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Prospectus is delighted to support this a leading humanitarian organisation in their search for a Finance Support Contractor. This organisation provides critical aid and long-term development programs to communities in need worldwide. Their finance team plays a vital role in ensuring transparency, compliance, and efficiency in delivering their mission.

This role will focus on clearing financial backlogs, assisting with audit deliverables, and working closely with leadership to assess and restructure finance roles within the team. There will also be significant project reporting responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Address outstanding financial backlogs.
• Support audit deliverables and ensure compliance.
• Assess and contribute to restructuring finance roles.
• Prepare and manage detailed project reports.

Requirements:

• Strong finance and audit experience, ideally in the non-profit or humanitarian sector.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience in finance team restructuring is a plus.

Contract Details:

• 6-month contract, outside IR35.
• Must operate through own company or as self-employed.

As a specialist recruitment practice, we are committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We invest in your journey as a candidate and will support you throughout the application process.

Prospectus is excited to be working with a Theatre to appoint a Director of Development (maternity contract) starting in the Summer 2025. The Director of Development will line manage one direct report and is responsible for implementing and driving creative and target-driven fundraising initiatives to attract a wide range of support.

This Theatre is a regional powerhouse in the world of theatre, creating new work from their beautiful, historic mill building in Berkshire, with strong relationships with significant local philanthropic partners, and a large and engaged audience of supporters. And, to top this all off, they were awarded the title of The Stage's Theatre of the Year 2024!

This Director of Development post is a maternity cover contract. It is a hybrid position, with an office based in Newbury, Berkshire. The salary is circa £45,000 p.a. FTE and the working week can be full time or part time. Please get in touch to discuss further.

As the Director of Development, you will drive individual philanthropy and trust and foundation fundraising. You will deliver against the strategy, which has brought significant income growth and deeper engagement over the last three years. Development at the Theatre is in a strong position and the key objective for the post holder will be to continue to strengthen relationships with existing core funders, strategically forge connections with, and make applications to, new core funders; continue to expand the benefactor and major donor pool and oversee a thriving events programme.

To be successful, you will have experience of individual philanthropy/major donor and trust and foundation fundraising. You will also have line management experience and be confident working closely with senior stakeholders both internally and externally.

We are looking for someone who has a passion for the theatre we produce, although your experience might come from the wider cultural sector, or indeed the wider not-for-profit sector.

How to Apply

Prospectus encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity status. If you meet some of the criteria but not all, you are still encouraged to inquire and learn more, as Prospectus can guide you through each aspect of the role and support your application. Please note that this organisation is a Disability Confident Employer, please let Prospectus know if you are eligible.

Prospectus is dedicated to supporting candidates throughout the application process. To apply, please submit your CV initially. If your experience is suitable, you will receive the full job description, and a call or meeting will be arranged to brief you on the role, ensuring you have all the information needed to formally apply. We look forward to connecting with you soon.

Our client is the UK’s national LGBTQ+ Youth Homelessness charity. Their mission is to ensure that every LGBTQ+ young person facing or at risk of homelessness or a hostile environment has somewhere safe to stay, and work with over 800 vulnerable young people a year providing both face to face and online support. They are now recruiting a dedicated Supported Housing Manager to oversee the opening of a brand new LGBTQ+ service based in Lambeth.

Reporting to the Director of Services, as Supported Housing Manager you will have responsibility for the opening and day to day management of a new six unit LGBTQ+ housing scheme, working to create a safe, welcoming and psychologically-informed home environment for all beneficiaries. As Supported Housing Manager you will oversee a small, committed team of frontline staff, and will work to ensure that the support delivered is person-centered, holistic and to the highest quality. Acting as Designated Safeguarding Lead, you will ensure that team members fulfil their duties in safeguarding children and young people in line with company policies, and will work in partnership with a range of agencies to achieve best possible outcomes for all service users. You will also provide training to professionals and support to LGBTQ+ people, ensuring that professionals are working in an LGBTQ+ informed and inclusive way.

To apply for this role, you will be a collaborative leader with significant experience of overseeing supported housing services for a variety of vulnerable people. You will have a demonstrable understanding of the issues affecting LGBTQ+ young people who have experienced homelessness and will have up to date knowledge of the welfare issues and housing legislation affecting vulnerable young people. Overall you will be a skilled communicator, confident working in partnership with a range of sector-wide agencies, and passionate about delivering high quality housing services for vulnerable people.

If you are interested in finding out more about this exciting opportunity, please register your interest and submit your CV by clicking 'apply now' below. Suitable candidates will then be contacted for an initial conversation. Please note, the client is looking to recruit as soon as possible, so applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

At Prospectus, 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. If you are enthusiastic about working for a fantastic organisation working to improve and enhance the lives of vulnerable LGBTQ+ young people, we would love to hear from you!

Please note, this role will be part-time (either 21 hrs or 28 hrs per week), Monday-Friday between 10am – 6pm, with some evenings and weekends as required.

Prospectus is excited to be partnering with a local London based charity in the search for a Senior Development Officer to join their collaborative development team.

This organisatioin is an independent charitable Foundation that aims to build partnerships and invest in communities to make lasting change so local residents can access the wealth of opportunities that surround them. For over 30 years they have been supporting individuals and local charities in the East End of London.

As the Senior Development Officer you will be responsible for securing income from high value donors with a particular focus on securing four and five figure gifts from individuals and businesses. Working closely with the CEO, Campaign Director and a Development Officer, you will identify and cultivate meaningful relationships with individuals and corporate donors. You will engage donors across the UK, but with those who share charities passion of making lasting difference to communities across East London.

To be successful as the Senior Development Officer, you will have proven experience in securing four and five figure gifts from either individuals or companies. You will have knowledge of fundraising and ideally experience of working with senior volunteers. This person will also have excellent stewardship skills and be able to demonstrate experience in building long lasting relationships.

This role is a full-time permanent position that will have hybrid working in the London offices 2-3 days per week. The salary for this role is £40,000.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application then please contact Rhiannon Mehta at Prospectus. 

If you are interested in applying to this Senior Development Officer position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Are you a Biodiversity Net Gain specialist looking for a 9-5 role, rather than the long hours that Consultancy usually expects?  Work life balance really is possible!

Prospectus are delighted to be working with a boutique consultancy who offer their clients all a variety of environmental services through the design and planning process. Our client offers a great office location close to Manchester and a people focussed working environment. We are searching for a someone with at least 12 months post graduate experience or equivalent, with in-depth BNG knowledge, experience of report writing, and experience and an aptitude for a consultancy setting. 

Working with developer clients, you will be involved in exciting placemaking projects within residential projects bit also fabulous education renovations, commercial, and healthcare settings. You will be an integral part of the Biodiversity Net Gain team to ensure the successful delivery of projects. You will see projects through from inception to post-development monitoring, helping to inform design and advise clients along the way.

To learn more, and to receive the full job description, please apply with your CV in the first instance.

As a specialist recruitment practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are invested in supporting you through your application journey.
 

Prospectus are pleased to be working with our client to help them recruit for a Senior Programme Fundraising Manager (Trusts and Foundations).

The organisation is one of the most exciting and innovative charities in the country.  They maximise the support of the South Asian diaspora to drive positive change across India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, working to ensure that everyone is free from poverty and able to meet their full potential.

This is a full-time, permanent role paying a salary of c. £55,000 - £60,000 depending on experience. The postholder will be working in a hybrid model from their offices in London.

The trust is reviewing applications on a rolling basis so please do apply now and we will be in touch!

The Senior Programme Fundraising Manager will be a vital part of the Programme Fundraising Team. Growing and diversifying their income from Trusts and Foundations, at all levels, in the UK and across other global markets is a key programme funding priority. This role will lead their work to forge and grow new and existing partnerships with trusts and foundations, with a strong focus on securing new 6-7 figure partnerships.

The organisation is looking for candidates with demonstrable experience of managing an opportunity pipeline, generation of new leads, and conversion of leads to funding. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a high-value (high-six and seven figure) trusts and foundations role, with some management experience.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Ariha Semontee at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.            

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.   
 

Location: Royal Marsden Hospital, Sutton, Surrey & Guys Hospital, London

When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer life is turned upside down – for them and their family.  Fear, isolation, extreme money worries, not knowing where to turn – this is the reality for many.

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we help children, young people and families find the strength to face whatever cancer throws at them. You could be a part of the team making it happen.

The Role 

We are looking for an experienced Social Worker to join our London & South East Team supporting children and young people diagnosed with cancer.

We pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality support tailored to the needs of the children and young people and their families. The work we do is rewarding but also complex and demanding. You will be part of a close-knit Young Lives vs Cancer social work team, working with an established NHS multi-disciplinary team and services in the community.

This role is part home, part site-based. Your contractual base will be both Home and Hospital.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

About You

You will be committed to delivering high quality social work support to promote the best outcomes for the children, young people and families we work with. You will need to be resourceful and resilient. You will have a positive attitude and be willing to embrace difference. As part of the wider Young Lives vs Cancer team you will actively engage with the work of the charity and welcome opportunities to get involved.

You will have:

• A recognised Social Worker qualification and current registration with Social Work England/ Scottish Social Services Council/Social Care Wales/Northern Ireland Social Care Council
• Experience working with children, young people and their families/carers in a social care setting.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment, ideally in an NHS setting.
• Sound knowledge of child and young people development.
• An understanding of the impact of serious illness for children, young people and their families.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

What will I gain?

 For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you’ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here’s how we do it:

• Flexible working: we’re open to working hours outside of 9 - 5 and we can talk through your flexibility requirements at interview stage
• Wellbeing days: four days a year to do what works for you – from catching up on training to going for a walk
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Great family/caring leave entitlements
• Enhanced pension
• Access to our employee savings scheme

To find out more about our benefits package, have a look on our website.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don’t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it.

We’re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren’t there yet, and we’re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more.

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. CVs can be uploaded, but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history sections of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.

Accessibility

We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible.Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.

Closing date: 8th April 2025
Interview date: 16th April 2025

Prospectus are excited to be working exclusively with our client to help them recruit for a new Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships to join their team. The organisation is a leading international charity committed to delivering life-saving and life-changing interventions to some of the world's poorest and most vulnerable people. From rapid emergency response to innovative programming in health and nutrition, livelihoods and education, the charity goes to the hardest to reach places to make sure that no-one is left behind.

Today the organisation is a team of over 3,500 highly skilled and dedicated professionals from 50 countries who share an exceptional depth and diversity of experience.

This role is offered on a flexible 3-year fixed term contract basis paying a salary between £59,784 to £66,427 (London) or £55,240 to £61,378 (Belfast) per annum with flexible hybrid working arrangements available at their London or Belfast offices.

The post holder will lead the Philanthropy and Partnerships team, which includes Corporate and Foundations and Major Donor fundraising and has close relationships with teams across the UK and the organisation's team based in Dublin. They will identify new opportunities and deliver sustainable income growth. They will set the vision and strategy for the newly formed team, they will lead and coach the team, they will manage and inspire senior stakeholders, including staff, trustees and senior volunteers and they will develop long-term relationships with donors and prospects.

They are looking for someone with demonstrable experience in high value partnerships in a charitable context, including 6 and 7 figure gifts. They are looking for a candidate with a demonstrable experience of writing effective fundraising strategies, across a range of fundraising streams, including Major Donors, Trusts and Foundations, Corporate Partnerships, to achieve significant income growth. The ideal candidate will have excellent knowledge of High Value fundraising in an International Development context and experience of working within a global fundraising environment.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Firas El Dib or Ryan Burdock at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you. 

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon. 

Prospectus is excited to be working with a Theatre to appoint a Director of Development (maternity contract) starting in the Summer 2025. The Director of Development will line manage one direct report and is responsible for implementing and driving creative and target-driven fundraising initiatives to attract a wide range of support.

This Theatre is a regional powerhouse in the world of theatre, creating new work from their beautiful, historic mill building in Berkshire, with strong relationships with significant local philanthropic partners, and a large and engaged audience of supporters. And, to top this all off, they were awarded the title of The Stage's Theatre of the Year 2024!

This Director of Development post is a maternity cover contract. It is a hybrid position, with an office based in Newbury, Berkshire. The salary is circa £45,000 p.a. FTE and the working week can be full time or part time. Please get in touch to discuss further.

As the Director of Development, you will drive individual philanthropy and trust and foundation fundraising. You will deliver against the strategy, which has brought significant income growth and deeper engagement over the last three years. Development at the Theatre is in a strong position and the key objective for the post holder will be to continue to strengthen relationships with existing core funders, strategically forge connections with, and make applications to, new core funders; continue to expand the benefactor and major donor pool and oversee a thriving events programme.

To be successful, you will have experience of individual philanthropy/major donor and trust and foundation fundraising. You will also have line management experience and be confident working closely with senior stakeholders both internally and externally.

We are looking for someone who has a passion for the theatre we produce, although your experience might come from the wider cultural sector, or indeed the wider not-for-profit sector.

How to Apply

Prospectus encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity status. If you meet some of the criteria but not all, you are still encouraged to inquire and learn more, as Prospectus can guide you through each aspect of the role and support your application. Please note that this organisation is a Disability Confident Employer, please let Prospectus know if you are eligible.

Prospectus is dedicated to supporting candidates throughout the application process. To apply, please submit your CV initially. If your experience is suitable, you will receive the full job description, and a call or meeting will be arranged to brief you on the role, ensuring you have all the information needed to formally apply. We look forward to connecting with you soon.

For over 100 years, this wonderful organisation has been working to make a meaningful difference in the lives of creative individuals across the UK. In a profession that can be unpredictable, with challenges such as unstable income and health issues, their support is crucial. A wide range of assistance is available to artists during both difficult times and moments of opportunity, helping them reach their creative potential and build sustainable careers in their craft.

Prospectus are delighted to be supporting this wonderful charity with their search for a Trusts & Foundations Manager. A full time, permanent role based in London with hybrid working pattern.

This role oversees delivery of the Trusts and Foundations strategy, including researching and identifying suitable prospects, writing funding applications, and account managing existing Trusts and Foundation supporters. Working with and reporting into the Head of Corporate, Trusts and Events, the post holder will be responsible for working across the organisation to ensure that the most accurate and relevant data is being presented in applications to ensure positive outcomes.

The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience in Trusts & Foundations fundraising at a charity, cultural institution or similar organisation, with a proven track record of securing 5 and 6-figure valued grants in support of an organisation’s key priorities and strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, collaborative team player with a positive and supportive attitude who embraces and embodies  the charity’s values.  

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Jessica Stoddart at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you. 

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.