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Fundraising department

Our dynamic fundraising department generated £4.5 million through donations in 2023/2024, and we are now preparing for an ambitious multi-million-pound campaign in support of a ground-breaking cancer centre on the site of the Royal Free Hospital.

We pride ourselves on being a supporter-focused and agile function, working at the heart of the charity to deliver impact for patients and staff across our hospitals.

Responsible for attracting and retaining donors, and delivering an outstanding supporter experience, the fundraising department comprises two teams which work closely together to achieve our shared objectives:

• Our Philanthropy & Campaigns team builds relationships with individual philanthropists, trusts, foundations, corporate organisations and intermediaries, giving or facilitating donations of £10,000 or more to the charity each year. They lead major appeal activity for the charity, currently focused on our forthcoming cancer campaign, our essential existing services, the charity’s first patron programme, and special events to support these activities.
• Our Public Fundraising team harnesses the support and energy of individuals and groups, helping them to give back in the way that works for them. This includes committed giving, in memory support, gifts in wills, and fundraising events and challenges. Our database and supporter care teams sit within Public Fundraising, with their work underpinning and supporting the entire department.

Building on our achievements, our board of trustees has agreed to invest in expanding the fundraising function to develop a sustainable infrastructure that will support our growth ambitions. We are currently restructuring our teams, within the above parameters, to deliver this vision.

Job Purpose

We are seeking a proactive, experienced and hands-on person to join our team as Senior Philanthropy Operations Manager on a permanent basis. Working alongside the wider team, you will oversee all philanthropy operations, leading on delivering and further developing the charity’s approach to portfolio, information, and policy management and reporting, and helping to evolve our approach to database and systems processes, to support the team to meet ambitious engagement and income targets.

You will play a vital role within our Philanthropy & Campaigns team, using insight and expertise, and working closely with a range of stakeholders across RFC, RFL and the wider sector. Your commitment to excellence will enable sector-leading research, engagement and stewardship.

Reporting to the Deputy Director of Philanthropy & Campaigns, with a dotted line to the Campaign Director, this role is responsible for line managing the Prospect Research and Operations Manager, with further direct and indirect line management anticipated as we prepare for and deliver our forthcoming cancer campaign.

Principal accountabilities / responsibilities

Team leadership

• Proactively lead and manage all operations for the Philanthropy & Campaigns team as we deliver challenging core activity alongside moving towards delivery of a c£70m cancer campaign
•  Manage a growing team to deliver productively and at pace, modelling behaviour and setting standards

Prospect research and portfolio management

• Work with the Prospect Research and Operations Manager to grow the prospect research strategy and associated processes, ensuring the development of an effective philanthropy prospect pipeline, sourcing prospective donors to fund key priority projects
•  Lead on the use of data and analytics to drive decision making across the team
• Work with the Philanthropy & Campaigns team to build the income budget, supporting with re/forecasting throughout the year

Information management and reporting

•   Ensure data capture processes for prospect management and research are effective, reviewing and improving, as needed
• Provide high-quality information and intelligence, to include prospect and pipeline reporting, to support decision making and strategy development in the Philanthropy & Campaigns team, working in collaboration with other teams as required
• Track and report on the Philanthropy & Campaigns team’s activities against agreed priorities, highlighting areas for potential new asks
• Oversee the analysis of management accounts, and deliver data and insight for committee and board reports  

Compliance and policy management

• Lead on the team’s approach to compliance, ensuring alignment with gift acceptance, naming, data protection, gift aid and due diligence requirements
• Develop and introduce processes and guidance to enhance the efficiency and impact of the Philanthropy & Campaigns team
• Lead on the delivery of internal training for the Philanthropy & Campaigns team to ensure all legal requirements are met

Database and systems support

• Alongside the Database Team and Prospect Research and Operations Manager, develop the processes required to qualify prospective supporters, evaluating their warmth to the cause, as well as their capacity and propensity to give
• Work with the Database Team to ensure appropriate systems are in place for the Philanthropy & Campaigns team; providing clear processes for the team to keep track of progress and be aware of upcoming opportunities and potential philanthropy prospects.

This job description is not exhaustive; the role will include other tasks and responsibilities commensurate with the post and subject to change to meet legislative requirements.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications, experience, skills and knowledge
Qualifications

No specific qualifications are required for this role.

