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Overall Purpose

To work as part of the Grants & Programmes Team to support organisations applying for funding each year through the Foundations grants programme.  The post holder manages important relationships with potential and current grantees, building trust and an understanding of their purpose and aims and supporting them to submit appropriate and high-quality applications for funding against the funds criteria and Foundation’s priorities. To lead on wider initiatives, as directed by the Senior Grants Manager or Senior Leadership Team, to ensure the Foundation maintains high standards and contribute to national data sharing and initiatives that strengthen the work and reach of the foundation. The Grants Manager will report to the Senior Grants Manager and will work closely with colleagues across the Foundation contributing to the delivery of the Foundation’s Strategic Plan, vision, and values.

Responsibilities

To undertake all tasks associated with BLCF's grantmaking functions including carry out assessments of grants applications and work alongside donors on donor-directed funds as required. 

Work alongside members of the team to maximize use of our in-house CRM database for monitoring and impact reporting, working with the Head of Impact. 

Provide grant-making support and advise to potential and existing grantees on our funds and programmes, to ensure open and transparent access to our programmes and proactively looking to address inequality and fairer access to opportunities the Foundation offers. 

Process all grant applications within agreed timelines, working alongside Fund Leads to review and assess grant applications effectively. 

Co-lead delivery of fund programmes, contributing to their strategic direction / donor engagement.

Carry out other associated duties, which may arise, develop, or be assigned, in line with the scale and general nature of the post.

Performance & Monitoring

Track and review monitoring submissions, working with the Grants Officers to send out reminders for monitoring forms to be returned where required, and sign off monitoring forms from applicants.

Production of delivery/donor reports as required to funders, as requested by Senior Leadership Team.

Ensure appropriate levels of training are maintained and a good working understanding of the policies and procedures of the Foundation. 

Relationship Building

Listen, learn and share the needs of communities back into the work of the Foundation to ensure we are always 'needs led'.

Maintain and share our vision and value and help those who wish to work with us understand the processes and requirements we have.

Make regular visits to funded projects as required.

Regularly connect and engage with charity forums and networks to promote the work of the Foundation and help raise our profile.

External Representation

Maintain a good working understanding of community and charity sector issues in order to better inform our work, ensuring information is cascaded to wider members of the team. 

Represent the Foundation in a positive way, at Regional and National events as required by Senior Grants Manager or Senior Leadership Team.

Proactively develop and maintain an appropriate network of contacts in the grant making sector across the whole geographic reach of the Foundation. Deliver and support workshops and seminars and fund launchesfor the Foundations existing and new programmes and initiatives. 

Provide proactive support to the CEO with other initiatives, where required. 

Be an ambassador for the work of the Foundation by demonstrating its values in the delivery of its work.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience 

Essential:

• Understanding of charity sector.
• Experience of managing funded projects, fundraising or philanthropy.
• Excellent communication skills, adapts style according to audience and context.
• Customer care / high quality service provision.
• Production of high-quality reports using excellent written skills.
• Fully computer literate including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and use of databases.
• Ability to process and interpret information
• Excellent team player.
• Excellent networking skills with a wide range of stakeholders, quickly establishes rapport and professional credibility.

Desirebale:

• Previous grant-making or grants assessment work.
• People with lived experience / professional experience of support for minoritised communities are particularly encouraged to apply.
• Understands social needs across Bedfordshire.
• Understands legal and financial requirements in voluntary sector.
• Statutory sector experience such as; commissioning / procurement, police, health, etc.
• Proficient in use of Salesforce.

Personal Qualities

Essential: 

• Professional.
• Relational.
• Self-motivated.
• Detail-oriented.
• Organised.
• Punctual.
• Creative and adaptable approach.
• Committed to learning and development.
• Committed to BLCF values.

Other Requirements

Essential: 

• Committed to diversity, equality and inclusion.
• Able to work across Bedfordshire / access to transport.
• Evening / weekend flexibility.

Desireable

• Full driving license and use of own vehicle.

The Diocese of Chester is seeking to recruit a Property Officer to assist and support the Property Manager in providing efficient and effective management of the Diocese's property portfolio.

The successful candidate will be an excellent administrator, with working knowledge of spreadsheets. They will be able to deal with people sensitively and tactfully. Sympathy with the ethos of the church of England is essential.

The role will be based in Church House at Daresbury Park, Warrington, with some hybrid working available

The job description, person specification and application form can be downloaded from the Diocesan website - Please see website address in the attached documents or via the apply/redirect to recruiter button.

Closing date: Tuesday 6th May 2025

Interviews: Friday 23rd May 2025

Are you looking for a role where your skills and passion can truly make an impact? This is an exciting time to join our friendly, busy, and supportive team as we implement our 10-year Mission Plan, shaping the future of our Diocese and the communities we serve.

Covering Hampshire, Berkshire, South Oxford, and the Channel Islands, our Diocese is home to 87 parishes and 50 schools, serving over 27,000 practising Catholics and supporting 32,000 children and their families. Our work is both challenging and deeply rewarding, offering the opportunity to be part of something truly meaningful.

We are seeking a Director of Finance to lead financial strategy to ensure long-term resilience, manage the finance team, deliver a high standard of financial governance, and provide effective support for our parishes. This role reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will provide expert financial guidance to the Bishop, Trustees, and diocesan leaders. You will oversee financial governance, treasury and investment management, risk assessment, and IT strategy, ensuring financial prudence while supporting the mission of the Church.

We are looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with experience in complex organisations and, ideally, knowledge of the charity or not for profit sector. The successful candidate will have well-developed interpersonal skills, a track record of excellent attention to detail, and the ability to explain complex financial matters to non-finance audiences. A commitment to teamwork and supporting parishes is essential.

An understanding of Catholic Church teachings and values is crucial, as you will play a key role in aligning financial decisions with pastoral priorities.

If you are inspired by the idea of working in a values-driven environment where your efforts will have a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.

Come and be part of our mission!

Job Purpose

The Director of Finance is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, responsible for strategic financial leadership and ensuring the financial sustainability of the Diocese. This role encompasses treasury management, investment strategy, risk management, IT oversight, and long-term financial planning. It also involves leading and developing a resilient and professional finance team.

The Director of Finance must balance financial prudence with pastoral priorities, fostering trust with clergy, lay leaders, and stakeholders while driving financial and operational efficiencies.

Key Stakeholders

Internal:

• Bishop
• Chief Operating Officer (COO)
• Diocesan Trustees and Committees (Finance, Audit & Risk Committee and Investment  Committee)
• Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
• Vicariate Leaders
• Parish Priests, Employees & Finance Committees
• Diocesan Finance Team

External:

• Parishioners & Donors
• Investment Advisors & Fund Managers
• Banks & Financial Institutions
• External Auditors
• Regulatory Bodies (UK Charity Commission, Guernsey Registry, Jersey Charity Commission, HMRC)
• Diocesan Schools Office & School/Academy Leaders
• Legal Advisors
• Suppliers & Contractors

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Develop and implement a financial strategy aligned with the Diocese’s mission and long-term objectives.
• Provide financial analysis, forecasting, and risk management to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with Canon Law, UK financial regulations, and charity law across all jurisdictions.
• Advise the Bishop, COO, Trustees, and key leaders on all aspects of financial management.
• Attend senior board and committee meetings presenting clear and insightful financial reports.

Treasury & Investment Management

• Oversee treasury operations, ensuring effective cash flow management and financial sustainability.
• Lead on investment strategy, working with the Investment Committee and external advisors to maximise ethical and responsible investment returns.
• Regularly review Restricted and Designated Funds to ensure compliance with Diocesan policies and procedures for such funds.

Leadership of the Finance Team

• Provide strong leadership, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and mentor finance staff, ensuring they have the skills and support needed to succeed.
• Ensure the efficient operation of financial systems, budgeting, reporting, and internal controls.
• Promote collaboration across diocesan departments, ensuring effective financial stewardship at all levels.

Financial Oversight, Risk Management & Investigations

• Oversee fraud risk management, implementing robust controls to identify, prevent, and address financial irregularities, particularly in parish accounts.
• Develop and maintain a Financial Risk Register, identifying and mitigating key risks across the Diocese, including fraud, liquidity, compliance, and operational risks.
• Regularly review and update the Risk Register, ensuring risks are assessed, mitigated, and reported to senior leadership and trustees.
• Establish and implement risk management strategies, embedding a culture of financial accountability across the Diocese.
• Provide audit support and financial guidance to parishes, ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the development of annual budgets, ensuring alignment with diocesan strategy and long-term financial sustainability.
• Develop and maintain long-term financial forecasts, assessing future income, expenditure, and funding requirements.
• Lead and manage complex financial investigations, ensuring transparency, accuracy, and compliance.

