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Do you have a passion to make a difference to the lives of young people and local communities in the Essex, Kent and London areas? YMCA Thames Gateway Group is seeking a Director of Finance and IT to join our outstanding executive team, and to take a lead in ensuring that our work continues to create supportive and energising communities that are open to all, where people can truly belong, contribute and thrive.
Joining our team is an opportunity to be part of a global movement that is inclusive, diverse and forward-thinking. YMCA is the largest and oldest charity working with young people in the world. We are one of the 97 YMCAs in England and Wales, and we are one of the 10 largest.
We are dedicated to helping people reach their full potential in mind, body and spirit. We provide support to around 10,000 people in our local communities through a diverse range of services including supported and move-on housing; health and wellbeing activities; and childcare, youth and family work.
This is an exciting time to join YMCA Thames Gateway Group. Our turnover has increased from £3.5 million to £10 million over the last few years, and we are two years into a new five-year strategy focused on strengthening our YMCA branches and business streams, whilst continuing to achieve our impact ambitions.
We seek a Director of Finance and IT who shares our values and ethos and brings:
- Strategic financial leadership experience in a similarly complex environment, ideally with relevant experience in charity or housing association contexts
- strong commercial acumen;
- accountancy qualifications and experience of treasury and cash management;
- excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collegial, engaging approach.
This is a hybrid role which will include some home working and a regular presence at YMCA Thames Gateway Group sites in Essex, London and Kent (in particular the Romford site where many of the Finance and IT team are located).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are currently looking for an Endowment Accountant and Business Partner to work with our busy and growing Finance team.
Key Responsibilities
Business partnership
- Provide a full business partnering support to the Endowment business unit:
- Build, maintain and develop effective relationships with members of the Endowment team and work closely with them to improve mutual knowledge and financial understanding.
- Serve as a key partner to Endowment leadership, acting as a ‘critical friend’ by challenging assumptions and activities were necessary to ensure alignment of strategic and financial goals.
- Develop the business partner role into one that is fully able to proactively support strategic decision making, provide forward-looking insight and analysis, deliver effective financial performance information, and support the development of a culture of value-for-money within the Endowment.
Accounting, reporting, budgeting and planning
- Perform the accounting for the property and financial investing activities of the business unit, including property rental income and expenditure derived from third party managers’ reports.
- Prepare regular financial reports, including P&L statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements which are tailored to both the Endowment’s and the wider organisation’s needs and aligned with their structures.
- Prepare regular short- and long-term cash flow forecasts, and support cash management within the endowment as well as across the wider group.
- Develop and track key performance indicators.
- Develop and produce effective dashboards and other reporting to provide insight and support decision making.
- Lead from a finance perspective the budgeting and forecasting processes for the Endowment, and support their integration into the wider organisation’s processes.
- Support the annual property valuation process.
Data insight and integrity
- Have a thorough understanding of the management, maintenance, flow and reconciliation of the financial data relating to the Endowment across multiple systems.
- Conduct rigorous analysis of financial data, trends, and performance metrics to derive insights and offer recommendations for informed decision-making.
- Use advanced financial modelling and analytics to produce actionable insights.
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data for the endowment portfolio.
Collaboration
- Support the Endowment team with any new process, including working with other teams to ensure end-to-end financial integrity.
- Support investment processes by assisting with KYC and overseas tax forms.
- Collaborate effectively within the Finance team to enhance performance and ensure alignment with organisational objectives.
- Work with internal/external auditors and other stakeholders are required.
- Support governance processes by providing necessary financial information and analysis.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Knowledge and qualifications
- Qualified or part-qualified accountant (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent) or qualified accounting technician (e.g. AAT) – desirable but not essential.
- Understanding of the accounting framework and financial challenges for the property and financial investment sectors.
- Strategic financial knowledge.
Experience
- Demonstrable success in preparing management information related to property and investment activities.
- Solid strategic financial acumen and commercial awareness.
- Established track record of cultivating successful business relationships and partnerships.
Skills and abilities
- Highly numerate with advanced Excel skills (essential, will be tested).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills (essential).
- Advanced user of Access Financials, Access Analytics and Access Office Integration (desirable).
Personal attributes
- Self-starter, able to work under own initiative and organise own time to meet deadlines.
- Proactive in building and maintaining robust business relationships.
- Strong business sense, with an ability to see the bigger picture beyond the numbers.
- Deadline-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and integrity in financial matters.
