Grant Administrator Jobs in Holborn, Greater London
We are looking for someone with energy, vision and experience to make disciples for Christ among young people and their families. We need someone who can
- Live in and love this community
- Build a team around work with children and families
- Resource work with families already in the church
- Work with our new Director of Music to build up prayerful participation through a children’s choir
- Work with schools and in the wider community on projects to help the youngsters of the parish live the Risen Life
- Help develop the vision for the long term
We offer
- The support of a small but growing congregation and a Vicar who wants to empower the right person to get on with the job
- Close connections with local schools
- A really interesting, big, mixed parish to work in
- A remarkable church building
- A salary of £23,750, and, in addition, for the better performance of your duties, rent free accommodation in a two bed flat in the parish
- The chance to make disciples of Christ, God being your helper, and change young lives for the better
To find out more, please get in touch with Joshua, the Vicar. A detailed Role description with terms and conditions is here. We are going to take the time needed to get the right person, so we haven’t set a tight schedule: ideally we will interview in October 2024 and make an appointment shortly thereafter.
Please have a read of the role description (and take a look at our web site) then send us a c.v. with a covering letter saying why you want to do the work, how you would do it, and what you bring to this role. If you'd like an informal chat before applying, please contact the Vicar directly.
Holy Trinity is the Parish Church of Roehampton
The Finance Manager will join a small and dynamic team that covers Finance, Human Resources, IT and Business Operations. The Finance & Operations team play a critical role by running the day-to-day operations and providing the infrastructure that enables the continued delivery of the Trust’s mission and objectives.
The Sutton Trust is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Finance Manager to join the team and provide crucial support on a range of key finance functions. This is an exciting time to join the team as we are looking to improve process efficiencies and assess the use of technology within the team.
This a varied and hands-on role that requires a strong understanding of charity accounting (particularly funds), excellent problem-solving skills and initiative. You can expect a steep learning curve and fast-paced work in a passionate and supportive environment
Main duties
- Cash management and cashflow forecasting; monitoring and reporting on the Trust’s investment portfolios
- Approval of payment runs in line with approval matrix
- Supporting the Director of Finance & Operations with annual budget setting and leading on quarterly reforecasting cycles
- Building and maintaining relationships with budget holders and members of senior leadership to help them understand budgets and financial statements and support them with their day-to-day budget management and finance needs
- Preparing quarterly management accounts, and other financial modelling as required
- Supporting the Development Team with funding applications, and grant / funder reporting
- Ensuring compliance with funder restrictions and requirements
- Preparing VAT returns, submitting returns to HMRC and providing VAT advice, as required
- Overseeing the Finance Officer’s work and providing cover for leave including sales and purchase ledger, month end, payroll, pension and staff benefit administration as well as the administration of Gift Aid and legacy income.
- Preparing annual accounts and year-end schedules, working closely with the Director of Finance & Operations and external auditors
- Supporting the Director of Finance & Operations to ensure there is an effective system of financial controls
- Line managing, motivating and proactively supporting the Finance Officer in their professional development
- Proactively updating your own knowledge in relation to the role, identifying and undertaking appropriate training
- Keeping up to date with legislation, policies and procedures relevant to the role and the Trust’s work
- Other duties as necessary from time to time
Skills and Experience
We welcome applications from individuals who have experience in:
- A hands-on, generalist finance role with strong experience of a wide variety of finance processes
- Producing monthly or quarterly management accounts and providing suitable narrative as required
- Supporting or leading on aspects of the year-end processes and/ or the annual audit, including producing year-end schedules, accounts and liaising with the auditors
- Setting up and maintaining forecasting templates, including for cashflow purposes
- Improving financial controls and processes, and using technology or automation to improve efficiencies
- Working with and supporting non-finance staff with their day-to-day budget management including the provision of training
- Managing and supporting junior finance staff
- Working in the education or not-for-profit sector (desirable)
- Working with Quickbooks or a similar accounting software (desirable)
Who can demonstrate:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills at all levels
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to multi-task
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Confidentiality
And who is:
- A qualified accountant with post qualification experience, or equivalent demonstrable work experience
Competencies
- Sympathetic to the aims of the Trust and its mission to address educational disadvantage
- Ability to work across multiple teams with budget holders of varying finance abilities
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently with a high degree of initiative
- A flexible and adaptable approach to accommodate the varying aspects of the role, able to prioritize tasks and work to deadlines
- Excellent analytical skills and high attention to detail
Other
- Is eligible to work in the UK (see here for information about right to work)*
*Please note that we are unfortunately not a licensed visa sponsor.
Terms of Appointment
- Contract: Full-time, Permanent (part-time considered)
- Salary: £45,000-£50,000
- Office location: The Sutton Trust, 9th Floor, Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London, SW1P 4QP. Our home working policy gives staff the option to work from home for up to 60% of the time, with approval from their line manager.
- Hours: The standard working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday and may also be required to attend events / meetings outside of their normal working hours during weekday evenings and occasionally at weekends
- DBS check may be required
Interviews
Applications should reach us by 10am, Monday 28th October, with first round interviews held over Zoom on Wednesday, 6th November, and second round interviews held at our London offices on Wednesday, 13th November.
Safeguarding statement
The Sutton Trust believes that a child, young person or vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind. We all have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people and to keep them safe. Therefore all posts undergo a safer recruitment process, including but not limited to, disclosure of criminal records where necessary and eligibility to work in the UK. We have procedures in place to promote safeguarding and a safe culture at the Trust.
Contextual recruitment
The Trust is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and that all applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those underrepresented at present at the Trust, to apply for this role. As such we particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds. We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work and know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the young people we support.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates throughout our recruitment process and during employment.
We also operate contextual recruitment at the Sutton Trust. Our application process gives you the option to include information about your background, such as whether you were eligible for free school meals, whether your parents went to university, or whether you attended a state school. For more examples and information on contextual recruitment, please see our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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 client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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 sensitive therapeutic support.
We are seeking a motivated and empathetic counsellor/psychotherapist to offer therapeutic support to members of Project Indigo, our LGBTQIA+ youth group. The counsellor will make a positive impact and expand Project Indigo’s offer to include 1-to-1 counselling, including sessions up to 24 weeks and therapeutic drop-ins.
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 provide affirmative therapeutic support to our LGBTQIA+ young people who identify under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella or are exploring their sexual orientation or gender identity; including 1-to-1 therapeutic support, sessions up to 24 weeks and therapeutic drop-ins.
· You will enrich Project Indigo’s holistic offer by providing a safe, confidential and affirmative therapeutic space for our members; supporting young people with a range of difficult life and/or mental health issues, which may include bereavement, domestic violence, relationship difficulties, sexual abuse and trauma.
· You will maintain an in-depth knowledge of issues facing young LGBTQIA+ people, in particular trans and gender diverse people, and will have clinical experience working with this group.
· You will maintain an understanding of LGBTQIA+ identities, as well as intersectionality and the multiple oppressions faced by our diverse group members, in particular racialised, neurodivergent and/or trans and non-binary people.
· You will address the diverse needs of our young people by maintaining an intersectional and person-centred approach.
Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):
· You are BACP /UKCP (or equivalent) registered with proven experience of working affirmatively with LGBTQIA+ young people in a clinical setting and/or evidence of in-depth knowledge of how to support LGBTQIA+ young people, in particular trans and gender diverse young people.
· You are empathetic with a good understanding of the social and political issues impacting LGBTQIA+ young people.
· You identify as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community in line with Project Indigo’s peer-led service model.*
· You have an understanding of risk management, with the ability to act in accordance with local and organisational safeguarding policies.
· You have the ability to organise workload, meet competing priorities and flexibility to adapt to changing work schedules.
· You have the ability to build positive relationships, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and teams.
· 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.
*In accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010, there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement for the successful candidate to identify as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.
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, and 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 we will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an in person interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Required from: ASAP
Are you looking for a career in fundraising and events management?
We have an exciting opportunity in an interesting and varied role. From planning, organising and delivering fundraising events to the building of long-term relationships across our community, we are looking for a dynamic team player to join our thriving fundraising department.
As Events and Fundraising Officer for one of the UK’s most successful schools, your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering an extensive programme of events for our valued stakeholders
- Supporting a comprehensive fundraising programme, including regular giving, legacies and capital campaigns
- Building and maintaining relationships with our alumnae, parents and the wider community, to encourage lifelong engagement
- Creating compelling content across a range of media, including our newly relaunched website, social media and newsletters
If you have outstanding organisational, administrative and IT skills, enjoy working with people, and have a can-do approach, we will be delighted to hear from you.
Experience in fundraising or events is not essential.
About the School
As one of the UK’s leading schools, Putney High School is rightly proud of its exceptional academic results and pastoral care. A spirit of intellectual agility and engagement is at the heart of the school’s ethos, with pupils are stretched, challenged, and supported inside the classroom and beyond. The school is set in leafy, tranquil grounds close to the heart of Putney and to the river Thames, only a short walk from many transport links.
The school is part of the GDST - the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools. We can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
- Competitive salaries and terms and conditions of employment
- Generous pension schemes
- Access to extensive professional development opportunities
- Training grants for qualifications
- A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
- Interest free loans for training, computer purchase and travel season tickets
- A Cycle to Work scheme
For further information and to apply for this opportunity please click the apply button.
Applications must be received by Monday 4 November 2024 at 9am.
Interview date: Week commencing 4 November 2024.
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.
Peer Support Group Development Officer - Midlands Area
Must live in the Midlands area (Birmingham, Nottingham, Coventry, Worcester etc)
Job Type:
Full-Time- 37 hours per week, remote working with travel across region and occasional national travel, flexible working negotiable by prior arrangement.
Overview:
Following the successful application of a National Lottery award, we are seeking two dedicated and compassionate Peer Support Group Development Officers to set up and sustain local peer support groups for people living with and affected by prostate cancer. These roles focus on building on our established networks to expand peer support in defined areas, facilitating group formation, and enhancing service delivery through strategic outreach and resource development.
This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals living with and affected by prostate cancer, providing crucial support through community-based initiatives. If you are enthusiastic about volunteer management and community service and have the skills and experience, we are looking for, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
- Group formation and support: Oversee the setup and operation of 10-12 self-sustaining and independent peer support groups within your assigned region across the lifetime of the three-year project. Ensure smooth delivery, monitoring, and evaluation of group activities. Support existing group leaders and organisers to reach more people living with and affected by prostate cancer with tools and resources.
- Volunteer Coordination: Recruit, train, and support volunteer Support Group Leaders. Assist in the co-production of training materials and resources, aimed at creating self-sustainable groups.
- Community Engagement: Conduct outreach to map existing support services and facilitate the integration of these services with the peer support groups. Host local engagement events to boost volunteer recruitment.
- Data and Case Management: Use a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to support high-quality volunteer and case management, ensuring accurate data collection to support service outcomes.
- Training and Development: Develop and deliver tailored training programmes for volunteers based on the specific needs of Group Leaders and Organisers. Set up regional forums for sharing best practices and peer networking. Encourage use of Members Portal to share good practice.
- Documentation and Compliance: Ensure compliance with Best Practice Guidance document. Ensure adherence to safeguarding policies to maintain safe governance of peer support groups.
Skills and Qualities Required:
- Strong Facilitation and Communication Skills: Ability to engage effectively with diverse groups. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
- Project Management: Proven skills in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders. Ability to meet deadlines and manage a varied workload.
- Volunteer Management: Experience in recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers in community settings. Knowledge of best practices in volunteer management.
- Influencing: Experience of influencing a wide range of partners and stakeholders, and in particular clinicians and voluntary and community providers within the health and wellbeing community.
- Community Development: Experience of developing and delivering community services with a range of stakeholders, including health and social care workers, commissioners, local authority and community and voluntary partners.
- Data-Driven Approach: Experience with data collection and CRM systems and a commitment to data-driven service evaluation.
- Community Sensitivity: Experience collaborating with people with a lived experience of cancer or other long-term conditions. Ability to understand and empathise with community needs.
- Administrative: Strong administration and IT skills to maintain accurate records and documentation.
- Safeguarding Knowledge: A good understanding of safeguarding practices, particularly concerning vulnerable populations.
Educational Qualifications:
- Relevant qualification or experience in Community Development, Psychology, Public Health, or a related field is preferred.
Essential Requirements:
- A genuine commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of the role.
- Right to work in the UK.
- Willingness to travel within the designated region and, on occasion, nationally when required.
- Live in the area/region - Midlands (Birmingham, Nottingham, Coventry, Worcester etc)
Please provide a CV and a supporting statement that addresses the included questions
We are hiring for two positions. Please indicate which area you are applying for.
You MUST live in the area/region of the Midlands (Birmingham, Nottingham, Coventry, Worcester etc)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Finance Officer
Reporting to: HQ Finance Manager
Hours: 37.5 per week
Salary range: £32k to £35k
Principal Location: London, hybrid with a minimum of 3 and an expectation of 4 days in the office per week.
Street Child is one of the world's fastest-growing children's charities. In less than 15 years we have made a material impact on the lives of nearly a million children - but the desire, potential and need to go so much further, and to reach millions more children in need of safety and a quality education, is what motivates us every day. Strong finance functions underpin everything that we want to achieve as an organisation and this role is a vital part of this.
Role Purpose:
This role is a key member of the busy HQ finance function. The role is primarily focused on HQ finances and will also work with the colleagues across our global finance team. The role offers the chance to work across a number of finance functions, including: management accounting, supporting year end audit, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable and working on some of the subsidiary charities; and so it provides a great opportunity to experience the full breadth of finance work in a charity across all functions in a varied and interesting role.
