Fundraising Executive Jobs in Scotland

Railway Children is looking for a Supporter Experience Officer to cover maternity leave and be responsible for implementing our supporter engagement strategy.

About you:

The Supporter Engagement Officer is an integral role in the public fundraising and engagement team, continuing to develop our individual giving income streams and ensuring that our supporters feel valued and understand the amazing impact they have.

This is a great role for someone who is equally as comfortable analysing details in data as they are coming up with creative ways to engage our audiences. You’ll have a proven ability to grow income from individual donors while having the supporter’s needs at the heart of every interaction.

The role entails delivering supporter communication journeys across a range of channels and audiences so that we deliver excellent supporter care to all donors ensuring that their relationship with Railway Children is enhanced, their support retained and lifetime value maximised.

The Veterans’ Foundation, established in 2016, is one of the country’s fastest-growing military charities, with a passion and purpose for improving the lives of those within the armed forces community, by raising funds which are then awarded to organisations that have a real impact on veterans, those currently serving in the armed forces and their families.

To support the organisation on their exciting growth journey, we are seeking a dynamic, creative and innovative individual to step into the role of Chief Executive. You will work closely with a range of stakeholders to build the profile of the organisation, identify and attract new income generating opportunities, and expand our footprint and contributions.

Overview of the Chief Executive Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Working with the Trustees to set, develop and deliver on the strategic priorities of the organisation, focused on increasing their impact and reach.
• Being responsible for overseeing the operational activities of the Veterans Foundation.
• Taking on an ambassadorial role, being the key spokesperson for the organisation, and managing relationships with key external and internal stakeholders such as veterans, donors, Government agencies, and their contractors Bee Ethical.
• Encouraging income generation activity, by cultivating and stewarding relationships with donors, and identifying innovative opportunities to increase funding.
• Overall responsibility for designing, implementing, and evaluating programmes, and services, to ensure they meet the needs of members.
• Providing leadership to the senior management team, encouraging a positive workforce culture, and a high-performing team.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Proven strategic leadership skills, either within the public or private sector.
• Experience of operational management, including budgetary responsibilities, commercial contract management, and the ability to influence, network, and raise the profile of an organisation.
• An empathetic individual, with an understanding of the challenges that veterans may face including wellbeing, mental health, homelessness, and addiction, and a passion for the purpose of Veterans Foundation.
• Previous exposure to fundraising operations, including diversifying income generation streams, developing relationships with potential donors, and raising the profile of the organisation.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 6th March 2025

Overview

The Dash Charity is looking for a Development Officer to join our wonderful team.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a local domestic abuse charity with a huge influence and reach. For almost 50 years The Dash Charity has been supporting individuals and families experiencing domestic abuse, empowering women, men and children to recognise the tactics of abuse, break the cycle, and take back control of their lives.

We were one of the first charities in the UK to be awarded Leading Lights status for our Advocacy and Outreach Services by SafeLives, and pioneered healthy relationships workshops in schools over a decade ago.

We run three refuges that offer a sanctuary to women and children escaping violence and abuse, offering specialist children’s support and one to one support for women.

We’re now looking for an ambitious and dedicated individual to help us to secure essential funding to continue delivering our life-changing services into the future.

Role Purpose:

We are seeking an ambitious individual that cares about ending violence against women and girls, who is determined to make a difference for all adults and children experiencing domestic abuse. As The Dash Charity Development Officer, you will be responsible for seeking funding from trusts and foundations, to enable us to deliver life changing services and projects.

You will have excellent attention to detail and be willing to gain a strong understanding of how the charity works and the services we deliver by working closely with our frontline staff.

You will work with our Senior Management Team to understand the charity’s impact, identify funding opportunities, and contribute to strategic service development. You will have strong communication skills and be able to build good relationships with our funders.

There will be opportunities for future growth in this role, with the potential management of direct reports as we expand our team. Hybrid remote working with some attendance on-site at services in Slough, Windsor & Maidenhead to colaborate with colleagues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fundraising: Develop and submit compelling applications to trusts, foundations, and statutory funders.
• Research: Conduct thorough research to identify new funding opportunities and cultivate long-term donor relationships.
• Strategy: Contribute to the grants fundraising strategy and assist in achieving organisational fundraising goals.
• Events: Support the coordination of events for trusts and major donors, and represent The Dash Charity at external meetings.
• Stewardship: Provide high-quality feedback and reporting to funders, ensuring strong and lasting relationships.

