Financial Manager Jobs

Head of Retail

£46,839 per annum

37.5 hours per week

Permanent Contract

Travel throughout North Yorkshire

Closing Date:  Noon – Tuesday 3rd January 2025

Please note, we reserve the right to interview and close the vacancy prior to this date, therefore early applications are encouraged.

Interviews will take place in Harrogate on Tuesday 14th January 2025.

We are seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking and pivotal leader who will spearhead our retail business for our family of services; Herriot Hospice Homecare, Just ’B’ and Saint Michael’s. 

This key leadership role will oversee the delivery of £2.8m in retail income in FY 2025/26 and lead our efforts in generating meaningful relationships with our valued customers, donors, partners and those who use our services. 

With a current retail portfolio of 15 local charity stores, a furniture enterprise, a new ecommerce Hub, and growing online sales presence, this is your chance to significantly influence our retail function’s direction at an exciting time in our growth.

Our well-known hospice brands and shops mean so much to our local communities, and this is a rare opportunity to truly make your mark, shaping an impactful strategy to power vital care for people who need it most.

You’ll be managing an amazingly passionate team of staff and volunteers, each bringing something unique to their local communities through their stores. Working across the Harrogate, Hambleton and Richmondshire districts, you’ll help drive a fast-paced and responsive retail function with plenty to keep you busy.

With environmental impact key on our charity’s agenda, we’ll looking for a leader who can help us tap into new trends and demands for sustainable fashion. We want to grow our customer base in more audiences while protecting our planet.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong people management skills, motivated by a superb team
• Excellent financial management skills, taking care of a significant retail portfolio
• Experience in lease management and property maintenance to keep our shops performing at their peak
• Skilled in opening successful new charity retail enterprises, as we develop our retail function in exciting new directions
• Commonsense and logical approach with strong organisational skills, responding effectively where every day is different

Please see a copy of the full Job Description and Person Specification when clicking "Apply"

For more information on the role, please contact us and we can arrange for you to have an informal discussion with a member of the panel.

PLEASE NOTE: Unfortunately, we are not currently able to consider applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.

PLEASE ENSURE: that you answer all supplementary questions as part of your application. Failure to do so will result in an automatic rejection and your application will not be considered.

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Benefits include (subject to eligibility): -

• 35 days holiday per year (including Bank Holidays, pro-rata)
• Comprehensive Induction Programme
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 8%
• Lifestyle discounts and savings
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to staff support
• Free group life assurance
• Free DBS check
• Free car parking at Crimple House location

Herriot Hospice Homecare, Just ‘B’ and Saint Michael’s Hospice make up registered charity North Yorkshire Hospice Care. You’ll be joining an organisation that is driven, caring, and responsive and you will be playing an important role in enabling us to provide our highly valued services to people across North Yorkshire and beyond.

At North Yorkshire Hospice Care we believe that children, young people and adults should never experience abuse of any kind. Every member of our organisation has a responsibility to promote the welfare of all who encounter our services. We aim to keep people safe and to operate our services in a way that protects them; to make reporting concerns as easy as possible and respond quickly; to listen to all worries and work in partnership with individuals and agencies. All our staff and volunteers receive annual training on both adults and children/young people’s safeguarding. This impacts our recruitment processes, and we have adopted a number of safer recruitment practices, which our HR and People team can talk through with you.

We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age, or sexual orientation and we encourage applications from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks being obtained including but not limited to identity checks, DBS clearance at an appropriate level for the role, verification of right to work in the UK, employment references and employment history. Costs of pre-employment checks will be met by the organisation.

North Yorkshire Hospice Care is a registered charity in England and Wales (518905) with a family of services operating as Herriot Hospice Homecare, Just ‘B’, Saint Michael’s Hospice, and Talking Spaces. North Yorkshire Hospice Care is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales (2121179).

Our Values at Work

North Yorkshire Hospice Care is clear about who we are, what we do and why we do it. It is our vision; mission and values that underpin this understanding and all three of these areas continue to evolve as we develop in response to the changing world around us.

We have re-examined our values with our stakeholders seeking to define a sense of who we are today. The result? A set of 10 values/behaviours that crystallize this thinking and act as a yardstick for our thinking and actions.

This shared set of values helps guide our decisions, actions and behaviours and is at the core of our collective aspiration to live in a community where everyone gets the care they need to live their last years, months and days with respect and dignity.

NB: This list is not exclusive or exhaustive but captures those values/behaviours currently at the top of our agenda.

We are looking for a Senior Quantitative Research Associate within our Survey Coordination Centre in our Service Delivery team. You will need demonstrable quantitative research experience with skills in questionnaire design, research methods, and data handling analysis and reporting. You will also need demonstrable experience of developing and maintaining relationships with clients, as well as excellent project management skills. Experience of supervising others is also important for this role.

Salary: £40,708 - £46,523 per annum

Contract period: Fixed term contract - February 2025 - April 2026

Job Type: Full time (37.5 hours)

Reporting to: Research Manager

Team: Service Delivery

Location: Oxford / hybrid working (up to full time from home)

In this role you will lead on specific survey research projects. This includes contributing to the design and testing of survey methods and questions as well as project management of the survey process and cleaning and management of survey data. You will also engage with and disseminate results to various audiences. You will also supervise one or more Research Associates.

In this role you will:

• Plan, manage and deliver a range of projects using a variety of survey methodologies
• Build and maintain relationships with new and existing clients and other external stakeholders
• Design surveys, tools and methodologies, collating, managing and checking very large data sets
• Assist in preparing proposals, tenders and quotations
• Produce written and numeric outputs
• Monitor project costs and expenditure
• Provide day to day supervision to one or more Research Associates

About you

You will have:

• Extensive quantitative research experience with skills in questionnaire design, research methods, and data handling, analysis and reporting
• Familiarity with and understanding of the core principles of both quantitative and qualitative research (i.e. understanding of the key considerations when selecting and developing a methodological approach to a question)
• Knowledge and understanding of the variety of survey methodologies available to collect data
• Knowledge and understanding of probability sampling methods for statistical sample surveys
• Excellent project management skills with a track record in undertaking and managing survey research projects
• Ability to collate, analyse and interpret large volumes of qualitative and quantitative data
• Experience of developing and maintaining relationships with clients, external stakeholders, collaborators or partners
• Competent user of statistical software packages (e.g. SPSS, Stata, R, or SAS)
• Demonstrable supervisory or line management skills
• Excellent customer service skills in a business environment
• Empathy with Picker and its aims
• Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience

This is a summary of the job description. Please review the full job description below.

About Picker Institute Europe

Picker is an Oxford-based charity with an international reputation as a key authority in the measurement and improvement of patient experience. Our mission is to make person-centred health and social care a reality for everyone.

We evaluate the areas of health and social care that matter most to people, producing actionable and insightful results to drive advances in standards. If you are passionate about putting people at the forefront of healthcare services, then Picker could be the place for you.

Working with us

Here at Picker, we believe in treating our people well; from excellent career opportunities to a positive, collaborative culture. We all work with a shared set of values that inspire us to achieve the biggest impact.

Working alongside colleagues who are experts in their field, you will be part of a team contributing to our vision ‘the highest quality person centred care for all, always’. You will contribute to our research with NHS Trusts and many high profile charities, such as The British Heart Foundation, Pancreatic Cancer UK and Mind.

To support you we offer a friendly, person centred working culture with many benefits including:

• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities, including flexible start and finish times
• Convenient Oxford location with free parking
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days, plus eight public holidays
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave
• Christmas office closure (currently an additional 3 1/2 days leave)
• Contributory company pension scheme (currently employer matching up to 8%)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Free life assurance (currently 4 x salary)
• Tailored learning and development, including access to complete iHasco training library
• Health and wellbeing resources including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Season ticket loan scheme
• Regular calendar of social activities organised by a dedicated Social, Wellbeing and Employee Engagement team

We are on the lookout for a dynamic and committed individual to take on the role of Community Hub Leader based out of Bulwell Academy, driving the creation of impactful and lasting relationships between our schools and their communities. This exciting opportunity allows you to be a pivotal force in the development and success of a vital community initiative. If you're ready to make a significant difference and shape the future of our communities, we want to hear from you.

Job Title: Community Hub Leader

Location: Bulwell Academy

Salary: Pay Scale 23 – 28 (£33,366 - £37,938)

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Fixed Term initially until December 2026, with a view to a Permanent Contract.

Working Pattern: Full-Time, 37 hours per week 

Development of Community Hubs:

Developing Community Hubs closely associated with our schools is the next strategic step for Creative Education Trust. We believe these Hubs will sharpen our efforts and have a profound impact on overcoming the barriers to learning faced by many of our children. By fostering a deeper connection within the community and building relationships with other agencies, civil society organisations and businesses, we aim to address the holistic needs of our students and create an environment where educational success is supported by both the school and the community. Our goal is to facilitate deep, meaningful partnerships between the school and the community it serves, ensuring that barriers to learning, particularly those related to academic attainment, behaviour, and attendance, are addressed effectively, and overcome.

About You:

As the Community Hub Leader, you will be the catalyst that kickstarts and enables the Nottingham Hub to evolve, develop and grow. We are looking for a Hub Leader who can plan and facilitate the development of activities and relationships, as well as be the driving force behind the creation of a thriving and supportive community. You'll work closely with school staff, parents, students, and variety of agencies, charities and civil society organisations to break down barriers to learning, ensuring every student can succeed academically and behaviourally by maintaining exceptional levels of attendance.

We’re on the lookout for a dynamic individual with experience in:

· Direct engagement with parents, carers and young people, understanding what interventions are required for them to reach their potential.

· Leading innovative, community-focused programmes and activities that make a real difference.

· Building and nurturing impactful partnerships with other agencies, charities, civil society organisations and businesses, as well as with the wider community, to create lasting change.

· Creating a safe and supportive environment that will allow the Hub to flourish and gain the confidence of families and the local community.

Are you ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a profound impact? Join us and be a catalyst for positive transformation.

Requirements:

To apply for the Nottingham Community Hub Leader opportunity, you must:

· Hold GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English.

· Have strong organisational and leadership abilities.

· Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

 About Creative Education Trust: 

Creative Education Trust was established in 2010 to work in England’s post-industrial and coastal towns and cities. We are now a network of 17 schools educating 14,500 children and young people. 

We have chosen to work with schools in challenging circumstances. We have successfully transformed schools previously deemed to be inadequate into good ones in order that all our students can have the best start in life. We are committed to providing educational opportunity for children of all abilities and to building cultural capital through a wide range of co-curricular activities. Curricular innovation through our Knowledge Connected programmes promotes creative, integrated and pro-active thinking so that our students are equipped for the challenges of the 21st century. 

Creative Education Trust Benefits & Continual Professional Development:

Creative Education Trust is committed to your learning and development, which is a continuous process that starts with your induction. The opportunities include a wide range of subjects from middle leadership and DSL training to autism awareness. We run annual conferences including Safeguarding and Learning and Teaching and have regular network meetings across the Trust.

We have a wide range of benefits that you are more than welcome to explore further in our Staff Benefits brochure attached. 

Next Steps: 

We welcome informal conversations to discuss the role and purpose in more depth. Please do not hesitate to get in contact with our Head of Recruitment, Sarah Catchpole

We look forward to receiving your completed application form.

Application Closing Date: Friday 10th January 2024

Interview Date:  Week Commencing – Monday 13th January 2025 or Monday 20th January 2025

Essential Information:

Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility. 

All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview. 

The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.

Community Fundraiser based in Cheshire

Supporting MHA services in Cheshire

Full time role - 37 hours per week 

For more than 80 years, families have been choosing MHA to support the needs and aspirations of their loved ones in later life.

People have been forging friendships through our community programmes; fundraising to drive our charitable goals; and spreading the warmth, comfort, and spirituality that you’ll find across every MHA home, community, and development.

All our work is always for one reason, which will always stay the same: helping older people to live later life well. Could you be the person to join MHA as our Community Fundraiser for Cheshire as we continue to enable people to thrive in later life?

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference by playing a vital role in our work across Cheshire. Reporting to the local team and supported by the national fundraising team, this role will be responsible for engaging volunteers, both as individuals and groups, across the area to raise funds for MHA.

You will work closely with all MHA services, building relationships, and inspiring and empowering local fundraising to enable those who choose to use our services to thrive. This will include supporting those who wish to fundraise In Memory and utilising MHA’s fundraising products.

A portion of your time will also be spent collaborating with community fundraisers across the country on fundraising initiatives and guides, benefiting both your area and community fundraising nationally. You will provide an effective and efficient service supporting the organisation and our homes and schemes to meet our vision, values, and strategic objectives. The role will be target-driven with regular reviews throughout the year to ensure fundraising goals are met.

For more information on the role, please see the attached Job Description.

