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Children and Young People's Service Manager

· Hours: 28 per week (negotiable working pattern across Monday to Friday)

· Negotiable working pattern across Monday-Friday

· Occasional evening and weekend work

· Contract: Temporary fixed term until 31st March 2026 (potential of extension subject to funding availability)

· Salary: £35,000 per annum (pro rata)

· Location: Gwent wide (based at a Cyfannol Hwb, negotiable with options of Newport, Pontypool, Ebbw Vale, Abergavenny)

· Internal secondments considered

· Participation in tier 3 on call rota (paid)

· All staff must work flexibly on occasions to meet the needs of the service

· Agile - working where and when required, to do the job most effectively

Purpose of the post: To lead on the development and delivery of high quality, trauma informed, person led VAWDASV services for Children and Young People at Cyfannol Women's Aid.

Specific Responsibilities: 

· Member of the Senior Management Team, key contributor to bringing Cyfannol's Vision, Mission and Values to life

· Collaborate with the Director of Support Services and other Service Managers, contributing to the development and delivery of both the Organisational Strategy and the Support Services Strategy

· Lead on creating a safe, supportive and explorative space within your own team and the wider organisation

· Lead the CYP team in an inclusive, engaging and empowering way (including recruitment, induction, supervision, training, development) supporting and coaching them to do likewise with their team members

· Oversee the service for children and young people, ensuring that they are at their centre of their own support, are fundamental to service design and to influencing the wider VAWDASV sector

· Collaborate with the Fundraising Manager in providing reports and returns to grant funders

· Collaborating with the Senior leadership and Senior Management Team in the development and sustainment of future services

· Manage the budget for your area effectively, acting as Budget Holder, meeting frequently with the Finance Team to review income and expenditure and manage under/overspend

· Manage operational obligations linked to funding contracts

· Lead compliance and continual improvement of CYP services through policy, procedure, internal audit procedures and external quality standards

· Oversee Safeguarding for CYP services, complying with internal and external policy and legislation, and ensuring the team awareness of their safeguarding responsibilites

· Oversee risk management compliance within CYP services in terms of both the team's safety and that of the individuals using our services

· Lead the development and oversee effective relationships across statutory, voluntary and community partners and referral agents

· Oversee keeping abreast of current research and good practice in relation to working with CYP's affected by VAWDASV and manage implications for services

· Communicate on your area of operation, sharing outcomes, achievements, gaps and feedback to our SLT, our Board of Trustees and external stakeholders where appropriate

· Undertake any other reasonable duties as required

General: 

Contribute to the:

· Development and achievement of our Vision, Mission and Objectives

· Promotion of our values, culture and aspirations

· Creation of a safe, supportive and explorative working environment

· Promotion of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

· Upholding of our Polices and Procedures

It may be necessary, following consultation, to amend the job description in light of experience and changing circumstances

Closing Date: 9am Wednesday 26th February 2025

Interview Dates: 6th and/or 7th March 2025

Important note: In the ‘personal statement’ section of the application form, ensure you detail how you meet the essential and /or desirable criteria that is ‘assessed in application form/cv’ on the Person Specification table. – This is important in our shortlisting process

This role is open to everyone (it is not restricted by any gender)

Cyfannol is an organisation with equality, diversity and inclusion at its heart. We welcome applications from all areas of the community. However, we particularly encourage applications from members of our BAME community as well as individuals with disabilities who are currently under-represented within our workforce.

At Student Minds, we’re seeking a dynamic Programmes Lead - Sector Improvement to oversee our flagship University Mental Health Charter (UMHC) Programme and Award, supporting universities to adopt a whole-organisation approach to mental health and wellbeing.
 

This is your chance to:

• Lead a team delivering sector-wide impact.
• Develop and oversee the delivery of ambitious programmes, ensuring they are sustainable and high quality.
• Build strategic partnerships across the HE and mental health sectors.

If you’re a strong leader with experience in programme management, stakeholder engagement, and change management, join us in creating conditions where every student can belong and thrive.

About Student Minds:
Student Minds is the UK’s student mental health charity. We work with students, professionals, and leaders to change the state of student mental health. Our work is growing, and we are looking for an experienced and dynamic Programmes Lead - Sector Improvement to join our team.

The Role:
As the Programmes Lead - Sector Improvement, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing our sector improvement programmes, providing strategic guidance, and driving change across the HE sector to improve mental health outcomes.

The UMHC framework, launched in 2019, is a set of evidence-informed principles supporting universities to adopt a whole-university approach to mental health and wellbeing. To support its adoption, Student Minds introduced the UMHC Award assessment process and a holistic membership programme (‘Programme’) for universities in 2021.

Through the UMHC Award and Programme, we aim to ensure every university and HE organisation in the UK adopts a strategic, whole-organisation approach to wellbeing and mental health, creating conditions where all students can belong and succeed in the ways that matter to them. This ambitious, impactful programme sits at the heart of the Student Minds strategy.
 

