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As one of the largest federated charities in the UK, with arguably greater reach into the lives of families and educational settings than any other non-Government organisation, Parentkind is on a bold and urgent mission: to support, champion, and empower parents to be partners in their children’s education and wellbeing. To help deliver this, Parentkind's fundraising efforts helped grow Parentkind's income from £1.5m to £10m (including in-kind donations) between 2022 and 2024.
Although best known for our support of almost 24,000 Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs), Parent Councils, and Schools, helping them build strong school communities whilst they raise over £130 million each year to enhance children’s education, our work stretches far beyond the school gates. Parentkind is building a powerful movement that recognises parental engagement not as a nicety, but a necessity.
In recent years, families have faced a series of compounding challenges: the cost-of-living crisis, rising child poverty, and deepening educational inequality. These pressures have left many parents struggling to meet basic needs—let alone feel confident engaging in their child’s learning journey. Parentkind has responded to this moment with compassion, agility and purpose, through a series of transformative campaigns, resources, and partnerships. Our recent transformational journey has seen Parentkind’s network grow by more than 70% of schools, and the income Parentkind has delivered both for itself and for its members by more than 550%.
Our No Cold Child initiative, launched with FatFace, stepped in to address a stark statistic: over 150,000 children in the UK do not own a winter coat due to poverty. Through our trusted relationships with schools, we distributed 10,000 warm, high-quality coats worth £600,000 to the children who needed them most. Shortlisted for two Business Charity Awards, the campaign has been praised not just for providing warmth, but for restoring dignity, inclusion, and school readiness to thousands of children.
Our collaboration with Asda on Cashpot for Schools is another example of unlocking support at scale. This innovative community-led funding model allows shoppers to nominate and fund their local schools simply through everyday spending. In just the last year, this campaign has generated £5.78 million for schools—supporting everything from basic classroom supplies to vital extracurricular programmes and pupil wellbeing initiatives. Also shortlisted for a Business Charity Award, it is already a model for community-driven philanthropy.
Meanwhile, our All Dressed Up campaign—developed with World Book Day and Rubies Masquerade—confronted the often-overlooked issue of financial exclusion on key celebration days. More than 100,000 free dressing up costumes worth £1.34 million were delivered to children from low-income families. By enabling participation in events like World Book Day, we helped spark imagination, joy, and belonging for children who might otherwise feel left out—boosting self-esteem and supporting a positive connection to learning.
Alongside these national campaigns, Parentkind supports families year-round through a growing suite of programmes designed to inform, prepare and empower parents. Our Be School Ready programme offers crucial guidance and confidence to parents preparing their children for the leap into primary education. With a mix of practical advice, developmental tips, and reassurance, through the distribution of 135,000 copies of Be School Ready and an online campaign, it supports families at one of the most formative moments in their child’s life.
We also deliver a wide-ranging series of live expert webinars and parent-friendly resources, covering topics such as managing anxiety, supporting special educational needs, navigating school transitions, and building home-school partnerships. These resources—developed in consultation with experts and rooted in lived parent experience—equip families to feel informed and empowered, no matter what challenges arise.
This month, we launched our Parent-Friendly Schools Accreditation Programme, designed to formally recognise schools that go above and beyond in fostering positive, inclusive relationships with parents. The accreditation celebrates schools that actively listen to parent voices, make engagement easy and accessible, and embed family partnership in their culture. It is a practical and inspiring tool to drive long-term change in the sector and offers a roadmap for schools wanting to strengthen their community.
Our work is grounded in evidence. Every year, we conduct the UK’s largest parental engagement study: the National Parent Survey. In 2024, over five thousand parents participated, providing invaluable insight into what families think about the education system. The findings are fed directly into government consultations and have already influenced national debates on school funding, attendance, mental health support, SEND provision, and curriculum reform. We believe passionately that parents must not be the missing voice in education policy—and we work tirelessly to ensure their views shape the decisions that affect their children’s lives.
Today, through Parentkind’s federated network of more than 130,000 parent and teacher volunteers, our work impacts the lives of millions of parents, carers, teachers and children throughout the UK through our membership, programmes, advocacy and campaigns. But we know we can—and must—do more.
We’re looking for someone with passion, purpose, and creativity—someone who understands that a warm coat, a World Book Day costume, or a parent’s voice at the table can all be catalysts for lifelong change.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing Fundraising Team and play a leading role in shaping a brand-new trust fundraising programme from the ground up. We’re looking for someone with experience in securing income from trusts and foundations—someone who’s a confident communicator, both in writing and in person, and who brings a curious and strategic mindset to prospect research.
You’ll help craft compelling cases for support and develop a portfolio of proposals and reports that showcase the impact of our work—amplifying the voices of parents and schools and demonstrating how Parentkind is driving positive change. Strong attention to detail is essential, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
If you believe, like we do, that when parents matter, children succeed, we’d love to hear from you.
You’ll have:
- Proven experience in trust and statutory fundraising, securing five- and six-figure grants.
- Demonstrable success in developing compelling proposals and reports for funders.
- Strong relationship management skills with a track record of stewarding long-term partnerships.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey impact effectively.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Knowledge of the education, family support, or community development sectors.