It is essential that the applicant can juggle the complexities of a busy role with has varied work priorities. Key stakeholders are the HQ Finance Manager, Finance Director and the HQ based fundraising team. The role works alongside the Finance Assistant and plays a role in oversight and coaching of this role. Street Child is implementing a new CRM system and this role will feed into the development of new processes and procedures and use both the CRM and finance system and ensure full reconciliation and data trail between the two systems.
Key Responsibilities:
1) (40%) Deliver all functions related to Accounts Receivable and CRM:
- Ensure that all income from a variety of different sources is correctly and accurately recorded in the finance system and CRM (which is under development) on a weekly basis.
- Supporting with work on accounts receivable including accessing, downloading and saving in a systematic manner reports from donor portals, bank account and other sources.
- Working with colleagues in Fundraising to analyse and code income reports in Excel and uploading it to the Finance system on a timely basis, at least weekly. Following up on how to code any income which is not allocated to a source.
- Working closely with colleagues in Fundraising to ensure prompt collection of outstanding balances from customers, and sending out monthly debtor balance statements.
- Raising donor invoices and requests for payments, and issuing donor receipts.
- Income and customer account reconciliations and revaluations.
- Any other responsibilities relating to Accounts Receivable.
2) (40%) Month end reporting and reconciliation and subsidiary accounts:
- Complete all balance sheet reconciliations, including bank and petty cash reconciliations and submit for approval by HQ Finance Manager.
- Once CRM system is in place, undertake reconciliation processes between finance data and CRM data.
- Carry out monthly revaluations of bank accounts.
- Ensuring supporting information for transactions is correctly stored in electronic format on Teams such as bank statements, remittance advices, credit statements.
- Assist in preparation of internal reports, including working with Operations Department and Finance department to review their monthly reports.
- Take responsibility to deliver the management accounts of two subsidiary companies: Children in Crisis and HQ transactions of Africa Educational Trust.
- Compile information for Gift Aid returns.
- General support and assistance to the team including administrative duties and managing the office post.
- Other ad hoc support to the wider operations team as may be required.
- Audit: support with the year end audit and provision of supporting information to auditors.
3) (20%) Lead the Accounts Payable process:
- Whilst the Finance Assistant is responsible for all payments, the Finance Officer has a lead role in ensuring that all invoices are paid on time, in an efficient manner and that the finance system reflects the transactions within the correct accounting period and correctly coded in the system – including account code, cost centre, project code and donor code.
- Determine most efficient payment platform to process international payments, and ensure that recorded in the finance system at the correct conversion rate.
- Be a point of contact with the Foreign exchange agents to quickly resolve any questions.
- Work with the Finance Assistant to ensure accurate and timely recording of all approved supplier invoices, requisitions, staff expenses and other expenditure in the accounting system and that all supporting documentation for all transactions are uploaded.
- Ensuring that there are at least two payment runs a week and additional runs as required; overseeing the process to ensure that all invoices for payment are correctly approved by the budget holder, setting up payments on online banking platforms and sending out requests for payment approvals to payment authorisers and verifying that all payments are fully approved in the banking platforms by the deadline set. Providing cover to set up payments when the Finance Assistant is not available.
- Managing monthly staff credit card reconciliations and ensure that these are returned on time with all receipts and invoices and checking and reviewing classifications, with follow up as required.
- Carry out monthly Creditor account reconciliations ensuring that all balances are valid and backed up with appropriate supporting documentation.
- Fully deliver the set up all payroll payments in time for the monthly pay day. This involves ensuring correct amount and currency of payment (which may differ from the salary of the individual’s employment contract) and method of payment across all HQ staff.
- Any other responsibilities from time to time.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential:
- 5 GCSE at Grade C or above including English and Maths
- Post-GCSE qualification such as A-Level or T-level or equivalent Degree
- A Good understanding of double entry bookkeeping
- Part qualified accountancy qualification
Desirable:
- Full Accountancy qualification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential:
- IT Literate with strong Excel skills
- Familiar with using Teams
- Experience of working in a similar role
- Experience of using a CRM
Desirable:
- Charity or third sector experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential:
- Attention to detail
- Highly organised and self-motivated
- Flexible and able to manage multiple tasks at one time.
- Good written, verbal and presentation skills
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Fast learner whilst not afraid to ask for help!
Desirable:
- Shows initiative in identifying problems and posing solutions
- Persistence and tenacity
Other:
Essential:
- Pro-active communication style including keeping team-members informed and updated as necessary.
