Operation Manager Jobs in Greater London

 This is a key role within the RSA, responsible for developing and leading strategies to grow the number and value of our partnerships and engagements, our reach, reputation and impact, and our member community.

You will work closely with colleagues, volunteers and trustees to foster relationships, partnerships and collaborations with individuals, networks and organisations across the regional and urban research, practice and policy sectors, in line with the Association’s objectives, priorities and values.

Identifying and cultivating business development and income generation opportunities, your work will make a demonstrable contribution to the sustainable financial growth of the Association.

About the RSA

The RSA is a world-renowned learned society and UK-registered charity, which promotes regional and urban research, development and policy. We support the global community for regional researchers, practitioners and policymakers by publishing specialist journals and books and running conferences, events and networks for our members.

We are an equal opportunities employer and offer our staff flexible arrangements for combining working from home with work based at our offices located at the University of Sussex campus (Falmer, Brighton). Our offices are situated on campus at the University of Sussex, in the beautiful South Downs. We are easily accessible by public transport, have dedicated cycle routes from Brighton and Lewes.

Our benefits include:

· 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)

· Workplace pension scheme available.

· Superb on-site facilities including café, library, relaxation facilities.

· Discount on campus sports/gym membership.

· Cycle to work scheme

If you are looking to work for a charity focused on making a genuine impact on regional and urban development, we would love to hear from you.

JOB PURPOSE 

We are seeking a dynamic, creative and experienced corporate partnerships new business expert to join our team.

This pivotal new role will be responsible for securing high-value, seven-figure (financial and non-financial) partnerships with corporate entities that protect and empower refugees globally.

The successful candidate will oversee the development and implementation of strategic partnership prospecting, manage relationships with key corporate prospects, and line manage a Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer.

This role is an 18-month fixed-term contract.

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO  

United Kingdom for UNHCR is the United Nations Refugee Agency’s national charity partner for the United Kingdom. We generate public awareness of the plight of refugees and raise funds to help protect them through UNHCR’s humanitarian operations across the world.

Our supporters include UK private individuals, communities, corporate partners, trusts and foundations. The funds we raise help UNHCR deliver emergency relief such as shelter, medical care and basic supplies to people fleeing conflict and persecution, as well as healthcare, education and livelihoods opportunities for those who remain displaced over the long term.

Nobody chooses to be a refugee, but we can all play a part in their protection, and we want those who work with us to share our values and passion for the cause.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING 

We strongly value diversity and recognise that it is critical to our success and the cause that we serve. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all who work with us and strongly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience of being a refugee, asylum seeker, internally displaced person, or a stateless person.  

UK for UNHCR is proud to have Diversity & Inclusion Working Group. The Diversity & Inclusion Working Group is a group of colleagues focusing on tasks that drive action in the implementation of our D&I Approach.  The group also works to create safe spaces that brings colleagues together for events, discussions and learning experiences that celebrate and support diversity and tackle barriers to inclusion. 

We are also open to flexibility in many different ways, including an element of working from home and flexible hours. Please don’t be afraid to speak to us about this at the interview stage, so we can explore what’s possible.

Role Responsibilities  

• Develop and deliver a new comprehensive business development strategy that will lead to seven-figure, sustainable corporate partnerships, delivering both unrestricted and restricted income.
• Coordinate market research to identify potential high value, strategic corporate partners that can deliver income, visibility and shared value for UK for UNHCR and UNHCR.
• Proactively approach prospects for partnership discussions. 
• Develop stewardship plans for top prospects, ensuring full use of senior leadership, technical colleagues and established private sector network.
• Develop unique combined financial and non-financial partnership propositions that lead to transformational partnerships.
• Lead the prospecting cycle: from first meeting, through to opportunity development, through to negotiation and contracting.
• Supervise and mentor a Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer.
• Work closely with internal teams, including Philanthropy and Communications, to align partnership efforts with organisational priorities.
• Remain flexible and quickly respond to emergency situations, identifying and responding to fundraising opportunities at pace.
• Represent UK for UNHCR at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to enhance visibility and build connections.

The above list is not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to perform duties that are not detailed above.

Personal Attributes and Experience

Essential Experience

• Proven track record of securing seven-figure corporate partnerships.
• Demonstrable experience of developing and implementing new business strategies.
• Experience in partnership negotiation. 
• Experience of communicating complex themes and subjects to a variety of audiences, written and verbal.
• Proven success across all types of corporate support, including grant-based, brand-led, pro bono, in-kind and employee engagement.
• Managing, forecasting and monitoring budgets to deliver against income and expenditure targets 
• Management and development of direct line reports.

Essential Skills/Knowledge  

• Deep understanding of charity-corporate partnerships and the business case behind mutually beneficial collaborations.
• Excellent relationship management skills and the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
• Outstanding communication skills that inspire action from audiences.
• Distil complex information and themes into tangible, impactful partnership propositions.
• Prioritise and work at pace, sometimes under pressure.
• Creative and collaborative working style, and able to adapt to differing needs and priorities of teams spread across multiple locations.
• Strong IT skills to produce high quality proposals, presentations, and reports. 

