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Head of Fundraising

This mission-based organisation are looking for a passionate and ambitious Head of Fundraising to lead the build out and enhance the development of our membership and third-party fundraising activities.

As a mission-based organisation, we believe businesses have the power to be a force for good. Our members include a range of tea companies, from start-ups to multi-nationals who have joined us to address the complex systemic issues that the tea sector faces. We convene and facilitate collaboration between communities on the ground, our members, businesses, governments, and civil society, enabling us to mobilise our resources and deliver our transformational strategy.

Position: Head of Fundraising

Location: E2, near Bethnal Green (London). Hybrid, minimum 3 days in the office.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full-time), Monday to Friday. 

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience + company benefits.

Closing date: Friday 7th March 2025

About the role: 

This London based role will strengthen and optimise one of the critical pillars of our strategy, by building strategic relationships with those institutions aligned to solve the same persistent issues that dog agricultural supply chains. We focus on programmatic work that delivers a set of interventions, that in combination, will address the causes that we champion – namely, the reduction of poverty, arresting deforestation, promoting access to services and lastly but crucially addressing Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence (HREDD) in the tea supply chain. 

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Lead the definition of the overall fundraising strategy.

• Manage relationships with a myriad of programme funding stakeholders, including private sector partners, NGOs and government.

• Write and develop a detailed fundraising strategy plan and have ambitious targets for levels of financing raised. 

• Support the M&E Lead to deliver highly effective impact reports to our core funders.

• In collaboration with Finance, be responsible for fundraising budgets, validation and controls and reviewing and approving donor reporting.

• Provide access to relevant fundraising successes to enable the Communications team to create content that demonstrates the impact of our work.

• Contribute to wider organisational activities, such as developing policy statements, identifying innovative fundraising business models, shared learning objectives, design and delivery of large meetings and events.

• Organisational shared learning. – The Head of Fundraising will lead on the global calls and sharing outcomes from fundraising across the organisation. This is co-lead with Head of Communications. 

About you:

The individual will also play a leading role in setting the culture of the organisation and modelling our values. We aim to be a positive, driven, open-minded, intellectually curious, and collaborative organisation but one that is not satisfied with the status quo. With a shared responsibility for the organisational capability, this role ensures that we continue to evolve according to its strategic direction and intent.

Essential Skills:

• Have the right to work in the UK and reside within a commutable distance to our London office in Bethnal Green.

• Minimum of 10-year experience in fundraising with direct evidence of funds raised.

• Experience on working on raising funds, preferentially for agricultural supply chain programmes.

• Proven experience of delivering strategic leadership with a management team.

• Knowledge of human rights-based approach to impact delivery (and in a supply chain setting would be an advantage).

• Knowledge of corporate social and environmental sustainability, understanding of the concept of Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence, and understanding of certification schemes such as Rainforest Alliance, and Fairtrade.

• Clear ability to segment the large funding landscape into the various component parts.

• Experienced senior manager – building, developing, and motivating diverse and high performing teams.

• Experience working on global projects and with people from different backgrounds and cultures and prepared to travel overseas.

• A belief in the power of business to create positive change.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, open to coaching and collaborative teamwork.

Desirable:

• A university degree in a related field and/or Masters 

• Proficiency in additional languages, such as German or Arabic, considered an asset. 

To apply for this position, please submit your online application form through this website and ensure you include your CV (maximum of 2 pages) and a cover letter (maximum of 1 page) outlining your motivation for applying and relevant experience.

About the organisation: 

Founded in 1997, this not-for-profit membership organisation with 38 diverse members, collaborates with members and third-party grantors to implement impactful, long-term programs in tea-producing countries, improving the lives of farmers, workers, and communities.

The projects address critical issues in the tea supply chain, including poverty, gender-based violence, human rights violations, deforestation, and inadequate access to services. By partnering with corporate members, funders, and local implementers, they deliver tailored interventions and drive responsible business practices. Leveraging their unique position, they bring together the right stakeholders to tackle key challenges with actionable solutions. 

You may also have experience in areas such as: Head of Fundraising, Head of Relationship Fundraising, Director of Fundraising, Fundraising Director, Fundraising Manager, Grants, Donor, Projects, Programmes.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Who are we?

Orchards is a Christian charity with a vision to see women free from sexual exploitation and empowered for flourishing, independent lives. We build trusting relationships with each woman and enable her to access support for lasting recovery through our main areas:

• transitional safe housing
• specialist trauma counselling
• tailored life and work skills mentoring
• the offer of local church life for community, care, and exploring faith for herself if she chooses.

We are in an exciting time of growth as we continue to operate across three sites: South London, East London and East Sussex and prepare to open our fourth safe property. We have an opportunity for someone to join our team and manage our trusts and grants fundraising as we prepare to reach more women over the coming years.

We have a Genuine Occupational Requirement that our staff members hold a Christian faith (see below for further details). You should be comfortable bringing faith conversations and prayer into your work as appropriate, as well as participating in times of prayer with the wider Orchards team. We request that all staff commit to and uphold our ethos.

Growing our income generation

We are currently recruiting for two roles in our fundraising team. Our other role is Communications and Fundraising Officer and is focused on supporter care. Both of these roles are part time. We have written them separately as we believe that typically these are two different skill sets within the fundraising space.

