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Role: Campaign Officer – Habitats and Fisheries
Contract: Permanent
Based: Hybrid working - London or Cornwall office three days per week with two days home working.
Reports to: Campaign Lead – Habitats and Fisheries
Are you an ambitious campaigner and passionate about the ocean?
Ø Are you passionate about protecting the ocean, delivering world-leading Marine Protected Areas, and stopping overfishing?
Ø Are you a campaigner with a track record in supporting innovative campaigns that inspire the public and hold policy makers to account?
Ø Do you have a good network of contacts in the NGO, environment and/or marine sectors?
Ø Do you have experience of building collaborative partnerships with other NGOs and sustainable industries?
Ø Do you want to join one of the world’s most effective marine conservation organisations with an exciting and expanding UK presence?
Oceana
Oceana is dedicated to protecting and restoring the world’s oceans on a global scale. We are a leader in science-based advocacy, and we campaign for policies to make the world’s oceans more abundant, vibrant, and biodiverse. Globally, Oceana has won more than 275 policy victories for marine life and habitats. From stopping bottom trawling in sensitive habitat areas to protecting sea turtles from commercial fishing gear, our victories represent new hope for the world's oceans.
We operate as a combined international organisation. Through recent expansion, our talented staff globally consists of about 240 people, working in more than 12 countries, including scientists, communications, fundraising, finance, administration, policy, and advocacy experts.
Oceana in the UK is tightly focused on some of the biggest threats facing UK seas, alongside climate change. Fighting habitat destruction, stopping industrial overfishing, and preventing new offshore oil and gas developments with their inextricable link to the climate crisis.
Oceana has a vision for thriving seas around the British Isles, using highly visible campaigns and detailed policy interventions to secure measurable changes to rebuild and maintain ocean abundance and health. We act as a vital public-policy interface – raising the profile of our issues through campaigns, science, communications, and expeditions, and influencing policymakers directly for commitments at key moments throughout the year.
Our small, experienced, and highly motivated team work in geographically diverse locations in London and Cornwall, coming together both digitally and in person as part of developing and delivering our ambitious campaign strategy to restore ocean biodiversity and abundance.
We’re proud to be bold, creative, agile and visual in our campaigns, and proud of the team we’re creating here in the UK. We’d love for you to join us.
Job Purpose
Oceana is looking for a talented and motivated campaign officer to join our team at a critical and exciting moment for our campaigns. The position can be based in Oceana’s UK flexible workspaces in Cornwall or London. Regular travel may be required to meet team members and stakeholders in geographically diverse locations.
The role will support our campaign lead to deliver measurable progress to ensure the UK’s Marine Protected Areas are fully protected from heavy industry such as industrial bottom trawling and dredging. You will also be focused on delivering campaign actions aimed at ending overfishing, once and for all. You will help Oceana embed its role as a leading marine organisation in the marine NGO space in the UK, and drive forward bold campaign actions that inspire meaningful and long-lasting change.
Eligible candidates should have some experience in campaigning and communications, but we’re equally looking for passion, motivation and a drive to protect the ocean. You should be a self-starter, with a strong ability to work independently and as part of a small but growing team.
Role Overview
Ø Support the delivery of Oceana’s campaigns on Habitats and Overfishing, working with the relevant campaign lead and other colleagues.
Ø Gather evidence and insights to support lobbying and campaign actions, and public mobilisation.
Ø Manage specific projects within our Habitats and Overfishing campaigns, and draft campaign letters, materials and briefings as directed by the Campaign Lead.
Ø Commission and manage consultants to produce creative campaigning outputs, working closely with the rest of the team.
Ø Work closely with the UK Communications team at Oceana to ensure that all campaign communications are in line with Oceana’s brand, campaign goals, science, and evidence.
Ø Actively participate in key policy and campaign events to defend and advance Oceana campaign goals.
Ø Build strong external relationships and represent Oceana to ensure we advance our goals with a wide range of stakeholders, from the general public to politicians.
Ø Represent Oceana externally in relevant networks, with partners and in the media as needed.
Ø Regularly monitor campaign progress in line with agreed KPIs and contribute to wider organisational monitoring and evaluation processes as required.
Ø Contribute to annual internal campaign planning cycle.
Ø Other campaign and administrative tasks as required to support the campaigns team.
Candidate Requirements
Education and work experience:
Ø At least two years of professional experience in campaigning.
Ø Experience supporting successful public campaigns that directly challenge policy makers
Ø Familiarity with marine and climate issues, regulations and policies in the UK, as well as with key institutions and decision-making processes.
Ø Experience working with or coordinating NGO networks/coalitions on a campaign issue
Ø A passion for UK seas and delivering a healthy ocean in general.
Ø Degree or masters in environmental or marine science, or a related field (Desirable but not essential).
Skills and knowledge
Ø Ability to confidently communicate campaign messages to high level stakeholders and engage in relevant debates and negotiations.
