Financial Programme Lead Jobs in Westminster, Greater London

We are pleased to announce an exciting new Debt Advice Traineeship programme.

We are looking to train 5 individuals to become qualified Debt Advisors through a comprehensive training programme that includes classroom-based learning, practical experience, e-learning, and mentorship all ensuring trainees get a well-rounded experience.

Trainees will be offered a full time, fixed term employment contract until 31 March 2025 while they complete their training and qualification (Level 3 and 4 Community Money Advice, Debt Advice Training). At the end of the traineeship we hope to support graduates into longer term employment.

This programme provides trainees with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, helping them understand the complexities of debt advice and the necessary regulations.

Applicants do not need any previous debt advice experience, we are looking for individuals who have good written and verbal communication skills as well as some IT and phone skills that will be developed throughout the programme. Crucially we are looking for individuals who have an interest in a longer term career in debt advice and who want to provide crucial support to individuals and families struggling with financial burdens.

Our values are Inclusive, Courageous and Empowering and we expect everyone who works with us to work in a way that aligns with these values and to do their utmost to deliver our strategic objectives according to their role.

We think this would be a great opportunity for those currently out of work or who are looking for a new/change of career.

Please note that these roles will be based full time at one of our Advice centres (Toynbee Hall 28 Commercial Street OR Debt Free Advice, 2 Town Square Barking Learning Centre).  If you have a preference on location, please indicate that in your application.

Starting Date: ASAP/Mid-Month December/January 2024/25

Contract type: Full-time and open-ended

Salary: GBP 57’400/year if in London; CHF 95’450/year if in Geneva, INR 3’042’400/year if in Delhi or PKR 6’773’600/year if in Lahore, commensurate with relevant experience and skills

Location: London, Delhi, Lahore or for Swiss residents only: Geneva, Switzerland

Application closing date: 11 November 2024 at 23:59 UK time

Please note that the applications to be reviewed on a rolling basis and recruitment will be closed when the suitable candidate is identified. We encourage interested candidates to apply ASAP.

Reports to: Director of Farm Programmes and Partnerships

About the Job 

Better Cotton is a voluntary sustainability standard organisation, but we are more than just a standard. Our role is also to build the capacity of farming communities worldwide by promoting socially and environmentally sustainable cotton growing practices. A significant part of this involves meeting and exceeding the Decent Work requirements of our Better Cotton Standard. Today, over 2 million farmers participate in Better Cotton's programmes globally.

In this role, you will be part of the Global Programmes & Partnerships team, supporting our programme partners to achieve this ambitious objective and helping Better Cotton producers improve their labour practices. As part of the global partnership team, you will work closely with country teams to translate Better Cotton Standard requirements into context-appropriate action plans and set producers on the path towards continuous improvement.

More specifically, this role involves:

• Leading capacity-building initiatives, provide technical guidance, and support programmatic alignment at both global and country levels. 

Responsibilities 

We are seeking a motivated Partnerships Manager – Labour Rights to join our Global Programmes & Partnerships team. In this role, you will:

Standard Implementation Support

• Provide technical support to country teams and programme partners to ensure the effective implementation of the Decent Work Principle of the Better Cotton Standard (Principles & Criteria) aiming at improving the working conditions of workers and farmers across smallholder, medium and large farm contexts. 
• Collaborate with country teams and programme partners to ensure a shared understanding of the Decent Work Principle of the Better Cotton Standard.
• Provide technical assistance on local adaptation of the Better Cotton Standard through tailored capacity-strengthening strategies such as trainings, workshops, and webinars.
• Guide the design and alignment of capacity strengthening strategies on decent work at the global and country levels.
• Develop and test implementation guidance materials through consultations, pilots, and engagement with experts and partners.
• Ensure cross-functional coordination and organisational learning related to decent work and capacity-strengthening efforts.
• Develop frameworks for monitoring and evaluating decent work initiatives.
• Coordinate regular reporting and ensure that organisational learning informs programmatic improvements.

Country Programmes Support

• Support country teams with implementing decent work components, addressing labour issues, and integrating gender as a cross-cutting theme.
• Build relationships with programme partners to assess needs, strengthen capacity, and develop shared solutions.
• Assist in operationalising the “assess and address” approach to labour monitoring, scaling best practices across diverse country contexts.
• Conduct needs assessments and develop country-level strategies/roadmaps to enhance decent work.
• Align fundraising objectives with country programme needs and decent work challenges.
• Explore new opportunities to enhance the implementation of the Better Cotton Standard, including innovations to improve working conditions and livelihoods.
• Provide technical input for funding proposals and contribute to project management for secured grants.
• Responsible for integrating labour rights considerations into policies and operational strategies, working closely with Better Cotton’s global programmes & partnerships team members to support new country start-up processes, revision of partnership agreements as well as definition of exit strategies.