- Flexible, able to work with and contribute to the team.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
Benefits
- Up to 12% employer pension contributions
- Annual personal development budget
- Annual health and wellbeing personal allowance £200
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave pay accessible without length of service requirements.
- Health and wellbeing programme that offers optional free yearly health check-ups.
- Support for healthy eating via fruit bowls and onsite lunch facilities.
- Agile working, flexible hours, and supportive IT kit.
- Shower facilities and bike lock area.
- Generous annual leave (27 days + bank holidays)
- Subsidies for glasses
- Employee Assistance Programme
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Fundraising Supporter Development Coordinator
About the role
CUF equips people and churches to build just and flourishing communities where they live, so everyone across England can access support when they need it most.
Our fundraising team is a valued part of this, and as our supporter development coordinator, you will coordinate campaigns, direct marketing appeals and other supporter communications, using fundraising best practice, to maximise Church Urban Fund’s income for all components of individual and church giving. This role will report to the Head of Fundraising and Communications.
Job Description
Location: Hybrid: Office base is in London with expectation for a minimum of one day per week in the office (The Foundry, 17 Oval Way, Vauxhall, London, SE11 5RR)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week (flexible working arrangements considered)
Salary: £32,000 – £35,000 depending on experience.
Annual Leave: 22 days + 3 CUF discretionary days + Bank Holidays per annum.
Key Responsibilities
Instigate and undertake activities in the following key areas:
· Recruiting new individual supporters through on- and off-line channels, and by identifying prospects from within CUF’s connected audiences;
· Increasing lifetime support from existing individual givers through appeals, feedback pieces, and other engagement mechanisms;
· Being responsible for income and expenditure, including analysis of results and insight about data trends and ROI
How to apply:
For an informal chat about this role or for more information, please contact our Head of Fundraising and Communications, Kate Mulkern.
To apply, firstly please download and read our job pack on the careers page of our website. Then email an up-to-date CV and covering letter, outlining how your skills and experience fit the role profile’s responsibilities
Please note we will not consider CVs without a covering letter.
Closing date: 9:00am Monday 2nd December 2024 with interviews on Wednesday 11th December 2024 (in London)
Church Urban Fund is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.
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Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation to get cycling? The Bikeability Trust has an exciting opportunity for a Helpdesk Support Administrator to help support the Bikeability industry with enquiries relating to the Trust’s digitised systems.
We are looking for a proactive, highly-organised individual with excellent customer service skills to join our friendly, working remote team in the UK. Note we cannot accept applicants for remote working outside of the UK.
Interviews will be held virtually, via Microsoft Teams, on Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 December.
Equipping more than five million children with the skills and confidence to cycle on today’s roads
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an immediately available Finance Administrator with experience of accounts payable?
Are you passionate about supporting individuals currently facing the challenges of custodial life and sentences?
If so then this exciting 1 year fixed term contract, Finance Assistant is the right opportunity for you.
Job title: Finance Administrator
Salary: £28,000
Contract: 1 year fixed term contract
Location: A short walk from Denmark Hill
Hours/pattern of work: 37.5 hours, 2 days a week in the office
In your role as Finance Assistant you will report to the Head of Finance and will support the wider finance team in delivering a timely and excellent service to the wider charity.
Your day to day duties as Finance Assistant will include;
- Processing accounts payable invoices
- Completing BACS and CHAPS payment runs
- Ensuring all suppliers are paid in a timely manner
- Processing high volume staff/volunteer expenses
- Completing credit card expenses
- Completing credit card statement reconciliation
The skills you will bring to your of Finance Assistant will include;
- Knowledge of debit and credits
- Experience of completing and processing expenses ideally in a charity
- Knowledge of Sage Line 50
- Excellent attention to detail
- Effective communication skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders
If you are immediately available, have experience of accounts payable processes in a charity and want to apply for this role through TPP Recruitment then please do so by sending your CV to
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
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Permanent - Full time – Hours are negotiable
About us
Practical Action is a change making organisation that works in unconventional ways. We put ingenious ideas to work so people in poverty can change their world.
We do things differently, so answers that start small can grow big – bringing people together in bold collaborations, using innovation and knowledge to build futures free from poverty and help shape a world that works better for everyone.
About the role
The key function of this role is to support all Practical Action entities and subsidiaries in providing effective and efficient legal, governance and operational support.
