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About the UN Global Compact Network UK:
We are a dynamic multi-stakeholder initiative, dedicated to connecting UK companies to the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest responsible business initiative. The Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact, rooted in UN treaties, provide a robust foundation and comprehensive framework for corporate sustainability and business action on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Our mission is to champion sustainability leadership to create a world we want to live and do business in, by inspiring ambition, enabling impactful action, and collaborating to reshape the business environment for the better.
The UN Global Compact Network UK has over 900 participating companies, with a team of 31 people, and is growing quickly.
Our work is guided by the core values of the UN – Integrity, Respect for Diversity, and Professionalism – alongside nine additional values and behaviours of the UN Global Compact which can be found here. During a recent review, the team described our workplace as friendly, inclusive, supportive, passionate, and hard-working.
About the role:
The primary focus of the Bookkeeper role is credit control - raising invoices and following up on accounts receivable for our membership (approximately 1000 participants). The role will also include posting expenses and ensuring they are properly documented, reconciling bank accounts, and ensuring that records are accurate, up-to-date, and comply with relevant accounting principles.
This is a part-time role (3 days per week to start). The successful candidate may normally work from home or our office, but occasional in-person meetings at the office will be required (minimum twice per month).
Who we are looking for:
- Someone with a strong understanding of financial principles and practices, with excellent attention to detail – ensuring accuracy in financial records and reports.
- Someone with strong organisational skills, capable of managing time effectively and prioritising multiple tasks efficiently.
- A confident communicator, both in writing and verbally, who can interact well with team members, management, and external stakeholders. They should also be comfortable using the telephone and willing to make calls when needed.
- Strong mathematical skills and the ability to work with numbers accurately is essential.
- Someone with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to review and interpret financial data, resolve discrepancies, and provide valuable insights to support senior management's decision-making.
- An individual with good IT skills who is proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, along with experience in accounting software and CRM systems like Salesforce. We use Xero, but knowledge of this specific software is not required.
In your first 6 months:
To help you settle quickly, we will provide a thorough and comprehensive onboarding. Through meetings with key colleagues and online training, we will help you to become familiar with our way of working and our value proposition.
Key Responsibilities & Duties:
- Accounts Receivable: Manage accounts receivable (member invoicing and collections) ensuring that all invoices are generated on time and payments are collected effectively.
- Monitor Member Accounts: Track outstanding balances and proactively contact members regarding unpaid invoices to ensure timely payment
- Debt Collection: Chase overdue payments by phone or email.
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- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of member accounts, including invoices, payment history, and communications, and provide regular reports to senior management.
- Cash Allocation: Ensure all incoming payments are correctly allocated to the corresponding invoices.
- Dispute Resolution: Investigate and resolve any disputes or queries regarding invoices or payments.
- Reporting: Provide regular reports on outstanding debts, overdue accounts, and the overall status of the company’s receivables to senior management.
- Liaison: Collaborate with internal teams (Participant Engagement/Impact & Growth/Programmes) to resolve any issues that may delay payment.
- Expense Management: Track company expenses and ensure they are allocated correctly across teams.
- Bank Reconciliation: Regularly reconcile bank accounts to ensure that all transactions are properly allocated and accounted for, and discrepancies are addressed.
- VAT Compliance: Ensure VAT is accurately applied to all relevant transactions and prepare VAT returns for review by our accountant or Executive Director before submission, in compliance with legal requirements.
- Support Audits: Prepare relevant documents and assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary financial records.
- Petty Cash Handling: Manage petty cash transactions and ensure they are recorded appropriately.
The Bookkeeper may also be required to perform general finance and accounts-related tasks as needed to support the overall financial operations of the company.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a bookkeeper or in a similar financial role.
- Certification in bookkeeping, or equivalent
- A good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping is essential, along with familiarity with tax and regulatory requirements.
What we offer:
- Hybrid working – After onboarding, office days will be negotiable.
- Flexible working once discussed with your line manager. Our core/active hours are 10 am to 4 pm.
- Employee Assistance Programme for you and your immediate family.
- Three discretionary days off in December in addition to annual leave.
- One additional day off for mission-related volunteering.
- Enhanced sick leave.
- Compassionate leave.
- Season ticket loan.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
This is a part-time position (22.5 hours per week).
Next Steps:
The application process includes the following steps:
- Complete an equal opportunities questionnaire and provide essential admin information.
- Upload your CV.
- Longlisted candidates will be asked to complete a written test which includes questions designed to test your ability to excel in this role. Your answers will be scored by people, not AI tools.
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview with the Executive Director, the Chief of Staff, and the HR Manager.
- Final candidates will be invited to an informal, in-person meeting.
We promote sustainability leadership to create a world we want to live and do business in.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about working for Community Hospice, seeking to ensure that patients can make the most of the time they have left? We are searching for a brilliant Senior Events Officer who will join this impactful cause.
This role will play a pivotal part in leading the successful delivery of the annual hospice fundraising event programme. As part of the role, you will be responsible for the cultivating of important relationships with stakeholders, corporate sponsors and supporters alike. You will manage the day-to-day event operations from start to finish, including event planning, risk assessments, and analysis and reporting. Your exceptional communication and networking skills will be essential in fostering partnerships and securing support for the hospice. You will be a confident decision-maker who can work autonomously, using your judgement to help shape the events strategy.
To be successful in the role of Senior Events Officer, you will need:
- Considerable experience of event management to engage and retain supporters, with project management experience to lead on event planning and delivery.
- Experience with databases, segmentation and use of data analytics.
- Ability to work across teams in a collaborative positive manner proactively engaging colleague support.
Salary: £29,000 - £37,000
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Location: London/hybrid, 3 days per week in office
Deadline: Rolling
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Ashby on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.
We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
Up to £52,075per annum, plus excellent benefits
Contract: 12 months Fixed term
Hours: Full-time role: 37.5 hours per week
We require all staff to work a minimum of 2 days per week on average working in our London office/in person, in line with our hybrid working framework.
The Health Foundation is an independent charitable organisation working to build a healthier UK.
We’re looking for a talented, creative, and experienced Internal Communications Manager to join our team.
This is an exciting 12-month opportunity to help transform our internal communications channels and produce content which engages, informs, and inspires our colleagues.If you love writing and have a creative spark – this could be a great fit. We’re also creating a new intranet – and we really want you to play a central part of delivering that exciting programme too.
As well as that you’ll get to work closely with our senior leaders and colleagues from across the Foundation to support on some exciting change programmes as we strive to become a great place to work. Some of the key responsibilities within this role will be:
- Creating and managing content for our internal communication channels, including e-newsletters, intranet, emails, and presentations.
- Playing a crucial role in working with us to deliver a new SharePoint intranet.
- Work with our People team and other departments to support employee engagement initiatives.
- Monitor and measure the effectiveness of our content, channels, and campaigns.
- Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on communication best practices.
To find out more about the role and what we are looking for, please read the job description.
To apply for this role please submit your CV and a supporting statement. Using no more than 1200 words in total please answer the following application questions:
- What is your availability to start a new role?
- Provide an example of a successful internal communication campaign you led – and what were the key elements that made it successful?
- How did you measure the success of that internal communication campaign?
- Tell us about your experience of developing content for different channels.
- We’ll shortly be launching a new Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for our colleagues. In no more than 500 words, produce an intranet article launching the programme to the organisation.
Candidates should have the right to work in the UK at the time of appointment, as we do not provide visa sponsorship. Click here for further guidance.
Closing date: 10 November, 2024.
Interview dates: Over two stages, First stage – 29 November.Second stage , 4 – 5 December
Our commitment to you
Our top priority is finding the best candidate, and that might be you.
We're committed to building an inclusive workplace that values diversity, which is why we encourage you to apply for our job even if you don't meet every requirement. We value professional and lived expertise and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage those from underrepresented and underserved groups in this field, such as people of colour, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disabilities and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds to apply.
We encourage you to speak with us about your neuro-diversities, disabilities, long term medical conditions, chronic illness, mental health, wider health conditions and/or caring responsibilities etc. so we can work together on adjustments to make the recruitment process and work more accessible and enjoyable for you. We offer flexible working as well as a range of excellent benefits.