Financial Planning & Parish Support

• Provide strategic financial support to parishes, schools, and diocesan agencies, helping them develop long-term sustainability plans.
• Offer guidance on budgeting, financial controls, and fundraising strategies.
• Develop and implement financial training for clergy and parish finance teams to improve financial literacy and compliance.
• Operational & IT Leadership
• Lead the IT strategy, ensuring digital transformation aligns with financial and operational objectives.
• Work with IT providers to ensure cybersecurity, data protection, and technology governance.
• Embed and oversee financial systems and processes, driving efficiency through modern financial software and automation.

 Payroll

• Lead the payroll function working closely with the HR manager to deliver a reliable and accurate service for employees. This will include the effective use of the designated payroll IT system.

Governance, Reporting & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with accounting standards, charity law, and internal policies across all jurisdictions.
• Delivery of the Financial Annual Report and Accounts to agreed timescales.
• Develop and update key policies and procedures to ensure financial governance and accountability.
• Work closely with Trustees, external auditors, and regulatory bodies to maintain transparency and good governance.
• Implement robust internal financial controls to safeguard diocesan assets and mitigate risks.
• Develop a standard suite of financial reports to enable informed strategic and operational decision-making for the Board of Trustees and senior leaders.
• Timely production of monthly management accounts and cashflow analysis

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a trusted advisor to the Bishop, clergy, Trustees, and Senior Leadership Team.
• Communicate complex financial information clearly and persuasively to both finance professionals and non-experts.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring financial decisions support the Diocese’s mission.

Other Duties

• Undertake any other reasonable duties required by line manager.

Director of Finance - Person Specification

Competence, Expertise and Knowledge:

Essential

• Degree-level education (or equivalent professional qualification/experience).
• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Extensive financial leadership experience, ideally within charities, faith-based organisations, or complex institutions.
• Proven expertise in treasury and investment management, with experience in ethical investment strategies.
• Strong IT acumen, with experience in financial systems, digital transformation, and IT governance.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage clergy, Trustees, and external stakeholders effectively.
• Confident public speaking and presentation skills, with the ability to deliver complex financial information in an engaging and accessible manner.
• Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality financial reports and strategic documents.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the teachings, values, and mission of the Catholic Church.
• Strategic thinker, with the ability to balance financial discipline with pastoral priorities.
• A full, clean UK driving licence, with the ability to travel across the Diocese, including the Channel Islands.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Canon Law, charity governance, and ecclesiastical structures.
• Experience working in a faith-based or mission-driven organisation.

Additional information

This role will be working 37.5 hours per week, offering a competitive salary of £80,000 - £85,000 per annum.

Based at St. Edmund House, Bishop Crispian Way, Portsmouth, PO1 3QA, with regular travel across the Diocese to parishes and diocesan meetings, including the Channel Islands which may require overnight stays. Please note, for this role a full driving licence and access to a vehicle will be required.

Employee Benefits include:

25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Life Assurance and Employee Wellbeing.

Contributory pension scheme with Scottish Widows.

Free Parking is available onsite.

How to Apply

Please send a comprehensive and up to date Curriculum Vitae with a covering letter setting out your suitability for the role and motivation in applying (no more than 2 sides A4).

The Diocese of Portsmouth is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all who support the ethos and values of the Catholic Church.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 24th April 2025, at 5.00pm.

Interview Details

First stage interviews via Teams will take place on Tuesday 6th May 2025 and second stage in person interviews will take place on Thursday 15th May 2025.​

Appointment

Any offer of employment to work at the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth is conditional upon receipt of two satisfactory employment references, provision of relevant certification of qualifications held, and completion of pre-employment checks.

You must have a valid UK Right to Work, as the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth does not offer UK Visa Sponsorship.

This position is subject to the completion of an initial probationary period of six months.

Executive Director of Finance & Corporate Services
?? Aldgate East, London
?? Circa £140,000 per annum
?? Closing Date: 12th May

First Stage Interviews: 20th & 21st May | Final Interviews: 27th May

About Us
EastendHomes is a community-based housing provider, established in 2005, currently managing 3,800 homes, operating exclusively in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. Their vision is to achieve the comprehensive regeneration of their estates and deliver sustained improvements to both the homes and quality of life of our residents.

We are now seeking an exceptional leader to join our Executive Team as Executive Director of Finance and Corporate Services. This is a pivotal role, providing strategic oversight and leadership across Finance, People and Culture, IT, and Communications.

Please find link to microsite here to read more about the organisation and the role:

The Role
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will lead and manage the Finance and Corporate Services functions, ensuring strong financial governance, compliance, and strategic planning. You'll work closely with internal and external stakeholders including the Board, Executive Team, regulators, auditors, and funders.

You will also act as the organisational lead for financial strategy, treasury management, HR, IT infrastructure, and internal and external communications-ensuring that EastEnd Homes is well-resourced and delivering outstanding services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing leadership across Finance, IT, HR, and Communications, implementing procedures, policies and strategies
• Manage, support, and develop staff across the Finance and Corporate Services teams, including performance reviews, training needs, and continuous improvement
• Ensure all statutory returns and performance reports are accurate and submitted on time
• Embed a culture of data-driven decision-making and continuous service improvement
• Ensure full compliance with the Housing Regulator's and FCA's financial frameworks, including the timely submission of returns
• Lead the preparation of annual statutory accounts and liaise effectively with external auditors
• Oversee day-to-day financial operations, ensuring robust systems and internal controls are in place
• Manage relationships with lenders and ensure compliance with loan covenants
• Leading treasury management, budgeting, financial planning and reporting
• Monitor spend against budgets and provide timely, accurate financial reporting to the Executive Team and Board
• Develop sound financial controls and value-for-money initiatives, ensuring efficient and cost-effective service delivery
• Identify and pursue additional funding or grant opportunities aligned to EastendHomes' goals
• Driving improvements in digital services and internal IT systems to enhance customer experience and internal efficiencies
• Proactively identify and manage financial and operational risks, contributing to a robust risk management framework
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and contribute to the Annual Assurance Statement
• Represent the organisation with external partners, stakeholders, funders, and regulators

About You:

• Recognised accountancy qualification (e.g. ACCA, ACA, CIMA)
• Proven experience in a senior finance and/or corporate services leadership role
• Experience working within the housing sector, or a similarly regulated, customer-facing environment.
• Experience of working effectively with a Board or committee, writing and presenting reports, strategies etc.
• Strong understanding of financial governance, legislation, and risk management as well as developing short, medium and long term financial plans which ensure their financial viability over the longer term
• A collaborative, values-driven leadership style who fosters an inclusive environment at the fore front of what they do
• Excellent communication and influencing skills to be able to communicate financial concepts and organisational performance insights to internal and external stakeholders

Apply Now
To apply, please submit your CV with a supporting statement as to why you are interested in this specific role by Monday 12th May.

First stage interviews are scheduled for 20th & 21st May, with final interviews to follow on 27th May.

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

The Community Fundraising Manager plays a key part in delivering our ambitious Charity strategy, linking the hospital charity, NHS staff members, and the local community. This role will join a collaborative and energetic team, with line management responsibility for two Fundraising Coordinators, who raise funds from a variety of sources including events, community fundraisers and individual giving.

Relationship management is key to this role, along with the ability to connect with people on a very personal level, with compassion.

You’ll inspire and bring out the best in your team and our supporters, helping them to achieve their fundraising goals.

You will understand supporters’ motivations and help them to support Newcastle Hospitals Charity in the way that appeals to them.

An excellent communicator; you will provide fundraising guidance; suitably recognise their contribution; and demonstrate the impact of their support.

You will deliver exceptional donor stewardship that meaningfully connects with supporters and grows our supporter base, whilst developing a robust prospect pipeline.

IPSEA is the leading charity in the field of special educational needs and disability (SEND) law in England, and we provide free and independent legal advice and support to families of children and young people with SEND. We also provide training on the SEND legal framework, and we influence policy at both a local and national level.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Trusts and Philanthropy Officer to join our small, ambitious fundraising team. IPSEA has a proven track record of successfully securing grants, and this is a new role designed to help strengthen and grow IPSEA’s income from charitable Trusts and Foundations. You will be responsible for researching new funding opportunities, preparing and submitting tailored applications and reports, and managing relationships with existing funders through thoughtful and timely stewardship. You will also support the early development of strategies in major gifts and wider philanthropy. 

This role is an opportunity to play a key role in our future fundraising strategy and help secure long-term financial sustainability for our services. 

You will work remotely, with occasional travel required for essential meetings approximately 4-5 times per year. 

If you share our commitment to protecting, promoting and upholding the rights of children and young people with SEND and would like to use your fundraising skills at IPSEA, we would love to hear from you. 

To apply

• Download our ‘Trusts and Philanthropy Officer Recruitment Pack’
• Visit our website to download an application form
• Submit your completed application form via our website

Please note that we do not accept CVs as applications.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 12 May 2025 
First-round interviews: 21 or 22 May in central Birmingham

Greenpeace is a movement of people who are passionate about defending the natural world from destruction. Their vision is a world where everyone has equal access to clean air, water, and energy; where the nature we love is protected, precious habitats are restored and communities are united by ambitious climate action.

Generating £35 million annually, GPUK’s fundraising programme enables them to expose environmental destruction, hold corporations and governments accountable, and mobilise people for climate action— all without taking money from political parties or businesses. Greenpeace has an appetite for risk-taking and experimentation. They move fast, think creatively, and embrace new ways to engage supporters.

To drive innovation across the organisation, GPUK are making a long-term commitment to a dedicated fundraising innovation function, ensuring new ideas are developed with strategic intent, tested rigorously, and embedded effectively. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a bold and strategic leader to shape the future of fundraising at GPUK.  As part of the fundraising leadership team, you will oversee the implementation and ongoing refinement of the new 3-year fundraising strategy, as well as develop and embed the model for fundraising innovation.

As Deputy Director, Strategy & Innovation, you will: 

• Lead the development, implementation, monitoring and ongoing refinement of Greenpeace UK’s fundraising strategy, aligned with GPUK’s new 3-year organisational strategies and objectives
• Provide strategic support and advice to the fundraising director and fundraising leadership team, leveraging your expertise to guide decision-making
• Work with colleagues across the fundraising department and the wider organisation to embed a culture of innovation and strategic alignment, ensuring collective ownership for delivering results
• Be accountable for the fundraising innovation pipeline and investment, while sharing responsibility for a £35m fundraising income budget, driving forward new opportunities that enhance supporter engagement and income generation
• Play an active role in fostering a positive, inclusive and collaborative department culture, role modelling working to shared objectives, celebrating success and learning from setbacks and failures
• Line manage the Fundraising Innovation Lead and provide leadership, direction, coaching and support to the broader team, ensuring the team is motivated and equipped to perform to high standards (see applicant pack for organisation charts)

Ideal skills and experience: 

• A solid understanding of various fundraising disciplines, as well as the key principles of supporter engagement and experience, achieved through operating at a senior level in a busy fundraising team
• Strong working knowledge of new product development, innovation methodologies and fundraising to deliver supporter focused propositions in a range of contexts
• A strong planner and strategic thinker, with proven experience of developing, guiding and implementing strategy at department and cross-organisation level
• Extensive experience of planning, forecasting and budgeting, including developing investment cases and modelling income, return on investment and lifetime value over short, mid and long term horizons
• Demonstrable experience of leading, managing, motivating and inspiring high-performing teams
• A commitment to diversity, inclusion and anti-racism is essential, with a willingness to continually learn and foster a positive and inclusive culture

Diversity and Inclusion

Greenpeace UK recognise the value in having a diverse workforce, as well as the importance of creating equal opportunities for all. Applications are welcomed and encouraged from people of all backgrounds. Candidates will be selected based on how well they meet the criteria for the role and all applicants will be treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. 

If you have any specific requirements which would enable you to participate in the recruitment process more fully, in particular if these relate to a disability or access issue, please contact us as soon as possible. If you require the job pack in a different format, please get in touch and we will happily provide you with one.

Anti-racism commitments

One of our Anti Racism Plan objectives is to proactively achieve stronger representation of Black people and people of colour, particulary within leadership
positions, and have recently published ambitious race representation targets.

As part of our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we are committed to interviewing people of colour who meet the essential criteria for this role.

If you are a person of colour, you meet the essential criteria and you would like to be considered for the role, please note this in your application. 

Your guaranteed interview application will only be shared with the Greenpeace UK recruiting manager and HR team.

Employee benefits include: 

• 25 days annual leave for full-time staff, with additional leave accrued according to length of service up to a maximum of 32 days
• Once a month, all Greenpeace staff take an organisational ‘breather’ day where the office closes with no expectations of output on these days
• Office closure normally occurs between Christmas and new year and staff are not required to use annual leave to cover this period
• Employer pension contribution of 8.5% of basic salary, provided employees contribute at least 3%
• Interest free season ticket loan, or a tax efficient bicycle loan
• Life assurance scheme (4 x annual salary)
• Employee Assistance Programme that includes access to free confidential advice with a qualified counsellor

Greenpeace UK are partnering with Ed Cherry at QuarterFive for this appointment.

• ​Location: Home based, or office based at Society Building, 8 All Saints Street, London N1, in line with NCVO’s flexible working policy or home working policy.
• Closing date: 22 April 2025 (8am)
• Shortlisting date: 23 April 2025
• Interviews: 29 April 2025

From local and national support services to green spaces, sports clubs, museums and the arts, voluntary organisations and volunteers are a vital part of communities across the country. As the membership community for charities and voluntary organisations, NCVO has championed volunteers and the voluntary sector for over a hundred years.

Responsible for the Purchase & Sales ledger and associated matters within a charitable trusts accounting environment. Please refer to the Job Description for detailed information.

NCVO is fully committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our sector. We want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people who work for us and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and identities. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups in the voluntary sector and those with diverse, lived experience. As part of our commitment to employing disabled people, all disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirement for all competencies on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview.

If you have access needs or require reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a pre-interview task and will have one week to complete the exercise. Interview questions will be shared in advance.

Job information

The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) has championed volunteers and the voluntary sector for over a hundred years.

Due to an internal promotion, we have an opportunity for a Finance professional to join us as a Finance Officer on a 12-month fixed term contract. The role is mainly responsible for the Purchase & Sales ledger and associated matters within a charitable trusts accounting environment.

As a great believer in retaining talent and promoting from within, there is a possibility that this role could become permanent.

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring enthusiasm, a good understanding of finance (preferably in a charity / Not for Profit environment) and be a part qualified finance professional.

About NCVO

We are the charities charity. For over 100 years, NCVO has stood shoulder to shoulder with communities, championing and celebrating voluntary action.

Our membership is made up of over 17,000 voluntary organisations across England, from small, grassroots community groups and social enterprises, to large, far-reaching charities.

We believe that communities are strengthened by voluntary action. We therefore want charities to thrive and be empowered to deliver for people and communities.

We focus on empowering charities and volunteers by making sure they have the knowledge, tools, and resources they need. We advocate for and with our members, giving voice to those not often heard, and harnessing the collective power of partners to ensure the voluntary sector is valued. We bring charities together so they can learn, connect, and create greater impact.

As the voluntary sector and volunteering adapt to new challenges and a changing context, so must NCVO. We are therefore prioritising work to evolve as an organisation to ensure we live our values of ambition, inclusion, openness and collaboration in everything we do internally and externally.

We have around 80 staff and income of more than £7m per year. With our members at the heart of everything we do, our mission is to unite to champion the remarkable role of charities and volunteers. Because stronger charities make for stronger communities.

NCVO is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone. Charity No. 225922.

Benefits for NCVO employees

NCVO offers attractive benefits including:

• 25 days’ annual leave (for full time staff and pro-rata for part-time staff) and office closure between 25 December and 1 January inclusive. After three years' service annual holiday increases to 27 days, and after five years to 30 days, (pro rata for part time staff)
• the option to purchase or sell up to five more days each year
• five days’ volunteering leave (pro rata for part-time staff)
• 2.5 extra ‘wellbeing’ days off during the year
• enhanced pay for sick/maternity/adoption leave
• subsidised gym membership
• season ticket loan
• flexible working, including opportunities to work from home/off site
• monthly homeworking allowance for permanent homeworkers
• monthly office worker allowance for those who have to work from the office on a daily basis
• generous employer pension contribution of up to 8.5% of salary, into our stakeholder pension scheme (linked to employee contribution)
• training and development opportunities.
• The opportunity to join Hospital Saturday Fund health cash plan for free at the basic level of cover, or at a reduced rate for other levels of cover
• 24-hour free and confidential employee assistance programme

We’re located a short walk from London King’s Cross station in a modern accessible building, overlooking Regent’s canal.

We’re looking for an analytical, detail-oriented professional to join our senior management team as Finance and Operations Manager. You’ll ensure the smooth operation of our financial and legal aid reporting processes and manage office contracts across our three locations.

Salary: £38,700 per annum, plus 4% pension contributions
Reports to: CEO, Trustees, Finance Board of Trustees, and SMT
Term: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week)
Based at: SWLLC’s Croydon Office / Hybrid working available

For more details, please see our application pack. 

To apply, send us your CV and covering letter (no more than two pages of A4), clearly outlining how you meet the person specifications and why you would like to join South West London Law Centres.

Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Closing date: 5 pm on 02/05/2025

Join Our Team!

Crohn’s and Colitis UK has an exciting opportunity for a Trusts & Philanthropy Officer to join our team. In this role you’ll play a key part in growing our income from charitable trusts and foundations,  whilst also cultivating relationships with our major donors to inspire long-term support and generate sustainable funding.  If this sounds like a good fit for your skills and experience, then we’d love to hear from you!  

About Us

We're the UK's leading charity for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.

A diagnosis of Crohn’s or Colitis is life-changing. Over 500,000 people in the UK are living with a lifelong disease many people have never heard of, and for which there is no known cure.

Crohn’s & Colitis UK funds research, provides award winning information and support and raises vital awareness by increasing the public’s understanding of the conditions, and what it means to live with debilitating symptoms. But we need to do more. We need to be a louder voice in the marketplace. Our ambitious plans for 2025 and beyond, will help to make a real difference to every supporter’s journey with us. If this excites you - join us!

Role Overview

Around 75% of your time will be devoted to securing funding from trusts and foundations. This includes researching, identifying new opportunities and crafting compelling, tailored funding applications. The remaining time will be dedicated to building and nurturing relationships with new, lapsed and existing major donors and developing creative and engaging stewardship plans to inspire and secure high value gifts.

About you

This is a great role for someone with previous experience of both Trust Fundraising and Major Donor Fundraising. You’ll have excellent communication skills to enable you to quickly build solid, strong relationships both face to face and over the telephone. Excellent writing skills are essential as well as good organisational skills and CRM experience. In these challenging times you’ll need to channel your creative skills to develop exciting stewardship plans.

In this role you will need:

• Previous evidenced experience of securing donations from Trusts and Foundations, and Major Giving Fundraising experience
• Experience of producing outstanding, high quality, imaginative and compelling applications and reports
• Experience in prospecting for new business opportunities via multiple research channels

Please see our Recruitment Pack for details of our full Job Description and Person Specification.

Our Location

We are based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, so we are easily accessible by road and rail. In this role, there is plenty of scope for working from home,  although there will be occasions when you will need to attend face-to-face meetings with, donors, your team, our partner agencies, or several team away-days each year. In addition, the charity meets four times annually at its office in Hatfield (or a location in London) for its ‘All Staff Together’ days, at which attendance is mandatory.

Benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing one day per year up to 30 days
• Pension scheme
• Flexible working options
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing programme
• Interest free loan for season tickets
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking and secure bike locks
• Training and development financial support and/or study leave
• Performance review and development scheme

Job Title: Service Manager

Location: Derby
Salary: £39,444 per annum
Contract type: Full time, Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week with a requirement to particiapte in the out of hours on-call on a rota basis

We are recruiting for a Service Manager who is passionate about supporting survivors who are impacted by domestic abuse and other gender-based crimes. This is a multifaceted, fast paced, and exciting role where you will join our team in Derby to lead on the delivery and development of high-quality refuge and outreach services for survivors of domestic abuse and other gender-based crimes. 

The post holder will provide line management and high-quality support to the direct reports in line with Refuge’s policies and procedures. This will include providing supervision on complex and high-risk cases, overseeing operational emergencies, and ensuring high standards of casework. The Service Manager will lead on the delivery of the multiagency aspect of work, working jointly with the Refuge teams and wider stakeholders to deliver best services to the survivors. 

Candidates must have proven experience of providing direct emotional and practical support to vulnerable people, managing, and motivating staff, managing casework as well as working within multiagency setting.  In addition, you must have an excellent knowledge of domestic abuse and other gender-based violence and its impact on survivors.  You will have knowledge of relevant Criminal and Civil law legislation, as well as Housing and Health and Safety legislation.

As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota. Please note that this is an on-site role. 

This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Closing Date: 09:00am 12 May 2025

Interview Date: 19 and 20 May 2025

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services, and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development. 

Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.

Location: London

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £40,000

Closing Date: 27 April

Are you a Media, PR & Digital Manager looking for a new opportunity?

Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is the leading maritime charity for youth development and lifelong learning. We are a vibrant and growing charity inspiring young people to achieve their potential through challenge and nautical adventure and also enabling seafarers and maritime professionals to realise their potential through learning and career development. Working with our employees, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a strong vision and five-year Future Ready strategy to meet the growing demand for what we provide, both for young people, seafarers and maritime professionals – and the thousands who aspire to be the sea cadets and marine professionals of the future. It is also about equipping them to achieve their potential and thrive in a rapidly changing world, while growing our charity to benefit even more people – including those from under-represented or marginalised groups.

We are currently looking for a Media, PR & Digital Manager to join our team.

About the role

The Media, PR & Digital Manager leads and supports the delivery of flexible, cost-effective and class-leading media, marketing, and digital communications. This role ensures MSSC achieves its objectives across campaigns, fundraising and policy through targeted and effective profile building in the media and across multiple online platforms.

The post holder will manage media communications activities, delivered in-house or outsourced as appropriate, to meet the needs of MSSC while maintaining the charity’s image, values and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

Media & Public Relations

• Proactively explore national and regional opportunities for media coverage, establishing effective media links to raise the profile of the organisation.
• Lead and coordinate integrated media campaigns alongside digital marketing efforts for maximum impact and coverage.
• Support communication with MSSC’s internal and external stakeholders on sensitive media matters.

Marketing & Digital Communications

• Manage and coordinate the use of digital channels, including intranets, websites and social media.
• Lead the development and support of the DAMS (Marketing Hub) to facilitate effective brand and campaign management.
• Contribute to the production of high-quality, on-brand marketing materials, ensuring they meet deadlines and engage target audiences.
• Assist with website development and paid digital marketing campaigns.
• Develop and maintain MSSC’s social media channels and other digital communication platforms.

Requirements

• Degree graduate or equivalent and experience in a communications environment.
• Experience in a similar role.
• Experience in developing and maintaining good working relations with journalists and media specialists.
• Excellent written and verbal skills with good attention to detail.
• Understanding of principles of media, PR, social media and communications.

For further information, please download the Recruitment Pack. If you are interested in this role, please apply now!

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave per annum, increasing with length of service
• Hybrid working for many roles
• Volunteering Leave
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Private medical insurance
• Generous pension (employer contribution up to 10%)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling
• Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential.

Additional Information

MSSC positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity, and inclusion really matters to us, so we can best serve our beneficiaries from every community. We work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process and aim to be a charity where diversity of experience, identity and skills are valued and welcomed. MSSC is an equal opportunities employer.

We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC’s values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire. 

All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo pre-employment checks including a criminal record check.

We're looking for an Outreach and Revenue Marketing Manager to join our passionate team at BeyondAutism—someone who can spot an opportunity, shape a compelling campaign, and isn’t afraid to think big when it comes to impact.

This is more than just a marketing role. It’s a chance to lead income-generating campaigns, grow our Outreach training services, and work alongside a dedicated team committed to transforming lives.

Whether you’re from the charity world, education, or the private sector—if you’re ready to apply your skills to something with real social value, we want to hear from you.

What you'll do:

• Lead on innovative marketing and lead generation strategies

• Collaborate across marketing, outreach and fundraising teams

• Use insight and creativity to drive new business and partnerships

• Help ensure our outreach services reach more families, schools and professionals than ever before

You’ll bring a blend of strategic thinking, entrepreneurial flair, and hands-on marketing experience. CRM savvy (Raiser’s Edge or similar) and a knack for turning insight into action are key.

We’re looking for someone who’s excited by growth, undaunted by targets, and motivated by the idea of building something that matters.

Application deadline: 25 April 2025

BeyondAutism is committed to safeguarding children and young adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced disclosure will be required for the successful applicant

Our partner is seeking a Project Finance Officer to join a close knit finance team, within an impactful international charity. The role in addition to having a focus on financial processing & accounting, has a significant focus on business partnering and providing support to country offices.

Responsibilities

• Supporting country office staff with their finance data inputting, ensuring that these are accurate and complete; monitoring their cashflow, managing funding requests and processing intercompany invoices, reviewing and analysing bank and balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting with processing payroll.
• Maintaing budget holder reports.
• Support the team with the internal audit and annual year-end audit processes.
• Support with HR & other administrative tasks as required.

Requirements

• Astute individual, with a degree in or studying towards an accounting qualification such as ACA, CIMA or ACCA, and interested in a career in international charity finance.
• Strong technical background and understanding of double entry bookkeeping and data entry, strong attention to detail.
• Experience in developing systems, working with complex consolidation systems, and on grants financial management is desirable.
• Good numeracy & IT skills.
• Good relationship building and communication skills, able to work effectively with overseas staff with sensitivity, and support them with any queries/issues they have.
• Able to work effectively, prioritising a varied workload.  
• Working knowledge or fluency in French is strongly desirable.

This role is permanent, and is only open to candidates with the RTW in the UK. This role requires the individual to be in the office once a week. In addition to the salary on offer, the organisation will offer some support for those candidates studing towards an accounting qualification.