The Programmes Lead - Sector Improvement will:

• Lead National Programmes: Manage a team delivering the UMHC Programme and Award Assessments, working closely with the Head of Programmes to set strategic direction and ensure successful delivery.
• Recruit and Train Assessors: Lead a team of over 40 Assessors to deliver the UMHC Award Assessment process to approximately 16 universities annually.
• Develop Events and Resources: Plan and deliver conferences, online and in-person events, and resources for our growing membership base (113 universities and counting in 2024/25).
• Build Strategic Relationships: Engage with the HE and mental health sectors to foster partnerships, identify needs, and drive improvement.
• Financial Oversight: Support annual fee reviews and manage a complex programme budget with significant income and expenditure.
• Drive Organisational Thinking: As part of the Leadership Group, contribute to shaping the future of sector improvement opportunities at Student Minds.

We are seeking a resilient, adaptable, and accountable leader who thrives in a dynamic and evolving environment.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience managing complex programmes and achieving strategic objectives.
• Strong commercial awareness with a track record of balancing cost, quality, and time effectively.
• Extensive experience in change management, including leading teams through transitions.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, building and sustaining strong relationships.
• Strong team management and conflict resolution capabilities.
• Public speaking experience, with confidence in presenting complex ideas to diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of system change approaches, with adaptability to evolving processes.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Experience leading an Award Assessment Programme.
• Knowledge of the HE sector.
• Experience in or knowledge of the mental health sector.

How to apply

If you’re ready to lead our digital evolution and make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you!

1. Download the recruitment pack in the document section at the bottom of this page, where you’ll find more information about the role including responsibilities and person specifications. 
2. Download and complete our application form -instead of collecting CVs, we use an application form to ensure fairness and equal opportunity for all. 
3. Upload your completed application form. 

Application deadline: 23rd February
1st stage interview:5th March (online via Google Meets)
2nd stage interview: 12th March in person at our Leeds office

Seeking an enthusiastic and creative individual to support the Communications team - and boost our TikTok account.

About this role  

Voice4Change England (V4CE) is seeking a dynamic Marketing and Communications Intern to support the promotion of our programmes, content, and brand to external audiences. This role is ideal for someone at the beginning of their marketing and communications career who is passionate about contributing to a democratic civil society. 

 Key Responsibilities  

- Manage and grow V4CE's TikTok account, including shooting, recording, editing, and scheduling videos 

- Create engaging graphic designs for social media posts across platforms 

- Use Mailchimp for email marketing campaigns and V4CE’s newsletter 

- Provide support during in-person events 

- Proofread and edit various communications materials 

Qualifications: 

- Strong writing and editing skills 

- Experience with social media platforms (Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and TikTok)

- Proficiency in graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Suite) 

- Creativity, initiative, organization, and attention to detail 

- Cultural competency and ability to work with diverse colleagues and stakeholders 

Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 per year based on experience (Pro rata if part-time)

Terms: Permanent. Full-time or part-time with a minimum of 4 days/week (0.8 FTE). 

Location: Remote. We will strongly prefer candidates who can be based in the UK.

Probation: 6 months

Reports to: Director of Finance and Operations

Who We Are

Humanists International is an international non-governmental organisation (NGO) and the global representative body of the humanist movement, uniting a diverse community of non-religious organisations and individuals. Inspired by humanist values, we are optimistic for a world where everyone can have a dignified and fulfilling life. We build, support and represent the global humanist movement and work to champion human rights and secularism.

We campaign on humanist issues. We defend humanists at risk of persecution and violence. We lobby for humanist values at international institutions, including the United Nations. And we work to build the humanist movement around the world. 

Our Members and Associates include humanist, rationalist, secular, ethical culture, atheist and freethought organisations from all over the world. Our community also includes many individual supporters who share our vision and values.

About the Role

Humanists International has another separate entity based in the US. This role will be a part of the UK operations team but will collaborate with the US finance team occasionally when it’s required, for example, during the audit period. Both UK and US finance teams are managed by the same Director of Finance and Operations who is based in London. 

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who can provide excellent finance and administrative support to the small, predominantly home-based team. We’re seeking someone who is personable, highly organised, has attention to detail and is keen to take initiative and learn new skills. Onboarding training will be provided, but we would like you to demonstrate transferable skills. 

You will work on a wide variety of tasks which will include bookkeeping and bank reconciliations, being the first point of contact for the organisation, as well as providing general administrative support to the team. You will be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively across a diverse international team.

This is a full-time or part-time with a minimum of 4 days/week (0.8 FTE), permanent position, which is predominantly home-based but does require the attendance of in-person events such as the General Assembly and Team Building. You will also be expected to attend a number of board-level meetings held on weekends to take meeting minutes - further details are listed in the Key Responsibilities section.

We are open to flexible work arrangements and committed to diversity and inclusion.

Key Responsibilities

• Taking charge of the day-to-day financial activities and office administration of the organisation.

• Ensuring high-accuracy bookkeeping and bank reconciliation are completed to deadlines. 

• Ensuring adequate financial documents are filed on Drive to comply with the audit requirements.

• Preparing invoices and receipts to stakeholders as required.

• Generating month-end Budget vs. Actual Report from accounting software on time, for the Director of Finance and Operations to review. 

• Preparing financial data for quarterly Finance Report in tables for the Director of Finance and Operations to conduct quarterly financial analysis.

• Assisting the Director of Finance and Operations with the preparation of financial data, tables and files for the annual budgeting and UK audit.