We're dedicated to an inclusive hiring process, where every candidate has the chance to showcase their skills in a comfortable environment.
So, come apply to join our team and let's work towards building a diverse and authentic workplace together.
Trusts and Fundraising Officer
We are looking for a tenacious, methodical, and organised person who can deliver sustainable income growth from trusts for the organisation. This role offers hybrid or remote working.
Position: Trusts and Fundraising Officer
Location: Hybrid (home and office in Amersham, Buckinghamshire) or Remote
Hours: Full-Time (9am-5pm, Monday-Friday)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £27,000-£30,000
Closing date: Friday 15th November 2024
Interviews: Week commencing 26th November (First interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams)
About the Role
We want someone who shares the organisations core values of being child focussed, sparky, empowering, resourceful and kind and who can live by the ethos of who Roald Dahl was and what he is delivering through his legacy. We also need someone who is flexible and can react positively to a post- Coronavirus fundraising world.
The role’s main task is to maximise income from trusts by the creation of high-quality applications and
reports to funders, and by providing excellent account management and cross-team collaboration.
Supported by the Head of Development and the rest of the team, key responsibilities include:
· Trusts research - you will proactively identify trusts and research them for suitability.
· Trust applications – you will be able to gather project information, curate it, and write it up into informative, engaging, high quality applications, giving trusts the opportunity to fund the work.
· Trust relationships – you will communicate and will build relationships with funders through emails, letters, telephone calls, service visits and face to face engagements.
· Provide high quality account management - maximising income generation and relationship longevity.
· Reporting – you will gather the necessary information to compile reports that give funders real insight into what they have achieved.
· Support the rest of the team – to gain experience and maximise fundraising opportunities
· Building and maintaining team processes
About You
You will have experience working or volunteering for a charity and in writing successful bids and securing income, ideally from trusts.
You will have:
· The ability to take complex information and translate this into persuasive written communication which leads to action.
· Solid research skills, which can be applied to identification of suitable new prospects for a funding pipeline.
· Ability to operate in a highly cohesive, high performing team based on the principles of trust, mutual respect, and empowerment.
· Effective time management skills and the ability to prioritise conflicting workloads successfully.
· A high level of competence in using Microsoft Office software notably Excel, Word and generic databases.
About the Organisation
Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity provides specialist nurses and support for seriously ill children. Our vision is that every seriously ill child deserves a Roald Dahl Nurse and fundraising is core to achieving this. Our vision is that every seriously ill child has a Nurse to help them to lead a more marvellous life. Our mission is to provide specialist nurses and support for seriously ill children living with complex, lifelong conditions.
As a charity that works in partnership with the NHS, we find innovative ways to ensure that children and families have the care and support they need. We do this through improving the healthcare outcomes and resilience of children and families, and we focus on complex, lifelong conditions that are underfunded and under-resourced. The outcomes we are aiming to achieve are:
· Improved quality of care
· Improved experience of care
· Improved efficiency and cost-effectiveness of care
· Improved resilience of seriously ill children and their families
You may also have experience in areas such as Trust, Trust, Trust Fundraising, Trust Fundrasiser, Fundraising, Fundraiser, Trusts and Grants, Trusts Officer, Trusts Fundraising Officer, Legacy.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Relationship Fundraising Executive.
Salary: £27,400 per annum.
Location: Homebased, covering South Wales and Southwest England.
Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week.
Benefits:
- 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave.
- Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities.
- Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages.
- Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover.
- Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailer's discounts.
Why Action for Children?
Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It is the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives.
A bit about the role
An additional role in an existing, established team, this is an exciting opportunity to join a national children's charity and contribute towards making children's lives safer and happier. You will be supporting delivery of the Community Fundraising strategy to increase income and deliver fundraising collaboratively within the wider Relationship Fundraising team. Our ideal candidate will live within the region and be willing and able to travel around the area.
How you'll help to create brighter futures
- Support the delivery of a range of fundraising campaigns and activities locally that provide significant income and are in line with the Community Fundraising strategy.
- Oversee the required stewardship of local corporates, organisations/clubs, volunteer fundraising groups, and Methodists that encourages further involvement in our work.
- Manage the stewardship and support for the sports participants, who sign up to run, walk and cycle for Action for Children.