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience working in an operations or research function, ideally within a fundraising team, developing plans, processes and guidance, in accordance with relevant laws and guidelines
•  Extensive experience working with a relationship database, developing client/supporter journeys, using analysis to identify and segment prospects, and building analytical reports (we use RE and Power BI)
• Experience delivering insight reports, understanding requirements and expectations and adding value, to inform team activity
•  Proven experience in devising, testing and implementing systems across a team

Desirable

• Experience of team leadership, driving growth through periods of change
• Experience providing insights to support fundraising teams to plan and deliver their approaches
• Track record of delivering internal briefings that have contributed to philanthropic gift solicitations, or equivalent private sector experience
•  Experience in developing and implementing policies, leading on team compliance
•  Line management experience, including setting, monitoring and managing objectives, KPIs and activity plans

Skills and knowledge

•  Exceptional database understanding and reporting skills
• Excellent written communication skills, with a meticulous eye for detail
• Sound knowledge of data protection regulations and other relevant laws, principles and guidelines
• A keen interest in the fundraising sector and how systems and insight can be used to improve team performance
• Commitment to quality of service, with the ability and motivation to contribute actively to a collaborative and agile team
• Ability to deal with sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner
• Ability to manage and juggle workload whilst maintaining an excellent service level to all stakeholders
• Strategic thinking with an ability to find innovative ways to overcome obstacles and rise to challenges
• Excellent IT skills, including a working knowledge of MS applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams) and strong experience with relationship databases
• Comfortable navigating change and growth
• Engagement with equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to act in accordance with best practice in these areas

All staff are expected to:

•  Work to the charity’s vision, and adhere to our values of dedication, innovation, partnership, energy and respect. These underpin everything that we do.
• Treat everyone equally, regardless of sex, age, disability, gender reassignment, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We’ve recently created a staff-led Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Board to deliver our first EDI strategy and to hold ourselves accountable for our performance.
•  Be flexible and respond to business needs.
•  Read and adhere to the charity policies, and all relevant legislation, and ensure that any team members who report to you do the same.
• Be aware of and have a good understanding of Health and Safety at Work and the Fire Procedure.
•  Attend meetings and training as required.

Are you a qualified Accountant with a passion for financial excellence and a desire to make a difference? Samaritans is looking for a dedicated Senior Financial Accountant to join the Finance team within our Corporate Services directorate. If you have a strong background in financial compliance, statutory accounts, and treasury management, this could be the perfect role for you.

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• Permanent role

• £55,000-£60,000 per annum depending on experience plus benefits 

• Full time (35 hours per week)

• Hybrid working - linked to our Ewell (Surrey) office with home and office working

• Office based working encouraged as a minimum of 2 days per month (in practice the Finance team usually work from the office one day per week).

• We are passionate about flexible working, please talk to us about your preferences.

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The Role: As our Senior Financial Accountant, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial health and compliance of Samaritans. You'll lead the preparation of statutory accounts, manage audits, and oversee taxation matters. Your expertise will support our mission to reduce suicide by ensuring our financial practices are robust and compliant with sector standards.

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The Team: The team is supportive, friendly and has a positive energy. The workload is varied with opportunities for developing new policies and ways of working as well as delivering on day-to-day priorities. 

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Key Responsibilities:

• Line management of one team member

• Lead the preparation of annual statutory accounts and coordinate external audits.

• Ensure tax compliance, including VAT and Corporation Tax, across the organisation.

• Manage treasury functions, including cash flow forecasting and investment management.

• Develop and maintain internal financial controls and processes.

• Provide financial advice and support to various teams within the organisation.

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What We're Looking For:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, or equivalent) with extensive experience.

• Proven experience in statutory accounts, audits, and tax compliance.

• Strong knowledge of UK Financial Reporting Standards, particularly FRS 102.

• Experience in treasury management and internal financial controls.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels.

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Why Samaritans?

At Samaritans, we believe in creating a world where fewer people die by suicide. By joining our team, you’ll be part of a supportive and inclusive environment where your work truly makes a difference. We offer a flexible, hybrid working model, with a mix of office and home working, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

If you’re ready to bring your financial expertise to a purpose-driven organisation and a cause that truly matters, apply today and help us make a difference!

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What’s in it for you – our benefits

So, you want to work for us? Good choice. We like it here too. We offer competitive salaries, flexible and hybrid working to suit your needs, family-friendly policies, 28 days annual leave inclusive of wellbeing days and a matched pension contribution up to 5%. You’ll have a structured induction and ongoing projects, secondments & learning opportunities. We also have colleague-led affinity groups made up of people with shared identities.

Your health and wellbeing is our priority. We have a staff community of Mental Health First Aiders, a Health Cash Plan and an Employee Assistance Programme. You’ll have free subscriptions to Headspace (your personal guide to mindfulness, sleep, focus, movement, and more) & Perkbox (an employee benefits platform with online exercise classes). That’s not all. We listen to your ideas and have staff forum and social committee networks.

