Corporate Finance Manager Jobs in Bethnal Green, Greater London

Role Title:  Senior Private Sector Partnerships Specialist

Salary:  Band D -Up to £49,267

Location: London/Chard, Somerset 

Tenure:  Fixed-Term 1 year

ActionAid UK is a member of the ActionAid Federation, an international charity that works with women and girls living in poverty.    As part of the ActionAid Federation, we work with women and girls, our partners, and dedicated staff in 43 countries to end violence and fight poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they want.   

Are you a keen advocate of women and girls’ rights in emergencies? 

Do you have knowledge and experience of developing and delivering partnerships to promote gender equality in complex international supply chains? 

Are you a skilled communicator with a proven ability to articulate complex issues in a compelling and persuasive manner, are you looking for a role where you can use your communication & writing skills to adapt to a range of different communications? 

Do you have the partnering, negotiation and facilitation skills to enable co-creation and greater collaboration across organisations and teams? 

Then we'd love to hear from you! 

We are looking for a passionate and driven individual to join our team as a Senior Private Sector Partnerships Specialist. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on strategic programmatic partnerships with businesses that are committed to addressing gendered human rights and environmental issues. You will play a crucial role in securing six and seven-figure partnerships with corporate and charity organisations, with a focus on the tea and related agricultural supply chains. As a leading international development charity, we are committed to working towards a world where all women and girls can live free from poverty and violence. We are looking for someone who shares our values and is passionate about making a difference.
 

As a Senior Private Sector Partnerships Specialist, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of stakeholders, including our Executive Leadership Team, Policy and Practice team, and Global Secretariat. You will also have the chance to collaborate with external partners, such as ethical trade, human rights, and responsible business specialists, as well as senior decision-makers within the private sector, industry associations, and business lobby groups. In this role, you will have the chance to use your excellent networking and influencing skills to build strong relationships both internally and externally. You will also have the opportunity to develop your digital skills and knowledge within our supportive working environment. Additionally, you will have the chance to travel to the countries we work with and work on programs addressing serious human rights abuses, including gender-based violence.
 

We are looking for someone who is committed to our vision, mission, and values.

Some  Key Responsibilities of the role includes (not limited to-please refer to the JD for full details):

- Developing and maintaining strong relationships with corporate partners, securing six and seven-figure partnerships

- Understanding  and stay up-to-date on trends in private sector sustainability and (Environmental social and governance) ESG objectives, with a specific focus on gender and human rights.

- Utilise knowledge of global sustainability trends to inform partnership engagement approach

- Negotiate complex high-value contracts with private sector partners that align with ActionAid's mission and values

- Collaborate with fundraising, programmes, and advocacy teams to support and further ActionAid's work

- Willingness to travel internationally and work on programmes addressing serious human rights abuses, including gender-based violence .

Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be asked to participate in criminal records checks at the point of offer. 

Additional Information: 

Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging: 

Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging are key to our organisational culture.  We are on a journey to become not only an anti-racist organisation but one that proudly celebrates the diversity of all applicants and employees.  We look forward to you bringing your full self to work, proudly sharing your unique perspective and helping us to shape our combined future. We especially welcome applications from those from underrepresented/marginalised communities. 

AAUK is a disability Confident Committed organisation and as such any candidate that declares a disability will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria for the role. 

Referencing and Safeguarding: 

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include safeguarding, criminal records and terrorism finance checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures. 

ActionAid UK is committed to preventing any form of sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse (including child abuse and adult at-risk abuse) and responding robustly when these harms take place. We expect all ActionAid UK Staff and ActionAid UK Representatives to share this commitment. We will not tolerate our Staff or other representatives carrying out any form of sexual harassment, exploitation or abuse towards anyone we come into contact with through our work. 

Working practices: 

ActionAid is committed to supporting flexible working. If you would like to discuss flexible working options, including the possibility of a job share for this role, there will be space to do so during the interview process.   

ActionAid UK has a hybrid working policy for many of our roles.  The requirement will vary from team to team and the responsibilities of individual roles.  As a minimum, all colleagues are expected to attend the office 12 days per year, plus additional time for induction, training, and “Company Connection days.”  Some roles may require in-office attendance on all days and if so, these will clearly be marked as in-office roles.   

Please note that ActionAid UK does not offer fully remote working options.  We encourage you to discuss hybrid working expectations at interview. 

Recruitment Processes: 

Please note that ActionAid UK may review, shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date so we encourage all candidates to apply as soon as possible.   

If we receive a very high response, we may close the vacancy early and will not accept further submissions.  

At Refugee Action Kingston (RAK) we're dedicated to helping the successful integration of refugees and people seeking asylum into the local community. With over three decades of experience, we provide a comprehensive range of services including welfare support, immigration and legal advice, education, counselling, and career guidance.  

RAK employs 15 staff and currently has nearly 200 volunteers. In 2023/24 more than 2,000 people benefited from our services: 

• 1,171 clients accessed advice and advocacy services, including immigration advice 

• 305 clients attended our ESOL classes 

• 250 children, young people and families benefited from our after-school and family support services 

• 61 people were supported by our counselling team 

What we can offer you 

• Work in a highly respected organisation punching above its weight – providing quality support to over 2,000 individuals and families a year

• A friendly and supportive environment, with an experienced team of professional teachers, counsellors, solicitors and advisers working to quality standards 

• A collaborative approach to meeting fundraising targets, working with our new Fundraiser and our Partnership and Digital Marketing Coordinator 

• Flexible and hybrid working 

• A committed community in south west London that supports RAK through volunteering, sharing information about our work, and donations

• Real potential for growth and a clear and deliverable strategy already in place 

Our values  

• Empathy: we put ourselves in the shoes of those we work with.  

