Office Manager Jobs

The Head of Finance is a senior position leading the day-to-day planning, implementing, managing and controlling of all financial related activities of the Serpentine. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Operations and Finance, this is a key, hands on role with overall responsibility for the integrity of the Trust’s accounting, and reporting processes, overseeing all financial controls, cash management and leading on the annual budgeting process.

You will add value by providing accurate and timely financial analysis and insight into the operational activities of the business to influence and contribute to decision making and business planning throughout the organisation whist ensuring robust control environment and balance sheet integrity.

You will be a qualified accountant, with excellent financial accounting skills and experience of successful delivery by leading and developing a small Finance team. You will have sound knowledge and experience of statutory accounts preparation and ideally you will have experience with the Charity sector.

If you're looking for the opportunity to work for an internationally renowned gallery, this is the role for you. You’ll be hands on, happy to pitch in and enjoy working in a dynamic environment.

Stage 1 interviews will be taking place on Friday, 6 September 2024.

Stage 2 interviews will be taking place on Friday, 13 September 2024.

Please see our candidate pack for further information. 

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) 

Salary - £50,000-£60,000 based on experience 

Dudley Canal and Tunnel Trust (DCTT) are looking for a committed and highly motivated CEO, who is confident and excited about leading an ambitious and award-winning Charitable Trust and Cultural Heritage attraction. We have been in operation over 60 years, caring for and engaging the public with ancient scheduled monuments and industrial heritage, waterways and mines, by offering educational and entertaining guided boat trips underground below the heart of Dudley.

In recent years we have expanded our offer to include catering, retail, and special events, as well as offering a range of local community initiatives and events to ensure everyone can engage with our unique underground site and offer. 

Our organisation is supported by a dedicated team of staff and trustees. We also work closely with neighbouring attractions, stakeholders, and partners such as Canal & River Trust and Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, as well as tourism and destination marketing organisations. 

You will be driven by a desire to work with our team, partners, and trustees to ensure the success of the charity, as well as develop its forward-looking plans and activities to ensure its ongoing sustainability and development. 

Responsibilities 

• Strategic Leadership: Providing visionary leadership and direction for the charity. 

• Team Management: Motivating and leading the staff to achieve our mission and objectives. 

• Financial Management: Forecasting and monitoring financial activities, and seeking funding opportunities. 

• Legislation Compliance: Ensuring compliance with numerous external body requirements. 

• Board Support: Supporting and working with the volunteer board of Trustees. 

• Representation: Acting as the primary spokesperson for DCTT to supporters, partners, and industry specialists and organisations. 

• Guardianship: Ensuring the care and conservation of assets and the Ancient Scheduled Monuments, which are part of the UNESCO Black Country Geo Park. 

• Networking: Liaising with and representing our charity and attraction within regional and wider networks, making connections and forging collaborations with a range of supporters, funders and advocates for DCTT. 

Person Specification 

The successful candidate should have the following attributes & skills: 

A proven track record of leadership, in an organisation with a turnover around £1 million.

Experience of working with a volunteer Board.

Experience of business objective delivery.

Experience of team management.

Expertise in developing and managing budgets.

Experience of developing and monitoring Key Performance Indicators.

Exceptional communication and advocacy skills.

Familiarity with charity governance, charity law, company legislation and health & safety.

Ability to think creatively and be a sound problem solver.

Demonstrate sound judgement, in strategy, leadership and management.

The ability to control personal time management and to effectively delegate.

Show commitment to our vision, mission and aims.

An ambitious and energetic leader who can see opportunities, and prepared to roll-up their sleeves when needed. 

The role is full time, 37.5 hrs per week, primarily office based in Dudley with the option for occasional work from home and flexible working as required, which will include some weekends, evenings and bank holidays. 

The Trust offers 28 days paid holiday and a contributory NEST Pension Scheme. 

The Board of Trustees are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community. 

Hybrid working is available for this role. Full details to be discussed at the interview stage

Operational Support Coordinator

We are delighted to share this new and exciting opportunity for an Operational Support Coordinator to join a dynamic organisation.