You’ll get:
- To join a fast-moving charity with an exciting future
- To build your own team, playing a key role in driving forward the charity’s strategy and shaping our fundraising activity
- Remote working full-time with a great online team culture
- 25 days holiday in addition to UK public holidays.
How to apply
A full candidate pack is attached on this listing. To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter outlining your motivations for applying for the role and how you meet the Person Specification.
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis via video conference.
Parentkind is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and we ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and equally. We would be grateful if you would complete the equal opportunities monitoring questions when applying online to help us check that we are carrying out our policy of equal opportunities for all people. The information will be kept confidential and will be separate from your application. It will have no bearing on your application.
Parentkind is committed to meeting the needs of applicants with disabilities. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to your application or interview process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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PINF is the first charity in the UK that exists to support high-quality journalism. We exist at the cutting edge of charity law and need an experienced charity professional to make sure we do things properly.
As Head of Operations & Governance, you will be responsible for overseeing the back-office operations of the charity. You will be a key point of contact for the team and support the Executive Director to ensure smooth, efficient and compliant operations.
You will be a senior member of the team, responsible for ensuring that PINF operates within its legal and regulatory framework, including in relation to charity, corporate, tax, employment and data protection regulations. The role involves liaising with the Chair, Board of Trustees, Executive Director, legal advisors and regulators to support best practice in financial management, governance, risk management and compliance.
Duties and responsibilities
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Financial Management
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Ensure consistent delivery and quality of finance operations, including transactions processing, which will involve managing a bookkeeping service.
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Prepare and monitor annual budgets, management accounts and project budgets.
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Lead on the financial aspects of fundraising, contract management, and funder reporting. Including managing restricted and unrestricted funding.
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Oversee the process of preparing statutory accounts, including liaising with accountants and auditors.
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Maintain internal controls and policies to protect assets, prevent fraud, and ensure business continuity.
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Participate in the Finance & Fundraising Committee and support the Treasurer to plan and deliver meetings.
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Prepare financial reports for board meetings and engage in board discussions.
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Governance
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Manage our annual governance cycle, working closely with the Chair, Treasurer and Executive Director to ensure legal compliance and to plan and prepare for Board meetings including taking appropriate minutes.
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Manage the organisational risk framework including identifying emerging risks and working with the Executive Director to mitigate them.
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Companies House and Charity Commission filings.
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Develop and maintain a suite of policy to ensure PINF meets its obligations as a charity and an employer.
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Play an active part in board discussion to support good decision making.
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HR
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Manage HR across the organisation; ensuring all HR processes and policies are fit for purpose, up to date and adhere to law, and are understood and implemented across the organisation.
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Manage recruitment processes for all staff.
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Manage the annual leave tracker.
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Operations and administration
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Ensure the smooth running of the organisation by leading operational planning and monitoring progress.
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Lead on relationships and contracts with external suppliers and contractors.
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Ensure PINF has appropriate insurance cover.
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Occasional support with charitable activities (meetings, events, publications, etc.)
Requirements
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A professional qualification in finance, management, law, or a related field and at least five years’ experience relevant to this role.
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Deep understanding of good governance and best practice in the charity sector.
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Understanding of relevant laws relating to employment, data protection and running a charity.
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Sympathy to the aims and objectives of PINF.
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Full professional proficiency in English.
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Right to work in the UK.
Skills and attributes
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Experience of managing charity finances and budgets (Essential). A related finance or accountancy qualification would be desirable.
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Experience of managing operations in a comparable charity or business, with both strategic and day-to-day operational responsibilities.
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Developing HR processes and policies and taking the lead in implementing these across an organisation.
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Developing processes and procedures and making improvements for efficiency and impact.
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Experience of working closely with trustees, non-executives or senior leadership teams.
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Strong oral and written communications skills, including having the confidence to use your expertise to provide feedback and constructive challenge to senior leaders.
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Excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to work remotely and independently and to collaborate with others.
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Enjoy being the key point of contact and support in a small, remote team.
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Ability to stay on top of your workload by using relevant software (including Microsoft Office and finance software such as Xero), keeping accurate and up-to-date records, and prioritising between competing tasks.
Please apply using Charity Job. Once you click apply you will be prompted to upload your CV and answer an application question in up to 5000 characters: What do you see as the main challenges facing PINF as a small but ambitious charity, and how will you use your experience to address them as Head of Operations & Governance?
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Location:Home-based with frequent travel to projects across Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, Middlesbrough and Hartlepool
Contract:Permanent
Do you want to work with multiple award-winning charity, FoodCycle? As Regional Manager you will represent, manage and co-ordinate FoodCycle for your allocated regional Projects. Our Projects are spaces where volunteers are empowered to run their own community meals using surplus food.
You will manage local relationships with supermarkets, volunteer recruitment channels and venues to enable this to happen. As an excellent communicator, you will manage the volunteers at each Project ensuring they are trained, supported and on-message with FoodCycle strategy, ensuring that volunteers are confident enough to self-organise and make a success of their Projects.
You will have experience of programme planning and delivery, and working with volunteers. You will be experienced in building relationships with a range of stakeholders, and be passionate about food and cooking.
There will be frequent travel to our projects in the North East, with some evening and weekend work needed to cover our projects. A full driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential for this rewarding role.
