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Exciting opportunity for a dynamic and experienced Charity Retail Operations Manager to manage the operations of our two charity shops - both working in the shops and administratively, while ensuring a successful experience for our student learners (aged 16-25) with learning differences.

Harington is an Ofsted-regulated Independent Training Provider based in north London, this academic year supporting 53 young people with learning differences. We specialise in employability skills in retail and horticulture. Our two charity shops, in Highgate and Hornsey, provide income for our charity and work experience placements for our students.

We are seeking a highly driven, enthusiastic and experienced Charity Retail Operations Manager to lead both shops, manage stock, finances, health and safety, and drive growth.

The role requires experience in retail, ideally working with young people with learning differences, alongside strong leadership and commercial skills.

HR Coordinator, L'Arche London

ABOUT THE ROLE

Hours of work: 22.5 hours per week (days and times to be agreed to ensure all aspects of the role are covered)

Salary: £35,830.08 (pro rata to 22.5 hours £21,498.04) inc London Weighting. Wages paid monthly on or around 23rd of each month.  

Place of work: L’Arche London office in West Norwood, London SE27. Some remote working may be possible in agreement with the line manager.

Contract type: Permanent, Part-time

Reports to: L'Arche London Community Leader / Director

Direct reports: HR Administrator, Training and Formation Coordinator, Volunteers Coordinator 

Closing date: Wednesday, 5th March at 23:59

As well as joining a friendly Community, where you will be well supervised and supported, and benefit from L’Arche’s mentorship programme, these are some other benefits you get by working for us:

- Joining shared meals since cooking and having a meal together is what we are all about. 
- Achieve professional qualifications while benefiting from exceptional training and development opportunities. 
- Interest free loans and salary advances available 
- Free eye tests and a contribution towards the cost of glasses if you need them for work. 
- Free DBS / PVG checks 
- Free SSSC registration 
- Free Blue Light Card 
- Professional membership fees paid if they are directly relevant to your role 
- Free Employee Assistance Programme available to everyone 
- Up to 5 days paid compassionate leave 
- Up to 6 days paid (pro rata) for time off for emergency dependents leave 
- Carer and Childminder costs available in some circumstances to facilitate attendance at residential meetings 
- Paid mileage costs at HMRC rate 
- Working from Home Allowance for those in office-based roles but for whom no office is provided 
- Specialist bereavement counselling for employees and their family members 
- Access to the Bike to Work scheme

Main purpose of the role:

The HR Coordinator would lead HR functions in L’Arche London, overseeing all HR aspects, managing a small team, and coordinating with L’Arche UK for HR support, recruitment, and payroll administration. 
You will play an integral part in the leadership of L’Arche London and will help shape its future development.

The HR Coordinator is responsible for:

- Oversee the recruitment, induction and retention of all L’Arche London’s teams. 
- Manage all of L’Arche London’s HR systems and procedures, ensuring they meet all regulatory and organisational requirements. 
- Lead on and support L’Arche London’s teams with all probation, supervision, appraisal, discipline, conduct and competency issues. 
- Management of L’Arche London’s payroll systems. 
- Monitoring and management of HR budget. 
- Line manage the HR Administrator, Training and Formation Co-ordinator, Volunteer Coordinator, and other assistants as required. 
- Collaborate with the L’Arche UK HR team and other HR Co-ordinators across L’Arche UK’s Communities. 

Key relationships:

- Network of HR leads in each community 
- National HR/Recruitment advisor
- Community Leader, and L’Arche London Community Coordinating Team
- L’Arche London Support Assistants                   

Essential Criteria:

- Experience of working in HR, including recruitment, record keeping, supporting managers to implement policies, and responding to queries from team members. 
- Knowledge of legal requirements and good practice in employment issues. 
- Demonstrable interest and enthusiasm for the purpose of L’Arche and empathy with values and current strategy. 
- Experience of managing a team. 
- Monitoring work/projects.
- Experience managing records and databases in compliance with GDPR.

ABOUT L'ARCHE LONDON
At L’Arche London we build Communities together with people with learning disabilities rather than doing it for them, and we are committed to mutually transforming relationships in a world where all belong. 

L’Arche London is a diverse and inclusive Christian community of 100 people with and without learning disabilities, sharing ordinary life and building extraordinary relationships. Excellence in care and a commitment to living in community is what makes us unique. We are a high quality care and support provider, regulated by the Care Quality Commission in England.

Are you inspired to bring your skills, experience and values to support our vision of a more human society? 

A full job description and person specification can be found in the Recruitment Pack.

The closing date is midnight on Wednesday, 5th March.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 13th March, and Friday, 14th March.

To apply, please read the full job description and person specification, submit your CV, and answer the questions from online application form.

Please note there is no visa sponsorship available for this role.

Please also read our privacy notice for job applicants.

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The Goldsmiths Company is reinvigorating its philanthropic mission with refreshed charitable objects, a renewed focus on craft and skills, and a new Board of Trustees drawn from across the Company’s membership and chaired by Dame Lynne Brindley. As part of this evolution, we are seeking an experienced and passionate leader, with charity/ not for profit experience to become the first Director of the Goldsmiths’ Foundation.  

A contemporary company with deep roots in the past, the Goldsmiths’ Company is one of the Great Twelve City of London Livery Companies. Founded in 1327 and now with a 1600-strong membership, the Company has contributed to national life for seven centuries. It advances the trade and craft of silversmithing and jewellery through training, exhibitions and public engagement. It also operates the London Assay Office, which protects trade and consumers by testing and hallmarking precious metals. 

Philanthropy has been at the heart of the Company’s work since 1327; the current Goldsmiths’ Company Charity was founded in the 19th century. Today, supported by its endowment, it makes grants of c. £3.5 million each year.  The Goldsmiths Company is now reinvigorating its philanthropic mission with refreshed charitable objects, a renewed focus on craft and skills, and a new Board of Trustees drawn from across the Company’s membership and chaired by Dame Lynne Brindley. Marking this evolution, the charity will be called the Goldsmiths’ Foundation and is recruiting for its first Director. 

The Goldsmiths’ Foundation’s mission is to transform life-chances by supporting technical and vocational education through grant-making and advocacy. With a focus on goldsmithing, silversmithing, jewellery and allied trades, it will support skills and training in the creative industries and other fields, as well as general charitable endeavours. 

The Director is the Goldsmiths’ Foundation’s senior executive leader. They will support the Board in development of the Foundation’s strategy, and lead grant-making, advocacy and partnership activities to deliver that strategy. Responsible for keeping the Board up to date on current best practice in philanthropy, they will manage relationships with grantees, oversee and monitor impact, and develop strong external networks and partnerships. Reporting to the Chief Executive, they will cultivate strong relationships with all parts of the Goldsmiths’ Company as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. 

Role purpose

The Director is the Goldsmiths’ Foundation’s senior executive leader. They support the Board in development of the Foundation’s strategy, and lead grant-making, advocacy and partnership activities to deliver that strategy. Responsible for keeping the Board up to date on current best practice in philanthropy, they manage relationships with grantees, oversee and monitor impact, and develop strong external networks and partnerships. Reporting to the Chief Executive, they also cultivate strong relationships with all parts of the Goldsmiths’ Company as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

Main Responsibilities and Duties

Leadership and Management

• Work closely with the Foundation’s Chair and maintain a strong working relationship with the Trustee Board, supporting them in development of the Foundation’s strategy. 

• Manage grant-making, advocacy and partnership activities to deliver the Foundation’s strategy. 

• Keep the Board informed on progress against objectives and on delivery of outcomes and impact. 

• Support the Foundation’s Advisory Group (a group of Goldsmiths’ Company members who are experienced in grant-making), including preparing summaries of applications received, and providing guidance on assessing grant applications. 

• Work closely with the Chief Executive / Clerk, Director of Finance and other colleagues in the Senior Leadership team to ensure alignment and coherence across all the group’s activities. 

• Manage, develop and empower the Foundation team to deliver high-impact funding programmes. 

• With the Board, ensure ongoing effective and compliant governance in line with current good practice, to include an annual review of the Foundation using the Charity Governance Code. 

Grant-making and Impact Reporting 

• Oversee and manage delivery of the Foundation’s grant-making programme, ensuring alignment with current best practice in philanthropic funding. Prepare grant-making policies, manage calls for applications, and analyse applications for review by the Advisory Group and Board of Trustees.

• Keep up to date on current topics in the third sector to ensure that the Board of Trustees is informed, and the Foundation can respond appropriately. 

• Identify strategic funding needs and gaps in the Foundation’s areas of interest to inform current and future grant allocation and proactive initiatives. 

• Oversee and monitor funding beneficiaries, cultivating a strong partnership approach to ensure delivery against agreed objectives. 

• Work closely with the Director of the Goldsmiths’ Centre (one of the Foundation’s principle beneficiaries) to ensure strong delivery and positive impact in fulfilment of its mission. 

• Lead and direct the Foundation’s overall approach to impact measurement, evaluation and reporting, including commissioning research and summative and formative impact reports.

External Relationships 

• Proactively develop and maintain external relationships with existing and prospective grantees, other funders, representatives of the craft and trade, training and education institutions, and the wider charity sector. 

• Collaborate with the Communications and Marketing team on devising and executing an effective communications strategy to raise awareness of the Foundation’s activities and positive impact. 

• Represent the Foundation externally at charity, creative industries and membership events. 

Finance & Investments 

• Set, monitor and manage the Foundation’s annual budget for approval by the Trustees. 

• Attend and report to the Finance and Risk Committee, Court of Wardens and Court of Assistants (Board equivalent) meetings, as required. 

• Attend Investment Committee meetings, as required, contributing to effective stewardship and management of the Foundation’s investment portfolio, including ESG considerations. 

• Oversee the Management Services Agreement with the Goldsmiths’ Company and annual benchmarking of services commissioned from the Company by the Foundation. 

• With the Company’s Membership Team, devise and oversee a proactive fundraising strategy encouraging philanthropic giving from the Company’s membership. 

General 

• Foster and promote strong working relationships between the Foundation and the wider Goldsmiths’ Company to support the effective fulfilment of the mission of each. 

• Undertake any other reasonable tasks, as required by the Chair of Trustees or the Goldsmiths’ Company Chief Executive / Clerk. 

Person Specification 

Essential Experience 

• Substantial senior leadership experience at a charity, foundation or non-profit. 

• Experience of charity governance and reporting to a non-executive board or Trustee board. 

• Experience of building and maintaining effective, meaningful relationships with diverse stakeholders and partners. 

• Experience of commissioning impact reporting and using findings to steer strategy and delivery. 

• Experience of leading teams, effectively managing people, and of developing and leading a positive, inclusive and empowering working culture. 

• Experience in at least one of the Foundation’s focus areas: the silversmithing and jewellery craft and trade, the wider creative industries, and/or the vocational training and education system.

Essential Skills and Knowledge 

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills. 

• Strong financial literacy, with the ability to set and manage budgets. 

• Ability to manage conflicting demands and prioritise effectively. 

• Knowledge and understanding of best practice in philanthropic, progressive grant-making. 

• Understanding of the systemic issues that cause disadvantage and how they can be addressed. 

Essential Qualities and Attributes 

• Excellent team player, with a collegiate and collaborative working style. 

• Open and collaborative, with an ability to listen as well as to persuade and influence. 

• Personal and professional integrity. 

• Proven commitment to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in practice. 

• Well-honed external relationships and networking skills, able to relate effectively with stakeholders from a wide range of backgrounds, sectors and experiences.

• Genuine interest in, and appetite to learn about, the Goldsmiths’ Company’s wider work.

• Curious and open-minded, with a commitment to ongoing professional development 

• Demonstrable commitment and passion to address inequities and to enable people to develop the skills to fulfil their potential.

Desirable Experience, Knowledge and Skills 

• Direct experience at a grant-making or funding body. 

• Professional knowledge and experience of the technical and vocational training, education and skills sector. 

• Knowledge and experience of the goldsmithing, silversmithing and jewellery-making craft, trade and industry. 

• Experience at a membership organisation. 

• Knowledge and understanding of the City of London and/or of Livery Companies. 

What We Offer: 

• Competitive Salary: £80,000-90,000 per annum. 

• Generous Benefits: Company pension contribution up to 14%, Simply Health cash plan, and more. 

• Flexible Hours: 33.75 hours per week, typically 9:30 am - 5:15 pm (based at Goldsmiths’ Hall with at least 3 days a week in the Hall and flexibility to work from home up to 2 days a week), some flexibility may be required.

The Pirate Castle is looking for a General Manager to lead our iconic boating charity as we near our 60th anniversary year.  We promote life chances, learning and healthy living from the banks of the Regent's Canal in heart of Camden Town.

Financial Accountant

Are you an experienced financial professional? Pilgrims' Friend Society is expanding, and we need a Financial Accountant to take charge of legal entities for our Housing Schemes. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Financial Accountant will be responsible for running and reconciling finance sub-ledgers, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Our focus is providing a loving and caring environment for our “family members” (our residents) and maintaining the Christian ethos that is important to many of them.

The group operates on 20 sites with over 700 staff and an annual income of c.£20m.

Read the full candidate pack here

Responsibilities:

• Perform month-end and year-end closings, including journal preparation, accruals, and finalising accounts in Sage.
• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts monthly, including agreeing on inter-charity balances within the group.
• Conduct profit and loss (P&L) reviews, ensuring the accuracy and understanding of monthly financial results.
• Prepare and deliver monthly financial reports to managers across the organisation, while assisting in the development of new reporting processes as needed.
• Participate in the annual budget preparation process and provide ad-hoc reporting (e.g., ONS, Charity Commission returns).
• Assist the Financial Controller with various finance-related tasks to support the organisation’s operations.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with managers outside the finance team, including visits to care homes as needed.

About you:

• Minimum of 5 years experience working in a finance team;
• Finance qualification to at least AAT level 4;
• Advanced Excel skills (including Vlookups, and pivot tables);
• Experience with Sage 200 (desirable but not essential);
• Able to work under pressure;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work in a cohesive team.

*Applicants must be evangelical Christians (This role has an Occupational Requirement to be filled by a Christian under the provisions of the Equality Act (2010).).

Hours:

Full-time contract, working 35 hours a week-Monday to Friday.

Hybrid working- 3 days in the office 2 days at home

Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Flexible workig hours
• 5 Weeks' paid holiday per year, as well as bank and public holidays
• Life assurance scheme
• Medicash
• Perkbox – including an Employee assistance programme.
• Long-standing service rewards
• Birthday rewards
• Social events
• Pension scheme

- What our staff say about us: …“It is a friendly and welcoming place to work” … -

We are committed to having a diverse senior management team and we encourage applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are underrepresented on our senior management team at present.

Please note: this vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications have been received so please apply as soon as possible if interested.

Battersea is entering an exciting phase of innovation and transformation as we embark on the first year of our new five-year strategy. With increased investment in income generation starting in 2025, we are expanding our team to drive the growth necessary to achieve our organisational goals. Our fundraising team bridges the journey of the animals in our care with the wider public, demonstrating how their contributions enable us to support every dog and cat. We now have several new roles within this team to further our mission. 

This role's full job title is: Events and Supporter Led Fundraising Stewardship Officer 

This new role will oversee the development and delivery of engaging supporter journeys across a range of channels for Battersea’s Challenge and Public events, as well as our Supporter-Led Fundraising audiences. It will play a pivotal role in maximising event and supporter-led fundraising income, ensuring every supporter has a positive experience and feels inspired to continue supporting Battersea. 

We are looking for someone with experience of working in Events or Community Fundraising, of developing and delivering complex stewardship journeys across multiple channels, writing engaging copy for emails and social media, and of managing projects from start to finish with excellent organisational skills. 

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. 

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 9th February 2025
Interview date(s): 17th & 18th February 2025

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Youth and Community Leader

Oasis@Knights (Streatham/Brixton Hill, South London)

40 hours per week (1.0FTE)

Permanent

Salary: £38,441 per annum

Want to lead a Youth Centre offering a diverse range of activities for the local community?

Want to enable young people to thrive?

Want to be lead a dynamic, passionate and impactful team?

Knights Youth Centre (KYC) was established in 1936 as an independent Christian Charity. The centre provides a range of universal and targeted youth work programmes in partnership with a number of statutory and voluntary organisations and is located on the boundary of the Clapham Park Estate (the largest estate in the Borough of Lambeth) in an area of high social need. In 2025 KYC is joining the Oasis family of charities and will be known as Oasis@Knights. Oasis’ vision is for community, a place where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their God-given potential. There is also the exciting opportunity to collaborate with the Oasis St Martins Village in nearby Tulse Hill, our new village that works with local partners to provide a welcoming inclusive space to provide opportunities for young people and tackle issues such as school attendance and exclusions.

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Youth and Community Leader to manage and develop the work at Oasis@Knights. This is an opportunity to lead a team committed to making a tangible difference in the lives young people, their families and the broader community. The successful candidate will be responsible for strategic leadership and operational management, which includes overseeing a range of youth and community activities. A critical aspect of this role involves fundraising, business development, and monitoring the impact of all initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

· Overseeing youth provision, including mentoring, youth clubs and targeted interventions.

· Ensuring effective financial management and income generation to sustain and expand services.

· Managing and growing a team of staff and volunteers, ensuring alignment with Oasis’ ethos and values.

· Building strong partnerships with local stakeholders to support the delivery of impactful youth projects.

· Developing and maintaining monitoring and evaluation frameworks to demonstrate the impact of activities.

· Working with the building narrative to ensure compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, and other statutory requirements.

The successful post holder must have:

· A degree-level qualification or equivalent in youth work, community development or a related field.

· Proven experience in leading youth projects and managing diverse teams.

· Strong fundraising and income generation skills, with the ability to create and implement successful strategies.

· Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships.

· Knowledge of safeguarding practices and experience working with young people in challenging environments.

· A track record of developing and implementing strategic plans in partnership with stakeholders.

· A commitment to the Oasis ethos and values, including inclusion, equality, and perseverance.

As part of the package, Oasis offers:

· A pension scheme, offering 7% employer contribution.

· A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays).

· Policies which promote well-being and are family friendly.

To apply, please send your CV and a Supporting Statement (no more than two A4 pages) for further information please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs Website. 

Please expand on your CV to tell us about relevant skills, experience and qualification you have, that relate to the job description and person specification.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and underrepresented groups. If you require assistance or adjustments to overcome potential barriers during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Completed applications should be returned by 9am on Wednesday 19th February 2025.

Interviews will take place at the Youth Centre on Thursday 27th February 2025.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers during the recruitment process, please let us know. 

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. 

The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK.  Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1163889