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Head of Financial Accounting and Systems Improvements
Location: Homebased/hybrid, within commutable distance of Central Office, London.
Contract Type: Permanent/ Full time
Salary: £65,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5
Benefits: Generous Holiday allowance Season Ticket loan Cycle to work scheme Charity worker discounts Enhanced maternity package Wellness, inclusion, and diversity groups EAP scheme Life assurance.
Are you ready to take your finance career to the next level? Do you thrive on driving change and ensuring financial excellence in an organisation? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
About the Role:
As the Head of Financial Accounting and Systems Improvements, you will play a pivotal role in revolutionising how our finance department operates. You will ensure that all key financial documents are created in a timely way, providing the organisation with strong and robust financial procedures and information. Your leadership will empower the finance team and the wider organisation to embrace new systems and innovative ways of working.
Key responsibilities include:
Sage Intacct Champion: Lead and support the rollout of Sage Intacct across the organisation, fostering a culture of "self-serve" budgeting and empowering budget holders.
Process Improvement: Continuously review and enhance finance processes for efficiency, documenting the department's methods through a comprehensive Statement of Operating Practice.
Dashboard Implementation: Introduce and manage the use of dashboards, providing real-time insights across the organisation.
Team Leadership: You'll manage and mentor the Finance Officer and Finance Assistant, ensuring their professional development aligns with the department’s Key Performance Indicators. Your leadership will set the standard for excellence and growth.
Collaboration: You'll work closely with key stakeholders, including the Head of Commercial Accounting, Strategic Business Partnering, and the Director of Finance & ICT, to ensure budget holders have timely, accurate financial information. Your goal? Deliver a 5-star service to the organization!
Why Join Us?
This is more than just a finance role—it's an opportunity to be at the forefront of financial transformation. If you're a dynamic leader with a passion for process improvement and systems innovation, we want to hear from you!
What Pact Offer:
Pact offers a wide range of employee benefits including free confidential advice and counselling service, cycle to work scheme, life assurance, eye care vouchers, generous annual leave plus more. You will have the chance to attend internal training events to further develop yourself as an effective support worker and undergo a thorough induction process and be supported by a friendly and enthusiastic team.
How to apply:
If you feel you meet the requirements of this post, please complete an application form by clicking the 'apply now' button.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Other information:
Pact is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applications including those with a criminal conviction (appointment to post is subject to a risk assessment).
This post is subject to a 6-month probationary period, verification of identity and proven right to work in the UK, satisfactory references from previous employers covering a 3-year period, declaration of any unspent criminal convictions (and where appropriate a satisfactory risk assessment), Disclosure and Barring Service check.
If you have lived overseas for over 12 months (in the past 10 years while aged 18 or over), you will need to supply a certificate of good conduct from the Police Force of the country of residence.
Pact (the Prison Advice & Care Trust) is a pioneering national charity that provides caring and life changing services to men and women in prison, to people with convictions on release and in the community, and to their children and families.
Pact’s vision is of a society in which justice is understood as a process of restoration and healing, in which prisons are used sparingly and as places of learning and rehabilitation, and in which the innate dignity and worth of every human being is valued. We work for the common good of Society, taking a public health-based approach. We work at the intersection of criminal justice, child and family welfare, mental health, wellbeing provision and health & social care.
Our volunteers and staff can be found in courts, prisons, probation services, and in communities across England & Wales. We are a diverse, inclusive, modern, and collaborative charity. We build effective partnerships and sustainable solutions based on our well-established understanding of the systems in which we work, and on our historic values and ethos developed through our 120+ years of service delivery.
As an inclusive employer, we welcome requests for job adverts and descriptions in accessible formats (for e.g. larger text) for candidates with disabilities, including those with neurodiversity.
You may have experience in the following: of Financial Accounting, Financial Systems Improvement Manager, Head of Finance Systems, Financial Operations Director, Director of Accounting and Systems, Chief Accounting Officer, Financial Systems Optimization Lead, Financial Process Improvement Manager, Director of Financial Reporting and Systems, and Head of Accounting Transformation.
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Charity People is excited to be working with the brilliant SolarAid in the recruitment for a Supporter Engagement Officer.
Job Title: Supporter Engagement Officer
Location: Remote working with travel to the London Office once a month
Contract: Permanent and full time
Salary: £27,300 to £31,500 per annum depending on experience
About the organisation
SolarAid is at a pivotal moment with a new strategy starting to show some game changing results. The strategy is aimed at reaching those who will benefit the most from solar energy yet are currently being left behind. Unless something changes by the end of the decade over ½ billion people in sub-saharan Africa will still have no access to energy. Our mission, with your help, is to change that.
Even though SolarAid are a charity we believe in business based solutions to poverty using solar technology, as this is more sustainable and spreads faster than handouts - so we run a social enterprise in Africa called SunnyMoney.
Our Fundraising programme is also at an exciting stage - with a diverse range of funding sources spread across corporates, trusts & foundations, institutions, high net worths and individuals. We aim to knit these sources together to reinforce each other, such as a funder providing a match for donations or individual advocating in their workplace. We've a small but passionate team who strive to work closely across the different funding areas.
About the role
SolarAid are looking for an individual with experience of fundraising who can proactively engage, build relationships and provide high levels of stewardship to a variety of supporters, alongside increasing awareness of our work.
You will play a vital role in driving all supporter activities, such as direct mail Supporter appeals, our regular giving programme and supporting community groups and individuals with their fundraising.
Your focus will be to support all activities across Individual Giving, assisting in identifying, developing and supporting fundraising opportunities to maximise activity and income, alongside helping to create and maintain meaningful supporter journeys that strengthen the relationship between supporters and SolarAid.
You will be hands-on with assisting the Supporter Engagement Manager in leading on all direct marketing campaigns, ensuring that the process is managed effectively from start to finish. You will also be responsible for carrying out presentations and talks when requested so that our supporters remain engaged.
Responsibilities:
- To support all activities across the Supporter Engagement area, assisting to identify, develop and support fundraising opportunities to maximise activity and income.
Supporter Engagement
- Support on developing and coordinating fundraising across multiple streams, including individual giving (regular giving and supporter appeals), community fundraising and legacies.
- Building and maintaining relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Play a key role in achieving agreed income targets and helping to increase year-on-year.
- Play a key role in managing direct mailing campaigns when appropriate.
- Lead a number of innovative and impactful fundraising and supporter engagement projects on behalf of SolarAid.
- Focus on story-telling and equipping supporters, of all kinds, with the tools they need to spread the message to their networks.
Supporter Development
- When required, deliver talks to supporters, including schools and community groups.
- Provide outstanding stewardship of our supporters, developing a supporter journey that grows their connection to SolarAid, increasing engagement and giving.
- Through every interaction with supporters, aim to inspire and motivate people to support the work of SolarAid so that they can advocate on our behalf.
- Proactively identify and implement new ways of improving supporter engagement.
- Produce accurate and timely reports on activity and performance as required, ensuring deadlines are met.
- Work with all teams to coordinate and ensure consistent messaging and communications to encourage long-term relationships with our existing supporters.
About You
This is a great opportunity for an able and enthusiastic Supporter Engagement Officer, looking to progress to the next chapter in their career. You will have the following skills and experiences;
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively.
- Ability to think creatively and innovatively around processes, supporter communications and fundraising products.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to write own correspondence and draft effective copy.
- Able to present to audiences clearly and passionately.
- Experience of working in a fundraising team of a charity, particularly working in individual giving and/or community fundraising.
- Experience of using a CRM database (ideally Salesforce) to support relationship management alongside reporting and analysis of data to provide insights.
- Experience of managing, motivating and developing relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Proven ability to engage, inspire and enthuse a range of supporters to raise funds and nurture relationships
Application Process
To kickstart the application process, please contact Seema Choudhury at today with your CV or profile.
The closing date for this role is Wednesday 4th September with the view to interview week commencing 9th September.
Charity People are committed to providing equal opportunities and welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds. If you require any assistance or adjustments during the application process, please don't hesitate to reach out.
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Ivy Rock Partners is excited to be working with a leading educational institution dedicated to excellence in research, teaching, and the overall student experience. They are looking for a skilled and motivated Project Finance Officer to join their Finance team on a 12 month FTC, reporting to the Assistant Director of Finance. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting and enhancing their financial processes during a critical period of improvement.
Role Overview:
As a Project Finance Officer, you will work closely with the Assistant Director of Finance to review, document, and improve the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Treasury functions. You will also contribute to the preparation and implementation of a comprehensive fixed asset strategy for the University. Your work will be essential in ensuring the effective management and optimisation of the University's financial processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Document and record existing financial processes, identifying areas for improvement.
- Assist in project management activities related to the improvement of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Treasury functions.
- Support the preparation and implementation of the University’s fixed asset strategy.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues across the Finance Directorate and other University departments.
- Respond to queries from suppliers, customers, students, and university staff regarding transactions and account balances.
- Administer the Government Procurement Card scheme, ensuring accurate authorization and timely posting of expenditures.
- Set up and maintain supplier and customer accounts, and manage the accurate allocation of payments received.
- Raise sales invoices and issue customer statements as required.
- Collaborate with the systems accounts team to identify and implement process improvements.
- Organise and manage review meetings, documenting actions, and tracking project progress.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Part CCAB qualified is desired
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to document processes clearly and concisely.
- Proven ability to build effective working relationships across teams.
- Proficient in Word and Excel, with the ability to handle data and documentation efficiently.
- Experience in finance-related roles, with a focus on service delivery and process improvement.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Experience with Unit 4 and Agresso is desired.
Benefits:
- Competitive pension scheme
- Generous 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and concessionary days) pro-rata
- Family friendly policies, including adoption, maternity and paternity pay and leave
- On site café and restaurant
- Free membership to the newly built Fitness and Wellbeing Centre located on site (gym, badminton, climbing wall, Zumba, yoga and Pilates classes included)
- Cycle to work scheme
Please get in touch with Megan Hunter for more information on this role.
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This new role will be central to the operation of the Artistic Director’s office, balancing a large amount of detailed administration with high-level relationship management, planning and discretionary decision-making. The job focuses particularly on managing the Artistic Director’s schedule and capacity; managing extensive internal and external communications and correspondence; and supporting delivery of the Artistic Director’s agenda through the artistic team and wider organization.
The role will manage a high volume of confidential correspondence, detailed planning information, artistic and stakeholder relationships and internal workflows. This will require exceptional organisational and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to act with independent initiative, sensitivity and discretion including under pressure and during busy times. While the focus of the role is managerial and administrative, it is also a key strategic role with an opportunity for someone to underpin the smooth delivery of all our work, ensuring our strategy and mission remain on track.
The successful candidate will have:
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Detailed experience in a previous administrative and/or organisational role in a busy departmental or office environment.
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Understanding of the theatre and/or wider arts sector, including insight and sensitivity into challenges and relationship management artists and key stakeholders.
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The ability to deal sensitively and discreetly when handling confidential information, including with a wide range of people and stakeholders.
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Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with an excellent eye for detail and the ability to pitch communications at the right level in different contexts.
Further details of the role can be found in the job pack, attached. Should you apply, and as part of our continuous review of the Court’s recruitment approach, we would like to hear from you on where you saw this role advertised.
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The Science Council is looking for an Apprenticeships & Employer Engagement Manager to grow and support our network of employer partners and to liaise closely with the work of the Technical Pathways Project Team (TPP) to ensure the embedding of the legacies of the project into core Science Council activity.
The Science Council has delivered the groundbreaking Technical Pathways project since 2020 and has recently secured continued funding from the Gatsby Foundation to the end of 2026. A key objective of the project is to make it easier for apprentices to achieve professional registration and raise the profile of science apprenticeships.
Summary of role:
Salary: £37,500 - £41,000.
Working Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (flexible working and secondments will be considered)
Contact: Permanent
Location: Hybrid working from home and Science Council offices in Central London
Benefits:
5% employer pension contribution.
25 days annual leave and public holidays, plus Science Council closure days between Christmas and New Year.
Your role
You will connect science-based apprenticeships across the UK to professional registration, embedding key achievements from the Technical Pathways project. You will support employers’ development of attractive career pathways for a diverse science workforce, opportunities for good quality workplace learning, and recognition of the benefits of professional registration. You will facilitate registration application workshops.
You will have or develop knowledge and expertise that enables you to be a credible, diplomatic and engaging point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on professional registration and apprenticeships across the breadth of the Science Council’s work. You will need to work effectively with committees and less formal groups, and with a diverse range of volunteers. In all facets of your role, your commitment to equality, diversity and inclusivity (EDI) will be exemplary.
Please see the job description for more details of the roles’ responsibilities and deliverables.
Who we’re looking for
Most of all, we’re interested in hearing from people with a commitment to technical education and the access it provides to the scientific professions, particularly for people from under-represented groups. You will need to be equally committed to professional registration and its contributions to a trusted, continually developing and skilful workforce. We are looking for someone who is able to demonstrate examples of building and maintaining effective working relationships across multiple organisations and working with people at all levels. We’re looking for experienced candidates who can work without close supervision, yet remain collaborative and committed to team goals. The ideal candidate will: have experience of teaching, assessing and/or managing science-based apprenticeships in the UK or other means of demonstrating deep insight into science-based apprenticeships in the UK; will demonstrate insight into employers’ perspectives; will understand the landscape of professional registration through professional membership bodies.
Please see the job description for more details of the person specification for these roles.
How to apply
Please submit both a succinct CV (maximum 3 pages) and a personal statement (maximum 2 pages) that explains how you meet the essential criteria from the table above that are labelled as being assessed at the application stage. Apply via our portal by 16th September at 12pm.
Please see full JD for information on the full recruitment process and key dates.
Please note, applicants are required to have the right to work in the UK, and documentary evidence will be requested at the interview stage
Contact us
We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusivity and we aim to have a team which reflects the diverse society of the UK. We encourage applications from all sections of the community. If you have any questions, or requests for adjustments at any stage of the selection process, please ask and we’ll do our best to address them.
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About Media Defence
Media Defence is a charity that helps media to defend their rights. We support independent media, journalists and citizen journalists who are under legal threat by making sure that lawyers are available to defend them. We engage in strategic litigation to improve the regulatory environment for media freedom, make grants to organisations in various countries to run media defence programmes, and build the capacity of the lawyers and organisations we work with on issues of media law.
About the Role
As Events Coordinator and Team Assistant, you will support the CEO, as well as the Operations, the Development and Capacity Building teams across all their events, traveling and administrative needs. Your main job responsibilities will be centred on organising and managing the admin that supports our work. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth running of in person activities and administrative functions, working closely across the organisation.
You will be an enthusiastic team player as a lot of your tasks will involve and require input from other team members, from scheduling meetings to assisting in planning all our international travel, in compliance with current donor requirements.
Main Responsibilities
Events planning and coordination
- Coordinate logistical aspects of in person programme activities, including venue arrangements, participant travel, accommodation, and catering. These activities may include meetings for lawyers, regional and international convenings for Media Defence's network of partners, and fellowships
- Implement the logistical planning of events, including visas, flights, ground transportation, itineraries, and other travel-related arrangements, ensuring that all donor requirements are satisfied, such as the Fly America Act where applicable
- Assist Media Defence staff with visa applications, travel arrangements, itineraries, and accommodation needs, providing support to ensure a positive experience. This may include Board meetings, conference participation for Media Defence's Legal Team and CEO travel coordination
Contractual and Financial Coordination
- Support the Finance and Operations Director to ensure that event logistics align with donor requirements and Media Defence policy requirements, with a particular focus on financial compliance and the accurate implementation of travel, finance, and procurement policies
- Coordinate with external vendors, service providers, and contractors to manage contracts, payments, and other financial transactions related to event logistics
- Maintain accurate and precise record-keeping for all event-related activities, ensuring documentation meets organisational and donor requirements
- Maintain a filing system of all travel related and relevant documents that meets Media Defence's policies and donor requirements
Team Support
- Manage diaries and organise team meetings
- Take notes at meetings, prepare the minutes and distribute to relevant participants
- Provide support through administrative and communication activities, including checking that invoices from suppliers are accurate and handle any queries
- Oversee effective and smooth running of the Media Defence office, making sure staff are supported and resourced
- Monitor office supplies and stationery and make purchases when required
- Oversee maintenance of the fixed asset register and safeguard assets
- Participate in the delivery of ad hoc projects and tasks, as required
Other
- Identify and carry out any other duties which fall within the scope, spirit and purpose of the post as requested
- Maintain and observe an appropriate level of confidentiality at all times
Person Specification
Essential
- Excellent written and spoken English, good editorial skills and the ability to communicate with diverse communities and varied audiences
- Detail-oriented
- Competent IT user including Microsoft Office Packages, internet and email
- High level of personal integrity and commitment to the values of the organisation
- Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively to tight deadlines
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
- Ability to manage a varied workload and demands from different teams
- Flexible and dependable, able to take the initiative
- Ability to work on own initiative without daily supervision
- Flexibility to reprioritise effectively and respond to requests for information at short notice
- Have a positive approach to daily tasks and have a solution focussed working method
- Proven experience of working with, and relating to, a diverse range of people and a pleasant, diplomatic manner and disposition in interacting with colleagues at all levels, as well as with Media Defence partners
- Right to work in the UK
Desirable
- Experience with databases/CRM systems
- Previous experience of working in a support/administrative support role would be an advantage
- Knowledge of French, Spanish or Arabic
Benefits
- Pension: Contributory pension scheme (employer matched contribution up to max. 8%
- Annual leave: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Week off between Christmas and New Year’s
- Third Friday of each month off
- Opportunity to carry over five days into the following annual leave year
- Days’ start/finish time is flexible
- Friendly and supportive team culture
- On joining Media Defence, all employees are automatically able to access professional support through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provided by Health Assured Limited and through a digital health app
- We offer an enhanced maternity and paternity leave package
- We provide a range of training and development tools to support our employees to improve or develop skills and knowledge for the benefit of both the individual and the organisation
Equality and diversity are fundamental to our mission. We are committed to the recruitment and retention of individuals from diverse backgrounds and who reflect the diverse communities in which we operate.
Closing Date: 18th September 2024
Interviews will take place online between 25th to 27th September 2024
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Strong digital campaign activation skills for this Partnership activation role.
This is a 3 day pw role.
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One of the UK's largest organisations devoted to Animal & Pet Welfare
THE ROLE
Partnership Activation Manager
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Accountabilities and deliverables:
* Developing and executing clearly defined marketing and activation plans that develop brand
equity while delivering commercial success.
* Delivering a long term, high value and mutually beneficial partnership strategies.
* Focusing on optimisation of existing corporate partners.
* Collaborating and liaising across the organisation and plays a significant role in customer relationship development.
* Responsible for the activation of partners and sponsors, including co-branded campaigns, delivering synergies and unlocking mutual benefit to increase revenue.
* Developing creative assets and copy to fill a paid media plan.
You must have native-level English Skills and the right to work in the UK.
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The Science Council is looking for two people to help it raise the profile and prestige of science-based apprenticeships and increase the status of scientific technicians through professional registration.
The Science Council has delivered the groundbreaking Technical Pathways project since 2020 and has recently secured continued funding from the Gatsby Foundation to the end of 2026. A key objective of the project is to make it easier for apprentices to achieve professional registration and raise the profile of science apprenticeships.
Summary of role and key benefits
Two positions are available, each of 0.4 FTE (2 days/week equivalent). The working pattern will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidates. Flexible working and secondments will be considered.
- Fixed-term contract until 31 December 2026.
- Salary £47,000 pro rata (i.e. £18,800 for 2 days/week).
- 5% employer pension contribution.
- 25 days annual leave and public holidays pro rata (i.e. paid leave of 70 + 22.4 hours per annum) plus Science Council closure days between Christmas and New Year in addition to pro rata leave.
- Hybrid working pattern; mainly home-based, minimum of 1 Thursday per month in Science Council shared office locations in central London, with some travel and/or additional visits required for stakeholder meetings and events.
- Travel costs outside central London will be reimbursed in accordance with the Science Council Travel Expenses Policy.
Your role
You will contribute to an increase in the uptake of science-based apprenticeships across the UK by linking apprenticeships to professional body membership and professional registration. You will work closely and effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including scientific professional bodies, apprenticeship training providers, endpoint assessment organisations and science-based employers.
You will spend much of your time meeting people (in person and online). You will need to establish and develop a broad range of relationships, often with senior leaders and decision makers. You will be a credible, diplomatic and engaging external contact for the Technical Pathways project and the Science Council. In all facets of your role, your commitment to equality, diversity and inclusivity (EDI) will be exemplary.
Please see the job description for more details of the roles’ responsibilities and deliverables.
Who we’re looking for
Most of all, we’re interested in hearing from people with a commitment to technical education and the access it provides to the scientific professions, particularly for people from under-represented groups. You should have direct experience of supporting apprenticeships, either in a training provider, endpoint assessment organisation, science-based employer or a professional body. You should understand the mechanisms and requirements of apprenticeships. This will give you the credibility to form effective relationships with the groups you’ll be working with.
You should also have a reasonably good understanding of the wider landscape of technical education, including recent policy trends, and of scientific professional bodies and professional registration.
We’re looking for experienced candidates who can work with a significant degree of autonomy. While you’ll get plenty of support from the Science Council team, you’ll need to take the initiative in both addressing unforeseen challenges and setting day-to-day tasks to achieve your goals.
Please see the job description for more details of the person specification for these roles.
How to apply
Please submit both a succinct CV (maximum 3 pages) and a personal statement (maximum 2 pages) that explains how you meet the essential criteria from the table above that are labelled as being assessed at the application stage. Apply via our portal by 9th September at 12pm.
Please see full JD for information on the full recruitment process and key dates.
Please note, applicants are required to have the right to work in the UK, and documentary evidence will be requested at the interview stage
Contact us
We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusivity and we aim to have a team which reflects the diverse society of the UK. We encourage applications from all sections of the community. If you have any questions, or requests for adjustments at any stage of the selection process, please ask and we’ll do our best to address them.
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About the Role
As Principal Consultant in the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) portfolio, you will be critical in expanding and enhancing the portfolio’s work. This will include developing bids for evaluations and other contracts, leading the delivery of evaluation contracts and growing the network and reputation of SDDirect. The Principal Consultant will be expected to apply feminist values and gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI) technical expertise to the design and delivery of complex and multi-country evaluations. Please read on to learn more about the company, team and role, and the kind of applicants we are looking for.
Summary of role
Reports to: Head of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Portfolio
Direct reports: Up to 3 reportees.
Location: UK-based candidates must be eligible to work in the UK upon appointment. SDDirect's Head Office is located in Old Street, London. We operate a hybrid working model with flexibility on the frequency of office visits, which can be discussed further during the recruitment process.
Candidates based outside the UK may also be considered for this role and are encouraged to contact our HR team to discuss their circumstances. Email address can be found in the Job description attached below.
Appointment term: Full-time and Part-time hours will be considered. A minimum of 4 days is required. This is a permanent contract.
Remuneration Package: This role is Band E, with a salary range of £55,000 - £85,000. Salary upon appointment will be commensurate with experience and in line with team members in equivalent roles.
You can find further information about our benefits on our website. Please note: For candidates based outside of the UK, the total remuneration package will need to be adjusted according to the benefits and tax regulations of their country of residence.
SDDirect does not provide a relocation package.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Principal Consultant in the MEL Portfolio, you will focus on providing technical and thought leadership in feminist evaluation. You will lead complex, multi-country and mixed-methods evaluations, which will focus on GEDSI as it relates to one of our SDDirect portfolios. You may also be involved in designing and delivering research across our other portfolios. In addition to delivery, you will also be involved in winning new work, leading evaluation, research or MEL bid development and raising SDDirect’s external profile and reputation.
Technical Design, Delivery & Leadership
· Design and deliver a range of mixed-methods evaluations, often in shifting and unpredictable contexts, including impact, formative, summative or process evaluations with a GEDSI focus. This will include the design of the approach, data collection tools and methodologies (surveys, interviews, focus group discussions, workshops, etc.) and analysis of the data collected.
· Support the development of SDDirect’s body of knowledge and practice on feminist evaluation, staying up to date with current thinking on models, methods, good practice and relevant debates.
· Provide leadership to SDDirect contracts as relevant, including project management responsibilities, client liaison, and support to and technical leadership of consultancy teams.
· To use negotiation and diplomacy skills and to confidently manage challenging conversations.
· To ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, to high-quality standards, and in keeping with SDDirect’s ethics and ethos.
· To provide support to SDDirect’s other portfolios (Equal Education, Safeguarding, Green Economies and Infrastructure, Governance and Inclusive Societies, Gender-Based Violence), as appropriate on MEL or in research design and delivery.
· To provide technical support to other members of the MEL portfolio to support their growth and development. This would include providing actionable and constructive quality assurance and feedback to other team members.
Raising SDDirect’s Profile
· To establish and maintain close relationships and effective networks with our clients, partners and consultants, drawing on their own professional networks.
· To represent SDDirect at meetings, conferences and on social media and ensure that SDDirect’s work on GEDSI and evaluation is disseminated and profiled externally in a clear and accessible way, especially with key fora in the MEL sector.
· To provide internal thought leadership and professional development activities on MEL, raising the capacity of other staff on MEL.
Business Development
To contribute to the growth of SDDirect’s portfolio of work in this technical area, through:
· Identifying areas of growth and new business opportunities through close and direct contact with clients, potential clients, partners, potential partners, in-house staff and external consultants.
· Supporting the Business Development Team in identifying relevant opportunities to expand the portfolio and pipeline.
· Act as technical lead on MEL bids, bringing a rigorous understanding of evaluation design and GEDSI relevant analytical frameworks for relevant bids and proposals to clients.
· Engaging with and influencing emerging opportunities and delivery concepts and ensuring SDDirect’s MEL offering is responsive to market requirements and aligns with SDDirect’s equitable partnership principles.
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As our CEO Office administrator you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Executive Committee and helping them lead ZSL effectively. You will help create an operation where efficiency, organisation and enthusiasm come together. You will work closely with the Executive Committee, the Executive Assistant to the CEO and the wider admin support staff to form part of a small, happy and mutually supportive team. You will be an integral part of supporting the conservation charity from the very heart of the organisation.
Key responsibilities:
- Master of multitasking: Juggling various responsibilities with finesse, you’ll handle a spectrum of tasks including supporting the management of the Directors diaries, coordinating internal and external meetings and handling the administration of our Governance team.
- Guardian of productivity: You’ll be one of the go-to people for streamlining processes to make the CEO’s office more efficient and enjoyable.
- Ambassador of Hospitality: Your welcoming demeanour will make every visitor to the CEO’s office feel like an honoured guest, whether it’s a donor, supporter or team member, your hospitality will create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
- Event maestro: Your event planning skills will leave our stakeholders feeling well looked after and excited to be holding their meeting, workshop or away day at our zoos.
- Technology guru: You will need to embrace your tech savvy side as you navigate various office systems and tools. You will be responsible for managing email and letter correspondence, maintaining databases and the financial administration within the CEO’s office and the wider Executive Committee Team.
- Problem solver extraordinaire: Your knack for finding creative solutions will ensure any hurdles are transformed into opportunities.
About You:
Desirable but not essential
- Previous Admin support experience
- Personal Assistant experience
- Proven experience managing complex competing diaries at an executive level
- Interest in conservation in connection to our organisational goals and values
- Demonstrate an appetite and ability to learn and develop in the role
- Experience in events management
This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including the candidate's right to work in the UK.
We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds and celebrate the value of having a team of employees with diverse skills, experiences, and heritage. We are committed to ensuring our teams can bring their authentic selves to work without fear of discrimination. ZSL has active equality networks for our staff with lived experience and those who provide active allyship in Race and Culture, Team Pride, Disability Network, and Menopause Network, complemented by our strategic EDI Steering Group.
About Us:
We’re ZSL, an international conservation charity. Through our unrivalled animal experts in our two zoos (London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo), the work of our pioneering scientists, our dedicated conservationists, our purpose is to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wild animals going extinct. Our vision is a world where wildlife thrives and we’re working every day to achieve this. From investigating the health threats facing animals, to helping people and wildlife live alongside each other, we are committed to bringing wildlife back from the brink of extinction.
What do we offer?
At ZSL, we are proud of our approach to employee benefits. Our benefits include:
- Our vision and purpose - you’ll work alongside colleagues who are passionate about science-led conservation, knowing that you will help us to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wildlife going extinct
- Pension scheme - we offer a generous pension scheme with up to 12% contributory pension
- Flexible working – talk to us about your flexible working requirements and we will do everything we can to make sure you work in a way that suits you
- Holidays – 25 days annual leave allowance, plus UK bank holidays
- Wellbeing – access to a blended programme of wellbeing initiatives, including confidential access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Life assurance – eligible employees will be enrolled in ZSL’s life assurance scheme from their first day
- Complimentary tickets – annual allocation of Whipsnade Zoo and London Zoo tickets, with a 30% discount in online and retail shops
- Cycle2Work - our cycle to work scheme enables you to lease a bicycle
- Season ticket loan - we offer an interest free loan for eligibly London-based employees to buy a season ticket for travel between home and work
- Family friendly policies – we offer enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption packages
NB: We reserve the right to close our advertisement early or extend the advertising date until a suitable candidate has been found. We may host interviews while this role is open for advertisement
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
he Hackney Night Shelter relies on the local community for a significant proportion of its funding and this role is primarily outward-facing, presenting the work of the charity to the wider community and supporting the fundraising. In order to do this most effectively it is important to keep up to date with the ongoing work and therefore some hands-on work supporting the shelters is included in this role.
Hours of work: Full time at 37 hours per week or part time at 22.5 hours per week (including some evenings and/or occasional weekends)
Salary: NJC Scales 14- 17 including London Weighting currently £32,700 (pro-rata)
Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
Based at: Currently Well Street, London E9
The responsibilities and duties include leading on the communications and marketing; distributing fundraising information both electronically and in person, responding to email and telephone enquiries relating to fundraising activities, inviting and hosting visits to the shelter from supporters, assisting supporters with setting up JustGiving pages, providing literature, card readers, banners etc. for community events, copywriting for website, social media and fundraising materials, attending external events to represent the charity, coordinating volunteer support for fundraising events, thanking donors, building up a portfolio of photographs/ videos, supporting guests to tell their stories – in social media or in person, managing social media including X (formerly Twitter), Facebook and Instagram, leading on key fundraising events – including the Belter for the Shelter, the Sponsored Sleep Out, the Hackney Half Marathon and the annual Christmas Appeal.
The post holder will also be required to participate in supporting the work in the Night Shelter including covering for some handover sessions, mornings or evenings as required, assisting with occasional inductions of new guests, assisting with occasional hosting visits and inductions for new volunteers, occasional cover at the weekends – watching the WhatsApp messages and ensuring the shelters are adequately staffed.
As well as participating in training, supervision and team meetings and representing Hackney Doorways in a professional manner at all times.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential: A good standard of education, excellent interpersonal skills, ability to communicate with a range of different people including – supporters, external professional contacts, colleagues and our guests; good administrative skills and ability to organise time effectively and manage a diverse workload, excellent written and oral communication skills, computer literacy with experience of using Microsoft Office IT systems and Social Media - Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter); organising events, understanding of and empathy with the needs of marginalised and vulnerable people, the ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries, an understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity and anti discriminatory practice and a commitment to the vision and values of the charity
Desirable: experience of working in the voluntary sector Advanced IT skills including using CANVA, desk top publishing packages, graphic design software, use of JustGiving, film making / photography skills,
Closing date 15 Sept 2024.
Please send a CV with a covering letter, outlining how you meet the listed person specifications.
Thank you!
Hours: Part Time, 18 – 21 hours per week.
Hours to be worked between Monday – Thursday 9 – 5, days flexible
Some evening or weekend working may occasionally be needed.
Contract: Permanent
Responsible to: CEO
Responsible for: None
Salary & benefits: £26 – 31,000 FTE , 5% pension contribution, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Blue Light card and Age UK discount scheme.
Location: Hybrid – White House Community Centre, other Age UK Richmond locations, other community locations and wider locations as needed for the role. Home working available in line with Hybrid Working Policy.
Support and develop volunteering working in a local charity supporting older people
Age UK Richmond upon Thames is a local independent charity supporting older people across the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. We provide a wide range of useful and well utilised services designed to improve wellbeing and enhance independence – including information & advice; a wide range of social & wellbeing centres and sessions; support after hospital discharge; digital skills development; Dementia Friendly Richmond and home services such as handyperson, housekeeping and gardening. Partnership is a core part of our work – we work in close collaboration with other voluntary sector partners and wider organisations to maximise our impact and reach. Our friendly and committed team of 45 staff and 100+ volunteers support around 4,000 local older people each year.
We currently have an excellent opportunity for a Volunteer Coordinator to join our team. Volunteers are an essential part of our organisation, and we could not deliver our services without them. This important role within the organisation will include advertising & promoting volunteer vacancies; ensuring the organisation provide excellent support to our volunteers and developing volunteering within the organisation.
We are looking for an individual with excellent administration, IT and communication skills with a real will to work with older people and volunteers. Experience of working with volunteers and developing volunteering would be highly desirable.
A proactive, flexible and positive approach is also essential.
Click apply to be taken to our website for full details. The closing dates for applications is 10 a.m. on Monday 9th September 2024 by CV and covering letter or application form.
Size: 21 - 50
Provide support to help local older people to live healthier, happier and more independent lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Location: Enfield with a co-location in North Middlesex Hospital
Salary: (Band 2.1) Unqualified- £27,582.75 - £29,174.06 - per annum, pro rata
(Band 2.2) Qualified applicants (CAADA /Safe Lives/Women’s Aid IDVA, ISVA or DAPA qualification)
£29,174.06 -£31,826.25- per annum, pro rata
(Please note, successful candidates are usually appointed at the bottom of the relevant band)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Fixed term contract until March 2025
Closing Date: 16th September 2024 at 12 noon
Interview Date: 23rd September 2024
Are you looking for a rewarding role working for an intersectional feminist organisation? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our team as Independent Domestic and Sexual Violence Advocate (IDSVA) at Solace Women's Aid.
We exist to end the harm done through gender-based violence. Our aim is to work to prevent violence and abuse, as well as providing services to meet the individual needs of survivors, particularly women and children. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives, free from abuse.
Our core values reflect our history and were developed in consultation with staff and service users. Feminism and intersectionality are key to our work and we are committed to the principles of being survivor-led, trauma-informed, empowering, diverse, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory.
About the Service: The Enfield SASS team provides advocacy and support to survivors of domestic and sexual abuse living in Enfield. An exciting opportunity has arisen in this busy team for an IDSVA within the Domestic Abuse team to be collocated within Enfield’s Sexual Health Clinic.
About the Role: You will work within a multi-disciplinary team to provide pro-active emotional, practical and advocacy support for survivors who have experienced any form of sexual violence.
About You: The ideal candidate will have completed ISVA training and have experience supporting women affected by sexual violence. You will have a clear understanding of the effects of and issues facing women affected by sexual violence, as well as an understanding of the Criminal Justice System. You will be able to communicate with people from a range of backgrounds and create a good working relationship with service users as well as partner agencies.
We understand that you may not have all the knowledge, experience, and skills mentioned in the Job Profile Document. However, your interpersonal skills, passion to have a positive impact, commitment to our purpose, and ability to learn quickly and collaborate effectively will be equally important. If you wish to learn more about the role or if you are unsure about whether to apply, we encourage you to contact our recruitment team.
What we can offer you
We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including:
- Flexible working
- Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Employer pension contribution
- Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
- Access to Inclusion Networks
- Daily clinical debriefing
- Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice
- Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits and savings
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Flow & Restore yoga classes
- Meditation sessions
- Cycle to Work Scheme
How to apply
Please submit your CV and Supporting Statement through the recruitment portal. When applying for this role, kindly highlight in your Supporting Statement how your values, knowledge, transferrable skills, and experience align with each point within the following sections of the Job Profile Document:
- Values, Behaviours & Competencies
- Knowledge, Experience and Skills
Solace Women's Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Our Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work. If you require any support to apply for this role, please email us.
This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
As part of safer recruitment practices, we carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks.
No agencies.
Thank you!
Corporate Partnerships New Business Manager
Save Lives. Drive Change. Make an Impact.
Are you ready to transform the future of healthcare? As our Corporate Partnerships New Business Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in saving lives every single day by securing high-value corporate partnerships that support our life-saving mission.
Why This Role?
- Salary: £40,000 per annum (inclusive of London weighting)
- Location: Hybrid working pattern between London office and your home.
- Contract: Permanent, full-time, 35 hours per week.
- Benefits: Enjoy 27 days of annual leave, enhanced pension and more. Flexible start/finish times support your work-life balance.
About the Role: As the Corporate Partnerships New Business Manager, you will have the autonomy to manage and grow your own pipeline, securing strategic partnerships that align with our ambitious goals. Despite working in a small team, you will have support from a prospect researcher and a case for support manager, which is a brilliant resource to have.
What You'll Do:
- Build & Secure Partnerships: Develop five and six-figure corporate partnerships that deliver significant financial and strategic value. You will work on a mixture of partnerships with a focus on commercial and strategic.
- Drive New Business: Research, engage, and secure partnerships, through warm connections, that contribute to our income and strategic goals.
- Collaborate Internally: Work with internal teams to craft compelling proposals, pitches, and materials that resonate with potential partners.
- Support the Team: Provide insights and support across the Corporate Partnerships team, ensuring all opportunities are maximised.
Is This You?
- Target Driven: You are proactive and thrive in a target-driven environment.
- Fundraising new business experience: You have experience in securing corporate fundraising partnerships of 5 figures +.
- Relationship Builder: You excel at building and nurturing relationships with senior stakeholders, leading to successful outcomes.
If you're inspired and have the skills we're looking for, we'd love for you to join our life-saving team. Apply today to become our Corporate Partnerships New Business Manager.
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.
Thank you!
We are looking for a Temporary Trusts and Statutory Grants Officer to secure in year or multiyear funding from Trusts and Foundations and statutory sources for an inspiring animal charity.
This can be remote or Hybrid working with 2 days a week in the London or regional hubs
The Role
Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of relevant local/regional/national grant funding prospects to develop a sustainable funding portfolio from statutory and trust sources.
Responsible for generating and growing income from grant giving organisations and stewarding own pool of donors.
Work in collaboration with the Philanthropy and Partnerships Prospect Research and Strategic Funding team Operations Team leads and as well as key departments in order to build effective funding opportunities that support team, department & organisation objectives and Key Performance Indicators
Deliver against financial targets and KPIs, evidencing individual performance through tracking and reporting.
Review and share feedback from funders and monitor funding application successes and failures to support future planning across the organisation.
Research, scan and review the external funding environment for business critical information that may impact the service delivery priorities and funding opportunities.
The Candidate
Excellent knowledge of statutory funders and or grant-making bodies.
Computer literate with a good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
A broad understanding of the key principles and practices underpinning the development of strong partnerships.
Proven track record of securing funding from statutory funding sources, trusts and/or major grant making bodies.
Experience in securing funding from National Lottery and equivalent.
Experienced in researching and horizon scanning for funding opportunities.
Proven track record of achieving income targets.
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 and your details will not be held further 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.
