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OVERVIEW

The Crossborder Forum (CBF) is a network of over 50 civil society organisations and activists working in the Belgium-France-UK cross-border space for migrant justice. The Crossborder Forum was set up in late 2020 in response to bilateral talks and agreements by governments on both sides of the Channel, to provide civil society with the space and infrastructure for transnational dialogue and solidarity. The Crossborder Forum is an independent project, currently hosted by the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI) – a leading migrants’ rights charity based in London. The Advisory Committee, composed of individual and organisational members of the CBF from across the three countries, provides strategic advice and support for the Manager.

The aims of the Crossborder Forum are:

1. To provide a space for civil society organisations concerned with the UK-France-Belgium border, for exchanging information and expertise of ongoing cross-border migration and asylum issues.
2. To construct a shared analysis of cross-border policies and their impact, building on work already done by actors in the respective countries.
3. To facilitate cross-border collaboration on advocacy and policy work relating to bilateral issues between UK-France and UK-Belgium and reinforce existing projects by combining forces (e.g. on juxtaposed border controls, post-Brexit bilateral agreements, funding accords, safer routes for people who wish to seek asylum in the UK, etc).
4. To meaningfully engage with and enable the participation of experts-by-experience (lived experience of cross-border migration issues, the shared border, and immigration systems) in the CBF.

ROLE SUMMARY

The Crossborder Forum is seeking an enthusiastic, organised, and self-driven Manager to lead the coordination of our growing transnational and multicultural network and deliver the CBF’s work according to the aims and activity plan developed by CBF members. 

It is an exciting time to join the Forum. As well as leading on organising CBF activities, the Manager will have the opportunity to develop the Forum’s governance processes and implement its new Lived Experience Strategy. Alongside managing the day-to-day operations and external and internal communications of the Forum, the Manager leads the budget management and fundraising work of the CBF, supported by the Advisory Committee and JCWI. The Manager is line-managed by JCWI as part of JCWI’s Advocacy Team, supported by the CBF Advisory Committee, and accountable to the CBF membership. The Manager will have significant independence and autonomy in how they organise their time and plan the CBF’s work on a day-to-day basis.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Network development and management

●        Manage day-to-day bilingual (English and French) internal communications with and between CBF members to facilitate joint work and collective decision making 

●        Build and maintain relationships with existing and new CBF members

●        Maintain momentum and energy in the network and amongst members who have varying capacity to engage with the CBF

●        Organise and facilitate online CBF meetings every two months, with effective follow-up through minutes and action points in English and French

●        Oversee and lead the implementation of agreed project activities e.g. learning sessions, joint actions and statements, production of resources

●        Support the work of member-led thematic working groups of the CBF

●        Organise the CBF’s first in-person conference, in collaboration with CBF members

●        Represent the CBF to external stakeholders, including sector partners and funders Knowledge and information sharing

●        Remain up to date on field, policy, and legislative developments relating to migration and borders in Belgium, France and the UK

●        Compile and share monthly news digests with news, resources, and reports on relevant developments in the three countries

●        Identify and respond to gaps in knowledge and training within the network, in relation to field, policy and legislative developments in the three countries

●        Update and maintain the CBF website and social media accounts Strategy and governance development and implementation

●        Facilitate the development of an overall strategy for the Crossborder Forum in collaboration with CBF members and the Advisory Committee, building on the four overarching aims of the CBF, the lived experience strategy, and funder commitments

●        Oversee the implementation of the overall strategy and lived experience strategy 

●        Identify areas for governance and internal policy development and lead on co-developing these with the CBF’s members and Advisory Committee Budget management and financial sustainability With support from the Advisory Committee and JCWI (in line with hosting agreement):

●        Prepare funder reports to demonstrate achievement of grant requirements

●        Draft grant applications and identify new sources of funding to ensure financial sustainability of the CBF

●        Manage and oversee the CBF budget, ensuring it is monitored and up to date, with spending in-line with agreed budget lines

Person Specification

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

 Required Experience

●        Working or volunteering in the migration sector in Belgium, France or the UK

