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We are delighted to be recruiting to a new role at Interim Head of HR for Morden College, based in Blackheath, South London.

Morden College is a historic charity founded in 1695, dedicated to supporting over 250 older people across two sites in Blackheath and Beckenham, as well as in our Care Home. We are committed to promoting independent and healthy living, challenging ageism, and fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion within our community.

We are seeking an experienced HR Generalist to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with leaders, managers, and teams to build organisational and people capability, ensuring the charity delivers its strategic objectives and remains a great place to work.

Responsibilities:

- Build trusted relationships with leaders, managers, and teams.

- Manage and develop the HR Officer and HR Assistant.

- Provide a full generalist People service, including managing complex employee relations issues, reward management, and HR systems.

- Coach and support line managers in handling sensitive casework.

- Oversee HR systems, data handling, and reporting.

-Support the Director of People & Culture in managing people risks and delivering projects.

- Draft and update HR policies and ensure compliance with CQC Quality Standards.

- Promote EDI across the organization.

- Monitor demographics and take action to improve, including providing relevant training and support.

We are seeking an excellent people manager, that really enjoys developing and coaching their team. You will bring good generalist HR experience and knowledge of HR processes, as well as excellent employee relations experience and the ability to apply the law pragmatically. Developing trusted partnerships with managers and senior leaders will be a key part of this role and excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

At Morden College, you will be part of a purposeful, responsible community that is a great place to live and work. Join us and you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of older people, promoting healthy ageing and combatting loneliness.

We are offering hybrid working and there is the possibility of this role becoming permanent. Parking onsite also available.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and driven HR Advisor to join the supportive and collaborative team at Blind Veterans UK, a military charity, who help blind ex-Service people of every generation lead the life they choose, rebuilding lives after sight loss, away from isolation and towards a life of fulfilment, and providing them with rehabilitation, training, practical advice and emotional support.

The charity is in a period of transformation focusing on future growth and over the next two years they will be revising the organisational strategy and planning for a new future, so that they are able to deliver the best possible support to their existing and potential beneficiaries from a financially sustainable position. 

The HR Advisor will support the Head of People and Culture and HR People Partners to deliver an effective HR ‘self-service’ in line with organisational strategy and the charity’s culture and values. Acting as the secondary point of contact for HR queries you will act as a trusted advisor for day-to-day people related queries. You will play a key role in managing the employee lifecycle, with a focus on onboarding, offboarding, and payroll processing. You will be a crucial part of ensuring seamless HR operations, requiring meticulous attention to detail and a proactive approach.

You will: 

• Demonstrate high knowledge levels of key HR processes and practices, including current knowledge of employment law and best practice.
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, be highly organised with strong time management, and the ability to prioritise workload.
• Have strong networking skills – internally and externally and the ability to build positive relationships at all levels.
• Have proven ability to think laterally and strategically, applying commercially minded thinking in a non-for-profit setting and be proactive in analysing data and identifying trends.
• Have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and HRIM systems.
• Be a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, qualified at Level 3 or above, or relevant vocational experience.

This role offers the chance to hone your skills within a fast-paced environment while contributing to a wider organisational transformation. If you can work confidentially, with tact and diplomacy, are collaborative, with a positive approach to equality and diversity then we would like to hear from you. 

Adhoc travel across the UK is required.

For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status*, or other category protected by law.

*Any veteran applying for this role will be offered the opportunity to interview. 

Location: Homebased with occasional travel - a mandatory monthly meeting in London (expenses covered)

Closing date: Sunday 26 January 2025

The Talent Set is delighted to be partnering Pets as Therapy (PAT) to recruit a Head of Fundraising, who will play a pivotal role in delivering the new fundraising strategy and increasing income to £1.7 million.

PAT is a UK-wide charity that inspires and enables volunteers to share the joy of their pets. Every day over 4,000 people in hospitals, care homes or schools get to meet a PAT Dog or Cat. That brief visit brings the comfort and joy that only a pet can give.  Over the past few years, income has increased from circa £600k to circa £1.5 million. They are now looking to diversify their income portfolio, reaching new audiences and ensuring long term, sustainable income.

This new role of Head of Fundraising, reporting to the CEO, will lead PAT’s fundraising and marketing work. Alongside implementing the fundraising strategy for PAT, you will personally lead the individual giving program. The post holder will also be a member of the PAT SMT (Senior Management Team).

Key Responsibilities:

• Grow income through implementing the new fundraising strategy
• Diversify income streams to give sustainable growth
• Build the capability and capacity of the fundraising team, currently 3 direct reports
• Develop a program of individual giving
• Increase the profile and awareness of PAT

Key experience:

• Managing small, high performing teams
• Expertise of developing an individual giving program
• Developing and implementing campaigns, appeals and events
• Relevant experience of supporter journeys and data capture in CRM, ideally Salesforce
• Budget setting and budget management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good understanding of GDPR, fundraising regulations and best practice
• Strong commitment to equality of opportunity

Closing date: Tuesday 28th January

First stage interviews will be held virtually w/c 3rd February, with final in person interviews taking place in London on 12th February.

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with an international charity to recruit for an exceptional Supporter Acquisition Manager in order to lead a talented team and drive growth in the charity supporter base through innovative, audience-led campaigns.

As a Supporter Acquisition Manager  you will:

• Design and deliver annual testing plans across multiple acquisition channels, including DRTV, digital (Paid Social, Paid Search, Display), and print media
• Your work will directly impact the charity’s five-year growth strategy, creating and scaling innovative products such as regular giving and prize-led offerings (e.g., lotteries or raffles).
• Manage relationships with media agencies and ensure alignment across awareness, acquisition, and legacy marketing.
• Lead the development of engaging creatives and innovative products tailored to our target audiences.
• Ensure robust reporting, compliance, and campaign reviews are conducted on time and to a high standard.
• Develop and manage acquisition strategies to meet ambitious KPIs and ROI targets.

To be successful, you must have experience:

• Proven expertise in acquisition marketing, particularly DRTV and digital channels.
• Strong experience in budget management, forecasting, and reporting across varied channels.
• A strategic thinker with a deep understanding of supporter engagement funnels and the ability to align awareness and acquisition efforts.
• Exceptional project management and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions.
• Experience managing agency contracts and developing compelling, audience-led creatives and propositions.
• Demonstrated success in line management, setting SMART objectives, and motivating teams.
• Knowledge of the charity sector and supporter trends, including experience with prize-led products (e.g., lotteries) or virtual gift appeals.
• Experience developing compelling audience-led creatives, propositions and products to drive acquisition
• Experience running marketing tests against hypothesis with test plans

Salary: £52,000 per annum

Contract type:Full-time, permanent

Location- London, hybrid working with 1 day a week in the office

Closing date: on rolling basis 

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

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

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics

Our client is a UK charity supporting people with learning disabilities, their families, and carers. They provide services, advocate for inclusion, and campaign for equality, aiming to empower individuals to live full and valued lives. Prospectus is excited to be working with this exciting organisation to appoint a new talented Senior Partnership Manager.

The Senior Partnership Manager will work across New Business (60%) and Account Management (40%) developing and implementing account plans for each partner. The post holder will be accountable for the delivery of the charity's high value-value and multi-year partnership programme.

The selected candidate will have managed a varied portfolio of six-figure partnerships and be adept at growing and extending existing partnerships.

You will have experience of building and managing a pipeline and  of managing relationships across an organisation to generate income from corporate donors.

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 and we are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. Please contact Jessica Stoddart at Prospectus for support with your application.

If you are interested in this 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.

Harris Hill are delighted to be supporting in the recruitment of the Head of Andover Foodbank.

Location : Andover

Hours : 25 hours a week

Salary : £26,000

Andover foodbank provides emergency food and support to local people in crisis working in partnership with local agencies and professional care workers.

As Head of Andover Foodbank you will ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness, will lead, manage, and motivate the staff and volunteers and will work in partnership with the Committee to guide the development of the foodbank, including its material resources, financial assets, reputation, partnerships and Christian ethos.

Key responsibilities include:

* Leading and managing volunteers and the Warehouse Manager and Volunteer Manager, complying with the Diocese People policies including appraisals and the completion of personnel administration.
* Analysing and using data to inform and develop strategy and providing regular updates to Secretary and reporting monthly to Committee.
* Leading the Volunteer Manager to ensure the foodbank has adequate numbers of trained volunteers and a rota providing volunteers for the warehouse, office and events.
* Leading the Warehouse Manager to ensure effective and efficient operation of the warehouse, including adequate stock levels by arranging regular supermarket collections, buying stock and issuing appeals as necessary.
* Producing an annual budget for warehouse stock and projects and monitor income and spending on budget and managing donations, donor stewardship, funding applications and campaigns.
* Developing and implementing a fundraising strategy to ensure the foodbank is sustainable.

The successful candidate will have the ability to lead and manage a team including volunteers, with first class organisation skills and ability to prioritise work, and balance conflicting priorities and meet set deadlines.

Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint and Xero is key, as is a background in finance and budgetary control. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire both internal teams and external stakeholders is crucial, with strong experience of staff management and supervision.

This role is the linchpin that keeps the food bank service running smoothly and effectively. If you fulfill the criteria and are passionate about working on community projects that have a positive impact, please do get in touch ASAP!

If you would like to receive further information, including the full job description and how to apply, please send your CV to [email protected] . Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Head of Finance and HR with a charity who promotes music education, on a permanent, part-time (4 days per week) basis. As Head of Finance and HR, you will lead the charity’s finance function and ensure effective strategic and operational financial planning, monitoring and reporting to enhance senior management’s decision making for the organisation.

Please note, there is hybrid working in place with this organisation and you will be required to be in the office 2 days per week.

Additionally, please note, the salary shown is the FTE. 

As Head of Finance and HR, you will:

- Prepare the annual budget and multi-year forecasts in consultation with the Chief Executive and the Hon Treasurer

- Support and develop the organisation’s financial strategy for income generation, efficient operation and future financial security

- Provide regular budget monitoring reports, cash flows, analysis and insight to key stakeholders, such as trustees and senior management, including attending meetings of the trustees

- Oversee a programme of internal and annual external audit, the production and submission of statutory annual accounts to Companies House and the Charity Commission

- Manage the relationship and contract with the charity’s HR consultants

The successful applicant will:

- Have significant demonstrable experience in finance within the charity sector, in a similar role

- Be part or fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA etc)

- Have experience in working with external auditors and preparing annual accounts

- Have extensive knowledge and experience of financial management and accounting processes

- Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

If this sounds like you and you're keen to hear more, please do get in touch ASAP!

Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Harris Hill is recruiting for a Head of Finance & Investments on a full time or part time basis for this Charity based in Surrey

• Salary: £50,000pa - £60,000pa FTE
• Reports to: Chief Executive
• Position: Full time(with part time considered with a minimum of 30 hours per week across 4 days)
• Hybrid Working: 3 or 4 days a week are required at their offices in Surrey. 
• Management: 2 Part Time staff

Job Purpose:

• Strategic financial support to the CEO and senior leadership team
• Strong financial controls
• Excellent Investments experience

Principal Accountabilities:

• Accountable for all aspects of the finances for the charity, including VAT returns, payroll, gift aid, and the administration of investments and pension arrangements.
• Act as strategic financial partner to the CEO
• Provide monthly and quarterly reports, to include income and expenditure, cashflow and investment etc.
• Work with the Treasurer and Chief Executive to manage the annual programme for the Finance and Investment Committee.
• Manage all arrangements associated with the annual audit of accounts.
• Ensure that appropriate financial controls are in place.
• Work with the Treasurer and Trustees to assist them in making decisions on investments.
• Work as part of the Senior Management Team (SMT) to lead the day-to-day running of the charity.

Harris Hill is recruiting for a Director of Finance & Operations for this Charity based in Hampshire.

• Salary: £65,000pa - £70,000pa
• Hybrid: A minimum of 2 days a week is required at their offices in Hampshire.
• Report to: Chief Executive
• Position: Hands-on role

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage all Finance, HR and Operations.
• Lead on all Governance and Operations of the charity.
• Identifying, recommending, and implementing systems and processes to ensure finance and operations are efficient, resilient, and robust and enable effective and meaningful reporting.
• Working alongside the SLT around governance and annual finance planning, aligning to the wider business process and preparing reports in a timely manner for CEO and Board of Trustees
• Ensuring effective monitoring and financial performance, producing, and organising monthly management accounts.
• Ensuring accurate preparation of financial information to support fundraising and reports to funders.
• In collaboration with the CEO and other SLT’s to lead on the development of the business model.
• Maintain appropriate financial controls and accounting arrangement setting up appropriate systems and processes and providing assurance and management of risk for the CEO and Trustees
• Working with the CEO, review and update the Financial Regulations, develop relevant policies, procedures and guidance.
• Produce and analyse monthly management accounts reporting on performance, trends and risks including balance sheet, cashflow forecast, month-end closedown, manage payroll and perform month end reconciliations and corrections.
• Run outsourced monthly payroll.

We are working in partnership with Canine Partners, a registered charity that transforms the lives of people with physical disabilities by partnering them with assistance dogs. Their amazing dogs bring a greater independence and quality of life to their partners, offering security, companionship, and practical help with everyday household tasks. These life-changing dogs also provide psychological and social benefits including increased independence, confidence, social interaction, and self-esteem.

A new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is sought to be responsible for leading Canine Partners, managing and implementing a long-term vision for the organisation, and working with the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees to oversee the execution of the Charity’s long-term strategic plan and annual operating budgets.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following:

• Experience of charity leadership, with a track record developing and executing strategic plans and achieving financial and operational objectives.
• Experience of working with people with disabilities. 
• Proven results in the building and leading of effective teams. 
• Experience of managing risk and governance.

We are seeking a dynamic, authentic communicator and creative thinker. Excellent leadership and management skills with an ability to inspire and motivate others will be essential.

For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. The full Candidate Pack can be downloaded from the Charisma Charity Recruitment website. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

​Location: Hybrid/homebased with regular travel to the national training centre (Osgathorpe, Leicestershire), satellites and other charity related locations.

Closing date: Monday 3rd February 2025

Interviews with Canine Partners to commence: 19th February onwards

Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by close of play on Monday 10th February prior to shortlist submission on Tuesday 11th February.

The Talent Set are delighted to be working with Ruth Strauss Foundation to find their New Business Manager. 

The charity offers a flexible working environment, with hybrid working 2 days per week from their office in London. 

Reporting into the Head of Partnerships, the New Business manager role will be instrumental in generating new business to compliment the current portfolio of partners. You will focus on:

1. New Business: Identifying, researching and building a list of new prospects to generate new partnerships for the Ruth Strauss Foundation. 
2. Engagement with RSF events: Working closely with the RSF Commercial Sales Lead, utilising the Ruth Strauss Foundation calendar of events to engage and steward corporate relationships. These events include the likes of the RSF Long Room Dinner, RSF Golf Day, #RedforRuth, #RockforRuth. 
3. Supporting on Corporate engagement through the Ruth Strauss Foundation’s exciting new pre bereavement eLearning platform for workplaces. 
4. Support the Head of Partnerships to maximise support from the England and Wales Cricket Board and the Marylebone Cricket Club and their commercial partners at #RedforRuth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on pitches and secure new partnership opportunities 
• Maximise planned income from partners, amplifying their fundraising potential and retaining accounts 
• Generate income, working proactively to strategically grow these key relationships 
• Identifying, researching, engaging and cultivating new corporate prospects and relationships. 
• Responsible for developing a corporate pipeline. 
• Develop and, with the wider Fundraising Team, implement a focused calendar of fundraising activities and activation stewardship opportunities specifically for Partners. 
• Working with colleagues to develop our corporate propositions – both fundraising products and exciting, innovative new project proposals alongside our Programme Funding teams.

Person Specification: 

• Experience of working in corporate partnerships / CSR / marketing / sales 
• Experience of working on Charity of the Year partnerships or generating income through creative corporate fundraising activations. 
• A successful track record in utilising business and partnership sector insight to support organisational fundraising aims. 
• Experience of business development and pitching 
• Budget management experience 
• Ability to influence, persuade and negotiate using interpersonal skills with various stakeholder types 
• Competent user of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and experience of client / supporter databases 
• Confident and self-assured with creative flair and innovative approach to work 
• A willingness to adapt and be flexible. There are often new projects, changing priorities, and new processes that you will need to embrace.

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

Recovery Worker - Lambeth, Southwark & Croydon

As a Recovery Worker in the Dependency and Recovery Services, you will be working within a flexible, multi-disciplinary team, across a cluster of community delivery sites.

Recovery Workers will be multi-skilled to provide a range of support/interventions across all complexity levels and be able to work across South London, providing flexibility and resilience against changing demand.

Some degree of flexibility may be required if out of office work is required, but this is a predominately Mon -Fri 09:00-17:00 role.

Responsibilities:

· You will carry a diverse caseload of adult male prison leavers and those on community orders within the Probation services, supporting to implement their action plan and navigate their recovery journey, building trust, and providing support/continuity and signposting.

· You will be responsible for completing comprehensive assessments, creating a collaborative action plan, delivering structured one to one, group work/virtual sessions, whilst maintaining accurate record keeping throughout.

· You will also deliver services which enhance access to treatment as well as providing additional support and guidance meeting the needs of those people on probation whose substance use disorders often co-occur alongside other mental illnesses and other complex needs.

Experience Required:

· Knowledge and experience of the criminal justice sector.

· Excellent experience of substance misuse field and/or experience of working in a related field or similar field.

· Demonstrable experience of managing high caseloads, carrying out risk/ comprehensive assessments, SMART action plans and effective case records.

· Experience of delivering both 1:1 and group-work interventions using motivational techniques and trauma informed approaches.

· Understanding of, and commitment to, the principles of equal opportunity and GDPR requirements including client confidentiality.

Benefits:

• Training opportunities and career development
• Simply Health Cashback Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Crisis Loan Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees)
• Access to Blue Light Card
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme - Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years' service and up to 9% thereafter
• Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary)
• Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Our client exist to help Surrey’s unpaid carers, giving advice, support, information and a little time out to help people feel more in control of their lives and less alone. Carer-led they’re proud to be a Network Partner of a national caring charity, work closely with them and other county carer organisations. Prospectus are delighted to be supporting with their search for a Fundraising Manager.

This is a new, strategically important position for the organisation's pivotal in the future development and delivery of services for unpaid carers in Surrey. The post holder will be tasked with diversification of funding and the development of a robust fundraising strategy. Reporting to the CEO and working closely with colleagues’ funds will be raised through trusts and foundations, corporate and strategic community partnerships 

This position requires an ambitious and passionate Fundraising Manager to lead and develop fundraising activities. You will be a dynamic self-starter with proven successes in fundraising through leading funding bids to grant-making trusts and foundations, business development and engaging with local communities to increase awareness, participation, and support.

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 Jessica Stoddart at Prospectus.

If you are interested in applying for this 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.

The Clink Charity has been at the forefront of offender rehabilitation since 2010 and has developed award winning training programs which have provided second chances to the most vulnerable in society whilst achieving superb results in rehabilitation and reduction in numbers of reoffending.

The Role:

Reporting to the CEO, the role will be responsible for managing all commercial and business functions for the Charity, (excluding Clink Events, our social enterprise which has its own business development function). 

This is a newly appointed position within the management team and is an exciting opportunity for a strong commercial manager who has previous experience managing office infrastructure, bids, contracts, business relationships and funding.  It is essential to have strong finance and IT skill, as the role will work closely with Finance and be responsible for running all inhouse IT systems. 

The role will be supported with additional resource from our Bids, Grants, Contracts & Tenders Manager, our Data & Analysis Officer and an external Consultant who advises on business development.

Contract: Permanent, Part Time.

Working Hours: Hours 22.5 a week.  Office Based.  Flexibility to work over 3, 4 or 5 days, but must include Friday as part of the working week.

Location: Bessemer Park, Herne Hill, London. SE24 0HG

Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum Pro Rata, DOE.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Commercial & Business Development:

· Own our commercial relationships with the Ministry of Justice and other major customers.

· Bring in new funders and new contract business from the MOJ, HMPPS, Local Authority Adult Education Providers,              and Private Sector companies working in our field.

· Collaborate with our bid and business development team and with our marketing team on fundraising. 

· Take the lead on major new grant funding applications.

· Review and develop operational processes to improve performance and maximise growth working closely with the                Head of Finance, Director of Operations and MD Clink Events.

· Work together with relevant internal departments to develop accurate and consistent bids.

· Establishing targets for contract income, fundraising and grants, and ensuring the Charity meets them.

Business Management:

· Ensure the smooth running of our Head Office site at Bessemer Park, Herne Hill, London.

· Manage our leases and site infrastructure in Bessemer Park including managing our outsourced IT provider.

· Management of our in-house IT systems contracts relationships (Case Management, Sage, Paperless invoicing).

· Oversee all business accounts and contracts.

· Implement systems and processes to ensure all contracts are managed and renewed including competitive re-                      tendering as appropriate.

· Managing risk assessments for new initiatives and overseeing the risk register for the Charity.

Experience & Background Required:

We welcome applicants with relevant commercial and contract management experience from the public, private or not for profit sectors. Successful applicants are likely to have had a track record in negotiating public sector contracts and building relationships with commissioners and procurement professionals. Experience in education, training, apprenticeships or justice services would be of particular interest.

It is essential that the role holder is Financially and IT literate, someone who can lead the commercial function, manage our outsourced IT infrastructure providers and provide business leadership to the management of all internal supply contracts.

You will work closely with the Finance team and support the remote working Head of Finance to provide oversight and support to our finance team members based at Head Office.

Personal Attributes:

· Highly financially and IT literate.

· Strong leadership skills to guide and motivate colleagues and teams with the ability to work in virtual team structures.

· Excellent organisational skills to balance and prioritise their workload and meet deadlines.

· Knowledge of project management and risk management.

· Solid financial skills, including some financial/data reporting abilities (There is a Head of Finance who prepares all                Board & Management Accounting and a Data Analyst who leads performance reporting).

· Knowledge of relevant legislation & regulations and industry insights/trends.

· Strong strategic and negotiation skills to make sound commercial decisions.

· A compelling and engaging communicator, who is professional and able to influence and present well internally and             externally.

· Shows genuine empathy and belief in the values and objectives of The Clink Charity.

Preferred but not essential

Project Management Qualification (Prince 2 or similar)

CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply)

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of our work and The Clink Charity is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment where all individuals feel respected and are able to give of their best. We strive to make our team truly representative of society and are committed to eliminating discrimination and promoting equality and diversity amongst our learners, workforce, trustees and stakeholders

To apply, please follow the link and upload your CV.