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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced Learning Team Coordinator to join Westway Trust providing support to the Learning Team Managers.
You will be a friendly and enthusiastic individual with strong administration experience along with excellent interpersonal and customer-facing skills who will be committed to working for a charity supporting and enhancing the lives of people in the North Kensington community.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
Administrative Support
- Undertake administrative duties as directed by the Supplementary Schools Partnerships Manager and the Community Development Manager.
- Maintain information on records and databases as required
- Produce letters, reports, action sheets and documents, as necessary
- Set up meetings and take minutes, as required
- Assist with administrative tasks for project planning
- Manage administration associated with accreditation and awarding bodies for Quality Mark assessments as required
- Carry out administrative duties in relation to registers, cancellations, course documentation and course evaluations data
- Coordinate responses for outstanding stakeholder queries
- Assist with promotional tasks such as mail-outs and outbound progression calls, newsletter, and promotional events/open days
- Monitor office supplies inventory and place orders for learning team projects
- Process criminal record checks (DBS) for volunteers
- Coordination of all data management and impact reporting across team Programmes
- Support the Communications Team in developing and enhancing the communications and marketing strategies for the charity around Learning and Skills, including contributing to the Westway Trust and Westway Learning Twitter accounts and other social media and communication channels
- Assist with community events as required by agreement
Financial Support
- Perform basic financial activities relating to processing payments
- Support the Learning Managers with financial processes (including raising POs, liaising with Accounts for invoices, and processing credit card statements)
Special projects support, for example:
- Undertake administrative duties for the Lords Trading Card Directory
- Keep the Westway Trust and Kensington & Chelsea Social Council (KCSC) service directories updated
- Undertake administrate duties for the after school club Mondays and Thursdays 4.30pm – 6.30pm and help out with activities such as art, reading, games.
- Help organise seasonal events, such as Easter, Halloween, Christmas parties
Knowledge and Experience:
- At least one years’ administrative experience working in a busy office
- Strong customer service experience
- Experience of working in a customer-focused and/or community organisation
- Good organisational, prioritising and problem solving skills, with the resilience to work effectively under pressure
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Good command of written and spoken English
- Ability to provide a friendly and efficient service to the Learning Team Managers; learners and members of the community
- Experience of working with a high level of accuracy
- Is flexible, open to, and adapt to new ideas
- Can take the initiative to get things done and not afraid to make suggestions for continuous improvement
- Must have good IT skills, including MS Office Word, Excel and Access
- Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding; health and safety and security; confidentiality for all learners (adults, children and young people), and complete online training as required
- Commitment to living out the Westway Trust values including placing the community at the center of all we do.
- Demonstrable understanding of, commitment to, and promotion of equality of opportunities, diversity and inclusion.
Desirable
- Connection to or significant understanding of the local area and its social, cultural and political heritage would be highly desirable
- Experience of working within GDPR legislation
- Community work experience
Benefits of working with us:
- Great location in the heart of Portobello, North Kensington
- Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per year + statutory bank holidays
- Sick pay scheme
- Investor in People (IiP) employer
- Free gym membership at health club one minute walk from the office
- Pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Season ticket / bicycle loan
- Free eye test voucher
Interview date: Monday 3 March
The application deadline is Friday 21 February when applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview. However, we reserve the right to close the application early. An early application is strongly recommended.
We exist to work together with the local community to enable North Kensington to thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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English National Opera
Financial Controller
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000
Permanent, Full-time
Hybrid working, 1-2 days a week in the office
Closest stations: Covent Garden or Charing Cross
The English National Opera (ENO) is a key part of London’s cultural scene, known for delivering opera that is accessible to everyone. With a strong commitment to quality and inclusivity, ENO continues to bring opera to a broad audience while supporting creativity and education.
We are looking for an experienced finance professional to join our team as a Financial Controller. This role will lead on external financial reporting, VAT and corporation tax compliance, and treasury management. Working closely with colleagues across finance and operations, you will play an important part in maintaining and improving ENO’s financial accounting and compliance processes.