- Support the delivery of a range of fundraising campaigns and activities locally that provide significant income and are in line with the regional fundraising strategy.
- Establish relationships to demonstrate accountability to our supporters and volunteers.
- Deliver set financial targets and non-financial targets and outcomes locally, along with the Relationship Fundraising Managers, through agreed objectives.
- Ensure expected income has been received and banked within the predicted timeframes.
Let's talk about you
- Experience of delivering successful fundraising activity in at least one of the following areas: sports participants, DIY, church fundraising, volunteer fundraising groups, regional corporates or events.
- Proven experience of networking and of developing and stewarding excellent personal relationships with senior external and internal stakeholders, donors, and volunteers.
- Proven ability to project manage a team of volunteers to achieve against specific financial goals where appropriate.
Please see the Job Description for the full list of accountabilities and requirements.
Contact: David Simpson on 01923361732 or email us at quoting reference 10257.
Good to know
Application Process
Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration.
Diversity, equality, and inclusion
At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.
We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.
Want to know more about Action for Children?
Find us on X, Linkedin, Facebook or YouTube to get to know us better.
Closing Date: Tuesday 5th November 2024.
Interviews dates are scheduled for week commencing 11th November 2024.
Job Description
See below for further information about working with us:
Action for Children Employee Benefits
AfC Commitment Statement
Charity People are excited to be collaborating with the amazing Our Special Friends (OSF) on their search for a highly motivated team player for a newly created role of Fundraising Lead to join and be a part of the senior management team
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, hybrid working with 3 days in the office
Location: Newmarket
Benefits: Free onsite parking, Dog-friendly office in a beautiful location, Casual dress, 3% employer pension contribution, 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
About Our Special Friends:
Our Special Friends (OSF) is an innovative, grassroots charity in West Suffolk dedicated to helping people who love animals to keep pets in their life when circumstances put this valuable bond at risk.
They aim to promote, preserve, and provide animal companionship and to champion the importance of animal companionship for those in need within the local community. OSF offer volunteer-delivered services, practical advice and emotional support to individuals who are struggling to care for their pets or who miss the companionship of an animal
Your role:
This is a new role, one we are incredibly excited about for Our Special Friends. It marks a pivotal moment in their journey, and one that will shape the future fundraising strategy, and impact of our work for years to come.
This role will lead our drive to diversify our income streams, build new partnerships and raise the profile of our work amongst key communities and stakeholders. The role will also play an integral part in working across teams to develop the wider strategic plan for the charity.
Key responsibilities include:
Fundraising
* Lead on developing Our Special Friends' new fundraising strategy, to identify what income stream/s can support our work
* Income focus could include any/ a selection of the following: Community, Corporate Partners, Events, Individual Giving, Legacy, and Digital. (Trust income is already established so not a focus here)
* You will build a network of donors and volunteer supporters and influencers within the local community to generate income and raise our profile
* Plan, lead and report on fundraising events, attending when required acting as charity ambassador
* Build strategic, sustainable and profitable partnerships with funders to create a range of long-term relationships and sustainable income streams
Communications and Operations
* Lead systems and processes across fundraising, including due diligence processes and donor management
* Ensuring regulatory and best practice guidelines are understood and adhered to in all fundraising and public facing work
* Produce regular reports and present progress to the charity and maintain general fundraising administrative duties as and when required
* Work with colleagues across the organisation, to develop their experience and confidence in fundraising activities, ensuring they are fully briefed and supported at all times
About You:
* We are keen to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience;
* An excellent track record of fundraising in the charity sector, with proven results
* Experience of success across any of the following areas: community, corporate, events fundraising, individual giving, legacy or digital income strategies
* A good understanding of what motivates different donors to give to charity
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the confidence to engage and build relationships with stakeholders and partners at various levels
* Able to communicate persuasively with passion and integrity
* An innovator and someone who uses their initiative, and open to exploring new ways of working
If you're passionate about pets and their companions and want to make a positive impact on Our Special Friends, then we want to hear from you. Please send a copy of your latest CV to Seema at Charity People in the first instance and we will provide you with a job pack and the instructions to write a covering letter.
Deadline to apply for the role will be 8th November 2024
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Head of Fundraising
Make a Difference for Vulnerable Children! We are seeking a Head of Fundraising to lead innovative fundraising efforts to help disadvantaged children and young people thrive at a charity in York.
This is an exciting opportunity, as the charity is building a new state of the art centre of excellence, from which they can deliver their services. This is an opportunity to get involved in fundraising for this inspiring new project right from the start and really see the difference you are making to the lives of young people!
Position: Head of Fundraising
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Location: York (Hybrid)
Hours: Full-time, Permanent
Closing Date: Midday, 15th November 2024
Interviews: week commencing 25th November 2024
About the Role:
As Head of Fundraising, you will join the senior management team, leading the strategic direction of all fundraising activities. Your role will be to develop and implement innovative fundraising strategies that secure financial support for the charity’s mission to help vulnerable children. You’ll manage a fundraising team, foster relationships with donors, trusts, and corporate partners, and oversee successful campaigns and events. You will play a vital role in shaping the future of the charity by achieving fundraising targets and building long-term support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies
- Lead and manage a growing team of fundraising professionals and volunteers
- Cultivate strong relationships with major donors, trusts, and corporate partners
- Oversee the planning and management of campaigns and events
- Prepare and manage the fundraising budget, reporting to the Board and senior leadership
- Ensure compliance with UK fundraising regulations
About You:
You will be a dynamic and experienced fundraising professional with a proven track record of meeting and exceeding financial targets. You’ll bring excellent leadership and communication skills, alongside the ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. Strategic thinking and a strong understanding of UK fundraising practices are essential, as is experience in managing fundraising budgets and reporting on outcomes.
Key Skills & Experience:
- Significant experience in fundraising with a proven history of success
- Leadership and team management skills
- Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
- Experience in budget management and financial reporting
- Knowledge of UK fundraising regulations
About The Organisation:
You will be working for a York-based charity dedicated to helping disadvantaged and isolated children and young people realise their potential through mentoring and support programmes. They believe every child deserves the chance to thrive, and work tirelessly to make this a reality for vulnerable children in the community. By joining the charity, you will be part of a passionate, inclusive team that is making a real difference.
To apply please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role. Please note the successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS check for this position.
The charity is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background.
Other Roles You May Have Experience Of Could Include: Fundraising Manager, Development Manager, Director of Fundraising, Head of Development, Philanthropy Manager, etc.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
About us
Founded in 1951, the Refugee Council exists to support people who come to the UK in need of safety and speak out for compassion, fairness and kindness. We achieve this by providing expert advice and casework, building the capacity of refugee community organisations, and working with allies across society to change government policy.
Our vision for refugees to be welcome to live safe and fulfilling lives contributing to the UK has never been more urgent and needed.
Inclusion and accessibility
Ensuring that the Refugee Council is an inclusive and accessible place to work is important to us. We want to enable people from different backgrounds to apply and thrive with us. We believe our recruitment process enables that and are also happy to make adjustments on request. We encourage people with lived experience of the UK asylum or immigration system are encouraged to apply to the role.
About the role
Many people who use our services can incur additional risks of abuse and exploitation because of their personal circumstances and experiences including mental illness, trauma, and violence. Some people may have been subject to abuse in their country of origin or on their journey to, or since coming to the UK. Whilst we support beneficiaries through our services and activities, additional action may be needed to prevent and respond to potential or current risks.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Deputising for the Designated Safeguarding Officer and working with them to develop and implement a robust Safeguarding Strategy within the charity.
- Reporting to the Corporate Safeguarding Board on the implementation of the safeguarding strategy, current organisational safeguarding risks and mitigations to ensure robust safeguarding governance and culture in the charity.
- Convening the Safeguarding Managers Forum to review the implementation of the policy and procedure and share and develop best practice.
Flexible working
The role is suitable for job sharing and partial home working. Attendance at meetings and in-person training in London, Leeds and Sheffield is required.
For more information on the role and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.
