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Senior Software Engineering Manager

£80,000 - £85,000 (+ )

Reports to: Head of Engineering

Department: Chief Operating Office

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week

Location: Stratford, London. Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)

Visa sponsorship: Cancer Research UK can consider visa sponsorship for this vacancy. If this applies to you, please ensure that this is clearly marked on your application.

Closing date: 02 December 2024 23:55

This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact as soon as possible.

Recruitment process: Two competency-based interviews

Interview date: From the week commencing 02 December 2024

How do I apply? We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively.

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you.

Cancer Research UK has an ambitious Engineering Strategy and modern with a complex hybrid (on-premise & multi-cloud) infrastructure underpinning an extensive technical estate. As part of our strategy, the charity is delivering a range of ambitious, modern change initiatives and programmes across the organisation to ensure we maximise the value of all our resources while delivering operational transformation & management and an employee experience that enables us to be an inclusive, well-governed, agile, and sustainable organisation. Therefore, our software delivery lifecycle, DevOps, full-stack, and integration technologies must operate securely and scale to meet the organisation's needs if we are to deliver our strategy of beating cancer.

Our in-house software solutions include a Content Management platform supporting multiple websites, Event and Activity Management web applications, Online Fundraising platform, Payments platform, Ecommerce and mobile apps. These are business critical systems under continual agile development, operating at scale for millions of users such as: cancer patients looking for information, supporters and volunteers helping with fundraising, c.600+ stores, c.4,000+ office staff, and researchers working towards curing cancer. 

We are searching for a Senior Software Engineering Manager to lead our highly skilled, cross-disciplined, and diverse Software Engineering capability (c.25-30 staff including Front-End, Back-End, and Integration) which supports the charity's product development whilst establishing an agile, secure, and smooth-running digital workplace. The purpose of your role will be to deliver our software engineering strategy while providing technical leadership that develops the teams' skills and careers and encourages innovation by setting up small multi-skilled product teams empowered to make decisions and prioritise their work.

If you are an Engineering leader who has led and developed software engineering teams in large organisations, we would love for you to join our mission.

What will I be doing?

• Leading Cancer Research UK's Software Engineering capability (c.25 to 30 staff) by:

  • Evolving and delivering the Software Engineering Strategy.

  • Developing platforms and products that are reliable, secure, performant, and flexible.

  • Recruiting and supporting software engineers' career development.

  • Providing expert technical guidance and motivational leadership.

• Line managing, leading and developing an inclusive and high-functioning team by:

  • Creating a positive culture which recognises success, develops and drives high performance and rewards results to retain talent within the team and wider function.

• Further developing the Software Engineering capability by collaborating with Lead Engineers to develop standards and reusable assets and encourage knowledge sharing (the current capabilities include Front-End, Back-End, and Integration).

• Partnering with internal and external stakeholders ensuring a mature approach to architecting new solutions, giving estimates and commitments; and delivering on agreed commitments while optimising the efficiency of the team.

• Fostering collaborative relationships with the others in the Engineering first-line team and across the Technology directorate to ensure appropriate levels of governance, platform reliability, efficiency and quality of delivery.

• Embodying Cancer Research UK's leadership behaviours by:

  • Driving for impact by aiming high, creating clarity, and acting decisively.

  • Embracing our mission as a collective effort.

  • Creating an environment where our Software Engineering team can do impactful work by enabling ownership and building an inclusive workplace.

  • Fostering conditions where ideas and fresh approaches thrive by being curious and valuing challenges and ideas.

What skills will I need?

• Experienced engineering leader who has recruited, developed, and engaged software engineering teams in large, complex organisations.

• Excellent knowledge of the fast-moving technology landscape with a particular focus on cloud engineering and knowledge of:

  • Current best practices (e.g. BDD, CI/CD).

  • Architectural approaches and their future direction (e.g. modern front-end development/single-page applications, serverless services, infrastructure-as-code).

  • Full-stack JavaScript (React/Node JS) utilising AWS serverless services (e.g. Amplify, Lambda, Aurora).

• A comprehensive understanding of the software delivery lifecycle and different approaches (including DevOps and Agile).

• Has matured software engineering practices by retaining ambition and agility while establishing robust approaches fit for business-critical applications.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate highly technical subjects for non-technical audiences.

• A technical expert and a motivational leader with mature stakeholder management skills.

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively

We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we'd still love to hear from you.

What will I gain?

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.

You can explore our benefits by visiting our .

Additional Information

For more information about working with us please or contact us at .

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Robertson Bell is pleased to be supporting NSPCC in their search for a new Senior Finance Business Partner to join their dynamic team on a permanent basis. NSPCC are the UK’s leading children’s charity who believe that every childhood is worth fighting for. They have been looking out for children for over 100 years, to protect them and prevent abuse.

The Senior Finance Business Partner will report into the Head of Finance Business Partnering and provide leadership to a small operational team. The role is responsible for the delivery of all aspects of operational financial management within each directorate or department it supports. The role will provide high-quality financial management and advice, together with comprehensive reporting and analysis to inform and aid decision making.

The organisation

From their campaigns to their services, the NSPCC strive to make a difference in everything they do. They work with schools, provide support and advice for families and deliver therapeutic services. They undertake ground-breaking research, campaign for change, and run two free helplines providing support and advice: Childline (for children and young people) and Helpline (for adults seeking advice). Between 2016 and 2021, they helped make 6.6 million children safer from abuse - but they won’t stop until they stop child abuse and neglect altogether.

The key duties of this Senior Finance Business Partner are as follows:

• Business partner with the Senior Management Team to develop knowledge of their Directorates.
• Take on a value-added role, acting as a trusted advisor and demonstrating the ability to constructively challenge ideas and plans.
• Be involved in business and planning meetings in partnership with senior leaders.
• Be the finance subject matter expert in the Directorates the role supports, proactively thinking about how decisions would affect the wider organisation and the Directorate, making recommendations as appropriate.
• Produce, collate and ensure timely delivery of accurate budget and forecasts for the areas the role supports, with supporting analysis and commentary.
• Provide timely and accurate advice to budget holders to allow effective management of their budgets, highlighting potential opportunities and risks.
• Ensure the delivery of month end processing and variance analysis.
• Prepare and deliver accurate consolidated financial monthly, quarterly and annual operational performance reporting packs.
• Support the ‘Head of’ in the preparation of financial models for the evaluation of proposed business changes, and subsequent implementation.
• Manage, supervise and develop direct reports, being accountable for the work they produce.

The successful candidate will have:

• Achieved their full accountancy qualification.
• Have extensive experience of working within a management accounts or business partnering function, of a complex organisation.
• Substantial experience in the preparation of financial management information, including the production and monitoring of budgets, forecasts, financial models and delivery of associated reporting, analysis and commentary.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to analyse numbers critically, extracting pertinent information for management.
• Strong and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ideally, knowledge of charity accounting (SORP).
• Experience of managing, developing and motivating staff.

By joining their team, you will have an opportunity to work for an influential organisation at the forefront of child protection.

This role will officially be based out of their offices near Liverpool Street, with Tuesday & Wednesday required to be worked from the office, and the rest from home. Applications are under continuous review, so if you think this role sounds like the right next step for you, please do not delay in applying to ensure you are considered!

London WC1H (We operate hybrid, flexible working practices with 40% of your time per month being office based)

Join the ACU as Assessment Hub Manager and use your experience of managing international mobility programmes to help us build a better world through international collaboration in higher education.

The role

The Assessment Hub Manager is an exciting post that plays a pivotal role in the delivery of a UK Government’s flagship outward mobility programme, which will enable tens of thousands of UK students from schools, colleges and universities to access international study and work opportunities.

