articles relating to our projects and advocacy work
• You would represent the CEO and the Charity at external meetings as required
• You'd be responsible for managing spend against budgets, processing payroll and other expenditure using our banking system 
• You'd look for funding from trusts and foundations to help us continue our work and would work collaboratively with your colleagues

What's in it for you?

· Home working most of the time apart from when travelling to meetings and events

· 25 days annual leave

· Working from home allowance

· Mental Health and Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme

· Flexible working patterns available

· Friendly, supportive and inclusive team culture

Please read the job description/person spec before applying. 

• Key leadership role within the senior management team
• Lead financial strategy, optimise performance, and shape the future direction

About Our Client

Doncaster Deaf Trust is dedicated to providing exceptional education and care for individuals who are deaf, have communication difficulties, or learning disabilities. The Trust's vision is to be a national leader in achieving outstanding outcomes and improving lives through a focus on leadership, innovation, inclusivity, quality, perseverance, and fostering a positive, accountable culture.

Core Values:

• Leadership: Empowering individuals to go the extra mile.
• Innovation: Shaping a better future through creativity and action.
• Inclusivity: Valuing diversity and promoting equality.
• Quality: Striving for continuous improvement.
• Perseverance: Overcoming obstacles with a can-do attitude.
• Positive Culture: Fostering accountability, honesty, and collaboration.

Doncaster Deaf Trust have robust and fit-for-purpose finance systems in place, which the new appointment will continue operating with and, where possible, further develop. The finance team is proficient in their field and eager to continue progressing through their CPD. The Director will manage the Finance department, ensuring the continued efficiency of financial services while supporting senior leadership, Governors, and Trustees.

Job Description

The Director of Finance role has arisen due to the upcoming retirement of the current Director. This position will lead the Finance department, ensuring efficient financial services and providing strategic support to senior leadership, Governors, and Trustees. Key responsibilities include overseeing budgets, financial planning, procurement, compliance, and managing a team, all while supporting the Trust's strategic goals and vision.

This role will play a key role within the senior executive team, leading finance operations and supporting the Trust's strategic goals. Key responsibilities include managing the finance department, preparing budgets, producing financial reports, and overseeing financial planning. You will ensure compliance with financial management standards, manage contracts, and provide financial advice to the CEO and Trustees. Additionally, you will lead the Finance Team, ensuring efficient financial operations across the Trust.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations, including management accounts, annual budget, and monthly reports.
• Support the implementation of the Trust's Strategic Plan 2020-2025.
• Provide financial advice and reports to senior leaders, Governors, and Trustees.
• Ensure effective management of staffing costs in collaboration with the HR team.
• Manage procurement processes, contracts, and ensure value for money.
• Ensure compliance with Charity Law, Education Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), and other regulations.
• Line manage the Finance Team, providing training and support.

The Successful Applicant

Essential:

• Accountancy qualification
• Strong budget management skills (strategic and day-to-day)
• Experience in educational/charity settings
• Senior leadership experience with line management responsibility
• Experience managing diverse teams
• Proficient in using SAGE and database systems
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and ICT systems
• Ability to think strategically and pragmatically plan
• Experience with delegation and managing complex issues
• Commitment to safeguarding children & young people

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of ESFA funding guidance and Charity Law.
• Experience in the SEND sector

What's on Offer

Benefits of Working with Youngster Deaf Trust:

• 55 days annual leave including bank holidays (to be used during school holidays)
• Contributory Pension scheme
• Excellent CPD (Continuing Professional Development) opportunities
• Free on-site parking
• Free access to on-site gym
• Discounted childcare at Little Learners Day Nursery
• Westfield Health Cash Plan, covering Doctor line (24/7 GP access), Dental, Optical, and Prescription claims

The Trust are also planning to re-brand their name to reflect their ongoing growth and commitment to providing the best possible services. Join Doncaster Deaf Trust and help make a meaningful impact on the lives of those with communication difficulties and learning disabilities.

Doncaster Deaf Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the DBS and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 25th February; however, we encourage early submissions.

Contact
Nazmine Bedoyya
Quote job ref
JN-012025-6653937Z

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

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government to understand why play is a must have, not a nice to have.

In order to support our strategy by raising awareness of why we exist and what we do, we are 
seeking a dynamic and experienced communications professional to join the Marketing and 
Communications team. With a strong background in media relations and PR, you will have 
responsibility of overseeing and delivering the press office function, develop and deliver
media and communications plans, shape our storytelling and key messages and provide 
expert consultancy to all colleagues up to and including the Chief Executive.

Working closely with colleagues from across the organisation, children and their families, our 
youth panel and health professionals, you will proactively seek out stories to create
compelling content for the media, our fundraising and awareness raising campaigns, and 
marketing collateral. You are an exceptional copywriter and will have an understanding of
different audience requirements and can advise colleagues accordingly.

Reporting to the Head of Marketing and Communications, you’ll support with strategic 
communications planning, and in the ideation, development and management of content to 
maximise impact of campaigns, fundraising appeals, events and policy activity across owned, 
earned and paid channels.

You’ll be committed to development, both for yourself and those around you. You’ll manage 
your own environment by constantly listening, responding and adapting. You will believe in 
the value of giving and receiving feedback as helpful information for us all to continually grow, 
and consciously make appropriate, balanced decisions for yourself, others and Starlight.