Partner Due Diligence and Performance Management

• Assess the capacities of programme partners to meet Better Cotton’s due diligence requirements with regards to ensuring adequate working conditions of their employees, especially field staff and creating capacity strengthening action plans to address any gaps identified. 
• Ensure an understanding of these issues and the need to take ownership for effectively addressing them at the organisational level, assisting in establishing or improving their organisational systems to address potential rights violations faced by their staff and external community members affected by their business operations through effective grievance mechanisms;
• Assist in partners’ due diligence from a labour rights perspective, ensuring gaps are addressed with corrective actions.
• Support programme partners in implementing labour rights recommendations, including by providing training and technical guidance. Oversee their progress in line with defined deliverables.
• Ensure that programme partnership agreements reflect commitments to human and labour rights protection.  Would add in supporting with the development of partnership management tools including partnership agreements and relevant annexes to ensure that labour rights requirements are appropriately incorporated.

Complaints Management

• Manage complaints related to labour rights violations submitted to Better Cotton, ensuring timely investigation and resolution in collaboration with Better Cotton’s Complaints Management focal points at global and country levels.  
• Oversee investigations and follow up on corrective actions for responsible case closure.
• Ensure that appropriate learning takes place following the closure of investigations (including mapping locally available support services and external grievance mechanisms)
• Develop guidelines detailing appropriate follow up and response to different types of labour and human rights concerns depending on severity and other criteria.

Profile

This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a passion for advancing social sustainability and a proven track record of implementing human rights and labour standards in a development or agricultural context. 

The selected candidate will have the following attributes, skills, knowledge, and experience:

Attributes

• Self-starter with ability to work with limited direction
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to handle difficult interviews
• Excellent organisational skills, ability to think ahead and anticipate needs
• Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially
• Ability to lead and inspire others  
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Willingness to travel internationally (15%) of time

Essential

• In-depth understanding of decent work and labour rights.
• University degree at a master’s level, or equivalent higher education qualification, in human rights, international development, sustainability or relevant field.
• At least eight years of progressive experience working on decent work or labour rights projects/programmes, preferably in farming or agriculture commodities supply chain.
• Familiarity with monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) frameworks related to social impact.
• Strong experience in managing multi-stakeholder projects, particularly across diverse geographic regions.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with programme partners and external stakeholders.
• Skilled in managing partner due diligence and corrective actions related to human and labour rights.
• Experience in handling complaints management and coordinating investigations into labour rights issues.
• Experience in supporting grant proposals and managing donor-funded projects. Understanding of global fundraising landscapes, including knowledge partnerships and innovation grants.
• Experience of working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the agricultural sector is desirable.
• French language skills highly desirable.

What we offer

• Competitive Salary
• Hybrid Working: Enjoy a flexible balance of office and home life with 2-3 days per week in our offices.
• Work from Anywhere: The option to work remotely from anywhere in the world for up to one month each year.
• Flexible Hours: Work around core hours of 10 am to 4 pm, giving you greater control over your schedule.
• Continuous Learning & Development: Opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through tailored learning programs.
• Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our comprehensive pension plan.
• Generous Annual Leave: 25 days paid leave, plus 8-9 bank holidays and an additional 3 discretionary days off during the Christmas/New Year period.
• Enhanced Parental Benefits: Supportive policies for those starting or expanding their families.
• Positive Workplace Culture: Be part of a warm, inclusive environment where your contributions are truly valued.
• Impactful Work: A chance to make a real difference and leave a lasting impact in your role.

Working arrangements

The position is full-time (40 hours per week). Better Cotton offers flexible working, with core hours being 10 am – 4 pm.  The position will require international travel (15% of time or 8 -10 weeks in a year).

Apply now

To apply, please submit your CV (maximum 2 pages) and a brief cover letter (maximum 1 page) by the deadline.

In your cover letter, tell us why your experience makes you a great fit for this role at Better Cotton. We’re interested in your unique perspective—share what drives you and why you believe this opportunity is the perfect next step in your career.

Our hiring process

Initial Screening:

If you are selected, you will be contacted for an initial screening, which may involve a brief phone interview or video call. The purpose is to learn more about you, confirm basic qualifications, and discuss the role and organisation.

Interviews:

If you are confirmed after the initial screening, you will be invited for interviews. The interview process at Better Cotton may include one or more rounds of interviews with various stakeholders, such as the hiring manager, team members, and potentially senior management.

Assessment and Testing: 

Depending on the role, you might be required to complete assessments, technical tests, or skills evaluations to gauge your competency and suitability for the position.

Reference Checks: 

Once you progress further in the process, reference checks are conducted to validate your work history, skills, and qualifications, and for some roles, your education and criminal history.

Offer stage:

After completing interviews, assessments, and reference checks, the hiring team evaluates your performance and fit for the role. If you are selected and your references are relevant and satisfactory, you will receive a formal job offer letter outlining the terms of employment, compensation, benefits, and any other relevant details.

About Better Cotton

Better Cotton is the world’s largest cotton sustainability programme. Our 200+ colleagues of 37+ nationalities are united by a shared passion and commitment to achieving the Better Cotton mission: to help cotton communities survive and thrive, while protecting and restoring the environment. Through our network of field-level partners a quarter of the world’s cotton is now grown under the Better Cotton Standard. We have united the industry’s stakeholders behind our efforts, from ginners and spinners to brand owners, civil society organisations and governments. Everyone who cares about cotton and its sustainable future can now be part of something better. 