Benefits: We offer 26.5 days holiday plus bank holidays, and additional holiday for length of service (pro-rata for part-time). Our healthcare package allows staff to claim money back on healthcare bills and includes access to telephone counselling and online GP appointments.
How to apply:Please upload a CV of no more than two sides, and a covering note/letter of no more than two sides explaining why you are suitable for the role, via our vacancy website.
Deadline for your application:11.59pm on Wednesday 30 April 2025.
Interview process: Shortlisted candidates will need to complete a 30 minute task prior to being invited to interview.
Inclusivity: FoodCycle is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are a Disability Confident Scheme member.
Safeguarding: Safeguarding is Everyone’s business – FoodCycle is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare / wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk. This role will therefore require a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.
Please note that you will need to have existing Right to Work in the UK to apply for this role. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Development Manager
Are you a passionate and skilled land and property professional with a heart for serving older Christians? We are seeking a Development Manager to play a key role in expanding and strengthening our mission to provide compassionate, faith-based care. This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of our residents while working alongside a dedicated and motivated team.
We are looking for a Development Manager who will be instrumental in driving our vision forward, identifying new land and acquisition opportunities, and ensuring the highest standards of development and innovation.
As a Development Manager, you will be responsible for leading on strategic development projects, forging key partnerships, and ensuring our growth and renewal programme moves forward in alignment with our mission.
If you are a dynamic and experienced land and property professional with a strong background in acquisitions, planning, project management, and a heart for Christian service, we invite you to apply now.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage strategic development projects from inception to completion.
- Identify and develop new opportunities for growth and expansion.
- Work collaboratively with key stakeholders .
- Manage budgets effectively and ensure financial sustainability of development initiatives.
- Prepare reports and provide updates to senior management and trustees.
Skills/Experience:
- Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills.
- Proven experience in land acquisition, development project management, or a similar role.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Strong financial acumen and experience in managing development budgets.
- A proactive and innovative approach .
- IT proficient, including Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
Applicants must be evangelical Christians (This role has an Occupational Requirement to be filled by a Christian under the provisions of the Equality Act (2010).)
Hours:
Full-time, 40 hours per week.
Benefits:
- Salary: £54,000 per annum
- Remote working
- 5 Weeks' paid holiday per year as well as bank and public holidays
- On-going training and support
- Team events
- Pension scheme
- Care Friends referral
- Medicash
- Perkbox – including an Employee assistance programme.
- Long-standing service rewards
- Birthday rewards
— What our staff say about us: “It is a friendly and welcoming place to work.” —
We are committed to having a diverse leadership team and encourage applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are currently underrepresented at the senior management level.
Closing date: 23rd May 2025 – However, this vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications are received, so please apply as soon as possible if interested.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Location: Home based with frequent travel to projects in Leeds, Sheffield, Hull and Bradford.
Contract: Permanent
Want to work with multiple award-winning charity, FoodCycle? As Regional Manager you will represent, manage and co-ordinate your allocated regional Projects. Our Projects are spaces where volunteers are empowered to run community meals using surplus food.
You will manage local relationships with venues, community partners, supermarkets and volunteer recruitment channels to enable this to happen. As an excellent communicator, you will manage the volunteers at each Project ensuring they are trained, supported and on-message with FoodCycle strategy, ensuring that volunteers are confident enough to self-organise and make a success of their Projects.
You will have experience of programme planning, delivery and development including community led/owned programmes. You will have experience of building relationships with a range of stakeholders and be passionate about food and cooking.
There will be frequent travel to our projects in Yorkshire and The Humber, with some evening and weekend work needed to cover our projects. A full driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential for this rewarding role.
Benefits: We offer 26.5 days holiday plus bank holidays, and additional holiday for length of service (pro-rata for part-time). Our healthcare package allows staff to claim money back on healthcare bills and includes access to telephone counselling and online GP appointments.
How to apply:Please upload a CV of no more than two sides, and a covering note/letter of no more than two sides explaining why you are suitable for the role, via our vacancy website.
Deadline for your application:We will be shortlisting and interviewing for this post on an ongoing basis and the vacancy will close once we have found the successful candidate. Please apply as soon as possible if interested, and no later than 11.59pm on Tuesday 6th May.
Interview process: Shortlisted candidates will need to complete a 30 minute task prior to being invited to interview.
Inclusivity: FoodCycle is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are a Disability Confident Scheme member.
Safeguarding: Safeguarding is Everyone’s business – FoodCycle is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare / wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk. This role will therefore require a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.
Please note that you will need to have existing Right to Work in the UK to apply for this role. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
IT and Data Manager
Remote
£56,000 - £61,000 per annum, depending on experience
Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours/ week
Closing Date – 19th May 2025
1st Interview – 29th May 2025 (Remote)
Stakeholder Interview – 2nd- 4th June 2025 (Remote)
2nd interview – 5th June 2025 (location to be confirmed)
The purpose of the role is to lead an outstanding IT service across the Trust and cultivate a high performing team that supports all staff, people we support and other stakeholders.
Reporting to the Resource Director, the role will be key in supporting the digital transformation agenda, providing IT and data expertise that will enable higher quality of life for adults with learning disabilities and maximise efficiencies within the services that we provide.
Main Responsibilities
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Developing the IT strategy in alignment with the Trust wide strategic goals and evolving digital transformation priorities;
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Oversee the Trust’s approach to Cyber security, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and best practice. Being the subject matter expert for the organisation.