Ø Excellent relationship building and stakeholder management skills.
Ø Strong project management skills, with demonstrable experience managing multiple workstreams effectively.
Ø Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modelling inclusive behaviours, and proactively managing bias.
Ø Integrity and the ability to work with confidential information with discretion.
Ø Prioritising skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and timelines.
Ø Ability to work collaboratively with staff and other organizations.
Equal Opportunities
Oceana is committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the community it serves at all levels of the organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented within the conservation sector.
All offers of employment are conditional upon the successful completion of reference checks.
Ø Application Deadline: 11th November 2024
Ø Interviews: 21st/22nd November 2024
Click on the ‘Apply’ button below to be redirected to our recruitment platform.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role: Campaign Officer – Oil and Gas
Contract: Permanent
Based: Hybrid working - London or Cornwall office three days per week with two days home working.
Reports to: Campaign lead – Oil and Gas
Are you an ambitious campaigner and passionate about the ocean?
Ø Are you passionate about protecting the ocean, stopping fossil fuel expansion, and delivering climate justice?
Ø Are you a campaigner with a track record in supporting innovative campaigns that inspire the public and hold policy makers to account?
Ø Do you have a good network of contacts in the NGO, climate, and/or marine sectors?
Ø Do you have experience of building collaborative partnerships with other NGOs and other stakeholders?
Ø Do you want to join one of the world’s most effective marine conservation organisations with an exciting and expanding UK presence?
Oceana
Oceana is dedicated to protecting and restoring the world’s oceans on a global scale. We are a leader in science-based advocacy, and we campaign for policies to make the world’s oceans more abundant, vibrant, and biodiverse. Globally, Oceana has won more than 275 policy victories for marine life and habitats. From stopping bottom trawling in sensitive habitat areas to protecting sea turtles from commercial fishing gear, our victories represent new hope for the world's oceans.
We operate as a combined international organisation. Through recent expansion, our talented staff consists globally of about 240 people, working in more than 12 countries, including scientists, communications, fundraising, finance, administration, policy, and advocacy experts.
Oceana in the UK is tightly focused on some of the biggest threats facing UK seas, alongside climate change. Fighting habitat destruction, stopping industrial overfishing, and preventing new offshore oil and gas developments with their inextricable link to the climate crisis.
Oceana has a vision for thriving seas around the British Isles, using highly visible campaigns and detailed policy interventions to secure measurable changes to rebuild and maintain ocean abundance and health. We act as a vital public-policy interface – raising the profile of our issues through campaigns, science, communications, and expeditions, and influencing policymakers directly for commitments at key moments throughout the year.
Our small, experienced, and highly motivated team work in geographically diverse locations in London and Cornwall, coming together both digitally and in person as part of developing and delivering our ambitious campaign strategy to restore ocean biodiversity and abundance.
We’re proud to be bold, creative, agile and visual in our campaigns, and proud of the team we’re creating here in the UK. We’d love for you to join us.
Job Purpose
Oceana is looking for a talented and motivated campaign officer to join our team at a critical and exciting moment for our ocean & climate campaign. The position can be based in Oceana’s UK flexible workspaces in Cornwall or London. Regular travel may be required to meet team members and stakeholders in geographically diverse locations.
The role will be directly supporting our campaign to end new oil and gas drilling in UK waters, and drive forward our Ocean Alliance Against Offshore Drilling, a coalition of over 50 organisations united behind this goal. You will help Oceana to embed our role as a leading marine organisation in the marine conservation space the UK on this crucial issue, and drive forward bold campaign actions that inspire meaningful change. This is a very exciting time for the energy transition in UK seas and Oceana is leading the marine front against further expansion of oil and gas.
Eligible candidates should have some experience in campaigning and communications, but we’re equally looking for passion, motivation and a drive to protect the ocean. You should be a self-starter, with a strong ability to work independently and as part of a small but growing team.
Role Overview
Ø Support the delivery of Oceana’s Oil & Gas campaign, working with the relevant campaign lead and other colleagues.
Ø Convene and coordinate the Ocean Alliance Against Offshore Drilling , including organising in person and online meetings and establishing joint alliance campaign plans and activities.
Ø Gather evidence and insights to support lobbying and campaign actions, and public mobilisation.
Ø Manage specific projects within our Oil & Gas campaign, and draft campaign letters, materials and briefings as directed by the Campaign Lead.
Ø Commission and manage consultants to produce creative campaigning outputs, working closely with the rest of the team.
Ø Work closely with the UK Communications team at Oceana to ensure that all campaign communications are in line with Oceana’s brand, campaign goals, science, and evidence.
Ø Actively participate in key policy and campaign events to defend and advance Oceana campaign goals.
Ø Build strong external relationships and represent Oceana to ensure we advance our goals with a wide range of stakeholders, from the general public to politicians.
Ø Represent Oceana externally in relevant networks, with partners and in the media as needed.
