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As the deputy to the Director of Finance, the Financial Controller is a key finance leadership role responsible for the financial integrity of the organisations finances. Leading on the financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting for the DBF, Coventry Cathedral and Together for Change, this role will ensure compliance with Charity, Company and Ecclesiastical legislation. Leading and guiding a team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Main Activities and Duties
1. Reporting, Budgeting, Financial Management, Accounting processes and systems
- Overall responsibility for the production of the DBF monthly management accounts to budget holders by working day 8. Ensure that monthly reviews with budget holders take place; to monitor financial performance & recommend corrective action to budget holders when needed. Provide training & development opportunities to budget holders.
- Working with the Director of Finance to prepare financial reports and commentary for the various diocesan committees.
- Preparation of the annual report and financial statements for the DBF. Ensuring compliance with accounting standards & regulations. Liaise with auditors during the external audit ensuring all reports and supporting documentation are available.
- Develop & manage the annual budget for the DBF; in collaboration with budget holders. Provide financial forecasts & analysis to support strategic decision making.
- Maintain accurate records of all funds, ensuring proper allocation & usage. Preparation & submission of timely & accurate financial reports to donors & budget holders of these funds. Monitor & report on restricted & unrestricted funds.
- Lead change management initiatives to improve financial processes & systems. Identify opportunities for process improvement & implement best practices throughout all three organisations. Engage with stakeholders to ensure successful adoption of changes. Monitor & evaluate the impact of changes on financial operations.
- Implement & maintain robust internal controls. Ensure compliance with financial policies & procedures. Conduct regular reviews and audits of financial processes.
- Oversee the calculation, collection & reporting of Parish Share contributions. Ensure accurate & transparent reporting for the Deanery Share allocations. Communicate with parishes to provide guidance & support on Parish Share matters.
2. Leadership
- To provide leadership and clear direction to the team ensuring appraisals with SMART objectives that form the basis of regular monthly meetings reviewing individual and team performance.
- Working closely with the Director of Finance providing regular updates on the finances of each of organisations that the finance team supports.
- To attend training courses and events to maintain the professional accountancy qualification and competency to ensure that the post holder is aware of best practice and upcoming developments affecting the DBF, Cathedral and TFC.
- Developing relationships with budget holders to understand the drivers for expenditure, proactively providing advice and guidance to build commercial awareness.
- Providing advice and support to parishes on basic queries relating to finance and charity reporting matters. Using the data available in the department from Parish Finance returns and accounts to understand the impact of the financial health of the parishes on the DBF.
- To deputise for the Director of Finance
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about safeguarding and making a real difference? We are seeking an Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser to join our dynamic safeguarding team, playing a vital role in making our church communities safer and more welcoming for all. Together we provide professional advice and guidance to those responsible for the care of children and vulnerable adults throughout the Church in our diocese.
The main responsibilities of the Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser are:
· To respond and manage safeguarding concerns and allegations against church officers
· Provide specialist guidance and support to parishes on safeguarding matters such as domestic abuse, child and adult at risk concerns.
· To support victims and survivors of abuse
· Work with individuals who have convictions and/or who may present a safeguarding risk, to worship safely
· To assist in the development and implementation of safeguarding policies and procedures.
· To work collaboratively with parish safeguarding officers, church leaders, senior leaders and partner agencies
What we are looking for in a Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser:
We are looking for a person who will bring compassion, expertise and integrity to this key role. A person who has a deep commitment to safeguarding with up to date knowledge of safeguarding practice and policy. You will have the ability to manage complex cases, communicate effectively with diverse groups and be a team player.
For futher information and how to apply, see the job descrition and persoanl specifcation or please use the recruiter link to visit our website
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Diocese of Winchester and the Diocese of Portsmouth are partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell to recruit a Finance Officer on a permanent, full-time basis. The Diocese of Winchester (WDBF) and the Diocese of Portsmouth (PDBF) support the Ministry in, and the mission of, Church of England parishes in Winchester and Portsmouth and surrounding areas.
Reporting into the Heads of Finance for both dioceses, you will play a key role in operational cashflow management, financial reconciliations, and process improvement. Working across two charities within each diocese, as well as supporting additional connected organisations, this role offers a unique opportunity to enhance financial operations within a complex and impactful environment.
In this Finance Officer role, you will:
- Prepare and review monthly and quarterly balance sheet reconciliations for all diocesan entities, ensuring transactions are accurate and properly recorded.
- Complete quarterly investment reconciliations, updating the investment register and processing revaluations as needed.
- Manage the school’s ledger, overseeing payments, fund transfers, and project accounting reconciliations.
- Collect the Common Mission Fund via direct debit, reconcile payments weekly, report figures to the National Church, and support monthly reporting.
- Assist with year-end preparations, ensuring timely and accurate statutory accounts and audit support for all entities.
- Monitor daily cash flow across diocesan entities, transferring funds as needed and overseeing Barclaycard and NatWest credit card accounts.
- Act as system administrator for accounting and banking platforms, supporting users, resolving queries, and assisting the finance team.
About the Diocese of Winchester:
Our Diocese is not only the people, churches and schools that make it up, but an organisation that supports those communities across our 255 parishes and over 20,000 regular worshippers. We grow authentic disciples, we re-imagine the Church, we are agents of social transformation, and we belong together in Christ, practicing sacrificial living and good stewardship of all that God has entrusted to us.
About the Diocese of Portsmouth:
Our diocese is made up of the 11,000 or so worshippers in the 133 Church of England parishes across south-east Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Our vision in this diocese is to be a Church with Jesus Christ at the heart of everything we do, a Church in which we seek God’s Kingdom, and where all are enabled to experience a life-transforming encounter with Jesus Christ.
Person Specification:
- AAT qualification or equivalent finance experience.
- Proven expertise in cashflow management and reconciliations.
- Experience in the charity sector or handling diverse income streams.
- Skilled in financial systems, with a track record of process improvements.
- Clear and confident communicator across all stakeholder levels.
- Proactive problem-solver with resilience under financial pressure.
- Excellent time management, balancing multiple priorities effectively.
- A Respectful approach to the work of the Church and the Dioceses of Winchester and Portsmouth
This opportunity will be based between the Diocese of Winchester and Diocese of Portsmouth’s offices and offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement along with fantastic employee benefits.
Please note: Applicants do not need to practice the Christian faith to be considered.
Applications will be under constant review before the closing date so please submit your application to our exclusive agent Robertson Bell. Apply now to be considered!
Summary
We are looking for someone who is passionate about the decarbonisation of the built environment and has experience in leading and delivering built environment decarbonisation projects/programmes, ideally within a heritage context. Comfortable in an influencing role, you will have a relentlessly positive outlook about the potential for change, bringing strategic leadership alongside an ability to manage our churches' grant workstreams, whilst being responsive to what is needed by parishes to develop and deliver their individual journeys to net zero carbon.
For an informal conversation about the role please contact the NZC Programme Manager, Shannon Carr-Shand at
Reporting to the NZC Programme Manager, and working closely with CCB's Deputy Director for Church Buildings, critical to success in this role will be ensuring that the programme's approach to church decarbonisation is developed in close alignment with CCB's wider role in providing guidance and support to dioceses and parishes.
Strategic Leadership:
- Bringing strategic focus to how we structure and segment the decarbonisation journey and offer across our church portfolio to develop and refine the decarbonising churches workstream strategy.
- Aligning the net zero ambitions of the churches workstream with the context of our churches as significant heritage buildings. Balancing the potentially conflicting needs of decarbonisation, heritage, conservation and the needs of the building's users in our approach.
Grant Management and Delivery:
- Overall delivery responsibility for the NZC Programme's grant streams to churches.
Workstream Delivery:
- Developing a clear and coherent approach to decarbonisation in churches, working closely with colleagues from across the Cathedral and Church Buildings team.
- Engaging with the diocesan NZC Officers through the NZC Programme Officer to ensure that the national programme is meeting their needs and can flex to respond to feedback, and address new areas as they emerge, where it is strategically sensible to deliver this nationally.
- This is a one-year fixed term homeworking contract with the possibility of extension depending on funding.
- The post holder is expected to attend infrequent face-to-face meetings 1-2 days per month.
You will be passionate about the decarbonisation of the built environment, effective and organised in planning and delivering work, and experienced in engaging with and responding to stakeholders needs.
You will also need:
- Experience in leading and delivering built environment decarbonisation projects/programmes, ideally within the heritage sector.
- Experience in strategic development of work programmes,
- Experience in grant design and management,
- To be well organised and able to prioritise across competing priorities,
- To be collaborative and positive, used to working in multi-disciplinary teams with good influencing skills.
- A salary of £59,248 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.
- 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
- We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario, and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
- We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption Leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships.
- Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.
- Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abbey with a plus-one guest.
- Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
- Opportunity to join the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.
- Strive for Excellence
- Show Compassion
- Respect others
- Collaborate
- Act with Integrity
United Bible Societies (UBS) is a global fellowship dedicated to making the Bible accessible to everyone, forming a network of 155 independent Bible Societies operating in 240 countries and territories worldwide. The strategic and operational needs of the UBS members are supported by the Global Mission Team (GMT).
A key member of the Senior Finance team, coordinating the GMT finance function. The role ensures that financial budgets, forecasts and management accounts support UBSA in achieving its objectives and contributes to the implementation of finance and related systems and processes that are relevant, effective and efficient to serve UBSA. The job location is UK-based, remote working with a requirement to visit Swindon Hub, at least once a fortnight and as required for specific projects.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Your new company
A faith-driven and forward-thinking organisation dedicated to making a positive impact through collaborative efforts and professional excellence. Rooted in Christian values, this organisation strives to serve the community with compassion and integrity. You will be joining a team committed to upholding these principles and working together to achieve meaningful goals.
Your new role
Hybrid Working with 2-3 days in the office per week.
As an Administrative Support Officer, you will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Ministries Team. Your responsibilities will include organising travel arrangements, processing expenses, coordinating events, and managing correspondence. You will also take ownership of tasks, act in the absence of senior colleagues, arrange and service meetings, prepare documents and reports, support other administrative staff, and handle minute-taking and ad hoc requests.
What you'll need to succeed
- GCSE in English and Maths or equivalent.
- Proven ability to provide administrative support to senior executives or within a support team.
- Understanding of the demands placed upon senior executives.
- Ability to organise and manage a wide-ranging workload.
- Ability to master a wide range of subject matter and understand links between them.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Proven ability to handle highly confidential information appropriately.
- Diplomatic and clear telephone manner.
- Ability to engage positively with a wide range of visitors face-to-face or on the telephone.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to prioritise a range of options in a demanding environment.
- Proficient keyboard and PC skills in Excel and Word.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive enquiries.
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary of £26,800 per annum.
- Comprehensive holiday entitlement, including 25 days during the first to fourth years, 28 days during the fifth to ninth years, and 30 days during the tenth and subsequent years, plus Bank Holidays and an extra three days at Christmas and New Year.
- Flexi-time scheme with core working hours.
- Sick pay entitlement in accordance with the organisation's terms and conditions.
- Contributory final salary pension scheme.
- Season ticket loans are available after satisfactory completion of the probationary period.
What you need to do now
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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In 2024, Tower Hamlets received Trailblazer funding to develop and implement new models of community-based mental health care that integrate clinical and voluntary sector provision, in line with The Community Mental Health Framework.
The Tower Hamlets Mental Health Alliance (THMHA) was formed two years ago to create a bold new community-based mental health support service for Tower Hamlets residents. THMHA consists of 18 Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprise Sector (VCFSE) service providers that have come together in partnership. The primary criterion for membership is that the organisation either specialises in mental health support or has a significant and growing focus on mental health in its work. Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham, and Redbridge is a member of this alliance.
Alongside THMHA members, Look Ahead, and East London Foundation Trust, we are implementing a new community-based, 24/7 mental health care system that prioritises the tailored needs of individuals facing mental health challenges. The goal is to provide support in a non-hospital setting, preventing the need for more intensive interventions in the future.
Coproduction and Community Engagement (CCE) Coordinator will play a vital role in ensuring the services at the Barnsley Street Project are designed and delivered in true partnership with the local community. This role is particularly focused on minoritised and underrepresented groups, ensuring their voices are central to service development. The ideal candidate will be passionate about inclusive service design, community engagement, and mental health equity. You will work closely with clients, carers, and community partners to create a responsive and culturally competent service that meets the needs of Tower Hamlets' diverse population.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Imagine being told that you, or someone you love, is losing their sight. In that moment, two profound questions demand urgent answers:
• Can this be stopped?
• How will I live my life?
Currently, research into preventing and treating sight loss is chronically underfunded, receiving a mere 1.2% of publicly funded health research grants: people who are blind or vision impaired are three times more likely to experience loneliness and isolation than the general population.
We find and fund the brilliant minds and bright ideas that put change in sight. Our researchers are at the forefront, making breakthroughs and discoveries that will prevent, treat and cure eye disease. The partnerships we build and initiatives we support are changing life for blind and vision impaired people.
We are Fight for Sight: we won’t stop until we: Save Sight. Change Lives.
We have a clear ambition, led by our CEO, Keith Valentine, who has valuable lived experience of sight loss. We’ve secured well-respected and highly engaged ambassadors, such as Sir John Major and Frances Segelman.
We are now looking for experienced, committed, and creative individuals to join our dynamic team to help realise a new five-year growth strategy. You’ll be part of something impactful, we’d love to hear from you.
We have a busy challenge events programme and an active Family Fund community programme, with ambitions to grow this area over the coming years as part of our five-year strategy. Key areas we are looking to focus on are investing in digital marketing, taking steps towards devising our own mass-participation event and grand challenges, and further integration with our London based charity shops.
The Events and Community Fundraising Manager will play an integral role in ensuing this continued success and that we secure exciting new partnerships and opportunities.
Responsible to
Head of Community and Engagement
Direct reports
Events and Community Officer
Working hours and contract
This is a permanent full-time role. We will consider part-time and flexible arrangements.
Salary
£40,000
Location
Aldgate E1 and hybrid working. Minimum two days in the office and external meetings and events as required.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter / supporting statement of no more than two pages which evidences the specification. You must also answer the vetting questions via the application portal.
Closing date for applications: 9am Monday, 28th April 2025
Early applications are encouraged. We will be interviewing on a rolling basis; therefore, we may close early subject to the number of applications received.
Role Responsibilities
Strategy and planning
• Deliver the existing Community and Events strategy and maximise opportunities for income growth
• Identify and develop new income generating opportunities across Community and Events Fundraising, devising new events and engagement opportunities
• Develop, implement and monitor against KPIs, annual plans, and income and expenditure budgets, ensuring targets are met with robust analysis and reporting
Income growth, event and supporter management
• Proactively manage all aspects of Community & Events Fundraising to increase our supporter base and maximise income, supported by the Events and Community Officer
• operational management of all income and expenditure ensuring sound ROI.
• Develop and deliver supporter journeys that raise average fundraising per head, decreases drop-outs and increases repeat entry
• Implement new digital and value exchange fundraising streams
• Optimise the Family Fund programme to strengthen commitment and fundraising potential of existing Family Funds, and enable recruitment of new Funds
• Deliver excellent support to fundraising groups and recruit new volunteers to fundraise and advocate on behalf of the charity
• Work collaboratively across the charity to facilitate cross-selling opportunities and engaging supporters in other fundraising opportunities, in particular working with the corporate team to recruit participants and support propositions at corporate fairs.
Fundraising events management
• Manage delivery of the event portfolio to achieve financial and sign-up targets, delivering effective on the-day support for event participants. This includes ensuring our events are accessible for visually impaired participants
• Deliver excellent supporter care to ensure supporters are motivated to achieve (and exceed) their fundraising targets, feel valued and build engagement with us
• Key point of contact for high level event participants and community fundraisers via face-to-face meetings, phone calls and emails – providing timely and personalised support
• Support the Events and Community Officer with enquiries, applications and registrations for challenge events, ensuring high levels of conversion, and capturing relevant supporter data
• Support the Head of Community and Engagement, or other teams within Fight for Sight with the successful delivery of key special events, including fundraising gala dinners or receptions, virtual events and mini conferences, and third party or established supporter events.
• When required, support the Events and Community Officer in managing guest lists, enquiries, and ticket sales for special/major donor events and receptions, delivering a seamless guest experience and timely follow-ups supporter care and relationship management
Marketing
• Oversee all paid Facebook advertising activity for events, updating web listings, and utilising our networks
• Work with the Marketing & Communications team to raise awareness/increase recruitment across all activities, highlighting case studies and media stories
• Develop and deliver effective and engaging content, and materials for supporters to increase recruitment, retention, and average fundraising amounts
• Oversee the creation and delivery of quarterly events e-newsletter, plus additional e-blasts
Managing information and reporting
• Work with the Database Manger to ensure accurate records within our CRM system (ThankQ) and management of income from online and offline giving
• Carry out post-event evaluations, analysing supporter data help facilitate greater levels of income
• Support other areas by attending events, exhibitions etc. as required by a small team with varied responsibilities
• Other duties as may be reasonably required by line manager role
Leadership & management
• Provide excellent leadership and line management of direct reports, ensuring that team members meet their individual objectives, develop and grow in their roles, and are motivated and high performing
• Work as part of the fundraising senior management team, alongside the Director and Head of Community and Engagement to devise, deliver and implement the team’s strategy and the organisation’s strategic plan
Other
• Become fully conversant with the aims and objectives of the organisation
• Keep up to date with developments in the sector and key new initiatives in our field
• To work at all times in compliance with the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Practice and data protection legislation
• Events as necessary
Person specification
Desirable skills, knowledge & experience
• Minimum five years of experience of events and community fundraising, in particular with developing overseas or large-scale mass participant events.
• Experience with recruiting new volunteers and fundraisers from a range of community groups including but not limited to faith-based fundraising, schools and street collections.
• Meeting income targets of over £350,000.
• Experience with managing senior volunteers within fundraising groups and building excellent rapport with them.
• Liaising at all levels with the ability to motivate and inspire others to support financially.
• An effective networker, with an ability to build high level relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Experience of designing and delivering high impact stewardship programmes and delivering successful and engaging events.
