Financial And General Administrator Jobs in Manchester

A rare and exciting opportunity to support the fundraising, strategic development and impact evaluation of a wide range of Charities in the UK, as part of a friendly and supportive consulting team.

Charity Fundraising Ltd provides a comprehensive range of fundraising, strategic consultancy and evaluation services to Charities and other not-for-profit organisations. Established in 2000, our services range from grant and contract bid writing and review, to developing fundraising strategies, developing M&E frameworks and undertaking project and programme evaluations. We also offer a range of strategic support, mentoring and training. We work with lots of amazing charities, both local and national, small and large, across the UK, covering themes such as: Homelessness; addiction; youth; community; disability; mental health; minoritised groups; medical conditions; heritage; environment and more.

We are seeking an exceptional fundraiser who can offer a strong track record of driving organisational growth in the voluntary sector. Multi-year experience in two or more of the following core service areas is essential:

• Achieving major grant funding from trusts, foundations, lottery distributors, public sector agencies or similar.
• Planning and developing successful fundraising strategies and action plans.
• Undertaking voluntary sector project evaluations / developing M&E frameworks.
• Planning and developing successful contract tender submissions.

The role is varied and interesting - managing a portfolio of clients and supporting them directly or strategically with their fundraising, impact evaluation and organisational development. Our consultants are all employees and we work closely together as a supportive team, sharing and developing skills and knowledge. We anticipate the appointee may not hold experience across all core areas of our services. We will enable the appointee to focus on projects that play to their strengths and experience and provide further support and training as necessary.

Based from home (must be UK resident), with ad hoc client and team meetings/socials (all travel paid), mostly within England. All IT equipment provided. Full-time or part-time (minimum 0.8 FTE - 28 hrs).

Benefits include: 24 days paid annual leave (pro rata), 4% employers pension contribution, potential cash / annual leave bonus, CPD budget and paid CPD time + lots of opportunity to learn from our experienced consultant team.

Please note that applications will only be considered where the screening questions are fully completed.

Here's what some of our team say about working for Charity Fundraising Ltd:

"I don’t think I have ever worked with such a nice bunch of people, everyone has been very welcoming, supportive and just all round lovely" 

"I really enjoy working for CF because I get to work independently with a diverse range of interesting clients, and am also part of a great, supportive team - best of all worlds!"

“Supportive and fun team; and great to learn new ideas from others fundraising skills, knowledge and expertise”

"I love being part of such a passionate, professional team and who prides itself on building close working relationships with each other and with our clients."

Job Role: We’re looking for a PA and Administrator who is passionate about facilitating Kingdom work. Working closely alongside the Event and Programs Manager and the Director, you will support the key organisation we serve, the Maclellan Foundation.
Overall goal: To serve with a high level of excellence as PA to the Director alongside proactively and efficiently delivering general and financial administrative support.
Job Location: Remote working. The ability for on-site meetings at offices based in Eastbourne (BN21) or Milton Keynes (MK19). Role requires occasional travel for events.
Hours: This is a part-time role, with flexibility to go full-time (20-25 hours, preferably worked across Monday – Friday).

Overview:
The Maclellan Foundation’s global engagement has reached a new season. As a global programs team, we train, coach, project manage and deliver on key initiatives. These programs will become Maclellan’s primary activity for many years into the future. The PA and Administrator will provide the necessary support to both the Director and Event and Programs Manager to deliver these initiatives. This role aligns with the Maclellan Foundation’s Bridge Strategy, focusing on equipping local ministries and releasing local resources to foster sustainable Kingdom growth. The PA and Administrator will be a dynamic individual capable of holding multiple tasks, building relationships, and proactively being part of a global team.
The Maclellan Foundation’s comprehensive global programme and event initiatives include:
• Giving Together events
• Learning Communities
• Programs that serve the global church and para-church organisations for sustainable Kingdom growth

Responsibilities
Personal Assistance:
• Providing administrative support to the Director in an accurate, timely and professional manner, including maintaining schedules, meetings, appointments and travel arrangements
• Planning and coordinating multiple tasks, to ensure milestones are met to an excellent standard
• Assembling and analysing data to prepare reports and documents
• Preparing and editing written correspondence, communications, etc.
• Managing and updating various databases and booking systems on a regular basis
• Providing customer service support, via phone and email
• Reviewing operating practices and implementing improvements where necessary

Finance:
• Processing expenses
• Accurately recording and processing donation information
• Supporting the Event and Programmes Manager in making payments, maintaining donation and budgetary information, and liaising with the Accounts manager as necessary
• Proactively providing administrative support undertaken by NJC and Maclellan

Communication:
• Adhere to consistent communication plans to engage and inform stakeholders
• Provide written and virtual support via meetings and email
• Website updates and improvements (where applicable)
• Prepare and edit written correspondence
• Arrange and coordinate meetings, including minute-taking
• Website management (where applicable) and any other duties as required.