Position: Operational Support Coordinator

Location: Holyoake House, Manchester 

Salary: £33,570 per annum (pro-rated to 21 hours - £20,142)

Hours: Part-time, 3 days a week (21 hours)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Midnight, Friday 20th September 2024

Interviews: Week commencing 30th September 2024, in Manchester

Benefits: Flexible working options, pension scheme, discounted travel to work schemes, employee wellbeing assistance programme including free eye tests, personal and professional growth and development, including coaching and trade union.

We reserve the right to close the role early should a suitable candidate be found before this date. Applicants are required to submit a current CV and cover letter.

About the role:

As Operational Support Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in the Operational Support Unit, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the organisation’s various processes. This role involves working closely with various teams to promote cross-functional collaboration and supporting the delivery of our operational plan through digital coordination, project management and process improvement.

As an organisation we are led by our unwavering values of solidarity, self-responsibility, equity, and honesty, therefore if you share these core values, we would be delighted to receive your application.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead on the end-to-end project management for cross-functional initiatives, ensuring clear communication and tracking timelines; Utilise digital coordination tools like Asana to manage resource planning, evaluate team capacity, and monitor progress.
• Facilitate communication channels across departments to stay informed about progress and potential roadblocks of our operational plan.
• Develop and manage a centralised reporting system that consolidates key metrics, performance indicators, and resourcing plans from across the organisation; Provide Leadership Team and managers with comprehensive data on organisational performance and trends for informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with the Research Officer and Digital Team to identify and implement technological solutions that enhance efficiencies for the organisation and its members in line with the tech and digital strategy.
• Identify, develop and implement process improvement initiatives that span multiple departments, to streamline operations and promote cross-functional collaboration.
• Assist in the business development programmes, supporting the trial of new products.
• Participate in the AI squad, contributing to technology and efficiency initiatives.
• Coordinate and chair monthly operational meetings; record accurate minutes of meetings and ensure all matters arising and actions are dealt with by the appropriate person within agreed timescales; Provide administrative support at other relevant meetings as appropriate.

About you:

To be successful in this role, you will be enthusiastic about the organisation and its mission, and you will have experience working as an Operational Support Coordinator in another organisation.

• Experience in process improvement, operational support or project management 

• A positive and proactive attitude with the ability to identify operational challenges and issues, take initiative to develop and implement effective solutions 

• Strong interest in technology and methods for efficiency improvement 

• Demonstrate an agile approach to project management and adapt to changing priorities 

• Attention to detail, good organisational and administrative skills 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams 

• Highly developed IT skills with the ability to use a variety of computer systems, and proficient in Microsoft Office applications

About the organisation:

As the voice of the UK’s co-operative movement, we empower and support co-operative enterprises with specialised knowledge and expertise, to grow the co-operative economy and create a fairer society. From football clubs and farms to convenience stores and pubs, there are more than 7,000 co-operatives in the UK, each owned and controlled by their members and based on a set of shared principles and values. By promoting shared wealth through member ownership, we are committed to enabling anyone in the UK to form, or join, thriving and sustainable co-ops.

As an organisation we are led by our unwavering values of solidarity, self-responsibility, equity, and honesty, therefore if you share these core values, we would be delighted to receive your application.

Other roles you may have experience in could include Operations, Operations Support, Operational Support, Admin, Project management, Project Manager, Operational Support, Operational Support Officer, Admin Support, Administration Support, Senior Administrator, Senior Admin etc.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Location: Barnstaple - Little Bridge House
Contract Type: Permanent/Part time
Salary: £25,698 - £28,476 per annum (pro-rata)
Hours: 30 hours per week over 4 or 5 days (to include Monday and Friday)

About Them

They are an established and successful charity providing hospice care for children with life-limiting conditions and their families in the Southwest of England. They aim to recruit passionate, friendly, and enthusiastic staff who are motivated to really make a difference to the lives of the children and families who visit them.

Join their team for a rewarding career move where 98% of staff agree that they are proud to work for the organization.

What you will be doing

This is an exciting opportunity for a flexible, enthusiastic, and experienced Administrator to play a key role in supporting their skilled and supportive multi-disciplinary team in the unique setting of Little Bridge House.

