Head Of Communications Jobs

Join the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust as Grants & Trusts Manager and be part of our passionate and dynamic Development department. We are seeking a dedicated individual for a permanent role within our fast-paced, growing team.

In this role you will be responsible for securing income from grant-making trusts and foundations for a variety of exciting projects. Your efforts will directly contribute to the success and growth of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.

We are looking for a candidate with a genuine passion for fundraising and a track record of developing and writing successful funding applications to support revenue and capital projects. A positive, flexible attitude and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments are also key qualities we value.

This is a pivotal moment for the Trust as we embark on an ambitious new vision to become a contemporary organisation with global reach and purpose, with Shakespeare at the heart of everything we do.

Applications close on Sunday 27 April 2025. First stage interviews will be held on Wednesday 7 May 2025.

To learn more and apply, visit our jobs website.

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and building a diverse and representative workforce. Join us and be a part of something truly special.

Diabetes UK’s award-winning Media Team plays a vital role in helping make life better for people living with diabetes, or those at risk of developing the condition. We secure high-profile coverage in national, regional, consumer and trade press that talks frankly about the diabetes crisis and the seriousness of diabetes. We tell the story of Diabetes UK’s pioneering research, campaign for improvements in diabetes care, and share the stories of those with lived experience of all types of diabetes.

As Media Manager you’ll be part of a busy, high-performing team responsible for the promotion of our work across a range of areas, including research, policy and campaigns, and fundraising. You’ll also play a key role in our busy press office, working with national and trade media to provide expert comment and information.

You will work collaboratively with teams across the UK, including all four nations, to create and deliver the most appropriate and impactful media stories to support our aims.

We have a friendly and inclusive working environment here at Diabetes UK and are proud of our hybrid approach which allows great flexibility in the way that we work. This means that you can balance your working time between home and the office, subject to the needs of your role.

The role can be based at any of the Diabetes UK offices (London, Cardiff, Glasgow, Lisburn, Wolverhampton. Warrington or Taunton).

Office location with hybrid working (based at any Diabetes UK National/Regional Office)

Direct Marketing Manager-Acquisition at the Disasters Emergency Committee delivers key direct marketing activities during appeals for major disasters. You will work with the Direct Marketing Manager-Retention to deliver a programme of supporter communications to feedback to donors on the impact of their donations and to retain their future support. 

The purpose of the role is to:

• Contribute to and develop DEC direct marketing strategies,
• Implement the direct marketing strategies during each appeal with income maximisation and supporter acquisition as the key focus,
• Manage the capturing and analysis of results to ensure channel optimisation between appeals,
• Lead the benchmarking process of DEC Member Agency fundraising performance.

The role will deliver responsibilities for strategy and planning, fundraising, networking and building relationships.

You must have strong direct marketing experience with a focus on high volume donor acquisition. Demonstrable knowledge of offline marketing techniques in press, outdoor, direct mail and telephone. A proven track record of developing effective digital and direct marketing strategies, which resulted in significant growth of income. Experience of managing complex budgets and proven ability to manage a complex operational plan within very short timeframes and within budget.

Ideally you will have experience of working in the international humanitarian aid sector, have used Salesforce and Salesforce Marketing Cloud and Google analytics.

You must have excellent communication skills both written and spoken, with the ability to write compelling and emotive fundraising copy. Significant technical marketing expertise across a range of direct marketing channels. Excellent numeracy, budget development, planning and project management skills.

An ability to work under extreme pressure during appeals and to very tight deadlines with excellent attention to detail is a key driver for success in this role.

You will join a collaborative team, department and organisation that excels in maximising their fundraising effort in response to disasters and keeps donors and recipients of funds updated and engaged throughout and beyond the journey of an appeal.

Please download the job description for full details of the responsibilities and expectations of the role.

Opportunity to lead the finance and administration team of The Maria Montessori Institute (MMI), the highly successful education provider that runs schools and teacher training using the Montessori approach.

As Head of Finance and Administration, reporting to the Executive Director, you will be a key member of the leadership team. Your remit will include:

• Overseeing the implementation of the current Strategic Plan, and the identification and management of organisational risk;
• As part of the leadership team, oversee the day-to-day activities of MMl's schools, training centres and staff;
• Leading the long-term financial planning, annual budgeting, reforecasting and financial reporting;
• Overseeing all financial processes and controls;
• Leading internal business operations including facilities, marketing and communications, health and safety, information technology and HR strategy and management; and
• Ensuring MMI meets its responsibilities and remains compliant with all relevant legislation and regulations including charity governance.
• Ensuring that all VAT requirements are met.

We seek an inspirational leader whose managerial experience may have been gained within the commercial, education and/or not-for-profit sectors where you will have gained:

• extensive accounting experience (fully qualified);
• experience of managing a team;
• an understanding of facilities, IT, health and safety, and HR.

Equally important will be your excellent organisational skills; your initiative; a hands­ on approach and a proven track record of seeing projects through to completion. Good oral and written communication skills are also key. This post may appeal to those with Bursarial experience.

The Maria Montessori Institute offers a generous starting salary plus excellent benefits, including CPD opportunities, pension contribution, life assurance, 32 days' holiday plus bank holidays, lunch onsite during term time, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

To apply, please email your CV and supporting statement (to be a maximum of 2 pages) to Jonathan McIntyre, Managing Director at CJA Group by clicking the apply button below.

Closing date: midnight on Sunday 6th April, 2025.

MMI is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Statutory checks including a satisfactory DBS certificate and references will be a requirement for this role. This role is classed as regulated activity with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, 1974

Job Title: Head of Sales and Marketing (Interim) – Charity with Trading Arm
Location: Tamworth
Reports to: Director of Finance & Operations
Salary: 60k
Employment Type: Full-time, fixed-term contract for 1 year. Part-time applications will be considered

About Us:

nasen is a registered charity with a powerful mission to support and develop the workforce that operate in the Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) sector of education. By ensuring the SEND workforce are fully equipped to meet the needs of learners with SEND, we create sustainable, positive change in the lives of children and young adults. Alongside our specialised SEND CPD training we offer for free, we also run a trading arm that generates vital income and directly supports our charitable endeavours. Our trading activities encompass sales of online CPD, accredited courses, consultancy, and statutory projects.

As we continue to grow and expand our reach, we are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Head of Sales and Marketing to lead and oversee the integrated marketing and sales strategies for both our charity initiatives and trading arm. This role is essential to advancing our revenue generation, building strong relationships with supporters, and amplifying our mission-driven goals. You will be pivotal in ensuring that our marketing campaigns and sales efforts work cohesively to enhance our reputation, grow our customer base, and increase revenue, all while maintaining alignment with our charitable values.

Position Overview:

The Head of Sales and Marketing will provide strategic leadership for all marketing and sales efforts across both the charity’s operations and its trading arm. You will be responsible for managing and executing a comprehensive strategy to boost visibility, increase revenue, and foster long-term engagement with both sponsors and customers. The role requires a blend of strategic thinking, sales expertise, and marketing creativity, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and integrate commercial goals with the charity’s mission.

As part of the senior leadership team, you will work closely with the Executive Leadership Team, Fundraising, Development, Education, and operations teams to shape the nasen’s public-facing presence. You will be instrumental in maximising our dual revenue streams: fundraising for our charitable programs via events, and sales from our trading activities.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership & Integration

• Develop and implement an integrated sales and marketing strategy for both the charity’s mission-driven goals and its commercial activities. Ensure the strategy drives the growth of both revenue from trading and funds raised for the charity’s projects.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to set clear, actionable goals for both the charity’s impact and its trading arm’s performance, aligning these objectives with broader organisational priorities.
• Analyse market conditions and trends, including competitor analysis, to identify opportunities and optimise marketing efforts, ensuring we remain agile and responsive to market demands.
• Lead the development of annual marketing plans, considering key events, fundraising activity, the academic calendar, and product launches for the trading arm.
• Ensure that marketing campaigns reflect both the charitable mission and the commercial interests of the trading arm, maintaining a balance between profitability and mission-driven messaging.
• Design and execute a route to market strategy that integrates all the charity's revenue-generating and charitable activities, ensuring products/services reach the right target audiences through optimal channels.
• Evaluate sales channels and assess whether there are further opportunities for direct-to-consumer sales, commercial partnerships, e-commerce, or affiliate marketing models that could expand market reach for both charity donations and commercial sales.

2. Marketing and Brand Development

• Lead the overall brand strategy, ensuring consistency and alignment across the charity’s marketing, digital, and communications efforts, both for the charitable initiatives and the trading arm.
• Oversee the creation of compelling marketing collateral, including digital content, print materials, advertising, and promotional campaigns that resonate with both sponsors and customers.
• Guide the development of integrated marketing campaigns that incorporate both charity-related content and the trading arm’s product offerings, reinforcing the message of social good while promoting commercial activities.
• Supervise digital marketing efforts, including website optimisation (SEO), social media strategies, and email marketing, to increase traffic, raise awareness, and drive conversions for both donations and product sales.
• Enhance public relations efforts, cultivating strong relationships with media outlets to ensure positive press coverage of both the charity’s work and the trading activities.

3. Revenue Generation & Sales Strategy

• Develop and drive sales strategies for the charity’s trading arm, including pricing, promotions, customer segmentation, and cross-selling opportunities.
• Collaborate with the education team to create and market new product lines or services, ensuring they align with the charity’s values while meeting the needs and preferences of customers.
• Oversee the development and execution of sales funnels and customer acquisition strategies to increase conversion rates, sales volume, and customer retention.
• Implement loyalty and retention programs that encourage repeat purchases from customers of the trading arm and foster long-term engagement.
• Monitor sales performance, ensuring alignment with set targets, and provide timely adjustments to campaigns, product offerings, and pricing strategies to maximise revenue.
• Work with fundraising teams to ensure synergies between donation drives and trading promotions, leveraging the strength of both income sources.

4. Sponsor and Customer Engagement

• Develop effective strategies for sponsor stewardship, ensuring ongoing engagement with supporters through personalised communication, recognition programs, and impactful storytelling that ties the trading arm’s products to the charity’s mission.
• Utilise customer relationship management (CRM) systems to create tailored communication plans and deepen engagement with both sponsors and customers, encouraging more frequent and larger sponsorship or purchases.
• Foster a community of loyal supporters and customers, turning first-time buyers into repeat purchasers, and sponsors into long-term, committed advocates.
• Design campaigns that target both customers and sponsors, converting customers into sponsors by emphasising the positive social impact of their purchases, and vice versa.