Closing date: 17 November 2024
Interviews: 26 November (AM) and 28 November (PM)
Ensuring that the Refugee Council is an inclusive and accessible place to work is important to us. We want to enable people from different backgrounds to apply and thrive with us. We believe our recruitment process enables that and are also happy to make adjustments on request.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Our system keeps your personal information hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
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:
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1,171 clients accessed advice and advocacy services, including immigration advice
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305 clients attended our ESOL classes
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250 children, young people and families benefited from our after-school and family support services
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61 people were supported by our counselling team
What we can offer you
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Work in a highly respected organisation punching above its weight – providing quality support to over 2,000 individuals and families a year
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A friendly and supportive environment, with an experienced team of professional teachers, counsellors, solicitors and advisers working to quality standards
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A collaborative approach to meeting fundraising targets, working with our new Fundraiser and our Partnership and Digital Marketing Coordinator
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Flexible and hybrid working
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A committed community in south west London that supports RAK through volunteering, sharing information about our work, and donations
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Real potential for growth and a clear and deliverable strategy already in place
Our values
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Empathy: we put ourselves in the shoes of those we work with.
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Enterprise: we're innovative and resourceful in our approach to supporting refugees and people seeking asylum.
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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
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Developing and implementing annual plans aligned with our strategy, in collaboration with the Board of Trustees, to achieve desired outcomes.
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Maintaining efficient systems for the charity's operations, ensuring good governance and financial sustainability.
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Overseeing all aspects of organisational management including finances, resources, services, and communications, in cooperation with trustees.
Governance and organisational management
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Working closely with trustees to direct and deliver RAK's objectives according to the charity's strategy.
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Leading and supporting the RAK team to fulfil objectives, emphasising client needs, monitoring outcomes, and integrating learning into operations.
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Ensuring compliance with governance requirements, supporting board responsibilities, and contributing to trustee meetings and reporting.
Financial management and human resources
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Ensuring effective financial management, leading finance and project management teams to maintain controls, preparing reports, and managing spending within budget.
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Developing organisational structure and processes for positive people and service management, adhering to legislation and quality standards.
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Fostering a healthy working culture that encourages staff and volunteers to excel, contribute ideas, and embrace diversity.
Fundraising
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Developing and executing RAK's fundraising strategy, exploring new avenues to diversify funding sources.
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Collaborating with RAK’s fundraiser to cultivate relationships with funders, submitting funding bids, and providing reporting.
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Focus on growing unrestricted funds to reduce reliance on grants.
Advocacy and influencing
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Cultivating strong relationships with stakeholders to amplify the impact of RAK's work.
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Advocating for the needs of our clients to local authorities, healthcare providers, and other relevant agencies.
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Maintaining an effective advice and advocacy service, meeting quality standards (AQS & OISC) and regulatory requirements.
General duties
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Undertaking any other related duties as required and appropriate to the role.
Person specification
Essential criteria
- Leadership and change management: proven track record of leading client-focused services, driving strategic development, and managing change effectively.
- Project and programme management: experience in creating and delivering complex projects aligned with strategic objectives.
- Fundraising expertise: understanding of fundraising importance in the charitable sector, with a history of successful and innovative fundraising initiatives.
- Digital proficiency: ability to harness digital tools so that roles are carried out efficiently and competently.
- Financial management: track record of managing budgets and contracts effectively.
- Analytical skills: experience in complex report writing and data analysis.
- 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.
- Team leadership: excellent people skills, with the ability to empower and motivate staff and volunteers to operate effectively.
- Partnership building: strong ability to build partnerships, manage coalitions, and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders.
- Communication skills: excellent communication and persuasion skills, including experience in public speaking.
- Governance knowledge: understanding of governance principles in the voluntary or public sector.
- Safeguarding: experience in leading on safeguarding and health and safety.
Desirable Criteria
- Asylum system knowledge: lived experience related to displacement and migration is highly desirable together with an understanding of the asylum system.
- Policy and advocacy: experience in asylum-related policy or advocacy work.
- 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.
Refugee Action Kingston exists to enable refugees and people who seek asylum to succeed as integrated members of the local community
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Dialogue Earth is an independent non-profit dedicated to producing exceptional environmental journalism and informed conversations on urgent climate and sustainability topics. Our unique model brings local voices to global audiences and global stories of hope, action and change to local communities.