Ø Regularly monitor campaign progress in line with agreed KPIs and contribute to wider organisational monitoring and evaluation processes as required.
Ø Contribute to annual internal campaign planning cycle.
Ø Other campaign and administrative tasks as required to support the campaigns team.
Candidate Requirements
Education and work experience:
Ø At least two years of professional experience in campaigning.
Ø Experience supporting successful public campaigns that directly challenge policy makers
Ø Familiarity with marine and climate issues, regulations and policies in the UK, as well as with key institutions and decision-making processes.
Ø Experience working with or coordinating NGO networks/coalitions on a campaign issue
Ø A passion for UK seas and delivering a healthy ocean in general.
Ø Degree or masters in environmental or marine science, or a related field (Desirable but not essential).
Skills and knowledge
Ø Ability to confidently communicate campaign messages to high level stakeholders and engage in relevant debates and negotiations.
Ø Excellent relationship building and stakeholder management skills.
Ø Strong project management skills, with demonstrable experience managing multiple workstreams effectively.
Ø Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modelling inclusive behaviours, and proactively managing bias.
Ø Integrity and the ability to work with confidential information with discretion.
Ø Prioritising skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and timelines.
Ø Ability to work collaboratively with staff and other organizations.
Equal Opportunities
Oceana is committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the community it serves at all levels of the organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented within the conservation sector.
All offers of employment are conditional upon the successful completion of reference checks.
Ø Application Deadline: 11th November 2024
Ø Interviews: 25th/26th November 2024
Click on the ‘Apply’ button below to be redirected to our recruitment platform.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about securing peace with justice, security, and equal rights for Palestinians and Israelis? Do you have the leadership skills to drive a dynamic and influential charity to new heights? If so, The Balfour Project invites you to apply for the prestigious role of Executive Director.
About The Balfour Project
The Balfour Project is a British charity dedicated to increasing awareness of Britain's historic and contemporary roles in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and promoting real change to address injustice and advance lasting peace. Founded to mark the centenary of the Balfour Declaration, our Board, Patrons, Advisory Forum, and supporters represent a broad range of political parties, faith communities, and partner organisations. Our ethos is volunteer-led, and we are committed to upholding the rule of law and fundamental human rights, including the right to self-determination and the implementation of international law.
The Role
As the Executive Director, you will be central to managing all aspects of the charity's activities, including staff management, accountability to the Board of Trustees, and being the face of the charity to the outside world. Your remit will span operations, policy, communication, and fundraising. You will work at the highest level on these matters, involving exposure to a wide range of counterparties, and help take the charity to the next level of its institutional development, public profile, and impact.
Who We're Looking For
We are seeking an ambitious and motivated professional with at least five years of senior management experience, ideally in public or private sector policy development, external affairs, or the charity sector. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing communication strategies, substantial and effective fundraising, and building and maintaining stakeholder relations. Knowledge of the history and current situation in the Middle East, and preferably some direct experience in the region, is essential. You should be a collaborative team player, self-motivated, and results-oriented, with the ability to deliver clear objectives and excel in a strategically ambiguous, multi-stakeholder environment.
How To Apply
If you are ready to make a significant impact and lead The Balfour Project towards achieving its goals, we encourage you to apply.
To apply for this role, please either reply to this advert putting Balfour in the title, with an updated version of your CV or contact Lisa Ross, Matt Adams or Lenrick Greaves.
In the first instance you will be sent an information pack with details about the role and recruitment process, but the team are on hand to answers any questions that you may have about the role, so please do get in touch if you would like a confidential discussion.
The closing date for applications 29th October 2024.
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.
ECU is a small, dynamic non-profit working to transform the economy so that everyone has the freedom and security to live a good life.
We are looking for a highly effective political strategist and operator, someone with exceptional political judgement and understanding of how to shift public debates and secure policy change.
You don’t need to be an economic policy specialist, but you must be adept at analysing and communicating complex issues, and at devising and delivering highly strategic and adaptable multi-stakeholder influencing programmes.
You will be a key part of ECU’s Senior Management Team, representing us externally, managing staff, and contributing to organisational effectiveness and impact. Communication and relationships are central to this role.
This is a permanent, senior role in an inspiring, high-impact, people-centred organisation. It is a chance to shape UK policy, politics and the media to ensure that debates are grounded in robust economic analysis, and that policy decisions rise to the scale and urgency of modern societal challenges. This is a full time role, our standard working week is 32 hours.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an agile, proactive individual who will join the team as Finance Officer working closely with the Finance Manager and a part-time Finance Officer to address all issues of a financial nature and support the fundraising team and grants officer.
Finance Officer
Reporting to: Finance Manager
Location: Remote. With the option to attend a co-working hub on an ad hoc basis.
Salary: 30K FTE per annum (12K per year, including London weighting) plus a competitive pension
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time, 22.5 hours per week, spread across agreed days
This role will be suited to someone who is detail oriented, highly effective, organised and able to support across the organisation.
You will be confident working to deadlines, someone who enjoys working as a core small team and is self-motivated when working remotely. We are looking for someone who is looking for an active and responsible role in a friendly and highly supportive organisation.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Ledger Maintenance e.g. Maintain Sales & Purchase Ledgers in Quickbooks.
- Banking e.g. Transaction management, bank reconciliation, credit control.
- Operations e.g. expense claims, payroll, audits, compliance.
Qualifications and Experience:
- To be successful in this role, we seek the following qualifications and experience:
- Fully AAT qualified or working towards level 4 as a minimum.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a similar role
- Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks
- Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial tasks
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience with accounting software e.g. QuickBooks and working with
- other CRM and productivity software.
- A desirable knowledge of charity accounting.
Our vision
A community of Black people, readily accessing mental health support, recovering fully from mental illness and thriving
Our Mission
We create and champion safe, and accessible mental health support with, and for the Black community.
Our Values
Community, Access, Safety, Healing and Change
Thank you for your interest in joining our team. We look forward to reviewing your application and discussing how your skills and passion can contribute to our mission of promoting mental well-being within the Black community.
Please note that the application deadline is 7th November 2024.
We will review all applications and contact shortlisted candidates for further assessment and interviews.
Interview date: 19th November 2024
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position.
At Black Minds Matter UK, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from Black and minority ethnic communities.
Requirements of the Role:
- Right to work in the UK.
- This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
No agencies please.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The role
We have a vacancy for a Regional Administrator working 17.5 hours per week (3 days per week including Wednesday & Friday). You would be joining a dedicated and friendly team of regional staff and volunteers. The ability to work autonomously as well as being a good team player is essential.
It is an exciting time to be joining Cruse, as we are in the process of improving our processes and services to strengthen the support that we offer to bereaved people and our volunteers. The post holder will coordinate and assist with the delivery of all aspects of service contracts in the Lambeth Borough of London, supporting the Regional Manager and the wider team. The role is mainly home working with occasional meeting attendance and service delivery within Lambeth. Networking and engaging with local groups / communities will form an essential element to the role, as well as providing initial contact and support to residents in the Lambeth area.
You will be the first point of contact within the service for bereaved people, third parties and external organisations. Additionally, you will support volunteers in the delivery of services and support the overall day-to-day running of the Lambeth service.
Criminal Record Checks
All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with clients will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online:
· Applicants in England and Wales: DBS Code of Practice
· Applicants in Northern Ireland: AccessNI Code of Practice
Previous convictions will not prevent full consideration of your application to work with Cruse. Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders' Policy & Handling Criminal Record Check Data Policy are available on request by email.
We comply with all relevant data protection legislation and process your data fairly.
Your application must consist of a CV and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification and should be no longer than two pages. Please quote reference ‘Lambeth 17.5’ on your covering letter.
The closing date for applications is 08 November 2024, with interviews taking place week commencing 18 November 2024, via zoom.
Please be advised that if you do not hear from us by 22 November 2024, unfortunately on this occasion you have not been shortlisted.
Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion, and sexual orientation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Trees for Cities is the only national charity dedicated to improve lives by planting, protecting and promoting urban trees. We do this by working closely with communities, landowners, partners and funders to deliver transformational change in towns and cities across the UK and overseas. We plant trees in schools, streets, estates, parks and open spaces to create nature-rich urban woodland, hedgerows, orchards, avenues and playgrounds.
The charity is experiencing an exciting period of growth and development, with expansion in both their programme activities and income. As we adapt to this growth, we are also enhancing our internal operations by strengthening systems and improving efficiencies. We are in the process of shaping our latest organisational wide strategy, set to launch in April 2025, which will focus on broadening our reach and impact across the UK.
In addition to leading a small team and overseeing day-to-day financial management, this role will contribute to key initiatives such as enhancing our fund accounting and management reporting, refining project cost modelling, and reviewing finance policies and processes. As a business partner to budget holders, the role will provide leaders with the knowledge, insights, and tools to strengthen budget management and forecasting, building on the supportive and engaged relationship the finance team already fosters across the organisation. You will work closely with the Director of Finance and Operations on finance strategy and change management projects.
This role presents an excellent opportunity for someone eager to make a lasting impact within the finance function and wider organisation. It offers the chance to develop your strategic and leadership capabilities while advancing your career. Ideal candidates will be fully qualified accountants who bring strong technical accounting expertise and project management skills, ideally gained in practice navigating complex financial accounting management and reporting. A passion for proactive collaboration with staff in leadership and advisory roles is essential, as is an interest in the vision and mission of the charity.
To learn more about the role and organisation, please download the full appointment brief below, which also outlines how to apply.
People’s Economy aims to build the agency and power of people facing injustice and working for social change so that they have the expertise, capabilities and resources to develop their own analysis of how the economic system is a root cause of the injustice they face, develop strategies to change it and then take action with others. Our vision is for a world with economies that meet the needs and priorities of people currently experiencing economic injustice.
The Head of People and Operations oversees the development of systems and processes to ensure the organisation operates as effectively as possible with particular focus on People & Culture, Finance and Operations. They manage People’s Economy’s freelance bookkeeper.
Online Open House
Come and meet us! We are hosting an online open house on Monday October 28th at 12pm for anyone who is interested in hearing more about the roles we’re currently hiring for or what People’s Economy is all about.
You can use this space to ask any questions you might have about the role, find out more about the organisation and meet some of our staff team. Curious? This will be hosted as a webinar and questions can be submitted via the Q&A function so you will be able to remain anonymous unless you choose to unmute or turn on your video to ask a question.
Sign up here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_w2oUR_ckS6ycbSMqExXrkw#/registration
Job Description
People & Culture
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Lead the review and development of HR policies and processes to ensure that they embody People’s Economy’s values, and support effective working and staff wellbeing, drawing in external expertise as necessary.
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Lead the development and implementation of recruitment processes for staff vacancies, ensuring compliance with People’s Economy’s recruitment policy and employment law.
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Lead the implementation of formal HR processes e.g. disciplinary processes, contract variations, and act as the key point of contact with People’s Economy’s external HR advisers.
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Contribute to the development of organisational culture and values and ensure that they are embedded, promoted and enacted throughout the organisation.
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Lead review and development of People’s Economy’s safeguarding policy, processes and practice including staff and trustee training.
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Lead the work to build and maintain staff health and safety and wellbeing, through developing appropriate systems, processes and practices.
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Undertake day-to-day HR administration, including leave booking and sickness absence recording.
Operations
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Develop policies, systems and processes to support the effective functioning of the organisation and (with support from the Programme Director) which support the implementation of programme and project delivery.
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Develop and maintain People’s Economy’s IT systems, including working with external providers to review IT security.
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Lead on regularly reviewing and updating People’s Economy’s remote and hybrid working policies and supporting colleagues to access suitable equipment and workspace to carry out their roles.
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Support the Programme Director set up and manage the operation of People’s Economy’s monitoring, evaluation and learning systems and their embedding across the organisation.
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Support the Executive Director to implement People’s Economy’s Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression (DIAO) policy and lead the annual process of reviewing and updating the policy, and relevant organisational systems and processes to support the implementation of the policy.
Finance
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Lead People’s Economy’s financial management and control, including:
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Manage People’s Economy’s book-keeping and payroll providers to ensure that high quality records of income and expenditure are maintained and the smooth operation of supplier payments, invoicing, payroll and pensions contributions.
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Oversee the timely production of regular financial reporting including management accounts, cash forecasting and quarterly reporting to the Board. Scrutinise regular finance reports and work to resolve any issues identified.
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Liaise with People’s Economy’s accountant and manage the annual process of independent examination and producing year-end reports and accounts.
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Lead on financial planning, including the preparation of an annual organisational budget and lead on updating budget information throughout the year.
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Create systems and processes to support staff to develop and manage budgets for the programmes and projects that they are leading.
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With support from the Executive Director, lead the development of organisational business plans and monitoring of progress against them, including reporting on progress to the Trustee Board.
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Lead on maintaining robust and up-to-date information about the organisation’s income pipeline.
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Lead on fundraising administration:
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Track progress against income targets ensuring information is kept up to date and regularly updating the Executive Director on the position.
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Manage funder reporting and invoicing, working closely with colleagues leading funder relationships and with People’s Economy’s book-keeping provider.
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Governance and Legal
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Lead on compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements including data protection, employment law, health and safety, and charity law.
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Ensure that People’s Economy has appropriate insurance in place.
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Lead on Trustee Board administration and support the good functioning of the Board, including by managing trustee recruitment processes when required.
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Lead on maintaining the organisational risk register and reporting on it to the Trustee Board.
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Work with the Executive Director to ensure that there are effective mechanisms to ensure the robustness of external and internal controls (financial and non-financial).
Line Management
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Oversee People’s Economy’s book-keeping providers, and line manage possible future roles, supporting post-holders to carry out their roles effectively and to develop professionally.
For full role description and person specification see attached application pack
Working with communities across the UK experiencing economic injustice to reimagine, rebalance, and transform the economy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
A brilliant opportunity for a Marketing Officer with experience in the charity sector, based in Leatherhead, Surrey. Utilising your experience raising income through effective marketing and communication campaigns, you will join an established marcomms team, in a creative, innovative role, delivering a range of on and offline initiatives to raise funds and awareness.
This is a full-time, permanent role based in Leatherhead, and time in the office is key, so you can bounce ideas off the marketing and fundraising teams and join a charity who have built a collaborative, supportive working culture.
As Marketing Officer, you will help raise awareness and receive regular income for the charity through effective marketing, digital marketing and communications campaigns. This role will focus on promoting fundraising campaigns to the horticultural industry, those who love gardens, outdoor spaces and sport.
