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Finance Manager
We are seeking a skilled and strategic Finance Manager to help shape the future of a newly merged charity supporting Cambridgeshire communities.
Position: Finance Manager
Salary: £41,942 - £45,099 pro rata (depending on experience)
Location: Huntingdon or Cambridge (min. 1 day/week onsite), with flexible home working
Hours: 21 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Noon, 30 April 2025
Interview Date: Week commencing 12 May 2025
About the Role
As Finance Manager, you will be a vital member of the senior leadership team, overseeing the financial health and sustainability of the charity. Reporting to the CEO and Honorary Treasurer, you’ll lead on financial reporting, compliance, budgeting and strategic planning.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the finance function including reporting, forecasting, and compliance
- Advising the CEO and Board on financial strategy and governance
- Managing charity statutory accounts, audits and Companies House returns
- Developing and monitoring project budgets and cost controls
- Supporting payroll, pensions, invoicing and cash flow
- Acting as Company Secretary
- Managing a part-time Finance Officer
- Supporting community groups with finance-related training and advice
About You
You’ll be an experienced finance professional, ideally with charity sector knowledge and a passion for strengthening community impact.
You will have:
- AAT Level 3 or part-qualified accountant status (ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, CIPFA desirable)
- Strong experience in financial reporting, budgeting and compliance
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong numeracy and analytical skills
- Proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office
- Experience supporting audits and managing restricted funds
- Knowledge of Charity and Company Law
- A collaborative, flexible and proactive attitude
About the Organisation
Support Cambridgeshire is the result of a merger between CCVS and Hunts Forum, two organisations committed to helping communities thrive. We offer support, advice, training and advocacy for voluntary and community groups across Cambridgeshire. Our work focuses on four core areas: representation, networks, organisation development and volunteering. Headquartered at the Maple Centre in Huntingdon, we also have offices in Cambridge and work flexibly to serve our communities.
Benefits include:
- 28 days annual leave (pro rata) + bank holidays + birthday off
- Flexible working and hybrid model
- Generous pension contribution
- 5 days personal development annually
- Disability Confident employer
Other roles you may have experience of could include:
Charity Finance Officer, Head of Finance, Financial Controller, Finance Business Partner, Senior Finance Officer, Treasurer, Finance Lead, Company Secretary.
We are looking for three new Funding Officers to join our passionate and friendly team in Northern Ireland.
Please be clear in your supporting statement which role(s) you would like to be considered for
- One Full Time Permanent Funding Officer to be part of our North Western Team which covers the following Council areas: Derry City and Strabane, Fermanagh and Omagh, Mid and East Antrim, and Causeway Coast and Glens. The North Western Team is led by a Funding Manager and is comprised of five other Funding Officers . Your role will be to cover the Causeway Coast and Glens area, and to work across all of these council areas as needed to support the demands of our funding programmes. You will join a passionate and friendly team and be part of ensuring over £30m annually is delivered to support communities to make a difference locally.
Location: You will work mainly from home and community locations in the Causeway Coast and Glens area. The role will also involve travel to the Belfast office (on average once every couple of weeks) and other parts of the NW team area as required.
2. One Full Time Fixed Term Funding Officer up to 31 December 2026 to be part of our Eastern Team which covers the following Council areas: Belfast, Lisburn and Castlereagh and Antrim and Newtownabbey. The Eastern Team is led by a Funding Manager and is comprised of six other Funding Officers. Your role will be to work across all of these council areas as needed to support the demands of our funding programmes. You will join a passionate and friendly team and be part of ensuring over £30m annually is delivered to support communities to make a difference locally.
Location: You will work mainly from home, and community locations in the Eastern area. The role will also involve travel to the Belfast office (on average once every week).
3. One Full Time Permanent Funding Officer to work in our Northern Ireland Dormant Assets team, led by a Funding Manager, with one other Funding Officer working exclusively on Dormant funding. It sits within the wider NI Funding team (circa 20 people), some of whom also work on Dormant programmes. Your role will be to ensure Dormant Assets funding supports a wide variety of VCSE organisations across Northern Ireland. Dormant Funds are not National Lottery money, but funds released by financial institutions.
Location: You’ll work mainly from home and community locations and will be required to attend The National Lottery Community Fund offices in Belfast when necessary (on average one day per week).
The roles are varied and involve assessment of applications, grant management and engagement with key stakeholders. You will use your local knowledge and experience to support our assessment and decision making. By working closely with people and communities you will understand what matters to them and where our funding can make the biggest difference.
You will be required to:
- Assess applications across our funding programmes
- Manage your own caseload of grants which will involve liaising with grant holders, visiting projects, identifying and managing risks, and supporting organisations to deliver their projects and measure their impact.
- Understand and respond to the different needs of the community, our applicants and grant holders
- Provide advice and feedback and be willing to have challenging but constructive conversations.
- Represent the Fund by engaging with key stakeholders, including potential applicants, network support agencies, Council staff, and by attending funding fairs and external meetings.
- Share learning from your conversations, events, grant holder reports and evaluations to support the Fund in maximising our impact as a grant maker.
- You may come from a voluntary sector background - many of our colleagues do, but we are also very open to transferrable skills from any and all backgrounds.
Interview Dates: In person interviews, Belfast – Monday 19th (Role 3) Tuesday 20th(Role 1/2/3) and Wednesday 21st May (Role 1/2)
These will include a pre interview case study and competency based questions.
On application, please be clear what post(s) you are applying for and align your supporting statement to the criteria below
Essential criteria:
- Communication skills: Strong listening, written and verbal communication with an emphasis on written communication for assessment purposes.
- Relational skills: Ability to build and maintain excellent relationships at different levels, with colleagues, community organisations and other external agencies with a strong commitment to equity and inclusion.
- Analytical Skills: Ability to absorb a wide range of information including ability to analyse accounts and numerical data and to make judgement-based decisions with confidence.
- Knowledge of the voluntary and community sector. For Roles 1 and 2 particularly in relation to the geographical areas you will be covering and for Role 3 an understanding of the challenges and opportunities in relation to the capacity, resilience and sustainability of the VCSE sector in Northern Ireland.
- Values – Values driven and passionate about the Fund’s purpose, with a strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- An ability to use your initiative, manage your own workload and work to deadlines and a can-do attitude.
- Be responsive to emerging issues and trends which impact on your work, the work of your team, or the Fund
- Demonstrable IT skills and the ability to learn detailed processes quickly and accurately
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
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Since 1899, Birmingham Settlement has been working to create opportunity and choice – connecting and empowering people through action, activities, and shared learning to build and sustain wellbeing for all.
Volunteer Coordinator
Salary: £29,062 per annum
35 hours per week average (flexible – would consider reduced hours)
25 days A/L + contributory pension scheme
Birmingham Settlement is looking to recruit an energetic and adaptable individual to help us develop and build our volunteer offer across the organisation.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about people and volunteering. Working across our bases in Kingstanding, Ladywood and Newtown as well as our Floating Community Hub, the ‘Ellen Gee’, and our 3 charity shops (Sutton, Boldmere, and Wylde Green), you will deliver several core objectives of our new National Lottery Reaching Communities “Connected Communities” programme, by developing and coordinating meaningful volunteer roles that make a difference.
In this key role, you will be recruiting volunteers, supporting their induction and helping us to celebrate the wonderful contribution that volunteers make to our charity. You will ensure that volunteers are well equipped to carry out their roles competently and confidently as well as support existing volunteers and ensure processes and procedures are firmly embedded.
You will work with our teams to develop new volunteer-led activities that achieve positive outcomes aligned with our organisational aims and objectives, and monitor, measure and communicate the impact volunteers make to the ‘Settlement – and beyond.
We are looking for a proactive candidate with proven experience and a strong background in volunteer and people management. You will need excellent organisational skills, experience of community engagement, be skilled in building relationships, have close attention to detail, and a passion for working with people.
For an informal chat please call Theresa Gniadkowski
No agencies please.
For an application pack visit our website or write to Human Resources, Birmingham Settlement Sports & Community Centre, 600 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham B44 9SH.
Closing date: 12 noon, Thursday 1 May 2025
Interviews: Friday 9 May 2025
Birmingham Settlement is committed to Equality of Opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Registered charity number 517303
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The Hampstead Community Centre is an independent charitable organisation founded by volunteers in 1976 and overseen by a board of local trustees.
The Centre is a busy and vibrant part of the community, hosting a variety of activities including an after school playcentre, holiday playschemes for 5-12s, under 5’s activities, over 60’s activities, classes, support groups, counselling, an outdoor food market and events.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a valued community organisation and lead a dedicated team. If you are a proficient manager who is also hands-on, this could be the ideal role for you. You will bring strengths around working with a board, operational excellence, sound financial acumen, innovative ideas and effective partnership building skills.
KEY DETAILS:
ROLE: Centre Manager
LOCATION: London
SALARY: circa £50,000 per annum
CONTRACT: Full time, negotiable/flexible working
The Centre Manager has full responsibility for operation of the Centre and the outdoor community market, leading a small team and reporting to the Trustees’ Management Committee.
Amongst other criteria, the successful candidate will have:
v Experience in a senior management role in a community or charitable organisation
v Experience of working with local authorities and user groups
v Experience of fundraising and grant applications
v Practical experience in buildings and retail management
v A creative flair for marketing, digital media and event management
v Enthusiasm for working in a team environment and motivating employees
If you would like to receive a full job description for this role with details on how to apply, please contact Faye Marshall at Harris Hill via the apply button.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 21st April
Interview dates: To be confirmed
Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
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We are a local charity that enables people and organisations to get involved, helping to build strong and vibrant communities in Buckinghamshire.
We do this by helping people find volunteering opportunities, advising charities and other not-for-profit groups on all aspects of running an organisation, and directly supporting those most in need in the community.
Key Tasks
- Lead and deliver projects as part of a high-quality programme of support and development for the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Sector and Communities in Buckinghamshire. (See appendix)
- Lead on specialist knowledge areas, including supporting the leadership team to develop strategies, policies and procedures, and advising/training VCSE organisations on the subject. (See appendix)
- Support the leadership team in the design, development and planning of the programme.
- Develop volunteering roles and recruit, induct and supervise a team of volunteers and associates to support the programme.
- Develop and deliver outreach and engagement activity to community groups and local charities.
- Induct and train new staff and volunteers about your areas of responsibility.
- Manage relationships with a wide range of stakeholders across the public, private and voluntary sectors to support the development of the programme and delivery of programme objectives.
- Represent and advocate for the charity and the voluntary and community sector, at partnership or public meetings and events.
- Develop and secure income sources, including grants and commissions and commercial income generation.
- Identify and develop partnership opportunities and manage relationships with funders and other key stakeholders.
- Support the leadership team to prepare budgets and plan and manage the allocation of resource to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of the work programme.
- Giving advice on fundraising and bid applications
Diversity & Inclusion
Community Impact Bucks is committed to challenging inequality and values the diversity of our communities in Buckinghamshire. We recognise that reflecting that diversity will only ever make our organisation better. We work to ensure an inclusive culture where colleagues feel welcomed and supported to succeed and thrive. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from under-represented communities.
Base of Work
Hybrid typically minimum 1 day per week at Community Impact Bucks’ Office near Aylesbury with the rest working from home. This role requires attendance at local community events across the county, occasionally in the evenings or at weekends, so you must be able to travel throughout Buckinghamshire.
Please refer to the Job Description for more information.
To apply, please send a CV with a cover letter explaining how your skills, experience and interests meet the Job Description and Person Specification by 9am on Tuesday 22 April 2025.
Interviews will take place in person at our office in Weston Turville.
We support people and groups to get involved in their local communities and make Buckinghamshire a better place to live.



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The Coalfields Regeneration Trust (CRT) is the only community wealth building charity dedicated to the regeneration of Britain’s coalfield communities. For over 25 years, the CRT has worked with communities to deliver a breadth of projects creating opportunities for people, strengthening the role of community organisations and identifying place based solutions responsive to the challenges still experienced in former coalmining towns and villages. To support delivery, the CRT has developed an innovative community wealth-building model generating sustainable income to deliver both social and economic value. Enabled by engaging key stakeholders, partners and, most importantly the communities, activities delivered are personalised to meet the needs of the people, the organisations and the place.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in some of Britain’s most disadvantaged communities. The Head of Operations (England) is a key member of the Senior Management Team and you will have strategic and operational management responsibility for the development of our programmes of work in England. Over four million people live in England’s coalfields, located in six regions (North East, North West, Yorkshire, East Midlands, West Midlands and Kent) and this role requires drive, determination and creativity to ensure our teams deliver and maximise the resources we have for the benefit of our communities. You will work collaboratively with colleagues and create a shared collective responsibility for ensuring the CRT achieves its strategic missions and ambitious targets outlined in its new strategy 2024 to 2029 – Building Community Wealth. By working as part of a team across the whole organisation, you will ensure there is a consistent approach to quality, branding and communication with key stakeholder groups.
The role is responsible to the Chief Executive and for contributing to the effective day-to-day running of the CRT, ensuring we demonstrate good governance and fulfil our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are looking for a charismatic leader and communicator, adept at building productive relationships, committed to staff development and with the adaptability, resilience and strength to influence key stakeholders. You will lead the England Programmes Team, ensuring our community assets and resources are deployed to best effect, be experienced in driving change and identifying new opportunities, and have the capability to develop a good idea and see it through to delivery and completion.
We are looking for an exceptional candidate who is passionate about supporting people, shares our values and has the energy and enthusiasm to create new opportunities to build community wealth in the coalfields.
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We are a local charity that enables people and organisations to get involved, helping to build strong and vibrant communities in Buckinghamshire.
We do this by helping people find volunteering opportunities, advising charities and other not-for-profit groups on all aspects of running an organisation, and directly supporting those most in need in the community.
Key Tasks
- Line Manage the Communications Officer
- Develop and implement the strategy and business plans for your communications and engagement.
- To drive legal and compliance standards and take full responsibility for those within your area.
- Lead the successful implementation of a communications strategy for FY 2025-2027.
- Raise the profile of Community Impact Bucks, of the VCSE sector in Buckinghamshire, and of voluntary and community action in the county.
- Identify and develop partnership opportunities and manage relationships with a wide range of stakeholders to extend the reach of the charity’s communications.
- Ensure that all Marketing, PR and Communications materials, publications and messaging are consistent with brand, targeted and reflect and enhance the reputation of the charity.
- Develop content e.g. writing all comms plans, messaging, newsletter copy (for partners to use), press releases, social media, copy for flyers, posters, case studies.
- Monitor and evaluate the impact and effectiveness of our communications: analysing trends, outcomes, using evidence to inform service development.
- Prepare budgets and plan and manage the allocation of resource to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of communications activity.
- Oversee digital planning and content production, with a strategic oversight of the website and social media channels as well as new digital products.
- Oversee the charity’s social media channels, increasing engagement with relevant audiences and creating content.
- Oversee, write and edit content for the Charity’s website, working with staff, volunteers and contractors as necessary to improve content and user experience.
Diversity & Inclusion
Community Impact Bucks is committed to challenging inequality and values the diversity of our communities in Buckinghamshire. We recognise that reflecting that diversity will only ever make our organisation better. We work to ensure an inclusive culture where colleagues feel welcomed and supported to succeed and thrive. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from under-represented communities.
Base of Work
Hybrid, typically minimum 1 day per week at Community Impact Bucks Office near Aylesbury with the rest working from home. This role requires attendance at local community events across the county, occasionally in the evenings or at weekends, so you must be able to travel throughout Buckinghamshire.
Please refer to the Job Description for more information.
To apply, please send a CV with a cover letter explaining how your skills, experience and interests meet the Job Description and Person Specification by 9am on Tuesday 22 April 2025.
Interviews will take place in person at our office in Weston Turville.
We support people and groups to get involved in their local communities and make Buckinghamshire a better place to live.



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We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Marketing Manager to join our fantastic Communications and Engagement Team.
This role is a 12-month fixed term contract, working alongside the Head of Marketing and Marketing Officer on a part-time basis. The post holder will work 14 hours per week or two full days. We can be flexible on the days worked to accommodate the post-holder’s needs. We will require them to be predominately office-based because of the need to build relationships with team members, internal colleagues, and crucially our commercial tenants.
About the Marketing Manager (Part-Time) role
Are you passionate about creating interesting and engaging marketing strategies and campaigns to support independent businesses and brilliant neighbourhood spaces? Then as the leading social enterprise on London’s South Bank, we want to hear from you.
As our Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for developing and delivering marketing plans which support Coin Street’s purpose and values.
This includes raising brand awareness, promoting the shops, studios, and restaurants at Oxo Tower Wharf and Gabriel’s Wharf, and developing marketing events and in-person activities at the sites.
The successful candidate will have marketing experience in retail, leisure, or hospitality, with a strong track record in developing strategies and executing online and offline campaigns. They should be strong at managing stakeholder relationships, using content management systems, Google Analytics, and email marketing. Candidates should also be experienced in brand management and overseeing creative projects.
About Coin Street Community Builders
We provide the opportunities and spaces for people to lead their own change. Our activities are wide and far reaching. From giving families and children the best start in life through our childcare and family support, to creating and maintaining high quality spaces to live, work and play on the land that we own.
We promote enterprise, creativity, and lifelong learning whether that is through providing employment, volunteering opportunities, nurturing enterprise, or delivering programmes and activities. We provide housing that supports our community; we champion co-operative housing and influence local and national housing policy.
From sports and dance to healthy eating and gardening, we offer a range of facilities and activities accessible to everyone to support health and wellbeing in our community.
Contract
Fixed-Term Contract (12 months). Part-Time, 14 hours per week.
Salary
£16,000 per annum.
Extras
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27 days’ annual leave (excluding bank holidays)/Equivalent of 35 days annual leave (including Bank holidays), pro rata for part-time staff
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8% contributory pension scheme (5% employer contribution, 3% employee contribution)
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Health and wellbeing support, including online mental health therapy sessions.
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Free gym membership at Colombo, annual flu jabs
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Commitment to training and development
How to Apply
Please submit your application by midnight on Sunday 27 April. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check.
As an organisation, we are passionate about creating an inspirational neighbourhood - powered by social enterprise.





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We need someone who can communicate the work and impact of the Community Foundation to a wide range of audiences including potential donors, partners and sponsors. Come and help us inspire philanthropy across the North East!
Development and Marketing Officer (Full time 35 hours a week)
Starting salary: £28,922
Newcastle upon Tyne
At the Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland, we share a love for North East England and believe in the importance of giving and philanthropy, backing local charities and championing disadvantaged people. Every year, we award grants to hundreds of local charities and community organisations through funds set up by donors and partners.
As our new Development and Marketing Officer, you’ll play a key role in expanding our reach and impact. You will help us to “inspire more and better philanthropy” by capturing the many stories of generosity we see in our day-to-day work and finding new ways to demonstrate what can be achieved through local giving. We are already the largest Community Foundation in the UK but, as the needs in our local communities continue to grow, we see huge potential for philanthropy to play a larger role in our region’s development. If you love to communicate and are motivated to boost access to opportunity, tackle poverty and strengthen communities in North East England, this new position could be for you.
Alongside an attractive salary and benefits package, we offer a great office environment, travel-to-work schemes and flexible/hybrid working opportunities.
To apply, visit our website and download the application pack.
We embrace diversity and positively welcome applications from people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
Deadline for applications: 9am on Monday 28 April 2025
Shortlisted applications notified by 12 noon on Wednesday 30 April 2025
In-person interviews for shortlisted applicants at our office: Wednesday 7 May 2025
Registered charity number 700510
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Are you passionate about building relationships, inspiring philanthropy, and making a lasting impact? Gloucester Cathedral is seeking a dynamic and ambitious Development Officer (Individual Giving) to join our dedicated Development Team.
This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in growing and managing the Cathedral’s individual giving income streams. Working closely with the Head of Development, you’ll implement and develop our regular giving and mid-level donor programmes, ensuring our supporters feel valued and engaged. You’ll also lead on donor stewardship, conduct prospect research, and play a pivotal role in managing our new CRM database.
Gloucester Cathedral is an iconic heritage site and a place of inspiration, faith, and community. Our ambitious fundraising campaigns, including In Tune: Music and Organ and The Cloister Project, aim to protect and enhance this extraordinary space for generations to come. Your work will directly contribute to preserving history while shaping the future.
We’re looking for highly personable individual who has experience in fundraising, marketing, or supporter engagement, and a track record of delivering excellent donor care. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills, a proactive and enthusiastic approach, and a willingness to work as part of a close-knit, supportive team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and relationship-driven professional to take their next step in fundraising. If you’re ready to help shape the future of Gloucester Cathedral’s fundraising efforts, we’d love to hear from you!
Closing date is 9am on Monday 28th April 2025
Interview date in Gloucester 9th May 2025
Please note that CVs are not accepted.
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Migration Policy Scotland (MPS) is an independent policy organisation working to improve the prospects for a more just migration system in Scotland and across the UK. We offer principled, effective solutions to confront the challenges and harness the benefits and opportunities migration brings. Our work combines learned and lived experience grounded in the realities of migration in Scotland.
MPS is pioneering an approach that integrates migrant lived experience into research-driven policy influencing. We have recently been awarded funding by The National Lottery Community Action Fund enabling us to continue and grow this area of activity. This will involve supporting the continued work of our Migrant Lived Experience Panel, the establishment of a Capacity Building and Leadership Development Programme for migrants and migrant community organisations, and the further development of our migrant community of practice.
We are seeking a part-time participation officer (0.3 FTE) to support our senior staff to deliver this important and ambitious work.
Potential candidates for this role are likely to have a background in community engagement and/or volunteer support and familiarity with social research methods. Preferably some of this experience will be in the migration sector. You may be seeking to combine this role with other third sector activities or be enrolled on an ongoing postgraduate degree programme. We are open to considering all applications that meet the ‘Essential criteria’ listed below. We welcome applications from people with lived experience of migration.
Job Description:
The participation officer will
• Provide ongoing engagement with and support to our Migrant Lived Experience Panel members.
• Organise and support the smooth running of an on-going programme of training and project development events.
• Facilitate the co-development of projects through supporting inclusive communication and proactive engagement with prospective partners and participants, including through co-development workshops.
• Contribute to the drafting of project proposals and funding applications.
• Conduct desk-based research mapping migrant community-based organisations and activities across Scotland
• Support the development of a training offer to build capacity and leadership among migrants and migrant community organisations in Scotland. Review and summarise currently available training and assist in the development of a bespoke curriculum.
• Design and assist in recording and analysing feedback and evaluation from training programme participants.
• Support the work of the Director and Associate Director in all aspects of the project, working as part of a small, busy team.
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We are working with an excellent community focused Charity with an ambitious vision, to recruit for their new Senior Finance Officer. The role will provide key support to the Head of Finance and will assist with management accounts, audit, transactions and payroll.
Key responsibilities of the role:
· Preparing of month-end management account journals
· Undertaking monthly balance sheet and bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving differences
· Maintaining the fixed asset register and quarterly depreciation calculations
· Preparing annual audit schedules and liaising with external auditors
· Assisting in preparing financial forecasts and cash flow projections
· Assisting in preparing the annual budget
· Meeting regularly with budget holders to assess financial performance and provide financial management information
· Overseeing accounts payable and receivable transactions
· Preparing Payroll for the Trust on a monthly basis
· Carrying out Payroll checks and any other duties as may be reasonably required
· Assisting the senior Finance Managers on matters related to VAT
Ideal candidate profile:
· A minimum of AAT level 3 qualification
· 3+ years’ experience in a Charity accounting department
· Strong financial accounting and year end experience
· Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels
Agency reference number: J87806
Location: Central London
Duration: Temporary to Permanent
Salary: £38,480 per annum + company benefits
Working hours: 35 per week
Working pattern: On site
Start: ASAP
This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.
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About Moseley Community Development Trust (Moseley CDT):
Moseley CDT is an independent charity dedicated to improving the neighbourhood through social, economic, and environmental initiatives. We are a community-led organisation that develops practical solutions to local issues, supporting residents, businesses, and charities.
Our core values:
- Inclusion: Ensuring our services benefit all communities.
- Positive Innovation: Encouraging creative problem-solving.
- Collaboration: Building strong partnerships for shared goals.
Role Overview:
The Communications Officer will develop and implement strategies to raise awareness of Moseley CDT’s work, engage the community, and enhance our digital presence. This role requires creativity, project management skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Key Responsibilities:
Digital Marketing & Social Media:
- Manage and update the Moseley CDT website with engaging and accessible content.
- Develop and implement a social media strategy across platforms incl. Facebook and Instagram.
- Create high-quality visual and written content, including graphics and short videos.
- Use scheduling tools to plan social media campaigns and track engagement.
- Analyse digital marketing performance and suggest improvements.
Content Creation & Brand Management:
- Develop compelling storytelling content, case studies, and campaign materials.
- Design digital and print materials using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools.
- Ensure all communications align with Moseley CDT’s brand identity (currently in development)
- Collaborate with stakeholders to source and share relevant content.
Public Relations & Stakeholder Communications:
- Support the creation of a weekly newsletter.
- Maintain relationships with local partners and key stakeholders.
- Respond to enquiries from the public, media, and community members.
Person Specification:
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Strong writing skills, adaptable to different audiences.
- Experience managing social media, scheduling, and analytics.
- Basic design/editing skills (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar).
- Experience updating websites (WordPress).
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork.
- Commitment to Moseley CDT’s values and mission.
Desirable Skills & Experience:
- Experience creating and editing video/audio content.
- Familiarity with email marketing (Mailchimp).
- Knowledge of analytics tools for engagement tracking.
- Understanding of GDPR compliance and ethical communications.
- Experience in community engagement or charity communications.
We encourage applicants who meet most, but not necessarily all criteria to apply. This role is ideal for a proactive and creative communications professional passionate about community development and making an impact through effective storytelling and digital engagement - reach out if you're interested!
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Head of Impact, Policy and Business Development
We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to drive impact, policy, and business development, shaping growth and influence across the UK.
Position: Head of Impact, Policy & Business Development
Salary: £37,000 - £40,000 FTE Pro rata
Location: Homebased
Hours: Part time, 0.5 FTE
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 22nd April 2025
Interviews: 29th & 30th April
About the Role
As Head of Impact, Policy and Business Development, you will lead the organisation’s impact strategy, ensuring their work delivers measurable outcomes that align with policy priorities and drive new business opportunities. Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and implementing an organisational impact strategy.
- Managing external evaluation partners and overseeing data collection to showcase impact.
- Leading business development efforts to secure new partnerships, funding, and contracts.
- Creating compelling proposals and engaging with stakeholders to expand reach.
- Overseeing digital strategy development and securing funding for digital growth.
- Ensuring the charity’s impact is effectively communicated through policy alignment and marketing.
About You
We’re looking for a proactive leader with:
- Experience in impact evaluation, policy development, or business development.
- A strong ability to analyse and communicate data-driven insights.
- A proven track record in securing partnerships, funding, or contracts.
- Excellent strategic planning and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Knowledge of community, public, and voluntary sectors.
- Experience in team leadership and collaboration across multiple teams.
About the organisation
A leading UK-based community development organisation, creating connected, fair, and healthier societies. Empowering communities by recognising and valuing volunteering through an innovative Time Credits model. With a network of over 1,500 charities, 15,000+ active volunteers, and 750+ business partners, they are committed to driving social impact and policy change.
Other roles you may have experience in could include: Impact Manager, Business Development Lead, Policy and Partnerships Manager, Head of Strategy, Head of Research and Evaluation, Community Development Manager, Funding and Partnerships Lead.
Apply now to help shape the future of community engagement and impact!
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Head of Programmes
We are seeking a strategic and dynamic leader to oversee the delivery and expansion of programmes across England, driving impact and fostering strong partnerships.
Position: Head of Programmes – England
Salary: £37,000 - £40,000 FTE pro rata
Location: Lancashire/Northwest
Hours: Part time, 0.6 FTE
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 22nd April 2025
Interviews: 29th & 30th April
About the Role
As Head of Programmes, you will lead the strategic delivery of the organisation’s Time Credit programmes, ensuring high-quality impact while developing strong relationships with stakeholders, funders, and community partners. Key responsibilities include:
- Leading programme delivery and ensuring all projects meet their objectives.
- Managing and developing regional teams to achieve programme success.
- Overseeing stakeholder engagement and strengthening partnerships.
- Driving business development, identifying funding opportunities, and supporting the expansion of services.
- Developing and implementing strategies that align with the charity’s mission and values.
- Managing budgets, reporting on progress, and contributing to organisational strategy.
About You
As Head of Programmes you will be an experienced and motivated leader with a passion for delivering impactful programmes that empower communities. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing strategic oversight with hands-on management to ensure projects achieve meaningful results. Essential skills include:
- Experience in programme management, stakeholder engagement, or business development.
- A strong track record in community development or public sector partnerships.
- Excellent leadership and strategic planning skills.
- The ability to oversee multiple projects and teams effectively.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with funders and commissioners.
- A passion for driving social impact and community engagement.
About the organisation
A leading UK-based community development organisation, creating connected, fair, and healthier societies. Empowering communities by recognising and valuing volunteering through an innovative Time Credits model. With a network of over 1,500 charities, 15,000+ active volunteers, and 750+ business partners, they are committed to driving social impact and policy change.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Programme Manager, Head of Partnerships, Community Development Manager, Director of Programmes, Social Impact Manager, Business Development Lead, Head of Operations.
Apply now to lead impactful programmes and shape the future of community engagement!
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.