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Job title: Finance Officer
Contract: Fixed term covering maternity leave commencing Monday 6 January 2025
Salary: £29,120+ generous benefits
Location: Victoria, London – hybrid (working one to three days in the office each week)
Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 9 December
Interviews: w/c 16 December
NHS Providers has all trusts in England in voluntary membership, collectively accounting for £124bn of annual expenditure and employing 1.5 million people.
The finance officer is a key member of the finance team and will be responsible for providing comprehensive, efficient, and effective support to the team. Reporting to the senior finance officer, the post holder will support month end management accounting, general ledger management and financial operations. The role requires efficient and accurate data processing and analysis skills.
This role is covering for maternity leave, commencing in January 2025.
We actively support equality of opportunity for all our staff and welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief. We particularly encourage applications from those from underrepresented communities.
To apply, please send a CV and cover letter setting out why you are interested in the role and how you meet the person specification to HR Team.
Visa sponsorship
You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. NHS Providers is not able to offer visa sponsorship
NHS Providers is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender identity, race, age, sexuality, beliefs, or disability. To be successful in this role you will need to be personally committed to being anti-racist and support our broader diversity work across all protected characteristics.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Vacancy Reference Number:
CO/CEOO/UK-R1
Position Title:
Compliance Officer
Reports to:
CEO
Department:
CEO's Office
Location:
Muslim Hands, 148 – 164 Gregory Boulevard, Gregory House, Nottingham, NG7 5JE
Hours of Work:
Full-time, 35 hours per week
Salary Range:
£30,000 - £35,000.00 per annum (commensurate with experience)
Terms of Employment:
24-Months’ Fixed-Term Contract (with a 6-Month Probationary Period)
Application Process & Closing Date:
Send an up-to-date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 29th December 2024
Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):
· Interviews: As and when strong candidates identified
· Start: ASAP thereafter
Note: Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold either a ‘In-Person’ or Online Interview (via MS Teams, Zoom or Skype) with Muslim Hands; therefore, please familiarise yourself with MS Teams, Zoom or Skype prior to submitting your Application.
Other Information:
Muslim Hands is an international aid agency and NGO dedicated to providing humanitarian assistance, sustainable development, and education to communities in need worldwide. With a presence in over 40 countries, we strive to alleviate poverty, empower marginalised individuals, and respond to emergency situations with compassion and expertise.
Role Overview:
This is a new role, providing an opportunity to develop and evolve it. As Compliance Officer, you will be the Charity’s lead and expert on compliance with its external regulatory requirements and internal policies. Specifically, you will be responsible for managing and assuring compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements, including UK charity law, financial regulations, GDPR, safeguarding, and anti-money laundering regulations.
You will report directly to the CEO and provide advice and assistance to the Senior Management Team, as well as personnel across the Charity. The role focuses on advising, assisting, and supporting others while maintaining the authority and independence to ensure compliance.
Main Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain a robust compliance programme that ensures adherence to internal and external policies, legal and regulatory requirements, and sector best practices.
- Work with various departments to maintain and implement compliance assurance across the Charity, ensuring that appropriate and reasonable measures are in place in line with legislative changes and sector best practices.
- Conduct regular audits, compliance reviews, and spot checks to identify risks, evaluate controls, and manage compliance risks, including investigations and reporting findings.
- Act as the main point of contact for external regulators, auditors, and clients, including the Charity Commission and the Fundraising Regulator.
- Manage the process of periodic audits as per the compliance framework, identifying actions for remediation and developing action plans to address risks.
- Ensure that policies and processes comply with all relevant legislation and regulations. Keep up-to-date with any legal and regulatory changes affecting the Charity's activities and provide advice and interpretation to Senior Management and relevant staff.
- Maintain and update the compliance register, tracking action points and following up on identified risks.
- Provide compliance training sessions to staff members, ensuring they understand how compliance relates to their roles and responsibilities.
- Prepare and present detailed compliance reports to senior management, the Finance and Audit Committee, and the Board of Trustees (BoT), highlighting key risks, issues, and recommendations for improvement.
- Foster a culture of ethical conduct and compliance within the organisation by promoting best practices.
- Be prepared to assist with additional tasks as required and modify the role as it develops.
- Inform management about charity laws changes.
- To undertake (/progress towards undertaking) all tasks and duties in an effective, efficient, transparent, and wholly accountable manner.
- To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by line manager.
- To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands’ Policies and Codes of Practices.
- To demonstrate Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in own working practices, approach and conduct
- To support with other Fundraising activities from time-to-time, committing to partake in approximately Live-TV-Appeals during our peak periods
Work Context
· The post is based in Nottingham and will involve regular travel to overseas partner offices.