This hands-on role involves preparing financial statements, working with auditors, and managing the financial aspects of capital projects to ensure budgets are followed. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute your financial expertise to an organisation that values cultural and artistic achievement.
About the Role
Reporting to the CFO, the Financial Controller’s main responsibilities include:
- As a member of the Executive Plus team, contribute to the leadership and implementation of the strategic direction of ENO.
- Provide leadership and direction to the Financial accounting team, to achieve departmental and organisational objectives.
- Manage the preparation of all financial reporting and tax compliance.
- Ensure that risk and compliance management is embedded and operational across the Division.
- Coordinate monthly review of the Balance sheet and undertake reconciliations where relevant.
- Work with the CFO/CEO, Director of Strategy & HFBP to prepare and present funding requests, including NPO submissions.
- Oversee preparation of financial statements, management of statutory audit and disclosures in accordance with accounting principles, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
- Preparation of Theatre Tax Relief claims, working with external advisors to ensure the accuracy of the return and advising the business on actions to maximise eligibility of spend.
- Coordinate and liaise with external auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with financial reporting and tax obligations .
- Prepare/ supervise preparation of the quarterly Vat return ensuring that partial recovery methodology is operating correctly and remains appropriate to changes in the business model . Review the returns annually and undertake the annual adjustment.
Who are we looking for?
We’re seeking a qualified and experienced finance professional who is confident working in a busy and varied environment. The ideal candidate will have:
- A formal accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
- Strong technical finance experience, ideally in a complex organisation.
- Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to work well with people at all levels.
- A proactive approach to managing priorities and solving problems.
- Experience in the arts, higher education, or charity sectors (desirable but not essential).
We welcome applications from candidates with experience in a range of sectors, including industry, charity, and professional practice
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We seek a proactive and collaborative communications professional to provide impactful information and communications for EU citizens and Ukrainians, for our supporters and donors, and for the wider public. With excellent writing, creative and technical skills you will carry out a range of responsibilities to boost our charity's mission. You will raise the authentic voices of people seeking a home in the UK who are affected by Brexit and by the war in Ukraine and celebrate their contributions to our society.
Please submit a cover letter with your CV, explaining how your own unique experience and background meet the person specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Rheolwr Datblygu Busnes (De-ddwyrain Cymru)
Heneb – Ymddiriedolaeth Archaeoleg Cymru
Tymor Penodol (2 flynedd)
£35,000 y flwyddyn
Mae Heneb yn sefydliad elusennol sydd wedi ymrwymo i warchod a hyrwyddo treftadaeth archaeolegol gyfoethog Cymru.
Bydd y Rheolwr Datblygu Busnes yn gyfrifol am wthio ac ehangu gwasanaethau prosiectau archaeolegol Heneb yn Ne-ddwyrain Cymru. Mae'r rôl hon yn cynnwys nodi cyfleoedd busnes newydd, datblygu partneriaethau â datblygwyr, penseiri ac arweinwyr y diwydiant adeiladu a chynyddu refeniw trwy gontractau prosiectau archaeolegol.
Bydd deiliad y swydd yn gallu gweithio’n hybrid trwy gymysgedd o weithio gartref a gweithio mewn swyddfa yn unrhyw un o’n swyddfeydd yn Ne-ddwyrain Cymru (Baglan neu Gasnewydd), a bydd angen teithio ledled y rhanbarth.
Anfonwch eich CV a llythyr eglurhaol yn amlinellu eich addasrwydd ar gyfer y rôl at y Pennaeth Archaeoleg, John Roberts erbyn 14 Chwefror 2025.
Mae Heneb wedi ymrwymo i gyfle cyfartal ac yn annog ceisiadau gan bob unigolyn cymwys.
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Business Development Manager (Southeast Wales)
Southeast Wales
Heneb - The Trust for Welsh Archaeology
Fixed Term (2 years)
£35,000 per annum
Heneb is a charitable organisation committed to preserving and promoting Wales's rich archaeological heritage.
The Business Development Manager will be responsible for driving and expanding Heneb’s archaeological project services in Southeast Wales. This role involves identifying new business opportunities, developing partnerships with developers, architects and construction industry leaders and increasing revenue through archaeological project contracts.
The post-holder will be able to work hybrid with a mix of home working and office working based in any of our Southeast Wales offices (Baglan or Newport), with travel across the region required.
Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to Head of Archaeology John Roberts by 14 February 2025.
Heneb is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3JE (Flexible working options)
Salary: £41,182 - £45,417 per year inclusive annual salary + up to 19.7% employer
pension contribution, plus essential user car allowance
Contract: Fixed Term for 12 months
Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week
Do you have an interest in helping vulnerable individuals and want to make a practical difference to improving the quality of people’s lives?
About the role
This is an excellent opportunity to provide a front-line response to reports of serious antisocial behaviour, domestic abuse, safeguarding and other community safety issues. Our clients Community Protection Team is a small, high performing team which deals with the above issues, along with their duties under Prevent, Modern Day Slavery, Hate Crimes and the Community Safety Partnership. This vacancy would give you the ideal opportunity to provide a front-line response and support Council tenants that report serious anti-social behaviour, domestic abuse, safeguarding and other community safety issues.
About you
You will be working closely with our colleagues in their Housing Management team, the Police, Social Services and other partner agencies. They are looking for an experienced individual to join their team with direct case management expertise of handing complex cases involving anti-social behaviour, and domestic abuse or safeguarding – either with a local authority or a social housing provider. There is a lot of autonomy in this role and its best suited to a candidate that can work proactively on their own initiative handling a demanding caseload.
St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages. Their centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work.
In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to:
• 26.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays.
• Please note: annual leave will be pro-rated for anyone who does not have a standard full- time pattern of 37 hours over 5 days, e.g. part-timers
• Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7 percent employer contributions
• Flexible working options
• Staff Parking Permit
• Reimbursement of professional fees
• Comprehensive development and training
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres
• Access to discounts and benefits via online platform
Additional Information
Disability Confident: They are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets all the essential criteria for the post.
Safeguarding: This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.
English Fluency: The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.
To apply
Please select the apply button on the vacancy and follow the steps below:
Complete an online application and in the supporting statement section, ensure you explain what you would bring to the role and how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification.
Provide an up-to-date CV (no more than three sides of A4), explaining any gaps in employment.
A detailed job description and person specification are published on the advert for this role. The person specification sets out the criteria we use to assess applicants. The Council reserves the right to reject applicants at the shortlisting stage, where the application process has not been completed correctly.
Closing date for applications: 10 February 2025
Interviews are scheduled for w/c: 24 February 2025
NOTE: Interviews are conducted throughout the application process. They reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
You may also have experience in the following: Case management Community Partnership management, Community Safety, Safeguarding Officer, Crime prevention officer, Community Enablement Officer, Community Centre, Local Government, Local Authority, Anti-Social behaviour Officer, Social Care, Community Support etc
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About the job role
Our Retail team is expanding! We are looking for a flexible person with experience in retail sales to join our friendly team. Ideally, the successful applicant will also have sales experience in clothing or fashion within a charity environment.
About you
You will need:
- Previous retail sales experience.
- To be willing and able to work flexibly, Tuesday to Saturday (37.5 hours per week).
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to juggle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Where you will work
St Joseph's Hospice was founded in 1905 by the Religious Sisters of Charity, and as such, it has a rich, Catholic heritage which informs our work today: to support and welcome those in need from all different cultures, religions and backgrounds.
We provide high-quality specialist palliative care for patients with cancer and other life-threatening conditions across East and North London. We have a large team of clinical staff who work across community, in-patient and out-patient services delivering individualised, responsive and holistic support to patients and their families/carers.
Why work for us?
- 27 days’ holiday plus public holidays, increasing up to 33 days with service.
- Subsidised café and early access to retail sale events.
- Season ticket/welfare loans.
- Continuation of NHS Pension Scheme or an excellent salary-exchange pension scheme.
- Santander cycles discount and cycle-to-work scheme.
- Health Cash Plan and access to the EAP services.
Join St Joseph’s team and find out more!
To apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.
Closing date: 14 February 2025.
Interview date: 25 February 2025.
We are an equal opportunities and a disability confident employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
We have a huge vision and have begun an exciting renewal at the Guild Church for Workers at St Katharine Cree (SKC) . We are looking for an Operations Manager/Director to join our team.
We are a ‘start up’ church: we try new things, listen and look for the Holy Spirit, and get stuck in. We need our operations to respond to that – and to catch up! We are looking for someone who could confidently set up good operational processes and can problem solve – and is excited about doing this with us in a new, fascinating, and strategic context for mission in the heart of the City of London. You will bring drive, wisdom, and capability to the team in ways which release the creativity of our community and God’s work amongst us.
You'll have a committed and close-knit team alongside you, including our brilliant Administrator, and we don't work on Sundays. If you're at all interested in this opportunity, please get in touch.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Guildford Institute is looking to recruit a full-time Programme Manager as maternity cover to manage and administer our eclectic course programme, alongside our room hire offering.
What is The Guildford Institute and What Do We Offer?
The Guildford Institute is an educational, community charity based in Guildford town centre. On offer is a wide-ranging programme of events, room hire facilities, a vegetarian restaurant and a library complete with a historic archive. The Institute has operated from its Grade II listed premises for over 130 years.
Some of the key benefits of working at the Institute include:
- The post-holder will work within a small, friendly team environment
- Varied job role that provides opportunities for development and plenty of scope for original ideas and input
- Ability to interact with a vast number of local community members
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Central Guildford location
- Training & professional development opportunities provided
Key Responsibilities of the Post-holder
The Programme Manager will be passionate about the Institute’s aims of providing cultural and social opportunities for the local community.
The points below identify some of the post-holder’s core areas of responsibility:
- Management and facilitation of the Institute’s courses. The post-holder will take responsibility for all aspects of planning and delivery of the main focus of the Institute’s adult education programme – the courses. This entails seeing courses through from concept, liaising with tutors, gathering and editing copy for publicity purposes, down to practical elements on the day of delivery. The post-holder will work to ensure the continuation of current courses, whilst also having the opportunity to add new courses to the programme in line with the organisation’s aims.
- Management of the Institute’s room hire function and events diary. Holding responsibility for the Institute’s room hire bookings, the Programme Manager helps to bring in vital additional income for the organisation. In managing the Institute’s events diary, the post-holder has a hand in organising every activity that takes place within the building, as well as maintaining the important balance between the courses on offer and room hire options available to local businesses and community organisations.
- The post-holder also carries line management responsibility for our small team of stewarding and caretaking staff.
What We Seek in You
- A passion for and commitment to the aims and the work of the Institute and an enthusiasm to build on recent developments to the Institute’s programme
- An ability to plan, prioritise and organise in order to meet competing deadlines
- A keen attention to detail
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills in order to build up positive relationships with tutors, room hirers and regular clients
- A flexible, adaptable approach is essential
Full Person Specification details can be found within the Job Description.
The Guildford Institute welcomes applications from individuals from all sectors and backgrounds.
Key Information & Application Method
This is a maternity cover position, which is expected to last approximately 12 months. It is hoped that the successful candidate would be available to start in April. This position is a full-time, office-based role.
Please view the Job Description for full details of the position.
Salary: £30,000 - £31,000 per year.
To apply, please send us a copy of your CV together with a short (1-page) covering letter highlighting why you'd like to work for our charity plus how your skills and experience relate to this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Spectra CIC delivers counselling services across London. The post holder will manage Spectra’s Psychosexual Counselling Service. This will include the delivery of counselling sessions, client allocations, clinical audit, service development and waiting list management. In addition, liaison with members of the counselling team.
You will have a good understanding of the health and well-being needs of clients experiencing sexual issues, an understanding of access barriers in underserved groups within communities, and how to engage and deliver a service effectively with people who want to engage with counselling.
You will have a good working knowledge of Office programmes including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
To better serve marginalised communities we currently particularly welcome applications from trans people, people of colour and/or those with key language skills.
The role offers a combination of working online and within Spectra’s clinical hubs across London.
Please complete and return the application form, including the personal statement and diversity monitoring form – we do not accept CVs or incomplete applications.
You can access them via the Quick Apply option on CharityJob, or via our website's Get Involved page.
Interviews: Spectra is utilising a dynamic recruitment process whereby any promising applicants can be contacted as soon as their application is received and invited for interview. Please therefore submit your application as soon as possible and do not wait until the ultimate deadline.
Please complete and return the application form, including the personal statement and diversity monitoring form – we do not accept CVs or incomplete applications.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Dancers’ Career Development (DCD) is dedicated to empowering dancers from all genres and backgrounds, supporting them through their professional and personal transitions. By removing barriers to career progression and fostering lifelong learning opportunities, DCD ensures career sustainability for dancers. The charity collaborates with prestigious national Partner Dance Companies and independent dancers, offering workshops and programs in dance schools and conservatoires. Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024, DCD aims to build on this milestone by enhancing its profile, forming strategic partnerships, and increasing its social impact in 2025. The organisation seeks a motivated, results-oriented individual with excellent interpersonal skills to join their ambitious team and contribute to making a positive difference in dancers' lives.
Join DCD as the Head of Individual Giving and make a transformative impact on dancers' lives and wellbeing. We are seeking a highly motivated, results-oriented self-starter who thrives both independently and within a small, ambitious team. If you are passionate about the performing arts and deeply connect with DCD's values, this role offers a unique opportunity to make life-changing differences. As the Head of Individual Giving, you will play a pivotal role in increasing individual philanthropic income, cultivating new relationships, and stewarding existing donors to support DCD's mission.
The role is being offered on a permanent part-time basis, we are also open to hearing from freelance fundraisers. Some flexibility will be required, with regards to hours, in order to meet with existing and potential donors and attend events. DCD is a remote working organisation, so the post-holder will need to be able to work comfortably from home.
Key Responsibilities:
- Grow DCD’s existing donor portfolio.
- Cultivate new relationships and steward existing donors, working closely with DCD Trustees.
- Implement and develop our individual giving strategy to support activities and core costs.
- Achieve/exceed our target to double individual philanthropic income by 2027.
- Maintain and extend excellent relationships with a broad spectrum of external stakeholders.
- Contribute to the development of DCD’s business model, clearly articulating the impact and importance of our work to supporters.
- Lead on prospect research, introducing new potential donors to DCD.
- Manage our donor portfolio, developing personalized giving journeys.
- Lead tailored fundraising campaigns to raise DCD's profile and diversify our donor portfolio.
- Manage and develop the '73 Circle, a patron scheme for donors.
- Deliver intimate stewardship events to deepen relationships with current donors.
- Engage with DCD’s international alumni network to establish regular giving and living legacy prospects.
- Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and maintain accurate records.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: DCD is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members feel valued and respected. DCD operates a Positive Action policy (Equality Act 2010) to better represent the dance communities we support and to reflect our wider society. DCD is an inclusive charity that believes diversity leads to better decision making. We positively encourage and welcome applications by people who identify as from the Global Majority and/or people who identify as D/deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent. Those who do and meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification will be guaranteed an interview.
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Colours of Redbridge is a vibrant programme of community-led arts and culture in Redbridge, East London. It is part of the pioneering Creative People and Places (CPP) programme from Arts Council England, empowering local people to decide what culture happens in their area. We are reaching new audiences through high-quality work and making a real difference to people’s lives through our projects which include South Asian truck art, a cultural food festival and a disability-led street carnival.
Job requirements:
- To fulfil this exciting new role in the senior leadership team of Colours of Redbridge, helping to shape the overall strategy and direction of the programme.
- To lead on the financial management of the programme, setting up relevant budgets, spending trackers and financial reporting systems.
- To refine and implement an ambitious fundraising strategy of grants, trusts, donations and commercial opportunities.
- To set up project management systems to ensure that individual elements of the programme are delivered on time and on budget.
Essential requirements:
- Experience of setting up budgeting and financial reporting systems for programmes of £200k+ per year.
- Proven experience of raising significant additional income for community projects through either grants, trusts or commercial funding opportunities.
- Knowledge and experience of running procurement processes to select high-quality suppliers and contractors at best value.
- Excellent project or programme management skills, using appropriate methods to track progress and improve efficiency.
In return, we can offer the successful candidate a company pension scheme, annual performance rewards, generous annual leave, employee assistance programme and GP referral scheme. In addition, we offer our staff free gym, swim and spa membership at all Vision sites; Corporate Health Cash Plan.
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This interesting role will support the theatre’s ambition to increase our revenue fundraising and development capabilities. In particular the post holder will be responsible for researching, cultivating, preparing applications for and stewarding Charitable Trusts and Foundations to raise funds for our Community and Outreach work and Play Your Part capital campaign. The focus will be on grants of up to £5,000. The post will also offer administrative support to the department focused on mid-level giving (Vanbrugh Supporters and Guardian Angels).
The post holder will be responsible for the accurate recording of income related to Trusts and Foundations, working closely with the Head of Creative Learning and Director of Development (DoD) to identify fundable propositions within the theatre. You will assist in the planning and delivery of donor events for Vanbrugh Supporters, Guardian Angels and current and potential Major Donors, helping to ensure a culture of continuous cultivation and engagement. You will work closely with the DoD to enable the charity’s artistic, community and organisational aspirations.
This post is full time, though for the right candidate, a pro-rata 4-day equivalent will be considered.
POST HOLDER
You will be a strong writer and an organised, enthusiastic and hard-working individual. Ready to learn and very comfortable talking to a range of people, representing yourself as informed, intelligent, calm and knowledgeable member of the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre team. Never afraid to ask questions but equally enthusiastic about looking for your own solutions. We are a happy and driven team and hope to find someone who compliments these characteristics to join us in the Development Department.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Database and record keeping
· Assisting in the maintaining of donor records on the CRM.
· Recording and reporting on donor activity as directed.
· Responsible for maintaining financial data, and production of written and verbal reports as directed.
Office administration
· First point of contact for external enquiries.
· Internal liaison with the Marketing Office and Finance Office.
· Assist within the Development Department, carrying out other duties as reasonably required.
· Administration of the Development Committee including minute taking.
Fundraising
· Write applications and evaluation reports to Trusts and Foundations for grants up to £5k in support of the theatre’s activity with a major focus on the work of the Creative Learning Programme.
· Assist with running fundraising appeals as required.
· Maintain records of funds applied for and grants awarded; manage a calendar of application and report deadlines.
· Work with the Marketing Office and Finance Office to provide funding information for promotional purposes and to report gifts and grants received.
· Researching prospective Trust and Foundation supporters and assist with the identification of potential sources of grant funding.
· As required, assist with the production of case for support literature for funding applications.
· Gather briefing and background information for face-to-face prospect meetings.
· Assist with cultivation and stewardship events as required.
· Assist with donor needs and requirements, including booking of tickets for shows for higher level Vanbrugh members and Major Donors.
· Working with the DoD and Fundraising Associate to increase the number and value of Vanbrugh supporters annually to agreed targets, ensuring regular communications with donors and Vanbrugh members to enable them to recognise the importance of their support including the quarterly newsletter, Centre Stage.
· Stewardship and cultivation of the Guardian Angels, the theatre’s regular giving scheme for lower-level donors. Working with colleagues aiming to increase the number of Guardian Angels annually and increasing their base level donations.
· Work with colleagues in Box Office, Marketing, Catering and Front of House in the facilitation of events for the department and encourage and support a culture of fundraising within the Theatre.
Other
· Demonstrate an understanding of the theatre’s values, ethos and mission and to promote these through everyday practice in the role.
· Comply with all legislative, regulatory and policy requirements as appropriate.
· Comply with the theatre’s Financial Regulations and financial management procedures.
· Observe the policies, procedures and practices of Health & Safety in all aspects of the role.
· Demonstrate the value and importance of equality and diversity in every aspect of the theatre’s work and show commitment through everyday practice in the role.
· Work in accordance with and promote the Theatre’s environmental sustainability policy and practices.
· Work continuously to improve individual knowledge, skills and behaviours for the current role and for the longer-term, gaining appropriate professional qualifications/accreditation and maintaining membership of appropriate professional bodies as appropriate.
· Participate in theatre events including when these are held in the evenings, at weekends or otherwise outside of normal working hours.
· Undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required from time to time
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Excellent organisational skills
Strong ability to prioritise tasks and adapt quickly to arising demands
A motivated self-starter able to meet project deadlines and achieve targets.
Commitment to working in a team environment
Strong numeracy and literacy skills.
Ability to represent the Yvonne Arnaud and its case for support with confidence and credibility.
Excel and Microsoft word experience
CRM experience
KNOWLEDGE
Excellent and persuasive writer able to adapt style for a specific fundraising opportunity.
Basic financial skills & knowledge of financial processes.
An understanding of the arts and culture sector and its need for philanthropic support.
Ability to present a case for support in a Trust and Foundations fundraising arena.
GDPR knowledge
Knowledge of gift aid legislation.
QUALIFICATIONS
Maths and English GCSE, Level 5 or above
EXPERIENCE
Previous experience working in a fundraising team
Administrative experience
Minimum 1 year fundraising
Some experience fundraising from Charitable Trusts and Foundations
Knowledge of the charity sector
Events
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Attention to detail
Confident communicator, written and verbal
Ability to work on own initiative
Ability to multi-task
Good interpersonal skills
Trustworthy and able to handle confidential matters
Team player able to work productively with others.
How to apply
Application is by completing the Job Application Form, optional CV, covering letter and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form on the theatre website.
The closing date for applications is 14th February 2025.
Interviews will take place throughout the process as applications are received meaning the recruitment process could end before eh closing date.
Data Protection – If you apply for a job or work experience at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, we will need to collect certain personal data and special category data as part of your application. By providing information within your CV and covering letter, you are consenting to its use for the purpose of processing your application and assessing your suitability to the position applied for. If your application is unsuccessful, our policy is to delete/destroy the application six months after the closing date. If we feel that your details would be useful to keep for a longer period, should an appropriate position arise in the future, we will seek your permission to maintain these records for longer than six months.
Notification – Whilst it is normally our policy to notify applicants as to the outcome of their application as soon as possible after the closing date, it is not always possible to do so. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Colours of Redbridge is a vibrant programme of community-led arts and culture in Redbridge, East London. It is part of the pioneering Creative People and Places (CPP) programme from Arts Council England, empowering local people to decide what culture happens in their area. We are reaching new audiences through high-quality work and making a real difference to people’s lives through our projects which include South Asian truck art, a cultural food festival and a disability-led street carnival.
Job requirements:
- To provide all logistical and operational support in developing and executing three large-scale public arts commissions in 2025, with a view to support further projects.
- Oversee the development of each project, creating feasibility studies, budgets, project plans and risk registers, working alongside a team of Community Producers in line with their ambitions and expectations.
- Lead on the Health and Safety for the events, including the licencing process, Event Management Plans and Risk Assessments, representing the organisation at Safety Advisory Groups and acting as the Responsible Person on the day of events.
- Liaise with venues, artists and suppliers to realise projects, writing contracts and procuring services.
Essential requirements:
- Extensive experience of producing or managing free events in the public realm (ideally within an arts context) with audiences of over 1,000 people.
- Experience of applying for premises licences and Temporary Event Notices for large-scale outdoor events.
- Experiences of producing Event Management Plans and attending Safety Advisory Group meetings
- An ability to work alongside community groups as participants and decision makers.
In return, we can offer the successful candidate a company pension scheme, annual performance rewards, generous annual leave, employee assistance programme and GP referral scheme. In addition, we offer our staff free gym, swim and spa membership at all Vision sites; Corporate Health Cash Plan (which provides free access to essential health care and valuable health and wellbeing services); employee recognition scheme; cycle to work and electric leasing car scheme.