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Role summary
Are you a forward-thinking finance professional who wants to use your skills to change lives? Are you highly motivated, organised with an eye for detail? Do you enjoy responsibility and working with figures, solving problems and completing tasks to a high standard?
Help empower a global community by leading finance at Shift.ms and its trading subsidiary, realworld ms. We’re looking for a highly organised and self motivated Finance Manager to support its growth ambitions. Reporting directly to the CEO and Head of Operations, you’ll turn figures into insights, helping us solve problems and shape the long-term strategy that allows us to support more MSers than ever before.
Why Shift.ms?
Shift.ms, the social network for people with MS (MSers), launched in 2009. Founded by MSers, for MSers, the charity supports many thousands of recently diagnosed people across the world as they make sense of MS. Shift.ms has an engaged, global community of over 80,000 members, driven by people with MS. From diagnosis, MSers join to connect with others, get the support they need, and together, learn to proactively manage their MS.
realworld ms was founded in 2024, realworld ms operates as the industry-facing subsidiary of Shift.ms. realworld ms enables MS stakeholders to draw on real-world evidence to develop products, treatments and services that meet today’s MSer needs.
What we expect from you
Working alongside the Head of Operations, CEO and department heads, your responsibilities will cover Shift.ms and its wholly owned subsidiary, realworld ms ltd, as follows:
Financial management
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Be the primary point of contact for our Treasurer, Accountant and External Auditor;
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Review and constantly improve processes and internal controls for finance;
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Lead the development of annual budgets and shorter/longer term forecasts as needed;
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Manage accounting, budget and cash flow, and working with the CEO, develop cost reduction strategies as needed;
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Prepare monthly management accounts incorporating variance analysis of budgets vs. actuals and headline narrative;
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Manage monthly payroll with an external payroll provider;
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Draft consolidated statutory accounts for audit and lead the coordination of year-end audit;
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Prepare quarterly VAT returns for the Group and be the main point of contact for HMRC;
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Make recommendations for corporate gift aid donations based on performance and future forecasts for the subsidiary;
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Present finance updates in-person at quarterly board meetings normally held in London;
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Manage and lead FinCom meetings, typically held quarterly;
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Attend the trustee annual away weekend.
Bookkeeping
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Lead the financial operations of the charity including recording transactions onto the finance system (Quickbooks), managing cashflow, invoicing, accounts payable/receivable, processing of purchase invoices and supplier payments;
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Complete month end reconciliations as part of the preparation of monthly management accounts;
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Track, calculate and process intercompany recharges to ensure costs sit within the correct entity;
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Track and ensure correct treatment and reporting of restricted/unrestricted funds;
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Process employee, volunteer & trustee expense claims;
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Manage the relationship with an external payroll bureau, liaising with them to ensure payroll is processed accurately and paid on time;
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Support employee onboarding including obtaining details for payroll and pre employment checks.
Other
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Collaborate with senior stakeholders on projects and reporting;
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Track income receipts and projections for weekly income generation calls with heads of department;
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Process gift aid claims;
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Process incentive payments for realworld ms participants;
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Renew insurances.
Qualifications, skills and abilities (E= Essential D = Desirable)
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Be part or fully qualified with a professional accounting qualification ACCA, CIMA or ACA, with at least 2-3 years post qualification experience. (E)
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Employment history in a charity/3rd sector role (D)
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Good understanding of charity reporting requirements and Charity SORP (E) especially the technical application of income recognition requirements for the charity and its subsidiary
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Experience of VAT reporting (E) including an understanding of VAT recovery with respect to business and non business for charities, place of supply (overseas transactions)
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Experience in developing organisational budgets/forecasts (D)
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Good analytical and communication skills (E)
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Strong organisational, time management, and prioritisation skills (E)
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Excellent attention to detail (E)
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Excel and google sheets to at least intermediate standard. (E)
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Experience of accounting software packages (E) (Experience with Quickbooks (D))
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Comfortable operating in a change environment (D)
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Awareness of confidentiality and the need to comply by the UK GDPR (E)
We're an equal opportunity employer. We’re looking for the best candidate based on the value they can add. Our culture is hugely important to us and we welcome applicants of all race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability status. We encourage all candidates who believe they have the required qualifications and experience to apply.
Other information
Hours: 22.5 hours a week
Location: Remote position based in the UK. Monthly travel to Leeds is required.
Salary: £40,000-45,000 dependent on relevant expertise
Annual Leave: 25 days per annum (leave entitlement is pro rated for days worked), plus public holidays and 3 days between Christmas and New Year.