However, if you believe that you have strength in both areas, we'd love to hear from you. We are very open to discussing combining the roles into one full time role. A combined role would involve hybrid working including travel to our London and Brighton sites and candidates would need to be comfortable in having a broad generalist role. Both skill sets would be tested at interview. If you would like to be considered for the combined role, please specify this in your cover letter.

More homeworking options are available for the Grants and Trusts role than for the Communications and Fundraising role.   

Purpose of the role

Our work is growing quickly, so it's an exciting time to join our small but brilliant team. If you are an experienced Fundraiser with a strong track record of success with trusts and grants, are enthusiastic about church-led social action, passionate about tackling sexual exploitation, and have a willingness to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in, we would love to hear from you.

The ideal candidate would be a strong bid writer with experience in raising funds through grants and trusts (both Christian and secular) and statutory funding.

We have a clear fundraising strategy, a good track record with trusts and grants, existing relationships with funders, a pipeline already in place and plenty of content to draw from - so you will have a solid foundation to enable you to hit the ground running. We’d also love to benefit from your expertise, so you will be working with our Directors very closely, sharing ideas, reviewing strategy and developing and delivering new ideas and initiatives.

The purpose of this new role is to:

• Nurture our relationships with existing grant funders
• Generate new grants and trusts leads through quarterly prospecting
• Increase our grants and trusts income through bid writing

CHURCH CHILDREN’S & YOUTH WORKER

OASIS CHURCH WATERLOO

PART-TIME: 24 HOURS PER WEEK

FIXED-TERM CONTRACT: 12 months, although will be extended if funding continues

SALARY: £20,053 per annum (£33,422 for 1FTE)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Children’s & Youth Worker to join our team at Oasis Church Waterloo, to work with our under-18s and their families. The postholder will have particular responsibility for developing the children’s and youth provision at Oasis Church Waterloo, leading the team delivering children’s and youth work on Sundays and also deepening relationships with our church families during the week. The Church Children and Youth Worker will also be responsible for developing and expanding the integrated children’s and youth provision across the Waterloo Hub, with significant input into developing school families support work and developing the staff and volunteer team.

Key responsibilities of this role will be:

· Working with our church ministers and volunteer children’s/youth team leaders to develop our children’s and youth work strategy, in line with the Hub Vision (and with the ethos and values of Oasis), that delivers holistic support for children and young people across the local community and recognises their hopes and aspirations.

· Working with our church ministers and children’s/youth workers across the Oasis Church Network to develop a curriculum for our work with under-18s in church.

• Encouraging the ethos of Oasis in the schools, supporting the development and delivery of Oasis Nine Habits resources.

The successful post holder must have:

· A relevant professional qualification in Youth & Community (JNC) or Teaching (QTS) or Social Work (QSW) at DipHE level or above, relevant NVQ (Level 3) or be able to demonstrate qualification by experience

· Proven experience in managing children’s work and youth work sessions

· Proven experience in management of volunteers

· Able to demonstrate full commitment to/embrace the ethos and values of Oasis

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing national organisation, making a real difference to communities on a local level. As part of the package, Oasis offers:

· A pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution

· A generous holiday allowance

· Working as part of a friendly, community-minded team of professionals

If you are interested in being part of this fantastic project and want to know more or for an application pack, please visit the Oasis Charity Website. We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.

Email your CV including a Supporting Statement. Your Supporting Statement should be no more than two A4 pages and must address the following questions:

1. In what ways does your professional background and personal experience qualify you for this role? Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification and give examples.
2. Oasis Church Waterloo is the founding church at the heart of the Oasis Church Network. All Oasis churches are committed to the following four values - please tell us about your commitment to these values, and how these would impact the way in which you would deliver children’s and youth work at Oasis Waterloo.

• • A commitment to social justice
  • Full inclusion (particularly regarding those who identify as LGBT+)
  • An open, progressive theology
  • An informal church service style

(Further information on these values can be found Oasis Church Website)

Completed applications should be returned by 9am Thursday 6 March 2025

Interviews will take place in Waterloo over two days: firstly, on Thursday 13th March, then for those taken forward from the first day, a second round of interviews after our church service on Sunday 16th March.

The successful candidate will need to be provide proof of the right to work in the UK.  We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. 

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. 

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1026487

HR Coordinator, L'Arche London

ABOUT THE ROLE

Hours of work: 22.5 hours per week (days and times to be agreed to ensure all aspects of the role are covered)

Salary: £35,830.08 (pro rata to 22.5 hours £21,498.04) inc London Weighting. Wages paid monthly on or around 23rd of each month.  

Place of work: L’Arche London office in West Norwood, London SE27. Some remote working may be possible in agreement with the line manager.