About you:

• Passion: A strong commitment to ending violence against women and girls and a dedication to The Dash Charity’s mission.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft persuasive proposals and reports.
• Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail and the ability to produce high-quality work under pressure.
• Team Player: Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities effectively.

Desired experience:

• Fundraising Experience: A background in trust and statutory fundraising, with a proven track record of meeting income targets.
• Research Skills: Proficiency in prospect research techniques and knowledge of the funding landscape.
   

How to apply:

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. If you have any questions about the role, please do not hesitate to contact us.

To apply for this position, please review the full job description and then apply by emailing your CV and a cover letter to Nicola Miller, CEO.

Job Title: CEO

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

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

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

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

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

About NUM:

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

Role Purpose:

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

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

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

How to Apply:

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

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

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

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

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

We're the UK's specialist blood cancer charity and our vision is clear: we’re here to beat blood cancer. We fund world-class research; provide information and support to patients and their loved ones; and raise awareness of blood cancer.

The Supporter Relations Team plays a pivotal role in building relationships with our supporters and assisting our fundraising team to raise vital funds that will support our mission to beat blood cancer within a generation. The main purpose of this role is to deliver excellent customer service to our supporters from the beginning of their journey with Blood Cancer UK. Our processes need to be as efficient and effective as possible to get the best from our supporters. 

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with great communication, organisation and interpersonal skills. The post holder will take responsibility to help build lasting relationships with our supporters through written and verbal communication and ensure efficient administration of donations and maintaining accurate data on our CRM system. 

We are committed to actively promoting equality, diversity, and inclusivity. In line with our strategy we welcome approaches from individuals from underrepresented groups, including minority communities, and applicants with a disability, to better reflect the community we serve and help broaden our perspectives.

This role is based in Edinburgh, and the post holder will be required to attend the office 2-3 days per week. Additional travel includes two Directorate Away Days and two All-staff Away Days per year. 

We are pleased to share that we are recruiting for a Campaigns Coordinator to join our growing Income Generation team, at a very exciting time for Retina UK.

 As our 50th anniversary year approaches, we are looking for an enthusiastic, driven, forward-thinking, organised and creative fundraiser to lead on and develop a wide range of fundraising campaigns and appeals throughout the year.

 You will be joining a friendly team and your hard work will make an immediate, real impact for our inherited sight loss community.

Would you like to be at the forefront of providing essential funds to cash-strapped human rights organisations both in the UK and abroad?Do you have the necessary skills to make a real difference?To identify, develop relationships with and monitor organisations which do important and sometimes unsung work?

The Human Rights Fund gives grants to progressive groups and organisations which actively promote and defend human rights and seek transformational change.We don’t fund the fashionable and well-endowed, but rather seek to identify where there is real need and where we can make a genuine difference.We typically fund organisations which may be doing unique or unusual work, often in challenging circumstances.We are sympathetic to new and recently-founded organisations and those which have difficulty in raising funds.We are pro-active and do not accept unsolicited applications for funds (which explains why we do not have a website).

We are looking for someone who is a self-starter, well organised and numerate.You should be well-informed about, and have an understanding of, one or more of the issues which our grant-funding programme addresses, namely:

• Palestinian rights
• Alternative media
• Violence against women and girls 
• Social justice 

You are likely to have experience in either grant giving, working for an NGO or campaigning.  You will research potential grantees, conduct due diligence, monitor grantees (which includes developing good relationships) and review grants.

You will help administer our current programme and identify organisations that would benefit from our support.Do you have the experience, drive and necessary skills to make a real difference and help us progress to the next level? If so, then we’d like to hear from you.