• Enterprise: we're innovative and resourceful in our approach to supporting refugees and people seeking asylum.  

• Empowerment: we strive to empower our clients, helping them achieve their aspirations.  

Role Overview

Location: We have an office in Kingston Upon Thames, greater London. Flexible and hybrid working is offered to all staff. 

Hours: 35 hours per week (including paid half-hour lunch break) 

Salary: £55,000 to £60,000 per annum permanent

Leave: 26 days per annum plus bank holidays 

Responsible to: Chair of trustees 

As the CEO of Refugee Action Kingston, you'll lead our organisation in supporting refugees and people seeking asylum in south west London to lead fulfilled and independent lives. Your responsibilities will include:  

Strategic leadership  

• Developing and implementing annual plans aligned with our strategy, in collaboration with the Board of Trustees, to achieve desired outcomes.  

• Maintaining efficient systems for the charity's operations, ensuring good governance and financial sustainability.  

• Overseeing all aspects of organisational management including finances, resources, services, and communications, in cooperation with trustees.  

 
Governance and organisational management  

• Working closely with trustees to direct and deliver RAK's objectives according to the charity's strategy.  

• Leading and supporting the RAK team to fulfil objectives, emphasising client needs, monitoring outcomes, and integrating learning into operations.  

• Ensuring compliance with governance requirements, supporting board responsibilities, and contributing to trustee meetings and reporting.  

 
Financial management and human resources  

• Ensuring effective financial management, leading finance and project management teams to maintain controls, preparing reports, and managing spending within budget.  

• Developing organisational structure and processes for positive people and service management, adhering to legislation and quality standards.  

• Fostering a healthy working culture that encourages staff and volunteers to excel, contribute ideas, and embrace diversity.  

 Fundraising  

• Developing and executing RAK's fundraising strategy, exploring new avenues to diversify funding sources.  

• Collaborating with RAK’s fundraiser to cultivate relationships with funders, submitting funding bids, and providing reporting.  

• Focus on growing unrestricted funds to reduce reliance on grants.  

Advocacy and influencing  

• Cultivating strong relationships with stakeholders to amplify the impact of RAK's work.  

• Advocating for the needs of our clients to local authorities, healthcare providers, and other relevant agencies.  

• Maintaining an effective advice and advocacy service, meeting quality standards (AQS & OISC) and regulatory requirements.  

 General duties  

• Undertaking any other related duties as required and appropriate to the role.  

Person specification  
Essential criteria  

1. Leadership and change management: proven track record of leading client-focused services, driving strategic development, and managing change effectively.  
2. Project and programme management: experience in creating and delivering complex projects aligned with strategic objectives.  
3. Fundraising expertise: understanding of fundraising importance in the charitable sector, with a history of successful and innovative fundraising initiatives.  
4. Digital proficiency: ability to harness digital tools so that roles are carried out efficiently and competently.  
5. Financial management: track record of managing budgets and contracts effectively.  
6. Analytical skills: experience in complex report writing and data analysis.  
7. Cultural awareness and commitment to EDI: a track record in promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, specifically in the context of working with refugees and people seeking asylum.  
8. Team leadership: excellent people skills, with the ability to empower and motivate staff and volunteers to operate effectively.  
9. Partnership building: strong ability to build partnerships, manage coalitions, and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders.  
10. Communication skills: excellent communication and persuasion skills, including experience in public speaking.  
11. Governance knowledge: understanding of governance principles in the voluntary or public sector.  
12. Safeguarding: experience in leading on safeguarding and health and safety.  

Desirable Criteria  

1. Asylum system knowledge: lived experience related to displacement and migration is highly desirable together with an understanding of the asylum system.  
2. Policy and advocacy: experience in asylum-related policy or advocacy work.  
3. Commercial awareness: experience in negotiating with statutory, local, or voluntary organisations/authorities.  

Our workplace 

We want RAK to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thought.

RAK is an equal opportunities employer.  We are committed to recruiting staff, trustees and volunteers who reflect the communities we serve and the wider community of London where we live and work. We particularly welcome applications from people: from Black, Asian and other minority-ethnic communities; refugee and migrant backgrounds; LGBTQ+ communities; with disabilities; and neurodiverse communities. 
 
Asking for adjustments - RAK is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making changes for neurodiverse people, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview, or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please get in touch via the contact details on our website. 
 
RAK is obliged to comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act (1996), and this requires certain documents to be presented by candidates before an offer of employment can be made. If you are invited to interview, we will ask you to bring these documents with you. For jobs which involve, for example, working with, or having access to children and/or vulnerable adults and their records, we will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau and need to have information from you regarding any previous, existing, or pending convictions or cautions. This will form part of the recruitment process if you are successful after interview.

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This role is a core part of Pecan’s senior leadership team (SLT), working to develop strategic direction and playing a play a key role in the organisation’s aim to transform the lives of the most disadvantaged people in our community.