About our Values

The post holder will be expected to operate in line with our workplace values which are:  

• Trustworthy (including honest, transparent, credible) 
• As having Integrity (including responsible, authentic) 
• Positive (including problem-solving, pragmatic) 
• Engaging (including adaptable, inclusive, holistic) 
• Daring (including courageous, innovative, game-changing)  

Being you @ Better Cotton

Better Cotton is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to good practice and transparency in the management of natural, human, and financial resources.

We have a zero-tolerance approach to any attitudes or behaviours that put children or adults at risk of harm. Safeguarding incidents are acts of serious misconduct and are grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including, dismissal and referral to relevant authorities for criminal prosecution. Therefore, all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks.

JOB PURPOSE 

We are seeking a dynamic, creative and experienced corporate partnerships new business expert to join our team.

This pivotal new role will be responsible for securing high-value, seven-figure (financial and non-financial) partnerships with corporate entities that protect and empower refugees globally.

The successful candidate will oversee the development and implementation of strategic partnership prospecting, manage relationships with key corporate prospects, and line manage a Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer.

This role is an 18-month fixed-term contract.

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO  

United Kingdom for UNHCR is the United Nations Refugee Agency’s national charity partner for the United Kingdom. We generate public awareness of the plight of refugees and raise funds to help protect them through UNHCR’s humanitarian operations across the world.

Our supporters include UK private individuals, communities, corporate partners, trusts and foundations. The funds we raise help UNHCR deliver emergency relief such as shelter, medical care and basic supplies to people fleeing conflict and persecution, as well as healthcare, education and livelihoods opportunities for those who remain displaced over the long term.

Nobody chooses to be a refugee, but we can all play a part in their protection, and we want those who work with us to share our values and passion for the cause.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING 

We strongly value diversity and recognise that it is critical to our success and the cause that we serve. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all who work with us and strongly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience of being a refugee, asylum seeker, internally displaced person, or a stateless person.  

UK for UNHCR is proud to have Diversity & Inclusion Working Group. The Diversity & Inclusion Working Group is a group of colleagues focusing on tasks that drive action in the implementation of our D&I Approach.  The group also works to create safe spaces that brings colleagues together for events, discussions and learning experiences that celebrate and support diversity and tackle barriers to inclusion. 

We are also open to flexibility in many different ways, including an element of working from home and flexible hours. Please don’t be afraid to speak to us about this at the interview stage, so we can explore what’s possible.

Role Responsibilities  

• Develop and deliver a new comprehensive business development strategy that will lead to seven-figure, sustainable corporate partnerships, delivering both unrestricted and restricted income.
• Coordinate market research to identify potential high value, strategic corporate partners that can deliver income, visibility and shared value for UK for UNHCR and UNHCR.
• Proactively approach prospects for partnership discussions. 
• Develop stewardship plans for top prospects, ensuring full use of senior leadership, technical colleagues and established private sector network.
• Develop unique combined financial and non-financial partnership propositions that lead to transformational partnerships.
• Lead the prospecting cycle: from first meeting, through to opportunity development, through to negotiation and contracting.
• Supervise and mentor a Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer.
• Work closely with internal teams, including Philanthropy and Communications, to align partnership efforts with organisational priorities.
• Remain flexible and quickly respond to emergency situations, identifying and responding to fundraising opportunities at pace.
• Represent UK for UNHCR at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to enhance visibility and build connections.

The above list is not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to perform duties that are not detailed above.

Personal Attributes and Experience

Essential Experience

• Proven track record of securing seven-figure corporate partnerships.
• Demonstrable experience of developing and implementing new business strategies.
• Experience in partnership negotiation. 
• Experience of communicating complex themes and subjects to a variety of audiences, written and verbal.
• Proven success across all types of corporate support, including grant-based, brand-led, pro bono, in-kind and employee engagement.
• Managing, forecasting and monitoring budgets to deliver against income and expenditure targets 
• Management and development of direct line reports.

Essential Skills/Knowledge  

• Deep understanding of charity-corporate partnerships and the business case behind mutually beneficial collaborations.
• Excellent relationship management skills and the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
• Outstanding communication skills that inspire action from audiences.
• Distil complex information and themes into tangible, impactful partnership propositions.
• Prioritise and work at pace, sometimes under pressure.
• Creative and collaborative working style, and able to adapt to differing needs and priorities of teams spread across multiple locations.
• Strong IT skills to produce high quality proposals, presentations, and reports. 

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Business development in an international development or humanitarian organisation.
• Knowledge of sustainable and innovative financing mechanisms.
• Previous use of Salesforce.
• Awareness and understanding of CSRD and its potential implications.
• Ability to work flexibly and travel, and to work unsocial hours on occasion, as required. 

WHY JOIN UNITED KINGDOM FOR UNHCR? 

You will be part of a high performing agile team of talented people, all committed to build solidarity and raise funds for refugees and displaced people worldwide. You will be working in a flexible, supportive and inclusive environment, where your work will be recognised and appraised. 

What else?

Wellbeing 

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays (or pro-rata for part time).
• Employee Assistance programme providing 24/7 access to online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing. 
• Hybrid and Flexible Working.
• Access to 100s of perks with discounts on everyday purchases.
• Office wellness perks.
• Discount on gym memberships. 
• Staff socials.

Financial

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8%.
• Non-contributory group life assurance scheme.
• Non-contributory Income protection scheme.
• One-off contribution towards homeworking set up.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
• Enhanced sick pay scheme. 

Development 

• Comprehensive training and continuing development opportunities.
• Individual training budget. 

 
HOW TO APPLY

If you have the relevant skills and the passion to use them to support refugees, please apply by completing our application form which is available in the documents section.  

Closing date: Midnight, Wednesday 23rd October.

Interviews date: w/c 28th October.

If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation, please contact us using the email address provided when you click through to our online portal. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible. 

United Kingdom for the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is registered with the Charity Commission (England & Wales), charity no. 1183415. It is the UK national partner of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN Refugee Agency.

Chief Executive Officer

Our client has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Chief Executive Officer to provide leadership and direction to drive the achievement of their strategic aims.

Location: London, with hybrid working
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £100,000 – £120,000 dependant on experience
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Excellent benefits package including 21 days per year + bank holidays + 3 days leave between Christmas and New Year, 4% employer pension contribution, Employee Assistance Programme 

The Organisation

Our client are a highly respected professional membership organisation with members in 140 countries, comprised primarily of clinicians who utilize and depend on ultrasound in all aspects of Obstetrics & Gynecology. The Society includes Obstetricians and Gynecologists, trainees, medical doctors, scientists, sonographers, midwives and other health professionals who work to advance women’s health and well-being globally. Their mission is to improve women’s health through the provision, advancement and dissemination of the highest quality education, standards and research information around ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology. This is achieved through education and training, programmatic initiatives and advocacy. 

They offer a diverse range of products and services to its community including a highly ranked scientific journal (Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology), a world leading annual Congress, online education through its Academy, education courses and regional activities, and delivery of its Outreach program to underserved regions.

The Role

Reporting to the President and working closely with the Board of Trustees, the Chief Executive Officer will be the lead senior executive with overall responsibility for the operation of the organisation. In this pivotal role, the Chief Executive Officer will:

•    Provide leadership and direction to the organisation in the development and achievement of its vision, mission and values
•    Be responsible for delivering the agreed strategies and achieving the business plans of the organisation, by effectively overseeing, managing and developing the resources available to the organisation
•    Lead the Senior Management and their Management teams
•    Assess, develop and promote strategic partnerships with a range of stakeholders to ensure strategic outcomes
•    Represent the organisation externally, both in the UK and internationally to promote the services and values

Key responsibilities include:

•    Strategic leadership
•    Governance
•    Financial and resources management
•    People management
•    External relations

More detail of these key responsibilities can be found in the job description.

About You

As Chief Executive, you will be educated to degree level, have a proven track record in leading small to medium sized not for profit organisations and have substantial experience of developing organisational strategy, delivering growth, innovation and change.

Additionally, you will have experience/knowledge of:

•    Working collaboratively with Boards to achieve the organisation’s mission
•    The identification and management of risk 
•    Organisational legal responsibilities and requirements, including charity governance and international policy with respect to women’s and children’s health, charities and associated education 
•    Managing and leading a team of senior managers
•    Relationship management, with demonstrable experience of work effectively with key stakeholders

The successful candidate will already have an interest in and commitment to women’s health, be able to work collaboratively, demonstrate emotional intelligence and build credibility. Due to the demands of the role and working with stakeholders in different time zones, the hours will be variable and there will also be both UK and international travel.

To apply:

Please submit a CV and cover letter by the closing date of 11:59pm on 20 October 2024.

Closing date for applications: 11:59pm on 20 October 2024
Interviews: will take place either 4th or 7th November 2024

You may also have experience in the following:  Chief Executive, Executive Officer, Deputy Chief Executive, Charity, Third Sector, NFP, etc.

REF-216 796

Salary:  circa £75,000 per annum plus generous benefits 

Contract: Full time, permanent

Location: Victoria, London (hybrid working with one to three days in the office each week) 

Closing date: at 12 noon, Wednesday 23 October 2024

Interviews: week commencing 04 November 2024

NHS Providers is the membership organisation for the NHS hospital, mental health, community and ambulance services that treat patients and service users in the NHS. We help those NHS foundation trusts and trusts to deliver high-quality, patient-focused care by enabling them to learn from each other, acting as their public voice and helping shape the system in which they operate. 

NHS Providers has all trusts in England in voluntary membership, collectively accounting for £124bn of annual expenditure and employing 1.5 million people. 

As a member of the Senior Management Team, the Head of Finance will provide strategic and operational support to the Director of Corporate Services and Finance and wider management team.

This role is an exciting opportunity for the right person to lead the Finance Team and manage the outsourced finance and payroll providers. They will pay a key role in providing financial support across the organisation and managing the organisation’s finances and compliance with statutory regulations. They will ensure all necessary financial controls, systems, processes and procedure are in place.

We actively support equality of opportunity for all our staff and welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief. We particularly encourage applications from those from underrepresented communities.

To apply, please send a CV and cover letter setting out why you are interested in the role and how you meet the person specification to HR Team. 

Visa sponsorship

You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. NHS Providers is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

LOCATION - Remote with travel required across the UK

Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding new role in 2024? Apply for the Learning and Development Manager role at homelessness charity Emmaus UK.

About Emmaus

Emmaus is a secular organisation supporting homeless and socially excluded people by providing a home for as it is needed, meaningful work in a social enterprise and a sense of belonging and community. There are currently 30 Emmaus communities in the UK stretching from Glasgow to Dover and Norfolk to South Wales, collectively supporting more than 850 people. There are also 3 Emmaus groups working towards the development of services in their areas. We understand that a home is more than just a roof over your head; it’s somewhere to belong, where you feel part of a community, and that’s what Emmaus offers.

About the role

We are seeking a Learning and Development Manager to work with the Director of Partnerships and Federation Development to develop an ambitious learning and development strategy for Emmaus UK.

As a hands-on Learning & Development Manager, you will play a critical role in developing the skills, knowledge, and capabilities of employees, companions, volunteers and trustees across the Emmaus Federation and within Emmaus UK.

Your primary focus will be on developing and delivering effective learning interventions, programs and initiatives that align with the goals of Emmaus and support the growth and development of its people.

You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the growth and development of employees, companions, volunteers and trustees, contributing to a positive learning culture, and supporting the overall success of the federation. Your role will involve supporting the development and delivery of strategic plans, programme design and implementation, stakeholder management, and continuous evaluation and improvement of learning initiatives.

This role is home-based, with some travel required across the UK.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a high-performing Learning and Development Manager, with experience working in a learning and development role, including experience of delivering training in-person and online to a range of stakeholders.

The successful applicant will be able to deliver effective and engaging learning and development programmes and will have experience of identifying and analysing learning and development needs, developing relevant approaches and evaluating effectiveness, developing a strong culture of continuous improvement across Emmaus UK and the wider federation.

This is an exciting and rewarding role for someone who thrives working with different people and pursuing new opportunities.

What we offer

· £37,878 pro rata (based on a standard working week of 37.5 hours)

· Working hours: 5 days per week, Monday – Friday

· Contract: Permanent

· Pension: Stakeholder pension with employer contribution

· Annual leave: 25 days + Bank Holidays + 3 concessionary days leave

· Training & development: Individually tailored induction. Ongoing training and development

· Volunteering: 2 days allowance each year

· Employee assistance: 24/7 employee assistance scheme is available

· Flexible working: Options available, subject to the requirements of the role

· Life assurance: Death in service lump sum of 3 x salary

To apply

To apply for the role, please complete our application form and equal opportunities monitoring form and email us by 12pm on Friday 1st November 2024.

Please ensure you download the job pack and refer to the job description and person specification when completing your application form.

Those shortlisted will be invited to an interview conducted via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 13th November.

If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email us.

Equal Opportunities

Emmaus UK provides equal opportunity for all job applicants and employees and is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination. We are dedicated to an inclusive culture, and we strive to create a workplace where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristic, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital status or parental responsibilities.

To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for our roles, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed so that shortlisting is based solely upon the suitability of the candidate’s experience.

Gingerbread exists to fight for the nearly 2 million single parents in England and Wales and their children. With roots stretching back over 100 years, we have a long history of highly effective campaigning that has redefined the regard in which single parents are held, and a track record of delivering well-respected single-parent focused services. We are working to achieve our vision of a world in which all single parents and their children thrive. 

But against the backdrop of the cost-of-living crisis, too many single parents are currently battling to feed their families and pay their bills each month. That is why the work that we do is as important now as it ever was, and so last year we launched a new strategy that works to deliver support for today and change for tomorrow. Over the coming years, we will seek to grow our income and reach, taking a systems-change approach to discrimination and attitudes and a programmatic approach to delivering our services and campaigns.

The landscape over the coming years will continue to be challenging for so many charities like ours. With less funding available and higher costs of delivery, we must ensure that we remain agile and resilient for the future so that we can respond to opportunities as they arise. We are looking for a skilled Head of Finance & Resources to join us on a 6–9-month contract basis to help drive improvements across our finance, HR and IT functions, delivering efficiencies and smarter ways of working through better use of systems, more integrated budgeting processes and robust controls.

Our Head of Finance & Resources is a key member of our senior management team (SMT), and you will be working closely with the CEO, Board and wider SMT on all financial matters as we look to deliver against our strategy and grow our fundraising presence. The role will require a high degree of internal management and empathetic leadership style to ensure you bring your team with you through during the period of change.

We are looking for an experienced leader and qualified accountant with exceptional strategic and operational finance skills gained in the charity sector, including knowledge of supporting fundraising strategies. You will have good project management skills and experience of leading change management or continuous improvement programmes. You will also have a collaborative and selfless style, with the ability to inspire those around you and instil confidence at all levels.

Tall Roots is acting as an employment agency partner to Gingerbread. If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Tall Roots.

Who are we and what do we do?

We're the UK's leading ovarian cancer research charity, working on early detection, prevention and treatments so that no woman dies of ovarian cancer.

Ovarian Cancer Action is a community of changemakers with one purpose: to give ovarian cancer the focus it needs to increase 10-year survival rates. And we know research is the solution.

We live and breathe this lifesaving, world-leading research. We fund more ovarian cancer research than any other UK gynaecological cancer charity. It’s how we’ve driven some of the biggest breakthroughs of the last 19 years.

We're also the only charity at the heart of the global ovarian cancer research community and have been for four decades.

By connecting the world's leading scientists together, we’re creating a powerful hub of experience, expertise and insight. So, we confidently fund research that takes us a step closer to our goal: that by 2032 half of women will live more than 10 years after diagnosis.

The role

You’ll be key to delivering our corporate partnerships income strategy, identifying and driving vital new business as well retaining longer term support from priority sectors. As Corporate Partnerships Manager you will be responsible for driving income growth and leveraging Ovarian Cancer Action’s increasing levels of brand awareness and creating compelling, mutually beneficial partnerships. To achieve this, you’ll need to find innovative ways to engage businesses and identify opportunities to maximise income from the relevant sectors.

We are looking for someone who…

Has fantastic experience of securing, developing and growing partnerships. As well as a creative, insight led and good business acumen approach to developing mutually beneficial partnerships, in line with organisational priorities.

· Is looking to be an integral part of the fundraising management team, delivering robust plans, insight and spearheading relevant cross team project work. 

· Is looking for an exciting opportunity to shape, lead and grow a relatively new income focus area for Ovarian Cancer Action.

Family Action & the Role’s Impact:

Family Action is a registered charity, building stronger families since 1869.  Today we work with more than 60,000 families in over 150 community based services, as well as supporting thousands more through national programmes and grants.  We transform lives by providing practical, emotional and financial support to those who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Project Indigo, an LGBTQIA+ youth project run out of Off Centre at Family Action that fosters a safe space and sense of community amongst LGBTQIA+ young people in Hackney.  We support young people aged 16 to 25 through offering them a weekly facilitated social space and 1-to-1 support and advice sessions.  Having run for almost a decade, Project Indigo is well known in Hackney, and works alongside local LGBTQIA+ projects, as well as mental health and youth services.  Project Indigo maintains a youth-led and person-centred approach, with this role being developed in consultation with our members to address the barriers they face in accessing training and development opportunities.

We are seeking a Peer Mentoring Coordinator to develop and manage our new LGBTQIA+ Peer Mentoring Programme, training and supporting Project Indigo members to train as mentors and deliver mentoring sessions with younger LGBTQIA+ people in the local community.  You will enrich Project Indigo’s holistic offer by providing young people with the opportunity to access training, qualifications and work experience while receiving high quality support tailored to their needs.

Off Centre is a service that provides a range of targeted mental health focused support services to young people aged 16 to 25 who registered with a City and Hackney GP.  These include: individual, counselling and psychotherapy, individual and group art psychotherapy, key-work support, out of hours drop-in service on Thursday evenings, targeted provision for children and young people of African, Caribbean and mixed heritage (ACH), and an Information and Advice provision.

Main Responsibilities:

· You will develop and lead Project Indigo’s new Peer Mentoring Programme.

· You will understand young mentors’ needs and goals, and provide high quality supervisory support throughout the training and mentoring process.

· You will develop a structure for the Mentoring programme, consulting with relevant organisations, finding appropriate partners, and keeping accurate records to monitor progress for administrative and evaluative purposes.

· You will offer sensitive supervisory support to young LGBTQIA+ mentors, supporting their diverse need by maintaining an empathetic, intersectional and youth-led approach.

Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):

· You will be a confident communicator with proven experience of working in a supportive role with LGBTQIA+ young people[SR3]  and/or evidence of in-depth knowledge of issues relating to LGBTQIA+ young people, in particular trans and gender diverse young people.

· You will be empathetic and maintain an understanding of the social issues impacting young LGBTQIA+ people.

· You will have excellent organisational skills and be able to manage your time and workload effectively.

· You will have an understanding of risk management, health and safety issues and the ability in accordance with local and organisational safeguarding policies.

· You are committed to equal opportunities, diversity and equality.

· You have the ability to align with and support Family Action’s mission and values.

· Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Project Indigo is a diverse group that includes many young people of colour, neurodivergent and/or trans and non-binary members. We particularly encourage applications from candidates with lived LGBTQIA+ experience at the intersections of racialisation, neurodivergence, and/or trans identity.

Benefits:

- an annual paid leave entitlement that commences at 25 working days, rising each April by one day, subject to a maximum of 30 working days plus bank holidays

- up to 6% matched-pension contributions

- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment

- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions

- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers

- cycle to work scheme

- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities

We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.

· Closing Date : Thursday 24th October 2024 at 23:59

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and Family Action has a Trans, Intersex and Non-Binary Inclusion Policy. Also, we welcome applications from disabled individuals, and those from ethnically diverse communities because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum scoring criteria and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an in person interview.

Are you our next Director of Development and Communications? 

• Do you have a proven track record in fundraising, development, and communications? 

• Do you enjoy rolling your sleeves up and personally getting stuck in, as well as working collaboratively with partners, teams, and boards? 

• Are you passionate, as we are, about addressing poverty and inequality in London? 

• If so, then you might be just the person we are looking for to lead our ambitious development and communications strategies for Islington Giving and Cripplegate Foundation. 

We’re looking for a dynamic and passionate individual to lead on development, fundraising and communications at Islington Giving and Cripplegate Foundation. This is a unique chance to drive impactful change, working closely with our CEO, Senior Management Team and Governors to build on recent partnership successes, to contribute to our recently extended strategy, meet income targets, and build a strong network of supporters. 

The Director Development and Communications will play a crucial role in amplifying our work, fostering philanthropy, and strengthening relationships with donors, businesses, trusts and foundations. If you’re a strategic leader with a talent for building partnerships, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are eager to lead a small, dedicated team, we’d love to hear from you. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead fundraising efforts across multiple streams, with a focus on expanding individual and business giving. 

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key donors, partners, and supporters. 

• Drive communications strategies to amplify Islington Giving’s impact and raise the profile of small grassroots groups in our community. 

• Manage a passionate team, overseeing their development and performance. 

• Ensure financial targets are met, and fundraising activities comply with regulatory standards. 

See the candidate information pack (Found in 'How to Apply') for more details. 

We value diversity, equality, and inclusivity. Applications are especially welcomed from underrepresented backgrounds, including but not limited to gender, race, age, sexual orientation, disability, and religion. Please let us know if you require any further support with this application, or the role. 

The Co-Director of Strategy & Finance works closely with the Co-Director of Operations to ensure the sustainability, growth and success of Hackney Playbus and to ensure that families are placed at the heart of the charity's work.

All Hackney Playbus employees and volunteers demonstrate the Hackney Playbus ethos and values by working positively as part of a team, delivering high quality services to children and families and by creating a culture where all are welcomed, valued and supported.

The Principal duties and responsibilities will be as follows:

Governance 

Ensuring that the charity is legally compliant, compliant with requirements of the Charity Commission and has the correct insurances in place for the charity’s activities and that these are reviewed annually.

Ensure systems are in place for the Board of Trustees to fulfil its statutory responsibilities and exercise effective control of the charity's affairs. Support trustee recruitment in line with Hackney Playbus procedures.

Ensure policies and guidelines are appropriate for the charity’s work and reviewed regularly by the Trustees, including annual reviews of Children’s Safeguarding, Data Protection policies and the Risk Register developing policy proposals as necessary

Report quarterly or as required to the Board of Trustees on progress against key strategic objectives, providing information and explaining performance

Strategic

To work with Trustees to ensure the charity’s vision, mission and strategic plans are reviewed in conjunction with key stakeholders including Hackney Playbus staff, volunteers and families.

To take Joint responsibility for achieving, monitoring and reporting on performance against targets in all areas of charity’s activities taking action as required

To be open to feedback and ideas for innovation and change while delivering consistent and reliable services

To develop a culture of continuous improvement throughout all aspects of the charity's work.

Financial

Ensure that income is maintained, expenditure controlled in line with budgets and potential risks are identified and managed

Draw up an annual budget for approval by Trustees

Liaise with appointed bookkeeper, ensuring timely payment of bills, invoicing for services, chasing of invoices for payment and maintenance of petty cash systems

Prepare contracts, apply for tenders, negotiate and agree contracts, service level agreements and acknowledge receipt of funds as required.

Oversee expenditure and management accounts ensuring that income and expenditure is monitored and reported quarterly to Trustees

Organise independent examination of accounts with appointed accountant

Review and make recommendations to maintain or change arrangements with accountants, bookkeepers and payroll service providers. 

Income Generation

Develop income generation strategies to maintain and enhance levels of funding from existing sources and develop new funding streams

Work closely with and provide support to the Fundraising Officer on funding applications to ensure continuous and sufficient income

Work closely with the Co-Director of Operations to ensure that monitoring reports are submitted to funders in line with requirements.

HR 

Recruit staff as required 

Support and supervise Administration and Fundraising Officers

Ensure HR policies, procedures and staff contracts are relevant and reviewed regularly to ensure they are fit for purpose. 

Promotion of Charity

Maintain effective networks with supporters and stakeholders

Network externally and develop partnerships to improve impact and sustainability

Ensure charity is presented in an appropriate and professional manner to its stakeholders including website, social media, annual, impact and reports

Represent the charity in public forums and produce or commission written/digital material for promotion

Asset Management

Overall responsibility for asset management including Playbus vehicles, premises management, IT, utilities and other overheads. 

Other Duties

To participate in internal/external meetings and training

To participate in annual appraisal by appointed Trustee from the Boardof Trustees

To uphold Hackney Playbus policies and procedures including Children's Safeguarding.

Job titleTrusts and Foundations Fundraiser

Reporting toHead of Trusts Unit

Hours of work37.5 hours per week

Salary£38,000 - £40,000 per annum depending on experience

Closing date                   24 October 2024

LocationHybrid – 3 days office (London / South East) / 2 days remote. 

ABOUT COMPTON

Compton is the UK’s leading fundraising consultancy with seven decades of experience managing successful annual, capital and legacy campaigns for charities and not-for-profit organisations.

Our clients recognise Compton as ‘the trusted name in fundraising’, thanks to the transformational contributions we make. We are proud of our history and track record, and the ‘Compton Way’ continues to deliver extraordinary fundraising results, even in today’s challenging operational and economic conditions.

THE ROLE 

Compton Fundraising is looking for an experienced Trusts Fundraiser to join our successful Trusts team.

The successful candidate will: 

• Work within the Compton Trusts team for key clients 
• Research grant makers using databases and search engines
• Demonstrate an understanding of the behaviour and motivations of charitable trusts
• Establish and manage productive relationships with a portfolio of charitable trusts 
• Facilitate positive working relationships with Compton clients
• Proactively contact trusts to discuss various projects and programmes
• Match funding opportunities to projects
• Prepare written bids and proposals
• Work effectively with senior staff to develop compelling, bespoke proposals, drawing on all relevant resources available 
• Put in place robust procedures to ensure we meet our formal reporting commitments
• Contribute to the strategic development of the trust team, effectively implementing own planning, budgeting and reporting objectives
• Participate in professional development opportunities to expand personal knowledge of trust fundraising

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Well presented, confident, articulate and outgoing, you will possess an open, creative, enquiring mind and have an enthusiasm for fundraising and commitment to the aims and objectives of our clients

Essential 

• The ability to write clearly and concisely, and to adjust tone and style of writing with an understanding of the target audience 
• The ability to produce successful fundraising proposals with a good understanding of the importance of research.
• The ability to divide attention constructively between multiple projects and campaigns as required
• Confident and able to work to stretching financial targets, prioritising work and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive ‘can do’ attitude 
• Ability to cultivate positive working relationships with funders, applicable also to Compton clients.
• A motivated self-starter with the enthusiasm, drive and ambition to maximise income from existing and new major supporters.

This is a significant opportunity for a Trusts fundraiser with a minimum of 2 years’ experience to work alongside senior colleagues from the UK’s leading fundraising consultancy to further develop their skills and career

Company benefits

• Annual leave 25 days plus bank holidays 
• Standard Life pension scheme with Company contributions starting at 3%
• Non-contributory life assurance scheme
• Compton professional development and mentoring opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme – offering free 24/7 support + counselling and advice 

To apply, please send a short covering letter and CV  by close of business of 24 October 2024.

NOTE: We will be conducting interviews as suitable candidates apply, so may appoint before the closing date.

We’re looking for a Head of Volunteering & Capacity Building to lead efforts to innovate, expand and enhance our services. Your leadership will support our commitment to making volunteering more accessible, driving forward the vision for volunteering strategy and build the capacity of local organisations, providing support in an incredibly difficult landscape to continue to meet the needs of local people. 

The Head Volunteering & Capacity Building will provide visionary leadership for the Volunteer Centre and Capacity Building teams, ensuring excellence in volunteer management, community engagement, and organisational capacity building. This role demands strategic oversight, innovative thinking, and a proactive approach to driving forward our mission and objectives.  

If you’d like to apply, please submit your CV and supporting statement by 23:59, Sunday 27th October.

Your supporting statement should address the points raised in the Job Description and Personal Specification. No less than two pages, no more than eight pages.

If you have not heard from us by the 1st of November, please assume that you have not been shortlisted. Applicants who have been shortlisted will be invited to interview on Tuesday 5th and Wednesday 6th November.

At Cure Parkinson’s we have a simple and powerful mission. We want to find a cure. We have a clear plan to get there. We’re working urgently but it will take some time, and we need the right help.

The Individual Giving and Legacies Manager role sits within the charity’s Public Fundraising team, which as well as Individual Giving, Legacies and In-Memory Fundraising, includes Events and Community Fundraising.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in Cure Parkinson’s continued ambitious growth. Joining us at an exciting time for the charity, you would be part of a small but dynamic team with the opportunity to develop and make your own mark.

You will lead the growth of our Individual Giving programme, bringing new donors on board across traditional and digital streams. You will be responsible for the retention and reactivation of supporters, maximising their lifetime value; ensuring the best possible supporter experience and delivering annual net income growth in individual giving.

You will also lead our small legacy programme, which has huge ambition for growth; maximising the opportunities available to encourage new and current supporters to leave a gift in their Will. You will be responsible for any legacy administration, working alongside internal and external parties to ensure that all estates are correctly administered, and that we realise the full value of the legacies left to Cure Parkinson’s.

You will be working with supporters to answer their questions about legacy and in-memory giving, and working with the next of kin to ensure that their loved one's legacy is cherished.

We are looking for a creative thinker that has enthusiasm and motivation to lead these areas of work. You will have strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as being a collaborative team member. You will be supported by the Head of Public Fundraising to achieve transformational results across Individual Giving and Legacies. And ultimately you will be contributing towards changing the future for people living with Parkinson’s across the world.