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London – 3 days per week (Hybrid)
Permanent
£27,500 p.a. pro rata
About us:
Pragya is a non-profit development organisation committed to poverty relief and social justice in south Asia and east Africa. Our programmes span agriculture and rural livelihoods; conservation and green energy; water, sanitation and health; education; empowerment of women and minorities; and disaster management We aim at transformational change at the grassroots, focusing on marginalised communities in Nepal, India, Bangladesh and Kenya. We envision marginalised communities living dignified lives free from poverty and injustice, fully enjoying the benefits of development in a manner harmonious with cultural heritage and the natural environment, through sustainable development for the poorest, most neglected communities in challenging environments.
The role:
This role offers the chance to work with a global NGO, providing valuable experience in tackling key global development challenges, along with hands-on involvement with project and partnership management systems, grant tracking processes, and an opportunity to contribute to the development of impactful programmes. It provides exposure to the operations of an International NGO, invested in community-led holistic solutions to some of the most pressing problems of our times. You would enhance your knowledge and experience of the charity sector funding landscape in the UK and internationally. You would significantly expand your practical knowledge of project delivery and monitoring in diverse areas of international development such as water and sanitation, prevention of violence against women, food security and nutrition, rural livelihoods, biodiversity conservation, and community disaster resilience. You would write about our projects for funding applications and project reports, blog posts, newsletters etc. You would have the chance to network with other NGOs and funders at events and international development conferences. You may have the opportunity to travel to south Asia or Africa for project evaluation or conferences / networking, subject to funding. As you gain experience, there may be scope for you to contribute to project design.
You will be working in a friendly, professional environment There may be opportunity to increase hours to full-time subject to funding.
Person specification:
You would research potential funding partners, write grant applications, and manage successful partnerships, including trusts, foundations, corporate groups, and statutory sources. Some charity-sector fundraising experience is desirable.. The ability to draft inspiring narratives for different audiences, as well as creating programme budgets using spreadsheets are crucial aspects to this role.. You would research and attend relevant events and identify other such opportunities to promote Pragya’s work, to network, and to learn about the latest research and trends in international development. You would contribute to Pragya’s social media posts, campaigns, and the charity’s administrative needs. A basic lf knowledge of video editing and media tools like Canva would be an advantage.
The UK branch of Pragya is a small team; the ideal candidate would be a self-starter, capable of managing their own work load. Those passionate about working in international development are encouraged to apply. We are looking for candidates who would anticipate being able to make at least a two-year commitment.
Key specifications:
Essential
· A degree qualification with at least 2:1 or equivalent
· Fluent English with excellent writing skills
· Strong verbal communication and ability to represent Pragya at public events
· Basic knowledge of on-line communication platforms and media tools
· Proactive approach, ability to manage own workload, happy to work alone
· Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail
· Competent in the use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and good internet research skills
· Demonstrable interest in International Development
Desirable
· A degree in a relevant, essay-based discipline
· Fundraising experience from trusts / foundations / corporates
· Experience of using cloud-based donor management software (Salesforce, Oracle, CRM)
· Understanding of the issues Pragya works to address
· Prior travel to any of Pragya’s project-delivery countries
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.You must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom. Pragya is not able to sponsor visa applications either to commence or to continue employment. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, this post may require that you be subject to criminal records disclosure. Appointment will include a six-month probationary period.
Pragya is an equal opportunities employer. Charity no. 1082476
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Working closely with the Executive Director, senior team members and trustees, we are looking for an Executive Assistant and Company Secretary who has knowledge and experience of working with senior management and trustees in the arts and/or charitable sector to support the effective governance and leadership of the organisation.
You will be highly organised, diplomatic, and proactive with good attention to detail.
Contract and Hours
Permanent, full or part-time, 1.0 (36.25 hours / 5 days) or 0.8 ( 29 hours / 4 days) per week, 9.15-5.30pm per day, including lunch break. Minimum two days per week are to be worked at Crafts Council office, with requirement to attend all relevant Board and committee meetings and key staff events.
Crafts Council aims to support flexible working and part time arrangements where it is appropriate for the role.
Salary
£28,000 to £34,000 gross per annum based on full-time working, dependent upon experience.
Location
Crafts Council Office and Gallery is based in Islington, London, with some hybrid / home working.
Role to Commence
As soon as possible from May 2025 onwards.
Reporting to
Managed by the Executive Director and supporting the Senior Management Team and Trustees.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as Company Secretary for board and committee meetings - Organise meetings, planning up to a year in advance and working with trustees to ensure availability
- Prepare papers, ensure that they are issued in a timely manner, draft minutes, keep log of follow up actions
- Support the Executive Director with email and correspondence
- Drafting responses and acting as a first responder, provide personal assistant duties and leadership administration, such as arranging internal and external meetings, travel itineraries and diary management
- Meeting preparation: Prepare agendas, gather necessary materials, and follow up on action items from meetings
- Support the Executive Director in drafting briefing documents, reviewing policy documents and providing succinct summaries
- Project support: Assist with project management tasks, including research, data compilation, and presentation preparation
- Make use of time-saving tools (AI) and ensure that Executive Office is run efficiently and productively
- Support Craft Council Executive team with administration duties, including diary management, presentation design, meeting and travel co-ordination and follow up, processing invoices and expenses
- Support with event management where required, e.g. board and staff away days
- Support the recruitment and induction of new trustees, ensuring that induction packs are up to date and accurate
- Provide administrative support to the Chairs & trustees as required
- Reconcile financial expenditure, such as credit cards, raise purchase orders and code invoices as required
- Be an ambassador for the Crafts Council and represent it at appropriate events
- Be discrete, maintaining confidentiality and being comfortable dealing with a wide range of people
Note: Board related meetings include Trustee meetings (4 per year), Finance Audit & Risk meetings ( 4 - 6 per year), Nominations and Remuneration Committee meetings (x 1 per year) and other Committees and Panels (as required).
General
The postholder will:
• Have a strong commitment to accessibility and social justice, ensuring that we are adhering to best practice
• Assist in developing and maintaining effective teamwork across Crafts Council
• Be flexible within the broad remit of the post
• Continuously seek ways to improve personal, team and business performance
• Attend and participate in Crafts Council performance, development, and training programmes
• Ensure that you comply with all Health and Safety regulations and safe working practice as required by current legislation and the Company’s Health and Safety and Safeguarding policies and practices
• Adhere to Crafts Council policies, procedures and code of conduct including in relation to GDPR
• Participate as an active and responsible member of the management team and contribute to the development of Crafts Council policies, strategies, business and operational plans
• Understand the importance of equality and inclusion in the workplace
• Always promote the highest level of customer experience
• Undertake any other duty which may be reasonably allocated
Please provide a CV and covering letter including the following information:
-Your interest in working for the Crafts Council and this position
-Details of your relevant knowledge, skills and experience
-Share more about your interest in governance in the charitable sector, providing a notable example.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
�� Join Storyhouse as our Development Director ��
�� Location: Chester | �� Full-Time, Permanent | �� £55,000 per annum
Are you a dynamic, strategic fundraiser with a passion for the arts and community impact? Do you thrive on building meaningful relationships and driving ambitious income growth? Storyhouse is looking for a visionary Development Director to join our Leadership Team!
At Storyhouse, we're more than a cultural venue — we're a creative community hub, delivering outstanding artistic programmes and vital community initiatives. As Development Director, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping our future by leading and evolving our fundraising strategy to secure a diverse, sustainable income base.
�� Key Responsibilities:
- Lead all fundraising streams: individual giving, major donors, corporate partnerships, trusts & foundations, public sector grants, and legacy giving.
- Develop and implement innovative fundraising strategies, campaigns, and appeals.
- Cultivate strong relationships with donors, funders, sponsors, and stakeholders.
- Manage and inspire the Development Team, fostering professional growth and delivering high performance.
- Collaborate closely with our Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team to support long-term strategy and business planning.
- Champion Storyhouse’s commitment to access, inclusion, and participation, advocating for our role as a vital cultural institution regionally and nationally.
�� We’re looking for someone who:
- Has a proven track record in senior fundraising roles within arts, culture, heritage, or charity sectors.
- Brings exceptional relationship-building and communication skills.
- Demonstrates strong leadership and management experience.
- Is adept at crafting compelling cases for support and persuasive funding proposals.
- Can develop creative, innovative approaches to income generation.
- Has experience managing budgets and delivering a strong return on investment.
�� Why Join Us?
At Storyhouse, you'll be part of a passionate team, working in one of the UK’s most exciting cultural organisations, delivering meaningful change in the community while advancing your career in a leadership role. You’ll have the autonomy to innovate and make a real difference.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
Storyhouse is one of the UK’s foremost cultural charities, incorporating a library, theatres and a cinema. We are also an acclaimed theatre producer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Company Overview
Holocaust Centre North promotes education on the Holocaust and post-Holocaust issues, including building new lives in the North of England and intergenerational memory and trauma. Our work across collections, learning, artistic research and survivor welfare seeks to foster a culture of care and promotes awareness about the relevance of Holocaust history in the present. We work closely with refugees of Nazi persecution, their families and carers, artistic practitioners, researchers and schools to create a space for nuanced dialogue about the ongoing relevance of the Holocaust. We strive to provide opportunities for reflection on the role that this dark chapter of our shared history plays in the now and to reframe Holocaust memory within contemporary critical frameworks.