The role will support the Board and Senior Management by keeping abreast of developments in the legal and regulatory environment and acting as focal point for providing/securing specialist advice to support decision making.
The role also manages and develops several internal systems.
About you
We are seeking an experienced, dedicated and detail-oriented Company Secretary. This role involves a variety of responsibilities aimed at ensuring the smooth operation of compliance, legal, and company secretarial functions across our global organisation.
Accountabilities
- Oversight and management of UK legal budget.
- Ensure that all legal registrations for all PA offices and subsidiaries are maintained and that relevant documents are available to key staff and governance bodies.
- Ensure all returns to Companies House/Charity Commission are made and that Board/Committees sign off as needed.
- Maintain statutory registers including register of members, register of People with Significant Control, Register of Directors (including residential addresses), register of secretaries and register of charges.
- Provide specialist support to GLT, Chair of Board of Trustees and Chair of Finance, Audit and Risk Committee in relation to governance, legal and regulatory compliance. The role will act as secretary to FAR.
- Maintain lists and records of staff and trustees holding Powers of Attorney and ensure that these are renewed or replaced as needed.
- Provide governance information for the Annual Report, statutory audits and other purposes.
- Work with the Executive Assistant to the CEO to ensure that Admin Control is up to date and incorporates all of the above.
- Stay abreast of legal and regulatory changes and notify relevant staff of any implications.
- Oversight of the Annual Legality Questionnaire.
- Lead on annual review of Practical Action’s insurance requirements to ensure insurance needs are met whist delivering good value for money.
- Provide support on Practical Action projects relating to charity governance e.g., development of Governance manual, Governance self-assessments and GDPR.
- Contribute to the monitoring of GDPR compliance as a member of the GDPR management team
- Support the trustees to administer the Defined Benefit pension scheme as requested.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
- Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements for charitable companies and experience of developing and implementing policies and systems to ensure compliance.
- Good knowledge of GDPR with ability to develop robust systems to share and protect personal data.
- Organised, thorough and with good attention to detail.
- Highly numerate with a strong capacity to analyse and utilise complex data.
- Strong team working with the confidence to seek advice from expertise elsewhere.
- Strong IT skills including the ability to specify or design new systems.
Desirable
- A background in international development including some time spent working overseas.
- A good understanding of the role of internal audit, finance and other key departments.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
The opportunity to work for an organisation that is making a positive difference to the lives of people worldwide, a friendly and supportive culture, and working with values-driven and highly engaged colleagues are just some of the reasons we think Practical Action is a great place to work.
Our open plan offices are located in the centre of Rugby and near to Rugby train station.
In addition, we offer the following benefits:
- Full time roles are contracted at 35 hours per week.
- Hybrid/flexible working options.
- 27 days’ holiday rising with continuous service, in addition to public holidays.
- Pension scheme - employer contributes 10.5% of salary and the employee contributes a minimum of 5%.
- Enhanced family friendly policies, including maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave.
- Life assurance (3 x annual salary).
- Bike to Work scheme.
The successful applicant must have the pre-existing right to both live and work in the UK. This is a hybrid role, and you must live in a commutable distance from our Rugby office, as you would be expected to attend the office on regular occasions.
Additional information
Practical Action believes that having a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace culture based on respect will enable us to be an effective organisation. We seek to create an inclusive workplace in which people are accepted as individuals, regardless of their differences and where they feel their contribution is valued. Practical Action is an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage applications from under-represented groups.
We stay committed to cultivating an inclusive and diverse working environment and believe that people from different backgrounds or cultures give us different perspectives, and the more perspectives we have, the more successful we will be. By building a culture where everyone feels heard, respected, and valued we give everyone working with us the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
Practical Action is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults and as such candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal checks and terrorist financing.
Closing date for applications: 5th December 2024. Please note that should we recruit a suitable candidate before the closing date, we will close applications earlier than the specified date.
If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.
HOW TO APPLY
If you want to work for a charity with significant people ambitions, then we would like to hear from you. For more information, please visit our careers page.
To apply please submit a copy of your CV and send us a supporting statement.
Our vision is for a world that works better for everyone. We believe where there’s action, there’s hope.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a part-time Head of Finance to join our Operational Leadership Team (OLT) for three days a week.
You will have a compassionate heart and be deeply motivated by your evangelical Christian faith, with a passion to serve your persecuted family in Christ.
You will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) to identify the level of internal and external resource that is required to develop a hybrid delivery model to operate financial management in the most effective and efficient way possible.