• Proven experience of devising budgets and project plans and reporting against them.
• Excellent track record of personally securing community partnerships and supporter-led events
• Experience of implementing new digital and hybrid fundraising strategies.
• Effective time-management with the ability to manage conflicting prioritises to meet planned and unplanned demand, ensuring that deadlines are met.
• Understanding and experience of working within the requirements of the Code of Fundraising Practice and data protection legislation.
Personal qualities
• An understanding of and commitment to the sight loss community.
• An accomplished written communicator, adept at using the latest statistics and data to evidence need and impact whilst maintaining an engaging and human tone of voice.
• Excellent financial fluency.
• Flexibility and a practical, can-do attitude.
• Highly motivated and able to juggle a varied workload.
• Personable, with excellent listening skills and high emotional intelligence, with the ability to think creatively.
• Ability to identify new fundraising initiatives, assess likelihood of success and impact on resources, develop appealing ‘asks’ and match donor interests to funding needs/projects.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
Flexibility
The role description is a general outline of duties and responsibilities and may be amended as we grow. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time.
Employee benefits
We value our staff and volunteers and want to make sure that they are supported in their work. Other benefits we also offer are:
• A great team and a supportive culture
• Employer pension contributions matching up to 10%, and death in service cover
• Generous parental leave
• Flexible/hybrid working options
• Apprenticeships scheme, study leave and financial support for training & development
• Cycle to work scheme, eye test vouchers, and a staff loan scheme, access to an Employee Assistance Program
• An active Social Committee and staff events
Application & Interview process
See above for How to Apply. Please note that we value the authenticity and individuality of our applicants and believe that your CV and cover letter should reflect your unique skills, experiences, and personality. Therefore, please refrain from using AI tools, including ChatGPT, to produce your application materials. Applications drafted with the assistance of AI will be automatically rejected.
Successfully shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview in person at our Mansell Street offices.
The interview process will include two stages and will be conducted on a rolling basis. There is likely to be an exercise or task at second stage.
Accessibility
We believe in fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of their abilities or circumstances, feel supported and valued. If you have any accessibility requirements or specific needs that you would like us to accommodate during the application process, please let us know. If you are unfamiliar with MS Teams and would like to familiarise yourself with the platform before the interview, we are more than happy to arrange a tech run-through to ensure your comfort and confidence.
Equal opportunities, diversity & inclusion
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Fight for Sight and Vision Foundation we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles that we have.
We have an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, including any adjustments required to support people from diverse community groups.
Please submit your CV and a cover letter / supporting statement of no more than two pages which evidences the specification. You must also answer the vetting questions via the application portal.
Deadline: Monday 28th April at 9am
Early applications are encouraged. We will be interviewing on a rolling basis; therefore, we may close early subject to the number of applications received.
Summary
WE ARE HIRING AND SEEKING A REGIONAL SAFEGUARDING MANAGER
The purpose of the Regional Safeguarding Manager role is to provide line management and professional supervision to a team of Regional Safeguarding Leads operating across eight regions in England.
As the Regional Safeguarding Manager, you will be a member of the National Safeguarding Team (NST), working to support safeguarding practice in Dioceses and Cathedrals across the Church of England. You will be responsible for supervising the Regional Safeguarding Leads and supporting them in fulfilling their complex roles. You will work closely with colleagues in the NST to ensure Church-wide consistency in approach.
You will work across the regions supporting the Regional Safeguarding leads to establish opportunities for shared resourcing, working arrangements and commissioning of collaborative services. In addition, you will be supporting the implementation of the National Safeguarding Standards to encourage consistency of practice.
You'll be responsible for:
- Providing Professional Supervision to the Regional Safeguarding Leads
- Providing advice and guidance on the engagement between Regional Safeguarding Leads and a diocese/cathedral.
- Overseeing the use of tools and frameworks to examine practices and processes by Regional Safeguarding Leads to ensure the Church of England's National Safeguarding Standards are being consistently met or worked towards.
- Encouraging the Regional Safeguarding Leads to explore opportunities for the joint commissioning of specific services, including joint working and sharing of resources.
- Establishing effective relationships with key stakeholders (operational and strategic) at a National and Regional level.
Find out more - You can find a link to the webinar which can be played back here:
Key role requirements
- This is a hybrid role with the expectation to work from the office 1 day per week.
- The post holder will be required to travel extensively across the country to visit each of the regions. It is anticipated that this will include an annual visit to each diocese and cathedral and at least monthly meetings in Church House, Westminster.
- An enhanced DBS check will be required as part of our pre-employment checks.