Hybrid and flexible working: We are a flexible organisation, and we embrace hybrid working – a mix of connecting in person and remotely. We’re aware that the world is changing, and we all want and need different things from our work and home lives. So, if you need to walk the dog, go to the gym, or have commitments outside of work, we’re open to talking through flexible working options that work for you and us.

Being Inclusive: We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from Disabled, BAME and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.

Application: If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You'll be asked to upload your CV and a 1-page cover letter about your skills and experience that make you suitable for the role. The role will close to applications at 9 am on Monday 2 September and interviews are expected to take place in w/c 9 September and w/c 16 September. 

Your new company
Join a dynamic and values-driven organisation committed to providing specialist dementia support and advice, making a significant impact in the community. You will be part of a diverse and dedicated team, working in an environment where collaboration, respect, and professional growth are highly valued.

**Key Details**

• Job Title: Legal and Contracts Manager
• Team: Governance, Compliance, and Risk
• Location: Remote working, with occasional travel to the Head Office in Central London (maximum once monthly)
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, ideally 9am-5pm, 5 days a week
• Contract: Permanent, full-time
• Salary: £48,000-54,000 (no market supplement or travel allowance)
• Annual Leave: 33 days plus bank holidays
• Interviews: w/c 6 September

Your new role
As the Legal and Contracts Manager, reporting to the charity's Head of Governance, Compliance and Risk, you will provide comprehensive legal advice and support across various aspects of the charity's operations. Your responsibilities will include managing legal and commercial risks, dispute resolution, brand protection, contract negotiation, and policy development. You will work closely with key stakeholders to ensure compliance with legal standards and best practices, while also promoting a culture of continuous improvement in governance and risk management. You will be responsible for maintaining an up-to-date contract log, preparing information for the board of trustees, and working closely with the procurement manager in the finance team.

What you'll need to succeed

• A degree in law (LLB) or equivalent, with a minimum of 5 years of experience as a solicitor/barrister or contract manager.
• Proven experience in a similar role within a charity or non-profit organisation.
• Strong understanding of charity law, contract law, and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to negotiate and draft complex contracts.
• High attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to assess risks and develop strategic solutions.
• A commitment to the mission and values of the charity.
• A valid DBS.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive Remuneration: £48,000-54,000
• Annual Leave: 33 days plus bank holidays.
• Pension Contributions: 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva) or access to continue NHS Pension.
• Flexible Working: Remote with occasional travel to Central London offices.
• Other Benefits: Enhanced parental pay, health cashback plan, employee assistance programme.
• Impact: The opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting a leading healthcare charity.

What you need to do now
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Summary

• Undertake research to support the design and delivery of modules and programmes.
• Act as a first point of contact for programme enquiries and handling requests from multiple stakeholders.
• Monitor the budget for the Learning Communities Programmes and cohorts.
• Maintain records of the people related data and all module information on our on-line/learning platform and shared drive.
• Provide diary management support to the Head of Senior Leadership Development and Programme Leads.

• Be good at and enjoy planning and organising, with a strong attention to detail.
• Work well to deadlines.
• Have a positive and proactive attitude to all tasks approached.
• Be an excellent communicator in writing and verbally.
• Have strong IT skills - Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word.

• A salary of £38,918 plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of salary.
• 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus three additional days
• Flexible working hours and location, with an expectation of just 1-2 days per month in our office in Westminster
• Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships
• Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies

Ekō is seeking a Senior Finance Associate. Join us in this dynamic role where you'll take charge of managing invoices, overseeing financial processes, and guiding stakeholders through policies and systems. You’ll handle supplier invoices, reconcile statements, draft budgets, ensure regulatory compliance, and assist with multi-currency payments. Your expertise in financial analysis will be key, and you'll also have the opportunity to integrate anti-oppression and equity considerations into our accounting practices. Bring your finance experience and keen attention to detail to make an immediate impact and contribute to meaningful international projects. This full-time, fully remote position requires you to be based in and eligible to work in one of the following countries: Canada, France, Germany, Mexico, Netherlands, UK or USA.

A bit about us Ekō is a global movement of consumers, investors, and workers standing together to hold corporations accountable for their actions and forge a new and sustainable path for our global economy. We are a movement of more than 21 million people, brought together by a global team of 40+ campaigners, fundraisers, product and operations staff. Our purpose is to challenge corporate power everywhere. We hold the biggest corporations in the world (and their political allies) to account by mobilising millions of people to take collective action. We are aiming to fundamentally reshape the global economy to put people and planet over profit, but we know we can not do it alone. We build partnerships with on-the-ground activists and organisers, and we follow their lead. We innovate, experiment and embrace professional and organizational growth. We invest in people and we invest in how we work, because our vision calls on us to build the most effective, global, diverse, and talented team possible. We highly value a diverse team and an equitable work environment where every member of our team is set up to thrive. We have taken steps to nurture this environment including an Anti-Oppression Leadership Team that seeks to facilitate movement towards an organizational community and practice rooted in love and liberation. We expect all team members to take responsibility for co-creating an equitable work community where everyone is able to do impactful, world-changing work. We recruit and encourage people identifying with marginalized communities to apply. We offer benefits including additional sick days for parents and caregivers, flexible working hours, and professional development stipends. We review our policies and practices for equity frequently. We recruit and encourage people identifying with marginalized communities to apply.

What You’ll Do as Part of our Team:

• Manage and monitor incoming emails in the invoices mailbox
• Oversee financial processes, communicate outcomes to stakeholders, and guide others in navigating policies, resources, and systems
• Process supplier invoices, reconcile statements, and resolve queries promptly
• Potentially draft and prepare budgets
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements across all Ekō jurisdictions and stay updated on regulatory changes
• Communicate solutions to senior team members, and implement necessary decisions
• Assist in multi-currency payments
• Review employee reimbursement for accurate coding
• Support the audit process, including preparation, execution, and completion
• Analyze financial data and prepare reports to communicate insights clearly
• Integrate anti-oppression and equity considerations into accounting procedures, controls, systems, and compliance standards
• Participate in ad hoc projects as needed

We are seeking an interim HR Business Partner for a period of 12 months on a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave for an education organisation based in London. This role is part of the wider specialised team who lead on all Employee Relations matters across our organisation, working closely with the Deputy Director of People & Culture, HR Advisor, Senior HR Business Partner and with the wider People and Culture Team.

Partnering with senior leaders and managers, you will help enhance performance and efficiency towards the achievement of our strategic goals and priorities. You will play a key role in the delivery of people management imperatives and priorities of the People and Culture department through a blend of strategic and operational activity, delivering a professional, effective and valued HR business partnering service. You will ideally be really experienced in complex case management, with knowledge of how to manage restructures with the ability to work with a variety of academic and professional service areas.

You will also be tasked with providing support to organisation wide People and Culture projects, including the management of organisational change initiatives, organisational development projects, workforce planning, policy development and the management of complex employee relations matters.

So if you are available to start a new role in September and would like to learn more about this opportunity, please get in touch ASAP to discuss in more detail.

Prospectus is excited to partner with a values-driven charity dedicated to providing specialist dementia support and advice for families. We are seeking for a Legal and Contracts Manager to provide legal advice and support on legal and commercial risk across the organisation.

This is a full-time, permanent role offered on a remote basis (travel to London once a month).

Reporting to the Head of Governance, Compliance and Risk, the Legal and Contracts Manager will provide bespoke in-house legal advice relating to all aspects of the charity's work, with a significant focus on contracts with third-party vendors. The postholder will ensure the charity complies with all applicable laws, including employment law, data protection and charity law. The Legal and Contracts Manager will lead on the drafting, reviewing and agreement of contracts and other legal documentation, ensuring that contract templates highlight the charity values.

To be successful, you will have significant experience as a practicing solicitor or barrister (or equivalent), with a focus on contract management. You will have strong knowledge of charity law and contract law, with exceptional commercial awareness. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, with an ability to negotiate and influence with vendors and senior leaders. Finally, you will have strong attention to detail, able to handle sensitive information in a trustworthy fashion.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.  

The hiring managers are reviewing applications on a rolling basis, please initially submit a CV to learn more, and ensure you don't miss out.

Permanent Full Time

Circa £60,000 plus competitive benefits

Do you want to make a difference?

The RAF Benevolent Fund is the leading welfare charity for the RAF. Every year we make a real difference to the 40,000 plus people who benefit from our services. Working at the Fund is more than sitting at your desk. In this role you will have the opportunity to be part of our RAF Family.  Alongside helping our beneficiaries, we also get to hang out with Spitfires and Typhoons, take part in a Dambusters bike ride, attend events like Royal Ascot, the Chelsea Flower Show, and the Bomber Command Memorial Service. Every day you will make a difference and play your part in changing the lives of others and helping people in the RAF Family get through the toughest of times.

Do you want to play a part in what we do?

People are at the heart of what we do. Together we:

· Help reduce social isolation and loneliness among veterans. 

· We support ill or injured men and women to have a safe place to call home, a home that meets their specific needs.

· We fund youth services on stations to provide clubs and activities for the children of serving personnel who move every few years.

· We provide grants to help with the cost of living. But this is just a few of the ways we help.

Working at the Fund means you can play your part in changing the lives of people who serve or have served in the RAF and supporting them through some of life’s challenges.

It doesn’t matter how long someone served or when. If they were part of the RAF, they and their family are part of our RAF Family. We will always be here to support them when they need it most.

Join The RAF Family and play your part in making a difference.

We are seeking an individual to undertake the role of Head of Community Fundraising. The position requires you to have strong leadership skills, meet annual targets and manage current Community Fundraisers across the UK. In addition, you will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and have the ability to work in a meticulous manner, with great attention to detail. Ideally, you will be experienced in implementing and monitoring annual plans and budgets, and ability to travel countrywide.

The role is based in our London HQ, with a minimum of three days working in the office per week. The successful candidate for this role will need to be DBS checked and prove they have the right to work in the UK.

To apply, please send your CV, together with a cover letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for this role, providing examples of how you meet the job profile when you apply through our recruitment portal.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 18th September 2024 at 5.00pm.

The Prince’s Trust are partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell in their search for a permanent Head of Financial Performance and Analysis. At The Prince’s Trust, we believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.

The role of Head of Financial Reporting & Analysis supports senior leaders and key decision makers to effectively manage the Trust ensuring we are financially viable and make best use of our resources to support Young People and fulfil our charitable objectives effectively.

The role:

• Lead and develop the Financial Reporting team, including regular 1-2-1's, coaching, mentoring & upskilling where appropriate.
• Lead the planning, execution and management of the group external audit and preparation of the UK consolidated financial statements under UK GAAP and Charities SORP.
• Responsible for the integrity of the Trial Balances including regular reconciliation of balance sheet control accounts.
• Set the accounting standards by which the financial transactions are recorded including income recognition criteria. Accounting and reconciliation of restricted funds.
• Lead on the month end close activities and production of high quality, accurate and timely management accounts pack and associated reports.
• Oversee the collation of meaningful commentary including highlighting deviations from financial target, impact analysis and actions required to recover financial position.
• Provision of regular and ad-hoc reports for internal stakeholders to drive financial performance and decision making.
• Set the financial planning framework including methodology, assumptions and timetable, analysis of risks and opportunities and recommendations to the senior finance team.
• Act as technical lead on more complex areas of accounting and reporting.

The organisation:

We help young people from disadvantaged communities and those facing the greatest adversity by supporting them to build the confidence and skills to live, learn and earn. The Prince’s Trust has helped 1 million young people to date. Over the last five years, 3 in 4 young people supported by The Trust moved into work, education or training.

Essential criteria:

• Qualified accountant with experience in a comparable role or qualified by experience.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of accounting principles, including the Charities SORP and UK GAAP.
• Excellent people skills with demonstrable ability to influence key decision makers.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office suite, in particular Excel and PowerPoint.
• Management of month end processes including consolidating and reporting financial performance.
• Producing complex budgets and forecasts including identification of risk and opportunities.
• Ability to communicate and present financial information to senior leaders and non-finance colleagues.

The position will be based at Prince’s Trusts head office in Birmingham and requires on average 1-2 visits per week to the office, dependent on business need. The closing date for applications is 15^th September with first stage interviews taking place on the 23^rd September.

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

Here at The Prince's Trust, we're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity and perspective. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives.

For over 150 years VSA has supported people during times of need throughout their lives, to fulfil their physical or learning potential, improve their wellbeing or help them gain access to advice and opportunity. They help the people they support feel safe and secure in a place they call home.

Through nursery primary and secondary education into adult life. Their work spans supporting people with learning support needs, mental health and the additive effects of ageing: supporting independence and supporting families and carers.

This brand-new role is for a special individual with vision and imagination as well as proven practical expertise across marketing and income generation, business development and innovation.

Please see AWS Executive for further info/job pack.

Desirable criteria:

• Experience in a similar role at a senior level.
• Understanding diverse income streams.
• A track record in successfully delivering a Business / Income Strategy.
• Previous line management experience.

It is also an advantage if you have previously worked within / have experience in, Legacies, Major Gift / Philanthropy Fundraising and / or cultivating Corporate / Individual Supporters.

• This post is Hybrid and would require work in Aberdeen (City Centre) at least 2 Days per week.
• Relocation expenses will be reimbursed for a relocation to Aberdeen / Surrounding Area. 

ShareAction is an independent charity and an expert on responsible investment. We work to build a world where the financial system serves our planet and its people. We set ambitious standards for how financial institutions, through their investment decisions, can protect our planet and its people and campaign for this approach to become the norm. We convene shareholders to collectively push companies to tackle climate crises, protect nature, improve workers’ rights and shape healthier societies. In the UK and EU, we advocate for financial regulation that has society’s best interests at its core.

Position

As part of our Health team, the Initiative Lead – Clean Air Initiative is responsible for driving our air quality campaign strategy, collaborating with institutional investors and pushing major corporates to improve their air quality management. This role is key to advancing corporate accountability, deepening stakeholder engagement, and integrating health into responsible investment practices. The Initiative Lead plays a vital role in our projects and campaigns by refining our strategy, prioritising target companies, and leading the execution of our air quality initiatives.

A typical week would see you strategising with investors, developing compelling arguments for change, leading discussions with major corporations, and drafting impactful communications to stakeholders. You’ll regularly engage with institutional investors and corporate leaders, forming strong relationships and using your expertise to influence air quality management and drive progress in our Clean Air Initiative.

Finally, in this role, you will help ShareAction harness the power of investment to build a world where the financial system serves our planet and its people. By scaling up the Clean Air Initiative, securing long-term funding, and embedding air quality as a critical aspect of responsible investment, you’ll contribute to shaping a healthier, more sustainable future.

If this role sounds like something that would build on your current skill set and engage you, we’d love to hear from you!

Requirements

We’re looking for someone who’s passionate about holding global organisations accountable for their impact on people and the planet. If you’ve managed campaigns in public health, sustainability, or environmental issues, excel at stakeholder engagement, or have a knack for diving deep into complex challenges, we want to hear from you. This role is perfect for someone with experience in research, campaigning, or responsible investment who thrives on working with diverse stakeholders and driving meaningful change. Even if you don’t check every box, we encourage you to apply – skills are transferable, and we’re open to fresh perspectives on achieving our mission.

We are currently formalising our hybrid working policy; however, most of the Health team meets in the office on a weekly basis (and we require the team to come in at least once a month).

What we will do for you

We are a fast-paced organisation that has grown substantially over the past few years. We recognise that our people work hard to advocate for responsible investment and drive meaningful engagement with those who have the power to create a brighter future. Every day, they bring their expertise, passion and persistence to build a world where the financial system serves our people and planet. We want to ensure we provide the right environment for our colleagues to thrive, and we are committed to improving our employee offer where possible.

Currently, we are pleased to offer:

• A commitment to flexible working: over 60% of our employees have some sort of flexible working arrangement in place.
• Hybrid working: we are committed to supporting our staff to work in a way that suits their lifestyle and meets the requirements of their role.
• Internal promotion and development opportunities: we offer a range of ways to improve your skills and focus on what you love, including promotion, secondment, or sideways development opportunities. For some levels of roles, we also offer direct progression.
• The opportunity to help make a difference: we tackle some of the world’s biggest social and environmental challenges. We offer opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience in a friendly, flexible and supportive working environment.
• Unionised work environment: our staff have the opportunity to join the union and are supported by our recognised union, Unite. We regularly consult and negotiate with our employees on workplace matters ranging from working conditions to pay.
• Regular in-person meetings, including all-staff away days, retreats and directorate strategy days to create connected teams.
• 8% non-contributory pension: invested with NEST and their green funds.
• Healthcare cash plan with Westfield that gives you money back on your healthcare costs.
• Employee assistance programme: advice and support, lifestyle discounts and short-term counselling.
• 25 days’ annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus office closure at the end of the year, ensuring everyone gets time to switch off together.
• Enhanced family leave pay: up to 18 weeks paid at 90% for either parent.
• Enhanced sick pay: starting at 5 weeks’ full pay from day one.
• Season ticket loan and cycle-to-work scheme.

ShareAction values and respects all differences in people (seen and unseen) and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities, and we are working hard to provide an environment where all can bring their authentic selves to work. We know that some people won’t apply for a role unless they meet all the requirements listed in the job description. If this is the case for you, but you think you would excel in this role, we want to hear from you!

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 9.00 am on Monday 16th September 2024
First-round interviews: Friday 20th September 2024 (online)
Second-round interviews: w/c 23rd September 2024 (in person)

Our hiring process is anonymised; we won’t ask for a cover letter, and we don’t look at CVs until the interview stage. We do this so that we reduce the opportunity for unconscious biases to affect our decision-making, and so we prioritise skills and expertise over how well you can write a CV.

To be considered for this post you must be legally eligible to work in the UK; unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Please be aware that when shortlisting, we are really keen to get a sense of your unique voice and individual experience, especially if you are using generative AI tools as part of your drafting process.

Fundraising Lead  (Part-time, fixed-term contract)

Peers for the Planet (P4P) is the House of Lords cross-party climate and biodiversity action group bringing together over 160 members of the Lords to put climate change and biodiversity loss at the top of the political agenda. Since our launch in 2020 we’ve seen exciting momentum, building cross-party collaboration and winning world-leading legislative changes to  embed climate and nature requirements in areas as diverse as financial markets, pensions, energy, health, skills, R&D, built environment and much more.

A combination of seed funding and subsequent grants has enabled the organisation to flourish. Following a successful start-up phase, P4P is established as a valued, trusted and highly effective specialist in the climate policy landscape. Fundraising to support and sustain our objectives for the future is a top priority over the coming year.

Role Profile

We are excited to recruit an experienced fundraiser who will work closely with our Director and our Board of senior Parliamentarians in the House of Lords to meet our ambitious targets. This is our first dedicated fundraising role and is an opportunity for a fundraising specialist with considerable experience of managing relationships with funders and bringing in new funding partners. This could have been as a fundraising manager in a larger institution or as a Director or Head of Fundraising.

Our annual budget is around £700k a year, and the single key priority is to find someone who can help manage the relationships we have with 5-10 existing funders, and research, engage and bring in 5–10 additional funders as part of a funding portfolio, which may include high net worth individuals. We will prioritise those applicants with direct experience of finding and engaging new high value donors/granters. Whilst we welcome interest from candidates with a climate fundraising background, we would also strongly encourage applications from well-connected, dynamic fundraising experts with a strong track record of securing grants and donations in other fields.

This is a critical role for us to help realise a sustainable future for a unique organisation which punches above its weight in impact and which offers a flexible and warm working culture. The position is being offered on an initial 9 month contract but if we can find someone able to deliver on key objectives, we have every intention of extending the role and cementing it into our leadership team.

Our fundraising lead will have an exceptional track record of securing grants and in developing and operationalising funding strategies. You will be able to think both creatively and strategically, navigating the funder landscape with intelligence and confidence, and will drive fundraising activity forward and coordinate all the necessary processes and systems to enable this to happen effectively and efficiently. You will be a resourceful do-er, using your funder knowledge, financial acumen and communications skills to work both independently and in collaboration with our talented and supportive team. The role will cover:

Fundraising priorities:

• Develop/operationalise a fundraising strategy, leveraging the best return on investment of fundraising activity for the organisation and, where necessary, diversifying funding sources
• Along with the Director and Board, hold responsibility for meeting fundraising targets, including securing a mix of new grants/donors at the £10k-£250k+ level.
• Craft and coordinate compelling funding bids, drawing on the expertise of staff

Managing funder engagement:

• Coordinate a programme of engagement and internal systems/processes needed to nurture and steward a range of current and potential funder/donor relationships
• Work closely with the Board and staff to understand and build on pre-existing relationships with donors, Trustees and senior leaders at relevant trusts and foundations
• Undertake prospect research to identify new potential funders
• Deepen existing connections with the broader fundraising community, both within the climate/nature funders community but also in related/overlapping sectors
• Work with the Policy and Communications Lead to ensure that P4P’s organisational comms are compelling and meaningful for a broad spectrum of potential grant makers or donors
• Organise fundraising events

Insight & opportunity:

• Maintain latest insights on trends and issues, as well as on specific grant opportunities and other potential income streams, both in the climate funding sector and related/overlapping policy areas (health, finance, science, skills etc)
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the opportunities for P4P to drive positive change for climate and nature in order to identify new funding opportunities

Operations & finance:

• In collaboration with our Finance and Operations Manager, develop and maintain a thorough understanding of organisational budgets, funding gaps, resourcing requirements, and income targets in the short, medium and long term
• Coordinate reporting and monitoring for all grants and lead on maintaining our funder database
• Set up and lead the preparation (e.g. briefings) for meetings with current and potential funders, and ensure timely follow up
• Lead internal fundraising meetings with relevant colleagues/directors to support development, implementation and evaluation of our fundraising plans
• Take responsibility for internal training to embed fundraising skills across the team

Skills and experience

• Long-term experience of developing and delivering fundraising strategies and functions with an established track record of meeting fundraising goals
• Good knowledge of the funding landscape across a range of geographies and sectors, which may include climate and nature but also other subject fields that may intersect with or complement these
• Exceptional writing, editing and presentation skills; able to communicate with precision and in an engaging style
• Evidence of analytical skills and ability to think innovatively and creatively about funding opportunities, within political and other restraints
• Strong relationship and influencing skills, with evidence of ability to persuade and negotiate at a senior level
• Evidence of ability to respond with energy and speed to new and unexpected opportunities
• Strong understanding of fundraising regulation, governance and compliance, and of diverse giving models
• Strong process, planning, database management, budget and monitoring skills
• Commitment to P4P’s mission and to using your skillset for the good of people and planet

Experience: Min.7 years+ relevant experience

Salary: circa. £70,000 p.a. FTE, dependent on experience 

Start Date: Asap (negotiable)

Equality, diversity and inclusion: We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of their background, and we believe that we will be stronger and more effective as an organisation if our team represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skillsets. We acknowledge that the environment sector is among the least diverse in the UK and we particularly welcome applications from candidates with protected characteristics. We want job applicants to have a positive experience and are keen to draw out the best in everyone.  For those experiencing challenging financial circumstances, we can reimburse applicants' travel expenses for in-person interviews.

Contract: Fixed term 9 months (potential to extend) working 2-3 days per week (open to negotiation). The successful candidate will need to spend some time in Westminster but we strive to support our staff to work from different locations and regions.

The Tramway Museum Society is looking for a strong, resilient and inspiring person to deliver our long-term vision and secure the future of our Museum for future generations. You will work closely with our Board of Directors, and lead and work with our Senior Management Team to achieve the very best outcomes for the Society, our members and our audiences.

Commercial acumen will be essential, as will the ability to work with a wide range of people including both paid and volunteer staff. You will need to understand and respect the membership structure of the Society and the benefits of that structure.

The new Chief Executive Officer and Museum Director must be able to work on site at the Museum for the majority of the time and have a very visible presence to our volunteers, staff and visitors.

About us

Providence Row tackles the root causes of homelessness to help people get off, and stay off, the streets. The charity was founded in 1860 to work with vulnerable people living in the East End of London.  We are extremely proud of how the charity has continued to grow and develop for more than 160 years. 

For homeless people, or those at risk of homelessness, finding employment and housing opportunities can feel like an uphill battle, even more so if they’re affected by physical, mental health or substance misuse issues.  Providence Row works with those affected by homelessness and those vulnerably housed in London, offering an integrated service of crisis support, advice and progression programmes.  We ensure that people often excluded from mainstream services gain the support and opportunities they need to create a safe, healthy and sustainable life away from the streets.

About the role

To lead the business development function within Providence Row, achieving agreed business retention and growth objectives to sustain the viability of Providence Row’s mission. The post holder works closely with the Executive Leadership Team and reports to the CEO.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse and distil trends and key drivers of change arising from the macroeconomic environment, regulation, politics and government policy. Adapt the business plan as required to intelligence from the market sector.
• Establish and maintain a network of influence within commissioning circles at local and regional level. Create and sustain external relationships in the interests of the charity and maintain a strong external presence/profile.
• Understand the organisation’s unique value proposition and competitive advantage, and how to maintain and communicate this.
• Assess the relative strengths and opportunities for the charity within the sector, identify peers and analogous charities, understand their value proposition relative to the charity and build partnership alliances in support of business capability. 
• Leverage new partnerships to diversify sources of work, expanding the charity’s presence and extending the reach and influence of the charity.
• Lead negotiations achieving retention of prioritised contracts on favourable terms.
• Actively monitor tender opportunities suited to the charity’s capabilities.
• Prepare compelling and competitive proposals that consistently position the organisation in the finalists’ list, provide strategic input to increase the win rate of bids/tenders.
• Ensure pricing and costing is competitive, reflecting the charity’s commitment to the delivery of high quality service and care.
• Research, assess and understand all sources of funds and funding mechanisms.
• Promote the charity’s work and vision more broadly in the charity sector, tell the organisational story in an effective and compelling manner, using outcome data and evidence of impact.
• Help to shape Providence Row’s long-term service delivery objectives and develop plans to achieve them.

The ideal candidate

To be considered for this role you should meet the following criteria:

• Senior level experience in leading on the retention and growth of business in the charity sector
• Confidence and experience in networking, influencing and negotiating with senior external stakeholders
• Skilled in drafting and submitting business proposals, written tenders and grant applications
•  Experience of successfully implementing strategic plans
• Knowledge of the commissioning landscape and funding trends
• Experience of working as part of a senior team

Research shows some people, especially women and marginalised groups, may hesitate to apply unless they match all the criteria. However, we want to assure everyone that we encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of whether they fulfil every point in the job description. Your unique perspective matters to us – please apply with confidence.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Employee assistance programme
• Access to shopping discounts

To apply

Please upload your CV with a covering letter detailing how you meet the job specification by 21 September 2024 at 23:30.

Interviews

Please note that we may interview on a rolling basis and therefore encourage early applications.

Providence Row is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales; company number 07452798 registered charity number 1140192.