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Role Purpose

The Senior Accountant will be part of the Khalsa Aid Management Team and will report to the CFO.  You will provide financial leadership in all financial areas including production of monthly accounts; financial controls; general accounting; budgets; financial planning and analysis; policy management and adherence; compliance; risk; exchange rate management; key business and financial processes; cost management and auditing. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the organisation’s financial health, compliance and efficient operations. 

Key Responsibilities

Financial & Operational Management

• Preparation and approval of all financial reporting materials and metrics; including monthly Business Performance Report, KPI’s, and Management Accounts, Project Aid reporting as well as annual financial reports
• Oversee budgeting, and the implementation of budgets, setting goals.
• Present operational metrics to monitor progress on the efficient spending of KAI Charity Aid funds. Implement a programme of timely corrective actions where necessary thereby implementing best in class practices
• Ensure that financial records and systems are maintained in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and are compliant with Charity reporting requirements
• Ensure compliance with organisation policies and procedures, a robust controls environment is in place and that approval processes are adhered to
• Manage cash flow and exchange risk including proactive working capital management and accurate cash forecasting
• Direct all financial, project-based, and departmental accounting including foreign operations
• Ensure Management Information Systems are appropriate for internal, external and regulatory requirements
• Evaluate business processes, recommend and implement improvements

Team Management

• Provide leadership to the Accounts Assistant by providing clear goals and objectives.
• Lead with a management style that creates a culture that fosters collaboration, encourages cooperation, promotes creativity, values willingness to assume prudent risk and responsibility, reflects a sense of urgency and ensures results driven work environment
• Engage other members of the Khalsa Aid Team to facilitate cross-department collaboration that ensures that all financial and related IT solutions positively support the business’s strategic plan execution, operational delivery, and data collection needs

Detailed tasks to be carried out:

1. Day-to-Day Financial Operations:
   • Monitor bills, invoicing, donations, and other transactions.
   • Oversee the work of the Finance Assistant.
   • Register invoices from suppliers and service providers for payment.
   • Handle various donation platforms (e.g., JustGiving, Enthuse, Worldpay, Donorbox).
   • Post and review month-end journals, accruals, and prepayments.
   • Process purchase orders and bills.
   • Answer supplier and donor queries.
   • Monitor email inboxes and confirm donations.
2. Banking and Reconciliation:
   • Enter payments in the bank for authorization.
   • Complete and check bank reconciliation for various accounts using XERO.
   • Monitor restricted fund movements.
   • Track and report fund utilization.
   • Maintain petty cash and handle cash/cheques.
3. Cash Flow Management:
   • ​​Monitor cash flow and ensure liquidity for overseas operations.
   • Inform Treasurers about fund requirements.
   • Arrange cash for overseas travel.
4. Payroll Duties:
   • Process monthly payroll, including RTI submissions and pension feeds.
   • Handle new starters, leavers, absences, and statutory leave/pay.
   • File P11D-B for benefits in kind.
5. Audit and Compliance:
   • Coordinate annual audits with external auditors and department managers.
   • Assist in writing and finalizing the Annual Trustee report.
   • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
   • Liaise with auditors and third-party contractors.
     • Assist with annual reviews from charity commissions and banks.
     • Develop and enforce financial policies and procedures.
6. Financial Planning and Analysis:
   • Support CFO in month-end and year-end processes
   • Assist in forecasting and budget preparation.
   • Conduct variance analysis and review balance sheet reconciliations.
   • Implement audit recommendations.
   • Stay informed about accounting software and technological advances.
   • Insurance – ensure adequate cover for insurance.

Role Requirements

•  Able to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role to get the job done.

Qualifications/ Skills Required

• Recognised professional accounting qualification or enroute to qualification
• Educated to degree standard
• Work experience is essential – 2-3 years in a busy organisation, preferably a UK charity
• Knowledgeable of the regulatory and reporting requirements for a UK Charity
• Technically and managerially competent with impact awareness of specialist areas including accounting, controls and governance, audit, ethics and risk management
• IT literate – Microsoft, finance and management accounting systems, ERP systems
• Experience in XERO and Gift Aid will be an added advantage
• Additional languages such as Punjabi, Hindi or Urdu would be advantageous

About the role:

As a support worker, your primary purpose is to provide comprehensive support to residents within a supported accommodation setting. Your role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities aimed at ensuring the well-being, safety, and development of residents.

You will be responsible for implementing holistic support strategies that address the emotional, practical, and housing management needs of residents. This includes assisting with practical daily task, facilitating access to educational and employment opportunities, and maintaining a safe living environment in accordance with organisational practices.

Additionally, you will manage individual caseloads, create tailored support and safety plans, and regularly assess their effectiveness. Collaboration with residents and other professionals is essential in this process to empower people and ensure their needs are met.

The role also involves daily shift delivery, operational functions, and liaising with stakeholders to address dynamic needs efficiently. Furthermore, you will act as an advocate for residents, collaborate with professionals from various disciplines, and facilitate a cohesive team environment through active participation and support.

About you:

• Person-Centred Support Approach: Ability to create collaborative support plans, build rapport, and foster collaboration with residents.
• Case Management and Assessment Skills: Proficiency in managing caseloads, conducting assessments, and analysing data to identify resident needs.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Strong communication and coordination skills to work with professionals from various disciplines.
• Health and Safety Compliance: Knowledge of regulations and protocols, ensuring adherence to health and safety standards.
• Record Keeping and Reporting: Proficient in maintaining accurate records and preparing reports while adhering to confidentiality protocols.
• Policy and Procedure Adherence: Understanding and adherence to relevant policies and procedures in supported accommodation services.
• Continuous Learning and Improvement: Commitment to ongoing training, participation in reflective practice, and contributing to service improvement initiatives.

About us:

Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.

We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 10,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.

We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need. 

Important info: 

Closing date: Sunday 17th November at midnight

Interview date: Interviews to be held week commencing 25th November via Microsoft Teams

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant.

