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SENIOR OFFICER (STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS & CAMPAIGNS)
Salary: £37,000 - £40,000 per annum
Reports to: Senior Manager (Strategic Communications & Campaigns)
Department: ?Policy, Information and Communications
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Stratford w/ high-flex (1-2 days per week in the office)
Closing date: Sunday 1 December 2024, 23:55
Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we we're looking for someone talented, someone who shares our vision, someone like you.
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Senior Officer (Strategic Communications & Campaigns). We need you to help drive the implementation and delivery of high-impact, national communications, media, and public relations campaigns that align with the charity's broader organisational goals. This role is pivotal in working in a team that shapes the charity's external image through targeted national corporate and consumer PR campaigns.
What will I be doing?
Supporting the planning and implementation of national media and PR strategies that advance the charity's mission, ensuring all communications activity is aligned with organisational goals and priorities
Planning and delivering national corporate and consumer PR campaigns to support fundraising campaigns, partnerships and events, and key corporate communications activities
Taking ownership of designated media, PR and communications projects, working with senior leaders to deliver impactful campaigns
Cultivating and maintaining relationships with national media to secure coverage that enhances the charity's reputation and impact
Crafting compelling, innovative and bold content, including press releases and pitches, that resonates across traditional and digital media platforms
Leveraging data and audience insights to shape communications activity, ensuring that all campaigns are evidence-based and targeted for maximum impact
Serving as a key point of contact for media enquiries and proactively identifying media opportunities, crafting engaging storylines, and managing media placements to ensure positive coverage
Working collaboratively with other departments to source case studies and leverage celebrity supporters, enhancing the human stories behind the charity's work
Providing support and guidance to the Officer role in the team and contributing to the development of the team by offering strategic input in team meetings and working closely with senior managers to ensure consistency in campaign rollouts.
What skills are you looking for?
Communications expertise: proven experience in leading high-profile national PR campaigns, a strong understanding of media trends, audience insights, and communications best practices
Problem solving: able to confidently identify and solve problems with minimal guidance and show resilience in the face of challenging situations
Decision making: able to use your own initiative to prioritise day-to-day tasks, meet deadlines and make decisions within established guidelines and policies
Communication skills: excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a high level of self-awareness
Influence: able to communicate clearly and influence colleagues to understand different points of view, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders
Strategic planning: demonstrates a clear understanding of how the role aligns with and contributes to the broader objectives of the directorate and charity
Experience: you will have demonstrable national PR experience, either in-house or agency, with a proven track-record of delivering excellent results, managing national media relationships and securing high-profile national coverage.
What will I gain?
Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that's impressive.
In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.
Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.
We review pay annually and aim to recognise individual performance and achievements.
We don't forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture.
Our work - from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy - will change the world. It's exciting to be part of our team.
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview.
Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively. Please note, you will also be asked to complete a short screening question.
About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.
The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.
About the role
We’re looking for a senior officer to join our talented and ambitious brand marketing and planning team, to work on our marketing campaigns, to support the brand strategy. It’s an exciting time to join the team, and Breast Cancer Now, as we invest in and develop our brand to deliver our ambition to be recognised as the place to turn for anything and everything to do with breast cancer.
You’ll be responsible for growing brand awareness through planning, developing and delivering brand marketing campaigns to reach target audiences. A key focus of the role will be to manage innovative brand marketing activity to create cut-through and inspire more people to engage with and support our vital work.
You’ll use your skills and experience to project manage marketing campaigns across a full range of paid and owned channels. You’ll collaborate with both in-house and external agencies to develop creative and media plans and monitor and report on campaign performance to drive maximum impact and value from our brand marketing investment.
About you
You’re a passionate marketer, with a can-do attitude and creative mind-set, always determined to deliver the very best. You’ll have excellent experience managing innovative and impact-driven marketing campaigns from start to finish that inspire and engage target audiences.
With experience across a full range of media channels, you’ll have a strong understanding of the creative development, production and media planning processes involved in delivering a multi-channel marketing campaign. As a collaborative individual with exceptional communication skills, you’ll be confident managing external agencies and suppliers, alongside internal stakeholders at all levels.
You’ll be used to working within a fast-paced team with competing deadlines by remaining calm under pressure and prioritising tasks effectively.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
Job description and benefits
Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.
Primary location of role and hybrid working
This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.
When applying
We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please email the Recruitment Team
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.
Closing date: 9am on Monday 9 December 2024
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants.
