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Objective

To increase fundraised income for BRACE and dementia research through major donors and high-value supporters, both cultivating existing supporters to increase their support and networking to develop new major donors.

Role

As our Major Donor & Philanthropy Fundraiser, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive major giving programme to increase revenue from high-value supporters. This is a new and exciting opportunity to establish and grow this income stream for BRACE, requiring proven experience in securing major gifts.

Key Tasks:

Major Donor Fundraising

• Develop and implement a strategic plan to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward high net worth individuals.

• Build and maintain a strong portfolio of potential funding sources through thorough prospect research.​

• Manage a diverse portfolio of existing and new major donors, delivering excellent relationship management to meet ambitious individual fundraising targets.​

• Build, manage, and maintain a full and consistent pipeline of prospects, ensuring timely progression through each stage from identification to stewardship.​

• Conduct frequent and regular contact with donors and prospects by phone, video, and in-person meetings, utilizing the Head of Fundraising and CEO for potential new and existing high net stakeholders.​

• Develop compelling, tailored proposals and funding applications to secure significant donations.​

• Create and implement bespoke stewardship plans to ensure long-term support.​

• Represent BRACE at networking events to build relationships with potential high-value supporters.​

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all major donor activity in our database.​

Strategy & Planning

• Work closely with the Head of Fundraising to develop and implement a major donor fundraising strategy.​

• Monitor performance against budget targets and analyze data to support future budgeting.​

• Contribute to the overall fundraising strategy of the charity.​

• Stay informed about the latest trends and best practices in major donor fundraising.​

General Responsibilities

• Be an active and supportive member of the BRACE team, supporting colleagues across the organization to support the charity’s wider organizational goals and objectives.​

• Gain and maintain in-depth knowledge and understanding of the charity's work, priorities, and future plans.​

• Assist the CEO, Head of Fundraising, and other colleagues with charity-wide development initiatives.​

• Attend meetings and events as required both during and outside normal office hours, including the annual Let’s Talk Dementia.​

• Carry out any other duties compatible with this post as directed by the Head of Fundraising.

Candidate requirements

Essential:

• Demonstrable experience in major donor fundraising or equivalent high-value relationship
  management
• Proven track record of securing large and repeat donations from individuals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with good copywriting and proofreading ability
• Experience in creative proposal writing and the ability to demonstrate clear outcomes and impact
• Confident and persuasive presentation skills
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with high-net worth individuals
• Experience in developing and implementing stewardship plans for major donors
• Strong research skills with experience in identifying quality new business leads
• Proven ability to form good working relations, both internally and externally with people at all levels
• Innovative and keen to find solutions to problems
• Strong interpersonal skill set with the ability to be persuasive
• Excellent IT literacy
• Excellent planning, time management, and organisational skills
• Willingness to work flexibly in order to adapt to the needs of supporters and the charity
• Able to work unsupervised and independently from home and on the road

Desirable:

• Excellent ability to motivate, inspire, and influence people
• A self-starter with entrepreneurial spirit
• Experience in launching or growing a major donor program
• Understanding of the medical research funding landscape
• Experience using Raiser's Edge to manage donor relationships
• Empathy with the cause that BRACE represents (knowledge of dementia and research is not essential, as information and informal training will be provided)

Summary

We are holding a webinar to give you the opportunity to find out more about this role at 12:00pm - 12:45pm on Tuesday 8th April 2025.

The Finance department is a shared services function working across the NCIs to provide a comprehensive, cost-effective finance service to each organisation, and helping to co-ordinate joint projects where appropriate. The Finance department is on a change journey, transforming the way we work and the service we provide to the NCIs.

You will manage the Financial Accounting and Control team within the Finance department, preparing statutory financial reporting for a range of complex entities (incorporating investment, pension scheme, company and charity reporting requirements), overseeing period-end processes, and ensuring strong financial controls and good balance sheet management for the NCIs.

You will manage, motivate and develop your team to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of statutory financial reporting for each of the NCIs and provide a high-quality finance service to the NCIs. You will act as subject-matter expert on accounting matters, demonstrating excellent technical accountancy knowledge, and will be able to explain complex financial issues to finance and non-finance staff.

An excellent communicator, you will be able to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and will work collaboratively with the rest of the Finance team to build strong internal control processes. You will be someone who is always looking to improve processes and work smarter, collaborating with your finance colleagues to drive best practice in everything we do.

You will deliver relevant training and support across departments to help improve financial literacy and ensure compliance with relevant financial control procedures.

• This is a 15 month fixed-term contract
• A Basic DBS check will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks for this role

• A salary of £75,000 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.

SOS Children’s Villages UK is part of a global federation, which exists to ensure that each child and young person grows up with the healthy relationships they need to become their strongest selves. We are the world’s largest non-governmental organisation focused on supporting children and young people who don’t have, or who are at risk of losing, parental care.

We are now looking for an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner to partner with income generation teams, providing detailed, robust and proactive financial support.

This post can be worked remotely (within the UK), hybrid or office based (Cambridge CB2 1AB). Occasional travel to Cambridge or London will be required for partner meetings or collaborating with colleagues.

Responsibilities Include:

• Partner with Fundraising teams to provide insightful financial analysis and strategic support that drives income growth and maximises impact.

• Support donor proposals and reporting by creating accurate budgets, ensuring compliance with donor guidelines, and enabling high-quality financial reporting.

• Collaborate with global colleagues to monitor programme budgets, manage financial risk, and ensure transparent, timely, and accurate reporting across international partnerships.

• Lead financial planning processes including budgeting, forecasting, and return on investment analysis to align fundraising performance with organisational strategy.

• Enhance financial systems and processes, working across Finance and Fundraising teams to improve controls, data integrity, and the use of Salesforce and Accounting Seed.

• Develop financial literacy among stakeholders through training and ongoing support, empowering better decision-making across teams in the UK and overseas.

If you are a strategic and collaborative Finance Business Partner, who can build strong relationships and drive financial excellence, looking for a pivotal role within a friendly, flexible, and supportive team, then this could be for you!

To Apply

Please read the full Candidate Pack attached which contains the entire job description, person specification and essential requirements. Then submit a copy of your CV and a covering letter.

The deadline for applications is Wednesday 23 April 2025, 17.00 UK time. 

Please note: 

• The post-holder must be UK-based and able to work on a permanent full-time contract. We are unable to provide employment sponsorship if required and unfortunately cannot progress applications without the required right to live and work in the UK on a permanent contract.
• No agencies please - we are recruiting internally and have preferred agency contacts if required

Harris Hill is recruiting for a Part Time Head of Finance for this well-established Arts Charity based in London (Hybrid)

+++ THIS CLIENT WORKS ON A 5 DAY A WEEK, IN 4 DAYS PROGRAM +++

• Hours: Full Time Position – 5 days a week in 4 days – 32 hours pw
• Hybrid Working: A min of 2 set days a week is required at their offices in Central London
• Salary: £45,000pa – Actual pay for 32 hours per week
• Management: 3 finance staff

This Arts Charity is seeking a Head of Finance to lead the financial operations and strategy while also being actively involved in day-to-day financial processes to include bank reconciliation and cash flow management. The successful candidate will be both strategic and hands-on, ensuring financial sustainability while maintaining robust financial controls.

The Role:

• Oversee the Accounts Team, manages financial planning, financial reporting and compliance
• Working closely with the Senior Management Team.
• Manage financial systems, improve efficiencies, and maintain compliance, while also contributing to long term financial strategy.
• Financial Strategy and leading on budget management
• Identify funding opportunities and financial risks.
• Oversee and manage day-to-day financial transactions, ensuring accurate invoicing, accounts payable/receivable, and reconciliations.
• Improve financial literacy across the organization.

Candidate Requirements:

• Recognized CCAB qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) or equivalent experience.
• Experience in financial management and control within a charity, or nonprofit sector.
• Management of staff that look after accounts payable/receivable, financial reporting, and financial systems.
• Strong knowledge of charity accounting standards, VAT, and tax compliance.
• Proficiency in financial software (Xero, Sage, or equivalent) and Excel.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual who shares our values to join Weston Park Cancer Charity’s busy charity team.

Our Fundraising Support Assistant will play a vital part of our Fundraising team and help us to deliver our vision: a better life for those living with, and beyond, cancer in our region.

If you are interested in progressing your fundraising career within an organisation which makes a real difference to the lives of thousands of people, we’d love to hear from you. 

Main purpose of post

• ‘First’ point of contact for general fundraising enquiries (face to face, telephone, via post, email, & website) providing excellent supporter and customer care

• Donor communications & stewardship- delivering high quality donor care for our fundraisers

• Provide support for fundraising initiatives, campaigns & events during the year (with a requirement to work occasional evenings and weekends to fulfil this function)

• Fundraising Materials preparation and distribution

• Responsible for the stock control for all our materials including trading, events and supporter’s items

• Ensure that all activities and contacts are managed through Weston Park Cancer Charity systems and procedures and that data is kept up to date

• Attend and contribute to team meetings and 'away days' and be an active, invested member of our team

• Drive the charity car when required for charity business (driving licence essential).

About you:

· You will be a forward thinking, team player with a ‘can do’ attitude & part of a fast-paced fundraising team

· You will have excellent communication skills (both written and oral) as you will be welcoming donors, volunteers, and patients on a daily basis

· Able to manage your own workload and priorities to agreed deadlines

PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED JOB SPEC AND ENSURE YOU MEET THE ESSENTIAL PERSON SPEC CRITERIA BEFORE APPLYING. 

We are working in partnership with The French Hospital, who provide Almshouse accommodation primarily for French Protestant Huguenot families who are in need and are resident in Great Britain, allowing residents to live full, dignified and independent lives.  The French Hospital is committed to ensuring that people in need can lead active lives in the local community with access to healthcare, leisure and education. Today there are 55 self-contained flats where residents can enjoy their own space, with their own furniture and belongings around them.

The CEO (Clerk to the Corporation) will ensure the smooth running of the Charity, enabling it to meet its aims and objectives and comply with relevant law and regulations.  The successful candidate will be the main contact for external agencies such as, solicitors, auditors, bankers and investments managers, insurance brokers and local authorities, as necessary, as well as the main internal contact between the Trustees and the other staff and residents.

This is a significant and rewarding role that will require the post holder to demonstrate the following:

• Positive outcomes in a demanding senior management position, possibly in the third sector, housing, or running a business
• Experience in managing stakeholder relationships both internally and externally and the capacity to be an ambassador for the charity
• Strategic thinking: ability to assess complex information and decide on a course of action
•  Financial literacy and budget management
• Experience of project management, delegating and supervising as needed
• Excellent verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills

The successful candidate will advise the Trustees on matters of governance to ensure compliance with current legislation and Charity Commission guidance.  You will arrange and attend Trustee Board and subcommittee meetings both preparing the agendas and taking accurate minutes, acting upon the decisions of the Trustees.  You will also be responsible for managing and reviewing the work of a small team, identifying any training needs and ensure their wellbeing.  Awareness of the welfare of residents overseeing community engagement and social activities, dealing with safeguarding issues, grievances and arrears, when required.  Oversee the repair and maintenance of all the Charity’s properties, engaging with commercial tenants and others as necessary.

This is an ideal opportunity for a senior leader with previous experience of leading a team, managing budgets and projects, multi-tasking and who has a passion for meeting housing needs.

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.

*Note that “The French Hospital” is not a hospital in the contemporary sense – we do not offer medical care or facilities.

For any further information, please contact Sandra Smith.  Applications should be made via the Charisma Charity Recruitment website and include your CV and supporting statement.

Hours: 3 days a week

Location: Rochester, with the possibility of occasional remote working 

Closing date for applications: 13 April 2025

Interviews TBC

Are you passionate about social justice? Do you want to help women heal and thrive?

One25 is a Bristol-based charity supporting women who street sex work. The Co-production Coordinator is a new and exciting role to help us ensure that women’s voices are heard and acted upon when support services are being designed and delivered.

For us, co-production is central to developing our services and strategy, as well as ensuring that women’s experiences are heard and acted upon across Bristol. We’re looking for someone who can build trusting relationships with women and has a passion for bringing different people together to learn from one another and influence others.  The successful candidate will need to be highly organised and be confident in delivering group work.

You will work across several teams within One25 including the casework team and the health hub. You will be responsible for coordinating the activity of Bridging Gaps, a group of women with experience of multiple disadvantages, who work with One25 to improve services within the charity and statutory services.

“Since joining I feel I’ve grown as a person. I can use my own experiences to help other people. That’s been therapeutic and empowering.  We are taking control and not just being heard but making important changes. Our lived experience makes us valuable experts” Bridging Gaps Member

In this role you will:

• Be inspired as you see the difference women’s voices make to One25 and other support systems.
• Champion the needs of women who street sex work.
• Be part of a passionate, determined and caring team.
• Work with external partners and build relationships to develop opportunities for women to influence wider systems of support.

We are excited to be adding this role to our support of women connected to One25.

One25 is committed to being an inclusive workplace that represents the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We particularly encourage applications from ethnic minority, LGBTQ and disability groups, and those who have lived experience of multiple disadvantages as these groups are underrepresented within our workforce. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in post.

It is an Occupational Requirement that applications for this post are open to women only, as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act 2010. Enhanced DBS disclosure will be required. 

Benefits:
External supervision and reflective practice to support your mental wellbeing and professional development
Generous leave allowances: 33 days holiday inc. bank holidays; additional holiday linked with length of service, 2 days wellness leave; up to 13 additional days’ time off in lieu; plus, additional time off on any working days that fall during the Christmas and New Year closure.
Option to join the 4 Day Week pilot following successful completion of probation period (work 20% less for the same salary)
Enhanced company sick pay
Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity/partner pay
Access to Employee Assistance Programme
Access to HSF Health Plan
Mental Health Champions
Reflective practice sessions
Cycle Scheme
Opt-out pension scheme.

Hours: 22.5 hours a week, core days must include Tuesday and Wednesday. (May include occasional evening and weekend commitments). After successful completion of probation period, employees have the option to join the 4 Day Week pilot following (work 20% less for the same salary).
Salary: £15,342 (£25,570 FTE)
Contract: 2-year fixed term contract
Location: This role will be a mixture of office-based and homeworking. We are open to options around this.
Applications by: 25th April 2025
Interviews: Friday 9th May & Wednesday 14th May
Start Date: As soon as possible

Join Our Team as a Community Learning Programme Manager

Are you passionate about creating meaningful learning opportunities and fostering connections within communities? If so, we want to hear from you!

About Us:
At St Christopher’s, we are dedicated to supporting people in our community to live well until the end of life. Through innovation, compassion, and collaboration, the Community Action Team aim to create sustainable change to shift society’s approach to end of life, so that it is more social, and equitable.  We do this by empowering individuals to share knowledge and experiences about death, dying, and loss. Our Centre for Awareness and Response to End of Life (CARE) offers unique opportunities to explore these themes through learning, exhibitions, workshops, and events.

The Role:
As our Learning Programme Manager, you will lead and develop our learning and enrichment initiatives. Your work will help improve death literacy and create equitable and inclusive practices between organisations and communities. By creating opportunities for knowledge exchange and capacity sharing, you will enhance understanding of end-of-life issues and help tackle inequalities.

In this role, you will:

• Oversee, deliver, and expand our community learning programme.
• Design accessible learning opportunities tailored to diverse needs.
• Facilitate exhibitions, workshops, and events that engage and inspire.
• Manage a team of people providing learning and enrichment opportunities
• Build meaningful partnerships with local organisations, community groups, and individuals.
• Monitor and evaluate projects to ensure continuous improvement and impactful outcomes.

What You Bring:
We are looking for someone with:

• Experience in designing and delivering impactful learning programmes.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• A commitment to inclusivity and equity in community learning.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Creativity and a solutions-focused mindset to address emerging challenges.

Why Join Us?
When you join St Christopher’s, you’ll benefit from:

• Opportunities to lead innovative and impactful community learning projects.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Professional development and training.
• Flexible working hours to help you achieve work-life balance.

Location: Based in Sydenham with some travel within South London 
Hours: 21.6 hours per week (0.6 FTE)
Salary: £24,154 per annum pro rata (FTE £40,257)

Ready to Apply?

St Christopher’s is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from everyone regardless of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, faith and religion, disability and age, although we are underrepresented across the organisation with BAME and LGBTQ+ employees, and thus we encourage applications from these groups. We also welcome hearing from you if you have peer or lived experience, as this is an important feature of our team.

Closing Date:  22nd April 2025

Interview Date: Provisional date 7th/8th May 2025

At MAF International, we are dedicated to supporting the people and communities we serve. We are currently seeking a committed individual to assist in the production of controlled documents and provide essential support to the Quality, Safety & Security (QSS) Services Team and Document Controllers in our programmes. 

Responsibilities

QSS System Administration:

• Manage user access, configuration changes, and dashboards on the QSS database.
• Oversee the QSS support ticketing system and track document change requests.
• Assist in producing statistical reports and creating training materials.

QSS Team Support:

• Attend and document minutes for various QSS meetings.
• Support meetings, training events, report production, and stakeholder coordination.
• Assist with risk management reports and performance data analysis.

Document Production & Amendment:

• Format, proofread, and amend controlled company documents.
• Utilise Web Manuals editing software and Confluence for manual and policy updates.
• Facilitate document change processes and issue revisions.

Documentation Management:

• Process change requests using our in-house document control system.
• Update manuals, policies, forms, and notices on the MAF Intranet (SharePoint) and Confluence.

Quality Control:

• Ensure all documents meet MAF standards before publishing.
• Proofread and cross-reference changes across all affected documents.

Support for Programme Document Controllers:

• Provide regular communication and updates.
• Share latest information and updates on procedures.

If you are passionate about making a difference and providing high-quality support in a meaningful way, consider joining MAF International. Together, we can make a lasting impact.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Essential

• A good general level of education
• Good communication skills
• Capable of working independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to work cross-culturally
• Experience of formatting documents
• Experience and knowledge of Microsoft Word e.g. applying styles, table design, forms, tracking changes etc.
• Good degree of computer literacy
• Ability to work accurately and at pace.

Desirable

• A -Level standard or equivalent
• Experience of controlling documents preferable
• Experience in setting agendas and minute writing
• Experience of working with databases
• Experience of using a PDF editor

There is an occupational requirement for the job holder of this position to be a committed Christian.  The post holder will be expected to lead and take part in prayer and biblical reflection and to be a role model for the organisation in accordance with our Christian beliefs and standards in the work place

To apply, please click on 'apply now' and we will send you further instructions on how to apply through our recruitment portal. 

The Vacancy

Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is a faith-based humanitarian relief and development organisation working to save and transform the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable people.  Established in 1984, with an active presence in over 45 countries, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflict and natural disasters. 

IRW’s International Programmes Division is recruiting for the position of ‘Faith Partnership Advisor (FPA)’ on a permanent, full time basis, to join its dynamic team based out of its offices in either Birmingham, London or where IR has an office globally. The organisation is currently operating to a hybrid working policy.

The purpose of the role:

The Faith Partnership Advisor will play a critical role within International Programmes Division (IPD) supporting the Divisions’ strategic objectives to consolidate its identity as an Islamic faith-based institution, leading our Faith Engagement Strategy, representing our approach to important multi-lateral and other institutions, ensuring the faith sensitivity and faith literacy of its programmes and securing funding for its global operations. The role will sit within the Programme Funding and Partnership Department (PFPD) within the IPD.

Building upon our many programme partnerships with other faith-based and non-faith-based actors, this role will forge new partnerships that build on the inspiring work we have developed in the areas of livelihoods, peacebuilding, forced migration, protection and gender justice. Working with major institutional donors, the Faith Partnership Advisor will form part of a collaborative team and manage the bid process from inception to submission on new programme initiatives. Specifically, the Faith Partnership Adviser will capitalise on the organisation’s faith-based approach to development. The Faith Partnership Advisor is expected to have extensive experience preparing bids which have a faith dimension to them, centred on the added value of Islamic Relief as a faith-based organisation and the industry’s need to have faith centric development and humanitarian approaches.

The successful candidate must have:

• A graduate degree or equivalent experience in development/humanitarian areas
• An in-depth understanding of international development issues
• An exceptional understanding of the principles of Islamic jurisprudence and Islamic teaching, particularly pertaining to aid and development issues
• An awareness of the various funding mechanism that are available within the industry
• Exceptional command of English with the ability to edit, summarise and compile information quickly and often within short time frames
• An ability to speak publicly and communicate confidently within groups
• An ability to lead working groups and plan strategically
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Word and being versed with PowerPoint and Excel
• Track record of working in a similar role with an International NGO essential
• Proven ability to secure funding for Faith Partnerships
• Must have substantial experience of having worked on successful bids/partnerships which have a faith dimension
• Well versed and with proven capabilities of understanding the faith dimension of international development and humanitarian interventions.
• Demonstrated experience of working on multiple bids with various institutional donors
• Ability to work extensively with a team and or on their own
• Knowledge of the key critical areas impacting the international development sector, including awareness of SDGs, faith-based initiatives, CHS, Humanitarian principles etc.

For more information, please click on the Documents tab above to view the full Job Description.

If you are talented, reliable, service-minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.

For more information on the excellent company benefits we offer our employees, please visit our website.

PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place on 12th May 2025.

Pre-employment Checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• screening clearance
• proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK (If applicable)
• receipt of satisfactory references

Please note, for UK-based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer

About Tree Aid:  

Tree Aid works with people in the drylands of Africa to tackle poverty and the effects of the climate crisis by growing trees and restoring and protecting land. As part of the Great Green Wall movement, we work where trees are needed most, where temperatures are soaring, and fertile land is vanishing at a terrifying rate. Our pioneering approach has been developed over 36 years of operating. We believe in empowering local communities with the tools and training they need to restore and maintain their environment.  

About the role:  

The Group Finance Officer plays a key role in ensuring the integrity of financial records and internal controls within a growing international development charity. Based in Bristol, you will work closely with overseas teams across the Sahel to maintain robust financial management, support the development of financial systems, and enhance reporting and procedures. Your expertise will contribute to strengthening financial oversight and efficiency, enabling the organisation to deliver transformational change for vulnerable communities living on the front lines of the climate crisis.

Main duties:  

Working within the Finance team, the Group Finance Officer’s role will include working continuously as part of a large, dynamic team to: 

• Provide ongoing financial support to all overseas teams expanding across the Sahel, including Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, Ghana, Ethiopia & Senegal. 

• Ensure continuing integrity of Tree Aid’s financial records and internal controls. 

• Contribute to the ongoing development of financial systems, reports and procedures. 

• Conducting Internal Audits of our overseas offices. 

Key Requirements:  

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) 

• Working (or considering working) towards a professional accounting qualification such as ACA, CIMA, or ACCA. 

• Strong Excel skills 

• Strong organisational skills

• Ability to report and monitor financial data 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills that allow you to build effective relationships across teams and cultures 

Desirable:  

• Basic French (or willing to learn) 

• Experience in international development 

• Experience analysing and preparing budgets 

• Experience producing or review bank and balance sheet reconciliations 

Benefits:  

Optional benefits of working at Tree Aid include:  

• A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 2% and we will contribute 6%)  

• 33 days holiday (inc bank holidays) +1 more day per year up to 38 holiday days  

• Flexible, hybrid working  

• Quarterly social events  

• Opportunity to take free weekly French lessons to support communication with our colleagues in West Africa  

Company Description

Catch22 exists to help build a society where everyone has a good place to live, good people around them, and a fulfilling purpose. We call these our '3Ps'. 

We achieve this in two ways. First, we improve lives on the frontline through delivery of public services. Secondly, we use our knowledge to change 'the system', to fix the complex web that can trap and disempower those it was set up to help. With the heart of a charity and the mindset of a business, we are uniquely placed to deliver on this challenging agenda.

In August 2024, Redthread became part of the Catch22 group. Both organisations share strongly aligned missions and values, and we have a successful history of collaboration. Redthread will continue to operate under its established brand.

For more information about the recruitment process, please check out the guidance for applicants on Catch22’s website.

Job Description

To be part of the youth work team at Redthread, with a primary focus on the Youth Violence Intervention Programme.

What does a Youth Intervention Practitioner do? Youth Intervention Practitioners use the principles and power of youth work in the setting of a busy emergency department. We meet young people who have experienced injury or trauma while they are in the hospital, and work alongside our clinical colleagues to offer them support at a time when they are feeling very vulnerable. Our first contact with the young person may be to offer them a drink, or to ring their parent, or to check they understand what’s happening to them. When their immediate medical needs have been met, we will talk to them some more and explain how we can support them.

We will do a safety plan with them before they leave the hospital. If a young person chooses to engage with us, we will then work with them for eight to twelve weeks on a plan of action that’s tailored to their needs. We work closely with the hospital safeguarding team every day and frequently have to escalate concerns. We contact any other agencies who know the young person so we’re not duplicating their work, and often arrange to meet them with the young person. We regularly have to strongly advocate for young people, for example with housing agencies.

We look for organisations who can work with them towards their longer-term goals and we do relational referrals, transferring the trust that young people have built with us. Youth Intervention Practitioners hold a caseload of young people, supported by their team leader, and need to be good at recording their work, and discussing and reflecting on their practice. We provide an intensive induction at the start of the role, ongoing training and CPD throughout your time at Redthread and fortnightly clinical supervision.

Our Youth Intervention Practitioners have to be courageous and tenacious, and because ours is a short intervention, we don’t always see first-hand the impact of our work. But we know from talking to the young people we work with that we make a huge difference. Our Youth Intervention Practitioners are resilient, able to work calmly in a challenging environment with young people experiencing trauma, injury or exploitation. They have a good level of self awareness, the ability to reflect on how the work is impacting them, and a willingness to engage in regular clinical supervision that helps them develop their practice and emotional literacy.

Qualifications

Desirable (but not essential): A degree-level qualification in social work, youth work, a social science, education or another relevant field.

Additional information

Location: Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Heartlands Hospital Birmingham and Birmingham Children's Hospital. With regular travel to other Redthread sites and offices when required.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £26,302 per annum + benefits

Contract type: Permanent

How to Apply: Please see the Job pack for information on submitting your application and please note that the closing date for this opportunity is 1000 on Friday 4th of April.

Please note: If we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert before the closing date. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online interview with the Redthread team on Wednesday 9th April 2025
The second round of interviews will be held in person on Monday 14th April 2025

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

We offer an enhanced Employee Assistance Programme, which provides free, 24/7 confidential helpline services (accessed either by phone and/or online) including structured counselling services and practical resources aimed to support your work-life balance. In addition, some aspects of the EAP service are also available to share with an employees’ dependants including their partner.

Cycle to Work Scheme

We offer a Cycle to Work scheme which enables savings on the cost of a new bike and accessories for employees wishing to cycle to work for all or part of their journey. Employees can sign up after one month’s service

Work-based learning and Professional Development

We aim to build a culture and environment for staff to learn, develop and achieve their full potential, whilst delivering services through a skilled and competent workforce. To achieve this, Redthread have a comprehensive staff training programme which provides individuals with resources, training and support to learn and develop their skills. We also encourage our staff to undertake work-based learning and provide support for continuous professional development, whilst helping staff achieve a work-life balance.

Workplace Pension Scheme

We offer membership of a workplace pension set up with The People's Pension, and employees are eligible to be auto enrolled after three months’service. The employee’s minimum pension contribution rate is currently 3%. Redthread’s contribution rate is 5% higher than the employee up to a maximum of 8%.

Unless otherwise stated, interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised.

At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.

Catch22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices; ensuring that every individual within the organisation has been safely and appropriately checked.

About Impetus

Impetus transforms the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by ensuring they get the right support to succeed in school, in work and in life.

We find, fund and build the most promising organisations working with these young people, providing core funding and working shoulder-to-shoulder with their leaders over the long term to help them become stronger.

At Impetus we focus on the critical factors that influence the education and employment outcomes for disadvantaged young people in the UK, working with organisations that have the potential for impact at scale, helping their leaders to deliver lifechanging, benchmark beating, sustained outcomes.

We provide them with the funding and the tools to grow and deliver on their promises to the young people they serve. We also seek to influence government and the wider sector to back effective support for young people and invest with other like-minded organisations to tackle the most difficult and under-supported challenges.

We are resolutely focused on outcomes and impact, driven by quality evidence.

You would be joining a team that is passionate, rigorous, determined, creative and warm. We care deeply for our colleagues, our charity partners and the young people we serve.

Impetus is a registered charity and our charity number is 1152262.

About the team

This is an important role based in a busy Operations team which covers office management, information technology, finance and human resources. The team play a key role in supporting the organisation to achieve its mission of supporting young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to succeed.

The Operations team comprises the Director of Finance and Operations, HR and Learning Manager, Head of Finance, HR Officer, Finance and Operations Assistant and a part time Administrator. Payroll and IT support are outsourced.

About this role

We are looking for a talented professional with a strong understanding of CRM and digital systems and a passion for maximising the value of data, who is looking to join an organisation where they can put their skills to use across all aspects of our operations. You will join at a key time to develop and embed our work in this area, providing critical support to all our teams as well as maintaining and developing our cross-organisation systems.

You will lead on the development, administration, and staff engagement with, and training on, our Salesforce CRM system. This will include data from, and working with, all departments of Impetus, including our donors and prospects, our collaboration with partner charities, and our communications with email audiences. You will also manage the relationship with our existing Salesforce partner agency, drawing on them for additional support resource and coordinating broader development projects. The successful candidate will have experience developing and drawing value from Salesforce, including both technical development and collaborating closely with teams to drive engagement and best practice.

You will be responsible for our other cross-organisational digital systems, including our office and file storage platforms, data warehouse, visualisation, and ETL tools, website analytics, and Digital Asset Management system, as well as providing support for our Finance and HR systems, including providing training to staff and answering any questions related to these systems. You will collaborate closely with our Communications team, for example around website and social media analytics and reviewing the progress of the social media strategy. From time to time you may also be asked to provide support or advice to our portfolio charities. The role will also be responsible for helping to drive adoption of GenAI across Impetus.

As the sole technical and digital specialist role at Impetus, this position requires a collaborative individual who can work across diverse teams while also operating independently with a high level of autonomy. You will take ownership of CRM and systems for a dynamic, inquisitive, and growing organisation, helping to drive its growth and impact.

Key responsibilities

CRM:

• Own the development and administration of our Salesforce system.
• Work with all teams at Impetus to maximise their engagement with Salesforce and provide relevant training.
• Manage the relationship with our Salesforce support partner to leverage additional administration, and development project, resource.
• Ensure data quality and integrity within Salesforce.
• Gather information and data to identify business requirements and processes for adding to, or further developing on, Salesforce. 
• Evaluate technical solutions in terms of meeting business requirements. 
• Develop reporting within Salesforce. 
• Answer staff queries and ad hoc requests.

Systems Management:

• Administer, maintain, and develop core organisational systems, including our office and file storage platforms, data visualisation and ETL tools, website analytics, Digital Asset Management system, and Finance and HR systems.
• Ensure effective knowledge management across our internal systems.
• Provide support to staff on these systems, including training, and answering any queries and ad hoc requests.
• Lead the development of the visualisation of core organisational and team data, as well as managing the underlying data.
• Maintain and develop our data warehouse.
• Collaborate with our outsourced IT partner to ensure the availability, resilient operation, and development of our systems.
• Aid the development of a culture of data literacy and data-driven decision-making across Impetus.

Person specification

Essential:

• Advanced knowledge of, and significant experience with, Salesforce development in a professional context.
• Experience around ensuring compliance with GDPR and cybersecurity frameworks e.g. CyberEssentials.
• Significant experience of collaborating closely with varied non-technical stakeholders to determine requirements, evaluate solutions, and plan development.
• Experience working with agencies and partners.
• Excellent team player, willing to work flexibly and collaboratively to respond to changing organisational needs/priorities.
• A proactive and solutions focussed approach.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills with the ability to communicate effectively in a range of formats to a range of audiences.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative to manage a busy and varied workload.
• Strong attention to detail with a clear and diligent working approach. 
• Experience with MS Office suite.
• A commitment to Impetus’ mission.
• A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Desirable:

• Salesforce certification.
• Knowledge of and experience with some of our other core systems:
  • PowerBI (or similar visualisation tools)
  • Google Analytics
  • Snowflake (or similar data warehouses)
  • Fivetran (or similar ETL tools)
  • Xero (or similar Finance tools)
  • Canto  (or similar Digital Asset Management systems)
• Knowledge of T-SQL.
• Experience with cross-system automation tools e.g. Zapier, Power Automate.
• Experience in delivering cross-organisational training.

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

We want our team at Impetus to represent the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We also want our team to be one where different experiences, expertise and perspectives are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to grow and develop.

We want to reach a diverse pool of candidates. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that potential employees may need to in order to be successful.

We recognise the importance of a good work/life balance. We do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including working from home, working part-time job shares and other arrangements.

Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if these are options you’d like to explore.

Impetus is an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

How to apply

You will need to:

• Complete the online form (including the equal opportunities monitoring form).
• Upload a comprehensive CV and supporting statement. 

The supporting statement should be no more than two sides of A4 and should address the criteria in the person specification.

You should also include the contact details of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be approached with your express permission.

As part of our commitment to flexible working we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant. All options can be discussed at interview stage.

The deadline for applications is 9am Tuesday 15 April 2025.

Interviews

First round interviews will take place: 23 April 2025.

Second round interviews will take place: 30 April 2025.

You will also be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.

Personal Data

Your personal data will be shared for the purposes of the recruitment exercise. This includes our HR team, interviewers (who may include other partners in the project and independent advisors), relevant team managers and our IT service provider if access to the data is necessary for performance of their roles. We do not share your data with other third parties, unless your application for employment is successful and we make you an offer of employment. We will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you. We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area.

Job Title: Junior Costs Clerk – Legal Aid
Company: Deighton Pierce Glynn
Location: London, UK
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: Starting at £27,750. dependant on experience (We will consider applicants with varying experience. The role will be adapted accordingly)

About Us: At Deighton Pierce Glynn we are committed to empowering our clients to challenge abuses, failures, and other unlawful conduct by the government and those in positions of power. We believe that diversity enhances our ability to provide the best service, attract top talent, and drive innovation through varied perspectives. We recruit based on merit, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, marital status, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

The Role: We are looking for a problem-solving Junior Costs Clerk with a can-do attitude to work with our Billing Team to support our dynamic team of lawyers at our busy London office. You will be responsible for assisting in the preparation, submission, and management of legal aid bills, and reviewing case files, time records, and disbursements to ensure accurate cost submissions. You will be trained on all aspects of the job depending on experience. This is a varied role that requires excellent organizational skills and the ability to support our team efficiently.

Person Specification:

Essential:

• Interest in Our Ethos: A strong interest in our mission to empower clients and challenge unlawful conduct by the Government and those with power.
• Problem-Solving Skills: A love for solving problems and overcoming challenges.
• Prioritization & Attention to Detail: Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and maintain attention to detail.
• Clear Communication: Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to write clearly in plain English. Confident, with negotiating skills and tact.
• Organizational & Time Management Skills: Outstanding organizational and time management abilities.
• IT Skills: Proficiency in typing, computer literacy, and the ability to learn and teach our systems, including Office365. In particular an interest in developing proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Numerical Aptitude: An aptitude for numbers and process.

Advantageous but not essential

• Legal Aid: Knowledge and understanding of Legal Aid, Legal Help and other systems of public legal funding.
• CCMS: Knowledge of submitting Legal Aid final bills via CCMS.
• CostsMaster: Knowledge of preparing legal aid bills with CostsMaster.
• Case Management: Such as SOS, Leap or demonstrable confidence with navigating comparable systems.

How to Apply: To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to us on our website. In your cover letter, explain why you believe you meet the person specification, providing examples where possible. Relevant experience can come from paid employment, voluntary or campaigning work, life experience, or special interests.

Application Instructions:

Email Subject Line: Please quote the job reference 2025/05/LONLA

Important Dates:

• Closing Date: Continuous recruitment
• Interviews: Suitable candidates will be invited to a skills test and interview

For more information about the job description and our Aims and Values, please visit our website

Join us and be part of a team that makes a difference. We look forward to receiving your application!