Employee benefits: Generous life assurance and pension schemes, committed learning and development budget for each staff member, flexible working.
The role closes on midday on Monday 30 March but we will be conducting rolling interviews.
In your cover letter, please tell us why your experience aligns with the job description.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Waking Night Workerto play a pivotal role in our Complex Needs Service in Wandsworth.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
This role provides overnight waking cover to ensure the safety, security, and smooth running of properties within the Cluster and on-call night hub. You will conduct regular health and safety checks, monitor CCTV and alarms, respond to emergencies, and
contact on-call managers or emergency services when required.
The role includes supporting clients in crisis, maintaining accurate records, and facilitating access to emergency or ongoing support.
Acting calmly and professionally at all times, you will ensure a safe, supportive environment for clients while adhering to Hestia's health, safety, and safeguarding policies.
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
You will bring the ability to remain calm, professional, and responsive in a night-time support environment, with a strong commitment to maintaining safety and security for clients and properties. You will be confident carrying out health and safety checks, monitoring CCTV and alarms, and responding effectively to incidents or emergencies, including contacting on-call managers or emergency services when required. You will also bring the ability to support clients in crisis with empathy and professionalism, maintain clear and accurate records, and help individuals access appropriate emergency or ongoing support, while always following health, safety, and safeguarding procedures.
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Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
- Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
- Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.
Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
Important Information for Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great
people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
Important Information for Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.



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Design and Communications Manager
Salary: £38,000 - £41,000 per annum + benefits
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Type: 12-month FTC, April/May 2026 start preferred
Are you an experienced Design and Communications Manager looking for a new and exciting opportunity? Here at Seashell, we are looking for a talented individual who is passionate about making a difference to the lives of others…
About Seashell Trust
Originally founded in 1823, Seashell Trust is a nationally recognised and registered charity based in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport. The Trust comprises of the Royal School Manchester, the Royal College Manchester, bespoke Residential Care Homes, Outreach Health and Family Services that support over 8,000 people a year. We provide expert education and residential care for children and young adults with multiple complex disabilities including, profound learning difficulties, multi-sensory impairments, mobility issues and neurological disorders like severe autism. Our fantastic services are based all on one-site, which deepens our sense of community for our children and young adults and the Seashell team.
We are currently in the midst of the largest fundraising appeal in our 200-year history which will see our campus become the national centre of excellence for the education and residential care of children and young adults with the most complex disabilities.
In 2015 we raised £10 million to build our residential care facility Sir Norman Stoller Way and in 2023, opened The Moulding Foundation building, a £25 million home for Royal School Manchester. Building is now complete for our new Royal College Manchester; The Ged Mason building opened in early February 2026.
About the role
The Design and Communications Manager is responsible for managing Seashell’s brand identity so that it engages effectively with our audiences, reflects our values and articulates our ambitions.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as lead designer for the Trust and work with the Head of Marketing and Communications to establish clear direction for enhancing brand awareness
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to champion the Seashell brand, providing design insight and input into key campaigns.
- Design and create marketing and communications materials, as well as keeping the brand/marketing and communications toolkit and content bank up to date, to help our teams create their own materials to strengthen our brand and amplify awareness.
- Lead on design or oversee artwork for key organisational documents (impact report etc.) campaigns, fundraising events, reports, prospectuses, impact stories, social media, advertising and any other key content required.
- Act as ‘brand guardian’ and maintain brand assets and guidelines. Ensure consistent application of design standards and brand guidelines across all departments and communications
- Support Seashell’s understanding of its brand guidelines - including tone of voice, sentiment, inclusive language and visual identity - through the provision of advice and guidance to internal stakeholders.
- Co-ordinate the development and delivery of creative content to strengthen and promote our brand, supporting Seashell’s strategic priorities and business planning requirements
- Work with suppliers and stakeholders throughout the development cycle. Duties include writing design and technical briefs, scoping technical development projects with colleagues and suppliers, establishing systems that will enable the functions to be most impactful
- Be accountable for the efficient management of key budgets, ensuring appropriate and effective spend
- Carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required
Full job description is available upon request
What you will need for the role:
- Previous experience in design led role is essential - experience of working in a marketing and communications role in an education and care setting, particularly within the charity sector is desirable
- Strong graphic design skills and proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and/or equivalent tools.
- Proven design skills, able to create high quality artwork that elevates a brand
- Competent user of website content management systems, WordPress in particular
- Ability to write and edit high quality, engaging and informative marketing communications copy
- Experience of working in a fast-paced environment, with an ability to handle numerous projects with competing deadlines and priorities
- Excellent communication and relationship development skills.