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Oversee the Trust’s data and privacy framework, ensuring compliance with GDPR and other data protection laws and training and educating staff as required on data protection measures;
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Lead, mentor and develop the IT team of four, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement;
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Prepare and manage the IT department budget, optimising resource allocation to achieve maximum value and efficiency and ensuring the team is equipped with the necessary skills and resources;
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Oversee the development, implementation and maintenance of the Trust’s IT systems;
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Providing IT expertise and advice for the software owners across the Charity including supporting the development of management reporting using Power BI;
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Support the development of an environment of digital innovation and best practice, ensuring the use of technologies for the benefit of the diversity of the people we support;
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Support any technology implementation plans ensuring all technology solutions are project managed effectively. To supports team members to ensure they identify risks, contingency plans and engage with stakeholders for effective collaboration;
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To lead on procurement and contract negotiations with vendors of IT systems and software providers, ensuring ITTs and contract awards are in line with the Trust policies and value for money is achieved;
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Producing regular reports on KPIs for the IT team and reporting reasons for variances against target
What you’ll bring to the role:
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Recognised Degree in Business IT or Computer Science related discipline or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
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Proven track record in a senior management digital transformation position.
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6+ years’ digitalisation experience.
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5+ years Project Management experience.
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Excellent working knowledge of Power BI
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Proven track record on delivering complex projects.
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Experience of having designed, implemented, and evaluated organisational transformation digital solutions and has delivered change that added value to the organisation.
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Highly effective change agent who engages with senior stakeholders to deliver the digital program to the organisation.
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Benchmarking skills and identifies best practice and knowledge of the digital landscape of organisations.
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High degree of budget management experience associated with digital technology design and its adaptation.
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Has strong relationships with approved vendors and with software suppliers of digital services to ensure effective delivery of digital technologies/systems.
Location & Travel
Remote based - Home
Home-based with regular travel to visit Communities in Hertfordshire, Gloucestershire, Yorkshire, and Worcestershire. Occasional overnight stays will be required. Ideally you will be located within travel corridors of Midlands to London or Manchester to York.
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.
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).
Finance Manager
LOCATION: Manchester office:Hybrid working available
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Chief Executive Officer
Are you a dynamic individual and a strategic thinker with a strong understanding and experience of financial management and business operations within the voluntary / charity sector? We are seeking a Finance Manager to join our team and provide leadership in financial planning, analysis, and reporting. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing all financial activities, developing budgets, and monitoring financial performance to ensure the overall success of the organisation.
This is a great opportunity for to make a positive impact during an exciting period of growth.
About Us: Established in 2015, Can-Survive UK (CSUK) is an award winning small to medium sized charity providing culturally appropriate support and information primarily however not exclusively for African and Caribbean people diagnosed or living with cancer. You will work alongside passionate staff and volunteers who are keen to make a difference to those affected by cancer. You will be joining our team at an exciting time of growth. For more information visit our website.
About You
This is a new role, and the ideal candidate will be a part- or fully qualified accountant or qualified by experience, highly organised, have strong people skills, is a team player with an ability to look at the macro and micro pictures simultaneously.
About the role
Job Description Overall job purpose:
· Manage all finance systems and processes including payroll, pensions, and insurance.
· Manage on the strategic Business functions across the organisation and provide strategic support to the Board of Trustees, CEO and the Senior Management Team
- Financial Records Maintenance
- Monthly Reporting and Budgeting
- Financial administration, banking and payments:
- Year-End Reporting
- Governance and strategic finance
- Staff Management
You will report to the Treasurer and Chief Executive Officer, and working closely with our Senior Management Team, external accountants and key stakeholders.
We offer
· Flexible working (subject to the needs of the organisation)
· 25 days annual leave (pro-rata) exclusive of bank holidays
· Birthday leave (after 12 months of continuous service)
· Pension scheme (3% match contribution)
· Training and development opportunities
· Free car parking
Work Related Circumstances:
· Work in accordance with all CSUK policies, procedures, and guidelines
· Work in accordance with all relevant legislation such as health and safety in the work place, equality legislation
· Undergo supervision with the Chief Executive Officer
· Through supervision, to identify training needs and take development opportunities offered through the organisation
· To work flexibly, there may be evening and weekend meetings for which time off in Lieu will be given
· You must have the right to live and work in the UK
· Post is subject to a DBS Check
· There will be some travel for occasional for external meetings and visits to other CSUK project delivery sites.
The above duties are not intended to be an exhaustive list, but an indication of the requirements of the post. The duties within this may be varied from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the organisation and its services.
To apply please email your CV and covering letter quoting ‘Finance Manager’ in the subject line or post to Can-Survive UK, 123 Moss Lane East, Manchester, M15 5DD, by the deadline stated below. Please note that should you be selected for an interview, at that stage you will be asked to complete our CSUK application as part of our recruitment process
If you have any queries in relation to this role and wish to have an informal discussion, please contact Marcella Turner on 0 7 4 9 6 0 8 9 3 1 0
Deadline for applications: Fri 2nd May 2025
Shortlisted applicants notified on: Tues 6th May 2025
Interviews: Mon 12th May 2025
Start Date: TBC subject to notice period
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About the role
As one of two Regional Programmes Manager, you’ll inspire and lead a team of Senior Programmes Officers and Kinship Family Workers to effectively deliver high quality support services for kinship families across Greater London, the South of England and the Midlands.