You will enable Pecan’s frontline team to deliver the highest possible standards of service.  You will have responsibility for Employment Support, Southwark & Lewisham Women’s Service and Together community projects. This role also oversees Marketing & Communications and Partnerships. It will work closely with the Fundraising Manager and is the Safeguarding Lead and the Equalities Lead

When working for Pecan, you can expect to become a valued member of a diverse and supportive team. In addition to a place in our 35-year legacy, you will receive a generous holiday allowance, pension contribution and life assurance cover. You can also expect regular team meetings and social opportunities, and a variety of other benefits as outlined in our recruitment pack.

Main Responsibilities:

• To play a significant role in the pastoral care and wellbeing of staff and volunteers ensuring they feel supported and safe at work and have access to wellbeing support
• To develop and deliver services supporting women affected by the criminal justice system and for local women seeking support, information and community.
• To develop and deliver contracted services to enable people to gain employment.
• Expand the offer to reduce isolation and increase community cohesion as well as tackle some of the barriers facing people.

Key Requirements (specific skills, qualifications required):

• Strong experience of managing contracts. 
• Experience of managing staff and volunteer teams.
• A strong understanding of the community, employment, women’s or criminal justice sectors.
• Experience of establishing new contracts.

Desirable knowledge/expertise

• An effective networker.
• Experience of the voluntary and community sector.
• Experience of working across a spectrum of church cultures and types.
• Experience of organisational development.

Please read the Recruitment Pack containing the Job Description for more information. To apply please submit the following:

• CV
• Covering Letter, no more than 2-sides of A4 paper, expanding on your passion for this area of work and describing how you meet the Job Description/Person Specification, as set out in the Recruitment Pack.

Closing Date: Wednesday 6th November 2024, 9am

Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 11th November 2024, Details TBC.

Start Date: ASAP

Please note that applications that do not contain BOTH the CV and Covering Letter as described above cannot be considered. Candidates that have not been contacted by the interview date or within 2 weeks of submitting an application if it is an open recruitment, have not been shortlisted for interviews.

We are looking for an enthusiastic HR and Office Administrator with great people skills to be a part of our core Head Office team.

The successful candidate will be willing to get involved in all aspects of our work and thrive in a role engaging with staff all over the country and supporting great internal communications. 

Working closely with our CEO and Senior Management Team, a key part of the role is ensuring that we have effective organisational governance, contracting and HR systems in place. You will also support all aspects of HR, working with our HR Advisor to support recruitment processes, staff checks, induction, and development for our staff team.

The successful applicant will have excellent people skills, the ability to develop and maintain administrative organisational systems, and be happy getting involved in a range of different work. Experience of the charity sector, and experience of supporting HR, would be an asset but are not essential. 

Working days are flexible but likely to require Wednesdays.

Leadership and Governance Officer (Maternity Cover)

Salary: £41,852 p.a. (Inc London Weighting)  

Hours of work: Full time/35 hours per week  

Contract: 12 months – Maternity Cover

Location: London Office/ Hybrid  

Job Profile 

The leadership and Governance Officer is a key role that enables CAFOD’s Leadership (the Executive Team) and Governance (the Board of trustees) teams to fulfil their remits well through sound administration, organisation, and relationship-building skills. 

The post sits at the centre of CAFOD and will have a broad overview of key issues affecting CAFOD’s work and the management mechanisms in place to address them.  The post holder will have proven experience in providing sound administrative and organisational support at a board/senior management level. This includes excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to interact across different cultural settings. They will have experience in setting meeting agendas, following up on key actions and experience in forward planning with excellent project management skills to support the Board of Trustees. 

The post holder will ensure: 

• That the governance of meetings and functions in CAFOD (Board of Trustees and relevant committees) are well planned, effective and documented transparently. 

• That governance reporting requirements are fulfilled to a high quality and in a timely fashion. This includes minute-taking, serious incident reporting and follow-up actions. 

• That they keep abreast of changes in the governance environment and ensure CAFOD is following charity commission regulations appropriately, engaging with relevant Directors accordingly. 

• That key stakeholders receive a high-quality service from the small Directorate team. This includes CAFOD colleagues and supporters, Trustees, Catholic Church officials and members of the public. 

The role is part of the Governance Team, which has a broad, cross-organisational remit, working closely with CAFOD’s Directors.  

The post holder will also manage the Leadership and Governance Assistant who provides direct support to CAFOD’s Executive Director and Executive Team. Line management of this post holder is provided by the Executive Director.

Key Responsibilities 

Ensuring effective Governance (60%) 

• Acting as Secretary to the Trustees and Committees, ensuring that the annual meeting cycle (Governance Calendar) is followed, records of meetings are kept and that external submissions (e.g. the annual report, serious incidents, and other reporting) take place in a timely manner. 

• Ensuring Trustee and Trustee committee meetings are well-planned (dates, papers, agendas, attendance, etc.) and well-run (including guidance for Chair, minuting, follow-up, action tracking, etc) and that follow up actions are monitored and undertaken.

• Liaise with Trustees on governance matters, including due diligence requests, and events, planning a schedule of Trustee travel to international programmes. 

• Overseeing the recruitment and induction of trustees to CAFOD’s Board and coordinating their on-going training and development in conjunction with the Governance Lead Trustee. 

• Manage the policy review processes and document management with support from the Leadership and Governance Assistant. 

• Ensuring relevant policies come to the Board of Trustees for review in line with the schedule of reporting as outlined in the Governance Calendar. The meeting calendar dates are reviewed on an annual basis in October (so next review is October 2025). 

• To be responsible for CAFOD Trustee’s Annual Report being produced in a timely and accurate way, commissioning a consultant. 

• Liaising with the Executive Members regarding governance matters ensuring that they are able to provide relevant and accessible information in a timely manner. 

• Assist with the communication of CAFOD’s governance work with key donors, supporters and other stakeholders. 

• Working with the Governance Lead Trustee to implement any necessary improvements in CAFOD’s governance mechanisms.   

Ensuring the effective running of the Executive Team (25%)  

• Providing strategic guidance on governance issues and support to CAFOD’s Trustees and Leadership Team. 

• Managing the Governance and Leadership assistant to ensure that Executive Team meetings are well-planned (dates, papers, agendas, attendance, etc.) and well-run (including minuting, follow-up, action tracking, etc.). 

• Having a broad oversight of all critical projects and support the team to deliver its objectives on time and to budget. 

• Brief the Executive Team on matters arising as needed especially governance. 

• Process organisational grants and memberships. 

• Alongside the Governance and Leadership Assistant, maintain an overview of CAFOD’s key contacts and relationships with the Catholic Church 

Support to the Director (15%) 

• Working closely with the Executive Director in planning trustee board meetings, following up on necessary actions and ensuring that papers and other necessary information are well produced, accurate and timely. 

• When the Governance and Leadership assistant is absent, to manage the diary of the Executive Director. This includes broad insights to plan effective use of their time, including sufficient time to follow up on actions and to prepare for internal and external commitments. 

• Provide support on Budget monitoring for the team with input from the Executive Director and L&G assistant. 

• When required monitoring the ED inbox, ensuring that requests are followed up and that communications are drafted and signed off, as necessary. 

• Forward planning and ensure coordination of travel. 

• Prepare briefings and presentations for the ED when required. 

People Management 

Lead, manage, develop and support the Leadership and Governance Assistant by championing CAFOD’s purpose and values through building strong and safe working relationships, setting SMART objectives and conducting performance reviews, and nurturing staff career development.  Encouraging collaborative ways of working and aiding staff to be adaptable to change whilst engaging with the external and internal context.    

Safeguarding 

All CAFOD staff share the responsibility to promote and maintain a strong safeguarding culture, including identifying the key actions they should take given their role and responsibilities. 

Person specification 

Understanding our context – awareness of and sympathy with CAFOD as an agency of the Catholic Bishops Conference and a commitment to international development. 

Working together – a team player who is able to get the best out of others; communicating well across cultures and levels; seeking to understand where and how problems arise and finding solutions. 

Resources – careful stewardship towards resources, always cognisant of CAFOD as a Charity; ability to prioritise and use my (and others’) time well and respectfully. 

Results – seeking feedback and continuous improvement; awareness of own development needs and taking responsibility to act on them. 

Job specific competencies 

• Experience in setting meeting agendas to make the best use of time and achieve objectives, follow up and results. 

• Experience of forward planning and ability to take a project management approach: bringing in the right people and using their contributions well. 

• Good understanding of charity governance requirements 

• Communication and interpersonal skills that enable the person to interact across different cultural settings. 

• The ability to process complex information and compose accurate minutes. 

• Collating the necessary paperwork for Trustees whilst exercising meticulous attention to detail 

• Ability to manage and organize a complex work pattern, managing competing priorities and dealing with senior-level stakeholders. 

• Ability to work with discretion and confidentiality. 

Desirable 

• Experience of working with/in a catholic church/NGO setting. 

• Being able to work in Spanish, French or Portuguese. 

• Experience in line managing others. 

• Experience in managing budgets. 

• Trustee experience.   

CAFOD is committed to being an anti-racist organisation and we are keen to increase the diversity of our teams. We are particularly keen to seek out applications from people of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. 

There's room for everyone: Catholics and non-Catholics; people of all faiths and none. We employ people in all corners of the world, of all ages and ethnicities. The result? A friendly and open-minded organisation. 

Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults 

CAFOD recognises the personal dignity and rights of children and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect.  CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse.  CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount.  Any candidate offered a job with CAFOD will be expected to adhere to CAFOD’s Safeguarding policy and sign CAFOD’s Code of Behaviour as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, and appropriate screening checks can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. CAFOD also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of, and consent to, these recruitment procedures.

Job Title: Procurement & Contracts OfficerLocation: Central London
Job type: 12-month temporary contract
Hybrid working: 2 days remote, 3 days work from the London Office

• To undertake procurement projects in one or more key categories in line with the Local Authorities' strategic and tactical management arrangements for procurement.
• To undertake data and market analysis for category spend in order to recommend procurement strategy opportunities in line with Corporation Standing Orders, procurement regulations, and public procurement law
• To support the delivery of the recommended category strategy for aligned categories in line with all relevant regulations, legislation, government directives and codes of compliance, to reduce risk of legal challenge to the Corporation, whilst maintaining the balance between high quality of goods and services procured and price, and to develop new strategies in line with market trends, changes in procurement law or guidelines, or corporate priorities.
• To act in a business partner role for a small range of departments, providing guidance and Procurement expertise to officers involved in strategic and tactical procurement exercises.
• To champion and drive measurable responsible procurement benefits across all commercial activity
• To be committed to providing the highest level of customer service, delivering the best value to the Corporation, working with both internal and external customers/suppliers and actively seeking to promote equality of opportunity in relation to the duties of the post.

Candidates need to have the following experience/ qualifications:

• Previous experience within the Public Sector is essential.
• Candidates must hold or be actively working towards a CIPS qualification
• Candidates must have completed training on the Procurement Act
• A generalist background in Procurement is necessary.