- Happy to work outside of office hours on occasions by agreement
- Enthusiasm and commitment to giving the children and young adults at Seashell the best opportunities.
What we can offer you:
- Access to our on-site inclusive gym, fitness classes and state of the art swimming pool
- Blue Light discount scheme
- Benenden Health Care Membership – access to 24/7 GP, physiotherapy, medical treatments, mental health support including counselling service, cancer support, care planning and social care advice
- Access to a wide range of vocational programmes to support you in your job role
- Life Assurance (3x Annual base salary) subject to terms and conditions
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Paid Enhanced DBS
About recruitment at Seashell
Please upload your CV to apply. As per our Safer Recruitment procedure, you will be required to complete a Seashell Application Form as part of our recruitment process.
We provide a caring environment that is safeguarded and committed to promoting learning, respect and independence, as well as dignity for all of our students. As part of our safer recruitment procedure, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (no cost) and full references will be taken.
We value our employees and recognise the need to recruit, retain and develop highly skilled and committed talent who share our vision and values!
We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications.
Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to our Recruitment Team in advance.
This charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our vision is for the children and young people in our care to be safe, happy and to achieve the best possible outcomes so that they are valued and valuable members of their communities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Kentown Family Support Worker
£24,000 annual salary plus Company Car (additional benefit of approx. £5K), 5% employers pension contribution and 25 days annual leave.
To Cover East Lancashire
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need.
About the role:
We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our Kentown Team.
Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the Kentown Team and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness.
Having worked in a demanding and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact.
What we’re looking for:
· An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care.
· A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly.
· Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines.
· Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice)
· A persuasive and open communicator, you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates
· A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people, and their families – aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential.
What we offer:
We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, this includes.
· Flexible working hours to balance home and working life
· 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)
· Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand
· Company car for front line care posts
· Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
· Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes, as well as a recommend a friend recruitment bonus
· Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year
· Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%
· The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping
· Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth
We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees. If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our website.
We also have a fantastic learning and development programme - the Anne Harris skills development programme - in which we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be the best they can be, and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.
Our Family Support Workers are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, and Introduction to Play.
The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs, with all family support workers having a foundation level of skills within their first year.
About us:
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of their time together, providing expert practical and emotional support where they need, it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.
How to apply:
To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.
Interviews will take place via Teams or in person with a date to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.
There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate the team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment.
Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.
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Are you an experienced financial professional? Pilgrims' Friend Society is expanding, and we need a Financial Accountant to take charge of legal entities for our Housing Schemes. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Financial Accountant will be responsible for running and reconciling finance sub-ledgers, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Our focus is providing a loving and caring environment for our “family members” (our residents) and maintaining the Christian ethos that is important to many of them.
The group operates on 20 sites with over 700 staff and an annual income of c.£20m.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the preparation and processing of journal entries, including accruals, to ensure an efficient and accurate month-end close.
- Oversee the month-end and year-end closing procedures in Sage, proactively identifying and resolving any discrepancies.
- Take ownership of reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts, ensuring transparency and accuracy.
- Collaborate with other charities within the Group to reconcile inter-charity balances and accruals, while constantly looking for ways to streamline the process.
- Provide detailed analysis of the P&L to offer clear insights into monthly financial performance.
- Work closely with the Financial Controller to identify trends, variances, and areas for financial improvement.
- Take initiative in producing monthly financial reports for managers across PFS, ensuring these reports are not only accurate but also actionable.
- Collaborate with the Financial Controller to refine existing reporting and develop new reports that align with the charity’s evolving needs.
- Play an active role in the annual budgeting process, collaborating with the Financial Controller and key stakeholders to align the budget with strategic priorities.
- Prepare and submit ad-hoc reports, including regulatory returns to the ONS, Charity Commission, and other relevant authorities, ensuring they are timely and compliant.
- Support the Financial Controller with a wide range of finance tasks, from monthly close activities to strategic initiatives.
- Identify areas where processes can be improved or automated, driving efficiencies across the finance function.
- Work closely with non-finance managers to support their understanding of financial data and provide insights that help drive decision-making.
- Build strong working relationships across the charity, advocating for the finance department’s role in achieving the charity’s broader goals.
- Take ownership of your own professional growth by seeking out opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills.
- Participate in training and development programs and actively suggest ways to enhance the team’s capabilities.
- Actively engage with the charity’s values, attending the Support Office noon prayers via Teams and embodying the charity’s mission in your day-to-day work.
About you:
- Recently or part qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA, highly desirable.
- Relevant finance or accounting degree, or equivalent practical experience.