Summary of role purpose
Senior fundraising and development role at a pioneering, mid-sized climate-change journalism non-profit with a seven-figure budget. Overall responsibility for developing, securing and managing a trusts and foundations pipeline – during an important organisational inflection point -- to help grow a sustainable, financially substantial and long-term income stream for our programmes, core and new activities. Working strategically with senior leadership and staff to maximise existing income sources and identify and evaluate new sources of income, including those beyond philanthropic donations.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
· Research and recommend funding opportunities for current and planned programmes at a dynamic, climate-change charity with a strong track record, team, and culture. Manage and organise initial enquiries, funding applications, follow-ups, and learnings from feedback.
· Draft clear and compellingly written fundraising materials, including cases for support, funding proposals and concept notes.
· Manage / support relationships with funders, including timely appropriate tailored funder reports and other communications.
· Oversee the preparation of bespoke, accurate and clear grant reports, rooted in our measurement, evaluation and learning strategy, along with other fundraising materials
· Work strategically with the senior management team (SMT) to develop plans to maximise income to achieve annual fundraising targets and, together with the editorial and leadership teams, meet with funders and donors to understand their interests, priorities and present proposals.
· Chair bi-weekly meeting with the SMT to present opportunities and actions and agree on priorities and approaches to donors.
· Collaborate with colleagues, especially in the editorial and operations teams, to gather information on project needs, aims and deliverables; ensure that what is presented to funders is aligned with the delivery side of the organisation.
· Oversee the management of the grants database and ensure it is regularly checked and updated and that leads are followed up.
· Manage internal fundraising processes.
· Build and maintain positive relationships, both with internal stakeholders and funders.
· Assist in relationship and account management for non-philanthropic income streams.
· Assist in delivering events to update existing and attract new funders ensuring appropriate follow-up.
· Assist in crafting presentations to funders, working with broader team to develop film / materials.
Please see the attached Job Pack for the full job description and person specification.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Working Hours
32 hours, 9-6. We offer a four-day working week, with full time pay.
Hybrid working
We work in the office a minimum of 2 days a week. Attendance is mandatory on Tuesdays; staff can choose which other days they attend.
Pension
Defined contribution pension plan, with 5% employer contribution, 4% employee contribution and 1% tax relief contribution into an ethically conscious pension plan.
Holidays
28 days per annum, including bank holidays
Location
Shoreditch, London
Culture
Our office is in Shoreditch and is a really lovely space, with a great staff culture, a friendly and dynamic team, and an office dog, Poppy.
To apply, please submit your CV along with a covering letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) setting out:
1. your interest in the role and
2. details of how you meet the following criteria (below) from the Person Specification
a) Considerable relevant work experience in a senior fundraising or philanthropy position in the environmental, climate and/or non-profit journalism/media sector
b) Proven experience in securing income from trusts and foundations, ideally at the six-figure level and above.
c) Excellent analytical skills
d) Compelling and engaging communicator
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a Prospect Researcher and Trust Fundraiser to join a well loved National health charity.
The role can either be UK homebased working, once a month in the London office £27,250 - £29, 697 (Rest of England)
or Hybrid working with two days a week in the London office £30,300 - £33,533 (London).
The Charity
An inspiring medical charity dedicated to helping people at some of the most vulnerable moments in their lives. Youll be joining a highly respected organisation, known for its supportive and inclusive working culture, offering fantastic benefits and flexible working!
The Role
Lead the development and maintenance of a health pipeline of Trusts, Corporate and Philanthropy prospects (80%).
Research, identify and draft applications for small - mid value Trusts (20%).
Monitor and evaluate the progression of prospects through the pipeline.
Manage a portfolio of Trust donors, stewarding relationships to ensure long term support.
The Candidate
Prospect research experience for a fundraising function in a charity.
Trust fundraising experience is desirable but can be learnt in role.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
Are you an outstanding leader? The Francis Crick Institute are appointing to a new leadership role which will shape the Crick's future strategic approach to risk, internal audit and compliance and be responsible for working with leaders across the Institute to identify, record, assess, evaluate and manage the risks that may hinder the Crick from achieving its objectives.
