Permanent Development Officer Jobs in Europe

Are you an experienced finance professional passionate about using your expertise to support organisations with meaningful missions? The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) is a medical charity with a focus on supporting doctors who lead in clinical radiology and clinical oncology ultimately working to improve patient outcomes and we are looking for a talented Senior Accountant & Finance Business Partner to join us. 
As our Senior Accountant & Finance Business Partner, you will play a crucial role in providing financial insight, advice and support to key stakeholders across the organisation. You will be a trusted adviser to non-finance teams helping them to understand financial data and make informed decisions. You will be a key element of the high-performing and credible finance team, supporting both the Head of Finance, the Management Accountant and the Assistant Accountant in operational finance and in ongoing delivery of accurate financial information on which the business partnering relies.

To be successful in this role you will have strong analytical skills, providing financial analysis, forecasting and budgeting advice to drive performance and operational efficiency. You will have the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships, collaborating with a variety of stakeholders across the RCR. Having strong commercial acumen, you will be able to communicate with and influence a range of audiences effectively with an understanding that strong, reliable financial data is the foundation of a successful business and is a primary deliverable.

You will be a pivotal player within the finance team delivering an excellent service to teams across the RCR. You will have the opportunity to work with dedicated professionals who are passionate about our mission and making a difference. This role will suit someone who has worked as across business partnering and management / financial accounting in their recent roles, and who is inquisitive and driven.

What you’ll do: 

• Deliver a decision support service to managers and directors to deliver improved financial performance outcomes for the RCR.
• Ensure that partners use effective financial controls over their spend and income conforming to RCR’s policies and to optimise RCR’s outcomes.
• Support the partners in the production of outturn forecasts, budgets and multiyear financial plans that conform to RCR’s financial needs.
• Provide effective analytical insight and advice to partners and Head of Finance to maximise the return on investment and support for implementing change to improve outcomes. 
• Supporting RCR’s regular financial and non-financial performance reporting with analytical advice, insight and commentaries. 
• Support the wider finance team in delivering timely management information 
• Help with system development within the finance team such as upgrades
• Cover for the Head of finance in their absence.

What you’ll need:

• Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA etc)
• Experience of both financial business partnering role and accounting role.
• Excellent commercial skills, including the ability to lead or support negotiations and to influence and motivate others.
• Ability to communicate effectively with non-technical/non-professional audiences. 
• An enquiring and analytical mindset with the ability to spot risks, to dig further to follow up on problems and work through issues to offer practical solutions.
• Experience of collaborative work across functions to support others in delivering tasks and projects.

This is a new and exciting opportunity to join a proactive and high-performing finance team in a charity with a meaningful mission. Please find out more about the Senior Accountant and Finance Business Partner role, the RCR and instructions on how to apply in the candidate pack.

Why join us?

• Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
• Hybrid working (40% working week can be done remotely)
• Modern working environment
• Equipment provided to work from home
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Excellent pension scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

About the Role

Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) works for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees. MAP is the leading UK charity delivering health and medical care to those worst affected by conflict, occupation and displacement, in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) and Lebanon.

The Deputy Director of Philanthropy will play a pivotal role in advancing MAP's mission by leading and expanding our fundraising efforts across trusts and foundations, major donors and corporate partnerships in the UK and internationally. This senior leadership position requires a dynamic, strategic, and highly motivated individual with a proven track record in high-value fundraising and relationship management.

About You

You will have an understanding of the history and particular circumstances which face Palestinians, as well as a passion for the cause. You’ll have demonstrable experience of developing and implementing fundraising strategies, and with a strong track record of securing major gifts, grants and corporate partnerships, you’ll take our partnership offering to a new level aiming for multi-year partnerships. You will use your excellent interpersonal and motivational leadership skills to develop and support team members to deliver their best work. Your exceptional communication skills and the capability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines will be valuable.   

If you have an understanding of the global fundraising landscape, this is desirable, but moreover your ability to spot trends and act upon them is what we are seeking.  

Duties and key responsibilities
Leadership, Strategy and Planning
•Build and inspire a high-performing, results-oriented team focused on delivering fundraising targets through tailored partnership plans
•Lead the development of the Philanthropy and Partnerships strategy, setting ambitious targets in line with the fundraising strategy and goals in the UK and globally. 
•Collaborate with the Director and Heads of teams to develop team plans aligned with the Fundraising and Marketing strategy. 
•Stay ahead of emerging trends and horizon scanning to ensure MAP’s philanthropy offering considers the latest developments.

Relationship Development and Management
•Cultivate and manage strong relationships with corporates, major donors, trust and foundation representatives to secure grants with a focus on multi-year partnerships.
•Develop and manage the portfolio of major donor prospects, creating tailored engagement plans to maximize their philanthropic potential.
•Lead stewardships events to bring the work to life and to connect supporters with MAP programme colleagues and medical volunteers. 
•Collaborate with programmes and communications teams to ensure the team creates persuasive proposals, impactful reports, and engaging donor communications.
•Lead and be responsible for the due diligence procedure for new partners, as well as periodically ensuring that current partners still meet MAP’s guidelines. 
 
Budgets, reporting and compliance
•Lead, create and manage annual and three-year rolling budgets working with programmes, communications and finance.
•Working with the Head of Fundraising Operations, provide reporting for the SMT and Board on a quarterly basis, and at a team level on a monthly basis, highlighting risks and opportunities and making necessary adjustments to ensure continued success.
•Ensure all grant applications and reports are submitted punctually and meet funders' requirements.

General Responsibilities
•Support the mission, ethos and values of MAP.
•Support and promote diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace.
•Maintain and improve competencies through continuous professional development. 
•Treat with confidentiality any personal, private or sensitive information about individuals, organisations, clients or staff and MAP data. 

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

Skills and Experience  
•A strong track record of securing major gifts, grants, and corporate partnerships.
•Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing successful fundraising strategies.
•Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire donors and partners.
•Exceptional communication skills.
•Strong project management abilities, capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
•Understanding of the global fundraising landscape and ability to identify trends and opportunities driven by non-UK centric fundraising approaches is desirable.
•Experience working in the Middle East or with Middle Eastern donors is highly desirable.
•Experience working with Trustees, Senior Management Teams and other stakeholders within an organisation to embed, promote and develop a private fundraising culture across projects and programmes, and close a deal.

Personal attributes and other requirements 
•Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities 
•Commitment to a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation & abuse/safeguarding.
•Commitment to upholding the rights of people facing disadvantage and discrimination.
•Commitment to the aims, values and ethos of MAP 
•Ability and willingness to work weekends/evenings in emergencies

Join an amazing charity that makes a difference for the 110,000 adults and children in the UK with a muscle-wasting condition. This is a role where you can really make a difference.

This is a standalone role and so it is very hands on with responsibility for all transactional tasks, including recruitment, payroll, pensions, training etc. You’ll also work particularly closely with senior managers to attract, retain and develop a diverse and talented team. You’ll promote a culture of learning and collaboration across the organisation, ensuring that Muscular Dystrophy UK complies with all relevant employment legislation and best practice.

We welcome applications from candidates working at Manager level, who want to step up to their first Head role. We are looking for candidates that are comfortable to work on an operational as well as strategic level.

Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities.

About us:

Muscular Dystrophy UK is the charity bringing individuals, families and professionals together to fight muscle-wasting conditions. We bring together more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting conditions, affecting around 110,000 children and adults in the UK. 

Benefits:

We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We also offer a range of benefits including pension, life assurance, cycle scheme, health cash plan, financial wellbeing and an employee assistance programme.

Location: We operate a hybrid model (home and office, London SE1). 

*Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, dynamic and commercially minded individual to join the Senior Management Team of one of the UK’s leading public art galleries. Working alongside the Director and Board of Trustees, the Director of Finance oversees the strategic, business and financial management of the organisation. The successful candidate will be a qualified Accountant with a proven track record of operating at a senior level and with the ability to offer insight and challenge for future development whilst ensuring the financial sustainability and growth of Whitechapel Gallery.

The Director of Finance is responsible for the efficient and effective leadership and management of the Gallery’s finance, governance and commercial activities. With scrupulously high standards, they will drive the quality and transparency of financial management and reporting, ensuring robust financial controls and the smooth running and management of the Gallery’s finances. A key member of the senior leadership team, the Director of Finance contributes to shaping and implementing the Gallery’s strategic development.

Candidates will be able to demonstrate a proven ability in leadership and financial control within a complex organisation, managing people and limited resources effectively, delivering results, thinking strategically and inspiring and motivating others. They will need to demonstrate a high degree of energy and agility, with the ability to build highly effective, collaborative working relationships at all levels of the organisation. The new Director of Finance will demonstrate a high level of financial and business acumen and strategic insight and will possess strong analytical and project management skills.

With experience at Board level, they must be comfortable with presenting to Boards and with the ability to develop strategy and present business plans.

Previous experience of the gallery and museum sector would be desirable but is not essential, and applications are welcomed from candidates with commercial, charitable and private sector backgrounds. Candidates must be able to demonstrate empathy with the mission and vision of Whitechapel Gallery and act with a high degree of personal integrity in a diverse cultural environment.

For full information on this role, including the key responsibilities and person specification, please view the job pack.

Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 27th October 2024

The Organisation

ImpactEd Group supports education and purpose-driven organisations to maximise their potential. We do this by helping our partners to be consistently impactful and operationally sustainable. ImpactEd Group is made up of ImpactEd Consulting and its specialist practices, ImpactEd Evaluation, ImpactEd Philanthropy and our most recent practice ImpactEd Data and Artificial Intelligence. Drawing on our domain expertise and technical skills in these areas, ImpactEd Group aims to be the first port of call for leaders across the education ecosystem. Since being founded in 2017, ImpactEd Group has worked with thousands of schools and hundreds of organisations, serving more than a quarter of a million pupils annually. Our strategy commits to systemic impact by helping our partners to make better decisions. We also empower our team to make decisions on behalf of the organisation as part of our aspirations for employee ownership.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Director to help lead, develop and grow our Evaluation practice. The Director will sit on our Practice Board and be a key part of the leadership team guiding the success of the practice both commercially and in terms of social impact.

We design and deliver high-quality research and evaluation projects that help our partners make better decisions for children using good evidence. We work with more than 1,400 schools and 80 education organisations each year, with a wide range of partners including schools and multi-academy Trusts, charities and edtech companies, and the public sector.

The Director role will lead business development and strategic partnerships, support and oversee evaluation delivery, and hold a number of strategic responsibilities. For the right candidate we hope it will be both a challenging and rewarding opportunity to shape the direction of a growing social enterprise and help our partners make better decisions to benefit young people.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for someone with experience in research and evaluation, business development, and leadership and management. We are particularly interested in experience of delivering quantitative impact evaluations, though are open to hearing from a range of candidates. Experience and understanding of the UK education system would also be an asset.

Why Us?

As an organisation we care about creating a meaningful place to work and supporting people to grow personally and professionally. These are reflected in our organisational values and our commitments to:

• Agile and flexible working: responsive management, flexible hours, hybrid or fully remote working

• Personal excellence: we invest significantly in professional development, including an external mentor, an individual CPD budget, and formal and informal training and support

• Mental health and wellbeing: access to health and wellbeing advice and free therapist support.

As a growing organisation we are committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a positive experience of work and maintain an annual EDI action plan, supported by a Board sponsor.

For the full specification of skills that we hope that the successful applicant will bring, as well as what we offer as an employer, please see the job pack.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dedicated professional to join the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association as the Head of Governance and Compliance.

This vital leadership role will ensure that our organisation maintains transparent and effective practices in charity Governance and Compliance, whilst also serving the role as the Association's Company Secretary.

You will work closely with the CEO, Chair, Board of Trustees, and the Executive Leadership Team, providing expert advice and ensuring the highest standards of governance across the organisation.

You will have a vital role in supporting the relationship between the Board, its committees, CEO, ELT and our membership, ensuring smooth communication and coordination, and that all legal and regulatory requirements are met. A key part of the role involves supporting the recruitment and development of trustees to ensure the Board is well-equipped with the skills and knowledge required to fulfil its responsibilities and contributing to the overall success of the organisation.

This is a fantastic opportunity if you are passionate about governance and compliance and want to contribute to the strategic direction of a leading charity whilst driving forward excellence.

This role is based at our office in Northampton (with hybrid working) and has regular travel requirements to our London office.

Hybrid Working Expectations: minimum 2 days per week office attendance

(Flexibility to attend the office more regularly on occasion may be required to meet business needs.)

We understand the importance of work-life balance and are committed to supporting our employees' needs. Please clearly indicate your preferred working arrangement in your supporting statement.

What are we looking for?

A dedicated and experienced professional with substantial experience of the corporate governance, preferably in a membership organisation or charity. You should ideally hold or be working towards a Chartered Governance Institute qualification, with a proven commitment to professional development in this field.

Experience of working closely with boards and senior managers is essential. You will have the ability to advise, guide, train and support colleagues and the Board on their legal, regulatory, and ethical responsibilities and duties.

Experience of developing corporate policy and effective systems in support of organisational objectives and activities. Additionally, you will demonstrate strong communication and report-writing skills, and the ability to present complex issues and information effectively at Board level.

For full role responsibilities please view the job description located within the Candidate Pack.

Our Benefits

• 28 days holiday, rising to 33 days after 5 years' service, plus Bank Holidays
• Access to UK Healthcare which includes reimbursement for dental appointments, eyecare, Health & Wellbeing screening and therapies
• Access to a 24/7 phone and video GP Service
• Life assurance
• Confidential counselling helplines
• Salary sacrifice schemes to include: Cycle to work & Buy and sell annual leave
• BenefitHub which offers lifestyle discounts and offers on everyday shopping
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Opportunities for training and personal development
• Hybrid working

How to apply

Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.

• Experience of the corporate governance function, preferably in a membership organisation or charity/charitable company.
• Track record of effective working with boards and senior managers and the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information. 
• Experience of developing corporate policy and effective systems in support of organisational objectives and activities. 

Where experience is asked for, please give one example showing what you did and what it achieved. Where we require evidence of ability, please explain either how you would approach that particular competence or give an example to support your suitability.

About Us

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

We are committed to equality and value diversity. We are working hard to remove perceived and actual barriers to participation for people with and affected by MND, current and future staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.

We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants that meet the requirements of the role as part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme.

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious and driven person with experience in the animal welfare sector to join Raystede.  We are the animal welfare charity for Sussex.  This role is pivotal within our multi-species and complex charity, especially as we are about to put our new strategy into action.  Raystede offers good support and development to managers and staff.

You will report to the CEO and work as part of our Senior Management Team to ensure we achieve our strategic aims.  You will be responsible for all aspects of animal care, veterinary services, rehoming & surrender, our animal welfare standards and the development of new facilities for animals at Raystede.  You will have a great (amazing) team and therefore you need to be a great manager, and be seen as credible from the start, a go-to person and ensure that Raystede is effectively resourced and directed to achieve its aims in regard to animals.

About you

We are looking for someone who is passionate about animal welfare and wants a career move in the sector:

- Broad animal welfare experience which supports some or all of the species Raystede seeks to assist.

- Able to manage and lead expert managers and develop staff.

- Project management skills.

- Understands volunteering in the animal welfare sector.

- Has been involved in improving or developing facilities for animals

- Can work with Trustees and is credible at a high level.  

- Able to work well and be able to build excellent working relationships in a complicated charity.

- Confidence and flair to influence and negotiate where needed with all stakeholders.

- A strong networker able to collaborate externally with other organisations and stakeholders.

Please visit our website for more information about Raystede.  If you would like a chat with Stephanie Smith, our Chief Executive, about the role, please call to arrange a suitable time to talk over the phone, meet online or come in for a personal tour.  Our outgoing Head of Animal Welfare is also willing to have chats before he leaves Raystede to achieve a smooth handover. 

Please apply online via our website.

Closing date for applications: 4 November 2024

Interview date: Thursday 14 November 2024

Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be working with a fantastic International Environmental/Development charity that works in lower- and middle-income countries to implement waste management and recycling programmes that reduce climate emissions, creating livelihood opportunities for vulnerable communities. An exciting opportunity exists for a Director of Fundraising & Partnerships to join the team. The post holder will be part of the senior management team and will lead the charity’s effort in building impactful relationships and drive strategic initiatives. You will work closely with the Director of Programmes and CEO to develop and implement a comprehensive partnerships strategy to secure in excess of 500k annually in fundraising goals through a variety of partners including Corporates and Foundations. This is a full-time, permanent role, home based within the UK with once-a-month face to face meeting opportunities.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will have demonstrative experience at a senior level in Fundraising and in securing key partnerships ideally working with Corporate Businesses and Foundations. You will be a natural relationship builder and be able to utilise an extensive network of relevant contacts. Knowledge of culturally relevant trends and developments that result in public engagement and income is essential for the role. The role will manage a small team, and you will provide leadership and support to the team. We are seeking candidates who are hands on and flexible who can work autonomously and be self-driven. As this is a small and fast-growing charity, the role will be broad in nature and fast changing.  Ideally you will be accustomed to and comfortable in this scenario. There will be some  travel nationally and internationally when needed. Experience working in the charitable sector or knowledge of fundraising in the international development/environment sector would be a bonus however it is not essential for the role.

If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis and roles may closer earlier than initially indicated.

Sightsavers is looking for a Data Quality and Capture Manager to lead on the management of our new project output data capture system

Salary: £45,370 - £53,377

Location: UK remote - with very occasional travel to Haywards Heath, West Sussex when required

Contract: Permanent

Hours: This is a full-time role with some flexibility around hours worked and lots of home working

Sightsavers is going through a digital transformation in data analytics to leverage operational insights into the reporting and decision making of the organisation. Through the capture of good quality data and the delivery of data analytics and reports to key people, we are engaging the organisation with the latest programme data from our thematic areas in eye health, social inclusion, education and neglected tropical diseases. Developing and integrating data capture systems, processes and tools into routine practices is the next step in promoting a data driven culture within the whole organisation as we build their data capture and data quality skills.

We are looking for a Data Quality and Capture Manager to work within the Data Analytics and Reporting Team (DART), and lead on the management of our new project output data capture system being built in DHIS2. They will oversee the transition from our current system to our in-development DHIS2 based system that will be rolled out over 2025, leading on the user training and support of the new system. They will be responsible for enabling teams across the organisation to capture and evaluate the quality of their data. This will involve rolling out the Indicator Reference Guide (IRG), our new standard list of indicators for project monitoring, across the organisational processes. The role will also be responsible for increasing the data quality awareness of the organisation.

The Data Quality and Capture Manager, working with stakeholders across the organisation, is responsible for project cycle management and thematic quality improvement processes, tools, and implementation.  Quality improvement is at the core of Sightsavers strategic objectives, and this role plays a pivotal part in ensuring the quality of project implementation at the country office and partner level.  This role is responsible for analysis of quality assurance data and the continued development of Sightsavers quality assurance systems.
The role will take a lead on the strategic direction of data capture and quality for DART and Sightsavers over this transition period, setting out a roadmap for Sightsavers data capture and quality.

Key duties will include:

• Leading the data capture process for output data and quality standards in the new DHIS2 platform
• Supporting the development of the new programme management output data system in DHIS2
• Leading on data, thematic and project cycle management quality assurance
• Support the development of tools and processes to improve project monitoring
• Lead on the data collection in DHIS2 of the Learning, Accountability and Monitoring Progress (LAMP) to support Sightsavers’ Thematic Strategies

It is anticipated the position will involve some international travel of up to 8 weeks per year. Please read the full job description for further details.

To succeed in this role you will need:

• Proven successful track record of working with organisational data management systems (ideally in health or international development). 
• Experience managing an output data capture system such as DHIS2 or similar
• Strong understanding of the international development/not-for-profit sector, with demonstrable experience in project Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E). Experience producing analytical reports or communication materials for a wide range of audiences.
• Understanding of the complexities of working across multiple countries and continents in an international development organisation.
• Advanced MS office computer skills - Word, Excel (to include advanced formulae, pivot tables), PowerPoint, and Outlook.

We are also looking for the following experience/ skills:

• Use of data capture software such as DHIS2 or similar
• Use of specialist statistical and analysis software e.g. Power BI/Tableau or similar
• Strong numeracy, analytical and organisational skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with and communicate clearly with a wide range of stakeholders through various channels (in person, email, reports, etc.)
• Ability to plan and prioritise workload to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to manage large, complex pieces of work with multiple stakeholders and to produce key deliverables on time.
• A commitment to equality of opportunity for disabled people.

Please read the full job description for further details and requirements of the role. 

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. There will be no regular requirement to attend the UK office. 

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying. Please note that there will be an expectation that you can occasionally visit our modern and collaborative offices in Haywards Heath, West Sussex (RH16 3BW) 

We anticipate that remote interviews will take place in early November 2024 and the evaluation process will include a role-specific data task to be completed by shortlisted candidates.If you are applying for a non-UK Sightsavers location, please use the other job ref: 1395

Be there when it matters. At a time when more people than ever are expected to need our support, there has never been a more important time to join our charity to help us transform the experience of everyone facing dying and grief in the UK.

From providing care and support for someone at the end of their life to helping someone manage their grief, we know there is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need.

We are there when it matters.

About us

Sue Ryder Wheatfield's Hospice is in Headingley, Leeds. We care for people living with a life-limiting condition and provide support to their loved ones and family too.

About the Role

We’re excited to be recruiting a Service Director to lead Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice. Reporting to the COO, this role is crucial in shaping the future of our inpatient and community services.

As Service Director, you'll be responsible for creating and delivering a strategic plan that will enable Sue Ryder’s vision to create a society where people support one another and can reach out for support and access

a range of services and advice when they need it. You’ll work closely with commissioners and providers across the Integrated Care System (ICS) to grow and develop our services, ensuring patients and their families receive the best possible care. A key part of your role will also be to increase statutory income, helping to secure the financial stability of our services.

Leading and motivating your team will be central to your success, as you’ll foster a high-performing, inclusive culture that prioritises quality, safety, and effectiveness, focused on patient need.

As an ambassador for the hospice and our charity, you’ll also play an important part in our fundraising and PR efforts, helping to raise awareness of and support for the work we do.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced leader with a proven track record of managing large healthcare operations, and successfully growing services in both size and scope. A solid understanding of the hospice sector, including the key factors that shape care and service delivery, and familiarity with NHS commissioning, will be key.

But most importantly, we’re looking for someone who truly connects with our charity’s mission and values. You’ll need to bring energy, passion, and a personal commitment to delivering excellence. Resilience and determination are essential to seeing projects through and making a real impact for the people we support.

Benefits

• Company pension scheme
• 27 days holiday - rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• Employee Networks  - LGBTQ+, Ethnic Diversity and Equality, People with Disabilities, and Women and Non Binary Individuals
• Staff discount of 10% on new goods online 
• Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.

We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and continue to make Sue Ryder a great place to work, and attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible. We are particularly interested in increasing applications from the global majority, LGTBQIA+ and people with disabilities as they are currently underrepresented in our organisation.

Please let us know if you have any feedback to make our recruitment processes more accessible and inclusive or if you require any adjustments made to your application or interview process 

If you want more than just a job, we want you.

Join the team and be there when it matters.

Shelter Scotland is seeking a new Managing Principal Solicitor to lead the Shelter Scotland Housing Law Service. This is an exciting opportunity to head up a dynamic team of talented specialist housing solicitors.

The role will require strong leadership supervising and managing strategic litigation pursuing complex or novel points of law. The team have been at the forefront of some of the most influential pieces of strategic housing legal work in Scotland over the years. A keen interest in developing and testing the law in this area will be a key attribute for the role. 

About the role
As Managing Principal Solicitor, you will: 

• Lead the Shelter Scotland Housing Law Service to achieve, and evidence progress towards the strategic goals of the organisation.
• Manage the day-to-day running and operations of the Shelter Scotland Housing Law Service, including people, practice and financial management, and compliance with Law Society rules.
• Be instrumental in ensuring the service provided is of a consistently high quality, providing support, oversight, development and motivation to the team to enable them to reach their full potential and realise their career goals.

About you
See the JD attached for further details on the role specific responsibilities. They will include having:

• Qualified to degree level in Scottish Law
• Comprehensive knowledge of Scottish Housing Law
• 5 years of experience: unrestricted practicing certificate and civil litigation
• People management experience
• The ability to make evidence-led decisions

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Benefits 
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

About Shelter Scotland Law Service
Currently, Shelter Scotland Housing Law Service operates as a sole practitioner firm, with a wider legal team who are both lawyers and lay people.  All individuals are employed by Shelter Scotland, with the Principal Solicitor or their nominee entitled to take part in the recruitment of firm staff. Whilst the Firm undertakes to operate within the policies and parameters of Shelter Scotland, it is the Firm’s responsibility to comply with LSS compliance and obligations to maintain its registration with the LSS.

Shelter Scotland are actively looking at different business models for the future of the Law Service, in which the Managing Principal Solicitor would play a key role.

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

Safeguarding statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. 

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Ambitious Impact (AIM) is a growing nonprofit organisation running training and incubation programs aimed at establishing and supporting a flourishing high-impact, effectiveness-focused philanthropic ecosystem, with a lively community office in East London.

We are looking for a talented Communication and Marketing Manager to join our Recruitment team to increase the quality of AIM’s communication, and our identification of exceptional talent to join our high-impact training programs. In this role, you will create, execute, and evaluate multi-channel marketing and communications strategies and continuously evaluate and improve them for the next iteration.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Recruitment team currently consists of ~three FTE and fulfils the two key functions of attracting and selecting top candidates for our Charity Entrepreneurship incubation program  - as well as possible support for other programs AIM runs or may run. As such, there are two 3-4 month sprints each year that are very execution focused for identifying and then selecting top candidates. The recruitment team also carries out broader communications work for AIM, such as by supporting AIM’s Impactful Grantmaking Program, on outreach for staff roles at AIM, and helping our incubated charities with their initial communications.

As Communication and Marketing Manager, you will chiefly be responsible for the attracting function on the team, presenting AIM’s work in a consistently high fidelity, compelling, and engaging manner. You’ll bring a strong focus on implementation, efficiency, and strategic improvement to help us maximise the value of AIM’s communication efforts.

The role could be more junior or more senior depending on the successful candidate: A more experienced hire will take more of a lead on designing the strategy they will execute, while a more junior hire will focus more on contributing to and learning strategic planning for the tasks they will execute at first.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

(The exact % split may change based on updates to AIM’s strategy and the number of programs we are running.)

Executing Marketing & Communications Activities - 40%

• Implementing and (co-)designing integrated multi-channel marketing campaigns across digital, traditional, and in-person channels (such as our website, newsletter, LinkedIn, job boards, and conferences)

• Identifying and persuading top talent to apply for our programs through 1:1 engagement - such as through LinkedIn, email, and online calls 

• Soliciting and collating referrals for potential top applicants to our programs, especially from members of our community and affiliated organisations

• Managing communication with candidates before, during, and after the application phase, handling special cases and queries about our processes

• Ensuring target audience-adjusted, brand-consistent messaging and positioning in all our communications materials, adapting to diverse international target audiences and backgrounds where useful

• Ruthlessly prioritising the activities with the highest ROI

• Potentially attending conferences and other professional events to represent AIM, conducting talks, workshops, and 1 on 1 meetings

Evaluation and Systems Improvement - 30%

• Performance tracking and reporting: Set up and improve systems for collecting data on the cost-effectiveness of different communication methods for finding high-quality applicants to our programs

• Use available data to identify areas for increased efficiency and effectiveness in the communication of our work

• Identify and implement opportunities for automation

• Testing potential new communication avenues, such as digital advertising or pitching articles to major publications

Communication Asset Management and Development - 20%

• Manage communications content and assets: Create and improve materials for AIM, such as our websites, newsletter, blog, photos, and video content from our programs

• Write and edit copy across the spectrum of our communications assets

• Take up ad hoc asset-focused tasks for other departments, such as copy editing research reports for the research team, capturing footage of the in-person weeks of our programs, and providing initial design support for new charities we incubate

Planning Marketing & Communications Strategy - 10%

• Co-designing our marketing and communications strategy on the basis of collected data

• Working with our Senior Selection Manager Bret on aligning our marketing efforts with our selection processes and optimising both for successful applications

• Refining our marketing models from initial exposure to application, improving existing steps and identifying new high-potential opportunities

• Market research and analysis: Updating internal models of our target audiences and identify the best ways to reach them

FUTURE GROWTH TRAJECTORIES

Future growth trajectories for excelling hires could look like:

• Taking more, up to full responsibility for the entire attracting function of the Recruitment team

• Learning more about the selection function of the Recruitment team and splitting the role into combining work on the attraction and selection functions

• Leaning into a less executing-focused and more people management-focused position as Director of Recruitment as we will most likely hire or internally promote someone to this position in mid-2025

ABOUT YOU

This role will likely suit early-stage and mid-level communications/marketing generalists or specialists (0-5 years of experience) and could be tweaked significantly in responsibility to suit a senior communications/marketing specialist. At minimum, you should already be able to execute high-quality work across a range of communications tasks, combining some existing skills with an excitement to grow in new areas and contexts which may be less familiar. You will likely consider yourself as a communications-focused generalist to some degree, able to quickly learn and improve at tasks you have little or no previous experience with.

We expect excellent candidates will meet many (but not all) of the criteria below. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the listed characteristics. In the past, we've offered positions to applicants who demonstrated strong overall potential, providing training to address skill gaps. We prioritise high general ability, a strong work ethic, and alignment with our values, methods, and approach to maximising global impact over specific prior work experience or backgrounds. We sketch a picture of potential ideal candidates to give a more concrete sense of what particularly strong candidates might look like, not to discourage interested readers from applying.

The Ideal Candidate is:

• A skilled communicator, both in writing and in-person:

  • Can create powerful, professional, and compelling written content that concisely conveys complex ideas

  • Comes across as confident and persuasive in person when delivering talks at a conference, hosting an online Q&A, or having 1:1 discussions with promising applicants

• Has experience with some (but not necessarily all) of our core communications channels (Wix, Mailchimp, LinkedIn, Google Search Ads; Canva)

• Puts the mission first - being willing to do more menial applicant-driven work during crunch periods of our application cycles

• Has some prior experience with marketing or communications work, bringing practical experience of optimising tools like Google Analytics and Phantombuster, and in executing paid digital advertising campaigns

• Is familiar with and ideally has connections within the evidence-based international development space, farmed animal welfare movement, Effective Altruism movement, and/or other relevant (entrepreneurial, nonprofit, philanthropic) communities

• Is a results-oriented, data-driven decision-maker excited to prioritise ruthlessly and leave less important things undone

• Leans towards quick iteration and testing, being able to learn new skills and processes quickly through doing 

• Is a team player able to both give and receive constructive feedback, while being able to independently progress on important tasks when necessary

Desirable but not necessary:

• Can create compelling digital media through high-quality photography and/or filming

• Experience working in fast-moving and/or startup workplaces

• 1+ years of experience in communications or marketing-focused roles

WHAT WE OFFER

• A job with a large, tangible impact on the world - your work will attract and select the founders of new field-leading charities and for-profit companies, as well as high-impact researchers and AIM staff

• High levels of intellectual challenge, autonomy, variety, and learning on the job

• An informal, fun, warm, and supportive work environment with high talent density. Our office in East London houses about 50% of our staff, dozens of charity founders and staff, and hosts a range of co-working opportunities and social events for the wider impactful entrepreneurship London community

• Become a part of our international network of ambitious, driven entrepreneurs and highly talented philanthropic professionals

• A true start-up culture, including low bureaucracy, a quick and collaborative work spirit, and high levels of talent density

• Significant opportunities to attend events and conferences to represent AIM, including international travel

BENEFITS

• A flexible working schedule, 30 paid days off per year, and unlimited sick leave

• UK visa sponsorship, if needed, as well as support with moving costs if relocating to London

• An annual costs-covered retreat to bring our whole team together to celebrate our achievements

• A workspace in our vibrant central London office, which is a hub for our program alumni and high-impact organisations/professionals 

• Parental, dependents, and compassionate leave schemes

• A range of other benefits, including a payroll giving scheme, staff tenure donation scheme, contributions towards professional development and IT costs, and a workplace pension

• We are open to discussing specific personalised perks or benefits that may enhance your work experience

APPLICATION PROCESS

Our application processes aim to be highly predictive, time-effective, and informative for you. Our process consists only of stages that our best evidence suggests are predictive of success on the job (such as test tasks) rather than more common but less predictive stages (such as cover letters). We only invite candidates to the next stage if we think they have a good chance of passing it, and take care to choose tasks and interview questions that will also give you a good sense of the role and our culture.

Applicants will be asked to complete the following stages:

1. Submitting our general application form (30 minutes to 1 hour),

2. A general test task (2-3 hours) with the top 10 to 30 candidates,

3. An initial interview (15 minutes) with the top 10-20 candidates,

4. A test task simulating the work you would do in your role (2-3 hours) with the top 5-15 candidates,

5. A final, more in-depth interview (~60 minutes) with the final 2-5 candidates.

We will also conduct a reference check before making an offer. Each stage typically takes 1-2 weeks from the end of the application deadline, and we hope to make an offer within ~8 weeks of the application deadline. Ideally, the candidate will begin onboarding as soon as possible after an offer is made. We strongly prefer candidates to join the team by January 2025, but we would consider a different date for an ideal candidate.

Care International UK

Financial Controller

Salary £65,000 - £72,000

Permanent, full-time

Hybrid working, 1-2 days a week in office

Office based in Vauxhall

CARE International is a leading humanitarian organisation fighting global poverty. Founded in 1945, we seek a world of hope, inclusion, and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and all people live in dignity and security. Today, we operate in over 100 countries around the globe to save lives, defeat poverty and achieve social justice. We place special focus on women and girls, because women’s rights are human rights, and we know that we cannot overcome poverty until all people have equal rights and opportunities. CARE is non-religious and non-political, allowing us to deliver humanitarian and development assistance to anyone in need regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, age, religion, political view or sexual orientation.

The Financial Controller will work closely with the Finance Director in the delivery of the organisation’s financial objectives and is expected to contribute to the financial culture, strategy and development of the organisation. The Financial Controller will oversee the management of the Group’s statutory accounts and the processes, policies and procedures that underpin CARE International’s financial control framework. This role will be responsible for taking the lead in ongoing financial improvement work, bringing professional financial leadership to the Financial Accounts Team and the wider organisation.

A strong CARE International UK is needed now more than ever to influence for change in the UK and support our mission around the world.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Management and operation of financial control framework including maintenance of the policies and procedures that support its effective operation 
• Leading the Financial Accounts Team (currently 4 staff) with 2 direct reports
• Producing the annual statutory accounts and leading the statutory audit process for the CIUK Group (comprising the UK charity and its trading subsidiary)
• Managing efficient and effective treasury management including robust and timely cash flow forecasting
• Supervising the controls and processes that support effective management of the balance sheet including balance sheet reconciliations 
• Managing good quality accounts payable and accounts receivable functions 
• Managing tax for the charity and trading subsidiary including VAT returns and Gift Aid 
• Providing financial accounting advice to colleagues across the organisation in line with the requirement of the Charity SORP 

Who are we looking for?

• A formally qualified accountant with relevant experience of financial accounting gained in a complex organisation
• Someone with experience of producing year end statutory accounts in Charities SORP format, preparing and adhering to year end timelines and being a key point of contact for auditors
• An excellent communicator who is able to influence at all levels within the organisation 
• Analytical with good judgement and decision making capability

Recruitment timings:

• Interviews: Ongoing as and when suitable candidates apply

We are proud to exclusively partner with Allen Lane on the recruitment of this role. Please visit the Allen Lane site to find out more. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Iain Slinn.

Director of Finance

Are you ready to lead the financial future of an organisation at the heart of Wales’ voluntary sector? As Director of Finance, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving financial strategy and shaping sustainable growth. If you are passionate about making a difference, value collaboration, and seek a leadership position where your expertise will directly support communities and voluntary initiatives across Wales, this is your chance to take on a challenge with impact. With hybrid working options and a competitive salary, we offer an opportunity to balance your professional aspirations with flexibility.

We are looking for a strategic leader who thrives in a dynamic environment. As part of the Leadership Team, you’ll ensure robust financial management across all operations, working closely with senior colleagues to optimise resources and expand services. Whether you’re preparing financial reports, liaising with auditors, or advising on major contracts, your contribution will be central to the organisation’s continued success. If you share this vision for a fairer, more sustainable Wales, this role offers you the platform to make lasting change.

Why work here:

Benefits: Include 25 days paid holiday plus 8 bank holidays, Personal Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Sick Pay Scheme, agile working healthcare cash plan.

You will be working for an organisation that embraces diversity, with excellent work life balance policies, where flexible working is promoted, and the culture is to nurture staff through effective leadership and excellent team working. They are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

The organisation invests in its employees and their development. As well as being a Living Wage Employer, committed to paying staff the real living wage, they have been awarded Investors in People accreditation.

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Welsh Language Category: Desirable

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week, flexibly

Salary: £69,504 rising to £72,285 per annum plus 9% contribution of annual salary to WCVA’s approved pension scheme.

Location: Flexible: There are office hubs in Rhyl, Aberystwyth and Cardiff that staff can utilise.

About the role

This is a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of a dynamic and impactful organisation at the heart of Wales’ voluntary sector. You will lead financial strategy, drive sustainable growth, and ensure robust financial management across all operations. By providing strategic insights, you will help to expand the organisations services and influence, working closely with the Leadership team to optimize resources and support the organisation’s aims.

Closing date:21 October 2024, 10am

Interview date: 5/6 November 2024 (in Cardiff)

Applications submitted in the medium of Welsh are welcomed and will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Croesawir ceisiadau Cymraeg ac ni fyddant yn cael eu trin yn llai ffafriol na cheisiadau Saesneg.

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