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As the deputy to the Director of Finance, the Financial Controller is a key finance leadership role responsible for the financial integrity of the organisations finances. Leading on the financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting for the DBF, Coventry Cathedral and Together for Change, this role will ensure compliance with Charity, Company and Ecclesiastical legislation. Leading and guiding a team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Main Activities and Duties
1. Reporting, Budgeting, Financial Management, Accounting processes and systems
- Overall responsibility for the production of the DBF monthly management accounts to budget holders by working day 8. Ensure that monthly reviews with budget holders take place; to monitor financial performance & recommend corrective action to budget holders when needed. Provide training & development opportunities to budget holders.
- Working with the Director of Finance to prepare financial reports and commentary for the various diocesan committees.
- Preparation of the annual report and financial statements for the DBF. Ensuring compliance with accounting standards & regulations. Liaise with auditors during the external audit ensuring all reports and supporting documentation are available.
- Develop & manage the annual budget for the DBF; in collaboration with budget holders. Provide financial forecasts & analysis to support strategic decision making.
- Maintain accurate records of all funds, ensuring proper allocation & usage. Preparation & submission of timely & accurate financial reports to donors & budget holders of these funds. Monitor & report on restricted & unrestricted funds.
- Lead change management initiatives to improve financial processes & systems. Identify opportunities for process improvement & implement best practices throughout all three organisations. Engage with stakeholders to ensure successful adoption of changes. Monitor & evaluate the impact of changes on financial operations.
- Implement & maintain robust internal controls. Ensure compliance with financial policies & procedures. Conduct regular reviews and audits of financial processes.
- Oversee the calculation, collection & reporting of Parish Share contributions. Ensure accurate & transparent reporting for the Deanery Share allocations. Communicate with parishes to provide guidance & support on Parish Share matters.
2. Leadership
- To provide leadership and clear direction to the team ensuring appraisals with SMART objectives that form the basis of regular monthly meetings reviewing individual and team performance.
- Working closely with the Director of Finance providing regular updates on the finances of each of organisations that the finance team supports.
- To attend training courses and events to maintain the professional accountancy qualification and competency to ensure that the post holder is aware of best practice and upcoming developments affecting the DBF, Cathedral and TFC.
- Developing relationships with budget holders to understand the drivers for expenditure, proactively providing advice and guidance to build commercial awareness.
- Providing advice and support to parishes on basic queries relating to finance and charity reporting matters. Using the data available in the department from Parish Finance returns and accounts to understand the impact of the financial health of the parishes on the DBF.
- To deputise for the Director of Finance
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We're looking for a talented Individual Giving Manager to join our small team. The role will be responsibile for the delivery of our excellent supporter stewardship, care and retention programmes, whilst driving fundraising growth.
The Individual Giving Manager will be responsible for the development and delivery of Women for Refugee Women’s (WRW) individual giving fundraising strategy, including through a variety of income streams such as regular gifts, High Net Worth giving, corporate support, events, and legacies; to develop and deliver WRW’s support engagement journey in order to generate income from individual donors and to develop strong and long-lasting supporter relationships; to oversee and develop our stewardship retention programme; and to contribute to WRW’s overall fundraising strategy and income generation.
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Capital Project Manager – St George the Martyr, Bloomsbury
Salary: £50,000 p.a.
Contract: Fixed term to May 2027 (potential to extend)
Location: Hybrid – based at St George the Martyr, Queen Square, 3 days per week
Hours: Full-time (35 hours/week)
Annual Leave: 25 days + public holidays
Pension: Employer contribution of 3%
St George the Martyr, is an architecturally significant Grade II* listed church in Bloomsbury and an important part of London's Georgian and Victorian Heritage. We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Capital Project Manager to lead the Development Stage of a major conservation and improvement project funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of one of London’s most important historic churches and play a key role in its restoration and renewal.
About the Role
As a Client Project Manager, you will play a key role in the delivery of our vision for the future of St George the Martyr, including saving the church, classed as Heritage at Risk, and creating a welcoming, active and inclusive church that engages people traditionally under-served by heritage. You will be responsible for managing and coordinating all areas of the PCC’s activity in the Development Stage of the capital project, supporting a team of specialist consultants and the Design Team. Working closely with the Rector and Project Board, you will lead the internal and external project team, ensuring the Client’s interests are represented throughout.
About You
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and managing all aspects of the capital project on behalf of the client.
- Coordinating and procuring the multi-disciplinary project team and consultants.
- Managing the project budget, reporting to funders, and ensuring compliance with funding agreements.
- Acting as the key liaison with stakeholders, funders, and the Project Board.
- Overseeing design development, procurement, risk, and programme delivery.
You will need:
- Strong project management skills, ideally with a recognised qualification (e.g., APM, RICS, PRINCE2).
- Experience delivering multi-million-pound, heritage-focused capital projects.
- Understanding of heritage and faith sectors, particularly Church of England contexts.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills.
- A strong commitment to inclusion and community involvement.
For a full understanding of the role and responsibilities, please see the job description.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals
For every Londoner to encounter the love of God in Christ




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Harris Hill are delighted to be partnering with The Insurance Charity in their search for a Director of Welfare and Grants.
The Insurance Charity supports current and former employees of the insurance sector together with their dependants. Each year they help insurance people across the UK and Ireland who are encountering financial, health, housing, and wellbeing challenges.
Salary: £65,000
Location: Central London (working one day from home)
The charity is entering an exciting period of growth and development fresh from a recent rebrand and the appointment of a new CEO. They’re now looking to appoint their first Director of Welfare & Grants — a passionate, strategic, and people-focused leader to shape and drive their welfare services to the next level.
Key responsibilities include leading and overseeing all aspects of the charity’s welfare and grant services. You will provide strategic oversight of the full operational framework, shaping the beneficiary experience, making impactful recommendations on applications, and empowering the casework team and volunteer visitors to achieve lasting, meaningful outcomes.
You will play a pivotal role in ensuring services remain effective, compassionate, and accessible — evolving with the needs of those the charity support. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will help shape the charity’s vision and ensure grants and welfare operations align with strategic goals. You will line manage the current team of 3 caseworkers which is expected to grow.
The successful candidate will have at least 5 years’ management experience, with a strong understanding of the UK & Ireland benefits system to ensure charitable support complements statutory support. Significant financial competence is crucial, alongside a background in evaluating and administering grants to individuals in a fair, transparent, and accountable manner.
You must be an analytical problem-solver, who can apply business analysis skills to evaluate, streamline, and simplify complex processes and procedures improving efficiency and accessibility, keeping beneficiaries’ needs at the heart of operations. Outstanding interpersonal skills are crucial - with a proven track record in supporting people in need (e.g., due to health, financial, or mental health challenges) with sensitivity and confidentiality.
If this sounds like you and you’re keen to hear more, please do get in touch with a CV ASAP!
Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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The Programme Officer (Research) will play an integral role in the Impact team within the broader Directorate of Impact and External Affairs. This is a pivotal time for Fight for Sight as we begin to implement our Impact Framework enabling us to communicate the impact of our extensive portfolio of current and past funded research projects to our internal and external audiences.
The role is diverse and varied, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to build their exposure to a complement of research management activities. In addition to assisting with the implementation of the Impact Framework they will be instrumental in the delivery of our grant funding processes and will have the opportunity to work closely with our Research Grant Assessment Panel and key partners to ensure we achieve the exciting ambitions laid out in our Research Strategy.
How to Apply: Please submit your CV and a cover letter / supporting statement of no more than two pages which evidences the specification. You must also answer the vetting questions via the application portal.
Closing date for applications: 9am Monday, 28th April 2025
Interview dates: likely week commencing 12th May 2025 (TBC)
Role Responsibilities
Grant-making activities
- Efficiently and effectively managing multiple annual grant award cycles taking responsibility for peer review processes and Panel meetings.
- Ensuring that grant making processes are delivered in accordance with AMRC best practice.
- Courteous and timely management of queries from applicants and other key stakeholders, such as RGAP members.
- Contributing and developing process improvements where necessary to continue to evolve our programme.
- Assist with the preparation of papers to support our decision-making processes including supporting our Research Grants Assessment Panel (RGAP) by ensuring they have all relevant information and that the meetings run smoothly.
- Ensure that formal decisions and outcomes are shared with relevant stakeholders, including applicants and internal colleagues.
Team and Organisation
- Take responsibility for keeping accurate and up to date records ensuring that these are readily and clearly accessible, primarily through CC Grant Tracker and Monday
- Be the first port of call for colleagues with queries related to our research portfolio, including providing support on donor-queries and funding applications.
- Highlighting opportunities for stories of impact with communications colleagues.
- Supporting with the collection and interpretation of impact-related measurements as we implement our impact framework.
- Assist with ad hoc tasks as required for example developing briefing documents, the organisation and delivery of in person and online meetings and events, minuting etc.
Person specification
Skills, knowledge & experience
Essential
- Biomedical science/ related degree or equivalent experience.
- Understanding of and commitment to the importance of high-quality vision research in the UK.
- Ability to analyse and summarise complex information drawing out key points.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex, scientific information to wide range of audiences.
- Ability to effectively prioritise and manage a varied workload.
- Proficient in the use of standard IT packages including Microsoft Office suite.
Desirable
- Postgraduate degree
- Experience of working in a research or grant making organisation.
- Experience using research and project management tools such as Monday and the online grant management system Symplectic Grant Tracker.
Personal qualities
- Team player with a flexible approach to delivering organisational priorities.
- Organised, able to manage multiple ongoing tasks.
- Good attention to detail.
- Open minded and willing to take on board new concepts.
- Capable and curious, able to learn new processes and suggest ongoing improvements.
- Credible able to represent the organisation externally.
- Approachable and able to build relationships and work collaboratively with key internal and external stakeholders.
Other information: please see the attached job description for full details on working with us and how to apply.
Please see the full job description attached for application details. Late applications cannot be accepted.
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Borderlands is looking for a Fundraising Manager to join our team. This is an exciting role with real purpose, helping us build a sustainable funding future that supports our values and the people at the heart of our work. At Borderlands, we work alongside people seeking sanctuary, supporting them through the challenges of the asylum system and walking with them on the journey from exclusion to belonging. You’ll be joining a team full of heart, care, and commitment.
Job title: Fundraising Manager
Type of contract: Fixed term contract – 12 months – with scope of extending this
Hours of work: 14 hours per week (between Monday and Thursday to be arranged with the line manager)
Location: preferably at the Borderlands office at The Assisi Centre, Lawfords Gate, Bristol or hybrid. However, we will consider applications for remote work
Salary: FTE £35,235 - £38,626 (£14,094 - £15,450.40 pro rata) depending on experience, plus contributory pension scheme
Annual leave: 10 days A/L per annum (excluding bank holidays)
Reporting: to the CEO
Personal Outlook: The post-holder must have a strong commitment to the voluntary sector and a desire to make a real difference to the lives of asylum seekers and refugees. This role is suited for someone target – driven, with excellent writing skills and great attention to detail. They will be working closely with the CEO, an external fundraiser, the Welcome Centre and Operations Lead, as well as our Finance, Admin and Communications officer. The post holder will be responsible for building on a strong foundation of support from Trusts, Foundations and other grant-making bodies, will cultivate and develop strong relationships with grant-givers to grow our income and support our organisational aims.
About Borderlands fundraising: So far Borderlands’ grant fundraising work has been led by a freelance fundraiser working 3-4 days a month (“Grants and Trusts Fundraiser” in the organisational chart). The Fundraising Manager will work in partnership with them and divide the role and responsibilities according to experience and capacity. Currently, most of our income is from grants; our key funders include the Henry Smith Charity, Garfield Weston Foundation, John James Foundation, Bristol Impact Fund and Nisbet Trust. More info can be found on our latest Impact Report.
This is the first time Borderlands is recruiting for an in-house fundraiser role. In addition to working on grant applications and reports, the manager will support the Finance, Admin and Communication Officer with local giving and developing corporate partnerships.
Some of the benefits of working at Borderlands include:
·Flexible and hybrid work
·Supportive staff team
·Workplace pension contribution
·Optional 1:1 and quarterly staff supervision facilitated by therapists from Trauma Foundation South West
Applications can be submitted in hard copy or by email by Wednesday 7th of May 2025 at 12pm/noon. Late applications unfortunately cannot be considered. We are also unable to accept CVs as applications.
The Office Manager role is crucial to our very busy and friendly office of 14 people and is incredibly varied and interesting. The role requires someone to be friendly, flexible and adaptable, with strong communication skills, a hands-on attitude and the willingness and initiative to work with the whole team doing a variety of different tasks to achieve a common goal. You will be highly organised and be prepared to take on information in many forms and quickly translate this into action. You will be comfortable working with deadlines and priorities, managing your own workload and the expectations of others. It is an incredibly rewarding role for someone who has the passion and commitment to help the Foundation address inequalities and to tackle poverty and inequality at a local level. No two days will be the same.
- You will need excellent communication skills, as you will often be the first point of contact for all enquiries, including grant applicants donors, and room bookings.
- You will support the fundraising and programmes team with running events and resident panels.
- You will be responsible for ensuring that the building is safe, well maintained and accessible to all staff, tenants and visitors, including sourcing and managing contractors.
- You will support the finance and fundraising teams with data entry and reporting, purchasing and reconciliations.
- You will also have the opportunity to delve into special initiatives, such as supporting our strategic objectives around Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), the use of AI and environmental action.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to learn about the voluntary sector, particularly learning about trusts and foundations and grant making, as well as developing skills in a variety of admin functions, such as databases, finance, premises and health and safety.
You will also have the opportunity to meet the organisations we fund and work with as well as actively contribute towards our pledge of meeting the ACF’s Funder Commitment on Climate Change and our DEI Strategic workplan (available on request). This will allow you to develop your skills at the Foundation, ranging from project planning, communication, finance, and customer service. You will also have an opportunity to work with our Fundraising and Communications team to help engage a range of supporters. Training will be provided for all your duties.
The role is ideal for someone either with existing office management experience or someone with administrative experience who is keen and ready to step up in their career, to take on more responsibility and join a small, friendly and dynamic team based in Islington. If you are looking to develop your career in office administration whilst working for a community-based charity, can work on your own initiative and show that you’re a team-player, while delivering high quality admin support, then this could be the next role for you.
We are keen to receive applications from individuals with different levels of experience. There are lots of opportunities to test, learn and innovate at Cripplegate Foundation and Islington Giving.
More info in the candidate information pack
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We’ve recently refreshed and invested in our fundraising team,creating four fantastic new roles that reflect our bold ambitions for the future. This is an incredible opportunity to join a passionate, purpose-driven charity at a pivotal time — bringing your ideas,energy,and experience to a team that’s all about collaboration, creativity, and making a real difference.
Trust Fundraising Officer
Annual Salary - £24,000-£28,500
Weekly Hours - 35 hours (full time)
Reporting To - Philanthropy Manager
Contract Type - Permanent
Work Location - Guildford (GU1 1TU) or Farnham (GU9 9QF) with flexible work options.
BENEFITS - Why Work With Us?
Generous Holiday Allowance – Enjoy 32 days off a year (including bank holidays), pro rata for part-time staff-with extra days for long service. Plus, we’ll give you your birthday off after your first year – because cake should be mandatory!
Real Work-Life Balance – We care deeply about your wellbeing and believe in supporting our teams as much as we do the children and families we serve.
Training That Grows With You – Plus, every team member gets a personal training budget and access to a holistic learning platform to support your development.
Perks That Make Life Easier – We’ll cover the cost of your DBS check, and you’ll get access to a NEST pension and Simply Health cash plan for everyday healthcare costs.
Room to Recharge – After 3 years, you’ll be eligible for a career break to refresh, reflect, or do something amazing.
Parking - No need to play musical chairs with parking spots – we've got free parking just for you!
ABOUT US
Challengers is a charity dedicated to transforming the lives of disabled children and young people through the power of play. We provide inclusive, fun, and safe spaces across the Southeast where children aged 2–18 can make friends, enjoy new experiences, and develop vital life skills. Our unique non-exclusion policy ensures that every child, regardless of the complexity of their needs, is welcomed and supported.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Join our passionate and driven Fundraising Team at Challengers and play a key role in securing vital funding to support our impactful projects for disabled children and young people.
We are looking for a proactive and skilled fundraiser to research and identify new funding opportunities from Trusts, Foundations, and grant-making bodies. You’ll craft and submit compelling funding proposals, while building and nurturing strong relationships with new and existing funders to maximise support for our mission.
This role offers the chance to represent Challengers at meetings, tours, and events, showcasing the power of our work and the importance of our values. You’ll also maintain detailed and accurate records, manage reporting requirements, and actively champion the Challengers Approach, grounded in the Social Model of Disability.
If you're a strong communicator with an eye for detail and a passion for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you!
You’ll Be Great If...
• Have a solid understanding of the role of grant-makers, the value of not-for-profits, and the challenges faced by disabled children and young people.
• Are a strong communicator with experience writing persuasively and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Bring a proactive, organised approach with excellent time management and research skills.
• Are confident presenting and representing an organisation in line with its values and ethos.
• Have experience using databases and Microsoft Office, with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job- There is no such thing as the perfect candidate. Challengers is a place where everyone can grow. We follow equal opportunities so however you identify and whatever your background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day
Application closing date:11/05/2025
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Prospectus is delighted to be working with a fantastic organisation, one of the UK's largest charitable trusts, to recruit a temporary Senior Finance Administrator to support their grant administration process.
This is a full time role, starting as soon as possible and running for 2 months in the first instance. You will be required on site in Victoria 3 days per week (Tuesday - Thursday), and the remainder remote. Note that for the initial induction period, you will be required on site 5 days per week.
In this role, you will execute grant payments and the correct recording of grant financial information on their accounting software. You will also work as part of the Finance Payments Team to execute payments, perform reconciliations, and other controls.
A core responsibility of this role is processing international payments to Africa, so experience in this is essential. Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Athena would be preferable, but knowledge of similar software will be considered.
Other duties will include maintenance of filing and accurate record keeping, supporting the ongoing development of the finance systems and ad hoc projects, and working proactively with the finance team to support and improve a general provision of support to the trust.
This post is looking to start as soon as possible, so you will need to be available immediately or at short notice in order to be considered.
If you are interested in finding out more information about this new opportunity, please register your interest below and submit your CV in Word format. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so please be sure to submit your details as soon as possible.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
About the role
We are looking for an exceptional leader to join Manx National Heritage (MNH) as Retail and Commercial Manager. This exciting and varied role involves income generating responsibility while delivering an outstanding experience across all MNH principal visitor admission sites. You will focus on retail delivery, online sales group and tour bookings, as well as hospitality and food and beverage delivery through in house services.
To excel in this post, you will be motivated by growing our charities income generation potential and maximise all commercial opportunities. You will actively promote ways for visitors to support MNH in our important work conserving, protecting and promoting the nation’s heritage.
A workplace that invests in you
✔ A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.
✔ A generous annual leave entitlement, a Privilege Day and 10 Bank Holidays; your annual leave will increase after your first year and again after your third year.
✔ Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.
✔ Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.
✔ Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and sign-posting on a wide range of issues.
✔ Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service.
✔ Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.
✔ A relocation package of up to £3,500 based on receipts is available for this role. role.
Making the Isle of Man your new home
A hidden gem in the Irish Sea, the Isle of Man boasts an extensive coastline, stunning natural landscapes and unspoilt beaches. There are an abundance of opportunities and lots of places to discover!
You can visit our great cafes, bars and restaurants, and become part of the Island’s close-knit community. The island is well connected to the UK with quick, direct flights and ferries to many destinations.
Want to find out more about Island life? Visit www.locate.im to find out why you should make your move to the Isle of Man!
Working for the Isle of Man Public Service
We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees’ wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.
We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.
The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.
Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.
Things to note
A basic police check is required for this post, which the Isle of Man Government will cover the cost of for you.
Ready to apply?
For more information, please contact Pauline.Wall@ mnh .im
The closing date for this role is midnight on 27 April 2025.
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Letchworth Foodbank is seeking an exceptional part-time Charity Manager to lead our organisation. Our mission is the prevention or relief of poverty in our area by serving the needy in Letchworth, Hitchin and Baldock. Receiving donations and grants of over £200,000 per annum, the Foodbank distributes over 40 tonnes of food and £50,000 of food vouchers every year to those that need it most.
As an organisation relying entirely on grants and donations, we face challenging hurdles to maintain and grow our income base in order to meet the increasingly complex needs of our clients. Our strategy is not to stand still but to increase our reach and impact and we require a Charity Manager that shares our ambitions and has the capability to drive our strategy forwards.
We are a volunteer-based organisation with over 75 active volunteers supporting the breadth of operations from warehousing to client facing distribution centres. We also work closely with local social care institutions and authorities on both funding for the Foodbank and ensuring our support for the needy helps them get back on their feet on a sustainable basis. The Charity Manager will lead our volunteer team as well as engaging with the institutions and authorities that we work with to achieve our mission and implement our strategy.
The Charity Manager will be a leader driven by our mission, with empathy for our clients and the volunteers they will lead and possessing the skills to deliver our strategy with the support of the organisations and institutions we work with.
Further details of the position are provided in the attached job description.
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Having begun as a two-person part time project with the modest goal to development of some resources to support listening practices, the School for Synodality has grown to become a hub of encouragement and support around synodal practices within the Church in England and Wales and an important voice in the international conversation about the implementation of synodality. This growth has necessitated stronger working partnerships, growing our capacity and systems. To ensure the limited capacity of our directors is best utilised we’re looking for an operations manager to join are team to support smooth running of the project and development of its vision.
The School for Synodality Operations Manager will be central to the operational and administrative functions of the School for Synodality, including overseeing the work of the Administrator and Communications Specialist and supporting projects and partnerships with diocese, local church communities and other stakeholders across the Church. The role requires someone who understands the Catholic Church and is committed to fostering collaboration for the vision of the School for Synodality.
The successful candidate will need to be comfortable working in a remote, flexible context and working alongside part time staff and volunteers with limited capacity.
The employer of this role will be Northampton Diocese.
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IPSEA is the leading charity in the field of special educational needs and disability (SEND) law in England, and we provide free and independent legal advice and support to families of children and young people with SEND. We also provide training on the SEND legal framework, and we influence policy at both a local and national level.
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Trusts and Philanthropy Officer to join our small, ambitious fundraising team. IPSEA has a proven track record of successfully securing grants, and this is a new role designed to help strengthen and grow IPSEA’s income from charitable Trusts and Foundations. You will be responsible for researching new funding opportunities, preparing and submitting tailored applications and reports, and managing relationships with existing funders through thoughtful and timely stewardship. You will also support the early development of strategies in major gifts and wider philanthropy.
This role is an opportunity to play a key role in our future fundraising strategy and help secure long-term financial sustainability for our services.
You will work remotely, with occasional travel required for essential meetings approximately 4-5 times per year.
If you share our commitment to protecting, promoting and upholding the rights of children and young people with SEND and would like to use your fundraising skills at IPSEA, we would love to hear from you.
To apply
- Download our ‘Trusts and Philanthropy Officer Recruitment Pack’
- Visit our website to download an application form
- Submit your completed application form via our website
Please note that we do not accept CVs as applications.
Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 12 May 2025
First-round interviews: 21 or 22 May in central Birmingham
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About Ataxia UK
Ataxia is the umbrella term for a group of neurological conditions and Ataxia UK is the UK’s leading ataxia support and research charity. Ataxia UK collaborates with the global ataxia community through our Research team, and we are on the board of the international non-profit association, Euro-ataxia. Our Services team focuses on helping everyone affected by ataxia in the UK to live their best life. We have a Helpline and Advocacy service providing information, advice, and 1-2-1 support to help people access their rights; whilst the InControl Community Engagement service provides activities, engagement and volunteering opportunities to bring the ataxia community together and reduce feelings of isolation.
About the Role
You will be joining at an exciting time for Ataxia UK as we celebrate our 60th anniversary year.
This brand-new role is an important part of our new strategy to sustainably grow our unrestricted income. Working closely with the Director of Fundraising & Communications and the wider team, the Senior Philanthropy Manager will lead the work to build a pipeline of major donors and family trusts and foundations.
You will be responsible for developing an excellent stewardship programme which nurtures income-generating relationships with Ataxia UK’s major donors. You will initially work with a fixed-term Philanthropy Consultant to lead the development of a researched and actionable pipeline of prospective new donors, and you will then work to successfully engage this pipeline. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a brand-new function as a senior member of an experienced team of fundraisers.
Ataxia UK operates a hybrid- working policy, with part time staff working 3 or 4 days a week expected to work from our offices in Highgate a minimum of 1 day a week. The role will require some occasional travel within the UK and, more rarely, internationally.
About you
The right candidate will be a natural relationship builder with a proven track record of securing high value, long term partnerships with major donors; personally securing 5 and 6-figure gifts.
You will use excellent communication skills to write compelling and tailored cases for support. As a key member of the Fundraising & Communications department, you will bring creativity, insight and experience to the team, and you will be a confident ambassador and representative internally and externally.
As an experienced major donor fundraiser, you will be comfortable and confident engaging with High-Net-Worth Individuals and their offices, celebrities, politicians and c-suite professionals. You will have the flexibility to join events and or meet donors and prospective donors at locations around the UK. As an ambassador of our brand, you will have the skills and experience to ensure you positively represent the interests of the ataxia community, and you will be someone who shares our commitment to supporting those affected by ataxia.
Benefits of working for us.
- 25 days annual leave pro rata (rising to 30 with a length of service)
- Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme & Employee Hotline
- Flexible hybrid working
- Pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity and co-parental leave
- Cycle to work scheme
- Training and development opportunities
- Accredited Living Wage Employer
Please see full Job Description for further details including Person Specifications
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About the role
Do you want to lead teams that bring the Isle of Man’s rich heritage to life?
We are looking for an exceptional leader to join Manx National Heritage (MNH) as Visitor Services Manager, this exciting position has responsibility for delivering an outstanding experience across all MNH principal visitor admission sites.
To excel in this post, you will be motivated by delivering the very best customer service while striving to achieve stretching targets. You will actively promote ways for visitors to support MNH in our important work as a charity conserving, protecting and promoting the heritage of this unique Island nation.
A workplace that invests in you
✔ A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.
✔ A generous annual leave entitlement, a Privilege Day and 10 Bank Holidays; your annual leave will increase after your first year and again after your third year.
✔ Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.
✔ Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.
✔ Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and sign-posting on a wide range of issues.
✔ Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service.
✔ Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.
✔ A relocation package of up to £3,500 based on receipts is available for this role. role.
Making the Isle of Man your new home
A hidden gem in the Irish Sea, the Isle of Man boasts an extensive coastline, stunning natural landscapes and unspoilt beaches. There are an abundance of opportunities and lots of places to discover!
You can visit our great cafes, bars and restaurants, and become part of the Island’s close-knit community. The island is well connected to the UK with quick, direct flights and ferries to many destinations.
Want to find out more about Island life? Visit www.locate.im to find out why you should make your move to the Isle of Man!
Working for the Isle of Man Public Service
We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees’ wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.
We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.
The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.
Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.
Things to note
A basic police check is required for this post, which the Isle of Man Government will cover the cost of for you.
Ready to apply?
For more information, please contact Pauline.Wall @ mnh. im
The closing date for this role is midnight on 27 April 2025.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.