Development:
• Assembling research data to prepare reports and documents
• Improving operating practices under the direction of the Event and Programme Manager
• Any other duties as required

Person Specification
Education & Experience
• Proficient computer skills and high competency levels with MS Office Suite
• Experience as a PA preferred, with a background in finance/general administration
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ideally have experience in event/project management (desirable)
• Ideally have experience in a church/charity or professional environment (desirable)
• Articulate and well educated (minimum A ‘Levels, preferably degree level or relevant training)

Our ideal hire
• Has an active Christian faith
• Strong understanding of and commitment to the Foundation’s mission
• Highly organised – able to prioritise and plan time effectively, especially within a high-pressure and ever-changing environment
• Professional in appearance and a desire to constantly improve and grow
• Able to adapt and maximise capacity, delivering a high output of work and holding multiple demands
• Excellent written English, with the ability to write concisely, correctly and effectively
• Highly self-motivated, focused and comfortable with independent working
• Trustworthy and reliable - able to work within a dispersed remote team
• A quick learner with attention to detail
• An excellent standard of numerical ability
• Has an understanding of the Church scene
• Willingness to be flexible in their working hours with occasional travel and overnight stays.

Occupational Requirement
Because Nicola James & Co. serves and supports the Christian sector, the nature of the work requires that this post holder has an active faith in Jesus under the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9.

Benefits
• This is a part-time post with flexibility for full-time (20-25 hours PT, worked across Monday – Friday)
• Start as soon as possible
• Permanent position offered subject to a successful 6-month probationary period.
• Salary £27 - £29K pro-rata, depending on previous experience
• Holiday entitlement is 20 days pro rata, per annum (plus bank and statutory holidays)
• Pension contributions via auto-enrolment to NEST
• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required for event support

If you’re interested in applying, please send your CV and a cover letter (no more than 1 page), detailing what interests you about the role and your suitability.

Please note we are reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the post early.

*Please note this is a homebased role - homebased staff are welcome to work from any King's Trust office as they wish.

As The King’s Trust International enters its 10th anniversary year and aims to expand its reach, we have an exciting opportunity that will be pivotal in strengthening the finance function for the charity.

You will be working closely with our Senior Head of Finance and existing Finance Executive to provide support to the charity across all aspects of financial management.

With a particular focus on supporting the fundraising teams and income recognition, this role will work closely with fundraising colleagues to record, analyse and accurately forecast income for King’s Trust International and its newly established trading subsidiary.  You will lead on all aspects of management accounting for the trading subsidiary and support with the preparation of the financial statements.

Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills will enable you to build effective relationships with all colleagues across the organisation and your excellent planning and organisation skills will enable you to prioritise and multitask in this busy and multifaceted role.

Perks for working at The King’s Trust International:

• Great holiday package. 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus public holidays. Office closure the days between Christmas and New Year
• Fantastic Family leave. Receive 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for maternity and adoption leave and pro rata entitlement for shared parental leave. Receive 8 weeks full pay for paternity leave.
• Flexible and agile working. Where operationally possible, you can work your hours that support a work-life balance including compressed hours and hybrid-working (part office - part home based) or working from home options.
• Benefits platform. Everything from health and financial wellbeing support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas
• A free employee assistance programme (EAP) to support your mental wellbeing.
• KTI will contribute 5% of your salary to the workplace Pension Scheme
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
• In-house and external training opportunities available throughout the year

King's Trust International is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks (or international equivalents) in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within King’s Trust International, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.

In further support of a Safeguarding First approach we are signatories to the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. The Scheme facilitates the sharing of misconduct data between employers. In line with this Scheme, we will request information 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 his/her/their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to equitable work practices and believe in building a diverse organisation that is representative of and responsive to the needs of our young people and stakeholders. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, Mixed and other Ethnic candidates which are currently under-represented throughout King’s Trust International. As a disability confident employer, we will interview applicants that meet the essential criteria who have declared a disability. Please let us know if you need any adjustments at the interview stage.

Reporting to the Fundraising Manager, the Fundraising Executive is an integral part of the Fundraising team, providing outstanding administrative and general fundraising support. The Fundraising Executive manages all incoming fundraising enquiries and provides excellent customer care and stewardship to our third-party event supporters. This is a busy role, supporting colleagues across multiple areas of fundraising, including events, third-party, mass, and trusts fundraising.

In this role, you will undertake all key administrative, database and financial duties to ensure the smooth running of team processes and procedures.

The role provides an opportunity to develop fundraising knowledge and is perfect for someone who has a passion for building income, relationships and delivering excellent supporter care. As this is a people-facing role, you will be working with supporters over the phone, online, in writing, and face-to-face, to ensure our supporters receive the ultimate supporter journey and experience.

The post holder should have a full clean driving license and be willing to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate fundraiser to make a real difference to children with high needs living in the highest areas of deprivation in the UK.

About the job

Internews works to ensure access to trusted, quality news and information that empowers people to have a voice in their future and to live healthy, secure, and rewarding lives. We envision a world where everyone can communicate freely with anyone, anywhere, and exchange the news and information they need to shape their communities and the world.

For 35 years and in more than 100 countries, we have worked with our local partners to build hundreds of sustainable organizations, strengthened the capacity of thousands of media professionals, human rights activists, and information entrepreneurs, and reached millions of people with quality, local information, improving lives and building lasting change. On issues ranging from health and the environment to conflict and governance, Internews has developed approaches that harness the power of media and information to create positive change.

Internews is a charity operating internationally, with administrative centres in California, Washington DC, London, and Paris as well as regional hubs in Nairobi, Kiev and Bangkok. Formed in 1982, Internews currently has offices in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and North America.

General Function:

The Business Officer will work for the Europe & Eurasia Programme Management Unit (PMU) and will provide the highest standards of financial and administrative support to European funded Internews EE Programmes. We are looking for a responsible and professional individual to perform a variety of financial and administrative tasks. Duties of the Business Officer will include the financial administration of current projects, oversight of project budgets and partner spending, facilitation of payment requests, budgetary projections and other financial and administrative duties that may be required during this period.

The Business Officer will work closely with the Senior Programme Officer, the Senior Business Associate and the Programme Finance Business Partner to provide timely and quality support to programmes as required.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial administration of Internews’s projects:

• Review project expenditure and ensure accuracy of coding.
• Manage cash-flow to ensure the availability of project funds at Internews’ offices.
• Work with Programme Finance Business Partners (PFBPs) to prepare financial reports for donors, prepare notes for financial reports, and ensure that costs are reported in compliance with donor requirements.
• Monitor co-financing plans.
• Advise project teams on the correct application of HQ policies and processes, including on procurement, travel, etc.

Budget oversight:

• Review budget-versus-actuals and facilitate forecasting in line with project activities.
• Support partners with budget planning.
• Align internal templates to donor formats for effective monitoring and reporting.
• Sub-grants oversight and keeping SGA (Sub-Grant Agreements) tracker:
• Support Internews’ partners to prepare budgets under sub-grant agreements.
• Review financial reports from partners when required and coordinate corrections as required.

Payments and administration:

• Coordinate payment requests to London, including reviews, confirmations, and follow-ups.
• Monitor donor income and prepare requests for disbursements to donors.
• Review and verify suppliers’ invoices to London HQ and Internews’ accounting department in California.
• Support Accounting field teams in terms of induction and refreshment training regarding Internews and donors’ procedures and policies.
• Budget development: work closely with Senior Programme Officer, Senior Business Associate and country offices to develop budgets for new proposals. Coordinate on the development of co-financing approaches and plans for opportunities with the European Commission and other European donors.
• Help set up business processes for new projects, including the preparation of requests for Personal Service Contracts.
• Support the process of staff contracting for projects.
• Help project teams with staff charges to relevant projects.
• Other tasks: participate in project audits carried out at the HQ as required by the London finance controls team.
• Other financial and administrative tasks may be assigned as required.

Requirements:

• Relevant degree (preferable) in Accounting, Business Administration or Financial management.
• Qualification in Accounting (Knowledge of ERP (Agresso) will be a plus)
• At least three years of experience working in a similar capacity.
• Experience with European funders (European Commission, SIDA, FCDO, GIZ etc.)
• Proficiency in MS Office. Advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
• Fluency in English and Russian (both written and spoken).
• Creative and a good team player.
• Excellent multitasking skills.
• Good prioritization skills and the ability to solve immediate problems.

Vacancy Timeframe:

Deadline for Applications: 22 January 2025

Hiring Process:

Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume through the Taleo application portal. The Cover Letter should be no longer than one page and explain why you'd be a great fit for this position and what drew you to it. The resume should be no longer than two pages. Candidates with the strongest cover letter and resume will advance to the test and interview process.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met or may be encountered by an employee performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work hours are generally Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5pm; occasional irregular hours are required to accommodate international tele-conferences.

The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the associate a general sense of the responsibilities.

and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.

This position will be in the United Kingdom therefore a successful applicant must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK.

Job Title: CEO

Salary: Actual salary is £36,000 per year. (FTE £45,000)

Contract/ Hours: 4 days per week / 0.8FTE. The normal working week is 30 hours.