Interview date: Week commencing 16 December 2024
PLEASE DO NOT UPLOAD A CV OR A COVER LETTER AS THESE ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
Please complete and upload the application form via Breathe HR. Your application will be rejected without a completed application form (Please see vacancy documents at the bottom to download the form)
If you have any problems with attaching the form, please send it to talent @ bookmarkreading . org
At Bookmark Reading Charity, we have a simple vision: we want every child to read. Bookmark Reading Charity is seeking a flexible, experienced and dynamic PR & Communications Manager to lead our public relations efforts, manage key partnerships, and work with ambassadors to grow and enhance our profile and achieve our marketing goals. This role is essential to driving forward our wider strategy and ensuring that our message reaches a broad audience, ultimately contributing to the charity's key performance indicators. You will be managing our communications strategy in close collaboration with the Head of Marketing & Communications.
Key Responsibilities:
Public Relations:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive PR, communications & partnerships strategy to increase awareness and visibility of Bookmark’s brand, mission and reputation.
- Build and deliver Bookmarks external communications calendar, driving reach and depth to support the Marketing team’s KPIs and objectives.
- Help create and implement a plan for communicating Bookmark’s strategy, impact, and school programs.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with media outlets, journalists, and influencers to secure coverage in national and regional media.
- Write and distribute press releases, pitch stories, engaging content and manage media inquiries.
- Monitor and report on PR activities, measuring the impact on brand awareness and engagement.
- Manage relationships with any external pro-bono PR agencies.
- Own and manage the charity's crisis communications strategy.
- Provide leaders where needed with trusted communications advice and guidance on external communications.
Partnerships:
- Identify and establish strategic partnerships with corporate sponsors, educational institutions, and other non-profits to support Bookmark’s goals.
- Negotiate and manage partnership agreements, ensuring mutual benefits and alignment with the charity's objectives.
- Collaborate with partners to develop joint campaigns, events, and initiatives that promote volunteer recruitment and fundraising.
- Manage and maintain positive relationships with media contacts, influencers, and key stakeholders to secure media coverage and maximize brand exposure.
Ambassador Programme:
- Create, manage and expand a network of ambassadors, including authors, celebrities, and influencers who advocate for the charity.
- Develop and implement strategies to effectively engage ambassadors in PR activities, events, and campaigns.
- Coordinate ambassador appearances, endorsements, and social media collaborations to amplify our message.
Marketing Integration:
- Work closely with the Head of Marketing & Communications to align PR, partnership, and ambassador activities with the overall marketing strategy.
- Contribute to the development of content and messaging that resonates with target audiences across all communication channels.
- Support the achievement of marketing KPIs, including volunteer registrations, completed applications, and brand awareness metrics.
- Identify and lead projects to improve Bookmark’s external communications.
- Collaborate with support teams to supply communication support for various initiatives, including program launches, corporate announcements, and crisis management.
Person Specification:
Experience:
- Proven experience in a PR, communications, or similar role, ideally within the charity, education, or non-profit sectors.
- Demonstrable success in securing media coverage, managing partnerships, and working with high-profile ambassadors.
- Experience in developing and executing PR strategies that align with wider marketing goals.
Skills:
- A degree in marketing, communications, media, or equivalent experience or qualification.
- Proven experience in external communications, either in a PR team, or at a PR agency, with some experience of managing contractors or an agency.
- You’ll have outstanding writing, editing and proofreading skills with excellent attention to detail, and ideally, experience in a B2B, third sector, or commercial environment.
- You’ll have the ability to craft compelling stories, press releases and pitches.
- You have experience of working directly with the media, with relevant media contacts a very big advantage.
- Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Strategic thinking with the ability to develop and execute plans that deliver measurable results.
- Proficiency in using PR and communication tools and platforms, such as media monitoring services and CRM systems where needed.
Attributes:
- A proactive team player, willing to learn and seek out information, with strong relationship-building skills.
- Excellent communication skills: the ability and confidence to communicate with people at all levels, both inside and outside of Bookmark Reading Charity.
- Passionate about literacy and education, with a commitment to Bookmark’s mission.
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines and you can work under pressure.
- You’re comfortable working at all levels of an organization and working with confidential information.
- Creative and proactive, with a solutions-oriented approach to challenges.
- Team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
Contract type: Permanent, Part-time- two days a week
Salary: £16,800 (42,000 per annum FTE)
Reporting to : Head of Marketing & Communications
Location: Bookmark Reading Charity, Charles House, 5-11 Regent Street Saint James's, London SW1Y 4LR. Flexibility around coming in but minimum one day per week based at the Bookmark office is encouraged.