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Business development in an international development or humanitarian organisation.
• Knowledge of sustainable and innovative financing mechanisms.
• Previous use of Salesforce.
• Awareness and understanding of CSRD and its potential implications.
• Ability to work flexibly and travel, and to work unsocial hours on occasion, as required. 

WHY JOIN UNITED KINGDOM FOR UNHCR? 

You will be part of a high performing agile team of talented people, all committed to build solidarity and raise funds for refugees and displaced people worldwide. You will be working in a flexible, supportive and inclusive environment, where your work will be recognised and appraised. 

What else?

Wellbeing 

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays (or pro-rata for part time).
• Employee Assistance programme providing 24/7 access to online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing. 
• Hybrid and Flexible Working.
• Access to 100s of perks with discounts on everyday purchases.
• Office wellness perks.
• Discount on gym memberships. 
• Staff socials.

Financial

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8%.
• Non-contributory group life assurance scheme.
• Non-contributory Income protection scheme.
• One-off contribution towards homeworking set up.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
• Enhanced sick pay scheme. 

Development 

• Comprehensive training and continuing development opportunities.
• Individual training budget. 

 
HOW TO APPLY

If you have the relevant skills and the passion to use them to support refugees, please apply by completing our application form which is available in the documents section.  

Closing date: Midnight, Monday 13th January 2025.

Interviews date: w/c 20th January 2025.

If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation, please contact us using the email address provided when you click through to our online portal. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible. 

United Kingdom for the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is registered with the Charity Commission (England & Wales), charity no. 1183415. It is the UK national partner of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN Refugee Agency.

Membership Engagement Manager
£45,864 pa plus excellent benefits
London WC1 and home-based
35 hours per week

The Membership Engagement Manager is a crucial role for the College as you will champion the value of RCPCH membership, enhancing the member value proposition and take the lead on improving the College's engagement with its members.

As Membership Engagement Manager, you will collaborate with teams and members throughout the College to deliver the operational plan, analysing member data, survey outputs and the external environment to identify trends and gain insights and intelligence which inform the value proposition.

Reporting to the Head of Membership and collaborating across all teams to identify and map opportunities to recruit and retain members, you will lead on all membership website content, marketing literature and communications related to Membership to improve the onboarding process, renewal cycle and awareness of what the College does for members.

In addition, you will establish and deliver a programme of events for senior members and Fellows, whilst ensuring the RCPCH stands engage members effectively at the RCPCH annual conference.

Educated to a good standard, you should have experience of working for a membership organisation and have a strong track record in project management.

With proven experience in developing initiatives that drive membership engagement, you should have excellent copywriting skills along with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, being able to demonstrate the ability to influence, collaborate and present to senior stakeholders.

A management or project management qualification along with experience of conducting market research and developing membership value propositions would be desirable.

The Membership Services Team, part of the Membership, Policy & External Affairs Division, plays a vital role in the College. The team reports to the Head of Membership and supports over 24,000 members worldwide while managing a budget of £7 million. Their key responsibilities include developing the member value proposition, ensuring the smooth operation of membership services, and enhancing member engagement. 

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health sets and maintains standards for the education and training of all doctors working in paediatrics and child health in the UK. We advocate on child health issues at home and internationally. Additionally, through a variety of activities, the College influences the quality of medical practice for children in hospital and in the community. 

The RCPCH has more than 23,000 members and fellows and employs around 200 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have a Devolved Nations team operating from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Our College values: Include, Influence, Innovate and Lead, are important to us. These values ensure we bring out the best in each other, strive forward together to make the College a positive and dynamic place to work. 

The RCPCH champions Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Our workplace is inclusive, offering a supportive environment where staff can thrive. The College is keen to accept applications from people with protected characteristics. We believe that our staff should represent all of the diverse communities we serve. Join us to help realise our vision of a world where every child is healthy and well. 

The College operates a flexible and modern working policy, whereby our colleagues work in the office for a minimum of 40% over a 4 week cycle and the remainder from home.

Closing date: 16 January 2025
Interviews: 23 January 2025

About MSI

MSI Reproductive Choices is one of the world’s leading providers of sexual and reproductive healthcare. We believe that everyone should have the right to choose. From contraception to safe abortion and life-saving post-abortion care, we are committed to delivering compassionate, affordable, high-quality services for all.

Today, our organisation has almost 9,000 team members working in 36 countries across the world. Our success lies in the fact that MSI teams are locally led, entrepreneurial and results-driven, and are passionate about delivering high quality, client-centred care in their own communities. As a social business, we focus on sustainable delivery, efficiency, and funding models that are built to last, so that the women and girls we serve today will have a choice in the future too. #

We know that access to reproductive choice is life changing. For some, it can mean the ability to complete an education or start a career. For others, it means being able to look after the family they already have. For everyone, it means the freedom to decide their own future, creating a fairer, more equal world.

About the Role

This is a senior role within the Global Support Office HR team. It reports to the Global Director of People and Culture and has oversight and line management responsibility of the recruitment, the HR operations and the organisational transformation functions. The Global Support Office comprises approximately 280 employees based across a number of different locations internationally and in the UK.

The recruitment function is responsible for the recruitment, selection, onboarding and contract negotiation of all MSI Global Support Office (GSO) employees who may be based either in the UK with a UK contract or in an MSI country programme with a local contract but with GSO responsibilities.

The HR Operations function shares responsibility with recruitment for contracting and is responsible for pay and benefits; workforce planning and change management; employee performance management and grievance and conflict resolution.

The Transformation function is responsible for MSI’s Employee Value Proposition strategy, our Diversity, Equality and Inclusion strategy, our employee engagement and other initiatives contributing to the development of our inclusive people focused approach.

The Associate Director of HR Operations will directly line manage an International Recruitment Manager, an International HR Operations Manager, an International HR Operations and Recruitment Manager

About You

For us, it’s vital that every MSI team member believes in and is committed to our organisational mission, vision and values.

This means that we will only accept applications from candidates who are unequivocally pro-choice.

Our values act as guiding principles, providing us with a clear direction. They set the tone for how we approach our work, interact with others and align ourselves as ‘One MSI’. It’s important that our team members truly resonate with our values and demonstrate them consistently, in all that they do.

We recruit talented, dynamic individuals with diverse backgrounds who share our mission and are focused on delivering measurable results. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can participate and contribute meaningfully. We value open-mindedness, curiosity, resilience, and a solutions-oriented mindset, alongside a commitment to promoting equality and safeguarding the welfare of both team members and clients.

We seek exceptional communicators who are self-motivated, solutions-driven, and aligned with MSI’s mission and entrepreneurial mindset. You should be dedicated to driving social change in an environment focused on sustainable impact, both locally and globally, and comfortable working with diverse teams in an ambiguous setting.

To perform this role, you’ll need the following skills:

• Excellent communication and people management skills that translate across multicultural environments
• Ability to support, advise and manage senior stakeholders across a multi-cultural environment: ability to balance provision of excellent internal departmental support and management of stakeholder expectations
• Ability to provide objective and evidence based analysis and advice; analytical and engaged by problem solving at a strategic and operational level.
• Ability to create and work within transparent, equitable and inclusive approaches.
• Self-directed, effective at prioritizing, completing and finishing.
• Commercial acumen and a general interest in business operations; financial acumen to be able to ensure pay and reward calculations are accurate and using correct formulas and to be able to manage a sub-departmental budget in Excel.
• Ability to evaluate jobs to assess their positioning on a competency framework and salary scale.
• Ability to work with ambiguity.
• English fluency essential; ideally, but not essential, French language skills.

To perform this role, you’ll need the following experience:

• Previous experience at business partner level in a large organization with a multi-country footprint;
• Excellent working knowledge of UK legislation in relation to UK employment, plus a broader knowledge of employment legislation outside the UK.
• Experience of HR management through the employee lifecycle including performance management, management of disputes and grievances and ideally tribunal and labour court experience.
• Line management experience and ideally team management experience of a HR function.
• Excellent experience of managing pay and reward in multinational environments.
• Significant experience in providing support and technical advice to stakeholders on workforce planning, change management and restructuring and redundancy processes.
• Experience of contracting employees based in international locations where they are either employed by the headquarter UK based organisation or employed by a local entity, whether this is a business partner organisation or an employer of record, with a demonstrable understanding of the differences and complexities of labour and likely tax requirements and right to work;
• Experience of recruitment of junior and senior level positions in both UK and international labour markets;

Formal education/qualification

• Educated to degree standard or equivalent in a business relevant degree
• CIPD qualified
• Job evaluation methodology trained.

Please view the job framework on our website.

Location: London (2 office days per week)

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

Contract type: 14 month FTC (Maternity cover).

Salary: £55,200 – £71,550 per annum for UK based candidates. Discretionary bonus + benefits. For all other locations, the salary will be banded within the national context.

Salary band: BG 11

Closing date: 14th January 2025 (midnight GMT). Interviews may take place before this date for exceptional candidates.

For internal employees applying from an MSI country programme, the role will be positioned within the existing salary structure of the country. Local terms and conditions of the country will apply. 

We are looking for an EDI Programme Manager for a fixed term period until early February 2026 to cover a secondment to support us in our exciting mission to transform the physics landscape for the UK and Ireland, and ensure a thriving physics ecosystem that contributes to innovation, discovery, research, growth and debate in the UK, Ireland and beyond. We are very proud of our innovative strategy and you can see our website for more information about our work.

What is it like working at the IOP?

The IOP is a friendly and ambitious organisation. Inclusion and diversity are central to our work, and we have a ‘work anywhere’ policy to make working at the IOP as flexible as possible. Looking after our colleagues and supporting them in life and work is our priority, ensuring they can live their best lives, with competitive salaries and generous benefits.

What will I be doing?

• Managing the Physics Inclusion Award end to end
• Ensuring our externally facing work is delivered to a high quality
• Working with key stakeholders and IOP members to deliver programmes and projects and providing EDI advice and guidance as required.

Projects you work on will include:

• The Physics Inclusion Award
• The LGBT+ Physical Sciences “Exploring the Workplace” follow up report

Who will I work with?

