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Role Purpose:
The Talent Set is excited to be working with a fantastic Membership Association as they search for a Marketing Officer to support them on a 4-month FTC.

This role involves delivering a range of marketing strategies aimed at driving engagement, supporting funded programs, and fostering growth. The successful candidate will focus on implementing diverse marketing tactics, such as email campaigns, social media management, advertising, and content creation, to achieve ambitious goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Marketing Manager to develop and execute marketing strategies for funded projects, ensuring KPIs are met and sector awareness is raised.
• Plan and deliver targeted marketing campaigns aimed at recruiting, engaging, and retaining members and customers.
• Manage and implement marketing plans, ensuring objectives are clear, performance is tracked, and adjustments are made as needed.
• Oversee the creation and execution of activities across the marketing mix, including email campaigns, advertising, web content, and social media.
• Use audience segmentation and targeting to design effective customer journeys that enhance participation and engagement.
• Develop various types of content, including articles, multimedia assets, and social media posts, while monitoring engagement.
• Use analytics tools (e.g., CRM, GA4, Power BI) to track, report, and refine marketing performance.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure marketing efforts align with organisational goals and data-driven insights.
• Produce testimonials, case studies, and other promotional materials in compliance with GDPR and data retention policies.
• Represent the marketing team in internal and external meetings, sharing updates and offering expertise.

Person Specification:

• Proven experience in supporting marketing strategies and campaigns.
• Proficiency in email marketing, social media, and advertising tactics.
• Strong content creation skills, including multimedia development.
• Experience using CRM platforms for marketing purposes.
• Familiarity with GDPR compliance in marketing activities.
• Analytical skills with a solution-oriented mindset, adaptable to changing priorities.
• Marketing qualification (desirable but not essential).
• Personal Attributes:
• Commitment to organisational values and diversity.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary of circa £37,150 pro-rata for the successful candidate.
• An immediate start in a fantastic organisation that harbours creativity and learning.
• A hybrid working pattern with 1-day per-week in the organisation’s Central London Office.

How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the “apply now” button.

Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Role Purpose:
The Talent Set is excited to be working with a fantastic Membership Association as they search for a Marketing Officer to support them on a 2-month role.

This role involves delivering a range of marketing strategies aimed at driving engagement, supporting funded programs, and fostering growth. The successful candidate will focus on implementing diverse marketing tactics, such as email campaigns, social media management, advertising, and content creation, to achieve ambitious goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Marketing Manager to develop and execute marketing strategies for funded projects, ensuring KPIs are met and sector awareness is raised.
• Plan and deliver targeted marketing campaigns aimed at recruiting, engaging, and retaining members and customers.
• Manage and implement marketing plans, ensuring objectives are clear, performance is tracked, and adjustments are made as needed.
• Oversee the creation and execution of activities across the marketing mix, including email campaigns, advertising, web content, and social media.
• Use audience segmentation and targeting to design effective customer journeys that enhance participation and engagement.
• Develop various types of content, including articles, multimedia assets, and social media posts, while monitoring engagement.
• Use analytics tools (e.g., CRM, GA4, Power BI) to track, report, and refine marketing performance.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure marketing efforts align with organisational goals and data-driven insights.
• Produce testimonials, case studies, and other promotional materials in compliance with GDPR and data retention policies.
• Represent the marketing team in internal and external meetings, sharing updates and offering expertise.

Person Specification:

• Proven experience in supporting marketing strategies and campaigns.
• Proficiency in email marketing, social media, and advertising tactics.
• Strong content creation skills, including multimedia development.
• Experience using CRM platforms for marketing purposes.
• Familiarity with GDPR compliance in marketing activities.
• Analytical skills with a solution-oriented mindset, adaptable to changing priorities.
• Marketing qualification (desirable but not essential).
• Personal Attributes:
• Commitment to organisational values and diversity.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive day rate of £146.88 per-day + £22.80 daily holiday pay for the successful candidate.
• An immediate start in a fantastic organisation that harbours creativity and learning.
• A hybrid working pattern with 1-day per-week in the organisation’s Central London Office.

How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the “apply now” button.

Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

We are working with a fantastic membership association who are looking for a Marketing Manager for an immediate start for a contract role until May 2025.

The Marketing Manager will be responsible for managing the strategic planning and execution of initiatives aimed at enhancing engagement and participation in a professional membership offering, with a particular focus on attracting and retaining members.

Key Responsibilities:

• The Marketing Manager will develop and implement results-driven marketing campaigns, strategies, and plans to achieve the membership associations goals. This includes setting goals, planning, analysing data trends, identifying areas for improvement, adapting strategies based on insights, and managing budgets.
• The Marketing Manager will oversee the planning and operational delivery of a membership marketing strategy, coordinating the work of a cross-functional team, ensuring targets and KPIs are met, and adjusting plans as priorities evolve.
• Lead a team of marketing professionals, providing coaching and ensuring the effective execution of multi-channel marketing efforts across a range of products and services.
• Manage a comprehensive calendar of email marketing campaigns, promoting best practices, maintaining accurate and cleansed data, leveraging automation, and reporting on performance and impact.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of a library of photography, video content, and testimonials to support marketing activities.
• Serve as the brand custodian, ensuring the brand's visual identity, tone of voice, and positioning are consistently applied and evolve to increase awareness and loyalty within the sector.
• Represent the marketing team in internal and external meetings, providing insights on marketing activity, performance, and strategy while offering expert guidance as needed.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven track record of developing and executing integrated marketing strategies and campaigns across multiple media channels.
• Skilled in monitoring marketing performance and adapting strategies to meet objectives.
• Experience in membership associations and knowledge on membership acquisition and retention.
• Demonstrated success in a marketing leadership role, managing collaborative campaigns and initiatives.
• Experience coaching and developing team members
• Hands-on experience with email marketing and marketing automation.
• Expertise in budget management and KPI reporting to measure marketing impact.
• Ability to develop personas, map customer journeys, and create targeted messaging.
• Comprehensive knowledge of diverse marketing and communication channels.
• A can-do attitude and the ability to hit the ground running.

What's on Offer:

• Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of both remote and office-based work. 1 day per week in the central London office 
• Contract Duration: Immediate start until May 2025
• Salary: A salary of £44,400 pro-rated to the duration of the contract

To Apply:
Please send across a copy of your CV highlighting your relevant skills and experience for the role. One of our team will get in touch to provide further details and discuss the role in depth. 

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 adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

Registered Service Manager
Health Charity
Surrey - on site
Salary up to £50,000
Permanent
Full time, Monday-Friday, with one weekend per month on rota
Excellent benefits: 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), Generous pension scheme (employer 7% contribution / employee 5% contribution, enhanced sick pay, free on-site parking, healthcare cash back scheme, free on-site gym, free meals on duty, Employee referral programme

Are you an experienced manager with a health and social care qualification (minimum QCF Level 5) and at least 1 years' experience in a Registered Service Manager role within a residential services organisation? Do you want to work for an exceptional charity leading a team and service in Surrey for adults with a disability? If so, we would love to hear from you.

Charity People are delighted to be working with a health charity to recruit a Registered Service Manager.

The charity is based in Surrey and has a specialist care home and day service for adults with a disability which offers accommodation, tailored assistance, skills training and leisure and sports activities, enabling the people they support to lead fulfilled, and socially inclusive lives.

The Registered Service Manager is a management role and will lead, supervise and manage a team of Deputy Managers, Senior Support Workers, Support Workers and day, night, bank and agency staff. The role will deliver effective leadership for people and practice, ensuring the service is CQC compliant.

Key responsibilities

• Team Leadership and Development: Lead and supervise staff within a positive working environment, conducting appraisals, inductions, day to day management and training, and ensure compliance with CQC guidelines.
• Operational and Compliance Management: Oversee rota planning, maintain documentation, and ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and legislative requirements, including CQC standards.
• Service User Support: Empower residents to achieve their potential, support resident meetings, and build positive relationships with families and external professionals.
• Medication and Emergency Oversight: Manage medication administration and record-keeping and take responsibility for service safety during emergencies.

About you

The successful candidate will have:

• An appropriate health & social care qualification - minimum QCF Level 5
• At least 1 years' experience in a Registered Service Manager role within a residential services organisation
• Excellent written and verbal communication with the general public, trustees, professional bodies and all other parties on behalf of the charity
• Knowledge and experience using Microsoft programmes and calendars
• Understanding of CQC Fundamental Standards and KLOEs
• Experience in managing and developing staff teams
• Experience with MCA and DOLs
• A full clean driving license

It would be desirable if you have:

• An understanding of CQC requirements in the event of an Inspection
• 2 years' previous experience in a managerial role in a health or social care setting

The role is based on site in Surrey due to the nature of the charity and the service providing 24/7 care to residents face to face. The role is Monday to Friday, and you would be required to work one weekend per month. You will need to drive to do the role.

How to apply

The application process is CV and Supporting Statement. If you would like to apply for this role or for an informal confidential, please apply via the link below with a copy of your CV and Jen D'Souza at Charity People will share the pack and the full details of how to apply.

The deadline is 9am on Wednesday 22 January. Due to the urgent nature of the recruitment for this role, interviews are taking place on a rolling basis with first stage interviews online and second stage interviews in person. Please express your interest with your CV as soon as possible.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform Jen if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you.

At Charity People, we match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

We are working with a fantastic charity who are looking for a part-time Corporate Partnerships Manager to join their team for an initial 5 month contract.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing and managing corporate partnerships that support the charity's fundraising efforts, raise awareness and help achieve organisational goals. You will build strong, lasting relationships with corporate partners, working closely with them to design and deliver mutually beneficial initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategies to identify, cultivate, and secure new corporate partnerships.
• Manage a portfolio of existing corporate partnerships, ensuring they are nurtured and developed for long-term engagement.
• Work closely with corporate partners to tailor bespoke sponsorship, fundraising, and volunteering opportunities.
• Collaborate with the fundraising team to ensure corporate partnerships are aligned with the charity's wider fundraising strategy.
• Monitor and report on the success of partnerships, ensuring regular communication and delivering agreed outcomes.
• Negotiate and draft partnership agreements and contracts in line with the charity's objectives.
• Represent the charity at corporate events, meetings, and networking opportunities to promote our mission and build relationships.
• Stay informed on trends and best practices in corporate partnerships and fundraising, bringing fresh ideas to the charity’s strategy.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a corporate partnerships or fundraising role, ideally within the charity or non-profit sector.
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills with a track record of securing and managing corporate partnerships.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

What's on Offer:

• Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of both remote and office-based work. 1 day per week in the central London office 
• Contract Duration: New year start for an initial 5 months 
• Salary: A day rate of £142.29 daily rate+£17.71 daily holiday pay ( £160 PAYE per day total)

To Apply:
Please send across a copy of your CV highlighting your relevant skills and experience for the role. One of our team will get in touch to provide further details and discuss the role in depth. 

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 adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

The Talent Set are delighted to be working with a fantastic animal charity to recruit their Communications and Media Officer. 

The charity offers a flexible working environment, with Hybrid or Remote working from their London head office as required.
In this role, you will pro-actively deliver and support the communications and campaigns projects and activities. Your work will range from ensuring working animals are represented in the global news agenda, to raising awareness of organisational and income-generating activities, in line with their strategy.

Key Responsibilities:
Media and PR
·       Deliver local, national and international PR (both online and offline), supporting awareness-raising, global programmes, emergency, fundraising and advocacy activities and campaigns.
·       Implement media plans in line with the global fundraising, marketing and communications strategy and in support of communications KPIs.
·       Organise PR engagements and activities for media and other stakeholders as required.
·       Produce and distribute press releases, articles, statements, case studies, Q&A sheets, position statements, briefings, press packs and other media materials.
·       Identify opportunities for, and support the development of, appropriate content (video, imagery etc) for media release.
·       Act as a first point of contact for media enquiries, providing out-of-hours media cover as required, including weekends.

Communications and Campaigns
·       Work with the Communications and Campaigns team and colleagues to plan and implement strategic communications designed to grow awareness and understanding of the charity’s work and support income generation activities.
·       Work with Global Programmes staff to identify and realise potential stories of geopolitical importance (e.g. conflict and security, climate, food security, gender issues).
·       Work with the Global Programmes team to realise opportunities arising from advocacy work.
·       Support awareness day campaign activity, e.g. International Working Animal Day.
·       Support the development of the ambassador programme, liaising with high-profile public figures, journalists, politicians and celebrities to assist in delivering media coverage.
 
Brand and Content
·       Write copy for publications, marketing materials and digital channels, such as the website and social media.
·       Work with the Senior Content Officer, in-country teams and freelancers, to develop, catalogue and select content (photography, video, case studies).
·       Oversee the production of promotional materials as required.
 
Person Specification:
·       Experience of working in a busy press or communications environment, including interacting with national media.
·       Knowledge of charity/not-for-profit communications.
·       Excellent knowledge of the UK media environment, including print, broadcast and digital.
·       Expertise in managing both reactive and proactive media relations.
·       An experienced writer, with the ability to produce engaging, persuasive copy that is tailored to the needs of particular audiences.
·       Experience of digital communications, including writing for the web.
·       Experience of media contacts databases, such as Gorkana/Cision.
·       Experience of project management and delivering projects on budget and within deadline.
 
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.

Head of Finance

12 months FTC

Hybrid/London

£70,000

Head of Finance required for a non-ministerial government department that provides specialist analysis, advice and assurance to other government departments and organisations.

This is an exciting time to join the organisation as they are setting out their strategy over the next five years, planning a transition to a new finance system, delivering efficiencies across the department and enhancing decision making. The Head of Finance will enjoy a mix of financial accounting, reporting and systems work.

Key areas of responsibility will include;

• Lead the Finance team through transition to a new finance system.
• Assure key business and system changes, working closely with colleagues across the department to ensure future changes align to relevant accounting standards, best practice and Government Functional Standards.
• Lead on financial accounting, including preparation of the annual report and accounts, audit exercises, operational financial activity e.g. cash flow management and act as the main contact to the NAO.
• Lead on external reporting to HM Treasury and Cabinet Office, e.g. Main and Supplementary Estimates, spending controls and transparency returns.
• Provision of expert technical financial advice - which can include sensitive and complex accounting and budgeting issues.
• Ensure robust stewardship of, and accounting for, public money, underpinned by effective planning and internal controls.
• Provide inspirational leadership and act as a deputy for the Director of Finance.

In order to be successful in the role, we are looking for a formally qualified accountant with significant experience gained in a similar role. This will be a blend of reporting, financial accounting with a keen interest in developing finance systems.

We are open to background and candidates from other sectors will be considered.

This is a 12 months FTC to cover a maternity.

Director of Finance 12 month FTC Part Time

Corinium Education Trust

Salary: £70,000-£80,000 p/a depending on experience.

Hours: Part time - 3 days a week

Location: Hybrid working model: mainly working from the Trust's office and on visits to schools within the Trust. There is some opportunity for home-working and there are occasional evening commitments.

Opportunity

This is a very exciting time to join our Trust. We are currently working collaboratively with a wider group of schools locally. Our discussions are focused on the future and the potential co-creation of a new organisation.

This post offers you the opportunity for further professional development as we prepare to operate at scale. The role is likely to evolve within an expanding team as we build the capacity to support more schools.

This is an important appointment. As a key member of our executive team, you will play a significant role in developing and promoting our Trust's strategic direction and future growth.

The role

Working with the Trust Lead (CEO), our Director of Finance will lead on all areas of finance to help move the Trust and each school forward.

We have an annual income of just over £10,000,000.

Every day will be different. You will lead and be supported by a motivated and industrious team.

Our ideal candidate will inspire confidence and motivate others with strong interpersonal skills and effective team leadership. You will have ambition and drive. You will maintain high levels of integrity and attention to detail in all you do.

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) and you will share The Corinium Education Trust's values. You will bring a passion for improving the learning and life chances of children and young people in the South Cotswolds and a determination to be the best we can be every day.

Key skills needed:

• Experience in financial and operational leadership;
• Adept at building strong, positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders;
• Able to foster respect and trust easily;
• Responsive and proactive in the context of our strategic priorities;
• Commercially astute and have excellent communication and negotiation skills;
• Able to present complex information succinctly to a variety of audiences;
• Able to adapt to new areas, multi-task and work flexibly;
• Able to help our Trust operate with tight budgets, navigating polices to ensure adherence to legislation and regulation.

Owing to the complexities of this sector, it would be beneficial if you have worked in the education sector or a similarly regulated environment.

Major Gifts Fundraiser 

Salary: Up to £45,000  

Location: Home based with occasional travel to Newark office/UK  

Full time: 35 hours per week (Mon-Fri)  

Permanent contract 

Closing date for applications: 26th January 2025  

First interview: 5th February 2025  

Second interview: 11/12 February 2025 

About Us  

The Wildlife Trusts are a federation of 46 charities, supported by a central charity, the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts. Together we have over 940,000 members, 32,500 volunteers and 3,400 staff across the UK. 

From precious peatlands and wildflower meadows to Britain’s lost rainforests, Wildlife Trusts have restored and care for some of the most special places for wildlife in the UK. We’ve re-wiggled rivers, brought back beavers to the UK and helped thousands of communities take matters into their own hands to bring back nature on their doorsteps. Collectively we manage more than 2,600 nature reserves, operate 123 visitor and education centres and own 29 working farms. We undertake research, we campaign for wildlife and wild places under threat, and we help people access nature. 

But we’re not standing still. The next few years will be critical in determining what kind of world we all live in. We need to urgently reverse the loss of wildlife and put nature into recovery at scale if we are to prevent climate and ecological disaster. We have an ambitious new strategy to address this, setting out our bold vision of nature in recovery with many more people taking action for wildlife,. 

About You 

We are seeking an exceptional major gifts fundraiser to join one of the UK’s most cherished nature charities at an exciting time in our 112-year history. You will be instrumental in expanding our network of high-net-worth individuals. Working closely with our major donor fundraising lead, chief executive, senior leadership team and Wildlife Trust colleagues, you will focus on prospecting and building high-quality, long-lasting relationships, that deliver a step-change for nature’s recovery in the UK. 

You will be a confident and engaging major gifts fundraiser, with the ability to express The Wildlife Trusts’ case for support in tackling the nature and climate emergencies, both through our work on nature’s restoration on the ground, and through our influencing, policy and campaigning work. You will be highly experienced in initiating and developing mutually beneficial relationships with individuals to achieve fundraising targets, with a proven track record of securing significant unrestricted funds. 

The Wildlife Trusts value passion, respect, trust, integrity, pragmatic activism and strength in diversity. Whilst we are passionate in promoting our aims, we are not judgmental and are inclusive. We particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within our sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. 

The Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts takes our safeguarding responsibilities extremely seriously. Please click here to read our commitment statement. RSWT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. For applicable roles, applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the eligible level. 

As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to anyone with a disability that meets all the essential criteria for the post. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible. 

RSWT are committed to increasing the diversity of its staff through its Levelling the Field recruitment pledge and will put any ethnic minority applicants that meet all the essential criteria for the post through to the next stage of recruitment. 

Please do not use artificial intelligence tools to assist you to complete the application form. We may not accept applications that have been completed utilising AI tools. If you would usually use tools such as these to assist you in filling in a form, please contact us to discuss this further and understand other options. 

Ivy Rock Partners is delighted to be supporting a leading global development organisation with the recruitment of an Programme Finance Officer to support the Programme Finance Manager in running an efficient and effective programme financial management and reporting processes in relation to their programmes and grants.

About the role

As Programme Finance Officer you will provide support to the full life cycle of grants: from donor concept proposals to final reports. You will maintain a close working relationship with all finance and programme teams and relevant staff across their international network and external donors. You will prepare financial information for internal reporting purposes, including the quarterly CEO report, monthly dashboards, and quarterly cash balance reports.

You will oversee the grants management and compliance processes, including maintaining the grants management tracker to ensure they are properly recorded and monitored. You will review budgets for proposals and make recommendations for improvements and liaise with the programme/partnerships team to ensure they are complete, accurate and compliant with donor requirements.

You will also carry out any other duties as assigned by the Programme Finance Manager or the Head of Finance and Operations.

About you:

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
• Experience working within international charities or donor agencies and have a good understanding of grant accounting
• Experience working with EC, ECHO, DFID or equivalent and have familiarity with compliance rules
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with a variety of stakeholders
• Experience working within financial accounting and financial reporting in a charitable context
• Broad understanding and experience of development issues and organisations

What’s on offer:

• Salary – £48,000
• Hybrid working – 2 days required working in the office
• Opportunities for international travel

An international charity, our client is committed to improving the lives of horses. Founded in 1927, the organisation is built around four key pillars: rescue and rehabilitation, rehoming, international work, campaigning and education. Each of these areas supports their overarching mission to enhance equine welfare worldwide.

Prospectus is excited to partner with this exciting charitable organisation in their search for a Fundraising Digital Marketing Lead—a newly created role with the potential to shape the charity’s digital future.

Working closely with the Senior Marketing Officer this role will spear head all online fundraising activities recruiting and stewarding donors, acquiring new supporters, and driving the success of digital fundraising campaigns. Through collaborating with the wider Fundraising and Communications teams, the successful candidate will play a critical role in refining and delivering the charity’s digital strategy.

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in digital marketing within the nonprofit sector, with demonstrable success in using online platforms to drive fundraising growth. You will possess the ability to engage and build online communities around the charity’s mission and translate that engagement into ethical fundraising success. This role requires a creative, data-driven professional with a passion for making a tangible difference.

Joining this organisation offers an incredible opportunity to shape the digital development of one of the UK’s leading animal welfare charities.

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.

Our partner is a global charity with programmes spanning across different areas including education, health & nutrition, empowering agricultural communities and establishing sustainable livelihoods. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual to join a close-knit, collaborative team, with the role having a strong focus on finance business partnering and programme delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing and strengthening financial systems, procedures and controls on grant management and compliance, regularly reviewing and updating these; and training staff as required
• Monitoring programmatic activity and spend, and maintaining the grants management tracker tool.
• Preparing financial information for internal reporting, and assisting in the  preparation of the programmes finance elements on statutory financial statements
• Overseeing the financial administration of programmes grants. This includes reviewing concept notes and proposals, preparing donor and sub-grant agreements, setting up grant codes, and preparing donor reports.
• Supporting on budget proposal development and refinement for new grant proposals; and ensuring that donor and the foundation rules on accounting, procurement and project implementation are adhered to.
• Supporting in reviewing and approving due diligence assessments on potential partners, and carrying out monitoring visits and audits of projects.
• Supporting in the preparation of and implementing the recommendations of donor grant audits.
• Undertake overseas travel (around 2-3 trips a year)

Person Specification

• Accountant with at least 3 years of experience in programmes financial accounting & reporting; developing and managing administrative systems; and budgeting, forecasting and cashflow monitoring.
• Experience of institutional grant budget proposal development, compliance, monitoring and reporting; this includes experience in managing FCDO, EU, ECHO, German government, Swedish government, and USAID funding.
• Excellent numeracy & financial analysis skills
• Intermediate/advanced knowledge of MSOffice, especially MSExcel
• Excellent command of the English language, both in a written and oral capacity.
• Strong business partnering skills, including experience of working with field staff in an INGO setting.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise and meet deadlines.

The organisation offers hybrid working with the successful candidate expected to be in the office in London 1-2 days/week.

We are working in partnership with Community First, a charity who enable individuals and local groups to be the difference they want to see in their local communities.  Community First achieve this through connecting and engaging with the community, identifying where essential services could make a difference to peoples’ lives and facilitating this change through the actions of dedicated individuals and organisations.

The charity is now seeking a new Chief Operating Officer (COO) who will run and oversee all aspects of business operations, ensuring services are delivered on time, meet financial and output targets and deliver the required impact for our clients and beneficiaries. The COO will have strong commercial awareness and will drive the business performance of new and more established enterprises and services, optimising their commercial potential to generate a financial return. 

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate:
 

• Experienced leadership and management skills with an empowering style
• Strong commercial background preferred
• Excellent financial and budget management skills
• Hands on attitude and a collaborative approach
• Experience in generating funding streams to sustain and expand 
• Confident working with a board of trustees

The new Chief Operating Officer will take responsibility for identifying, developing and implementing new business opportunities across the organisation, including tendering for commissioned work, either as a single organisation or in partnership with others, and the identification and pursuit of new commercial opportunities where Community First can generate a financial return. The COO will also contribute to the way in which the organisation is viewed by the public, our stakeholders, funders and customers.

The successful candidate will have excellent planning and organisational skills and the ability to influence and engage with a wide range of stakeholders.  The new COO will have an entrepreneurial and commercial approach with the ability to translate ideas in action and manage services which can deliver social impact and maximise financial return.  You will be a Strong team player, with ability to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels combined with a positive and professional approach demonstrating integrity and honesty.

This is a fantastic opportunity, if you feel you have the skills and experience we would like to hear from you. For more information, please contact Sandra Smith, Associate Director, 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.

Closing date for applications:  9 February 2025
Interview dates:  TBC

Citizens Advice Kensington and Chelsea is seeking our next Chief Executive Officer to lead our dedicated team in delivering vital, community-driven services that empower residents and tackle life’s challenges.

Citizens Advice Kensington & Chelsea (CAK&C) is a vital local charity providing free, independent, and impartial advice to some of the most diverse and complex communities in the UK. We play a critical role in tackling poverty, reducing inequality, and supporting people to navigate issues that impact their lives, including housing, welfare benefits, employment, debt, and immigration.

With high demand for our services, particularly from those facing significant hardship and deprivation, CAK&C has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality advice and advocacy. We are well-established, with a committed and skilled team of staff and volunteers, strong relationships with funders and partners, and a solid foundation to build upon. This is an exciting time to join us as our new Chief Executive and help shape the next stage of our development.

The Role
We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking leader preferably with experience of the advice sector who will bring the people leadership, strategic vision, financial acumen, and relationship-building skills to strengthen CAK&C’s position as a trusted and essential service in the borough. This is an opportunity to lead an organisation that is highly valued by its community and operating in a challenging external environment where demand for support continues to rise.

You will be responsible for providing hands-on operational leadership to set a clear plan and direction for CAK&C that includes the delivery of high-quality client focused advise and services, securing the income streams needed for long term stability and growth, and developing strong and collaborative partnerships across diverse stakeholders. You will be at the helm of a talented and dedicated team of advisors and volunteers, building a positive team spirit and environment that equips the team to deliver outstanding community service.

Key details
• Job Title: Chief Executive Officer – Citizens Advice Kensington & Chelsea
• Salary: £60,000 - £70,000, pro rata if part time
• Contract: Permanent, full or part-time role (with a minimum of 4 days per week)
• Location: Central London (the role is an on-site role with most time spent at Citizen’s Advice locations or in-and-around the community / with key partners)

As the successful candidate, you will demonstrate:
• Passion for impactful advice services that empower individuals.
• A commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive organisational culture that unites teams and aligns them with organisational goals.
• Leadership skills in managing growth, sustainability, and financial oversight.
• Experience in translating strategic vision into tangible outcomes with measurable impact and a track record of driving innovation to improve service delivery.
• Ability to develop innovative ideas and partnerships to meet community needs.
• Strong experience in building relationships with stakeholders and partners to achieve shared goals.
• Proven ability to enhance an organisation's profile through effective external communications.
• Resilience, adaptability, and strong communication skills.

If you would like to receive an Information Pack for this role with details on how to apply, please send an expression of interest and (optional but appreciated) a CV or professional profile in confidence to our consultant, Jenny Hills via the apply button. For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny at the above address with suitable times to speak.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 3rd February 2025

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.