About You
Are you a passionate and skilled community fundraiser keen to play a key role in building a local network of community fundraising volunteers? Do you have a passion for working with supporters, building meaningful relationships, and inspiring supporters while ensuring your work aligns with the results we need? If so, we would love to hear from you.

Ideally, you will have experience working with high value donors and supporter groups, including businesses, and are able to evidence making a difference at scale across a wide geographical area., formally working in roles where you have successfully met targets. You will work well as a team player, closely collaborating with both operational colleagues in your area and the wider Fundraising Team, ensuring a focus on achieving the right results for the organisation and building lasting and substantial relationships with funders. You will be an effective communicator, developing trusting relationships, and taking everyone with you on the journey.

In return, we offer a committed and supportive team and a great staff membership scheme which includes training, pension, life assurance, access to high street vouchers, and lots more.

About us
Methodist Homes (MHA) is the largest charity care provider in the UK. With 80 years of experience delivering care and support to over 18,500 older people, we understand what it takes to help people live later life well through our care homes, retirement schemes, and MHA Communities.

At MHA, we place great importance on nurturing the mind, body, and spirit of those we care for and their families, with the commitment and dedication of our 7,000 employees and 4,000 volunteers, regardless of faith, background, or belief.

As the largest charity care provider in the UK, we offer some of the highest quality care, accommodation, and support services for older people throughout Britain. Our mission is to inspire the best care and wellbeing at every stage of later life.

Why join MHA?

• We have a supportive 'family' like culture; the people at MHA are genuinely warm, friendly, and a pleasure to work with.
• High colleague employee engagement scores.
• Highly supportive and compassionate leadership team.
• Colleagues have access to Chaplaincy and Pastoral support.
• Employee Assistance Programme, including independent free counselling and legal advice.
• Favourable pension scheme.
• Hardship/welfare fund.
• Competitive pay and benefits, including a discount scheme.
• A range of flexible benefits, including an option to buy or sell additional annual leave.
• Genuine career progression and development.

Please Note: We will interview on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the recruitment period early if we successfully recruit for this role.

MHA are fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect, nurture and inspire.  In addition, as a committed employer we have been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme. Click here to read more about this.

Recruitment agencies: please note, MHA do not accept unsolicited CV’s from recruitment agencies, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). We only accept CV’s from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by MHA’s Talent Acquisition Team

Barnabas Aid is an international aid agency that gives practical support to Christians in contexts of persecution, poverty and hunger. The ministry was founded in 1993 with a focus on believers suffering discrimination for their faith. Since then Barnabas has funded projects in more than 100 countries, providing hope and help to millions of our brothers and sisters in Christ. Some of our key projects include Bibles and Scriptures, food aid, medical supplies, education and vocational training, disaster relief, help for victims of violence, and support for pastors and church leaders. 

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Finance Administrator to play a key role in supporting our finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization while developing your professional skills in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Overview of the Finance Administrator role and the team

The newly appointed Finance Administrator will provide key administrative support to the charity’s finance team, assisting in the day-to-day management of financial administrative tasks. The role involves maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and ensuring compliance with charity regulations. The Finance Administrator will play a crucial role in ensuring the charity’s finances are well-managed and support the smooth running of the charity’s operations.

As a staff ambassador for Day One, championing our values and behaviours and being committed to the difference that Day One makes is essential. The role sits within our Fundraising and Communications Department and will support the wider team. 

The post holder’s primary duties and responsibilities are as follows: 

• Create content for Day One’s social media accounts, website and email marketing
• Create video content for Day One’s social media channels and YouTube 
• Work closely with Day One’s Services Team to identify patient stories which demonstrate the charity’s impact 
• Write case studies and ‘stories of recovery’ based on the experiences of our service users and volunteers 
• Support the management of Day One’s social networks 
• Support the management of Day One’s paid advertising campaigns on social media 
• Assist the communications and fundraising team with various tasks including: 
• Assisting with events marketing 
• Assisting with website content creation 
• Supporting digital fundraising 
• Support the wider Day One organisation with effective communications 

What we’ll need from you 
This job is all about supporting the communications team in raising the profile of Day One, primarily on social media and with a focus on short-form video content. 

You’ll need to be a great communicator and creative thinker with a passion for making great digital content. You will work closely with our service users, volunteers and staff to make compelling content for social media in both written and video form.

You will need to be creative, proactive, empathetic and adaptable. Working closely with our fundraising and communications team, you’ll ensure people remain at the heart of our work by telling powerful stories that resonate with our audiences and effectively communicate the impact of major trauma and the support Day One provides. As we are a small organisation, you will need to be ready to support the wider team with fundraising and service delivery projects. 

How to apply:

Upload your CV and a supporting statement, in written and/or video form, demonstrating how you meet the criteria and outlining why you’re interested in the role. Please include any examples of projects that you’ve worked on which you would like to share in your supporting statement. This can include relevant projects from your professional or personal life. To send a video as part of your application, please use wetransfer. com to send your file, please include your full name alongise your video.

Please refer to the attached recruitment pack for further details and the full contact details of who to send your video to.

Closing date: Sunday 12 January 2025 

Online interview date: - w/c 20 January 2025 

In person interview date: tbc 

Due to the success of a new strategic direction, leading to an increase in income and impact, Newcastle Hospitals Charity has a fantastic opportunity for the right person to succeed in the role of Fundraising Coordinator.  This role will join a collaborative and energetic team who raise funds from a variety of sources including events, community fundraisers and individual giving.

One of the largest NHS charities in the UK, Newcastle Hospitals Charity (NHC) works in partnership with Newcastle Hospitals to fundraise for and to support a range of projects that go beyond public funding and enable the Trust to deliver its ambition and deliver goals that the NHS can’t do alone. Projects supported by NHC include the purchase of specialist clinical equipment; capital infrastructure and initiatives that support the health and wellbeing of patients and staff. We are proud to make a genuine difference to people’s lives each and every day.

This role plays a key part in delivering the ambitious Charity strategy, linking the hospital charity, NHS staff members, and the local community.

You’ll inspire and bring out the best in our supporters, helping them to achieve their fundraising goals. You will understand supporters’ motivations and help them to support Newcastle Hospitals Charity in the way that appeals to them. All while ensuring you offer excellent levels of communication; fundraising guidance; suitably recognise their contribution; and demonstrate the impact of their support.

You’ll form productive and positive relationships with individual donors, staff, community partners, fundraisers and volunteers, to grow productive and positive relationships with them.

You will deliver exceptional donor stewardship that meaningfully connects with supporters and grows our supporter base, whilst developing a robust prospect pipeline. Relationship management is key to this role, the ability to connect with people on a very personal level, and with compassion.

You will be responsible for establishing a strong network of community partners, raising the profile of the charity by attending key networking events and staying abreast of key sector insights and trends.

About Media Trust Films 

Media Trust Films bridges the gap between charities and filmmakers, creating powerful films that amplify the impact of grassroots organisations by leveraging the expertise of our talented directors, many with lived experience of the causes they’re supporting. 

We carefully match charities with experienced volunteer filmmakers who produce and direct short films about their designated charity’s work and impact. Media Trust oversees the production, guiding and supporting the charities and filmmakers as needed.

We also provide training for charities on the filmmaking process and distribution strategies for their finished film, as well as training for filmmakers on intersectional story-telling and working with people with lived experience.

Many of our films have been recognised for their creativity and high production values at the Creative Circle Awards, Smiley Charity Film Awards, Big Syn Sustainability Film Awards and Third Sector Awards. 

This year, Media Trust Films made over 40 short films for charities supported by City Bridge Foundation, Crucible Foundation, John Lyons Charity, The Mercers' Company and Santander Foundation. 

For charities that are not supported by one of the funders that we work with, we also make Commissioned Films for charities who have budget to make a film. 

About the Role 

We’re looking to recruit a Project Coordinator to join our award-winning Media Trust Films’ team. You will work closely with the Head of Media Trust Films and our team of Executive Producers and provide them with vital logistical and administrative support, ensuring all our projects are on track. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting charities to drive social change, who loves storytelling through film, revels in being part of a busy team and takes pride in being well-organised and detail-oriented.  

Place of work: Remote, with semi-regular travel to Central London for events and meetings (once or twice a month) 

Key responsibilities  

• Support the setting up of each film scheme by helping with charity research, processing charity and director enquiries and applications, helping with charity and director outreach, and supporting the team with diary and meeting management 

• Provide vital logistical and administrative support for the team 

• Create and maintain production schedules using our project management systems 

• Ensure all programme and participant data is up to date and logged in our CRM system 

• Support the monitoring and evaluation of programmes through online feedback surveys, data collation and analysis, and writing impact reports 

• Support with financial administration including processing invoices and budget tracking 

• Collect and file release forms, video files and production paperwork

• Support the marketing and promotion of the films 

• Facilitate electronic deliveries of materials to the charities 

• Ship equipment or data drives to directors and charities 

• Help the team provide solutions to accessibility issues and any barriers for participants

• Assist with any other duties as may be required on an ad hoc basis. 