Annual Leave: FTE annual leave entitlement is 23 days pro rata plus public and bank holidays.

Pension: Pension contributions of 5% per month will be paid by NUM and 3% per month will be deducted from salary.

Base/ Location: Must be UK-based. NUM is a national organisation with workspaces in Manchester and Glasgow and CEO will be required to travel throughout the UK and internationally.

About NUM:

National Ugly Mugs (NUM) was established in 2012 as a pilot project of the UK Network of Sex Work Projects. It is now the largest sex worker-serving violence prevention and survivor support service in the UK, with a mandate to ‘end all forms of violence against sex workers.’ All of our services are delivered with, by, and for sex workers and our work is grounded within three principles: 'Sex Workers' First; 'Quality Support'; and 'Learning and Innovation'. We support over 9,800 members, 85% of whom are active adult industry workers, with the remainder comprising a range of frontline practitioners and delivery partners. NUM advocates for the decriminalisation of sex work. To learn more about NUM visit our website: www[dot]nationaluglymugs[dot]org

Role Purpose:

The main purpose of the CEO is to provide inspirational leadership to NUM and ensure long term sustainability through innovation, strategic planning, effective governance, funding, and sound delivery of services. The CEO will take a lead role in the national policy advocacy work NUM carries out to achieve its objectives.

We encourage applications from people with lived experience of sex work.

Documents below contain and a full person specification and the main responsibilities of the role.

How to Apply:

To apply email your CV (no more than 3 pages) and an application covering letter (no more than 2 pages) to admin[at]uglymugs[dot]org[dot] by 5pm on 13th February. Please write CEO Application in your subject line or your application may be lost and not processed.

Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews throughout March. Interviews will include a presentation about your strategic direction, and will likely be followed by a second interview.

Your cover letter should set out why you are interested in the post and demonstrate, with specific examples from your experience and qualifications, how you meet the person specification criteria. Please also include two references (including your current or most recent employer; they will only be contacted after confirming this with you).

For a confidential discussion about the position, you are welcome to talk with long-standing board member Dr Laura Graham, laura.n.graham[at]northumbria[dot]ac[dot]uk.

We are committed to inclusion and equal opportunities in the workplace and we actively encourage applicants of all different ages, genders, social and economic backgrounds, ethnicities, religions and sexual orientations, and from people with and without disabilities. Please contact admin[at]nationaluglymugs[dot]org if you have any access needs regarding applying for this role or attending an interview should you have any access requirements or need any reasonable adjustments to be made. Applications are encouraged from people with sex work community experience. If this experience is shared in applications it will be kept confidential.

At Help for Heroes, we believe those who serve our country deserve support when they are wounded. Every day, men and women have to leave their career in the Armed Forces as a result of physical or psychological wounds; their lives changed forever. We help them, and those still serving, to recover and get on with their lives.

And who are we you’re wondering? We are experts and beginners. Generalists and specialists. Ordinary people with an extraordinary passion towards making a positive change to the lives of our veterans (and having fun while doing it).

As One Team we share a philosophy – I.C.A.R.E. It’s the way we walk and talk, the way we interact with others and how we approach everything we do. We are:

Innovative – Collaborative – Authentic – Resourceful – Energetic. 

We have an incredible opportunity for a Senior Legacy & In Memory Manager to join our team.

Please see below for more information on what just might be your future role.

About You

Do you have a passion for legacy and in memory giving? Do you have knowledge of legacy administration and have team management experience too? If so, this may just the job for you!

About the Role

Contributing over 50% of the organisation’s fundraised income, this role is crucial for Help for Heroes. Working with your team, you’ll be responsible for the organisation’s legacy marketing strategy and administration, as well as the in memory giving strategy, maximising both income sources so that we can deliver more services to veterans. You will be able to make a significant impact and will use your expertise to drive forward the programmes. There’s lots of scope and potential for someone to make a real difference and achieve considerable success! 

About the Team

The post holder will be working as part of the Individual Giving team in the Commercial Directorate which includes Supporter Care, Individual Giving and Legacy & In Memory. Across all our relationships, we build trust and engagement with our supporters and with each other. The quality of how we deliver our objectives is just as important as the end results. We are known for our expertise, supporter focus and collaboration. We’re friendly, supportive and like to get things done!

A niche research body / global think tank focused on human rights is seeking a Finance Coordinator with US GAAP, accounting and payroll experience for a highly flexible role! The role can be fully-remote from anywhere within the UK.

The position is permanent, and can be offered on a full-time (5 days per week) or part-time (3 or 4 days per week) basis. The salary range is £35,000 - £45,000 per annum FTE. The position will involve a range of finance and operations duties supporting a range of stakeholders within the UK and US.