This role requires an immediate start, so candidates must be available immediately or have a notice period of no more than 1 week. Please note that the day rate and hybrid working arrangements are non-negotiable.

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Location: Hybrid - linked to one of our offices in London, Birmingham or based in NI, Scotland or Wales

Directorate: Delivery and Investment

Who We Are 

UnLtd is the leading provider of support to social entrepreneurs in the UK and offers the largest such network in the world. Our mission is to find social entrepreneurs with bold solutions to today’s challenges. Through funding and support, we help them to realise their potential and creating lasting change.

UnLtd’s vision is a future where enterprising people are transforming our world for good.  To enable this, we are committed to developing an eco-system of support to make it easier for those who need help to find it. 

UnLtd values diversity and is committed to inclusion and understanding intersectionality. These are more than just buzz words for us. They’re principles guiding how we build our teams, support leaders, empower social entrepreneurs and create an organisation that’s the right fit for every person. 

To support an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their lived experiences and ideas, we have embedded an equity and inclusion group within UnLtd giving us a wide range of different perspectives in our work to help us see what is most needed in society.  We are particularly keen to hear from those who identify as Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic, LGBTQIA, people who are disabled, those with learning differences, those with caring responsibilities, from a less advantaged socioeconomic background as well as any other under-represented group in our workforce.  

About the Role

Over the past 7 years, UnLtd have developed and built an investment offer for social purpose organisations. This has included the development and full deployment of two investment funds - UnLtd Impact Fund, and the Thrive Fund. We launched our third investment fund in partnership with Big Issue Invest in December 2022. The Growth Impact Fund is currently a £10m fund focussed on providing capital for diverse-led social purpose organisations.

Reporting into the Director of Delivery & Investment, this person would be responsible and accountable for our investment work across UnLtd. This includes the management of the previously deployed funds as well as management of UnLtd’s role in the delivery of the Growth Impact Fund, specifically the management of the pre and post investment support and the management of our portfolio of investees.

This is a significant role for UnLtd. It requires experience of working on and in an investment fund, managing a complex and ever-changing investment portfolio, as well as the ability to manage a team, and a high-level strategic partnership with Big Issue Invest.

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds. 

• Application Closing Date:  4th November 2024
• Interview:
  • 1st round – w/c 11th November
  • 2nd round – w/c 18th November

UnLtd is committed to offering employment opportunities for people with criminal convictions. As a result, we will only ask you about any criminal convictions at initial offer stage. Your information will be treated fairly and confidentially and will not automatically exclude you from the role that you have applied for. 

The process of recruitment at Unltd is the sift recruitment: When we are shortlisting, some parts of your information shall be restricted from the hiring managers as we only intend to focus on your skills and abilities for the role.

At The Lullaby Trust our vision is clear: a world where no baby dies suddenly or unexpectedly, and every grieving family gets the support they need. We exist to keep babies safe and support bereaved families. 

We give families a safer start to life and create a supportive space for anyone whose baby or infant has died suddenly or unexpectedly. We empower families and health professionals with trusted advice on keeping babies safe, backed by research, and provide grieving families with bereavement support, side-by-side.

Since 1991 we have reduced the rate of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome by 82% and saved the lives of over 32,000 babies. But our work is not over, as three babies still die suddenly and unexpectedly a week. 

The Senior Trusts and Foundations Officer is an integral role within our Income and Engagement Team. We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled fundraiser with a passion for securing five and six-figure donations from trusts, foundations and statutory bodies.

The post-holder should be driven to support the work of the charity to continue saving babies’ lives, and supporting bereaved families, and be motivated by our values by being Caring, Reassuring, Driven and Trustworthy in everything they do. 

The post-holder will have excellent communication and relationship-building skills and will be able to manage a wide-ranging portfolio of funders, and the prospect pipeline from start to finish. A key to achieving this will be embedding a deep understanding of The Lullaby Trust’s impact.
 
In this role you will be: 

1. Managing the Trust and Foundations programme 
2. Working with the wider team to deliver to income targets 

This role can be offered as a hybrid role (with approximately one day per week in our London office) or fully remote, with occasional visits to the office for meetings or staff days as necessary.

It is a key time to be joining The Lullaby Trust as we develop our new brand positioning, new website and creative direction, to help us reach more families and supporters than ever. We are a friendly, flexible employer and want to create a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone. 

If this excites you, we would love to hear from you. For more information on the role and how to apply, please download our job pack

For every baby. For every family. Forever. Together, we can keep babies safe.

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The Organisation

The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.

We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with 77 million visits every year.

Our Commercial Projects Team develop and support our long-term commercial income growth strategy, supporting the delivery of corporate objectives by growing commercial income generating activity. The team deliver improved value for money and the realisation of benefits from commercial contracts and tenders, as well as developing new commercial initiatives and business opportunities.

We are now looking for a Commercial Projects Officer to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.

The Benefits

• Salary of £32,666 - £39,187 per annum, depending on experience
• 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years’ service
• Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
• Hybrid/agile working options
• Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
• Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
• Learning and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Offices in a beautiful location

This is a terrific opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious individual from a project delivery background to step into an engaging role with our historic organisation.

You’ll have the chance to work in the stunning Hyde Park, one of the most iconic and historically rich locations in London while directly contributing to the preservation and enhancement of some of the UK's most visited and cherished public spaces.

So, if you want to make a tangible difference while enjoying a fulfilling and rewarding career, we want to hear from you!

The Role

As our Commercial Projects Officer, you will provide administrative support to the Commercial Projects Team for commercial projects and income generation initiatives.

Acting as project administrator for commercial tenders and projects, you will attend and take minutes at meetings, produce presentations and updates, collate data and update and maintain project logs.

Within our busy Commercial Projects Team, you will undertake project planning activities, organise various work streams and complete admin to enable multiple projects to be progressed. You will support the drafting of tender and project documentation, business case development and the accurate production of a variety of reports to ensure successful project delivery.

Additionally, you will:

• Collate analytical and statistical information
• Support with day-to-day financial administration
• Undertake research and provide briefings on a range of subjects

About You

To be considered as our Commercial Projects Officer, you will need:

• A background in project delivery or support
• The ability to anticipate and adjust for issues, risks or changing requirements, keeping project delivery on track
• Exceptional planning and organising skills
• Good interpersonal skills

Other organisations may call this role Project Administrator, Project Co-ordinator, Project Assistant, PMO Assistant, PMO Administrator, Programme Administrator, or Project Assistant.

We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed and use Recite-me accessibility software. At the top of the application page, there is an “Accessibility Tools” button which you can use to complete the application form in a way that works for you. If you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch.

The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Please visit our website to find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Commercial Projects Officer, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.

Domestic abuse has blighted women’s lives throughout history. We’ve been helping women in London recover from its effects since 1996. Our specialist counselling transforms the mental health and wellbeing of women who have suffered physical, emotional or sexual abuse, financial exploitation or coercive control, and we have assisted well over 15,000 people to date. Add your skills to our closely-knit all-female team and you can help thousands more on the road to recovery.

You will lead Woman’s Trust income generation ensuring adequate income to sustain and grow the organisation, increasing its income from £1.3 Million to £3 Million in the next 3 years. While raising funds from multiple income streams, focus growths areas will be statutory and Trust and foundation funding securing six-figure, multiple-year grants and contracts. You will effectively communicate our services and campaign our aims aligned to our strategic priorities.

You will oversee the development and implementation of the fundraising strategy and the funding pipeline; ensure the maintenance and development of excellent relationships with current and new funders, stewarding grants and reporting back; review, update and develop service budgets; oversee the submission or coordination of quality bids, approaches, and events.

As a member of the senior leadership team, this post will work cross departmentally and will contribute to the overall strategy of Woman’s Trust, working closely with the CEO and the Board of Trustees. You will lead and line manage the Senior Trust and Foundation Manager and Fundraising Officer.  You will deliver a direct income target for each year, with a focus on the development and tendering of statutory commissioning.

Hours: 35 hours per week (28 hours will be considered).

Location: Office based with remote working available – minimum of 50% of working hours in Woman’s Trust Office, Edgware Road/Paddington, NW1.

In return, you can expect exceptional career satisfaction plus an excellent package of benefits including:

• 25 days holiday + 3 days in December + Public holidays (pro rata)
• 3% pension contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle-to-work scheme

To find out more and apply with your CV, please visit our website via the apply button.  

Closing date: 9.00am on 11th November 2024.

Interviews will be held on 14th and 15th November 2024.

We will conduct interviews on a rolling basis. Please note, if an appointment is made before the deadline, the post will close early. 

This post is open to women only. The Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1 applies. 

At Parkinson’s UK we have an exciting opportunity for a Governance Officer to work with us to lead on governance projects to support the charity’s strategic objectives. The role supports board committees as well as the Annual General meeting.

We’re looking for someone with proven experience of liaising at a senior level, working across teams. You’ll have a track record of writing documents for senior stakeholders in various formats. You will be asked to prepare board committee minutes and maintain accurate records for compliance and good governance.

The ideal candidate will be organised and methodical, with the ability to grasp detail and complexity, and will be interested in developing their professional skills in charity governance.

About the role

As a core member of the Governance team, you’ll take the lead on governance projects and supporting activities, reporting to the Company Secretary. You’ll be involved in the full process which enables the board of trustees to make strategic decisions on behalf of the charity’s members and people affected by Parkinson’s. 

As a busy Governance Team, we work collaboratively and support each other throughout the year, and especially at peak periods of the governance cycle. 

What you’ll do:

• Provide board and committee support, working closely with the Company Secretary
• Prepare and attend meetings, take minutes and act as the governance team lead when required
• Co-ordinate the production of meeting packs for board and committee meetings
• Arrange training and development sessions for trustees and committee members 
• Contribute to the delivery of the Annual General Meeting and election cycle for charity members

What you’ll bring:

• Significant experience of providing senior stakeholder care to an excellent standard 
• Proven experience of maintaining effective and efficient records. Previous experience with writing minutes is desirable 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with people at all levels
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines whilst maintaining accurate attention to detail
• A strong interest in gaining skills and experience in charity governance

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!

Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.

This role is hybrid and your in person working depends on your team agreement, requirements of the role and led by activity based principles. The in person/office attendance expectation for this role will be a minimum on average 2 days per week with flexibility, and further details of the Analytics and Insight team agreement will be made available at the interview stage. For more information about our ways of working, you can read our Working at Parkinson's UK page on our website.

Interviews for this position will take place W/C 11 November.

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive Governance Officer to join our Governance and Executive Support team. This role supports the delivery of the College’s legal, regulatory and governance responsibilities, enabling the smooth functioning of Council, the Board of Trustees and its committees. Joining a well-established team, you will be providing high-quality governance services, contributing to crucial decision-making processes at the highest level of the College. Your ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders will be crucial to your success.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day governance and secretariat support to the College’s Finance and General Purposes Committee and Audit and Risk Committee.
• Work with the Head of Corporate Governance and Risk to develop and maintain the corporate risk register and board assurance framework.
• Support the Trustee and Committee appointments process, including day to day project management of the process.
• Maintain and report on key College processes and associated registers for policies, standard operating procedures, contracts and complaints.
• Ensure governance processes are compliant with legal frameworks and College policies.

For the full list of key responsibilities, please check the recruitment pack.

About you

You are a detail-oriented and organised professional who thrives in a collaborative environment. Ideally, you will have experience in governance or a related field and enjoy providing high-quality administrative support to leadership team.

Requirements

• Background working in a governance setting, including servicing committees and managing registers
• Effective organisational skills with confidence of handling administrative tasks such as minute-taking, agenda preparation and document management
• Effective communication skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Our culture and benefits

As a valued member of the team, you will be located in our stunning offices close to Borough Market. We offer a friendly; values led working culture with an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Agile and flexible working
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and office closure from 25 December to 1 January
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution after probation
• Enhanced wellbeing and family leave and pay policies
• Interest-free bike and season ticket loans after probation
• Tailored Learning and Development and study leave
• Affinity staff networks
• Free lunch in our beautiful Union Street building
• Employee assistance programme
• Life assurance and income protection schemes
• Lifestyle discounts

For a full list of the benefits we offer, please visit our careers site.

How to apply

• Click on Apply to be taken to our recruitment platform, Applied. Please visit our careers website, to download the full Job pack.
• Closing date: 10.00 am on Monday 11 November 2024
• We encourage candidates to apply early and reserve the right to close the advert and appoint before the closing date.
• We will be interviewing candidates in the week commencing 18 November 2024.
• Please note that the start date for this role is January 2025.
• If you have any additional questions about the role or how to apply, please contact the People Team.

We believe that diverse teams will deliver the best outcomes for women's healthcare and we strive to be an inclusive employer. We are therefore looking for candidates whose backgrounds, experience and identity enhance the diversity of our existing team. We are particularly encouraging applications from underrepresented groups at the College such as those from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and those with a disability. To find out more, please see our Diversity Policy and Equal Opportunities Policy.

We are only accepting applicants with a right to work in the UK; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.

About us

The RCOG is a professional membership association dedicated to improving women’s health care across the world. We do this by setting standards for clinical practice, providing doctors with training and lifelong learning, and working with partners to advocate for women’s health and health care across their life course. We are a global leader in this specialist area, supporting 17,500 members in the UK and internationally.

We are a values-led organisation placing high standards, innovation, openness, inclusiveness and trust at the centre of all we do.

Church and Christian Engagement Specialist

We’re looking for TWO experienced Church & Christian Engagement Specialists to join World Vision, an important charity helping vulnerable children across the world.
 

Position: Church and Christian Engagement Specialist

Location: Homebased (positions available covering the north of the M62 corridor or Northern Ireland)

Hours: Full-time and Part-time 15 hours per week (including occasional Sundays)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £12,688 per annum (£30,874 FTE) + good range of benefits

Closing date: 6th November 2024

**Please Note: Applications without a CV and cover letter will not be considered.**

About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity for an amazing fundraiser to join our Church and Christian Engagement team. The heart of our work centres around engaging and inspiring Churches and Christians to join us- through regular giving, one off donations, action and prayer. Whether in churches, at festivals or events you will be sharing World Vision’s work around the world helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life.  You will be a confident communicator, a sharer of stories, a focused fundraiser.

You will join a team working across various fundraising and engagement activities throughout the year. You will build and manage your own caseload of external relationships across the UK, combining face-to-face, online and telephone work, to connect with churches and individuals. Using our existing resources, you will offer people the opportunity to join us- whether through sponsoring a child, donating to our work in emergencies, using our discipleship resources or praying for our work around the world.

In this team, we love that each day is different - from online meetings with longstanding church supporters, to meeting new audiences at Christian festivals, or on the road supporting our work on tour with an event partner. As a key member of the team, you'll be confident managing your own workload within the context of our wider team plans, working together with colleagues in wider teams to bring our work alive. You will have an eye for detail and fantastic relationship-building skills. You'll be confident working to targets, and excited about sharing World Vision’s work with new and existing donors.

Key areas of responsibility include:  

• Confidently building connections with churches and their leaders towards engaging with World Vision’s work, creating opportunities for individual giving or gifts from the church community.
• Using existing resources, campaigns and engagement tools to engage churches and individual Christians to support our work.
• Build a caseload of engaged church contacts to meet or exceed annual fundraising & acquisition goals, managing your time & workload.
• Ensure churches are on the correct supporter journey for their level of engagement, using appropriate touchpoints (telephone, email, meetings, hand written notes etc) to intelligently engage with key contacts. Maintenance of records, use of CRM system, monthly reporting on income and financial management including making sure gifts are properly allocated.
• Sharing WV’s work through in an audience appropriate way, including (but not limited to) presentations to church leaders, speaking in church services, or other external opportunities. Making a clear and compelling ask.
• Attending events (online and in person) to connect with individuals and leaders as a member of the WV team.

About you:

To be successful in this role, you will need to have excellent attention to detail and be able to juggle multiple projects/pieces of information and form them into well-ordered activity plans and be able to prioritise.

Key skills required for this role:

• Superb communication skills, both in formal and informal settings
• Fundraising or sales experience
• Strong relational skills, potentially with experience in nurturing relationships towards financial engagement
• A good understanding of the UK church and Christian landscape

About the organisation:

World Vision UK is an international children’s charity working with children, their communities, and with supporters and partners, in almost 100 countries. Through long-term development projects, emergency responses and advocacy we’ve helped bring lasting change to millions of children, over more than 60 years. As a Christian organisation, everything we do is motivated by our faith as we strive to reflect God’s unconditional love.

As a child-focused organisation, we are committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.

We are a registered organisation operating the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS) and we shall check with your previous employers about your behaviour and conduct. We will be requesting you to complete a form known as a Statement of Conduct. For more information see: The Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

Please note we can only consider applicants who presently have the right to work in the UK and all candidates must be personally committed to the Christian faith and be able to respect, uphold and work within our client’s Christian mission, values, culture, and faith statements. This individual will represent and speak on behalf of a Christian charity and as such the Occupational Requirement for an active Christian faith is justified under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1, clause 3.

As a Disability committed employer we encourage qualified individuals with a disability to apply and request a reasonable adjustment if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability.

You may also have experience in areas such as: as Donor Development Coordinator, Donor Funding, Donor Fundraising, Supporter Development Coordinator, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Senior Corporate Fundraiser, Fundraising, Fundraiser, Head of Fundraising, Individual Giving Manager, Regional Fundraising Manager, Development Manager, Income Generation Manager, Senior Fundraiser, Major Giving Manager.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

QuarterFive are delighted to be partnering with The Orpheus Centre, which supports young disabled adults to live and work as independently as they are able. They do this through developing their confidence and independent living skills, using arts-based, bespoke learning, work experience and supported living programmes delivered from their base in Surrey. All of their learners are learning disabled and some are also physically disabled.

The Orpheus Centre is located at a beautiful converted farm that provides teaching and performance spaces and self-contained accommodation. However, their success in enabling these young people to thrive means that they are over subscribed every year and have outgrown the current facilities.

The capital appeal will convert a building next to the Centre to allow for more learners to enrol, in particular more learners with more complex needs. Currently, the quiet phase is projected for 2024-2027, with the build phase being projected for 2027-2029.

The Head of Capital Appeal will sit on the SMT, reporting to the CEO, and be responsible for leading a small team of fundraisers also dedicated to raising funds for the build. While there will be a team to support, the Head of Capital Appeal will spend most of their time personally fundraising as well. There are existing opportunities, including a well-connected President (also the Founder), a Capital Appeal Committee which will be set up, and an existing pool of donors. A focus on new business, however, will also be crucial for the success of the project.

As Head of Capital Appeal, you will: 

• Develop, implement and monitor the private and public phases of the capital appeal strategy to enable the Orpheus Centre to meet the appeal target
• Establish a high performing capital appeal committee of volunteers to cultivate and steward potential significant donors
• Deliver target income from a range of sources, primarily major donors, trusts and foundations and statutory sources, but not discounting other viable income streams
• Personally secure significant major gifts for the capital project
• Design, recruit and lead a team of fundraisers to support on fundraising for the capital project
• Research and identify potential funders for the capital project
• Work closely with the build project team, to ensure clear communication between the funding and the building of the project
• Provide timely reports for Senior Management Team and Trustees to facilitate effective cash flow management and decision making

Ideal skills and experience:

• Significant experience in a senior high value fundraising role
• Demonstrable experience of securing 5- and 6-figure major gifts
• Extensive track record in working with trusts, major donors and statutory funders
• Experience of line managing teams of fundraisers
• Ability to adapt to different audiences, including donors, senior volunteers, team members, learners and all colleagues in the wider organisation
• Experience in managing senior level volunteers and fundraising committees
• Understanding of disability language and issues
• Ability to demonstrate an appreciation of the arts

Benefits include:

• 30 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays
• 6% employer pension contribution (5% employee contributions)
• Enhanced maternity leave
• 5 days paid sick leave in a rolling 12-month period
• 3 days paid time off for dependents per year
• Free staff lunches
• Employee Assistance Programme

Interviews are scheduled for Thursday 7th November (on-site). If you require any reasonable adjustments, or have any questions/require flexibility regarding date/time, please contact Emily Birch at QuarterFive. 

The Orpheus Centre are committed to advancing equality of opportunity, respecting and celebrating difference, eliminating discrimination, harassment and victimisation and fostering good relations between all who work, learn or use our services. We want to ensure we recruit the full diversity of people at Orpheus and all are able to reach their full potential.

Orpheus have five Diversity and Inclusion Champions: BAME, LGBTQIA+, Ability/Disability, Wellbeing, Family, and Menopause. Throughout the year, they work with staff to promote a positive environment and culture, so all can bring 100% of themselves to work.

The Orpheus Centre is proud to be a disability confident employer. They have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people. Reasonable adjustments will be made to the recruitment procedure as required in consultation with the applicant to ensure no-one is disadvantaged because of their disability. If a disabled person is selected for a position, reasonable adjustments will be made to the workplace, including premises and equipment, work duties and practices or policies, as appropriate. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role as set out in the role profile and person specification will be considered for an interview.