●        Minimum two years’ experience of project or programme management 

●        Demonstrable experience in building effective professional relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, e.g. civil society organisations, international NGOs, grassroots organisations and collectives, funders, academic researchers, consultants/freelancers

●        Demonstrable experience in events planning for a diverse range of audiences 

●        Strong experience in facilitation, coordinating networks, coalition-building and/or collective initiatives

●        Experience of budget management and narrative and financial funding reporting

Required skills

●        Effective communication and interpersonal skills, and a strong ability to build positive working relationships across different cultural, political, and national contexts, and remotely

●        Strong knowledge of the migration political context and civil society landscape in one of the three countries and awareness of issues relating to the UK-France-Belgium border

●        Fluency in English and French – written and spoken

Required values

●        Demonstrable commitment to the rights of people on the move regardless of their immigration status, country of origin, or way of migrating

●        Strong commitment to wider anti-oppressive values and practices, including anti-racism, queer and trans liberation, gender justice, and the importance of an intersectional approach to social justice and solidarity

●        Strong commitment to collective decision making and enabling equitable participation as a tool for achieving shared goals

Desired experience, skills, and values

●        Experience conducting monitoring, evaluations, and learning work

●        Experience working or volunteering on the ground in border spaces (e.g. Northern France)

●        Knowledge of Dutch, or any additional language considered an asset

●        Expertise by experience of the UK, France, or Belgian immigration systems (for more information on this, see our Lived Experience Strategy)

●        Experience with using Squarespace with website development and content management 

About JCWI:

The Crossborder Forum is hosted by JCWI, which provides line management, operational, and financial administrative support. JCWI is a founding member of the Forum, and has been the host organisation of the CBF since 2022, when the CBF first became a full-time independent programme. JCWI is a leading UK migrants’ rights organisation, which has been campaigning for migrants’ rights for over 50 years. JCWI challenges laws and policies that lead to discrimination, destitution, and the denial of rights of migrant communities and provides award-winning legal aid immigration advice and representation to people at the sharpest end of the UK’s immigration and asylum system. For more information, 

 HOW TO APPLY

• Please click "Apply" below and complete the application form
• Your application must include an up-to-date CV and a Cover letter (max. 2 A4 pages) outlining how you meet each criteria in the person specification. Candidates who meet some but not all the required person specifications are encouraged to apply.
• You can submit your application in English or French.
• We encourage applicants to also submit an Equality and Diversity monitoring 
• Must have right to work in the UK

Deadline: Sunday 15th September, 23:59pm 

Interviews: Tuesday 1st & Wednesday 2nd October, online.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus additional discretionary days at Christmas.
• 5% employer pension contributions
• Ride to Work Scheme
• Discounted Gym Group membership
• Membership in JCWI’s staff union

The Football Foundation are partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell in their search for a permanent Head of Finance. The Football Foundation are the Premier League, The FA and the Governments charity that helps communities improve their local football facilities through football grants.

The Head of Finance will lead the finance team, ensuring robust financial management and sustainability to support our charitable objectives. With responsibility for a team of five you will lead and provide statutory, financial and management accounting, including all financial planning and analysis, for the Football Foundation (Foundation) and the Premier League Stadium Fund.

The role:

• Develop and implement financial strategies that support the organisation’s visions e.g. treasury management, developing long term cashflow strategies to maximise returns to the organisation.
• Lead and work with the SMT, Management Group, PMO Lead, and Data & Insight team to create and maintain financial and cost models to support the development and finalisation of strategic plans, budgets, and forecasts, focusing on the relationship between services, resources, and productivity.
• Work with the CFO in preparing and presenting the consolidated budget and plan to the SMT and ARG Committee.
• Develop high level models to support strategic and operational decision making, e.g. assessment of financial sustainability of grant applications and monthly reporting to funders in line with contractual obligations.
• Continue the development and transitioning of the finance team from a mainly transactional team to a team providing forwarding looking information. Enhance collaborative decision making through improved business partnering and transparent reporting.
• Ensure all legal entities comply with relevant legislation and prepare statutory accounts, corporation tax, VAT, Charity Commission, and other statutory financial returns as appropriate. 
• Lead and manage the finance team, motivating and developing them so that that they are clearly focused, competent, and work effectively and efficiently.

The organisation:

Since we kicked things off in 2000, we’ve been privileged to make a truly transformative difference to grassroots sport across the country. As a result of our funding partners investment, every day we see the incredible impact of the game on physical fitness, mental wellbeing, bringing communities together and the local economy. With the investment from our funding partners the Premier League, The FA and the Government, we are making a big impact. We're helping to transform communities and the lives of individuals through delivering outstanding grassroots sport facilities.

Essential criteria:

• Professional accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with significant post-qualified financial and operational management experience.
• Proven experience at a senior level in a finance role with responsibility across the entire finance function, including hands on experience in delivering business partnering.
• Knowledge of the legislative, tax and regulatory framework of companies, ideally in the not-for-profit sector.
• Leading an end-to-end external audit process.
• Developing/improving and implementing financial procedures and controls. 
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and interpret complex issues at Board level, and to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organisation including experience of working with non-executives.
• Can demonstrate a ‘can-do’ attitude to delivering organisational change and improvement.
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to motivate and develop team members.

The position will be based at The Football Foundation’s head office at Wembley Stadium and requires on average 2 visits per week to the office, dependent on business need. The closing date for applications is 8^th September with first stage interviews taking place on the 19^th September.

Applications will be under constant review before the closing date, so please submit your application to our exclusive search agent, Robertson Bell. Apply now to be considered!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the community? Do you thrive in a role where your efforts directly support life-changing initiatives? As this Individual Giving Officer, you'll have the unique opportunity to shape the future of a historic organisation dedicated to helping those most in need.

Job title: Individual Giving Officer
Industry: Charity
Salary: £29,000 to £30,000
Location: London
Working arrangement: Hybrid working policy

As the Individual Giving Officer, you will be at the heart of their fundraising efforts. Your role will involve developing and implementing strategies to engage individual donors, nurturing relationships that lead to meaningful financial contributions. You'll manage direct mail appeals, online fundraising campaigns, and oversee the membership scheme. Your efforts will ensure their supporters feel connected to the mission and inspired to contribute.

The role as an Individual Giving Officer:

• Develop and Implement Strategies: Create and deliver individual giving strategies, focusing on donor acquisition, retention, and stewardship.
• Cultivate Relationships: Build and nurture strong relationships with donors, ensuring they feel connected and inspired by their mission.
• Drive Campaigns: Lead direct mail appeals and online fundraising efforts, working closely with the Digital Fundraising and Marketing teams.
• Analyse and Innovate: Use data insights to monitor performance and inform future strategies, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Engage Our Community: Manage their membership scheme to maximise income and engagement.

You're an energetic and creative individual, full of fresh ideas and the drive to see them through. Your skills include:

• Fundraising Knowledge: A solid understanding of Individual Giving and donor care.
• Project Management: Experience in managing multiple campaigns or projects simultaneously.
• Communication Skills: Strong copywriting abilities and experience of engaging with supporters.
• Data-Driven Approach: Proficiency in using donor databases to segment audiences and analyse performance.

f you're excited about using your skills to drive meaningful change, then 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.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Quality to lead our organisation in delivering exceptional supported housing services. This post is based at our Head Office in Islington.

£62,500.00 per annum, working x hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.

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

As part of the application process, please send a personal statement matching your experience and skills to the person specification

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:

Line Manage the team of Quality Managers, providing direction, support and development where required.
Manage and maintain the successful delivery of the Quality Management System (QMS) across all Look Ahead Services, ensuring Look Ahead has a comprehensive quality assurance framework. This includes oversight of Operations led audits.
Develop and update the QMS so that it meets all relevant regulatory requirements, in particular those provided by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Ofsted. Provide support to services who are preparing for inspections, assessments or reviews by regulators.
Champion a culture of inclusion and equality throughout Look Ahead. This includes making sure the quality framework identifies barriers that could prevent customers from accessing services or participating in activities.
Review and develop existing audit tools and create new tools to ensure that the QMS is meeting organisational needs. This to include adapting the tool so that it can be used in unsupported services and within Head Office teams.
Conduct regular audits and inspections of services to identify areas for improvement. Lead a team of auditors and provide expert guidance on best practices, delivering themed workshops and sessions highlighting internal and external examples.

For the full list please see our website

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:

Possess strong interpersonal skills; Communication both oral and written is crucial for success across all aspects of the role
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the post holder able to absorb, understand and quickly assimilate complex information and concepts and compare information from a number of different sources

For the full list please see our website

What you'll bring:

Essential:

In-depth knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements (CQC and/or Ofsted standards) for supported housing and social care services.
Strong understanding of quality assurance principles and methodologies.
Experience of working across one or more of Look Ahead customer groups - and managing services.
Experience in leading and motivating a team.
Experience of either implementing new services, or turning around struggling services within the supported housing or social care sectors.
Experience of providing informed advice and guidance
In depth literacy and numeracy skills including ability to write reports
Able to represent the department at a variety of internal/external meetings
Ability to write and present complex reports and presentations in a clear and focussed way to a variety of audiences
Ability to set up and maintain effective systems to manage information

Desirable:

Proven track record of success in a senior quality assurance role within the social care sector.
Experience of working within a Positive Behaviour Support Framework/trauma informed practice
Experience of monitoring, evaluating and inspecting projects/areas of work based on a quality assurance framework
Track record of delivering innovation and outstanding practice within the supported housing or social care sectors.

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.

Key Information

Salary: Appointments are normally made at the starting salary, however comparable skills and experience will be considered. Future progression is based on annual performance review.

Hours per week: 35 hours per week (Full Time)

Location: Chelsea. This role is eligible for hybrid working (two days per week in the office). There will be occasional working days in Sutton (around once per month).

 

Closing Date: Monday 16 September 2024

Job Details

As Head of Strategic Marketing, you will be required to lead and oversee work to gather business intelligence, analyse data and develop new strategies to strengthen positioning of the ICR’s brand.

The aim will be to furnish partner teams across the ICR with an understanding of their markets, analysis of the effectiveness of current strategies, and marketing strategies to exploit new income opportunities.

The role will lead the shift to a more data-led approach to income generation – using business intelligence, digital analytics data and market research to identify new fundraising and commercial opportunities, and data analysis to reshape income generation and marketing activities.

Key Requirements

The successful candidate must have a strong track record in designing and implementing strategic marketing programmes guided by market intelligence. They need a strong understanding of brand. They must be highly creative and collaborative, with exceptional skills in data analysis and presentation.

Department/Directorate Information

The Development and Communications directorate is responsible for fundraising and philanthropic income across the ICR, and telling the ICR’s story of doing outstanding cancer research – communicating effectively about the ICR’s work to help attract donors and supporters, the best staff and students, commercial partners, funders and collaborators, and to advocate for changes that support cancer research and improve access to the ICR’s discoveries.

We encourage all applicants to access the job pack attached for more detailed information regarding this role. 

About The Institute of Cancer Research

Why work for us?

As a member of staff, you'll have exclusive access to a range of staff benefits.

The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is one of the world's most influential cancer research institutes, with an outstanding record of achievement dating back more than 100 years. Further information about working at the ICR can be found here.

We look forward to receiving applications from all candidates, wherever in the world they are currently based. We will select those who display the potential to become, or to support, the world leading cancer researchers of the future based on their application and performance at interview. However, we particularly welcome British applicants from black and ethnic minority backgrounds, as they are under-represented within the ICR and nationwide in STEM roles.

 

Support Coordinator

We’re looking for an innovative, passionate, and professional individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to join our Communication Support Service based in the Hampshire area, specifically South West Hampshire (New Forest area). This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to provide communication support following a stroke.

This is a remote working role offering flexible working.

Position: S11203 Stroke Association Support Coordinator

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

Hours: Part-time, 24 hours per week (flexible working available)

Salary: Circa £17,546 per annum (FTE circa £26,700 per annum)

Contract: This is a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2025. Our services are contracted, we currently have funding for this contract until 31 March 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: 8th September 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: To be confirmed

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 helping people to develop strategies, rebuild confidence and increase independence with their communication. This may be on a one-to-one basis or in a group setting.

The Stroke Association Support Coordinator will:

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

· Take a person-centred approach to goal setting and support to enable stroke survivors and their carers to improve communication

· Provide personalised information, advice and support.

· Support stroke survivors to make informed lifestyle changes which will help them to prevent further strokes.

· Work collaboratively with NHS colleagues and other areas of the community to make a difference in the lives of people affected by stroke.

About You

The post holder will have experience/background in:

· A caring profession ideally with experience of supporting people with disabilities.

· Setting up and running 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 with 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 in driving sales and building client relationships within the pathology health sector? Do you excel in business development and have a passion for pathology innovation?

Become part of a leading organisation that offers comprehensive diagnostic services throughout the UK.

We're looking for a passionate and experienced Business Development Manager, to join a Leading Pathology Services Provider. In this role, you'll be key in maintaining and expanding our client relationships.

The Contract:
* Salary: £55-65k per annum
* Contract: Permanent
* Hours: Full-time
* Remote Role: The role is primarily remote, with requirements to attend face-to-face client meetings once a week and participate in team meetings at the London office.
* Area Coverage: You will cover areas including London, North of the Dartford Tunnel, and along the M1 corridor. Therefore, the candidate must be able to travel to these locations as part of their responsibilities.

Benefits:

* Pension Scheme: Choose between the Default Contribution Scheme (5% employee, 3% employer) and the Enhanced Contribution Scheme (4%-6% employer match).
* Financial Perks: Interest-free annual ticket loan up to £5,000 (repayable over 10 months).
* Annual Leave: 28 days per year, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days. Extra day's leave after 3 and 5 years of service.
* Company Sick Pay: Up to 140 days, increasing with service length.
* Health and Wellness: Annual health screenings at special rates and corporate gym membership discounts.
* Ride to Work Scheme: Savings on bikes and accessories, including insurance.
* Additional Support: Discounted will writing service and life cover for all permanent and fixed-term employees.

About the role:

As the Business Development Manager, you will be tasked with managing and expanding client accounts in London and the surrounding areas, focusing on sales of UK-based Pathology Services. The organisation delivers a wide range of diagnostic solutions through various facilities across the UK. Using Salesforce CRM platform, you will cultivate and maintain strong client relationships, drive sales growth, and enhance the organisation's reputation for delivering exceptional healthcare services.

Key responsibilities:
* Direct report to the National sales manager.
* Close collaboration with finance, customer support, clinical, operational, and IT teams.
* Direct engagement with account stakeholders, decision-makers, and procurement teams.

About you
* Minimum of 3 years in healthcare or pathology service sales.
* Hands-on experience with Salesforce CRM.

If you would like to find out more about this exciting opportunity please get in touch now! We would be happy to discuss the opportunity and share a more detailed job description.

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.

Leading international development audit & assurance specialists seek experienced senior manager for fast-growing Trusts & Foundations team.

The Senior Manager will lead meetings with foundations and beneficiaries (virtually and in person). Coordinate and lead audit teams and review audit reports, work with multiple stakeholders which can include multiple international development agencies and partners.

You may be required to perform international travel depending on the requirements of the assignments. Acquire knowledge of the development sector and the activities of the international donor community. Contribute to the success of our clients and to the development of beneficiaries, while working as part of a multicultural and multilingual team in the heart of vibrant London. 
The role of senior manager is both challenging and rewarding and offers travel experiences that very few other roles can match.
Responsibilities
• Assist in the management of global framework contracts
• Prepare audit plans based on a full understanding of the terms of reference and the applicable grant contractual  conditions
• Lead opening meetings with clients and auditees and clearly present audit findings at closing meetings
• Demonstrate an ability to identify issues and areas of non-compliance on an assignment and write a detailed, precise, and clear assignment report
• Lead assignments in various countries (both in-country and remotely) acting as the client focal point
• Be prepared and able to travel and lead international assignments when required
• Coordinate in-country audit teams performing fieldwork, ensuring regular management
oversight of the work being conducted
• Perform reviews of audit reports and manage the timely delivery of reports to clients
• Participate in writing bids/proposals
 

Essential skills
• Strong written and spoken English skills and excellent presentation skills
• A professional accountancy qualification (ACA / ACCA / DEC / CIMA or equivalent);
• Demonstrable professional audit experience
• A genuine interest in international development and working in a multi-cultural context.
• An ability to communicate in a professional, constructive, and respectful manner
 

Desirable skills
Experience of working or volunteering internationally, ideally for an international
organisation such as a foundation. 
 

Behaviours
• Be prepared to be out of the office on international assignments multiple time a year
• Ability to conduct assignments in a sceptical but constructive manner
• Be able to manage time effectively

Leading international development grant assurance specialists seek experienced French speaking audit professional for exciting management opportunities. 

Responsibilities
• Travelling internationally to a wide range of locations, on a regular basis, conducting audits or special assignments; working with, and supporting NGOs, public sector organisations & institutional donors such as the UN.
• Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of public sector audit issues and techniques and provide guidance to other team members based on previous experience;
• Demonstrate a detailed understanding of public sector structures and the legal and contractual frameworks in which the assignments are performed and provide guidance to other team members based on previous experience;
• Demonstrate a detailed understanding of International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) and provide guidance to other team members based on previous experience;
• Be involved in the assignment process from planning to finalisation;
Prepare a tailored plan for large or complex assignments based on an understanding of the terms of reference;
• Lead assignment fieldwork teams including locally based staff for large or complex assignments;
• Demonstrate the ability to identify the findings on an assignment and write them up in a detailed, precise and clear way in the assignment report;
• Lead opening meetings and present the audit findings at closing meetings;
• Conduct assignments in a sceptical but constructive manner;
• Draft a report for each assignment on a timely basis;
• Be responsible for completing the audit programme and audit file;
• Be aware of assignment deadlines and work with the team to ensure deadlines are met;
• Monitor the time spent on assignments against budget and discuss with the Manager if budget overruns are anticipated;
• Prepare proposals for specific assignments within a framework contract
• Contribute to drafting tenders;
• Identify potential opportunities for obtaining new work. Take action to follow up such
opportunities with a manager/partner;
• Develop internal contacts and demonstrate an awareness of the services offered by other
departments in the firm;

Internal development 
• Provide on the job training and guidance to more junior team members throughout the
assignment process;
• Contribute to office-based training sessions including development of training material;
• Conduct induction training for new staff members;
• Do job appraisals for more junior team members;
• Check that the staff planner is kept up to date for each assignment;
 

Please note, if you are not a fluent French speaker similar opportunities may be availabe - so please apply. 

These unique and rewarding freelance audit opportunities would suit experienced experienced audit professionals that are flexible, love diverse travel experiences, supporting worthwhile causes and inspiring people. AfID is recruiting on behalf of a leading specialist in international NGO grant audit services for development donors such as the UN and the World Bank. Assignments would suit experienced qualified audit professionals with grant audit / management experience, ideally in a not-for-profit/ international development context

Role overview.

Complete international grant expenditure audits for a diverse range of projects (grant recipients) funded by international donor institutions ranging from emergency aid, to long term development in areas such as agriculture, health or infrastructure or technical research. Assignments are 1-3 weeks in length and based across the European mainland and the developing world. These are offered on an assignment by assignment basis, one to two months in advance.

Contractors can be based outside the UK 

Requirements

• Qualified ACA / ACCA or equivalent – 5+ years post qualified experience
• Grant management and audit and reporting experience with international institutions. Preference given to individuals that have worked on UN or EC grant assurance assignments
• Diplomacy and cultural sensitivity while working with a hugely diverse range of clients and beneficiaries
• A real interest in international development and associated funding structures
• Ideally but not essential fluency in a second language such as Spanish, German, French, Arabic & Portugese
• Excellent communication, report writing and presentation skills in English.
• Resilience and adaptability

​ Personal attributes:

• At least 5-10+ years of relevant audit experience
• Ability to work under pressure; Strong planning, organisational and time management skills
• Sound technical and analytical skills, report writing and presentation skills

Passionate about international travel and development and willing to work in international locations. Individual must be prepared to travel to challenging locations when it is deemed safe to do so. Individuals must also be able to demonstrate effective past working practices when working remotely with a range of clients. 

Who we are:

We are the Society of Genealogists (SoG), an educational charity founded in 1911. The Society is the custodian of an extensive and exciting collection of diverse historical and modern, physical, and digital records, including grassroots sources, rich data of unlikely origin, and exceptional assets that capture the unfolding, unofficial history of us all.

We provide a well-regarded programme of education and training, supporting people not only to research their family roots but also to understand what they’ve found. Put simply, we recognise that knowledge of our past helps to illuminate the present and guide the future, so we continue to research, learning from all of our histories.

Benefits:

· Twenty-five days of annual leave as well as Bank Holidays.

· Access to member benefits of the Society of Genealogists

· Pension scheme

Location: This role is based in London, at our Research Hub, Wharf Road, London, N1 7GS. The role requires on-site office working with flexibility for home working one day a week.

Purpose:

You will be a key part of the SoG team, managing our multimillion-pound library and educational space, as well as providing administrative support to the Head of Membership. As we are a small organisation, there are opportunities to gain experience in a variety of areas, such as events, library and archive services, finance and data systems, and governance. The role would suit someone with the energy to make the job their own, who is able to work independently, and who thrives in an environment where they can make a real difference to the thousands of people that we serve.

Because our library will be open to the public on weekends and occasionally in the evenings, we are looking for someone who can work flexibly, but in return, we can be flexible around your needs too, including offering some home working. 

Key Responsibilities

Office Management

• Update and maintain the office risk assessment
• Act as point of contact for our maintenance suppliers
• Keep personnel records up-to-date
• Manage office supplies
• Manage the booking of our events space, liaising with external clients
• Ensure a smooth-running office and premises

Membership

• Monitor and respond to member enquiries by email, telephone or in person
• Maintain and update the CRM and membership records
• Maintain and amend mailing lists and process returned mail
• Process cheques and DDs, actioning the BACS reports weekly
• Produce regular membership reports
• Process paper renewals and gift options
• Welcome visitors at Reception when required

Governance

• Take minutes of meetings as required
• Organise internal events and meetings
• Filing and administrative duties as required

Criteria:

Essential

· Ability to work unsupervised and in teams with a diverse range of people

· Excellent organisational skills

· Excellent writing skills

· Excellent attention to detail

· Excellent customer service skills

· Strong command of the English language and outstanding communication skills, both

written and verbal

· Ability to prioritise and multitask

· Excellent computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office applications

· Ability to handle confidential information with sensitivity and discretion

· Positive and proactive approach; ability to find practical solutions and to work cooperatively with internal and external stakeholders

Desirable

· Experience of taking minutes at meetings

· Experience of working with a CRM

· An interest in family history

Application process

Please send a CV of no more than 2 pages and a covering letter of no more than 2 pages setting out how you meet the criteria in the ‘Essential’ list, using the criteria as headings.  

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Closing date: Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.

Major Donor Manager - Transform Lives at St Martin-in-the-Fields

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join us at St Martin-in-the-Fields as our new Major Donor Manager and help shape the future of one of London's most iconic landmarks.

Salary: £45,000-£52,000 per annum

Location: St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, London

Working pattern: Flexible (35 hours per week) with hybrid working (60% home, 40% office)

Why join us as Major Donor Manager?

• Be part of our exciting £30 million "Yes Campaign" to secure St Martin's future
• Drive innovation in homelessness support, music, and cultural programmes
• Develop your career in a supportive, compassionate environment
• Enjoy excellent benefits, including private health insurance and a workplace pension

What you'll do as Major Donor Manager:

• Lead our ambitious Major Donor programme, securing five and six-figure gifts
• Cultivate meaningful relationships with philanthropists and high-net-worth individuals
• Manage and mentor our experienced Development Manager
• Create innovative fundraising strategies to support our vital mission

Who are we looking for? We're seeking an established Major Donor Manager with:

• A strong record of securing significant gifts
• Excellent relationship-building skills at senior levels
• Experience using CRM systems like Donorfy or Spektrix
• The ability to inspire and engage donors with our vision

What's it like working at St Martin-in-the-Fields? At St Martin's, you'll be at the heart of London, working in a diverse and vibrant community. Our team is committed to putting supporters and donors at the centre of everything we do.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Contribute to programmes that help vulnerable people in our community
• Be part of a progressive, inclusive environment that celebrates individuality
• Enjoy perks like free tea and coffee, discounts in our Café and Shop, and concert concessions

Our vision: St Martin-in-the-Fields is more than just a building - we're a centre of ideas and vibrant communities. Our mission is to welcome people from all walks of life, especially those on the very edge of society. By joining us as Major Donor Manager, you'll play a crucial role in securing the funds needed to maintain our historic building and support innovative programmes that make a real difference.

Ready to make your mark? Apply now! To apply, please email your CV and a supporting statement explaining why you're perfect for this role to [email protected].

St Martin's is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and appoint based on merit.

Join us as Major Donor Manager and help write the next chapter in St Martin's rich history of innovation and community support!

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.

The members of our Support Services team are highly skilled, passionate and committed, so we are looking for a leader who can both support and inspire them. The successful candidate will be skilled in leading a team as well as able to work as part of the team, hands-on if needed. They also will be personable, reflective, and tenacious, always striving to provide what best helps Carers, and the people they care for, to lead fulfilling lives.

As well as being a Line-manager, you will be part of the ‘Senior Leadership Team’ led by the CEO. To enable your professional wellbeing and development, you will have regular supervision, be supported by a Senior Manager as well as your peers, and have access to external training and mentoring chosen by you.  

The post-holder will have experience of overseeing, developing and evaluating services for Carers, or perhaps mental health, wellbeing, or similarly targeted information, advice or support services or projects. You must demonstrate experience working in partnership with health, social care and other voluntary sector organisations and have a good understanding of, and be flexible to, the needs of Carers as well as the organisation.

The London Fire Brigade (LFB) and Harris Hill are working in partnership to recruit a new Fundraising Coordinator. The London Fire Commissioner is the fire and rescue authority for London. This role is vital for the organisation and will be working closely with the Fundraising and Partnerships Manager to raise vital funding.

Location: London or access to London. 2 days a week in the office.

Salary: £40,000

Why this role is so pivotal:

Successful fundraising and the development of long-term strategic partnerships enables LFB to support its staff and work more efficiently. This role will i dentify and develop innovative opportunities to generate income to fund the London Fire Brigade Museum and other suitable LFB projects which align with LFB's Communications and Engagement Strategy. In particular, this includes addressing mental health and wellbeing, reaching new audiences, sourcing income generation and supporting engagement with the communities LFB serves.

What are the key responsibilities:

* To write funding proposals and develop major donor and sponsorship packages.
* Work on large Fundraising Projects with the Fundraising and Partnerships Manager
* Developing innovative new ways to acquire funding
* To cultivate close relationships with various departments across London Fire Brigade and identifying opportunities for potential fundraising and sponsorship partnerships.

* Developing innovative new ways to acquire funding

Experience:

* Experience of being a relationship fundraiser with at least 3 years' experience
* Proven fundraising experience and a successful track record of raising income.
* Experience of negotiation at all levels with internal and external stakeholders, corporate sponsors, donors, charities, and grant giving bodies.
* Experience of working as part of a team with minimal supervision and demonstrating initiative and flexibility to deal with a range of tasks.

If you would like to receive a full job description for this role with details on how to apply, please contact Hannah Laking at Harris Hill:

Hannah Laking: [email protected] | 020 7820 7331

Closing date for applications: 9am 5 th September

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.