• Reviewing and processing expense claims. And ensuring the Expenses Policy is being followed. 

• Preparing and attaching expense receipts to the CEO’s monthly credit card statements.

• Being the first point of contact of the organisation. Managing office inbox, answering office calls and sorting out the letters.

• Attending online board meetings (four times a year on Saturdays) and investment committee meetings (twice a year on weekdays between 5-7pm) to take meeting minutes. Board meetings normally take 3 hours and investment committee meetings take 45 minutes. These meetings are usually planned 6-8 months in advance.  TOILs will be provided when the meeting is held outside your normal working hours.

• Assisting the CEO with board papers and circulating them to board members before board meetings.

• Arranging flights and accommodations for the CEO and board members to attend in-person meetings when required.

• Arranging meetings for the CEO when required.

• Assisting staff and board members with queries on finance or administrative matters.

• Any other appropriate duties.

Essential Skills

• Accounting, finance, or economics qualification.

• A minimum of two years’ experience in bookkeeping and administration roles. 

• Experience using financial software. e.g. Quickbooks, Xero, Sage or equivalent.

• Understanding of the chart of accounts structure, cash/accrual accounting basis.

• Understanding of the expense claim process.

• Experience preparing the budget. (Not necessarily the whole organisation’s budget, but specific section(s), for example, travel costs and fixed-costs related budget lines would be essential.)

• Excellent organisation, time management and multi-tasking skills with the ability to prioritise and plan a busy workload. 

• Self-motivated and able to meet all deadlines.

• Supportive, collaborative and able to build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Abilities to work independently with initiative.

Desirable Skills

• Understanding of the annual audit process.

• Understanding of the organisation’s annual budgeting process.

• Experience of working in a not-for-profit sector.

• Awareness of charity accounting and restricted funds.

• Submitting Gift Aid Claims.

• Experience using CRM system.

• Experience in remote working.

Staff Benefits

• 30-days annual leave (this is in addition to the UK public holidays). Pro rata if you work part-time. 

• Remote working

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Season ticket loan

• Cycle to Work Scheme

Application Process

Please click on "How to apply" button to download and complete our Employment Application Form for Finance and Admin Officer, and send it to a dedicated email address (which can be found on the last page of the Job Description PDF below) with the subject heading “Job Application for Finance and Admin Officer” no later than 10:00 am  (BST) on 24th February 2025.

Successful shortlisted candidates will be notified by COB 28th February 2025.

Interviews are expected to take place on 4th - 5th March 2025 online.

This opportunity is also listed on our website: https://humanists.international/about/work-with-us/

Salary: £29,000 - £33,000 per year (depending on experience, pro rata for part-time)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (or min. 30 hours per week).

Flexible working hours, including some weekends and evenings. Home working will usually not exceed 1 day p/w.

Contract: Permanent

Join Our Passionate Fundraising Team as a Partnerships Manager!

Are you ready to create meaningful partnerships that make a real difference? Weston Hospicecare is looking for an enthusiastic and strategic Partnerships Manager to join our Fundraising Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to build relationships with businesses, community groups, and healthcare providers, securing vital support that enables us to provide exceptional care for patients and families in our community.

As Partnerships Manager, you’ll develop and manage corporate and community partnerships, securing funding, sponsorships, and volunteering opportunities. You’ll play a key role in designing impactful engagement packages, delivering mutual benefits to both our supporters and the hospice.

What You’ll Be Doing:

· Develop New Partnerships: Build relationships with businesses and organisations to secure income, sponsorships, and long-term support.

· Engage with the Community: Represent Weston Hospicecare at networking events and forums, inspiring organisations to get involved.

· Create Tailored Sponsorship Packages: Develop engagement opportunities such as Charity of the Year, event sponsorships, and corporate volunteering.

· Support Fundraising Events: Secure corporate support for key campaigns, including Pines for Pounds, Blue for You, and charity balls.

· Showcase Our Partnerships: Work with the communications team to highlight supporter contributions through our website, social media, and events.

· Strategic Contribution: Collaborate with the Fundraising Director to shape corporate fundraising strategy, track income targets, and ensure compliance with best fundraising practices.

What We’re Looking For:

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

· Experience in corporate partnerships, business development, or community engagement.

· Strong networking and relationship-building skills.

· A creative and strategic approach to securing and managing partnerships.

· Excellent communication and presentation skills.

· The ability to manage multiple projects and work to deadlines.

Why Join Us?

In return for your dedication, we offer:

• A meaningful role where you’ll see the direct impact of your work.
• Opportunities to grow and develop your skills.
• A supportive and passionate team.
• Flexibility with time off in lieu for evening and weekend work.

Please note: CVs cannot be accepted without a completed application form.

Application Deadline: 19th February 25 (midday)
Interviews: Week commencing 24th February 25

We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Company Description

Founded in 1922, the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) is the UK based and internationally recognised qualifying body and learned society for chemical, biochemical and process engineers. We exist to advance chemical engineering’s contribution for the benefit of society and strive to achieve our mission of Engineering a sustainable world.

We support our 31,000 members across the world in applying their expertise and experience to make an influential contribution to solving major global challenges, and we are the only organisation permitted to award Chartered Chemical Engineer status and Professional Process Safety Engineer registration.