- Work co-operatively and collaboratively with colleagues, other departments and other external contacts
- Strong communicator and able to explain work to other team members
Desirable:
- Good Interpersonal skills
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Title: Senior Philanthropy Manager
Contract: Permanent, full-time (36 hours per week)
Salary: £49,275 per anuum
About Us
We are a world-class visitor attraction and leading science research centre. We use the Museum's unique collections and our unrivalled expertise to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today. We care for more than 80 million objects spanning billions of years and welcome more than five million visitors annually and 16 million visits to our website.
Today the Museum is more relevant and influential than ever. By attracting people from a range of backgrounds to work for us, we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things.
We employ over 1000 staff in a variety of roles, all united by our vision of a future where people and planet thrive. We need everyone to have the passion and drive to help us with our mission to create advocates for our planet and inspire millions to care about the natural world.
This is an exciting time to join the NHM’s Development team, as we are about to embark on a major capital campaign that is set to rejuvenate the Museum spaces and transform access to our collections. Alongside this we have secured investment from the UK Government to build a major new science and digitisation centre at the Thames Valley Science Park in collaboration with the University of Reading. The purpose-built centre will house much of the Museum's collection and will include laboratories, digitisation suites, collaborative research spaces, conservation labs and workspaces.
Diversity and inclusion matter to us.
Our vision is of a future where both people and the planet thrive. Diversity is one of our core values and we strive to build a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. All new staff who join us learn about the importance of diversity and inclusion to the Museum and how to contribute to creating an inclusive environment.
We know we have more to do, but we are committed to ensuring that everyone who works at the Museum feels they can thrive and feel valued and respected.
Job Summary
We are looking for a dynamic and self-motivated fundraiser to join our successful team as we embark on a major capital campaign to raise £150m. Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, this role will be responsible for personally securing six and seven-figure gifts from High-Net-Worth Individuals.
The Senior Philanthropy Manger will work closely with the Head of Philanthropy, the Senior Principal Gifts Manager and the rest of the Philanthropy team, feeding into the overall strategy of high-value partnerships. They will manage a portfolio of funder accounts which deliver long term, high-value strategic partnerships as well as building new relationships.
The Senior Philanthropy Manager will also manage 2 roles – Patrons Manager and a Philanthropy Manager (HNWI and Legacies), with oversight of both the Patrons Programme and Legacy programme.
The Philanthropy team is growing and there will be substantial opportunity for professional development within a world-leading cultural organisation.
Main tasks and responsibilities
· Manage a portfolio of prospects, in the UK and abroad, capable of making six and seven-figure gifts.
· Raise income in line with agreed personal and team fundraising targets.
· Working closely with the whole Philanthropy team to coordinate on the overall strategy and targets for maximising philanthropic giving to the NHM.
· Manage a team of 3, which includes line management of a Patrons Manager and Philanthropy Manager (HNWI/Legacies), whilst motivating them to meet key objectives and targets within the overall Philanthropy team.
· Work alongside the Philanthropy team, Special Events team and Corporate team in the preparation of written donor proposals, donor stewardship and the planning and execution of events related to the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors.
· Work independently to plan and implement creative strategies to increase philanthropic gifts at the six and seven-figure level by creating bespoke cultivation and solicitation plans that utilise senior stakeholders effectively.
· Actively solicit funding personally, as well as plan solicitations for senior staff as appropriate.
· Build strong relationships and partner with key staff across NHM in line with our strategic ambitions.
· Prepare written briefings for senior management and with donors and prospective donors as well as follow up documentation and correspondence.
· Ensure full and timely records of all activity are kept on the database in adherence to set policies and procedures.
· Promote best practice in fundraising across the NHM.
Person Specification
Essential
· Significant fundraising or income generating experience and a proven track record of securing income at the six-figure+ level.
· Demonstrated success in managing a high value and diverse portfolio of major donors that include complex relationships (e.g. interests and relationships across a large organisation).
· Experience of working within a results-oriented environment, with a record of achieving personal KPIs and targets.
· Exceptional written communication skills with an ability to convey detailed or scientific information in a concise and engaging manner.
· Excellent interpersonal and verbal skills and with proven experience of managing or liaising with either clients, customers or charity donors.
· Proven experience of cross-team working and liaising with multiple stakeholders.
· Good understanding of the process of fundraising.
· Excellent administration and organisation skills, demonstrating the ability to manage conflicting priorities and meet deadlines whilst working under pressure.
· Ability to work well as a member of a team as well as on own initiative.
· Ability to attend early morning and evening events as required, acting as an ambassador for the Natural History Museum.
