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Would you like to work with a historical educational organisation that is dedicated to shaping the future leaders of tomorrow?

Would you like to join a prestigious independent school with a rich history dating back to 1571, and whose purpose is to prepare boys with diverse backgrounds and abilities for a life of learning and leadership.

This educational institution is guided by their core values of courage, honour, humility, and fellowship,

Your Benefits will include:

• free lunch
• automatic enrolment in the school's pension scheme
• salary sacrifice scheme
• use of the school's sports facilities such as the swimming pool, gym, and running track.
• subsidised membership of the tennis, golf, angling and social clubs.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in the preparation of annual budgets and budget reviews
• Developing and overseeing the monthly reporting cycle
• Supporting the CFCO in the preparation of board and committee reports
• Conducting financial analyses and providing insights on assets, resources, and funds
• Coordinating audit and assurance processes
• Assessing business cases and proposals
• Financial modelling and scenario planning
• Participating in various financial projects and analyses

The skills, experience, and attributes that you will bring to the role are:

• Qualifications: ACA, CIMA, or CIPFA qualification
• Experience: Advanced financial modelling, data visualisation, business partnering, audit processes, MS Office packages
• Desirable: Understanding of the independent school and charitable sector
• Commercial acumen, strong analytical skills, problem-solving, communication, presentation, attention to detail
• Personal attributes: Interest in the sector, integrity, discretion, approachability, collaboration, flexibility

The school is undergoing a period of exciting transition, and this integral role offers a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future. You will be responsible for clear and effective communication of financial information to the wider organisation. Please submit your CV to [email protected]

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

We are working in partnership with Community First, a charity who enable individuals and local groups to be the difference they want to see in their local communities.  Community First achieve this through connecting and engaging with the community, identifying where essential services could make a difference to peoples’ lives and facilitating this change through the actions of dedicated individuals and organisations.

The charity is now seeking a new Chief Operating Officer (COO) who will run and oversee all aspects of business operations, ensuring services are delivered on time, meet financial and output targets and deliver the required impact for our clients and beneficiaries. The COO will drive the business performance of new and more established enterprises and services, optimising their commercial potential to generate a financial return. 

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate:

• Experienced leadership and management skills with an empowering style
• Excellent financial and budget management skills
• Hands on attitude and a collaborative approach
• Experience in generating funding streams to sustain and expand 
• Confident working with a board of trustees

The new Chief Operating Officer will take responsibility for identifying, developing and implementing new business opportunities across the organisation, including tendering for commissioned work, either as a single organisation or in partnership with others, and the identification and pursuit of new commercial opportunities where Community First can generate a financial return. The COO will also contribute to the way in which the organisation is viewed by the public, our stakeholders, funders and customers.

The successful candidate will have excellent planning and organisational skills and the ability to influence and engage with a wide range of stakeholders.  The new COO will have an entrepreneurial and commercial approach with the ability to translate ideas in action and manage services which can deliver social impact and maximise financial return.  You will be a Strong team player, with ability to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels combined with a positive and professional approach demonstrating integrity and honesty.

This is a fantastic opportunity, if you feel you have the skills and experience we would like to hear from you. For more information, please contact Sandra Smith, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment.

Applications should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Location: South Hampshire with travel around Hampshire and Hybrid working

Closing date for applications:  14th November

Interview dates:  19th and 20th November 

Are you an experienced fundraiser and empathic leader, driven by strong positive values? Do you want to lead a dedicated team in making an impactful difference for children and young adults with life limiting conditions? If so, Naomi House & Jacksplace needs YOU!

For over 27 years, Naomi House & Jacksplace has been dedicated providing expert care for children and their families. As we look to the future, we are committed to evolving and innovating the way we engage with our supporters. That’s where you come in!

What We’re Looking For:

We are seeking an inspiring Head of Fundraising to guide our talented team of fundraisers. You’ll play a vital role in setting ambitious income targets and fostering long-lasting relationships with our valued donors. Your strong track record in fundraising and proven leadership skills will be crucial in achieving our mission.

Key Requirements:

We are looking for someone to work on a full time basis.
A valid driving license and access to a car are essential, as you'll support events beyond standard office hours.
If you’re ready to use your skills to make a significant impact in the lives of those in need, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and help us continue providing crucial care and support to families for years to come. We will respond quickly to potential candidates.
Let’s make every moment count together!

Why join us?

Be at the forefront of a professional team driven by passion for our cause.  
Lead innovative fundraising initiatives and ensure our operations align with our values. 
Enjoy the challenge of a demanding role that brings immense satisfaction as you witness the direct impact of your efforts.

Benefits include a competitive salary, 28 days holiday, group pension scheme, life assurance and the opportunity to work in an organisation where every job matters! 

We will shortlist and interview on a rolling basis, without waiting for a set closing date. Therefore, this vacancy may be withdrawn at short notice.

Help us build a future-proofed and sustainable organisation to better serve women, child and LGBT survivors of abuse and violence.

Are you an experienced and skilled senior finance professional looking for your next challenge? Are you seeking a position within a highly regarded women-led and centred charity? RISE is a one million turn-over domestic abuse charity deeply embedded in the Brighton and Hove community. The post reports directly to the CEO and works closely with the RISE Leadership Team.

About the role:

RISE is looking for a new Head of Finance to update our finance systems and transform our finance, risk and treasury management functions to help make the best decisions for our women-led charity.

The Head of Finance is responsible for the strategic and operational management of RISE’s finance, treasury and risk management systems. Working as part of RISE’s leadership team the post holder provides organisational leadership and guidance, ensuring consistent operation of effective budgetary controls and high-quality reporting to the CEO and RISE trustees on all aspects of financial reporting, planning, performance, and risk management.  The post holder will work closely with RISE treasurer and other trustees as a member of RISE’s Finance and Risk Subgroup of the Board. They manage a small team delivering central services including payroll and bookkeeping, ensuring that RISE is compliant with our duties as a Company and Charity.

Working in a small team you will help to set the strategic direction of the charity, guiding managers to make good financial decisions and safeguarding the organisation with robust financial and risk management policies and procedures.

We offer hybrid working with some requirements to be onsite. We believe in creating a positive environment where our differences are respected and each of us feels valued for our contribution.

On appointment, you will be expected to complete a DBS disclosure and supply us with references.

More information about the role and how to apply is available on the RISE website.

* This post is only open to female applicants as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

The successful candidate will join a highly regarded women-led, women-centred, and trauma-informed charity with almost 30-years track record in violence against women and girls (VAWG) and LGBT Domestic Abuse.

RISE is committed to ending racism and has signed up to the Ending Racism in VAWG commitments. 

We are committed to actively holding anti-racist values and practices and nurturing the contributions from Black and minoritised women within the sector to grow Black and minoritised women in leadership roles.

RISE is a Disability Confident and Mindful Employer working actively to create a staff team to better reflect our community. We do this by encouraging black and minorities and disabled women to apply for this role with a guaranteed interview to all women meeting this description that meet the person specification required.

Benefits that we can offer in return:

· Living Wage Employer

· 3% employer contribution pension.

· Generous holiday entitlement of 27 days’ annual leave rising to 29 after 5 years plus bank holidays.

· Employee assistance programme.

· Focus on well-being and balancing flexible working alongside RISE’s priorities.

· Committed to training and learning opportunities for continuous development. Trauma Focussed wellbeing support.

Phyllis Tuckwell provides supportive and end of life care for people living with an advanced or terminal illness. Based in Farnham, Camberley and Guildford, we serve a population of 550,000 across West Surrey and North East Hampshire.

Director of IT, Digital Transformation & Facilities

Salary: £70,000 to £75,000 per annum (WTE based on 37 hours per week)

We are seeking an experienced Director of IT, Digital Transformation, and Facilities to lead our digital strategy, IT infrastructure, and facilities management.

Phyllis Tuckwell has an excellent reputation for providing high quality care to people at the end of their lives. Our work culture encourages creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning. We believe in equipping our people with the tools and opportunities to develop and succeed in a dynamic environment.

This is a great opportunity to be part of Phyllis Tuckwell as we embark on our new 5 year strategy and work towards the completion of our new Hospice in Farnham.

As the Director, you will be responsible for driving the transformation of our IT and operational infrastructure, leading the digital strategy, and overseeing the effective management of our physical assets and facilities.  

The role would suit someone who wants to make a positive difference and help make sure that every day is precious.  Please see the job description and person specification for further information.

If you are interested in this role, you are strongly encouraged to contact our Chief Executive, Sarah Church on 01252- 729400 to discuss.

Our benefits include:

• 6 weeks paid holiday plus public holidays
• Hybrid / Flexible Working
• Personal Pension (matched contributions up to 7.5%)
• Excellent education and training
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health Cash Plan Scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Staff Benefit Voucher Scheme
• A motivated and compassionate team whose passion is to make a difference

If you are unable to apply online please contact HR on 01252-729408

Closing date for receipt of completed applications:  Thursday 7th November 2024

Interviews will be held week commencing:  Monday 18th November 2024

Phyllis Tuckwell is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, with the principles of fairness and equality at its core.  We are an equal opportunities employer, who values and respects our employees’ unique knowledge, skills and experiences.  We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community.  All appointments are made following a fair and equitable process, based on merit, job requirements and business need.  

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

NO MEDIA OR AGENCIES

About us

The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity established in 2017, managing over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats, historic buildings, and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These include Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, and more.

We also manage other important public spaces such as Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens, making these iconic green spaces some of the most visited attractions in the UK, with 77 million visits annually.

We are now looking for an Assistant Accountant to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 36 hours per week.

The Benefits

• Salary of £32,666 - £36,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus study support
• 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years’ service
• Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
• Hybrid/agile working options
• Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
• Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
• Learning and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Offices in a beautiful location

This is a unique opportunity for a versatile accounting professional with experience with working in a small/medium finance team, to elevate their career with our prestigious organisation.

Here, your growth matters and you will discover dedicated study support and plenty of chances for professional development. What’s more, we will offer you a clear path to enhance your financial expertise, within a setting that will enable you to make a meaningful impact that reaches beyond the numbers.

Enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid role, you will discover an array of perks that will keep you motivated, inspired and thriving every day. So, if you’re ready to showcase your skills, grow professionally and support green spaces across London, read on and apply today!

The Role

As an Assistant Accountant, you will play a key supporting role in the financial health of The Royal Parks.

Specifically, you will assist with financial reporting, control, and compliance activities, focusing on areas such as the annual statutory accounts, VAT reporting, and balance sheet reconciliations, as well as supporting with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management activities.

Working alongside the Financial Accountant, you’ll support the completion of year-end accounts, contribute to audit processes, and help maintain efficient financial transaction procedures.

Additionally, you will:

• Update and manage the Fixed Asset and Grant Registers
• Coding invoices and raising POs for the Finance department (e.g. insurance)
• Suggest and help implement improvements to finance policies and processes

About You

To be considered as an Assistant Accountant, you will need

• Experience working within a small to medium-sized finance team
• Basic understanding of double-entry bookkeeping
• A quick learning approach to new systems and processes
• A finance and/or accounting degree, apprenticeship, AAT qualification, ACA/ACCA part qualification, or relevant experience

Other organisations may call this role Junior Accountant, Accounts Junior, Bookkeeper, or Finance Officer.

The Royal Parks are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

As part of our commitment to strengthening our international development work and emergency response, we are looking for a Support Co-ordinator in our International Programmes & Partnerships department. This is a role that requires a wide variety of skills, especially inter-personal communications, and attention to detail and accuracy.

Role: International Programmes Support Co-ordinator

Responsible to: Director of International Programmes and Partnerships

Status: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £24k-£28k (dependent on experience)

Location: Birmingham

Deadline for Applications: 6pm Friday 29 November 2024

Islamic Help is a UK-based international relief and development organisation that has developed rapidly since being established in 2003. Our programmes aim to help and empower disadvantaged communities in the UK and abroad; some of the key areas we work in are emergency response, WASH, education, livelihood and environment conservation.

The Role

We are looking for a dynamic, organised and responsive International Programmes Support Co-ordinator. Someone who isn’t afraid of hard work, who shares our values and who wants to be part of something extraordinary. This exciting post will support the emergency response, administration, and co-ordination for our international department and its programmes across the Middle East, Asia and Africa.

The post holder will work closely with our internal and external stakeholders, especially in terms of emergency response, donor feedback, grant management and relationship building, so we’re looking for a team player, someone very organised and with super people skills. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Director of International Programmes on the management of the department including development of departmental calendar, co-ordinating the weekly meetings with agendas and record keeping, oversight and development of departmental workplan
• Ensure that office grants are processed in a timely and effective manner in accordance with our policies, procedures and standards
• Prepare, review and renew MoUs and funding agreements with a range of our offices and partners
• Co-ordination of the due diligence process
• Maintenance of records and files in line with IH document management and IT policies
• Provide support to approved projects and ensure there is continuous oversight and support throughout the project management cycle including financial and periodic reporting
• Communicate with offices and partners as and when necessary and communicate progress or queries to colleagues
• Support Regional Programme co-ordinators in preparing payments for approved grants
• Support the programmes team in the analysis of budgets and reports to determine impact, achievements and outputs
• Prepare feedback reports for donors and other stakeholders within appropriate timeframes
• Provide marketing colleagues with appropriate beneficiary data and case study material etc.
• Verify budgets, invoices and financial liquidation reports to ensure that money is being spent according to the approved operational budget, plan and conduct appropriate desk reviews
• Review budgets and communicate any changes where needed
• Ensure the prioritisation of the most vulnerable within the communities Islamic Help serves by adopting a pro-active, holistic approach to safeguarding
• Contribute to department workplans, help set budgets and manage programme funds
• Support the Director of International Programmes on Emergency Response including –development of Emergency Response process, first response, setting up Emergency Panel, development of surge capacity and the development of proposals and reporting
• To participate and actively engage, under the supervision of the Director of International Programmes, as part of Islamic Help’s first response to an emergency, including but not limited to travelling to emergency response locations, planning and implementing emergency response projects and liaising with partners and others to ensure successful implementation
• Support Donor Reporting Manager on Mosque and WASH project feedback including oversight on all WASH and Mosque projects, monitoring their progress and ensuring donors receive feedback in a timely and professional manner
• Support the partnerships department with partner care – accompanying partners on field visits wherever needed to ensure the smooth co-ordination of operations and projects
• Any other duties commensurate with the accountabilities of the post.

The job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time. You may, from time to time, be required to work evenings, Saturdays or Sundays.

About you

For us, it’s not just what we do, it’s how we do it. Our values are important to us and we’re looking for people who will live and breathe them. 

Required

• Experience of writing formal reports to a high standard, and an eye to detail and accuracy
• Aware of best practices for humanitarian relief and development agencies, and current International standards
• Excellent knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise a complicated workload
• Team player and positive attitude when working with others 
• Adaptable and flexible in working style 
• Problem solver

Desirable

• Experience of either emergency/field work or grant management within a similar organisation (emergency, recovery or developmental)
• Experience working at an INGO HQ

Additional information 

Safeguarding: We are an organisation that takes safeguarding very seriously. All staff will be expected to adhere to our policies, processes, and approach.

WasteAid is an international organisation working in low- and middle-income countries to deliver environmental and economic empowerment programs. They focus on supporting emerging green businesses and grassroots entrepreneurs, helping to enhance livelihoods for marginalised communities, promoting circular economy innovation, and contributing to a cleaner, healthier future.

WasteAid is currently looking for an Interim Deputy Director of Programmes, a crucial role responsible for ensuring the effective management and delivery of WasteAid's global initiatives, providing leadership, capacity building, and support to the international programmes team. 

As a member of the Senior Management Team reporting to the Director of Programmes, the Deputy Director will lead and supervise the programmes team. Key responsibilities include resource mobilisation, ensuring programme quality and accountability, and overseeing performance management. The successful candidate will actively participate in in-country programme management, coordination, and strategic meetings alongside the Director of Programmes and country team members. Collaboration with Finance colleagues will be essential for timely budget development, financial planning, and cost management. Additionally, the Deputy Director will support the Director of Programmes in engaging with donors, partner organisations, and external stakeholders to strengthen WasteAid's representation. Regular field visits to support programme teams will also be part of the role.

We are seeking a well-rounded programme professional with significant experience in managing complex international development programmes. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in leadership, particularly within multidisciplinary teams and diverse cultural contexts. You should excel in providing oversight for a varied portfolio of complex, donor-funded projects and possess strong diplomatic and coordination skills, enabling you to build and maintain key relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

This is a fully remote, UK-based interim contract lasting approximately 6 months, with the potential to extend to a permanent position depending on both parties' interests. The role is full-time, but part-time (4 days a week) might be considered. Eligibility to work in the UK is required, and some international/national travel may be requested. 

How to apply

WasteAid and Prospectus encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity status. If you meet some of the criteria but not all, you are still encouraged to inquire and learn more, as Prospectus can guide you through each aspect of the role and support your application. 

Prospectus is dedicated to supporting candidates throughout the application process. To apply, please submit your CV initially and begin preparing your supporting statement. If your experience is suitable, you will receive the full job description, and a call or meeting will be arranged to brief you on the role, ensuring you have all the information needed to formally apply. We look forward to connecting with you soon. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

Data analysis plays a key part in supporting City Harvest growth and success. We are investing in our technology and data and are now in the process of consolidating several business applications onto the Dynamics 365 platform and standardising Power BI as a reporting tool.

We are recruiting for a Data & Impact Analyst to join the Finance and Data team. This is a new role to our charity which will act as an interface to other departments, to provide meaningful data and insights into the impactful work that we do.

ABOUT YOU

You will be a trained and technically skilled data analyst, experienced with Power BI as a reporting tool and familiar with Dynamics 365 as a CRM platform. This role requires confidence in working across different areas including data management and reporting, systems administration and maintenance. You will be able to effectively demonstrate and present your findings into meaningful data insights, actions and conclusions.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 will be rolled out in the first few months of 2025, and you will be involved in its roll-out and implementation.

You will have problem-solving skills with a positive, innovative and proactive "can-do" attitude, which will allow you to develop and shape this new role to make it your own.  You will have commitment to the mission, vision and values of City Harvest, as well as a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Database Maintenance and Development

• Database development, administration and maintenance, using Microsoft Dynamics 365.

• Support improving and developing data quality processes, carry out regular audits to identify and correct gaps and issues.

• Provide 1st level assistance and hands-on support to users and departments on how to access and use the system e.g. creating guidance documents/videos.

Database Analytics, Reporting and Impact

• Develop comprehensive impact reporting and KPI frameworks using Power BI and Excel, tracking the effectiveness of our charitable activity.

• Support Fundraising, Food, Community Impact and other departments by creating reports that provide meaningful insights from data, contributing to informed decision-making and strategy formulation. Supporting the Senior Leadership Team with actionable insights to drive improvements.

• Communicate effectively the results of the analysis and follow up on requests with teams and stakeholders from across different areas of the charity. Adapt communication to the different type of stakeholders.

Supporting launch and roll-out of Microsoft Dynamics, while using existing legacy systems

• Support the build, launch, and roll-out of Microsoft Dynamics across the organisation during the first half of 2025.

• Use the existing legacy database systems to perform financial analysis and produce reports to support other departments with their data needs.

IT, data management and security

  •    Working with the IT support provider to help with IT infrastructure and systems.

  •       Ensure all activities are compliant with legal and regulatory standards including GDPR and data protection        procedures.       

  •        Oversee information security

DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Knowledge & Qualifications

• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths

• Relevant degree / qualification

• Knowledge and/or experience of impact evaluation

• Accounting and finance knowledge (desirable)

Skills & Abilities

• Highly Proficient in IT software/digital technologies such as Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, databases, AI, data analysis software (e.g. Power BI etc.)

• Excellent data reporting and analytics skills

• Ability to identify trends and patterns in data sets

• Ability to present and prepare presentations using PowerPoint

• Effective time management, planning and prioritization skills

• Ability to perform financial analysis tasks

• Excellent numeracy skills and attention to detail

Experience

• Experience of maintaining CRM systems and databases

• 2 years’ experience in managing and administrating Microsoft Dynamics 365

• Strong experience and expertise in developing reporting using Power BI and Excel

• Experience in troubleshooting and delivering training on technical systems

• Experience of large data sets and proactively identifying data issues and areas for development

• Experience of using analytics to monitor and improve performance

• Experience of reporting for internal or external stakeholders

Soft Skills

• Proactive and resourceful with plenty of initiative

• Innovative with a solution focused approach

• Flexible approach and a hands-on attitude

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to build healthy work relationships across departments.

General

• Commitment to the mission, vision and values of the charity

• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

• Demonstrate our core values of Charitable, Compassionate, Community-focused, Aspiring, Trustworthy

SUPPORT STATEMENT

Applications should include an answer to the following question (c. 100-150 words):

Explain 2-3 reasons why you have applied for this job at City Harvest?

Closing date: 04/11/2024

Fundraising Executive

We are seeking an experienced Fundraising Executive to work with a charity that supports individuals who have a life limiting condition, helping to generate vital income through trust, grant, corporate, and event fundraising.

Position: Fundraising Executive

Salary: £37,500 per annum (pro rata, depending on experience)

Location: Hybrid (Travel across North West Leicestershire required)

Hours: 30 hours per week (4 days)

Closing Date: 15th November 2024

About the Role:

As the Fundraising Executive, you will be responsible for generating both restricted and unrestricted income to meet the charity’s annual funding targets. Working closely with the wider team, including volunteers, you will develop an annual fundraising plan and lead efforts to secure funding from trusts, foundations, and corporate partners. Your role will also include developing and managing a Corporate Champions scheme, working with local businesses to secure regular financial support. Reporting on the progress of applications and managing relationships with funders are also key aspects of this role, as well as being responsible for one part-time fundraiser.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Lead on fundraising through trusts, grants, and corporate partnerships
• Develop and implement an annual fundraising plan
• Manage the Corporate Champions scheme to secure ongoing corporate support
• Submit tailored grant applications and ensure compliance with funder requirements
• Provide regular progress reports and maintain a database of funders
• Work closely with volunteers and attend key meetings to support fundraising activities

About You:

As Fundraising Executive you will be a proactive and experienced fundraiser with a proven track record of securing income through trusts, grants, and corporate partnerships. You will need to have strong organisational skills, excellent written communication, and the ability to build and maintain relationships with donors. Experience in corporate fundraising is essential, and you will need to be confident in developing new strategies to engage local companies. You will be comfortable working in a flexible, hybrid environment and occasionally outside standard working hours to attend key events.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in trust and grant fundraising
• Strong knowledge of corporate partnerships and event fundraising
• Ability to manage relationships with funders and corporate partners
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

About the Organisation:

You will be working with a charity based in North West Leicestershire, dedicated to supporting the local community through various initiatives. Their mission is to bring hope and provide essential support to those in need. By joining the team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the charity has the resources to continue making a positive impact on people’s lives.

Other Roles You May Have Experience Of Could Include: Fundraising Manager, Corporate Partnerships Executive, Trusts and Foundations Officer, Development Manager, Grants and Trusts Manager, etc.

An exciting position has arisen for a Corporate Partnerships Executive to join the team at a Social Care Charity that provides a variety of support services. This a permanent position and will play a key role in increasing capacity and income at a pivotal time in the charity’s 4 long term fundraising plan.

Key responsibilities of the role:

· Identifying ways to enhance value for corporate partners and increase income

· Managing select corporate partnerships and developing partnership plans

· Researching and identifying potential new corporate supporters

· Engaging prospective supporters and delivering cultivation plans

· Collaborating with teams to maintain accurate records and manage partnerships with Payroll Giving Agencies

· Supporting fundraising activities and staff engagement

· Assisting the Corporate Partnerships Manager with various projects, reports, and administrative tasks, ensuring efficient processes and accurate documentation

Ideal candidate profile:

· Proven experience in corporate or major donor fundraising as part of a dedicated fundraising team

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

· A proactive, self-motivated individual with a team-oriented approach, demonstrating initiative, drive, and commitment

· Familiarity with CRM databases, data entry, and financial processing systems

· Possession of a full UK driving licence is preferred

Agency reference number: J84622

Location: Victoria, London

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £34,500 per annum + excellent benefits

Working hours: Full time

Working pattern: Hybrid (2 days a week in the office)

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

Senior Media Officer 

London or Birmingham - Hybrid Working (minimum 1 day office per week / remaining days home working) 

Birmingham Salary £36,935 per annum plus pension 

London Salary £38,284 per annum plus pension 

Permanent, Full Time 

Closing date: 8th November 2024 

Interviews: 18th,19th November 2024 

Do you have experience as a press officer or journalist or an impressive track record of increasing the profile of a consumer-facing charity brand across a range of media? Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference? Then we want to hear from you! 

At the Money Advice Trust, we help people recover from financial difficulty, and aim to stop it happening in the first place. We’re looking for a Senior Media Officer to help us raise awareness of our vital debt advice services by securing high-volume, high-impact consumer facing media coverage, including TV and radio coverage. 

You will need to be confident in developing and implementing effective media strategies, to help us grow the reach and impact of our services and to campaign for change. 

We’re looking for someone with excellent news and media judgement, who can proactively identify and create media opportunities. You’ll also need excellent writing and editing skills and be able to build and maintain strong relationships with journalists. 

In return, you’ll make a real difference by ensuring more people get the support they need, and by helping to prevent financial difficulty. It is an extremely rewarding role in a friendly and supportive environment with excellent salary and benefits. 

· 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays 

· A contributory pension scheme 

· Hybrid working arrangement 

· Generous Life Insurance 

· Wellbeing days 

· Healthcare cash back scheme 

· Free on-site gym 

· Enhanced maternity pay 

· Long service awards 

· Subsidised parking 

· Social events 

· Birthday voucher 

· Employee Assistance Programme 

We reserve the right to close the role early should we receive high numbers of applications. To avoid disappointment, please apply as soon as possible. 

We will only use the data you supply to us in CVs or application forms for recruitment purposes. This data will be held for twelve months. For further information please refer to our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants, available on the vacancies page of our website. 

We take diversity seriously and are committed to making diversity and inclusion a part of everything we do. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Our vision, underpinned by our values, be balanced, be supportive, be innovative, is to be a place where everyone feels welcome and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work and to make the Money Advice Trust an employer of choice. 

We are committed to working in an equitable, diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We use a blind recruitment system which hides your personal details such as name, address, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, educational institution to ensure all candidates are on a level playing field. Personal details will only be revealed once the application has been shortlisted. 

Press Officer / Journalist / Journalism / Media Officer / Media Coordinator / Media Manager / Public Relations / Communications / Press Manager 

About the Company
Bluestep was incorporated in 2010 and is based at Blisworth Hill Farm in the lovely Northamptonshire countryside, commutable from Northampton, Milton Keynes and surrounding areas. The business operates in design, merchandise, storage and fulfilment services providing varied solutions to a wide range of clients in the charity, healthcare, outdoor education, corporate and sports sectors. We are a progressive, forward-thinking company that prides ourselves on a first class service.

Main purposes of job
As our Charity Account Director within the Client Services team, you will play the lead role in driving business growth across the Charity sector in line with our 4-year plan that we launched at the start of this new financial year (April 2024).

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management, leading, inspiration and coaching of our Charity Account Management team (from Senior Account Managers to Account Executives, possibly Apprentices down the line), while at the same time looking after a select number of high value Charity partners.

This responsibility will involve you being constantly immersed in the daily activity, providing on the spot advice and coaching to our team, making a concerted effort to get to know each of our clients and an expert knowledge of our portfolio of services on offer. Due to the experience and network of the successful candidate, we expect you to bring opportunities our way.

We are looking to appoint a candidate with the commerciality, leadership and ambition to push us to the next level.

Main responsibilities

Client Strategic Influence: Will play a huge part in creating, influencing and implementing strategy for a very small number of extremely high value, lifelong clients surmounting to a multi-million pound portfolio. Without your involvement, our clients would struggle.

Inspiring, Mentoring, Coaching: We expect the successful candidate to have a huge passion for developing teams and individuals. You should gravitate towards people and be an inspirational figure that the team will want to seek knowledge and support from. You should have the ability to help integrate and intertwine individuals with their clients, making them an indispensable extension to their team.

Reporting Lead duties: All members of the Charity team will report into this role and the individual will be responsible for all aspects of people management.

Living in the Detail: With such a huge client base within the Charity sector, offering a variety of services (Merchandise, Design, Storage & Fulfilment), we expect the successful candidate to have the capacity and ambition to immerse themself in the detail, investing an incredible amount of time getting to know individual accounts and clients alike. Much of this will take place in “real life” through discussion with Account Managers and clients, though detail will also come from Synergist, our CRM platform.

Strategic Implementation: Able to support the development and implementation of commercial strategy with the aim being to accelerate the growth of Bluestep as a business and industry player. Adaptability will be required as trends and needs develop over time.

Client Relationship Management: Love & Care is central to everything we do (Net Promoter Score is a key metric that we have introduced to the business) and your philosophy must be focused around this. Our Love & Care Manager is the key to unlocking the rewards of this and a resource that must be utilised to the best of your ability. This role will require management and delegation of clients when the team are on leave.

Sales and Revenue Generation: This role will require integrated working with our Client Services Director and Marketing team to ensure that sales support is directed in the right areas at the right times. This ties in with our recruitment strategy and demands. With the candidate’s standing within the Charity community, we also expect this person to unlock significant opportunities within the sector.

Collaboration: This role works very closely with our Client Services Director, who has overall responsibility for all Client Services related activity, and our Love & Care Manager, who will underpin and support all operational and client requirements for the team. Generally, this role requires collaboration across the business in order to guarantee success.

Budget Management: Responsible for creating and monitoring annual, quarterly and monthly sales and GP margin budgets across the Charity sector by individual. Responsible for communicating and agreeing budgets across the team.

Reporting: Develop and update reporting tools that keep the team and management abreast of performance, including presentations within our fortnightly “Scrum” meetings. Prepare and present regular reports and updates to leadership.

Drive change on Industry Trends: Not only offering solutions both internally to Management and to clients in order that these are addressed, but playing a huge role in ensuring they are implemented. This person should be an influential member of the sector community.

The above list is not exhaustive and duties relevant to the post or the individual’s experience may be required from time to time. Variation may occur to the duties and responsibilities at the request of the Managing Director without changing the general character of the post. Any variation will always be discussed first.

Charity Account Director Experience
Proven experience in Senior roles within a merchandise and design agency or similar environment
Experience working with Not-for-profit organisations or in-house roles including Senior Fundraising Manager/Director (essential)
Proven track record of winning significant new business, developing customer relationships and spend
Evidence of inspiring, coaching and mentoring teams of people to achieve success
Track record of creating positive, values-based cultures
Client-facing experience and extremely comfortable in presenting environments
Strategic thinker
Technology proficient (CRM systems such as Synergist)

Charity Account Director Skills & Attributes
A natural leader and inspirer
People-person
Superb teamwork skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Capacity to take on a lot of information in a short space of time
Adaptable across many areas of a job role
Problem-solver and adaptable to certain situations
Time management
Strong commercial acumen: results orientated with a focus on achieving and exceeding sales goals
High standards of integrity, service delivery and customer care
Personable and fun to work with

On offer for the Charity Account Director

• We allow one day of remote working each week (increases to two days once 6 month probation period is complete)
• Some travel/overnight stays will be expected
• Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum depending on experience
• Inclusion in our Profit Share Scheme (paying out up to 15% of basic salary) upon completion of 6 month probation period
• NEST Pension scheme (Bluestep contribution of 5%)
• 29 days of Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Free onsite gym membership
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay (upon completion of 2 years’ employment)
• Plus many more benefits included in our Perks Guide (including Private Medical Healthcare through Vitality on your 2-year anniversary)

To apply for the Charity Account Director Role
Please follow the Indeed process for applying.

• Application deadline: Friday 15th November 2024
• Stage 1 Interviews (Teams): Once application received and successfully through initial screening process
• Stage 2 Interviews (Face-to-Face): if successfully through Stage 1 interview
• Stage 3 Presentation (Face-to-Face): If successfully through Stage 2 interview.

Contract: Full-time, permanent. We welcome proposals for flexible working arrangements.
Salary: Starting at £50,000 to £55,000 per annum

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