A little bit about the role 

This role will be closing at 12pm on Thursday 14 November.

This role will sit within the Fellowship team, within the wider external relations directorate, and be managed by the Fellowship and engagement lead, supported by our chief social worker and a steering group of staff and trustees. This will ensure that we are connecting fellows – social workers who have completed one of Frontline’s programmes – to our young people’s work. The postholder will also have strong links with our communications and fundraising teams, which also sit within the external relations directorate.

The postholder will shape and grow all our work with and for young people with experience of social work, ensuring all involved have a positive experience. Our goal is to improve social work by listening to the needs of children and young people with lived experience. By involving them in all aspects of our work, we can make social work more effective and responsive for vulnerable children and families across England

We are seeking a dedicated professional who excels in youth-centred social work, with hands-on experience supporting young people aged 14-25. You will understand the unique challenges they face, especially those with care experience, and have insight into relevant social care policies. Working collaboratively with senior leadership, you will support inclusive, cohesive programme delivery.

The successful candidate will be an effective communicator and strategic relationship builder who prioritises youth voices and partnership. Skilled in managing complex workloads and securing funding, you will also bring a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and using technology to enhance impact.

Some key responsibilities include:

• Bringing individuals with care and social work experience together, helping them to have a bigger influence on Frontline's mission to create social change for vulnerable children without a safe and stable home.
• Leading and growing the young people’s advisory board, recruiting and inducting new members.
• Developing a programme of activities for the young people’s advisory board and other experts by experience which includes quarterly meetings, day sessions and residentials each year.
• Collaborating with the Fellowship team to aid the development of future opportunities available fellows, using insights, voices and experiences from young people directly.
• Developing a mentoring programme for all of Frontline’s experts by experience through our Fellowship.

Please see job pack for full list of role responsibilities

A little bit about you 

This role will suit an experienced leader who is passionate about empowering young people with lived experience and integrating their perspectives into impactful social work. The hiring panel will be looking for candidates who demonstrate a deep commitment to inclusive leadership, strong coordination skills across diverse teams, and a proven ability to build meaningful engagement with young people and stakeholders.

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 .

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 Jackie Sanders, External Relations Director, contact details can be found in the job pack.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Community Fundraising Marketing Manager to join our Income Generation team at the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association. In this pivotal role, you will work closely with the Community Fundraising Development Manager to develop marketing and promotional activities for our existing portfolio of fundraising events.

Your primary responsibility will be to manage the Community Fundraising marketing team, including development, performance management and ongoing support to foster a motivated and high performing team. You will guide them in achieving set objectives that contribute to a sustainable income stream for the MND Association.

You will recruit and retain fundraisers through effective promotional activities and fundraising marketing. You will also manage event logistics, ensuring that budgets are monitored and maintained while delivering exceptional experiences for our supporters.

You will collaborate with the Community Management Team to create operational plans, including fundraising marketing plans. Your expertise will be crucial in setting and achieving financial and recruitment targets for a variety of products. You will project manage a range of marketing campaigns across Community Fundraising through multiple channels, including digital, telephone, face-to-face, and print, while monitoring their effectiveness.

A key aspect of your role will involve analysing data to inform marketing strategies aimed at increasing supporter numbers and enhancing retention. You will also develop engaging marketing materials, such as the Community Events Diary, involving stakeholders, planning content, and measuring success.

Your attention to detail will be vital as you maintain accurate records in our CRM database while adhering to GDPR regulations. Staying informed about marketing trends will enable you to implement best practices in all fundraising activities.

What are we looking for?

Experience in fundraising or marketing and sales. You will have the ability to lead, develop, and support a successful team, helping them reach their full potential while being responsive to their needs.

Management experience is essential, including the skills to motivate and coach others. A solid understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles will be crucial in your role.

You should have a proven track record of meeting recruitment targets and managing expenditure budgets. Experience in achieving ambitious income targets is important. Strong analytical skills are necessary for interpreting and presenting statistical information effectively.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills will help you build and maintain relationships both internally and externally.

Flexibility to work unsocial hours, including evenings and weekends, is also required. A full clean driving licence is essential for this role.

For full role responsibilities please view the job description located within the Candidate Pack.

Our Benefits

• 28 days holiday, rising to 33 days after 5 years' service, plus Bank Holidays
• Access to UK Healthcare which includes reimbursement for dental appointments, eyecare, Health & Wellbeing screening and therapies
• Access to a 24/7 phone and video GP Service
• Life assurance
• Confidential counselling helplines
• Salary sacrifice schemes to include: Cycle to work & Buy and sell annual leave
• BenefitHub which offers lifestyle discounts and offers on everyday shopping
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Opportunities for training and personal development
• Hybrid working

About Us

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

We are committed to equality and value diversity. We are working hard to remove perceived and actual barriers to participation for people with and affected by MND, current and future staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.

We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants that meet the requirements of the role as part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Adverts may be closed early, or interviews arranged once sufficient applications are received. Early applications are encouraged.

Sponsorship: If you require sponsorship for this role, you must clearly declare this with/on your application form so that we can consider whether you meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship, either as a skilled worker or new entrant.

DBS: Depending on the nature of your role you may be required to complete a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Reasonable Adjustments and Alternative Applications: Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview please contact us for support.

To provide an inclusive application process, we are open to receiving alternative applications from candidates who may find it difficult to complete our online form.

Recruitment Agencies: We work hard to fill our roles directly and request that recruitment agencies do not contact us in relation to this role.

Are you passionate about empowering vulnerable adults achieve their goals and be more independent? Do you thrive in a leadership role that helps people maximise their potential? Do you have experience in the planning, leading and co-ordination of sessions for people with disabilities as well as experience leading a team?

TPP are recruiting a motivated and dynamic Skills Centre Manager on behalf of our client, a purposeful charity supporting people with complex disabilities.