Hours: 15 hours per week
Deadline:8 December 2024 11:59pm
We promote a reading for pleasure culture in primary schools, focusing on supporting children in the most disadvantaged communities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Vacancy
The Programme Officer will work within the Conflict Advisory Unit (CAU). The CAU provides high-quality advisory and technical support to a range of aid actors across the humanitarian, development and peacebuilding sectors, including donor institutions, UN agencies, international and national NGOs, civil society organisations, financial institutions and the private sector to integrate conflict sensitivity principles and practices into their strategies, policies, and programmes. The CAU runs remote conflict sensitivity/ peace and security helpdesks for donors, implements in-country conflict sensitivity facilities (currently in Afghanistan, South Sudan and Sudan), and undertakes bespoke conflict sensitivity work.
In additional to the CAU, the Programme Officer will work with country programme teams and other teams across Saferworld to support the uptake of more conflict-sensitive ways of working across diverse conflict-affected contexts and help to promote learning and good practice on adopting conflict-sensitive approaches. This role offers an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role within a dynamic and enthusiastic team and to work in support of addressing issues that are important for people affected by conflict and the aid sector.
For more information about the roles and responsibilities, person specification and any other requirements, please refer to the job document.
Saferworld reserves the right to close this vacancy early given sufficient quality applicants. We therefore encourage early applications to avoid missing out.
The Organisation
Saferworld is an international organisation dedicated to conflict prevention and peacebuilding programming, policy and practice. We collaborate with institutions and work directly with partners across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Europe to tackle diverse factors that drive violent conflict, injustice and insecurity. We participate in major global policy debates on peace, justice and security to influence change.
For more information about Saferworld as an organisation, our commitment to diversity and inclusion, safeguarding, interview process or staff benefits, please refer to our website or jobs page.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are recruiting for a Senior Financial Accountant to join our team in Finance.
Job Title: Senior Financial Accountant
Location: Homeworking with a requirement to work periodically at Head Office (Vauxhall, London)
Salary: £53,000 per annum (plus an additional £3000 London weighting allowance if applicable dependent on your home location and any agreed permanent homeworking arrangement)
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
This is an opportunity to join Refuge as the Senior Financial Accountant.
This is an exciting role within the finance team at Refuge working as part of the Corporate Services directorate. The finance team is on a change journey and this role is a great opportunity for someone with a keen eye for seeking efficiencies, enjoys process improvement and who has implemented change in previous roles, to bring their skills and experience to the team. You will have the opportunity to make a big impact through your work. This role will be the lead on matters relating to the accounting and treasury function.
This role reports to the Head of Finance and will be a key member of the finance leadership team, working together to create a finance function which is fit for the future.
Closing Date: 09:00am 2 December 2024
Interview Date: 11 December 2024
Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services, and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development.
Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ABOUT INQUEST
Founded in 1981, INQUEST is the only charity providing expertise on state related deaths and their investigation to bereaved people, lawyers, advice and support agencies, the media and parliamentarians. Our specialist casework includes deaths in police and prison custody, immigration detention, mental health settings and deaths involving multi-agency failings or where wider issues of state and corporate accountability are in question. You can find more information on our website, particularly on our Campaigns, and Media Release webpages.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a Project Assistant to support INQUEST’s National Lottery Heritage Fund project, Unlocking the INQUEST archive: memorialising death and resistance. This project encourages engagement with the INQUEST archive and memorialises state-related death and resistance through creative outputs including: 12-month consultation, artist’s residency, banner making, small scale events, archival research, film screenings and a podcast series.
Organised, motivated by logistics, system-orientated, able to react efficiently to pressure, change and multitasking, the ideal candidate will possess outstanding communications skills necessary to liaising with a varied audience, including bereaved families and other key project stakeholders. They will be experienced in handling telephone calls, email correspondence, administration systems, and key IT software packages. Working closely with the project manager and project staff, they will support all components of our heritage project, including organising events and travel, liaising with key stakeholders, project social media and general administration. The candidate must be committed to the values of INQUEST and to anti-racism and anti-discrimination.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About The Connection at St Martin’s
We believe that no one should have to sleep rough on London’s streets, and that everyone should get the support they need to find a place to call home. We get to know every person we work with, understanding what they need to recover, helping them build on their strengths, and supporting them to find their own way home. Help us make London a city where no one sleeps rough on our streets.
London’s diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London’s diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
We particularly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of homelessness who we believe are an essential asset in our sector.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome the opportunity to consider flexible working arrangements.
About the Role
The Connection at St. Martins is based in the heart of London, in the most concentrated area of rough sleeping in the UK. We have an ambitious strategy to tackle rough sleeping in central London with those people who are most persistently on the streets. Building relationships of trust with clients is at the heart of our work. To achieve this in practice, we have a fully trauma informed approach across the whole charity with psychologists embedded in our service delivery teams.