You’ll do this by working in close collaboration with local authority teams who have commissioned our services and other funders where appropriate.
You’ll have accountability and ownership for ensuring we deliver impactful services for kinship carers and that we meet targets for our commissioned services. Working collaboratively with our other managers in other services, you’ll ensure we’re delivering high impact programmes.
You’ll ensure your team have real clarity and direction on their role and responsibilities - encouraging curiosity, learning and solutions-focused thinking. As a leader in the organisation, you are a key model for the team.
Your team will deliver the following programmes:
- Kinship Connected – in-person one-to-one support and support groups in the community
- Kinship Reach – remote one-to-one support and virtual support groups
- Kinship Ready – online workshops to prepare new and prospective special guardians for their role, as well as wraparound one-to-one support (in one local authority)
You will also manage a new role of Grants Officer - London, funded by the Aviva Foundation.
As one of our deputy safeguarding leads, you’ll be part of our key safeguarding structure. This means you’ll take ownership to make sure our people feel confident and well supported to demonstrate best practice and making sure safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.
Key responsibilities include:
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Oversee the day-to-day running of programmes, supporting mostly home-based Senior Programmes Workers and Kinship Family Workers to ensure high quality, consistent and impactful programme delivery.
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Meet performance targets as directed.
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Create and keep developing processes and systems which support consistency across all programmes, ensuring good quality documentation and manualisation on Notion.so
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Develop quality assurance frameworks with other service managers and directors.
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Support your team to establish and deliver in-person and virtual peer support groups regionally and generate engagement with kinship carers.
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Line management and supervision of Senior Programmes Workers and Kinship Family Workers as required.
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Actively encourage personal development and support staff to deliver key targets and outcomes and ensure high levels of wellbeing.
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Work with the Director of Services and Digital, Head of Programmes and the Business Development team to develop proposals and present to local authorities to secure commissions.
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Manage the delivery of commissioned contracts through collaborative relationships with local authorities, ensuring targets are met.
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Manage the programmes and services within budget, in accordance with Kinship’s financial procedures and ensure the reporting of progress in line with funder requirements.
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Work actively and positively with other managers within Kinship to ensure sharing of best practice, problem solving, relevant connections and consistency of delivery across England and Wales.
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Act as a deputy safeguarding lead at Kinship
Essential requirements include:
- Substantial experience in managing a regional service or programme with high quality outputs (national experience desirable but not essential).
- Substantial experience of managing, developing and evaluating effective and innovative services for families experiencing crisis and experience in reaching ‘hidden communities’ and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Experience of leading and managing continuous improvement in changing contexts.
- Experience of governance and managing risk on high profile service delivery.
- Experience of ensuring that services are designed and led with user needs at the heart, ensuring that the voices of our kinship carers inform ongoing design and development of our programmes.
- High quality digital and data literacy and using technology to help us to be better in our processes. You’ll have to own Salesforce and be a massive champion for the team. You will be accountable for ensuring they use it well.
- Substantial experience of leading high-performing service teams including managing wellbeing, development and performance.
How to apply
In place of a cover letter, you will be asked to answer the following five questions, alongside providing your CV. Please keep your answers to a maximum of 250 words.
- Tell us why you’re interested in working for Kinship in this role and what experience you bring that would make you successful? This is an opportunity to tell us about you, your experience and your values.
- Please give an example where you have managed a successful regional programme or service (this could also be national). Please include scale, key performance indicators and outcome. What made it a success?
- What makes you a great team manager? Give one example of how you have supported teams and individuals to flourish and one example when you have had to step in to address behaviour or performance issues. (This is an opportunity to share your enthusiasm for supporting others to develop and deliver to a high standard. You can share evidence of how your approach has worked and how you’ve tackled challenges and difficult conversations along the way).
- Quality assurance and consistency is key to making sure our programmes deliver impact for our kinship carers. This includes ensuring your team are following processes, using our case management system effectively and have the tolls to do their role. Please describe how you would approach this at Kinship using a previous example.
- In this role you will be a deputy safeguarding lead at Kinship. This is a key role, the lives of kinship carers are incredibly complex. Give one example of a safeguarding situation that required your response in a previous role. Explain what your rationale and thought process was. How did you hold appropriate boundaries and progress actions to effectively safeguard vulnerable children and adults?
Key Dates
- Application deadline: Wednesday 30 April, 9am
- First interview: Online – Tuesday 6 May
- Second interview: In person (Vauxhall, London) – Tuesday 13 May (travel expenses covered if required)
About Kinship
We are Kinship. The leading kinship care charity in England and Wales. We’re here for kinship carers – friends or family who step up to raise a child when their parents aren’t able to.
We are made by and for our community of kinship carers. Like family, relationships run deep. And we hear their experiences; for too long they have been isolated without the help they need.
We support, advise and inform kinship carers. Connecting them so they feel empowered. Because a child needs the love and warmth of a thriving family.
We develop research, campaigns and policy solutions. Creating positive change across society. Because for kinship families, love alone is not enough.