Position

We are looking for an exceptional candidate to join our team of Regional Engagement Managers. These roles are the key drivers of IChemE activity across all UK regions, helping the organisation to achieve its strategic goals of sustainable member growth, and supporting a vibrant and thriving profession.

You will be based in the East / North East of England and will be an important member of our dynamic UK field force. On a daily basis you will engage with regional HEIs, employers, and other priority partners to identify, nurture and grow sustainable relationships and engagement opportunities that positively impact IChemE’s member recruitment, engagement, and retention.

As an integral part of IChemE’s global team, these role holders are the organisation’s key representatives across geographic regions, supporting and driving operations through frequent liaison with other IChemE management, functional teams, member groups and committees.

Requirements

Our ideal candidates will:

• Be educated degree level with at least 3 years’ experience working in a member engagement, business development, or related role
• Have sound knowledge of membership organisations and understand strategies for sustainable growth
• Have demonstrable experience of working with employers and education partners in a key account management role
• Have exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Be resilient and adaptable, responding promptly and effectively to changes in priorities and deadlines
• Possess excellent customer service with ability to build relationships at all levels;
• Be a dynamic, proactive, positive team player.

Core responsibilities of the role include:

• Employer engagement - identify, initiate and develop links with a growing number of employers to broaden our member base and deepen engagement with members through world class customer service.
• Member engagement - key accountability for member engagement and recruitment in the region.
• HEI and on campus development - develop and grow partnerships with HEI-based chemical engineering departments and beyond, ensuring that you are a trusted partner for staff and students.
• Acting as a Champion for all IChemE activities regionally, nationally, and internationally.

Other information

This is a field based role, and as such extensive business travel will be involved, including a requirement to frequently attend the IChemE offices in Rugby. You must have a full UK driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle.

Due to IChemE’s international nature, this position requires a willingness to work flexibly and to engage in business discussions outside of normal working hours.

Only candidates eligible to work in the UK will be considered.

This is a permanent, full-time role based on 37.5 hours per week, generally Monday – Friday, but a high degree of flexibility will be required to meet business needs.

Starting salary will be in the region of £37-41,000 per annum (depending on experience)

The closing date for all applications is midnight Sunday 16 February 2025. IChemE reserves the right to interview exceptional candidates and make an offer of employment before the closing date should we wish.

Interviews are likely to take place as follows:

• Stage 1, Teams call: 20 or 21 February 2025
• Stage 2, in-person interviews at IChemE offices in Rugby: 26 or 27 February 2025.

Role:      Finance Manager

Salary:    £38.000

Location:    Work remotely 

Status:  Full time (35 hours per week) permanent. 

Part time will be considered 4 days per week minimum

Reports to:    Executive Director

     Treasurer

Start date:             ASAP

Closing Date for Applications: Sunday the 9th of February

Online finance test: Friday the 14th of February

Online interviews: Thursday the 20th of February

About Children Change Colombia

Children Change Colombia is a UK registered charity with 33 years' experience in defending children's rights in Colombia. Today we are the UK's largest charity working exclusively in Colombia. We work with children whose rights to a safe, happy childhood, and a fulfilling future, are threatened by poverty, inequality and violence. We work with the children most at risk, to keep them safe and defend their rights in the long term, to tackle neglected issues that few others address and to strengthen children's organisations.

Through local partnerships, we currently work on three neglected issues:

• Sexual and gender-based violence 

• Access to education

• Forced recruitment into armed groups and reintegration into society

We believe that, with knowledge of their rights and the confidence to assert them, children can transform their own lives, their communities and Colombia itself.

We are a small and lively organisation and you will quickly become an essential part of our friendly team, involved in all areas of discussion and supporting the many areas of our work. Since 2020, we have tripled the number of beneficiaries and doubled our number of projects, geographical areas of work, and annual income —all while keeping administrative costs low.

In 2024 alone, our programs positively impacted the lives of 4,320 children and 1,920 adults in Colombia, plus 126 children from London, and their families. We also conducted three workshops with our local partners - online and in person - as part of our capacity-building programme. In 2024 we supported 7 local grassroots organisations with 11 different projects.

Purpose of the role:

• To keep the Executive Director and Trustees informed on the charity’s financial status through the production of management accounts and other financial reports 

• To introduce and supervise the implementation of systems, procedures and controls to ensure the smooth running of the charity’s finances and maximise accountability.

• To ensure that Children Change Colombia complies with its statutory obligations – specifically those relating to Charity Commission, Companie House and Inland Revenue.

• To work closely with the Executive Director to help run CCC.

Key Financial responsibilities

UK Finance:

• Prepare annual consolidated statutory accounts, guaranteeing compliance with SORP requirements, liaising with external examiners, consolidating with Colombian accounts.

• Prepare monthly management accounts, regular analytical reports on budget performance and cash flow forecasts for Executive Director (ED), Trustees and Treasurer at Finance Committee meetings, highlighting any specific areas of concern.

• Attend Finance Committee and Board meetings.

• Check and authorise bank payments and transfers in the UK office.

• Data input into Quickbooks of all accounting transactions, monthly reconciliation of 10 UK bank accounts, plus all balance sheet accounts. Keep the chart of accounts up-to-date, create new income or expenditure accounts and restricted funds when necessary, and ensure these correspond correctly with live projects.

• Run the monthly payroll & pension process.

• Maintain procedures and financial controls, ensuring their compliance with Charity Commission and Companies House guidelines and guaranteeing their application by Fundraising and Project Management teams.

• Coordinate production of the annual income and expenditure budgets (full budget and unrestricted budget). Enter these onto Quickbooks, to allow Actuals v Budget reports to be run from Quickbooks. Also create a mid-year re-forecast.

• Process grant transfers to the Colombia Office, to ensure project funds and Colombian operating costs are cash flowed in a timely manner.

• Oversee financial reporting for statutory and large funding sources.

• Prepare and submit Gift-Aid returns. Enter Gift Aid declarations onto the database.

• Update Finance Manuals for the London office and the Colombia Office annually.

• Provide guidance and financial information as requested by all.

• Liaise with Programmes regarding our partners & their accounts i.e. their financial health.

• Assist with funding applications, project budgets & financial reporting to funders.

• Download and code monthly fundraising reports for all online income platforms (including CAF, Donorbox, JustGiving, Benevity, Stewardship, Facebook) and Payroll Giving platforms (including Charitable Giving, Charities Trust). Code into Quickbooks.

• Process all cheques received into the office by scanning, coding and depositing into the bank; and compile a list of donors to be thanked.

• Maintain the list of Major Donors.

• Maintain the Newsletter income analysis document.

• Annually recalculate the Reserves traffic light values for monitoring unrestricted reserves.

• Monitor Treasury management under the approval of the Treasurer, manage savings accounts, open new savings accounts when needed, ensure funds are held within the Financial Services Compensation Scheme safety levels.

Colombia Finance

• In collaboration with JGS (our Colombian accounting firm) process and approve all Colombian payments to partners, suppliers, core staff and project staff.

• Ensure supporting documents are provided for all Colombian expenditure and file on the drive accordingly.

• Enter all Colombian financial transactions onto Quickbooks using the correct exchange rates, and ensure details match those recorded by JGS in Siigo Nube.

• Monitor expenditure in Colombia against the Colombia office budget and project budgets.

• Reconcile 2 Colombian Bank accounts and 1 Colombian credit card on a monthly basis.

• Consolidate Colombian annual accounts into CCC’s UK consolidated annual accounts.

• Check the  Fundraising Grants Tracker monthly to ensure the project funds match the information recorded on Quickbooks.

• Lead a monthly meeting to ensure all staff  are aligned with the latest project details.

Key Governance responsibilities:

• Keep Charity Commission and Companies House records updated and ensure that annual accounts and annual returns are submitted on time.

• Inform Charity Commission and Companies House of any changes to constitution or Trustee membership. 

• Ensure CCC complies with Inland Revenue requirements and the Colombia equivalent.

• Ensure CCC’s insurance policies are renewed and reviewed annually on time. And that all projects are correctly covered by liability insurance.

• Ensure CCC remains up to date in meeting its obligations set by the Pensions Regulator.

• Support maintaining the financial aspects of the Risk Register.

• Renew the annual Microsoft Office and Antivirus subscriptions, providing links to all relevant staff.

• Monitor the info@childrenchangecolombia account, forward emails to relevant staff.

• Write Finance Committee minutes after each meeting.

Key HR responsibilities:

• Ensure staff understand their choices regarding pension deductions.

• Calculate entitlements and set up the annual leave chart annually.

• Calculate annual salaries based on pay rises or changes approved by the Finance Committee.

• Send expense claim & DBS information to new Interns, and pay their monthly expenses.

• Support updating HR policies.

• Run DBS checks for all staff, Trustees and volunteers, making sure these are renewed every 3 years, and keeping records of these.

Person Specification:

Essential

• A professional accounting qualification and- or finance experience

• Experience working in the Charity Sector ideally International Development

• A sound understanding of the need to differentiate between unrestricted and restricted funds

• Proven experience of using computerised accounting systems

• Experienced leading on the budgeting and forecasting process

• Experience of working in a cross-cultural environment

• Good IT skills, including proficiency in MS Word and Excel

• Accuracy and attention to detail, as well as the ability to maintain a management and strategic overview of the finance function

• Great interpersonal and communication skills

• Empathy with the aims and objectives of our organisation

• Ability to use QuickBooks or similar accounting software

Desirable

• Basic Spanish - spoken and written. We can offer Spanish lessons.

• Ability to use Civi CRM Database

Application Process

To apply please send your CV (2 pages max) and a short cover letter (1 page max) to Executive Director, Angela Carreno. In the cover letter please state clearly why you want this role and the skills and experience you possess relevant to this post and how you meet the person specification.

We will acknowledge all applications, but to minimise administrative costs we cannot provide feedback if you are not preselected for an interview.

Children Change Colombia is committed to equality of opportunity and to non-discrimination for all applicants and employees, and we seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce regardless of gender, race, religious beliefs, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. We particularly encourage applications from people with diverse Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI), as well as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates and people with disabilities. Diversity is not just a legal requirement for us, but the value found in our differences adds enormously to our work and enriches our lives.

Community Based/Home Working – Devon/Cornwall

Permanent, Full Time

Circa £30,000 plus competitive benefits

Do you want to make a difference?

The RAF Benevolent Fund is the leading welfare charity for the RAF. Every year we make a real difference to over 40,000 people who benefit from our services. Working at the Fund is more than sitting at your desk ad in this role you will have the opportunity to be part of our RAF Family.  Alongside helping our beneficiaries, we also get to hang out with Spitfires and Typhoons, take part in a Dambusters bike ride, attend events like Royal Ascot, the Chelsea Flower Show, and the Bomber Command Memorial Service. Every day you will make a difference and play your part in changing the lives of others and helping people in the RAF Family get through the toughest of times.

It doesn’t matter how long someone served or when. If they were part of the RAF, they and their family are part of our RAF Family. We will always be here to support them when they need it most.

Join the RAF Family and play your part in making a difference.

Do you want to play a part in what we do?

People are at the heart of what we do. Together we:

· Help reduce social isolation and loneliness among veterans. 

· We support ill or injured men and women to have a safe place to call home, a home that meets their specific needs.

· We fund youth services on stations to provide clubs and activities for the children of serving personnel who move every few years.

· We provide grants to help with the cost of living. But this is just a few of the ways we help.

We are seeking an individual to undertake the dual role of promoting the profile of the RAF Benevolent Funds welfare offer, whilst also carrying out welfare casework. Post holders will be expected to undertake holistic assessment of need both remotely (over the telephone and online) and when required in person across their region. You will be expected to work with individuals who may have complex and sometimes challenging welfare needs, assisting them by identifying appropriate support from within both the RAF Benevolent Fund and the wider statutory and military charity sector, ensuring that support is made available to meet their need through the case working process.

The successful candidate will have experience of working in a social welfare role supporting individuals and will have strong people and relationship-building skills, as well as empathy with or understanding of issues affecting the Armed Forces community.

This is a community-based position working from home (ideally based in Exeter/Plymouth) but covering the Devon/Cornwall region. The candidate must have their own vehicle for use of traveling around the region. Occasional travel to London will be required. The successful candidate for this role will need to be DBS checked and prove they have the right to work in the UK.

To apply, please click on this link and send your CV, together with a cover letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for this role, providing examples of how you meet the job profile when you apply through our recruitment portal.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 18th February 2025, 5.00pm.  

A copy of the Fund’s Candidate Privacy Notice can be found on our website. As an equal opportunities employer, the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. The Fund takes safeguarding seriously, and appropriate background checks will be completed. You can find out more about our commitment to safeguarding on our website. This role requires an Enhanced DBS check. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Fund.

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. 1081009).

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Fundraising Manager to join our small and dynamic team during an exciting period of growth for the organisation. This newly created role will be a crucial role in developing and implementing fundraising strategies to support our mission and ensure the financial sustainability of the Charity.

It will include identifying new funding opportunities as well as creating strategies to build our regular donors, discover and work with high-net-worth individuals, develop corporate partnerships and legacy campaigns. This role will also consist of overseeing community fundraising initiatives and managing one member of staff initially (a community fundraising co-ordinator). 

We are looking for someone ambitious and creative with a positive attitude, happy to roll their sleeves up and get involved to enable us to achieve our goals.

This senior role will be part of our communications and fundraising team reporting to the Marketing Director.

This position offers an exciting opportunity for someone who is driven, innovative, and committed to making a positive impact across Neuroendocrine Cancer UK (NCUK) to build a new fundraising team.

The Bath Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling offers you:

• A supportive and friendly working environment
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• An excellent starting salary and a generous contribution-based pension scheme with The People’s Pension (5% Employer and 3% Employee contributions).
• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
• A beautiful historic building in central Bath close to all transport links

We are looking for a motivated finance professional who:

• Has formal accountancy qualifications and appropriate post-qualifying experience
• Wishes to work in the not-for-profit sector and has a commitment to the charitable aims of BCPC.

We are proud that the work of BCPC’s counselling and psychotherapy trainees and graduates has supported many thousands of clients in our community over the past 40 years. If you would like to be a central part of the team ensuring the long-term financial health, stability and direction of BCPC then please contact us today!

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. People of colour, disabled people and people from marginalised racial groups are currently underrepresented in the counselling and psychotherapy professions and allied organisations. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled and/or from a racially marginalised group, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.

About Us

The Institute for Addressing Strangulation (IFAS) is a Home Office-funded organisation working to increase awareness of the risks of strangulation, develop a research evidence base, and improve responses to victims and survivors. Since our establishment in 2022, we have become a recognised centre of excellence in this field, working in partnership with SafeLives and Bangor University.

As part of the Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine (FFLM), we collaborate with key stakeholders to influence policy and best practices in addressing strangulation within domestic abuse, sexual violence, and other contexts.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Administrator/Coordinator to join our small but impactful team. You will play a crucial role in providing administrative support, coordinating meetings and events, and ensuring smooth communication between IFAS, our partners, and key stakeholders.

Your work will directly contribute to our mission by supporting research, training, and awareness initiatives, ultimately helping to improve outcomes for victims and survivors. This is a remote role with occasional travel required for meetings and events.

About You

You will be a detail-oriented and efficient administrator with experience in managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. You will have strong communication skills and the ability to develop effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

A passion for influencing positive change in society, particularly in areas related to domestic abuse and sexual violence, is highly desirable.

Key Skills & Experience

Essential:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths, or relevant work experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in an administrative support role, managing multiple tasks and deadlines
• Ability to build effective relationships with colleagues and external partners
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and digital communication tools
• Experience coordinating meetings, drafting agendas, and taking minutes
• Ability to problem-solve independently and as part of a team
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Desirable:

• Knowledge or interest in domestic abuse, sexual violence, and related societal issues
• Experience with website content updates, Canva, Mailchimp, or WordPress
• Event and training coordination experience

How to apply: Please click on the 'Quick Apply' button to submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your experience to date and suitability as a candidate.

Based in the Birmingham area, you will report into the Regional Director of Development (North West), and be responsible for significantly growing our income in the Midlands. Backed by a fantastic brand and reputation, you will lead through a transformative period of growth as we raise funds to make a real and immediate difference in the lives of disabled and disadvantaged children and young people.

At Variety, the Children's Charity, we believe every child has a right to live their best life and reach their full potential. We fund and deliver life-changing programs that give disabled and disadvantaged children and young people across the UK a better future. 2024 was our 75th year in the UK, and we are part of a global network that has raised and donated close to £1.6 billion to positively impact the lives of children in need.

We are one of the most well-recognised and trusted charities as a result of this illustrious track record. Today, in the UK we have a team of 20 dedicated staff, which will grow over the next 12 months, who support our work and an enviable network of committed supporters and volunteers across the country.

We’re not content to rest on our laurels – we have recently completed a leadership transition that will provide the strategic and operational foundation for the charity to be more effective than ever. We plan to double our income in the next three years and grow our support for children and young people across the UK.

To do this, we need a dynamic, forward-thinking fundraiser who can engage effectively with staff, Trustees, volunteers, donors, and beneficiaries. Someone who knows how to make the most of the unparalleled showbiz and business networks our trustees bring to the organisation. Who can demonstrate a deep understanding of fundraising, a commitment to achieving ambitious financial targets, the ability to lead by being fully accessible to various stakeholders and can actively participate in key Variety events, including the Variety Club Showbusiness Awards, Variety Props Awards and the Variety Disability Sports Awards. Success in the role will make a huge difference to the lives of the children and young people we support.

Summary of role:

· The Fundraising Manager is responsible for raising income for Variety in the Midlands area with a focus on unrestricted income. This entails supporting, managing, and developing a wide range of existing and new contacts, events and charitable activities.

 · To drive and develop new fundraising opportunities, events and maximising regional income across all areas of activity.

· To work closely with Variety’s Midlands Committees to maximise income and ensure successful planning and implementation of regional fundraising programmes, events, and activities.

 · To work closely with Variety’s other fundraiser managers to help achieve overall organisational goals and income.

 · Professionally represent Variety, ensuring compliance with Variety’s operating policies and procedures.

Person Specification

· Strong work ethic, committed to helping disadvantaged children.

· Ability to organise events

· Exceptional communications and networking skills.

· Able to manage/work with regional personnel, directly or indirectly.

· Ability to control and produce budgets, and non-financial targets.

· Ability to communicate and present at all levels including to directors in both writing, or in oral presentations.

· Numerate and IT literate.

· Ability to manage and prioritise workloads to ensure that deadlines are met.

· High standard of personal presentation.

· Self-motivated and ambitious.

· Able to reflect the values, and behaviours of Variety in all aspects of work.

· Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout the UK as and when required.

Benefits 

· Pension (7% contribution from Variety with 2% employee contribution).

· 25 days annual leave (pro-rata).

· Membership to a health and well-being cash plan scheme on completion of a six-month probationary period.

· 'Death in Service' scheme (Life Assurance).

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Inclusion is one of our key values. It is our ambition to recruit great people from diverse communities. We welcome and encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment/identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity and or marriage/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief.

Deadline for applications: 24th February 2025

Please send an up to date CV along with a covering letter.

Job overview

We're looking for a Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager (Maternity Cover) with experience in major gifts, legacies and grants fundraising. This role is offered at 22.5 hours per week (0.6FTE) for 12 months.

With a strong track record of cultivating and securing major gifts, you’ll play a key role in project managing our next capital funding appeal to support victims of stroke and other neurological conditions, engaging and motivating multiple internal and external stakeholders to ensure key milestones are met. 

You’ll get the chance to work as part of our small and dynamic team, with a variety of flexible working arrangements. We're looking for someone with excellent written and verbal communication skills, a passion for our cause and demonstrable experience of developing effective relationships with major donors and grant makers.

This role offers a fantastic mix of strategy and delivery, working closely with the Head of Charity and Head of Fundraising & Communications to steward existing supporters and encourage new donors to make long-term, sustainable and significant gifts to support Southmead Hospital Charity’s major funding priorities.

If you're interested in this opportunity and would like to know more about the role, we'd love to hear from you. 

Main duties of the job

You will lead the Charity’s Philanthropy and Partnerships work with responsibility for delivering the Charity’s fundraising through major gifts, legacies and grants fundraising. Working within our small Partnerships Team to develop relationships across a range of audiences and working closely with the Charity Director and Head of Fundraising, you will have responsibility for securing six-figure gifts from philanthropic individuals and organisations to benefit patients and the incredible staff who look after them.

Key responsibilities will include cultivating deep relationships with both significant Charity donors and senior clinical colleagues in the Trust, detailed research on High-Net-Worth Individuals, writing complex proposals for support, facilitating cultivation events and working closely with the Charity Director and Head of Fundraising and Communications to agree defined projects that require internal commitment and substantial financial support. You also be responsible for managing our legacy pipeline and work closely with our Legacy Link Consultant to deliver efficient and effective estate administration.

You will need comprehensive knowledge of fundraising and considerable networking skills with the ability to identify influential contacts both internally and externally. You must be able to visit high-net-worth individuals, create high-quality grant proposals, manage complex legal estate administration and lift the profile of the Charity.

Working for our organisation

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead.  We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

General

• In consultation with the Charity Director and Head of Fundraising and Communications, develop and lead a strategy for major gifts and legacies.
• Work to agreed financial targets and KPIs across existing income streams.
• To lead on the development of major gifts, legacy and grants fundraising. To continually research, cultivate and develop strong relationships with these prospects.
• Support the Director and Head of Fundraising to ensure that a donor-centric approach is at the core of all activity and that high standards are developed and maintained throughout the Charity team.
• Provide the Director, Head of Fundraising and Communications and all team colleagues with detailed updates through regular team reports.
• Ensure that all cash handling, banking, donor acknowledgement and receipts are kept in accordance with charity best practice.
• Keep up to date on all new governance regulations issued by the Charity Commission, Fundraising Regulator and Information Commissioner’s Office.
• Maintain and develop relationships with key stakeholders.

Major Donors

• Lead on planning and delivery of a programme of philanthropic support from major gifts.
• Write detailed case for supports and proposals to encourage major gifts from our current donor pool and new prospects.
• Plan, organise and develop cultivation events to lift the Charity’s profile with major donors.
• Analyse and segment existing major donors to deliver appropriate, quality personalised tiered stewardship which deepens relationships and increases loyalty and value.

Legacy fundraising

• Lead on planning and delivery of a strategic legacy programme.
• Manage relationships between prospective legators, family members and their legal representatives as appropriate.
• Keep accurate, up to date records on legacy pledges and steward relationships appropriately.
• Ensure all legacies are acknowledged appropriately and estate queries dealt with in a timely manner by the Philanthropy and Partnerships Officer.

Grants fundraising

• Lead on planning and delivery of a strategic grants programme from charitable trusts and foundations.
• Plan, organise, research, analyse and submit comprehensive and high-quality applications to grant giving trusts and foundations.
• Ensure that funders receive reports of activities on time and with the required information to ensure regular stage payments where appropriate.

Other

• Adhere at all times to the Charity’s policies and procedures.
• Ensure the effective and efficient use of the Charity’s resources.
• Ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest professional standard.
• Be aware of the responsibilities with regard to Health and Safety.
• To be responsible for managing delegated budgets linked to individual projects.
• Manage staff involved in specific events and projects which will include volunteers and external agencies.
• Ensure that all data is handled confidentially and is compliant with the Data Protection Act, especially with regard to records of donors and volunteers.
• Will have to meet and work with members of the public at fundraising events.
• Will have to work from other locations as and when necessary.
• Will have to work some evenings and weekends as and when necessary (time off in lieu agreed).

Person specification

Work Experience

Essential criteria

• Education to degree level or equivalent.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Experience and a proven track record of fundraising/sales, developing strategies and robust planning including achieving ambitious targets and delivering successful campaigns.
• Knowledge and experience of fundraising management disciplines, in particular those employed in major donor, legacy and trust and foundation fundraising. Alternatively, in-depth experience of a relationship/sales role securing significant income

Please feel free to visit our Southmead Hospital Charity website and contact details to find out more about us.

Harris Hill are delighted to be partnering with The International Dendrology Society, in their search for a CEO.

The International Dendrology Society (IDS) is an international society with members from all over the world and a programme of events, tours and study days. The society's aims are to promote the study and enjoyment of trees and other woody plants, to bring together dendrologists from all round the world, and to protect and conserve rare and endangered plant species worldwide.

Salary: £60K (full time equivalent) working 3-4 days a week

Location: Remote, the successful applicant can be based anywhere in the UK. There is also office space in Hergest Croft (Herefordshire) that can be utilised if desired.

Reporting to : Board of Trustees via Chair

Key responsibilities include designing the long-term strategy and agreeing it with the Board of Trustees, growing IDS's membership, and developing partnerships/relationships with other key botanical organisations around the globe. You will also lead on overseeing the annual budget and initiating fundraising activities to meet the budget.

The successful candidate will have a track record in running and growing a charity or similar small organisation, with excellent management experience and the ability to lead, inspire and motivate. Experience in interacting with and overseeing people with a wide range of backgrounds and nationalities is key, as is a proven track record in financial management and income generation.

An interest in Botany and Arboriculture is desirable, however you don't need to be an expert to be considered.

If this sounds like you and you're keen to hear more, please do get in touch ASAP via the apply button!

Please note, CVS are being reviewed on a rolling basis and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.