5. Team Leadership and Development

• Lead a dynamic team of sales, marketing, and digital professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and opportunities for professional development to ensure they reach their full potential.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture within the marketing and sales teams, with a focus on creativity, accountability, and shared success.
• Manage and nurture relationships with external partners, agencies, and contractors to supplement the in-house team’s efforts and bring in specialised expertise as needed.
• Encourage continuous learning and innovation within the team, allowing for fresh marketing and sales techniques to be tested and implemented.
• Lead the recruitment and onboarding of new marketing team members as needed to scale efforts in line with the organisation’s growth.

6. Campaigns, Events, and Partnerships

• Plan and execute high impact fundraising campaigns, combining both digital and offline channels, including social media, email, PR, events, and influencer partnerships.
• Oversee the organisation of charity events, sales promotions, and product launches that raise awareness for the charity’s mission and drive sales.
• Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with corporate sponsors, influencers, retail partners, and community organisations to extend reach and enhance fundraising opportunities.
• Develop marketing strategies for key seasonal and high-traffic events (e.g. Black Friday or January Sales), ensuring the charity and trading arm are both prominently featured.

7. Data Analytics and Performance Reporting

• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for both the marketing and sales efforts across the charity and trading arm, with a strong focus on return on investment (ROI) for campaigns and product sales.
• Regularly analyse marketing data, tracking performance across channels, evaluating campaign results, and identifying areas for improvement.
• Provide detailed monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to senior leadership, highlighting successes, challenges, and opportunities for future growth.
• Conduct customer and sponsor behaviour analysis, utilising insights to adjust marketing and sales strategies and improve targeting.

8. Budget Management

• Oversee the marketing and sales budget for both the charity and trading operations, ensuring that funds are allocated effectively to maximise both financial contribution and the nasen’s mission.
• Monitor expenditure to ensure all campaigns are delivered within budget, making recommendations where necessary and full analysis on ROI.

Qualifications:

Experience:

• At least 7-10 years of experience in a senior sales and marketing role, ideally with experience managing both non-profit and commercial sales efforts.
• Proven track record of successfully leading integrated marketing campaigns and driving revenue growth in both the charity and ecommerce sectors.
• Experience in developing and executing sales strategies, including pricing, product development, customer acquisition and retention.
• Knowledge of CRM systems, digital marketing platforms, and data analytics tools.
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams, managing external agencies, and collaborating with senior leadership to meet organisational goals.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of brand development and the ability to create compelling narratives that combine social impact and commercial offerings.
• Sales-driven mindset with the ability to inspire teams to meet and exceed revenue targets.
• Expertise in digital marketing, including SEO, content marketing, and social media strategy.
• Exceptional communication skills, with experience in event management and media engagement.
• Ability to balance mission-driven goals with commercial objectives and maintain a clear, unified brand presence across all marketing channels.

Personal Attributes:

• Passion for social impact and a deep commitment to nasen’s mission.
• Highly creative, innovative, and forward-thinking with a keen understanding of both traditional and emerging marketing trends.
• Adaptable and results-oriented, able to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment and make data-driven decisions.
• Collaborative with strong interpersonal skills, able to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

• Make an impact by leading marketing efforts that support both our mission and our revenue-generating activities.
• Innovative and creative environment that allows you to shape the future of marketing and sales for a leading charity.
• Competitive salary and a benefits package that includes flexible working arrangements, enhanced pension contributions, and professional development opportunities.

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for charity work, have the experience to lead both commercial and mission-driven marketing efforts, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date: 7th April 2025.
Interviews are expected to take place the w/o 14th April.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

nasen is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and communities to apply.

No agencies please.

Goodman Masson are delighted to be partnering with an amazing organisation that does so much incredible work in supporting victims of domestic abuse. They are a forward-thinking organisation going through a period of significant transformation and they are looking for an experienced and dynamic HR professional to lead the organisation through this journey on an initial 6-month minimum contract.

The Role:

As the Interim Head of ER & Transformation, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation's future. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will oversee individual consultation processes, manage employee relations, and drive organisational change initiatives. Using your expertise, you will work closely with trade unions, ensuring constructive and effective negotiations that align with their strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage complex employee relations cases, ensuring compliance with employment law.
• Advise managers on grievance, disciplinary, and performance matters.
• Lead restructuring projects, ensuring smooth transitions and employee engagement.
• Manage and oversee redundancy processes
• Act as the primary contact for trade unions, handling negotiations and disputes.
• Provide leadership to the HR team, mentoring and fostering a high-performance culture.
• Oversee HR functions, ensuring policies remain up-to-date and legally compliant.

Essential Criteria:

• Extensive experience in HR leadership roles, with a strong background in managing and HR operations.
• Complex ER experience, experience at ET would be a great bonus
• Proven track record of managing trade union relationships, including collective bargaining and consultation processes.
• Demonstrated success in leading organisational restructures and driving organisational design initiatives.
• Experience in managing redundancy processes
• Line management experience of HR Team
• Deep understanding of employment law and HR best practice.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• High level of resilience and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong project management skills.