Alongside running our busy day centre at Adelaide Street by Trafalgar Square, we are developing our access to accommodation. This includes a project to extend our scheme in Clapham with a new building during 2025. The extension will provide 3 additional studio flats and activity spaces. This is the first in a longer term goal to introduce more accommodation into our service portfolio so that we can house an additional 300 of our Adelaide Street clients by 2028. We are also keen to develop our links into health, through partnerships with the NHS and other treatment services. Finally, we would like to further improve our offer for women and for people with No Recourse to Public Funds.
The Director of Services is a vital role for us and this is an incredibly exciting opportunity for someone who shares our passion for addressing rough sleeping. The successful candidate will be ambitious and tenacious in developing high quality services and growing our support. They must be able to build really strong relationships with clients, colleagues and stakeholders alongside bringing extensive experience from homelessness, mental health, addiction or the criminal justice sector.
Our Director of Services will:
- Ensure excellent service delivery which reflects our Theory of Change;
- Deliver the charity’s Service Quality and Development strategy;
- Take forward our emerging accommodation models and our links into health services;
- Provide financial management and secure resources for service delivery;
- Work with the Board and the Service Quality and Development Sub Committee, sharing progress against objectives and reporting results;
- Provide leadership with the staff team, particularly in services, promoting our cultural traits and behaviours in everything we do.
Full job description can be found on our website
Salary: £64,709
Closing Date: Thursday 5th December
Interview Date: Wednesday 11th December & Thursday 12th December. Second interview w/c 16th December
Our Benefits
· 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
· Generous training budget, plus an annual personal training budget
· Enhanced Sick Pay Policy
· Enhanced family friendly policies
· Day off for moving house
· Hybrid working (depending on role requirements)
· Pension – 5% Employer, 3% Employee
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Season Ticket Loan
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Reward Gateway (access to discount vouchers and cashback at the UK’s favourite retailers)
We are a London Living Wage employer
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As Commercial Director for Lincoln Cathedral you will be an ambitious and innovative leader with senior leadership and management experience which enables you to bring your honed skills and commercial acumen to an environment that balances worship and sanctuary with tourism, events and retail.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will be at the core of our strategic and operational planning, most especially focussing on income generation and innovation. Proven communications skills are critical and you will have a demonstrated ability in building solid functional relationships with key stake holders, especially in the greater community of Lincoln Cathedral.
This is a role for an individual who is driven, ambitious and energetic who will thrive on the growth, development and delivery of existing enterprise activities and the introduction of new activities for income generation. You will have an engaging leadership style with strong management skills. You will be adept at building strong high performing cross-functional teams through collaboration, mutual respect and consensus. You will be able to adapt to situations, embrace challenge and come with enhanced skills in the art of negotiation. You will have the ability to seek opportunity where others see challenge, work flexibly and value a ‘can-do’ approach.
Lincoln Cathedral is committed to safer recruitment and the safeguarding and welfare of all children, young people and adults who may be involved in and/or visit the Cathedral.
Please click on apply to access the full application pack on Lincoln Cathedral's vacancies page.
Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, and, where appropriate, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Lead Youth Worker
Oasis Hub East Southampton
16 HOURS PER WEEK Part-time 0.4FTE (There is flexibility in hours in discussion with candidates)
10 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT (with view to extend)
SALARY: £10,428 per annum (£26,072 for 1FTE)
Want to enable young people to have positive lives?
Want to be part of a supportive, dynamic, fun & quality team?
Want to make your community a better place?
Want to grow in confidence and experience?
Oasis Community Hub East Southampton are recruiting for an experienced Lead Youth Worker to work alongside the youth and community hub team in East Southampton. This positive, adaptable and talented youth worker will help us to deliver detached youth work and mentoring. Supporting the development of a team and building youth leadership opportunities.
The role will be focussed on the East Southampton community surrounding Oasis Academies Mayfield and Sholing and the Harefield Hub space. Delivering detached work, alongside other partners using our Oasis Youth van; delivering mentoring in schools and supporting and developing a youth team.
Key responsibilities will be:
· To develop and deliver a youth work programme engaging with young people across East Southampton in school and community settings. To Include:
o Detached provision
o Positive activities
o Wellbeing support
o Mentoring
· To work alongside the hub team to increase opportunities for young people to influence decision making and develop their leadership.
· To line manage sessional youth staff and support volunteers.
The successful post holder must have:
· Proven experience of leading work with young people in formal and informal settings
· Experience working with challenging behaviours and attitudes.
· Understanding of monitoring and evaluation in youth work
· Knowledge of safeguarding practices and health and safety.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing team, working in a community and education setting. As part of the package, Oasis offers:
· A pension scheme, offering 7% employer contribution.
· A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year plus 8 Bank Holidays, Pro rata.
· Policies which promote well-being and are family friendly.
Email your CV including a Supporting Statement. Please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs website for further details.
Your Supporting Statement should be a minimum of one A4 page addressing the following question:
Please expand on your CV to tell us about how your character, qualities, experience, and qualifications/training will enable you to thrive in this job.
Candidates will be interviewed on a rolling basis as we receive completed applications.
Interviews will take place in Southampton
We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers, please let us know.
Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1163889
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Background
The Royal Scottish Forestry Society, formed in 1854, is an educational charity focussing on promoting the understanding of trees, woods and forestry.
Every year RSFS puts on what we believe to be the most extensive programme of practical forestry events across Scotland. The Society has published a semi-academic journal, Scottish Forestry, since 1858 promoting all aspects of good practice in forestry.
Having agreed a refreshed strategy in 2023, RSFS is now looking to increase its delivery resource. We are looking for someone who shares our passion for Scotland’s trees and forests to develop closer links with members, partners and stakeholders. Your experience in operational delivery will allow us to improve our practices and professionalise our delivery to secure a sustainable future for the RSFS.
Who we are looking for
You will be a personable, dynamic self-starter, used to being the first point of contact within the organisation. As RSFS is a virtual organisation, you must be highly-organised and able to work independently contributing to the overall team outcomes.
The principal functions of the role will be to support the Board in advancing its mission and representing RSFS to members and the community:
- Support our five Regions in planning and delivery of Regional Field Days and the Annual Study Tour;
- Manage the definition, planning and delivery of paid training events;
- Maintain links with members, partners, stakeholders and sector organisations;
- Develop and promote membership of the Society to a broad and relevant constituency;
- Evaluate and implement procedures for RSFS, and as appropriate for Cashel Forest Trust;
- Ensure, in conjunction with our Secretariat, that RSFS remains in compliance with prevailing laws and regulations; and
- Other duties as required by the role.
Outline terms and conditions
- The role is for 21 hours per week;
- A full-time equivalent salary of £45,000 to £55,000, pro rated for the contracted hours, to be agreed depending on experience;
- 28 days paid holiday pro rated for the contracted hours;
- Access to our employee well-being assistance programme.
Location: Perry Green, Hertfordshire (with occasional travel to Leeds)
Contract Type: Full-time (35 hours/week) or Part-time (28 hours/week)
Flexible Working: Up to 2 days/week remote working after induction
The Henry Moore Foundation, established by one of the greatest sculptors of the twentieth century and the largest artist-endowed grant-giving foundation in Europe, is seeking a Chief Finance Officer (CFO) to manage its day to day financial activities, lead its financial strategy and help to ensure long-term sustainability. This is a unique opportunity to combine accountancy expertise with the chance to work in an inspiring, creative organisation with an international reach—surrounded by the legacy of Henry Moore in the picturesque Hertfordshire countryside.
As CFO, the successful candidate will manage all day-to-day financial operations, play an active role in the Senior Management Team, provide financial information and advice to the Board of Trustees, and lead the finance team of two direct reports. The role offers the opportunity to help shape the Foundation’s financial future while working in one of the UK's leading art institutions.
About the Role
The CFO will manage the day-to-day financial processes of the Foundation, including preparing budgets, management and annual accounts, drawing up VAT returns, payroll, and managing cash flow, while ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading financial strategy and planning to support the Foundation’s ambitions.
- Ability to combine a broad vision with detailed financial controls and understanding, balancing financial strategy alongside day to day processing
- Provide Trustees with the information and advice required to ensure effective corporate governance and financial viability
- Managing financial risks and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation
- Managing significant cash movements for optimum yield
- Handling the financial aspects of acquisitions and disposals
- Review and sanction all agreements relating to financial duties, such as contracts for services and information technology assets
What you will bring?
The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with at least 3 years of senior management experience, ideally within the charity or cultural sector. You will have a strong understanding of charity finance regulations, VAT, Gift Aid, and financial reporting. Adaptability and flexibility are essential qualities in this role.
Key qualifications and experience include:
- Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
- Minimum 3 years of senior management experience
- Expertise in charity finance regulations and VAT
- Experience in significant cash movements and cash flow forecasting
- Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, BrightPay)
- Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
- Understanding of investments and endowments is desirable
Why Join the Henry Moore Foundation?
- Inspiring Location: Work from Perry Green, a tranquil, creative environment surrounded by Henry Moore’s monumental sculptures, and where he created his iconic works.
- Impact: Contribute to the financial sustainability of a world-renowned cultural institution and be part of a dynamic, globally influential organisation.
- Flexibility: Up to 2 days of remote working per week after induction.
- Competitive Salary & Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday, pension (12.5%) contributions, and professional development opportunities.
This is a rare opportunity to combine day-to-day financial management with financial leadership and a passion for arts and culture. If you are an experienced finance professional looking to make a meaningful impact, if interested please apply below.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter (2 pages) outlining your relevant experience and why you’re the ideal fit for the role.
Deadline for applications:
Closing Date: Sunday 8th December
Longlisting: 12th December
Shortlisting: w/c 6th January
1st stage interviews: Thursday 16th January
2nd stage interviews: TBC
The development and growth of Men’s Sheds is made possible through a network of volunteers and partnerships across the UK.
This role will develop new Sheds across Greater London, and will coordinate and manage partnerships with other organisations and charities to support the growth and development of the movement. This role has the focus to support the growth of new and development of new Men’s Sheds, enhancing our reach and the reach of Sheds.
We are the support body for Men’s Sheds across the UK. We work hard to inspire and support the development of Men's Sheds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Overview
Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO London) is looking to hire a Marketing and Communications Manager, reporting to the Head of Outreach and Communications.
- Job Title: Marketing and Communications Manager
- Team: Outreach and Communications
- Location: 41 Great Guildford Street, London SE1 0ES
We offer flexible and hybrid working but office-based work is required from all staff on a regular basis. For this role we require the post-holder to be in the office for a minimum of 2 days per week.
- Reports to: Head of Outreach and Communication
- Line Management: Senior Marketing Coordinator
- Term: Permanent Role
- 28 hours per week
- Ideal start date: ASAP
- Annual salary: £38K–£46K (pro rata) depending on experience
We are open to flexible arrangements for the right candidate
About SEO London
SEO London is a registered charity in the UK dedicated to offering educational, training, and mentoring support to students and young professionals from low socioeconomic and ethnic minority backgrounds.
Our programmes foster pre-professional development, facilitate career access, and ensure long-term success in various competitive global industries. Since our establishment in 2000, SEO London has played a pivotal role in advancing workplace diversity and inclusion. Numerous alumni, who have benefited from our transformative initiatives, now occupy key positions in leading UK and global corporations and firms. Our collaborations span across industries such as investment banking, asset management, consulting, commercial real estate, technology, alternative investments, insurance, and corporate law. Through partnerships with our sponsor firms, we empower our participants by providing industry insights, employability support, and exclusive access to job and internship opportunities in their chosen sectors.
OUR VISION
A society where everyone, regardless of background has equal opportunity to achieve long-term professional and personal success.
OUR MISSION
To prepare talented students from underrepresented backgrounds for career success through industry-specific education and training programmes.
OUR VALUES
Diversity: We value teamwork and champion diversity in all its forms, including diversity of thought.
Innovation: We foster a culture of creativity and forward thinking. We continuously seek new ideas to support our service users while ensuring the meaningful engagement of our sponsors.
Integrity: We act with integrity and communicate openly with all our stakeholders.
Collaboration: We provide a collaborative and rewarding environment with continuous personal and professional development opportunities for all.
Who we support
SEO London supports students and young professionals from ethnic minority groups and low socioeconomic backgrounds. We aim to support those who need us the most.
Ethnic minority groups: As per UK government guidelines, we use ethnic minority to describe all ethnic groups other than White British or other White backgrounds.
Low Socioeconomic backgrounds: At SEO London, socioeconomic background is assessed as belonging to one or more of the following: household income, free school meal status, refugee or asylum seeker background, experience of local authority care, education and occupation of parents, and history of having lived in social housing.
The Role
The Marketing and Communications Manager role at SEO London presents an exciting opportunity for a proactive professional to work in a dynamic environment. This position requires a hands-on approach and allows the individual to apply their full range of marketing and communications skills. The primary responsibility is to lead and execute SEO London’s marketing and communications strategy,
Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Strategy Development and Execution
· Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy that aligns with the organisation’s mission, vision, and objectives.
· Conduct market research to understand target audiences and adjust strategies accordingly.
· Further develop our plan for B2B marketing.
Business-to-business marketing
· Execute a B2B marketing strategy aligned with SEO London’s goals and objectives.
· Create and manage multi-channel campaigns, including social media, email marketing, and PR, to boost SEO London’s visibility amongst existing and potential corporate sponsor firms.
· Produce sponsor-focused content, including success stories, industry insights and data-driven reports, to demonstrate ROI and the value of partnership with SEO London.
· Cultivate and maintain relationships with media outlets, sponsors and relevant individuals within existing and potential sponsor firms.
Brand Management and PR
· Maintain and strengthen the organisation’s brand image across all communication channels.
· Ensure consistent messaging and visual identity across campaigns, events and SEO London’s online presence.
· Collaborate with sponsor firms and other external partners to promote SEO London content in the media.
· Work with the Impact Team to develop and promote testimonials and highlight SEO London’s annual impact metrics.
Content Creation and Management
· Oversee content creation, including press releases, newsletters, social media posts and website updates.
· Collect and promote engaging stories and testimonials that highlight the organisation’s impact and promote its mission.
Digital Marketing and Social Media
· Review and further SEO London’s social media plan and engagement tactics.
· Manage and grow the organisation's social media presence on platforms such as LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
· Possess a deep understanding of social media, along with a high level of creativity and expertise, to make the organisation’s social media platforms stand out.
· Develop and execute digital marketing campaigns, including email marketing, social media ads and SEO strategies.
· Manage Google ads and Google analytics.
Public Relations and Media Engagement
· Build and maintain relationships with journalists, bloggers and media outlets.
· Draft press releases and pitch stories, and respond to media inquiries to increase the organisation's visibility and reputation.
Stakeholder Communications
· Coordinate and/or support communications with key stakeholders including donors, partners, and the broader community.
· Create targeted messages for different audiences, ensuring they are relevant and impactful.
Event Promotion and Support
· Support the promotion of events and fundraisers.
· Collaborate with external and internal event organisers to ensure consistent branding and messaging.
Marketing to student audience
· Drive the marketing and promotion of our programmes to students at campuses across the UK.
· Lead digital marketing campaigns for student recruitment during the recruitment season.
· Collaborate with the Outreach Manager to align outreach and marketing efforts, ensuring programme needs and KPIs are met.
· Analyse campaign performance and adjust strategies to optimise engagement and lead generation.
Internal communications
· Support the development of strong and consistent internal communications, working in the first instance with an internal project team.
Monitoring and evaluation
· Oversee quality control of all outputs.
· Use data to understand and improve the performance of the organisation’s communications efforts.
Analytics and Reporting
· Monitor and report on the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and communications efforts, using metrics to drive continuous improvement.
· Use tools like Google Analytics, Google Ads, social media insights, and email marketing reports to assess and refine strategies.
Team Collaboration and Line Management
· Work closely with other departments to align marketing efforts with programme goals and organisational priorities.
· Provide line management as required, including goal setting, performance management, task planning and execution, identifying learning and development opportunities, and hold accountability for the team member’s outcomes and outputs.
Person Specification
Essential skills and experience of:
· Proven experience in B2B marketing
· Proven experience across communications functions, including PR and social media
· Using data to analyse social communications performance.
· Project management and stakeholder management.
· Demonstrable success in building and maintaining high-impact partnerships.
· Microsoft (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint) and Canva.
· Internal communications.
· Event marketing and promotion.
Desirable skills and knowledge
· Salesforce CRM.
· Photoshop.
· Knowledge of the UK’s education system.
· A deep understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Behaviours:
· Positive and proactive self-starter.
· Creativity and thinking outside the box.
· Ability to influence and engage various stakeholders inside and outside the organisation.
· Excellent written and verbal communication.
· Tact, diplomacy and integrity.
· Understanding and compassion.
· Highly organised, flexible, and independent.
· Application of DEI knowledge to foster a positive organisational culture.
Required qualifications
· Minimum of 5 years work experience including experience in a management position.
· Native-level fluency in English, with strong creative writing abilities.
· Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent.
What we offer
· Annual Leave: 28 days + Bank Holidays.
· Enhanced Family Friendly Policy.
· Enhanced pension scheme
· Flexible working (2 days in the office) and a lovely office space by Borough Station.
· Benefits:
- Employee Assistance Programm
- Discounted gyms via Medicash
- Charity workers discount Critical illness cover
- Cash plan healthcare [AM1] and more... Timeline
Closing date for applications: January 6th
First and Second interviews: on rolling basis
We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply as soon as possible.
Equal opportunities Statement
SEO London is committed to ensuring that no prospective or current employee is discriminated against on the basis of race, sex, gender, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation, employment status, socioeconomic background, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic. We also strive to avoid disadvantaging individuals due to any condition or requirement that is not demonstrably justifiable.
Right to Work
Do you have the right to work in the UK? Unfortunately, at this time, we cannot provide sponsorship or consider overseas applications.
Last year, 136,000 young people approached their council for help as they were homeless or at risk of being homeless. Even more alarming is that figure represents an increase of 58% from six years ago. Youth homelessness costs the UK economy an estimated £8.5bn, largely due to unemployment, and so the challenge can feel huge. But we already have the resources to solve it within the built environment sector. And that is where LandAid comes in.
We use our links to the UK’s property industry, harnessing its members’ direct capital, assets and skills to help tackle youth homelessness by awarding grants and investing in frontline charities, providing financial support, and brokering free advice and expertise to increase the impact of their support.
The Chief Financial and Operating Officer is an important new role for us, created to ensure we achieve our ambitions over the coming years by focusing on delivering better quality of management information, insights and analysis to the Board and leadership to inform decision making. A key early component of the role will be to develop a detailed four-year financial plan in line with our organisational strategy. You will also look to invest in our internal operations by driving continuous improvement and exploring emergent technologies that offer us the ability to deliver greater real-time insights to and efficiencies for our teams. In addition, you will review our risk and governance frameworks by working actively with our Board sub-committees.
Beyond finance, you will oversee our outsourced HR and IT functions, ensuring we receive high-quality and cost-effective support and have robust systems and policies in place. You will also continue our work to become an employer of choice, building on our achievements today which have seen us identified as one of the UK’s ‘100 Best Small Companies to Work For’, and shortlisted as one of the ‘Top 30 Charities to Work For’.
We are looking for a chartered accountant who brings senior finance leadership experience either at executive director level in an organisation of similar size to ours, or deputy director level in a larger organisation, most likely within a charity setting. Knowledge of the built environment and/or capital investment is advantageous, as is an understanding of the models of social investment. Crucially, you’ll be the sort of person your colleagues are keen to learn from and eager to work with, able to offer expert insight and coaching with patient enthusiasm, but comfortable in offering clear advice and direction when needed.
To download a full copy of the candidate brief and learn more about the role, please click the ‘Apply’ button, where you will be redirected to the website of our recruitment partner, Tall Roots. If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Tall Roots via their website.
Location: London
Salary: Circa £105,000 + Attractive Benefits
Deadline for Applications: [9th December]
The Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF), one of the UK's largest grant-making charities, is seeking a Group Finance Director to lead its financial operations. Funded entirely by Freemasons and their families, MCF’s mission is to build better lives by supporting individuals and communities in the areas of healthcare, education, and independence. Since its establishment in 2016, MCF has awarded over £150m in grants, impacting the lives of hundreds of thousands of people.
The new Group Finance Director will play a crucial role in overseeing MCF’s financial strategy, ensuring the charity’s long-term viability, and managing assets in excess of £400M. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a skilled financial team and contribute to strategic decisions that impact MCF’s operations and charitable work.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Financial Leadership: Advising the Chief Executive and Board on financial strategy, ensuring comprehensive financial planning, accurate reporting, and compliance.
- Investment Management: Developing and managing MCF’s investment strategy, ensuring financial sustainability and growth.
- Relief Chest Operation: Overseeing the management of the Relief Chest, a key operation that handles charitable donations from Masonic units across the country.
- Team Leadership: Leading and developing the finance team, ensuring a high standard of financial management and operational efficiency.
- Board and Committee Engagement: Providing financial insight and reporting to the Finance Committee, Audit and Risk Committee, and Board of Trustees.
Experience and Skills
The successful candidate must be a professionally qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience and a proven track record of contributing to financial strategy and decision-making at Board level, (ideally in the charity or not-for-profit sector). You will have robust Financial Management skills, experienced in overseeing financial operations within an SME organisation, balancing financial operations with a strategic outlook and the leadership skills to manage, inspire and influence your team and colleagues, promoting a culture of excellence and accountability. The post-holder will be an exceptional communicator, astute decision maker and capable of inspiring transformation in an organisation undergoing exciting change.
Benefits
- Competitive salary (£105,000)
- 30 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Private medical insurance
- Generous pension scheme
- Life assurance and employee assistance programme
- Professional membership subscriptions and support for ongoing development
Why Join MCF?
The Masonic Charitable Foundation is a key player in improving lives and communities across the UK. By leading the financial direction of MCF, the Group Finance Director will be at the heart of an organisation dedicated to making a positive difference. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the charity's future and drive its strategic objectives forward.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV along with a supporting statement (2-3 pages)
Timeline
Application Deadline: 9th December
Shortlist: 8th January
1st Stage Interviews: 13th and 14th January (London Office)
2nd Stage: w/c 20th January (London Office)