The Assessment Hub Manager leads the operational delivery of the assessment of grant funding applications and appeals from unsuccessful applicants. You will be the main point of contact for four Senior Assessors and provide leadership and guidance to them on both a strategic and day-to- day level to ensure successful, compliant and timely delivery of assessments and appeals to within contract KPI requirements.

You will support the Head of the Programme in developing and implementing the delivery policies, process and systems to the satisfaction of the funder, and take the lead in key initiatives such as monitoring and evaluation and financial management. You will additionally play a key role in championing the Programme, both to internal and external stakeholders.

This is a unique opportunity to make a major contribution to a leading global mobility scheme, enabling tens of thousands of students from schools, colleges and universities to access international study and work opportunities, delivering transformative opportunities for individuals and communities across the UK.

The Assessment Hub Manager will work closely with the two other members of the team and provide support to the external team of four Senior Assessors and approximately 30 Grant Assessors.

Who are we looking for?

You will need:

• Degree educated or equivalent experience.

• Experience of managing and empowering teams, including staff development and performance management.

• Proven ability and track record of managing business and administrative teams effectively.

• Experience of developing and implementing strategies to improve service delivery, in a client-facing role.

• Ability to balance competing priorities under pressure of deadlines without compromising the quality-of-service delivery.

• Demonstrated high level of autonomy and initiative, with an ability to work flexibly and independently, exercising sound judgement.

What to expect:

We see equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our mission and we value the many different perspectives that people from all backgrounds bring to our collective performance (you can find more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and safeguarding on our website by visiting our website). We believe in investing in all our people and creating cultures in which everyone can thrive.

We offer a fantastic package of benefits including:

• 27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays (pro rata - part time employees) and 4 Christmas closure days

• Generous pension scheme – 5% employee contribution, 10% employer contribution 

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave

• Significant investment into your personal and professional development

• Regular social activities

• Health and wellbeing programmes

• Give as you earn charitable donations scheme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Interest-free travel season ticket loan. 

To find out about our benefits, flexible working, health and wellbeing and professional development, visit our website. 

How to apply:

To apply click the apply button. 

Closing date: 9am on 25 November 2024

Interview Date: 3 December 2024

Interviews will take place virtually.

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they're likely to die from.

We want a different society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the end-of-life, through 3 ways: 

- Growing and transforming our direct care and support 
- Delivering more practical information and support 
- Leading in shaping the end-of-life experience

  
Your role in our mission…..
We are seeking an ambitious Corporate Partnerships Manager to manage and grow high-value partnerships at Marie Curie. You will oversee a six-figure partnership portfolio, driving income generation and delivering initiatives that raise awareness and support for terminally ill and bereaved people.

If you're detail-oriented, agile, and passionate about making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities
- Manage and grow high-value corporate partnerships, ensuring objectives for both Marie Curie and partners are met and exceeded.
- Develop and deliver creative partnership plans, including stewardship, communication, and fundraising strategies.
- Identify and execute income generation, awareness, and volunteering opportunities with partners.
- Create and implement annual fundraising plans, coordinating with internal teams to support partner activities.
- Ensure timely preparation and compliance of Commercial Participators Agreements (CPAs).
- Provide exceptional stewardship, fostering long-term relationships and new opportunities.
- Support the New Partnerships team in identifying and securing new partnerships.
- Work with stakeholders across Partnerships and Philanthropy to explore new funding opportunities.
- Attend and support partner events, including occasional evenings and weekends, with travel across the UK as needed.
- Achieve and exceed financial targets, ensuring accurate income and expenditure tracking.
- Provide monthly reports and quarterly financial projections for the Head of Partnership Management.
- Evaluate key partnership activities and share insights with internal teams for continuous improvement.

Skills and experience
- Skilled in report writing and presentations
- Proven experience in new business and innovative idea generation
- Strong written, verbal, and communication skills
- Commercial awareness with budgeting and forecasting expertise
- Proficient in stakeholder management at senior levels
- Strategic planning and project management skills
- Expertise in influencing, negotiation, and collaboration across teams
- Experience managing large six-figure corporate partnerships and fundraising campaigns
- Success in delivering cause-related marketing and multi-site campaigns
- Proven track record in achieving financial targets and developing new commercial opportunities

Please see the full job description here:

Application process
As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role. Please cite your preferred location.

Close date for applications: 27th November 2024
Salary:  £35,530.00 - £39,474.00 (London Weighing where applicable)
Contract: Full Time, Permanent Role
Based: London based, Hybrid remote 2 days in office

Benefits you'll LOVE:
- Flexible working. We're happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
- 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
- Access to Blue Light Card membership
- Subsidised Eye Care

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [email protected]

The Role

To provide health and safety monitoring support to the housing team. This will include maintaining and updating local and central health and safety records and carrying out local health and safety inspections and checks using CIHA’s standard recording processes. Ensure tenants understand their health and safety obligations and support housing officers to take enforcement action as necessary.

Our Organisation

Causeway is a London living wage employer, with a competitive pension scheme. We also offer an employee assistance programme that provides free financial, legal, and mental health advice and support to our employees. We provide core training, and continuous learning and development throughout your career with us. 

About The Royal Institution of Great Britain

The Royal Institution (Ri) is an independent charity which has been connecting people with science for over 200 years. Founded in 1799 through the wonderful generosity of 58 patrons, to this day we remain based in our original, magnificent, Georgian home in central London. Thanks to the support of those early philanthropists, the Ri has inspired generations of scientists over the years whose discoveries have helped shape our modern world.

The Ri has a clear vision that ‘Science is for Everyone’ and it is our belief that everyone should have equitable access to science. Through our packed event programme available in person or online, our UK schools outreach and social impact initiatives, and our global digital reach including over 1.5m YouTube subscribers we achieve our mission by connecting people with scientists to explore science together.

About you

We are now looking for a capable and experienced fundraising administrator to join our fundraising team at an exciting time in our history as we pursue ambitious targets to broaden our reach and impact. You will collaborate with colleagues and suppliers to effectively manage the day to day administration of donations, supporter care, records management and support for the team. 

This new role will suit a proactive and organised self-starter with great interpersonal skills, customer service experience and determination to make a difference. 

As the ideal candidate you will be methodical, reliable, familiar with data management, CRM (Client Relationship Management) systems and have an eye for detail. You will help shape effective systems and processes to improve the efficiency of our fundraising operation and allow the fundraising managers to focus fully on fundraising, knowing that the essential administration is in safe hands. 

Do you have: 

• Experience of CRM systems and data management, ideally within a fundraising environment
• Experience in desk-based research, diary management and administrative tasks 
• The ability to prioritise and use your own initiative to identify problems and recommend solutions 
• Strong customer service & interpersonal skills
• Creativity and adaptability 
• Proficiency in fundraising software and tools would be desirable

FareShare Greater Manchester is the region’s largest food redistribution charity, fighting food poverty and hunger by tackling waste. We source good quality food that is surplus to requirements from retailers and producers. We rely on an army of volunteers to help redistribute this food to almost 300 frontline charities such as school breakfast clubs, community centres and organisations supporting those who are homeless, unemployed, and socially isolated.

Our Fundraising Lead will help us develop relationships with funders and supporters to secure ongoing financial support, build the brands of EMERGE 3Rs & FareShare Greater Manchester and engage more followers to broaden and deepen our positive impact.  You'll have excellent interpersonal skills, be self-motivated and highly organised, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

You'll work with the leadership team to develop and implement a fundraising strategy, researching prospective funders and writing funding bids, reviewing initiatives for individual giving, developing strong relationships with existing funders, producing reports for funders and our Senior Team & Trustees, ensuring the timely completion of all required funder administration and liaising with the wider team to deliver campaigns, events and appeals.

Essential experience includes:

• Experience working in a fundraising role, including experience of prospect research, donor outreach and relationship building.
• Experience raising funds through trusts and foundations.
• Knowledge of using online/digital platforms for fundraising and communication e.g. Just Giving etc.
• Excellent admin skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Solid project management skills in order to manage multiple projects at the same time.
• Able to present and assess data effectively, using it and operational experiences to provide informed opinions and advise managers and other colleagues appropriately. 
• Strong level IT competence, including the use of Microsoft Office programmes, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and databases such as Power BI.
• Numerate with high levels of accuracy.
• Willing to travel in the Greater Manchester area.

City Harvest – Trusts and Foundations Manager

Location: Acton, London W3. Flexible working by agreement.
Salary: £38,000 - £46,000 per annum depending on experience.
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours.  

City Harvest, the charity rescuing food to feed people and protect the planet, is seeking an experienced trusts and foundations fundraiser to secure new income from trusts and foundations, and manage a range of existing donors.

Since 2014, City Harvest has been working to solve food poverty and food waste across London. Every week, the charity rescues over 100 tonnes of surplus food from the food industry. Staff and volunteers sort and package this food, and our vans deliver it, free of charge, six days per week to over 375 community partners across 30 London boroughs.  The organisation provides over 1.1 million meals monthly, with 43% of their deliveries made up of fresh fruit and vegetables.

The role of Trusts and Foundations Manager will work with the Senior Trusts and Foundations Manager to deliver City Harvest’s ambitious targets for trust and foundations income in 2024/25 and beyond. The post-holder will be responsible for proactively researching and exploring new avenues for funding and building a strong pipeline of new donors who have the potential to support the charity.

Key to the post, will be building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders at trusts and foundations and preparing and delivering targeted funding applications to those organisations. Working with the Senior Trusts and Foundations Manager, the post will also involve developing an compelling organisational case for support and a range of highly fundable initiatives for City Harvest.

The ideal candidate for this role will have experience working in this area for at least two different causes, alongside a proven track record of successful income generation and delivering against targets. You will have demonstratable experience in proposal writing and in building relationships with donors and senior stakeholders. You will also have a background in report writing demonstrating grant impact.  Excellent written communication, administration and problem-solving skills will be combined with the ability to collaborate with multiple teams. Finally you will have a commitment to the core values and ethos of City Harvest.

Please download our Candidate Pack for further information [PDF], which includes details on how to apply.
CLOSING DATE: 9am, Monday 25th November 2024

PLEASE NOTE: We will be longlisting applications as soon as we receive them, so please apply early to register your interest. 

Job Title: Assistant Shop Manager, Guildford

Salary:  £23,400 per annum (full-time equivalent)

Team: Retail

Hours: 37.5 hours (Job Share/ Part-Time/ Full-time)

Location: Guildford

About Shooting Star Children’s Hospices

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Shop Manager to join our team at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.

Shooting Star Children’s Hospices provides specialist care and support to families who have a baby, child or young person with a life-limiting condition, or who have been bereaved. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we support families across Surrey, north-west London and south-west London from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care.

At the heart of what we do are our dedicated staff; their exceptional commitment and professionalism means every family has the opportunity to make every moment count.                                                                                                              

It’s a great time to join Shooting Star Children’s Hospices as we have exciting plans to expand our retail team.

About the role

Your key purpose will be, in the absence of and alongside the Shop Manager, to manage a team of volunteers to maximise sales, deliver excellent customer service and ensure that the shop premises and assets are maintained to a high standard, according to legal requirements and Shooting Star Children’s Hospices (SSCH) policies and procedures

About you

This role requires experience of assisting in managing a shop including knowledge of retail and health and safety legislation and administrative/cash handling experience.

You will also have an ability to deal with customers and maintaining a high level of customer service, have good verbal, written communication skills, as well as being comfortable using IT and EPOS reporting. You will have an ability to motivate yourself and others, have excellent organisational skills and be comfortable working under pressure and dealing with changing priorities.

The successful candidate will enjoy a flexible schedule, working their contracted hours across the 7-day week as part of a supportive job share arrangement.

Please see the attached job description for more information about this opportunity at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.

What we offer

In return you will receive a competitive salary along with a range of benefits, which include:

Pension scheme

• NHS Pension Scheme (for eligible employees) or our stakeholder pension scheme, with up to 7% employer contributions

Annual leave

• 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising with length of service

• 2 weeks paid sabbatical leave after 5, 10 and 15 years’ service

Contractual benefits

• Generous sick pay scheme

• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave pay

• Flexible working arrangements

• Death in service benefits

• Reimbursed professional membership fees

• Eye care

• Employee referral scheme

• Blue Light discount card

Health and wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Occupational Health

• Mindfulness sessions

• Cycle to work scheme

• Mental Health First Aiders

• Nutritionally balanced meals at Christopher’s (free for employees) and free fruit at our Hampton site

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Shooting Star Children’s Hospice is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.

We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. Our vision is for Shooting Star Children’s Hospice to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcomed to work and volunteer.

To apply please submit a CV and covering letter outlining how your experience meets the criteria set out in the person specification.

MLC Partners are working with a leading health advocacy charity to recruit their new HR Officer. The position joins an organisation who are working with vulnerable people across the UK, giving them both support and advice to drive behaviour change in society. As part of a close-knit HR team supporting a head count of 50, the role will carry out generalist HR work across the charity and lead on the administration of the HR system.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Manage the full employee life cycle, including recruitment, contracts, onboarding, L&D and supporting line managers with leavers.
• Liaise with senior leadership with various HR requirements, on occasion delivering KPI and metric reports on the current change programme.
• Take a leading role in the maintenance and usage of the HR system, helping on payroll where necessary.
• Implement and maintain a L&D framework to drive personal development planning and work to improve internal progression.

The successful candidate will:

• As a minimum, be qualified to CIPD level 3, ideally studying towards level 5 – support is available for future qualifications.
• Be a clear communicator who is able to build positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Have worked in a SME HR team previously, either within the not-for-profit or commercial sector.

This is a great opportunity for someone ambitious looking to develop their HR career within a supportive environment. For more information, please contact Jamie Elliott at MLC Partners.

We’re Anthony Nolan. We’re here to uncover the answers inside us. Answers for people with blood cancer and blood disorders. Answers that will not only improve lives today but save them tomorrow.

By uniting people and science, we’re growing our world-leading stem cell register, so everyone who needs a transplant, can find their lifesaving match. We’re currently giving four people a day another chance to live.

Driven by patients, backed by stem cell donors, and powered by science, we won’t stop until we’ve unlocked the cures, treatments and transplants that will transform the future for more patients. And together, we can reach the remarkable day where every patient who needs us can not only survive, but thrive.

If you're inspired by this vision, and feel you have the skills and experience we need to help achieve it, we'd love you to join our lifesaving team.

We are looking for a Corporate Partnerships Officer to join our Corporate Partnerships team.

Title:Corporate Partnerships Officer

Salary: £31,165 per annum

Contract: 12-month fixed term contract

Hours: 35 per week (standard Anthony Nolan working hours)

Location: Hybrid, with head office in Hampstead, London

Job Summary

In this exciting role, you'll provide outstanding support to the wider corporate partnerships team across our portfolio of partnerships to maximise income and deliver exceptional stewardship, alongside collaborating with the new business team to secure high-value, strategic partnerships.

• Proactively seek opportunities to maximise income from corporate partners, while delivering exceptional stewardship.
• Work closely with the Corporate Partnerships Account Manager to lead lower-level partnerships and provide dedicated support to larger partners.
• Collaborate with our new business team to drive income growth by supporting the identification, cultivation, and acquisition of strategic, high-value, sector-leading partnerships.

Deliver exceptional administrative, budgeting, and reporting support to the team, playing a vital role in driving our success and ensuring seamless operations

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive salary
• 27 days annual leave (pro rata), pension scheme, childcare vouchers, access to counselling via a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
• A stimulating work environment full of opportunities to learn and develop
• Life Assurance of four times annual salary
• Travel season ticket loan, Cycle to work Scheme
• And more! (further details on our Life at Anthony Nolan page)

Please check out the full job description attached here, and you can read more about what to expect on the Our recruitment process page.

Release your remarkable, join our team and give someone another chance to live.

Anthony Nolan is a Disability Confident Committed and Living Wage accredited employer.

All applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to work in the UK.

Rainforest Foundation UK strives for a fairer and more sustainable world by working with Indigenous Peoples and other communities of the world’s rainforests. We’re seeking two Project Coordinators to join our growing team working at the forefront of the fight against tropical deforestation, climate change and social injustice. Hardworking and committed, you will work closely with local partner organisations in the Democratic Republic of Congo to expand community land rights, sustainable livelihoods and forest protection initiatives.

Person specifications

The ideal candidate should possess a minimum of 3 years’ experience in project management within charity or international development settings. You should demonstrate a strong understanding of forest governance and human rights, particularly in Central Africa, and exhibit leadership in project management. Proficiency in both English and French is essential, alongside experience in financial management and a personal commitment to defending human rights. Additionally, you should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to work under pressure in complex environments, including up to 12 weeks of travel per year to remote forest areas.

For further details regarding the role and specific qualifications required, please consult the Job Description

We welcome all applicants, and encourage those who believe they may not strictly meet all requirements to apply, demonstrating in their cover letter why they are the right fit for the role. 

Application process

To submit your application, kindly complete the online application form by Monday 25 November 2024, 9AM. Please be aware that the form will be anonymised for review by the panel.

Please note that CVs will not be considered.

Interviews with shortlisted candidates will be held on 29 November 2024. Please let us know in your application if you are available to attend an online interview.

Download the Job Description

About the Role:

This new position will drive our income generation efforts through various channels and initiatives. You will develop and implement business development strategies to attract financial support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and potential donors. The role will proactively engage with donors, build relationships, and cultivate partnerships to create and maximise income generation to support our mission and programmes.

What You'll Do:

Drive development of Urban Synergy’s presence in business FTSE 250 and others, through successful inbound and outbound prospect and client engagement.

Research and identify potential funding sources, including individuals, corporations, foundations, and grant opportunities to build a meaningful opportunity pipeline.

Create comprehensive fundraising strategies aligned with Urban Synergy’s organisational goals and mission.

Create, implement and manage fundraising campaigns and initiatives to maximise income generation.

Build and maintain relationships with existing and potential donors.

Develop donor cultivation plans, including personalised communications, events, and stewardship activities.

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective donor engagement and recognition and explore new partnership opportunities.

Work closely with the Head of Programmes and Engagement and the Partnership Manager.

Identify relevant grant opportunities and draft compelling proposals ensuring timely their submission including reports, and related documentation.

Attend networking events, conferences, and community gatherings to expand the organisation's network and establish strategic partnerships.

Track and analyse income generation activities, prepare regular reports and revenue forecasts on fundraising progress, outcomes, and ROI.

Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards in fundraising activities.

Who we are looking for:

Someone with substantial and demonstrable experience of working with corporates within FTSE 250 and the commercial sector. This includes proactively acquiring new partnerships and maximising existing relationships, including how to access the decision makers.

Have excellent presentation and negotiating skills, representing the charity in a range of settings and to a range of audiences.

Be a self-starter with strong sales and influencing skills, Able to work independently in particular in developing corporate fundraising products and tools.

Degree in Business, nonprofit management, marketing, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

Proven experience in income/revenue generation, fundraising, or new business sales, preferably within the nonprofit sector.