Contract type: Permanent, Part-time

Reports to: L'Arche London Community Leader / Director

Direct reports: HR Administrator, Training and Formation Coordinator, Volunteers Coordinator 

Closing date: Wednesday, 5th March at 23:59

As well as joining a friendly Community, where you will be well supervised and supported, and benefit from L’Arche’s mentorship programme, these are some other benefits you get by working for us:

- Joining shared meals since cooking and having a meal together is what we are all about. 
- Achieve professional qualifications while benefiting from exceptional training and development opportunities. 
- Interest free loans and salary advances available 
- Free eye tests and a contribution towards the cost of glasses if you need them for work. 
- Free DBS / PVG checks 
- Free SSSC registration 
- Free Blue Light Card 
- Professional membership fees paid if they are directly relevant to your role 
- Free Employee Assistance Programme available to everyone 
- Up to 5 days paid compassionate leave 
- Up to 6 days paid (pro rata) for time off for emergency dependents leave 
- Carer and Childminder costs available in some circumstances to facilitate attendance at residential meetings 
- Paid mileage costs at HMRC rate 
- Working from Home Allowance for those in office-based roles but for whom no office is provided 
- Specialist bereavement counselling for employees and their family members 
- Access to the Bike to Work scheme

Main purpose of the role:

The HR Coordinator would lead HR functions in L’Arche London, overseeing all HR aspects, managing a small team, and coordinating with L’Arche UK for HR support, recruitment, and payroll administration. 
You will play an integral part in the leadership of L’Arche London and will help shape its future development.

The HR Coordinator is responsible for:

- Oversee the recruitment, induction and retention of all L’Arche London’s teams. 
- Manage all of L’Arche London’s HR systems and procedures, ensuring they meet all regulatory and organisational requirements. 
- Lead on and support L’Arche London’s teams with all probation, supervision, appraisal, discipline, conduct and competency issues. 
- Management of L’Arche London’s payroll systems. 
- Monitoring and management of HR budget. 
- Line manage the HR Administrator, Training and Formation Co-ordinator, Volunteer Coordinator, and other assistants as required. 
- Collaborate with the L’Arche UK HR team and other HR Co-ordinators across L’Arche UK’s Communities. 

Key relationships:

- Network of HR leads in each community 
- National HR/Recruitment advisor
- Community Leader, and L’Arche London Community Coordinating Team
- L’Arche London Support Assistants                   

Essential Criteria:

- Experience of working in HR, including recruitment, record keeping, supporting managers to implement policies, and responding to queries from team members. 
- Knowledge of legal requirements and good practice in employment issues. 
- Demonstrable interest and enthusiasm for the purpose of L’Arche and empathy with values and current strategy. 
- Experience of managing a team. 
- Monitoring work/projects.
- Experience managing records and databases in compliance with GDPR.

ABOUT L'ARCHE LONDON
At L’Arche London we build Communities together with people with learning disabilities rather than doing it for them, and we are committed to mutually transforming relationships in a world where all belong. 

L’Arche London is a diverse and inclusive Christian community of 100 people with and without learning disabilities, sharing ordinary life and building extraordinary relationships. Excellence in care and a commitment to living in community is what makes us unique. We are a high quality care and support provider, regulated by the Care Quality Commission in England.

Are you inspired to bring your skills, experience and values to support our vision of a more human society? 

A full job description and person specification can be found in the Recruitment Pack.

The closing date is midnight on Wednesday, 5th March.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 13th March, and Friday, 14th March.

To apply, please read the full job description and person specification, submit your CV, and answer the questions from online application form.

Please note there is no visa sponsorship available for this role.

Please also read our privacy notice for job applicants.

REF-219 570

Hybrid working, split between:

• House of Sport, 190 Great Dover Street, London, SE1 4YB

• Remote work from home

The expectation is for the successful candidate to spend 1–2 days per week at the House of Sport with the Upshot team, with the remainder working remotely. Additional in-office days may be required depending on business needs. Some travel may also be required to attend conferences and events.

About Upshot Systems CIC:

Upshot Systems CIC is a community interest company (CIC) dedicated to supporting non-profit organisations to manage, monitor and evidence their social impact. Upshot has a unique story born out of a need for organisations to explain to the outside world the change they are creating. Originally created at the Football Foundation, Upshot was built to help funders and deliverers collect good data, understand their progress and report on their impact.

Working at the intersection of technology and impact, Upshot has extensive reach, working with over 1400 organisations around the world and has a rich history of delivering value for our many loyal clients like Lord’s Taverners, Premiership Rugby, Rank Foundation, London Youth and Blackpool Council.

Our mission is to build a global community of impact-led organisations who use data to make better decisions to serve their communities. We do this by providing capacity building support around good impact measurement practices, giving access to our state of the art SaaS tool to help organisations collect good data and support organisations with data visualisation and storytelling.

We are now in a position to scale our impact to new international markets and become a global driver of effective use of data and stories by non-profit organisations. To grow to our potential we need additional leadership, expertise and vision on our Senior Leadership Team and are looking for a skilled professional to join us.

Role Overview

The COO will be responsible for overseeing and improving Upshot’s internal operations, ensuring effective delivery across HR, finance, operations, legal, data protection, and board management. As a senior leader, the COO will act as the internal face of the business, inspire innovation, and support the CEO in executing Upshot’s strategic vision.

This is a new pivotal role for a strategic and hands-on operator who thrives on building scalable systems and fostering a positive company culture in a purpose-driven organization. As Upshot currently outsources most of these functions and responsibility is spread across the team, this role requires a doer—someone who isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves, dive into details, and make a tangible impact across the business.

Key Responsibilities

HR and Team Culture

• Oversee HR policies, processes, and issues, liaising with the outsourced HR team.