The post will support the Director of Finance  (UK based) and Director of US Operations (US based) and will work closely with other members of the global Operations team and other Finance team members on critical projects. The post holder will support across a variety of finance work streams including finance administration, payroll, bookkeeping, as well as well as providing general operations support.

Key responsibilities include:

Financial Management (50%)

• Manage accounts payable and receivable through QuickBooks Online

• Handle banking transactions/payments, including routine bank reconciliation

• Support in the management of US payroll system

• Support in the maintenance of 401k platform system data including onboarding/offboarding

• Liaise with State and Federal departments and CPA where necessary

• Prepare monthly financials and forecasts for the Executive Director and global team

US Operations (50%)

• Support the Director of Operations in developing and implementing new operations policies and procedures as needed

• Support the Director of Operations with any administration, projects, or ongoing operational tasks

• Assist with general ad hoc administration requests as needed as assigned by the US Director or the Executive Leadership Team

The position would be ideal for an American expat living in the UK, or someone based in the UK who has demonstrable experience with US accounting.

The role would suit a passionate, personable and inquisitive person looking to grow into a role with more responsibility as the role develops.

Closing date: ASAP/ongoing

Please get in touch to find out more!

Child’s i Foundation envisions and advocates for a world where every child grows up in a safe and loving family. We are committed to creating sustainable solutions that address the root causes of family separation, working closely with grassroots communities and local governments to reunite children with their families and help them thrive. Our system-strengthening approach focuses on building strong community networks, developing high-quality family alternative care solutions, and advocating for child welfare reforms. 

Over the years, we have built a strong, successful, and growing Trusts and Foundations programme, primarily generating restricted income. This programme, overseen by our CEO, has been crucial in supporting our work in Uganda and our advocacy partnerships across Africa and the world. As we continue to expand both our evidence for global impact, our aim is to raise over £1M annually to support our strategic objectives. We are now seeking an innovative, creative, and solution-focused Fundraising Manager to work closely with our CEO, Country Director, and leadership teams to build a robust public fundraising programme. This will include leading efforts in regular giving, community fundraising, corporate partnerships, and major donor initiatives to drive unrestricted income. You will be instrumental in cultivating strong relationships with donors and partners, supporting grant submissions, and helping us diversify our income streams.

In this role, you will also help develop and implement a comprehensive digital fundraising strategy, working with the communications team and external consultancy partners. You will ensure our website and social media platforms are optimised for donor engagement, while driving innovation through online giving platforms, peer-to-peer fundraising, and targeted digital marketing campaigns. By leveraging emerging trends and best practices, you will help grow our online revenue streams and deepen engagement with our supporters.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of Child’s i Foundation’s fundraising strategy, secure sustainable income, and contribute to our mission of ensuring every child grows up in a family. If you are passionate about transforming children's futures and have the fundraising expertise to help us achieve our goals, we would love to hear from you!

Job Purpose

The Fundraising Manager will work closely with the CEO to execute the fundraising strategy for Child’s i Foundation, with a focus on driving regular giving, community fundraising, and individual giving initiatives. Additionally, you will support the CEO in cultivating major gifts and managing corporate partnerships.

You will play a key role in providing collaborative support to our emerging fundraising effort in Uganda, particularly with their innovative 'Giving Circle' programme, which is backed by the Ugandan Board. Working closely with the communications team in Uganda, you will help deliver impactful campaigns that raise awareness and inspire donor engagement. In this role, you will also ensure the highest standards in database management and full compliance with data protection regulations.

This role will be UK-based, with occasional team meetings in various locations across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

1. Community Fundraising and Regular Giving:

• Develop and execute strategies to increase income from individual donors and community fundraising efforts.

• Manage and expand our existing personalised donor stewardship programme, enhancing engagement with regular givers while growing the donor base and building long-term partnership. 

• Develop and manage a comprehensive fundraising event calendar, incorporating high-impact challenge events, community-driven initiatives, and donor engagement activities to maximise donations and donor retention

• Grow regular giving through campaigns, such as the Christmas Appeal and The Big Give, while bringing your own expertise and creative ideas to develop new fundraising initiatives.

• Collaborate closely with the Uganda team to deliver compelling, real-time updates and powerful stories that deeply engage and inspire our supporter community, starting with the problem we aim to address.

2. Corporate Partnerships:

• Collaborate with the CEO to manage and strengthen corporate relationships, ensuring consistent communication and delivering timely, detailed impact reports that demonstrate the value of their support.

• Collaborate with the CEO to identify and cultivate new corporate prospects, focusing on high-potential sectors such as women in private equity, insurance, and banking to strategically expand our portfolio.

• Craft compelling, customised cases for support that align with corporate priorities, securing long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships driving sustainable income.

3. Major Donor Programme:

• Support the CEO in managing relationships with major donors to ensure consistent engagement and stewardship.

• Identify and cultivate new major donor prospects, maintaining a strong pipeline for future support.

• Provide tailored progress reports to major donors and plan cultivation events to enhance donor relationships.

• Assist in establishing a development board to attract and engage niche, high-value donor groups.

4. Trusts and Foundations:

• Research and identify trust and foundation opportunities, targeting grants from £5k to £50k+.

• Prepare and submit well-researched applications, and ensure timely, accurate reporting to funders.

• Focus on securing smaller trust grants to diversify income streams.

5. Data-Driven Fundraising Reporting and Strategic Planning

• Collaborate with the CEO to set fundraising targets and manage the annual budget, ensuring progress is tracked against key goals and income streams.

• Produce regular, data-driven reports to assess fundraising performance, donor retention, and campaign effectiveness, using insights to inform strategic decision-making.

• Oversee the donor database in collaboration with the Administration Manager, ensuring all donor interactions are accurately recorded and GDPR-compliant.

• Ensure compliance with data protection laws and fundraising regulations, keeping updated on any changes to maintain best practices across all activities.

• Use data insights to refine and enhance fundraising strategies, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with organisational goals.

​​Person Specification (Skills & Experience) Essential:

• Proven experience in raising funds across diverse income streams (e.g., regular giving, community fundraising, corporate partnerships, and major donors).

• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and maintain donor and partner relationships, combined with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Expertise in developing and implementing fundraising strategies that meet or exceed ambitious income targets, including creative campaign design (e.g., The Big Give).

• Experience in managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines, demonstrating strong organisational and time management abilities.

• Competence in setting, managing, and monitoring budgets with a clear understanding of financial targets and revenue growth.

• Proficiency in using CRM systems (ideally Salesforce) to track donor engagement and ensuring strict compliance with GDPR and other relevant regulations.

• Solid understanding of UK fundraising laws, data protection regulations, and industry best practices.

• A self-starter with the ability to work independently and proactively drive initiatives, while also collaborating effectively with teams in the UK and Uganda.

• Strong team player, adept at working with both internal stakeholders (e.g., CEO, Country Director, Board) and external partners.

• A commitment to international development, with an interest in child welfare and family-strengthening initiatives, particularly in Uganda or sub-Saharan Africa.​

Desirable:

• Demonstrated success in securing high-value gifts and managing long-term corporate partnerships.

• Previous experience in fundraising for international development or in low-resource settings.

• A successful track record in writing and submitting grant applications, particularly to trusts and foundations.

• Experience organising high-impact fundraising events and engaging donor cultivation activities.

• Familiarity with integrating marketing and communications strategies to enhance fundraising efforts and increase donor engagement.

The Role: Operations Manager

We are seeking an inspiring and dedicated Operations Manager to play a key role in our organisation, leading and supporting our passionate staff team of eight people and managing daily operations at M13 Youth Project, supported by and reporting to the Founder.

You will lead on the smooth running of operations, working closely with youth work staff to nurture a trusting, inclusive and dedicated working culture, which enables staff and young people to feel safe, valued and hopeful and to develop excellent work together.

You will be responsible for overseeing the ongoing development of our staff team, including scheduling staff and activities, managing working hours and absence, line managing staff, supporting recruitment, induction, disciplinary and grievance processes and being the first point of contact for the team.

This role requires experience and capability in managing processes and people, with good organisational skills, attention to detail, emotional intelligence and dedication to completing tasks. Empathy, good sense, creativity and ability to manage competing priorities are essential, along with the ability to co-design solutions to effectively manage any issues arising in the office environment, whilst ensuring high quality youth work and excellent external relationships with partners.

Whilst knowledge of and previous experience within a youth and play work context is not a requirement, you will have an appreciation of and commitment to seeing children and young people’s lives enriched, and to developing an understanding of our approach to youth and play work. If required, the Founder will continue as Designated Safeguarding Lead and professional practice supervisor of youth & play work staff.

Diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-oppressive practice are important to us at M13 Youth Project across all areas of the organisation and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Your key role in effectively managing operations will free up the Founder to lead and focus on overall finance management, fundraising and on the strategic leadership, evaluation and development of M13, our Trustees and youth board, and the A6 Youth & Play Partnership, which M13 leads.

This is an exciting role for someone eager to make a significant difference to an amazing youth work charity: maintaining our high standard of work; supporting our 30th Anniversary celebrations; contributing knowledge, skills and passion to enhance and develop our current and future operations; and leading a team that creates life-enhancing youth and play activities that support the safety, growth, joy and well-being of children, young people and young dads.

Please refer to the Recruitment Pack for the full Job Description and Person Specification, available on our website and when you click the apply now button.

Trauma Foundation South West (TFSW) is seeking a half-time Director of Operations at an exciting period of growth for our small, but well-established and loved charity. 

Responsible to: Board of Trustees

Contract: Permanent Part Time, 6 months’ probation period

Working hours: 0.5 FTE/17.5 hours pw (occasional evening/weekend working)

Location: Flexible work from home with travel to Bristol as required (about 4 times a year)

Salary: Salary £38,850 (£19,425 pro rata)

Benefits: NEST pension, 25 days annual leave (pro rata) + bank holidays (pro rata); flexible working from home. Access to TFSW training programme.

About TFSW

We provide free, long-term psychotherapy to traumatised asylum seekers, refugees and trafficked people in Bristol; and professional training and supervision to individuals working with traumatised people in the Southwest and nationally.  

We are a warm, welcoming team with a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and personal development and core values of compassion, collaboration and courage.

TFSW are part of a healing, welcoming and supportive community for traumatised refugees across the Southwest and have an ambitious vision to be a centre of excellence in our areas of specialism so that people get the support they need. In the past few years, we have made a successful transition from being volunteer-led to being a professionally-led charity with increased funding, staff and clients and the foundations laid for the next stage of growth.

The Director of Operations is a critical role, ensuring the charity is effectively run while leading on the fundraising and development that will enable TFSW to further grow our reach. We are seeking an experienced leader to rise to this challenge, someone who will enjoy working across all aspects of the organisation, effectively balancing the day-to-day operations of the charity with a strategic and ambitious mindset. If you are enthusiastic about the work we do, share our values and would love to bring your experience to a charity looking to consolidate then expand our reach across the Southwest, we’d love to hear from you.

We believe that diversity is a strength, and the more perspectives, voices and experiences we can bring to our work the better. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience relevant to our work as well as people from all marginalised groups, communities and backgrounds. We are committed to supporting you in your application; if you do not meet all the requirements of the role and feel you have other relevant experience we would love to hear from you. If you have any questions, or any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the selection process please do get in touch.

(For the full job description and person specification, please read the attached document). 

Hours: Full-time

Pay: £31,500 GBP annual gross (dependent on experience)

Duration: 18 months (with possible extension dependent on funding)

Location: UK-based with international deployment

Are you looking to kickstart your career in the humanitarian sector? Is your ambition to develop towards leadership roles in humanitarian work? And are you willing to work hard, learn by doing, and contribute to humanitarian work by doing everything it takes to deliver lifesaving health emergency responses?

UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.

We are excited to launch our Humanitarian Trainee Scheme, offering three distinct trainee roles in the areas of Health, Operations, or Logistics. The Humanitarian Trainee Scheme presents an unparalleled learning opportunity for early career professionals who are committed to a career in humanitarian work. It is an opportunity to catapult your career forward towards humanitarian leadership roles within Health, Operations and Logistics. The Humanitarian Trainee Scheme consists of an 18-month pathway designed to provide in-depth exposure to humanitarian health programming through a structured professional development plan where you will embed in a team and contribute actively to the daily work and priorities in the team and wider organisation both in Headquarters and in the field whilst engaging in formal and informal professional development opportunities through training, mentoring, on-the-job learning, etc.

As a trainee, you will:

• Embed in a team in UK-Med headquarters where you will contribute to our broad preparedness and activities within Health, Operations or Logistics.
• Deploy internationally to assist in delivering humanitarian health responses.
• Participate in tailored training, mentoring, and shadowing to build your skills and experience.

We are looking for three motivated individuals, each focused on one of the key areas:

1. Health Trainee
2. Operations Trainee
3. Logistics Trainee

You will have relevant qualifications (e.g., a degree or postgraduate qualification depending on the role) and a keen interest in the humanitarian sector. Some professional and international experience is essential, along with a strong drive to develop your career in one of these critical fields.

This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop your skills, and make a meaningful impact in global health emergencies.

We are proud to offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, with the opportunity to contribute to life-saving humanitarian responses.

How to apply

We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack – Humanitarian Trainees - January 2025 before applying for this role.

To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal.

Please apply below, as soon as possible and no later than Monday 27th January 2025

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the selection process, which includes interviews and in-person assessments to evaluate their skills and suitability for the role.

Applications for work in the UK can only be accepted from people with an existing right to work in the UK.

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.

We are looking for an ambitious, experienced and creative fundraising expert who is committed to building upon a strong programme of fundraising whilst bringing in new initiatives to see the charity's income significantly grow.

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, the post holder will work across multiple income streams, to develop innovative products and tools to engage our supporters and maximise and grow our income generation strategy and lifetime value of our supporters. You will develop high-level community and third-party relationships and events that lead to long-lasting relationships and long-term support for Dreams Come True.

Strategy & Budget Management

● Work with the Head of Fundraising to deliver a strategy and Ops plan that covers Community, Events, Mass, and third-party Fundraising.
● Support the Fundraising Executive to project manage an existing portfolio of events and introduce new products to grow the programme, incorporating digital/virtual fundraising.
● Review the portfolio of events and build new income generation opportunities for 25/26 and beyond to uplift income and grow supporter participation.
● Set, monitor, and report against budget figures, feeding into forecasting and monthly KPIs, and reporting any concerns to the Head of Fundraising.
● Lead the development and growth strategy for third-party relationships and high-value community supporters.
● Undertake regular reviews of activity including ROI analysis, report progress v budget, and implement actions as required.
● Lead on Identifying new opportunities for community grant funding including but not limited to supermarkets, round tables, rotary, masons, golf clubs, sports clubs, and schools.
● To provide excellent analysis, evaluation, and reporting on fundraising activity to the Head of Fundraising, drawing conclusions and making recommendations for future activity.

General

• The ability to write and present compelling cases for support across a range of audiences.
• To keep up to date with the latest event trends and bring creative suggestions to the programme of work to continuously test and learn, engage new supporters and drive new income opportunities
• To work closely with Dream Team, to keep updated with Dream stories and use a range of methods, to effectively communicate these to all supporters
• To introduce new products to grow the programme - including digital/virtual fundraising and mass fundraising events.
• Manage the Fundraising Executive, ensuring they have a robust work and development plan in place.
• Support, motivate and develop fundraising volunteer roles, ensuring they have a clear understanding of DCT to enable them to represent the charity’s work effectively.
• Grow our Events programme, developing plans to recruit, convert, retain, and develop donors to deliver income growth across the portfolio.
• Diversify the organisation's overall regional events portfolio by leading product development.
• Manage the relationships with external event suppliers.
• Work collaboratively with the Head of Fundraising to build and grow existing fundraising digital products and generate new initiatives to drive income.
• Manage the Fundraising Executive to develop propositions for the wider community fundraising work.
• Provide talks and presentations to high-value community organisations.
• Provide support in other areas of Fundraising and the Head of Fundraising when required

Are you an experienced bid writer looking to make an impact in a growing organisation with national impact? If so, Listening Ear needs you to play a pivotal role in producing high-quality bids and proposals that clearly articulate Listening Ear’s vision, our services, and our value to commissioners. Your attention to detail will be exemplary and you will be able to process, retain and apply complex information to your tender writing. With your excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, you will be expert in shepherding contributions from your team members towards the highest quality proposals.

Job title Development Manager (Public Sector Tenders & Proposals)

Hours of Work Full time, 35 hrs per week

Working Days usually Monday to Friday

Employer Listening Ear, abbreviated as LE below

Base Home-based with occasional travel required

Accountable to to be confirmed at interview

Salary £41,496 to £44,539 Starting salary dependent on experience.

Summary

We are seeking an experienced bid writing professional to lead on the management of competitive tender submissions, building on success to date. You will play a pivotal role in producing high-quality bids and proposals that clearly articulate Listening Ear’s vision, our services, and our value to commissioners. Working collaboratively with internal teams, you will identify procurement opportunities and develop high-quality submissions that align with the needs of beneficiaries. As part of our team, you can make a difference to our target beneficiaries: people who are affected by bereavement and loss and/or are victim survivors of domestic abuse. Your work will help us to walk alongside people during their most challenging moments.

Why Listening Ear?

•  Face-to-face training, induction and warm welcome provided at our headquarters in the North West to meet colleagues and welcome you to Listening Ear
•  Values-driven organisation supporting vulnerable people across England
•  Work within a BACP-Accredited Organisation that delivers support recognised by the Support After Suicide Partnership and Public Health England as best practice 
• Annual Training and CPD Allowance to support growth and career development

• We support flexible home working practices and you will be supplied with an iPhone and laptop, plus a DSE Assessment during induction to support safe and comfortable home working

• Access to free and confidential counselling provided through LE’s Insurance Provider, to support staff welfare

• Pension contribution at 3%

• Daily informal communications with colleagues via remote platforms

​Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced bid writer looking to make an impact in a growing organisation with national impact. With your excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, you will be expert in shepherding contributions from your team members towards the highest quality proposals. Your attention to detail will be exemplary and you will be able to process, retain and apply complex information to your tender writing.

How to Apply?

The deadline for applications is Monday 20th January at 9am. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th January 2025.

Please apply via our website.