Please get in touch for more information, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
- Location- Leatherhead, Surrey. 10 minute walk from the train station, and/ or parking on site.
- Hybrid working- this can be introduced once you are settled in the role, however the majority of your week will be office based.
- Salary £26,000-£30,000. 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Job Title - Service Administrator
Contract – Permanent, Full-time
Hours - 35 hours per week
Salary – £23,933 per annum
Location – London, WC1 (Hybrid Working)
About Coram Voice
Coram Voice is part of the Coram Group of charities. We are a leading children’s rights organisation. We champion the rights of children and young people. We get young voices heard in decisions that matter to them and work to improve the lives of children in care, care leavers and others who depend upon the help of the state.
Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people. We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.
Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic administrator to join the children’s rights charity Coram Voice. This is an exciting opportunity for a well-organised and professional individual to join our vibrant office in London to support our services and work with children and young people in and leaving care. You will be a great communicator who is systematic; comfortable with people at all levels of seniority and adept at talking to children and young people.
The post holder will be responsible for providing responsive and effective administrative support to our independent service by arranging secure accommodation reviews and by providing administrative support for A National Voice (ANV). The role also includes supporting the Administration Manager to ensure the smooth running of Coram Voice Head Office.
To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.
Closing date: 13th November 2024 at 12:00 pm
Interview dates: 19th November 2024 & 21st November 2024
Coram Voice is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applicants from Asian, African, Caribbean and other minority ethnic backgrounds as well as people with lived experience of the care system to join our teams. Whilst we have a diverse team we recognise we are a predominantly white workforce and are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from diverse communities in order to improve the services to the children and families we help.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity No. 312278.
We are a leading children’s rights organisation. We champion the rights of children and get young voices heard in decisions that matter to them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Would you like to join an organisation that genuinely values its people, offering a supportive and rewarding work environment? Are you seeking an organisation where you can grow, develop your career, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and be recognised for the great work you do?
We're excited to be partnering with a leading health charity to recruit a dynamic Prospect Researcher to join a supportive, collaborative and ambitious team. In this role, you'll play a key part in identifying new funding opportunities, conducting thorough donor research, and ensuring due diligence. You'll also have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with Trusts and Foundations to secure vital funding that supports impactful community programmes.
This organisation offer's excellent benefits:
* Competitive salary and pension scheme
* 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - increasing to 38 days over 5 years
* Hybrid, Flexible working
* Cycle to work scheme
* Electric Vehicle Scheme
* Health and Wellbeing portal - access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme
* Discounts - you will have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym membership, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping.
Some of the responsibilities will include:
* Maintain a healthy and sustainable pipeline of philanthropic, corporate, trust, and statutory prospects through detailed research and strategic insight
* Lead on ethical fundraising compliance for Philanthropy and Partnerships
* Secure donations from grant-making trusts and foundations to meet annual income targets
* Research, identify, and apply for funds that align with the organisation's objectives, both nationally and regionally
* Monitor and manage grant reporting requirements and compliance, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to funders
To be successful in this role you will have:
* Significant experience in conducting research and due diligence checks in either a charity or commercial environment
* Proficient in using databases and generating data-driven management information reports
* Familiarity with trust fundraising, bid writing, and donor stewardship in a charity context
* Proven ability to proactively seek and identify new prospects, along with producing high-quality research on individuals and foundations
* Experience in developing tailored fundraising proposals for trusts, foundations, or grant-giving bodies
If you would like to hear more about this excellent opportunity please get in touch now! We would be happy to share a more detailed job description.
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.
Are you a storyteller with a keen eye for detail?
We are looking for a creative written communicator with an excellent eye for detail to tell the story of The Listening Place, our volunteers and our visitors.
The Listening Place offers free, confidential, face-to-face support for people feeling suicidal, provided by highly trained volunteers using active listening skills. Over eight years, the charity has grown rapidly, with now over 800 volunteers delivering up to 150 appointments daily across three sites. TLP receives 750 new referrals every month and will provide support to 8000 people struggling with suicidal feelings this year. This growth, achieved without waiting lists, highlights how TLP balances ambition with a commitment to high-quality, person-centered support. With plans to expand to East London and strong donor and media interest, it’s an exciting time to join this effective, community-led service.
This is a pivotal role where you will be responsible for giving TLP a voice across external and internal communications. Through dependable, precise and creative communications, you will help TLP meet its three key communication objectives:
- To inspire and retain volunteers and supporters.
- To influence public and stakeholder opinion on how to deliver effective suicide prevention services.
- To help recruit new volunteers.
All your copy should be clear, concise and help deliver against one of these key objectives.
We are seeking an individual with an excellent eye for detail who is a self-starter, able to seek out stories and respond to opportunities as and when they arise. This means over the course of a day you could be covering an event, interviewing a volunteer, setting up targeted paid adverts or responding to messages from supporters.
Your success will be judged on your ability to deliver all communications with a meticulous attention for detail and a clear understanding of TLP’s voice.
Core Responsibilities:
The Communications Coordinator will:
Working under the direction of the Head of Fundraising and Communications, the Communications Coordinator will be responsible for the development, delivery, analysis and growth of TLP’s communications through effective copy for internal and external stakeholders. This includes:
- Leading on day-to-day account management and content creation for organic and paid activity on TLP social media channels.
- Planning and executing activities for national campaigns including World Suicide Prevention Day and Mental Health Week.
- Working with and supporting teams from across the organisation to execute engaging internal and external communications and digital campaigns including monthly volunteer and supporter newsletters.
- To act as a point of contact for teams for communications related queries, maintaining a good understanding of approaches, channels and technologies in order to do this.
- Recognise, mitigate and appropriately escalate communications related incidents and risks including reputation management, information governance and sensitivity issues.
- Regularly reviewing website content, looking for ways to constantly improve user experience.
- Compiling regular monthly statistics and analytical reports, evaluating our online performance against agreed metrics.
- Ensure all records are held in compliance with GDPR and the Institute of Fundraising policies.
We are committed to welcoming everyone from all backgrounds and communities, and creating inclusive teams.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during our selection process or your ability to work with us, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
Attributes and Skills:
Essential
- Meticulous attention to detail in all written language.
- Strong news sense, as well as digital copywriting and editorial skills.
- Self-motivated, energetic and able to use own initiative.
- Broad understanding of social media platforms, insight software and campaign management.
- Strong commitment to and good understanding of TLP’s mission and values.
- Proactive and self-motivated - able to plan and prioritise workload effectively and multi-task.
- A flexible and helpful approach - willing to go the extra mile.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including willingness to respond to some out-of-hours communications activity.
- Commitment to anti-discriminatory practices and equal opportunities as well as the ability to apply a sensitive approach to all areas of work.
- Tactful and able to safeguard sensitive or confidential information.
Experience:
Essential
- Working in a communications role, or demonstrable transferable experience/qualifications
- Experience of developing and delivering communications materials and information for wide and targeted audiences
- Experience of working across teams or with multiple stakeholders to coordinate the production of communications
- Planning and deploying paid-for social media, digital campaigns, and email marketing
- Content creation – for websites and social media channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter)
- Digital skills including Office 365 systems (inc. Teams and SharePoint), WordPress, Photoshop, Google ads and Canva
- Developing an engaging end to end digital customer experience.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the charity sector and the mental health landscape
- Analytics and data skills including Google Analytics
- Search engine optimisation.
Hours
22.5 hours a week, office hours, with occasional evening and weekend work to meet operational requirements.
Location
1 Cambridge Court, 210 Shepherd’s Bush Road, Hammersmith, London W6 7NJ and remote working
Reporting line
The Digital Communications Officer will report to the Head of Fundraising and Communications.
Salary: £17,955 per annum (£29,255 FTE) at 3 days a week plus benefits (3% employer contribution towards pension, 25 days annual leave (FTE) per annum (plus public holidays), Employee Assistance Programme, access to Medicash health insurance and critical illness cover.)
Please submit a CV and Cover Letter of no more than one side by November 1st. Interviews will take place w/c 11th November.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a part time Supporter Data Officer for a wonderful local hospice, to support the delivery of the Hospice's supporter data and income operations strategy with a focus on data selections and insight.
This role is part time 22.5 hours per week - no set working pattern for these as long as worked in the usual Mon-Fri, 9-5 working week.
With hybrid working their policy is a max of 1 days per week of discretionary home working, this would be on a pro rota basis for team members who work fewer than 5 days in the office, so they could consider flexibility in line with this, also bearing in mind business need and the needs of the team on any given week.
Please note they will look to appoint at the starting scale of the salary, there is flexibility to go to the next scale.
The Charity
A passionate and collaborative hospice, dedicated to working in partnership with the community and committed to providing high quality, safe and supportive specialist palliative care services.
You will be joining an organisation known for its supportive and inclusive working culture, offering fantastic benefits including generous annual leave entitlement which increases with length of service and a commitment to supporting staff in achieving a work-life balance.
The Role
Build and run requested and approved data selections for supporter communications and fundraising activities.
Work with the Supporter Data Officer (Income Operations) and fundraising colleagues to ensure data input and processes on the CRM facilitates effective data selection.
Manipulate complex data sets to identify insights and learnings to support overall, and income stream-specific, fundraising decision-making.
Support with development and maintenance of CRM training and process documentation and deliver appropriate training to colleagues.
The Candidate
Experience of working in a data focussed role, including experience of using a CRM database.
Experience of building marketing data selections.
Experience of using data reporting and analysis tools to produce insightful dashboards / reports.
Good technical knowledge of databases and query languages.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Please note this charity is reviewing applications on a rolling basis so please get in touch ASAP to find out more.
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Westminster Theological Centre (WTC) as Finance Director (FD). WTC is at an exciting phase of its development as a fast-growing, innovative college. We are looking for a visionary, solution focused FD to work with the other members of the Senior Exec Team (SET) to build on current achievements, and help the college take full advantage of the current and future opportunities.
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the FD will oversee all finance functions of the college and the associated consulting entity. The role will include being a member of the SET, contributing to the strategic management and governance of WTC within the overall framework of the Strategic Plan and in line with WTC’s core vision, mission and values. WTC launched a for-profit consulting entity in 2020, and the FD will also be a member of the Management Team of WTC Consulting Ltd (WTCC). The role holder will provide strategic financial advice to the WTC Board of Trustees and the WTCC Board of Directors.
The FD role includes the preparation and submission of Group Accounts, engagement with stakeholders and students, and oversight of the financial aspects of events and projects as detailed in the attached job description. The FD will also manage the Finance Manager to ensure the smooth running of all financial aspects of college and consultancy activities.
WTC is a pioneering theological college with a vision to integrate the best of scholarship with the power and gifts of the Holy Spirit to transform, heal, and release God’s people into His purposes for them. We deliver transformational theological education within prophetic, worshipping and learning communities throughout the UK, in partnership with local churches. The successful applicant will need to be in full agreement with WTC’s values and mission. As such it is a genuine occupational requirement for the FD to be a practising Christian.
The successful candidate will have professional accountancy qualifications, commercial and/or professional experience, be strategic and solution oriented, and have strong management, team player and communication skills. WTC staff team is small and hard working, with a strong and positive team culture.
Commitment and Pay scale
This is a 4-5 day/week, permanent position (37.5 hours/week FTE) on completion of a satisfactory probationary period of 3 months. The position attracts a salary of £40,000 - £50,000 FTE per year, depending on experience and qualifications, as well as access to a pension scheme. Annual holiday allowance is 25 days per calendar (FTE) year plus bank holidays.
The FD will be based at WTC’s offices in Cheltenham with some travel to the two annual residential, intensive teaching weeks at Nottingham University. There will be some flexibility for home working. To access a detailed job and person specification, please visit our website.
Application
To apply, please email an up to date Curriculum Vitae, together with a covering letter highlighting how your qualifications and experience make you the person we are looking for, to the Chief Operating Officer.
Closing date for applications – COB Monday 11th November 2024.
Short listed candidates will be interviewed in person at the WTC offices on the 13/14/15 November 2024. The successful candidate will ideally be available for a handover with the current FD in the last week November/first week December, and available to take up the position as soon as possible in 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
North Paddington Foodbank (NPFB) is the UK’s first and only full cash-first foodbank, pioneering a transformative approach by providing customers with emergency cash grants alongside advice and support services. We’re looking for a dedicated and passionate Welfare Benefits Advisor to help deliver life-changing financial support to individuals in Westminster who may be missing out on benefits or are struggling with debt.
This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with those in need, offering tailored guidance on welfare benefits, income maximisation, and budgeting. You will have the chance to make a real impact on the lives of vulnerable people, ensuring they receive the financial assistance and advice they deserve.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a passionate and driven Welfare Benefits Advisor to join our team and make a significant impact on the lives of those in need. This position is vital in ensuring that underserved communities in Westminster access the financial support they deserve. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment and embodies a positive, solution-oriented mindset.
Key Responsibilities:
- Casework Support: Provide comprehensive casework support to NPFB service users, assisting with welfare benefit claims (PIP, ESA, Universal Credit) and addressing independent reviews.
- Debt Support: Offer basic debt advice, focusing on priority debts, applying for Local Housing Allowance, and facilitating referrals to specialists for complex cases.
- Financial Capability: Help clients create realistic budgets and develop essential financial skills to foster independence.
- Income Maximization: Deliver tailored advice to maximize household income through benefit checks, applications, and challenges to ensure clients receive their rightful support.
- Outreach Coordination: Manage outreach clinics and community events, collaborating with partners to enhance service delivery.
- Client Engagement: Provide advice across various settings, including the NPFB office, community outreach, and digital platforms.
- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate case records and ensure timely completion of funding reports and evaluations.
- Training: Stay updated on welfare legislation and provide training sessions for staff and volunteers on welfare rights issues.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in delivering social welfare advice.
- Ability to empower clients facing welfare benefits and debt challenges through empathetic support.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage challenging situations effectively.
- Proficient in managing a caseload and meeting deadlines to ensure timely client support.
Personal Attributes:
- Commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and excellence in service delivery.
- Demonstrated leadership qualities and emotional intelligence.
- Passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion, with a willingness to challenge discrimination.
Other Requirements:
- Willingness to travel across Westminster and work occasional weekends or evenings.
- Right to work in the UK and willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check
If you thrive in fast-paced environments, are driven to create positive change, and want to work with an innovative team that believes in the power of cash-first interventions, we’d love to hear from you!