Group Finance Manager Jobs
·Do you have experience of implementing a fundraising strategy in line with the ambition of an organisation?
·Do you have knowledge about fundraising in the arts sector, including best practice, trends, opportunities and challenges?
·Do you have experience of working collaboratively with colleagues across different areas of an organisations operations i.e., finance and education?
·Do you have experience of working with a CRM system to support your workflow and track progress as well as record financial data?
·Do you have previous experience of writing successful Trusts and Foundations applications?
·Do you have knowledge of GDPR, data protection and fundraising compliance?
·Do you have line management experience?
If you have some or all of the experience mentioned above - we would love to hear from you!
Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures is an award-winning, ground-breaking British dance-theatre company, famous for telling stories with a unique theatrical twist. Since 1987 New Adventures has changed the popularity of dance in Britain, creating works that have altered the public perception of what is possible when it comes to telling stories without words.
New Adventures is a charity, and its principal funder is Arts Council England. As well as producing award-winning productions which dazzle audiences across the globe, New Adventures is committed to playing a meaningful role in diversifying the dance landscape for future generations. The company’s Take Part work reaches thousands each year through transformative workshops and masterclasses to schools and communities across Britain; the company’s many strands of talent development work nurture the best emerging talent from communities across the UK, springboarding them into our company and the wider sector.
The Head of Development will support Matthew Bourne’s artistic vision by leading on the development and delivery of the New Adventures Fundraising Strategy to maximise voluntary income, particularly through Trusts and Foundations and Major Gifts. The post holder will work proactively to identify, cultivate engage and maintain excellent relationships with new and current donors and supporters as well as supporting the cultivation and stewardship of Corporate Supporters.
Location: F1128 Sale
Hours: 37.5 hour per week
Salary: £24,825 per annum
Job Type: Open ended
Closing Date: 6 September 2024
About Us
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.
Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.
Oxfam Purpose
To work with others to overcome poverty and suffering
Trading Purpose
To make as much money as possible to overcome poverty and suffering
About our Oxfam Shops
Open for business since 1948, Oxfam shops are at the heart of the charity and their community, raising vital funds and increasing public awareness of what we do. They are always guided by our values of empowerment, accountability and inclusiveness and focussed on making as much money as possible.
The Role of our Shop Managers
Commercially aware and constantly looking for new business opportunities, shop managers motivate their teams and create a safe and energised work environment. They have high standards, a strong drive to achieve results and are accountable for their business.
The role of the shop manager is empowered, varied, busy and gives the opportunity to work with some amazing people. Shop managers are pivotal for the success of our business and can make a real difference. Oxfam operates a volunteer operating model, in which volunteers are empowered to take over most of the tasks within the shop, including running the shop in the manager’s absence.
Often the only paid member of staff, our managers are comfortable in this environment, really enjoy working with others and are great at delegating to their teams. Excellent communicators, they are creative, and always look for opportunities to attract new supporters every day.
Please note the interviews will be held on Wednesday the 12th September 2024. Candidates will need to be available on this day.
Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Key Skills and Competencies required
- Significant leadership qualities and experience. (E)
- Ability to build, retain and develop a team. (E)
- Strong drive to achieve results through others. (E)
- Ability to delegate, coach and listen. (E)
- Enjoys working with people and has a friendly and approachable manner. (E)
- Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities. (E)
- Ability to demonstrate resilience to the everyday pressures that come with the role. (E)
- Excellent communication skills.(E)
- Ability to motivate self and others. (E)
- High level of motivation, enthusiasm and a sense of fun. (E)
- Open and adaptable to change and able to support others through it. (E)
- Commercial awareness and judgement. (D)
- Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising. (E)
- Ability to understand and interpret basic financial reports. (D)
- IT literacy and numeracy skills. (Using email systems and online resources; use and understand basic spreadsheets and word processing packages. Be aware of and be open to the role of social networking and ecommerce.) (E)
- Eager and required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values (click here) as well as the promotion of diversity and gender rights (click here). (E)
- Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles. (E)
How to apply
As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), as this role involves unsupervised access to the above-mentioned groups.
For full information surrounding DBS and the vacancy, please view the full job description.
A thriving diverse Oxfam:
It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.
To do that:
- We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
- We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
- We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.
Somebody goes missing in the UK every 90 seconds. Missing People exists to ease the heartache experienced by those missing someone, and to help people who are away from home find their way back to safety. Our vision is for every missing child, adult and family left behind to find help, hope and a safe way to reconnect. We are a non-judgemental, highly skilled team of staff and volunteers working for everyone who needs us. We provide free, confidential support, help and advice by phone, email, text and live chat.
Missing People aims to put people with lived experience at the heart of our work, amplifying their voices to achieve change. We coordinate a UK-wide network of people, businesses and media to join the search for the estimated 170,000 people who go missing each year.
THE IMPACT YOU WILL HAVE
We are in a sound financial position – at the high end of our reserve’s policy – but are constantly aware of the challenges that face us such as cost of living etc. As a result, we are looking to scale our operations sustainably over the next few years. Your steer in that process will be vital as we strive to make an even bigger positive impact in the lives of those affected by missing.
You will be responsible for the financial management and strategic financial overview of the Charity. You will contribute to the corporate needs and development of the charity, with advice and input grounded in sound financial strategy and legal principles. You will maintain effective management systems and controls to safeguard the financial integrity of the charity and ensure that all departments are promptly and accurately informed about their financial performance and fulfil the role of Company Secretary.
Key projects you can expect to work on this year include investment in the future growth of the charity; and the procurement of new central systems software including finance software fit for a growing charity.
ABOUT YOU
We’re looking for an experienced finance leader and a team player who is highly analytical, systematic and a great communicator. You’ll enjoy working organisation-wide and having input to strategic decisions. You’re a collaborator with a sense of purpose, who enjoys driving forward new finance projects, problem solving and enabling others. If you’re looking for a varied, challenging and rewarding role, where you can have genuine impact which benefits others in meaningful ways, then we’d love to hear from you.
You will have:
- Worked as a Finance Director in a similar size and/or larger organisation.
- Experience of strategic financial planning including budget cashflow preparation and offering support to non-financial staff with budgetary responsibility.
- Acted in the role of Company Secretary.
- Qualified chartered accountant or management accountant (FCA, ACCA, CIMA etc).
- Proficiency in the use of finance software systems and related software.
- Knowledge of charity accounting standards, best practice financial management and key issues facing the sector i.e., SORP
WHY WORK FOR MISSING PEOPLE?
Would you like to work for a welcoming, caring organisation which makes a difference to people affected by the issue of missing throughout the UK?
Missing People is a friendly and supportive place to work. Working for Missing People means living our values. It’s a place where people are encouraged to ‘let fly’ so you can ‘make things happen’. We know you’re more than just a job title, and ‘be human’ is an important value here. You will find plenty of scope for personal development including: getting involved in cross-charity projects; leadership development or volunteer supervision; training; e-learning; and hearing about the latest topics from some of our amazing partners. We offer a range of enhanced family friendly benefits. We are happy to talk about flexible working in many of our roles.
HOW TO APPLY
If you want to be a lifeline when someone goes missing, click apply to read the full job description, and a letter from the Chief Executive Officer. We look forward to receiving your application.
Please ensure you include your CV and a brief covering letter explaining how you would be a good fit for this role.
Closing date: 23:59 on 8th September 2024. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in the event of a very large number of applications, so Apply Now!
Interviews: 18th or 19th September 2024
Location: South West London (Central Office is based in Mortlake – 12 mins from Clapham Junction and 23 mins from Waterloo)
Job Type: Part time, 21 hours per week. Flexible Working considered.
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £70,000 - 75,000 per annum pro rata
Benefits: 28 days annual leave per annum/pro rata plus statutory holidays on appointment. Additional annual leave days awarded on length of service*, Company pension contribution, Life insurance (3 x salary) *, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including 24/7 support helpline, Interest-free Season Ticket Loans*, Additional maternity pay and leave*, Additional paternity pay*, Additional sick pay* *available after probation period passed
You may also have experience in the following: Chief Financial Officer, Charity finance, Financial Controller, Finance Manager, , Management Accountant, Chief Accountant, Finance Director, Finance Controller, Company Accountant, Group Accountant, Finance Accountant, Financial Accountant, Qualified Accountant, Nonprofit Finance, etc
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Financial Reporting Accountant | £50,000 - £54,632 | Permanent | Fully Remote / Home Based
For the UK's largest not-for-profit social enterprise in the employment and social mobility sector, we are recruiting a Financial Reporting Accountant. This role will ensure all subsidiaries of the Group are following correct accounting standards and will lead on year-end accounting, Audit activity, external reporting and the preparation of consolidated accounts. There is also the opportunity to work on a VAT optimisation project for a new entity. This role will suit someone who is fully qualified, happy to work fully remotely, and with experience of financial reporting within multiple entities.
Main Duties:
- Prepare statutory year-end accounts across the Group companies
- Preparation of the Group consolidations
- Preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations across the group companies
- Preparation of reporting and financial information for internal and external stakeholders
- Work with Auditors as and when required
- Support a new VAT project focused on VAT optimisation within a new entity
- Ensure all financial software systems have strong controls
- Drive continuous improvement in processes
- Ensure financial implications of all new policies are correctly interpreted and implemented
Person Specification:
- ACA or ACCA Qualified
- Substantial experience of preparing final accounts and consolidation for a group of entities
- Strong technical financial ability and experience of external financial reporting
- Ability to embrace change and drive continuous improvement
- Excellent Excel skills and ideally experience with Agresso Business World
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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.
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Shine Cancer Support is a small but impactful national charity. We want every adult in their 20s, 30s and 40s diagnosed with cancer to know they’re not alone, and to have the support, knowledge, and confidence to navigate whatever cancer throws their way.
Shine is a small team of committed people who like to ensure that work isn’t a grind. We aim to have fun while making a difference to the lives of young adults with cancer and we’d love to have you on our team!
In addition to your salary, you’ll receive regular pension contributions (currently 3%, as mandated by the UK Government) and access to a bike-to-work scheme. We offer 28 holidays per year (including bank holidays) plus your birthday off each year.
To apply for this position, you must include a covering letter with your CV.
Main purpose of the role
This is a key role supporting the delivery of the online and in-person programmes that we run at Shine Cancer Support. Our programmes are a vital means of support for the Shine community, enabling younger adults to cope with cancer, no matter the type or stage of cancer.
As a Programme Officer, you will play an important role in working with the Programme Delivery Manager to ensure that the content of the programmes meets the needs of our service users, and that they are delivered in a way which empowers younger adults and builds Shine’s community across the UK.
Key Responsibilities
1. Programme delivery:
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In collaboration with other team members, facilitating a range of Shine programmes, both online and in-person. This will include Shine’s current programmes: Break Out and Shine Circles, as well as in-person programmes such as Shine Shake Ups. Training and supervision will be provided for both. Travel may be required to cities across the UK to facilitate programme delivery.
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Facilitating regular online ‘meet ups’ for Shine service users from across the country.
2. Programme administration:
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Managing programme applications from application to enrolment on the programme.
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Conducting pre-programme discussions with applicants, ensuring they know what to expect from the programmes, answering questions they may have, and keeping relevant, confidential notes.
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Sharing upcoming programmes with other charity contacts and/or healthcare professionals.
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Working with other members of the Shine team to oversee programme-related administration
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Assist in maintaining databases of confidential participant data.
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Responding to enquiries from programme participants throughout the course of the programmes and beyond.
Evaluation and Reporting:
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Supporting the Programme Delivery Manager to conduct programme evaluations to assess effectiveness and impact.
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Analysis of monitoring data.
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Drawing on qualitative and quantitative feedback to create resources and case studies to further promote the programmes.
Person Specification
Essential:
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Experience of leading groups, facilitating group conversations or delivering education.
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Willingness/ability to support the needs of a diverse range of individuals.
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Strong organisation and project management skills, and the ability to deliver and respond to challenges.
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Excellent written and spoken communication skills
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Ability to use data and evidence to monitor key performance indicators, helping to make informed decisions on the programmes.
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Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with empathy to members of the Shine community.
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Excellent IT skills, including solid knowledge of Word and Excel.
Desirable:
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Experience of working in, or with lived experience of, healthcare environments.
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Experience in a caring or pastoral role
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Experience of supporting the administration of programmes or events.
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Knowledge of online databases and software including Canva, Dot Digital, Asana and Salesforce.
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Experience of managing projects remotely, including using tools such as Trello and/or Asana.
Other Requirements:
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Willingness to travel as required.
This job description summarises the main duties and responsibilities of the post. You may be required to undertake other appropriate duties, which are within your capabilities or for which training has been given. You won’t be expected to carry out all of these roles immediately; we will support you to develop new skills as you progress.
Key approaches
● Respectful of the confidentiality of beneficiaries and the ability to work within charity law and governance structures.
● Ability to relate to our beneficiaries and volunteers, and to respond empathetically to difficult personal situations.
● Be prepared to have progress assessed regularly and be appraised annually should the role be extended.
● Willingness to work as part of a small team spread across the UK; this requires good communication as the ability to be flexible in the approach to work.
Successful candidates will be asked to undergo an enhanced DBS check in keeping with Shine’s Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Policy.
What Shine offers
By sharing your skills, time and expertise with Shine, you’ll be contributing to the growth of a growing charity while also gaining insights into the challenges and opportunities that this presents. We expect everyone who works with us to like people and to be happy to contribute to the overall success of Shine, even if that means occasionally taking on tasks that aren’t in your job description. We are happy to fund relevant training, within our budget guidelines, and to provide opportunities for professional development and growth.
In addition to your salary, you’ll receive regular pension contributions (currently 3%, as mandated by the UK Government) and access to a bike-to-work scheme. We offer 28 holidays per year (including bank holidays) plus your birthday off each year.
Shine's Vision
We want every adult in their 20s, 30s and 40s diagnosed with cancer to know they’re not alone, and to have the support, knowledge, and confidence to navigate whatever cancer throws their way.
Shine's Mission
There’s never a good time for a cancer diagnosis, but in your 20s, 30s or 40s there are particular challenges to navigate, like work, dating, finances and more. At Shine Cancer Support, we’ve been there and we get it. We’re here to help you deal with everything that your diagnosis brings, before, during and after treatment, and to welcome you into our community.
Our values
1. Inclusive - Our services are open to anyone in their 20s, 30s and 40s with a cancer diagnosis, no matter what type or stage, when your diagnosis was, or whatever your background is.
2. Approachable - We want everyone in our Shine community to feel welcomed and able to get involved, and we design all our services to be friendly, fun and down-to-earth.
3. Authentic - We’re patient-led and passionate, and we want everyone involved to have a genuine and honest voice, with patients’ voices at the heart of our work.
4. Innovative - As a small charity, we’re adaptable and agile, and we seek to be responsive to needs as they change. We listen to what our Shine community is saying and strive to find practical solutions.
5. Empowering - Our services aren’t about us “doing” to or for you. We want to empower you to ask the right questions, get the right information, take control, and make the best decisions for yourself.
Candidates must include a covering letter outlining their suitability for this role, as well as an up-to-date CV.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
My client is a historic London based charity that prides itself on supporting Londoners. Initially established to care for and protect a number of local heritage sites that we all enjoy, they are now the city’s biggest independent charity funder. Awarding grants to a wide variety of initiatives ranging from local green projects to working with vulnerable children and marginalised voices, their mission is to grow inclusive and thriving local London communities.
At present they are looking to recruit an interim Finance Director to provide strategic leadership as well as continue to develop and lead a high functioning finance team.
Key responsibilities:
- As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, support the charity in executing its strategic plan, providing constructive challenge and analysis on new initiatives and driving changes needed for the development of the organisation.
- Overall responsibility for the delivery of the external statutory financial reporting requirements as well as management of the organisation’s financial plans, budgets and financial performance.
- Ensure the charity’s assets and investments are managed effectively and in line with the organisation’s investment and business strategy.
- Act as Head of Profession to the wider group’s broader philanthropic and charitable financial activities.
- Manage a team of 9, contributing to a culture within the finance function which is motivational, fosters excellence and trust amongst colleagues.
The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant and have previous experience of working at board level within a charity. You will possess excellent communication skills and be able to convey complex and technical financial information to a diverse range of stakeholders. You will be an empowering leader with strong coaching skills, and the ability to develop and inspire others.
My client offers a flexible hybrid working policy, with 2-3 days a week in their London office.
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Sussex Community Foundation is a registered charity that exists to make Sussex a fairer and more equal place. We do this by enabling local people to support local causes, making grants to small charities and voluntary groups working in communities across Sussex.
Sussex Community Foundation is seeking a Grants Officer to work closely with the Head of Grants Programmes and wider team to support the management of the Chagossian Fund, one of the additional programmes managed by the Foundation and funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
Working in close partnership with FCDO and other local partners, you will ensure that the programme provides efficient and effective grant making support to meet the needs of Chagossian people living in Sussex.
The Sussex Community Foundation office is based in Lewes and there is regular travel to Crawley with the possibility of office space there.
Staff are working on a hybrid basis, attending the office 2-3 days per week.
At Sussex Community Foundation, we are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, regardless of background, identity, or ability. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and different communities. We know there are many ways to gain experience, so if you think you can do the job, please apply and tell us how you meet the criteria.
To Apply
Please submit your cv, with a covering letter explaining how you meet the requirements of the person specification. We are using the Charity Job anonymised recruitment process therefore all applications should go through this channel.
Applications which do not demonstrate essential experience in the covering letter will not be shortlisted.
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know, and we will work to accommodate your needs.
The closing date for applications is Monday 9th September 2024 midday
Interviews will be held during the week commencing 16th September 2024
Please ensure that you submit a covering letter to support your application.
To champion and enable all who want to make a positive contribution to our local area through effective philanthropy and community action.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Social Interest Group (SIG) is partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell to recruit a Purchase Ledger Officer on a permanent, full-time basis. SIG is a leading UK charity providing bespoke person-centred health and social care services. Our mission is to empower people by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.
Reporting into the Senior Finance Officer, this role is jointly responsible for the delivery of a consistent and high-quality purchase ledger function across the Group. The purchase ledger team is integral to ensuring that the Group commitments are accurate and complete each month; and payments are made on a consistent basis in keeping with suppliers’ credit terms and internal policy on expenses.
The key responsibilities of this Purchase Ledger Officer include:
- Managing and actioning suppliers and staff enquiries from generic suppliers’ mailboxes and by phone in a timely manner. Providing updates and responses to enquiries according to Finance team SLAs.
- Ensuring all transactions are processed in a timely manner, including downloading invoices as appropriate from supplier portal. Ensuring transactions are assigned in line with delegated authority levels, correct cost centres and nominal expenditure codes, supported by appropriate evidence, and any other considerations as necessary.
- Keeping a well-managed record of all invoices, expenses, and other payments alongside relevant documents, ensure details, and status updates are recorded and continuously updated in a timely manner, with outstanding actions highlighted and communicated.
- Continuously monitoring and having oversight on supplier statements, regular payments, and other outgoing expenses.
- Following up any unauthorised invoices, using appropriate encouragement to prompt completion.
The organisation:
SIG comprises subsidiary charities that collectively believe everyone has the right to live a positive and healthy life. We are experts in working with adults with complex needs, enabling and empowering them to take charge of themselves, giving them the skills and resilience to live healthy and fulfilled lives. Services are provided through contracts with Local Authorities and ICB’s.
We are ambitious, creative, and persistent in our work, ensuring high impact and outcomes are achieved in all we do. We passionately believe everyone deserves a second chance. We provide a wide range of high-quality residential, community, and prison-based services for people who have or are affected by mental health, substance and alcohol abuse, homelessness, trauma, personality disorder and criminal justice.
The successful candidate will:
- Have proven experience in a similar role with similar responsibilities in a multi-company environment.
- Be a driven and hard-working individual who is able to work in a team environment.
- Ideally, hold a level 3 AAT qualification or equivalent.
- Have previous using cloud based or ERP Finance systems and proficiency in Excel.
- Ideally, have a background working in the not-for-profit sector, and understand VAT rules relating to charities.
This opportunity will be based at SIG’s London office based in Islington and offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement along with fantastic employee benefits.
Applications will be under constant review before the closing date so please submit your application to our exclusive agent Robertson Bell. Apply now to be considered!
The Operations and Data Manager will be responsible for all donor analytics, prospect research, team coordination, and will be a critical partner to the Fundraising team. This role focuses on providing the essential data analysis and prospect research to continue building our major donor pipeline and base. It supports the fundraising team to effectively manage donor portfolios and the allocation of resources, whilst creating workflows to illuminate insights into fundraising progress, and additional systems-related projects.
Who You Are
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Process Architect: You love creating systems and managing databases. You design and optimise fundraising workflows, from donor inquiries to gift processing, to maximise efficiency and productivity.
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Data Steward: You are the guardian of donor data, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records to inform strategic decision-making
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Technology Advocate: You have a good understanding of up to date software and tech to help you streamline operations, enhance donor experience, and generate valuable data insights.
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Team Collaborator: You love working across portfolios and internal functions. You will work closely with all members of the fundraising team to provide operational support and achieve fundraising goals.
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Pro-Active Critical Thinker: You find gaps in ways of working and create quick solutions before others even notice.
Roles and Responsibilities
Donor Analytics & Moves Management (40%)
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Regularly review and update donor portfolios based on departmental criteria, donor behaviour, and portfolio criteria
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Manage incoming donor portfolio requests
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Collaboratively develop, launch, and administer a moves management process in line with Mission 44’s CRM that provides insights on movement of donors through the donor lifecycle; delivers qualitative and quantitative data on individual fundraiser activity; and other related reports
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Create reports / dashboards to inform the team and board on donor retention and attrition rates compared to industry standards.
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Maintain highly accurate and current donor data that effectively tracks key information, cultivation activities and histories, and solicitation and reporting calendars
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Prepare monthly and quarterly revenue reports, weekly giving reports, and various financial and fundraising dashboard reports for the Finance Committee and Board of Directors
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Work with fellow team members to facilitate regular (quarterly or monthly) lapsed donor reporting to provide team with actionable leads
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Regularly (quarterly) report on progress to goals and metrics, and overall fundraising activities to produce key insights and observe trends
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Oversee and manage guidelines and practice of the import and export of activities related to donor engagement (e.g. events and missions)
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Create templates and systems that make the fundraising team more efficient in their cultivation and stewardship
Donation & Data Management (20%)
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Process all gifts and ensure timely tax acknowledgment letters are sent to donors (within 48 hours of receipt of gift)
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Reconcile gifts with the Finance Department and support with the annual audit
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Generate various mailing lists for the Development Department
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Manage pledge payment tracking and reminders and follow-up processes for multi-year donors/gifts.
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Oversee and create donation/solicitation coding and prepare backup gift documentation
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Ensure all data entry is accurate and regularly checked for errors to maintain data integrity
Team Coordination and Administration (20%)
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Working closely with the Chief Growth Officer and Head of Fundraising, support the administrative planning and delivery of team strategy days, away days and other key internal meetings, including meetings with Mission 44’s wider ecosystem.
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Ad hoc support for annual events
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Create templates for emails and pitches to support donor cultivation
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Provide administrative support to the Fundraising Team, including calendar management, scheduling meetings, and travel arrangements.
Prospect & Donor Research (20%)
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Perform regular wealth screenings of entire donor base to maintain accurate and updated prospect data
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Develop and operate a process that proactively researches donors and prospects with ultra-high net worth to create a bench of qualified prospects
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Conduct donor and prospect research and analysis based on requests from the team and SLT, or before events and cultivation meetings
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Create data-informed prospect lists and profiles for major prospects and analysis to help fine-tune donor cultivation and relationships.
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Continually monitor industry standards and trends on prospect research practices to ensure practices remain ahead of the curve
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Manage relationships and contracts with CRM and donor/prospect research vendors and/or external contractors, regularly assessing new products and technologies
Desired Skills and Qualifications
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A passion for and deep understanding of Mission 44’s values
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Strong critical thinker with keen attention to detail
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Exceptional communicator: skilled listener, asks the right questions, builds relationships with others effectively, strong written and verbal communication
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Exemplary customer service skills and strong work ethic with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
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Proactive learner and problem solver; can identify inefficiencies and generate effective solutions
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Exceptional judgement: is a team player but knows when to ask for help
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Always on time, always reliable, always professional
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Strong knowledge of Excel and ability to learn a new CRM
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Design skills desired (but not required)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
St Marylebone Parish Church is pleased to be partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell in our search for a Head of Finance & Operations to join our team on a permanent basis. St Marylebone Parish Church is a monumental Grade 1- listed building and a place of active and engaged Christian witness that has been creating, naming and shaping community for almost 1,000 years.
As Head of Finance and Operations you will lead the lay staff team and help establish and deliver a strong strategic vision for the parish church through providing strong leadership to the finance, administration and operations of the parish church day-to-day.
The Organisation:
Today’s parish church – the fourth to have served the parish – is not only home to a diverse worshipping congregation, but to a flourishing Centre for Psychotherapy and a long-established innovative NHS Primary Care Practice. In addition, there are two parish Academy schools, the Outstanding The St Marylebone CE School and the UK’s only Church Special School, The St Marylebone CE Bridge School.
The present Parish Church, erected between 1813 and 1817, is renowned for its world-class music and community engagement. Everyone is welcome here and the building is open 365 days a year. In 2024, St Marylebone Parish Church was named UK Church of the Year and the UK’s Best Church Open for Visitors by the National Churches’ Trust.
The key duties of this Head of Finance & Operations are as follows:
- Lead on the development and execution of financial strategy, financial planning, budgeting and cost control.
- Ensure that resources (money, people and property) are managed effectively and efficiently in support of the strategy, aims and objectives of the parish church.
- Manage the running of financial operations including the preparation of management accounts, cash flow forecasts, out-sourced payroll, tax returns, creditor payments and investments.
- Manage budgeting and planning processes, providing all appropriate financial data, and supporting budget-holding staff in all areas.
- Manage the preparation of statutory accounts and be the main contact with external auditors.
- Work with building and maintenance team to ensure that St. Marylebone’s parish church is well maintained, preserved and presented.
- Manage the administration associated with the PCC, monitoring actions and helping to prepare meeting agendas.
- Work with HR to lead the personnel function for all PCC employees.
- Support the Heritage, Events and Volunteer Manager in their efforts to bring in more and different visitors to the parish church.
- Work with the Building Manager to ensure that Health and Safety matters and security are managed effectively.
- Work closely with the Technology and Operations Manager to ensure that the IT, AV and other systems serving the parish church operate effectively.
- Work with the Community & Development Manager, to support fundraising activities.
The successful candidate will have:
- A full accountancy qualification, or equivalent qualification by experience.
- Previous experience within a Cathedral, Major Parish Church or elsewhere in the charity sector.
- Expert understanding and knowledge of SORP.
- Experience in budgeting and cost control, including provision of reports and analysis to an audience with different levels of financial literacy.
- Experience in managing and motivating teams.
- Confident financial leadership skills, capable of directing financial strategy and delivering highest quality financial management.
- Empathy and excitement for the parish church’s purpose, vision and priorities.
Candidates must live within a commutable distance from our offices in St Marylebone, although opportunities to work from home will be on offer for up to two days per week.
The deadline for applications is on Sunday 8th September, but applications will be under continuous review in advance of this date, so apply today to avoid missing out!
The Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO) exists to support The University of Birmingham's academic and student community by engaging, inspiring, and celebrating alumni, individuals, and charitable funders who give their money, time, and networks to support the University’s strategic priorities. The Office, which is comprised of five teams, is focused on fundraising and volunteering from alumni, organisations and individuals who are passionate about changing lives, through funding various research projects, supporting student bursaries, mentoring students, and providing internships, as well as providing a versatile programme of engagement opportunities for our global alumni community.
The postholder is responsible for developing and improving efficient systems and technical solutions that advance fundraising and alumni engagement in support of the Birmingham In Action campaign and beyond. With responsibility for an experienced team of 8 working across data, finance, and insight, this role has responsibility for DARO’s CRM (Blackbaud CRM), associated technical systems / integrations, information management, insight & analysis, reporting, user support, and gift administration. The postholder is DARO’s systems lead, with responsibility for development and maintenance of the CRM and associated information systems and integrations.
We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation, and debate. We warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we are, and how we work.
Supporting our people to achieve a healthy work/life balance is important both to our employees and to the success of the University and, depending on the role, we offer a variety of flexible working arrangements. We therefore welcome discussions on all forms of flexible working. In addition, you will receive a generous package of benefits including 40 days paid holiday a year, one paid day a year for volunteering, occupational sick pay, and a pension scheme.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Profile
The role of the Major Gifts and Philanthropy (MGP) Team Research and Information Manager is a unique role within the sector and CAFOD. Working across MGP (which is made up of Major Donors and Corporate teams) as well as others, such as the Trusts and Foundations Team, it has been developed to meet the growing needs of planning and reporting across MGP and to ensure income growth is focused on raising the funds needed to achieve short and long term organisation priorities.
A pivotal role, the post-holder will hold lead expertise in philanthropy communications at CAFOD, working with other stakeholders to identify funding priorities so MGP can achieve an income forecast of nearly £3.17m in 2024/25.
Managing the Research and Information Executive, the post-holder will make sure that concept notes, proposals and reports are written for the most strategic work, and that MGP relationship managers are informed of projects in need of funding. With oversight of all team donor proposals, reporting and communications, you will ensure they align with CAFOD’s values, especially promoting anti-racist messages in line with our commitment to becoming an anti-racist organisation.
The post-holder will share key donor trends and work closely with the Philanthropy Manager and Corporate Partnerships Manager to understand their research needs and develop a research strategy. Alongside the Research and Information Executive, you will complete research into top-level prospects and donors.
This post sits in the MGP team, which is part of the Fundraising and Participation Group. As MGP’s information and prospect research expert, you will work with the Executive team, International Programmes, Integrated Fundraising and Business Innovation team, Data and Insight, Communications and Finance teams as appropriate.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic leadership of MGP’s funding portfolio & engagement
- Lead on the implementation of MGP’s funding strategy, maintaining a funding proposal pipeline and tracking where funds have been secured for projects, so it sits as a centre of excellence across CAFOD
- Oversee donor communications for the team, including appeals and cases for support for CAFOD’s most strategic work: unrestricted, and our humanitarian funding initiative, Every Second Counts; ensuring communications comply with anti-racist communication and fundraising principles
- Build strong relationships with International Programmes staff and facilitate meetings for them to share strategic work with MGP team
- Identify and influence change, especially relating to donor systems and processes
- Work with Country teams to source relevant information and write funding proposals and reports for donors
- Mentor MGP relationship managers ensuring they can write their funding materials with success
- Work with the Head of MGP to continually improve MGP systems and processes, and adapt them where necessary
Lead prospect and donor research
- Use expertise to research and evaluate information on donors and prospective donors, focusing on high-value supporters
- Working with the team leads, identify their research needs and develop and implement a prospect research strategy that meets these
- Identify key trends relevant to the MGP team - collating and analyse internal and external donor trends and reports and sharing them with the team
- Work with the Head of MGP and the senior International Programme (IP) team to develop new multi-year initiatives and feasibility/ scoping studies
- Alongside the Philanthropy Manager have an overview of MGP’s supporter Ethical Checks Policy and support ethical checks and policy compliance as needed
- Work across the team to maintain donor profiles, train and guide the team members in writing their profiles, briefing notes and event profiles
- Work with team leads and external research agencies for profiling and wealth screening audits.