• Manage payroll, employee benefits, and team culture initiatives.

• Champion learning and development opportunities for staff.

• Foster a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.

Finance

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.

• Oversee client renewals, working closely with the Head of Account Management

• Liaise and manage the outsourced accountant and bookkeeper.

• Manage financial systems, including Xero, ensuring compliance and accuracy.

Operations

• Streamline systems and tools to drive internal efficiency.

• Oversee our CRM system and data accuracy across the team.

• Analyze operational data, identify efficiencies, and implement solutions.

• Manage insurance and other organizational administrative needs.

• Act as the point of contact for our outsourced IT management company and other suppliers

Data Protection and Cybersecurity

• Oversee Upshot’s data protection policies and compliance with regulations.

• Lead the internal Data Protection Champions team.

• Work with legal advisors on data and operational matters.

Board and Strategic Support

• Support the CEO with board management and reporting.

• Draft board papers and present insights as required.

• Contribute to strategic discussions and decision-making.

• Implement enhanced monitoring and reporting frameworks to track and improve performance, risk identification and mitigation, and deliver agreed outcomes. 

• Maintain, monitor and report on agreed operational delivery plans and KPI measures throughout the year

Commercial and Business Development

• Work with the CEO and Head of Growth to diversify income streams.

• Support global expansion initiatives and partnerships.

• Collaborate with the Head of Account Management to scale client operations.

• Cultivate productive relationships with external stakeholders, sector leaders, charitable and statutory agencies, suppliers, partners and clients, ensuring Upshot is well positioned to capitalise on potential business opportunities.

Product and Client Success

• Work closely with the Head of Product to ensure operational alignment with product goals.

• Provide strategic input to help the Account Management team enhance client experience as the client base grows.

Leadership and Innovation

• Drive operational efficiency, effectiveness and high performance across the team.

• Cultivate a high-performance culture within the team, creating the conditions for continuous improvement, innovation, collaboration, accountability and psychological safety.

• Represent Upshot at events, conferences, and other public engagements to promote and advocate for the organisation’s mission and initiatives.

• Identify and implement innovative solutions to drive the company forward.

• Support staff growth and provide leadership as the team scales.

Additional Information

As Upshot grows, the COO role will evolve to include line management responsibilities and broader strategic input across the business.

Person Specification

Advanced Knowledge of:

• Internal operations management, including HR, finance, and IT systems.

• Cybersecurity and data protection practices.

• Budgeting and financial planning tools, such as Xero.

• Advanced Excel skills

• CRM systems and operational analytics.

Proven Experience in:

• Providing senior leadership at the same or similar level within another comparable organisation, or organisation in an adjacent field.

• Financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and overseeing renewals and contracts.

• Scaling internal systems and processes in a growing organization.

• Managing outsourced partners, including HR, IT, Legal and accounting services.

• Board reporting and strategic collaboration with leadership teams.

• Fostering team culture and delivering employee development initiatives.

• Supporting international expansion or scaling operations across multiple markets.

Other qualities include:

• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Passion for data-driven insights and operational excellence.

• Enthusiasm and interest in the nonprofit sector

If you are interested, please fill out the short form and complete your application on our website before 11.59pm on Sunday 16th March 2025. Interviews are planned to be held the week commencing 31st March and the 7th April 2025.

Chief Executive

Time & Talents

£62,500 pro rata

Part time, 4 days per week, permanent position

SE London

At Time & Talents, we want to create a world where everyone feels part of a community - and where nobody is left out or left behind.

Founded in 1887 as a settlement, Time & Talents is a local charity based in Rotherhithe and Bermondsey dedicated to creating a place where everyone feels part of a community - children, young people, older people and families. We bring people together for mutual support, fun and friendship through a range of services and activities that tackle social isolation, improve mental and physical well-being, and bridge divides across the community.

We are looking for a new Chief Executive who is both strategic and hands-on to ensure Time & Talents continues to thrive, building on its current momentum while navigating the funding challenges faced by all multi-purpose community organisations. This role will involve strengthening existing income streams, developing an income generation strategy for sustainable growth, and deepening partnership relationships. As a relatively small organisation, you will need to be adaptable, leading on everything from writing funding bids and developing partnerships to pitching to donors, managing building leases and suppliers, and proactively leading the team. 

If you have the ability to bring staff teams along with you and the gravitas and presence to build relationships with individuals, companies, partner organisations, potential collaborators, influencers, media, service users, and funders, we would love to hear from you. 

Please note that you may not have been a CEO before but if you bring senior management experience gained in the charity sector, (ideally a community based service delivery or similar organisation), possess sound fundraising, financial management and governance experience then your application would be welcome.

As with many organisations, we have experienced some changes in the staff team, and we are looking for our next CE to bring the stability required to do what we do best-serve the community.

How to apply

Application is by way of CV and a Supporting Statement, which should outline your motivations for wanting to be our next Chief Executive and set out your credentials.

Closing date: Midnight 9th March 2025 (not the date given on this site)

There is a three-stage selection process.

First Interviews: Week beginning Monday 17th March

Second interviews: Tuesday 25th March

Final interviews: Thursday 3rd April

The first round will be conducted via Zoom by NFP Consulting.

Head of Programmes

A mission-based organisation are seeking a passionate and ambitious Head of Programmes to lead in the vision, design, build, implementation, monitoring and reporting on all the programmatic work we undertake in our 6 focus countries

As a mission-based organisation, we believe businesses have the power to be a force for good. Our members include a range of tea companies, from start-ups to multi-nationals who have joined us to address the complex systemic issues that the tea sector faces. We convene and facilitate collaboration between communities on the ground, our members, businesses, governments, and civil society, enabling us to mobilise our resources and deliver our transformational strategy.

Position: Head of Programmes

Location: E2, near Bethnal Green (London). Hybrid, minimum 3 days in the office.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full-time), Monday to Friday. 

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £75,000 to £80,000 per annum, depending on experience + company benefits.

Closing date: Friday 7th March 2025

About the role: 

This London based role will strengthen and optimise the critical programme pillar of strategy, through programmes which are well managed, and that deliver on their expected outcomes, contributing to the organisational goals and delivering for those who work in the tea sector. The programmes will focus on a core set of interventions that in combination will address the causes that we champion – namely, the reduction of poverty, arresting deforestation, promoting access to services and lastly but crucially addressing Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence (HREDD) in the tea supply chain.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Lead the definition of the overall programme strategy, taking into account input from the field and member companies’ priorities.

• Support the in-country teams with project management and priority management, acting as back up when needed.

• Manage relationships with a myriad of project stakeholders, including private sector partners, NGOs and government.

• Responsible for ensuring each programme has well-embedded and effective interventions. 

• Accountable for defining our approach to gender in tea, wages and incomes in tea, and environmental sustainability in tea – engaging technical expertise from the programme mangers.

• In collaboration with Finance, be responsible for programme budgets, validation and controls and reviewing and approving donor reporting.

• HREDD and the work surrounding certification are critical to our communications, programming and member’s support. The Head of Programmes will line manage this role within ETP.

• Support the development of country workplans; this entails working with Regional Directors, Country Managers and regional teams on planning and conceptualising realistic and achievable country plans.

• Oversee the resources, capability and structure of the programmes team including line management and coaching of relevant programme staff and ensure delivery of individual plans and yearly objectives. 

About you:

The individual will also play a leading role in setting the culture of the organisation and modelling our values. We aim to be a positive, driven, open-minded, intellectually curious, and collaborative organisation but one that is not satisfied with the status quo. 

Essential Skills:

• Have the right to work in the UK and reside within a commutable distance to our London office in Bethnal Green.

• Minimum of 10-year experience in programme management, including management of   large portfolio of varied initiatives.

• Direct Reports – 4 direct reports in the UK and oversight of 6 regional programme managers

• Experience on working on supply chain agricultural commodity programmes.

• Proven experience of delivering strategic leadership to a diverse high performing team delivering a shared vision.

• Knowledge of human rights-based approach to impact delivery (and in a supply chain setting would be an advantage).

• Knowledge of corporate social and environmental sustainability, understanding of the concept of Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence.

• Expertise with design and roll out of project/programme management frameworks, and monitoring, evaluation, and learning.

• Experienced senior manager – building, developing, and leading diverse and high performing teams.

• Track record of building relationships, and partnering with a wide range of organisations, including with institutional donors, funders, the private sector, international NGOs, local CSOs to leverage impact, improve delivery and raise funds.

Desirable:

• A university degree in a related field and/or Masters 

To apply for this position, please submit your online application form through this website and ensure you include your CV (maximum of 2 pages) and a cover letter (maximum of 1 page) outlining your motivation for applying and relevant experience.

About the organisation: 

Founded in 1997, this not-for-profit membership organisation with 38 diverse members, collaborates with members and third-party grantors to implement impactful, long-term programs in tea-producing countries, improving the lives of farmers, workers, and communities.

The projects address critical issues in the tea supply chain, including poverty, gender-based violence, human rights violations, deforestation, and inadequate access to services. By partnering with corporate members, funders, and local implementers, they deliver tailored interventions and drive responsible business practices. Leveraging their unique position, they bring together the right stakeholders to tackle key challenges with actionable solutions. 

You may also have experience in areas such as:  Programme Manager, Head of Programmes, Head of Project and Programmes, Senior Programme Manager, Grant Programmes Manager, Principal Project Manager, Director of Programmes, Head of Project, Head of International Programmes, Head of international Projects.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Who are we?

Orchards is a Christian charity with a vision to see women free from sexual exploitation and empowered for flourishing, independent lives. We build trusting relationships with each woman and enable her to access support for lasting recovery through our main areas:

• transitional safe housing
• specialist trauma counselling
• tailored life and work skills mentoring
• the offer of local church life for community, care, and exploring faith for herself if she chooses.

We are in an exciting time of growth as we continue to operate across three sites: South London, East London and East Sussex and prepare to open our fourth safe property. We have an opportunity for someone to join our team and manage our Communications and ‘Supporter-Care’ aspects of fundraising as we prepare to reach more women over the coming years.

We have a Genuine Occupational Requirement that our staff members hold a Christian faith (see below for further details). You should be comfortable bringing faith conversations and prayer into your work as appropriate, as well as participating in times of prayer with the wider Orchards team. We request that all staff commit to and uphold our ethos.

