Jobs in Deptford

We are looking for Philanthropy Manager for an incredible childrens health charity to be responsible for proactively leading the cultivation and stewardship of potential and existing Major Donors, Trusts, and statutory bodies.

This is a Surrey based role, with flexible hybrid working options.

The Charity
A passionate childrens health charity, dedicated to providing practical and emotional support to children and families in times of need.

You would be joining a highly respected organisation, who prioritise a supportive and inclusive working culture. They have been repeatedly named as one of the top non-profit organisations to work for, and offer fantastic benefits, including flexible working, a minimum of 25 days holiday, along with a range of professional development opportunities as well as much more!

The Role
Drive the growth of a portfolio of existing supporters and new prospects, giving at the five and six-figure gift level.

Lead on maintaining relationships with key Major Donors, Trusts and Statutory bodies, through exemplary stewardship.

Work closely with the Events Manager to engage donors through a programme of special events

Manage, coach and support three direct reports.

The Candidate
Track record of securing five or six figure funding from Major Donors, Trusts and statutory sources to achieve challenging income targets.

Previous experience delivering a prospect research programme and effective prospect management.

Previously lead funder-relationship management, through exemplary stewardship

Line management experience to build a collaborative and high performing team

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Senior Fundraising Officer (Corporate Partnerships)

Hours per week: 35  

Closing date: 23rd August 2024 

This is an exciting time to join the Corporate Partnerships team at YMCA England & Wales; in the last 12 months, we have launched two new multi-year partnerships and tripled income in the Corporate Partnerships function!

And now we are growing again: The successful candidate will join a supportive and highly ambitious team.

As Senior Fundraising Officer (Corporate Partnerships), you will:

• Identify and develop potential new business relationships and funding opportunities for YMCA England & Wales, including developing compelling new fundraising propositions and staying abreast of emerging areas of interest for businesses and innovation within the corporate charity partnerships space.
• Manage and grow YMCA’s portfolio of Events Sponsors to maximise sponsorship income and support the growth of YMCA Events.
• Support the account management of high value partnerships.
• Lead or support cross-team projects, campaigns or events that support the Corporate Partnerships and/or Fundraising strategy.

The successful candidate will be commercially aware, a great communicator (verbal and written) with strong interpersonal skills and have a demonstrable track record of working with both internal and external stakeholders to drive the success of projects and partnerships.

Fundraising at YMCA England & Wales has three pillars:

• Fundraising for distribution through initiatives such as our RoomSponsor programme
• Fundraise to support YMCAs and fund our policy, campaign and research work, to lobby government and change the lives of young people
• Facilitate YMCAs to raise funds themselves by providing assets, propositions and advice

We run as a federation with 80+ local YMCAs working independently to support young people to belong, contribute and thrive in their communities, collectively supporting more than 375,000 young people each year.

Our work spans Housing, Family & Youth Work, Health & Wellbeing, Support & Advice and Training & Education, and we are the largest provider of safe, supported accommodation for young people in England and Wales, providing a home for more than 20,000 people experiencing homelessness each year.

We are currently looking for an Operations Administrator to join us at The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation. 

Not all learning happens in the classroom. In fact, some of life’s most valuable lessons happen in the least likely of places.

This is where The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award (the Award) comes in.

Founded nearly 70 years ago, the Award is a global, non-formal education and learning framework which operates in more than 120 countries and territories.

Open to all 14 to 24-year-olds, regardless of their background, culture, or physical ability, the Award aims to challenge young people to discover their potential and find their purpose, passion and place in the world, while working towards a globally recognised accreditation.

The Operations Administrator will work closely with the broader Operations team to provide centralised communication and administrative support, and effective coordination across all aspects of the work of the Operations team.

As this role is central to the work of the Operations team, the person will need to be proactive, organised, and able to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines. As well as being the key link between the Operations team and the Research and Communication teams, they will need to be able to work well with the wider organisation and provide excellent customer service to a variety of stakeholders globally. A key focus of the role will be to ensure data accuracy across a variety of platforms, drafting and coordinating centralised communications with Operators, and support reporting on the activities of the Operations team. The successful candidate will not only have strong administrative skills and experience but will also have strong experience within communications and/or research.

Please see the recruitment pack for more information on key responsibilities for the role. 

The closing date for applications is Friday 9 August by 12 noon EST. Please submit your CV and cover letter by this date. Interviews will take place shortly after, and we are looking for the successful candidate to start as soon as possible.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Bank Support Worker to join our Young People service in Hounslow.

£13.15 per hour, Zero Hour Contract.

Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.

Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

Bank Support Workers have the ability to accept any shifts available on an ad-hoc basis across from all of Look Ahead's specialisms including Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Homelessness and Young People. Bank Support Workers will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs of the customers of the service.

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

What you'll do:

- Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
- Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers
- Conducting key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
- Proactively manage risk and safety both in and outside of their physical living environment
- Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
- Undertake all administrative work and keep accurate and comprehensive tenant/customer records to professional standards
- Report any observations relating to customers welfare
- Develop and maintain links with all key agencies and service providers in the local area to provide a range of engagement opportunities for customers in the community
- Enable customers to make full use of community facilities by providing support as directed
- Carry out support duties to enable customers to integrate into the community including e.g. accompanying the customer to attend benefit agency appointments and meetings, go shopping, to enquire at colleges about possible courses, to visit various public amenities
- Empower customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:

- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Approachable and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Flexible
- Open to feedback and self development
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is essentially customer-focused
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours

What you'll bring:

Desirable:

Applicants may have some previous relevant work experience. This may be experience gained from care of a vulnerable person or work in similar organisations. Prior experience is not a pre-requisite for the role as key behaviours and core competencies will also be taken into account.

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Please see our website for full job description.

The Noah’s Ark Charity supports the Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital for Wales in providing world-class care, helping to ensure the best outcome and experience possible for children and their families.

Having raised more than £30 million to build and equip the hospital, today we continue to work hand in hand with the NHS, providing funding for the most up-to-date equipment and facilities. We also fund services like the play specialist team and emotional support for families.

This is an opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join a small but determined team. Working closely with the wider charity team, this role offers a real opportunity to see the impact that your work has on the children and families we support and to grow our fundraising reach within your geographical region.

The geographical region will cover anything west of Bridgend and up to Aberystwyth.

This is a new role within the Noah’s Ark Charity, which will grow our regional community fundraising presence and offering. The postholder will know the West Wales area well and will become the expert in fundraising opportunities within the region, building strong relationships within the community, including low-mid level corporates and will develop supporter-led activity. The postholder will plan for and deliver income for the charity within the region, in line with wider fundraising strategy.

Support Coordinator

Here at Stroke Association, we’re looking for an innovative, passionate and professional individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to join our Stroke Recovery Service based in the Salford area. This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following a stroke.

Position: S11201 Stroke Association Support Coordinator

Location: Home-based, Salford, however, frequent travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work related meetings)

Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week (flexible working available)

Salary: Circa £16,043 per annum (FTE circa £26,700 per annum) (inner London weighting £2,370 per annum or outer London weighting £1,260 per annum may be applied in accordance to where you live)

Contract: This is a fixed-term maternity cover until 15 June 2025

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 11 August 2024  (midnight). We reserve the right to close these vacancies early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Interview Date: 21 and 22 August 2024

Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.

The Role

The service aims to identify and address the needs of stroke survivors and carers across the stroke pathway, by providing a range of innovative support solutions, supporting them to meet their desired outcomes.

A key part of the role will be to recruit, train and manage a team of volunteers, to support service users and the delivery of the service.

The Stroke Association Support Coordinator will:

· Support new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community.

· Provide personalised information, advice and support.

· Support clients to make informed lifestyle changes that will help them to prevent further strokes.

· Be accountable for volunteers, so experience of recruiting, training and managing volunteers would be an advantage.

About You

The post holder will have experience/background in:

· A caring profession, ideally with experience in supporting people with disabilities.

· Setting up and running support groups.

This role requires extensive travel across a large geographical locality to visit people at home and in community settings. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role.

To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.

When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further

information on the role.

Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.

About the Organisation

Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.

When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.

We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.

We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.

We’re working to improve the diversity of our team.  Because we know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for those affected by stroke.

We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. And we’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities. 

Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.

In 2019, we developed a bold new corporate strategy so that we can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people’s lives. To help us deliver our strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!

You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Carer Support, Support Service, Vulnerable Adult, Social Care and Support Officer, Rehabilitation Coordinator, Volunteering Manager, Care and Support Officer, Social Care Worker, Health, Health Care, Support Worker, Care Worker, Social Care Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Relief Support Worker, Support Worker Disabilities, Day Centre Support Worker, Rehabilitation Support Worker, Night Support Worker, Stroke Support Worker, Disability, Disability Support, Stroke.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Do you have experience with philanthropy fundraising? Are you looking for a Philanthropy Manager role where you can make a real difference in the lives of seriously ill children?

Job title: Philanthropy Manager

Salary: £38,000 - £40,000

Reports to: Senior Philanthropy Manager

Hours: Full-time, open to compressed hours

Location: Central London/Hybrid. 2 days a week in the office.

This role is perfect for someone eager to advance their career in philanthropy and contribute to a high-value programme securing gifts from high-net-worth individuals and charitable foundations.

About the charity

Every day, over 600 seriously ill children from across the UK arrive for life-changing treatments. Their lives hang in the balance as patients, families, and staff battle the most complex illnesses. This extraordinary hospital relies on charitable support to give these children the best chance to fulfil their potential. The charity funds groundbreaking research, advanced equipment, child and family support services, and the rebuilding and refurbishment of wards and medical facilities.

About the role

As Philanthropy Manager, you will be a key player in securing philanthropic gifts for paediatric medical research as the charity makes it largest ever investment into child health research, as well as other areas of the Charity's work.

We're looking for an experienced and creative relationship manager with excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail. You are a proactive individual, with experience in shaping fundraising initiatives or similar projects effectively in partnership with key stakeholders. You are a positive team player with a professional, solution focused approach.

About you

You will have proven experience of philanthropy fundraising or an equivalent field with a track record of initiating new high-value relationships and managing long-term donor/client relationships.

You will have strong verbal, interpersonal and written skills with great attention to detail, and an ability to digest complex programmes of research, flexing your style according to the audience.

You will be able to understand philanthropy within the healthcare and/or a medical research setting.

If this role inspires you to make that next move in your career, please get in touch with Katharine at Charity People to find out more about how you can apply.

At Charity People, we match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Head of Data and CRM

Permanent contract

35 hours per week.

£56,349.90 per annum / pro rata (plus allowances)

Benefits

Location

The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 130 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.

This role sits within our Digital, Data and Technology domain, which is responsible for managing and optimising the organisation's technical systems and data processes. Your role will be to lead the CRM and data management efforts, ensuring the effective use of Microsoft Dynamics 365 across the organisation.

What we are looking for?

We are currently looking for a strategic and technically-savvy leader with a commercial mindset to join our dynamic, ambitious team.

A key part of this role will be your ability to oversee system architecture, drive data-driven initiatives, and manage relationships with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Key Skills and Competencies

In order to be successful in this role, you must have:

-Strong leadership skills with experience in managing CRM teams and driving organisational change through technology and data-driven solutions

-Technical expertise in Dynamics 365 CRM and data management, with the ability to ensure coherence, security, and optimal integration within the wider IT architecture

-Proven track record in supplier management, contract negotiation, and financial planning, with experience in managing third-party relationships and budgets

-Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, able to work effectively with senior leaders and provide expertise on data usage and best practice.

Info about The Children's Society

The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Therefore, candidates applying for work in our CYP Directorate will be required to complete an “Employment history_template” document prior to interview. The fully completed document should be loaded by the candidate at the point of uploading your CV.

The closing date for applications is on the 31st of August.

I am delighted to be working with this fabulous Christian welfare charity. Operating through a global Mission 'family' network of chaplains, staff and volunteers and provides practical, emotional and spiritual support to those in need. 

I am working with them to find their next HR Advisorwho is looking for potential career progression.

The role is 80% remote so you do need to be able to get into the London Head Office, once a week.

Please contact me for a full job description if you have the following atributes and experience:

A high level of educational attainment, degree level or equivalent
Fully CIPD certified or working towards certification
Strong interpersonal skills including fluency in both written and spoken English
Close attention to detail and a meticulous approach to work
Strong analytical ability, able to collate/analyse data and information from multiple sources and to identify relevance and trends
Excellent IT skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience of working with Moodle-based platforms would be an advantage
Working awareness of employment law and practice

Empathy with for the work and purpose of the charity
A proactive and positive attitude to work
Maintain confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information
Collaborative and inclusive, able to work effectively as part of a team
*You must already have the right to live and work in the UK*

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives worldwide? I am working on an exciting opportunity for an Individual Giving Manager to join a well-known charity on a 6 month contract.

As the Individual Giving Manager, you will be at the heart of their recruitment, retention, and development of individual donors to increase their income.

Job Title: Individual Giving Manager
Charity Type: Human rights
Salary: £50,800 - £54,000
Location: London based office
Hybrid Working: Flexibility to work both remotely and from our London office
Contract Length: 6 months

As the Interim Individual Giving Manager, you will:

• Develop and manage the Individual Giving programmes, driving the strategies for digital fundraising and direct marketing to recruit and retain supporters.
• Monitor and report, ensuring targets and budgets are met, providing regular updates.
• Collaborate across Teams, working closely with Programme, Policy, Communications, and Finance managers to ensure a cohesive approach.
• Innovate and test, exploring new areas of individual giving to maximise donor engagement.
• Database management, ensuring the accuracy of Raisers Edge and generate strategic reports.
• Compliance and best practice, adhering to GDPR and fundraising regulations.

About You:

• Proven experience in individual giving and direct marketing, have achieved income targets.
• Experience in writing persuasive fundraising appeals and engaging communications.
• Self-motivated and able to prioritise effectively, you can manage staff and volunteers with ease.
• Proficient with fundraising databases like Raisers Edge, and adept at handling budget reports and compliance with GDPR.

If you feel that you have the necessary experience to make a success of this role and want to hear more then please apply within.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

OPPORTUNITY 

This is a unique opportunity for an astute, super-efficient, fast learner to join the first international climate campaign organisation focused on the steel sector, one of the largest and least-challenged drivers of climate change. We are seeking a dynamic executive assistant who can effectively support the leadership team management in a fast-moving and developing organisation. 

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

SteelWatch is a new international civil society organisation established in June 2023, driving corporate accountability in the steel sector and urgent climate action. Our vision is a steel sector that underpins a thriving zero-emissions economy. Our priority is for the steel industry to get on track for a 1.5 degree warming trajectory this side of 2030.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a member of the first international climate NGO specialising in steel decarbonisation, you will work with other SteelWatch team members located across Asia-Pacific, Africa and Europe. The Executive Assistant will be a vital team member, providing critical, executive administrative support to enable the Executive Director and SteelWatch Leadership team to operate effectively. The duties associated with the role will evolve significantly as SteelWatch evolves. The Executive Assistant reports to the Executive Director. 

Key Responsibilities

The role is focused on supporting the Executive Director and SteelWatch Leadership team on a number of tasks, not limited to:

• Manage diaries, schedule appointments, set up meetings, adapting to priorities. 

• Organise and book travel arrangements according to diary needs and internal policies.

• Arrange and prepare for meetings with external partners, allies, donors and industry meetings, handling logistics (timing, location, travel, virtual arrangements) 

• Draft supporting materials (e.g., presentations) and assist with minute-taking, ensuring team input.

• Track and manage written communication with key external contacts, including funder updates.

• This role will also support several core governance and operational activities, not limited to: 

• Support the Supervisory Board and Management Board in effective decision-making by ensuring clear agendas, logistical support in organising these meetings, plus minute taking, sign-off and circulation. 

• Assist with key organisational processes and tasks, collaborating closely with the Operations Lead and team members on new staff recruitment, contracting and onboarding processes. 

• Support research and delivery against organisational goals, monitor Director expenditure, manage system and IT tool access for staff and consultants, and maintain filing and other administrative systems.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The ideal candidate will bring a proactive, creative and tactful approach to making logistics and relationships run smoothly in a busy, evolving, international organisation. They will maintain the highest professional standards and possess strong interpersonal communication skills.  In addition to a great eye for detail and persistence, the ideal candidate will have the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive action forward in a fluid context and will enjoy doing so. Additionally, they will have enthusiasm for a start-up culture, demonstrating a willingness to lean into each other’s roles and support team members as needed.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Location: The position is remote, and the location should be in a time zone within two hours of Central European Time. The UK location is a benefit. You must have the right to work in your location, and you will be employed in that country. SteelWatch is unable to support any visa application process. 

Work environment: The work is mainly remote, although some face-to-face meetings are essential, within Europe.  Working hours are flexible. Team members are currently located in Japan, the UK, Spain, Germany and the Netherlands, and the team will continue to grow internationally. There will be some early mornings or evenings to accommodate interactions across time zones, with the flexibility to adjust your weekly schedule accordingly. Travel will be required to collaborate with allies and meet the team in person.

Terms and salary: The role is expected to be long-term and managed via an Employer of Record. The initial contract will be for 12 months, if feasible, within local employment regulations. While we envision this as a full-time role, we are open to other options (minimum 60% unless a job share). Please specify your preference in your application, and if part-time, state the number of days per week.

The UK salary for this position is in the range of £28,000 to £34,000 per annum, pro rata, based on experience. Comparable salaries in other countries are based on market rates.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We understand the power of diversity in driving better results. Every new addition to our team represents an opportunity for SteelWatch to embrace fresh perspectives and innovative approaches. We aim to make SteelWatch an inclusive, nurturing, and imaginative workplace, committed to equal opportunities for all. We invite applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to differences in gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and cultural identity, especially from those underrepresented in the climate movement. Please let us know if you need accommodations or support during the application process.

CODE OF ETHICS

All SteelWatch team members, consultants, and supervisory board members are required to adhere to SteelWatch’s Code of Ethics.

The Third Age Trust is seeking to appoint a Learning Officer to support learning across the u3a movement. The post will be focused on growing the national & online learning provisions, in a way that serves and supports local u3a activity.  

This is an exciting time for the u3a movement, with many members open to new ways of learning. The Learning Officer will support the development of our online learning provision, enabling the sharing of resources and networking between members. They will also facilitate national learning events and projects. Prospective candidates will be confident in their ability to use digital software and be able to support members to access new technologies. The person will be a key link between stakeholders within the movement including volunteers and external partners. Working with the Learning Manager and Member Services Team to deliver the learning programme and achieve u3a objectives. 

At The Lullaby Trust our vision is clear: a world where no baby dies suddenly or unexpectedly, and every grieving family gets the support they need. We exist to keep babies safe and support bereaved families. 

We give families a safer start to life and create a supportive space for anyone whose baby or infant has died suddenly or unexpectedly. We empower families and health professionals with trusted advice on keeping babies safe, backed by research, and provide grieving families with bereavement support, side-by-side.

Since 1991 we have reduced the rate of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome by 82% and saved the lives of over 32,000 babies. But our work is not over, as three babies still die suddenly and unexpectedly a week. 

As the Corporate Partnerships Manager, you’ll play a vital role in securing funding from companies and businesses to help drive forward our work. We rely completely on voluntary funding to fund our work, and our corporate partnerships play a huge role in enabling us to do this, year after year. The successful candidate will be starting with an excellent baseline and portfolio but will really be able to build the pipeline, taking our partnerships to the next strategic level.

The Corporate Partnerships Manager will:

1. Account manage a range of corporate partnerships from cause related marketing, to charity of the year and staff fundraising
2. Build a new business pipeline and secure new partners 
3. Line manage the Senior Trusts and Foundations Officer within the high-value team 
4. Work with the wider Income and Engagement team to deliver to income targets

It is a key time to be joining The Lullaby Trust as we develop our new brand positioning, new website and creative direction, to help us reach more families and supporters than ever. We are a friendly, flexible employer and want to create a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone. 

If this excites you, we would love to hear from you. For more information on the role and how to apply, please download our job pack

For every baby. For every family. Forever. Together, we can keep babies safe.

Please do not use AI software to generate your answers; it is usually obvious when this has been done as the answers generated tend to then be exactly the same as other candidates. We'd love to see what you can uniquely bring to the role.

Who we are:

Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background. 

Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen. 

We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.

Summary of the role:

The UK & International Finance Manager is responsible for the comprehensive financial management, planning, monitoring, and reporting of daily financial activities across HQ and country programmes. This includes providing advice to senior management on financial strategies.

The responsibilities include managing finances with strong controls, implementing policies and procedures, coordinating annual account production, and developing and monitoring the annual budget with senior finance leaders. The UK & International Finance Manager will also produce monthly management accounts and oversee payables, income, and treasury functions.

The UK & International Finance Manager will lead a team of technical and finance professionals, utilising expertise in finance systems and technical tools like SQL. The role includes international travel to set up and implement systems, migrate data, deliver training, and provide ongoing support. Overall, the UK & International Finance Manager ensures financial integrity and efficiency in global operations.

About the Role:

1. Manage the Muslim Aid HQ Finance function, ensuring continuous financial review including costs and revenue recognition.
2. Responsibility for all month end process in monthly management accounts reporting.
3. Prepare management accounts including analysis of variances and reporting to budget holders, LT and Board.
4. Ensuring UK & International purchase invoices and payment vouchers are correctly coded, authorised, recorded on the finance system, payment and dealing with queries within a timely manner.
5. Maintain the banking relationships and be up to date with financial regulations specifically regarding banking sanctions.
6. Administer payments to Country Offices in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

1. Educated to Bachelor’s degree level & hold UK Accountancy qualification (ACA, CA, ACCA or CIMA).
2. Substantial proven post qualification experience working in a similar position in an INGO, including Senior Management experience, preferably in similar context.
3. Proven experience in managing a finance team.
4. Experience of Month End Process and Management Reporting.
5. Experience of producing information for business cases or funding applications.
6. Good team work skills with the ability to work with different and sometime conflicting agendas.

Why you should apply:

We are looking for a dedicated and dynamic professional to join our team as the UK & International Finance Manager. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and manage financial activities across our headquarters and country programmes, ensuring robust financial planning, monitoring, and reporting. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact through financial stewardship, apply now and make a real difference by ensuring financial efficiency and integrity in our global operations.

Benefits you will enjoy working for us: 

• 37 days holiday (including Bank Holidays and Privilege days) 
• Hybrid working
• Paid time off for medical appointments 
• 2 hours lunch break on Fridays 
• Time off in Lieu (TOIL) 
• Pension Scheme

How to apply:

To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV.