Jobs

Contract: Fixed term for 6 months (June to November 2025)

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (we are open to discussions about flexible working patterns as long they allow for full delivery of the role responsibilities)

Location: Based at our offices in Leeds (LS2) or London (NW1), or at home if you do not live within reasonable commuting distance. London based staff can work at home some of the time by agreement.

At Quakers in Britain, we are working to bring Quaker values of peace and sustainability to the world, and support the Quaker community.

Our role in communications and fundraising is to make sure that Quakers are seen, heard and understood, and that we raise the funding that we need.

This year our Content & Publications Manager is taking a six-month sabbatical from June to November. We are looking for someone who can lead the content and publications work during this period, managing the three colleagues who work directly on this task.

Alongside the opportunity to transform the experience of Quakers across Britain, we offer a generous benefits package. 

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button. 

Closing date: 9am on Thursday 17 April 2025.

Interviews: Wednesday 23 April 2025.

Quakers are committed to equality and welcome applicants from all identities and backgrounds. Selection is based solely on skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. We aim to prevent age, belief, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, neurodivergence, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or social class from being a barrier to employment. We aim for an equitable, user-friendly application process, and reasonable adjustments can be made if needed. As a Quaker organisation we expect all applicants and employees to uphold our values.

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All candidates will undergo pre-employment checks in line with our Safer Recruitment guidelines.

About CoppaFeel!

CoppaFeel! are the UK’s only youth focused breast cancer awareness charity, and we’re on a mission to get every 18-24 year old checking their chest. We educate people on the signs of breast cancer and encourage them to check their chests monthly, so that if they notice something unusual they are empowered to contact their GP and advocate for themselves.

We do this because when diagnosed early, breast cancer treatments are more effective and survival rates are higher. Early detection can save lives.

Breast cancer does not need to be detected late, and as long as we are here and continue to be supported by people like you, we will do all we can to make sure this doesn’t continue to happen.

The Role

CoppaFeel! is looking for a Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager to lead the organisation’s influencing activity, including the development and delivery of an overarching influencing strategy. This is an exciting time to join the team as we refresh and relaunch our policy and public affairs focus. This new role will shape our approach and have autonomy to lead this function for the organisation.

The Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager will play a pivotal role in positioning CoppaFeel! as a key voice in influencing policies to improve breast cancer education, awareness, diagnosis, and treatment for young people. We are looking for a self-starter who is able to analyse our current position and set our future direction. We are looking for a proactive networker, who is confident in navigating the world of public affairs and the charity sector.

The post holder will ensure that CoppaFeel!'s policy and public affairs activities are data- and insight-driven, centring the voices and experiences of young people, those who have had a breast cancer diagnosis, and healthcare professionals. A key focus of this work will be to highlight the health inequities and unique challenges faced by young people—particularly those from underserved groups—and ensure these are reflected in policy development.

The Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager will be based within the Education team but will lead and collaborate across the organisation to achieve our influencing objectives.

This is a hybrid role, with the expectation that you will attend the London office 2 days per week. You will be required to attend the office for quarterly team meetings, department meetings and in person training, we will provide plenty of notice for when you are required to be in for these purposes.

This role is full-time, but part-time will be considered if requested.

Duties & Responsibilities

Policy

• Lead on the development, implementation and evaluation of CoppaFeel!’s influencing strategy aligning it with our EDI commitments
• Research, develop and update evidence-based policy positions on key breast cancer issues which impact people between 18-35, and seek to influence policy development on these positions.
• Produce high quality, evidence- based policy outputs, including briefings, responses to consultations and policy publications
• Liaise with key influencers, including civil servants, policymakers, other charities and healthcare professionals, in order to influence policy
• Ensure key internal and external stakeholders are updated on policy developments and provide support for senior staff as required
• Support policy input into media responses and act as a media spokesperson on policy related issues
• Represent CoppaFeel! on relevant working groups
• Draft articles and updates about key policy activities for CoppaFeel!’s audiences

Public Affairs

• Develop and deliver impactful public affairs elements of CoppaFeel’s influencing strategy working with the Head of Policy and Engagement
• Research and identify opportunities to engage Parliamentarians in health and education related issues and develop and maintain relationships with key politicians
• Organise and lead CoppaFeel!’s public affairs events, including parliamentary receptions and roundtables and party conference activities
• Lead on the monitoring of legislation and parliamentary activity relevant to CoppaFeel!
• Suggest PQs and prepare briefings for Parliamentarians
• Represent CoppaFeel! at parliamentary events and relevant public affairs working groups

Campaigns

• Lead on the development of campaigning activities that relate to the influencing strategy and resulting policy and public affairs work
• Utilise campaign tools to deliver influencing objectives
• Work closely with relevant departments and key stakeholders, such as young people and/or the breast cancer community to deliver co-created campaigns that meet goals successfully
• Future Line Management: as the organisation evolves, opportunity to add resource and take on line management responsibilities, overseeing team members and fostering their professional growth

These duties provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the grade of the role.

Skills, experience and qualifications

Essential

• A minimum of six years’ experience in a policy or public affairs related environment, delivering impact and notable change
• At least two years experience working in health policy
• Experience of undertaking research and analysing complex data to support policy development
• Experience of leading projects, including producing plans and working across teams to lead their implementation
• Experience of producing evidence-based policy and public affairs related materials, including briefings and reports
• Knowledge of UK political processes and the policy environment
• Strong working knowledge of parliamentary procedure
• Ability to think strategically, with strong analytical judgement and decision-making skills
• Ability to analyse and summarise policy information and assess relevance
• Ability to use own initiative and work independently
• Excellent organisational skills
• A team player, able to work well with a wider variety of people
• Strong networking skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines

Desirable

• An undergraduate degree, preferably with a political, public policy or another relevant component
• Experience of cancer policy
• Experience of working in Parliament or with MPs
• Experience of working in, or with, the charity sector and/or campaigning to influence public policy

Application information

Applications will close at 9am on 22nd April with the aim to commence interviews on 28th and 29th April.

CoppaFeel! reserves the right to close the vacancy early in the event that we receive a high number of applications before the closing date.

Main benefits, Terms & Conditions

Annual Leave: 22 days pro rata (plus public holidays).

Additional Leave: 1 day of leave on our Founder’s Cancerversary, birthday leave, plus office closure over Christmas.

Flexible working: A hybrid working arrangement, working from home up to 3 days per week (pro rata) and Core hours between 10am and 4pm.

Training: We have a budget each year for employees training and development plans.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Statement

At CoppaFeel!, we support a diverse range of communities and we understand that diversity within our team is central and crucial to meeting the needs of the young people we exist to serve. We strongly encourage applications from Black, and people of colour, LGBTQIA+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, from men, and from those with a lived experience of cancer because we would like to increase the representation of these groups within the charity.

We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and make recruitment decisions by matching the charity's 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 recognise the value in encouraging a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge at the charity.

While the successful candidate will be selected purely on merit, in the event of a tie between two candidates with equal suitability, we may select a candidate with lived experience of the issues we are seeking to address through our work.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and we commit to offering an interview for all applicants with disabilities who meet our required criteria for the role. If you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments for the interview process please get in touch.

The Bike Project is fortunate to have a diverse community of supporters including trusts and foundations, major donors and corporate partners as well as many committed members of the public who donate their bikes, time and money to the charity and buy bikes from us too. Our supporters are our lifeblood and we are keen to grow this community and ensure they are well looked-after, kept up to date on our activities and understand the impact of their support. 

This role is key to making this happen. You will head up our brilliant Fundraising & Marketing Team to ensure we take a joined-up approach to supporter acquisition and income generation. You will work closely with the Chief Executive and all members of the team to meet targets, but critically, to ensure we take full advantage of every opportunity to maximise benefit for our bike recipients. This includes oversee the delivery of our retail activity which has recently moved online. This is an exciting opportunity to build on good work done over the past two years.

Being a small charity, we work in an agile manner which allows for creative ideas to flourish and new ideas to be implemented quickly. We hold regular donation sessions from our London and Birmingham workshops, so there is opportunity to see the impact of your work first hand.

As a team member at the Bike Project you’ll enjoy a fantastic benefits package, including extended family leave, a standard holiday allowance starting at 25 days and increasing with each year of service, access to the Reward Hub, and an Employee Assistance Programme. We are also in the process of implementing a pilot for a nine-day fortnight.

We ask that the post holder commits to work at two - three days per week from our office, workshop or attending meetings.

We particularly encourage applications from disabled, and global majority candidates, and those who have personal experience of being a refugee or the asylum system. 

Closing date for applications: Monday 14 April 9am.

Interviews planned for 17, 23 & 25 April

Head of Financial Planning & Analysis
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000
Permanent, flexible working
Hybrid working, 2 days a week in office
Office based in Central London

This world-renowned arts organisation is at the heart of the creative and cultural sector, driving innovation, supporting artists, and engaging the public with groundbreaking experiences. With a strong reputation for excellence, it collaborates with key partners, funders, and creative communities to push boundaries and ensure long-term success.

As Head of FP&A, you will be at the forefront of strategic financial planning, ensuring this organisation continues to thrive and deliver impactful cultural programmes. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you’ll lead on budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial strategy while overseeing a high-performing Finance Business Partnering function. Your insights will empower senior leaders, Trustees, and key stakeholders to make informed financial decisions that drive success.

This is an exceptional opportunity to take on a leadership role in a forward-thinking organisation that values creativity, collaboration, and excellence. If you’re an experienced finance professional looking to make a tangible impact in a world-class cultural institution, we want to hear from you!

Key areas of responsibilities;

• Review and re-engineer month end process to produce accurate and useful management accounts, enabling department heads to manage performance 
• Produce a whole monthly performance report, with insightful commentary and over time incorporating non-financial metrics
• Develop and deliver dashboard reporting and drill-down capabilities as part of the recently implemented finance system
• Improve the reporting, monitoring and reconciliation of restricted funds
• Develop a culture and capability set to deliver excellent business partnering 
• Provide useful and insightful management information to departments and work with them to ensure forecasts, risks and opportunities are captured and actioned
• Financial modelling and sensitivity analysis to inform decision making, any other ad hoc reporting and analysis as required
• Take the lead in maintaining and delivering accurate and robust reforecasts and budgets to tight deadlines ahead of key meetings, including responsibility for key departments

Who are we looking for?

• A formally qualified accountant 
• Relevant and appropriate experience in finance and management accounting obtained in a complex organisation
• Experience in budgeting and forecasting in a complex organisation 
• An excellent communicator who is able to influence at all levels within the organisation
• Ability to work on own initiative, assess priorities and be proactive.

Are you a passionate and strategic fundraiser with a proven track record in securing major gifts? Do you have the leadership skills to drive income growth from major donors and trusts? If so, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

We are working with a leading and ambitious charity punching far above their weight. They are seeking a Major Donor and Trusts Manager to lead and grow a portfolio of high-value donors, trusts, and foundations. In this key role, you will develop and implement a philanthropy strategy that strengthens relationships, delivers significant income, and supports vital services.

Key Responsibilities:

· Develop and implement a strategic philanthropy plan to drive income growth.

· Cultivate and steward relationships with major donors, trusts, and statutory bodies.

· Lead and inspire a team of three experienced fundraisers.

· Create compelling cases for support and impact reports in collaboration with other teams

· Organise and engage donors through exclusive events.

· Ensure best practices in donor stewardship and fundraising compliance.

About You:

· Proven track record in securing five- and six-figure gifts from major donors and trusts.

· Strong relationship management, negotiation, and networking skills.

· Experience in managing and coaching a team to achieve ambitious targets.

· Ability to create persuasive proposals and fundraising communications.

· Data-driven approach with experience using CRM systems.

· Passionate about making a real impact in the charity sector.

Why Join?

· A chance to make a tangible difference through high-value fundraising.

· Supportive and dynamic team culture.

· Flexible working arrangements.

· Opportunities for professional development and growth.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and play a pivotal role in delivering life-changing support, we’d love to hear from you!

Join Us in Creating a Legacy of Extraordinary Sporting Moments!

Sport Finance Manager
Location: London, Loughborough, or Manchester
Salary: £62,000
Hybrid Working: 1 day per week in the office in the closest office

Are you a qualified accountant with a passion for sport and a commitment to excellence? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your financial expertise can make a real difference? If so, we want to hear from you!

At UK Sport, our mission is to create the greatest decade of extraordinary sporting moments—reaching, inspiring, and uniting the nation. Our values—Pride & Passion, Commitment to Excellence, Working Together, and Openness & Integrity—are at the heart of everything we do.

As our Sport Finance Manager, you will lead the Sport Finance team, overseeing the financial monitoring and assurance of grants to UK Sport’s World Class Programmes and Partners. Your expertise will ensure compliance, drive financial insights, and support investment decisions, ultimately contributing to the success of elite sport in the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the team, systems and processes for the financial monitoring arrangements for grant recipients, ensuring compliance and optimal use of funding.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including National Governing Bodies (NGBs) and Performance Advisors, to ensure financial best practices are upheld.
• Manage the Sport Investment budget and ensure alignment of grant funding agreements with UK Sport’s internal records.
• Provide financial insight and analysis to support investment decisions and reviews.
• Oversee the end-to-end payment process, ensuring strong internal controls.
• Champion the responsible use of public funds, conducting enquiries and escalating issues where necessary.
• Lead and develop a team of two Sport Accountants, fostering professional growth and excellence.
• Respond to information requests from DCMS and auditors.

What We’re Looking For:
Essential:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience in managing financial processes with impeccable attention to detail.
• Strong relationship management skills, building trust and credibility with stakeholders.
• Ability to challenge and hold others accountable to financial management standards.
• Forward-thinking mindset with a drive to improve systems and processes.
• Proficiency in Excel with a willingness to learn Power BI.

Desirable:

• Experience in Public Sector compliance, including Functional Standards and Managing Public Money.
• Experience in grants management.

This is more than just a finance role—it’s an opportunity to contribute to the success of the UK’s elite sporting landscape. If you’re ready to make a real impact and be part of a high-performing, passionate team, apply today!

Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

Head of Human Resources and Operations
Location: London, N1

Hybrid: 1-2 days in the office, ideally Mondays & Thursdays
Salary: £49,620 - £52,766 per annum FTE
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

Benefits

• Annual leave: 36 days including bank holidays (increasing 1 per year, up to 41 days after 5 years).
• Flexible working: Core hours 10am - 4pm (37.5-hour workweek)
• Pension: 6% employer contribution.
• Duvet days: 2 per year for short-notice well-being leave.

Charity People is delighted to be partnering with a mental health charity based in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest to recruit a Head of Human Resources and Operations. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join a values-driven mental health charity that supports around 5,000 people each year through a range of specialist services.

About the Charity

The charity we are partnering with is a leading provider of specialist mental health services and part of a larger federation. Their work focuses on recovery, early intervention, and wellbeing, particularly for minoritised communities. Their impact is recognised nationally through multiple awards.

About The Role

The Head of HR and Operations will be a key member of the Senior Management Team, reporting to the Chief Executive. This role will be pivotal in ensuring the charity's HR and operational functions run smoothly and effectively, supporting the organisation's long-term sustainability and commitment to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and high-performing workplace.

The role will oversee HR strategy, employee development and retention, and facilities management. A coaching approach will be essential, supporting managers with HR metrics, staff development, and embedding best practices across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Management

• Develop strategic direction and implement business plans.
• Lead a high-performing team with clear vision and objectives.
• Provide effective line management and support staff development.
• Ensure policies align with the charity's values and Race Equity Plan.

Human Resources

• Oversee HR function, policies, and efficient working practices.
• Support managers with HR responsibilities and staff development.
• Ensure effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent management.
• Foster an inclusive, diverse, and well-being-focused culture.
• Manage HR systems, technology, and budgets.

Facilities & Office Management

• Oversee office, facilities, and repairs to ensure a safe environment.
• Manage supplier contracts, IT, and communication systems.
• Supervise facilities and operations staff.
• Ensure cost-effective procurement and budget management.

About You

Essential Skills & Experience needed for the role:

• Experience of building inclusive and diverse workplaces.
• Ability to develop HR strategies that support business objectives and workforce planning.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, with a people-first approach.
• Knowledge/experience of managing and delivering across multiple workstreams such as HR and Facilities (experience in all an advantage but not a requirement)
• Experience of contributing to senior decision making
• Ability to analyse, critique and evaluate business data and insights
• MCIPD qualified or a qualification or experience in human resources management
• Influential with the gravitas to effectively help shape the organisation
• Significant management or supervisory level HR experience

You will have a solutions-focused and adaptable approach, with strong discretion and integrity. Your visible commitment to the charity's values will be evident, and you will be personable and professional, building strong relationships with stakeholders and motivating them towards a common goal. Highly organised, you will prioritise a varied, fast-paced workload and meet deadlines, while being a self-starter who can decisively get things done. As a team player, you will collaborate to achieve results, showing reliability and commitment.

How to Apply

Tatiana Ostara at Charity People is managing this recruitment on behalf of the charity. If you are an experienced HR professional looking to make an impact within a progressive mental health charity, please send your CV.

Closing date: Friday 4th April
Interviews: Week commencing 7th April

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. 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.

Corporate Manager
c. £58,000 (full-time, permanent)
Hybrid – 2 days per week in London office

The Talent Set is delighted to be partnering with an incredible international development charity in their search for a Corporate Manager who will be leading a team of 3 across new business and account management. In a challenging time globally, the charity's work is crucial to supporting vulnerable individuals and communities.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive corporate fundraiser who can drive forward the 7-figure fundraising programme and develop long-term, sustainable income growth.

The Role:

• Manage and grow a varied portfolio of corporate partners at the 6-figure+ level including strategic, COTY, employee fundraising and emergency gifts partnerships
• Deliver engaging partner development plans and stewardship to ensure long-term, sustainable relationships
• Lead on the creation and implementation of the corporate strategy with a focus on income growth and securing new business opportunities at the 6-figure+ level
• Working with the New Business Manager to identify, research and build a pipeline of prospects, and play a lead role in pitching and securing new business
• Develop and manage income and expenditure budgets, providing regular reporting, and reforecasting as required
• Manage and support the team of 3, with 2 direct reports of the New Business Manager and Corporate Officer

About You:

• Demonstrable experience of managing corporate partnerships at the 6-figure+ level with a solid understanding of both new business and account management
• Track record of developing new business opportunities and growing income
• Excellent communication skills, and ability to engage with senior internal and external stakeholders confidently
• Solid understanding of effective stewardship journeys and can demonstrate effective implementation of donor engagement plans
• Experience of financial planning and can demonstrate achieving financial targets
• People management experience
• Proactive, creative and a relationship-builder

Closing Date: Friday 11th April for CV and cover letter
Interviews: 1st stage Tuesday 22nd April, second stage Monday 28th April  

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

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

Are you a strategic & creative Individual Giving leader keen to take the next step? We’re partnering with Tommy's to recruit for a Head of Individual Giving & Engagement to lead an ambitious strategy to grow the charity’s supporter base, collaborating with a thriving Marketing & Engagement team and broader Public Fundraising colleagues.

Tommy’s is the UK’s leading pregnancy charity, funding groundbreaking research to ensure safer pregnancies for all as well as providing accessible information and support for all. Over the past 30 years, they have shaped national healthcare guidelines, made huge progress in breaking the silence surrounding pregnancy loss and pushed for systemic change in maternity care to address health inequalities.

Key duties for this role include:

• Developing and leading the individual giving strategy & budget, leading a team of two Individual Giving Managers to drive a programme that inspires action and giving.
• Driving successful supporter acquisition campaigns to grow the charity’s supporter base, focusing regular giving.
• Leading on innovation and new product development within the Individual Giving team, developing new products to acquire and retain supporters based on audience insights and sector trends.
• Overseeing authentic and powerful public fundraising campaigns, working closely with the Marketing and broader Public Fundraising directorate to ensure alignment from a storytelling and brand messaging perspective.
• Lead the Legacy and In-Memory strategy and plan for the charity, ensuring robust supporter journeys and a high standard of stewardship to increase the lifetime value of supporters.

We’re looking for the following skills & experience for this role:

• Experience of managing a multifaceted, £1M+ Individual Giving programme across acquisition and retention, across a variety of offline and digital channels and products.
• Demonstrable evidence of success in increasing Individual Giving income in line with agreed fundraising targets.
• Experience of developing Individual Giving programmes from test and learn cycles, including product and campaign development.
• A confident and empathetic people leader with experience of leading and inspiring teams.

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.

ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you ready to make a real impact? As Head of Engagement, you will drive strategic, integrated engagement across our charity, deepening understanding and connections with our diverse audiences.

Key Objectives:

1. Lead Engagement Strategy: Develop and implement a comprehensive engagement strategy to promote our brand and mission.
2. Build Strong Relationships: Foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including staff, funders, partners, and young Londoners.
3. Drive Engagement Activities: Create engaging content and events to inspire and support audience-focused approaches.
4. Embed Professional Standards: Ensure all engagement activities align with professional standards and strategic goals.

WHO WE ARE
At Mayor's Fund for London, we are dedicated to transforming the lives of young Londoners through impactful initiatives and community engagement.

Job Title: Business Systems Analyst

Location: Homeworking with a requirement to occasionally work at Head Office (Vauxhall, London)
Salary: £53,204 per annum (Inclusive of £3000 London Weighting, which may not be applicable depending on your home location and any agreed permanent homeworking arrangement)

Contract type: Full Time, Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

We want kind and empathic people to work at Refuge, who believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion, are experts in their area of knowledge, want to make a positive difference and improve the lives of the women and children we support.

This is an opportunity to join Refuge as Business Systems Analyst to contribute to major changes to the systems we rely on to deliver our services. Refuge is about to embark on a major programme of change to its business systems.  This role will be crucial to the success of the programme.  

In previous roles you may have been a business analyst, product owner or solutions architect, and you will bring experience of all aspects of systems implementation.  As the Business Systems Analyst in this very hands-on role, where you will manage and carry out all stages of implementation projects, ensuring that new business systems are successfully implemented on time and to meet business needs.

We will be selecting, implementing and supporting new systems, including our case management, housing management and finance systems.  This is an exciting time to join an organization which provides crucial services to women and children, help us build our capabilities and make a significant contribution.

If you are inspired our mission and would like to bring your skills and energy to our work, we look forward to your application.

Closing Date: 09:00am 21 April 2025

Interview Date: 28 and 30 April 2025

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services, and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development.

Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE 

This new role will play a key part in ensuring strong financial management of the organisation’s financial resources. This position is key for both Helen Bamber Foundation and Asylum Aid and the postholder will work closely with all members of the finance team in delivering both the organisational and financial strategies.

The candidate will have confidence and experience in producing high quality and accurate management accounts and variance analysis, as well as proven FP&A experience in supporting a charity’s annual financial planning cycle. As the organisation moves into a new strategic cycle, the post holder will play a key role in supporting the development of financial systems and processes ensuring that the finance department evolves as required. 

As Senior Finance Manager, you will be reporting to the Director of Finance and Governance and will be directly line managing the Finance Manager. Supporting their development as they progress with their accounting qualifications will be a key requirement in this role, and you will have the opportunity to work with and mentor them through this.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Lead on the production of monthly management accounts for both entities (Helen Bamber Foundation & Asylum Aid) including variance analysis.

· Oversight of month end close process carried out by the Finance Manager ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

· Supporting the annual planning cycle including regular re-forecasts as well as the annual budget planning process.

· Provide reports and accurate project accounting for joint partnerships with other organisations.

· Support the development of devolved budgets and budget holder responsibilities across the organisation. Provide business partnering to future budget holders across the organisation.

· Lead on production of the annual financial statements in adherence with FRS102 and charity SORP. This includes review of the year-end adjustments and liaising with the communications team on production of the annual report.

· Play a leading role in the annual audit process, dealing with our external auditors and ensuring a smooth and efficient audit process.

· Support cash flow forecasting ensuring that latest risks and opportunities are considered.

· Support the fundraising team with bid applications ensuring that budgets are accurate and aligned to strategy.

· Responsibility for the updating and implementation of key financial control procedures and policies across the organisation.

· Continually look to improve financial processes both within the finance team and across the organisation. This role will play a key role in delivering the financial strategy including systems development.

· Provide payroll cover as required – payroll is outsourced to an external payroll bureau.

· Provide good quality line management to the Finance Manager as well as indirectly to 2 part time Finance Assistants. Be seen as a leader within the organisation.

· Provide development opportunities for the finance team and in particular, to the Finance Manager who is undertaking their accounting qualifications.

· Adherence to key financial deadlines throughout the financial year (VAT returns, month end, financial year-end etc).

About us 

The Refugee Council is the nation’s refugee charity. Together with community groups, partners and volunteers, we help people who have escaped war and persecution to rebuild their lives, integrate into communities, and play their part in Britain. Born in the aftermath of World War II, our frontline services support over 14,000 refugees each year to find safety, get to know their neighbours, and enter education, training or work. We share our evidence and expertise with policymakers to help build integrated communities where everyone can contribute. 

About the role 

This role will be responsible for the delivery and leadership of our media and strategic communications functions, which help deliver the strategic ambitions to secure policy change and change public attitudes.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and deliver all our work with the media, including online, offline, and crisis communications.
• Ensure the effective promotion and delivery of our new brand.
• Help us reach our target audiences with brand-aligned messaging.
• Lead our strategic communications projects, such as our Fair Shot project.
• Gather insights and evidence to inform our strategic and wider communications work.
• Create and lead a high-performing team.

To be successful in this role, you will require:

• Experience in leading media or communications in a public policy environment.
• A strong track record in leading strategic communications work for an organisation, engaging multiple audiences, including media, service users, politicians and policymakers, supporters, donors, and stakeholders.
• Substantial experience working in a busy press office and engaging with national journalists.
• Proven ability to assess risk, along with substantial crisis communications experience.
• Experience in brand awareness and reputation management.
• Experience in managing a team and delivering against targets.

Staff benefits 

To reward our staff for the value they bring, we offer a variety of enhanced terms and conditions and a wide range of benefits, including: 

• Training & Development 
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Pension Scheme 
• Work Life Balance Policies 
• Employer-Sponsored Volunteering 
• And more

Let’s work together to improve the lives of refugees in the UK - apply on our website today.

Closing date: 15 April 2025. 

Ensuring that the Refugee Council is an inclusive and accessible place to work is important to us. We want to enable people from different backgrounds to apply and thrive with us. We believe our recruitment process enables that and are also happy to make adjustments on request. 

About us

The Guardian Foundation is an independent charity whose purpose is to promote global press freedom and access to liberal journalism. Our vision is a world where people have access to reliable information, from a diverse range of sources, strengthening their ability to hold power to account. In a rapidly changing media landscape where misinformation, censorship, and financial pressures threaten the future of journalism, our mission is more vital than ever.

We work directly with journalists, news organisations, audiences and educators, in schools and across communities to enable change in three priority areas:

• News & Media Literacy - enhancing people’s ability to evaluate news critically

• Voice & Agency - facilitating opportunities for inclusion in media

• Media Viability - fostering the capacity of liberal media to engage people with fact-based journalism

Our impact reaches across the UK and around the world, with partnerships spanning schools, NGOs, journalism networks, and media organisations. We are building a future where quality journalism is accessible to all, and where individuals are empowered to make informed decisions in an evolving digital world.

The opportunity

The Guardian Foundation are seeking a freelance fundraiser to to assist us with a number of fundraising tasks between now and January 2026. The Foundation benefits from a board and senior staff that have a number of strong relationships with possible donors (high net worth individual, foundation and corporate) but we have not had the dedicated personnel to support the Board and senior staff in engaging those donors.

As such, we are looking for a freelance fundraiser who can help us by being a dedicated administrative and coordination resource to assist the Board and senior staff with outreach to, and engagement with, priority donors.

The full role outline can be viewed below.

Application process

To be considered for this freelance opportunity, please submit your proposal by noon on 7th April. Any questions can be sent to the same address before Thursday 3rd April.

Proposals should be 1-2 pages + CV, and include:

• Relevant experience, including any industry-specific and/or specialisms

• List of previous clients

• Outline of approach and process

• Pricing model and proposed hours to be allocated (being mindful of the stated contract value available)

• Understanding of fundraising best practice and regulation

• Any professional fundraising certifications or memberships

Proposals will be shortlisted and candidates will be invited to attend a selection panel meeting.