Through our work we harness frustrations to fuel passion for change. And tough experiences to inspire ideas that transform lives.
And as we see momentum building, we keep using evidence to demonstrate the value of kinship care. Helping kinship carers navigate challenging circumstances. Believing in a child’s potential.
Join us. Together, let’s commit to change for kinship families.
• Make sure you’ve read the job description and the essential requirements – make sure your answer reflects those points in the requirements very clearly.
• Really tell us why you want to work for Kinship. We’re interested in working with people who share our values.
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Fundraising and Development Manager
We are seeking a proactive and strategic fundraiser to lead income generation and drive real impact for the UK’s national trails.
Position: Fundraising and Development Manager
Salary: £38,000 per annum
Location: Remote (some UK travel required)
Hours: Full time
Contract: 2-year fixed term
Benefits: 25 days holiday per year
Closing Date: Midnight, Thursday 23rd May 2025
Interviews: First round online – 29th May 2025
About the Role
As Fundraising and Development Manager you’ll take the lead on building meaningful relationships with funders and corporate partners, managing grant applications from research to reporting, and developing the fundraising strategy in alignment with organisational goals.
As the sole fundraiser in a small, passionate team, this is a unique opportunity to shape a growing charity’s income generation strategy while championing access to the UK’s finest outdoor spaces.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Manage and grow relationships with trusts, grant-makers and corporate sponsors.
- Research new funding opportunities and develop compelling applications, including budgets and case studies.
- Develop the charity’s corporate membership offering and lead strategic partnerships.
- Support member organisations with funding opportunities and coordinate a Fundraising Special Interest Group.
- Maintain and develop the CRM system (Beacon) in line with fundraising best practice and GDPR.
- Monitor fundraising KPIs and contribute to annual budgets and business planning.
- Ensure fundraising is ethical, inclusive and legally compliant.
About You
You will be a self-starting, results-driven fundraiser who is comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a small team. You’ll thrive in a dynamic environment and are motivated by the opportunity to help shape an organisation's future.
You will bring:
- A strong track record in securing grants and building corporate partnerships
- Excellent relationship-building skills and donor stewardship expertise
- Strong bid-writing and budget development abilities
- Familiarity with charity CRMs and fundraising compliance
- A creative, adaptable and conscientious approach to fundraising
- Passion for the outdoors and equitable access to nature
Desirable:
- Experience working with membership organisations or infrastructure charities
- Knowledge of government funding and outdoor, heritage or tourism sectors
About the Organisation
The charity is the independent champion of the UK’s National Trails – iconic long-distance walking, cycling and riding routes. Connecting people to nature and the outdoors while advocating for accessible, sustainable trail experiences. Since their formation in 2021, they’ve grown quickly with an ambitious vision for a vibrant, nature-rich trail network used and valued by all.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Fundraising Manager, Partnerships Manager, Grants Manager, Development Manager, Philanthropy Manager, Income Generation Manager, Corporate Fundraising Lead, Major Donor Officer, Corporate Development Officer, Corporate Fundraising Manager, etc.
Join the Experts in Social Media Moderation
At Social AF, we are proud to be one of the UK’s leading social media moderation agency for the third sector. Working with some of the biggest household names, we support regional, national, international charities to create safe, vibrant, and engaging online communities that protect their brand reputations and empower their supporters.
From delivering community management to supporting virtual fundraising events, we’ve helped our charity partners raise over £25 million through digital campaigns. As our reputation and client base continue to grow, we’re seeking an experienced and strategic Social Media Moderation Manager to lead this next phase of our journey.
Why This Role Is Exciting
You’ll play a vital role in a high-growth, purpose-driven agency that’s making a real difference. This is an opportunity to:
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Lead the development and growth of our social media moderation service - and grow with us
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Build and nurture long-term relationships with our charity partners
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Grow and manage a talented team of moderators and team leaders
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Shape how charities interact with supporters online
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Contribute to the strategic direction of a respected and fast-growing agency
What We're Looking For
Essential Skills & Experience
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3+ years of hands-on social media moderation experience (either directly for a charity or via moderation agency)
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Proven experience in line managing and developing a high-performing team
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Strong client relationship management abilities
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Exceptional organisation and time management
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High attention to detail and a proactive, self-starting approach
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Flexible and adaptable under pressure
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Strong team player with a collaborative mindset
Desirable
- Knowledge of social fundraising challenges and online supporter journeys
- Experience working within a digital agency or with multiple client accounts
- Understanding of community management metrics and reporting
How to Apply
Please read the job description in full before sending in your application. Apply by using the ‘Quick Apply’ function, please send:
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Your CV
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A short cover statement (max 300 words)
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Responses to the following:
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Please tell us about your experience of moderating charity social media accounts at scale. (Max 300 words).
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Please tell us about your line management experience. (Max 300 words).
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What excites you about joining Social AF? (Max 300 words)
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Please note that we will only accept applications via the CharityJob website.
At Social AF, we are committed to building an inclusive team that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences—even if you’re not sure you meet every requirement.
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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!
Senior Philanthropy Manager
The Christie Charity is a vibrant, fast moving, energetic organisation with a passionate team and a fantastic reputation. We are looking for an experienced, dynamic senior philanthropy manager to join our philanthropy team. We require someone who has demonstrable experience in philanthropy fundraising or has strong transferable skills. It is desirable that you have experience in managing people as this role manages a philanthropy fundraiser.