Strong knowledge of fundraising principles, techniques, and best practices.

Excellent communication, writing and interpersonal skills, displaying a commitment to excellence and careful attention to detail.

Target driven with an ability to think strategically and develop and implement compelling fundraising strategies.

Strong organisational and project management skills.

Proficiency in fundraising software, CRM systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Knowledge of ethical fundraising practices and compliance regulations.

Collaborative and strategic builder.

If you are a proactive, curious and empathetic individual committed to making a positive impact on the lives of young people, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team at Urban Synergy.

Urban Synergy is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds.

About Urban Synergy:

Urban Synergy, an award-winning youth empowerment charity is seeking a passionate target driven Business Development Manager to join our growing team. The role is crucial to generate sustainable new revenue streams to support our essential social mobility work. As Business Development Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring the financial sustainability and growth of the organisation, enabling us to make a long-term positive impact on the lives of young people.

Founded in 2007, by our CEO Leila Thomas, Urban Synergy's mission is to inspire, guide, and ignite the ambitions of young people aged 9-24 years. We focus on early support to build confidence and demonstrate to young people that the world is their oyster. Through our mentoring programmes, we create a positive and lasting impact on the lives of our beneficiaries by fostering personal development, building self-confidence, and providing guidance to help them achieve their goals.

Work environment:

Flexible hybrid working. You will be required to travel to London on a regular basis to meet the team, and other in person meetings, sponsored events and Partner organisations.

Right to work in the UK / UK VISA Sponsorship

You must have the right to work in the UK and it is important to note that Urban Synergy is unable to sponsor individuals to work in the UK.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

• Work from home

Work days:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

• Business development: 3 years (required)

• Sales: 5 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London

Job Overview:

OneSky is seeking a highly skilled, motivated and organized individual to design, plan and implement fundraising strategy for the global partnership team and manage our corporate and foundation giving in Asia. You are an excellent communicator, have a track record in building and maintaining donor relationships and oversee a pipeline of funders based predominately in Hong Kong and Singapore. You will be an expert at cultivating new relationships and stewarding long term supporters. You will lead the global partnerships team and ensure each project or program meets proposal conditions and reporting expectations.

Job responsibilities:

· In collaboration with the Head of Global Development (overseeing individual giving) and under the guidance of the Chief Partnership Officer, work toward achieving OneSky’s annual funding goals.

· Design and implement OneSky’s foundation and corporate fundraising plan.

· Stay abreast of OneSky’s programs and priorities to identify opportunities to secure additional funding, to share updates with donors, and to engage donors in programmatic work.

· Maintain relations with OneSky’s current foundation and corporate funders via exceptional stewardship.

· Achieve opportunities for OneSky to submit proposals to foundation and corporate funders.

· Interact regularly with Programs, Finance, and MEAL staff across all countries to ensure accurate and consistent messaging and data in OneSky funding pitches, proposals and reports.

· Oversee the Director of Partnerships and collaborate to grow an extensive pipeline of prospective foundation and corporate funders.

· Oversee the Grants Manager to develop and submit competitive and compelling proposals, reports, budgets, and supporting materials by their due dates.

· Oversee the Grant Manager in utilising the grant management system in salesforce, ensuring grant reporting and monitoring schedules are maintained.

· Represent the organization at conferences and events as requested.

· Undertake any additional duties that may, from time to time, be necessary and compatible with the nature of this role.

Job requirements:

· Bachelor's Degree in a related field

· Over 10 years’ experience in generating income from individual, trust, foundations, and corporate partnerships 

· Proven success in fundraising planning and implementation to secure high-level corporate and foundation giving to meet annual funding goals

· Excellent communication and relationship building skills

· Comfort working across multiple cultures and travelling

· Fluency in English, and proficiency in Chinese is an asset

Salary & Benefits:

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and includes excellent benefits.

OneSky is an equal-opportunity employer