Work setting: On site
Salary: Between £38,000 and £40,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 38 hours per week
Location: Surrey GU7 - Great transport links or parking on site.

Benefits:

* Enhanced holiday & sick pay
* Free on-site parking
* Healthcare cash back scheme
* Free on-site gym
* Employee wellbeing & assistance programme

The Role:

As the Skills Centre Manager, you will play a key role in helping adults with diverse needs to develop life skills, increase independence, and become active members of their community.

Main responsibilities:

* Lead a dedicated team of activity coordinators to ensure the smooth daily running of the Skills Centre.
* Develop a vibrant and engaging programme of activities that promotes independence, wellbeing, and personal choice.
* Build meaningful partnerships with external agencies and local authorities to expand and develop services.
* Measure the impact of activities to ensure positive outcomes for those who use the services.
* Work closely with senior leadership to manage budgets and report on key performance indicators.

Essential requirements:

* Experience managing a medium-sized team in a social care, skills centre, or similar environment.
* Commitment to creating a safe, welcoming, and stimulating environment for adults with disabilities.
* Excellent planning, organisational, and communication skills.
* Experience leading sessions that foster life skills and social inclusion.
* Proactive approach to developing and growing services through external partnerships.

If this sounds like the role for you, then we would love to hear back. We are reviewing CVs as and when we are receiving them so, if you are keen to apply, then please do so today!

TPP are always keen to speak with candidates looking to work in the sector so if this role isn't quite right for you, please do check out our website www.tpp.co.uk and pop your CV over to us!

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.

We are recruiting a Programmes Officer to work across projects in our Sector Support programme, working closely with a Senior Programmes Manager.

This is an opportunity for you to use your excellent organisational skills to coordinate programme events, build relationships with funded partners, and maintain good records across our systems. You will support the efficient delivery of our programmes and sector support initiatives for organisations who work on the frontline of social welfare legal advice.

Working in an energetic, friendly and busy team, you will be able to make a significant and positive contribution from the start. We are a small organisation making huge strides in our mission to make access to justice available to more people in need.

You will have a passion for social justice and enjoy utilising your strong communication skills to support programmes and initiatives that strengthen the advice sector.

Overview of post

• To organise and develop the London Specialist Advice Forum with the Senior Programme Manager.
• To identify emerging issues that affect forum members and liaise with the forum members, the steering group, and external legal and non-legal organisations to discuss potential solutions.
• To identify and report pilot projects that emerge from needs identified through forum members.
• To identify emerging issues that affect specialist legal advice providers and support relationships with the key external strategic and policy organisations to raise these issues.
• To ensure that the work of funded partners is communicated to a broad audience through generating content for newsletters, our web site and online presence.
• To provide support to the Sector Support and Grants team in the running and development of other sector support schemes such as money saving initiatives, funding programmes, and others.
• To assist with the recruitment and management of volunteers.

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave, increasing to a maximum of 31 days with the numbers of years in the organisation (pro-rata for part time) plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time)
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working options
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Contribution to pension scheme
• Continuing personal development opportunities
• Enhanced maternity/adoption and paternity leave pay

Role Summary

Are you passionate about transforming school food and ready to make a significant impact on the food system? As the Fundraising Manager concentrating on major donors & corporates, you will play a pivotal role in scaling School Plates, our flagship UK programme, aimed at making school menus healthier and more planet-friendly. With our School Plates Awards and Global Plant-based School Food Network both expanding rapidly —currently working with 70 major school caterers feeding over 1 million children daily —you’ll drive growth by securing crucial funding from major donors and corporate partners.

You’ll be an experienced relationship builder, a driven and enthusiastic self-starter, and an excellent project manager who shares our ambition to revolutionise school food. Are you  passionate about improving school food and changing the food system? Can you match our ambition?

Job Details

Reports to: Director, UK
Location: Remote (home-based), UK
Key relationships: UK Director, UK Head of Programme, International Fundraising Manager, International Grant Writing Manager, other relevant internal departments and external stakeholders
Hours: 32-40 h per week
Salary range: £40-42,000 (based on 1FTE) depending on experience 

Responsibilities

• Lead and innovate UK fundraising efforts, focusing on major donors and corporates.
• Develop a creative 3-year fundraising strategy and set actionable annual and quarterly objectives.
• Cultivate and expand relationships with new major donors, moving them along a prospect pipeline.
• Support the stewardship of existing major donor relationships, ensuring continued and increased support.
• Draft compelling theories of change, cases for support, and other key materials.
• Manage our visionary ‘donor circle’ initiative.
• Build and strengthen corporate partnerships, crafting tailored cultivation plans.
• Support the writing of successful grant applications and reports, as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of fundraising experience, ideally within an NGO or a related field.
• Proven success in securing significant funds from donors or corporates.
• Exceptional project management and organisational skills and the ability to write strong proposals and reports 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a confident and engaging presence and an impact driven mindset 
• Significant experience in researching and developing strong stakeholder relationships
• Ability to travel nationally as needed.
• Deep passion and commitment for ProVeg’s mission

Preferred: 

• Knowledge and understanding of the plant-based food sector.
• Membership of a professional fundraising body

Benefits of working with us

• A strong organisational focus on personal development, with a designated training budget.
• Provision of a work laptop.
• Flexible, trust-based working arrangements and home-office arrangements.
• Career development support.
• Mindfulness programme - free Headspace account.
• We are a workplace that encourages everyone to bring their whole selves to work. We are an inclusive workplace for our diverse employees around the world.
• And, last but not least, become part of a great team and work with us towards a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and our planet!

When?

Application deadline: Open until filled
Start date: As soon as possible

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about leading transformative change in school food, we’d love to hear from you. Application infos below. 

Further information

Please submit your application using our online form including your CV and cover letter. By submitting your application you agree that your personal data will be processed by and shared with our UK entity (ProVeg C.I.C.) and German entity (ProVeg e.V.). We will be interviewing on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

The recruitment process consists of: 
1.    Online Cognitive Aptitude test + Personality test
2.    Online trial task
3.    Interview with Senior Management

OUR VISION: A society where everyone, regardless of background has equal opportunity to achieve long-term professional and personal success 
OUR MISSION:  To prepare talented students from underserved and underrepresented backgrounds for career success. 
OUR VALUES:  We value teamwork and champion diversity in all its forms, including diversity of thought. We demonstrate empathy and passion in everything we do. We act with integrity; communicating openly and provide a collaborative and rewarding environment with continuous personal and professional development opportunities for all.

There are talented young people from ethnic minority or low socioeconomic backgrounds with the potential to thrive in top industries. And firms are looking for them. 
We identify, inspire, and train our candidates to connect them with our sponsor firms where they can launch successful careers. 

At the start of their careers, our candidates join our professional network of alumni both tapping into and contributing to this community of knowledge, experience, and contacts. 
SEO London was launched in 2000 and has subsequently delivered two decades of transformative leadership in the UK workplace diversity and inclusion segment. Today, over 14,000 diverse students and professionals are registered with SEO London, benefiting from sponsorship and engagement opportunities with over 120 blue chip firms across financial services, corporate law, consulting, technology, engineering, and corporates. 

Overview

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO London) is looking to hire an HR and Operations Manager, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer.

Team:  Operations 
Location:  41 Great Guildford Street, London SE1 0ES

We offer flexible and hybrid working but office-based work is required from all staff on a regular basis. For this role we require the post-holder to be in the office min. 3 days per week, at least at the outset.

Reports to:  Chief Operating Officer
Line Management: Senior HR and Operations Officer 
Term:  Permanent Role 
Ideal start date:  ASAP 
Salary: £38k - £46k depending on experience

This is a full-time role but we are open to flexible arrangements.

Role Description

The HR & Operations function at SEO London has grown significantly in recent years, with a strong foundation now in place. This is an exciting opportunity for a new HR & Operations Manager to build on this progress and shape the next phase of our development. With recent growth and a focus on nurturing a positive culture, this role offers the chance to make a real impact and drive continued success within a dynamic and purpose-driven organisation.
 
The role is to oversee and continuously improve the delivery of HR Strategy and operations in line with SEO London's mission, values and strategic objectives. In addition, this role will oversee organisation-wide operations.
The post-holder will: 

• Further develop and execute a People plan that supports the achievement of the charity’s strategic objectives and an engaging and inclusive work environment
• Ensure that all policies and procedures align to SEO London’s vision and mission and the necessary regulatory and legal standards 
• Support a culture that is focused on employee engagement and continuous improvement including giving and receiving feedback 
• Support managers in attracting and retaining staff who have the necessary motivation, values, skills and tools to deliver
• Provide line managers and staff with HR advice in confidence 
• Be focussed on efficient and cost effective operational and service delivery across SEO London
• Execute ‘business as usual’ HR administration including monthly payroll and management of appraisal processes
• Lead or support strategic projects such as SEO London’s Learning and Development Plan, internal communications via SEO London’s intranet and continuous improvement of our recruitment and onboarding processes
• Line Management, currently of a full-time Senior HR and Operations Officer

Accountabilities

HR Strategy and People Plan 

• Full accountability to design and align the annual People agenda to the strategic needs of SEO London, working closely with the Chief Operating Officer 
• Compilation and use of HR data to inform planning and decision making 
  Regular review of HR policies, procedures, pay and benefits to make sure these are in line with current regulation  
• Provision of advice and support re. organisational design and development  
• Internal reporting to Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and via an organisational dashboard 

Employee Engagement and Wellbeing, and Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) 

• Responsibility for developing and overseeing the engagement strategy for SEO London’s staff team 
• Planning, execution and analysis of staff surveys, communication of insights and planning and execution of follow-up actions  
• Design and delivery of culture building activities to support employee engagement and well-being e.g. team away days, oversight of staff-led wellbeing committee  
• Responsibility for designing and embedding DEI policy and initiatives in conjunction with the ELT and other senior leaders 
• Responsibility for providing employment advice and counsel and managing the risk of staff team attrition  

Learning and Development and Performance Management 

• Execution of a robust and future-focused talent development, performance management, and learning strategy that supports staff members’ ongoing learning and performance
• Identification of skills gaps and internal and/or low-cost solutions/training to meet needs
• Continuous improvement of regular performance management, talent management and succession planning and execution 

Employee Relations

• Advice and support to Senior Managers regarding employee relations issues 
• Lead responsibility for management of employee relations issues, as agreed with the Chief Operating Officer 

Recruitment and Onboarding 

• Identification of recruitment needs and plans alongside hiring managers with focus on filling skills and experience gaps where necessary, internal progression opportunities and cost-effective hiring processes 
• Design and execution of an effective and efficient candidate experience 
• Execution of competency-based assessment and selection 
• Embedding of DEI and Safeguarding measures into recruitment processes 
• Continuous improvement of onboarding plans and processes, working closely with managers to ensure high quality new starter induction 

Employee Reward 

• Responsibility for sourcing and analysing regular market data to inform renumeration 
• Responsibility for delivering a competitive and attractive salary, pension and benefits programme 
• Responsibility for managing a fair and transparent salary review process focused on providing incentives for good performance and fair pay 
• Responsibility for payroll and associated processes 

Operations 

• Responsibility for regular review of SEO London’s suppliers, working closely with the Finance team 
• Lead responsibility for some supplier relationships, including those connected to SEO London’s offices 
• Maintenance, curation and regular review of organisation-wide policy and procedures ensuring adoption across the organisation and alignment with accepted good practice and regulations 
• Accurate record keeping in line with SEO London’s data protection policies and procedures 
• Governance administration including scheduling and taking minutes at Board and sub-committee meetings and support to the Chief Operating Officer on all matters relating to SEO London’s governance 

Line Management 

• Line management as required (currently one team member), including goal setting, performance management, support with planning and execution of tasks, identification of learning and development opportunities and accountability for report’s outcomes and outputs. 

Required qualifications

• University degree (any discipline)
• HR qualification (minimum CIPD Level 5)

Skills and experience of: 

• Analysing and using data to inform planning 
• Designing and executing a people strategy 
• Project management and process improvement (start to finish) 
• Creating and curating policies 
• Creating and executing Learning & Development plans 
• Managing employee reward and benefits 
• Recruitment and onboarding including planning, assessment, selection and process management 
• Microsoft (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint) including ability to create spreadsheets, run and analyse pivot tables in excel and create quality PowerPoint presentations 
• HR technology including HRMS and applicant tracking systems (Personio preferred by not essential) and payroll system/s 
• Operations and supplier management 
• Internal communications 
• Event management 

Knowledge of: 

• UK Employment Law 
• The HR life cycle 
• Wellbeing and DEI practices 
• Knowledge of Salesforce desirable but not essential 
• Understanding of coaching and mentoring practices 

Behaviours: 

• Influencing and engaging, and excellent relationship management across all levels of an organisation 
• Excellent written and verbal communication  
• Tact, diplomacy and integrity 
• Highly organised 
• A deep understanding of equity, diversity and inclusion to foster a positive organisational culture 

What we offer?

• Salary: from £38-46k, depending on experience 
• Annual Leave: 28 days + Bank Holidays 
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policy
• Flexible working - 3 days in the office 
• Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, Private Health Insurance, Discount to Nuffield Gyms via Private Health Care and many more…

Closing date for applications

Timeline:  

• Closing date for applications: 18 October at 12 noon 
• Shortlisting: 18 October 
• First interviews: 21-24 October or sooner as possible 
• Second interview, with task/presentation: 25 October or sooner as possible 

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply as soon as possible.  We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis. 

Equal opportunities Statement

As part of its recruitment policy, SEO London intends to ensure that no prospective or actual employee is discriminated against based on race, sex, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation, employment status, class, disability, age, other protected characteristic, religious belief or political persuasion or is disadvantaged by any condition or requirement which is not demonstrably justifiable.

Safeguarding

All posts at SEO London involve some degree of responsibility for safeguarding. Successful applicants are required to complete a Disclosure Form from the Disclosure and Barring Service ("DBS") for the position. Failure to declare any convictions (that are not subject to DBS filtering) may disqualify a candidate for appointment or result in summary dismissal if the discrepancy comes to light subsequently.

Right to work

Do you have the right to work in the UK? Unfortunately, at this time, we cannot provide sponsorship or consider overseas applications.

Fundraising Legacy Manager  

Salary: £40,000 Circa 

Location: Remote 

Full Time, Permanent  

Closing Date: Sunday 3rd November 2024 

At Camphill Village Trust we know exactly why we do what we do. With a bold and ambitious vision to be leaders of integrated Social Care, with the proven benefits of Nature, we transform life opportunities for adults with a learning disability and autism to be their best selves each and every day.

We do this by providing meaningful therapeutic, work and volunteering choice delivered across extraordinary rural and urban Communities, working farms and social gardens and a heck of a lot more in between! 

If you want to tell authentic stories, maximise impact and make a true and meaningful difference read on.

The Legacy Manager will be responsible for the entire legacy function from marketing legacies to the existing database, stewarding pledgers and supporters through to the administration of the legacies themselves, working with the legacy administrator. You'll work closely with the Director of Fundraising to deliver the legacy and in-memoriam giving programme.

We’re looking for those who can deliver an exceptional supporter experience for current and prospective legacy supporters with a focus on securing strategic long-term support by building a robust, sustainable pipeline of legacy Pledges. 

As a leader you'll embed a legacy giving culture internally and will work closely with colleagues across the whole charity to promote legacy and in-memoriam giving messages. This, in turn, will inspire supporters to help Camphill Village Trust support more people with learning disabilities, autism and other mental health challenges. 

What you’ll bring to the role: 

• Evidence of working at manager level to develop and implement successful legacy / donor giving strategies, particularly legacy stewardship. 

• Ability to manage and lead the legacy function. 

• Evidence of achieving annual fundraising targets, maintaining an acceptable ROI, and managing budgets. 

• Experience in a complexed geographically spread organisation.

• A strong personal track record of achieving significant legacy support and successfully building long-term relationships with excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Evidence of working effectively with teams and building relationships internally and externally. 

• Excellent data analysis and insight skills. 

• Ability to manage several projects and activities simultaneously. 

• A good working knowledge of current charity law, compliance and fundraising best practice as they apply to legacy fundraising and legacy administration, particularly in the areas of ethical due diligence, data protection, privacy and marketing consent, and safeguarding. 

Excited? Read our pack, look at our strategy and know that you would be joining an amazing Trust, a brilliant team and that you would have the ability to make a real difference.

Ideally we are looking for someone to be based either within corridors of Midlands to London or Manchester to York. You will be a home worker with some travel to attend meetings in London and visit Communities in Hertfordshire, Gloucestershire, Yorkshire, and Worcestershire. 

Your application should include your CV and a supporting statement of no less than one page detailing why you would like to work for the Trust and how your skills and experience meet the job description and person specification (see attached Job pack). 

Contract: Permanent, full-time or part-time options available, 35 hours over 5 days
Location: Hybrid – Burford, Oxfordshire, OX18 4PF, with the flexibility to work from home. 
Closing Date: Sunday 10 November 2024 
 
We’re recruiting Business Support Manager to join our vibrant, high performing team. This key role will provide essential support to our Chief Information Officer and the Information Services Team, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently. If you thrive in a supportive environment and love making a difference, we’d be delighted to hear from you!

More about the role

As our Business Support Manager, you’ll assist our Chief Information Officer in focusing on strategic priorities while ensuring seamless operations within the Information Services Team. You’ll have the autonomy to make decisions and prioritise tasks, all while being a valued member of our collaborative team.
 
This role is hybrid, allowing for 40% of your time in the office and 60% remote. This balanced approach fosters both collaboration and individual productivity. We’re dedicated to creating a work environment that adapts to your needs, helping you thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome applications from those seeking full-time or part-time options
 
Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to the Chief Information Officer, enabling them to concentrate on key initiatives and priorities. 
• Work closely with the Information Services Team to ensure consistent compliance, process adherence and communication across the directorate. 
• Attend senior leadership meetings as the voice of the Information Services Team, taking minutes and following up on action points. 
• Oversee central budget items, including engagement with third party providers, ensuring that spending is accurately recorded and reconciled with monthly management accounts. 
• Oversee the Information Services sections of our intranet. 
• Collaborate with senior team members to create important documents, including presentations and meeting papers. 
• Represent the Information Services Team on various projects, sharing insights and feedback. 
• Ensure adherence to risk management and Blue Cross policies, helping to improve efficiency within the team. 
• Assist the Trustee Chair of a specific committee by organising meetings, preparing agendas, and taking notes during discussions. 

About You
 
We’re looking for a proactive and personable support professional who’s committed to delivering high-quality work. You’ll excel at building strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, working collaboratively to achieve our shared goals. Your attention to detail will shine through in everything you do, especially regarding budgets and written materials.
 
In this role, it’s essential to stay calm and composed, even when things get a bit hectic!
 
Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Proven experience in supporting committees and senior meetings, including planning agendas and tracking actions.
• Experience working at a senior level with strong writing and proofreading skills to create clear and concise documents.
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of sharing information effectively across teams.
• Experience in supporting colleagues to enhance team effectiveness.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• A discreet approach to handling confidential information.
• Alignment with Blue Cross values of compassion, courage, and inclusion.
• Desirable Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
• Experience in a charity or not-for-profit organisation.
• Familiarity with roles relevant to the Information Services Team.
• Experience in minute-taking for meetings.

Why Blue Cross? 
 
Joining Blue Cross means becoming part of a team that truly cares about making a positive impact in the lives of pets and their owners across the UK. We take pride in nurturing a supportive and collaborative work environment, where your personal and career development is a top priority.
 
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Without their dedication and commitment, we couldn’t achieve our mission of making a difference in the lives of those we serve.
 
In return, Blue Cross is committed to providing you with the best possible working environment. Your happiness and well-being are important to us, and we will strive to support you in every way we can.
   
Our generous benefits package includes:

• 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)
• Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support 
• Free access to GP via MetLife - 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family 
• Free physiotherapy advice and face to face intervention
• Health cash plan 
• Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme 
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
• Claim for professional fees 
• Life assurance
• 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance 
• Enhanced family friendly policies 
• Recognition scheme 
• Annual volunteer days
• Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers
• Personal development programme
• How to apply 

 
Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date on midnight Sunday 10 November 2024. 
 
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to our mission, we can’t wait to hear from you!
 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Our values 

Our values define the way we do things. We use them every day to guide us, and to make sure we put people and pets at the heart of everything we do.

Compassionate: We listen, we are non-judgmental, we are kind and caring to the pets and people we encounter, and we offer support in difficult times

Courageous: We make brave decisions, embrace change, and encourage innovation, ensuring we always act with integrity – doing the right thing even when no one is looking

Inclusive: We value all our relationships and work in an open and positive culture where we celebrate our diverse talents and empower you to be you 

Are you experienced Health and Safety Manager looking to take on a challenging and rewarding role, with the opportunity to develop your skills and the autonomy to make the role your own?  Working from home, the office and across multiple sites throughout the South East, you will be at the heart of H&S, driving performance and shaping a positive safety culture.

This is a new role within the South East Rivers Trust creating an exciting opportunity for the right person to shape and improve our health and safety.  Using your knowledge, you will lead the development and improvement of H&S policies and practice, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.  You will provide support and expertise, as well as identifying any gaps in our current systems and designing solutions to overcome them.

You will have proven experience and relevant qualifications, ideally in a similar environment, excellent communication and organisational skills which can be utilised whilst working with all stakeholders.  This varied role will see you working primarily autonomously, carrying out H&S inspection and audits, developing policies, investigating accidents and ensuring risk assessments are completed.   If you are looking for a varied role in this field working for a charity whose aim is to have a positive impact on our environment, manage your own time and develop new skills, this role could be for you.

About Us

The South East Rivers Trust (SERT), is the river restoration charity for the South East of England. Our vision is that rivers across the South East are clean, healthy and rich in biodiversity. Our mission is to restore and protect rivers and their catchments against multiple threats and a dramatically changing climate. We do this by:

• delivering evidence-based and nature-based solutions on land and in rivers;

• inspiring and empowering more people to protect rivers for the future.

Working at SERT is rewarding, fulfilling and busy. We work collaboratively and with passion, and this is reflected in our core values of: delivering high quality work, using expertise and scientific understanding, building good and effective relationships, and bringing positive energy to all we do. With rivers and catchments needing serious action to survive, our aims are growth and impact – so you’ll be comfortable with challenges and excited by change. If this sounds like an environment that you would thrive in, we would love to hear from you.

If you are interested in applying for this role please visit our website for more information, a full job description and application form.

How to Apply:

Please return the following documents:

• Your CV
• Completed Application for Employment
• Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form (optional)

The deadline for application is 11:59pm on 17th November 2024.  We reserve the right to close the recruitment early.

Interviews will take place week commencing 25 November 2024

Please note: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We do not sponsor applicants from overseas.

Off The Record (OTR) is an independent charity based in the Havant Borough. We have been supporting young people and their families in South East Hampshire since 1977.

Young people are at the heart of what we do, and we aim to support the emotional health and wellbeing of our community's young people through one-to-one counselling, information and support, and group support for 11-25 year olds and their families.

We are looking for a motivated, capable, and adaptable Family Services Team Manager.

OTR embraces equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Please advise us of any requirements to support your application to us.

PLEASE NOTE - A cover letter is important to help us understand more about you and your interest in the role, beyond your CV. Please also be sure to send a cover note telling us why you want to work here, how you feel you meet the essential criteria from the section below, and your availability for hours.

•    Are you passionate about making a difference to the emotional health and wellbeing of the young people in our community?
•    Do have the drive and ambition to support service growth and development?
•    Do you have bags of enthusiasm and enjoy working in a small close-knit team?

Then we would love to hear from you! In return we can offer:

•  A supportive team and a positive and caring work environment where everyone’s ideas for improvement are welcomed and valued
•  In house training and opportunities including in the areas of emotional health and wellbeing.
•  Social events to get to know your colleagues and have some fun! 
•  NEST pension scheme, free on-site parking, company sick pay.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to play an integral role in improving the lives of young people in South East Hampshire, by overseeing our new portfolio of young people’s and family support services.

Salary: £16 to £17.91 per hour (based on experience – FTE @ 37 hours = £30,784 to £34,450)

Hours: Full time preferred but would consider applicants interested in working between 30 - 37 hours per week over 4 days

Reporting to: CEO

Responsible for: Family and Young People’s Services

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Leadership and Management

Provide inspirational and approachable leadership and management support to all staff, volunteers and sessional workers within the team including:

•  Providing 1-2-1’s, coaching, observations and safeguarding / management supervision.
•  Leading staff and volunteer team meetings.
• Overseeing absence management and welfare.
•  Leading on team recruitment.
• Supporting and attending team social and wellbeing activities.

Services Development and Delivery

• Ensuring our group work and Young Carers services are coordinated, delivered, monitored and evaluated against internal targets and service level agreements / contracts.
• Being part of the designated safe guarding officer team.
• Developing and communicating quarterly plans in advance for all services.
• Developing new and existing programmes and activities in line with demand and funding opportunities.
• Building and maintaining working relationships with other providers and organisations, including representing OTR at networks and forums within the local statutory and voluntary sector.
• Overseeing quality of service delivery, including identifying and implementing opportunities for improvement.
• Covering service delivery for OTR programmes and activities as needed.

Compliance, Reporting, Policy and Procedure

• Overseeing induction and training of staff and volunteers within the team, including ongoing training needs analysis.
• Handling and recording feedback and complaints in accordance with OTR policy.
• Producing internal and external funder and board reports
• Monitoring the accuracy and timeliness of data entry and outcomes evaluations of all services in the team.
• Overseeing the handling and monitoring of safeguarding concerns and protocols.
• Overseeing of health and safety procedures and team compliance against all OTR policies.
•  A Designated Safeguarding Officer as part of a DSO team reporting to the DSL.

Other

• Key holder and building open / closure responsibilities, including cash handling.
• First Aider and Fire Warden.
•  Participate in all requested training and management supervision.
•  Any other reasonable tasks as set by your line manager.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

• Successful track record of leading and managing teams in a children and young people and/or family services delivery setting.
• Recent experience delivering programmes and activities within children and young people and/or family services.
• Experience managing safeguarding’s
•  Awareness of contemporary issues affecting children, young people, and families.
• Training qualification and/or equivalent experience delivering training and services for young people / family services.
• Experience managing a team in line with statutory and compliance obligations including Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Date Protection and GDPR, Confidentiality, and Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• Monitoring, evaluating, and producing service reports to a high standard for internal and external audiences.
• Managing feedback and complaints at a senior level including responding to and resolving matters raised by both external stakeholders and service users in a professional manner and in keeping with policy and procedure.
• Confident and capable user of Microsoft Office suite (Microsoft 365).
•  Able to use Excel, including to create reports.
• Willing and able to travel within South East Hampshire.
•  Available for evening working by arrangement and occasional weekend work.

Desirable

• Level 3 certificate, diploma, or equivalent in a related area – for example Health and Social Care, Youth Work.
• Experience developing training programmes for the children and young people / family services workforce.
• Knowledge of the local voluntary / statutory sector.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulation including the Children’s Act and associated statutory guidance.
• Experience in the voluntary sector as a worker, volunteer, or service user.
• Experience using social media in a business setting.
• Experience using in-house databases and data entry.

 Attributes

• Confident and capable written and verbal communicator – able to communicate effectively with service users, external partners, agencies and professionals.
• Able to work responsively and efficiently in a demanding environment where there can be regular interruptions, competing priorities, and tight timescales.
• Capable of managing, supporting, and motivating staff dealing with difficult clients.
• Enjoy team working in a close-knit team.
• Flexible and adaptable to cover the team, and changing programme and activity needs.
• Positive attitude to young people.
• Self-motivated and able to work without supervision when required.
• Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
•  Able to maintain professional boundaries including appropriate levels of confidentiality.

As part of our commitment to safe recruitment, all staff appointments are subject to Enhanced DBS with Barred List checks and references will be taken up.

OTR embraces equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

We are looking for an experienced programme manager to oversee the Democracy Classroom network. The post holder will be responsible for managing relationships with stakeholders across the youth, education and democracy sectors and lead on a series of democratic and election education initiatives to engage young people. 

ABOUT THE POLITICS PROJECT

We support young people to use their voice by providing them with outstanding democratic education. We work with young people, teachers and politicians to help them to learn, teach and engage in politics. We are a non-partisan organisation working across the UK. 

ABOUT DEMOCRACY CLASSROOM 

Democracy Classroom is a partnership between over 100 civil society organisations that supports young people to engage in elections and democracy. The network supports collaboration through newsletters, training, meet up’s and an annual conference, as well as providing resources and training for teachers and youth practitioners. Democracy Classroom pools the collective support of the sector through the Democracy Classroom platform, where teachers and youth workers can access the collective support of the membership. 

Following the recent General Election, the network has experienced growth and is now preparing to support upcoming elections, votes at 16 and new developments such as changes to democratic education and the curriculum review. The network is non-partisan and works across all 4 nations in the UK. 

The aims of the network include: 

Increasing the number of young people engaging with democracy and elections.

Increasing the number of teachers and youth workers delivering democratic education, and strengthening their capacity to deliver impactful democratic engagement and voter registration activities in schools, colleges and youth settings across the UK.

Improving coordination between organisations engaging young people across the youth, education and democracy sectors, through growing the Democracy Classroom network.

ABOUT THE ROLE

To achieve the above, the post holder will:

• Support, build and manage relationships with over 100 civil society partner organisations.
• Manage the day-to-day running of the network, including the network's communications and databases.
• Coordinate the sharing of learning materials, working with teachers and youth workers to organise, map and curate content that supports democratic and election education.
• Oversee the Democracy Classroom website / platform. 
• Train and support teachers and youth workers to deliver democratic education materials. 
• Oversee our #ElectionCountdown programme during UK local, devolved and national elections and the associated comms campaigns. 
• Line manage the Democracy Classroom programme coordinator and manage relationships with freelance teachers, youth workers and designers.
• Oversee evaluation and monitoring, producing reports where required.

The job is a fixed term 12-month contract (including a 6-month probation period), with possible extension depending on the electoral calendar. 

The Politics Project is based in London, and the post holder will be expected to work from the office at least two days a week. The hours of work are 37.5 hrs per week. Occasional travel to elsewhere in the UK and working unsocial hours in evenings and at weekends may be required. This is a fast-paced role in a small but growing team.

Benefits:

• 33 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays (inclusive for 3 days leave between Christmas and New Year. 
• Friendly and inclusive environment.
• Professional development opportunities, to upskill and train you.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to young people’s lives, helping them to develop the skills and knowledge they need to give them a voice in their society and shape their communities.
• 5% company pension contribution.

ABOUT YOU

You will have a passion for democratic engagement and will use that passion to support the delivery and growth of the Democracy Classroom network and The Politics Project. 

You will be a self-starter, comfortable managing fast-paced projects with multiple stakeholders. You will have outstanding project management and administrative skills, with the ability to work under pressure and identify priorities. You will effectively deliver against set targets to agreed deadlines. 

Above all, you can form good relationships with a range of people from different backgrounds and perspectives. You can network, negotiate, persuade, problem solve and be flexible to meet stakeholder needs. You can identify and pursue opportunities, and are excited by the challenge to oversee a high profile, national project. 

In accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an enhanced DBS check that we will provide.

Skills & Experience: 

Essential

• Programme/project management experience.
• Good at building and managing relationships. 
• Experience managing multiple stakeholder relationships. 
• Able to communicate effectively.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities. 
• Self-motivated and resilient – able to solve problems and perform under pressure.
• Confidence in working with, and a good understanding of, the education/youth sector (not necessary to have personal teaching or youth work experience, but be comfortable working in those sectors).
• Knowledge of, and an interest in, UK politics. 
• Understanding of the UK education system.
• IT literate. In particular, you can use Google office software.
• A passion for youth democratic engagement, education and politics.

Desired

• Experience of database management.
• Ability to conduct monitoring and evaluation of work and produce written reports.

TO APPLY: 

To apply please submit through the CharityJob website a CV and a covering letter (maximum 1 side of A4).

The closing date is 11:59pm, 13th November 2024.

Initial interviews are planned for the weeks beginning Monday 25th November and Monday 2nd December.

Fundraising Development Manager

We are seeking a Fundraising Manager to lead innovative income-generating strategies within a charity that is committed to making life better for people and communities facing challenges in Shropshire.

Position: Fundraising Development Manager
Salary: £37,336 per annum, pro-rata
Location: Shrewsbury (Hybrid working available)
Hours: Part-time, 32.25 hours per week
Closing Date: Wednesday 20th November 2024

About the Role:

As the Fundraising Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in securing diverse income streams to support the charity’s work. You’ll lead efforts to develop partnerships, secure grants, and innovate new fundraising initiatives. With a focus on both corporate and community engagement, you’ll help ensure the charity’s long-term sustainability. Working closely with the CEO and managing a small team, you’ll oversee strategic campaigns and bid submissions, while ensuring effective stewardship of relationships with key funders and partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop strategies to secure corporate partnerships, grants, and tenders
• Lead innovative income-generating initiatives, including social enterprise and community fundraising
• Oversee the creation of compelling funding bids and business cases
• Manage a diverse portfolio of income streams to support long-term financial stability
• Collaborate with the marketing team to align campaigns with fundraising goals
• Monitor income targets and report on performance to senior leadership

About You:

To be successful in this role you will need to be an experienced fundraiser with a proven track record in generating significant income through partnerships, grants, and other innovative fundraising strategies. You will bring strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage a small team and collaborate across departments. Comfortable in a fast-paced environment, with excellent analytical skills to assess opportunities and maximise ROI.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Extensive experience in corporate fundraising, grants, and trusts
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication for bid writing and relationship management
• Knowledge of UK fundraising regulations and best practices
• Experience in managing marketing and fundraising budgets

Due to the nature of this role you will need a full UK driving licence, access to a car and ability to travel across Shropshire for meetings and events.

About the Organisation:

This role is working with a Shropshire-based charity dedicated to supporting those with barriers to success, whether they are underserved individuals or underrepresented communities. Their work aims to promote inclusion and opportunity across the region. You will be part of a close-knit team committed to making a tangible impact, and this role is key to ensuring the charity continues to grow and expand their reach.

Other Roles You May Have Experience Of Could Include: Fundraising Manager, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Head of Development, Grants Manager, Business Development Manager, etc.