As a Senior Philanthropy Manager, you will play a key role in maximising charitable income for The Christie Charity, through high-net-worth individuals by building with authentic, sustainable relationships.
We invite qualified candidates to apply by submitting their CV along with a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and why they are a great fit for this role.
Elrha is a global organisation that finds solutions to complex humanitarian problems through research and innovation. We are looking for a Senior Innovation Manager (Scale) to join our Humanitarian Innovation Fund (HIF) team on a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2026.
In this role you will ensure high-quality, impactful innovation delivery while positioning Elrha as a global leader in humanitarian innovation. You will be responsible for the provision of strategic technical insights in the design and delivery of focused innovation initiatives and drive the strategic development and integration of innovation methods across our work.
If you have substantial experience in innovation delivery and practice, with a focus on impact, we are keen to hear from you. We welcome applicants with development, social and humanitarian innovation experience.
Your application will need to demonstrate:
- Substantial experience in innovation delivery and practice roles, including leading the design and delivery of innovation programmes with a focus on impact at scale.
- Deep technical knowledge of innovation theory and practice, specially including the area of scaling of innovation
- Proven understanding of the humanitarian and/or development system, including the challenges and key stakeholders within the sector(s)
- Excellent representation skills, including extensive experience facilitating workshops, speaking at events/meetings, and communicating effectively in a range of formats
- Track record of published research, guidance and tools on innovation theory and practice (academic and/or grey literature)
- An interest in the humanitarian or development sectors, ideally demonstrated through academic qualifications and/or paid or voluntary work.
Experience of working with grant making processes and systems would also be an advantage.
If you want to be part of an organisation that creates positive change in the humanitarian sector, then join us and we'll give you every opportunity to succeed.
We offer:
- Remote working as standard – staff can access office bases in London, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Manchester if required/ appropriate. We expect staff to attend team meetings and away days in person as required.
- As standard we work 35 hours per week. We are also happy to discuss flexible working patterns and many of our staff work non-standard working hours.
- Our benefits include minimum 5% employer pension contribution (3% employee contribution), life cover, organisational sick pay, family friendly pay and leave schemes; 26-day basic annual leave entitlement with incremental increase depending on length of service (plus bank holidays), opportunities for learning and development, a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and retail discounts platform.
- Please read through the Information for Candidates document for further information about working at Elrha including information about Our Values, Strategy, Benefits and Salaries.
Note for applicants:
- Candidates must have the independent right to work in UK, and be resident in the UK, at the time of appointment as we are unable to support visa sponsorship for this role.
- Please read through the job description for a detailed list of requirements, and ensure you complete the personal statement to explain how you feel you meet the requirements of the role and why you feel this is next career move for you. Applications without this information will not be shortlisted.
- Elrha is an independent subsidiary of SCUK and benefits from some SCUK systems and processes.
- We reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a very high volume of applications.
- We do not use recruitment agencies.
Closing date: 11:59am Thursday 8 May 2025
Interview date: Thursday 22 May 2025
A global organisation that finds solutions to complex humanitarian problems through research and innovation.




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Position: Fundraising Manager (Fixed-Term, 12-Month Contract, with potential to become permanent)
Location: Fully Remote
Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week (3 days)
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 pro rata (depending on experience)
About Us:
Parenting Mental Health is a charity dedicated to supporting parents and carers of children experiencing mental health challenges. With an annual income of approximately £300k, we are on an exciting growth journey and need a motivated and enthusiastic Fundraising Manager to help us expand and diversify our income streams to continue delivering vital support.
We are looking for an individual who has fundraising experience and who is ready to roll up their sleeves and help us build on our successes so far. You will drive initiatives forward on your own whilst working closely with our new CEO – no one day will be the same! The impact you could make will change family lives for the better.
Your Role:
As our Fundraising Manager, you will develop and implement robust fundraising for the charity growing our income through existing and new fundraising streams. One of our initial ambitions is to implement an individual giving programme as well as build community and challenge event fundraising. It’s a varied and rewarding role where you will contribute to the charity’s continued success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Trusts and Foundations: research potential funding opportunities, submit applications, and maintain relationships with existing grantors.
- Individual Giving: develop and implement an individual giving programme.
- Community Fundraising: develop and implement community fundraising initiatives to generate vital income.
- Challenge Events: develop and implement a programme of UK based events, encouraging participants to meet their fundraising targets.
- Corporate Fundraising: identify and engage corporate partners, securing financial support and managing ongoing partnerships.
- Donor Stewardship: ensure donors feel valued by sending timely acknowledgements and regular updates on the impact of their support.
- Database: help implement and maintain a new CRM system.
What We Are Looking For:
- An experienced fundraiser with a proven track record of delivering fundraising strategy and results.
- A proactive and flexible attitude, with the ability to manage a variety of tasks and deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a talent for building relationships.
- Attention to detail and knowledge of fundraising regulations and best practices
- Experience of digital fundraising platforms and social media campaigns and how the charity can use these to maximise income.
- A passion for the mission of Parenting Mental Health and a desire to make a positive impact: “Lived experience” desirable but not essential.
Why Join Us?
- Work for a charity that’s making a meaningful difference to the lives of families whose children are affected by mental health illness.