· The role requires adaptability to changing priorities, understanding the compliance needs of all parts of the Charity, and ensuring compliance assurance is met across the organisation.
Additional Responsibilities
• Attend in-house and external training courses, as agreed with the line manager.
• Practise and comply with all current policies and procedures, including GDPR.
• Undertake any reasonable tasks from time to time at the request of the line manager.
Autonomy and Decision Making
· The post holder will be responsible for their workload and outputs, working closely with the CEO. They must retain sufficient independence to report on compliance truthfully.
· The post holder must be able to work autonomously, displaying initiative, flexible thinking, and self-motivation. They must understand the Charity’s business model and ensure all related compliance areas are managed effectively.
Communications
The post holder will regularly engage with people across the organisation, including front-line operations staff, HQ staff, the Senior Management Team, and the CEO.
This Description is illustrative and non-exhaustive in scope. The post-holder may be required to undertake any reasonable tasks as and when required by Line Manager from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the Organisation.
Qualification:
Graduate, preferably in Project Management, Finance, or Business and Management, ideally with certifications in PRINCE 2, charity governance and compliance. Ideal candidate should have at least 4 years of relevant experience in the third sector.
Essential:
- Right to work in the UK
- DBS Certificate at suitable level / undertaking to cooperate to obtain a DBS Certificate at suitable level
- Good working knowledge of working in compliance.
- Knowledge of cyber security risks and other information security standards.
- Understanding data protection law, regulation and principles, audit and compliance to internal and regulatory standards.
- Experience liaising with external regulatory authorities.
- Proven ability to communicate complex ideas in simple, effective language.
Desirable
- Knowledge of charity sector.
- Fundraising / Governance/ Regulatory Charity Law and compliance.
- Experience in similar type of roles
- Experience in cross-functional roles.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams.
Deadline for applications is 29th December 2024 however we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found.
NB: Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Management Accountant
We are seeking a fully or part-qualified management accountant with experience in budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis, to work with the UK’s leading fostering charity and membership organisation.
Position: Management Accountant
Location: Hybrid: This role can be based in any of our offices (London, Cardiff, Belfast or Glasgow) or from home. Some travel to London may be required.
Salary: £42,000-£47,000 + London weighting if eligible
Contract: Permanent, full time - 35 hours per week
Closing Date: Sunday 8th December
Interview Date: Tuesday 17th December
What you’ll be doing:
As Management Accountant you will provide high quality reporting and analysis to budget holders, assisting with budgets and management accounts reporting and improving the impact and understanding of financial reporting.
Primary objectives of the role are:
• Build partnerships with all lead managers and their teams to support effective budget management and financial compliance Assist with planning and reporting of the annual budgets
• Support grant and donor reporting with accurate financial data
• Ensure timely monthly closure and reconciliation of accounts and assist in the preparation of accurate and timely management accounts
• Assist the Head of Finance in ongoing reporting and analysis
• Support the finance officers as required with an understanding of systems and operational finance
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for a fully or part-qualified management accountant with experience in budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis. You will bring excellent communication skills, able to build relationships with non-financial audiences and help them understand their budgets and management reports. Experience of grant or donor-fund management would be an advantage.
In return:
• 38 days leave (including bank holidays)
• A range of family friendly and fostering friendly leave options
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Enhanced maternity and adoption pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline
• Pension and life assurance
• Contribution to eye tests and lenses
• Season ticket loans
The organisation values diversity and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, particularly under-represented groups. Care-experienced applicants meeting the minimum criteria are guaranteed an interview. Applicants with disabilities can request reasonable adjustments. Job-sharing for all roles will also be considered; please indicate your interest in your application.
Other roles you may have experience of could include; Accountant, ACCA, Qualified Accountant, Finance Manager, Financial Accountant, Finance Business Partner, Senior Management Accountant, Finance Analyst, Project Accountant, Accountant, Head Of Finance, Financial Controller, Finance Officer, etc.
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MLC Partners are working with one of the leading conservation charities in the UK to recruit a Commercial Reporting Manager to join their high-performing team. After a period of significant growth over the last few years, the organisation has diversified their income streams from both a charitable and commercial perspective. This high-profile position reports into a Head of Finance who has a keen focus on developing people and comes about following a promotion of the current postholder.
Main responsibilities include:
- Continue the promotion of a strong business partnering culture between finance other stakeholders across the organisation, including SMT members.
- Lead the annual budgeting and business planning process, including delivery of executive reports and presentations, ensuring strategic directional alignment.
- Manage the financial reporting, supporting the Financial Accountant with year-end and the annual report and lead a further team of three business partners.
