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Working for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity offers you a challenging and rewarding career, as well as the chance to really improve the lives of those living with cancer.
In the role of Individual Giving Assistant – Supporter Retention & Development at The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, you will play a key role in supporting the Individual Giving team. Your work will focus on retaining and developing relationships with supporters, ensuring they have the best possible experience with the charity. This includes managing supporter queries, processing donations, and providing sensitive and empathetic communication, particularly with those donating in memory of loved ones.
You will also help execute fundraising campaigns, contributing to the planning, proofreading of materials, and adhering to timelines and budgets.
Additionally, you’ll provide administrative support to the team, maintaining accurate records and occasionally covering reception duties, to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. This role is crucial in helping the charity achieve its ambitious fundraising goals while making a meaningful impact on the lives of cancer patients.
Please send your CV and a cover letter highlighting how you meet the skills and experience in the job description.
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Are you an experienced finance professional passionate about using your expertise to support organisations with meaningful missions? The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) is a medical charity with a focus on supporting doctors who lead in clinical radiology and clinical oncology ultimately working to improve patient outcomes and we are looking for a talented Finance Business Partner to join us.
As a Finance Business Partner, you will play a crucial role in providing financial insight, advice and support to key stakeholders across the organisation. You will be a trusted adviser to non-finance teams helping them to understand financial data and make informed decisions. You will be a key element of the high-performing and credible finance team, supporting both the Head of Finance, the Management Accountant and the Assistant Accountant in operational finance and in ongoing delivery of accurate financial information on which the business partnering relies.
To be successful in this role you will have strong analytical skills, providing financial analysis, forecasting and budgeting advice to drive performance and operational efficiency. You will have the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships, collaborating with a variety of stakeholders across the RCR. Having strong commercial acumen, you will be able to communicate with and influence a range of audiences effectively with an understanding that strong, reliable financial data is the foundation of a successful business and is a primary deliverable.
You will be a pivotal player within the finance team delivering an excellent service to teams across the RCR. You will have the opportunity to work with dedicated professionals who are passionate about our mission and making a difference
What you’ll do:
- Deliver a decision support service to managers and directors to deliver improved financial performance outcomes for the RCR.
- Ensure that partners use effective financial controls over their spend and income conforming to RCR’s policies and to optimise RCR’s outcomes.
- Support the partners in the production of outturn forecasts, budgets and multiyear financial plans that conform to RCR’s financial needs.
- Provide effective analytical insight and advice to partners and Head of Finance to maximise the return on investment and support for implementing change to improve outcomes.
- Supporting RCR’s regular financial and non-financial performance reporting with analytical advice, insight and commentaries.
- Support the wider finance team in delivering timely management information
- Help with system development within the finance team such as upgrades
- Cover for the Head of finance in their absence.
What you’ll need:
- Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA etc)
- Experience of financial business partnering role or accounting role in comparable organisation.
- Excellent commercial skills, including the ability to lead or support negotiations and to influence and motivate others.
- Ability to communicate effectively with non-technical/non-professional audiences.
- An enquiring and analytical mindset with the ability to spot risks, to dig further to follow up on problems and work through issues to offer practical solutions.
- Experience of collaborative work across functions to support others in delivering tasks and projects.
This is a new and exciting opportunity to join a proactive and high-performing finance team in a charity with a meaningful mission. Please find out more about the Finance Business Partner role, the RCR and instructions on how to apply in the candidate pack.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
Why join us?
- Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
- Hybrid working (40% working week can be done remotely)
- Modern working environment
- Equipment provided to work from home
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Excellent pension scheme
- Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
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River Church Ipswich is an HTB Network church plant in the town centre of Ipswich, which launched in September 2021 and has already grown quickly into a thriving resource church, with a congregation of more than 200, and three Sunday services.
The Spear Centre Manager will work as part of the River Church staff team to oversee the delivery of Spear—an employability programme equipping and empowering unemployed 16-24 year-olds to overcome barriers to employment and their lives around by moving into sustainable work or further education.
The important stuff
Salary: £25,213
Hours: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 9.30am-5.30pm with some out-of-hours work needed for events such as our Spear Celebrations
Location: River Church Ipswich – we are an office-based organisation
Closing date: We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate.
Application pack: Download our application pack for more information. Have a look at the Ipswich website to apply as we will not process applications through this page.
River Church has wheelchair access. Please feel free to contact the church for any enquiries regarding accessibility.
Key Responsibilities
Website
- Responsibility for maintenance and development of Resurgo’s website, delivering engaging content with a focus on dynamic visuals and videos, tailored to our different website audiences.
- Optimise user journeys across all Resurgo’s digital channels.
Partnership liaison and relationship management
- Establish the primary local referral agencies and build and implement a strategy for developing relationships with them to ensure recruitment of young people onto the Spear programme is effective.
- Maintain and develop relationships with local partners to form a strong referral network.
Oversight of Spear Programme Spear
Foundation is a 4-week initial phase, consisting of 2 group sessions and a 1:1 with each trainee per week, in which we coach young people around skills and mindsets to support them in returning to work or education, and equip them with the skills to stay there.
- As a confident communicator, you will lead group sessions of around 10 young people each, using coaching skills to transform attitudes to their own ability and the workplace, and to raise their awareness and maximise potential in stepping into the world of work.
- Prepare and coach group and 1-1 sessions with the Spear Assistant Coach.
- Ensure the programme is delivered in line with agreed targets, and report KPIs on recruitment, retention and completion of Spear Trainees to Resurgo and the Spear Trust, as well as their ongoing progress and sustainment of work or education
Line management and training
- Manage the Assistant Coach, using a coaching approach to invest in their growth and development.
- Be line managed by River Church staff, locally, and by Resurgo, nationally, to support with the set-up and ongoing operations of the centre and report back on KPI.
Supporting River Church’s mission and ministry
- You will be required to establish strong relationships with key people at the church to ensure the engagement and backing of church members, and help the Assistant coaches to establish a strong presence at the church to build a network of supporters for the Spear programme.
- Ensuring the Spear programme is a key missional feature of the work of the church
- Work with the Head of Operations and Fundraising Assistant to prepare successful grant funding applications for Spear Ipswich, and provide timely grant reporting.
- Attend and participate in Staff Meeting, Tuesday morning Prayer Meeting, and Sunday Services (serving on a team at one or more Sunday service) • Regularly pray for Spear, River Church, and in particular our Social Transformation work.
- Attending other River Church events and services, occasionally speaking and/or contributing as required • Ad hoc tasks and other project work.
Site management
- Liaise with relevant staff locally on site issues and work to resolve them as soon as possible, ensuring the office and training room are safe and tidy working spaces in line with health and safety policies.
Please apply on the website of River Church Ipswich. We will not process application through this page.
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Head of Youth Work
Are you motivated, energetic, and organised with the ability to connect with both young people and staff/volunteers?
If you are looking for a leadership position that requires creativity, that will enable you to flourish, be ambitious, operate both strategically and operationally, and drive success then this is the position for you!
Position: Head of Youth Work
Location: Preston
Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 (dependent upon experience)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Benefits: 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays; workplace pension; free gym access (once the site has opened); access to the OnSide Talent Academy; bespoke training and mentoring.
Closing Date: Monday 30th September 2024
About the Role
As the Head of Youth Work, you'll take the lead in shaping the future for young people, guiding a dynamic team of Youth Workers to create a youth work experience that stands out. We’re looking for someone who’s creative, driven, and all about making things happen for young people. You’ll be hands-on, with a positive vibe, ready to bring fresh ideas to the table and see them through to success.
No two days will be the same! You’ll be at the forefront, designing the new Youth Work Offer, recruiting and developing a passionate team, and ensuring our programs run smoothly. From junior and senior clubs to holiday clubs and events, you’ll make sure everything is on point.
You’ll be a crucial part of this new Youth Zone for Preston, welcoming up to 250 young people each session and creating a space where they can thrive. Ready to make a difference? Join us!
Key responsibilities include:
- Staffing
- The Offer (Programme)
- Young People
- Policy, Compliance and Quality Assurance
- Leadership
Before the Youth Zone opens and during its construction, there will be elements of hybrid working in place.
About You
You will:
- Be driven, hardworking, organised and equally comfortable engaging with young people and staff/volunteers.
- Have a sense of fun, plenty of energy but also a calm temperament and the ability to operate at a senior level
- Believe in young people’s potential and be proactive and can-do.
You won’t be afraid to get stuck in leading sessions yourself if needed, and you will lead on safeguarding within the organisation.
You will have experience of:
- Youth work, including in open access environments with young people aged 7-19 (up to 25 with additional needs/disability)
- Leading and managing youth work activities
- Managing staff and volunteers, leading a team to achieve targets and key performance indicators (for example membership & attendance)
- Managing budgets
- Managing conflict between young people and establish clear behaviour standards
- Developing opportunities for young people to participate in decision making processes
To apply, you will be asked to submit a CV and cover letter via the company website.
About the Organisation
This is a brand-new locally run youth charity, set to provide thousands of young people with the opportunity to have fun, make new friends, try something new and feel safe. With community centric values and located in the heart of Preston, it will be an inspiring place for young people aged 8 – 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs, to enjoy their leisure. The building is due to be completed in 2025.
The charity recognises that the workforce is under-represented in certain areas and are committed to addressing this. Therefore, they actively encourage applicants to submit anonymous applications; in practice this means removing your name and email address from your CV and cover letter. The HR Lead will have these details from your submission, but they will not be available to the selection panel when they are considering your application.
The charity is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with their Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an Enhanced DBS check.
Other roles you may have experience of could include Youth Work, Head of Youth Work, Director of Youth Work, Youth Work Director, Head of Community Youth Work, Community Youth Work Director, Youth Worker.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Director of Programmes & Funding
Job Title: Director of Programmes & Funding
Salary: Circa £75,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Full-time with hybrid working arrangement; flexible working options available (minimum 4 days per week with at least 40% spent in the office).
Location: Hybrid working blending home working with our locations in Chelsea or Harefield Hospital, with a minimum of 40% time spent in the office.
Are you a strategic leader passionate about healthcare innovation and programme funding? Do you thrive on creating impactful funding programmes that drive change for patients with heart and lung diseases? If so, you could be the perfect fit for our Director of Programmes & Funding role.
This pivotal role within our charity ensures the effective management of our grant programmes, designs new programmes and initiatives, and determines funding needs to maximise our impact. Reporting directly to our CEO, the Director of Programmes & Funding works closely with internal and external stakeholders, including trustees, hospital partners, and other health funders. You will play a crucial role in developing and aligning our funding strategies with our mission to advance care for those affected by heart and lung diseases.
Key Responsibilities:
• Strategic Funding & Programme development: Lead the design and development of funding programmes, working with hospital partners and external funders to identify and create new funding opportunities that align with our strategic goals and meet the needs of heart and lung patients.
• Senior Leadership Contribution: Provide leadership across the charity, contributing to organisational development, decision-making, and supporting the CEO in leading the charity’s strategic direction.
• Team Management: Lead the Grants team, overseeing the planning and management of workloads, and ensuring high standards of support and development within the team.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with trustees and hospital leadership, representing the charity in external meetings, and supporting the CEO in organisational leadership.
• Programme Oversight: Manage the charity’s grant processes, including strategic planning, budgeting, monitoring, and evaluation, to ensure impactful and efficient funding.
• Governance & Compliance: Oversee risk management in relation to funding, and ensure our grant schemes are compliant with charity law, governance standards, public sector financial guidance, and our aim to achieve membership of the Association of Medical Research Charities
Summary of What We’re Looking For:
• Substantial experience in leading programmes and funding functions, within a relevant not-for-profit setting (eg hospital or healthcare charity).
• Proven ability in managing and reporting the impact of charitable programmes to senior stakeholders and boards / committees.
• Deep understanding of the healthcare context, including political context, research and innovation environments, partnered with an understanding of the charity landscape.
• Strong strategic thinking with excellent leadership skills and experience in managing and developing others.
• Educated to at least degree level in a relevant field (such as biomedical science) or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and synthesise technical medical information to specialists and non-specialists.
The ideal candidate will hold an advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in biomedical sciences or a related field, complemented by proven experience in enhancing Programme and Funding operations within a relevant organisation. They would also demonstrate a track record of contributing to organisational strategy.
About the Organisation:
Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals Charity is dedicated to improving the lives of people with serious heart and lung disease. We fund innovative research, upgrade equipment, and enhance the hospital environment to improve patient care. Our committed team is passionate about driving change and making a real difference.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should click through to the application page to download the full job description and person specification. We are committed to inclusive recruitment and will be using anonymised CV’ technology to support this process. Full details are provided on the job description.
Closing Date: 9am Monday, 14th October 2024.
Interview Dates: First round interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 28th October, with final interviews taking place during the week commencing 11th November.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We believe that a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthens our work and helps us better serve our patients, families, and communities. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those who bring unique insights through lived experiences of disability, neurodiversity, diverse cultural or socio-economic backgrounds, or a deep understanding of the communities we serve. We strive to create a supportive and accessible environment where all staff can thrive and make a meaningful impact. You can read more about our approach to inclusive recruitment in the full job description.
If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, we would love to hear from you!
(Click the document in the box on the right-hand side of the screen for the full details of the role and application process.)
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We are seeking a dynamic and inspirational leader to help us refresh and grow our retail offer and create a welcoming experience for our customers at Refurbs!
Refurbs offer affordable, quality household appliances and furniture. Helping households with low incomes furnish their homes for less and stopping good quality items ending up in landfill.
The Role - Retail Development Manager
With prior experience in retail management, our Retail Development Manager will lead the delivery of our repair and reuse mission through our retail offer. Your role will be to develop our sales offer, maximising the income and minimising costs, creating a retail environment that meets the needs of the business and our customers. The ability to develop the charity’s online offer is essential and therefore we are looking for someone with proven skills in this area.
Please visit our website for full details.
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Head of Consulting (Intelligence Product)
Hours: Full time (40 hours per week)
Salary: £42,464 per annum
1 Year Fixed Term (with view to extend)
London-based, hybrid-style and flexible working
We are looking for an individual with an intelligence background who has a passion for preventing modern slavery and human trafficking (MSHT), creating and delivering intelligence products, has human rights, ESG, and/or financial crime knowledge. Our prevention program team also regularly interacts with individuals at high risk of being trafficked and therefore robust safeguarding is essential.
Our Intelligence Team research and produce our Exploitation Analytics service – a suite of reports containing actionable insight that our clients utilise to find potential bad actors operating within their transaction monitoring systems. We also offer a Business Resilience package to help companies mitigate the risk of potential exploitation within supply chains and operations through intelligence sharing and practical guidance.
We are looking for an outstanding candidate who will build partner and client relationships, develop our current team members, and continue to innovate our offering to better prevent and disrupt human trafficking.
Responsibilities:
- Leading our work to develop strategic and tactical insights that will enable a spectrum of actors (business, banks, law enforcement) to prevent MSHT. This may include safeguarding potential victims or victims.
- Providing expertise to support our team of managers who deliver the above reporting and consulting to commercial organisations.
- Effectively pitching our products and services to secure new clients and increase our impact.
- Nurturing and developing existing commercial relationships and collaborations.
- Ability to manage and set targets, and report on progress regularly.
- Developing new offerings that increase the effectiveness and impact of our work, turning intelligence into relevant actionable insight for commercial clients.
- Supporting our internal MEL lead to document and evidence the impact of our intelligence services.
- Participating in public-facing events to promote STOP THE TRAFFIK and engage different audiences in this fight.
- Working alongside the Senior Leadership Team and Executive Team to strategically develop our organisation and drive sustainable growth.
- Direct line management and leadership of Intelligence Managers.
- Promoting collaborations across all teams in an agile manner.
Benefits:
- A friendly, supportive team
- Opportunity to work directly with global brands and experts around the world
- Encouragement and autonomy to present new ideas and lead on solutions
- The opportunity to join a cash benefit healthcare scheme for low monthly contributions, which can also cover your partner and children
- A corporate eye-care scheme
- Life insurance
- A non-contributory Grouped Personal Pension Scheme, where we pay a 7% contribution of your gross salary into your pension pot (you can choose to personally contribute if you wish)
- Life insurance
- An annual leave allowance of 27 days annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), rising to 1 day annually up to 33 days
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Season Ticket Loan Ability to switch 2 bank holidays to better suit your needs
- Employment policies, including flexible working policy which reflect the needs of our staff In-house and external training opportunities
Further details about STOP THE TRAFFIK can be found on our website.
If you have the relevant experience, are highly resourceful, adaptable, pro-active, and a critical thinker able to work in a fast-paced environment, please send a CV and brief cover letter that evidences your ability to be successful in this role.
Only applications sent via email will be considered to ensure an equitable review process. Please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs Website for furhter information.Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
We cannot sponsor applicants at this time.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1127321
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About Global Health 50/50
Global Health 50/50 (GH5050) provides rigorous data and insight in the pursuit of gender equality within global health and across other sectors, systems and frameworks. Established in 2017, GH5050 operates as an independent, evidence-driven initiative with charitable status registered in the UK. Our ethos revolves around the principles of human rights, particularly in relation to gender equality, and we are resolute in our commitment to effecting meaningful change.
At GH5050, we embrace an authoritative, analytical approach, underpinned by a genuine concern for social justice and equity. Our work transcends borders, drawing upon a wealth of data-led insights to inform policy, shape discourse, and drive tangible progress. As a trusted source of information and analysis, we serve as both catalyst and convener, fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders to drive [KB1] reform.
While founded to monitor and act on inequalities and inequities in the global health sector, GH5050 is now embarking on an ambitious expansion into new sectors, including law and justice and finance and economics building upon our proven model of data-driven advocacy. By leveraging partnerships, particularly in diverse geographies, engaging stakeholders, and amplifying marginalized voices, we aim to make enduring contributions to the global pursuit of gender parity and social justice.
Context
Through our flagship report and Gender and Health Index, GH5050 provides the only birds-eye view of gender, inclusion and equality in the global health system today. The report assesses 200 organisations annually across a core set of variables on policies and practices to tackle power and privilege imbalances within the workplace, the gender and geography of organisational leadership, and whether gender is considered in any organisations' external-facing programmatic or policy work.
In addition to the annual report, GH5050 also produces a range of other evidence-informed outputs, including thematic reports relating to equality and diversity in the workplace (e.g. on gender pay gap), and policy briefs about strategies for organisational change.
GH5050 is expanding into new sectors beyond health and will increasingly support analysis at the country level. The successful candidate for this post is expected to play an integral role in contributing to the growth of GH5050, as well as taking a leading role in developing these new areas of work and leading and managing research staff across three sectoral workstreams.
Role Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to play a leadership role in a world-leading gender accountability and advocacy initiative. You will join a small and growing team of staff working at GH5050, taking responsibility for a large body of research and its associated impact. This role will be instrumental in exercising leadership for research and impact as GH5050 expands into two new sectors and more work at the country level.
We are looking for a motivated, dynamic, proactive, organised and experienced team player to assume this key leadership role. We encourage applications from people who meet the person specification and are interested in taking on the tasks and responsibilities as well as identifying and grasping new opportunities in this key position in GH5050.
Role Responsibilities
Ensure delivery of rigorous and impactful research outputs across several thematic sectors at global and country levels: Overall responsibility for production (research design, coordination, time management, analysis, writing, production) and dissemination of rigorous research outputs including reports, indices and data visualisations. This will include identifying, liaising with and guiding external writers that may be required to support the delivery of outputs.
Manage, develop and motivate a diverse team of dispersed multisectoral and multidisciplinary researchers: Responsible for line management of sector specialists (health, law/justice and economics/finance) and their teams which include consultant researchers dispersed across the globe. This will entail recruitment, performance management, talent development and team building of GH5050 researchers as well as capacity building of researchers in partner organisations.
Manage a range of partnerships: Responsible for developing, maintaining and growing research and advocacy partnerships with external teams across the globe, through the application of principles and practice of equitable research partnerships.
Report to external stakeholders: Ensuring timely and accurate reporting of activities and impact to GH5050 donors using specified templates for reporting.
Ensure internal communications: Provision of regular updates on research progress, including identifying and flagging risks to achieving research objectives. Identification of risk mitigation or management strategies as appropriate.
Ensure external communications-including stakeholder engagement: In collaboration with GH5050 communications and engagement specialists, ensuring that research outputs are disseminated for maximum impact. Developing and maintaining regular engagement and communications with organisations included in the sectoral reports (at global and national levels). Willingness to travel to present at external conferences, stakeholder meetings, and other events as appropriate.
Track impact: Develop and maintain a rigorous system to track the impact of GH5050 research and engagement. Work with communications and advocacy staff to capture and communicate impact and stories of change.
Ensure sound financial management: Budget responsibility for research projects and activities. Regular liaison with head of operations and head of budget in GH5050 to ensure that spend and projections are on track to be balanced. Ensure that research teams report expenditures according to agreed budget parameters and regulations (set by UK Charity Commission, donors, auditors).
Support resource mobilisation: In collaboration with the rest of the senior team, cultivate relationships with existing and potential supporters of the work of GH5050 and identify opportunities for new research work and collaborations. Take ownership of grant and to a limited degree peer-review academic grant proposal development.
While peer-reviewed publications are not a primary aim of GH5050, we encourage our researchers to publish in the academic literature and when they do so to practice equitable partnership practices in relation to authorship.
Any other tasks that may be reasonably required.
Person specification
· PhD level qualification preferred. If Masters level qualification then equivalent and demonstrable relevant professional level experience
· Recognised thought leader in research, preferable in relation to gender equality
· Experience conducting mixed methods research, including innovative methods of data collection, indicator development, database management, and qualitative and quantitative analysis and interpretation
· Experience in research project management, ideally within an academic and/or policy environment
· Experience in policy analysis and developing recommendations based on this analysis
· Knowledge of gender and its relationship to: (i) research/evidence methods (e.g. policy analysis); iii) opportunities/discrimination in the workplace; (iii) and/or approaches to organisational change, would be an advantage
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, and experience producing clear, concise, engaging and evidence-led written outputs such as reports, policy briefs, academic papers and op-eds
· Experience of effectively managing a team, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build collaborative professional relationships with a wide range of partners across diverse contexts, including whilst working remotely
· Experience working independently and effective decision making to manage competing priorities and ensure projects are delivered on time and to a high standard
· High level of proficiency in MS Excel and experience in using a wide range of software, including data visualisation packages
Competencies
· Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
· Excellent organisational and planning skills
· Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
· Knowledge and experience in at least one research method relevant to the work of GH5050
· Ability to work to deadlines
· Self-starting skills
· An organised approach to time and project management
· Strong cultural competencies with experience in developing and maintaining research partnerships across a variety of settings and contexts
· A commitment to social justice and gender justice
All Staff are required to:
● Demonstrate commitment to GH5050’s organisational values, including exercising high ethical standards with attention to teamwork, collaboration and integrity
● Ensure that they have read and understood all mandatory policies and procedures
● Uphold the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and Anti-Harassment and Bullying Policies, ensuring effective implementation in all aspects of their work for the Charity
● Act always within the Charity Rules, Policies, Procedures, and any other statutory requirements
● Be proactive, bring ideas, suggestions and contribute to the improvement and development of the charity
● Undertake training as required
● Attend staff and team meetings as required
● Observe health and safety procedures in the workplace to ensure personal safety and to safeguard the interests and safety of colleagues and visitors
● To establish, foster and maintain close working relationships with other functions to allow swift resolution of issues and sharing of knowledge
● Undertake other duties and responsibilities as appropriate since all staff are expected to work flexibly within their skill level to respond to changing priorities
Our generous staff benefits include:
· 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. In addition, we may provide 3 days leave over the Christmas and New Year period
· Flexible working arrangements – mainly remote working and with at least 1-2 days per week in the Cambridge office
· 5% employer pension contribution
· Employee assistance programme (EAP) via Health Assured
· Professional development and training
Global Health 50/50 wants to fast-forward the pace of change to make global health more gender equal.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Group Finance Director holds a key role in the executive team in the Foundation Office of the Charity. They are accountable for all matters relating to the UWGCF Charity finance, including the oversight of school income, endowment investments, loans, subsidiary companies, VAT, and the leadership of the Foundation finance team. To succeed in the job, the post holder needs to build effective working relationships with independent school bursars and finance teams and link effectively with the Business managers in the state funded academies.
The UWGCF is a complex organisation, and the post holder will need to demonstrate a high level of communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to build effective and supportive working relationships with other and be prepared to engage fully in the work of the Foundation. This may mean working outside of normal working hours but most importantly means communicating and work with colleagues as part of the team.
Initially they will report to the Chair of Trustees, although following a Governance Review and further work on Foundation Strategy, the Trustees may appoint a Foundation CEO. In the meantime the Foundation Office is led by a joint executive comprising three executives: Director of Governance and Operations, Director of HR, and Director of Finance.
For further information about this job please read the job pack attached.
Initial application by CV and covering letter, explaining why you have applied for the job. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete an application form and to be subject to safeguarding due diligence, which includes a DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Fundraising Supporter Development Coordinator
About the role
As CUF works towards a new strategy and refreshed mission, vision and values, fundraised income is crucial for supporting its programmes and core operations. You will coordinate campaigns, direct marketing appeals and other supporter communications, using fundraising best practice, to maximise Church Urban Fund’s income for all components of individual and church giving. This role will report to the Head of Fundraising and Communications.
Job Description
Location: Hybrid: Office base is in London with expectation for a minimum of one day per week in the office (The Foundry, 17 Oval Way, Vauxhall, London, SE11 5RR)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week (flexible working arrangements considered)
Salary: £32,000 – £35,000 depending on experience.
Annual Leave: 22 days + 3 CUF discretionary days + Bank Holidays per annum.
Key Responsibilities
Instigate and undertake activities in the following key areas:
· Individual Supporter Acquisition
· Individual Supporter Development
· Individual Supporter Journeys and Touchpoints
· Manage income and expenditure budgets
· Work across the team
· Work across CUF
How to apply:
To apply, please send/email an up-to-date CV and covering letter outlining your relevant skills and experience, relating to the listed responsibilities, skills and experience
Closing date: 5:00pm Friday 4th October 2024 with interviews during week commencing 21st October 2024 (in London)
Church Urban Fund is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.
30 hours per week, Monday to Thursday
About the job role
We have an exciting opportunity for an Education Centre Assistant in our Training, Education and Development team at St Joseph’s Hospice.
We are looking for someone who has experience in administration and working in a customer service-focused busy environment.
The Training, Education and Development (TED) Team has been established to promote and deliver high-quality evidenced-based education to external stakeholders and internally to Hospice staff, which will help transform the care of people in the communities we serve and beyond. The TED Education Centre staff provide essential support to the rest of the TED Team and are integral to the smooth running and day-to-day operation of the Education Centre and TED service. They work as a team to cover core duties at all times and essential role specific duties during planned and unplanned absences. The team is co-ordinated on a day-to-day basis by the Centre Manager.
About you
You will need:
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience of using Microsoft Office
- Experience of working as part of a team and making day-to-day unsupervised decisions
- Experience of working in a customer services environment.
Where you’ll work
St Joseph's Hospice was founded in 1905 by the Religious Sisters of Charity and as such it has a rich, Catholic heritage which informs our work today: to support and welcome those in need, from all different cultures, religions and backgrounds.
We provide high-quality specialist palliative care for patients with cancer and other life-threatening conditions across East and North London. We have a large team of clinical staff who work across community, in-patient and out-patient services delivering individualised, responsive and holistic support to patients and their families/carers.
Why work for us?
- 27 days holiday plus public holidays, increasing up to 33 days with service
- Subsidised café and early access to retail sale events
- Season ticket/Welfare loans
- Continuation of NHS Pension Scheme or an excellent salary-exchange pension scheme.
- Santander cycles discount and cycle to work scheme
- Health Cash Plan and access to the EAP services
Join St Joseph’s team and find out more!
We are an equal opportunities and a disability confident employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
For further information, please contact John Ames, Head of Training, Education and Development.
For more details and to apply, click the apply button to be redirected to our website.
Closing date: 8 October 2024
Interview date: TBC
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Do you believe in the power of social enterprise to create meaningful and scalable social change in disadvantaged communities, across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)? Are you looking to be involved with and help grow a movement that is backing sustainable social change across the Arab region?
ABOUT ALFANAR
Launched in 2004, Alfanar is the Arab region’s oldest venture philanthropy organisation. We are a UK-based charity with operations in Cairo, Beirut and Amman and affiliates in the US and the Netherlands. We aim to transform lives in disadvantaged communities across the Arab world by strengthening ambitious social enterprises responding to pressing needs, especially around children’s education, youth employment and women’s economic empowerment. Alfanar provides grants, repayable grants and impact investment (through a soon to be launched sister impact fund) and technical assistance to social enterprises, enabling them to scale their impact in disadvantaged communities, while increasing the sales of goods and services to achieve greater financial sustainability. Alfanar’s highly engaged venture philanthropy approach applies the principles of private sector investment to charitable giving, delivering social returns that are sustainable, scalable, and game changing. For more information about Alfanar’s venture philanthropy work, see our 2021 Annual Report and our website.
Scope of the Job
The Finance Officer at Alfanar will play a crucial role in delivering an effective and efficient finance function across the organization's group structure. Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Finance Officer will be supporting various financial tasks, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cash and reserves management, accounting processes, and financial risk mitigation. The role requires a focus on continuous improvement, problem-solving, and development to ensure high-performance standards and exceptional finance services for Alfanar's teams.
Reports to: Head of Finance
Main Responsibilities
· Manage all receivables and payables following agreed processes and ensure timely payment.
· Prepare monthly payroll and set up salary payments
· Reconcile bank accounts on a monthly basis
· Producing Monthly Management Accounts with the help of the finance system and Excel templates.
· Review donor reports prepared by the country office for accuracy and cost allocation
· Claim gift aid on a regular basis
· Support organisation budget and proposal budget process.
· Support organisational audit process.
· Any other duties as agreed by the Head of Finance.
Financial accounting
· Be an integral part of ensuring effective and efficient financial control environment across Alfanar’s group structure
· Operate key financial controls including balance sheet schedules, intercompany and income reconciliations
· Support the continuing develop of effective financial management procedures, increasing automation and efficiency
· Ensure accurate and complete records for restricted funds
· Active involvement in payroll to ensure an accurate and up to date payroll
· Manage the payments process using Xero financial software ,review and set up payments at the bank
· Support Head of Finance in developing and implementing Finance processes across the Alfanar group.
· Ensure Alfanar is up to date and compliant with its statutory duties relating to Payroll, Pensions, VAT , Corporation Tax and other statutory submissions.
Reporting
● Support Head of Finance with the preparation of annual accounts in line with financial reporting standards, including consolidation of future group entities, ready for Audit.
● Support Head of Finance during organisation’s external audit
● Liaise with external accountants, including on all filing requirements
● Prepare financial information for the trustees annual report and liaise with the communications function on presentation
Financial management reporting and finance business partnering
● Support budgeting and reforecasting process led by Head of Finance. Ensure relevant team members receive guidance notes and documentation in relation to the budget and forecast processes and templates
● Manage the month end close procedure, including preparing journals to record the required accruals and fund transfers
● Prepare, review and analyse management accounts, seek variance explanations, prepare commentary and summaries based on budget holder responses, and ensure management understand any required actions.
● Continue to develop monthly management reports and budget Vs actual reports for budget holders.
● Work with the fundraising team to ensure that income data flows are documented, and finance and fundraising metrics are clearly defined and accurately calculated and reported
Tax, cash, risk and reserves management and group operations
● Working with the Head of Finance, manage, review and improve Alfanar’s (online) banking arrangements and relationships, across the group structure
● Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts and requirements and ensure appropriate cash management and transfers across the group structure.
● Should it be required, support with Alfanar’s registration for VAT, set up and operate the required changes to the accounting systems, and prepare and file VAT returns, including other entities within the VAT group
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
● Experience of supporting in accounting, payments, transaction processing, financial reporting, tax, and cash management with international operations ideally in a growing group.
● Experience of automating financial processes and developing reporting functionality from accounting systems
● Knowledge and experience of using Xero or other cloud-based accounting software.
● Experience of providing financial management support/business partnering to managers/budget holders, who may not have a financial background.
● Qualified affiliate accountant or working towards a qualification (UK ACA, CIMA, ACCA ,AAT or equivalent)
● Knowledge of data protection legislation, risk management and other governance regulations including confidentiality.
Desired
● Bachelor or Master's degree in accounting or finance.
● Experience in Finance Function in a not-for-profit setting, whether gained in a paid or voluntary capacity
Experience of working with high volume payment processing supplier systems and integrating the associated data flows into internal databases
● Knowledge of UK requirements for accounting for restricted funds
● Interest in social enterprise development and impact investment
● Willingness to travel to the MENA region, if needed
Skills & Abilities
● Excellent policy and process development skills
● Clear thinking and excellent logic skills, able to unpick and simplify complexity
● Self-motivated and self-organised, with good problem-solving skills
● Able to work flexibly as part of a team
● Able to contribute from a Finance perspective in a multi-disciplinary team
● Able to work and produce deliverables in a timely manner, and to manage priorities, communicating timeline changes clearly to line manager and team
● Flexibility and adaptability in your attitude and approach to work, with a willingness to ‘get involved’ and support the team with whatever might arise, working towards a common objective
● Excellent and clear communicator in English, face to face, in writing and over the telephone/ Zoom
Self-confident and able to take initiative but also to work effectively within a formal governance structure
Personal qualities
● Honesty, reliability, attention to detail
● Excellent interpersonal skills
● Exemplary organisational and time management skills
● Ability to present information concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing
● Ability to work on your own initiative and in shifting environments
● Passionate about organisational mission and values
SUCCESS FACTORS
The successful candidate will be capable of multitasking, rapid decision-making, have initiative, drive and a lot of energy, as well as high emotional intelligence. S/he will be committed to empowering and strengthening high impact, sustainable social enterprises in the Arab world. An ability to work independently and prioritize different deliverables with strict deadlines is going to be paramount in making a success of this opportunity. Working with a diverse team across different locations will mean an ability to work effectively online with people in multiple time zones is a must. This is an exciting opportunity to join a committed and growing team at a pivotal point in our growth.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Immigration Adviser at LAH will provide advice and assistance on basic visa and immigration matters, including handling straightforward cases, often referred to as "initial advice" or "entry-level advice." You will assist LAH service users with applications within the immigration rules including visitor visas, Spouse and dependent visas, straightforward EU Settlement Scheme applications, extensions of leave and Settlement and British citizenship applications, offering advice on non-complex immigration rules and regulations, and explaining to LAH service users the relevant procedures, helping them to complete application forms and gather necessary supporting documents.
LAH’s Immigration Advice service is currently provided in partnership with Seraphus, an external law firm. This collaboration offers valuable career development opportunities for the right candidate, including mentoring and the chance to shadow one of their experienced practitioners.
Additional benefits: Paid OISC Level 2 Training
Main duties and responsibilities
● Efficiently responding to LAH service users' inquiries while creating a friendly, warm, and welcoming environment
● Providing one-to-one specialist high-quality immigration advice at OISC Level 1 on basic immigration matters, including visitor visas, Spouse and dependent visas, straightforward EU Settlement Scheme applications, extensions of leave to remain, Settlement and British citizenship applications, providing guidance on eligibility and ensuring LAH service users understand their rights and obligations
● Representing LAH service users by completing straightforward application forms, such as visa and leave to remain applications, and assisting them in gathering and preparing the necessary documentation for their applications, maintaining professional conduct with LAH service Users at all times
● Liaising with the Home Office and other relevant authorities on behalf of LAH service users for non-complex matters and submitting high standard applications to the Home Office
● Assisting LAH service users with correspondence related to their applications or immigration status
● Recognising when a case is beyond the scope of OISC Level 1 authorisation, such as appeals, asylum cases, or more complex immigration matters, and referring these to higher-level advisers or solicitors
● Operating within professional boundaries, ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times
Monitoring and Evaluation
● Maintaining accurate records and case files, ensuring all advice and actions are properly documented, adhering to OISC Code of Standards and AQS
● Overseeing administrative systems for case management and partaking external file reviews and supervision as instructed, tracking workload, and monitoring submitted applications and their outcomes
● Assisting in demonstrating the impact of our work by recording clear and detailed case notes in our database and tracking outcomes against project targets, identifying challenges and issues affecting the LAH community, all of which will be used to inform our provision
● Providing LAH management with necessary information on the Immigration Advice service, including case studies, detailed reports, and relevant data when required
Professional Development
● Participating in learning and evaluation sessions with partner organisations as relevant
● Attending regular staff and other team meetings as required
● Undertaking OISC Level 2 training procured by LAH
● Staying current with legislative changes and policy updates affecting individuals' rights to remain in the UK, and adhering to best practices set by the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) and Advice Quality Standard (AQS)
Other Accountabilities
● Ensuring that work is carried out in accordance with LAH's policies and procedures as well as with the OISC and AQS Code of Standards
● Participating in regular one-to-one sessions for both service and professional development purposes, including regular supervision to assess the quality standard of advice work
● Working closely and collaboratively with other advisers, staff team members, interns, trainees, and volunteers as needed to address the holistic needs and circumstances of LAH service users
● Supporting the preparation for audits by the OISC and AQS, as well as for internal and external reports
● Collaborating with the Head of Operations to ensure the smooth running of the service and implement an efficient administrative strategy
● Conducting workshops and presentations on immigration matters as instructed
● Assisting in creating, maintaining, and distributing relevant informational materials and resources for both the team and service users
Deadline to apply: We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Our aim is to recruit the most suitable candidate for the job, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from those who identify as members of minoritised groups, as well as from Latin Americans and individuals with lived experience of migration and/or second generation to better reflect the community we serve.
We offer legal and social advice in relation to benefits, housing, and employment law, as well as opportunities to acquire life-long skills
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Supporter Care Manager
REQ000786
£36,489pa
Woking Surrey GU21 4LL / Hybrid Working
This is a UK based contract and as such, you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Evidence of your Right to Work will be checked prior to interview.
At WWF-UK we’re committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. As a Disability Confident Employer, we acknowledge that some candidates may require additional support to overcome barriers experienced during the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team via our website.
About the role
We’re looking to recruit a Supporter Care Manager to join our Supporter Income and Engagement team to help embed and nurture a supporter-centric culture within WWF UK.
As Supporter Care Manager, you will be responsible for developing your team and helping to foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and teamwork, where vision is shared, quality and service standards are outstanding, and success is celebrated. This will include working with all members of the wider Supporter Care team, including 2 other Supporter Care Managers, and line managing a small team of Supporter Care Specialists. You will build rapport with supporters and continually drive efficiency, innovation and quality of processes and services to maximise supporter satisfaction and retention.
We’re looking for someone with:
· Used to leading & developing team members.
· Experience of successfully managing complex customer enquiries/complaints.
· Good understanding of Supporter Operations role in ensuring supporter satisfaction, retention & loyalty.
· Knowledge of risk management & contact databases.
· Understanding of compliance within a customer-facing environment, including GDPR, PCI DSS & safeguarding procedures
· Strong communication, team working & interpersonal skills.
Benefits, rewards & location
The salary for this role is £36,486. We also offer a full benefits and rewards package including:
· Annual leave starting at 26 days a year, rising one day each year to a maximum of 30 days plus bank holidays
· Flexible working options
· 5% employer contribution to pension, increased to 10% with employee contribution.
· Training and development opportunities
· Regular wellbeing initiatives.
This role is hybrid and you’ll be required to be in the office 20% of your contracted hours. The job is based at our UK head office, the Living Planet Centre in Woking, Surrey. The Living Planet Centre is one of the greenest buildings in the UK, and you’ll hot desk among trees and gardens.
About WWF-UK
We’re a global conservation charity with hundreds of projects around the world and millions of supporters.
At WWF-UK, we’re bringing our world back to life. Protecting what’s left is not enough – we’re now in a race to restore the natural world and prevent catastrophic climate change before it’s too late. And it’s a race we can still win.
We’re courageous and passionate about fighting for the future we want to see – a world where people and nature can thrive.
We were born out of passion and science, and for more than 60 years we’ve been at the forefront of global efforts to protect wildlife and the natural world. We operate with integrity, collaboratively and with respect for those we work alongside.
How to apply and the recruitment process
Please click on the link and apply via our website by completing the application form and submitting a copy of your up-to-date CV and a supporting statement to highlight what makes you a good fit for us.
Our policies and benefits reflect the importance of people being able to have a good work-life balance and being able to bring their ‘full self’ to work.
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Role Purpose
The Royal Foundation is looking for an exceptional People Manager to support the Director of People & Culture. They will be responsible for ensuring that the Foundation attracts, supports, and retains a high-achieving, diverse and ambitious team, committed to addressing society’s greatest challenges. This is a broad role that will engage with all elements of the employee lifecycle at the Foundation and would be suited to an experienced and dynamic HR professional.
You will have a people operations/HR generalist background and be known for your exceptional communication and interpersonal skills as well as being highly organised, diligent, flexible and detail oriented. You will play a crucial role in creating an engaging, high-performing, diverse and healthy work environment for our employees and championing our culture.
Key responsibilities, but not limited to:
- Recruitment & Onboarding: Lead recruitment across the organisation, ensuring we attract and hire top talent from diverse backgrounds. Develop an engaging onboarding experience that sets new hires up for success.
- Reward & Benefits: Oversee our employee reward and benefits programmes, ensuring competitive salary structures and compliance.
- Process Improvement & HR Tech: Drive HR process improvements and implement tech solutions that streamline workflows and enhance the employee experience.
- Employee Relations & Compliance: Provide advice on employee relations matters, manage complex cases, and ensure HR policies align with best practices and legal requirements.
- Talent Development: Support performance management, career development, and learning initiatives to help staff unlock their potential and grow within the organisation.
- Culture & Wellbeing: Champion employee engagement and wellbeing, embedding initiatives that foster an inclusive and supportive work environment.
Knowledge, experience, and personal qualities:
- CIPD-qualified (or equivalent), with strong HR generalist experience and a proven ability to deliver people projects and organisational change.
- Exceptional relationship-building skills, able to coach, support and influence managers, employees and key stakeholders.
- Strong communicator with excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, and a passion for driving improvements across the employee journey.
- Strong attention to detail, is self-sufficient, flexible and enjoys working in fast-paced, varied role.
Our Company & Culture:
The Royal Foundation is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and to ensuring a positive, safe, and respectful environment which promotes the wellbeing and dignity of our employees, partners, suppliers, and those whose interests we represent. We are committed to promoting a positive and inclusive working environment that has a diversity of people and views, and one that supports our culture of collaboration and curiosity. These principles underpin our professional behaviour and are embedded in our policies, procedures, day-to-day practices, and external relationships. We therefore welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Application/Recruitment Process
Join us and play a key role in shaping the future of our organisation! Apply now and help us create a diverse, engaged, and high-performing workforce.
Application Deadline: 03/10/2024
Application Requirements: Please support your application with a covering letter/statement outlining your key motivations for applying, skills, and experience.
Note: This role requires the applicant to have unrestricted UK Right to Work
Please ensure you submit a covering statement/letter outlining your motivations, qualifications, skills and experience.
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