This role is responsible for the efficient running of the administration function and will support the Head of Care, the hospice Doctors, and the care team with all aspects of administrative and secretarial duties. Main responsibilities of the post include dealing with incoming calls from families and professionals and assisting with the administration of the referral process for children. Duties will also include maintenance of the care database, producing reports, maintaining the records of the children that use their service, and supervising paid and voluntary administrative support as required.

The Successful Candidate

Applicants must be able to work on their own initiative, be able to prioritize workloads, have an eye for detail, have strong all-around communication skills, and experience in organizing a busy office. Strong IT skills including working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook and experience using databases is essential.

Due to the environment at Little Bridge House, experience of working within a health or social care setting and thorough understanding of the need for confidentiality is essential. They value their staff and offer an excellent working environment with an enthusiastic and committed team. Your work makes a real difference to short and precious lives.

What they offer:

- 33 days (plus bank holidays) holiday entitlement, which increases with service
- enhanced sick pay scheme rising to 6 months full and 6 months half pay
- personal pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
- family-friendly policies, with enhanced maternity/adoption pay
- occupational health, wellbeing, and counseling services and employee assistance programme
- group life insurance scheme
- training and development opportunities
- environmental and green agenda
- a supportive and inclusive environment
- a chance to make a real difference

They are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all employees must apply for enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. They welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This fantastic opportunity will give you the chance to explore the wonders of the South West, whether you are already located here, you are a returner or looking for a different way of life; the South West offers a high quality of life and great leisure opportunities. These environmental attractions are matched by the excellent reputation of the highly successful organization as an employer.

You may have experience in the following: Supervisor, Senior Healthcare Administrator, Senior Care Services Manager, Senior Care Home Administrator, Senior Residential Care Coordinator, Lead Care Administrator, Senior Health Services Coordinator, Senior Care Manager, and Senior Care Operations Manager.

REF-216342

Governance and Executive Assistant

Nottingham

£23,809 - £27,557 per annum FTE

Part Time: 21 - 25 hours per week

Are you looking for an administrative role with flexibility, plus learning and development opportunities?

Are you a natural born problem solver and looking for a new challenge?

If yes we would love to hear from you!

Our client has an exciting opportunity in their Governance Team to join in the brand new role of Governance and Executive Assistant!

In this role of Governance and Executive Assistant, no two days will be the same. There is lots of variety and the opportunity to train and develop your risk and governance skillset for further development.

You will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Group Governance & Risk Manager, the Executive Team and the Board. This includes;

• Preparing and distributing governance & risk information to senior colleagues, Executive Team and Board, and collating responses
• Arranging meetings including agenda preparation, report sharing using meeting software, and managing meeting venues.
• Taking minutes, and recording and following up on actions
• Processing orders for services, associated invoices and event bookings
• Company administration including Deed Register, Shareholder Register and Gift and Hospitalities Register

This role is flexible in terms of days and hours, however, Wednesday is a required working day. Hours can be discussed at interview. 

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have knowledge or experience of the requirements of working in a regulated sector such as Social Housing. In addition to being a highly organised colleague with great attention to detail, you will also have the below qualities and experience

• Confident IT skillset, including knowledge of Microsoft Office with ability to manipulate databases and produce reports
• Experience in a busy administrative role working to deadlines
• Adaptable communication style to meets the needs of a broad range of stakeholders including shareholders, board and committee members and colleagues.
• Flexible approach to working, due to the variable workload throughout the Board and Committee meeting cycle.

If you have these qualities along with a ‘can do’ approach to work and a great team player, we want to hear from you, please apply today! 

Our client is building a new Head Office on Farnborough Road in Clifton and the role will be based in Clifton from late September 2024.

Closing Date: 4th September 2024

Interview Date: 16th September 2024

All successful candidates will be required to take a work-related test on the day of the interview.

Please note that they are not currently offering visa sponsorship.

Why work with them?

In addition to generous annual leave, development opportunities and company pension, they also have many more amazing benefits

As an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer, our client welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) groups and disabled candidates. As part of their LGBT Allies Programme, they also welcome applications from members of the LGBT community and encourage inclusivity in the workplace. 

Are you ready to transform lives through philanthropy?

Samaritans is looking for a talented Philanthropy Officer to join our dynamic and creative Business Development team, who collectively raise £9m annually.

This role offers a brilliant opportunity for someone to build on existing fundraising experience to play a key role in shaping and growing our philanthropy programme, securing generous support and make a tangible impact on Samaritans’ vision to see fewer lives lost to suicide.

It’s an exciting time to join Samaritans too. Following our recent opportunity as TCS London Marathon’s 2024 official charity partner earlier in the year, alongside a growing public awareness of suicide, mental health and Samaritans’ helpline, our brand is more visible than ever, with many people across the nations recognising the importance of our life-saving services.

Alongside how relevant our cause is right now, there’s a lot of untapped potential in our young philanthropy programme. With a current portfolio of committed donors typically giving gifts to Samaritans at a 5-figure level, raising nearly £500k each year, we’re looking for someone who will help to drive growth by inspiring a mix of mid & high value donors as well as new prospects who could have a transformational impact on our services.

If this sounds interesting, we’d love to hear from you.

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• Permanent role
• Full time (35 hours per week)
• ​£34,000 - £38,000 per annum
• We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences
• Hybrid working, linked to our office in Ewell (Surrey), with a mix of home and office working.
• In-office working: we’d love to see you in the office at least twice per month, with a willingness to also travel to meet donors, prospects and visit branches across the UK, when needed.

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Key Responsibilities:

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• Build relationships and inspire our portfolio of generous supporters with engaging communications
• Solicit significant support from existing and new major donors
• Prospect research and network mapping
• Database management and team administration
• Monitoring and reporting on performance of philanthropy pipeline

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About you

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We’re seeking someone with a proven record of delivering income against agreed targets and timescales. An enthusiastic team worker and passionate about our cause.

You will have a strong track record in securing mid-value or major gifts and providing excellent stewardship and care. Creative and analytical, with demonstrable success in prospect research, relationship and stakeholder management, detail-oriented administration and database skills. An excellent communicator and planner, with awareness of global philanthropic trends and sound knowledge of legislation in tax-efficient giving and data protection.

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Job Description is here

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What’s in it for you – our benefits

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So, you want to work for us? Good choice. We like it here too.

We offer competitive salaries, flexible and hybrid working to suit your needs, family-friendly policies, 28 days annual leave inclusive of wellbeing days and a matched pension contribution up to 5%. You’ll have a structured induction and ongoing projects, secondments & learning opportunities. We also have colleague-led affinity groups made up of people with shared identities.

Your health and wellbeing is our priority. We have a staff community of Mental Health First Aiders, a Health Cash Plan and an Employee Assistance Programme. You’ll have free subscriptions to Headspace (your personal guide to mindfulness, sleep, focus, movement, and more) & Perkbox (an employee benefits platform with online exercise classes). That’s not all. We listen to your ideas and have staff forum and social committee networks.

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Hybrid and flexible working: We are a flexible organisation, and we embrace hybrid working – a mix of connecting in person and remotely. We’re aware that the world is changing, and we all want and need different things from our work and home lives. So, if you need to walk the dog, go to the gym, or have commitments outside of work, we’re open to talking through flexible working options that work for you and us.

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Being Inclusive: We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from Disabled, BAME and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.

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Application:

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​If this role sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You’ll be asked to upload your CV and provide a cover letter (2 pages maximum) tailored around your motivations for applying and your skills and experience in relation to the job outline.

This role will close for applications at midnight on 1 September 2024, with interviews scheduled for the 11th and 12th September.

Join us in our mission to support those in need. Together, we can make a difference.

We are a Deaf and Disabled Persons’ Organisation in the London Borough of Haringey. We support our service users with maintaining their independence by helping to ensure they have choice and control over the support they require to be able to live independently in their community.

We are seeking a full-time Direct Payments & Independent Living Advisor, who will be providing support to individuals with a range of disabilities to enable them in using a direct payment, and access to the personal assistant (PA) platform, enabling them greater choice and control over their care and support needs.

As a Direct Payment and Independent Living Adviser, you will be expected to:

· Provide comprehensive support and guidance for both prospective and experienced Personal Assistants, ensuring they understand obligations and responsibilities.

· Offer information and advice on becoming a PA, including facilitating monthly support sessions.

· Provide ongoing support to individuals receiving direct payments, assisting with employment issues and budget management.

· Engage with stakeholders and the community to promote the Social Model of Disability and remove barriers faced by disabled people.

· Lead community engagement efforts, reaching out to local groups and raising awareness to increase membership.

· Responsible for producing monitoring reports, and overseeing marketing and communication efforts for direct payments and Personal Assistant services, including social media campaigns.

This is an exciting opportunity to provide disabled people with choice, control, and independence in their life.

This role is based in the UK on a remote homeworking contract or based in our London office. If the role is based in the London office, you will be required to attend the office for a minimum of 2 days per week with the option to work remotely for the remaining 3 days.

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don't have to be Christian to work here - we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we're open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues and the option of being a homeworker for most of our roles too.

Learn about our vision, mission and values

About the role

The Senior Developer (Full-stack) plays a key role in developing and enhancing user-centric digital products at Christian Aid. This position focuses on delivering high-quality front-end (70%) and back-end (30%) solutions on the Drupal CMS, ensuring seamless and intuitive user experiences.

Working closely with the Technical Lead, you'll address complex challenges identified by stakeholders and user feedback, providing strategic direction and innovative solutions. This role is crucial to the success of our digital initiatives, requiring a blend of technical expertise, creativity, and strategic thinking.

Your responsibilities include developing and maintaining digital products, ensuring they meet user needs, adhering to accessibility standards, and maintaining brand integrity. Your work will be instrumental in creating engaging, user-friendly experiences that align with our organisational goals.

About you

You have extensive experience in front-end development, complemented by a solid understanding of back-end technologies. Your passion lies in creating products that prioritise user experience, and you excel at crafting intuitive, visually engaging interfaces. As a strong communicator, you can effectively translate technical concepts for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

You're a forward-thinking developer who embraces new technologies and methodologies, staying up-to-date with industry trends and continually seeking to enhance your skills. You're a proactive problem solver, adept at navigating complex technical challenges and finding innovative solutions that align with business goals and user needs. Your user-centric approach ensures that the products you develop not only meet but exceed expectations, delivering exceptional digital experiences.

Further information

At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.

We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.

We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths and none (with the exception of Director positions where there is a genuine occupational requirement to be a practicing Christian - Exempted under the Equality Act 2010).

All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants' previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

This is a dynamic service, providing bespoke interventions to a small group of six to eight Looked After Children aged 16-21 years, to enable them to live in safety and stability, and have a place to call home.

The Specialist Support Worker will be responsible for delivering direct support to a small group of young people with complex needs. The young people will live in the community and the HFFY service will provide 24/7 support to ensure their safety, promote their stability, and build resilience to enable them to manage their tenancy.

Essential Criteria

• Experience of supporting Looked After Children or homeless and/or vulnerable adults to identify personal goals and meet person-centered targets while working through the process of change
• Experience of working within a fast moving and challenging working environment in the areas of mental health, care for young people, alcohol and drug use, independent living support
• Experience of using a high level or communication skills, both verbally and in writing, using Microsoft Office applications
• Full current driving licence or, if a disability prevents driving, an alternative means of transport to enable the duties of the post to be carried out in full.
• NISCC registered (or willing to become registered if appointed) and willing to be subject to Access NI checks. (Successful applicants must commence NISCC registration process prior to employment)​​​​​​​

Desirable Criteria

• ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​6 months experience of supporting young people (under 25) who have experienced any of the following:

           +​​​​​​​Care System
           +Justice System
           +​Prison
           +Institutional Care
           +Supported Accommodation
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​​​​​​​Why work for the Simon Community?
We offer an extensive benefit package, including:

• Pension Plan
• Employer funded Healthcare - Benenden Health and Health Shield (includes savings on gym memberships and retail outlets)
• Death in Service Benefit
• Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Compassionate Culture
• Occupational Sick Pay
• Free Access NI check
• Health & Wellbeing Initiatives
• Management Development Programmes
• Long Service Awards
• Blue Light Card Scheme.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact? Join The Prince's Trust Business Partnering team as a Finance Business Partner and be part of our mission to empower young people across the UK.

The key aspects of this role:

• Work closely with Country Directors to shape, develop and implement country specific strategies that maximise the impact for Young People.
• Advise, challenge, support and connect with senior stakeholders in the organisation.
• Provide valuable financial and commercial advice and strategic insights and solutions to directors and budget holders, influencing decision making.
• Manage performance through regular forecasting, budgeting, and business planning.

You’ll be a key player in our Business Partnering team, working collaboratively with the delivery directorate as well as the wider Finance directorate. We're seeking an individual with a background in business partnering, ideally within the charity sector. You should ideally be a qualified accountant or qualified by experience, brimming with proactivity and have strong communication skills to engage effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders across the organisation.

What happens next?  

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The Prince’s Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date. 

Why do we need Finance Business Partners? 

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Finance Business Partners! 

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – PT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), PT GEN (Gender Equality Network), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

Equal Opportunities 

Here at The Prince's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives. 

We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.  

We’re a Stonewall Diversity Champion and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by PT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), PT GEN (Gender Equality Network), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and Pulse (LGBTQIA+ Network). 

Safeguarding 

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

Corporate Partnerships Officer, England
Reference: MAY20243535
Location: Flexible in England
Salary: £26,379.00 - £28,319.00 Pro Rata
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance and Annual Leave

This is a Permanent Part-Time role for 21.5 hours per week.

The Corporate Fundraising Officer's role is to generate income from companies in England to support the RSPB's key conservation and people engagement work via various channels including our Corporate Membership scheme, Corporate Team Challenges, Corporate grants, sponsorships and partnerships.

The successful candidate will be based in England, ideally (but not essentially) in the South East/London area. The role could be done from home, although we do have a number of office locations.

What's the role about?

Working with colleagues you will be:

• leading relationships with certain companies;
• working with other fundraising colleagues, supporting and helping to enhance established corporate relationships and helping to add value to new propositions;
• working with our reserves teams, identifying potential opportunities that may appeal to companies;
• working with our people engagement teams on exciting opportunities for sponsorship;
• involved in co-coordinating the delivery of funder fulfilment, usually via other colleagues; and ensuring that any funder that we may work with aligns with the, or is working towards, the environmental standards which we demand.

This work area will be measured against agreed income targets to support RSPB's work in line with key performance indicators.

You would be expected to proactively research and pursue funding opportunities and relationships; identifying new potential sources of income to support identified priorities and maximise funding opportunities by contributing to the implementation of an agreed fundraising plan; working with operational teams on specific projects to meet funders and project timescales.

You will be expected to update and utilise our Customer Relationship Management system to ensure accurate records are kept facilitating effective contact management across the organisation

What we need from you

Essentials:

• Working knowledge and application of relevant Chartered Institute of Fundraising, Fundraising Regulator and Charities Act regulations and guidelines.
• Relevant understanding of fundraising, including supporter motivations
• Experience in fundraising/ sales/project management and delivering to income targets.
• Successful relationship development in an outward facing role.

Desirable:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interpret complex information and present it with clarity.
• Persuasive negotiator with the ability to influence.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office.
• Able to work under own initiative and prioritise work in order to get the right things done, with the confidence to ask for support and direction where needed.
• Able to develop and maintain excellent relationships with external and internal stakeholders, delivering a high level of customer service to a variety of audiences.
• Good level of numeracy; ability to analyse data, identify trends and make recommendations for change.

Closing date: 23:59, Fri, 6th Sep 2024

We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from the 12th of September

We reserve the right to close this advert at any time.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

As part of this application process, you will be asked to complete a full application form, including evidence of how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their whole selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people on nature's side and more diverse people. People of colour and disabled people are underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sectors. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

No agencies please.

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

We have an exciting opportunity for a recruitment professional to enhance the services currently provided and add much needed capacity to the team, in this exciting, fast paced and hands on role.

This is a fixed term contract with the potential to be extended or made permanent, offering hybrid and flexible working.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race & other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities.  The dedicated Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion at the organisation, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive.

Position: Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Location: Hybrid working with two days a week in the Bolton or London offices (based in White City) combined with home-working and travel across the Youth Zone network as required.

Salary: £28,000 -£31,000

Contract: Fixed Term Contract – 18 months (potential to be extended or made permanent)

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours/week) including flexible working

Benefits: Agile working with flexibility in working hours; 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to a maximum of 30 days); birthday leave, additional annual leave purchase scheme; company matched pension; company sick, maternity, paternity & adoption pay; Employee Assistance Programme, active and engaged networks to join (including Equity, Diversity & Inclusion) and access to Charity Worker discounts.

Closing Date: Friday 6 September 2024, noon

First Stage Interviews: 24 September 2024, virtual

Second Stage Interviews: 3 October 2024, to be held at a Youth Zone

About the Role

This role will support the new Youth Zone projects with the full recruitment and onboarding life cycle.

Your role will be a mix of rolling your sleeves up and getting stuck into the detail and planning, whilst also taking a more strategic approach and guiding managers on best practice.

You will focus on supporting the team in shaping the talent acquisition offer by working with recruiting managers on innovative recruitment solutions, developing the employer value proposition and employer branding. For new Youth Zone projects, you will be running the full recruitment campaigns for the Senior Leadership Teams. 

This is a great opportunity to recruit across a range of professional roles and locations.

About You

With substantial experience within recruitment roles, you will have experience of:

• Managing full recruitment campaigns, including engagement with candidates and on boarding
• Providing excellent customer service to managers and diverse stakeholders
• Multi-site operations

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter (of not more than one page), explaining clearly why you are interested in the role, and answering ALL points as outlined on the role profile.

About the Organisation

A national charity that believes all young people should have the opportunity to discover their passion and their purpose that fund and build state-of-the-art, multimillion-pound youth centres called Youth Zones in the country’s most economically disadvantaged areas. The organisation trains the amazing people that run them and offers continuing support to youth zones nationwide through a national network of independent youth charities.

The charity is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with their Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires a basic DBS check.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Recruiter, In-house Recruiter, Talent Acquisition Coordinator, Talent Acquisition Specialists, Talent Acquisition Assistant, Recruitment Coordinator, Recruitment Specialist, Recruitment Consultant, Talent Coordinator, Talent Specialist.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

The Football Foundation are partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell in their search for a permanent Head of Finance. The Football Foundation are the Premier League, The FA and the Governments charity that helps communities improve their local football facilities through football grants.

The Head of Finance will lead the finance team, ensuring robust financial management and sustainability to support our charitable objectives. With responsibility for a team of five you will lead and provide statutory, financial and management accounting, including all financial planning and analysis, for the Football Foundation (Foundation) and the Premier League Stadium Fund.

The role:

• Develop and implement financial strategies that support the organisation’s visions e.g. treasury management, developing long term cashflow strategies to maximise returns to the organisation.
• Lead and work with the SMT, Management Group, PMO Lead, and Data & Insight team to create and maintain financial and cost models to support the development and finalisation of strategic plans, budgets, and forecasts, focusing on the relationship between services, resources, and productivity.
• Work with the CFO in preparing and presenting the consolidated budget and plan to the SMT and ARG Committee.
• Develop high level models to support strategic and operational decision making, e.g. assessment of financial sustainability of grant applications and monthly reporting to funders in line with contractual obligations.
• Continue the development and transitioning of the finance team from a mainly transactional team to a team providing forwarding looking information. Enhance collaborative decision making through improved business partnering and transparent reporting.
• Ensure all legal entities comply with relevant legislation and prepare statutory accounts, corporation tax, VAT, Charity Commission, and other statutory financial returns as appropriate. 
• Lead and manage the finance team, motivating and developing them so that that they are clearly focused, competent, and work effectively and efficiently.

The organisation:

Since we kicked things off in 2000, we’ve been privileged to make a truly transformative difference to grassroots sport across the country. As a result of our funding partners investment, every day we see the incredible impact of the game on physical fitness, mental wellbeing, bringing communities together and the local economy. With the investment from our funding partners the Premier League, The FA and the Government, we are making a big impact. We're helping to transform communities and the lives of individuals through delivering outstanding grassroots sport facilities.