Information Management
- Maintain donor contact details in compliance with GDPR, data protection legislation and fundraising best practices
- Have an overview of all MGP requests to CAFOD’s Data and Insight team and assist as required in gathering internal donor trends and reports
- Work with the team to manage systems and records and update information on high-priority donors as required.
Budget & Planning
- Participate in MGP planning and budget activities
- Analyse income-related reports and share them with the Head of MGP
- Benchmark, monitor, draw upon and share best practices with MGP
People Management
- Line Manage, develop and support the Research & Information Executive by championing our purpose and values through building strong and safe working relationships, setting SMART objectives and conducting performance reviews
Safeguarding
All CAFOD staff share the responsibility to promote and maintain a strong safeguarding culture, including identifying the key actions they should take given their role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
The post holder will be making key decisions and take responsibility for leading on the following tasks and where appropriate will put the case forward for innovative changes to take place, based on sound judgment.
Job-specific competencies
- Proven experience in writing donor proposals and securing funds for significant donations from Major Donors and corporates.
- Specialist prospect research skills and an understanding of the methodologies and research resources required to carry out research.
- Clear and accurate written and verbal communication skills to influence senior staff.
- Ability to translate complex information into engaging donor communications and reports
- Experience of developing strategies in line with organisational priorities.
Desirable Criteria: Knowledge and awareness of international development and humanitarian aid
Why Choose CAFOD?
At CAFOD we value our employees and are committed to offering a healthy work–life balance and promoting the well-being of our employees.
Starting Salary: £43,461 - £46,819 (including London weighting)– This is the full-time salary, and the pay will be prorated based on the hours of the post.
Contract: Permanent – 3.5 Days per week
Location: London (Hybrid working - 40% of your time at the CAFOD head office)
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits, some of which are below.
- 34 days holiday (20 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days)
- Additional 10 days annual leave purchase scheme
- Enhanced Pension (6% - 17.5% contribution)
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
- Enhanced Maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Enhanced Sick pay & income protection
- Life Assurance x 3 annual salary
- Employee Assistance Programme
We offer all our employees learning and development opportunities, we provide training, coaching and mentoring to support your development in various aspects of our work.
CAFOD is committed to being an anti-racist organisation and we are keen to increase the diversity of our teams. We are particularly keen to seek out applications from people of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.
There's room for everyone: Catholics and non-Catholics; people of all faiths and none. We employ people in all corners of the world, of all ages and ethnicities. The result? A friendly and open-minded organisation.
Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults
CAFOD recognises the personal dignity and rights of children and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect. CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse. CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount. Any candidate offered a job with CAFOD will be expected to adhere to CAFOD’s Safeguarding policy and sign CAFOD’s Code of Behaviour as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, and appropriate screening checks can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. CAFOD also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of, and consent to, these recruitment procedures.
CPAG is looking for a welfare rights expert to manage our Early Warning System.
With a new government in place this is a great time to join the Advice and Rights Team at CPAG as we look to influence policy makers and parliamentarians and support the advice sector in delivering a fair and comprehensive social security system in the UK.
The Early Warning System (EWS) collates evidence of long-term concerns and developing issues within the benefit system, from the advice sector and beyond. EWS evidence is used to develop and promotes improvements to the benefits system with our colleagues in the Policy Team, as part of our work to end child poverty.
The EWS officer will actively promote the EWS, encouraging contributions from advisers and claimants. The EWS officer will record and analyse case studies as well as the issues which arise on our advice services, to provide insight on the impact of changes to the benefits system and evidence for our campaigning and research work.
You will play a key role in responding to calls for evidence and consultations, and liaison with the DWP and other policy makers. You will work closely with the advice sector through publications, briefings and events such as seminars and conferences, to increase advisers’ awareness of the concerns highlighted by the EWS and to promote solutions to support claimants.
We welcome applications from individuals with the skills and experience outlined and we can be flexible about working arrangements. We operate a hybrid working system and would be happy to discuss any flexibilities required. CPAG is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion which you can read more about in the job pack.
For more information about this post and to apply download the EWS Officer job pack and application form from our website.
If you have questions or need specific arrangements or reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process please contact us at the email address listed in the application pack.
Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 9 September 2024.
Interviews will be held online during the week commencing Monday 16 September 2024.
Child Poverty Action Group works to prevent and end child poverty – for good.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ID: 1283Fundraising Officer
Service: External Engagement
Salary: Grade 2 Point 16-19: £28,513 - £31,022 FTE including Inner London Weighting (28 hours per week = £21,577.41 - £23,476.11 per annum, pro rata)
Location: London Head Office, N1 - We typically work 2 days a week in the office. Our office space is wheelchair accessible.
Hours: Part-time (28 – 37 hours per week) or full-time (37 hours per week). We offer flexible working arrangements - please see below for more details.