- Proven track record in management accounting, ideally within the charity or non-profit sector.
- Experience with month-end and year-end closing, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Strong experience in process improvement and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Proven experience with Sage 200.
- Forward-thinking mindset with the ability to challenge existing processes and propose innovative solutions.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate financial data into meaningful insights for managers and leadership.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both finance and non-finance teams.
- Proficiency with Sage accounting software (or similar), along with advanced Excel skills.
- Self-motivated, with a strong ability to take ownership of tasks and projects, even in the absence of detailed supervision.
- Strong alignment with the charity's values and a genuine passion for making a difference.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.
*Applicants must be evangelical Christians (This role has an Occupational Requirement to be filled by a Christian under the provisions of the Equality Act (2010).).
Hours:
Full-time contract, working 35 hours a week-Monday to Friday.
Hybrid working- 3 days in the office 2 days at home
Benefits:
- Hybrid working
- Flexible workig hours
- 5 Weeks' paid holiday per year, as well as bank and public holidays
- Life assurance scheme
- Medicash
- Perkbox – including an Employee assistance programme.
- Long-standing service rewards
- Birthday rewards
- Social events
- Pension scheme
- What our staff say about us: …“It is a friendly and welcoming place to work” … -
We are committed to having a diverse senior management team and we encourage applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are underrepresented on our senior management team at present.
Please note: this vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications have been received so please apply as soon as possible if interested.
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World Jewish Relief provides life-saving and life-changing action to people in crisis around the world. We work with our trusted local partners to help people survive the consequences of conflict and disaster, to thrive and rebuild their lives. We deliver programmes using our expertise, with urgency to achieve maximum and sustainable impact for those within and beyond our community.
We are looking for a Programmes Officer to work closely on our international programmes supporting older people and people with disabilities in Eastern Europe. The role involves supporting the administration and project management of our large portfolio of 33 projects, working with our local partners to monitor implementation and capture data and impact. Part of the role is acting as a focal point for fundraising and communication teams, sharing key project updates to assist with their income-raising and engagement activities.
You will join our International Programmes team, which is responsible for delivering programmes through strong local partnerships across our Humanitarian and Climate, Older People and Livelihood Development portfolios.
You should have:
- Knowledge of Eastern Europe region/context with focus on Ukraine
- Experience in the international development/ charitable sector
- Experience of remote working with overseas partners
- Demonstrable experience of maintaining Monitoring and Evaluation processes in international development programming
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong numerical skills and ability to analyse and interpret data
- Cross-cultural sensitivity and ability to work with overseas partners with varying levels of English
- Fluency in Ukrainian and English, and willingness to communicate in Russian with partners located outside Ukraine
- Ability to produce high quality written work under pressure and to deadlines
- Strong administrative, research and organisational skills
- Demonstrable skills in financial management and budgeting
- Ability to work in a team and use initiative
- A commitment and empathy to the work and values of World Jewish Relief
- Willingness to travel overseas if deemed necessary
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits including:
- 23 days holiday plus bank holidays and Jewish holidays. After 2 years’ service holiday entitlement increases to 25 days.
- Pension scheme – we contribute 5% to the World Jewish Relief pension scheme.
- Life Insurance – up to 3 times salary to nominated beneficiaries
- Health Cash Plan – cash back to cover the costs of dental treatment, optical care, specialist consultations and a range of complementary therapies
- Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
- Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice or support with any personal or work related concerns or free counselling if needed
- Season ticket / travel to work loan
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- On Friday the office closes at 3pm
- We encourage flexible working and offer a range of flexible working options.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
World Jewish Relief promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We invite and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from candidates of different ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation and of faith or none that meet the criteria set out for this role.
You don’t need to be Jewish to work for us, but you must be committed to our faith based values of Justice, Kindness, Repairing the World and Welcoming the Stranger. We are inspired by these values to work beyond our community, recognising the dignity and potential of all people.
How to apply
Please upload your CV and a cover letter which demonstrates your suitability for the role answering the following question in your cover letter:
· Why does this role appeal to you and how do you meet the criteria in the person specification?
Interviews will be held remotely in week commencing 30th March
Bringing life-changing action to people in crisis around the world
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
In this pivotal role as Prospect Research Manager at Diabetes UK, you will lead on managing prospect research, pipeline development, and adhere to best practice across income streams with a clear strategy that focuses on sourcing prospective high value donors to fund key strategic ambitions. One in 15 of us is now living with diabetes. Together, we have the opportunity to change this for the next generation. We are looking for someone who is a strategic thinker, analytical, organised in their approach and who can demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail in their work. Join us and be part of something truly transformational as we change the narrative around diabetes and create a more inclusive world.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Permanent,| Full Time | Circa £35,000 + Excellent Benefits
Location: London
Make a Difference Every Day
For more than 100 years, the RAF Benevolent Fund has been supporting the RAF Family. We are a key partner in the Royal Air Force’s mission to look after its people during and after service, ensuring that this service is valued, recognised, and people are supported even when uniforms are eventually shed. We are a national charity with international reach, delivering emotional, financial and practical support wherever and whenever it is needed. Each year, our vital services and support continued to help those serving, families, veterans, and the bereaved, in 30 other countries and in 2024 more than 64,000 people benefitted from the charity’s work.
As an organisation, we encourage learning and development and there will be ample opportunity to learn more about the Royal Air Force, the broad impact of the Fund’s work as well as developing your own skillset.
About the Role
We’re looking for a proactive, highly organised Executive Assistant to support to the Director of Fundraising and Director of Strategy & Impact. You’ll manage complex schedules, coordinate meetings and committees, prepare key documents, and support strategic projects.
This is a role for someone who thrives on responsibility and variety. You’ll:
· Act as secretary for key committees, preparing agendas and taking minutes.
· Liaise with senior stakeholders internally and externally.
· Ensure smooth communication across the organisation.
· Have the opportunity to volunteer for events, meet with beneficiaries and visit RAF Stations.
What We’re Looking For
· Exceptional organisational and communication skills.
· Ability to take initiative whilst providing timely and consistent support to Directors.
· Ability to manage multiple priorities with discretion and professionalism.
· Confidence engaging with senior internal and external stakeholders.
Additional Information
· Standard DBS check required.
· Must have the right to work in the UK.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining why you’re the perfect fit, including examples of how you meet the job profile.
Closing Date: Wednesday 11th March 2026, 5:00pm
A copy of the Fund’s Candidate Privacy Notice can be found on our website. As an equal opportunities employer, the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. The Fund takes safeguarding seriously, and appropriate background checks will be completed. You can find out more about our commitment to safeguarding on our website.
The RAF Benevolent Fund follows Safer Recruitment practices as it strives to ensure that everyone who comes into contact with the Fund will be protected from harm. The successful candidate for this role will need to be Standard DBS checked and prove they have the right to work in the UK. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Fund.
The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. 1081009).
Our vision is that everyone in our RAF Family – veterans, serving personnel and their families – gets support in their hour of need.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Specialist Housing Worker
Salary: £32,000 | Contract: Temporary, Full-time, 12 months with potential to extend | Location: St Helens
Are you passionate about supporting refugees and individuals with humanitarian protection status to build a secure future? YMCA St Helens is seeking a Specialist Housing Worker to provide person-centred, trauma-informed support and improve access to long-term accommodation. You’ll play a vital role in helping people transition to independent living as part of our Housing Support Team.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, person-centred housing support to refugees and those with humanitarian protection status
- Assess housing needs and develop personal housing plans
- Support clients to secure suitable and affordable housing and maintain tenancies
- Advocate for clients’ housing needs and liaise with relevant agencies
- Build strong relationships with landlords, agents, and stakeholders
- Negotiate rehousing opportunities and work with local authorities on housing schemes
- Maintain accurate records and produce reports for funders
About You
Essential:
- Experience working with refugees or individuals with humanitarian protection status
- Strong understanding of resettlement and integration challenges
- Experience working with housing stakeholders and multi-disciplinary teams
- Ability to manage a caseload and create detailed support plans
- Excellent communication and advocacy skills
- Knowledge of UK welfare benefits, housing rights, and immigration services
- Cultural competence and commitment to equality and inclusion
- Ability to work flexibly and independently, including outreach
- Full driving licence and access to a car
Desirable:
- Experience working with families and children
- Experience delivering workshops or community events
- Fluency in a relevant community language
- Lived experience as a refugee or asylum seeker
- Chartered Institute of Housing qualification
Why Join Us?
- Make a real difference in the lives of refugees and vulnerable individuals
- Be part of a supportive, values-driven team
- Help shape innovative housing solutions in the community
Closing Date: 27th March 2026 at noon
Interviews: Week commencing 6th April 2026
Apply with your CV and covering letter
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Family Support Worker
£24,000 pa + Company Car and benefits (including 25 days annual leave, reward scheme and pension)
This role covers London & South East. You must be able to work across London boroughs
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need.
About the role:
We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker, on a full time basis (35 hours per week), to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our London & South East Care Team.
Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the London & South East Care Team and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness.
Having worked in a demanding and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact.
Location:
This role covers London & South East. You must be able to work across London boroughs
What we’re looking for:
· An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care
· A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly
· Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines
· Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice)
· A persuasive and open communicator - you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates
· A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people and their families – aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential.
What we offer:
· We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including:
· Flexible working hours to balance home and working life
· Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand
· Company car for front line care posts
· 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)
· Time off in Lieu
· Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
· Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes
· A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme
· Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year
· Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%
· The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping
· Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth
If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our website.
As part of our learning and development Anne Harris Skills Development Programme, we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be their best and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.
Our Family Support Teams are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, introduction to play.
The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs.
About us:
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.
How to apply:
Please visit our website via the link and apply online.
Closing date: 26 February 2026
Interview Date to be confirmed
Please disclose on your application form if you have used AI for any part of your job application.
Interviews will take place at our Essex Care Team office with the dates to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. If you require any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know.
There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Role: Service Manager – Day Centre & Activities Hub
Salary: £30,750 per year
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract type: Fixed term contract until 31st March 2028
Location: Bath
Additional information:
- Participation in an out-of-hours on-call rota, approximately once in every 15 weeks.
- Standard working days will be Monday to Friday; however, flexibility will be required to work occasional mornings, evenings, and weekends to support the needs of the service.
About Julian House:
Julian House is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. We run several projects and every year we help thousands of people out of homelessness, into employment, away from domestic abuse, and more.
If you’d like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we’re looking for!
About the Role:
This is an exciting brand‑new opportunity for a passionate and dynamic Service Manager to lead our Day Centre and activity programme! This is your chance to make a real impact by shaping a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive environment for the people we work with.
In this role, you’ll take the lead on coordinating and overseeing the day‑to‑day running of the service, as well as supporting our amazing team of support workers and volunteers. No two days will be the same — you’ll design and deliver creative, engaging, and meaningful activities tailored to the needs, interests, and goals of our clients.
You’ll also build strong, collaborative relationships with internal teams and external partners, helping to open doors to new opportunities and ensuring our clients receive the very best support. If you’re someone who loves bringing people together, creating positive experiences, and driving a service forward, we’d love to hear from you!
What you’ll be doing:
- Lead a vibrant activity programme: Oversee the delivery of a varied and stimulating timetable of day centre activities, ensuring they are tailored to the needs, interests, and preferences of our clients.
- Support and guide your team: Provide clear line‑management support to staff and volunteers, helping them thrive in their roles and deliver the best possible experience for clients.
- Champion safety and safeguarding: Manage local incidents and safeguarding concerns, ensuring all actions are taken promptly, recorded accurately, communicated with the right people, and followed up appropriately.
- Be the Health & Safety lead: Act as the service’s Health & Safety representative, ensuring the team and all stakeholders follow established safety guidelines and work within a safe environment.
Please note: Job descriptions are not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may occasionally be asked to take on other duties that align with the key responsibilities outlined.
What we’re looking for:
- Experience working with people who may have complex needs and/or challenging behaviours.
- Ability to manage teams and/or projects resulting in high quality client service.
- Knowledge and understanding of the care and support requirements of people experiencing social exclusion.
There are many great reasons to join our team!
- Access to our Rewards Platform, which includes an Employee Assistance Programme and Health Cash Plan
- 27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays - increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment (pro rata for part-time staff)
- 30% staff discount at Julian House charity shops
- A generous and competitive pension scheme
- A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted
- Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators
- For all the fantastic and valuable work, you’ll be doing, you’ll be eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers amazing discounts on thousands of brands
- Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators
Our Ethos
As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion & Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter.
If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. We accept CVs and applications in all formats.
DBS Checks
We welcome applications from people with lived experience. All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee, the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role. If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have, please contact the person named in the advert. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy.
Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies once the perfect candidate has been found. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible so that you don’t miss out!
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you an organised, people focused administrator who loves making things run smoothly? Do you enjoy supporting others, coordinating moving parts, and being at the heart of meaningful work? If so, this could be the next step for you.
The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) is looking for an enthusiastic Exams Engagement and Expansion Assistant to join our busy and welcoming Exams team. Exams are at the core of what we do, shaping the careers of clinical oncologists and radiologists across the world. This role puts you right at the centre of that mission.
You’ll play a key part in supporting our expert examiners and helping us deliver high-quality, well-run examinations. As we expand our exams provision, you’ll also have the chance to get involved in new projects, improved processes, and exciting initiatives aimed at increasing global access to our qualifications.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, values relationship building, and wants to develop their skills in events, coordination, and stakeholder support.
What You’ll Do
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Be a friendly first point of contact for examiner applicants, supporting recruitment, inductions and training.
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Coordinate key logistics — travel, accommodation, examiner dinners and meetings.
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Support smooth-running committee meetings by scheduling, circulating papers and drafting action logs.
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Handle candidate queries and assist with the delivery of Part B (2B) exams.
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Maintain accurate examiner records and contribute to new examexpansion projects and initiatives.
What You’ll Need
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Strong organisational skills, great attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
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Confident and approachable communication skills, both written and verbal.
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Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).
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A proactive, positive attitude and enthusiasm for learning new processes.
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Experience in administration is essential; experience in exams, education or committee support is a bonus (but not required).
If you think think this may be the opportunity for you, please see the candidate pack attached to this advert for more information on the role and instructions on how to apply.
Applications are being reviewed as they are received, so in order to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This role provides vital operational and administrative support to ensure the smooth running of CALM’s fundraising activities and the delivery of exceptional supporter care. Your responsibilities will cover everything from CRM accuracy and financial processing to merchandise fulfillment, event coordination and supporter stewardship.
Responsibilities
CORE
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Contribute to CALM’s Fundraising Revenue targets, through excellent administration and compliance to fundraising practices
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Work with the Fundraising team to ensure all supporters receive excellent care from CALM as well as completing all assigned admin tasks with a high degree of accuracy.
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When required, be an active and engaged member of CALMs EDI Supergroup.
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Be a data steward for fundraising, ensuring quality data management.
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Support the fundraising team with financial data queries
Role specifics
Stewardship:
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Monitor and help deliver the multi channel supporter enquiries process, ensuring response rate is in line with CALM’s SLA and fundraisers are directed to the appropriate support.
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Proactively support fundraisers, when directed, throughout their journey, to support with the effective planning and delivery of supporter activities.
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Support with the planning, set up and delivery of stewardship events (both CALM owned and supporter led), assisting with logistics, supporter communications and delivery as required.
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Support the wider team in the development, optimisation, testing and ongoing maintenance of stewardship journeys, including carrying out key messaging updates to core email journeys across all Fundraising streams when needed.
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Support on the maintenance, optimisation and creation of relevant pages on the CALM website.
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Support the fundraising and Marketing & Communications team to identify supporters we can profile and champion by regularly checking fundraising pages, social media and event registrations.
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Support the Social Fundraising Manager with ad moderation where required
Operational and administrative support:
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Carry our regular, financial and administrative processes to a high standard with the Salesforce CRM
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Act as first point of contact for individual donors via email, phone and post, processing office donations and completing payment runs to the bank.
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Support retention activities, including upgrade, reactivation and loyalty journeys.
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Provide administrative support for acquisition and retention campaigns
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When relevant coordinate mailing logistics (briefing agencies, checking proofs, managing print and fulfilment)
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Work with the Fundraising team to continuously update and maintain fundraising documentation, processes, templates and procedures, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency and supporter experience.
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Support the teams with finding cost effective travel and hotels to support event delivery.
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Support the Head of Public Fundraising with month end financial reconciliation processes
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Identify and code income across various fundraising platforms.
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Preparing data and uploading into CRM Salesforce, ensuring accuracy and quality are maintained by identifying improvements to process and working with the CRM team to deliver
Fulfilment:
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Work with the Product team to maintain the supporter merchandise online portal, reporting on sales of merchandise and managing kit restock and reordering processes across fundraising.
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Act as the main point of contact for the relationship with our fulfilment partner, managing enquiries and escalation issues.
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Oversee stock management, ensuring our supporter store availability reflects current stock levels and being responsible for co-ordinating timely restocking.
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Run daily checks of the supporter store to ensure order fulfilment can be carried out.
Your profile
Competencies
Essential
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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A keen eye for detail
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A high level of computer literacy
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Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
Desirable
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Passion and flair for fundraising
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Data analysis skills
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Comfortable working in a fast-paced, creative and forever-changing environment.
Reports to: Senior Fundraising Manager
Contract: Full time, permanent
Benefits: Unlimited annual leave, Healthcare cash plan, 6% pension contribution, therapeutic services (after completion of probation), hybrid working & nine day fortnight
Based: London Waterloo twice a week (Wednesdays and Thursdays) / Remote Working (Mon, Tues & Fri), 9.30am - 5.30pm.
Salary: £30k - £35k per annum
A work environment that values creativity, personal growth and collaboration.
