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Diabetes UK’s award-winning Media Team plays a vital role in helping make life better for people living with diabetes, or those at risk of developing the condition. We secure high-profile coverage in national, regional, consumer and trade press that talks frankly about the diabetes crisis and the seriousness of diabetes. We tell the story of Diabetes UK’s pioneering research, campaign for improvements in diabetes care, and share the stories of those with lived experience of all types of diabetes.

As Media Manager you’ll be part of a busy, high-performing team responsible for the promotion of our work across a range of areas, including research, policy and campaigns, and fundraising. You’ll also play a key role in our busy press office, working with national and trade media to provide expert comment and information.

You will work collaboratively with teams across the UK, including all four nations, to create and deliver the most appropriate and impactful media stories to support our aims.

We have a friendly and inclusive working environment here at Diabetes UK and are proud of our hybrid approach which allows great flexibility in the way that we work. This means that you can balance your working time between home and the office, subject to the needs of your role.

The role can be based at any of the Diabetes UK offices (London, Cardiff, Glasgow, Lisburn, Wolverhampton. Warrington or Taunton).

Office location with hybrid working (based at any Diabetes UK National/Regional Office)

About the Foundation

The Leadsom Foundation is a new and ambitious charity, aiming to support parents and carers around

the world to give their baby the best start for life. Our purpose is to advocate for the unique importance of

the 1001 critical days, from pregnancy to age two, funding charities that are delivering services in Family

Hubs to help them give their babies the best start for life, and to fund pioneering research into what type

of support works best.

About the role

We are a small and passionate team making a tangible difference to the lives of families and are looking

to hire a Senior Communications Officer during the exciting ‘start-up,’ phase of the Foundation. We are

looking for a self-starter to bring expertise and creativity to the workspace. If you're an experienced media

operator and exceptional communicator, at least five years into your career and looking for your next big

challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Hours: 40 hours a week (flexibility available)

Location: Central London (SW1) with flexibility to work from home.

Are you looking for a role that will utilise your creative skills in videography & social media?

I am current working with a charity who are looking to recruit a Videographer & Social Media Specialist who will help they reach new audiences across South London and Kent.

Job title: Videographer & Social Media Specialist
Charity type: Faith base
Salary: £36,000 to £37,000
Location: London
Hybrid work: 3 days per week

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage social media strategy to grow channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok).
• Capture high-quality video and audio content, edited for Reels and YouTube.
• Create daily content for social media, including videos, images, and infographics.
• Measure, monitor, and review social media performance, providing media monitoring.
• Photograph and film events and services, including evenings and weekends (time off in lieu offered).
• Lead a content planning calendar, ensuring regular, engaging content across channels.
• Maintain and update the website, providing content and copy guidance.
• Lead monthly newsletters to internal and external stakeholders via MailChimp.

Essential Criteria:

• Experience in professional video recording and editing, with a strong track record of producing high-quality videos, especially social media Reels.
• Proficiency in content editing programmes such as Adobe Premiere Pro/Final Cut/DaVinci, InDesign/Canva.
• Ability to film, edit, and subtitle video content for channels like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.
• Competent in taking high-quality photos suitable for social media.
• Professional experience using Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok.
• Strong storytelling skills, with excellent copywriting and proofreading abilities.
• Experience in scheduling and planning social media content.
• Experience with content management systems for websites (Umbraco or similar).
• Ability to follow a content/design brief and deliver high-quality work under pressure.

If you’re excited by the idea of connecting people to a cause in a creative way then apply today.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

SENIOR DATA SELECTIONS EXECUTIVE

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum

Reports to: Senior Marketing Data Manager

Department: Marketing, Fundraising and Engagement

Contract: 12 month fixed-term contract / internal secondment

Hours: 35 hours per week

Location: Stratford, London w/ high-flex (1 - 2 days per week in the office)

Closing date: Sunday 13 April 2025, 23:55

We may close this role earlier than stated if we receive a large amount of interest, therefore early application is encouraged to avoid disappointment.

Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Senior Data Selections Executive. You'll be responsible for delivering a variety of supporter and organisation data for marketing campaigns, by selecting and segmenting the optimum audiences in Adobe Campaign, in order to deliver maximum campaign cost-effectiveness. You will support junior members and take responsibility for some of the day-to-day procedures ensuring the team deliver accurate data and within SLA's. Further to this, you'll work closely with your manager and marketing teams to improve processes and campaign automation.

What will I be doing?

• Managing and allocating the delivery of incoming briefs, overseeing the team's workload to deliver accurate data within SLAs

• Consulting regularly with campaign managers to ensure their segmentation needs are met, identifying opportunities to improve campaign performance through data selections

• Delivering data counts, selections and data extracts using Adobe Campaign and supervising delivery by junior members of the team

• Maintaining a thorough understanding of marketing strategy and advise campaign managers on data selections, ensuring that all groups of supporters are considered appropriately and that we are maximising the value of our contactable base

• Ensuring that all selections and administrative tasks are scheduled in line with the campaign planning schematic and that campaign activity is carried out in line with business rules

• Participating in projects or leading discrete project work and supporting other areas of Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement as and when required

• Mentoring junior members of the selections team, guiding and upskilling them to deliver on selections

• Collaborating with others to improve our ways of working and campaign automation

• Working closely with other members of the Data Portfolio and Product teams to ensure that all data is captured and held in an effective way to enable data selections to take place effectively.

What skills will I need?

• Knowledge and experience of Adobe Campaign or other Martech products to build campaign audiences

• Experience of creating database queries/workflows to select and segment data for marketing purposes

• Experience of managing own and others' workloads, meeting deadlines and effectively handling changing priorities

• Good team player with the ability to build effective working relationships and coach junior team members

• The ability to consult on and understand fundraising and marketing strategic business requirements

• Good communication skills combined with strong levels of interpersonal and negotiation skills

• Logical approach to solving complex problems with good attention to detail.

What will I gain?

Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that's impressive.

In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.

Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.

We don't forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture.

Our work - from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy - will change the world. It's exciting to be part of our team.

How do I apply?

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively.

We’re looking for a Public Fundraising Officer to work in our Community Fundraising team. You’ll be genuinely excited to work in community fundraising, in an environment that has our bowel cancer community at the heart of everything we do.

The Public Fundraising Officer role will help develop and deliver key areas of our work, such as Do-It-Yourself and Own Place Run fundraising. You’ll provide first class stewardship and communications journeys to our supporters, ensuring messaging is integrated, engaging and on trend. You’ll work with the Senior Community Fundraising Officer on reviewing data and using insight to make changes to improve ways of working and retaining supporters. You’ll also identify new opportunities for growth, adding into business plans and being a valued member of the team.

The role is managed by the Senior Community Fundraising Officer and other key relationships are the Community Fundraising Manager, wider Public Fundraising team, the Digital team, Content and Creative team, Volunteer team, and external agencies.

The Mental Health Foundation is recruiting for a Marketing & Communications Assistant to support the Marketing & Communications team based at our London or Glasgow offices.

Deadline: 5pm on Sunday 13th April
Location: Hybrid working at the London OR Glasgow office
Salary: Starting salary £26,125 plus London weighting if London-based (£3,285)
Hours: Full-time, 32 hours per week (as part of our 32-hour week pilot and may revert to 35 hours after July 2025)
Contract type: This is a fixed-term role for 12 months

This exciting role will provide support to the Marketing and Communications team as we work to get mental health information and advice to the people who need it and support the wider organisation’s communications needs. In this varied role, you’ll help ensure the smooth running of the day-to-day workload of the team, as well as creating content for our diverse audiences.

What does the role involve?

• Writing engaging, channel-appropriate content, such as social media posts or marketing email content.
• Liaising with internal stakeholders to clarify briefs, source copy and imagery, gather feedback and progress projects to agreed timelines.
• Create graphics, and sourcing relevant photography, video and audio to present our content in the most appropriate and engaging ways for our diverse and inclusive audiences.

What skills, knowledge and experience are we looking for?

• Proven written communication skills with the ability to create clear and accurate content in plain English.
• Proven organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities to a high standard and consistently meet deadlines.
• Understanding of creating content for different digital channels – website, email, social media – and the different considerations for each.

Safeguarding is Everyone’s business – Mental Health Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all its beneficiaries, those who surround them, its staff, volunteers, and anyone else who comes into contact with its services and expects all trustees, staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate vetting procedures (proof of eligibility to work in the UK, proof of residency and satisfactory employment screening, including a Disclosure check and two most recent references) along with 3-year renewals of Disclosure checks.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.

About us

Since 1949, the Mental Health Foundation has been the UK’s leading charity for everyone’s mental health.

Our vision is for a world with good mental health for all. With prevention at the heart of what we do, we aim to find and address the sources of mental health problems so that people and communities can thrive.

We will drive change towards a mentally healthy society for all, and support communities, families and individuals to live mentally healthier lives, with a particular focus on those at greatest risk.

The Foundation is the home of Mental Health Awareness Week.

How to apply

If you think your skills match and you’d like to be part of a dynamic and growing organisation, please complete and submit your application form by clicking 'Apply via Website'. Please note that all sections of the application form should be completed as CVs alone will not be accepted. Applications will close at 5pm on Sunday 13th April 2025 and we are unable to accept late applications. Interviews are planned for Tuesday 22nd April 2025.

We believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. Diversity and inclusion is a strategic priority for us as an employer and mental health charity, and we are proud to be signatories of the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter and the Disability Confident Committed Scheme. Applications from under-represented sections of the community are actively encouraged.

If you have a disability, require any additional support or have any questions regarding the role, please contact us. We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment. Disabled candidates who meet all the essential person specification criteria will be offered an interview. Therefore, please do ensure you tick the relevant box on the application form and clearly indicate in your application/covering letter if you consider yourself to meet the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 / Disability Discrimination Act 1995.

We are currently operating mostly digital recruitment (including interviews via video conferencing). We have moved to a hybrid working model of a minimum of 2 days per week in the office and the rest working from home for full time staff, pro rata for part time staff.

We look forward to hearing from you!

This is a full time permanent role which will be primarily office based.

The starting salary is £39,000 - £42,000 depending on experience.

The Role:

As an IT Service Local Delivery Analyst you'll be providing local IT systems support, training and advice to SNG colleagues and will be responsible for the development, maintenance and operation of the organisation's devices, infrastructure and applications.

You'll ensure that our IT support tickets are resolved as efficiently and effectively as possible. Working within operating & service level agreements (SLA) and utilise service desk tools (ITSM system, knowledge system, monitoring etc) to ensure all interactions are accurately logged, prioritised, categorised and resolved. 

This role will provide support for end user computing across all SNG locations. Acting as an escalation point for the central IT service delivery team as well as providing local hands-on support for the wider CIO teams. 

Due to the travel involved you will need to hold a full and valid UK Driving Licence and have your own vehicle. 

What we need from you:

As an IT Service Local Delivery Analyst you'll need to have a high level of customer focus and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, contractors and partnering agencies.

You will need experience of working on an IT Service Desk or in a Technical team and be able to communicate with our customers in person, by telephone, webchat email or digital assistant. 

A Service Desk/Customer Service oriented certificate such as ITIL v3 or v4 Practitioner would be an advantage. 

We are looking for:

• Experience of troubleshooting and demonstrable problem-solving techniques. 
• A sound understanding of hardware knowledge, especially with PCs, printers and other standard desktop/peripheral equipment and AV equipment. 
• Ability to be office based and travel between SNG sites as needed
• Confident and enthusiastic approach in delivering basic user training to ensure end users make the best use of our AV services.
• The ability to work as part of a team and the self-motivation to work without direct supervision in remote locations. 

What we can offer you:

As a member of the IT Service Team you'll be part of a friendly, active and dynamic working environment. 

We invest in our people, and you will be able to develop your skills and be part of something that makes a real difference to people's lives. This role can give you the opportunity for a career within a successful and diverse organisation.

