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The MND Association is committed to improving care and support for people with motor neurone disease (MND), as well as their families and carers. They fund and promote research aimed at advancing understanding, treatments, and ultimately, a cure for MND. Through campaigning and raising awareness, they ensure the needs of people with MND and their carers are recognised and addressed in society.
As a Senior Policy Advisor, you will lead on policy issues related to access to treatments, including the availability of medicines, tests, technologies and care models. You’ll play a key role in analysing the MND research landscape, identifying challenges, and developing solutions. This includes creating briefings and policy positions, collaborating with internal teams, and engaging with external stakeholders such as the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), the Medicines and healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) Department of Health and Social Care, and NHS England. You’ll also prepare briefing materials, respond to consultations, and produce policy reports.
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the policy environment related to access to treatments. You should have substantial experience in analysing and developing policies, with a proven track record in policy research, analysis, and advocacy. A strong knowledge of NHS structures and the UK political system, including government departments and the devolved administrations, is essential. You must possess excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, with the ability to interpret complex policy issues and devise practical solutions. Strong organisational and project management skills are also required to balance priorities and meet deadlines effectively.
If you're passionate about making a difference for those affected by MND and have the skills to drive policy change, we encourage you to submit your CV at first instance.
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- Permanent Director of Finance Opportunity
- Strategic Finance role
About Our Client
Cheadle Hulme School is a warm, welcoming and vibrant place where young people can enjoy a vast range of experiences.
It is an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and everyone is equal, where pupils are nurtured and feel safe and happy.
The School was built by free-thinking philanthropists in 1855 to provide a liberal, inclusive co-education to orphans and necessitous children. Their goal was to ensure that these children were given the very best preparation for their lives beyond School, enabling them to thrive and prosper. That remains their clear goal today.
Cheadle Hulme School has built a reputation as one of Manchester's most modern, relevant and dynamic schools. But CHS is more than just a school; it is a thriving, co-educational community, with a strong sense of their history and values.
Their values underpin and guide all aspects of life at CHS, whilst providing a strong sense of identity and purpose for the whole community. The School encourages everyone to uphold these principles in their interactions with one another and throughout each day. These values are: Resilience, Integrity, Endeavour, Contribution and Compassion.
Job Description
As the Director of Finance your role will play a key strategic role to the direction of the Finance team and the school in general. You will be involved in optimising processes, identifying new opportunities, developing the long-term strategic plan and ensuring the continuing success of the school. The role holder will be a member of the School's Senior Leadership Team (SLT) , working closely with the Head and the Governors.
The successful candidate will also oversee either the IT or HR team as part of their remit.
The Director of Finance is responsible for ensuring that the School has the financial resources needed to deliver an excellent education to its pupils. The role involves close daily support to the Head, providing timely financial insights for strategic and operational decisions.
Additionally, as Clerk to the Governors, the Director will work closely with the board, delivering financial forecasts to guide strategic planning and reporting on the School's financial performance.
Duties of the role include:
- Leading sustainable Finance strategies, and either Human Resources or IT strategies, aligning them with the School's Strategic Plan
- Building strong relationships and partnerships to support strategic priorities
- Implementing robust policies, procedures and systems for the Finance team and either the Human Resources or IT team
- Establishing a management information framework for strategic decision-making
- Benchmarking performance against other organisations to drive improvement
- Overseeing procurement and contract management systems
- Managing the School's Risk Management framework
- Leading organisational change programmes
- Reviewing the performance and structure of the Finance department
- Leading, managing, and developing the Finance team and either the IT or Human Resources team
- Working closely with the Director of Operations to promote a high performing support function
The Successful Applicant
As the Director of Finance you will have:
- A full Accountancy Qualification (ACCA/ CIMA/ CIPFA/ ACA)
- Extensive experience of developing, leading and delivering successful finance strategies
- A track record of developing high quality financial and performance management information
- Expertise in building effectively partnerships and/or relationships with key stakeholders
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to identify new opportunities/challenges to inform key decision making
What's on Offer
- Salary c. £85,000
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas closure days
- TPT Pension Scheme- 10% employer contribution
- Private Health Insurance
- Death in Service Benefit
- Partial Remission of Senior School fees
- Use of sports facilities, including pool and fitness suite
- Free on-site parking
- Free Staff lunches
- Flexible Working
- Hybrid working arrangements are negotiable
Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.
Harris Hill is working with a national children's charity, who are seeking an interim Events Fundraiser ASAP until July 2025.
This is a hybrid role paying £28,337 to £31485, plus £3366 pa London weighting. The requirement to be in the office is 1 day per week.
Job Purpose
To contribute to the Fundraising department’s purpose of maximising income from
potential and current supporters through project managing specific events (including
securing sponsorship), and providing committee support
To work effectively with other departments in fundraising and other functions within
the organisation to maximise income for children
To build excellent relationships with supporters, and key stakeholders who
take responsibility for delivering income through high level fundraising events
To ensure our events are delivered to a consistently high standard, and bring in new,
innovative ideas so we remain competitive in the sector
Experience:
Experience and knowledge of event management, specifically with a track record of
successfully delivering large scale events by applying creativity and innovation
Excellent ability to establish, develop and maintain relationships with a wide variety of
stakeholders
Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to organise and
plan own work with conflicting deadlines
Well-developed experience of working with other teams to maximise positive results
for the organisation
Excellent ability to successfully influence and negotiate with others
Excellent communication skills to present information in a clear, persuasive, and
inspiring way for a range of audiences
Experience of success in a customer focused environment, such as fundraising, sales
or marketing
Experience of success in developing and delivering fundraising events and activity
Track record of demonstrating initiative and creativity to achieve desired outcomes
if you would like to find out more, please apply for further details.
Turn2us is a national charity tackling poverty and the structural causes of financial insecurity. We work with co-producers and partners to provide people in financial crisis with the means and agency to get back on their feet, build resilience, move forward with their lives and thrive.
As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to equity, inclusion and diversity and the value people from different backgrounds bring to a team. If, like us, you believe everyone has the right to have enough to live on, and you are ambitious about eradicating poverty, join us and build your career with a charity dedicated to ensuring dignity and equity for all. Are you excited by the opportunity to use data and analytics to improve the lives of people in financial insecurity across the UK?
As our Data Analytics Lead you will deploy data expertise to transform our millions of data points into user-friendly reporting and analytics dashboards reaching all Turn2us teams. Your work will enable colleagues to inform, assess and improve the impact of our programme delivery and make better decisions about our future work, so that we can better support people in the face of life-changing events and tackle the causes and symptoms of poverty. This comes at an exciting time, as we are updating the way we understand and use insight and impact as a charity. You will be passionate about continuing to build your skills in data analysis and we will match this with an investment in your training and development.
We are looking for someone with strong quantitative analysis skills, who can handle large datasets using appropriate tools to handle, analyse and visualise data and insights. The ideal candidate will have experience in turning complex data into clear, actionable insights. Your ability to tell compelling stories through data visualisation will be essential. We are looking for someone eager to collaborate with the Head of the team to identify potential improvements in the organisation’s data. Above all, we value collaboration and an open approach to creating impactful insights with data.
We offer flexible working patterns, both in terms of hours and remote working. Please note that all employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 4 days a month.
Some roles may be required to be in the office more often than others and this will be agreed with the hiring manager upon starting at Turn2us.
Please note that all job offers are subject to 2 – 3 satisfactory references and a disclosure satisfactory to Turn2us from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).
Are you passionate about international development and making a global impact? Are you excited at the prospect of working for an organisation whose mission is to drive positive change in a key area of concern? Looking to take your Finance Business Partnering career to the next level? If yes, this could be the role for you!
This international development charity is currently seeking a Finance Business Partner to join their high-performing team on a permanent basis. Supporting a cause that is becoming increasingly important in the public eye, this role will be critical to the financial performance of several impactful projects, working with various teams to ensure effective financial management and successful outcomes for global initiatives.
The key duties of this Finance Business Partner are as follows:
- Be the finance subject matter expert for all programmes under your remit throughout their lifecycle, from proposal stage through to completion.
- Conduct financial due diligence on project and grant proposals, ensuring budgets align with internal priorities and resources.
- Collaborate with key teams to manage grant forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting, enabling effective decision-making at senior levels.
- Review and audit financial reports from partners, ensuring compliance with internal policies, and providing advice to follow up on audit recommendations.
- Manage and support the organisation's grant management system, ensuring data accuracy and efficiency.
- Work closely with various departments to communicate financial data, driving alignment between financial and operational teams.
This is a unique opportunity to work for a mission-driven organization committed to making a real difference on a global scale. You’ll be part of a growing, ambitious team that values collaboration, learning, and professional development. The organisation offers a competitive reward package, flexible working arrangements (2-3 days per week in the office and the rest from home), and a chance to contribute to innovative, impactful programs.
The successful candidate will have:
- A full accountancy qualification, or equivalent experience.
- Proven ability to build relationship with senior stakeholders.
- Ideally, experience working within the charity sector, but candidates without this are still strongly encouraged to apply.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- A proactive mindset, good problem-solving ability and the ability to provide critical challenges in a respectful way.
If you think this Finance Business Partner role sounds like the right next step for you, please do not delay in applying as applications are being reviewed daily.
John Lyon’s Charity gives grants to benefit children and young up to the age of 25 (or upto 30 for younger people with special educational needs and/or disabilities) who live within nine Boroughs in West, Central and North London. Since 1991, JLC has been committed to transforming lives of children and young people by creating opportunities to learn, grow, and develop through Education. JLC has distributed over £298 million in grants to a range of organisations that seek to promote the life chances of children and young people through Education, with around £15 million in grants distributed each year.
We are delighted to be working with John Lyon’s Charity to recruit a permanent Grants Manager to join its great team based in Central London. The Grants Manager will be responsible for their own portfolio of grants as well as supporting the Grants Directorate with the development and execution of the Charity’s strategic objectives to maximise the benefit of the Charity’s funding
The role:
This is an exciting time to join the Charity as it embarks on a new chapter of its strategic objectives in grant giving. The Grants Manager will be responsible for end-to-end grant-making; assessing applications, making recommendations and monitoring of a portfolio of grants. The grants will be broad in range from smaller, single year grants under the School Holiday Activity Fund to multi-year, large grants within the Open Grants Programme. The role holder will work closely with other members of the Grants Team, including the Directors, to support learning, develop special initiatives and contribute to the creation of policy and processes.
The person:
The role will suit someone with previous grant-making experience who is seeking to develop their expertise in place-based grant-making and/or the CYP sector. Given the nature of the existing portfolio, experience of working with cultural organisations and education settings would be a particular benefit.
JLC encourages applications from under-represented groups which reflect the diversity of the Charity’s Beneficial Area and the young people we seek to support. This includes Black, Asian, Mixed Race & other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities.
Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a wonderful children’s charity to recruit for the Special Events Fundraiser in order to manage high-level fundraising events from conception through execution, ensuring flawless delivery and maximizing income for the charity.
As a Special Events Fundraiser you will:
- Work closely with senior volunteers, corporate partners, and internal teams to build strong relationships, secure sponsorship, and ensure the success of each event.
- Lead on planning, project management, and delivery of large-scale fundraising events
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including senior volunteers and event sponsors
- Work with colleagues across the charity to maximise fundraising opportunities and drive income
- Develop creative and engaging event materials, adding innovation to events
- Manage supplier relationships, ensuring cost-effective outcomes
To be successful, you must have experience:
- Proven experience in delivering large-scale events with creativity and innovation
- Exceptional relationship-building skills, with the ability to manage senior stakeholders and volunteers
- Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines
- Experience working in customer-focused roles (e.g. fundraising, sales, or marketing)
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Experience in budget management, with a track record of meeting financial targets
- Proficiency in Windows-based software (Word, Excel, etc.)
Salary: £31,703 - £34,851 inc. LW per annum
Contract type:Full-time, permanent
Location- London, hybrid working with 1 day a week in the office
Closing date: ASAP
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.
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Our partner is seeking a Finance Officer to join a close knit finance team, within an impactful international charity working on climate resilience. The role in addition to having a focus on financial processing & accounting, has a significant focus on business partnering and providing support to the overseas teams.
Responsibilities
- Supporting the overseas teams with their finance data inputting, ensuring that these are accurate and complete; monitoring their cashflow, managing funding requests and processing intercompany invoices.
- Reviewing and supporting with processing payroll for the overseas offices.
- Reviewing and analysing their bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Maintaing budget holder reports.
- Support the team with the internal audit and annual year-end audit processes.
- Support with HR & other administrative tasks as required.
Requirements
- Astute individual, with a degree in or studying towards an accounting qualification such as ACA, CIMA or ACCA, and interested in a career in international charity finance.
- Strong technical background and understanding of double entry bookkeeping and data entry, strong attention to detail.
- Experience in developing systems, working with complex consolidation systems, and on grants financial management is desirable.
- Good numeracy & IT skills.
- Good relationship building and communication skills, able to work effectively with overseas staff with sensitivity, and support them with any queries/issues they have.
- Able to work effectively, prioritising a varied workload.
- Working knowledge or fluency in French is strongly desirable.
This role is permanent, and is only open to candidates with the RTW in the UK. This role requires the individual to be in the office once a week.
Action for Carers Surrey 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 Carer’s Trust, work closely with Carers UK and other county carer organisations. Prospectus are delighted to be supporting with their search for a Fundraising Lead.
The Fundraising Lead will be responsible for building and maintaining corporate partnerships that increase income and diversify funding. The primary focus will be engaging with a wide range of stakeholders within community organisations, businesses and other bodies to drive fundraising efforts, community engagement, gifts in-kind and volunteer engagement.
This new position requires a dynamic self-starter with excellent communication and networking skills, capable of developing relationships that will support Action for Carers in delivering services and support for unpaid carers. Experience working in community engagement, business development or a similar role is important.
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.
Debt Advisers (National Debtline)
Birmingham / Hybrid
Salary: £35,189 per annum (inclusive of shift allowance) plus pension, 37 days annual leave and great benefits
Closing date for applications is 13th November 2024.
Stage one: telephone interviews will commence 4th November.
Stage two: formal interviews to take place at our Birmingham office from w/c 11th November.
Start date: 3rd February 2025
Can you help people through the cost of living crisis?
We are looking for exceptional new colleagues to join our great team at the Money Advice Trust and become debt advisers, to provide free debt advice to people contacting our National Debtline service by telephone. If you are self-motivated, have high resilience, able to problem solve, have outstanding customer-focused communication skills and you want to help people through the cost-of-living crisis and beyond, then the Debt Adviser is the role for you.
National Debtline is an award-winning free debt advice service run by the Money Advice Trust, an independent charity founded in 1991 to help people across the UK to tackle their debts and manage their money with confidence.
As a debt adviser you will provide advice, support, and money management help to people struggling with problem debt. This will include helping callers to form a budget, prioritise their debts and identify possible solutions, in compliance with Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulations. You will be required to fact find, analyse and work out solutions for the client.
This is a role for resilient candidates who are consistent in approach and can demonstrate that they are able to deal with subjects that can be highly emotive and sensitive. Training and assessments are intense and there is a requirement to manage your own development during and outside working hours to stay up to date with new legislation in this arena. You will need initiative to research some of the finer technical points of debt advice. The calls we receive and productivity targets you need to achieve are challenging and you will be dealing with vulnerable clients daily who may be experiencing poor mental health or at risk of suicide.
Skill Requirements
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You will be an articulate communicator with the resilience to deal with a variety of callers, some of whom may be distressed or have suicidal thoughts, and you’ll balance this with empathy and the ability to build trust.
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The ability to fact find
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Be able to problem solve
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To quickly analyse complex situations to find the best solution.
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You will have ideally worked in a busy, target-driven environment before
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Ability to effectively manage a significant number of calls per day
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Strong administration skills, with the ability to plan and organise time and manage workload effectively ensuring deadlines are met.
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Possess a high level of IT proficiency, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Zoom, Teams, navigating around CRM databases
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Excellent attention to detail
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Non-judgemental and empathetic attitude towards people in debt. Able to deal compassionately with challenging situations.
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Highly resilient, with the ability to work under pressure, whilst meeting productivity and quality targets.
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Experience in a telephony customer service role and giving telephone advice would be an advantage but not essential..
The role will commence 3rd February 2025. If you believe you can make a difference and want to be part of our great team, please click apply.
You must be able to work a shift pattern between our service hours of 9.00am – 8.00pm with a one in five Saturday working rota (9.30 am – 1.00 pm). Shifts and Saturday work are subject to review and change. We also have part time roles available working a minimum of 27.5 hours per week.
We offer full training and extensive support. Working hours during the initial training period will be 9am to 5pm, with the majority being mandatory on-site training days at our newly refurbished offices in Birmingham. After training you will move either to office / hybrid working - your choice.
You must be able to commit to training full time for the first 10 weeks of employment.
We reserve the right to close the role early should we receive high numbers of applications. To avoid disappointment, please apply as soon as possible.
In return it is an extremely rewarding role in a friendly, informal, and supportive environment with excellent salary and benefits.
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29 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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A contributory pension scheme
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Hybrid working arrangement
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Generous Life Insurance
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Wellbeing days
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Healthcare cash back scheme
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Free on-site gym
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Enhanced maternity pay
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Long service awards
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Subsidised parking
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Social events
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Birthday voucher
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Employee Assistance Programme
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About us
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is the world’s largest business organisation representing 45 million companies with 1 billion employees in over 170 countries. It is the only business organisation with UN Observer Status and acts as a leading voice for business at the UN, G7, G20, World Trade Organization and other major international institutions.
ICC United Kingdom is the representative voice for ICC in the UK and provides a mechanism for UK industry to engage effectively in shaping international policy, standards and rules. We are the leading voice on digital trade ecosystems and Co-Chair the B2B Cluster for the Commonwealth Connectivity Agenda.
ICC is a great place to be for anyone wanting to work for a global institution and looking for exposure to a broad range of international business issues. You’ll be working with a great team of diverse, dynamic, committed and fun people who all have a passion for the international nature of ICC’s work, delivering results and making things happen. If ever there was a time to be in international trade, it is now. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be at the heart of the action in modernising global frameworks and scaling up business engagement at the international level.
About the role
We seek a highly organised and proactive Events Manager to join our team, helping to deliver a range of high-profile events that engage key stakeholders and promote our strategic objectives. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced events professional to play a central role in organising conferences, webinars, and networking forums focused on international trade, arbitration, sustainability, and trade finance.
You will be responsible for planning and coordinating major events such as the Annual Arbitration & ADR Conference, Sustainability Conference, and a series of masterclasses. You will work closely with our leadership team to ensure these events are delivered smoothly and to a high standard, whether in-person or virtual. This role involves overseeing logistics, coordinating speakers, managing sponsorship agreements, and ensuring seamless event execution both on-site and online. In addition, you will collaborate with our communications team to drive event promotion, ensuring a strong delegate presence and an engaging participant experience.
Who we are looking for
We are seeking a candidate with proven event management experience, particularly in high-level, international contexts involving senior executives, government officials, and multilateral organisations. You should have a proven track record of organising successful events under tight deadlines and budgets, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Strong project management and relationship-building skills are essential, as is confidence in managing complex events and handling last-minute changes with professionalism. Familiarity with using social media to promote events would be an advantage, as would the ability to work with Adobe (InDesign and Illustrator).
If you are passionate about delivering high-impact events and thrive in a fast-paced, international setting, we’d love to hear from you.
We operate a flexible hybrid working culture. Your time will be split equally remote/home and in our London office, with typical office days Tuesday and Wednesday.
Closing date for applications: 9 am, Tuesday 19th November 2024
Internal Title: Business Development Specialist - Grow with Us
Are you passionate about making a global impact and ready to help expand our donor base across international markets? Join us as a Business Development Specialist and play a pivotal role in driving institutional and governmental partnerships that will help further our mission to create lasting change.
- Location: London (on Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
- Salary: c£50,000
- Working Pattern: Full-time, hybrid (Tuesday and Wednesday in the office, more if you want)
Why You Should Join Us:
- Collaborate on global initiatives, building relationships with donors from the Middle East and beyond.
- Be part of a dynamic team focused on sustainable growth and international development.
- Career Development: Ongoing training and clear progression opportunities tailored to your professional growth.
- Work with a diverse, inclusive organisation deeply committed to safeguarding vulnerable communities.
Your Role:
As a Business Development Specialist, you'll be responsible for:
- Developing engagement strategies and donor maps to position our organisation as a leading partner in humanitarian aid.
- Establishing and managing a robust pipeline of funding opportunities, enabling the organisation to thrive in new markets.
- Coordinating bids and proposals, ensuring we meet donor requirements while showcasing the impact of our work.
You'll work closely with teams across the organisation, including those focused on institutional funding, trust and corporate donors. Your insights into global funding trends will be invaluable as we continue to diversify and expand our reach. Travel may be required to engage with potential donors directly and gather vital data for upcoming projects.
Key Benefits:
- The chance to develop relationships with global donors and contribute directly to large-scale humanitarian efforts.
- Supportive team culture and an environment where your ideas for growth and innovation will be welcomed.
- Access to internal workshops and the opportunity to mentor colleagues on grant management.
What You'll Bring:
- Experience in donor engagement and bid management, particularly with international donors.
- Strong proposal writing and project management skills.
- A commitment to our values and mission, with the drive to help us reach new heights in funding.
Apply Now to take the next step in your career and help us make a difference worldwide. Together, we'll create new opportunities, build stronger partnerships, and bring about real, meaningful change.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Process Improvement Assistant
Hourly Rate - £15 (non-negotiable)
Immediate Start - 3 months +
London, South Kensington
Hybrid Working - 2 days remote, 3 days work in London office
Your new role The Process Improvement Assistant will be responsible for resolving invoice match exceptions, which occur when discrepancies arise between purchase orders (PO), goods receipts, and vendor invoices. This includes non-compliance invoices without PO.
This role focusses on identifying the root causes of exceptions and inconsistent purchasing practices, streamlining resolution processes, and working with Process Improvement specialists in implementing improvements to minimise future exceptions. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-oriented with a strong understanding of P2P processes, procurement operations and has experience with invoice matching systems.
Responsibilities
- Review and identifying the root causes of discrepancies between purchase orders, goods receipts, and vendor invoices.
- To challenge and identify issues in existing procedures and implement changes where appropriate to support performance and compliance.
- Work closely with procurement, all local departments and vendors to resolve issues such as pricing discrepancies, quantity variances, and incorrect purchase orders.
- Investigating & proposing opportunities for process improvements/enhancements to realise cost/time efficiencies or to avoid cost leakage because of Invoice match exceptions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to eliminate recurring issues leading to invoice match exceptions, including inconsistent purchasing practices, and incomplete or incorrect documentation
Skills and Experience
- Previous experience of Purchasing or Procurement
- Experience managing relationships with suppliers
- Experience tracking and managing inventory levels
- Good knowledge of the end to end supply chain process
What you need to do now
We are seeking candidates who can start immediately or within a 1-2 week notice period for a temporary role. Initially, due to the demanding nature of the position, you will be required to work on-site in South Kensington five days a week. Once training is completed, a hybrid working arrangement will be implemented, requiring you to be in the office three days a week and work remotely for the remaining two days.
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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About the Role:
The University of the Arts London (UAL) is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to support the strategic financial direction of the University. This role will focus on liaising with budget managers across the University to manage financial resources effectively. As a key member of the finance team, you will play a critical role in financial planning, budgeting, and providing analysis to ensure long-term sustainability. You will also be part of the Associate Directorate's Senior Management Team, contributing to key decision-making processes that influence UAL’s strategic objectives.
About UAL:
University of the Arts London (UAL) is one of the world's leading institutions for education in art, design, fashion, and performing arts. With six world-renowned Colleges, UAL offers an inspiring and diverse learning environment, nurturing the creative leaders of the future. UAL prides itself on promoting a culture of innovation, inclusion, and sustainability, reflected in its strong commitment to social and environmental responsibility.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage substantial financial projects from inception to completion.
- Provide financial insights and support to Budget Managers to optimize decision-making.
- Deliver effective support for budgeting, forecasting, and reporting across various departments.
- Collaborate with academic and service leaders to align financial practices with strategic goals.
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, and monitor progress against plans.
- Support the preparation of budgeting assumptions, risk management, and financial reporting.
- Develop and maintain financial management systems, including Agresso Business World (ABW).
About You:
- Professional accounting qualification, namely ACA, CIPFA ACCA, CIMA (or equivalent).
- Background in leading projects within a complex organisation
- Experience partnering with senior stakeholders
- Experience managing large data sets and delivering financial reports
- Advance Excel skills are essential
- Experience with Agresso or Unit 4 is desired
- Able to communicate complex financial information clearly
- Your leadership skills, agility in project management, and commitment to collaboration will be key to your success in this role.
Benefits include:
▪ 34 days of annual leave and 2 days off to volunteer plus bank holidays
▪ Flexible and Dynamic working options available from the first day
▪ Discounted Medical Insurance including Digital GP service, therapies, in-patient and day-case treatment
▪ Free counselling and advice via their Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
▪ Sector-leading Equal Parental Leave policy (6 months full pay for both parents)
▪ Defined-benefit LGPS pension scheme
▪ In-house training and development including apprenticeships and free places on creative courses
▪ Interest free loans on travel and tech, discounts on gym memberships, nursery fees, eye care and much more
▪ Various opportunities to attend student shows and exhibitions
Apply now and be part of a dynamic and creative university committed to shaping the future of the arts and culture sectors!
Please get in touch with Megan Hunter for a confidential conversation about the role.
Your new company
Working with an incredible health charity who support people and their families throughout the UK. This role is working within a very collaborative finance team. The organisation is continuing to grow, which could lead to good prospects for the right person.
Your new role
- Responsible for carrying out monthly balance sheet recs, leading on all trading subsidiary matters, and ensuring tax compliance, including VAT and Corporation Tax, across the organisation.
- Support at year-end, including preparation of the annual report and accounts and assisting with the external audit.
- Produce accurate financial information, manage purchase orders, and collaborate with the Finance Manager and Finance Business Partners.
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What you'll need to succeed
- Part-qualified / qualified / QBE Accountant with strong Financial Accounting experience.
- Looking for candidates with strong experience with charity accounting, with VAT experience, Charities SORP and can support with year-end stats.
- It is essential to be confident in these areas and can lead in certain matters.
- Strong technical ability and excel skills.
What you'll get in return
- 33 days of annual leave + bank holidays.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental pay.
- 8% employer contribution or opportunity to continue NHS pension.
- 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
- Access to wellbeing app (healthy living tips and Bright TV)
- Flexible working options; including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours and more*
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What you need to do now
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