- Help shape and grow the fundraising strategy during an exciting phase of development.
- A part-time, fully remote role with flexible schedule, offering excellent work-life balance.
- A new role available from May 2025.
How to Apply:
If you like the sound of this role and want to join us at this exciting time, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your fundraising experience and motivation for applying.
Application deadline is 5 pm on Monday 5 May 2025.
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed online in w/c 12 May 2025.
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Bridge 5 Mill is a centre of social change in a historic 5 storey mill on the edge of Ancoats, comprising workspaces and event spaces. Our unique sustainable and ethical approach characterises our building and drives all our activities. Bridge 5 Mill is part of a family of organisations including the Kindling Trust, promoting ecological and social justice through a broad range of projects.
We have just secured funding to fix our broken lift. This is great news, as the period without a lift had a significant impact on our community of tenants, wider users and also therefore, on our income from venue hire (with much less events able to take place during this time). This came on the tail of the Covid pandemic, which transformed how and when people use workspaces and events spaces. The funding means we are now at a pivotal time to rebuild both our events program and our offer as a beautiful, ethical and central venue to hire, as well as exploring how to diversify our services. You will be an instrumental part in the development and growth of our activities and in overcoming these recent challenges.
We are looking for a motivated and passionate person to join our small team here at Bridge 5 Mill. You will be part of an exciting new chapter for our organisation, as we prepare for our events “relaunch”, diversify our services and begin working on exciting new development projects. As our Finance Manager, you will be an integral part of this transition, working alongside the Building Manager and Community Engagement Manager, to increase event occupancy, improve our current services and financially futureproof Bridge 5 Mill.
We are at an exciting time in the life of our organisation and there has never been a more important time for us to deliver our vision. We are looking for someone with the experience, skills and energy to help us do that.
MAIN DUTIES
Bookkeeping;
- Bank reconciliation
- Invoicing and payment management
- Purchases and paying bills
- Assist our accountant with HMRC duties
Prepare financial reports;
- Prepare quarterly management reports for Board of Trustees
- Create budgets & forecasts
- Compare budgets versus actuals & collaborate with the operations team on where to make improvements
- Identify and monitor financial Key Performance Indicators
- Submitting relevant documents to companies House, Charity Commission etc.
Fundraising;
- Research and apply for loans, grants and blended finance options as needed
- Reporting to funders on grant progress
- Liaise with operations team on financial viability of future development plans
Reception cover (to cover annual leave / sickness when needed);
- Sit at reception to cover annual leave / sickness when needed
- Take booking enquiries over the phone & via email
- Respond to tenant queries
- Welcome guests
Other;
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Fulfilling such other duties and assignments as may be required from time to time.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential competence, skills and knowledge;
- Experience in bookkeeping
- Good excel skills
- Ability to work within a small dynamic team
- Experience in financial reporting
- Experience in funding bid writing
- Good administration skills
- Ability to prioritise tasks, good time management and organisational skills
- Good administration and IT skills
- Problem solving skills and proactiveness
Desirable competence, skills and knowledge;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Customer service skills
- Experience of reception, hospitality or facilities operations
Essential personal skills;
- Awareness, understanding and enthusiasm for environmental and social change issues
- Drive and enthusiasm to meet set objectives. A high degree of personal motivation and initiative, the ability to work under pressure, whilst working cooperatively in a team environment
- Ability to learn on the job, and respond to possibilities and potential opportunities
- Willingness and flexibility to undertake any relevant training required
Desirable personal skills;
- Understanding of the social change and VCSE sector
- Knowledge of the events and venue hires industry
Salary: £24, 570 pro rata per annum (for a 37.5 hour working week), plus 5% employer pension contribution (actual salary for 22.5 hours a week: £14,742 per annum). Salary based on Real Living Wage 2025/26.
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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!
WHY WORK FOR US?
At the BPNA, we value a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive work culture. The BPNA is a medium sized charitable organization (income £1,000,000+) with big ambitions, and we work closely together to make an impact.
You'll join a welcoming team that values mutual respect, flexibility, and work-life balance. We believe in continuous learning and career progression. As a member of the BPNA team, you'll have access to ongoing training opportunities and support for professional development, ensuring that you can grow both within this role and across future career aspirations.
ABOUT THE ROLE
You will be responsible for the financial management and reporting of the organisation. You will
also lead on the charity’s year-end accounts ensuring that financial statements are prepared in line with the latest SORP requirements, and liaising directly with the organisation's external auditors.
The main purpose of this role is to:
- Manage the accounts department to run efficiently and effectively.
- Ensure sales and purchase ledgers are accurate and up to date, other income is recorded accurately, profit and loss reports provided monthly and management reports are provided quarterly and end-of-year is completed on time.
- Manage banking arrangements to make supplier payments, collect income through direct debits and online payment gateway.
Candidates must have the Right To Work in the UK
Email your CV and a separate cover letter about why you are suitable for the role.
The cover letter should be no more than 2 A4 size pages.
Closing date: Friday 9 May 2025
We will request interviews to be held at our Bolton office on Tuesday 20 May 2025 if suitable candidates apply.
Please do clearly inform us if for some reason you can’t make that date.
To create a world where every child and young person with a neurological condition can access the care and support they
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