You will also need:
- Experience in Senior management of safeguarding children and/or vulnerable adults at a local and regional level, including the development of safeguarding capabilities and practice.
- A professional qualification or equivalent experience relevant to safeguarding at a senior level.
- An up-to-date knowledge of research and evidence-based practice models relevant to safeguarding and the wider social and political context.
- A strategic and operational experience in managing staff and teams, and working collaboratively with specialist and non-specialist colleagues.
- The ability to oversee complex safeguarding cases.
- The ability to develop the professional potential of individuals.
- Personal resilience to work effectively in a highly pressurised environment under significant scrutiny.
For further information on the role and person specification, please see the attached job description.
Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for the role.
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact:
Interviews will be held in Church House, Westminster, London on Wednesday 30 April 2025. Note: Interviews will be held for one day only.
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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!
We're thrilled to be partnering with Christian charity Young Life International, a charity that believes in the power and potential of young people and helps them find hope and purpose. Their work begins with caring adults who meet young people right where they are, offering genuine friendship, a listening ear, and a heart for what really matters to them. By showing up with consistency, kindness and unconditional support, Young Life leaders help young people discover that their lives are full of worth, meaning and purpose. With fun, adventure, and authentic relationships, they create safe spaces where hope can take root. Through these trusted relationships, they gently earn the opportunity to share with young people the life-changing message of God’s love for them.
We're looking for an experienced philanthropy fundraiser who is a practicing Christian to become their Head of Philanthropy, London. This is an exciting brand new role. This is a wonderful opportunity to build deep, meaningful relationships with high-net-worth individuals in London and secure transformational funding that will grow Young Life International’s impact on young people in London, but with the potential for wider influence across the UK and Europe too.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:
- Proven success in a philanthropy/major gifts role.
- Leadership experience, capable of managing a high-performing team
- Experience in developing and execiting an integrated fundraising and marketing strategy
- Ability to organise and deliver high-quality fundraising events targeted at high-networth individuals
This is an exciting time to join the London team. In just five years, they’ve grown from a small team serving one borough to a team of 12 staff and 63 volunteer leaders, enabling them to reach and support over 1,000 young people across 11 boroughs. Now, they’re ready to expand further. Could you be the person who secures the vital funding to fuel even greater growth and impact? Have a look at the candidate pack for more information.
For more information, please contact Nick Thomas, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.
*In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing Christian and in agreement with the Young Life Statement of Faith.
Location: Hybrid – Ideally in London at least 3 days pw
Closing date: Wednesday 30 April 2025
Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by: Tuesday 6 May 2025
First stage interviews with Young Life International: w/c 12 May 2025 (online)
Second stage interviews with Young Life International: w/c 19 May 2025 (in person)
Introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith.
Summary
The Human Resources department provides a strategic and operational HR service to the seven National Church Institutions (NCIs) and the 42 Diocesan Bishops' offices. Our HR Operations team focusses on the entire employee lifecycle providing support, advice and guidance to senior leaders, line managers and staff. The Organisational Development team lead on culture, values, wellbeing, development and our belonging & inclusion strategy. Through our External Service team, we also offer HR support on a consultancy basis to other Church of England organisations including our dioceses and cathedrals.
We are a friendly, diverse, well respected and highly engaged HR team who are committed to actively sharing knowledge and learning across the team and beyond. We encourage flexible working within the team and meet together online weekly and in-person once a month for collaboration, knowledge-sharing and building relationships.
The NCIs comprises a wide variety of functions and professions to support the mission and ministries of the Church by working with those who serve in parishes, dioceses, schools and other ministries, and with partners at a national and international level.
- Reviewing risk assessments that have been completed by staff and line managers, requesting additional information, and advising on risk mitigation;
- Supporting requests for adjustments and additional equipment may be required, including requests for Access to Work funding, liaising with Facilities and Technology Services as required;
- Supporting the Head of Health & Safety in reviewing accidents and incidents that occur across NCI sites or involve colleagues in the course of their work;
- Advising staff travelling overseas on potential risks;
- Managing the lone worker safety devices used by the NCIs;
- Administering our Health Cash Plan scheme;
- Day to day administration of our Health & Safety reporting system;
- Assisting in the preparation of Health & Safety reports e.g., the Joint Staff Council and Health and Safety forum.
As an adviser within the HR Operations team, you will also get involved in responding to other types of HR queries via email, phone and Teams chat, and supporting colleagues in using our Oracle Employee and Manager self-service.
This is a hybrid working role which can be based in our offices in either York or London. We typically work from the office at least one day per week, and remote for the remainder of the time. Visits to other NCI work locations may also be required from time to time.
You'll need previous experience of advising on and reviewing health and safety risks, including Display Screen Equipment, lone working and overseas travel with, or working towards, a recognised Health & Safety certificate (e.g. IOSH/NEBOSH or equivalent).
We're looking for someone who has:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with accuracy and attention to detail including with numerical data. You will need to be able to communicate clearly to stakeholders at all levels within the organisation.
- An enthusiastic and highly organised approach to work, with the ability to understand and process high volumes of information. You will need to be able to work comfortably with competing priorities and show flexibility in your approach to customers to understand differing expectations.
An interest in and willingness to learn broader HR policies and processes. Experience in HR in addition to Health & Safety would be an advantage.
Closing date for applications is 27 April 2025.
- A salary of £40,572 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.
Job Title: Schools Engagement Officer
Salary: £29,000-£32,000
Location: Home Based (North England)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time (35 hours, negotiable)
Do you have a talent for fostering relationships within an account management context?
Are you attracted to a role that requires no cold calling and no selling?
Do you have a passion for helping others make smarter, more sustainable choices?
Our client is looking for a new Schools Engagement Officer to work with their network of Catholic schools across England and Wales. our client supports schools to access quality suppliers and ethical procurement solutions that align with the values of Catholic Social Teaching.
Within this engagement role, you will help Catholic organisations reduce their costs, improve efficiency, and make a positive impact on the environment through thoughtful, faith-aligned purchasing decisions. You'll play a key role in engaging with schools, shaping procurement strategies, and turning potential into real results!
5 great reasons to join the team:
- You will make a genuine difference to schools and communities.
- You will be part of a supportive and mission-led team.
- You will enjoy the flexibility of remote working with quarterly in-person meetups.
- Within this role, there is no cold calling and no hard sell, just 100% consultative client care and engagement.
If you are sympathetic to the christian faith and have extensive account management experience, we would like you to consider if you possess the following attributes:
Self-motivated, highly organised and an excellent communicator. If these attributes chime with you, we would love to hear from you asap.
Advert closes: Thursday 17th April 2025
Online Interviews: Thursday 1st May 2025
Please note due this role being home-based we will receive many more applications than other roles, so reserve the right to close this post earlier than advertised if required.
Charity People are committed to providing equal opportunities and welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds. If you require any assistance or adjustments during the application process, please don't hesitate to reach out.
About us
Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.
We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don't have to be Christian to work here - we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we're open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues and the option of being a homeworker for most of our roles too.
Learn about our vision, mission and values
About the role
This role is at the heart of the Individual Giving team, delivering dynamic direct marketing and digital fundraising campaigns to recruit the next generation of Christian Aid supporters. You'll be involved in organisation-wide campaigns like Christian Aid Week and emergency appeals, our most powerful moments of the year for bringing in new leads and supporters. With a proactive mindset, you'll take ownership of your own campaigns while collaborating with the Senior Acquisition Officer to advance our overall acquisition strategy. Your creativity and insight will help shape the products, channels, and messaging that not only attract new donors—both regular and one-off—but also lay the foundation for long-term, meaningful relationships that will sustain our mission for years to come.
About you
You will be a motivated, enthusiastic and pro-active individual with knowledge and interest in development issues and experience of working in a fundraising team. You will have strong organisational, project management and communication skills. You will have excellent attention to detail, have an ability to work under pressure and as part of a team. You'll help engage and inspire new supporters to contribute to life-changing programs, while working effectively with others. With a strong willingness to learn and grow in the field, you're excited to collaborate across teams, support growth initiatives, and help enhance our supporters' lifetime value.
Further information
At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.
We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.
We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths and none (with the exception of Director positions where there is a genuine occupational requirement to be a practicing Christian - Exempted under the Equality Act 2010).
All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants' previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.
You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.
Christian Vision is partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell to recruit an Accountant on a permanent, full-time basis. Christian Vision (CV) is a global Christian charity founded in 1988 by British businessman Lord Robert Edmiston. Headquartered in the UK, CV operates in over 35 countries, with more than 350 staff members dedicated to its mission of introducing people to Jesus and encouraging them to become His true followers.
Christian Vision is now seeking a dedicated and driven Accountant who can join their passionate team as the organisation grows.
The key responsibilities will be:
- Over time, exposure will be provided to each area within Finance, with the role holder working closely with the Corporate Services Manager to add value throughout the organisation in all aspects of accounting including budgets, financial stewardship and reporting.
- Ensure that all financial statements and reports for the UK operations comply with relevant UK accounting standards, tax regulations, and industry best practices.
- Oversee the preparation and submission of statutory accounts, coordinate external audits, and address any compliance issues, ensuring that all legal and regulatory requirements are met.
- Act as a central point of contact for communication between the UK office and regional offices, facilitating the smooth exchange of financial information, ensuring alignment on financial policies and procedures, and providing support on any local financial matters or concerns.
- Collaborate with department heads and senior management to prepare the annual budget, review assumptions, and provide insights on financial trends.
- Play a key role in updating and maintaining accurate financial forecasts throughout the year, analysing any variances between forecasted and actual figures to provide recommendations for improvements.
- Implement and maintain robust internal control systems to safeguard the company’s assets, ensure the integrity of financial information, and reduce financial risk.
- Regularly review internal processes and work closely with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with all policies and procedures.
- Manage the organisation’s cash position by preparing detailed cash flow forecasts to ensure that there is sufficient liquidity to meet operational needs.
- Lead the team in prayer or devotional times and engaging with other spiritual activities as required.
The organisation:
Christian Vision (CV) is a global Christian charity founded in 1988 by British businessman Lord Robert Edmiston. Headquartered in the UK, CV operates in over 35 countries, with more than 350 staff members dedicated to its mission of introducing people to Jesus and encouraging them to become His true followers. The organisation leverages modern technology and media to spread the gospel, creating and distributing digital content through social media, broadcast media, and emerging online platforms to reach a global audience.
Essential requirements:
- Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ICAEW) or qualified by experience.
- Able to demonstrate fundamental knowledge of finance across a broad range of accounting issues.
- The ability to demonstrate experience of organisational strategy, management of change and leadership of multi-disciplinary functions in a professional environment.
- The ability to take responsibility and work autonomously, managing your time while staying accountable to the team.
- Strong proven track record in budgetary control and working with a broad base of stakeholders.
Christian Visions UK head office is based in Solihull and will require five days a week in the office. The closing date for applications is the 20th April 2025. Applications will be under constant review before the closing date so please submit your application to our exclusive search agent Robertson Bell. Apply now to be considered!
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About Us
Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.
St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home.
We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong.We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities.
St Christopher’s Academy
At St Christopher`s we can provide more than just a care job. We can offer you a career where you can develop your skills and knowledge while making a difference to young people’s lives.
When you join St Christopher’s, we will set you up in your career with a tailored development plan. Whether you want to move across to a different service, become a Manager or just explore further your current role, we will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions. If you want to learn more about St Christopher’s Academy, please click here
We are proud that 84% of all our Team Leaders, Deputies and Managers are internal promotions.
About the role
As an Experienced Practitioner, you will provide direct support and care for our young people who have complex emotional and mental health difficulties (such as trauma and loss) and can struggle to regulate their emotions.
Working within a therapeutic framework, you will develop a direct programme of work aimed at developing authentic relationships with our children and young people (aged 12 – 17 years old), you will also have responsibility for making sure our residents are safe, providing support, liaison with other professionals and completion of support documents to record information.
If applying for the Waking Night role, you will have the additional support of an on-call manager should there be any emergencies. Further to this, you will be involved in monthly team meetings and receive monthly supervision.
Applicants should have
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent (i.e. Level 3 Diploma Children and Young People Workforce with the children's social care pathway) or be willing to achieve the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare within 2 years as per Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 (England).
- Minimum of 1 years’ experience working and supporting children and Young People to achieve their full potential.
- Genuine commitment to working with and supporting children and Young People to achieve their full potential; with the ability to build and promote trusted relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
- An understanding of the issues facing children and Young People and a basic understanding of safeguarding Regulations and Procedures.
- The ability to cope effectively with challenging behaviour.
- Good communication and team working skills.
- Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.
- Commitment to undertake any mandatory training (outside of working hours) and continuous learning to ensure a high level of service.
- Creativity, enthusiasm and energy to inspire and encourage young people to achieve their goals.
What you should expect from us
- Salary: £28,912 per annum. Overtime / bank holidays paid time-and-a-half and 2 weekends off per month.
- A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture.
- 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.
- Industry leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children’s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and social pedagogy.
- Contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity and company sick scheme.
- UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary.
- BUPA employee assistance programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Bluelight card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.
- Discretionary funded training programs.
- Employee awards based on performance and length of service.
- Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services.
Recruitment Process
At St Christopher’s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements.
Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting.
First Stage Interview – Tuesdays & Thursdays throughout April & May 2025
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview at our Head Office
Second Stage
Successful candidates will then attend the second stage interview at the home they have applied for.
We advise you to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Please note:
- This post has a minimum age restriction of 21 year for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and supported accommodation Homes in line with the Equality Act ‘occupational requirement’.
- It is illegal to apply for any role that involves working with children and young people under the age of 18, if you know you are barred from working with children.
- all shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked.