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A little bit about the role 

This advert will close at 9am, 23 September 2024

Our people and culture are the critical enablers for us to achieve our mission. 

Frontline needs to sustain a brilliant and high performing workforce that is driven to be the best they can, and our Head of People leads the work and team responsible for achieving this.

As the leader of the People team, you will oversee all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including strategy, performance, recruitment, induction, learning and development, diversity and inclusion, engagement, policies and more. 

You will be an exemplary role model and leader championing high performance within a culture of freedom and responsibility.  Your ability to build and develop strong and trusting relationships will underpin your excellent domain knowledge, sound judgement, comfort with pace and focus on outcomes. 

Some key responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement our People & Culture strategy, goals and annual delivery plan 
• Oversee all internal D&I initiatives including the D&I working group, point of contact for affinity group and all D&I training
• Line manage the People Team to achieve high performance of both the team and organisation
• Play a proactive role as a member of the Leadership Group and Operations team to champion high performance and our culture – supporting colleagues wherever priorities are identified, and the need is greatest

Please note that this role is a 12-month fixed term contract to cover for maternity.

A little bit about you 

We’d like to see applicants who have experience leading and managing a HR team, who are able to empower, motivate and set strategic direction towards organisational goals. You will have strong knowledge and understanding of all areas of HR, able to build strong relationships and an ability to apply employment law in a pragmatic way to deliver principled solutions.

We have a fast-moving culture within the team and organisation, so we’re looking for someone who is who is well organised, details-focused and can use their initiative to do what works. You will have excellent communication skills, be able to build relationships with people and be willing to learn. There are lots of opportunities for growth and development in this role – and for the right candidate to make the role their own. 

If you feel you have the skills to make a real impact and contribute to creating lasting social change for children and families, we would love to hear from you. 

Important information

We have increased the diversity of Frontline’s workforce in the last 12 months, but we need to do more to have greater racialised minority representation in our senior roles. We know the value racialised minority voices bring and therefore, we are strongly encouraging applicants from these backgrounds to apply. 

We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) such as ‘ChatGPT’ etc can be useful for applicants e.g. to shorten an initial draft, so we do not attempt to have an absolute ban on AI in applications. However we would caution applicants not to rely too much on AI in drafting answers to application questions. We want to hear your authentic voice arising out of your experience, and we will be looking for answers that use examples and experiences that are specific to you. You are more likely to be able to produce that kind of content yourself than an AI will.

We reserve the right to close this role ahead of the deadline once we reach a suitable number of applications, so please apply as soon as you can!

You will need to have current right-to-work in the UK prior to application and for at least the first six months (for permanent positions) or for the full duration of the contract (for fixed-term positions). Visa sponsorship is not guaranteed.

Director of Careers and Partnerships

About us:

Are you passionate about financial capability? Join us to develop knowledge, resources and tools that are accessible to all!

At The London Foundation for Banking & Finance (LFBF), our story began in 1879 when a group of visionary bank workers set out to elevate professional standards and leadership in the industry. Over the past 145 years, we became a recognised leader in financial services education, offering industry-leading qualifications and setting the gold standard for professional competency.

In 2023 we entered an exciting new chapter as an independent charity, revitalising and refocusing our mission to improve financial capability and empower professionals in the sector. We are now seeking passionate leaders to join our senior management team and work alongside our Chief Executive to drive this transformation forward.

Our charitable objective is the advancement of knowledge and education in financial services, and to carry out research and publish useful results for the benefit of the public. In doing so, we seek to improve levels of financial literacy and skills, as well as support those working within or considering a career in the financial services industry.

Our objective is just as relevant, perhaps even more so, today as it has been in our long history. If you're inspired to make a real impact and contribute to the advancement of financial knowledge for the benefit of society, we want to hear from you.

About the role:

This role is responsible for developing and expanding the membership offerings of LFBF, including chartered and corporate memberships, while also overseeing bursaries, scholarships, and awards. The position involves cultivating senior-level relationships with key clients, with Profit & Loss responsibilities for charity funds, and contributing to strategic decisions as part of the Senior Leadership team. Additionally, the role-holder will drive the integration of the Centre for the Study in Financial Innovation (CSFI) into our broader strategy, ensuring alignment and successful implementation.

This is an exciting strategic leadership role which enjoys both the flexibility of hybrid working and flexible part-time hours.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creating and implementing strategies to promote LFBF's chartered and membership, while exploring and building new revenue streams.
• Managing and growing relationships with UK and international banks and financial services providers, seeking sponsorships and partnerships to support our objectives.
• Developing a strategy for integrating CSFI into LFBF, including launching and promoting CSFI events and managing its brand through digital channels.
• Identifying and establishing partnerships with educational institutions and organisations to facilitate scholarships, bursaries, internships, and specialist qualifications.
• Leading presentations to secure commercial commitments, gathering market feedback, and contributing to the development of LFBF’s brand identity.
• Taking responsibility for the profit and loss for LFBF’s training arm, LFBF Learning Ltd., and ensuring alignment with LFBF’s strategic growth plans.

You will have:

• Worked in a senior business development role, preferably at Director level.
• Proven experience in successfully developing and implementing strategic marketing and business development plans.
• Demonstrated the ability to manage and grow a portfolio of clients, with a focus on building long-term relationships.
• Experience in developing and managing partnerships with educational institutions, professional bodies, and securing sponsorships for events.
• Previous experience managing a profit and loss statement for a business unit or department.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and effectively manage projects.
• Excellent communication, presentation, influencing, and negotiation skills, with a strong ability to collaborate with and persuade stakeholders at all levels.

What we offer:

• An opportunity to make a significant impact on the success of the strategy of the charity.
• A collaborative, adaptable and supportive work environment where integrity and innovation are valued.
• Competitive compensation based on your experience and the charity sector.
• Hybrid working – work from home and work from our London office based in the City: we’d like you to be in the office on two fixed days a month but otherwise we’re flexible.
• Flexible working days and times: We’re happy to be flexible as we trust you to get things done.
• We recognise that physical, mental and financial wellbeing is important:
  • so enjoy our generous annual leave (30 days plus bank holidays for full time hours, pro rata for part time hours) – which increases further after two and five years’ service. You can also buy and sell annual leave.
  • join our Private Medical insurance scheme.
  • provision of generous life insurance cover, to provide financial security to your loved ones should the worst happen.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a Research Partnerships Manager to join our award-winning and ambitious type 1 diabetes charity, JDRF, as part of the Research Partnerships Team.

As our Research Partnerships Manager, you will work closely with the Director of Research Partnerships to build alliances and leverage funds from organisations with similar strategic interests, including those outside the diabetes field. You will also support the Director of Research Partnerships in working with colleagues across our international network to maximise opportunities for international collaboration and coordination.

This role will also work with the UK type 1 diabetes research community to identify new opportunities and provide support and encouragement in making best use of funding opportunities relevant to type 1 diabetes. 

Experience required

You’ll have previous experience of:

an ability to spot strategic opportunities and influence key stakeholders 

superb networking skills 

experience of negotiation and creative problem-solving 

excellent communication skills across multiple formats 

a willingness to travel both within the UK and internationally 

About JDRF

JDRF is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia.

You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at JDRF, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1.

Employee benefits

As an employer we offer:

Hybrid working arrangements
Flexible working and will consider compressed hours
Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three and five years’ service
Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment
Season ticket and cycle loan
Pension scheme
Family-friendly policies – maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates
Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development

JDRF is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.

Are you passionate about canine welfare and fancy a largely non-clinical, office role with an opportunity for some home working?
We’re looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our fun and sociable team of vets and vet nurses based in our London office.

About this role
As Veterinary Surgeon, you will be:

• involved in the liaison between our rehoming centres and veterinary practices to ensure we are offering the best welfare for our dogs, whilst considering charitable funds,
• build and manage relationships with colleagues in our rehoming centres, collaborating to ensure all animals in our care receive excellent care,
• providing veterinary input into the wide-ranging teams of Dogs Trust daily, providing expert clinical guidance for a number of cases across the charity,
• regularly travel to, and occasionally undertake clinical work in, our rehoming centres.

About you
To be successful in this role, you’ll be a Registered MRCVS with a commitment to our work, aims and values. You’ll need a good base of small animal practice experience along with excellent communication and organisational skills. The team works with an ethos of continual improvement in managing cases, based around the evidence that we have and a culture of learning and feedback; interest or experience in these areas would be valued. 

First stage interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 7th October 2024, and will take place virtually.

About this team
The Veterinary Department is a friendly team of veterinary nurses, veterinary surgeons and administrative staff working in the London Office. The primary responsibility for this team is to provide case guidance and management options for dogs within our care across our network of Rehoming Centres and other veterinary related schemes such as Outreach, Shared Adoption Scheme (SAS), Veterinary Support Fund (VSF) and the Emergency Trust Fund (ETF).

About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you complete an application form and a covering letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive enough suitable interest, so to avoid disappointment early application is encouraged.

Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust.  We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.

Permanent, full-time

Based in Greenford/Lido West Ealing

Salary: £35,000

We are seeking  an Information and Advice Manager who will develop, manage and be responsible for effective delivery of the service.

About the Service
Age UK Ealing information and Advice Services is one of the most important services the organisation provides, enabling and supporting older people in Ealing to live healthy and independent lives.

The service provides a helpline 9.30 am to 4.30 pm 5 days a week providing information advice and guidance to older people, their families, their carers, adult carers and people with long term health conditions.

Key Responsibilities

Some of the key responsibilities in this role include:

• Managing the team of the information and advice service
• Managing and maintaining a caseload of clients
• Ensuring the effective delivery of the service so that is meets targets and funder requirements
• Ensuring compliance with requirements of the relevant quality standards (QAS and IAQP)
• Managing network/liaison with other local key stakeholders and organisations

Who we are looking for

We are looking for someone with experience managing a quality assured Information and Advice service, including internal case reviews and Independent File Reviews.
You will have experiencing supervising and/or supporting staff to give quality advice or information to clients.
You will also have experience in Partnership working.
Ideally you will have experience working with very vulnerable people.

This role is office-based with some community activities in the borough of Ealing. The role is Monday to Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm.

For further details on the position, please refer to the Job Description attached.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV together with a supporting statement explaining why they are suitable for this role.

Your CV should be no more than 3 sides of A4 paper, and the supporting statement should be no more than 2 sides of A4 paper.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a Declaration Form and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Monitoring Form.

This post is offered subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and references.

Closing date: Monday 15th September 2024

Interviews: Tuesday 24th September 2024

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Age UK Ealing strives to be an Equal Opportunities employer. Age UK Ealing is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of older people and all vulnerable groups within the London Borough of Ealing, and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Secret World Wildlife Rescue (SWWR) exists to relieve the suffering of British wildlife, to encourage respect and tolerance for wildlife and to further its conservation. SWWR strives to do this by:

· providing a public rescue, rehabilitation, and release service for injured, sick and orphaned wildlife.

· providing a learning and outreach programme, public education, and access to a unique wildlife experience.

· disseminating information and data, delivering professional training, and helping conservation projects, to improve knowledge and raise standards of wildlife care across the UK.

To maximise the potential funding available for Secret World Wildlife Rescue (SWWR), particularly through obtaining grants from trusts, foundations, local authorities and other sources.

This role will also be responsible for enhancing the reach and value of legacy fundraising at SWWR and building strong relationships with corporate supporters to help secure the financial sustainability of the Charity. 

Our Fundraising Manager is responsible for planning and preparing all fundraising and grants working alongside all departments to ensure projects are fulfilled from inception to fruition. The post holder takes care of medium- to long-term activities,  budgeting, planning and strategy, as well as being responsive to emerging opportunities and adapting to change. The Fundraising Manager is also the main point of contact for new and existing supporters, providing support and stewardship to the amazing individuals and organisations who want to help wildlife.

Alongside the above, the Fundraising Manager will also provide support to the current fundraising personnel and activities at SWWR, coordinating and supporting a range of tasks and functions to aid in the smooth running of the Charity. 

Fundraising is integrated into every part of SWWR’s operations. The Fundraising Manager works closely with colleagues in Education, Retail, Events, Finance, Volunteering, and Wildlife Care to understand their needs and provide support to aid in the smooth running of the Charity.

SWWR’s annual operational costs are approximately £900,000. The majority of funding is raised through supporter donations, fundraising events, trading activities and legacies. 

Main Responsibilities:

1. To develop and implement an agile fundraising and external relations strategy. 

2.      Maintain a diverse range of income streams

3.    Bid Writing & Reporting

4.    Legacy fundraising

5.      Corporate relationships

6.    Supporter engagement 

Employee Benfits:

•  SWWR provides a workplace pension to eligible employees
•  Employee Assistance Programme,
• eLearning opportunities
• Staff discount scheme
• Free parking

The Sociological Review Foundation is seeking its first Development Manager to join its team. This role, reporting directly to the Operations Director, presents a unique opportunity to drive the organisation’s strategic growth initiatives and fundraising calls, expand partnerships, and generate revenue through the sale of services.

• Salary: £32,020 per annum, pro rata, subject to deductions for tax and national insurance contributions as required by law.
• Hours: 4 days per week, equivalent to 30 hours per week. This may be flexible.
• Location: FLEX office, Vauxhall, London – Flexible hybrid working with a mixture of in person and home/office working.
• Pension: 4%, incremental pension contributions.
• Contract: 2 years, fixed term (with possibilities of extension subject to funding)

In this role you will be responsible for ensuring the effective administration, maintenance and development of relevant FLEX’s resources and systems. This role involves leading on HR processes, including recruitment and onboarding, staff development and training, etc. as well as tasks related to governance and compliance, finance and grant administration. You will work closely with FLEX’s management team and will be responsible for staff communications regarding office operations and human resources.

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The Support Services Coordinator is crucial in helping with the administration and data management of the Support and Information team. We are a small and friendly team of 8, who need a coordinator with excellent I.T. and data skills who is keen to put these into practice to directly support bereaved families and the professionals who work with them.

This is a great role for someone with excellent organisational skills and a passion for the work of the charity.

Please answer the following three questions in your cover letter

Q1 It is 4pm on a Friday and aftr a busy week you still have the following tasks to undertake:

1. Complete the End of month statistical report for your manager and for Fundraising (this usually takes 2 hours to complete).

2. Post bereavement packs to 3 families

3. Email the helpline befrienders the weekend helpline rota.

4. Import Professionals e-Newsletter sign-ups into Raiser’s Edge (database)

5. A colleague has been locked out of the training platform and requires help.

6. Respond to an email from a bereaved parent asking for directions to the Family Day which is happening this weekend.

7. Run an urgent report the National CONI Lead requested this morning.

8. Email training certificates to delegates following completion of their online training evaluation

Please put these in order of priority and explain your reasoning

Q2 You have received an excel spreadsheet with a download of our online training evaluation forms, each form contains about 10 questions and you have about 100 answers already. You have been asked to analyse this data and provide a draft report with graphs, % and some simple explanation/analysis. Tell us step by step on how you will approach this task?  

Q3 - Outline an example of where accuracy, thoroughness and timeliness of your record keeping has been important and explain how you went about achieving this.

Ivy Rock Partners is recruiting an interim Financial Controller/Deputy Director role for a top London University to start at the end of September for 6-9 months.

This role will be to lead teams across Income, Treasury and Accounts Payable - so would suit a strong technical Accountant with experience managing large teams - via 3 direct reports. Great benefits, and the usual generous paid annual leave universities offer (40+ days) and central London offices with hybrid working.

Purpose of the role:

Reporting to the Director of Finance this role will lead the development of the University’s financial transaction functions to meet the strategic and operational needs of the University.

The post holder will be a driver for change and will work collaboratively with key stakeholders, recognising the importance of clear guidance, communication and the benefits of continuously improving systems to support effective delivery. Crucially, the post holder will be responsible for leading a customer focused approach to departmental services and building customer/supplier relations.

• Working collaboratively with colleagues to lead and deliver major strategic projects and initiatives which form part of the wider University strategy.
• To be an active member of the Finance Department’s Senior leadership team, identifying and contributing to initiatives to support the strategic development of the Finance Department.
• To ensure a strategic approach is taken to developing and delivering the Finance Department operating plan, taking account of stakeholder needs, internal and external drivers, and ensuring that efficiency and effectiveness is at its core.
• To role model appropriate leadership behaviours and be a positive driver of change, developing and embedding a culture of professional excellence and continuous improvement within the finance department.
• To build the capability and capacity of all finance staff to deliver outstanding customer service and excellent student experience, appropriately mapping out career paths to develop talent, and support staff engagement and professional development.
• To develop and monitor the use of KPIs / metrics and reports as a means of monitoring service delivery, performance and data quality, and driving innovation.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders throughout the University to ensure that Finance is providing a responsive and excellent service.
• Effectively communicate Finance approaches, outcomes and challenges with stakeholders including Executive Board, governance committees and external stakeholders. Communications should include meetings, presentations and formal papers.
• Lead and manage the income service functions to support the University’s growth strategy and ensure; an excellent student/customer experience, compliance with regulations, and that robust systems are in place to manage the risks associated with income management.
• Ensure that the University’s debtors are managed and controlled and that strategies are in place that support recovery.
• Drive the development and implementation of the University’s payment acceptance strategy to deliver payment platforms and related systems that are secure, provide an excellent customer experience, meet diverse payment expectations, deliver value for money and support the University’s strategy.
• Oversee the operational framework to ensure the University continues to comply with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards.
• Oversee the development of the University’s policies and procedures to ensure compliance with anti money laundering regulations.
• Support the development of systems and procedures which enable the payment of bursaries, prizes, refunds and other credits to students.
• Support the development and management of processes which enable the disbursement of US Federal Aid to students including the annual audit of these records and returns to the US dept of education.
• Lead and manage the expenditure service function to ensure an excellent customer experience, compliance with regulations, and that effective systems, controls and processes are in place to manage the risks associated with expenditure (both accounts payable and staff expenses).
• Develop management information to enable supplier spend analysis and enable the work of the Expenditure team to inform the development of purchasing and procurement strategies.
• Lead, manage and co-ordinate the functions of an effective and efficient Treasury Services team, including excellent customer service, compliance with policies and procedures, and an effective controls framework to manage the risks associated with the University’s cash resources.
• Ensure income, expenditure and treasury systems are audit ready and oversee the production of all information for year end purposes. Ensure any audit recommendations are owned and implemented where appropriate.
• Lead ad hoc finance related reviews, including due diligence and financial investigations and to prepare reports as may be required from time to time.
• Co-ordinance the University’s fraud response including responsibility for first line reporting and escalation and ensuring effective procedures for fraud reporting.
• Keep the University’s banking arrangements under review to ensure that there are appropriate banking arrangements in place, that meet the needs of the University’s operating model.
• Ensure that the University’s cash resources are managed and invested in accordance with the policy for the Short-Term Investment of Funds including the performance review, appointment and day to day management of the University’s fund managers.
• Oversee the University’s cashflow ensuring that liquidity levels and covenant compliance are in place; ensure that effective cashflow planning and reporting mechanisms are in place for decision making.
• Continuously review and update all policies and guidance, including Standing Financial Orders, Financial Regulations and Financial Procedures.

Closing Date: 15 September 2024

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Save the Children UK has an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Business Partner (Change and Employee Relations) to join our self-managing People Team which is on a journey to be more agile, data driven and customer experience oriented. This role will be a fixed term contract until December 2025 covering maternity leave. Whilst this is a remote first role, there will be a requirement to attend the Farringdon office in London a minimum of 2-4 times per month.

About Us

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm.  When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave.  We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.

About the role

The purpose of this role is to work in partnership with the Executive Director for the division, with whom you partner, and their senior leaders as an integral part of the leadership team. You will be accountable for the creation, development, and delivery of People Plans in partnership with the division that meet their strategic needs.

Responsibilities

• Technical and strategic HR skillset – Provide expert advice, guidance and support on complex employee relations issues and change programmes – including restructuring and TUPE transfers
• Relationship management - Build and maintain trusting relationships and partnership with the divisions' leadership team and other key stakeholders throughout the organisation to ensure that there is opportunity to influence key business decisions and shape the future direction of SCUK's cultural programme
• HR Consultancy & Service Delivery - Partner with the division to build a deep understanding of their strategic priorities, their people and culture to provide specialist or generalist HR solutions and advice tailored to their needs.
• Culture Development & Delivery Actively contribute to the development and delivery of the organisation's cultural change programme, providing divisional and organisational insight to improve psychological safety and an adult-adult mindset
• Data Insight - Using appropriate tools, ensure leaders are using people metrics to drive decision making and productivity
• Diversity & Inclusion - Plan and develop strategies to increase engagement and retention of employees in targeted, underrepresented groups

About you

To be successful, it is important that you have:

• Significant experience in a HR Business Partner role with strong evidence of leading large-scale change and restructures in a complex organisation including TUPE
• Strong relationship building and communication skills including managing union relationships
• Strong evidence of technical expertise in complex ER case management including multiple, layered grievances and an in-depth understanding of legal issues and best practice
• Knowledge and understanding of UK employment law
• Evidence of role modelling and encouraging adult-adult behaviours to influence cultural change
• Evidence of placing ‘creating an amazing experience' at the heart of your work
• A willingness to be disruptive in your approach and upset the status quo
• Experience of using and presenting data to inform organisational decisions
• Evidence of working within, and being able to navigate, a level of ambiguity
• Evidence of coaching, influencing and developing others
• Thinking at a strategic level, with a focus on outcomes in your delivery

What we offer you:

Working for a charity provides one of the best benefits there is – a sense of purpose and reward for helping others. However, we understand the importance of giving back to our employees to ensure a happy and healthy working environment and work/life balance.

• We focus on flexibility, inclusion, collaboration, health and wellbeing both in and outside of work.
• We provide a wide range of benefits which will reward your hard work, motivate you, and inspire you to work to improve the lives of children every day.

Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications. 

Ways of Working:

The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but there are likely to be times when you will be required to come to your contracted office (up to 2-4 days per month or 6-8 days per quarter).  This will be agreed with your Line Manager and team and is intended to be time spent on collaborating with colleagues and relationship building. 

Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense. 

Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think. 

We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here. 

The newly created role of Philanthropy Coordinator at HorseWorld Trust is an exciting opportunity to work closely with the Head of Supporter Development to ensure the delivery of a proactive and sustainable major donor programme.

At HorseWorld Trust our vision is a world where horses and people help each other to live and work in harmony.. In turn, our mission is to create a safe community where horses and people connect together and enjoy lifelong learning.

HorseWorld Trust was established in 1952, and is based in Whitchurch, near Bristol.  Our highly trained Welfare department is committed to rescuing, rehabilitating and re-homing horses, ponies and donkeys in need and our ground-breaking educational programme, called Discovery, supports emotional growth and learning in young people through hands-on experience with rescued equines. 

Our Philanthropy Coordinator will proactively track and manage a pipeline of next and existing High Net Worth Individuals and support HorseWorld's Major Donor Working Group comprising the Chair of Trustees, CEO and Heads of Departments.  You will be expected to provide insight and identify opportunities for connection plus manage and track the stewardship tools to guide donors through their giving journey, including cultivation plans, sourcing and presenting tailored information for donors.  Facilitating and attending meetings and events, both in person and online, you will be ensuring steps are being taken to nurture donor relationships.

Collaboration is key as you will work with colleagues and volunteers across the organisation to support HorseWorld's fundraising efforts.

You will also initiative the relationship management of a new portfolio of mid value donors and prospects; ensuring the donors you work with are engaged with our cause, and that you are responding to their individual stewardship needs as you keep them updated with our work.

This job is for you if :

• You are looking for a role where you can make a big impact in terms of increasing charity fundraising and individual giving - this job may further develop and grow

• You have the ability to collaborate effectively with a range of people using appropriate working styles to achieve team and organisational goals

• You possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills in order to build new relationships and enlist support

• You are able to present information in a format appropriate to target audiences/media/visitors - with excellent IT skills and data analysis

• You have a proven track record of achieving targets from a range of sources, are able to work independently and to deadlines - a true self-motivator but also an inclusive team player and performance driven

Understandably, such an involved role does require willingness to work outside normal office hours and on weekends/evening to support events.  You will be prepared to provide cover for colleagues, when required, and a current full UK driving licence, plus own transport, is essential because you may be travelling within the South West region of the country.

Please email Liz Appleby, HR & Training Officer, for an application form and full job description.  We do not accept CVs as we practise NSPCC Safer Recruitment.

The deadline for submission of applications is Monday 30th September. 

Join us to support people-led change across the UK

The Churchill Fellowship is a community of changemakers whose mission is to learn from the world and transform lives across the UK.

We support outstanding individuals pursuing their own vision for change in an issue where they have first-hand experience. They are driven by a personal commitment to tackle today’s key issues, to develop new solutions for their communities and sectors, and to exchange ideas throughout the UK and beyond. They work across all of today’s most pressing challenges, from protecting the environment to preventing domestic abuse, from increasing youth employment to enriching urban spaces and much more.

Collectively, they create change that reaches across the country. Every year we select over 100 new Fellows and fund them to spend up to two months discovering new approaches around the world for practical issues they care passionately about. Fellowships cover every aspect of UK life because our approach is universal, responsive and inclusive. We respond to emerging trends and challenges and our Fellowships are open to all UK adults regardless of qualifications, background or age. Fellows propose their own programmes of research and action and bring their lived or learned experience of their chosen subject.

We believe in the power and potential of individuals and prioritise people and topics that would not be funded elsewhere.

This inclusive approach gives the Fellowship a unique range and authority and has created a powerful model for change, based on real needs, frontline insight and personal dedication. It offers dynamic individuals the recognition, funding and support to pursue what is often their mission of a lifetime.

The Fellowship was created by public subscription in 1965 as the living legacy of Sir Winston Churchill. Since then we have made almost 6000 grants to inspiring individuals who possess the passion and commitment to make a real difference. Many Fellows become knowledge leaders and influencers for the long term and continue to feel the beneficial effects of the Fellowship decades after being awarded.

The Churchill Fellowship is a community of changemakers whose mission is to learn from the world and transform lives across the UK.

The Landscape

As we approach our 60th anniversary we have been going through a period of strategic and organisational development, expanding our ambitions to create and demonstrate impact, not just for the Fellows themselves but also at a local community and UK-wide level. This will require a phased transition from the current model and we are in the process of defining and internalising this new approach within the organisation.

Following an in-depth strategic and operational review, the new Finance and Operations Director was appointed in July 2023 and was established as our first step in refreshing the staffing structure. We're looking for a dynamic and experienced individual to join her team, at this exciting moment and to be a key part of the team as we build on the successes of the last 6 decades and position ourselves for the future.

As part of our strategic review, we've highlighted Equity, Diversity and Inclusion as a core principles to invest in and as a result of this we are looking for an experienced HR professional with a high level of emotional intelligence, coaching skills and experience working with a diverse team.

The Role

The People & Culture Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of the human resources function, ensuring that the organisation attracts, develops, and retains high-quality staff. This role  supports the Finance & Operations Director in fostering a positive and inclusive working culture, whilst ensuring compliance with employment legislation and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy Development

• Support the development of TCF’s approach to effective methods of working and inclusive organisational culture, drawing upon best practice from across the sector and ensuring alignment with organisational values.

• Support the annual planning cycle, working with the Finance & Operations Director to develop and implement the annual and quarterly rhythm of team meetings, workshops and opportunities for team gatherings.

• Support the Finance & Operations Director through developing guidance for line managers to support the annual rhythm of 1:1 meetings and quarterly reviews supporting team members to meeting their operational objectives and personal development goals.

• Support the ongoing development of HR policies and processes, including the newly developed Staff Handbook, recruitment, staff onboarding, probation, annual reviews and professional development, as well as regularly reviewing staff benefits and ensuring they are in line with good practice.

Employee Relations and HR Management

• Maintain elements of the employee database (BambooHR), to support staff with administrative requests relating to annual leave calculations, signing documentation and updating personal information.

• Supporting the recruitment process by creating new roles on BambooHR, arranging the advertising on appropriate websites and working with line managers to initially triage and longlist applications.

• Develop onboarding processes to ensure new team members have the information they need to thrive in the organisation.

• Prepare offers of employment, change of terms letters and other standard employment documentation, with support from external HR Advisors, and the Finance & Operations Director.

• Serve as a point of contact for employee concerns, providing guidance on HR policies and procedures, with support from external HR Advisors, and the Finance & Operations Director.

• Manage the relationship with the appointed EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) including regularly reviewing the support available to ensure it offers the right level of support for team members in line with our values and aspirations as an good employer.

• Develop and build the process for employee objective-setting in BambooHR, and how this then links to the wider organisational strategy, ensuring line managers are equipped to utilize this tool effectively.

• Support the appointed Data Officer (Finance & Operations Director) by managing the organisation’s approach to GDPR and data protection with respect to HR specific processes, overseeing HR systems and records, ensuring data integrity and security.

Learning and Development

• Support the design of a learning and development plan for all teams, identifying potential training options for individuals and teams as needed, working with Directors to identify key learning needs and either develop learning offers to meet those needs or source relevant and high impact external training, for both hard and soft skills.

• Organise and facilitate workshops, seminars, and training sessions to support professional development of all staff.

Team Facilitation & Engagement

• Play a lead role in facilitating and organising team meetings and workshops.

• Proactively developing agendas in advance to ensure staff are kept informed.

• Develop and manage a monthly internal staff update, with contributions from the team.

• Develop and plan team lunches and group activities, with the support of the Operations Co-Ordinator

Line Management

• Overseeing the day-to-day activities of the Operations Co-ordinator, supporting in a line management capacity to encourage and develop organisational skills and personal development goals.

In addition to the responsibilities detailed above, the People & Culture Manager will also undertake any new and additional projects at the discretion of the Finance & Operations Director.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent working experience
• HR Management skills training
• Accredited Coaching skills or equivalent training

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience as an HR Manager or similar role, preferably within the non-profit sector.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices, preferable within the non-profit sector.
• Experience in change management and organisational development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for communicating face-to-face, in writing and by telephone with individuals at all levels
• High standard of written English
• Strong IT skills, including high levels of proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organisational, and time management skills with an ability to prioritise competing demands
• Ability to think analytically and empathetically and make balanced judgements
• Confident and calm crisis management 
• Evidence of working in a team and contributing to a culture of a diverse and collaborative working environment
• Experience of liaising with, negotiating and managing relationships with external organisations, teams, and individuals
• Experience using and interacting with Salesforce (Customer Relationship Management) Database

Personality Characteristics

• A great team player with a pro-active, confident, and positive approach and the ability to contribute to a culture of collaborative working
• High emotional intelligence, with the ability to work with good humour, tact, and diplomacy and to maintain confidentiality
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
• To have a genuine commitment to the values and ethos of the Churchill Fellowship
• Positive attitude
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Proactive and able to work well independently as well as part of a team
• Passionate about achieving excellence through personal development and continual learning

Working for The Churchill Fellowship

Detailed package, benefits and wellbeing package:

• Salary c. £42,000 – 46,000 per annum (pro-rata for 3 days per week / 22.5 hours)
• Hybrid working policy (4-6 days per month in the office)
• 5 weeks holiday a year, with additional paid leave if the office closes over the Christmas Break (pro rata for part-time staff)
• 6 days a year paid leave for volunteering (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Non-contributory pension scheme with 10% employer contribution
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance
• Bike purchase salary sacrifice scheme (Cycle2Work)

Standard working hours are 36.5 hours a week 9.30am until 5.00pm, Monday to Thursday and from 9.30am until 4.00pm on Friday, including a paid lunch break of one hour.

We have embraced the benefits of working from home and at the same time, we value the contribution of face-to-face contact in building teamwork, collaborating with your colleagues, exchanging ideas and know-how, and for work efficiency. We therefore operate a hybrid working policy, where staff can work from home if they wish, however everyone is required to work in the office a minimum of 4 to 6 days a month with Tuesdays as the core day for regular whole team meetings.

Note: unfortunately, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship for visas and all applicants will need to have, and be able to prove, the right to work in the UK.

How to apply

Please use your CV and cover letter as an opportunity to tell us a bit more about who you are as a person. We want to understand how you as an individual are going to be a great fit for this role.

We will be scheduling first round interviews as candidates apply, we will then complete a round of second interviews with a shortlist of candidates once the advertising has closed, with the view to appointing the People & Culture Manager as soon as possible after that.

Equity, diversity and inclusion are core to the values and ethos of the charity’s work across all activities. The Churchill Fellowship is committed to being an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible diversity of backgrounds, cultures and experiences.  Our office accommodation is accessible throughout

ABOUT STRENGTH & STEM

Strength & Stem is a charity that uses floristry to help female modern slavery survivors experience restoration and empowerment. We believe that floristry can be used as a practical tool to help modern slavery survivors build a future for themselves, as well as a therapeutic tool in healing from trauma. Over eight months, we run holistic employability and skills training programmes during which participants undertake vocational floristry training, supplementary skills training, mentorship, and work experience.

The skills and experiences survivors gain through our programmes create a lasting difference for them and their families through economic independence, strengthened wellbeing and increased community. Ultimately, our programmes help survivors to regain dignity and hope and to move into a life of full independence and freedom.

TERMS

Job title - Finance Manager

Responsible to - CEO

Hours - One day per week (7.5 hours per week). This is a fixed-term role for 12 months. We have a flexible working arrangement, so working hours do not have to be limited to a specific day of the week.

Based - This is a remote role; however, you must have the pre-existing right to work in the UK to be eligible for the position. Some in-person team meetings in central London will be required.

Salary - £35,000 per annum pro rata, equivalent to £7,000 for one day per week

Start date - Immediate

ROLE DESCRIPTION

The Finance Manager will play a critical role in ensuring the financial health of the organisation. As the sole end-to-end finance position within Strength & Stem, the Finance Manager will be responsible for all financial activities, including bookkeeping, budgeting, financial reporting, and providing strategic financial guidance to support the charity's mission.

Your skills and expertise in successful financial management will enable Strength & Stem to establish a stable financial foundation for the future, allowing our impactful and meaningful work with modern slavery survivors to flourish and grow. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Finance Manager to shape and influence the effectiveness and sustainability of a small, ambitious charity.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Financial Management:

• Manage day-to-day financial operations, including bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
• Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures with support from the Treasurer.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of financial transactions.
• Perform the month-end process.
• Check employee expense claims and post them for payment.
• Compile bank runs and input them for approval.
• Raise any invoices and monitor late payments.

Bookkeeping:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Record and categorise all financial transactions with corresponding receipts in QuickBooks.
• Reconcile bank and credit card statements regularly.

Grant and Fund Management:

• Work closely with the Grants Manager to provide financial information for grant proposals and donor reports.
• Support the Grants Manager to manage grant budgets.
• Monitor and track restricted and unrestricted funds and grants to ensure compliance with donor requirements and complete spending.
• Producing receipts for donors and donor statements as required.
• Running and checking Gift Aid reporting to HMRC.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Support the CEO and Treasurer to prepare and monitor the charity’s annual budget.
• Provide financial projections and forecasts to aid Board decision-making.
• Track and report on budget variances.
• Assist the CEO with Budget and cashflow reporting.

Financial Reporting:

• Generate regular financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• With the Treasurer, ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Audit and Compliance:

• With the CEO, Treasurer and Company Secretary, ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate the production of the financial statements and act as a point of contact for independent review/audit.

Cash Flow Management:

• Manage cash flow to ensure the organisation's operational needs are met.
• Support the Board by making investment recommendations in line with the charity's financial goals.

Other

• Attending regular team meetings and events

​PERSON SPECIFICATION

Skills, qualifications, and experience

• A professional accounting qualification (CCAB or equivalent).
• Proven experience in financial management and bookkeeping, preferably in a charity context.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and reporting standards.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools (e.g., QuickBooks, Excel, financial modelling).
• Experience in performing month-end processes and reconciliations.
• Proven ability to identify and implement improvements in financial systems.
• Experience in educating and assisting non-financial team members in understanding financial systems.

Personal Attributes

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written communication and high attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a remote team and to work effectively with finance and non-finance team members.
• Excellent time management with the ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines and produce quality results on time.
• Ability to cope with the financial management of a growing organisation.
• A motivated and proactive self-starter, able to take initiative and comfortable working within limited existing organisational structures.
• Reliability, integrity, and extremely high ethical standards.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Strength & Stem.
• Be comfortable with our faith policy (see attached documentation).