Commercial Jobs

At Ambitious about Autism, we're currently looking for a Commercial Development Partner to join our team.

You'll work closely with the Head of Employability, Skills and Training within the National Services department to develop, shape and grow our offer. We are looking for a commercially minded individual who can build our income generation pathway within National Services.

We have been working with employers, schools and higher education institutes for several years in the development of our Employ Autism programme, providing training and consultancy for employers and education providers as well as paid work experience for autistic young people. We are at an exciting time where we have a mixture of existing offers (training and consultancy and Employ Autism) as well as new products ready to launch, including, Autism Confidence, e-learning and our Careers Education Framework.

You'll secure income from employers, providers and partners for our Employability and Training team through our Employ Autism programme, developing and implementing a sales plan to secure new long-term strategic partnerships with nationwide businesses.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Sales, new business and/or experience of managing multiple client relationships.
• A demonstrable track record of working successfully with businesses in a development capacity to acquire and maximise relationships.
• Good knowledge of the commercial sector and employability/training services.
• Excellent presentation skills to engage a range of internal/external stakeholders.

In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more!

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

Chiswick House & Gardens Trust is looking for an entrepreneurial, strategic and commercially focused person to fill a key position within a small dynamic team.  The Commercial Development & Events Manager role combines strategic planning, partnership cultivation, and event management to support our social and  charitable mission while driving income growth and community impact.

In this role you will contribute to our mission by refining and developing our commercial strategy to align with our social, charitable and audience development goals.  You will be responsible for growing our commercial income through securing corporate partnerships, events and filming opportunities, engaging our existing and new audiences.

This post requires commercial acumen, partnership development and a creative mindset with the proven ability to develop unique income generating experiences that celebrate and are sensitive to our Grade 1 listed gardens, buildings and are anchored by our mission.

About Us

VoiceAbility is a leading national charity working across the UK to support people, who face disadvantage or discrimination, to achieve their goals and rights and have their voice heard when it matters most.

We foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity, where every team member is valued for their unique contributions. Guided by our mission to amplify underrepresented voices, we are committed to professional development, offering tailored opportunities for growth, learning, and leadership. Our values of empowerment, respect, and integrity underpin everything we do, ensuring a supportive environment where both individuals and the organisation thrive in driving meaningful societal change.

We are seeking an exceptional Commercial Director with a strong marketing and commercial sales background, coupled with proven experience in delivering strategic growth in competitive market environments. This pivotal role combines entrepreneurial vision, sales expertise, and operational excellence to drive sustainable revenue growth while strengthening our position as a trusted advocate for underrepresented voices.

Role Purpose

The Commercial Director will be a driving force behind VoiceAbility’s mission, leading the charge in shaping and executing bold growth strategies that secure new revenue streams and enhance the organisation’s reach. Combining proactive entrepreneurial leadership with sharp market intelligence and stakeholder influence, you will deliver measurable results in revenue generation, service expansion, and operational excellence, ensuring VoiceAbility thrives as a not-for-profit leader in a competitive landscape.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership and Growth Execution

1. • Implement and oversee the organisation’s long-term growth strategy.
   • Translate organisational objectives into actionable marketing and business plans.
   • Oversee contract retention and tendering processes to secure new business and revenue.
   • Represent VoiceAbility as a credible advocate to policymakers and key stakeholders.

2. Market Expansion and Revenue Growth

1. • Identify and exploit new geographic markets, customer segments, and funding streams.
   • Strengthen relationships with commissioners, stakeholders, and customers to drive growth.
   • Leverage market research and business intelligence to maintain competitiveness.
   • Proactively build opportunities to enhance VoiceAbility’s market position.

3. Brand, Marketing, and Public Engagement

1. • Strengthen VoiceAbility’s brand positioning as a trusted and influential voice.
   • Create strategic partnerships to lead and support multi-channel campaigns to drive public awareness and engagement.
   • Use storytelling and data-driven insights to enhance visibility and credibility.
   • Ensure the organisation remains visible and respected in its field.

4. Operational Efficiency and Innovation

1. • Leverage technological advancements, including AI, to improve operational efficiency and customer engagement.
   • Monitor trends and opportunities to ensure strategic readiness and innovation.

5. Team Leadership and Strategic Influence

1. • Build and lead a high-performing commercial team, equipping them with the intelligence and tools to drive growth, by utilising their individual strengths
   • Foster a collaborative, innovative team culture aligned with organisational objectives.
   • Influence policymakers, industry leaders, and stakeholders to achieve VoiceAbility’s strategic mission and vision.

Skills and Competencies

To excel in this role, the successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strategic and Commercial Expertise: A proven track record of delivering growth, securing contracts, and driving financial performance.
• Sales and Marketing Acumen: Proven ability to develop targeted campaigns, secure new business, and retain client loyalty.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Evidenced expertise in building trusted relationships with commissioners, policymakers, and partners.
• Operational Innovation: Experience leveraging technology, including AI, to enhance service delivery and decision-making.
• Leadership and Team Development: A proven leader with the ability to inspire, develop, and manage high-performing teams.
• Commitment to Diversity: Strong understanding of embracing diverse perspectives in stakeholder engagement and service delivery.
• Professional Credentials: Membership of relevant professional bodies and/or a degree in business administration or marketing is an advantage.

How to Apply: Please click on the apply button to be redirected to the VoiceAbility website.

Closing Date: Friday 3rd January 2025 – 1700hrs

Please note, given the importance and value of this role to the organisation, we will interview suitable candidates who match our criteria on a rolling basis and may appoint before the closing date.

Prospectus is pleased to support a well-known refugee organisation in recruiting a Commercial Contracts Advisor for a consultancy running from January to March 2025, requiring 15-20 days of work.

As commercial contracts become increasingly vital for securing long-term funding, the organisation seeks a qualified consultant or firm to refine its budgeting and pricing strategies. The role involves developing tools, templates, and SOPs to enhance pricing models such as Fee per Day, Payment by Results (PbR), and Lump Sum while ensuring compliance with donor regulations, particularly those of FCDO and the World Bank. The consultant will also strengthen NRC's capacity to craft competitive, compliant proposals aligned with its financial policies.

Ideal candidates will bring extensive experience in commercial contracting, a deep understanding of FCDO and World Bank financial frameworks, expertise in cost proposal development, and a proven track record in creating pricing SOPs. Strong knowledge of tax compliance and risk mitigation is essential. The ability to design training modules and train teams in commercial finance practices is desirable.

At Prospectus, we are dedicated to supporting candidates throughout their application journey. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure the recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.

If this opportunity aligns with your skills and experience, we invite you to submit your CV in the first instance. Candidates whose profiles closely match the requirements will receive the full ToR and will be invited to deliver their proposal.

ABOUT LSESU

We are an independent, registered charity dedicated to helping LSE students make the most of their time at University. We are governed and managed separately from the University, but work closely with them to help deliver the best for our students.

We’ve been part of LSE since 1897, and all LSE students automatically become LSESU members when they enroll. Our total income is c.£4.2m per year, which comes partly from a block grant from the University, and partly from commercial activities which generate extra revenue.

Our main services include:

Student Voice – supporting our students with representation, campaigning, policy change, and elections Student

Communities – supporting over 300+ clubs and societies, and managing the SU gym Social – running our Union events and spaces, such as the student bar the Three Tuns, and the Denning Cafe

Student Advice – providing free, independent, and confidential advice to our students

Not For Profit
All proceeds from commercial activities go back into putting on amazing events, activities, and support for students and help us to reinvest into the things we do for our members.

JOB PURPOSE

The Director of Commercial and Union Operations is responsible for the strategic direction and effective operational management of the commercial services and facilities which includes venues, bars, catering, events, and the fitness centre.

As a key member of the Senior Leadership team the Director of Commercial Union Operations will lead the development of commercial services to deliver exceptional services to our customers and members that maximises profitability.

More about this role can be found in the Candidate Information Packed attached.

Who are we looking for?

An experienced commercial leader, someone passionate about providing excellent commercial services, delivering outstanding customer care, who is outcome-focused and delivers results. You ’ll also become part of a great team and be invited to share in our successes and get to know the people behind the impact, making sure you feel valued for the important work that you do. If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch and apply.

 
Recruitment 
 

Our recruitment processes are free from bias or discrimination and are fair and accessible, therefore we ask that all candidates complete our Application Process in three stages:

·Part 1 Supporting statement Personal statement and covering letter stating what skills and experience you must bring to the role and why you want to work for London School of Economics Students ’ Union. Please ensure that your personal statement is no longer than two pages. 
Please ensure that you pay particular attention in your application to detailing how you meet the requirements of the person specification. In addition, please answer the following questions in a cover note; 
1.Why do you want to work for London School of Economics Students’ Union and how do your values align with ours? 
2.What skills, experience and qualities can you bring to the role to develop our commercial services and facilities? 
3.Please can you tell us when you have turned around a failing service or business and increased profitability and improved service?
 

·Part 2 (CV) outlining your career history to date.
 

·Part 3 (Equal Opportunities Monitoring and Contact Form) is personal information. It helps us gather and analyse demographic information about our applicants. This part will only be seen by HR and will not have any impact on shortlisting. Application forms are formatted to ensure the equality monitoring data is removed before applications are seen by the shortlisting panel. 

This process allows us to ensure that the shortlisting is done in a fair and consistent manner and all applicants are given the same opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.

Please send us a CV, complete a supporting statement outlining how you meet the persons specification of the role along with equality monitoring form which will be seen by our human resources team.
 

·  Closing date: Sunday, 26th January 2025
 

·  Interview: Wednesday, 5th February 2025

 
Please note that you must be available for interview on the specified dates. 

Compulsory Requirement - The UK Government sets the legal regulations that we are required to follow. As an employer we must ensure that everyone is eligible to work in the UK and this is done by us checking and making a copy of the correct original identification/documentation before your first day of work. Currently we require you to have the right to work in the UK, as we are not a Home Office approved sponsor. 

Our client is a national charity whose mission is to help people to live healthier lives. Their unique offer combines clinical services, relationships and sex education, outreach in community settings, wellbeing programmes and counselling.

National charity (health)
Finance Director (interim contracts or permanent considered as well as candidates interested in a 3 or 4 day working week)
£90,000 - £120,000 
Hybrid working with presence in London or Liverpool offices.

This is an incredibly exciting opportunity to join their Executive Team, as they deliver their 2023-2026 strategy with an ambitious programme of growth and change. 

As the new Finance Director, you will play a critical role working alongside the Chief Executive, Board of Trustees and a vibrant Executive Team. You will be instrumental in strengthening the organisation by providing strategic financial support and ensuring strong performance management. You will also support their innovative new commercial trading subsidiary. 

Our client is looking for a strategic thinker with substantial experience of leading a charity finance team within a £multi-million organisation, to successfully implement the financial elements of their strategic plan and to support commercial trading activities and business expansion plans.

If you are dedicated to providing exceptional services and wish to be part of a trustworthy, collaborative, inclusive and courageous organisation, we would love to hear from you. Our client is committed to increasing the diversity of the Executive Team and would particularly welcome applications that would help achieve this aim.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below with a copy of your CV in the first instance by the deadline of 12 January.
 

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for service excellence and business growth? Strides Highbury Counselling Centre is looking for an innovative Service and Business Development Manager to lead the operational management of our counselling service and drive the development of our commercial opportunities.

Why Join Us?
At Strides, we bridge the gap in mental health services by providing affordable, long-term counselling. We also maximise the social value of our spaces to empower individuals and communities. Your work will make a real difference.

What You’ll Do:

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the service and administration team.
• Develop partnerships and manage commercial room hire to maximise income.
• Collaborate on service policies, marketing, and business development.
• Lead on health & safety, building management, and service delivery.

About You:
You bring experience in managing community counselling services, leading diverse teams, and building impactful partnerships. You’re organised, proactive, and ready to inspire your team and the community we serve.

About Outward

For almost 50 years, Outward has been a leading provider of high-quality support and care services to people with support needs in London. We are committed to empowering the people we support to live fulfilling lives and make positive choices. At the heart of everything we do are our core values: engaging, enabling, and empowering.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Head of Service, Care & Support to join our senior management team. This new pivotal role involves leading the operational delivery and growth of our Care & Support services, ensuring they are innovative, flexible, and of the highest quality.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of Care and Support to implement strategic objectives, manage stakeholder relationships, and oversee compliance with internal and external quality standards. You will also lead on organisational change, financial performance, and the development of services to meet the needs of the people we support.

If you are passionate about transforming lives of people with a leaning disability or autism and have a proven track record in managing care services, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a real difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, delivery, and evaluation of high-quality services across Care & Support.
• Oversee budgets, ensuring sound financial performance and value for money.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with commissioners and other stakeholders.
• Develop and manage teams, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Monitor quality and compliance, addressing any issues proactively.
• Provide effective line management to Area Managers and other senior staff.
• Support organisational growth by identifying and delivering new business opportunities.

Full JD is available on request.

Requirements:

Essential (E):

• Right to work in the UK.
• Ability to commute to the Outward office (N17) five days a week, if required.

• Proven experience managing high-quality services for vulnerable people.
• Extensive knowledge of care regulations, funding mechanisms, and legal frameworks.
• Strong leadership skills, with a track record of successful change management.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including report writing.
• Demonstrable financial management skills, including budgeting and service pricing.

Desirable (D):

• Professional qualifications in care, management, or a related field.
• Post-graduate degree or diploma in a related field, such as Social Care, Leadership, or Healthcare Management​.
• Registration with a professional body in a relevant discipline (e.g., social work, healthcare).
• Experience in co-production, involving people supported and their families in designing and delivering services.
• Ability to secure grant funding or develop successful proposals for projects.
• Knowledge of trends and innovations in the care sector, including digital transformation initiatives.
• Ability to develop and execute strategies to address gaps in service provision.
• A sharp commercial focus with the ability to balance financial sustainability and quality care.

Employee Benefits

We value everything our staff do for the people we support, so we provide a great benefits package:

• 25 days Annual Leave excluding Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time)

• Computing Scheme

• Credit Union Scheme

• Cycle-to-Work Scheme

• Death in Service Benefit

• Health Assured – Employee Assistance Programme

• Eye care Vouchers

• Flu Jab Reimbursement

• Long Service Awards

• Pension Scheme

• Purchase Additional Annual Leave

• Refer-a-Friend Scheme

• Retirements

• Loans (including season tickets and parking permit loans)

• Blue Light Card

How to Apply

If you are ready to take on this exciting leadership role and have the skills and experience we are looking for, please submit an application by following the link below:

Closing Date for all Applications is Monday 13th January 2025

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 27th January 2025.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so apply early!

Outward is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and expects all staff to share this commitment. If the post you apply for involves working with or having access to adults at risk and/or their records, we will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services for successful candidates. This will be fully subsided by Outward.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

As an employer, who aspire to become Disability Confident Committed, we aim to ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. Please indicate clearly at the beginning of your supporting statement if you have a disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010), and you wish to be considered for an Offer Of an Interview (OOI) Please note that the OOI is available to disabled candidates only. Regrettably, any false declaration of disability in order to secure an interview will impact on your overall application.

We’re looking for a Facilities Housekeeper to join our friendly and hardworking Facilities team. If you take pride in creating clean, welcoming spaces and enjoy working in a varied and dynamic environment, this could be the perfect role for you!

Location: Gilwell Park, Chingford, E4 7QW

Salary: £13,989.33 per annum – Band A, Level 3 inclusive of Outer London Weighting and Market Supplement (pro rata £26,241.34, Band A, Level 3, inclusive of Outer London Weighting & Market Supplement)

Term: Permanent, Part-Time (20 hours per week)

About the Team and Role:

At Gilwell Park, no two days are the same. You’ll play a key role in keeping our beautiful and historic site running smoothly—whether you’re making sure our spaces are spotless, helping with events, or supporting the day-to-day operations. It’s a role where your attention to detail and commitment will make a real difference.

You’ll be joining a supportive team in a welcoming environment, with plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and be part of something truly special.

As the Facilities Housekeeper, Key Responsibilities:

• Keeping Spaces Clean: Bedrooms, communal areas, toilets, kitchens, and meeting spaces need to be tidy, clean, and welcoming.
• Helping with Events: Supporting set-up and making sure everything runs smoothly—sometimes on weekends.
• Spotting Issues: Checking spaces and reporting any maintenance needs.
• Laundry Tasks: Making sure laundry is cleaned and ready to use.
• Following Safety Rules: Keeping spaces sanitised and safe for everyone

Who we’re looking for as our Facilities Housekeeper:

• Has a good eye for detail and takes pride in their work.
• Can work well as part of a team but is also happy to work independently.
• Can organise their tasks and get things done efficiently.
• Is willing to learn and follow health and safety guidelines.
• Is ready to complete training in First Aid and Fire Safety (we’ll provide it!).

Benefits:

• We are an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country.
• 28 days holiday and going up to 32 days after 2 years’ service plus additional days at Christmas
• Free Parking Onsite
• Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
• Double matching pension up to 10% of gross salary
• Family Friendly employer with generous family leave
• Learning and Development/training opportunities via our internal learning hub

For more details about the Scouts and our great benefits:

Closing date for applications: 12:00pm Sunday 19th Janary 2025

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 29th January 2025 at Gilwell Park, Chingford, London, E4 7QW

Click ‘Apply’ now to apply for this fantastic role!!!!!!

Strictly no agencies. 

The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.

A London-based Membership Body is looking to recruit a Finance Business Partner on a 12 month FTC.

In the post of Finance Business Partner, you will report to our Head of Finance and be part of a team of one other Finance business partner.

The client is looking to conduct interviews in early January and for the employment start date to be in January.

£50,000 - £55,000 Salary

Hybrid working: 2 day in the Office. ( Zone 1 London)

12 Month FTC

The client is looking for:

A Qualified Accountant : ACCA/ACA/CIMA or similar qualification

Experience in Not for Profit organisation would be beneficial.

Key responsibilities will include:

As the Finance Business Partner, you will bring valuable experience, financial and business acumen that will drive the delivery of our plan. Working closely with the Senior Finance Business Partner and other key internal and external stakeholders including the commercial subsidiaries you will support the business with understanding its risks, monitor and track progress against plan, understand factors driving business results. Build relationships with budget holders and provide business insight and advice.

Business Partnering - Provide appropriate challenge and financial support to key internal and external stakeholders including the commercial subsidiaries to achieve the business objectives and long-term plans. Assist in the preparation of financial KPI's and be the first point of call for budget holders to discuss management reports and highlight potential areas of concern through close dialogue with budget holders as required and support in creating business plans.

Preparation of Monthly Management Accounts - Prepare and post month end journals including accruals, prepayments, and deferrals. Assist with the monthly consolidated management accounts (income & expenditure statement, balance sheet, and the cash flow statement) and other financial reports for the group including the charity and commercial subsidiaries.

Annual Budgets & Management Accounts Forecasts - Provide detailed analysis for the business to review ensuring an accurate and reliable budget is built for submission to the group including the charity and commercial subsidiaries. Completion of periodic management account forecast as required to ensure an accurate and timely measure of business performance.

Job Title: eCommerce Lead

Salary: £33,420 per annum

Team: Retail & Volunteer Development

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

About Shooting Star Children’s Hospices

We have an exciting opportunity for a Bank Retail Assistantto join our team at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.

Shooting Star Children’s Hospices provides specialist care and support to families who have a baby, child or young person with a life-limiting condition, or who have been bereaved. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we support families across Surrey, north-west London and south-west London from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care.

At the heart of what we do are our dedicated staff; their exceptional commitment and professionalism means every family has the opportunity to make every moment count.

It’s a great time to join Shooting Star Children’s Hospices as we are expanding our retail team and portfolio of shops.

Location: We have an exciting opportunity for an eCommerce Lead to join our team at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices at our Distribution Unit on the Lansbury Business Estate, Knaphill, Woking GU21 2EP. 

Shooting Star Children’s Hospices provides specialist care and support to families who have a baby, child or young person with a life-limiting condition, or who have been bereaved. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we support families across Surrey, north-west London and south-west London from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care.

At the heart of what we do are our dedicated staff; their exceptional commitment and professionalism means every family has the opportunity to make every moment count.

It’s a great time to join Shooting Star Children’s Hospices as we plan to expand our retail portfolio and eCommerce area.

About the role

Your key purpose will be manage and develop our online retail operation  to drive profit and grow income to support the hospices and retail strategy. Responsibilities include optimising our current eBay operations and developing the Hospice’s online retail presence into multi-channel sales, increasing the profitability of all online sales. In time there may be the requirement to develop a dedicated SSCH online website.

You will also be in charge of new goods, researching and advising on our small range of new stock for our shops as well as being in charge of our Christmas Card operation.

You will be required to ensure there is a smooth, professional and efficient online and new goods operation including responsibility for selection of appropriate items, producing engaging listings, pricing to optimise revenue, packing and despatching as well as maintaining excellent customer relations.

About you

This role requires proven experience of trading on eBay and other online platforms and a

A minimum of 2 years working at a mid-senior level in an e-commerce role is essential to this role as is a proactive and problem solving attitude. Experience of working in the charity retail sector and managing a team of volunteers is also desirable.

You will also have an ability to develop our Ecommerce strategy and have strong commercial acumen and understanding of online selling. You will possess excellent management skills and have good verbal and written communication skills together with a

basic technical understanding of the architecture of an ecommerce website and good knowledge of MS Office, Excel, Google Analytics, SEO, online advertising platforms eg  AdWord

Please see the attached job description for more information about this opportunity at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.

 What we offer 

In return you will receive a competitive salary along with a range of benefits, which include:

Pension scheme 

• NHS Pension Scheme (for eligible employees) or our stakeholder pension scheme, with up to 7% employer contributions

Annual leave 

• 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising with length of service 
• 2 weeks paid sabbatical leave after 5, 10 and 15 years’ service 
   
  Contractual benefits
• Generous sick pay scheme
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave pay 
• Flexible working arrangements 
• Death in service benefits
• Reimbursed professional membership fees
• Eye care
• Employee referral scheme 
• Blue Light discount card  

Health and wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health
• Mindfulness sessions 
• Cycle to work scheme
• Mental Health First Aiders 
• Nutritionally balanced meals at Christopher’s (free for employees) and free fruit at our Hampton site 

Safeguarding 
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Also, we are committed to equal opportunities and consider all applicants to be in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check. 
 
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Shooting Star Children’s Hospice is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence. 

We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. Our vision is for Shooting Star Children’s Hospice to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcomed to work and volunteer. 

To apply please send a CV and covering letter outlining how your experience meets the criteria set out in the person specification.

Closing Date: Sunday, 19th January 2025 

Interview Date:  Wednesday, 29th and Friday, 31 January 2025

Job Title: Development Manager

Location: London 

Contract: Permanent 

Reporting to: Head of Development 

Responsible for: Occasional consultants or volunteers 

Salary: £50,758.50 Gross per annum

Deadline: 8th January 2025

Conciliation Resources 

Conflict is difficult, complex and political. The world urgently needs to find different ways to respond. Conciliation Resources is an international organisation committed to stopping violent conflict and creating more peaceful societies. We work with people impacted by war and violence, bringing diverse voices together to make change that lasts. For 30 years, we have been making peace possible. We currently have over 70 full and part-time staff members, working mainly out of the London and Australian offices. We work with over 70 locally-based and international partners worldwide. Conciliation Resources is deeply committed to keeping people safe from harm, whether they are personnel or those who come into contact with our work.

Communications and Development Team 

The Development Team sits within a wider Communications and Development Team, which consists of four members of staff at different levels, who work across a range of activities. The wider Team has two dedicated staff members currently focused on donor relationship management and fundraising, and two on communications. 

The Development function is responsible for management of Conciliation Resources’ strategic funders, the generation of unrestricted income and providing fundraising support to the wider organisation. The majority of funding currently comes from government grants and this will remain a key focus, with some time also spent on reacting to opportunities for new funding streams which present themselves – such as trusts and foundations, and to a lesser extent, high-value individual donors and corporations. 

The Communications function has oversight over all areas of organisational communications including the website and digital communications, branding, media relations and production of content. 

Job Purpose 

The purpose of this role is to help generate funding for CR as an organisation, and its component teams. The job-holder will need to work with the Head of Development to support the development of existing and new unrestricted funding relationships, collaborate with staff in other teams to help achieve more restricted income, and at all times champion good organisational communication and information management around funding and donors.

With guidance from the Head of Development, the postholder will lead on building and maintaining strategic relationships with new donors and partners, which might involve some grant management, including budget monitoring, as well as providing technical advice to programmes and policy teams’ fundraising efforts. This may involve writing proposals, working on project budgets, coordinating submissions and providing other guidance, help and advice. The postholder will need to engage, train and support colleagues, as well as gather learning and introduce new tools in response. 

They will use Conciliation Resource’s data management system (currently Podio) to support the development of clear grant and donor management processes, and maintain aspects of the system which relate to fundraising. 

As a member of the DevelopmentTeam, the postholder will also feed into wider fundraising activities and strategy, supporting the Head of Development Team as needed.

Person specification 

Essential experience, knowledge and skills 

• Significant experience of developing and drafting successful funding proposals and budgets to secure income

• Experience of working with grant management or customer relationship management (CRM) IT systems 

• Knowledge of basic fundraising practices, approaches and environment

• Excellent English verbal and writing skills, with the ability to write for different purposes, communicate persuasively and summarise complex information 

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively, listen to and influence others, both internal and external to Conciliation Resources 

• Excellent numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to present information in an accessible way

• Common sense approach, with a positive attitude and the ability to adapt to an evolving business and working environment, and take initiative

• Cross-cultural sensitivity and appreciation

• Understanding of and commitment to Conciliation Resources’ goals, values, work and approach

Preferable

• Experience or knowledge of commercial contracting

• Experience or knowledge of trusts and foundations 

• Experience or knowledge of major donor fundraising

• Significant experience of building relationships with donor contacts, in particular with institutional donors (including UK, USA, UN, EU or other european governments) to support the increase of funding for an organisation 

• Experience of donor-funded grants/contracts, including narrative and financial reporting, due diligence and contract processes, basic monitoring and evaluation 

• Project management experience, including experience coordinating and gaining support from a wide range of stakeholders 

• Experience of working in an international non-governmental organisation or related organisation 

• Administration experience, including a proven track record of maintaining databases and office records 

• Knowledge of international development, peacebuilding or humanitarian work 

• Good coaching skills with the ability to pass knowledge onto, train and motivate others 

• Exceptional organisational and planning skills with the ability to coordinate information and processes involving multiple people/teams

• Excellent attention to detail 

• Strong computer and IT skills, with good command of Excel and awareness of artificial intelligence tools

Desirable 

• Relevant university degree, or local equivalent, or qualification by experience in a relevant subject area

The Vacancy

This role provides an exciting opportunity to engage with Saferworld’s work funded through ‘commercial’ contracts, and to strengthen systems for their financial management and compliance.

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations, the Finance Business Partner will provide effective finance partnering to country offices to drive high quality financial performance. The post holder will support financial planning, budgeting and reporting, provide financial analysis and commercial insight, and informing strategic decision making for their assigned business area to maximise financial contribution and/or optimise impact.

The post-holder will work closely with budget holders including Directors, head of business and Country Directors/Managers, in-country finance managers and country teams, accompanying processes and delivering solutions to ensure processes are effective and appropriate – e.g. monthly and quarterly management accounts, annual budgeting, quarterly reforecasting and ad hoc analysis as necessary. The Finance Business Partner will also be tasked with supporting successful implementation of our fundraising strategies and targets for cost recovery.

For more information about the roles and responsibilities, person specification and any other requirements, please refer to the job document. 

Saferworld reserves the right to close this vacancy early given sufficient quality applicants. We therefore encourage early applications to avoid missing out. 

The Organisation

Saferworld is an international organisation dedicated to conflict prevention and peacebuilding programming, policy and practice. We collaborate with institutions and work directly with partners across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Europe to tackle diverse factors that drive violent conflict, injustice and insecurity. We participate in major global policy debates on peace, justice and security to influence change.

For more information about Saferworld as an organisation, our commitment to diversity and inclusion, safeguarding, interview process or staff benefits, please refer to our website or jobs page.

Do you want to play a key role in securing partnerships with businesses to support St Mungo’s mission to end homelessness?

St Mungo’s is one of the UK’s leading homelessness charities, providing services that aim to end homelessness and rebuild lives. Over the past two years St Mungo’s have seen significant growth in corporate partnerships, and we expect this to continue in the future.

We are now looking for someone to join them team as Corporate Partnerships Executive. Reporting to the Corporate Partnerships Manager for New Business this role will play a key role in meeting ambitious income targets over the next few years.

As the Corporate Partnerships Executive, you will support the team to secure new corporate partners across a variety of sectors and types (including strategic, charity of the year, commercial and brand) to help St Mungo’s achieve the ambitions of our five year strategic plan. 

You will oversee elements of the New Business strategy and have the opportunity to help to secure partnerships from within our target sectors. The Corporate Partnerships Executive will create team resources to improve efficiency and consistency within the new business team, and support account management where required.

In this role you will be required to work flexibly for at least 2 days per week from our Central Office in Tower Hill, London. This allows for training, in person collaboration, team building, line management and other relationship building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working for the rest of your week; from home, or other St Mungo’s London or regional locations.

About you

This role is a perfect introduction to new business fundraising from businesses and will give a well-rounded experience of corporate partnerships in general. We welcome applications from those looking to enter the Charity sector, as well as those looking to move to corporate partnerships from other areas of fundraising.

In order to be successful, you will have excellent relationship management and communications skills, be ambitious and enjoy working as part of a fast-paced and supportive team.

You will be organised and thorough, capable of managing a busy workload, meeting agreed deadlines and be a good problem solver.

We encourage you to apply if you can demonstrate the above, and have a genuine interest in supporting the aims and ambitions of the team and St Mungo’s.  

How to apply

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on 13 January 2025

Interview and assessments on 23-24 January 2025

St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.F

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
• A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
• Great Pay and Other Benefits