Desirable
· A demonstrable track-record in securing and managing funding from high-net-worth individuals.
· Management experience.
· Experience of working with a fundraising / CRM system.
· Experience carrying out research to a brief (preferably fundraising research, including external research, such as giving history and funding priorities, and internal research, such as gathering figures, statistics and information).
· Knowledge of and an interest in natural history, science, environmental and/or the cultural sector.
Thriving at the Museum: the way we work
We are proud to work at the Museum and have identified the qualities we all need to embody to reach our shared ambition. This sits alongside the Museum’s values and forms the framework for the way we work.
We are ambitious. To make a difference on a global scale we are big and bold in our thinking and set goals which may seem impossibly high. We act with integrity, but we are not rigid or inflexible. We are excellent at what we do and look for opportunities to make a difference for the Museum wherever we can.
We are curious. We never stop learning. We look outwards beyond the Museum and ask questions to advance our understanding. We seek out and actively listen to different perspectives. We take time to reflect, are thoughtful and open to new ideas.
We share the wonder. We are captivated by the natural world, proud of our treasures and trusted guardians of our collections. We are passionate about the Museum, enjoy telling its stories and sharing our knowledge and expertise to inspire others. We don’t take this for granted; we feel proud to work here.
We are pioneering. We are not afraid to try something new and use good judgment and evidence to take risks. We experiment, innovate, and embrace complex problems by adapting our approach. We do not dwell on setbacks or get preoccupied with problems. We find solutions.
We team up. We respect the expertise of others and recognise that we produce the strongest outcomes when we put the best ideas together. We trust each other, keep things simple and make it easy for others to do the right thing. We share information and skills so everyone is equipped and enabled to succeed. We never let bad moments grow into bad relationships. We inspire and empower each other to give our best.
We act with pace. We focus our efforts where we know we can make the biggest impact. We take tough decisions and once a plan is set, we all get behind it to make it happen. We take responsibility and don’t wait to be told what to do. We are racing against time in this planetary emergency, so we work with a sense of urgency.
General Information
All positions at the Natural History Museum are conditional subject to receipt of:
• Proof that you are legally entitled to work in the UK
• A Basic Disclosure Check from the Disclosures and Barring Service (DBS)
• Satisfactory references covering the last 3 years of your employment or education
• Health clearance
The Museum supports flexible working.
To apply
If that sounds like you, please apply online on the Natural History Museum’s careers portal.
Closing date: 20 October 2024
Interviews expected w/c 28 October 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Family Support Coordinator
£22,000 pa + benefits (including company car, 25 days annual leave, and pension)
London & the South East
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need.
About the role:
We are looking to appoint a Family Support Coordinator to support our care teams in delivering a high-quality family support service in the region, working with families and professionals to ensure the families we support have access to the services they need.
Reporting to the Family Support Manager and working in partnership with health, education, and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for sourcing practical goods and services in the region, applying for grants and benefits, as well as working with other charities or community providers to obtain goods, equipment or funds for families that Rainbow Trust do not provide directly.
Having worked in a stressful or emotionally-demanding environment with an understanding of the complexities of working with children and families, you will have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and strong networks with other organisation to provide meaningful assistance to the families we support.
What we’re looking for:
· Professional experience of working in an administrative or coordinator role - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have provided services in a health, social care, youth or education setting within a charity environment.
· A friendly and socially-focused approach – you have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and develop effective relationships with a wide range of people, you enjoy helping others.
· Well-organised, with a high level of attention to detail – you work well within established systems, produce high quality work and can manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
· Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident MSOffice user.
· A persuasive and open communicator, you are inclusive in decision-making and are able to build and maintain strong working relationships with external organisations and networks.
· A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people, and their families – aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential.
What we offer:
We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, this includes.
• Flexible working hours to balance home and working life
• 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)
• Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand
• Company car for front line care posts
• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
• Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes, as well as a recommend a friend recruitment bonus
• Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year
• Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%
• The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping
• Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth
We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees. If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our website.
We also have a fantastic learning and development programme - the Anne Harris skills development programme - in which we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be the best they can be, and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.
Our Family Support Workers are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, and Introduction to Play.
The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs, with all family support workers having a foundation level of skills within their first year.
About us:
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of their time together, providing expert practical and emotional support where they need, it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.
How to apply:
To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.
Interviews will take place via Teams or in person with a date to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.
There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate the team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment.
Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.
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‘Ataxia’ is an umbrella term for a group of neurological disorders that affect balance, coordination and speech. A serious but rare condition thought to affect 12,000 adults and around 500 children in the UK. We provide advocacy and support those affected. We are actively involved as the patient voice for the first USA approved drug for the condition.