The closing date for applications is Friday 20th March 2026.
To help people end their misery, not their lives.

Family Support Worker – Thames Valley
£24,000 pa + Company Car and benefits (including 25 days annual leave, reward scheme and pension)
Thames Valley and surrounding areas.
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need.
About the role:
We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our Thames Valley Care Team.
Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the Thames Valley Care Team and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness.
Having worked in a stressful and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact.
This role covers Thames Valley and surrounding areas. The role does require travel, however you have the freedom to plan your own diary around the demands of both the families you are working with, your team, and also any personal appointments you may need to attend.
What we’re looking for:
· An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care
· A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly
· Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines
· Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice)
· A persuasive and open communicator - you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates
· A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people and their families – aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential.
What we offer:
We are a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation, an outstanding place to work! We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including:
· Flexible working hours to balance home and working life
· Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand
· Company car for front line care posts
· 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)
· Time off in Lieu
· Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
· Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes
· A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme
· Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year
· Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%
· The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping
· Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth
As part of our learning and development Anne Harris Skills Development Programme, we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be their best and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.
Our Family Support Teams are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, introduction to play, drawing and talking training.
The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs.
About us:
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.
How to apply:
Please visit our website and apply online.
Please disclose on your application form if you have used AI for any part of your job application.
Interviews will take place at our Thames Valley Care Team office with the dates to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.
There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Location: Midlands – Leicester or Birmingham (hybrid working)
Salary: £48,500 per annum, FTE 37.5 hours (we will also consider a 4-day / 30-hour week)
Contract: Permanent (we will consider interim-to-permanent arrangements)
Join a charity fighting hunger, tackling waste and creating opportunities
We are a forward-looking regional charity working across the Midlands to fight hunger, tackle food waste and create opportunities for people and communities. We believe no one should go hungry when good food is going to waste, and that everyone deserves the chance to thrive.
We are now looking for a Head of Finance to join our Senior Leadership Team and play a central role in ensuring our financial strength, sustainability and growth – so we can maximise our social impact.
The role
As Head of Finance, you will be the organisation’s lead financial expert, reporting directly to the Chief Executive and working closely with fellow senior leaders and Trustees. You will provide the financial insight and leadership that underpins strategic decisions and day-to-day operations.
You will:
- Lead the development and delivery of the organisation’s financial strategy, ensuring long-term sustainability and supporting our strategic priorities and business plans.
- Oversee all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, management accounts and statutory accounts.
- Lead on financial reporting and liaison with the Trustee Board, including servicing and advising the Trustee Finance Committee.
- Ensure strong financial controls, including procurement, credit control, cash flow management, payroll and systems that support growth.
- Take responsibility for statutory and regulatory financial compliance, including HMRC requirements and charity/company reporting.
- Provide clear, insightful financial analysis to support decision-making, funding applications and operational improvement.
- Work closely with budget holders across the organisation, building financial understanding, ownership and accountability.
- Lead, support and develop a small Finance team of two (Finance Officer and Finance Assistant).
About you
We are looking for a values-led finance leader who is motivated by using their skills for positive social impact.
You will bring:
- Significant experience in a senior financial and management accounting role, with responsibility for budgets, management and statutory accounts, controls and reporting.
- Experience of leading a finance function, including oversight of payroll and pensions.
- Strong skills in financial planning, analysis, forecasting and budgeting, and the ability to communicate clearly and confidently with senior leaders and Trustees.
- Experience of working with or supporting a Board or Finance Committee, providing clear, insightful information and advice.
- Confident use of Excel and finance systems to produce robust, timely and accurate information.
- A proven ability to lead and develop a team, building a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture.
- Excellent interpersonal skills – able to influence, challenge and support colleagues at all levels.
- A collaborative, solutions-focused approach and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Professionally qualified in accountancy or who can demonstrate equivalent experience.
- From any sector – charity experience is not essential. We are very open to candidates bringing transferable skills from commercial, public or other not-for-profit environments, with a commitment to learning charity-specific requirements (such as charity/SORP accounting) as part of your induction.
- A Midlands base in either Leicester or Birmingham, with hybrid working.
- Salary of £48,500 per annum (FTE, 37.5 hours), with 4-day / 30-hour week options considered.
- The expectation of a cost of living increase from April.
- The opportunity to be part of the Senior Leadership Team, shaping the future direction and impact of the organisation.
- A chance to use your finance expertise to directly support people facing hunger, poverty and barriers to work, while reducing food waste.
We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves and perform at their best. We warmly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and sectors, including those who may not have worked in a charity before.
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.
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.