A member of the Chief Finance Officer’s senior team, this critical role will support the Chief Finance Officer and General Counsel in ensuring that they are delivering against strategic priorities in relation to the below listed critical capabilities: -
- Corporate Risk Management
- Compliance (some activities such as Data Privacy & Due Diligence are delivered in other teams)
- Internal Audit (via outsourced provider)
- Insurance
The role will aim to consolidate and enhance a number of current activities across the institute under one banner, ensuring common practice, approach and application of the Board’s risk appetite. You will be responsible for developing and delivering an ongoing programme of continuous improvement and cultural change across the organisation, building resilience, and achieving a step change in performance through the embedding of a compliance life-cycle.
A champion and role model for this vision, and the values and behaviours that are important to the organisation, you will identify opportunities for improvement, and create sustainable and innovative solutions which ensure services are compliant, resilient, and fit for the future. There will be an expectation of delivering strong results, being able to work collaboratively and at pace, and ensuring that available resources are continuously focused on those activities which provide the greatest value and benefit to the Crick.
What We Are Looking For
- Degree-level education, with relevant qualifications in finance, risk management, or audit.
- Significant experience in a senior risk, audit or compliance role within a large, complex organisation.
- Strong communication skills, capable of influencing diverse stakeholders at all levels.
- Proven ability to drive strategic change, embed risk management cultures, and deliver impactful results.
- Experience managing teams, with the ability to grow and develop the function to support future objectives.
Why Join The Francis Crick Institute?
- Salary banding starting from £82,000. Please get in touch for full details.
- 28 days holiday each year, plus three additional days and bank holidays
- Defined contribution pension scheme, with the Crick contributing between 3 and 16% of salary
- Discounted annual gym membership
- Annual leave purchase
This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact in a world-renowned research institute. If you are passionate about driving strategic risk management and compliance in a leading scientific environment, we would love to hear from you.
Ivy Rock Partners are working exclusively with The Francis Crick Institute in the recruitment of this role. For further information, please get in touch with Holly Arrowsmith at Ivy Rock Partners for a confidential conversation.
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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We are recruiting for a Philanthropy Manager to join our team in London; the scope on this job involves….
Job Title: Philanthropy Manager
Location: London/Hybrid
Salary: £42,444 per annum
Contract type: Full-time, Fixed term (until 23 December 2024)
Hours: 37.5
Join Refuge as our Philanthropy Manager – maternity cover. Led by the Head of Philanthropy, the Philanthropy team are an experienced and collaborative team of fundraisers, passionate about Refuge’s work and core values.
Working in a small team, we take a collaborative approach to work across trusts, philanthropy and corporate partnerships, supporting one another to achieve success. We have a brilliant Chair and Trustee Board, and engaged celebrity supporters so you have space to be creative and tap into opportunities. As a maternity cover, there is an established portfolio already in place and a new business strategy to build on.
You’ll have experience of managing a portfolio of 5 and 6-figure philanthropists, delivering on exceptional stewardship plans and building relationships with new supporters. You will be comfortable strategizing and leading on philanthropy at Refuge with the support of the Head of Philanthropy.
This role will suit you if you are adept at spotting opportunities and thrive on creative and authentic partnerships with philanthropists. We work flexibly with high trust, so come and join our fabulous feminist workforce.
For more information on the role, including a full job description, please download the Job Profile document above. To apply, please click on the Apply Now button.
Closing Date: 9am on 4 November 2024
Interview Date: 13 & 14 November 2024 via videocall
Benefits
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.
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The Nystagmus Network is seeking a Development Coordinator to help build on our core services and develop new ones to meet the growing and changing needs of the nystagmus community and to support income generation to ensure those services can continue to be funded. You will need to be passionate about what we do, have the drive and enthusiasm to succeed and also be sensitive to the need to involve volunteers and stakeholders in service development and delivery.
You will plan to reach out to ever wider groups of potential beneficiaries and supporters through your communications, networking and business development skills, in collaboration with the Executive Information and Development Manager and Trustees and take the initiative on approaches to new partners. You will have a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion in the way we reach out to people in every aspect of our work.
Applications will not be considered if there is no accompanying cover letter.
Our mission is to champion the cause of the nystagmus community we support.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.