Summary
Are you an ambitious fundraising professional ready to elevate your career to the next level? We are seeking a dynamic and passionate individual to step into the exciting role of Head of Fundraising within our small but ambitious and growing team. This is a unique opportunity to significantly shape and expand our fundraising strategy while working alongside enthusiastic, dedicated, and caring colleagues committed to making a meaningful impact through powerful community engagement and thought-provoking contemporary dialogue.
As Head of Fundraising, you will have the opportunity to take on significant responsibility by innovating and enhancing our membership programme, forging new and impactful corporate partnerships, and curating engaging annual fundraising events. Your creativity and strategic insight will directly influence our future growth and sustainability. We have a proven track record in supporting and developing our team members to achieve their professional goals, ensuring you have ample opportunities for growth and advancement.
At Holocaust Centre North, genuine community relationships lie at the heart of our mission. You will play a pivotal role in deepening and strengthening these vital connections, ensuring the long-term sustainability of our work in Holocaust memory and contemporary critical engagement.
Join us and make a meaningful difference in a supportive environment where your ambition and vision can thrive!
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- To strengthen Holocaust Centre North’s patrons’ scheme ‘The Northern Line’
- To lead on grants fundraising
- To establish a corporate giving programme
- To establish and run an annual programme of fundraising initiativesTo establish and run an annual programme of fundraising initiatives
For more detail about the role's main duties and responsibilities please visit our website.
Person Specification
Experience
- Proven experience in fundraising, with a track record in individual giving, corporate partnerships, or event fundraising.
- Experience of engaging and stewarding donors, supporters, or stakeholders in a charity or cultural organisation.
- Experience in writing successful funding applications for trusts, foundations, or statutory funders.
- Experience in planning and delivering fundraising events, including donor cultivation events and community fundraising initiatives.
- Experience of working with communities, volunteers, or grassroots networks to encourage participation and engagement.
Skills
- Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to connect with supporters, funders, and corporate partners.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling fundraising applications, donor communications, and event materials.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality outcomes.
- Ability to analyse fundraising data and trends to inform strategy and reporting.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, ensuring efficient record-keeping and reporting.
- Confidence in public speaking and presenting to potential donors, partners, and community groups.
Interests / Personal Attributes
- A passion for the work of museums, heritage and the role of the charity sector in bringing communities together.
- A commitment to ethical fundraising and relationship-driven donor stewardship.
- A proactive and creative approach to fundraising, with the ability to spot new opportunities and develop innovative ideas.
- A collaborative and team-oriented mindset, with a willingness to work closely with colleagues across Collections, Learning & Communities, as well as University partners.
- A commitment to inclusivity, accessibility, and engaging diverse communities in fundraising activities.
- Resilience and adaptability, with the ability to navigate challenges and maintain enthusiasm in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends for events and donor engagement activities.
- Interest in Holocaust education and its potential to be a force for good in the modern world, memory, and contemporary critical engagement with history.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please download and read carefully our Job Description and Person Specification and send the below to the email address included in the application pack.
- Your CV – This should include your professional experience relevant to the role, whether in a paid or voluntary capacity.
- A Cover Letter – Please explain how you meet the experience, skills and interests/personal attributes criteria in the person specification, providing examples where possible.
We recognise that some candidates may prefer to demonstrate their achievements visually or through other formats. If you would like to, please feel free to attach links, PDFs, photos or videos in support of your application.
Deadline for applications: 23rd April 2025
We look forward to receiving your application and appreciate you taking the time to read this opportunity.
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Contract length: 24 months
Pay: £31,470.00-£34,063.00 per year
Expected hours: 22.5 – 30 per week
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Flexitime
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 27/04/2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
The National Portrait Gallery is seeking a talented Senior Manager, Trusts and Foundations to join their thriving Development team. Following their major transformation and reopening in June 2023, they are delivering a vibrant programme of world-class exhibitions and engaging with new audiences. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in their continued success.
About the Role:
As Senior Manager, Trusts and Foundations, you'll work closely with the Head of Grants and Legacy Giving to secure vital support from trusts, foundations, and the National Lottery Heritage Fund. You'll cultivate and steward relationships with existing and potential funders, develop compelling proposals, and ensure excellent reporting and recognition. This is a front-facing, donor-focused role that requires exceptional communication skills and a genuine passion for the Gallery's mission.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support on the delivery of a thriving grants programme, with responsibility for half of the portfolio
- Build and maintain strong relationships with funders, providing excellent stewardship
- Craft compelling funding applications and impact reports.
- Collaborate with internal teams to align projects with funder priorities.
- Identify and cultivate new funding opportunities.
- Potential future line management responsibilities as the programme grows
About You:
- Significant experience in trusts and foundations fundraising, preferably in the arts/cultural sector.
- Proven ability to secure major grants and manage funder relationships. Specific skills and strengths in managing warm relationships is needed.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong stewardship and relationship management skills.
- Financial literacy and experience with budgets.
- Ability to work collaboratively and strategically.
- Enthusiasm for the Gallery's mission and a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
What’s on Offer:
- Salary: £41,800 per annum.
- Generous pension contribution: 28.9% employer contribution.
- 27 days annual leave.
- Hybrid working (London office/work from home).
- Opportunity to work within a prestigious cultural institution.
- A collaborative and supportive team environment.
Interviews to be held in person on the 16th April
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Summary
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A PAYROLL OFFICER
The Payroll Officer will undertake end-to-end payroll administration tasks and work within an agreed control framework and in line with agreed monthly timetables and service levels to deliver payroll processing for all relevant payrolls.
Core Responsibilities
- Act as a first point of contact for payroll-related queries from individuals (staff, clergy etc.) and customers (NCIs HR, dioceses, Bishops' offices etc.
- End-to-end payroll processing for all relevant payrolls (starters, leavers, changes, variance checking etc.).
- Responding to enquiries (by phone, email, online) from payees and payroll customers (NCIs, dioceses, Bishops' offices etc.) on a timely basis, demonstrating high levels of customer service.
- Administration of overpayment process and death in service process.
- Undertake payroll processing tasks including PAYE, NI, student loans, childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, parental leave, statutory payments, court orders, GAYE, other personal deductions, and tax year start/tax year end etc
- Provision of information for internal and external audit processes as required.
- Proactive and strict management of the payroll cut-off deadlines, including sending email reminders.
Key Role Requirements
- This is a hybrid role with the expectation to work from the office (Church House, London or The Old Brewhouse - Bishopthorpe, York) 1 day per week on Tuesdays.
You will need to be/have:
- Experience of working within a payroll environment using computerised payroll systems.
- Experience of dealing with a large and varied customer base.
- Experience of working in a collaborative, team environment.
- Familiar with basic UK payroll legislation.
- Level 3 National Payroll Certificate or similar (e.g CIPP) (Desirable).
- Experience of using Oracle HCM Cloud (Desirable).
- Up to date knowledge of IOM (ITIP and IOM NI) and Channel Island payroll (SI Soc Sec) legislation (Desirable).
- Very good numerical skills, able to undertake calculations with confidence and spot errors.
- Good IT skills, with accurate and quick data entry/ keyboard skills.
- Confident, polite, service-orientated approach, able to offer excellent customer service.
- Able to identify priorities and plan and organise daily work routines.
- The ability to work well and effectively under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
WHAT WE OFFER
Your Salary
- A salary of £34,801, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.
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Finance Officer
We are looking for an experienced Finance Officer to join the team, to manage financial operations and related administrative processes.
This is an interesting opportunity working for an organisation that co-creates inclusive arts opportunities within diverse communities.
Position: Finance Officer
Location: Greater Manchester/Heywood/hybrid (in person in Heywood on Wednesdays)
Hours: Part-time, 15 hours / week
Salary: £28,282 per annum (£9,554.70 pro rata)
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: 7.5% employer pension contribution, with a requirement of 0.5% contribution to be made by the post-holder, and 30 days holiday plus public holidays pro rata
Closing date: Thursday 24th April at 10am. Interviews will be conducted on Wednesday 7th May and will consist of an in-person interview in Heywood
The Role
You will be responsible to and work closely with the Managing Director to ensure financial information is provided to the Board of Trustees, funders and other stakeholders; and act as Secretary to the Finance Task Group, convening and minuting meetings.
This includes maintaining accurate financial records, processing invoices and payments, reconciling book-keeping software (currently Quickbooks) and producing regular management accounts.
About You
You will have experience in finance and accounting and a strong understanding of charity finance. You will work closely with senior leadership and the Programme Coordinators to ensure budgets and financial reporting are up-to-date and comply with legal regulations.
Practical experience is more important to us than formal qualifications.
The charity is an equal opportunities employer, and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
We are particularly interested to hear from candidates who live in Rochdale, the global majority, disabled, neurodiverse and LGBTQ+ communities.
About the Organisation
The organisation uses a wide range of creativity and art forms, including visual arts, creative writing, and spoken word, to engage diverse and underserved communities in Rochdale and across Greater Manchester. They co-create inclusive artistic opportunities with these communities that enhance wellbeing and celebrate culture and heritage. They call this Art for a Reason.
The organisations is currently underrepresented by ethnically diverse staff and management, so we particularly encourage applications from individuals who live in Rochdale and/or identify as being of the global majority, disabled, neurodiverse and/or LGBTQ+/and or non-binary communities. The successful candidate will be offered the post subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.
You may also have experience in areas such as Finance Officer, Financial Officer, Finance Assistant, Finance Coordinator, Accounts Officer, Accounts Assistant.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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Philanthropy Manager: Individuals
Advancement
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£42,400 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 21 April 2025
About the role:
The British Museum is embarking on one of the most significant cultural redevelopment projects undertaken anywhere in the world. will transform the Museum for the 21st century while staying open, maintaining the founding commitment to keep the collection safe and accessible to the public for generations to come.
