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This prominent housing association is looking to bring in a Finance Analyst into their dynamic, collaborative team for between 6-12 months to begin. Their main aim as an organisation is to provide the people of London with affordable, safe homes. They believe that every person no matter how rich or poor has the right to access a house they can call their own. They are looking for a candidate with strong excel and data analysis skills to join the team as a Finance Analyst.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support and advice on decision making for month end, forecasts and budgets
• Comfortable working on and analysing large data sets in excel and carrying out complex reconciliations
• Understanding of the financial process from start to end
• Maintain accurate recording of work on relevant systems and ensure financial integrity

Requirements:

• Understanding of working within a large finance team and dealing with large volumes of data
• Confident using excel including pivot tables, v-look ups and sumifs
• Able to demonstrate strong attention to detail and an analytical approach
• Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise with a range of stakeholders

If this role is of interest, please apply ASAP as the role is urgent for the business.

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

Multiply our life-changing impact. We're looking for a dynamic leader to spearhead and build a high-performing Philanthropy Team. You'll play a pivotal role in securing the vital investment needed to expand our life-changing work. If you're a dynamic leader with a proven ability to secure major gifts and a passion for seeing lives transformed, we would love to hear from you.

CAP celebrates the value of diversity and our aim is for our workforce to be as inclusive as possible as well as representing the communities we serve. With this in mind, we welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from black and ethnic minority backgrounds. We are committed to continue building an environment that embraces diversity and includes all.

Context

We are building a church-based movement against poverty, delivering the right messages at the right times to inspire action and support. Our goal is to strengthen the CAP supporter and church movement to "Face it, Fight it, End it - Together."

We inspire our supporters to give, act, and pray, demonstrating hope to those burdened by debt and poverty. We highlight how God uses CAP to mobilise people and churches, transforming lives, churches, communities and society itself.

We are driven to raise the necessary funds and partnerships needed to achieve CAP's vision of transformed lives, thriving churches, and an end to UK poverty. We collaborate with other fundraising and communications teams to provide a fantastic and rewarding supporter experience.

Purpose

The Head of Philanthropy, reporting to the Director of Fundraising, is responsible for leading and growing CAP's major donor income, cultivating and stewarding high-value relationships, and building and mentoring a high-performing Philanthropy Team. This includes overseeing the work of the team (including Trusts and Foundations) and playing a crucial role in achieving ambitious fundraising targets and ensuring CAP's long-term financial sustainability.

They themselves will be an experienced and confident relationship builder, communicator and fundraiser, cultivating relationships with high-value donors and partners to achieve ambitious targets.

Passion

Our supporters are more than donors, they are a crucial part of the work we do. We are passionate about ensuring our supporters feel connected, engaged, inspired and committed to tackling poverty in the UK through CAP. We want to give our supporters the best experience of Christians Against Poverty.

Our philanthropic fundraising is moving into a new era in Christians Against Poverty.  We have recently launched our new strategy and within it state the need to have a more diverse fundraising strategy that draws income from a range of types of sources. A particular area that is highlighted is the need to develop our work in the area of major donors "transitioning to a dedicated team of managing our donor relationships on a day-to-day basis." We have recently been developing our CRM (salesforce), upskilling staff and developing our case for support in order to have a robust foundation on which to build our philanthropy strategy. We are looking for an experienced and charismatic practitioner-leader who will not only lead the team but will role model best practice in philanthropy acquisition and relationship management.

Role

Accountabilities:

Strategic Planning & Fundraising

• Lead the development and implementation of a strategic plan to significantly increase major donor income, with a target of 17.5% of overall revenue within 3 years.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy for major donor income, aligned with CAP's overall strategic priorities.

• Ensure the execution of market research and competitor analysis to identify new funding opportunities and best practice in Philanthropic fundraising.

• Build strong relationships with key internal stakeholders, including the CEO, senior leadership, and other departments.

• Represent CAP at high-level events and conferences to build relationships with potential donors and partners.

Major Donor Development

• Develop and manage a designated caseload of high-net-worth individuals, cultivating deep and meaningful relationships.

• Conduct face-to-face meetings, personalised communications, and bespoke stewardship plans to cultivate and steward major donors.

• Develop compelling restricted funding projects to attract major donor investment.

• Develop and implement a donor recognition program to acknowledge and celebrate major donor support.

Philanthropy Team Leadership

• A member of the Senior Leadership Team of our Mission Directorate.

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Philanthropy Team, fostering a high-performing and collaborative environment.

• Work with the Director of Fundraising to set ambitious targets and KPIs for the team, ensuring they are aligned with overall fundraising goals.

• Oversee our Trusts and Foundations work, ensuring timely submission of funding applications and effective stewardship of grant relationships.

• Develop and implement robust systems and processes for donor relationship management, data analysis, and performance tracking.

Impact & Reporting

• Develop compelling narratives and impact reports that effectively communicate the impact of major donor support.

• Track and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of fundraising efforts and identify areas for improvement.

• Provide regular updates on fundraising progress and proposals to strengthen our approach to the Director of Fundraising, Chief Mission Officer and senior leadership.

Innovation & Best Practices

• Stay abreast of current trends and best practices in major donor fundraising.

• Explore and implement innovative fundraising strategies, such as engaging new philanthropists, digital engagement, corporate engagement and high-impact events.

• Evaluate philanthropy campaigns with the Fundraising Insight & Innovation team to develop a deeper understanding of supporters and identify new prospects, making data-informed decisions.

• Champion a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the Philanthropy Team.

• Create opportunities for supporters to engage at a senior level and deepen their relationship with CAP, working with the CEO and other senior staff.

Communications & Campaign Management:

• Ensure that philanthropy initiatives are well-planned, producing excellent bids, proposals, events, and reports, delivered on time and within budget.

• Coordinate with the Brand and Digital Engagement teams to align messaging and campaigns.

• Ensure philanthropy plans align with brand guidelines and fundraising regulations.

Senior Leadership Accountabilities:

These are the accountabilities that CAP expects from someone taking up a strategic role:

• Strategy. Understands the organisation and industry context, knows how to set strategic plans and execute them well.

• Operational oversight. Delivers on the department’s business-as-usual objectives and key results (OKRs) and strategic priorities, knows how to lead the department through change and is constantly looking to improve processes.

• Developing and leading people. Able to lead managers and develop them to deliver on accountabilities. Highly skilled at appraisals and setting targets.

• Promoting healthy culture. Ensuring department work and behaviour exemplifies CAP’s values.

• Collaboration (across departments). Strong in organisational awareness and passionate about cross-collaborative working.

Measurable Outputs:

• Creation, development and delivery of an annual philanthropy plan that contributes to the wider long-term fundraising strategy.

• Growth in major donor revenue over 3 years (reaching 17.5% of overall revenue).

• Deliver agreed annual income targets for philanthropy including

  • Major Donor income

  • Trusts & foundations income

  • Corporate income

• Deliver key philanthropy targets including:

  • Number of major donor prospects engaged and converted to a managed relationship

  • % of major donor caseload met

  • Number of trusts applied to

  • Average gift size from major donors

Culture:

• Clearly live out and embrace the cultural values of CAP.

• Clearly demonstrate a heart and passion for the charity.

• Sincere acceptance, understanding and practice of the Christian ethos and purpose of the charity.

Other responsibilities include:
Being willing to pray with staff and fully engaged with our Christ-centred culture.

• Encouraging friends, family and other contacts to support the charity through the Life Changer program, and other fundraising initiatives.

• Attendance at CAP staff conferences.

• Completing all compulsory CAP training within given timescales.

• This role falls within the scope of the FCA’s conduct rules, and you will be provided with training as to how these apply to the role.  It is your responsibility to ensure that you follow these conduct rules.

The above job profile is a guide to the work you may be required to undertake but does not form part of your contract of employment. It may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances.

Person

Education:

Essential

• Degree level or equivalent experience of critical thinking

Desirable

• A relevant qualification in fundraising/marketing or equivalent in a relevant discipline (communications, sales).

Experience:

Essential

• Proven track record of success in securing significant major gifts (6-7 figures) from high-net-worth individuals.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in high-value fundraising, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with high-net-worth individuals.

• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.

• Strong strategic planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Strong understanding of fundraising best practices and regulatory requirements.

Desirable

• Experience managing and developing a high-performing fundraising team.

• Experience of managing budgets for projects and campaigns.

• Knowledge of fundraising databases and CRM systems and Salesforce in particular.

Skills/ Abilities:

• A proven strategic leader who can inspire, influence and deliver results

• Strong negotiation and influencing skills, particularly in securing philanthropic support and building partnerships

• Exceptional interpersonal skills to build strong and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Exceptional and passionate written and verbal communication skills

• Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities

• Strong financial literacy, including experience managing budgets, tracking performance and forecasting income

• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams, driving results through collaboration, mentorship, and a focus on achieving ambitious fundraising goals.

• Able to analyse complex situations, identify challenges, and make sound, data-driven decisions

• A high level of emotional intelligence

Christian Commitment:

• The candidate must be able to give both verbal assent to and practical demonstration of Christians Against Poverty’s Statement of Faith and Core Values.

• Must be able to actively participate in prayer and worship, whether individual, small group or corporately, as an expression of their own personal faith and in line with CAP’s Statement of Faith.

All adults working in or on behalf of CAP have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults. This includes: 

• A responsibility to ensure a safe environment in which CAP services can be delivered. 

• Identifying children and adults where there may be safeguarding concerns.

• Following the CAP Safeguarding policy in addressing any concerns appropriately.

Our charity

Campaign Against Antisemitism is the UK’s leading organisation fighting antisemitism, and we continue to break new ground through our litigation.

We have brought private prosecutions, judicial reviews, regulatory complaints, and actions for libel, and we were the complainant in the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s statutory investigation into antisemitism in the Labour Party.

Having established the effectiveness of litigation in forcing action by the authorities and bringing antisemites to justice, we have now decided to increase the number of cases that we bring each year, especially in relation to antisemitism on campuses and online.

The opportunity

As our in-house General Counsel, you will be at the forefront of the fight against antisemitism. You will work to hold antisemites to account and force the authorities to fulfil their duty to protect British Jews.

This role is an important strategic hire for Campaign Against Antisemitism. The charity is committed to this senior management role and has secured long-term funding for it. You will report to the Chief Executive and work closely with our trustees directly.

This is an unparalleled opportunity to collaborate with some of the UK’s most renowned lawyers to change the way that racism is addressed in the UK, gain litigation experience across a broad range of disciplines, and work with major law firms and leading counsel to devise legal strategy.

Experience

You must have at least four years’ experience post-qualification as a solicitor or barrister in at least one of the fields below or with ample experience in litigation and working with senior legal teams:

• Crime, such as communications or public order;
• Regulatory law, such as professional conduct or charity law;
• Administrative law, such as judicial review;
• Defamation; or
• Equality and human rights.

It is fully understood that you will not be an expert in every area of law that our work involves, which is why you will work with our network of pro-bono legal experts and external counsel, who are counted amongst the very best in their professional specialisms. In areas of law that are not your specialism, you will be led by a specialist practitioner.

Nature of the work

The work will involve:

• Bringing private prosecutions against antisemites;
• Challenging the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) when it fails to prosecute antisemitic hate crime;
• Subjecting inadequate decisions by public bodies to judicial review;
• Submitting regulatory complaints and advising regulatory bodies;
• Bringing and defending defamation cases;
• Working with some of the most renowned lawyers in the country who assist us on a pro-bono basis and running our legal network;
• Advising victims of antisemitism;
• Drafting documents including correspondence, internal policies, particulars of claim, and witness statements; and
• Supervising compliance with charity and data protection laws, and assisting with employment and contract questions.

The team

To assist you in your work, you will have the support of:

• A full-time paralegal who reports to you, supporting you in case triage, case progression, drafting, internal compliance and contract management;
• A full-time Casework Manager who reports to you, with extensive experience in criminal casework, case triage, evidence management, and victim support;
• The specialised volunteers within our investigations and enforcement units, who are accustomed to preparing evidence and seeing cases through to their conclusion, often doggedly, over years through multiple appeals;
• Our pro-bono lawyers whose expertise is drawn from the full range of the fields above and who practise at the top of their specialisms;
• Access to legal databases and materials; and
• Operational, communications and administrative support from full-time colleagues working with you in our London office.

Your personal characteristics

You will be meticulously organised and precise, even under pressure, and operate with total discretion. Your work will require you to prioritise effectively, respond fast and think analytically. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and be comfortable working as part of a large and growing team. Above all, you will be passionate about fighting for equal treatment for Britain’s Jews.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Westway Trust as an Adult Learning Tutor - Digital Skills.

Westway Trust is a community-guided organisation located in North Kensington which runs an adult learning programme of accredited and non-accredited provision across a range of subjects. We aim to enable people to progress in work, in learning and in life. Our learners come from a variety of backgrounds and have different prior experiences of learning.

The primary responsibility of the Digital Skills Tutor will be to design and deliver high quality, learner-centred teaching, and learning and assessment experiences to our employed and unemployed adult learners from Entry level to Level 1, while supporting the Adult and Community Learning Manager to achieve the Trust’s strategic objectives.

This is a part-time, term-time only role.  The working hours will be discussed and agreed at interview stage.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

Teaching

• Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality teaching and learning sessions, workshops, and tutorials in line with the curriculum requirements and the needs of individual learners, ensuring learning objectives are met
• Assess learners’ abilities and identify areas for improvement, tailoring teaching and learning methods and resources accordingly
• Rigorously monitor and track learners’ progress, providing regular feedback and implementing strategies to address areas of weakness or underperformance
• Set and mark assignments, tests, and examinations, providing constructive feedback to learners to support their learning and improvement
• Establish and maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment, actively promoting learner participation, motivation, and confidence in professional development
• Maintain accurate records of learners' attendance, progress, and assessment outcomes, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal requirements

Administration

• To carry out and keep records of initial and diagnostic assessments, identifying areas for improvement, tailoring teaching and learning methods and resources accordingly
• To identify materials and equipment/resource needs to assist the provision of teaching and learning by students
• To develop differentiated Individual Learning Plans with students, monitor and track learners’ progress, providing regular feedback and strategically addressing areas of weakness maintaining up to date course files and submitting accurate data on attendance and achievement within agreed deadlines
• Preparing groups of learners for accredited assessment (exam or portfolio) & non-accredited assessment (RARPA), marking assessments and taking part in internal moderation and/or consultation meetings with appropriate Trust staff

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Essential

• Practical work experience as an ICT Tutor, demonstrating hands-on knowledge and skills applicable to real-world scenarios
• Experience of teaching adult learners and an understanding of appropriate teaching strategies in a similar role
• Experience of devising course outlines and schemes of work
• Experience of managing mixed groups of learners
• Knowledge and experience of working with a variety of exam boards
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written and the ability to work as part of a highly collaborative team

Desirable

• Understanding of the RARPA (Recognising and Recording Progress and Achievement in non-accredited learning) system
• Experience of working/teaching refugees and or asylum seekers
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices to impart essential knowledge to students
• The ability to speak a community language

Qualifications:

Essential

• Level 3 or above subject specialism qualification, such as IT User Skills,
• A full teaching qualification for working in adult learning (DTLLS, PGCE or DET)

To view the full job description click on 'job description' under 'Key Info' on the left hand side.

Benefits of working with us:

• Great location in the heart of Portobello, North Kensington
• Investor in People (IiP) employer
• Free gym membership at health club one minute walk from the office
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Sick pay scheme
• Season ticket / bicycle loan
• Free eye test voucher

The application deadline is Friday 7 March when applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview.  However, we reserve the right to close the application early.  An early application is strongly recommended.

A little bit about the role 

Please note that applications for this role will close 10am Tuesday 4th March 2025

Programme Management is a multi-specialist team that manages the national logistical and support functions for Frontline’s programmes, ensuring teams are well supported to deliver the programmes effectively and participants and leaders have an excellent experience. The Operations Manager is one of several managers within the team.

The Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring effective operations, systems, and processes are well designed and implemented across our core programmes such as Approach Social Work and the Consultant Social Worker programme. ​

With strong project and event management experience, they support the Operations Officer to operationalise the first five weeks of the Approach Social Work programme, known as the Readiness for Practice (RfP) stage. RfP starts in the summer, with five weeks of intensive study that takes place mostly online, but with five days of in-person teaching. 

We are seeking a highly organised and strategic operations leader with a strong commitment to excellence in programme delivery. You will have a proven track record of managing complex projects, leading in-person events, and developing efficient systems and processes that enhance quality and impact. With exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, you will confidently engage with senior leaders, delivery teams, and external partners to drive operational success. A proactive problem solver, you will excel in balancing multiple priorities, mitigating risks, and ensuring seamless participant support. Your leadership will inspire and empower others, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.

The ideal candidate will be a highly organised and strategic leader who ensures programmes run smoothly and efficiently. You should be confident in working with senior stakeholders, delivery teams, and external partners and be able to create a collaborative environment while managing changing priorities, mitigating risks, and ensuring an excellent experience for all participants.

Some key responsibilities include:

• Embed mechanisms, processes and systems across core programmes that are sensible, applied consistently and promote continual improvement;​
• Oversee the high-level event operations of the Readiness for Practice Stage
• Line management of Operations Officer & Academic Registrar: set expectations, support, & inspire to deliver team objectives to a high standard
• Ensure exemplary support for participants is accessible, timely and useful
• End-to-end management of Approach Social Work’s core surveys (launch, feedback review meetings, results write up for Department for Education). ​

Please see job pack for full list of role responsibilities

A little bit about you 

This role will suit an experienced operations leader who is passionate about driving excellence and embedding efficient processes across complex programmes. The hiring panel will be looking for candidates who demonstrate a strong track record of managing programmes, collaborating with senior stakeholders, and ensuring high-quality delivery.

You will bring expertise in project and event management, along with the confidence to manage changing priorities, mitigate risks, and ensure an outstanding experience for all participants. Your ability to create a collaborative environment, while holding systems and teams accountable, will be key to your success in this role.

We have a fast-moving culture within the team and organisation, so we’re looking for someone who is who is well organised, details-focused and can use their initiative to do what works. You will have excellent communication skills, be able to build relationships with people and be willing to learn. There are lots of opportunities for growth and development in this role – and for the right candidate to make the role their own. 

If you feel you have the skills to make a real impact and contribute to creating lasting social change for children and families, we would love to hear from you. 

Important information

We have increased the diversity of Frontline’s workforce in the last 12 months, but we need to do more to have greater racialised minority representation in our senior roles. We know the value racialised minority voices bring and therefore, we are strongly encouraging applicants from these backgrounds to apply. We are also a disability confident employer and welcome applicants with disabilities.

Please let us know how we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you by emailing the People team (please see job pack fro contact information).

We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) such as ‘ChatGPT’ etc can be useful for applicants e.g. to shorten an initial draft, so we do not attempt to have an absolute ban on AI in applications. However we would caution applicants not to rely too much on AI in drafting answers to application questions. We want to hear your authentic voice arising out of your experience, and we will be looking for answers that use examples and experiences that are specific to you. You are more likely to be able to produce that kind of content yourself than an AI will.

We reserve the right to close this role ahead of the deadline once we reach a suitable number of applications, so please apply as soon as you can!

You will need to have current right-to-work in the UK prior to application and for at least the first six months (for permanent positions) or for the full duration of the contract (for fixed-term positions). Visa sponsorship is not guaranteed.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Caterina Lamacchia, Operations Manager (please see the job pack for contact email)

Stewardship Manager – Hybrid (London)

£51,577.05 per annum | Permanent, Full-Time | 37.5 hours per week

Are you passionate about building meaningful relationships and shaping impactful donor experiences? Join Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF UK) as our Stewardship Manager, where your work will support life-saving humanitarian missions around the globe.

What You’ll Do

As Stewardship Manager, you’ll:

• Lead MSF UK’s stewardship programme, ensuring major donors are informed, engaged, and valued.
• Manage and develop the Philanthropy Administrator, supporting smooth team operations.
• Create engaging donor communications, tailored reports, and exclusive events to deepen connections.
• Develop innovative strategies to welcome new donors and ensure lasting relationships.
• Oversee stewardship budgets and collaborate with internal and external teams to maximise donor impact.

What Makes This Role Unique?
 

• Collaborative Culture: Work within a supportive team committed to MSF’s core values of respect, integrity, humanity, and accountability.
• Opportunities to Grow: Access career development training and progression in a globally recognised organisation.
• Exciting Challenges: Manage a diverse portfolio of stewardship activities, from organising bespoke events to enhancing donor journeys.

Why Choose Us?
 

• Generous Benefits: Enjoy 28 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays), a 10% employer pension contribution, and life insurance worth 4x your salary.
• Hybrid Flexibility: Based in London, you’ll work two days in the office, including Wednesdays, with the rest remotely.
• Work-Life Balance: Access free, 24/7 confidential support for mental health, financial advice, childcare, and more.
• Mission-Driven Impact: Be part of a global organisation that delivers medical aid to vulnerable communities, driven solely by need.

Your Skills and Experience

You’ll thrive in this role if you have:

• Strong experience in donor stewardship or relationship management.
• Exceptional communication and organisational skills.
• A creative approach to engaging donors through events and personalised content.
• Confidence managing budgets, suppliers, and databases (experience with Dynamics is ideal).
• A collaborative and inclusive mindset, with a passion for MSF’s humanitarian mission.

About Us
At MSF, we deliver emergency relief and long-term medical care to over 70 countries, funded largely by private donations. Your work will directly support our life-saving operations, helping communities in crisis. Together, we aim to expand our reach and deepen donor connections, ensuring MSF’s independence and impact for years to come.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply now and bring your stewardship expertise to a role where your efforts save lives. Submit your CV and a motivational letter now.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

To support the Programme Finance Manager in running efficient and effective programme financial accounting, programme financial management and programme financial reporting processes in relation to AKF (UK)’s programmes and grants. To provide support to the full life cycle of grants: from donor concept notes/proposals to final reports. To maintain a close working relationship with AKF (UK) finance and programme teams and relevant staff from across the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) agencies and external donors as required.

Programme financial planning, management, and reporting

In close consultation with the programmes/partnerships team:

• Support the design and implementation of effective quality controls to ensure compliance with donor requirements and to maintain appropriate donor stewardship, including through manuals, checklists, templates, and other tools.

• Monitor spending and activity implementation and ensure regular scheduling of grants management meetings, alerting the Programme Finance Manager and Programmes/Partnerships team about significant under or overspend on a timely basis.

• Maintain internal tools that track active grants, cost recoveries and cash balances and ensure they are kept up to date.

• Maintain internal tools tracking pipeline and secured funding (Awards Information Management System -AIMS) and ensure they are kept up to date.

• Prepare financial information for internal reporting purposes, including (but not limited to) the quarterly CEO report, monthly dashboard, and quarterly cash balances (co-finance) report.

Grants management and compliance

• Maintain the grants management tracker so that grants are properly recorded and monitored, ensuring that input from the Programmes/Partnerships team and the Programme Finance Manager are incorporated on a timely basis.

• Undertake administrative tasks related to grants, including setting up of grant codes (pipeline and secured), collecting and forwarding information to different units and executing follow up tasks as required.

• Review budgets for concepts/proposals, ensuring the inclusion of AKF(UK) costs, make recommendations for improvements and liaise with the programme/partnerships team and field units to ensure these are complete, accurate, consistent with the narrative, compliant with donor requirements, and correctly formatted for presentation to donors.

• Support the preparation, review, and submission process for donor financial (and narrative as relevant, e.g. ECHO) reports to ensure compliance with donor requirements; ensure reports are produced on time to a high standard and are consistent with the narrative.

• Ensure timely submission of cash requests as required by donor contracts and internal sub-grant agreements. 

• Prepare donor and internal sub-grant agreements with AKDN agencies, field units, and implementing partners, including (but not limited to) those with co-financing.

• Ensure that donor and AKDN rules are being adhered to regarding procurement, accounting, project expenditure, and implementation of activities through regular reporting, engagement with the field, and remote spot checks.

• Carry out monitoring visits and audits on specific projects as necessary.

• Assist in the preparation, support, and follow up of internal or external grant audits and expenditure verifications of AKDN field units, including direct liaison with auditors as required, and ensure that management (programmes and finance) is apprised, including through maintaining and updating the audit and disallowance summary.

• Develop and deliver relevant training and reference material on grants management, including procurement, donor regulations, IATI, finance and reporting for Programme, Finance, and other field-based staff; act as a resource for agencies/field units on donor regulations and compliance.

• Ensure all AKF (UK) direct grants are reflected on the IATI system and update the required information on a quarterly basis.

Audit, internal controls, and risk

• Contribute on programme finance to all audits and statutory compliance in line with UK and AKF/AKDN regulations and compliance requirements.

• In collaboration with field units, prepare due diligence assessments for potential new partners or donors and ensure these are refreshed periodically.

• Troubleshoot financial, donor compliance and procurement-related queries identified through monitoring grants or as raised by management or field units.

Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Programme Finance Manager or the Head of Finance and Operations. The role will involve travel to countries in which we operate grants. Normally this could be 2 – 3 trips per year.

 Qualifications

• CCAB qualified accountant (desirable).

Experience

• 3 years relevant experience in financial accounting and financial reporting

• Experience of designing and managing effective administrative systems and procedures

• Experience of budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow management

• Experience working in international organisations or donor agencies including field-level implementation highly desirable.

• Experience working with EC, ECHO, DFID or equivalent and familiarity with the various compliance rules and regulations highly desirable.

Skills

• Good interpersonal, customer care and liaison skills with a wide range of stakeholders

• First rate oral and written communication skills

• Ability to work under pressure and to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines.

• Ability to problem solve, working with both internal and external stakeholders to deliver results.

• Ability to work in a multi-institution network within a multi-cultural environment.

• Fluent in oral and written English

• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel

• Excellent numeracy, financial analysis, and financial presentation skills

• Ability to synthesise complex operational and financial details for reporting and presentation.

Knowledge

• Broad understanding and experience of development issues and organisations

• Understanding of and appreciation for ADKN’s goals, values and ethics

• Knowledge of charity accounting 

Must have right to work in the UK.

Must include CV and a supporting statement that outlines why they want the role, why they want to work for AKF(UK) and how their experiences and skills to date will make them the most suitable applicant for the role.

Global Canopy is a data-driven not for profit that targets the market forces destroying nature. We do this by improving transparency and accountability. We provide innovative open-access data, clear metrics, and actionable insights to leading companies, financial institutions, governments and campaigning organisations worldwide. 

Nature-related Finance: Nature loss poses material risks to financial institutions, as studies show more than half of global GDP is moderately or highly dependent on nature. Lack of high-quality nature-related data is one of the biggest obstacles holding financial institutions back from addressing nature-related risks. Global Canopy innovates to increase the scope, quality and accessibility of freely available data. We work to enable investors, lenders, insurers, financial regulators and others in the sector to identify and mitigate their impacts and dependencies on nature – and to seize the opportunity of investing in nature-positive solutions. Our work on nature-related finance centres on three collaborative flagship projects, the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), ENCORE and The Little Book of Investing in Nature.

Role overview

You will lead the effective implementation and ongoing development of our Nature-related Finance programme’s strategy and workplan through effective oversight, management and mentoring across our portfolio of projects.

You will be a strong technical leader in the nature space who excels at programmatic management and delivery.  With a drive and passion for effective delivery, technical quality and rigour, and ensuring teams are well organised and properly resourced to meet their individual and collective objectives on time and on budget. You will lead the management and mentoring of the team and its development to ensure it is equipped and motivated to deliver on and scale-up its day to day work, while also continuing to innovate. 

Programmatically, you will play a leading role in overseeing our work on the ENCORE data partnership, which sits at the strategic heart of the Nature-related Finance Programme as an entrypoint on nature for so many key market players. 

We welcome candidates based within reach of our main office in Oxford, as well as those who would work remotely (particularly in our focal countries such as Brazil or Colombia) with period travel to the UK.

To be successful in this role,  these are the things that will matter the most: 

• Strong technical and engagement experience in the nature-related finance space.
• Proven track-record managing and delivering programmes at a senior level, including overseeing and developing a complex portfolio of partnership programmes in an international setting.
• Strong experience of leading cross-functional and distributed teams and ability to coach and manage staff and support work planning in this dynamic context.

Skills and experience:

• Experience of working in complex multi-stakeholder partnerships and consortium arrangements.
• Experience of all stages of project development and delivery e.g. project design, fundraising, as well as project implementation and delivering results.
• Experience in a comparable sustainability-related role in a consultancy, industry association, Government or a not-for-profit organisation. 
• Emotional intelligence, internal and external communications skills, and the ability to ‘lead with warmth’.
• Ability to identify potential fundraising opportunities and design concepts in collaboration with Global Canopy’s Development team. 
• A demonstrable commitment to our mission and values.

At Global Canopy, we value diversity and inclusion. You can read our diversity statement on our website. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to having a team with a diverse set of skills, experiences and abilities. We are committed to reducing systemic barriers in our recruitment processes. 

Global Canopy works on issues of tropical deforestation. We are particularly interested in strengthening our team to include those with a background from forest regions such as Latin America and South East Asia. We welcome applications from people from these regions.

Global Canopy is an inclusive employer and accommodations will be made to allow anyone who requires additional support to apply for this role. Please get in touch with us if you require any additional support.

Job title: Supporter Lead: Interim cover: 12-month contract 

Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 FTE

We are delighted to be working with Mountbatten Group who are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Supporter Lead (Individual Giving Manager) to join their dedicated fundraising team on a 12-month fixed term contract.

Mountbatten is a leading hospice charity providing exceptional care and support to individuals and families across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, with a compassionate approach reflected in their supportive and close-knit team. At Mountbatten, values of kindness, expertise, and commitment to the community are woven into the fabric of everything they do.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference.  Leading and motivating a small team you will work with the Head of Fundraising to develop and implement innovative fundraising strategies and growing income streams. (including regular giving, appeals, the charity’s weekly lottery, gifts in wills).

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Proven track record of success in individual giving fundraising, including legacies, regular giving, lottery schemes and in memoriam.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, fostering a positive and collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; kindness and responsiveness are paramount.
• Creativity and the ability to develop and implement successful fundraising campaigns, with a deep understanding of donor motivation and profiling, enabling you to tailor communications effectively to diverse audiences including via newsletters, social media, website and supporter collateral.
• Confidence in handling financial data, be highly numerate with the ability to assimilate complex information to evaluate and report on activity.
• Knowledge of individual giving fundraising legislation, regulator codes of practice and other relevant legislation and guidance.
• Proficiency in Raiser's Edge database, with demonstrable experience of data extraction and analysis.

A persuasive people-person, you will be able to develop, manage and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders and suppliers. You will need to be self-motivated and enthusiastic with a flexible approach to working as part of an enthusiastic and caring team.

Please note: due the nature of the role it may be necessary to work unsocial hours to fulfil this role e.g. attend weekend shows, evening meetings and events. A full UK Driving Licence and use of a car is essential. This is an office-based role, with one day a month on the Isle of Wight. This post is also subject to DBS clearance.

For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Location: Office based in Southampton and one day per week on the Isle of Wight

Closing date for applications: 7 March 2025

However, applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.

Do you relish the opportunity to lead Devon Wildlife Trust’s (DWT) finances and transform its business development capability?

Do you want to be part of an organisation that has a positive impact on the local community as well as the natural environment?

 Are you a great communicator that can translate financial information across an organisation?

 The Head of Finance & Business Development is an exciting new and vital role within DWT. As well as being responsible for the oversight of the financial management and health of DWT and its trading subsidiaries, you will use your business acumen to support the development of business opportunities and bring new capabilities into our financial leadership. 

You will ensure compliance with accounting best practice and financial controls. You will be a strategic thinker, able to rise above the detail to build on opportunities and ensure DWT’s resources are having most impact for nature.

You will be CCAB qualified and you will be confident in growing financial capability right across the organisation.

This is a full-time permanent post based at Cricklepit Mill with the option of working at home for up to 3 days per week.

Interviews are being held on Monday 17 March.

We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and abilities who meet the essential criteria for this role. We are an inclusive organisation that is seeking to involve more diverse audiences in our work.

For further information and to apply for the post, please visit our website.

DWT is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment.

Registered Charity Number no 213224

The Role

This is a newly created role at the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth (CDP) as we grow and develop our finance function. As the Management Accountant, you will be joining an established department who have responsibility for managing CDP’s finances and ensuring the financial sustainability of the whole diocese. This will be a key role in providing support and analysis to help decision-making across the whole Diocese with a particular focus on our 88 parishes.

This role will suit someone who is looking to join a small, dynamic and professional team to further integrate finance within the organisation through building relationships with all our clergy, staff and volunteers. You will be able to understand and explain the story behind the numbers and work with the wider team to ensure financial cost effectiveness.

At CDP our mission is to bring people closer to Jesus Christ through the work of his church. Each member of our team plays a vital role in making our mission a reality as a Christian organisation, our faith is an integral part of our working culture but being a practising Roman Catholic is not a requirement for this role.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The successful post-holder will be part of our Diocesan Finance Team reporting to the Head of Finance and will be expected to:

Help ensure financial compliance with Charity Law and both internal and external deadlines.

Assist with the compilation and presentation of financial analysis, management accounts, treasury and financial reports as required.

Work with the parishes in putting together and implementing parish budgets and cashflow forecasts to assist in their day to day running. The budget process will include ensuring that the actions from the Quinquennial Inspection reports are incorporated into the longer-term budgets to help with more proactive rather than reactive expenditure plans.

Represent and work in accordance with the ethos of the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth to ensure the highest standards of financial management are maintained.

Skills, Knowledge & Personal Attributes

Essential

• Qualified Accountant - Chartered status of a professional accountancy body (ie CCAB qualified)
• Evidence of ongoing professional development 
• Significant experience in working as a Management Accountant in a complex organisation, managing financial information and working with non-financial staff to ensure the delivery of financial objectives
• Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to analyse complex financial information, problem solve and communicate findings effectively and have difficult conversations
• Highly motivated and resilient, the ability to think and act creatively with a can-do, proactive approach  
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office products including Intermediate to advanced excel skills
• A driving licence and access to a vehicle will be required along with the ability to travel regularly to various parts of the Diocese.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a charitable and a faith-based organisation
• Knowledge and experience of using Business Central and Xero
• Knowledge of the values and teachings of the Roman Catholic church

Application information

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and explaining your interest in this position.

Applications will be accepted until Sunday 2nd March 2025.

First stage interviews will be on 6th March (via Teams) which will include an In-tray exercise lasting 30 minutes, followed by an interview with the Interview Panel lasting 30 minutes.

Second interviews if required to held in person on 12th March with the Interview Panel lasting 60 minutes, at St. Edmund House, Bishop Crispian Way, Portsmouth, PO1 3QA and we would want the successful candidate to start as soon as possible after that.

CDP reserves the right to close the applications early in the case of a high volume of applications and so early application is advised.

For more information about this role, please see the attached Management Accountant Applicant Pack for the full job description and person specification.

Appointment

Any offer of employment to work at the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth is conditional upon receipt of satisfactory references and completion of pre-employment checks, including two employment references, Right to Work in the UK, DBS check, provision of relevant certification of qualifications. This position is subject to completion of an initial probationary period of six months.

Please note: The Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth does not offer sponsorship for any roles and applicants are required to have the Right to Work in the UK.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Statement

At CDP we promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and make recruitment decisions by matching the charity's needs with the skills and experience of candidates. We recognise the value in encouraging a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge at the charity.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, then please do not be put off applying. We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different experiences, skills and stories to join us and influence our working practice.

Are you passionate about capturing and sharing learning from projects and programmes and able to analyse and summarise key points from a wealth of information? ISEAL´s Innovations Fund is a central component of our work to catalyse innovations that improve the effectiveness and deepen the impacts of market-based approaches to sustainability. This is an exciting role to work on the development of a learning agenda and value proposition for the Fund, as well as producing relevant communications and learning reports.

First launched in 2016, the Fund supports innovative projects by ISEAL Community Members to help sustainability systems deliver more value to their stakeholders and effectively drive sustainability improvement on the ground, over time, and at scale. The Fund provides grants that enable recipients to develop and test new technologies and approaches, while drawing out cross-project learning to share with the wider sustainability community.

The Associate Manager will work closely with ISEAL colleagues and grantees to improve the ways learning is extracted from the projects, and to produce high-quality learning products. The person in this role will take ownership of the engagement processes necessary to collate and share lessons learnt in a strongly collaborative setting with ISEAL Community Member organisations or other stakeholders. Previous experience with MEL activities, and specifically on project and programme learning is required to be successful in this role.

The key responsibilities we entrust you with

Implementation of Innovations Fund learning agenda

• Develop and maintain an overall learning agenda for the Fund, and lead Fund and programme team on all aspects of its delivery
• Propose and implement methodologies for capturing learning from grants and for evaluating the effectiveness and impact of the Fund during and after project implementation
• Working with thematic leads, extract and synthesize key lessons and trends across multiple grants and produce reports and other learning outputs to share practical lessons and insights
• Lead the design and delivery of knowledge sharing and learning workshops, facilitating peer to peer interactions between organisations participating in grant-funded projects
• Act as programme officer for Innovations Fund projects aligned with job holder expertise, to provide support and technical insight to grantees and gain insights into project learning
• Conduct stakeholder interviews and other forms of research to support implementation of the learning agenda and to inform the focus of the Fund’s upcoming thematic funding rounds
• Review and provide input on call announcements and on Fund application, proposal, and reporting templates to ensure that these support the Funds learning agenda and approach

Communications

• Working with the rest of the Innovations Fund team, identify opportunities for increasing the Fund’s visibility and map internal and external stakeholders who can support widening the Fund´s impact
• Support implementation of the Fund’s communications strategy, identifying target audiences for Fund and producing and adapting learning products for each
• Produce reports, briefing papers, blogs, case studies, and slide decks, and manage content on ISEAL’s online platforms, to communicate Fund learnings and project findings, outcomes, and achievements
• Project manage work with external designers for specific communications outputs

Other

• Support organisation in Monitoring & Evaluation tasks for the Innovations Fund and contribute to donor reporting
• Help to ensure that the Innovations Fund and related activities deliver on annual workplans, meet commitments to donors

Essential experience, knowledge and attributes

• Solid experience in a role related to project or programme learning activities, analysis of project data and reporting of lessons learnt
• General knowledge of international development and/or sustainability context, ideally with knowledge of sustainability standards or sustainability action
• Ability to quickly grasp new concepts and topical areas
• Excellent project management skills, with ability to establish and manage priorities
• Excellent writing skills and ability to synthesise and distil technical information for a range of audiences
• Proven ability to analyse large sources of information and to identify and summarise the most important points in accessible language
• Strong relationship building and engagement skills with a range of stakeholders, both internal and external
• Experience in facilitating sessions and workshops, even on topics outside of own expertise
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with cross-functional teams in a fully remote, international environment, including occasional international time-zone calls
• Proficient IT skills, familiarity with virtual meeting tools (e.g. Teams, Zoom, etc.)
• Demonstrated interest in sustainability issues

 Desirable

• Previous experience drawing lessons learnt from across multiple projects or grants
• Previous experience with an Innovations Fund or similar grant facility
• Good understanding of how market-based sustainability systems operate
• Previous experience in monitoring, evaluation and reporting

About ISEAL

ISEAL supports ambitious sustainability systems and their partners to tackle the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges – from the climate emergency and biodiversity crisis to human rights and persistent poverty. ISEAL Community Members include many of the most respected sustainability schemes worldwide and are active across a diverse range of sectors. Read more about us on our website. 

ISEAL´s culture and how we will help you thrive

Our values are Connection, Empowerment, Inspiration, Wellbeing, Effective Working and Creativity.

These are traits we value in each other and in the organisation overall and we instil these in all our processes and interactions.

The issues we work on are of a global nature and our team reflects this, with individuals from many different backgrounds and nationalities. We know this diversity adds to the high quality of work we deliver as an organisation and through our commitment to diversity and inclusion we want to add strengths and perspectives in our team with each recruitment. Diversity for us includes race and gender identity, age, disability status, sexual orientation, religion and many other areas forming part of someone´s identity. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

As an organisation, we also support our people in their personal and professional development, with specific budgets and processes enabling individuals to take advantage of growth and development opportunities.

We offer 25 days of annual leave, to which we will add a day a year after 2 years (to a maximum of 30 days), as well as an extra five days as a one off once you have been with us for a full five years.

We recognise individuals’ preferences when it comes to where and when to work through a hybrid working model with a minimum of 4 days per month in the London office as well as the opportunity to apply for flexible working arrangements to suit individual´s needs.

Other relevant information

Term: This is a permanent contract

Working hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £45,800 –49,800 per annum, depending on experience

Location: London. Applicants will need to provide evidence that they are entitled to work in the UK. An ability and willingness to work in a hybrid work environment is required.

International travel: The post holder may be required to undertake occasional international travel

Ideal start date: May 2025

Deadline for applications is 16 March 2025

Please note that we will only contact shortlisted applicants.

Interview process

Please see below the planned interview process (please note that we will endeavour to keep to this schedule, but some dates may be subject to change):

First interviews (Teams): 20-24 March

Pre-interview timed exercises (between 60 – 90 minutes from home): 24-30 March

Panel interviews (Teams or in person): w/c 31 March

Decision: w/c 7 April

Accessibility

If candidates required additional time or other considerations for the interview process, we are committed to accommodating any reasonable requests.

Please note that ISEAL will cover travel expenses for in person interviews for candidates travelling from outside of Greater London. ISEAL also covers caring expenses for candidates who are carers and need to arrange of cover for the duration of the interview/exercises.

Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Marketing Manager to join a dynamic, Not-for-Profit organisation. This newly created, full-time role sits within the Marketing and Communications team, responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies that enhance brand visibility, drive engagement, and support business growth.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and customer engagement.

• Oversee the creation of compelling content across multiple channels, including digital, print, and social media.

• Manage cross-functional campaigns, working closely with sales, product, and design teams to ensure alignment with business objectives.

• Conduct market research to identify trends, customer insights, and opportunities for growth.

• Monitor and analyse marketing performance metrics, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.

• Manage relationships with external agencies, vendors, and partners to maximise marketing effectiveness.

• Lead on the development of digital marketing initiatives, including SEO, PPC, email marketing, and social media advertising.

• Support the planning and execution of events, sponsorships, and PR activities.

• Manage and optimise the marketing budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.

• Provide supportive line management to junior team members, fostering their development and well-being.

Ideal candidate profile:

• At least 5 year experience working in Marketing.

• Experience working in a similar role in the Not-for-Profit sector.

• Proven experience in developing and executing successful marketing strategies.

• Strong understanding of digital marketing, including social media, SEO, and email campaigns.

• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to craft compelling marketing messages.

• Analytical mindset with experience in using data to inform decision making.

• Experience managing cross-functional projects and meeting tight deadlines.

• Adaptability and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.

• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence internal and external partners.

• Experience in line management, with a commitment to mentoring and developing team members.

• Knowledge of the industry sector, with a passion for driving brand success.

Location: Central London
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Working hours: Full-time
Working pattern: Hybrid (3 days on-site) 
Contract: Permanent

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted, so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out! We are an equal opportunities organisation, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and experiences.

We are the UK’s leading school grounds, outdoor learning and play charity. With a focus on supporting schools and early years settings, we develop and deliver expert-led projects that make a real impact on children's education and well-being to improve the overall state of childhood. Our work is driven by the belief that outdoor learning and play should be part of every school day, and we provide the resources, training, and funding to help educators unlock their potential.

We are looking for a creative and strategic CEO to lead our team of passionate professionals who work across the UK.

Can you bring your excellent communication skills, strategic thinking, and ability to lead and motivate teams to deliver our business objectives?

Could your experience of negotiating and influencing help us continue to champion the development of climate-ready, future-proof school grounds?

Will you embrace the complexity of managing a charity across the four nations, using your critical thinking and public speaking skills to raise awareness of our mission?

If you’re ready to help shape the future of outdoor learning and play in schools, we’d love to hear from you.