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Job title: Programme Administrator x 2

Term: One full time, permanent / one full time, one-year fixed term contract with option to extend

Salary: £29,120

Location: Victoria, London – hybrid (working one to three days in the office each week)

Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 9 December 2024

Interviews: 16 and 17 December 2024 (held online)

NHS Providers’ development programmes team delivered a range of training and development activities for NHS boards and foundation trust governors. The team delivers over 200 events annually. We are looking for an additional programme administrator to take responsibility for the efficient event and logistics administration of this work to deliver high quality training and support for our members. This activity is delivered virtually, in-person or hybrid.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy, high-performing team working across two of NHS Providers’ successful programmes – GovernWell and the Board Development programme. The individual should enjoy working in a fast paced environment, be a good communicator with the ability to liaise with colleagues and external stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally. They must be able to work flexibly, both independently and as part of a team, along with being insightful and organised with a keen eye for detail.

To apply, please send a CV and cover letter setting out why you are interested in the role and how you meet the person specification to HR Team.

Please also complete the online interactive equal opportunities monitoring form as part of your application.
 

NHS Providers is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender identity, race, age, sexuality, beliefs, or disability. To be successful in this role you will need to be personally committed to being anti-racist and support our broader diversity work across all protected characteristics.

This role is a core part of Pecan’s senior leadership team (SLT), working to develop strategic direction and playing a play a key role in the organisation’s aim to transform the lives of the most disadvantaged people in our community.

You will enable Pecan’s frontline team to deliver the highest possible standards of service. You will have responsibility for developing a strategy and vision for all community food activities and developments within Pecan. You will focus on ensuring the programmes have dignity at their heart and work towards seeing an end to foodbanks. You will work with the projects to support them to collaborate and work together. You will play a key role in the organisations aim of transforming the lives of the most disadvantaged people in our community.

When working for Pecan, you can expect to become a valued member of a diverse and supportive team. In addition to a place in our 35-year legacy, you will receive a generous holiday allowance, pension contribution and life assurance cover. You can also expect regular team meetings and social opportunities, and a variety of other benefits as outlined in our recruitment pack.

Main Responsibilities:

• Line manage and appraise staff in line with Pecan’s procedures: Foodbank Manager, Pantry Manager, Operations Manager, and the Development Manager Community Food Programmes.
• Demonstrates strong financial literacy and business acumen.
• Develop and oversee food strategy for Pecan’s food services, implementing the vision to end the need for food banks, re‑imagining the food services offer and including a cash-first approach.
• Develop and manage partnerships with authorities, corporates, churches, community groups and networks to support the successful development of programmes.

Key Requirements (specific skills, qualifications required):

• Strong experience of managing multiple projects.
• Experience of managing staff and volunteer teams.
• A strong understanding of community food programmes. 
• Demonstratable history in achieving targets.

Desirable knowledge/expertise

• An effective networker.
• Experience of the voluntary and community sector.
• Experience of working across a spectrum of church cultures and types.
• Experience of organisational development.

To apply please submit the following:

• CV
• Covering Letter, no more than 2-sides of A4 paper, expanding on your passion for this area of work and describing how you meet the Job Description/Person Specification, as set out in the Recruitment Pack.

Closing Date: Wednesday 4th December 2024, 9am

Interview Date: w/c Dec 2 onwards; details TBC.

Start Date: December 2024 or January 2025

Please note that applications that do not contain BOTH the CV and Covering Letter as described above cannot be considered. Candidates that have not been contacted by the interview date or within 2 weeks of submitting an application if it is an open recruitment, have not been shortlisted for interviews.

We’re a community hub in south Islington providing services, activities and events for local residents of all ages. We run after-school clubs, employment support, gardening for older people and much more. Our large, modern community centre on Central Street is a great backdrop for our varied activities, and we have several outdoor spaces for visitors to enjoy.

We're looking for someone to provide effective and confident administrative support to the Business Engagement team, and ensure the smooth running of the Business Engagement Programmes. In particular the work of the PC Pals Digital Inclusion Programme and other ongoing corporate-led programmes. The Administrator will support the Business Engagement team to develop sustainable relationships with local businesses to establish long-term projects and ad hoc events utilising corporate volunteers that meet the local community's needs. 

Events Fundraising Assistant

Job title:  Events Fundraising Assistant

Hours: Full-time (Equivalent to 37.5 hours a week), in line with our flexible working policy. If you are unable to work full-time but are interested in the role, we’d be happy to hear from candidates who had a different proposed model of working in mind.

Remuneration: up to £25,000 per annum

Type of contract: Permanent

Location: Hybrid working. A mix of home and Leukaemia Care offices (at One Birch Court, Blackpole East, Worcester, WR3 8SG) with a minimum of two days in the office.

Report to: Senior Events & Fundraising Officer

Working closely with: Fundraising Team, Communications Team, Patient Services Team and Finance.

Purpose of the role

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress and develop a career focusing on the development and delivery of fundraising events.

You’ll be passionate about continuous improvement, have a proactive attitude, and be comfortable in suggesting new and/or better ways of working. You’ll enjoy a challenging and fulfilling environment and working with a supportive and forward-thinking team. Ideally, you will have some experience of helping to manage events and projects, be highly organised with good attention to detail, and have the ability to engage with people with a supportive attitude.

Must be able to drive and have access to a car.

Main duties and responsibilities

This role requires work across all of Leukaemia Care’s fundraising event activity – providing administrative and operational support and engaging with supporters both personally and through the charity’s communication channels. Duties and responsibilities will, at any given time, include:

• Providing administrative support to the fundraising team as required.
• Monitor fundraising event e-mail inboxes, ensuring that actions are covered off by members of the fundraising team and, where appropriate, yourself.
• Take responsibility for ensuring that fundraising event participants database records are up to date, including integration with fundraising platforms such as Just Giving. In addition, provide data reports to the Senior Event fundraisers to assist in future event planning.
• Ensure that all event fundraising materials, merchandise and equipment are organised and safely stored, and that stock is monitored especially after use.
• Be responsible for the mailing and distribution of event fundraising materials such as clothing, welcome packs, collections tins, etc.
• Ensure that the fundraising events section of the Leukaemia Care website is up to date, working with the Communications team where necessary to keep existing and potential supporters informed. This includes input into social media information, and the creation of other marketing materials.
• Add Leukaemia Care fundraising event opportunities to external websites and ensure all information posted is correct.
• Help to engage with, steward and thank Leukaemia Care fundraisers both personally, on social media groups, and through the creation and distribution of materials such as Thank You certificates, etc.
• Attend fundraising events in person, including work at events to steward and engage with fundraisers and volunteers, and to set-up and break-down event materials.  This role will require some work outside of normal office hours (evenings and weekends) where fundraising events necessitate.
• Work within the Code of Fundraising Practice as required by the Fundraising Regulator.
• Work within the General Data Protection Regulations ensuring that the charity obtains and record appropriate consents and preferences.
• Provide support to the wider fundraising and administrative team at Leukaemia Care during busy times or during periods of sickness or annual leave.

General

 In addition to the specific duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description, all Leukaemia Care employees should be aware of their specific responsibilities towards the following:

1. Uphold the values of the charity and to not behave in a manner that is likely to bring the charity into disrepute.

2. Adhere to all health and safety and fire regulations and to co-operate with the charity in maintaining good standards of health and safety.

3. Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning and development and to participate in any training relevant to the role.

£28,000 - £32,900 per annum

Fixed term (13 months), full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office

What the job involves

We’re seeking a Digital Channels Officer to join our Web Operations Team covering maternity leave on a fixed term basis.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in managing content for our website, ensuring that all information is up-to-date and impactful. You’ll be responsible for publishing digital updates via the content management system (CMS) to ensure timely, high-quality, and consistent content across the website. Working closely with colleagues across Prostate Cancer UK, you’ll provide guidance on our online presence and help deliver engaging digital experiences for all our audiences.

Your day-to-day will include editing, proofreading, and publishing content that resonates with our audience. You’ll also help train internal teams on our content management system.

Collaborating with our Web Operations Team, you’ll spot opportunities for improvement and contribute to larger projects, helping us continually improve our site and deliver results more efficiently.

What we want from you

We’re looking for someone with solid experience in writing, editing, and proofreading web content who is comfortable authoring basic HTML and preparing web images with accessibility requirements in mind. You'll be skilled in using content management systems (ideally Umbraco) to build and update web pages.

You’ll need the technical skills to author and edit basic HTML, as well as prepare and edit images for the web. A solid working knowledge of interpreting website analytics, including experience with Google Analytics and search engine optimisation techniques, is essential. You’ll be an excellent communicator, skilled at explaining complex analytics and technical details in a clear, approachable way for non-technical colleagues.

In this role, you’ll also need the ability to prioritise tasks and handle tight deadlines, negotiate effectively, and manage challenging conversations when needed. Experience with online community moderation and staying informed on current web tools and trends will be advantageous as we continuously improve our site.

Why work with us?
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.

Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.

Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Prostate Cancer UK, we believe that equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to building a strong and innovative workplace, that represents, and can advocate for the communities we support. We stand against discrimination and prejudice, and we champion tolerance, fairness and equality in everything we do. This makes us stronger and helps us reach more people. We’re all here for the same reason: to give every man the power to navigate prostate cancer.

We're committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men who are at double risk. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men's risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.

Therefore, we’re particularly interested in applications from those from marginalised and vulnerable communities. This will help us create an environment of inclusion where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, where personal qualities are as important as professional experience, and our people feel seen and heard.

Ways of working

Our hybrid working approach combines the best of flexible working – a positive work/life balance, inclusive and accessible platforms, and online information at our fingertips.

Next steps
More information on what we offer, as well as the role, can be found on our vacancies page. Please download our job profile document (job description) with our ‘How to apply’ section sharing the key points to refer to in your application and to apply, please visit the website via the apply button.

The closing date is Sunday 1st December 2024.  Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time.

Interviews: By arrangement. Currently scheduled for the week of Monday 9th December 2024.

Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number 02653887.

Digital Project Manager
Type: Full-time (35 hours a week), fixed term 6 months contract
Location: Office-based in London with the flexibility to work remotely
Salary: £43,342 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 3, Profession /Technical

About us

We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.

About this job

We’re looking for a confident, skilled and personable Digital Project Manager to help us deliver our ambitious roadmap of digital projects.

You’ll lead on the production of digital, creative, UX, campaign and content-based projects. This’ll include everything from leading on the digital and content element of major campaigns and appeals, through to developing new digital and content-based tools to help people live well with MS.

Working within our combined digital and content team, you’ll thrive working with cross-organisational teams to deliver projects on time, to scope and within budget.

You’ll be super organised and used to capturing requirements, preparing, documenting and delivering projects and reporting on progress.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and vibrant team, who are dedicated to making a difference for people with MS.

We’re keen for you to work where you're most effective and comfortable so we’re flexible about remote working and the pattern of how you work your hours.

Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Monday 2 December 2024

Interested?

PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Equal Opportunities 
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.

We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application. 

Disability Confident Employer 
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.

You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.

If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.

More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): 

Encouraging work life balance

• 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
• More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
• Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us) 
• Flexible working options 

Caring for you and your family 

• Generous sick pay entitlement
• More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment 
• Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year 
• Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis 
• Enhanced leave for new parents 
• Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
• Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
• 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Death in service scheme
• New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
  • In the event of miscarriage or still birth 
  • To support fertility treatments
  • For antenatal appointments for both parents

Thinking about your finances 

• Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
• Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
• New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing

Enriching your life at work

• Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
• Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
• New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely 
• Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) 
• Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal

Safeguarding 
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.

This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.

We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.

We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.

Your right to work in the UK 
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.

You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.

No agencies please.

Who we are

Galapagos Conservation Trust (GCT) is the only UK registered charity to focus exclusively on supporting the conservation and sustainability of the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Our programmes respond to major threats to the Islands and the surrounding marine reserve including pollution, invasive species, overfishing and climate change. We take a ‘science to solutions’ approach, ensuring our programmes are based on robust science and result in solutions being implemented. We work in collaboration with an ecosystem of partners, taking a ‘grassroots to Government’ approach to ensure conservation solutions are co-designed, accepted, and effective.

Role Description

Our membership community are the lifeblood of GCT, representing a passionate group primarily based in the UK, inspired by the magic of Galapagos. Through their membership donations, this community provides a critical stream of income, protecting this special place long after people visit and represent our best advocates for protecting Galapagos into the future. We are seeking a special individual who can help us reach more of this UK audience and catalyse a growth in new supporter recruitment. At GCT, we truly believe that regenerative tourism can be part of the solution for conservation and this role will also drive stronger connections with tourism businesses and other targeted corporates to grow GCT’s income, donor recruitment opportunities and also to disseminate messaging to influence more sustainable practices in the Galapagos tourism industry.

Reporting to the CEO, the Membership & Regenerative Tourism Manager will drive the development and implementation of three key GCT strategies: Membership, Corporate fundraising & Regenerative Tourism. The role will line manage the Individual Giving Fundraiser who is responsible for managing GCT’s contact database and membership/corporate fundraising administration.

What you’ll deliver:

Membership

· Working with the Individual Giving Fundraiser you will oversee a growth in GCT’s membership (targets to be agreed upon appointment) whilst ensuring our strong record of supporter retention is maintained, ensuring our members feel a valued part of protecting Galapagos.

· Working with the Individual Giving Fundraiser and Communications team, you will develop and deliver high quality communications to members and tourism contacts, growing recruitment and ongoing engagement.

· Working with the Individual Giving Fundraiser you will manage GCT’s contact database (CRM) and will refine GCT’s membership, supporter and corporate data tracking processes, reporting monthly and quarterly indicators to the Senior Leadership Team and Board.

· You will ensure robust administration of membership, supporter and corporate income, with an ‘all-hands-on-deck’ attitude during busy income processing times.

· You will lead promotional activities for legacy gifts, stewarding legacy pledgers.

· You will support the Senior Philanthropy Manager in donor relationship management, ensuring a strong donor journey at all levels.

· You will provide strategic input to the CEO for ongoing membership, tourism and corporate fundraising strategy delivery and development.

Corporate Partnerships

· Working with the CEO and Senior Philanthropy Manager, you will review and relaunch GCT’s corporate membership/ sponsorship scheme in 2025 linking with GCT’s 30th Anniversary.

· Working with the Senior Leadership Team you will support the development and implementation of GCT’s first Galapagos Regenerative Tourism Partner initiative (aiming to generate c. £50K per year towards regenerative tourism work).

· You will continue recruitment and cultivation of GCT’s corporate partners from the travel industry and other industries, ensuring partnership deliverables and income targets are met.

· You will support the Senior Philanthropy Manager with logistics, promotion and fundraising strategies for the GCT cruises.

Regenerative Tourism

· You will stay informed of tourism news from Galapagos and trends for UK tourists including attending relevant networking events, updating the wider GCT team on a quarterly basis.

· Support GCT’s position on the Galapagos Regenerative Tourism Working Group.

· Ensure opportunities to share regenerative tourism messaging are optimised to increase industry uptake of biodiversity and local community positive solutions.

General

· Stay informed of existing and new fundraising legislation and guidance from the Fundraising Regulator, keeping the Senior Leadership Team updated of any changes.

· Support for GCT events such as our annual Galapagos Day.

· Ensure GCT’s fundraising and contact data management policies are kept up to date and implemented across the organisation.

· To support other team members as required at busy times.

About You: Person Specification

Who we are looking for:

· An enthusiastic and experienced fundraiser with a true passion for the natural world, keen to drive ambitious strategies to grow our impact.

· An experienced community cultivator and relationship builder, supporting thriving networks of contacts.

· An excellent communicator with experience of customer communications, confident at networking, representing the organisation and recruiting new supporters.

· A highly organised, target driven and goal orientated individual who has strong experience of motivating others and managing happy, productive teams.

· A self-starter who will be responsive to the changing demands of a growing organisation and is willing to drive change within the organisation and challenge current processes where appropriate

Work Experience & Skills Required:

o Experience delivering six figure annual income targets.

o A demonstrable track record in membership management and/or corporate fundraising.

o Skilled networker with proven ability to develop and cultivate new relationships and steward existing ones.

o Highly organised with the ability to plan, prioritise and deliver to tight timeframes.

o Strong finance/budget planning experience with ability to track targets, RoI and KPIs.

o Excellent written and verbal communications skills, experience in best practice customer service.

o High digital literacy, confident in a variety of softwares (e.g. Excel and other Microsoft Office programmes, databases and CRM systems).

o Excellent team management skills with evidence of supporting others to achieve their potential, experience in training others desirable.

Desirable:

o Experience working in the charity sector and particularly in environment/conservation or the tourism sector will be an advantage.

o Evidence of fundraising and/or marketing skills e.g. a qualification or training course is desirable.

o Spanish language ability is an advantage but not critical to this role.

o Confidence in public speaking to a variety of audiences and experience facilitating workshops is beneficial.

Place of work: GCT offices, central London (UK) with potential for occasional national and international travel; based in London office at least 2 days per week, option to work from home up to 3 days per week. This is a UK-based role, please only apply if you are legally entitled to work in the UK and can easily travel at least two times a week to our London office (near Waterloo).

Hours of work: 35 hours (5 days) per week.

Salary: £32,000 - £37,000 depending on experience, 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Reports to: CEO

Line Manages: Individual Giving Fundraiser, possible intern/ volunteer/ consultant management

Closing Date: 12 noon, Thursday 5 December 2024. First interviews planned for week of 9 December.

To Apply:

Email a cover letter detailing your motivations for applying and what excites you about our work, your relevant key skills to this role and what you would prioritise in your first few months of doing this role (formatted as a formal letter) with a CV. GCT is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, marital/partnership status or parental status. GCT politely requests no contact from agencies.

About Resource Futures

Our vision is to create a sustainable world. We work collaboratively with governments, businesses and the third sector to help speed up the transition to a circular economy and manage resources and waste in a more sustainable way.

We are non-profit-distributing and have a close-knit team of 50+ trusted employees who collaborate across various areas of the business. Our multi-disciplined and connected approach sets us apart from the competition and enables us to build robust solutions that have a meaningful impact in the world.

We are passionate not only about what we do but how we do it, and we’re proud to be a part of the global B Corp movement to use business as a force for good. Employee-owned and independent, we’re all about helping each team member grow, and together striving towards our goal of creating a sustainable world. We are motivated by the impact of our work and how it feeds into wider issues of climate justice and the circular economy. Our work is far-ranging from supporting businesses to advising governments, as well as delivering the evidence to support global change and driving projects within communities on the ground. Read more about our company and how we go beyond for our people, to help them grow and thrive.

The opportunity

We are seeking a skilled, experienced, and driven Finance Manager to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the CEO, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the company, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and providing strategic financial guidance to support the company’s growth and development. You will review our financial procedures and processes and where appropriate recommend and implement change and improvements. You will lead our two-person finance team, part of core services, which provides HR, IT, facilities, and marketing support for the company.

What you will be doing

• Delivery of accurate and timely financial information for the company including preparation of monthly reports as required.
• Support the CEO and Executive on strategic development through the provision of performance insights on financial and delivery metrics and management accounts, liaising with external accountants, as appropriate.
• Provide reports to the Directors, Executive and other senior staff analysing company performance including project financial performance.
• Prepare for and oversee the Company’s annual independent financial accounts audit.
• Oversee insurance policies liaising with brokers and other third parties, as necessary.
• Monthly financial reconciliation of QuickBooks and CMap and production of reports.
• Working with and supporting HR as appropriate on payroll, pensions, holidays, and time records.
• Support the company to continually improve our IMS systems and B Corp accreditation through the provision of efficient financial project management systems and reporting.
• Line management of the Finance Officer.

The essentials

• AAT / ACA / ACCA or CIMA qualified, or proven experience in a similar role.
• Proficient in using QuickBooks.
• Clear and concise communication style, with the ability to build productive professional relationships across all roles.
• A trustworthy problem solver with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Experience in:
  • Team and line management, to include coaching and development of direct report.
  • Payroll including HMRC management of payrolled benefits.
  • Sales and purchase ledger management.
  • VAT quarterly and PAYE monthly and annual returns and reports.
  • Pension schemes management and payments.
  • Annual budget (payroll and overheads) preparation and monitoring.
  • Financial management best practice and project performance KPIs.
  • Preparation for annual external financial audit.
  • Preparation for annual insurance cover and management of polices in liaison with insurance broker.

Great to haves

• Asset management experience.
• Experience of working for an employee-owned ethical company.
• Commitment to sustainability.

Benefits

• Embedded flexi working culture.
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, each year (pro rata for part-time hours) – flexibility to work or use some bank holidays for annual leave.
• Paid volunteer time each year (a full day for those working 19 hours or more per week, and a half day for those working up to 18.75 hours per week).
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Scottish Widows pension plan – the company will match up to 7% of your contribution.
• Group life assurance cover.
• Healthcare portal offering 24/7 GP access, mental health support, wellbeing advice, financial and legal guidance.
• Mental health and wellbeing group with trained mental health first aiders and responders, maintaining a focus on support for our team.
• Cycle to work scheme for all and on-site showers at the Bristol office.
• Home and tech scheme – costs at Currys and Ikea spread across 12 months, and up to 10% savings.
• On-site charging points for electric vehicles at the Bristol office.
• Paid professional membership such as CIWM or IEMA.
• An opportunity to become a company member, contributing to decision making and the future of our business.
• Consultative Group – a group of employees providing an anonymous vehicle for employee voice, raising issues, proposing changes, and engaging senior management.
• Regular line manager 1:1s and performance reviews, with opportunities to discuss and build targets that inspire and push you professionally.
• Annual training budget to ensure continued progression and development, as well as regular internal ‘Lunchtime Briefs’ and other sessions to share skills and knowledge across all roles.
• Two annual team activity days, each followed by evening socials.
• Green and accessible Bristol office, surrounded by nature, and close to the harbourside.
• Accessible central Glasgow office close to local public transport links.
• An opportunity to join a friendly, fun, professional, challenging, and supportive place to work, and a team that is collectively focused on making a positive impact.

Resource Futures is an equal opportunities employer. We strive to create a working environment where everyone can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us in being themselves at work. We pride ourselves on working flexibly to enable our people to take care of their mental health and maintain a good life-work balance. We are Disability Confident and a Living Wage employer, and our hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We recruit and treat everyone with equality and respect regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital or partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. In line with the expectations set out in our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy, we place an obligation upon all of our people to respect and act in accordance with this statement.

Surrey Community Action exists to support Surrey’s voluntary sector, the diverse communities of Surrey, and other organisations who seek to work with both.  We do this in three main ways:

• Advocacy and Representation - ensuring that non-voluntary sector stakeholders understand the value of our sector and how to work together to achieve shared objectives.
• Services to the Voluntary Sector - providing services to Surrey’s voluntary sector that increase their effectiveness or fill gaps in their capability, capacity, and resilience.
• Services to the Surrey’s Communities - providing services directly to Surrey’s communities that support community action and address unsupported needs.

Much of our work is with other community organisations, including community building management groups, voluntary car scheme organisers, councils, and others, but we also run projects and activities targeted at individuals within communities, such as fuel poverty advice, and support to Surrey’s Gypsy and Travellers.

We have some income generating services, predominantly to other voluntary sector organisations.  We seek to offer excellent service to our clients, whether managing payroll, conducting DBS checks or delivering training and events.

We also manage the “Astolat” charity offices, providing high quality office accommodation and support to eight other VCFS organisations.

About The Role

To realise our ambitions to provide the best possible support to Surrey’s communities and voluntary sector, we are looking for a Head of Communities and Development that can:

• Help us secure funding for Surrey Community Action’s core activities and projects.
• Develop, support, and inspire a team of project officers to deliver our projects and activities.
• Contribute to the running of the organisation as part of the management team.
• Create and develop projects and services that meet unmet needs in Surrey
• Develop themselves and their role to make an even bigger difference to the people and organisations we support.

Securing Funding

You will help us secure funding for Surrey Community Action’s core activities and projects, working with all staff to prepare high quality funding proposals to Local Authorities, trusts, grant giving bodies, corporate partners and major donors.  You will also lead on negotiating renewals of funding and maintaining good working relationships with current commissioners and funders.

You will be comfortable working in collaboration with partners from across the voluntary and statutory sectors, always focusing on making the biggest difference to the people of Surrey.

Leadership and line management

This role looks after some of our community project officers who in turn provide information, advice, guidance, and support to a diverse range of stakeholders, including community buildings, rural housing enablers, Good Neighbours Schemes, Community Champions, Gypsy Roma and Traveller communities, and people in fuel poverty.

You will provide effective line management to our community project officers, focusing on developing them to excel in their roles and broaden their skills, making sure to lead by example and develop yourself alongside them.

Running the Charity

You will form an integral part of the management team, working in tandem with the Chief Executive, management team and Board of Trustees, supporting the charity in strategic leadership, performance management and development our projects and services.

Develop new projects and services

To succeed in this role, you will need to have or build a deep understanding of Surrey’s voluntary sector and communities.  You may design and conduct consultations and market research to deepen your knowledge and share it with peers and other stakeholders in ways tailored to our audiences.

The environment in Surrey is complex and changeable, so we are looking for someone who can flex themselves and this role so that Surrey Community Action can do better every day, who can recognise ways we can improve and provide even better support to our stakeholders, from local authorities, to charities and community groups, to individuals in need.

About You

We are looking for someone with passion, drive, and an ambition to improve the lives of all people and communities in Surrey either directly or by ensuring Surrey’s voluntary sector survives and thrives.

We want Surrey Community Action to reflect the diversity of the individuals, communities, and voluntary sector we serve so encourage applications from anyone who believes they can carry out the job description.

There are some things that will make you stand out, but even if you do not match all the criteria below, we still want to hear about you and what you can offer:

• Ideally, you will have demonstrable success of fundraising in the charity sector, particularly from grants making trusts, and you would have experience of working and negotiating with Local Authorities.
• You will be a strong line manager with experience of mentoring and developing staff.
• You will have solid IT skills including Office applications and databases.
• You will be able to communicate across a wide range of audiences, from senior local authority leaders, to community group trustees, from grant making trusts, to charity peers, and do so online and face-to-face.
• This is a complex role, so you will have the ability to plan, balance and manage multiple priorities – with support from the CEO and your colleagues.
• You might not have a background in the voluntary sector but will be willing to learn.
• You should have good financial literacy, including setting budgets and core cost recovery
• Above all, we are looking for someone with the potential to help make Surrey Community Action a stronger organisation able to make an even bigger difference to those we support.

The Nuts and Bolts

Our offices are in Burpham, Surrey (GU4 7HL).  This role can be delivered from the office, or as a hybrid role with 2-3 days in the office per week.

You will report directly to the Chief Executive and be responsible for 5-6 project officers.  You will be an equal part of our small management team and contribute to our trustee board meetings.

We are committed to continued professional development and will support you to develop your skills even further.

You may have to travel across Surrey and sometimes beyond, so access to transport would be an advantage where public transport is not an option (we can support you into Access to Work scheme as needed).

This is a full-time role (35 hours per week), but that time can be flexible to accommodate family and caring commitments.

The salary for this post is £40,000 and we also offer:

• Flexible working
• 5% employers pension contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid volunteering leave
• Free on-site parking
• 25 days holiday with an additional three days between Christmas and New Year, as well as all English Bank Holidays

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Cornwall Community Foundation as Philanthropy Director, based in Cornwall and able to attend the CCF office in Bodmin weekly.

Salary: £39,000-£43,000 FTE depending on experience

At the Cornwall Community Foundation, we want Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly to be a great place to live for everyone. Our mission is to raise sustainable funds from individuals and businesses and distribute them to community and grassroots non-profit organisations who are changing people’s lives across the county.

This is a rare opportunity to join our team in an interim capacity as Philanthropy Director where you will be responsible for managing and developing relationships with our long-term supporters.

If you have a strong major donor fundraising background we want to hear from you. We offer a friendly environment to work in and you'll be joining a team who really are making a difference in Cornwall.

To apply for this post please read the application pack on our website.

Closing date Thursday 5th December 2024.

Founded in 2007, Electric Storm Youth (ESY) is a youth work charity based in Lancing, West Sussex. We run a full range of youth-based programmes, including young carers support, mental health counselling, general youth sessions, LGBTQ+ sessions, street-based (detached) youth work, mentoring and work-experience.

ESY currently support around 200 young people by working to improve their personal and social development, teaching them new skills, and improving the quality of their lives.

We are looking for an experienced Business/Office Manager to join our team to support the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Senior Youth Work Manager, Board of Directors/Trustees and our wider team of youth workers and volunteers as well as providing general business administration and office management. 

This role offers lots of opportunity to bring your business management skills to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the operational side of the charity.

Are you a dynamic communications leader with a passion for storytelling and a knack for building high-profile visibility? The King’s Trust International is searching for an experienced Head of Communications to shape and elevate our brand and bring to life the unforgettable moments at our flagship events. This mission-critical role is essential for strengthening our profile and reputation.

About the Role

As Head of Communications, you'll play a key role in designing and implementing communications strategies for King’s Trust’s most celebrated events, including:

• The Global Gala in New York City: Co-chaired by Lionel Richie and Edward Enninful, this annual event brings together VIPs from fashion, entertainment, philanthropy, and business to raise funds for global youth programs. With over $4 million raised in past years, the Global Gala garners worldwide media attention and amplifies our impact on young lives globally.
• The King's Trust Awards and US Enterprise Challenge Finals: Following the Gala, you'll lead communications for the US Enterprise Challenge finals and provide ongoing support for the King’s Trust Awards and other events during a six-month term, with potential for a permanent position based on need and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic media plans for high-profile events
• Lead press operations and manage media outreach to amplify The King’s Trust’s international mission and activities
• Foster partnerships with key media outlets to maximize coverage
• Create compelling narratives and materials to showcase the impact of our programs on youth worldwide

Who You Are

You’re a savvy, media-driven professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and has a proven track record of driving high-profile coverage. If you have the vision, creativity, and expertise to elevate our mission and impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Perks for working at The King’s Trust International:

• Great holiday package. 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus public holidays. Office closure the days between Christmas and New Year
• Fantastic Family leave. Receive 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for maternity and adoption leave and pro rata entitlement for shared parental leave. Receive 8 weeks full pay for paternity leave.
• Flexible and agile working. Where operationally possible, you can work your hours that support a work-life balance including compressed hours and hybrid-working (part office - part home based) or working from home options.
• Benefits platform. Everything from health and financial wellbeing support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas
• A free employee assistance programme (EAP) to support your mental wellbeing.
• KTI will contribute 5% of your salary to the workplace Pension Scheme
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
• In-house and external training opportunities available throughout the year

King's Trust International is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks (or international equivalents) in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within King’s Trust International, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.

In further support of a Safeguarding First approach we are signatories to the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. The Scheme facilitates the sharing of misconduct data between employers. 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 his/her/their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to equitable work practices and believe in building a diverse organisation that is representative of and responsive to the needs of our young people and stakeholders. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, Mixed and other Ethnic candidates which are currently under-represented throughout King’s Trust International. As a disability confident employer, we will interview applicants that meet the essential criteria who have declared a disability. Please let us know if you need any adjustments at the interview stage.

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

House of Prayer Impact Lead

To ensure delivery of all operational requirements of the House of Prayer activities at Waverley Abbey, to see the house full of believers welcomed and re-ignited for the kingdom.

To ensure that Encounter with God is central to the heartbeat of the staff, student and guest experience.

Prioritise our mission to the Millennial generation and Gen Z driving significant increase in numbers of guests from this target market.

Work closely with the Waverley Abbey House of Prayer Community Leader who has full responsibility for: 
 
Regular Rhythms of prayer, 121 Spiritual direction, the larger HOP Community, outfacing to 24-7 Prayer and core writing for EDWJ

And Spiritual Oversight of: 

The residential Community and HOP team, retreats content, spiritual input and delivery, internship and worship. 

This role holds a Genuine Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 to be a practising Christian who assents to Waverley Abbey’s Statement of Faith. 

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Encounter at the heart of the whole Waverley Abbey organisation 
• New Generation vision delivery into action 
• Excellent Prayer Spaces across the site and digitally 
• A world class, oversubscribed Retreats calendar 
• Internship oversight and Lectio Live management 
• For further detail on key responsibilities and person spec, please see the attached Job Description. 

If you’d like to apply, please provide your CV, and a cover letter that directly addresses the requirements of the job description, including why you are interested in the role.

Applications will close on 1st December 2024; we reserve the right to close applications early.

Please note, an appointment will be subject to:

• Evidence of Right to Work in the UK 
• Satisfactory references 
• Meeting the Occupational Requirement criteria 
• Satisfactory completion of a probationary period 

REF-217 969 

Program Director (Labour Market Economics)
Location: Based in London with regular travel to sub-Saharan Africa 
Hours: Full time (Office Based, London)
Salary: Negotiable dependent on experience 

Our client is an independent foundation that invests in children and young people in developing countries to improve their lives and to maximise demographic dividends for long term economic growth.

They do this by partnering with visionary African governmental leaders to deliver on initiatives that have the potential to positively and dramatically enhance the life outcomes of their people and the trajectories of their countries.

Focusing on and supporting the efforts of their partners to aid success, our client has recently adopted a new strategy with a clear accountability target: Over the next five years, they want to have played an integral role in substantially and tangibly improving 23.5 million lives. 

The role

We are seeking a Program Director who can complement the existing team by virtue of his or her experience in labour market economics, value chain transformation, and/or the prioritization of public-sector investment in critical economic sectors.

Program Directors work with their government counterparts to design and support implementation of transformative programs, and many of their government counterparts are prioritizing youth employment.

Program Directors are accountable to the CEO and are responsible for ensuring quality execution of programs; strengthening routine monitoring systems; leading evidence-based decision-making; and driving highly leveraged outcomes. Each Program Director will work on a variety of matters related to human capital development and contribute to programs in different African geographies.

You can expect a dynamic environment and a culture of collaboration, innovation, and drive for highly leveraged outcomes.

Experience

To be successful you will need extensive experience with complex and large-scale program ideation and implementation, related to labour market interventions, value chain transformation, and public-sector investment, ideally in Sub-Saharan African countries.

You will have a good understanding of how governmental departments work (ideally with direct experience working within government) and have had significant interactions at high policy levels within governments, with proven experience in managing complex and politically sensitive relationships with different stakeholders. You will support the ambition of policy champions at national level.

Able to demonstrate methodical program oversight and management, you will need an exemplary work ethic with a drive for achieving concrete results from often complex environments. 

Knowledge wise we are looking for strong understanding of labour markets and development economics; excellent data analysis skills; project finance/private sector experience could be advantageous.

This role will suit someone who is used to working at the most senior levels and brings excellent people skills and highly developed communication, presentation, negotiation and influencing skills. Fluency in French and/or widely spoken African languages is desirable

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

CV’s are being assessed and sent to the client on a rolling basis so early application is advised. Please apply directly through our website, sending your CV and a covering letter.