Your proven track record and experience of operational financial management will ensure the accurate delivery of this, as well as oversight of the day-to-day financial operations. Your clear communication skills and accounting qualifications, knowledge and experience will enable you to convey financial information in a practical and insightful way to a number of different audiences that have varying levels of financial understanding.
If you believe God may be calling you to fulfil this important new role and you understand the importance of excellence in the stewardship of our precious resources, then please apply for this part-time position which is based at our office in Orpington, Kent, with some agreed flexibility to work from home.
Applicants must be committed to Release International’s evangelical Christian beliefs (occupational requirement).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of High Value Relationships
Salary: £48,000-£53,000
Contract: Full time
Location: London office 2 days pw
Closing date: 2nd December
We have an excellent opportunity for a Head of High Value Relationships working for a lovely military charity. This role will support the Assistant Director of Events and High Value Relationships. As part of the role, you will implement a High Value Relationships fundraising plan, providing creativity and drive to all areas of new donor acquisition.
Excitingly, you will have the opportunity to inspire and provide the leadership to empower a high performing team, proving to be a brilliant development in your career.
To be successful as the Head of High Value Relationships you will need:
- Demonstrable record of growing income and providing excellent stewardship in at least two of the following areas: companies, major donors, and trusts
- Strong experience leading teams
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Ashby on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
Are you a Management Accountant looking for your next opportunity? Do you have charity experience? Are you available immediately or on a short notice period? If so, read on…
My client, a well-known charity is seeking a Management Accountant to bolster their finance team on a permanent basis.
The main responsibilities of the Management Accountant are:
- Preparation of monthly management accounts
- Preparation of the budget
- Support the Head of Finance to prepare for the annual audit work
- Line managing x2 finance assistants
My client is looking for:
- Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CCAB) or working towards qualification.
- Understand charity SORP reporting requirements
- Experience of working in the Non-Profit sector
- Experience of line managing a small team
This role offers hybrid working with 2 days a week in the office and 3 from home. Applications are under constant review and the post can close early if the right candidate is found. Please apply immediately if this role is of interest.
In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
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Head of Fundraising and Marketing
About us:
Hospice at Home’s core service is its skilled team of Registered Nurses and Healthcare Assistants who provide exceptional care and support in people’s last year of life and at end of life, also providing additional services such as Lymphoedema, Bereavement and Family Support, Befriending, Occupational Therapy and Complementary Therapy.
We provide individualised care and support to improve quality of life and our end of life care helps facilitate a peaceful and dignified death in the home and support to those who are bereaved.
Although we receive some funding from the NHS, we need to raise over 85% of our running costs in order to ensure that this vital help is available when needed and remains free of charge to patients and their families. Our Fundraising team plays a huge part in raising these vital funds.
Our clinical service area covers a mixture of urban and rural communities, a region of approximately 1,500 square miles throughout North and East Cumbria.
Role: Head of Fundraising and Marketing
Location: Head Office – Dalston, Cumbria.
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 Hours per week
Closing Date: 2300 Sunday 08 December 2024
Type: Permanent
The Role of Head of Fundraising and Marketing:
Responsible for the leadership and success of fundraising and marketing for Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland, our Head of Fundraising and Marketing is a pivotal role, key to leading and inspiring the Fundraising and Marketing team in sustaining, developing and growing our income and income opportunities.
Utilising your exceptional leadership, events and project management skills, you will guide, support and motivate the team; implementing and managing an engaging and exciting fundraising and marketing strategy that maximises income from events, appeals, grants, corporates, legacies and any other income opportunities that align with organisational goals and vision.
You thrive on challenge and seek opportunities for continuous improvement, to network, to raise the profile of the organisation and have a positive attitude to change with a focus on creating an encouraging, collaborative environment where new ideas thrive.
Are you a highly organised, proactive, motivational, inspiring leader and influencer with skills based in fundraising, marketing, events and project management?
Are you positive and enthusiastic about championing our organisational vision to create a future in which everyone within our community who is facing life limiting illness, regardless of cause, receives the best possible palliative and end of life care and their families and carers receive the support they need?
Yes? Then this could be the role for you!
Essential Criteria:
· Experience of leading and people management, interacting with people from diverse backgrounds with exceptional communication and networking skills
· Experience of event and project management in fundraising/marketing in the voluntary/charity sector
· Educated, as a minimum, to A Level standard or equivalent in relevant subjects
· Experience of managing budgets and regular reporting
· Current knowledge of Health & Safety regulations
· Excellent IT skills covering Microsoft packages, website and CRM software
· Self-motivated with the ability to delegate and negotiate
· Excellent working knowledge of the charity sector with a good knowledge of Institute of Fundraising guidelines
· Flexible and resilient to support events outside of usual office hours.
· Full clean UK driving licence and own transport
Desirable Criteria:
· Leadership qualification (ILM, CMI, CIPD or similar)
· Member of the Institute of Fundraising with a certificate in fundraising management or willing to achieve accreditation
· Project management qualification – Prince II, Agile, PMP / other
· Knowledge of healthcare and / or end of life care and the Hospice movement
· Knowledge of the geographical area covered by the service
· Experience of culture change / change management
· Experience of HR / People processes
· Experience of public speaking
Our offer to you:
· Salary £35,000 per annum
· Contributory pension scheme
· 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
· Annual leave purchase scheme
· Free onsite parking at Head Office
· EAP - Employee assistance programme
· Development opportunities
· Local gym discounts
· Volunteer ‘Give a Day’
· Mileage allowance
· Cycle to work scheme
· Flexible working
· Staff complementary therapy days
· Onsite (head office) employee counselling
· Wellbeing focus including dedicated wellbeing room
· REAL job satisfaction – knowing that your work means something and your contributions to continuous improvements matter
How to apply:
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion because we understand the value that diverse thought, background and experience brings to an organisation which helps us to provide outstanding care for all of our patients and their families.
To apply for this role please send a copy of your current CV including a summary statement and / or covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and why you would like to work with us by clicking apply online before 23:00 Sunday 08 December 2024.
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, medical and appropriate checks such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Right to Work.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. Our multiple award-winning Income Generation department raises around 60% of the Charity’s total income, allowing us to continue to grow to make sure we can be here for every cat and dog, now and in the future.
Our Direct Marketing Team is part of this department, and recruits and develops supporters. We are seeking a Direct Marketing Officer to join this team on a fixed term basis until June 2025. They will independently manage and deliver a series of high standard direct marketing campaigns to recruit new donors, communicate with existing donors, and generate agreed income for Battersea through a variety of warm and cold marketing channels such as direct mail, print media, and digital promotion. This role will manage Battersea’s raffle product and campaigns associated with it.
This will be a very rewarding opportunity to play a vital role in giving the dogs and cats in our care a better life.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
At Battersea, we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture in all aspects of our organisation. We aim to ensure that this pledge, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.
By hearing from and valuing different experiences, perspectives, and contributions, we know we can provide the best expert care for every dog and cat who needs us. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from diverse ethnic communities and people with disabilities, who we know are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Closing date: 1st December 2024
Interview date(s): w/c 9th December 2024 (1st round); w/c 16th December 2024 (2nd round)
Start date: ASAP
To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About the position
This is an exciting and demanding role for an outstanding individual as the Freedom Fund seeks to deliver on its ambitious new strategic plan. Reporting to the CEO and working as part of the Freedom Fund’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT), the successful candidate will play a lead role in ensuring the organisation meets its strategic fundraising target by 2030. As a collaborative fund, fundraising and building long-term strategic partnerships is central to the mission of the Freedom Fund. The post holder will represent the Freedom Fund globally and lead the Freedom Fund’s engagement with private and government donors. They will also engage with anti-slavery organisations, corporates, policymakers and other relevant actors.
The Managing Director, External Relations will lead high performing Strategic Partnerships and Communications teams across the London and New York offices to advance the Freedom Fund’s global fundraising strategy, targeting governments, foundations, multilaterals, ultra-high net worth individuals, corporates and academic institutions internationally. The successful candidate will be responsible for initiating and stewarding high value relationships across sectors and geographies, and of leading a professional fundraising, grant management, events and communications operation.
The Managing Director, External Relations will be a global influencer and thought leader, championing and shaping agendas surrounding modern day slavery, and in particular the importance of working closely with frontline partners and survivor leaders. The Managing Director will be expected to speak and publish widely, champion and share best practices, and pursue innovative opportunities and connections for the CEO, and other key spokespeople.
Responsibilities
Fundraising and Communications
• Build on the Freedom Fund’s strong fundraising performance to date, take the lead on achieving the organisation’s new strategic fundraising target by 2030 as well as working with the SLT.
• Collaborate across the organisation to ensure development strategy and tactics are aligned with organisational priorities and funding needs.
• Ensure that comprehensive donor mapping and engagement strategies are in place across all sectors (ultra-high net worth individuals, trusts and foundations, governments, etc) and geographies, working together with the Head of Strategic Partnerships.
• Support and 'deploy' the CEO and other colleagues to engage with and ensure coherent messaging with donors on all levels and across all areas of interaction.
• Maintain an overview of the entire funding pipeline for all donors, including cultivation, proposals/bids, fund and grant management and donor servicing/reporting and compliance.
• Review financial and organisational management processes and policies - in close collaboration with the other SLT members - with a view to ensuring their compatibility with donor requirements, proposing reforms as needed.
• Develop and deliver future fundraising strategies in collaboration with the Head of Strategic Partnerships and with input from the wider Strategic Partnerships team.
• To champion and oversee the Freedom Fund’s communications, working together with the Head of Communications.
External Engagement and Events
• As an ambassador for the organisation, represent the Freedom Fund to key current and prospective donors; other external audiences and partners and in key forums as required. This includes both formal and informal presentations such as making speeches and attending conferences and other meetings as necessary.
• Actively engage with and build relationships with donors, corporations, governments and other relevant high-level actors.
• Ensure that the Freedom Fund participates in relevant conferences, convenings, meetings and other discussions relevant to our mission and our fundraising objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with anti-slavery organisations, private and government donors, corporates, policymakers and other relevant actors.
• Share and leverage evidence, engage directly with key stakeholders, cultivate and leverage champions, publish across influential platforms.
• Help shape global agendas surrounding modern day slavery, and in particular the importance of working closely with frontline partners and survivor leaders.
Strategic Leadership, Governance and Operational Management
• Work with SLT colleagues to develop and deliver on strategic plans for the organisation.
• Engage with the Freedom Fund’s Board members including through Board and Board sub-committee meetings.
• Develop and deliver on operational plans and participate in the organisational budgeting process.
• Report on fundraising and communications progress at quarterly Board meetings.
• Lead three direct reports, Head of Communications (oversees a team of 3), Head of Strategic Partnerships (oversees a team of 7) and Operations Manager.
• Collaborate with the CEO to ensure their external engagement efforts support the greater development and partnerships strategy.
• Ensure there is a close and effective working relationship with all other Freedom Fund departments.
• Oversee and run the New York office, supported by the Executive Assistant to the Managing Director, External Relations.
Qualifications and experience
Essential
• Proven ability to win multi-million £ / $ fundraising commitments from governments, foundations, corporates and high net worth individuals.
• Enthusiasm for the Freedom Fund’s mission to raise significant funding for its anti-slavery work.
• Ability to clearly and powerfully articulate and communicate the organisation’s mission and work.
• Senior NGO, government or corporate management experience.
• At least 10 years senior level fundraising experience - with significant anti-slavery, human rights or international development experience highly desirable.
• Business-oriented with a market-based, metrics-driven approach to funding and organisational management.
• Ability to lead a high performing team and manage organisational change.
• Entitled to work in the UK without work permit sponsorship from the Freedom Fund.
Desirable
• Advanced degree.
• Experience in the anti-slavery sector
Personal attributes
Essential
• Strong relationship management and networking skills.
• Strong commitment to the Freedom Fund’s vision, mission, values and goals, with a passion for human rights issues.
• Impactful storyteller and communicator across various mediums.
• Commitment to excellence and a relentless pursuit of results with an exceptional work ethic, strong organisational skills and a can-do attitude.
• Strong critical thinking skills, ability to problem solve and resourcefulness.
• Entrepreneurial and driven individual with exceptional attention to detail.
• Willingness to work as part of a team in a cooperative and supportive way.
• Ability to build partnerships with a wide range of individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Comfortable planning and delivering multiple activities under pressure to strict deadlines and high levels of precision.
• Willingness and ability to travel (estimated up to 20% of time)
Compensation
• $219,336 - $242,424
• 5% employer sponsored 401k contribution (non-matched).
• 25 days holiday per year, plus public holidays
• Generous health benefits package with full coverage of monthly premiums for medical, dental and vision. Additional cover is provided for spouses and dependants.
• Support for relocation to New York from within the United States will be considered for the right candidate
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Talent Set are delighted to be working with Sue Ryder to find their new Social Media Manager.
The charity offers a flexible working environment, with hybrid working one day per week from their London office.
This role will report into the Senior Digital Manager and will have 2 direct reports. You will oversee and develop the strategic management and growth of Sue Ryder’s busy social media pages and lead paid activity across Meta and other channels, managing ad accounts to support income generating activities, including fundraising and retail, promotion of online bereavement support services, and to support brand awareness activities.
Key Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with colleagues across Marcomms and provide strategic recommendations to maintain an integrated approach to all social media activity.
• Plan and implement organic and paid social activities for our ongoing, recurring and one-off campaigns across a wide variety of
• Support the Senior Social Media Officer to grow and maintain our national and local social media channels by planning and creating high-quality and engaging content.
• Work with the Social Media Assistant to oversee daily moderation, adhering to Sue Ryder’s safeguarding processes. This includes moderating and responding to questions and messages, gathering qualitative insights from feedback and taking part in our weekend cover rota.
• Support the Senior Social Media Officer and Social Media Assistant to ensure that our retail social media pages are optimised and posting engaging content, and that our shop Facebook pages are well-managed for the shops to promote their activities.
• Manage our ongoing reporting across organic and paid social media to help us continually evaluate our strategy, ensuring our channels are regularly optimised and using data and insight to inform decisions.
• Provide training and support to colleagues and teams across the organisation to improve their understanding of how Sue Ryder uses social media and how it can be beneficial to their own activity.
• Maintain and update our social media policies and guidance for staff and volunteers using social media on behalf of Sue Ryder or to promote our work within their own networks.
• Out-of-hours moderation cover as required and this role will participate in our weekend cover rota.
Person Specification:
• Experience of managing and reporting on a large and busy portfolio of social media accounts across multiple platforms
• Experience in planning, sourcing and editing content in a range of formats (image, video, graphics) for social media, with excellent copywriting and proof-reading skills and a keen eye for detail
• Experience of planning, implementing and optimising paid social media campaigns across a range of objectives, durations and budgets
• Knowledge of content scheduling and co-ordination tools such as Sprout Social
• Knowledge of social media monitoring and listening tools
• Experience and understanding of optimising a social media strategy, including securing buy-in from colleagues across the organisation
• Strong line management skills and the ability to influence colleagues from other directorates
• Intermediate level skills in Canva, Photoshop and Premier Pro (or other image and video editing software)
• A can-do approach, with a positive attitude and willingness to support others across the organisation
• Experience of working across a multi-disciplinary team, prioritising content for relevant channels where necessary
• Experience of monitoring social media out of office hours within a framework
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Fundraising Manager to join our small and dynamic but expanding fundraising and communications team during an exciting period of growth for the organisation. This newly created role will be 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 producing several initiatives including building on our grant income success.
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 and be part of the Senior Manager Team at Stoll and report directly to the Director of Supporter Engagement.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
In 2017, we pioneered the UK's first interest-free loan programme specifically designed for refugees, offering a dignified and independent pathway to integration. This programme supports individuals by funding essential costs such as UK training, licensing, exams, certifications, housing, and family reunification. Our mission is to empower people to rebuild their lives and thrive in a safe environment.
Since 2017 we've lent over £2.5million with a repayment rate of over 98%.
Now we're on a mission to scale our impactful loan programme, and we're looking for an exceptional Financial Administrator to be part of our journey.
- Are you detail-oriented and passionate about numbers?
- Do you love helping people and making a difference?
- Enjoy picking up the phone and talking to people?
- Want to work remotely in a small, dynamic team with a big impact?
About the Role:
As our Finance Administrator, you'll play a key role in managing loan applications and ensuring smooth financial processes. This full or part-time, flexible position allows for remote work, with very occasional meetings in London.
Key Responsibilities:
- Overseeing the full loan lifecycle, from initial application to repayment.
- Maintaining accurate records in our CRM and lending software.
- Providing clear communication and support to clients throughout the loan process.
- Collaborating across the team and with our partners, Moneyline, to ensure a seamless client journey.
- Keeping databases up to date and ensuring all documentation is organised.
What We're Looking For:
- Significant administration experience, ideally in finance or loan administration.
- Exceptional attention to detail, strong numeracy, and excellent communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Salesforce and HES programs is a plus.
- Self-motivated, highly organised, and capable of managing multiple tasks independently.
Why Join RefuAid?
Work in a supportive, inclusive environment where your efforts will have a tangible impact on the lives of refugees. We offer a flexible working schedule and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a cause you can be proud of.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.