Some of our benefits include:
•    £450 yearly flexible benefit pot to use against benefits of your choice
•    Flexible working
•    25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
•    A chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
•    A generous pension scheme matching up to 12%
•    Life cover as soon as you join us
•    You will be a part of our Recognition scheme 
•    A range of wellbeing discounts including Gym Memberships
 
About us:

It's an exciting time to be a part of the team as Sovereign have joined forces with Network Homes to form SNG (Sovereign Network Group). Together we provide over 84,000 homes and invest in communities across London and the South of England. Our purpose is to provide good affordable homes in thriving communities that people love for generations.

We invest for the long term, in individual homes, our customers and work with partners to make a lasting difference to our neighbourhoods. Sovereign Network Group's financial strength enables us to meet housing needs, regenerate places and build on the existing strengths in our communities.

We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG. Take a look at our careers site to learn.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Department/Service:

The finance department is responsible for the overall financial management and administration of the 4million turnover at GSU. The department plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, including HMRC, Charities Commission, Companies House, and pensions. This includes supporting our annual external financial audit.

The finance team act as Business Partners to the rest of the organisation ensuring they understand financial processes to aid effective working. The team also work alongside our external payroll provider and our external digital system provider to ensure smooth and effective working.

Job Purpose:

Provide a professional, accurate, and timely accounting service in respect to all management and statutory reporting. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external support services to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the Finance department, ensuring excellence in service delivery.

Reports to:

• Currently reporting to the CEO whilst the senior management role in the Finance Department is under review. The senior management post is currently vacant.

Responsible for:

• Supporting, managing, supervising, and developing one Finance Coordinator and one Finance Assistant.
• Temporary Interns and/or student staff supporting the Finance team as required

Duties and Key Responsibilities

1. Management and Statutory Reporting:

• Prepare accurate management accounts on a timely basis each month.
• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts monthly, including accruals and prepayments.
• Prepare and submit statutory reports, including VAT Returns, Companies House, and Charities Commission Annual Returns.
• Support the preparation of the annual accounts for the external financial audit and play an instrumental role during the audit process.
• Reconcile GSU bank accounts including PayPal online accounts weekly and monthly.
• Reconcile Commercial Income to Bank Accounts producing weekly sales and analysis reports.

2. Budgeting, Forecasting, and Cashflow Statements:

• Support in the preparation of the annual budget and reforecasts.
• Create forecast reports and statements as and when required.
• Produce monthly and annual cashflow and liquidity statements.

3. Business Partnering and Collaboration:

• Act as a business partner to all GSU staff members, providing financial insights and support to meet organisational goals.
• Work alongside external support services (e.g., payroll providers and digital finance systems) to ensure smooth operations and excellence in the Finance department.
• Collaborate with external auditors and other stakeholders to ensure compliance and effective financial management.

4. Managing and Supervisory Duties:

• Supervise and support the professional development of two GSU finance staff members.
• Foster a team culture that promotes accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
• Oversee the responsibilities of Finance Coordinator and Finance Administrator and ensure their tasks align with departmental goals.
• Supervise and support interns and student staff as appropriate.

5. Digital Systems and Processes:

• Maintain efficient digital finance systems and processes to streamline financial operations (Twinfield, Ezora & Basecone for example).
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of digital records and reporting systems.
• Evaluate and improve digital tools and workflows to enhance departmental efficiency.

6. General Finance Department Duties:

• Oversee and assist with sales ledger, purchase ledger, and payroll functions as needed.
• Support the Finance Coordinator and Finance Assistant to issue and maintain records of purchase orders and associated invoices.
• Support the Finance Coordinator and Finance Assistant to maintain and post all petty cash transactions.
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports and information for the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), Trustee Board, and other stakeholders as required.
• Respond proactively to financial queries from GSU staff.
• Support the ongoing review and development of Finance department systems and procedures.
• Maintain customer-facing systems and ensure smooth operations for Finance department stakeholders.

7. External Audit and Compliance:

• Prepare schedules and reconciliations for the annual audit.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including HMRC and Charities Commission guidelines.

General Responsibilities:

• Represent and be an ambassador for GSU.
• Be flexible and carry out other associated duties as may arise, develop, or be assigned in line with the broad remit of the position.
• Maintain and improve competencies through continuous professional development.
• Abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct, and practices.
• Support and promote liberation, diversity, and equality of opportunity in the workplace.
• Treat with confidentiality any personal, private, or sensitive information about individuals, organisations, clients, or staff and project data.
• Adhere to the Sustainability Policy and strive to reduce the organisation’s carbon footprint.
• Actively seek better ways to assist GSU in becoming a more sustainable workplace.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Experience:

• Experience in preparing management accounts budgets, forecasts, and cashflows.
• Experience in preparing and reconciling VAT returns.
• Experience in reconciling balance sheet control accounts including salaries
• Proficiency in using accounting software and digital finance systems.
• Previous experience working in a Finance department.
• Experience in customer service and promoting financial literacy.
• Experience in payroll processes.
• Familiarity with supporting and developing team members.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong customer service focus and ability to build effective working relationships.
• Ability to engage, motivate, and support team members.
• Excellent communication skills (face-to-face, MS Teams, phone, and email).
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Proficiency in IT tools for report writing, email, and database management.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and methodical working.

Knowledge:

• Regulatory requirements and best practices in accounting and finance.
• Knowledge of HMRC, Charities Act, SORP, VAT, PAYE, and pension compliance.

Education/Training:

• Part-qualified ACCA or a training towards a relevant professional accounting qualification.
• Relevant practical experience in accounting and finance.

Personal Attributes and Other Requirements:

• Hybrid or office-based work with the ability to travel to other campuses when needed.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, or stay overnight as necessary.
• Strong team player with a flexible approach to work.
• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.
• Awareness and application of diversity issues in all areas of work.
• Commitment to the values and ethos of the organisation

The Talent Set are delighted to be working with RABI to find their Individual Giving Officer. RABI offers a flexible working environment with hybrid working 2 days per week from their office in Oxford. 

You be primarily responsible for developing, marketing and managing individual giving together with working across other fundraising disciplines. You will be a key member of the fundraising team, producing compelling fundraising communications, stewarding individual donors, including regular donors and gifts in memory. You will ensure that our donors receive excellent care.

The Individual Giving programme will incorporate one-off donations, regular giving, digital fundraising, appeals and in-memory giving. You will do this, with the support of their recently appointed fundraising agency, who you will manage the relationship with week by week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day management of the regular giving programme, project managing appeals and overseeing the thanking process for individual donors. 

• Create, plan, deliver and evaluate multi-channel, compliant, insight-led, supporter-centric campaigns to engage and drive action from new and existing supporters. 

• Manage our newly appointed fundraising agency, and in doing so, help deliver an ambitious appeal programme and income target. 

• Review and develop operational plans for individual giving (including regular giving, in memory, digital fundraising and appeals) working to achieve agreed targets. 

• Communicate and document key performance indicators across individual giving appeals. Ensuring you provide commentary to accompany results reporting, drawing on insights and the wider picture to add context and make recommendations from your learnings. 

• Work with the fundraising agency and RABI communications team to produce and edit appropriate collateral.

Person Specification: 

• Experience of using direct marketing methods to recruit, retain and develop supporters (e.g. telemarketing). 

• Previous direct marketing or transferrable experience. This should include project managing or assisting a project manager to plan and deliver activity and evaluate results.

• Planning, delivering and managing individual giving programmes. 

• Delivering donor recruitment and retention projects from initiation to completion. 

• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding targets from unrestricted donations. 

• Presenting confidently to a variety of audiences. 

• Building relationships and maximising engagement with donors and supporters.

• Able to create and tailor engaging and emotive copy for a range of different channels. 

• A positive and creative approach to work, with the ability to multitask. 

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

Design Manager, permanent

37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday)

£30,499 per annum plus staff benefits

​(Please specify your salary expectations in your application)

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As a Design Manager, you will lead a small team in creating and delivering outstanding design across all aspects of Lowry’s offerings. Your work will span Learning & Engagement, Theatre, Galleries, Commercial, Tourism, Catering, Retail, Quaytickets, and more. You will ensure high-quality design in advertising creative, retail, digital, corporate communications, on-site signage, and much more.

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The role has a number of staff benefits including:

• Complimentary and discounted theatre and live event tickets
• Free car parking just a few minutes’ walk from the Lowry building
• Generous annual leave entitlement and a paid day off for your birthday!
• Discounts at the bars, restaurant and gift shop located within the Lowry building

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Please note that MediaCityUK is a well-connected destination with a variety of different transport options – bus, car, tram and bike.

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The application deadline for this vacancy is  Thursday 24 April 2025

Interviews held in the week commencing 5th May 2025

We reserve the right to close this job early if we receive a high number of applicants.

Thank you to those who have applied previously. We are now seeking new applicants for this position. We kindly request that previous applicants do not reapply.

About the role:

We are looking for a talented and ambitious individual to generate income for the Olive Tree Cancer Support Group through the development and implementation of a Trust & Foundations strategy. This will involve the planning and writing of funding bids, reporting on previous and new grants, liaising with funders and researching new funding opportunities to generate a significant level of income to agreed targets.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and skilled Trust and Foundations fundraiser who is confident and capable in taking the lead on this key strand of our fundraising stream. You will be managed by the Centre Manager and supported by the Trustees and will have autonomy on leading trusts and grants applications and related work.

About you:

The ideal candidate will bring experience of successfully submitting and winning bids from Trusts and Foundations and a good understanding of fundraising targets.  You will be results-orientated, managing our Trusts and Statutory fundraising pipeline, and helping to develop our statutory income.

You will build excellent working relationships with staff at both of our centres, and on occasion work from our Horsham Site and attend some fundraising events.

You may also be required to assist in day-to-day operations at the Centre, such as answering the phones, booking appointments and working with vulnerable  service users.  As we are a small team, a team-player attitude is a must, as well as a positive and can-do approach.

The flexibility and willingness to work several evenings and weekend days throughout the year and ability to travel independently is essential for this role.

What we’re looking for and main responsibilities:

· Experience working within a charitable environment.

· Knowledge of fundraising regulations.

· Research, evaluate and lead on preparation of applications for funding opportunities both locally and nationally to help deliver agreed income targets.

· Maintain effective monitoring and reporting of bids, fundraising processes, and performance, including tracking and recording of income for reporting purposes.

· Excellent Microsoft Office knowledge and skills.

· Excellent communication skills required for writing grant applications to a high standard.

· Organisational skills and dedication to completing projects in a timely manner.

· Assist the team with general enquiries and operational matters as required.

· Work onsite as the default mode of work, with a degree of flexibility for the right candidate. Based in our Crawley Centre but occasionally working in our Horsham Centre. 

Are you looking for a role where your skills and passion can truly make an impact? This is an exciting time to join our friendly, busy, and supportive team as we implement our 10-year Mission Plan, shaping the future of our Diocese and the communities we serve.

Covering Hampshire, Berkshire, South Oxford, and the Channel Islands, our Diocese is home to 87 parishes and 50 schools, serving over 27,000 practising Catholics and supporting 32,000 children and their families. Our work is both challenging and deeply rewarding, offering the opportunity to be part of something truly meaningful.

We are seeking a Director of Finance to lead financial strategy to ensure long-term resilience, manage the finance team, deliver a high standard of financial governance, and provide effective support for our parishes. This role reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will provide expert financial guidance to the Bishop, Trustees, and diocesan leaders. You will oversee financial governance, treasury and investment management, risk assessment, and IT strategy, ensuring financial prudence while supporting the mission of the Church.

We are looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with experience in complex organisations and, ideally, knowledge of the charity or not for profit sector. The successful candidate will have well-developed interpersonal skills, a track record of excellent attention to detail, and the ability to explain complex financial matters to non-finance audiences. A commitment to teamwork and supporting parishes is essential.

An understanding of Catholic Church teachings and values is crucial, as you will play a key role in aligning financial decisions with pastoral priorities.

If you are inspired by the idea of working in a values-driven environment where your efforts will have a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.

Come and be part of our mission!

Job Purpose

The Director of Finance is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, responsible for strategic financial leadership and ensuring the financial sustainability of the Diocese. This role encompasses treasury management, investment strategy, risk management, IT oversight, and long-term financial planning. It also involves leading and developing a resilient and professional finance team.

The Director of Finance must balance financial prudence with pastoral priorities, fostering trust with clergy, lay leaders, and stakeholders while driving financial and operational efficiencies.

Key Stakeholders

Internal:

• Bishop
• Chief Operating Officer (COO)
• Diocesan Trustees and Committees (Finance, Audit & Risk Committee and Investment  Committee)
• Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
• Vicariate Leaders
• Parish Priests, Employees & Finance Committees
• Diocesan Finance Team

External:

• Parishioners & Donors
• Investment Advisors & Fund Managers
• Banks & Financial Institutions
• External Auditors
• Regulatory Bodies (UK Charity Commission, Guernsey Registry, Jersey Charity Commission, HMRC)
• Diocesan Schools Office & School/Academy Leaders
• Legal Advisors
• Suppliers & Contractors

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Develop and implement a financial strategy aligned with the Diocese’s mission and long-term objectives.
• Provide financial analysis, forecasting, and risk management to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with Canon Law, UK financial regulations, and charity law across all jurisdictions.
• Advise the Bishop, COO, Trustees, and key leaders on all aspects of financial management.
• Attend senior board and committee meetings presenting clear and insightful financial reports.

Treasury & Investment Management

• Oversee treasury operations, ensuring effective cash flow management and financial sustainability.
• Lead on investment strategy, working with the Investment Committee and external advisors to maximise ethical and responsible investment returns.
• Regularly review Restricted and Designated Funds to ensure compliance with Diocesan policies and procedures for such funds.

Leadership of the Finance Team

• Provide strong leadership, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and mentor finance staff, ensuring they have the skills and support needed to succeed.
• Ensure the efficient operation of financial systems, budgeting, reporting, and internal controls.
• Promote collaboration across diocesan departments, ensuring effective financial stewardship at all levels.

Financial Oversight, Risk Management & Investigations

• Oversee fraud risk management, implementing robust controls to identify, prevent, and address financial irregularities, particularly in parish accounts.
• Develop and maintain a Financial Risk Register, identifying and mitigating key risks across the Diocese, including fraud, liquidity, compliance, and operational risks.
• Regularly review and update the Risk Register, ensuring risks are assessed, mitigated, and reported to senior leadership and trustees.
• Establish and implement risk management strategies, embedding a culture of financial accountability across the Diocese.
• Provide audit support and financial guidance to parishes, ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the development of annual budgets, ensuring alignment with diocesan strategy and long-term financial sustainability.
• Develop and maintain long-term financial forecasts, assessing future income, expenditure, and funding requirements.
• Lead and manage complex financial investigations, ensuring transparency, accuracy, and compliance.

Financial Planning & Parish Support

• Provide strategic financial support to parishes, schools, and diocesan agencies, helping them develop long-term sustainability plans.
• Offer guidance on budgeting, financial controls, and fundraising strategies.
• Develop and implement financial training for clergy and parish finance teams to improve financial literacy and compliance.
• Operational & IT Leadership
• Lead the IT strategy, ensuring digital transformation aligns with financial and operational objectives.
• Work with IT providers to ensure cybersecurity, data protection, and technology governance.
• Embed and oversee financial systems and processes, driving efficiency through modern financial software and automation.

 Payroll

• Lead the payroll function working closely with the HR manager to deliver a reliable and accurate service for employees. This will include the effective use of the designated payroll IT system.

Governance, Reporting & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with accounting standards, charity law, and internal policies across all jurisdictions.
• Delivery of the Financial Annual Report and Accounts to agreed timescales.
• Develop and update key policies and procedures to ensure financial governance and accountability.
• Work closely with Trustees, external auditors, and regulatory bodies to maintain transparency and good governance.
• Implement robust internal financial controls to safeguard diocesan assets and mitigate risks.
• Develop a standard suite of financial reports to enable informed strategic and operational decision-making for the Board of Trustees and senior leaders.
• Timely production of monthly management accounts and cashflow analysis

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a trusted advisor to the Bishop, clergy, Trustees, and Senior Leadership Team.
• Communicate complex financial information clearly and persuasively to both finance professionals and non-experts.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring financial decisions support the Diocese’s mission.

Other Duties

• Undertake any other reasonable duties required by line manager.

Director of Finance - Person Specification

Competence, Expertise and Knowledge:

Essential

• Degree-level education (or equivalent professional qualification/experience).
• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Extensive financial leadership experience, ideally within charities, faith-based organisations, or complex institutions.
• Proven expertise in treasury and investment management, with experience in ethical investment strategies.
• Strong IT acumen, with experience in financial systems, digital transformation, and IT governance.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage clergy, Trustees, and external stakeholders effectively.
• Confident public speaking and presentation skills, with the ability to deliver complex financial information in an engaging and accessible manner.
• Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality financial reports and strategic documents.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the teachings, values, and mission of the Catholic Church.
• Strategic thinker, with the ability to balance financial discipline with pastoral priorities.
• A full, clean UK driving licence, with the ability to travel across the Diocese, including the Channel Islands.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Canon Law, charity governance, and ecclesiastical structures.
• Experience working in a faith-based or mission-driven organisation.

Additional information

This role will be working 37.5 hours per week, offering a competitive salary of £80,000 - £85,000 per annum.

Based at St. Edmund House, Bishop Crispian Way, Portsmouth, PO1 3QA, with regular travel across the Diocese to parishes and diocesan meetings, including the Channel Islands which may require overnight stays. Please note, for this role a full driving licence and access to a vehicle will be required.

Employee Benefits include:

25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Life Assurance and Employee Wellbeing.

Contributory pension scheme with Scottish Widows.

Free Parking is available onsite.

Interview Details

The closing date for applications is Thursday 24th April 2025, at 5.00pm.

First stage interviews via Teams will take place on Tuesday 6th May 2025 and second stage in person interviews will take place on Thursday 15th May 2025.​

Appointment

Any offer of employment to work at the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth is conditional upon receipt of two satisfactory employment references, provision of relevant certification of qualifications held, and completion of pre-employment checks.

You must have a valid UK Right to Work, as the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth does not offer UK Visa Sponsorship.

This position is subject to the completion of an initial probationary period of six months.

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About the Role:
As a key member of our Income Generation team, you'll be instrumental in developing and executing a growth plan to maximise income and supporter engagement. You'll leverage your expertise in team leadership, data segmentation, and supporter behaviour analysis to drive significant fundraising growth. You'll also play a critical role in fostering long-term supporter loyalty and ensuring exceptional donor care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic responsibility and leadership of Individual Giving, with income responsibility of circa £2 million
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• Utilise data analysis and segmentation to optimise campaigns and supporter journeys.
• Manage budgets and financial reporting, forecasting as needed
• Ensure compliance with charity law, GDPR, and fundraising best practices.
• Cultivate strong relationships with donors and stakeholders.
• Develop innovative fundraising propositions and products.
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• Manage and optimise the database.

About You:

• Proven track record in Individual Giving fundraising, experience with lottery would be of benefit
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing a team.
• Data-driven approach with experience in setting and reporting on KPIs.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of fundraising technology and CRM systems
• In-depth knowledge of charity law, GDPR, and fundraising regulations.
• Experience in budget management and financial reporting.
• Supporter-focused with a passion for building lasting relationships.

What We Offer:

• Salary: circa £41,000
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on a vital cause.
• Mix of home based and being at site, 2-3 days a week

We highly encourage you to submit your CV as soon as possible to be considered for this exciting opportunity as interviews are taking place on a rolling basis.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to every applicant, but we truly appreciate your interest.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process

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• Employee Assistance Programme
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