Ideal Candidate would have:

• Experience in the VAWG (Violence Against Women and Girls) sector
• Experience in the Charities Sector
• Experience within a highly unionised environment
• Experience in managing restructures and redundancies

Benefits:

• This is a fully remote role (office space is available in London if desired)
• £57,000 per annum salary (+ £3,500 for inner London Weighting)
• Minimum 6-month contract
• 25 days starting annual leave
• Valuable pension benefits
• Mental Health and Wellbeing access and support

We are looking to start someone ASAP. CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis which may lead to this vacancy to close early so please do apply and reach out to me ASAP on [email protected] for more details.

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

Purpose: To advance Ceasefire’s new strategy by developing donor support for civilian rights programmes based in conflict-affected countries, including in the Middle East, Africa and Ukraine.

 Responsibilities:

1.  Donor research and development

To research, identify and nurture potential donors, including in the human rights, development and humanitarian sectors by:

· Monitoring open calls for proposals

· Identifying and developing potential donors, including outside of formal calls for proposals

· Expanding Ceasefire’s pool of existing project donors.

2.  Programme design and proposal writing

In consultation with Ceasefire colleagues and new and existing civil society partners, to design new programmes to advance Ceasefire’s strategy and to prepare concept notes, full proposals and budgets for submission to donors.

3.  Donor and supporter relations

To manage regular communications with donors and supporters, including communications on programme outputs, achievements and impact.

4.  Oversight/management of specific programmes

To manage or oversee the implementation of specific projects or programmes as required.

5. To undertake any other tasks as may from time to time be requested by your line manager.

6. To maintain high standards of personal and organisational integrity, including confidentiality, and commitment to the safety and security of Ceasefire’s partner organisations.  

Occasional foreign travel may be required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Education:

First degree in a relevant subject, such as international relations, development, law, politics/sociology.

Desirable: knowledge of international humanitarian law (law of armed conflict) and/or international human rights law.

Experience:

Essential: Three years of professional experience working with or for donors in the international development, humanitarian or human rights sectors.

Desirable: Professional experience working in an international environment. Experience/understanding of working with civil society in challenging environments.

Skills:

Programme design: practical understanding of the programme life cycle and demonstrated experience in designing projects according to logical framework or other planning tool(s).

Proposal writing: ability to write clear and persuasive programme proposals, based on logical programme designs and Ceasefire’s existing policies.

Budgeting and finance: Ability to create, amend and monitor multi-year programme budgets. High level of numeracy and financial accuracy.

Communications: a) Excellent social media skills for a professional environment, including
Twitter/Facebook, and general IT skills, including Microsoft Office suite (incl. Word/Excel).

b) Very high level of professional presentation, both in writing and in person. Ability to interact with senior individuals from a wide range of professional and international backgrounds and inspire confidence. 

Languages: English – to first language standard.  Arabic, French or other UN language an advantage but not essential.

Motivation and status:

Commitment to human rights and equality, ability to work for an impartial and neutral organisation, willingness to be self-servicing and to work with minimum supervision.

Ability (including existing permission if necessary) to work in the UK and to travel as required.

Location

Hybrid – primarily remote with occasional travel to TASC’s head office close to Warwick University.

Salary

Up to £30,000

Contract

Fixed term maternity cover

About TASC, The Ambulance Staff Charity

TASC is a national UK charity dedicated to providing independent and confidential support to the UK's ambulance family when they're struggling with their mental, physical, or financial wellbeing.

We’re seeking a Communications and Marketing Manager to cover maternity leave for a period of up to 12 months, to help us continue raising awareness of our vital work and the challenges faced by the ambulance community.

About the role

As Communications and Marketing Manager, you’ll play a key role in delivering impactful marketing and communications across multiple channels, with a key focus on digital engagement. Working closely with teams across the charity, you’ll ensure our brand is represented consistently and compellingly to a range of audiences.

Key responsibilities

· Working with the CEO to lead on and develop the corporate communications and messaging for TASC.

· Ownership of TASC’s social media including strategy and planning, impactful post creation, day-to-day management, external agency liaison, and monitoring success through analytics. This includes but is not limited to Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

· Ownership of the TASC website including the daily management using a CMS and its ongoing development. You will also liaise with website developers as required and monitor the website’s trends, successes and engagements via Google Analytics and Google Tag.

· Ownership of TASC’s email marketing which includes developing the content for monthly newsletters, stakeholder engagement on the platform and creating ad-hoc messaging.

· Own, develop and lead on TASC’s communications campaigns such as mental health awareness week and the National Ambulance Memorial Service.

· Liaise with TASC colleagues to develop resources and supporting materials as needed.

· Leading on TASC’s imagery creation including working with designers, developing illustrations, and working with photographers and ambulance trusts to generate new photography.

· Monitoring TASC’s online presence including dealing with any press opportunities and risks/issues as they arise, working with the CEO to formulate messaging, supporting staff with press opportunities, and writing and publishing press releases.

· Manage, prepare, and deliver TASC’s stalls at large trade shows including the Emergency Services Show, Ambulance Leadership Forum, and Mental Health Symposium. This includes stand resourcing and creation and liaising with stakeholders to take advantage of speaking opportunities.

· Share ideas, opportunities, and content with the wider TASC team for maximum usage across other channels where appropriate.

· Regularly monitoring online analytics for the website, social media, and email marketing, creating board and senior management reports alongside identifying any opportunities or risks.

· Working with the TASC teams to gather and create case studies, ensuring the relevant consent is obtained.

· Brand ownership, leading on its development in conjunction with the CEO and ensuring that brand guidelines are adhered to across all of TASC’s communications and collateral.

· Support at events across the country as required.

· Manage the budget for the Communications Department and sign off on any associated costs.

· Liaise with printers and suppliers to provide new literature and merchandise when required.

· Responsible for managing, developing, and designing all literature and ensuring this is within brand and clinically accurate with input from the wider team.

About you

We’re looking for a proactive, creative, and highly organised marketing professional with:

· At least 3 years’ experience in marketing, including a strong focus on digital communications

· Experience managing websites using WordPress and creating engaging content across social media

· Familiarity with analytics tools such as Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager

· Strong design and copywriting skills, with experience using Adobe Creative Suite and Canva

· Excellent organisational and time-management abilities to juggle multiple projects

· A collaborative approach and excellent relationship-building skills

· A keen eye for brand management and experience ensuring brand consistency across communications

A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field as well as experience of working within a small charity or business would also be beneficial.

Why join TASC?

At TASC, we offer a friendly, inclusive, and supportive working environment where your contributions make a real impact on the lives of ambulance staff. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your skills to help a vital charity grow its reach and influence.

NO AGENCIES

A fantastic charity focused on the provision of specialist mental health accommodation & services for the needs of those experiencing serious mental illness, is seeking a Head of Finance & Corporate Services for a brand-new role as they continue to grow. With a turnover of around £4million per annum and diverse funding streams from local NHS and council authorities, the organisation of around 100 staff is now continuing its growth journey.

The charity provides accommodation and services across Birmingham and London; however, the charity’s office is in central Birmingham. The role is permanent, part-time (4 days per week) with a salary of £66,250 - £68,750 per annum FTE (£53,000 - £55,000 per annum pro-rata) and is hybrid in nature with 2 days per week expected onsite in the Birmingham office. FTE is based on a 37.5 hour working week, so 4 days equates to a 30-hour working week – there is flexibility around how these hours can be spread. Benefits include hybrid working, a pension scheme, employee assistant programme, CPD programmes and significant professional growth opportunities.

The Head of Finance and Corporate Services is a newly created role and will be responsible for the internal operations of the company. This involves overseeing the finance, human resources, IT and compliance functions. You will take an administrative role in ensuring policies are effective, consistent and in-line with the intentions of the company. As a key member of the Senior Management Team the Head of Finance and Corporate Services will work closely with, and report to the Director of Services to develop informed strategy and strong governance. You will be responsible for leading corporate services ensuring that your team meet the highest professional standards, in accordance with the organisation’s strategic objectives and quality standards.

Key duties include:

• Lead on the day-to-day running of the finance function
• Produce a wide range of financial analysis including monthly management accounts and present to the Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees
• Lead on the regulatory financial activities of the organisation ensuring best practice and financial compliance
• Ensure robust processes are in place for payroll, invoicing, procurement, etc
• Lead on the financial audit and compliance requirements with any relevant regulators on behalf of the organisation and its subsidiaries
• Lead on the day-to-day management of the HR function ensuring best practice and legal compliance
• Manage, supervise, and develop the capabilities of the corporate services team. Ensuring all induction, probation, supervision, and appraisal processes are adhered to. Identifying both good and under performance and taking swift and appropriate action
• Responsible for leading corporate services ensuring the team meet the highest professional standards, in accordance with the organisation’s strategic objectives and quality standards
• Develop strong internal and external networks building partnerships and demonstrating excellent communication, negotiation, and delegation skills
• Oversee day-to-day queries regarding the organisation’s financial, HR and IT systems to maximise efficiencies, including liaison with external providers/technical support as appropriate
• Proactively work with the Director of Services to develop funding bids and tenders
• Monitor and evaluate activities within the business through the development and delivery of effective service monitoring and evaluation tools; respond to and correct issues, identify and follow up opportunities, alert to potential adverse events
• Responsible for overseeing the external IT contract, monitoring effectiveness and continued return on investment
• Work with the Senior Management Team and the Board of Trustees to ensure good governance for the charity
• Ensure relevant statutory, regulatory, and professional standards are wholly achieved in relation to policies, processes and procedures, particularly in respect of finance, governance, employment legislation and IT functions.

The post is part of the Senior Leadership (SLT) team, and you will manage a settled team of 2 including a fully qualified Finance Manager and an HR Manager. Much of the IT is outsourced.

The role would be best suited for a fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CIPFA) with prior experience in a similar senior level finance role within the charity sector. You will be expected to demonstrate strategic ability around financial planning and contract monitoring and be able to provide a top-level overview of how the organisation structures its corporate services functions moving forwards. A strong knowledge of charity finance – contracts and restricted funds is required, and experience in a similarly broad role covering other areas of corporate services such as HR and IT would be a big advantage.

The role is both operational and strategic in nature and represents a fantastic chance to join an amazing charity an exciting time of growth.

Closing date: Wednesday 16th April at 5pm

Interview date: Tuesday 22nd April face-to-face in Birmingham

Please send your CV for further consideration.

Location: Online/Bidborough House
Salary: £87,000-£95,000
Reports to: Director of Management Accounting

A leading global university is looking for a dynamic and experienced Head of Management Accounting to join its Finance Division. In this key leadership role, you’ll lead the Management Accounting team to deliver accurate, timely financial reporting and insights that support the university’s strategic goals. You’ll drive change, streamline processes, and enhance financial service delivery across various academic faculties and professional services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and Develop a High-Performing Team: Inspire and support a talented team to deliver comprehensive management accounts, including income & expenditure, capital, and cash flow.
• Ensure Excellence in Financial Reporting: Oversee month-end processes, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to ensure accurate and reliable financial data.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Lead efforts to improve financial systems, processes, and workflows, enhancing the accuracy of reporting and supporting better decision-making across the organisation.
• Foster Strong Relationships: Work closely with senior stakeholders within Finance and across the organisation, including faculties and professional services, to deliver a seamless and effective management accounting service.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work with colleagues across Finance to align strategies, share best practices, and contribute to the development of new systems and processes.

What  is needed from you:

• Qualified Accountant: You must be a fully qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience in management accounting or finance roles.
• Proven Leadership Skills: You have a strong track record of managing large teams, driving performance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Financial Expertise: You have experience in managing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage competing priorities.
• Work within complex organisation: Knowledge of the funding environment for research and teaching is beneficial along with experience with financial systems such as Oracle Financials.
• Strong Communication & IT Skills: You are skilled at communicating complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders and have advanced IT skills, particularly in Excel and Microsoft Office.

Why Join?

• Be Part of a World-Leading Institution: Join a global leader in research and education, and play a key role in shaping its financial strategy and operations.
• Drive Change: This is a key leadership role where you’ll have the opportunity to shape the management accounting function, introducing improvements that make a real impact.
• Collaborative and Inclusive Environment: Work within a supportive and inclusive culture where your contributions will be valued and encouraged.
• Professional Development: Excellent opportunities for personal and professional growth in a world-class academic setting.

If you're a visionary finance leader with a passion for excellence and continuous improvement, this is your chance to make a difference. Apply today and join a top-tier institution in driving the future of higher education!

For more information about the role, do apply below or reach out to Rosemary Pini - Business Manager from Allen Lane. Details can be found on the company website or find me on LinkedIn

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This role is a core part of Pecan’s senior leadership team (SLT), working to develop strategic direction and playing a play a key role in the organisation’s aim to transform the lives of the most disadvantaged people in our community.

You will enable Pecan’s frontline team to deliver the highest possible standards of service.  You will have responsibility for Employment Support, Southwark & Lewisham Women’s Service and Together community projects. This role also oversees Marketing & Communications and Partnerships. It will work closely with the Fundraising Manager and is the Safeguarding Lead and the Equalities Lead

When working for Pecan, you can expect to become a valued member of a diverse and supportive team. In addition to a place in our 35-year legacy, you will receive a generous holiday allowance, pension contribution and life assurance cover. You can also expect regular team meetings and social opportunities, and a variety of other benefits as outlined in our recruitment pack.

Main Responsibilities:

• To play a significant role in the pastoral care and wellbeing of staff and volunteers ensuring they feel supported and safe at work and have access to wellbeing support
• To develop and deliver services supporting women affected by the criminal justice system and for local women seeking support, information and community.
• To develop and deliver contracted services to enable people to gain employment.
• Expand the offer to reduce isolation and increase community cohesion as well as tackle some of the barriers facing people.

Key Requirements (specific skills, qualifications required):

• Strong experience of managing contracts. 
• Experience of managing staff and volunteer teams.
• A strong understanding of the community, employment, women’s or criminal justice sectors.
• Experience of establishing new contracts.

Desirable knowledge/expertise

• An effective networker.
• Experience of the voluntary and community sector.
• Experience of working across a spectrum of church cultures and types.
• Experience of organisational development.

Please read the Recruitment Pack containing the Job Description for more information.

This opportunity is to be the ‘Head of England Portfolio Development Team – babies, children, young people and families’.

England Portfolio Development Team

Our new strategy has reaffirmed our purpose: it starts with community. We’ll continue to support amazing community-led projects and make a bigger difference in the years ahead.

Our new strategy will mean changes to what we fund and how we work with communities and organisations in England. In November 2024 we published our new England funding Portfolio, ensuring the £3 billion we will distribute to England’s communities by 2030 supports the successful delivery of It Start’s With Community. 

As we start to deliver on our new funding portfolio we established a new Portfolio Development Team to sit at the heart of the Fund’s England directorate. This team sets the direction for our funding, ensuring our whole funding portfolio is delivering on our four community-led missions; our commitment to take an equity based approach to tackling inequality; and our ambition to be more than a funder. 

England Portfolio Development Team

The permanent England Portfolio Development Team is taking forward the new England portfolio, ensuring we are delivering impact through our current funding portfolio whilst also looking to the future and developing new funding initiatives and ways of working to meet our 2030 vision. 

This small team of eight works across the whole England directorate, the wider Fund, and externally with people, communities and civil society organisations who share our vision. 

The team is responsible for:

• Setting the direction for our funding, including setting out the change we want to support in England’s communities through our funding and gathering insights to assess whether we are succeeding or not
• Thinking, exploring and leading on portfolio development and implementation of the new funding portfolio – ensuring we are delivering impact across our current funding portfolio (national, regional, small grants) and developing new funding initiatives and ways of working where necessary
• Leadership and direction for England’s stakeholder engagement, partnerships, knowledge learning and impact and external communications
• Leading, influencing, learning, external relationships, horizon scanning, providing intelligence and subject matter expertise

We are looking for ambitious, creative and passionate people to join this team to help us make It Start’s With Community real in communities in England. The team will work to Sarah Baker and Hannah Rignell, Deputy Director Policy and Partnerships.

Key activities will include:

• Delivering on the portfolio level theory of change which clearly sets out the change we want to support through our funding in England’s communities
• Gathering and analysing insights to understand and effectively articulate the impact we are making through our new portfolio, including commissioning research and analysis, convening partners, stakeholders and communities where necessary; and ensuring that insight informs funding practice
• Engaging extensively internally, harnessing the expertise and insights of the wider England directorate and working across the Fund to ensure we link appropriately to ‘One Fund’ approaches
• Delivering our new approach to external engagement, partnerships, policy development, positioning and influencing in England in line with our community-led missions, more than a funder priorities and new ways of working
• Launching and delivering new funding initiatives in line with our new community-led missions and our equity based approach to tackling inequality.

Further detail on the specific roles available can be found below.

Contract: Permanent. The role is available on a full time, part time or job share basis.

Location: We have a hybrid approach to working, work pattern and location will be in one of our offices in England (Birmingham, Exeter, Leeds, London, and Newcastle). 

Interviews: 22nd, 23rd (pm) and 29th April

How to apply

Apply via our portal with your CV and a supporting statement (800 words) by midnight 10th April

In your supporting statement please include evidence of your experience against the essential and desirable criteria detailed below

Overall aim of the role

• To lead the babies, children, young people and families mission within our England portfolio development team, delivering our new portfolio in communities in England in line with ‘it starts with community’
• To provide leadership of mission, equity and ‘more than a funder’ subject matter expertise and partnerships at national level – in particular babies, children, young people and families. 
• To articulate our story and impact as we deliver the new portfolio, ensuring this informs the delivery of our funding internally and amplifies our impact externally 

The successful candidate will be confident at providing clarity and direction in ambiguity and be a fluent communicator in both verbal and written communications. You’ll be an exceptional problem solver and have excellent decision-making skills and personal resilience. A key part of the role will be to develop England’s funding portfolio across our babies, children, young people and families mission, equity and more than a funder priorities and to work closely with colleagues who have specific expertise from within and outside of the Fund.

Essential Criteria:

• Proven problem solving and decision-making skills, as well as a ‘can do’ attitude
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, able to tailor messages to audiences and can demonstrate a good understanding of external  positioning
• Experience of strategy development and implementation, including options appraisal and working through the decision making and approvals process
• Strong interpersonal skills, and resilience, with an ability to build relationships and work with a range of people inside and outside of the Fund
• Strong analytical skills, able to review a range of complex evidence and information and shape robust conclusions
• Experience of building high performing teams and leading change, as a leader and/or as a team player - creating the culture and structures in which people can thrive at work
• Good organisational skills, able to manage complex workload with competing priorities
• Expertise in helping children, young people and families to thrive 

Desirable criteria:

• A passion for, experience in and an understanding of the VSCE sector and the communities we serve.
• Policy expertise in one or more of our ‘more than a funder’ priorities: partnerships; participation, convening, influencing, supporting grant holders, learning.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion  

Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.  

We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. 

As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.) 

Head of Commercial Services

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours a week)

Accountable to: Deputy Director

Responsible for: Conferencing and Events, Catering Services (including Café management), Retail Purchasing.

Salary: £38,380 per annum

Summary

The purpose of this role is to ensure that MK gallery has a diverse range of commercial services that contribute to the financial security of the Gallery and its charitable activities.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic development

• Work collaboratively at a senior level to ensure the delivery of an exceptional, first-class visitor experience.
• Work alongside the Deputy Director in the development of a commercial growth strategy and improvement initiatives, updating when appropriate.
• Use trends in the feedback to inform operational changes and staff and volunteer training.

Leadership and team management

• Lead, motivate, communicate, and develop the Catering and Events Team to ensure that they are fully engaged to achieve best performance to meet the needs of the Gallery.
• To be accountable for delivery against agreed financial and service targets and for the effectiveness and efficiency of commercial services.
• Evaluate the performance of each of the departments within commercial service, feedback to the Deputy Director and supporting with evidence for Executive reporting.
• Establish external and internal benchmarks and appropriate KPIs as the basis for demonstrating the quality of commercial services provided.

Catering

• Manage all aspects of MK Café ensuring it is open to the public with a dynamic food offer during opening times.
• The café and catering services achieve 5* food hygiene standards.
• Effectively manage the catering supply chain to ensure quality and cost management of supplies.
• Rota management

Event Hire

• Oversee the Gallery’s room booking system and coordinate all internal and external events safeguarding the best use of spaces in and out of opening hours in cooperation with other departments.
• Ensure front of house/events staff have comprehensive events schedules that enable them to organise appropriate resources and staffing.
• Support the Events Co-ordinator in generating private hires (Conferences, private events, weddings, room hires, community hire) to ensure maximum profitability.
• Work alongside the Deputy Director in developing private hires into Corporate Memberships and Sponsorship opportunities.

Retail

• Develop new product lines to include exhibition merchandise, MK Gallery specific merchandise, unique gifts and children’s arts and crafts materials.
• Work with local makers to produce a line of artist products on a sale or return basis.

Operational

• Lead on the recruitment and training of new staff and volunteers across the Commercial Teams in accordance with the organisational policy and procedures.
• Work with the Marketing and Audience Development Team to ensure that all commercial activities are accurately represented and advertised.
• Ensure Risk Assessments, Standard Operating Procedures and Safety Management Systems are in place across all Commercial areas with a focus on safety first and food and hygiene safe working practice.
• Ensure stock management and POS systems are in place and managed accordingly and work with the Finance Manager to ensure robust systems and processes are in place in accordance with the Gallery’s policies and procedures.
• Work with the Finance Manager to establish and maintain budget setting and management across commercial activity.

General

• Undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required by the Head of Catering and Events.
• Carry out responsibilities with due regard to all MK Gallery policies and procedures including Security, Health and Safety, Child Protection and Equality & Diversity.

Person Specification:

Experience

• Experience of event management at a senior level with demonstrated experience of delivery, administration and evaluation of large-scale complex events.
• Experience of developing and a corporate events programme to engage local business.
• Experience of project co-ordination involving multiple stakeholders, visitors, staff, and suppliers.
• Experience of managing sales targets and being responsible for driving income.
• Experience of managing venue hire on behalf of external clients.

Skills and abilities

• Excellent organisational skills with ability to work to tight deadlines and multi-task when under pressure.
• Excellent business and finance acumen – confident with budget project with budget management, budget projections and financial processes.
• An entrepreneurial outlook – an enthusiasm for generating income through innovation.
• Strong communication skills with a wide range of people – in person, in writing, and on the phone.
• Well developed negotiation and relationship management skills.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Health and Safety, Food Hygiene, licencing and other licencing and legal/statutory requirements.
• Good technical knowledge including AV, PA systems and lighting.

Personal

• Flexible team member with the ability to cooperate and support other colleagues.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

General

The role will involve some evening and weekend working, as well as occasional early morning and late evenings, depending on the event requirements for which time of in lieu will be given.

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Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme in 2024 – now 6 years in a row!

Working in partnership with colleagues across the Dimensions group, the Business Development Manager (BDM) will lead on growth within the region(s) / subsidiaries they are affiliated with, and in support of other regions where required, in service of the Group strategy and an increased focus on Individual Service Funds (ISF). This roles focus would be in supporting our West Region. (Please see attached the map of our West region).

Relationships are at the heart of what we do and the BDM needs to be someone who can promote Dimensions as a provider of choice through development of close partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including commissioners, individuals and families.

This role is home based, requiring you to live within the West Region, with some travel expected within the region for regional management meetings, as well as commissioner meetings and events, as well as to group wide meetings in locations such as Birmingham or London.

Shortlisting for interviews will consider both the application form and cv, please answer the questions as fully as you can as it helps us to learn more about you and your skills. 

Interviews will take place on the 16th April via Microsoft teams.

About the role: Your main duties will include: 

• Evaluate and prioritise Business Development (BD) opportunities within the framework of area, regional and Group growth plans, in line with Group strategy, in partnership with Operations Directors, Managing Directors, Head of BD, and wider BD team members.
• Leading on identifying areas/individuals which would benefit from ISFs, empowering people we support to be in control of how their support is designed and delivered. Working closely with Operations to support transfers to ISFs for existing support and Referrals Managers in setting up new support as an ISF.
• Have oversight of bids and tenders, taking responsibility for critical appraisal, including go/no go decisions; working in partnership with the Tender & Bids Team, BD Co-ordinators, Operations and Finance to deliver winning submissions that promote the Dimensions brand and differentiate us from our competitors.
• Ensure a focus on account management, with an overview of all regional partnerships, working with colleagues to deliver a coherent approach to partnership development and external relationship management. 
• Carry out market intelligence, competitor analysis and horizon scanning to identify opportunities for growth, product development, pricing strategies, guide prioritisation and decision-making processes.

About you: The successful applicant will have: 

• Experience of negotiating and developing effective partnership working relationships
• Able to network and build positive relations with customers and stakeholders
• Knowledge of social care commissioning and procurement systems and practices
• Understanding of how to stimulate the market and pre-engage commissioners

The rewards

• Up to 35 days’ annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays)
• Staff discount shopping scheme ‘Rewarding Dimensions’
• We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday. 
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Pension scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Qualification scheme
• Employee recognition scheme 'Inspiring People' 
• Discounted health and dental cover 
• Life Assurance 
• Bike to Work Scheme 
• Season Ticket Loan

Apply now

• Dimensions is an inclusive employer and is committed to reflect the diverse communities we work within. Candidates from a Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic background, who meets the essential criteria for the role, will be invited for an interview.
• As Disability Confident Leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees
• As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03 003 039 150
• We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.