The Philanthropy Team, as a key function of Advancement, will play a vital role in enabling the Museum's vision for the future. As such, the team is expanding, with new roles created to accommodate priority projects including a major acquisition campaign, capital and increased revenue targets for exhibitions and core work.
Key areas of responsibility:
The Philanthropy Manager: Individuals will be responsible for:
- Maximising income from individuals for a range of capital and revenue projects by securing five and six-figure gifts
- Supporting senior colleagues, including the Associate Head of Philanthropy (Individuals) and Head of Philanthropy in cultivating new relationships at this exciting time in the Museum's history
- Actively stewarding an established portfolio of donors
- Ensuring the highest standards of information management
About you:
Above all else, the post holder will need to be a pro-active, results-driven individual who remains focused and productive under pressure. Solid experience of managing relationships with major funders in the cultural or heritage sector is essential as are outstanding communication skills.
About the British Museum:
Founded in 1753, the British Museum's remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists such as Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.
You can view a selection of our impressive collection of prints and drawings in our .
The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:
- Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years' service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays.
- Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme (find out what benefits a civil service pension provides).
- Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
- Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections.
- Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans
- Professional and personal development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts on food and gift shop purchases
Additional details:
If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of in order to support you with your application, please provide details
The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a Museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated because of their relevant knowledge, skills and experience.
We offer a flexible way of working that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organisation. We welcome questions and conversations at interview stage about how flexible working could work for you. We would typically see this role as working on site, as required, several days a week.
Thank you!
Join War Child UK as our Database Executive and use your CRM expertise to drive data excellence, enabling innovative fundraising that supports children affected by war.
It’s an exciting time for War Child. We are sector leading with our heritage, connections, and relationships in the world of music, gaming and events. With a talented, hard-working team, we deliver amazing, creative fundraising in spades that has a huge capacity to inspire people.
You’ll be part of a multi-award winning Fundraising & Communications team which prides itself on innovation and collaboration in order to inspire our fundraisers and supporters. As our Database Executive, you'll play an important role in supporting, maintaining and utilising our database system, Salesforce. We’re looking for a certified Salesforce user who is adept at project management to support the Data Lead, with a variety of projects – ensuring our busy Fundraising & Communications function are fully enabled. This requires someone who is experienced in data selection, the importing of data and data cleansing. Working with a range of teams at War Child, the Database Executive is a confident advocate for Salesforce and the importance of CRM, helping War Child achieve our objectives and provide the best possible service to our donors, supporters, participants and staff.
If you share our values and believe that children’s lives should not be torn apart by war, we want to hear from you. Below are some of the experiences and qualities were looking for. However, if you don’t meet every aspect of the role criteria, we still encourage you to apply – your skills, experiences, and perspective could be exactly what we need to enable War Child to support more of the world’s most vulnerable children.
- A Salesforce user (or equivalent through relevant experience) with good working knowledge of Salesforce system administration.
- Someone who can manage database-related projects effectively, accurately and to set timeframes, from start to finish.
- Experienced in data selection for mass fundraising appeals – with excellent attention to detail.
- Experienced in importing and exporting data with data loader.
- Understanding and appreciation for excellent data quality, using your passion and skills to manage data cleansing projects to the highest possible standard.
- Committed to Salesforce best practice and staying abreast of developments on the Salesforce platform and wider Salesforce and Salesforce org community.
- Able to manage a variety of stakeholder requirements and priorities simultaneously, to resolve requests in a timely, logical and accurate manner.
- A naturally collaborative person, who enjoys working with others and communicating with a variety of stakeholders to complete projects and problem solve.
What we can offer you
At War Child, we genuinely value different ways of working. From day one, we’re open to discussing flexible options, including hybrid working, flexible hours and compressed hours. Our goal is to support our employees to do their best work while ensuring we continue to deliver for children affected by conflict. Some of our benefits include:
- Flexible working culture and flexible public holidays
- 28 days annual leave (pro-rata), plus bank holidays, which increases by one day per year on your work anniversary, up to a maximum of 33 days.
- Pension - 5% employer contribution (increasing to 6% after one year’s service), with minimum employee contribution.
- Health and wellbeing - employees may take advantage of a healthcare cash plan, a GP 24/7 helpline, cancer cover, and a range of wellbeing initiatives and training. All employees have access to free, confidential one-to-one wellbeing consultations with trained counsellors.
This role offers an incredible opportunity to make a tangible difference at a time of unprecedented need. Join us in standing up for children affected by war and help create a future where no child’s life is torn apart by conflict.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Associate Head of Philanthropy: Individuals
Advancement
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£56,195 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 21 April 2025
About the role:
The British Museum is embarking on one of the most significant cultural redevelopment projects undertaken anywhere in the world. will transform the Museum for the 21st century while staying open, maintaining the founding commitment to keep the collection safe and accessible to the public for generations to come.
The Philanthropy Team, as a key function of Advancement, will play a vital role in enabling the Museum's vision for the future. As such, the team is expanding, with new roles created to accommodate priority projects including a major acquisition campaign, capital and increased revenue targets for exhibitions and core work.
Key areas of responsibility:
The Associate Head of Philanthropy: Individuals will be responsible for:
- Maximising income from individuals for a range of capital and revenue projects by securing six and seven-figure gifts
- Supporting senior colleagues, including the Head of Philanthropy and Director of Advancement in cultivating new relationships at this exciting time in the Museum's history
- Actively stewarding an established portfolio of donors
- Developing and leading a high-performing team of HNWI-focused fundraisers
About you:
Above all else, the post holder will need to be a pro-active, results-driven individual who remains focused and productive under pressure. Solid experience of managing senior relationships with major funders in the cultural or heritage sector is essential. As is experience of consulting and influencing internal stakeholders, at all levels, and outstanding communication skills.
About the British Museum:
Founded in 1753, the British Museum's remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists such as Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.
You can view a selection of our impressive collection of prints and drawings in our .
The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:
- Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years' service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays.
- Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme (find out what benefits a civil service pension provides).
- Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
- Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections.
- Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans
- Professional and personal development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts on food and gift shop purchases
Additional details:
If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of in order to support you with your application, please provide details
The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a Museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated because of their relevant knowledge, skills and experience.
We offer a flexible way of working that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organisation. We welcome questions and conversations at interview stage about how flexible working could work for you. We would typically see this role as working on site, as required, several days a week.
Thank you!
The Organisation
The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.
We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with 77 million visits every year.
We are now looking for a Visitor Support and Resolutions Manager to join us on a full-time, 12-month fixed-term basis, working 36 hours per week.
The Benefits
- Salary of up to £38,500 per annum, depending on experience
- 26 days' annual leave (pro rata) plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years’ service
- Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
- Hybrid/agile working options
- Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
- Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
- Learning and development opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Offices in a beautiful location
This is a fantastic opportunity for a customer service professional with line management experience and strong CRM skills to join our iconic organisation.
You will enjoy a truly unique and inspiring environment, surrounded by natural beauty and heritage that makes every day extraordinary.
Even better, you will have the chance to shape unforgettable experiences, where your work will enrich the visits of millions of people who enjoy our parks every year.
So, if you’re ready to be part of something truly special, and work within London’s most treasured green spaces, read on and apply today!
The Role
As a Visitor Support and Resolutions Manager, you will lead a team to deliver exceptional service to our visitors and colleagues across all communication channels.
Working with multiple departments, you will ensure consistent messaging and share valuable visitor insights to support continual enhancements to their experience.
Beyond this, you will also optimise our CRM system to simplify processes and elevate the quality of service we provide.
Additionally, you will:
- Act as the escalation point for complaints and enquiries
- Deliver training on visitor support processes and the CRM system
- Oversee reception and postal services at our HQ
About You
To be considered as a Visitor Support and Resolutions Manager, you will need:
- Line management experience within a customer service context
- Significant experience of managing a CRM system (ideally Microsoft Dynamics)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English Language – Grade C/4, equivalent or above
Other organisations may call this role Customer Service Manager, Visitor Experience Manager, Customer Support Team Leader, Customer Resolutions Manager, or CRM Manager.
We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed and use Recite-me accessibility software. At the top of the application page, there is an “Accessibility Tools” button which you can use to complete the application form in a way that works for you. If you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch.
The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Please visit our website to find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
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We provide free access to London’s beautiful, natural and historic green spaces, to help improve everyone’s quality of life and wellbeing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Learning and Development Officer (aligned to Chester & Stoke-on-Trent and Isle of Man Districts)
This role is part of the Connexional Team Learning Network, supporting, encouraging, and equipping the Church to live out ‘Our Calling’ through worship, mission, evangelism and discipleship. The Learning Network primarily works with lay and ordained leaders, helping them equip others.
This post contributes to Connexional-wide learning and development initiatives, and is specifically aligned with the Chester & Stoke-on-Trent District and the Isle of Man District. Chester & Stoke-on-Trent District has a strong Primitive Methodist heritage, which is felt in the life and culture of the District. The Isle of Man is a self-governing Crown-Dependency where Methodism and Celtic Spirituality are strong components of the Manx identity.
The Ideal Candidate for This Role
The person best suited for this Learning & Development Officer role will be:
A Passionate and Committed Christian
- Deeply engaged in their faith and motivated to help churches grow in discipleship, worship, mission and evangelism.
- A member of a church in good standing with Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (or an equivalent organization).
- Committed to the values of inclusivity, justice, evangelism, and church growth.
A Skilled Educator and Facilitator
- Experienced in learning and development, with transferable skills to a church setting.
- Confident in designing, delivering and evaluating training, both and online and onsite.
- Able to engage adult learners effectively, making theological concepts accessible, and equipping people for vocations within the life of the church.
- A strong theological thinker, able to guide and develop conversations to enable A Methodist Way of Life.
A Strong Communicator and Relationship-Builder
- Able to connect with and inspire people across the church to enable them to serve in their varied communities.
- Skilled in facilitating discussions on vision, mission and growth planning.
- Comfortable using digital tools and online platforms for training and communication.
- Adept at working across cultural and theological contexts, bringing sensitivity and adaptability.
- Proactive in identifying learning and development needs and responding with creative, tailored solutions.
A Collaborative Leader
- Capable of working with diverse teams, including ordained and lay church leaders.
- Skilled in planning, organizing, and evaluating learning and development initiatives.
- Proactive in identifying training needs and responding with creative, tailored solutions.
- Open to collaborating across Methodist districts and the wider church network.
A Flexible and Self-Motivated Professional
- Comfortable with travel and occasional evening/weekend work.
- Based in the Chester & Stoke District, with the ability to travel to the Isle of Man as required.
- Organized and self-driven, able to manage multiple projects and responsibilities.
- Creative and adaptable in responding to the changing needs of churches and communities
Our Culture, Values and Benefits
Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.
We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), annualised hours and a Wellbeing Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.
The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We also welcome applications from people living with disabilities.
The successful applicant will be required to live either within or close to & Stoke Methodist District and will be expected to travel to the Isle of Man for work purposes.
Closing date: Sunday 6 April 2025
Interviews to take place on: Friday 2nd May 2025 in Crewe
N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Registered Charity
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The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.
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About us:
Kent Wildlife Trust is the county’s leading conservation charity with more than 31,000 members and over 1000 registered volunteers. We manage and protect over 9000 acres of land across more than 90 different sites and nature reserves, alongside 2 visitor centres. But we can’t save nature alone. So, we work closely with local communities, businesses, organisations and individuals to protect and restore wildlife and wild spaces and create a wilder Kent for the benefit of people and the planet.
What you'll be doing:
We are looking for a skilled Bid Development Officer to join our team and drive income generation through grants and funding applications. If you have experience in bid writing, securing funding, and building relationships with funders, we want to hear from you!
You will be:
- Identifying and researching funding opportunities from public sector funders, the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Trusts, and Foundations.
- Developing high-quality funding applications in collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
- Managing the full grant cycle—from prospecting and application to reporting and stewardship.
- Building and maintaining relationships with funders, trusts, and foundation managers.
- Creating strong, evidence-based funding proposals aligned with organisational priorities.
- Writing compelling applications and donor reports to meet funder requirements and deadlines.
- Developing and managing project budgets, ensuring full cost recovery.
- Maintaining accurate records on CRM systems and tracking funding opportunities.
- Working closely with strategic partners to shape bids and unlock new funding sources.
- Supporting the Acting Deputy Director (Strategic Conservation Initiatives) in achieving annual income targets.
What we need you to bring:
- Proven experience in bid development and securing funding through high-quality applications.
- Strong research skills to identify new funding opportunities.
- Experience of working to income targets and meeting tight deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create engaging and persuasive applications.
- Strong project budgeting skills, including knowledge of full cost recovery.
- Ability to manage funder relationships, ensuring excellent stewardship and timely reporting.
- Organised and efficient, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
We are unable to recruit anyone who does not have a right to work in the UK.
What we will offer in return:
We offer exceptional enhanced benefits. Recognising the wellbeing pressures related to the climate and nature crises we face as a society, we provide flexible work options, wellbeing initiatives, and professional development opportunities. Whatever stage of your career you’re at, our comprehensive benefits package at Kent Wildlife Trust can be a key factor in your choice to join us.
Next steps:
If you're ready to join our team and help us create a Wilder Kent, simply click "Apply" to visit our website, where you can find out more about the role and complete the online application form. Be sure to include your personal statement in the space provided and upload your CV, and take a moment to review the Guidance Notes for helpful tips.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview w/c 14th April 2025. We will let unsuccessful candidates know if they have not been shortlisted.
If you’d like to learn more about the role before applying, feel free to email us.
The Kent Wildlife Trust Group is Wild About Inclusion. To us, this means inspiring, empowering and engaging people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and abilities, to change the natural world for the better. It also means cultivating inclusive workspaces that are free from discrimination, where differences are celebrated, everyone can be themselves and flourish, just like nature!
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Summary
The Human Resources department provides a strategic and operational HR service to the seven National Church Institutions (NCIs) and the 42 Diocesan Bishops' offices. Our HR Operations team focusses on the entire employee lifecycle providing support, advice and guidance to senior leaders, line managers and staff. The Organisational Development team lead on culture, values, wellbeing, development and our belonging & inclusion strategy. Through our External Service team, we also offer HR support on a consultancy basis to other Church of England organisations including our dioceses and cathedrals.
We are a friendly, diverse, well respected and highly engaged HR team who are committed to actively sharing knowledge and learning across the team and beyond. We encourage flexible working within the team and meet together online weekly and in-person once a month for collaboration, knowledge-sharing and building relationships.
The NCIs comprises a wide variety of functions and professions to support the mission and ministries of the Church by working with those who serve in parishes, dioceses, schools and other ministries, and with partners at a national and international level.
As part of our HR Operations team, you will be involved in providing an outstanding proactive and professional HR service. In this role, you will be the day-to-day HR contact for Bishops' Office Staff. A key project at the start of your role will be to establish (and subsequently maintain) a Teams site for Bishops' Office staff to give them easy access to key HR policies and make it easier for the staff to contact HR.
- This is a part-time role working 21 hours / 3 days per week. The work pattern and location are flexible, with one day each week in your primary base of either York or London.
- You will be required to travel to bishops' offices around the UK, and come to Church House, Westminster at least once a month.
You'll need to have experience of providing HR advice and guidance to staff and managers, and a good understanding of typical HR processes. We are looking for someone who is a confident using IT (including Microsoft Office 365 and Teams) and has experience of HR systems. Experience of using Oracle Fusion HCM and SharePoint would be an advantage.
The Church of England is for everyone and we want to reflect the diversity of the community the Church serves across the whole country. Therefore, while of course we welcome all applications from interested and suitably experienced people, we would particularly welcome applicants from UK Minoritised Ethnicities (UKME)/Global Majority Heritage (GMH) and other under-represented groups. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to recruiting disabled people. We offer interviews to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
Please refer to the Job Description for more information about the role and person specification.
- A salary of £40,572 per annum (pro rata) plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.
- 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rata).
- We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
- We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption Leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships.
- Access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.
- Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abbey with a plus-one guest.
- Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
- Opportunity to join the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.
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Summary
Join our community as a Legal Counsel, supporting the Legal Office and the Designated Officer for clergy discipline. You'll be part of a diverse group dedicated to making a difference at national and international levels.
The post holder will be working with the Legal Office where we provide advice to the national policy-making and governance institutions of the Church of England, including a legislative assembly.
We are a small, inclusive team comprising barristers and solicitors, working with paralegal and administrative support. Our existing team's professional backgrounds are diverse, with members coming to us from private practice in law firms, at the Bar and from regulators. Our work requires the provision of advice on diverse and intellectually stimulating points of law at the intersection of public and private law. The work is high quality, intellectually stimulating, and rewarding. We are a collegiate and supportive team, and we are proud of the work we do.
The ideal candidate is motivated by work at the intersection of public and private law, regulatory/disciplinary law, and resolving complex, novel, and politically sensitive challenges. Our work is high quality, intellectually stimulating, and rewarding.
You will have opportunities for career growth and development, interacting with senior stakeholders and participating in various projects. We seek self-starters with at least 2-3 years of post-qualification experience who thrive in a team environment.
- Provide legal and procedural advice to various Church of England bodies, including legislative and regulatory activities.
- Support the Designated Officer in clergy discipline matters, including investigations, case preparation, and court advocacy.
- Liaise with external law firms on litigation strategy and dispute resolution.
- Contribute to national policy and code of practice development.
- Act as a registrar during General Synod sessions, offering legal advice and managing legislative programs.
- Represent the Legal Office in committees and meetings.
- Undertake special assignments or project work as needed.
- Hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation to work from the office (Church House, London or The Old Brewhouse - Bishopthorpe, York) 1-3 days per week.
You will need to be/have a:
- Qualified solicitor or barrister with at least 2-3 years of post-qualification experience.
- Minimum 2:1 in first degree (any subject). We will consider applicants who do not have a 2:1 degree if you can show satisfactory evidence of equivalent high-level academic and/or professional achievement (for example in GLD, LPC, or BPC results).
- Able to juggle competing priorities within a restricted deadline.
- Good grasp of legal research methodology, including in unfamiliar areas of law.
- Ability to work individually without supervision, and as part of a team
- Willingness to work proactively and take the initiative in developing and improving complex processes without unnecessary formality.
- An interest in, or willingness to develop an interest in, legal project management and legal technology (Desirable).
- Some professional experience in dispute resolution or professional investigations (Desirable).
- A working understanding of one or more of the following areas of non-contentious practice: employment, data protection/regulatory, and/or corporate/governance (Desirable).
- Experience working with clients in the public, government services, or third sector would be a plus (Desirable).
- Experience of practice in criminal or regulatory law (you may need to undertake some court advocacy in this role), plus at least one of:
- ecclesiastical law
- administrative and public law.
- charity law
- A market rate salary of £73,000 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.
- 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
- We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance