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Senior fundraising operations & prospect development executive

Are you an experienced prospect research professional who’s passionate about working with fundraising teams to improve processes and ways of working? Here at Sue Ryder we are looking for a self-starter to join us in blended role which support our fundraising operations development work and delivers our prospect research function.

If this sounds like you, come and join our team and contribute to the incredible work that we do across Sue Ryder.

The Senior Fundraising Operations & Prospect Development Executive sits within our busy and growing Supporter Experience, Data and Insight Team and reports to the Fundraising Operations Development Manager. Working collaboratively with the other Senior Executives in the team, you will be a key member of our SEDI Management Team delivering on key priorities.

You will be responsible for:

• Supporting the implementation and management of Sue Ryder’s world-class fundraising operations model and working with our internal teams to review and improve key processes and policies which support our fundraising activities.

• Support our High-Value fundraising, both at a National and Community level, by providing prospect research and insight and overseeing all the processes for management of this activity.

Key skills and Knowledge

• An understanding of the role of fundraising operations within a charity environment.

• Be proficient in using relationship management databases and an understanding of data management best practice, preferably some previous experience in using CRMs

• Knowledge of prospect research strategies, specialist tools and techniques within a fundraising context.

• Experience in identifying and qualifying potential new high-value funding prospects, including major donors, corporate partners, trusts and foundations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a capable and proactive individual to take the next step in advancing their career. We appreciate this role is looking for a range of experience and knowledge and would encourage you to apply even if you feel you only meet some of the criteria outlined. We are also happy to provide more detail about the role to anyone that is interested in applying.

Competitive Benefits Package

- 27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time), - Company pension scheme

- EAP support scheme

- Staff discount with thousands of retailers

- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

- and lots more. Please visit our careers website for the full list.

Closing date: 31st July

1st Interview date: 6th and 7th August -2nd Interview date 125th August

We aim to give all candidates the opportunity to perform at their best during our recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any adjustments at any stage

If you want more than just a job, we want you. Join the team and be there when it matters.

Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters.

We have an exciting opportunity for an established and highly motivated Director of Finance to join our Senior Leadership Team, and who will be responsible for providing financial leadership, control and planning for the organisation.

Victim Support is the leading charity in England and Wales that supports people affected by crime and traumatic incidents. We provide personalised support to help people manage after crime and feel safer through a combination of dedicated specialist services as well as on-line support. We also ensure victims know their rights and we campaign to make them stronger.

Each year we offer information and support to almost 800,000 people and 153,000 received tailored support from our dedicated, skilled support workers and volunteers, Independent Domestic Abuse advisors and Independent Sexual Violence advisors. We are a truly independent organisation that delivers our services both through local teams embedded in the communities in which they live and work, as well as nationally through services such as the National Homicide Service, our 24/7 Support line, our live chat service and our on-line self-help platform, My Support Space.

This year we celebrate our 50th anniversary. As we look ahead to the future, we will continue to deliver the highest quality services to those that need them. We will give victims a voice and a platform to create change and reform in a deeply broken criminal justice system. We will listen, adapt and improve, giving victims options and flexibility in how they access our support, reflecting the changing ways we all live our lives.

In order to achieve our vision we need a highly capable Director of Finance to build and improve on our high-performing finance function and to drive forward operational excellence.

Reporting directly into the CEO, you will be responsible for developing and implementing our financial strategy, long-term financial planning, and developing commercial strategies to maximise income and operating contribution. You will also have responsibility of cash management, risk management and governance. You will be the Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) for the organisation and will lead on Property and Procurement.

This is a varied and exciting role which will provide you with the opportunity of leading a well-established team of professionals, reporting on the financial performance of the organisation together with providing analysis, advice and support to facilitate decision making to deliver sound financial management.

You will be a qualified accountant, and will need to demonstrate:

· Proven experience in a leadership role;

· Experience at Board level and ability to work in collaboration with Trustees and colleagues;

· Understanding and experience of strategic risk management, finance audit and internal controls

You will be a confident, energetic and engaging individual with an enquiring mind and passion for excellence and innovation in pursuit of sustainable growth and excellent service delivery. You will have excellent communication skills and confidence to operate at the highest levels. A commitment to Victim Support’s purpose, vision, values and ethos is essential. This is an excellent opportunity for somebody who wants to make a difference. 

If you believe you have the skills and qualities to provide the exceptional leadership we are seeking, we very much look forward to hearing from you.

We are strongly committed to increasing the diversity of our organisation and welcome applications from all sectors and backgrounds.

Recruitment timetable:

Application deadline: Sunday 18th August

Shortlisting: approx. Completed by 30th August

First stage interviews: 5 and 6th September

Second stage interviews: 10th and 11th September

To apply, please send your CV and supporting statement via the link by Sunday 18th August.

 For an informal conversation about the role please contact our exclusive recruitment partner, Bryony Thomas of Allen Lane via the agency website.

About the role

Sightsavers’ work in the field of education is driven by the principle of inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all. We are looking for a Global Technical Lead – Inclusive Education to provide technical leadership and expertise in inclusive education to guide the development and delivery of specific initiatives and programmes.

As the Global Technical Lead for Inclusive Education, you will support Sightsavers to promote inclusive education for children, youth, and adults with disabilities in education systems in West Africa, East, Central and Southern Africa (ECSA), and South Asia. Working across multiple countries, you will ensure that disability inclusion is at the centre of conceptualisation, design and implementation of Sightsavers’ projects.

Strong communication skills in English and French are essential for this role, as is the availability to travel 12-16 weeks a year, nationally and internationally.

Principal accountabilities will include:

• To provide technical leadership and expertise in inclusive education at the programmatic level
• To strengthen the global programme portfolio in inclusive education through leading strategic and technical inputs in proposal development for funding opportunities.
• To pioneer new strategic initiatives and innovative approaches in inclusive education to improve and enhance the quality of Sightsavers’ work, especially in cross-cutting priority areas like climate action, gender equity and the use of data and evidence.
• To contribute to the research, innovation, policy, advocacy and communications agendas through close collaboration with interdepartmental teams and key external stakeholders.
• To undertake senior level representation of Sightsavers as an expert in inclusive education at national, regional and international professional and sector-specific networks, platforms, conferences and meeting

This is an ideal opportunity to build on your existing expertise in leading and developing programmes in inclusive education in lower income countries. We are looking for a skilled communicator with the ability to build strong working relationships across different departments and work collaboratively as a member of our cross-functional teams.  To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A Postgraduate qualification (minimum Master’s) or equivalent experience in a relevant field, e.g. education, special needs education; disability, international development
• Business to fluent French language skills
• A proven record of leading, developing and implementing programmes in inclusive education in lower income countries.
• Experience of working with national governments and international institutions such as Global Partnership for Education, UN agencies, bilateral agencies as well as non-state actors to contribute to education system transformation.
• Knowledge of current developments, issues and best practice in inclusive education to effectively address the barriers to education for children with disabilities
• Able to travel for up to 12-16 weeks a year (regional and international).

This is a varied role, please read the full job description for further details

Benefits 

Sightsavers offers some fantastic benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package includes generous annual leave allowance, pension, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships and wellness discounts. If you choose to work in or are visiting our collaborative, modern office space, you will find it an easy 20-minute train journey from Brighton or 45 minutes from London.

We are looking for a Head of Philanthropy and Fundraising Partnerships to join an inspiring international animal charity to drive growth and generate income from high-value donors, corporate partnerships, charitable trusts and foundations and gifts in wills.

This is a homebased role with once a month in the London office.

The Charity
An ambitious charity with a long and rich history of prioritising practical, professional and sustainable solutions for animals world-wide and the communities they are part of.

You would be joining a a motivated and friendly fundraising team, offering fantastic benefits including 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and a career path that can grow with the organisation, as well as much more!

The Role
Lead on the development and operational delivery of the philanthropy and fundraising partnerships strategy, encompassing work across the high-value donor, legacies, trusts, and corporate fundraising income streams.

Drive the development and testing of new means of acquiring high-value donors and funders.

Develop and manage the Philanthropy and Fundraising Partnerships teams activity plan and budget.

The Candidate
Excellent knowledge of high-value donor, trusts, corporate and legacy fundraising strategies, and activities.

Experience of managing and overseeing high value giving, legacies, trusts, statutory and corporate fundraising programmes.

Experience of line management and building a collaborative, high-performance team.

Experience of developing new products/activities and taking them to market.

IMPORTANT NOTE

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

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

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

Do you have experience in customer service and love speaking to people? Do you want to help deliver an excellent supporter experience? If so, come and join our London team and contribute to the incredible work that we do across Sue Ryder.

The Supporter Services & Standards Assistant will be a key team member of a busy Supporter Experience, Data and Insight Team in London.

You will be responsible for:
• Responding to supporter queries, questions, and complaints across multiple channels.
• processing and reconciling fundraising income at Sue Ryder.
• Thanking supporters for their donations and assisting with the delivery of supporter journeys, or aspects of supporter journeys.
• Assisting with the management of compliance and best practice at Sue Ryder.
• Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the Fundraising Database

About You
The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills both written and verbal. You will be organised with the ability work with key stakeholders to identify solutions. Ideally you will have experience with fundraising databases, Raisers Edge or RE NXT with excellent attention to detail and an understanding of the importance of data quality.

This is an excellent entry level opportunity for a capable and proactive individual to advance their career and learn about all aspects of Supporter Care.

Competitive Benefits Package

- 27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time), - Company pension scheme
- EAP support scheme
- Staff discount with thousands of retailers
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- and lots more. Please visit our careers website for the full list.

Closing date: 29th July
Interview date: TBC

We aim to give all candidates the opportunity to perform at their best during our recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any adjustments at any stage 

If you want more than just a job, we want you. Join the team and be there when it matters.

Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters.

We are looking for a Head of Communications and Campaigns to join an inspiring international animal charity to develop and drive work to generate PR coverage and awareness.

This is a homebased role with once a month in the London office.

The Charity
An ambitious charity with a long and rich history of prioritising practical, professional and sustainable solutions for animals world-wide and the communities they are part of.

You would be joining a a motivated and friendly fundraising team, offering fantastic benefits including 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and a career path that can grow with the organisation, as well as much more!

The Role
Lead on the development and delivery of the PR strategy to deliver local, national, and global PR campaigns and activities (both digital and offline).

Organise PR activities for media, colleagues and stakeholders, as required.

Working with the Senior Leadership Team and Global Programmes, develop, manage, and contribute to agenda-setting integrated campaigns.

Provide dynamic and motivating leadership for the Communications and Campaigns team.

The Candidate

Demonstrable experience of managing PR and advocacy campaigns, nationally and internationally.

Experience of managing, building, and motivating a collaborative, high-performance team.

An experienced writer with the ability to produce engaging, persuasive, and impactful copy that is tailored to particular audiences.

Experience of managing both reactive and proactive media relations.

IMPORTANT NOTE

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

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

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

As our new Advocacy & Communications Manager you are passionate about students' voices - both individually and collectively. You will lead our new Advocacy & Communications team in ensuring that students are supported through our advice service, informed through our communications and heard through our campaigns and representation. You will provide expert support and advice to our elected student officer team and play a crucial role supporting the CEO in the leadership and management of the Students' Union.

If this sounds like a purpose you would love to deliver, we would like to receive your application and get to know you!

We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce, as we understand the importance of having staff with varied lived experiences and backgrounds that reflect various needs of our student community. We welcome applications from all interested applicants, and we strongly encourage applications from people of ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, people with dependants and people who identify as LGBTQIA+. We conduct anonymous shortlisting and all of our interview panels have Unconscious Bias Training in order to support a fair recruitment process.

Detailed job description and person specification for this role is attached to this job advertisement.

All applicants should send a CV and written statement (2 pages maximum) that answers the following three questions (Candidates are advised to use the person specification to help answer the questions):

1. What experience do you have that makes you great for this role?
2. How have you demonstrated LMSU's organisational values in your past experience (student-led; inclusive; open; kind; creative; ambitious)?
3. What do you bring to the LMSU team?

Application deadline: 3pm on 7th August 2024

Please include the job role you are applying for in the subject of the application email.

Interviews will take place on the week commencing 19th August 2024.

About us

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.

It has never been a more important time for Crisis. With homelessness reaching record levels and a new Government taking power, we have an opportunity to keep homelessness high on the political agenda and secure the delivery of policy solutions that we know can build a future free from homelessness.

This role will play a key role in supporting our political influencing and public affairs activity, to establish Crisis’ relationship with the newly elected Parliament, and crucially provide the secretariat to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Ending Homelessness.

Location: Based in our London office (we are open to a range of flexible working options, in line with Crisis’ Hybrid-Working Policy. The team works in the office together one day per week, we can be flexible on this but attending in-person meetings in Westminster and for APPG events will be required) 

About the role

As Public Affairs Officer you will provide the secretariat for the APPG for Ending Homelessness, a well-established cross-party group, with broad interest and engagement from across the sector and who have successfully influenced Government on a range of issues relating to homelessness. The Public Affairs Officer will work with the APPG co-chairs and officers to agree a strategic programme of work and to deliver events, meetings and inquiries in adherence with parliamentary procedures. You will work with the wider Policy and Campaigns team to establish the APPG position on key homelessness and housing announcements, as well as managing the APPG communications via the website, mailing list and social media. Previous APPG activities have included inquiries into the previous Government’s commitment to end rough sleeping, homelessness amongst Ukrainian refugees and homelessness upon leaving public services.

You will also shape and help deliver Crisis’ public affairs activity, including in support of our national campaigns to secure the policy changes to end homelessness, and to increase awareness of Crisis more broadly. This includes shaping regular engagement with MPs and politicians to inspire them to work with Crisis, position us as experts, as well as delivering Parliamentary events and supporting our programme of activity at political party conferences.

The role sits within the campaigns team in the Policy and Social Change directorate, but you’ll collaborate with a wide range of teams across the organisation to identify public affairs opportunities and ensure people with lived experience are at the heart of our political influencing activity, including with Crisis frontline services.

We’re a passionate and supportive team, dedicated to our mission of ending homelessness.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have strong knowledge of parliamentary and political procedures, including experience of working with APPGs or similar groups of politicians. You will have excellent communication and organisation skills, attention to detail, and good ability to understand policy solutions and how best to communicate them to a range of audiences to inspire people to work with Crisis and the APPG.

Understanding or knowledge of homelessness or housing policy is desirable. You may have experience in; public affairs, policy, communications and public relations.

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities and backgrounds.

Working at Crisis

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy
• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
• 28 days and option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay
• Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm
• And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.  

How to apply

If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below.

Closing date: Sunday 4 August 2024 (at 23:59)

Interviews will be held W/C 13 August in person at our offices near Liverpool Street, London

We are looking for an Individual Giving Campaign Lead to join a well loved national health charity to lead on the strategy and campaign delivery of multi million pound mass participation fundraising campaigns.

This role can be home based or London hybrid with 2 days a week in the London office.

The Charity
A passionate, well respected charity providing dedicated support for health and end of life care. They have a staff of c4000 people securing c170m last year. You would be joining a warm, inclusive team with a collaborative working culture. Benefits include 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), personal pension scheme, loan schemes for bikes and computers, an employee assistance programme and flexible Working.

The Role
Join the cash team of the wider mass participation team to lead and deliver the two key annual appeals, to secure c6m+ a year.

Develop campaign strategies, working alongside key senior stakeholders both internally across various teams and externally with creative agencies.

Play a significant role in shaping the future strategic developments of the campaign portfolio, and manage the Individual Giving Fundraiser to support across these campaigns.

Co-ordinate a cross organisational team of people, utilising effective influencing and leadership skills to deliver against campaign objectives.

Make well informed recommendations for future campaign delivery and development.

The Candidate
Substantial experience of working within fundraising, including Mass Participation and campaigns.

Experience of working at a strategic level within an organisation and providing recommendations to senior management.

Excellent Project Management skills.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Please note this charity are keen to interview ASAP so please get in touch straight away to find out more!

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

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

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

Contract: Permanent, full time, 35 hours per week over 5 days                 
Salary: £52,265 - £65,286 + company car and competitive benefits 
Location: Home based with travel across UK
Closing date: 23:59 Sunday 4 August 2024 
         
Are you a passionate and experienced operations leader with a commitment to animal welfare? This is a unique opportunity to join our senior leadership team as the Head of Rehoming and Foster Service Operations and make a real difference in the lives of animals.

More about the role

As our Head of Rehoming and Fostering Service Operations, you'll oversee our national network of 12 rehoming facilities and foster services, managing a dedicated team committed to finding loving homes for pets in need. This is your opportunity to lead, innovate, and drive continuous improvement in our crucial services.
 
In 2023, we helped nearly 6,000 pets find loving homes, but thousands more need our help. That’s why we’ve invested £1 million in our Rehoming and Fostering directorate, with the ambitious goal of rehoming over 10,000 pets annually by 2026. In this pivotal leadership role, you'll witness the impact of your efforts every day, knowing you're directly improving the lives of animals.
 
You'll collaborate with a supportive senior leadership team and receive ongoing professional development to refine your skills. This role allows you to thrive in a positive work culture where you can build strong relationships with colleagues and drive our mission forward.
 
What You’ll Be Doing

At Blue Cross, we understand a fulfilling career matters. We offer the chance to play a key role in animal welfare by leading innovative rehoming and fostering services. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading our national network of rehoming facilities and fostering services, managing a team of Operations Managers.
• Championing collaboration within the Rehoming and Fostering leadership team, ensuring smooth transitions for new services across our centres.
• Driving continuous improvement in operational practices, focusing on efficiency, income generation, and cost management.
• Building and maintaining a strong reputation for Blue Cross rehoming and fostering services.
• Developing and analysing data to benchmark practices and demonstrate their effectiveness.
• Fostering a healthy and positive culture within the Rehoming and Fostering team.
• Contributing to the wider Blue Cross leadership team with a collaborative spirit and willingness to share expertise.
• Networking with key stakeholders to foster collaboration and support for our rehoming and fostering initiatives, both internally and externally.

Want to know more? We've attached a detailed job description that outlines the role and responsibilities in greater depth.
 
About You

You will be a passionate leader who can navigate complexity with ease. While extensive experience within the animal welfare sector remains important, the primary focus for this role is on operational leadership with a strong emphasis on collaboration and inclusivity. 

Your experience in the animal welfare sector, ideally multispecies, will be invaluable. You'll leverage your proven track record to optimise operational efficiency and effectiveness. 

You'll foster a collaborative and supportive environment, empowering your team members to reach their full potential. This aligns perfectly with your experience as a sector leader, influencing and delivering strategic initiatives. 

Open communication is key, and you excel at using data analysis to make informed decisions that benefit both the team and the organisation.

Building strong relationships comes naturally to you. You'll create a positive and inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels valued and heard. You're a skilled communicator who inspires and motivates your team, fostering a sense of ownership and accountability. Your strong networking skills will be essential in fostering collaboration with key stakeholders in support of our rehoming and fostering initiatives. 

Your experience in performance improvement management and delivering animal welfare services within a complex organisation will be instrumental in achieving this.

In essence, you're a change champion with a passion for animal welfare who thrives on building and nurturing a high-performing team.

To effectively fulfil this role, you will be required to travel to various sites. A full driving license is therefore essential.

Desirable Animal Welfare Experience

• Animal welfare qualification 
• Leadership/lean qualification or equivalent experience 
• Leading in a commercial environment, delivering sustainable services or profit-making services
• Working in cross sector animal welfare working groups and forums 
• Media and public speaking 
• Responsibility of physical asset management
• Managing multi-million-pound operational budgets

Blue Cross Benefits
 
Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it weren’t for their amazing efforts and commitment, we wouldn’t be able to make the difference that we do today. In return, we want to provide you with the best working environment we can. With a wide range of perks aimed at enhancing your life both inside and outside of work, you'll thrive in a supportive and rewarding environment.
 
Our generous benefits package includes: 

• Enhanced annual leave entitlement: 30 days plus bank holidays 
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
• Life assurance
• Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
• Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
• Free access to a GP via MetLife
• Recognition scheme
• Annual volunteer days
• Claim for professional fees
• Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers

To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'Why work for us' page on our website.
 
How to apply 

Apply via the link to the vacancy on our website and complete the online application process before the closing date on Sunday 4 August 2024.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

What happens next?

We appreciate your application! We aim to contact all applicants as soon as possible with the outcome.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a virtual conversation on Microsoft Teams. This is a chance for us to learn more about you and your interest in the role, and an opportunity for you to ask questions about Blue Cross and the position.

Following your first interview, if shortlisted, we'll invite you to the final stage at our Burford site. Here, you'll gain a deeper understanding of Blue Cross through a tour and meet some of our team.  We'll also invite you to complete a psychometric assessment to understand your work style and preferences, discussing your results with you before your second interview.

We are proud to be partnering with a National trade union body to find an outstanding Executive Assistant.  

You will have an understanding of member-based organisations, servicing committee meetings, expense processing, and usual undertaking of secretarial duties. Also, you will have to provide full PA support to the National Officer (NO) including establishing a clear understanding of the NO’s sector- specific responsibilities and contacts. You will deal with correspondence on behalf of the NO, including liaising with other departments where necessary. This job requires you to be involved in accurate preparation of paperwork, maintaining diary and organising meetings when necessary plus occasional travel to quarterly meetings.  You will be providing advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including up to date Word applications, Excel and other database facilities, Outlook and Internet. You will be making travel and accommodation arrangements in liaison with Finance Department and eternal providers as necessary. You will also be managing discreet projects on the NO’s behalf.

This role is an immediate start and will be a temp role for up to 3 months with scope to become permanent. Office based near Holborn.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a call to brief you on the role. We are looking forward to connecting with you.

Harris Hill is recruiting for a Dutch Speaking Finance Business Partner/FM on a 1-year Fixed Term Contract for this International Charity based in London.

• Language: Dutch Speaking is essential
• Position: Full Time, 5 days or 4 days a week
• Hybrid Working: 2 days a week is required at their offices in London
• Length of Contract: 1-year Fixed Term Contract. The position may also go permanent after the contract term
• Salary: to £48,000pa

The position will be involved in Financial Reporting, Analysis Preparation, reviewing, and analysing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

Budgeting and Forecasting, developing the annual budget, working collaboratively with department heads to establish realistic and achievable financial goals to monitor budget performance, identify variances, and provide thorough variance analysis and forecasting to anticipate future financial needs.

Prepare all necessary documentation and responses to audit to ensure a smooth and efficient audit process.

Full compliance with all Dutch tax regulations, including tax, and other statutory requirements.

Oversee and manage all daily financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing, and bank reconciliations.

Implement and improve financial control systems and processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.

Monitoring the financial performance of grants and funded projects, ensuring all expenditures are in line with donor requirements and project budgets

The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) is the world’s largest alliance of national societies of obstetrics and gynaecology, bringing together professionals from more than 130 countries and territories. For over 65 years, FIGO has collaborated with the world’s top health, rights and donor bodies. We are in official relations with the World Health Organization and consultative status with the United Nations. 

FIGO is dedicated to the improvement of the health and rights of women and girls and to the reduction of disparities in health care, as well as to advancing the science and practice of obstetrics and gynaecology. We pursue our mission through education, research implementation, advocacy and capacity building with our member societies. 

We are looking to recruit an Event Administrator to support the organisation and delivery of FIGO events – including the biennial FIGO World Congress, online and regional events, webinars and internal FIGO events – through the provision of timely and accurate administrative and logistical support. 

(For further detail about this role, please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification).   

We are an equal opportunities employer and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds. We are an equal pay champion and we don't ask salary history.  

Location: The role is based from FIGO House, Waterloo, London SE1 with 'blended / hybrid working' i.e. with combined office and remote working. 

Do you have a demonstrable track-record of achieving income growth, securing, and managing a portfolio of Trusts and Foundations? Can you create, implement, and deliver on strategy? Are you an experienced leader of high performing teams? Are you looking for a role that will enable you to focus on large multi-year commitments in the UK and US supporting the RSC's world-leading work on and off stage?

Due to internal promotion, we are looking for a Head of Trusts and Foundations to develop and maintain an outstanding portfolio of Trusts and Foundations focusing on large (six-figures+) multi-year commitments in the UK and US, and to lead the Trusts and Foundations team to reach ambitious fundraising targets and develop long-lasting relationships with funders.

The RSC Development Department works to achieve an income target of over £8 million annually of which more than £1.5 million comes from Trusts and Foundations. Our ambition is to be raising £10 million annually by 2026.

Reporting to the Deputy Director of Development, key areas of responsibility include (please see the full job description and person specification for the comprehensive list):

• Managing and leading a portfolio of large multi-year Trusts and Foundation approaches working with senior colleagues including the Senior Leadership Team.
• Creating high-quality, compelling, accurate written proposals and reports with clear robust budgets.
• Developing and implementing a Trusts and Foundations strategy to achieve financial targets through the development of existing relationships and growing a pipeline of new prospects.
• Managing and monitoring budgets and reporting on progress to target and identifying and mitigating risks.
• Leading the Trusts and Foundations team, supporting their success and ongoing development.

To be suitable for this role, you must have:

• Demonstrable experience of enabling and achieving income growth, securing and managing a portfolio of multi-year high-value relationships figures from Trusts and Foundations – meeting fundraising targets and building long-term relationships.
• Created and implemented successful strategies.
• Experience of line managing teams, including performance management and supporting development.
• The ability to write exceptional, accurate and compelling proposals and reports.
• Excellent communication and people skills, with the ability to be a credible ambassador of the RSC.

This is a full-time, permanent position which can be based in either London or Stratford-upon-Avon, with regular travel between the two for events and meetings. Other travel may be required, including some international travel. The working week is Monday to Friday, 35 hours with occasional weekend and evening work will be required. Hybrid and flexible working options are available.

Application Process

All applications should be made online using the RSC website.

The interviews will be in-person, two-stage process, the first stage will take place on 15 and 16 August and second stage in the week commencing 19 August.

About the RSC

The RSC strives for excellence, and values creativity, inclusivity, sustainability, collaboration, and accountability. 

We can offer great benefits and aim to create a welcoming, supportive environment which is happy, healthy and safe. We place great importance upon developing a diverse, highly motivated and energised workforce to help achieve our priorities. We put our values at the heart of everything we do.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all individuals.

The Royal Shakespeare Company (no. 212481) is a registered charity.

Documents

• Head of Trusts and Foundations Job Description and Person Specification.pdf (169.97 KB)