What we are looking for in you 

Essential 

• Effective project management (planning, organisational and administration) skills with the ability to prioritise and manage deadlines and work across multiple workstreams at the same time 

• Excellent problem solving and time management skills

• Experience in data management and maintaining databases and spreadsheets 

• Keen attention to detail 

• Experience in requesting quotes from, and negotiating with, suppliers  

• Commitment to equal opportunities and the values of Media Trust 

Desirable 

• Knowledge and experience of using Microsoft 365, Eventbrite, Survey Monkey and Salesforce 

• A basic knowledge of filmmaking: understanding the process and needs of filmmakers 

The above job description is a guide to the work you may be required to undertake but does not form part of your contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances. 

Working at Media Trust  

Media Trust is an ambitious charity, full of passionate people. We are a small and dynamic team that works collaboratively and supports each other in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for motivated, agile and value-driven people to join our team.  In return we offer: 

• Remote working 

• 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) 

• Flexible hours, to be agreed with line manager

• Pension contributions

• 2 volunteer days each year

Flexible Working at Media Trust  

Media Trust values and respects all differences in people (seen and unseen). One of the ways we do this is by actively encouraging staff to work in ways that best suit their needs and our flexible working policy outlines many of the options available, such as part-time and term-time working, job sharing, home working and working compressed hours. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility and equipment or other support you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

About Media Trust  

 At Media Trust, we believe it’s by giving everyone an equal voice that we’ll get to a more equal society. That’s why we work with charities to strengthen their storytelling, advocacy and campaigning, press engagement and social media. We do this through media, communications and digital skills training delivered with our media and creative industry partners and by matching charities looking for content creation and other communications support with media industry volunteers looking to give back. At the same time, our programmes for under-represented talent are giving young and diverse talent the creative media skills, access and mentoring to break into the media.

For more information about Media Trust’s work, see our 2023 Impact Report.

The Assistant Accountant role supports the Finance Transactions Manager leading the month end close process, posting journals, reconciling accounts, enhancing systems, processes and ad hoc project work, this role ensures we have timely, accurate financial information to support robust monthly reporting for both Trussell & associated entities. Utilising system knowledge, working with business systems across the organisation and reconciling back to the finance system to provide integrity to the accounts and enable comparative analysis across systems.

Grants & Programmes Lead

Battersea's Global Programmes Department advances our ambitious plans to play a global role in achieving a positive impact on thousands of dogs and cats. We are looking for someone to join our team as a Grants & Programmes Lead. This role plays an integral role within the team to deliver impact to tens of thousands of dogs and cats around the world. The Grants and Programmes Lead will manage the team of expert grant managers, guiding and empowering them to achieve impact. 

The Lead will oversee several portfolios of work within the grants and programmes function at Battersea, as we expand our work to impact more dogs and cats. Over the coming five years it is planned that the size and complexity of grant making, and other forms of programming will grow, including the establishment of several multi-year programmes in the UK and abroad. The Lead will play a key role in managing change as the function grows to deliver greater impact. 

This is a senior role within the Grants and Programmes team in the Global Programmes Directorate, requiring excellent experience of people management, implementing strategic programmes and good grant making practice at a team level.  The successful postholder should be comfortable taking an adaptive management approach and coaching the team to shape proposals and portfolios of work to advance the collective interests of a team. They should be comfortable working with considerable scope, and complexity and nurturing relationships with colleagues as an integral element of the role.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 22nd January 2025
Interview date(s): w/c 27th January 2025 (1st round); w/c 3rd February 2025 (2nd round)

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an innovative, enthusiastic and ambitious leader to join King Edward’s School, Bath as our Director of IT.

As Director of IT, the position holder will be responsible for leading the development and application of IT systems and services throughout the School.  Through the management of the School’s IT Department, infrastructure, and resources, the Director of IT will ensure that the School’s IT provision supports all pupils and staff in accessing and using technology to enhance and enable their studies, teaching and work at the School.

As a leading member of the IT Steering Group, which is chaired by the Deputy Head (Academic), the Director of IT will also play a key role in the development and implementation of the School’s IT Strategy.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of operating at a senior level, leading on both the operational and strategic aspects of an organisation’s IT provision. Whilst we welcome applications from those who have not worked in education before, the successful candidate will have a deep empathy and understanding of the role which IT can have in enhancing and supporting the delivery of teaching and learning, as well as supporting the School’s wider operational functions.

The postholder will be provided with a full induction, supportive line management and appropriate training. This role will be worked Monday to Thursday 8am to 4.30pm and 8am to 4pm on Friday with an hour unpaid break daily. 

Salary  £52,832-£70,442 (Pro-rated if part-time)

Hours  This permanent position is offered as a full time 37.5 hours/week or 0.8 FTE part-time role.

Are you a strong leader with a passion for the environment?

The South East Rivers Trust is recruiting a new position of Chief Operating Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the operations of an ambitious rivers trust on a rapid growth trajectory. 

The Role

Are you a strong leader and collaborator looking to take on a challenging and rewarding role that will make a positive and lasting difference to rivers and the aquatic environment in the south east of England?

You will lead the core operational teams and functions of the Trust and your appointment will implement a new structure for our organisation. For the first time, all central operations will sit in one team (c.17 people), including HR, finance, health and safety, project and programme management as well as our Restoring Rivers and Catchments team which implements high quality practical river and catchment enhancement work on the ground.

You will be part of the Executive and Leadership Team supporting the good governance of the Trust and working closely with the Board of Trustees. You will implement our recently launched 3 year plan and shape the long-term future of the Trust. If you are a strong leader excited by change and enjoy inspiring those around you, we would love to hear from you.

About us

The South East Rivers Trust (SERT), is the river restoration charity for the South East of England. Our vision is that rivers across the South East are clean, healthy and rich in biodiversity. Our mission is to restore and protect rivers and their catchments against multiple threats and a dramatically changing climate. We do this by:

• delivering evidence-based and nature-based solutions on land and in rivers;
• inspiring and empowering more people to protect rivers for the future.

Working at SERT is rewarding, fulfilling and busy. We work collaboratively and with passion, and this is reflected in our core values of: delivering high quality work, using expertise and scientific understanding, building good and effective relationships, and bringing positive energy to all we do. With rivers and catchments needing serious action to survive, our aims are growth and impact – so you’ll be comfortable with challenges and excited by change. If this sounds like an environment that you would thrive in, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply

For further details and to apply, click on the 'Apply via website' button. The closing date for applications is Sunday 19th January 2025.

If you would like to discuss the position please email with your enquiry and we will arrange to call you back.

Please note: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We do not sponsor applicants from overseas.

We are on the lookout for a dynamic and committed individual to take on the role of Community Hub Leader, driving the creation of impactful and lasting relationships between our schools and their communities. This exciting opportunity allows you to be a pivotal force in the development and success of a vital community initiative. If you're ready to make a significant difference and shape the future of our communities, we want to hear from you.

Job Title: Community Hub Leader

Location: Ellis Guilford School, Nottingham

Salary: £33,366 - £37,938

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Contract until December 2026 with a view to a Permanent Contract 

Working Pattern: Full time, 37 hours

Development of Community Hubs:  

Developing Community Hubs closely associated with our schools is the next strategic step for Creative Education Trust. We believe these Hubs will sharpen our efforts and have a profound impact on overcoming the barriers to learning faced by many of our children. By fostering a deeper connection within the community, we aim to address the holistic needs of our students and create an environment where educational success is supported by both the school and the community. Our goal is to facilitate deep, meaningful partnerships between the school and the community it serves, ensuring that barriers to learning, particularly those related to academic attainment, behaviour, and attendance, are effectively addressed and overcome.

About You:

As the Community Hub Leader, you will be the catalyst that kickstarts and enables the Hub to evolve, develop and grow. We are looking for a Hub Leader who can facilitate the development of activities and be the driving force behind the creation of a thriving and supportive community. You'll work hand-in-hand with school staff, parents, students, and variety of agencies, charities and civil society organisations to break down barriers to learning, ensuring every student can succeed academically and behaviourally by maintaining exceptional level of attendance.

We’re on the lookout for a dynamic individual with experience in:

· Direct engagement with parents, carers and young people, understanding what interventions are required for them to reach their potential.

· Leading innovative, community-focused programmes and activities that make a real difference.

· Building and nurturing impactful partnerships with businesses, local government agencies, charities and civil society organisations, and the wider community to create lasting change.

· Being able to create a safe and supportive environment that will allow the Hub to flourish and gain the confidence of families and the local community.

Are you ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a profound impact? Join us and be a catalyst for positive transformation!

Requirements:

To apply for the Community Hub Leader opportunity, you must:

· Hold GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English.

· Have strong organisational and leadership abilities.

· Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

 About Creative Education Trust: 

Creative Education Trust was established in 2010 to work in England’s post-industrial and coastal towns and cities. We are now a network of 17 schools educating 14,500 children and young people. 

We have chosen to work with schools in challenging circumstances. We have successfully transformed schools previously deemed to be inadequate into good ones in order that all our students can have the best start in life. We are committed to providing educational opportunity for children of all abilities and to building cultural capital through a wide range of co-curricular activities. Curricular innovation through our Knowledge Connected programmes promotes creative, integrated and pro-active thinking so that our students are equipped for the challenges of the 21st century. 

Creative Education Trust Benefits & Continual Professional Development:

Creative Education Trust is committed to your learning and development, which is a continuous process that starts with your induction. The opportunities include a wide range of subjects from middle leadership and DSL training to autism awareness. We run annual conferences including Safeguarding and Learning and Teaching and have regular network meetings across the Trust.

We have a wide range of benefits that you are more than welcome to explore further in our Staff Benefits brochure attached. 

Next Steps: 

We welcome informal conversations to discuss the role and purpose in more depth. Please do not hesitate to get in contact with our Head of Recruitment, Sarah Catchpole

We look forward to receiving your completed application form.

Application Closing Date: Friday 10th January 2025

Essential Information:

Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility. 

All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview. 

The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.

Blue Marine Foundation aims to restore the ocean to health. Building on over a decade of experience, Blue Marine is securing the creation of marine protected areas, establishing models of sustainable fishing, restoring habitats, tackling overfishing and connecting people with the sea.

Blue Marine has an exciting new opportunity for a Project Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. This new team member will support the Senior Project Accountant and wider Blue Marine team with project budget reporting, working directly with project managers to ensure the accuracy of the budget reports and to assist the project team with budget queries.  The role will also involve working closely with the fundraising team for financial reporting to donors and budget planning for new funding proposals. 

Role and Responsibilities 

Supporting the Senior Project Accountant, you will:

· Monitor expenditure against budget reports for accuracy, resolving inconsistencies or mis-postings in the source        system MS Dynamics Business Central.

· Monitor committed costs against budget.

· Regularly meet with around 10 project managers to review budgets of over 50 projects, with specific on focus on a number of strategic priority projects. 

· Assist project managers with ad-hoc budget queries.

· Identify and flag potential queries (such as expected under/overspend, run rate, incorrect staff time allocations) to relevant colleagues.

· Assist fundraising team with periodic financial reporting to donors and generating budgets for new donor proposals.

· Maintain appropriate filing and assist in collation of evidence for annual audit.

· Contribute ideas for process and efficiency improvements.

· Any other ad-hoc duties as specified by the Senior Project Accountant.

Personal specification

The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to build and interrogate project budgets.  You will become a trusted colleague to the finance team, project managers and fundraising team, known for your integrity, helpful nature and clear communication of financial information.  You will have an ability to discern meaning from financial data, to ask key questions to understand the situation, and to use your initiative to support your colleagues in reaching a solution. You may be interested in, begun, or have completed studies towards an accountancy qualification, in which case Blue Marine will provide financial support towards further studies.

Skills and Experience

· Working towards an accountancy qualification such as; CIMA/ACCA/equivalent, or otherwise able to evidence substantial experience in budget management.  This experience could be from running your own business, helping to manage major projects, or through working with multiple budgets in an otherwise dynamic environment.

· Strong MS Office skills in Excel and Outlook.

· Excellent written, numerate and verbal communications skills.

Qualities

· Interested in the conservation of the environment and the oceans.

· Polite and cheerful can-do attitude.

· Able to discern meaning from financial data and critically analyse a situation.

· Able to communicate financial matters in a clear and concise manner.

· Thorough attention to detail and accuracy.

· Self-motivated, able to work on own initiative and with a hands-on approach.

· Able to prioritise and deal effectively with a busy workload.

· Honest and discreet when dealing with personal and confidential information.

· Able to learn quickly and adapt to developing processes and systems.