Key Tasks

• Within agreed parameters, identify and research potential grantees including due diligence and meeting with leadership of potential grantees 
• Considering core versus restricted or project funding 
• Monitoring grantees and ensuring compliance with grant requirements 
• Annual reviews of grantees including reviewing annual reports etc. 
• Keeping an account of grants using Excel

• Assist in reviewing our portfolio of existing grants 
• Help develop our grant making strategy
• Help review process for awarding grants and identifying impact 

• Keeping our template agreement and other documents under review 
• Arranging verification of charitable status of organisations not registered as UK charities 

• Analysing whether we make a difference 
• Liaising with other funders, fiscal sponsors or charities

Experience and Skills

       Essential

• Understanding of and commitment to human rights 
• Experience with an NGO, charity or campaign, preferably in areas relevant to the Fund’s work
• Well-informed about, and have an understanding of, one or more of our funding tracks – Palestinian rights, alternative media, violence against women and girls, and social justice

• Good communication skills – both written and verbal
• Good level of numeracy and the ability to understand a basic budget
• Good IT skills including good working knowledge of MS Office, Excel and other relevant software

• Well organised self-starter, methodical and accurate with good attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and on own initiative

       Desirable

• Experience in the human rights sector
• Experience of grant-making, fundraising and/or campaigning 
• Experience of undertaking research and writing reports
• Ability to understand accounts
• Familiarity with social media 

Terms

• The position is 2 to 3 days (up to 21 hours) per week, working from home.We are flexible on working hours and will discuss exact hours and working patterns with candidates at interview. 
• You will meet regularly with and be responsible to our Founder and Executive Committee who are based in London.You will therefore need to be in London or within easy travelling distance. 
• Salary: circa £32,000 to £37,000 (FTE) depending on experience
• Other terms:pension option, 25 days annual leave (pro rata), probation period.  

SUMMARY

This maternity cover role will be responsible for the Lab's internal workings - people, culture, ways of working and operations. As an Executive level role, it will share overall responsibility for the Lab’s impact with the other members of the Exec (CEO, COO, Director of Programmes and Campaigns).

The role will be specifically responsible for:

• the people function, including team days, our annual retreat, and internal communications, as well as Human Resource management and our staff handbook),
• programme support, including stewardship of our Monitoring, Evaluation, learning and Planning system),
• coordinating the team’s fundraising work, and
• managing other areas of our operations, such as IT and infrastructure, including our new CRM system.
• The post-holder will be responsible for line managing the Operations Manager.

The post-holder will work closely with the COO, who will be leading on finance and governance. Together, they will be responsible for drafting the plan for the Lab’s Operations function in 2026.

This post is a 13 month fixed term contract, running from mid-May 2025 to mid-June 2026.

LOCATION

The team work remotely for the majority of the time, but as this role is responsible for people and culture ideally you will be able to attend monthly ‘team together days’ in London (travel paid if outside of London area) as well as an annual two-night retreat elsewhere in the UK in November. However, we don’t want this to be a barrier to applicants, so you can let us know at the interview stage if this would not be possible or will cause you challenges.

RESPONSIBILITIES

People: Ensure we recruit, retain, support and nourish a strong staff team and maintain a culture that reflects our values of ambition, collaboration and empowerment.

• Lead implementation of the Lab’s people and human resources strategy (together with the COO), in line with our core values, to maximise the team’s contribution to our mission (including team structure and roles, recruitment, onboarding and retention, staff handbook, and professional development).
• Develop and hold our team culture (together with the COO), aligned to the Lab’s core values, and ensure that the organisation maintains an effective, efficient and human working environment. Help ensure that we live our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and justice, in general as well as in areas that fall under your remit.
• Lead internal communications, ensuring that the team are informed about and involved in new developments as appropriate, including planning and coordinating team away days through the year.
• Support effective management of staff: Line manage the Operations Manager. Support Heads of Programme and others to develop and manage staff and freelancers, ensuring that we treat all our people fairly and responsibly.

Operations: Oversee effective systems and support colleagues who manage those systems.

• Oversee and support the Operations Manager to ensure that our core processes run smoothly; we have the infrastructure to support our growth, including office space and IT, and supplies; and that they are able to effectively support the programme team with reports, events and other projects.
• Oversee the Lab’s fundraising process, including identifying and researching potential new funders, maintaining our overview of our fundraising pipeline, funder timelines, monthly priorities, and record keeping. Support the Lab team to manage funding proposals and coordinate the development of funding proposal budgets, working closely with programme leads. Ensure funding reporting requirements are met, including supporting programme leads to draft programme reports, and the Finance Manager to prepare financial reports.
• Coordinate and oversee the Lab’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Planning system ensuring the team have what they need to complete the various elements, meet deadlines, and get the most out of the process. [RSS1] 
• Ensure high standards of information management across the organisation, enabling staff to share and access resources, insights and know-how. This includes maintaining high standards of data protection and privacy that embody the Lab’s commitment to responsible use of data, and maintaining the Lab’s new CRM system. 

Executive Team support: you will be a collaborative and engaged member of a strong executive team.

• Lead and manage organisational development projects to ensure that the Lab has effective, appropriate operational policies and processes, and that staff understand and implement these policies and processes.
• Be a collaborative, engaged and supportive colleague and be willing to take on or change responsibilities to help the organisation operate effectively, including offering general support to the other members of the Exec as needed.

YOUR PROFILE

Ideally you will have the following key skills and experience, but we know that all candidates will vary and we are looking for the best fit, not the perfect unicorn.

We hope you will:

Be a caring, collaborative and effective people manager, team player, and organisational culture builder committed to creating an ambitious, collaborative and empowering culture.

• You will love supporting others to succeed, helping them to learn and grow, and develop their resilience and self-care, but also to support and care for people when work or life are difficult.
• You will have experience and a passion for ensuring recruitment, induction, personal development and other processes and culture work to attract, recruit, retain and support high quality, committed staff.

Be a well organised project and function manager with a strong understanding of systems and operations, supporting the team, board and CEO to keep on top of organisational systems such as monitoring, evaluation, learning and planning (MEL-P) and fundraising, as well as day-to-day coordination of various other processes

Have a strong commitment to the vision, aims and values of the Lab.

• A desire to work in a collaborative, empowering and ambitious organisation, and develop the Lab’s culture with care, sensitivity energy and good humour, taking pride in enabling others to succeed.
• Demonstrable dedication to equity, diversity, inclusion and justice and an understanding of intersectionality.

See the full job pack (including interview dates and information) and apply via the link.

Chief Executive

£154,258.84 - £170,472.40

Location: Commonwealth House, 38 Albion Street, Glasgow G1 1LH

Ref: GLA13074

Bursting with energy, passion and personality, Glasgow is Scotland’s cultural and sporting powerhouse and one of Europe’s most vibrant and dynamic cities. As the UK’s first UNESCO City of Music, Scotland’s first UNESCO Learning City, and the only city to have been named European Capital of Sport twice, Glasgow is home to world-class museums, galleries and attractions, a rich architectural heritage and a thriving and diverse food and drink scene. Glasgow’s outstanding programme of year-round events and festivals is recognised globally, and the city is a first-choice destination for nearly four million tourists every year.

As one of Scotland’s largest charities, Glasgow Life is at the heart of this wonderful city. We work to promote the life-changing benefits of culture, physical activity and sport, as well as promoting Glasgow to a global audience.

Working across museums, libraries, the arts, music, physical activity and sport, learning, and heritage programmes, we are committed to ensuring everyone benefits from the life-changing experience of participating in culture, physical activity and sport. Our passionate colleagues and volunteers provide support and inspiration for the people of Glasgow, enabling them to access the experiences that matter most to them.

The primary focus of the Chief Executive of Glasgow Life is to maximise the positive impacts the charity has in Glasgow and Scotland, leading the delivery of the city’s innovative strategies for culture, libraries, physical activity and sport, events, and tourism, as well as contributing to Glasgow’s wider heritage strategies and community planning.

The Chief Executive is also responsible for nurturing and further developing relationships with key Scottish, UK and international stakeholders for the benefit of Glasgow Life.

The Chief Executive drives our high-performance culture, ensuring our charity delivers against it ambitious vision, mission and purpose.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the strategic direction, financial planning and culture of the organisation, driving Glasgow Life’s vision and strategy to ensure long-term organisational and financial sustainability.
• Leading the delivery of Glasgow Life’s plans to improve the mental and physical wellbeing of citizens and visitors through culture, physical activity and sport.
• Continuing to find innovative ways to grow and diversify Glasgow Life’s income base, optimising its assets and identifying new opportunities for growth, creating a sustainable future for the organisation and the best possible services for Glasgow’s citizens.
• Leading the approach to securing grant funding, public & institutional donations and fundraising activities.
• Supporting the city’s visitor economy and enhancing the city’s reputation as a great place to live, work, learn and visit through the delivery of local, national and international events and the management of world-class collections.
• Building, managing and nurturing highly effective relationships, influencing key stakeholders, partner organisations and other agencies to increase the focus on the impact that culture, physical activity and sport has on community wellbeing as well as economic regeneration, informing both national and international policy.
• Providing strong EDI leadership, ensuring equality, diversity and inclusion principles are embedded across Glasgow Life, and that policies and services reflect the changing needs of Glasgow’s communities and workforce, and that equal opportunity and diversity are celebrated.
• Representing Glasgow Life as part of Glasgow City Council’s Corporate Management Team.

Candidates should be able to evidence a strong track record of successful delivery and experience in a senior strategic leadership role within a complex and large organisation, delivering excellent business results and customer focused services.

We are looking for a dynamic leader with exceptional communication and influencing skills, combined with the ability to manage complex relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders both internally and externally.

Experience of working in a political environment and strong working knowledge of the challenges facing the public and charitable sectors in Scotland will be highly advantageous.

Please note that under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 this post is politically restricted.

As part of Glasgow Life’s employment checks, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure Scotland check.

Declaration of Interest applies.

Diversity matters at Glasgow Life

We're determined to reflect the extraordinary diversity of Glasgow in our workforce. Glasgow Life is on a journey to develop a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We're a Disability Confident and Carer Positive employer and invite candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Closing date is 11.59pm on Friday 14th February 2025

Information is available in alternative formats, on request.

We are delighted to be recruiting for a visionary, mission-driven leader to join Mary’s Meals UK, as Executive Director. Reporting to our Board of Trustees and Chief Growth Officer – MMI, you will provide inspirational strategic and operational leadership to Mary’s Meals UK (MMUK), to drive and lead ongoing growth and innovation, as we strive to grow our movement and raise awareness and funds, on a national scale. With an entrepreneurial approach to growth, you will be bold and brave, seeking new opportunities and partnerships to foster growth, whilst nurturing our existing, deeply committed supporters.

As Executive Director, you will demonstrate strong leadership and bring proven experience of engaging and leading a leadership team through periods of growth and change, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. Strategy development, implementation and execution will be key to success, and you will demonstrate service, simplicity and stewardship to support agile growth across a variety of sectors and regions.

MMUK is the largest and longest established National Affiliate in the Mary’s Meals network, currently raising c.£20M to support global school feeding programmes, reaching children living some of the world’s poorest countries. The promise of a meal attracts these hungry children into the classroom, giving them the energy to learn and hope for a better future.

Key responsibilities:

· Collaborate with the MMUK Board of Trustees and MMI to lead the design and execution of an ambitious growth strategy, to ensure the organisation can achieve its mission and stays true to our values.

· In collaboration with our Director of Supporter Engagement & Income, develop and deliver an ambitious fundraising strategy for MMUK, focused on growing our supporter base, developing new partnerships and nurturing existing partnerships with various networks and other grassroots communities.

· Work with our Director of Communications to develop and implement an ambitious media and communications strategy to drive growth.

· Manage, monitor and report on the progress against organisational goals and objectives, in collaboration with our Director of Finance & Operations.

· Serve as the primary liaison to our Board of Trustees: manage, inspire and cultivate the board relationships.

Mission-driven, with extensive experience of leading a high performing non-profit or profit-making entity, on a similar scale. You will have experience across a broad range of strategic and operational functions and will combine your proven ability to drive growth, develop and nurture productive relationships and inspire our movement. Strategic in outlook, you will role model our dearly held values, inspiring and engaging everyone involved in our movement and representing MMUK to key supporters, donors and stakeholders.

You will also need:

· Significant experience of providing inspirational leadership to a senior management team and a wider organisation, with the ability to develop and live organisational culture.

· Strong experience of developing and executing strategies to drive revenue generation or fundraising.

· Experience of representing an organisation to key supporters, donors and stakeholders.

· Deep commitment to Mary’s Meals’ vision and mission and reaching the next child waiting.

· Familiarity with Churches and Christian networks would be advantageous but certainly not essential, as would the ability to represent MMUK in faith-based networks with confidence and credibility.

We are a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. As an organisation, named after Mary the mother of Jesus and shaped by Christian values, we feel that the way we do things is as important as the result and we welcome all who wish to play their part in our important work. We continue to change the lives of over 2.4 million children who today will receive Mary’s Meals.

We are a values-driven organisation, we believe in the innate goodness of people, respect the dignity of every human being and family life and believe in good stewardship of the resources entrusted to us. In line with our values, Mary’s Meals is fully committed to a culture of safeguarding.

We have a remote-first approach to work and are happy for you to work remotely and flexibly, in a way that best supports your work-life balance. We have an office in Glasgow and London for those who would like to work from here occasionally or on a regular basis. Some travel across the UK and to countries where Mary’s Meals operates will be required.

If you are inspired to join our movement and our vision, mission and values resonate with you, we would love to hear from you. Please click Apply and include your CV and a succinct covering letter, of no more than two A4 pages, telling us why you want to join Mary’s Meals UK and why your skills and experience would make you a great Executive Director.

Closing date for applications is Monday 24th February. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

Applicants must reside and hold full right to work in the UK.

Key responsibilities:

Strategic Financial Management

• Develop and implement the charity’s financial strategy to align it to the charity’s main strategy and support long-term goals.
• Provide financial insights to the leadership team to guide decision-making and resource allocation.
• Lead on the preparation of the annual budget, ensuring alignment with the charity's strategic objectives.
• Monitor and forecast financial performance, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Work with the Treasurer and trustees to develop and update financial policies and procedures as part of the Resources Committee.
• Keep under review AvMA reserves strategy and policy and recommend changes as necessary. 

Day to Day Financial Duties

• Manage and oversee all financial transactions, including accounts payable & receivable, payroll and banking.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts and cash flow reports.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements, including VAT, Gift Aid, and charity reporting standards.
• In conjunction with our investment advisers, support the trustees and CEO with the management of an investment portfolio including the planning of necessary drawdowns for cashflow management purposes.
• Oversee the preparation of year-end accounts and liaise with external auditors.
• Maintain and update financial systems, ensuring robust controls are in place.  

Leadership & Collaboration

• Act as a financial advisor to the CEO, trustees and senior leadership team on all matters.
• Present financial reports at board and committee meetings, explaining complex financial data in an accessible way.
• Work closely with fundraising, operations and medico legal teams to align financial plans with organisational objectives.
• Provide mentorship and support to junior finance staff and/or volunteers, as applicable.

Other Duties

• To undertake other duties as required commensurate with this post.
• To attend quarterly Board meetings in person in London.  

 Person Specification

Essential:

1. Professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CIPFA) or equivalent financial experience.
2. Proven experience in financial management, ideally within a charity or non-profit organisation.
3. Strong knowledge of UK charity accounting standards (SORP) and regulatory requirements as they apply to charities.
4. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement financial strategies.
5. Proficiency in financial software (e.g. Sage) and Microsoft Excel.
6. Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
7. Good communication skills, with the ability to articulate clearly and effectively both in writing, on the telephone and face to face.
8. Ability to lead, manage and work effectively both as a member of a team and on own initiative.  Be well organised and remain calm under pressure.
9. Forward thinking and able to suggest appropriate changes to AvMA’s services to meet the changing needs of the public and the clinical negligence marketplace.
10. Passion, commitment and drive to promote patient rights and follow the aims of AvMA.
11. IT literate and confident with technological change.  Able to identify opportunities to improve our data collection systems; an awareness of the power of social media and how to use it to promote AvMA’s work.
12. Committed to principles of equal opportunities and diversity and inclusion.

Desirable: 

• Experience working with trustees or non-exec directors and presenting financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Knowledge of fundraising and grant management processes.
• Familiarity with Gift Aid, VAT and other tax-related processes relevant to charities

Leadership Through Sport & Business (LTSB) is a UK-based social mobility charity that prepares and supports young people from disadvantaged backgrounds into meaningful roles with major firms. We make sure those at risk of under-employment find careers equal to their ambition and ability and can contribute from their first day on the job.

Since 2012, we’ve worked with 1,963 young people, providing them with personal and professional development to prepare them for the world of work, then working to place them in roles across accountancy & finance, digital technology, customer service, law, marketing and insurance.

Joining LTSB means becoming part of a team dedicated to breaking down barriers for young people. Your leadership will make a tangible difference, not only in the lives of those we support but also in the future direction of the charity itself.

We are looking to appoint an inspiring leader who brings:

• A passion for social mobility, equality, and supporting young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
• Proven experience in a senior leadership role within a charity or small to medium sized organisation, ideally in the social mobility, youth, or education sectors. 
• A track record of successful fundraising, partnership development, and income generation, ideally including grant funding and corporate partnerships.

LTSB’s mission is to break down barriers and build bridges to opportunity. We actively challenge inequality, promote inclusivity, and celebrate the unique contributions of all individuals. We believe that by embracing diversity in all its forms, we can foster innovation, inspire excellence, and make a lasting difference. At LTSB, EDI is not just a commitment - it is who we are.

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the application and interview process.

If you have any queries on any aspect of the appointment process, need additional information or would like to have an informal discussion, please contact Lottie Wihl or Mia Walker-Saunders at Prospectus.

Recruitment Timetable:
Deadline for applications: 26th February
Interviews with Prospectus: 17th, 18th and 19th March
Interviews with LTSB: w/c 24th March

Join Us in Making a Difference at Marie Curie
Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity, dedicated to ensuring that everyone facing the end of life has access to the care, support, and dignity they deserve. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK and the only organisation to operate across all four nations. Through our network of community nursing, hospice care, and comprehensive information and support, we are here for people and families when they need us most.

Our Mission: A Better End of Life for Everyone
In the next five years, we're committed to closing the gap for those missing out on the end-of-life care and support they need. We'll achieve this through:
- Expanding and transforming direct care and support
- Delivering practical, accessible information and guidance
- Leading the way in shaping end-of-life experiences

Your Role in Our Vision
As the Case for Support Executive, you will play a crucial role in advancing our mission by developing compelling fundraising propositions. Collaborating with the Case for Support team, you will create impactful bids and proposals to engage diverse audiences and secure support for Marie Curie.

In this role, you will:

• Research, develop, and craft small to mid-sized fundraising propositions that inspire current partners, prospective supporters, and fundraising teams to back our cause.
• Support the Case for Support leads in delivering larger-scale propositions.
• Provide fundraisers and teams with up-to-date information, including restricted details, Caring Services statistics, and resources, ensuring high-quality fundraising materials.
• Ensure the regular flow of updates, compelling stories, and detailed reports to strengthen fundraising efforts.

As a skilled communicator, you will engage with colleagues across the organisation to stay informed about service developments and fundraising opportunities. Your ability to package these insights will empower fundraisers with relevant, effective materials.

This role is essential to driving our mission forward and making a meaningful impact.

What you will need

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in IT tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and charity databases
• Experience with virtual meeting platforms
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities
• Skilled in prioritising tasks effectively
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively within a remote team
• Adept at handling sensitive conversations with supporters
• Strong influencing and motivational abilities
• Confident public speaking and presentation skills

Please see full job description here

How to Apply

Submit your CV and cover letter online, highlighting your most relevant skills and experiences for this role. Please also include your preferred location.

Application deadline: Sunday 9th February 2025
Salary: £26,370.00 - £29,297
Contract: Full Time / Permanent
Location: UK OR Ireland Homebased

Why Join Marie Curie?
- Flexible working arrangements
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- Pension contributions up to 7.5%
- Loan schemes for bikes, computers, and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities
- Enhanced wellbeing and employee assistance programmes
- Membership discounts through the Blue Light Card
- AND SO MUCH MORE!

Join us in shaping a society where everyone receives the care they deserve at the end of life. Let's make a lasting impact together.

Marie Curie is committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a safe and supportive workplace for everyone. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences. If you need reasonable adjustments during the application process, please email us at [email protected].

Effective and compelling communications are vital to our growth: HIWCF are seeking an experienced Communications professional to help deliver our aspirational plans.  We want to significantly grow our endowment and this role will ensure our profile with our potential donor audiences significantly increases, ensuring that our Philanthropy Manager, CEO and Development committee are knocking on open doors - and that they have the marketing assets they need when they get through those doors.If you have worked within or alongside a fundraising or development team; you can think strategically about using communications to enable our aspirations for growth; you can communicate compellingly to people from all backgrounds in all formats; and can produce communications content and materials of the highest quality, then we want to hear from you.