Orchards is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

Growing our income generation

We are currently recruiting for two roles in our fundraising team. Our other role is a Grants and Trusts Manager and is focused on grants and trusts fundraising. Both of these roles are part time. We have written them separately as we believe that typically these are two different skill sets within the fundraising space.

However, if you believe that you have strength in both areas, we'd love to hear from you. We are very open to discussing combining the roles into one full time role. A combined role would involve hybrid working including travel to our London and Brighton sites and candidates would need to be comfortable in having a broad generalist role. Both skill sets would be tested at interview. If you would like to be considered for the combined role, please specify this in your cover letter.

More homeworking options are available for the Grants and Trusts role than for the Communications and Fundraising role.

Purpose of the role

Orchards are looking for a creative thinker who can help us tell our story and get others passionate about the work we do through relationship management. If you are an exceptional communicator, with an ability to build and nurture relationships with supporters and fundraising volunteers, are enthusiastic about church-led social action, passionate about tackling sexual exploitation, and have a willingness to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in, we would love to hear from you.

The ideal candidate would be a fundraising and communications all-rounder, with an understanding of how strong communications can support effective fundraising.

Our work is growing quickly, so it's an exciting time to join our small but brilliant team. You will be working with our Co-Directors very closely, sharing ideas, reviewing strategy and developing and delivering new ideas and initiatives.

The purpose of this new role is to:

• Increase our regular giving supporter base
• Grow our community fundraising by developing and coordinating a team of voluntary ‘Fundraising Ambassadors’
• Build effective partnerships through our external communications with churches and church networks, across the three hubs in London and East Sussex

This is a marvellous opportunity for an experienced leader and fundraiser to join Yes Futures at a critical juncture in its development. The details associated with this role are contained in the recruitment pack. 

Job Title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Responsible to: Board of Trustees
Working Hours: Part-time – 18 hours per week
Salary: £19,656 per annum (£40,950 FTE based on a 37.5-hour week)
Base: Home-based with occasional travel

About Us
Pathfinders Neuromuscular Alliance is a user-led organisation that promotes independence, choice and quality of life for teenagers and adults with muscle-weakening conditions. We empower individuals to take control of their health, access opportunities and contribute to their communities.

Rooted in the social model of disability, our work is driven by collaboration, lived experience, and evidence-based practice. Together, we champion choice, inclusion and better services for our community.

The Opportunity
We are seeking an exceptional and visionary Chief Executive Officer to lead Pathfinders Neuromuscular Alliance. The CEO will be the public face of the organisation, building strong relationships with stakeholders, advocating for the voice of adults with muscle-weakening conditions and driving the organisation’s strategic vision.

This is a unique leadership opportunity for someone with lived experience of muscle-weakening conditions to shape the future of a dynamic and impactful organisation. You will ensure the charity’s sustainability, provide operational oversight and work collaboratively with the Board of Trustees, staff and beneficiaries to meet the priorities of our community.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and implement the strategic vision of the organisation.

• Represent Pathfinders as its public face, advocating for the needs and voices of adults with muscle-weakening conditions in public, media, and campaign spaces.

• Build partnerships and networks across sectors, fostering collaboration to support our mission.

• Work with trustees to oversee governance, ensure statutory compliance and risk management - building a culture of open communication with the trustees. 

• Build teamwork and co-operation within the Charities Management Team

• Manage an appropriate risk management policy and ensure all policies are relevant and up to date.

• Oversee fundraising initiatives to secure sustainable income, working across diverse funding streams.

• Manage organisational finances, including budget preparation, financial oversight, and reporting to the Board and funding bodies.

• Be responsible for budgeting and oversee payroll, HR and contracts.

• Be able to manage projects and add extra project delivery capacity when needed.

• Foster a positive and inclusive culture among staff and volunteers, ensuring alignment with Pathfinders’ mission and values.

 

Person Specification

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Lived experience of muscle-weakening conditions

• CEO experience, or equivalent within a large organisation

• Experience of successfully working with Boards in order to ensure the current and future success of the organisation

• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, reporting and risk assessment.

• Experience in fundraising, securing income from a range of sources (e.g., trusts, corporate sponsors, and community support).

• Knowledge of charity governance, safeguarding, data protection and compliance requirements.

• Excellent communication skills, with experience of building relationships with stakeholders and engaging with diverse audiences.

• Understanding of human resources and personnel management.

Desirable Attributes:

• Confidence in public speaking and in writing, with the ability to represent the organisation in high-profile spaces.

• Strategic thinking with the ability to identify trends and opportunities to advance the charity’s mission.

• Empathy, adaptability and a collaborative approach to leadership.

• Proficiency in IT tools and financial software.

Our Values:
Pathfinders Neuromuscular Alliance is built on the principles of:

• Enabling and encouraging independence.

• Being user-led and collaborative.

• Rooted in the social model of disability.

• Valuing shared lived experiences.

What We Offer

• A unique leadership opportunity within a values-driven, user-led organization.

• Flexible, home-based working arrangements.

• The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals with muscle-weakening conditions.

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your lived experience, leadership skills and vision for the role. Applications close on Tuesday 11th March at 6pm.

Are you passionate about social justice?

Do you want to help strengthening an organisation fighting for the rights of working class and marginalised communities?

About us

We work in collaboration with grassroots groups, campaigners and frontline organisations through a legal hub model building capacity through legal education and advocating through legal action across three overlapping priority areas: state accountability; housing and land; migrants’ rights & racial justice. We mainly do this through legal representation and strategic litigation in public law, actions against public authorities and housing law. We are also instructed to represent a number of individuals and groups/organisations in public inquiries, including the Undercover Policing Inquiry and the Covid Inquiry. 

We have grown steadily and cautiously since becoming independent in 2019 and we are now seeking to consolidate the organisation’s core functions. 

PILC is currently made up of 20 staff, hybrid-working from our offices in Cambridge Heath, E2.

About you

We are seeking a People Manager with expertise in fostering a positive and healthy working culture to reflect and feed into PILC’s movement lawyering approach. 

Whilst you do not need to have prior charity experience, you will feel closely aligned to PILC’s organisational values so that our work ethic is reflected internally, staff are well supported and we continue to support our grassroots partners in their fight for radical social change. 

You will be able to build trust and respect through excellent interpersonal skills. You will also have experience of managing change within the work setting. You will be both self-sufficient and enjoy working collaboratively, whether as part of the senior management team or with other colleagues in the organisation. 

In return, you will be a key member of the Senior Management Team. You will also benefit from a supportive environment and colleagues who share your passion for social justice.

We want to be more diverse and reflect our community

We especially encourage applications from minoritised candidates and/or those with lived experience of the social-justice issues we work on.

Deadline

9am on Wednesday 12th March 2025.

Interviews

We expect to interview in person at our offices on Thursday 20th March 2025. 

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (2 years) potential to become permanent

Salary: £32,300 - £34,000 per annum

Department: Governance

Directorate: Professional Services

Location: Working from home, with very occasional UK travel 

Reports to: Governance Manager 

We are seeking someone with a keen eye for detail and who has the ability to work on their own initiative as part of a remote team. A willingness to learn, get on with the job, to question and to challenge will be essential.

As the Governance and Reporting Officer, you’ll play a crucial role in the relationship with a key stakeholder and our largest funder, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), ensuring the good governance and excellent reporting of progress against this Grant. You’ll be a great communicator, with the ability to influence, negotiate and problem solve.

Key Responsibilities:

You’ll provide overall coordination of MHCLG grant governance and reporting, ensuring all areas delivering under the terms of the grant are aware of reporting deadlines, providing them with the necessary support and advice in preparing progress reports.

Supporting the production of concise, relevant and timely updates and responses for our Senior Leadership Team. 

Delivering high quality reports by ensuring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail is applied. 

Supporting the Governance Team in ensuring high standards of governance and reporting in all activities. 

Providing general administrative support to the overall grant governance process and to the Governance Manager including but not limited to checking stakeholder and key personnel availability for meetings, producing accurate minutes, records and action logs arising, coordinating company reporting to meet deadlines and reviewing documents for tone of voice, uniformity, conformity and completeness.  

Building and maintaining good working relationships with key stakeholders. 

Supporting continuous improvement of the reporting across the organisation by working with all areas of the organisation to improve the presentation, accuracy and consistency of data and reporting. 

Undertaking such other tasks as may be reasonably requested by the Governance Manager.

Full details of the role and what we are looking for can be found in the Job Description on the NFCC website. 

What you can expect:

We are people centred and focus on creating a positive and engaging working environment. Wellbeing, reward, recognition, and personal development are not just words we talk about, we put them into action daily.

We offer an enhanced annual leave allowance of 26 days plus bank holidays, Health Care Cashplan, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and support flexitime working.

If this sounds like the kind of opportunity that you would be interested in; please have a look at the detailed Job Description on the NFCC website and apply.  

How to apply: 

Please complete the application form linked to this vacancy and apply. CV’s will NOT be accepted for this position. 

Closing Date – 13 March 2025 with interviews being conducted week commencing 17th March 2025. 

PLEASE NOTE – THIS VACANCY WILL CLOSE BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS.

NFCC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and will require a DBS check to be completed prior to commencing in post. 

NFCC is committed to being an inclusive employer. We comply with the Equality Act 2010, and we believe that everyone deserves to work in safe environments that are free from bullying, harassment and discrimination, abuse, and harm, where they feel supported, welcome, and able to thrive. 

NFCC acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice, all staff are expected to share this commitment.

This is a BRAND-NEW pivotal role, you’ll have the chance to work with the leadership team to shape the culture, values, and well-being of a passionate team, making a tangible impact on the working lives of our growing team, while driving meaningful organisational change at the Back-Up Trust.
The HR, People and Culture Manager will be responsible for all things people. You will need to build on the foundations and be the people voice for this growing organisation.

About the Role:

At Back Up, we’re entering an exciting new phase as we launch our 2025/30 strategy, aimed at reaching and supporting even more individuals affected by spinal cord injuries.

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced part-time HR, People and Culture Manager to oversee all aspects of people practices and processes. The successful candidate will bring a strategic mindset to the role, ensuring the smooth running of the department within the charity. This is an ideal role for those looking for a new career challenge.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Managing the entire employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to performance management and employee relations.

- Implementing strategies that boost employee satisfaction, morale, and productivity.

- Ensuring best practices in recruitment, selection, absence management, and record-keeping. 

Why Join Us?

At Back Up, we have big ambitions. Over the next few years, we’re going to be transforming the lives of even more people affected by spinal cord injury.

Together we’ll be working hard to make sure everyone affected by spinal cord injury has access to the support they deserve; and we are the only spinal cord injury charity in the UK providing specific services on vocation and services to children and young people.

At Back Up, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. Please read our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy Statement. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. We particularly welcome applications from those from black, Asian or ethnic minority backgrounds or those with higher level spinal cord injuries.

In 2024 Back Up won The Times and The Sunday Times Spotlight Award for Best place to work for disabled employees. As well as this, Back Up has been voted one of the top ten charities to work for (Third Sector Best Charities 2020). The enthusiastic, inclusive and supportive spirit of our very skilled staff ensures excellence in the services we deliver.

How to apply

Please apply by emailing recruitment @ backuptrust . org . uk with:

· A CV (including two referees, one of whom should be your present or most recent employer. We will contact them after interview.)

· A (maximum) two side A4 supporting statement, saying why you want the job and explaining how you meet the criteria in the job description. This statement is crucial; CVs alone will not be accepted.

· A completed equal opportunities form. This form will be kept separate from your application, and not viewed by the recruiting manager. It is used to help us assess the diversity of our applicants to ensure our processes are fair to all. It is optional to fill in but it will help us improve and maintain high standards.

We will acknowledge receipt of your application, and then let you know if you are to be invited to interview. 

We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and actively interviewing so we reserve the right to close the vacancy when we find the right candidate.

 

What will the process involve?

The process will involve at least one interview round which will be either in person or online. There will be a panel interviewing you and you may be asked to complete a task beforehand to present to the panel. If you need any support or adjustment to the recruitment process at any stage, do please ask and we’d be pleased to work with you to put these in place so that you can perform to the best of your abilities throughout the process and demonstrate your suitability for the role.  Please email recruitment @ backuptrust . org . uk

 

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

As a ‘Disability Confident’ employer we are committed to the inclusion of disabled people as candidates and employees. If you have a disability and meet the minimum criteria of the role, set out as essential criteria in the job description, we will invite you to interview. Please let us know if you are eligible for the scheme: recruitment @ backuptrust . org . uk.

Don’t meet every single requirement?

At Back Up we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every criteria in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at Back Up.

Patrons and Legacies Manager

Ref: LL/25/01

Part-Time - 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE), worked between Monday and Friday

£38,929.50 - £45,417.75 FTE per annum, plus benefits

St James’s Square, London SW1 (with flexibility in line with hybrid working policy)

About The London Library

For 180 years, The London Library has stood as one of the UK's greatest literary institutions, inspiring creativity, and ideas. Our esteemed members, past and present, include literary giants like Charles Dickens, Charles Darwin, Virginia Woolf, and contemporary authors such as Kazuo Ishiguro and Sarah Waters. Our collection boasts around one million books, a vast eLibrary, and an invaluable postal loans service, making it a sanctuary for those who cherish the written word. We are championed by our President, Helena Bonham Carter CBE, and operate as a registered charity.

About the Role

We are seeking a Patrons and Legacies Manager to join our dedicated Development team.

In this pivotal role, you will:

· Oversee and manage the Library’s regular giving patrons programme - develop and implement strategies to maximise patrons’ income, retain and increase the number of patrons

· Oversee and manage the Library’s legacy giving programme, develop and implement strategies to promote legacy giving, steward legacy pledgers and grow the number of legacy pledgers

· Support with the management of international giving programmes including leading on the US patrons programme

About you

You will have:

· Demonstrable experience of fundraising from individual donors

· Demonstrable experience of donor or patron management and administration, legacy management and an understanding of legacy giving, preferably within a cultural organisation

· Ability to work with absolute discretion, confidentiality, tact and diplomacy

· Excellent communications skills, with meticulous concern for detail and accuracy, able to convey information orally or written in a clear, concise, and friendly manner, and present effectively to groups of people

· Ability to work independently or supportively as part of a team, facilitating and co-ordinating work of others to achieve common goals.

· Be competent in the use of specialist fundraising/membership software and familiar with the Library’s CRM, MS Dynamics, learning new systems quickly

Personal attributes include:

· Self-motivation and confidence, presenting a positive and professional image at all times

· Flexible and adaptable to change, with the ability to play a proactive role in a small office

· Pleasant, approachable and helpful, even under pressure

Why join us?

The London Library offers a friendly, hardworking, and inclusive workplace where we strive to support the diverse needs of our team. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to equality and diversity. Specific adjustments and access needs can be discussed to make this role suitable for you.

If you have the expertise to deliver a great patrons and legacies management experience and are passionate about using your skills to contribute to the development of The London Library, we want to hear from you!

To apply

Please visit our website via the link and complete an application form including the Library's equal opportunities monitoring form.

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 2 March 2025 @ midnight

INTERVIEWS: week commencing 10 March 2025

Please note:

We can only consider candidates with the current right to work in the UK.

We reserve the right to shorten or extend the closing date of any position where a high or low volume of suitable applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, an early application would be encouraged.