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A fantastic opportunity to work in a busy, high-performing communications team within the UK’s leading vegan charity as their new PR Executive. Based in Bristol, with hybrid working, I’m looking to speak to an enthusiastic, pro-active and resourceful PR expert who is passionate about veganism, animals, health and the environment.
I’d love to hear from you if you have experience securing national and local media coverage, as PR Executive you will produce innovative copy, including press releases, articles and long-form content. You’ll have the opportunity to conduct podcast interviews and speak on a range of subjects appearing on TV and radio.
- Salary £28,000-£33,000
- 4 week’s holiday, 5 days Christmas closure and bank holidays
- Full-time, permanent role (35 hour week)
- Location- Based in Bristol, 3 days in the office, 2 from home.
Closing date: ROLLING. The charity will review applications on a rolling basis, so please get in touch now to start the conversation. I look forward to hearing from you!
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.
Recovery Navigator - Housing, Employment and Training (Mental Health)
Erdington, Birmingham
£24,809 per annum
37.5 hours per week
Are you passionate about supporting people to gain the skills and confidence to live as independently as possible within the community? If so, read on!
About the role:
In your role as Specialist Recovery Navigator, you will work collaboratively with people with mental health and complex needs. Using a person-centered approach, and working collaboratively with a multi-professional, partnership team, you will support individuals attain independence in daily living skills through personal plans and assessments. You will play an active role in supporting and motivating users, helping them to work towards their hopes and ambitions and providing them with the support to encourage integration within the community (with regards to any education, training, or employment opportunities) and their own families and friends. You will develop and maintain a database on housing providers across Birmingham who can offer accommodation to users.
With demonstrable experience of working in the mental health field, you will demonstrate a good understanding of the obstacles that can be faced and how to overcome them to reach certain goals. You will have a good knowledge of housing pathways within Birmingham and be able to show creative approaches to housing challenges supporting people to explore options as they move on from inpatient services. You will be able to empathise with the daily struggles that people face and will have a commitment to user involvement and empowerment and support people to explore any education, training, or employment opportunities. As an ambassador for Birmingham Mind, you will share our values and ethos, as you deliver each support plan and remain focused on the result.
About you:
It is essential that you have a flexible approach to working hours, as the successful candidate will be required to work shift patterns and be able to work evenings/weekends in line with service needs with alternative weekends with a mixture of early (7-3) and late (1-9) shifts- and mainly 9-5 hours during the week.
Salary & Benefits:
Salary for this role is £24,809. Benefits include 33 days holiday (including Bank and Public Holidays), defined contribution pension scheme, PayCare which offers employees affordable cover for a range of healthcare treatments, an Employee Assistance Programme which includes free counselling and a comprehensive training programme.
Birmingham Mind encourages those that have lived experience of mental health difficulties to apply regardless of work experience.
Closing date for applications is Sunday 3rd November 2024
Prospectus is delighted to be supporting our client to recruit for a Development Manager (Trusts and Foundations). The organisation is the centrepiece of Maritime Greenwich, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a long and celebrated 600-year history. Their magnificent Baroque buildings and grounds are open to the public and are one of London’s most popular visitor attractions, welcoming over 700,000 visitors every year.
Via award-winning learning programme, volunteering initiatives and a wealth of events, the charity holds a central place within the local community and provides opportunities for diverse audiences to share its significance. The support received from supporters and visitors is invaluable and ensures that this national treasure remains in the best possible condition for the enjoyment of all.
The Old Royal Naval College is reviewing applications on a rolling basis so please do apply now and we will be in touch!
This is a full-time, permanent role paying a salary of £38,000 to £43,000 per annum. This role is based in their offices in Greenwich, London.
The postholder will be responsible for driving the growth of Trusts and Foundations income especially at the five- and six-figure level, with a particular view to supporting unrestricted income and major projects in the organisation’s pipeline. You will work closely with the Head of Development to define funding opportunities and articulate a bespoke case for support, according to funder requirements and the strategic priorities of the organisation.
They are looking for someone with significant experience of trusts and foundations fundraising with a track record of making successful applications to funders, including writing engaging bids using clear and appropriate language, and face to face presentations. You will be a determined and results-focused individual, with a track record of achieving targets.
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.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
A brilliant opportunity for a Marketing Officer with experience in the charity sector, based in Leatherhead, Surrey. Utilising your experience raising income through effective marketing and communication campaigns, you will join an established marcomms team, in a creative, innovative role, delivering a range of on and offline initiatives to raise funds and awareness.
This is a full-time, permanent role based in Leatherhead, and time in the office is key, so you can bounce ideas off the marketing and fundraising teams and join a charity who have built a collaborative, supportive working culture.
As Marketing Officer, you will help raise awareness and receive regular income for the charity through effective marketing, digital marketing and communications campaigns. This role will focus on promoting fundraising campaigns to the horticultural industry, those who love gardens, outdoor spaces and sport.
Please get in touch for more information, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
- Location- Leatherhead, Surrey. 10 minute walk from the train station, and/ or parking on site.
- Hybrid working- this can be introduced once you are settled in the role, however the majority of your week will be office based.
- Salary £26,000-£30,000. 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
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.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Civitas Recruitment are proud to be working with a fantastic charity that promotes responsible investment. The charity campaigns and works with organisations and companies to tackle issues such as climate change, global health, and workforce issues. A great opportunity exists for an Interim Responsible Investment Standards Lead to join the team. The post holder will help the charity to continue its work to embed best practice on health in the investor sector, playing an important role in shaping a healthier and more sustainable future. The role sits in the Long-term Investors in People’s Health (LIPH) team and exists to develop a shared understanding of what good investor practice on health looks like, and why and how investors should change their approaches to meet these higher standards. The workstream is now well established and the role will focus on delivering several existing projects This is a full-time, fixed term contract (13 months maternity cover) hybrid working in London. Travel to London for meetings several times a month will also be required.
Who are we looking for?
Ideal candidates will be an individual who is passionate about improving population health and leveraging the power of the investment sector to help achieve this. Ideal candidates will have experience engaging with external stakeholders, either in the private sector or civil society. Demonstrative analytical skills, ideally using both quantitative and qualitative data and experience working with data analysis and date gathering/survey packages is essential for this role. You will be able to assimilate and present robust assessments of investor approaches to health and provide constructive feedback. Candidates will be a strategic and creative thinker and will be comfortable analysing and summarising datasets, managing multi-stakeholder projects, holding effective meetings and producing clear and compelling resources.
If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis and roles may closer earlier than initially indicated.
Join us and help shape the future of South Bank and Waterloo…
Applications close at: 9 a.m. Monday 18th November 2024
Location: St John's Church, Waterloo / Hybrid and flexible working options are possible with occasional work during evenings and weekends
Contract type: 3 days per week, 24 months with the possibility of extension
About us
Alongside its partners, South Bank and Waterloo Neighbours (SoWN) is at the heart of shaping the future of South Bank and Waterloo - an internationally important destination, an economic powerhouse, and a real and authentic neighbourhood with diverse business, residential and student communities. We work closely with South Bank Business Improvement District, WeAreWaterloo and Lambeth Council. Together, we are committed to continuing to improve South Bank and Waterloo, to make it an excellent place for all who live, work or come here for leisure.
SoWN is responsible for managing the allocation of £1m of Neighbourhood Community Investment Levy in accordance with a grant agreement with Lambeth Council as well as the distribution of health and wellbeing grants from Lambeth Health, and for the Community Chest from the London Eye Section 106 agreement. SoWN is a small and passionate voluntary team with extensive experience and knowledge of the area, its communities, and working with our partners.
About the role
You will be responsible for sourcing and assessing projects, coordinating implementation, and overseeing delivery. It is a critical role, with an equal emphasis on strategic oversight and delivery. Reporting to SoWN’s Chair, you will work closely with a Steering Group comprised of our partner organisations. You will ensure that the aspirations of the Waterloo and South Bank Neighbourhood Plan are co-ordinated and delivered. In doing so, you will continually demonstrate your understanding of the neighbourhood and all relevant and related strategies, policies, projects, and services.
Your key priorities will be to work with Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) and Section 106 grant recipients to ensure high-quality delivery of agreed outcomes and to secure long-term funding to enhance local wellbeing and green spaces. You will also be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of the Steering Group’s strategy, demonstrating a thorough understanding of the neighbourhood and relevant policies and projects.
Who we are looking for
You will have at least five years of relevant experience, particularly in a partnership or multi-agency setting, demonstrating a successful track record in project management, including meeting objectives on time and within budget. You will possess strong knowledge of developing specifications and managing procurement processes, ensuring compliance with regulations. We also seek someone with experience of managing complex budgets with multiple income streams. Essentially, you will have the proven ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders, including local authorities, the private sector, and community and voluntary organisations.
You will have experience working with local government and community organisations, along with strong advocacy skills for influencing diverse stakeholders. You will need to be capable of managing workloads, meeting deadlines, and presenting effective business cases for change. The role requires building strong community links, translating strategy into practical outcomes, and working both independently and under pressure. A flexible, "can-do" team player who consistently delivers high standards is essential.
Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 18th November 2024.
Trees for Cities is an independent, national charity that works with communities to plant and care for urban trees, helping to create greener and healthier cities across the UK and internationally for the last 30 years.
We are in a pivotal decade for environmental action, and our current strategy, The Turn of Trees (2022-25), is focused on engaging communities in climate action through the simple yet powerful act of tree planting. Looking ahead, our new strategy launching in 2025 will build on this momentum to create a social movement for tree equity - ensuring that all communities regardless of socioeconomic status, race, or geographic location have access to the benefits that trees provide, including cleaner air, cooler temperatures, improved mental health, and enhanced biodiversity.
The Role
We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Head of Marketing & Digital Engagement to lead our efforts in inspiring, engaging, and empowering communities, volunteers, and supporters across the UK. This is a critical new role, focused on implementing and operationalising our new strategy, enhancing our reach, and building the foundations for our future growth. The role offers the opportunity to lead the development of Trees for Cities’ first national digital engagement strategy, ensuring we build strong connections with communities and supporters through creative campaigns and digital platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and delivery of our first national digital engagement strategy, driving public awareness and support for urban trees.
- Inspire and mobilise communities and supporters through innovative campaigns that highlight the benefits of tree planting and urban greening.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure the successful implementation of our organisational strategy, enhancing our digital presence to extend our reach.
- Oversee a talented marketing and engagement team, providing leadership, direction, and fresh ideas to foster growth and deepen our connections.
- Act as a senior voice in the organisation, influencing decision-making and shaping the future direction of Trees for Cities.
About You
We are looking for an experienced marketing leader with a passion for the environment and community engagement. You will have a proven track record of developing and implementing successful digital engagement strategies, and experience leading creative campaigns that inspire action – this could be within a charity or a wider commercial setting. You will be an excellent communicator, capable of influencing at a senior level, and able to bring fresh perspectives to the organisation.
Why Join Us?
At Trees for Cities, we pride ourselves on our warm, inclusive, and vibrant work culture. Our team is deeply motivated by the cause, and we are committed to supporting each other as we work towards a greener, healthier future. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation making a tangible difference in urban environments and communities across the UK.
If you are passionate about mobilising social action and inspiring change, and have the skills and experience to lead our marketing and digital engagement efforts, we’d love to hear from you.
To learn more about the role and organisation, including how to have an informal conversation about the opportunity and apply, please download the full appointment brief.
Closing date: 17 November 2024
Panel Interview Dates: 2 December and then 9 December 2024
Foundation and Trust Administrator - Part-time (3 days working broadly office hours)
Location - Home based with occasional travel including to London, Birmingham and Stratford Upon Avon
The Rigby Foundation is the charity of the Rigby Family and their wholly owned family business, the Rigby Group PLC. In 2023, the Trustees appointed an Executive Director, the Foundation’s first member of staff, to support them in setting their future strategy. The Foundation is now a place-based funder, with donations focussed on the West Midlands.
Support is prioritised for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds aged between eleven years and twenty-five years, and on evidence-based charity programs that enable young people to succeed in education and have the chance of securing meaningful employment.
The Sir Peter Rigby Charitable Trust is Sir Peter’s newly established personal charity. The strategy for the Trust is in development, with current support focussed on partnerships with two leading UK universities.
The Executive Director oversees both The Rigby Foundation and The Sir Peter Rigby Charitable Trust, and is now looking to create a small dynamic team to include a Partnerships Manager and Administrator. The Team will work closely together to ensure that Rigby Foundation funded programs enable the best possible outcomes for young people in the West Midlands, and that The Sir Peter Rigby Charitable Trust facilitates Sir Peter’s giving strategy once this is confirmed.
Prospectus is delighted to be working with the Rigby Foundation to recruit an Administrator to join this small and growing team.
The role:
This important role will be responsible for supporting administrative systems across both charities, working closely with the Executive Director on the following activities:
- Ensuring all requisite policies and procedures are in place for both charities
- Preparing Board papers and facilitating Trustee meetings
- Assisting with annual statutory reporting and audit processes
- Working with the ED to produce annual budgets
- Administering and processing all donation payments
- Responding to all internal and external requests for information
- Supporting staff matched fundraising
- Supporting Rigby Group staff involvement in Foundation and Trust activities
- Offering broader administrative support to the Executive Director.
The role requires substantial experience of governance, Trustee support, financial admin, managing diaries, meetings and travel as well as offering broader admin support wherever needed.
The person:
The successful candidate will have substantial experience of providing broad administrative support to an organisation ideally in the charity, grant-making or education sector. Helpful, organised and resourceful, this person will be able to juggle multiple tasks, to prioritise effectively and to plan ahead to meet deadlines. A great communicator, this person will also be a real team player, proficient in all MS Office packages including Excel and Powerpoint with solid experience of having worked as a PA or similar type of role.
More broadly, this person will be enthusiastic and committed to the valuable work of both charities.
Partnerships Manager – Full Time
Hours:Full-time working to broadly office hours Monday to Friday
Location: West Midlands based, with hybrid working across Birmingham, London, Stratford upon Avon and some home working supported
The Rigby Foundation is the charity of the Rigby Family and their wholly owned family business, the Rigby Group PLC. In 2023, the Trustees appointed an Executive Director, the Foundation’s first member of staff, to support them in setting their future strategy.
The Foundation is now a place-based funder, with donations focussed on the West Midlands. Support is prioritised for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds aged between eleven years and twenty-five years, and on evidence-based charity programs that enable young people to succeed in education and have the best chance of securing meaningful employment. The Executive Director is in the process of establishing the Foundation’s ‘Inspiring Futures’ program, that will include 9 secondary schools and one FE college in Birmingham and 11 specially selected charity partners.
Prospectus is delighted to be working with The Rigby Foundation to recruit a Partnerships Manager. This exciting new post will play a crucial role in ensuring that Inspiring Futures and other Foundation funded programs enable the best possible outcomes for young people in the West Midlands.
The role:
The principal role of the Partnerships Manger will be to support the development, launch and management of The Rigby Foundation’s Inspiring Futures program. This will include managing relationships with Foundation partners, leading on impact measurement for all partnerships, preparing regular partnership reports, being responsible for inspirational communications that raise the profile of the Foundation’s work, representing the Foundation at internal and external events and deputising for the Executive Director as appropriate.
The person:
To succeed in this role, you will need to:
- Have substantial experience in developing and managing effective partnerships within the not-for-profit sector
- Demonstrate experience of leading on impact measurement
- Develop engaging project reports
- Support employee engagement in charity programs
- Demonstrate experience of developing impactful communications including - websites, case studies, award submissions and social media coverage
- Be a passionate self-starter committed to supporting young people
- Take ownership of programmes and be able to work on your own initiative
- Work collaboratively in a small team
- Be a confident public speaker able to engage a variety of audiences
- Represent the Foundation professionally internally and externally
- See this role as a fantastic opportunity to be part of making a real sustainable difference to the lives of young people in the region.
Ideally this person will be based in Birmingham or the surrounding areas in the West Midlands. This is a place-based funding role in which local knowledge and understanding of regional issues will be very important.
Harris Hill is looking for an experienced Marketing Manager, to join a social welfare charity in London, for 6 months, on a hybrid basis. Uusally 1-2 days per month, plus some events when needed.
This role is looking to start mid December, so we are looking for someone who will be available to start quickly, considering interviews and decision might not be made until end November/ December.
This contract role sits within the Fundraising, Marketing and Communications
Team. As the contract Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for managing the planning, development and delivery of integrated marketing campaigns that drive brand awareness, beneficiary engagement and fundraising.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful campaigns to grow income, recruit and retain supporters and drive beneficiary outreach through brand and awareness initiatives.
To be considered, we are looking for someone with the following experience:
Track record of developing and delivering marketing and brand campaigns in a commercial and/or not for profit environment. (D)
Track record of delivering impactful marketing and brand campaigns with measurable outcomes. (E)
Track record of using brand/marketing research and insight to develop targeted, measurable marketing campaigns that drive response or change behaviour. (E)
Experience of developing and delivering a coherent marketing/comms plan in a diverse organisation. (E)
For a closer look at the job description, please apply for more information.
Are you an experienced Chief Financial Officer seeking a new and exciting challenge? Do you have experience of working in the NfP sector? Are you on a short notice period or available immediately? If so, please read on…
My client is a leading not-for-profit organisation based in central London seeking an interim Chief Financial Officer on an initial 9-month temporary basis to bolster their team and improve the finance function, there is a strong opportunity to get extended.
The company has an excellent workplace culture, with strong employee retention and a focus on personal and professional development. They are seeking an experienced CFO to join on an interim basis. This role will provide critical financial leadership and support during a period of transition.
The main responsibilities of the interim Chief Operating Officer are:
- Oversee key financial functions, including financial reporting, month-end reviews, sales analysis, and forecasting.
- Lead the finance team through an ERP system change, ensuring smooth implementation and process optimisation.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to the Finance Accountant, ensuring continuity in financial operations during this transitional period.
- Participate in monthly leadership meetings, providing financial insights and contributing to business strategy development.
- Work closely with senior management, to ensure alignment on financial goals and reporting.
My client is looking for:
- A fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Strong understanding of ERP systems and the ability to manage system change.
- Excellent leadership and mentoring skills to support the finance team.
- Ability to provide strategic financial insights and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Proven experience in implementing financial policies, procedures and systems that bring efficiencies and value for money into the organisation, strong business acumen.
My client can offer a flexible approach to working, with 2 days a week going into the office based in central London and the rest working remotely. There is also a strong opportunity for this role to get extended or go permanent.
Applications are under constant review and the post can close early if the right candidate is found. Please apply immediately if this role is of interest.
In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
We are thrilled to be working with an international animal advocacy organisation who is searching for an experienced and ambitious Fundraising Manager to join their team.
As the Fundraising Manager, you’ll be instrumental in driving the organisation’s fundraising efforts, contributing to a target of £1.3m annually—with big plans for growth in the years ahead. You’ll take the lead in diversifying and expanding income streams, working strategically to identify new funding opportunities. You'll manage and inspire a team of two fundraisers, guiding them to build strong relationships and motivate donors to support the cause.
Your innovative mindset will be key as you collaborate across the organisation to create new fundraising products, with a particular focus on digital and paid social channels. This role offers plenty of room for growth and the chance to step into a leadership position that will help shape the future of the organisation’s fundraising strategy.
To be successful in the role of Fundraising Manager, you will need to:
- Have a proven track record in major donor fundraising and experience implementing successful integrated campaigns that significantly boost income.
- Be a creative thinker who can craft compelling fundraising propositions and engage audiences with your copywriting skills.
- Enjoy working at both the tactical and strategic levels, with the ability to adapt and pivot as needed to seize opportunities.
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Location: London – 3-4 days/week in office
Deadline: 6 November
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Heather on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.
We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Marketing Officer
c. £28,000 to £35,000 per year
Full Time, London-based, Hybrid Working
The Talent Set is delighted to be working with a world-leading membership organisation dedicated to fostering a creative and regenerative future. This role involves promoting the organisation through a variety of written and multimedia formats, generating leads, responding to enquiries, and executing targeted digital recruitment campaigns. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and persuasion skills, with the ability to inspire others while creating compelling marketing content and campaigns that drive engagement and support the growth of the community.
Key Responsibilities:
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Achieve individual and team recruitment targets by actively recruiting suitable individuals for the organisation’s members, aligning efforts with the organisation’s strategic focus.
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Lead digital recruitment campaigns, including sourcing referrals from existing members, crafting marketing emails, producing content for digital channels, and re-engaging former members to rejoin.
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Research and identify potential new groups of members, creating compelling marketing copy and content to encourage their engagement with the organisation.
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Act as a primary contact for prospective members, through various communication channels, including email, phone, and in-person meetings.
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Develop and manage targeted B2C and B2B digital recruitment campaigns, creating engaging content such as copy, visual imagery, and videos for distribution across multiple platforms.
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Provide account management to Partners, ensuring continued investment in the organisation for their staff, students, or members, while maintaining high levels of customer service.
Person Specification:
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Passionate and proactive, with qualification/experience, with a strong foundation in customer service and response handling.
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Demonstrated experience in producing marketing copy and a variety of collateral, including newsletters, videos, graphics, and other digital assets.
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Proven ability to create compelling social media content that drives engagement, increases reach.
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Strong written communication skills, including excellent copywriting and editing abilities to produce clear and engaging materials.
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Experience working towards targets, particularly in demand generation, conversion, and income.
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Excellent interpersonal and persuasion skills, with the ability to confidently engage others through one-to-one conversations, public speaking, and marketing activities.
The deadline for applications is Sunday 3rd November 2024.
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.
Financial Accountant – Process & System Improvement
£51,000 - £59,000
12 month fixed term contract, Full-time
Hybrid working, 2 days a week in the office
Office based in Central London
Exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant to join a world renowned international humanitarian charity during a time of growth and expansion. The successful individual will play a central role in helping the organisation be more effective and efficient. You will work towards these ambitions through developing and implementing changes to finance processes and systems. This will be achieved by leading on a portfolio of improvement projects. In addition, the role-holder will use their skills in Excel, accounting software and reporting to provide ad hoc support to the finance team by identifying and implementing iterative improvements to finance processes and systems where needed.
Key areas of responsibility:
- Design of an effective and sustainable process for a purchase to pay procedure, which includes the payments of expenses and credit cards (seeking significant improvements to current procedures).
- Developing a business case for possible new systems which may be required to deliver new procedures.
- Working with the fundraising team to improve the flow of data between the fundraising database and finance system, including ensuring the coding structure is fit for purpose.
- Commission a review of tax and residency compliance for payrolled staff by working with HR and extemal advisors.
- Assist with embedding knowledge of new processes with relevant non-finance teams / colleagues in relation to key taxation compliance areas, especially relating to fundraising and HR activities.
- Documentation of Finance procedures, as well as the communication, implementation and embedding of policies and processes within finance and the wider office.
- Provide support from the finance function to the fundraising team during the fundraising team's project to introduce a legacy administration database and associated processes.
Who are we looking for?
- A formally qualified Accountant
- Exposure with designing and implementing process change and improvements.
- Familiarity with software implementation (preferably purchase to pay software).
My client is fully open to sector experience. As such we welcome candidates from industry, charity or practice backgrounds.
Westminster School is an esteemed institution with a rich heritage, who is seeking a Senior Financial Controller to lead and inspire its finance team. This role offers an opportunity to oversee financial operations and drive excellence within a collaborative environment one where you can make real impact.
Why Westminster School?
Westminster School values educational excellence and personal growth. Joining the team means becoming part of a vibrant community that prioritises integrity and innovation valuing all staff and pupils across the school.
Employee Benefits Include:
- 25 days of holiday plus a discretionary Christmas closure
- Complimentary school lunches on-site
- A robust pension plan
- Access to a private health scheme (opt-in)
- Use of the on-site gym
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Season ticket loans and tickets to school concerts and events
- Fee remission for pupils awarded places through the admission process
As Senior Financial Controller your responsibilities will be:-
- Lead the finance team in managing day-to-day operations, including month-end and year-end processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
- Oversee the accuracy of the Trial Balance and deliver responsive transaction processing services.
- Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Guide and mentor the team, embedding the newly implemented iFinance system and promoting a customer-focused approach.
Key Relationships:
This role involves close collaboration with key internal stakeholders, including the Finance Bursar, COO, and school leadership teams, as well as external partners such as HMRC and auditors. Strong communication and rapport-building skills are essential for success.
Key strengths include:
- Strong technical accounting skills
- Excellent leadership and team development capabilities
- A proactive approach to process improvement
- Ability to maintain a strong control environment
Why apply?
If you’re eager to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative environment where your contributions are truly valued, this is your opportunity to help shape the school’s ongoing success while becoming a part of its rich legacy.
Apply below or contact Rosemary Pini at Allen Lane who is leading the recruitment campaign on behalf of Westminster School.