- Oversee the monthly management account production with a specific focus on the commercial analysis and insight.
The successful candidate:
- Must be a fully qualified accountant with significant experience working in either another charitable organisation or in a commercial business.
- Will have demonstrable experience delivering slick reports and presentations to SMT, clearly displaying information to non-financial stakeholders.
- Display proven experience in leading a team covering financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Understanding of data visualisation tools such as Power BI will be beneficial but is not essential.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Senior FBP or FP&A Manager looking for their next move into a broader position as step towards a future director role.
Applications will be reviewed daily, and the role may close before the advertised date. For more information or an informal discussion about your job search, please contact Jamie Elliott at MLC Partners.
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Role Purpose
The Senior Accountant will be part of the Khalsa Aid Management Team and will report to the CFO. You will provide financial leadership in all financial areas including production of monthly accounts; financial controls; general accounting; budgets; financial planning and analysis; policy management and adherence; compliance; risk; exchange rate management; key business and financial processes; cost management and auditing. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the organisation’s financial health, compliance and efficient operations.
Key Responsibilities
Financial & Operational Management
- Preparation and approval of all financial reporting materials and metrics; including monthly Business Performance Report, KPI’s, and Management Accounts, Project Aid reporting as well as annual financial reports
- Oversee budgeting, and the implementation of budgets, setting goals.
- Present operational metrics to monitor progress on the efficient spending of KAI Charity Aid funds. Implement a programme of timely corrective actions where necessary thereby implementing best in class practices
- Ensure that financial records and systems are maintained in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and are compliant with Charity reporting requirements
- Ensure compliance with organisation policies and procedures, a robust controls environment is in place and that approval processes are adhered to
- Manage cash flow and exchange risk including proactive working capital management and accurate cash forecasting
- Direct all financial, project-based, and departmental accounting including foreign operations
- Ensure Management Information Systems are appropriate for internal, external and regulatory requirements
- Evaluate business processes, recommend and implement improvements
Team Management
- Provide leadership to the Accounts Assistant by providing clear goals and objectives.
- Lead with a management style that creates a culture that fosters collaboration, encourages cooperation, promotes creativity, values willingness to assume prudent risk and responsibility, reflects a sense of urgency and ensures results driven work environment
- Engage other members of the Khalsa Aid Team to facilitate cross-department collaboration that ensures that all financial and related IT solutions positively support the business’s strategic plan execution, operational delivery, and data collection needs
Detailed tasks to be carried out:
- Day-to-Day Financial Operations:
- Monitor bills, invoicing, donations, and other transactions.
- Oversee the work of the Finance Assistant.
- Register invoices from suppliers and service providers for payment.
- Handle various donation platforms (e.g., JustGiving, Enthuse, Worldpay, Donorbox).
- Post and review month-end journals, accruals, and prepayments.
- Process purchase orders and bills.
- Answer supplier and donor queries.
- Monitor email inboxes and confirm donations.
- Banking and Reconciliation:
- Enter payments in the bank for authorization.
- Complete and check bank reconciliation for various accounts using XERO.
- Monitor restricted fund movements.
- Track and report fund utilization.
- Maintain petty cash and handle cash/cheques.
- Cash Flow Management:
- Monitor cash flow and ensure liquidity for overseas operations.
- Inform Treasurers about fund requirements.
- Arrange cash for overseas travel.
- Payroll Duties:
- Process monthly payroll, including RTI submissions and pension feeds.
- Handle new starters, leavers, absences, and statutory leave/pay.
- File P11D-B for benefits in kind.
- Audit and Compliance:
- Coordinate annual audits with external auditors and department managers.
- Assist in writing and finalizing the Annual Trustee report.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Liaise with auditors and third-party contractors.
- Assist with annual reviews from charity commissions and banks.
- Develop and enforce financial policies and procedures.
- Financial Planning and Analysis:
- Support CFO in month-end and year-end processes
- Assist in forecasting and budget preparation.
- Conduct variance analysis and review balance sheet reconciliations.
- Implement audit recommendations.
- Stay informed about accounting software and technological advances.
- Insurance – ensure adequate cover for insurance.
Role Requirements
- Able to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role to get the job done.
Qualifications/ Skills Required
- Recognised professional accounting qualification or enroute to qualification
- Educated to degree standard
- Work experience is essential – 2-3 years in a busy organisation, preferably a UK charity
- Knowledgeable of the regulatory and reporting requirements for a UK Charity
- Technically and managerially competent with impact awareness of specialist areas including accounting, controls and governance, audit, ethics and risk management
- IT literate – Microsoft, finance and management accounting systems, ERP systems
- Experience in XERO and Gift Aid will be an added advantage
- Additional languages such as Punjabi, Hindi or Urdu would be advantageous
Recognise the whole human race as one
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Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. In 2024 we embarked on our new 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.
About the role
The Philanthropy Account Manager sits within the Philanthropy Team and will work with supporters who are giving at the five and six-figure level. They can be individuals, couples or small family trusts and often support many different areas of our work, both financially and non-financially. As a team we are a friendly, innovative, creative, collaborative team and, whilst we have an ambitious income target this year, we are bold in our ambitions for growth. We are always up for trying new things, taking a few risks and learning from when things fail. Our ultimate goal is to enable our donors’ support to be as impactful as possible, and inspire their loyalty and commitment to our mission to end homelessness.
The Philanthropy Manager role is varied, and alongside managing a portfolio of warm donors and prospects and securing five and six-figure gifts, there will be opportunities to lead on fundraising campaigns, events and other key projects. Other parts of the role include actively seeking new business working with our prospect researcher, building relationships to support and facilitate peer-to-peer giving, and finding new and creative ways to engage both new and existing donors in Crisis’ work. Creating compelling proposals, cases for support, reports and other bespoke communications will also be required. The successful candidate will manage, coach, and inspire the Philanthropy Administrator, and support them with their workload.
About you
We are looking for someone who has:
- A proven track record of building strong relationships with prospects and donors and securing gifts at the four to five-figure level.
- Experience of engaging and influencing high-value and high-profile individuals; understanding their motivations and inspiring confidence.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal (including listening skills).
- Excellent influencing skills to develop internal and external relationships.
- An entrepreneurial and creative approach, with the ability to spot opportunities to bring supporters closer to Crisis’ work.
- Ability to manage projects, events and fundraising campaigns.
- Is passionate about social injustice, believes in an equitable society and is excited to support us in our mission of ending homelessness
Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.
Working at Crisis
Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.
Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- A competitive salary. Please note, our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage.
- Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
- 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
- Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm
- Two-days (pro rata) wellbeing days
- And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.
How do I apply?
Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.
Closing date: Sunday 1st December 2024 at 23:59
Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for my application?
We strongly discourage applicants from using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. This is so we can run a fair, transparent process which gives all applicants an equitable chance of success. We want to hear about your own experience and perspectives in your application and if shortlisted, during the interview too.
Accessibility
We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Locality Manager
Nottingham
Salary: £34,356 - £37,746 FTE
Permanent
37 Hours Per Week
8am till 4pm, Monday to Thursday and 8am till 3:30pm on Fridays
Do you have experience managing teams in a Social Care setting?
Do you have experience of working with people from vulnerable groups?
Do you want to work with a great team to make a difference in people’s lives?
You’ll be responsible with supporting the Service Manager to manage the service. You will be responsible for the full range of services across the locale, managing safe, contractually compliant services, achieving target outcomes whilst operating within budget. You will be required to lead, develop and inspire a team to provide an excellent service which meets the needs of vulnerable people, whilst working and complying with FHA aims and objectives and complying with contractual obligations.
Duties & Responsibilities
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Delivery of a safe and effective service which meets the needs of vulnerable people and demonstrates current best practice.
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Developing and leading a high performing team, by encouraging CPD, recruiting, inducting, supervising, and appraising staff. Manage conduct, capability and absence issues.
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Provide an effective housing management service and adhere to health and safety standards and procedures.
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Working positively and productively with the line manager to fulfil all contractual obligations, and develop the service.
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Maximising income, reducing voids and arrears
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Ensuring the service submits accurate and timely data monitoring.
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Liaising with external stakeholders
What we need from you
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Extensive experience of managing others.
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Experience of working with people from vulnerable groups.
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Experience establishing and maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders.
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A flexible, positive attitude ready to take on an environment where no two days are the same.
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Knowledge and experience of safeguarding and risk management is desirable.
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Values diversity, differing cultural perspectives and works effectively with people regardless of appearance or beliefs.
Why Join Us?
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Working for Framework is a great way into social care. We invest in you and encourage career progression – providing a full induction, e-learning and classroom training, management development pathways, fully-funded professional qualifications and more.
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Your wellbeing is important to us. We emphasise wellbeing in all our working environments and employ a Wellbeing Practitioner to support our staff.
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Employee assistance programme, salary sacrifice schemes.
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Stakeholder pension, enhanced maternity and paternity leave and paid sick leave.
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32 days holiday including Bank Holidays – increasing with service.
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Paid DBS Service.
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Loyalty awards and non-contributory life insurance.
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Equality and diversity is important to us: we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and cultures, and appreciate the variety of experience they provide. As one of Nottingham’s few Disability Confident Leaders, we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities.
If you would like any further information, please call and arrange an informal visit with one of our managers, we will be happy to meet you and answer any questions you may have.
Join Us at the Diocese of London
The Diocese of London is seeking a passionate and experienced Development and Fundraising professional to work alongside the Head of Development to strengthen and implement our dynamic development and fundraising strategy. As part of the Property and Fundraising directorate, you will help secure the future of our iconic churches—both historic and contemporary—by supporting parishes to create sustainable projects and secure vital funding.
About the Role
In this key role, you will have the unique opportunity to develop innovative projects and identify funding opportunities to restore and rejuvenate churches, supporting their transition to Net Zero Carbon. You will collaborate with parishes to identify potential partnerships with community groups, heritage organisations, local authorities, and funding bodies, ensuring the long-term sustainability of these churches as important community hubs.
As Development Manager, you will:
· Work with parishes to create funding strategies and programmes that support the restoration and sustainability of churches.
· Build and nurture relationships with a diverse range of funding bodies, including local authorities, trusts and foundations, and the National Lottery.
· Work closely with colleagues across the Diocese to embed a culture of entrepreneurship and provide vital support and advice to Incumbents and Parish Church Council (PCC) members.
· Drive place-based funding approaches to deliver projects that benefit both the churches and the communities they serve.
· Manage complex multi-funder profiles for capital projects and activity programmes, ensuring long-term sustainability and impact.
About You
We are looking for an all-round development professional with a proven track record of successfully managing projects with complex multi-funder profiles. You will have:
· Experience in designing and delivering large-scale development projects, ideally within the heritage or community sector.
· A strong understanding of relevant trusts, foundations, and funding bodies, with experience of securing substantial funding for projects.
· A strategic mindset and the ability to think creatively to bring together multiple funding sources and partners.
· Excellent relationship-building skills, with a proven ability to engage a diverse range of stakeholders.
· A passion for historic buildings, community engagement, and sustainability.
Why Join Us?
At the Diocese of London, we are committed to the preservation and development of our churches as places of worship and community activity, providing spiritual engagement and a range of support services, and events. As a member of our Development team, you will play a crucial role in securing the future of our buildings and the communities they serve.
We offer a supportive, collaborative work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development. As part of our commitment to work-life balance, we offer hybrid working options where possible
The Diocese of London is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and aim to create a diverse and inclusive working environment.
The benefits of working with us
The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following benefits:
· Competitive remuneration package
· 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
· 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available
· Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary
· Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months’ of employment
· Season ticket loans of public transport
· Access to Benenden Health Insurance
· EAP counselling through Health Assured
· Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles
· Two additional paid days for community volunteering
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Glovers Trust runs a small group of 33 cottages that are rented out to elderly Birmingham people. Each month we need to reconcile the rents and heating bills sent against the cash received and to post supplier invoices and every half year we need to reconcile energy comsumption figures against our cost of energy. You will work alongside our trustee treasurer who aims to optimise our investment income leaving most of the book keeping to you.
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The Senior Programmes Manager: University Access will play a pivotal role in the University Access and Digital team, overseeing and managing the delivery of high-impact interventions, including UK Summer Schools, The Sutton Trust Fulbright US Programme and Teacher Champions, that support young people from underrepresented backgrounds in accessing highly selective universities. The role requires someone with a strong understanding of the barriers faced by young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, and a commitment to supporting them in reaching their potential.
With strong project management skills, key responsibilities include managing the programme partnerships, overseeing the marketing and applications process, monitoring and evaluating the impact of our programmes, continuously refining processes for improvements, and ensuring that the evolving needs of the target demographic are met. The post holder will also be expected to share best practice across the organisation and be a key contributor to the development of the Trust’s strategy for engaging schools, teachers, and students.
Main duties
Ongoing Programme Management
- Leading on the day-to-day project management and delivery of the Trust’s Higher Education access programmes with oversight and support from senior staff, including UK Summer Schools, The Sutton Trust Fulbright US Programme and Teacher Champions.
- Oversee the performance of 12 UK universities delivering the Sutton Trust’s Summer School programmes, the US-UK Fulbright Commission, Causeway Education, and other external partners. This includes:
- Managing partner performance against contractual obligations, including reporting and invoicing.
- Building and maintaining effective and enduring relationships, including the onboarding and training of new partners.
- Establishing a culture of collective learning through planning and delivery of events and best practice sharing.
- Overseeing the monitoring and evaluation of university access programmes in collaboration with external evaluation partners and internal teams; collating data and producing reports, ensuring the effective dissemination of findings and using these to refine programme design.
- Ensuring effective tracking, reporting, and management of programme data for university access. This includes using Salesforce (our CRM) for tracking partner performance, participant data, and programme outcomes.
- Managing programme budgets and reporting on financial status internally.
Programme innovation/development
- Proactively developing strategies to enhance programme delivery, ensuring programmes maintain their quality and reach, with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Managing the development, implementation, and evaluation of special projects designed to evolve and improve university access programmes.
- Development and implementation of the school and teacher engagement strategy to support our programme aims and contributing to trust-wide strategy in this area, with support from senior leadership.
- Helping to develop new programmes, including contributing to the drafting of funding bids by Development colleagues.
Team Management & Organisational Duties
- Line management of the Senior Programmes Officer: Marketing and Communications and the Programmes Assistant: University Access and Digital
- Contributing to the leadership of the University Access and Digital team, working closely with the Head of University Access and Digital and other senior programme managers to ensure effective and coherent management of all access-focused programmes
- Representing the Trust at external speaking engagements, as well as contributing to fundraising and donor-related activities when required
- Other duties as necessary from time to time
Person Specification
We welcome applications from individuals who have experience in:
- Strong project and stakeholder management skills, with experience in managing partnerships, overseeing programme delivery, and financial control.
- Experience line-managing staff and motivating and supporting teams to deliver successfully
- Proven experience in designing, managing, and delivering high-quality programmes ideally with a focus on young people facing barriers to Higher Education.
- A strong understanding of the widening participation sector and the challenges faced by young people in accessing top-tier universities.
- Experience working with schools, colleges, or universities,
- Demonstrated ability to analyse data to inform decision-making and to use insights to improve programme delivery.
- Experience of working with CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to effectively represent the Trust at all levels.
- Strong budget management and numerical skills.
We are also looking for an individual who:
- Is sympathetic to the aims of the Trust and its mission to address educational disadvantage;
- High attention to detail, initiative, and the ability to take responsibility for multiple tasks.
- Personable, flexible, and discreet, with the ability to thrive in a small team environment
- Is eligible to work in the UK (see here for information about right to work)
Terms of Appointment
- Contract: Full-time, Permanent
- Salary: £46,500-£49,500
- Working location: Minimum of 2 office days per week
- Office location: The Sutton Trust, 9th Floor, Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London, SW1P 4QP. Our home working policy gives staff the option to work from home for up to 60% of the time, with approval from their line manager.
- Hours: The standard working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday and may also be required to attend events / meetings outside of their normal working hours during weekday evenings and occasionally at weekends
- DBS check will be required
Interviews
Applications should reach us by 9am, Monday 2nd December, with first round interviews held over Zoom on Wednesday, 11th December , and second round interviews held at our London offices on Tuesday, 17th December.
Safeguarding statement
The Sutton Trust believes that a child, young person or vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind. We all have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people and to keep them safe. Therefore all posts undergo a safer recruitment process, including but not limited to, disclosure of criminal records where necessary and eligibility to work in the UK. We have procedures in place to promote safeguarding and a safe culture at the Trust.
Contextual recruitment
The Trust is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and that all applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those underrepresented at present at the Trust, to apply for this role. As such we particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds. We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work and know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the young people we support.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates throughout our recruitment process and during employment.
We also operate contextual recruitment at the Sutton Trust. Our application process gives you the option to include information about your background, such as whether you were eligible for free school meals, whether your parents went to university, or whether you attended a state school. For more examples and information on contextual recruitment, please see our website.
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and a discretionary Christmas closure
- Benefits platform with discounts on retail, dining and days out
- Salary sacrifice schemes for savings on gym memberships, bicycles and nursery/childcare
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay & leave
- Free Headspace memberships
- Access to a free Employee Assistance Scheme to support you inside and outside of work
Location: Hybrid (1-2 days from home) with travel to our 5 main visitor centres based in London and head office (Victoria)
Flexible working requests are welcomed.
Role & Responsibilities
Our 36 nature reserves welcome over a million visitors a year, providing us an invaluable opportunity to engage and inspire Londoners to connect with nature, support our mission and take action for wildlife in their neighbourhood. We’re seeking a Visitor Engagement Manager to create unforgettable visitor experiences across our beautiful nature reserves.
You’ll take the lead in creating a visitor engagement strategy that ensures an inspiring journey for our visitors, ensuring that experiences are educational, inspiring, and convey our brand purpose and mission. This will include curating and delivering an ambitious programme of events and activities, designed to captivate new audiences, teach and inspire communities, and foster lifelong advocates for nature. From seasonal trails and wellbeing workshops to educational seminars, you’ll bring our reserves to life, creating experiences that inspire Londoners to get involved in nature's recovery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create Inspiring Visitor Experiences: Create a visitor engagement strategy including developing an engaging public events programme, providing a variety of activities from guided walks to craft workshop, and overseeing key messaging for the Trust, use of permanent and promotional signage on sites.
- Lead & Support Teams: Recruit, train, and manage a small team to support your work, ensuring high standards in visitor experience and engagement.
- Collaborate & Innovate: Work closely with the Marketing and Conservation teams to promote events and partner with like-minded organizations to expand our public programming.
- Analyze & Grow: Use post-event feedback and survey data to refine our approach, tailoring events to diverse audiences and benchmarking our reserves with other visitor attractions to keep our offerings fresh and exciting.
- Manage Budgets: Oversee financial aspects of programming, from budgeting to vendor payments, ensuring our events are both impactful and sustainable.
We’re looking for:
- An independent, creative thinker with experience in delivering public events
- A natural ability to connect with diverse groups, you excel in project management and know how to balance creativity with clear planning
- An eye for detail and a strong commitment to LWT’s mission, with a track record of delivering high-quality events on budget.
(Please see job description for full person specification and responsibilities)
Closing Date: Monday 2nd December at 9am
Interviews: scheduled to take place week commending 9th December. Reasonable adjustments will be offered to all candidates including the choice to meet online or in-person.
Does this sound like you? We’d love to hear from you!
Our vision is a London alive with nature, where everyone can experience and enjoy wildlife. In order to achieve our goal of engaging everyone in protecting London’s wildlife for the future, we know that our staff team needs to better reflect and represent all of London’s communities. Read more about London Wildlife Trust’s commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on our website.
We are also committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk is at the heart of our engagement with people, read more about London Wildlife Trust’s commitment to Safeguarding on our webiste.
Our 36 nature reserves welcome over a million visitors a year, providing us an invaluable opportunity to engage and inspire Londoners to connect with nature, support our mission and take action for wildlife in their neighbourhood. We’re seeking a Visitor Engagement Manager to create unforgettable visitor experiences across our beautiful nature reserves.
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The Communications and Information Officer is responsible for our external communications, our social media channels, and maintaining and managing our website. Working mainly with colleagues from the Sector Support and Grants team initially, to raise awareness about the impact of our work as well as the work of the legal advice charities we support. The role will also support Events and Fundraising team to achieve greater participation in our fundraising events, and better engagement with supporters across the legal sector. The role holder will help to create and implement a sustainable communications plan and social media strategy, generating innovative content to grow our online presence and increase engagement.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about access to justice and enthusiasm for our work and commitment to social justice and equal opportunities for all. You will bring excellent digital skills; experience in a communications and marketing, public relations and/or digital role; and a proven ability to effectively write and edit copy for different audiences.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Creating contents and planning communications
- Website management
- Social media management
- Events and fundraising
- Contact management system management
- Public relations
- Data protection
Person specification, essential criteria
- Enthusiasm for the cause and our work; commitment to social justice and equal opportunities for all
- Excellent digital skills, including experience of content management systems such as WordPress
- Experience in a communications and marketing, public relations and/or digital role and understanding of organisational branding
- Proven ability to effectively write and edit copy for different audiences
- Confidence with IT including Microsoft Office suite
- Excellent proofreading, copywriting and editing skills
- Proven ability to communicate with a wide range of people and to liaise effectively with other organisations
- Excellent attention to detail
- Good eye for design and some experience with design software such as Canva or InDesign
- Ability to work well under pressure; strong organisational skills to work in a busy environment with competing demands
- Highly motivated, with ability to work on own initiative as part of a small team
- Flexibility and willingness to learn new skills; professional, reliable and responsible
- Ability to occasionally work outside office hours as required (with time off in lieu), particularly in the build-up to events, on the days of events and in other busy periods
- A positive attitude to problem-solving and finding new solutions
Benefits
- 25 days of annual leave, increasing to a maximum of 31 days with the numbers of years in the organisation (pro-rata for part time) plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time)
- Hybrid working
- Flexible working options
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Contribution to pension scheme (5% employer, minimum 3% employee)
- Continuing personal development opportunities
- Enhanced maternity/adoption and paternity leave pay
Please see attached Recruitment Pack for more details and specifications about the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Movember is the leading charity changing the face of men’s health globally, tackling mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer. In our mission to stop men dying too young, we’re seeking a Fundraising Manager to join our London based team.
About the role:
The Fundraising Manager is responsible for growing revenue in the UK, with a strong focus on the Movember campaign. You will focus on both acquisition and retention of Student Ambassadors and University Mo’s.
The role will be expected to deliver on annual revenue targets and will work collaboratively with other teams at Movember to do this.
You will also work on cross-team projects to create remarkable experiences for our supporters which keep them coming back to the charity.
You'll have the opportunity to:
- Develop the fundraising strategy for the University audience and delivers this to agreed timescales and revenue targets
- Provide reporting on opportunities and work in progress as required
- Identify and develop new opportunities within their assigned community portfolio
- Develop and manage a pipeline of high value fundraising prospects
- Actively build and maintain a portfolio of high value relationships
- Develop and execute a personalised, multi-channel supporter journey to your assigned contacts both in and outside of campaign
- Work with the global teams to ensure that the fundraising proposition is translated in to meaningful and effective ‘tools’ (online and offline) which drive great engagement and fundraising
- Manage the Student Ambassador Programme ensuring Ambassadors are empowered to fulfil their roles and have a remarkable experience
- Attend Fundraising events where we are required to provide a remarkable experience
- Support the Senior Community Fundraising Manager and team members to deliver growth and revenue targets for Fundraising
For this role, you’ll need:
- 3+ years’ experience in fundraising roles
- Proven track record in managing successful fundraising activities and meeting targets
- Experience of managing projects from start to finish
- Excellent relationship management skills
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of stakeholders
- Strong organisation skills, the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Adept at team working, collaborating effectively with colleagues across the organisation
- Sound knowledge of fundraising law and best practice
Bonus points for:
- Experience in fundraising with universities
Why Movember?
Movember is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and workplace - a place where we can all be ourselves, and each have the equal opportunity to succeed and be recognised for our unique contribution. We value the experiences, skills and perspectives of all individuals and actively encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds. We make recruitment decisions based on applicants’ skills, experience and knowledge, ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Our employee benefits include:
- Hybrid/Flexible working – we offer our team a split of home and office working
- 13 weeks paid Parental Leave and 6 weeks annual leave
- Health Cash Plan – to support the costs of everyday healthcare needs (dental, optical, wellbeing)
- An Employee Assistance Programme offering face to face counselling, plus legal and financial support
- A fun stimulating and collaborating culture, with company events
- Service awards after 3, 5 and 10 years
- Bike to work scheme
- Half day Fridays for 9 months of the year
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Individual Giving Special Projects Manager (6–9-month FTC)
We are seeking an Individual Giving Specialist to drive growth and join a dynamic, ambitious team at a leading healthcare charity.
Location: Hybrid/Cambridge
Salary: £45,000 (negotiable)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term, 6–9 months
About the Opportunity
This role is a unique opportunity for a skilled individual giving specialist to contribute to large-scale fundraising campaigns, paving the way for two groundbreaking hospitals – a state-of-the-art children’s hospital and a pioneering cancer research facility. Situated at Europe’s largest biomedical campus, you’ll work alongside the UK’s leading healthcare and research professionals to help redefine healthcare for the region and beyond.
About you:
As the IG Special Projects Manager, you’ll play a key role in the preparations for the public phases of ambitious, multi-year campaigns. Your work will support fundraising efforts aimed at delivering new healthcare facilities and services that elevate patient care beyond standard NHS funding.
You’ll manage a new face-to-face fundraising campaign, analyse marketing strategies, and collaborate with third-party partners to maximise impact. This hands-on position requires a balance of strategic insight and tactical execution, making it ideal for an experienced fundraising professional with a flair for community engagement and data-driven decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Campaign Development: Launch and manage a face-to-face fundraising initiative and a follow-up campaign focused on grateful patients.
- Data & Insights: Drive direct marketing evaluation and insights to refine outreach and engagement strategies.
- Project Oversight: Coordinate with third-party agencies, ensuring they deliver impactful campaigns that elevate income potential.
- Budget & Reporting: Provide budgeting and reporting insights to leadership, including fundraising progress updates.
- Team Collaboration: Support a dedicated team, working together to increase donor engagement and retention.
Essential Skills:
- A proven track record in individual giving and project management of large-scale campaigns.
- Strong analytical skills, with a focus on using data to enhance campaign success.
- Able to work effectively within a team while managing external partnerships.
- Deep commitment to advancing healthcare for patients and communities.
Other roles you may have experience with could include Individual Giving Campaign Manager, Fundraising Campaigns Manager, Donor Engagement Project Manager, Supporter Development Manager, Direct Marketing Fundraising Manager, Individual Giving Strategy Manager, Major Campaigns Fundraising Manager, Community and Individual Giving Lead, Donor Acquisition and Retention Manager, Philanthropy and Giving Project Manager. #INDNFP
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.