Position: Head of Fundraising & Communciations
Responsible to: CEO
Location: Hybrid working is offered to all staff. All full time staff should come into the office a minumum of two days per week. Our office is based in Highgate, London.
Hours: 35 hours per week (full-time), core hours of 10am–4pm
Salary: £55,000 per annum
Annual leave and benefits:
- 25 days annual leave pro rata rising by one day per year to 30 days
- 5% contribution to a personal pension plan
- Employee assistance scheme
- Comprehensive flexible working policy
- Season ticket loan available
- Bike-2-Work Scheme
- Accredited Living Wage Employer
- Birthdays off
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
How to apply: Click the Quick Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and a cover letter.
We are aiming to hold first-round interviews in the week commencing 7th October; final interviews are due to take place in the week commencing 21st October.
Please note, we’re actively reviewing applications and interviews will be held on a rolling basis. The ad may close early if a successful candidate is found.
Please review the full job description, person specification and further information on our benefits in the 'job pack' which is attached to this job advert.
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We are looking for a full-time Shelter Coordinator to join our small and friendly team to lead the successful delivery of our shelter operations for the 2024-25 winter season.
C4WS Homeless Project provides support to those experiencing homelessness throughout the year via a well-established winter night shelter in Camden, a lunchtime club, Jobs Club, hosting scheme, mentoring scheme and various other activities. We are passionate about helping people rebuild their lives after homelessness and working towards living independently.
Reporting to the Director, you will be responsible for coordinating the practical and day-to-day running of our shelters, which will involve:
- Ensuring each shelter has enough trained volunteers to safely operate
- Ensuring each shelter has all the practical equipment and resources needed
- Liaising with and supporting church volunteer teams
- Being the main staff presence at shelter shifts
- Responsible for managing our weekly Friday Club drop in
The ideal candidate will have previous experience working with people who are experiencing homelessness or other similarly disadvantaged groups, an efficient and practical approach, warm and friendly nature, and a can-do attitude.
The successful applicant will be required to work flexibly whilst the shelter is operating. This includes some evenings (9:30pm finish), and some weekend shifts and bank holidays, as per a weekly-changing rota, and therefore is required to display considerable flexibility. Please only apply if you feel you can commit to this.
The post commences as soon as possible, on a one year fixed term contract, with the possibility to extend subject to performance, funding and structural reorganisation.
The salary for this post is £32,000
Application deadline: 12pm 30th October 2024
Interviews: Commencing as and when suitable applications are submitted
C4WS Homeless Project is an equal opportunities employer. This post would especially appeal to those who have an understanding of Christian compassion for those without a home and a commitment to social justice.
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The Talent Set are excited to be working with an international Animal Welfare charity who are seeking their new Fundraising Relationships Officer. In this role, you'll support the high-value donor and corporate fundraising team by managing donor relationships, conducting research, organising events, working on appeals and providing key administrative support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer donor thank-you programmes and provide excellent stewardship.
- Conduct research on potential donors and corporate partners, maintaining an active prospect pipeline.
- Provide administrative support to the team, including managing documents, handling queries, and taking meeting minutes.
- Help coordinate and deliver fundraising events and create marketing materials to support these activities.
Person Specification:
- Experience in providing administrative support, excellent organisation, and project management skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with donors and stakeholders.
- Knowledge of fundraising principles and experience with donor research or fundraising databases like Raiser’s Edge.
If you're a proactive, organised individual with a passion for fundraising and animal welfare, apply today to make a real difference in the lives of a variety animals!
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
The People and Culture Manager plays a crucial role in Whitechapel Gallery and is responsible for managing all aspects of the human resource function, ensuring that the organisation attracts, develops and retains high-quality staff. This role supports the Deputy Director in fostering a positive and inclusive working culture, whilst ensuring compliance with employment legislation and best practices.
We are looking for an experienced People and Culture Manager who can help us create an inclusive and inspirational culture and workplace experience for the 65 people (43 permanent and 22 fixed-term) who work at Whitechapel Gallery, ensuring alignment with our organisational values. We are seeking someone who takes a proactive approach to all
employment matters, will research changes in the sector, is up to date with new HR systems and can provide excellent and forward-thinking advice to the Senior Management Team on all matters related to HR.
They will have a proven track record in the design and implementation of relevant HR policies and processes, drawing upon best practice from across the sector. They will have experience in implementing initiatives to embed equality, diversity and inclusion and have a strong commitment to fostering open communications and positive employee relations.
Previous experience of the arts or non-profit sector is desirable but not essential.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate empathy with the mission and vision of
Whitechapel Gallery and act with a high degree of personal integrity in a diverse cultural
environment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an agile, proactive individual who will join the team as Finance Officer working closely with the Finance Manager and a part-time Finance Officer to address all issues of a financial nature and support the fundraising team and grants officer.
Finance Officer
Reporting to: Finance Manager
Location: Remote. With the option to attend a co-working hub on an ad hoc basis.
Salary: 30K FTE per annum (12K per year, including London weighting) plus a competitive pension
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time, 22.5 hours per week, spread across agreed days
This role will be suited to someone who is detail oriented, highly effective, organised and able to support across the organisation.
You will be confident working to deadlines, someone who enjoys working as a core small team and is self-motivated when working remotely. We are looking for someone who is looking for an active and responsible role in a friendly and highly supportive organisation.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Ledger Maintenance e.g. Maintain Sales & Purchase Ledgers in Quickbooks.
- Banking e.g. Transaction management, bank reconciliation, credit control.
- Operations e.g. expense claims, payroll, audits, compliance.
Qualifications and Experience:
- To be successful in this role, we seek the following qualifications and experience:
- Fully AAT qualified or working towards level 4 as a minimum.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a similar role
- Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks
- Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial tasks
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience with accounting software e.g. QuickBooks and working with
- other CRM and productivity software.
- A desirable knowledge of charity accounting.
Our vision
A community of Black people, readily accessing mental health support, recovering fully from mental illness and thriving
Our Mission
We create and champion safe, and accessible mental health support with, and for the Black community.
Our Values
Community, Access, Safety, Healing and Change
Thank you for your interest in joining our team. We look forward to reviewing your application and discussing how your skills and passion can contribute to our mission of promoting mental well-being within the Black community.
Please note that the application deadline is 7th November 2024.
We will review all applications and contact shortlisted candidates for further assessment and interviews.
Interview date: 19th November 2024
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position.
At Black Minds Matter UK, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from Black and minority ethnic communities.
Requirements of the Role:
- Right to work in the UK.
- This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
No agencies please.
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Are you passionate about ensuring the smooth and efficient organisation of events and programmes?
Do you want to make a real impact on thousands of young people by building their skills through immersive citizenship experiences?
Young Citizens is an education charity on a mission to empower young people to actively engage in society. For over three decades, we’ve been giving young people the tools to understand society’s institutions and tackle its biggest issues. We are a national charity that makes big impact with a small central team and networks of volunteers.
This is a new role that will help Young Citizens ensure that our portfolio of long-standing and newly developed educational programmes and events are of the highest quality for schools and young people across the UK.
You will support the coordination team in delivering a series of events throughout the year, including our longest-running programme, the Bar Mock Trial Competition, which involves 22 events over six consecutive weeks in November. We work with schools, venues, and volunteers to provide inspiring learning experiences and programmes for children and young people.
You will contribute directly to our mission by leading the delivery of our school events programme. This includes responsibility for all aspects of event planning, delivery, and management, partner and volunteer development and management, audience development and evaluation, and events budgeting.
Who are we looking for?
The ideal candidate will be highly organised with demonstratable experience in planning and logistics of a large portfolio of events in different venues (including online delivery) within budget and have excellent communication skills.
You will excel in a dynamic environment, managing multiple events while upholding high standards of detail and meeting tight deadlines. If you are someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys seeing events come to life, we’d love to hear from you!
The Programmes Coordinator role is a temporary 6-month contract, with the possibility of becoming a permanent position.
Benefits of working at Young Citizens
In addition to joining a small friendly, dynamic and supportive staff team, Young Citizens offers:
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Enhanced employer pension contributions
- Season ticket loan
- Employee assistance programme
- Enhanced sickness and maternity policies
- A friendly, collegiate environment with a passionate team
- An opportunity to make a real difference to help children and young people benefit from quality, inspiring citizenship education and develop vital skills!
Our office is based near Aldgate East Underground station. This is a hybrid role requiring office attendance a minimum of 2 days a week during non-delivery periods, and up to 3-4 days during event delivery months.
For more information about this job and how to apply, please see the pack below.
The closing date for applications is 9am, Wednesday 6 November 2024. Please note we will shortlist applications on an ongoing basis, so do not wait to apply.
Applications without a covering letter specific to this post will not be considered. In your covering letter, please explain why you have the skills and experience to excel as a Programmes Coordinator for Young Citizens, including an example of a time you managed multiple events.
Candidates must have the existing right to work in the UK.
Young Citizens is a citizenship education charity that informs, equips and inspires children and young people across the UK to be active citizens.
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