Contract type: Permanent Contract
Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.
We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the
importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.
As Fundraising Officer you will supporting the Individual Giving Manager in the development of all engagement with individual supporters including individual giving (acquisition and engagement), digital fundraising, in memoriam, legacy and major donors. This position will be pivotal in writing and disseminating donor communications and will help co-ordinating email marketing.
The role will be closely supported by the Individual Giving Manager, and training and coaching can be provided to enable you to take on the responsibilities of the role.
Main Responsibilities:
· Supporting Individual Giving Manager in the development of all engagement with individual supporters including individual giving (acquisition and engagement), digital fundraising, in memoriam, legacy and major donors.
· Maintaining accurate records on the CRM database, including data entry, finance reconciliation work
· Supporting in the writing and disseminating donor communications, including appeals, e-newsletters, and relevant website fundraising pages.
· Help co-ordinating email marketing, [HK1] and actively participating in planning email campaigns.
· Supporting the development and implementation of digital campaigns to acquire new donors, including social media activity, email activity and website conversion pages.
· Using the CRM to analyse and report on campaign performance.
· Providing the team with wider administrative support as required.
Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):
· Strong digital skills; the ability to learn and feel comfortable with new systems including digital marketing tools and social media management tools. The post holder will work across many systems including Salesforce, Pardot, Google Analytics and Meta Ad Manager.
· Accurate administration and strong organisational skills and an attention to detail, including IT (Microsoft Office, Google documents etc).
· Solid understanding of delivering excellent customer service (internally and externally).
· Excellent attention to detail, ensuring accuracy when reviewing, amending and analysing data
· Experience of working in a team and managing work in pressurised situations without sacrificing quality of work, attention to detail or courtesy. The ability to organise workload and meet competing priorities.
· Strong interpersonal skills; proactive, positive and creative attitude to problem solving.
· Ability to work very occasionally outside of office hours and with occasional country-wide travel.
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 / of 30 working days plus bank holidays
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities
We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.
To Apply:
· Complete: the Application Form and send to inbox 25 (email address located on advert document)
· Closing Date: Sunday 8th September 2024, 11pm
· To learn more about Family Action: Recruitment Pack
· To learn more about our terms & conditions: Summary Terms & Conditions of Employment
· To help us fulfil our commitment to diversity and promoting equal opportunities: complete our anonymous Equality & Diversity Monitoring Information survey
For direct queries or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or flexible working requests, please email: Anthony Grant (email address located on advert document).
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process
applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role, and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an interview.
*Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.
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Senior Public Fundraising Officer
- Salary: £31,000
- Team: Public Fundraising Team
- Reports To: Deputy Head of Fundraising (Public Fundraising, Digital Engagement & Insight, Trusts)
- Hours: Full time (35 hours per week)
- Location: Hybrid working. Minimum of one day a month in our London Bridge office.
The Eve Appeal
The Eve Appeal is the UK’s leading charity working on prevention of the five gynaecological cancers – womb, ovarian, cervical, vulval and vaginal. Our aim is to prevent gynaecological cancers and save lives by raising awareness and funding ground-breaking research focused on risk prediction, earlier detection and developing screening for all of the five gynae cancers.
What's this role about?
This exciting position is responsible for delivering our fundraising programme to the public, with support from our Deputy Head of Fundraising.
You will focus on delivering key fundraising activities and an exceptional experience to a wide range of supporters, ensuring that you deepen relationships and maximise value. You will also coordinate and deliver the marketing of our public fundraising activity, alongside colleagues in communications and digital engagement.
The role works across three key areas:
- Individual giving (direct marketing, regular giving, in-memory)
- Sporting events & challenges (virtual challenges, running events, our annual bespoke trek)
- Community fundraising (campaigns, community groups, ad-hoc fundraisers)
We do not expect you to have experience across all three areas.
This role is also responsible for the line management of our Fundraising Assistant, who you will help to develop in their role and ensure all tasks are completed on time and to a high standard.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to progress in their fundraising career, take on line management responsibility, or wanting to bring their experience and transferable skills from another sector.
Person specification
To fulfil this role, we believe you will need the following skills and experiences:
- Experience in at least one of individual giving, sporting & challenge events, or community fundraising, or transferable skills and/or experience.
- Effective communicator, able to engage and inspire others about The Eve Appeal's work.
- Strong copywriting skills with experience targeting various audiences, channels, and activities.
- Understanding of digital marketing.
- Excellent relationship building skills.
- Ability to analyse data, derive insights, and present findings to influence decision making.
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Ability to confidently use database software. Experience of Raiser’s Edge NXT is an advantage.
- Highly organised with a strong attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- A demonstrable affinity, passion, and knowledge of women’s health and gynaecological cancers.
If you do not have all the above experience but believe you would be successful in the role, and/or believe there are other transferrable skills and experiences we haven’t considered, then we encourage you to apply and demonstrate this in your cover letter.
Deadline
Applications close at midday Tuesday 10th September however we will be actively reviewing applications and interviewing suitable candidates as we receive applications so this position may close early. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.
We are also advertising for temporary support for this position and candidates are welcome to apply for both temporary and permanent positions.
Please submit an up-to-date CV and a cover letter, of no more than two A4 pages, detailing your suitability for the role and paying close attention to the person specification. Please note only applications including a CV and cover letter will be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.