Essential criteria:

• Professional accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with significant post-qualified financial and operational management experience.
• Proven experience at a senior level in a finance role with responsibility across the entire finance function, including hands on experience in delivering business partnering.
• Knowledge of the legislative, tax and regulatory framework of companies, ideally in the not-for-profit sector.
• Leading an end-to-end external audit process.
• Developing/improving and implementing financial procedures and controls. 
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and interpret complex issues at Board level, and to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organisation including experience of working with non-executives.
• Can demonstrate a ‘can-do’ attitude to delivering organisational change and improvement.
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to motivate and develop team members.

The position will be based at The Football Foundation’s head office at Wembley Stadium and requires on average 2 visits per week to the office, dependent on business need. The closing date for applications is 8^th September with first stage interviews taking place on the 19^th September.

Applications will be under constant review before the closing date, so please submit your application to our exclusive search agent, Robertson Bell. Apply now to be considered!

Location: Big C’s Head Office, Centrum, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, NR4 7UG but with regular work across the organisation and travel to events from time-to-time.

Contract: Permanent/Full time

Hours of Work

35 hours per week, generally Monday to Friday with evening and weekend working as required.

Salary £73,000 - £80,000 (subject to skills and experience)

This is a rare opportunity to become the leader of a well-respected and much-loved local charity. The role requires a strong leader of people, someone with a wide corporate and commercial skill set, able to develop and implement robust strategic business/financial plans whilst also remaining in touch with the needs of local people affected by cancer.

As the key public face of the charity, the Chief Executive will promote Big C’s cause externally, building strategic partnerships that address internal and external issues and truly make a difference to individuals, families and communities. 

Under the leadership of the Chair, governance and frameworks established with the Board of Trustees, and working with the Executive Team, the successful candidate will establish a compelling business plan, ensuring that everyone is engaged and motivated to achieve Big C’s mission, vision and charitable aims, through fostering innovation, managing the financial health of the charity.

Sustainability is essential both for the organisation and service users. This role is multifaceted and requires the highest standards of personal and business ethics, commercial thinking and innovation to drive our charity forward. The Chief Executive will be pivotal in maximising the benefits Big C brings, whilst being mindful of the current economic challenges.

About Big C

As a regional cancer charity, Big C is here to support anyone in Norfolk and surrounding counties affected by cancer, including those with a cancer diagnosis, their family and loved ones from diagnosis and treatment through to life beyond cancer.

Big C has raised over £45 million to fund its growing services, £25 million in the past nine years alone.

The charity greatly benefits from the donations raised by its loyal community supporters, local businesses, legacies and grants from community funds and trusts. Income is also generated via 11 charity shops across the region.

Big C is proud to invest in ground-breaking projects at Norwich Research Park. Carried out by leading scientists in their field, the research is making a local, national and international difference in the fight against cancer, now and in the future.

 

Why choose Big C?

As an employer, Big C is passionately engaged in its commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and has been awarded Gold Accreditation in the Best Employers Eastern Region twice. We are proud to be able to offer a supportive working environment with a focus on employee wellbeing and recognition of the importance of a good work/life balance.

Our head office is ideally situated within Centrum and provides a bright, modern, welcoming and accessible working environment.

Big C's Core Values are Respect, Empathy, Support, Trust and Honesty. These provide a benchmark for behaviour across the organisation. If you share these values and have the skills and experience, we would love to hear from you.

Subject to eligibility/scheme rules, benefits include:

• 5% employer pension contribution
• 35 days holiday per annum, inclusive of bank holidays, rising to 37 days after 5 years.
• Company sick pay
• Life assurance​
• Health cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Cycle to work scheme

Further information and an application pack which includes the job description is available from Big C’s website

To apply, please complete the online application.  Please attach your CV, which should be no longer than three pages, along with a cover letter that highlights how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate for this challenging role. Within this, please briefly explain why you are interested in the position of Big C’s Chief Executive.

If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact Caroline Roberts, People Manager in confidence.  Please also contact Caroline if you need assistance with alternative formats for your application.

Recruitment Process

· The application deadline is Sunday 1 September 2024

· Interviews/assessment day is scheduled for Tuesday 17 September 2024

· Interview location: Big C, Centrum, Norwich Research Park, NR4 7UG