• The Equality Diversity and Inclusion team
• Colleagues across the IOP in all departments
• IOP members and members of the physics community in academia and industry

Ideally, we hope you’ll apply if your skills include:

Essential Criteria

• Programme management knowledge with a strong background in stakeholder management
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and pick tasks up quickly
• Good level of EDI knowledge and experience

Nice to have

• Experience of working with academics
• Knowledge of Awards systems such as Award Force would be beneficial

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

Application

Alongside your CV, please ensure you include a cover letter stating how you meet the person specification. 

How will I be working?

The Institute of Physics is an inclusive employer, and our people are at the heart of our approach to delivery. Following the impact of COVID-19, we have developed a new, innovative and exciting trust-based model of flexible working called How We Work. This empowers our staff to choose both individually and as a team how, when and where they work to deliver the goals of the organisation, acknowledging that there will be occasions where in-person meetings, collaborations and events will help generate greater impact. The How We Work initiative is based on the principles of collaboration, trust, flexibility and agility. You will be allocated a ‘base’ office which can also be a chosen place of work. 

Why should I want to work for the IOP?

The Institute of Physics (IOP) is the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland - we seek to raise public awareness and understanding of physics and support the development of a diverse and inclusive physics community. As a charity, we’re here to ensure that physics delivers on its exceptional potential to benefit society. 

There’s never been a more exciting time to join the IOP - watch our film to find out more about our work. 

As well as a competitive salary and professional development opportunities, we offer employees a comprehensive benefits package including:

• An excellent pension scheme - (up to 12% company contribution)
• Private medical insurance , gym membership, life assurance, dental insurance, health care cash plan (via salary sacrifice) eye care vouchers, annual flu vaccinations, long service awards, employee assistance programme
• Generous annual leave plus (25 days starting as a standard plus floating bank holidays)
• Flexible working

To apply for this role please click the link below, best of luck with your applications!

The Institute of Physics is an open and inclusive organisation that welcomes and celebrates diversity.

Are you an experienced bid writer looking to make an impact in a growing organisation with national impact? If so, Listening Ear needs you to play a pivotal role in producing high-quality bids and proposals that clearly articulate Listening Ear’s vision, our services, and our value to commissioners. Your attention to detail will be exemplary and you will be able to process, retain and apply complex information to your tender writing. With your excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, you will be expert in shepherding contributions from your team members towards the highest quality proposals.

Job title Development Manager (Public Sector Tenders & Proposals)

Hours of Work Full time, 35 hrs per week

Working Days usually Monday to Friday

Employer Listening Ear, abbreviated as LE below

Base Home-based with occasional travel required

Accountable to to be confirmed at interview

Salary £41,496 to £44,539 Starting salary dependent on experience.

Summary

We are seeking an experienced bid writing professional to lead on the management of competitive tender submissions, building on success to date. You will play a pivotal role in producing high-quality bids and proposals that clearly articulate Listening Ear’s vision, our services, and our value to commissioners. Working collaboratively with internal teams, you will identify procurement opportunities and develop high-quality submissions that align with the needs of beneficiaries. As part of our team, you can make a difference to our target beneficiaries: people who are affected by bereavement and loss and/or are victim survivors of domestic abuse. Your work will help us to walk alongside people during their most challenging moments.

Why Listening Ear?

•  Face-to-face training, induction and warm welcome provided at our headquarters in the North West to meet colleagues and welcome you to Listening Ear
•  Values-driven organisation supporting vulnerable people across England
•  Work within a BACP-Accredited Organisation that delivers support recognised by the Support After Suicide Partnership and Public Health England as best practice 
• Annual Training and CPD Allowance to support growth and career development

• We support flexible home working practices and you will be supplied with an iPhone and laptop, plus a DSE Assessment during induction to support safe and comfortable home working

• Access to free and confidential counselling provided through LE’s Insurance Provider, to support staff welfare

• Pension contribution at 3%

• Daily informal communications with colleagues via remote platforms

​Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced bid writer looking to make an impact in a growing organisation with national impact. With your excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, you will be expert in shepherding contributions from your team members towards the highest quality proposals. Your attention to detail will be exemplary and you will be able to process, retain and apply complex information to your tender writing.

How to Apply?

The deadline for applications is Monday 20th January at 9am. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th January 2025.

Please apply via our website. 

The Clink Charity has been at the forefront of offender rehabilitation since 2010 and has developed award winning training programs which have provided second chances to the most vulnerable in society whilst achieving superb results in rehabilitation and reduction in numbers of reoffending.

The Role:

Reporting to the CEO, the role will be responsible for managing all commercial and business functions for the Charity, (excluding Clink Events, our social enterprise which has its own business development function). 

This is a newly appointed position within the management team and is an exciting opportunity for a strong commercial manager who has previous experience managing office infrastructure, bids, contracts, business relationships and funding.  It is essential to have strong finance and IT skill, as the role will work closely with Finance and be responsible for running all inhouse IT systems. 

The role will be supported with additional resource from our Bids, Grants, Contracts & Tenders Manager, our Data & Analysis Officer and an external Consultant who advises on business development.

Contract: Permanent, Part Time.

Working Hours: Hours 22.5 a week.  Office Based.  Flexibility to work over 3, 4 or 5 days, but must include Friday as part of the working week.

Location: Bessemer Park, Herne Hill, London. SE24 0HG

Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum Pro Rata, DOE.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Commercial & Business Development:

· Own our commercial relationships with the Ministry of Justice and other major customers.

· Bring in new funders and new contract business from the MOJ, HMPPS, Local Authority Adult Education Providers,              and Private Sector companies working in our field.

· Collaborate with our bid and business development team and with our marketing team on fundraising. 

· Take the lead on major new grant funding applications.

· Review and develop operational processes to improve performance and maximise growth working closely with the                Head of Finance, Director of Operations and MD Clink Events.

· Work together with relevant internal departments to develop accurate and consistent bids.

· Establishing targets for contract income, fundraising and grants, and ensuring the Charity meets them.

Business Management:

· Ensure the smooth running of our Head Office site at Bessemer Park, Herne Hill, London.

· Manage our leases and site infrastructure in Bessemer Park including managing our outsourced IT provider.

· Management of our in-house IT systems contracts relationships (Case Management, Sage, Paperless invoicing).

· Oversee all business accounts and contracts.

· Implement systems and processes to ensure all contracts are managed and renewed including competitive re-                      tendering as appropriate.

· Managing risk assessments for new initiatives and overseeing the risk register for the Charity.

Experience & Background Required:

We welcome applicants with relevant commercial and contract management experience from the public, private or not for profit sectors. Successful applicants are likely to have had a track record in negotiating public sector contracts and building relationships with commissioners and procurement professionals. Experience in education, training, apprenticeships or justice services would be of particular interest.

It is essential that the role holder is Financially and IT literate, someone who can lead the commercial function, manage our outsourced IT infrastructure providers and provide business leadership to the management of all internal supply contracts.

You will work closely with the Finance team and support the remote working Head of Finance to provide oversight and support to our finance team members based at Head Office.

Personal Attributes:

· Highly financially and IT literate.

· Strong leadership skills to guide and motivate colleagues and teams with the ability to work in virtual team structures.

· Excellent organisational skills to balance and prioritise their workload and meet deadlines.

· Knowledge of project management and risk management.

· Solid financial skills, including some financial/data reporting abilities (There is a Head of Finance who prepares all                Board & Management Accounting and a Data Analyst who leads performance reporting).

· Knowledge of relevant legislation & regulations and industry insights/trends.

· Strong strategic and negotiation skills to make sound commercial decisions.

· A compelling and engaging communicator, who is professional and able to influence and present well internally and             externally.

· Shows genuine empathy and belief in the values and objectives of The Clink Charity.

Preferred but not essential

Project Management Qualification (Prince 2 or similar)

CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply)

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of our work and The Clink Charity is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment where all individuals feel respected and are able to give of their best. We strive to make our team truly representative of society and are committed to eliminating discrimination and promoting equality and diversity amongst our learners, workforce, trustees and stakeholders

To apply, please follow the link and upload your CV.

SOAS University of London 
Financial Accounting Manager
Salary: £50,999 - £59,809
Permanent, Full-time
Hybrid working, 1 day a week in the office
Closest stations Goodge street or Euston station

At the heart of global education and cultural understanding, SOAS University of London has long been a beacon of academic excellence, specialising in the study of Asia, Africa, and the Near and Middle East. Since its founding in 1916, SOAS has inspired generations through its unique focus on global cultures, fostering knowledge, diversity, and cross-cultural understanding. SOAS University of London is dedicated to reimagining higher education through a bold new strategic plan that emphasises student responsiveness, research intensity, and innovative international partnerships. This vision positions SOAS to address global challenges through transnational collaboration and knowledge exchange.

This is a newly created role offering a unique opportunity for an experienced finance professional to shape the position while leading a knowledgeable and dedicated team. You will be responsible for the university’s external financial reporting, VAT and corporation tax compliance, and treasury management. Collaborating with teams across Financial Systems, Operations, and Finance Business Partnering, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring financial excellence.

In this hands-on role, you will manage year-end financial statements, coordinate with auditors, and oversee financial administration for all capital projects, monitoring and reporting on expenditure against budget. This is your opportunity to drive impactful financial leadership within one of the world’s most culturally rich and academically diverse institutions.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Deputy Director of Finance & Procurement, the Financial Accounting Manager's key responsibilities will:

• To assist the Deputy Director of Finance and Procurement with the preparation of the School and subsidiary annual financial statements, including compliance with FE/HE SORP and Office for Students' accounts direction.
• To prepare the School's quarterly VAT and annual corporation tax returns
• To monitor the School's cash position and prepare regular cash flow statements
• To liaise, as appropriate, with the School's external auditors, tax advisors and HMRC representatives
• To contribute to the operation and development of the School's financial IT system (Agresso) and other finance systems, in particular assisting with the development of financial reports. 
• To ensure the integrity and completeness of the financial ledgers for monthly, quarterly and year end accounts
• To co-ordinate the financial administration of all capital projects and monitor and report on expenditure against budget
• To assist the Deputy Director of Finance and Procurement with the appraisal of capital projects, investments and other projects.
• To assist in the preparation of the School's financial forecast, with specific responsibility for forecasting the School's structure of assets and liabilities
• To ensure that financial systems, regulations, procedures and controls are in place to safeguard assets and meet the School's internal and external reporting obligations

Who are we looking for?
We are looking for an experienced finance professional who combines strategic insight with operational expertise. You will have:

• A formally qualified accountant 
• Relevant and appropriate experience in finance and management obtained in a complex organisation
• An excellent communicator who is able to influence at all levels within the organisation
• Ability to work on own initiative, assess priorities and be proactive.
• Experience working in Higher education or similar setting desirable

SOAS University of London is fully open to sector experience. As such we welcome candidates from industry, charity or practice backgrounds.

SOAS University of London are happy to partner with Allen Lane and Iain Slinn in the recruitment for this role. For a further discussion, please reach out to Iain

We are seeking a highly skilled finance professional to perform this essential senior leadership, strategic financial  and management position in our London headquarters. The approximate annual income for Internews Europe and its subsidiaries, of which the post-holder has oversight, is c. £20m.

The post-holder will report directly to the COO for Internews Europe. The post-holder will be a leader on matters of corporate financial strategy, inter-Alliance financial accounting, budget management, and overall accounting operations.

This is an exciting opportunity to drive systems and process improvements in corporate financial management and planning, whilst also ensuring the smooth running of the financial service centre of the organisation.

The Finance Director is a key member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in London, in addition to other international management units.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Key Strategic Deliverables will include the following:

· Lead on strategic financial management of Internews Europe, promoting effective and efficient processes to ensure the financial health and sustainability of the organisation.

· Oversee and deliver on the statutory audit and delivery of the Annual Report and Accounts in line with UK charity requirements.

· Act as the focal point in all financial matters for the Internews Board of Trustees, Finance and Audit subcommittee and the Senior Management Team (SMT)

· Act as the primary Finance Team representative of Internews Europe in the relationship with Alliance partners, modelling and implementing improvements in the recording of financial data and transactions and improving financial reporting to the Programme Management Units.

· Ensure timely production of financial management information to key stakeholders across the organisation to enable informed decision making and alterations to existing plans where required.

· Co-ordination of the annual organisational budget preparation process and ensure effective budget oversight and management by project and department managers

· Promote strong collaboration with colleagues from Grants and Contracts and Development Teams to reforecast and test progress towards annual targets for income and expenditure.

· Ensuring professional and compliant delivery of all Internews Europe financial processes, to drive improvements in processes and ensure all staff understand and adopt such processes

Finance Department operations Specific duties with support from the Finance Team will include the following:

· Management of the Finance Team, providing effective leadership and creating an environment where Finance staff can learn and develop professionally

· Oversight of core accounting processes including cash-flow planning and management, accounts payable and receivable, and analysis of the balance sheet debtors and creditors

· Management of the relationship for resource sharing and associated accounting transactions arising with the other entities in the Alliance network to facilitate combined management/programmatic reporting when required, while ensuring sufficient financial controls to ensure distinct financial reporting and protection of separate legal entity status.

· Oversight of international banking processes (GBP and foreign currency, income and payments) and Treasury management to minimise organisational risk and negative foreign exchange valuations.

· Primary holder of the Banking relationship, including monitoring banking arrangements in international offices

· Co-ordinate the monthly payroll process with HR colleagues and the external payroll bureau

Oversight of subsidiary financial processes

· Currently Internews Europe has two subsidiaries, Internews International (II) based in France and Internews Media Development based in Ireland, currently dormant.

· Oversight of financial processes including relevant controls, policies and procedures

· Oversight of financial reporting in accordance with relevant GAAP and regulatory requirements.

· Monitor local regulatory requirements and ensure compliance with relevant tax and reporting and audit requirements

Key Stakeholder Engagement and Compliance

· Primary advisor to SMT of ramifications of strategic decisions, including financial, tax and other regulatory impacts

· Input to strategic development initiatives regarding appropriate application of donor funding mechanisms and utilization of subsidiaries.

· Ensure compliance with the UK regulatory regime and with the requirements of our principal funders and other supporters

· Lead responsibility for ensuring the maintenance and regular review of all statutory and best practice policies and procedures, staff training and socialization of changes

· Assisting the Programme teams with interpretation of donor compliance requirements, their translation into Internews Europe operational and/or financial procedures, and their effective implementation

Participation in global business operations leadership

· Collaborate with other members of the global senior leadership team for efficient operations and execution of the mission

· Collaboration with Information Technology and Solutions for effective implementation of software and other technology solutions, providing information and expertise and support for appropriate budgeting and expense allocation.

· Collaboration with Enterprise Risk Management and Security team regarding identification and mitigation of financial and other risks, as well as preparing policy and reports in accordance with Charity Commission guidelines

· Collaboration with People and Culture team to ensure appropriate labour regulations, Internews policies, procedures and financial controls are adhered to in the processing of payroll and other benefits; includes oversight and development of payments to employees and consultants working outside of the UK on Internews projects.

· In all duties, uphold Internews’ Core Values and demonstrate commitment to fostering a culture of Belonging, Dignity, and Justice.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Role carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities including training employees; managing, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

*Direct Reports: Deputy Finance Director and Finance Business Partner Lead

 QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

The criteria below are the minimum necessary for effective performance in the post. The applicant must demonstrate how they meet each of them through the application form and, when necessary, through job-specific tasks and at interview.

· Experience of managing financial and management accounts processes, including annual accounts for UK charitable entities, audits and external reporting

· Experience in a management capacity within an organisation of at least similar size and complexity to Internews Europe

· Experience of liaising with and advising non-financial managers and

· Experience of line management and leadership

· Experience of being key Board contact and engagement point

· Experience of managing external professional and service provider relationships

· Experience of major multi-lateral and bi-lateral donor requirements

· Experience of managing the external reporting and/or compliance functions of a comparable size of organisation

· Experience of working in, or dealing with, developing countries and fragile states

· Good understanding of charity finance regulations and systems

· Professional qualification in finance or accounting

· Knowledge of UK SORP

· High degree of proficiency in Excel

· Knowledge of ERP (or equivalent), particularly reporting tools usage and functionality

Person skills / aptitudes

· A willingness and ability to adopt a hands-on approach to your work

· A contemporary, supportive and transparent approach to management and leadership

· Be comfortable working in a collaborative, highly diverse and mutually accountable environment

· Strong communication, liaison and interpersonal skills to work effectively with people at all levels, and represent the organisation

· Strong analytical, problem solving and creative thinking skills

VACANCY TIMEFRAME:

Deadline for applications: 05 February 2025

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met or may be encountered by an employee performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable adjustments may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Expected business hours are generally Monday through Friday from 09:00am to 5:30pm. We operate a hybrid working model with attendance in the London office nominally one day per week on average.

The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the associate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of their position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.

Prospectus are pleased to be searching for an interim Associate Director of Fundraising Operations for a world-renowned institution. This role is offered on 12 month contract and will ideally start no later than February 2025.

The Interim appointment will primarily be responsible for providing strategic leadership and operational expertise within the Fundraising and Partnerships team to drive income growth and create a culture of high performance. You will shape and embed the new fundraising strategy, enabling the department to maxims the potential of new opportunities across predominantly high-value fundraising streams. Reporting to the Director, you will also have strategic oversight of the Individual and Visitor Giving function, delivering over £2m each year.

The selected candidate will have significant fundraising operations and strategic leadership experience. You will be an excellent department leader and will thrive in personally developing new, innovative fundraising ideas as well as motivating a team to do the same.  The selected candidate will have extensive experience of using CRM systems and will be able to provide examples of proven experience of strategic financial planning, management, analysis and reporting.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application then please contact Ryan Burdock at Prospectus.

If you are interested in applying to this Interim position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You’ll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

At Global, we think big, work hard, and never stand still. We’re the proud home of the best media and entertainment, driven by our talented and passionate people. Our mission? To make everyone’s day brighter—our Globallers, our audiences, our partners, and our communities. Whether we’re in the studio, building world-class technology, or securing record Outdoor advertising partnerships, we make sure we’re doing it as a team.

We are Global’s Make Some Noise

Make Some Noise is Global’s official charity which supports crucial grassroots projects across the UK through funding and development. Our goal is to make sure that nobody is left facing life’s toughest challenges alone. We raise money and awareness of the biggest issues affecting society, harnessing the power and reach of Global’s radio brands including Capital, Heart, Classic FM, Smooth, LBC, Radio X, Capital XTRA and Gold. To date, we've supported 480 UK charities, helping over 200,000 lives in communities right across the UK. 

Salary: 

circa £40,000 depending upon experience.

Your new role

 We’re looking for a brilliant Fundraising Manager to devise and deliver strategies to raise money, including Global’s annual Make Some Noise Appeal. This exciting, project-led role spans mass-participation initiatives, high-profile presenter challenges, events, delivering partnership content, innovation – and lots more.

As a Fundraising Manager at Global, you will:

• Lead fundraising projects across Global’s and Make Some Noise’s platforms, creating compelling, income-generating content.
• Oversee fundraising platforms, track income, and provide data-driven insights to refine strategies.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to innovate and deliver outstanding campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

 Project Leadership (50%):

• Develop a range of fundraising campaigns, ensuring seamless execution and strong ROI.
• Lead the delivery of fundraising projects across radio and other platforms through clear communication, strong collaboration and excellent stakeholder management.
• Innovate new fundraising methods aligned with Global’s platforms and charity objectives.

Operational Management (30%):

• Implement and manage systems and processes for fundraising and communications.
• Ensure compliance with guidelines and best practices in all money-raising initiatives.
• Recruit and manage fixed-term staff during peak periods.

Data & Insight (20%):

• Use insight-driven data to create strategies and evaluate campaign success.
• Present actionable income reports and oversee detailed evaluations.
• Monitor income, update budget forecasts, and keep plans on track for growth.

What You’ll Love About This Role

• Think Big: Work with some of the UK’s biggest media brands and famous presenters.
• Own It: Take responsibility for creating exceptional campaigns that raise money and make an impact in communities across the UK.
• Keep It Simple: Streamlining processes for efficiency and effectiveness in fundraising operations.
• Better Together: Collaborate with a passionate, knowledgeable, and supportive team.

What Success Looks Like

In your first few months, you’ll have:

• Understood the status of current fundraising activities and built strong stakeholder relationships.
• Developed project delivery strategies and proposed innovative approaches.
• Analysed fundraising systems and implemented improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Monitored income, updated budget forecasts, and delivered insight-driven recommendations.
• Represented Make Some Noise by meeting supported charities.

What You’ll Need

· Project Management Expertise: At least three years’ experience managing projects in a charity, media, or events context.

· Data Insight: Strong working knowledge of Excel or similar and a track record of using data for actionable insights.

· Creativity & Innovation: A knack for developing unique fundraising ideas backed by robust processes.

· Leadership Skills: Proven experience as a strong manager, inspiring and supporting team members.

· Agility & Organisation: Ability to meet demanding deadlines and adapt plans to changing circumstances.

· Multi-Platform Experience: Comfortable working across audio, digital, social, and video platforms.

· Passion for Radio: A deep understanding of editorial values and enthusiasm for the medium.

Creating a place we all belong at Global

We are dedicated to creating a place where different voices are represented, amplified and celebrated. We know that we can’t serve our diverse audiences without first celebrating it in our people, which is why we’re passionate about creating an inclusive culture where every Globaller can belong. So, no matter who you are or where you are from, you can find your place at Global. 

As a business, we believe in the importance of a healthy work-life balance and the value of a flexible and agile workforce. Therefore, we operate a Smart Working approach. If you need us to make any reasonable adjustments during your recruitment process, please contact us we’ll be happy to help.

Are you passionate about empowering communities to support those who are bereaved? Do you thrive on delivering impactful projects that make a real difference? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.
 
Prospectus is delighted to be supporting our client as they look to bring in a Part Time Project Manager on to the delivery of Phase 2 of the ‘Connecting Communities’ project.  This position is home based (with travel around once a month) and offered on a 6-month, 21-hour contract
 
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Manager to lead the final delivery phase of  ‘Connecting Communities’ Phase 2 Project. Building on the success of Phase 1, this role focuses on rolling out a community-based bereavement toolkit and training across 12 geographical clusters, alongside developing resources and supporting a network of Community Grief Champions.
 
This is a key role in achieving a national reach across England, Scotland, and Wales, with the aim of empowering communities to support bereaved individuals effectively.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the rollout of the Compassionate Bereavement Communities model.
• Deliver high-quality training and resources to support local communities.
• Lead and support Community Grief Champions in developing tailored community-based interventions.
• Coordinate stakeholders, including local groups, regional partners, and national funders.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and evaluation activities, ensuring key outcomes are achieved.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in community-based project management, ideally on a national scale.
• Strong leadership and coordination skills with experience managing volunteers.
• Knowledge of bereavement issues and the Compassionate Communities framework.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and IT skills.
• A resilient, empathetic, and adaptable individual who thrives under pressure.

Office Co-ordinator
Office-based-Central London

The Organisation

The International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) is a policy and action research organisation promoting sustainable development and linking local priorities to global challenges. We are based in London and work on five continents with some of the world’s most vulnerable people to strengthen their voices in the decision-making arenas that affect them. With more than 150 members of staff working with associates and partners around the world, IIED has been at the forefront of evidence-based policymaking in sustainable development for over 50 years.

We are currently seeking an Office Co-ordinator to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis.

The Benefits

- Salary of £31,960 - £38,675 per annum, depending on experience
- 25 days' annual leave per year, increasing with service
- Closure between Christmas and new year with additional paid holiday
- 7.5% employer's pension contributions
- An employee protection scheme offering a flexible menu of benefits
- An interest-free season-ticket loan
- A cycle-to-work scheme offering tax savings on the cost of purchasing a bike for travel to and from work
- An employee assistance programme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption policies
- Enhanced sick pay entitlements, increasing with length of service
- Flexible working options
- Support for learning and development
- Compassionate leave up to ten days per annum
- Dependents leave
- Eye tests and glasses
- Therapy treatment

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented office / project administrator with wide-ranging skills including Excel and finance admin and experience in IT to join our dynamic organisation.

You’ll have the chance to directly contribute to our mission of promoting sustainable development and amplifying the voices of vulnerable communities worldwide, whilst further developing your skills and taking on a truly varied role.

So, if you want to join an organisation committed to social and environmental justice across the globe, then apply today!

The Role

As an Office Co-ordinator, you will manage the daily operations of our London office to ensure a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment for staff and visitors.

Working closely with the Operations/Facilities Team, you will support the London Operations/Facilities Manager and the Edinburgh Office Co-ordinator in maintaining systems and procedures that uphold our operational standards and safety.

Overseeing building and office services, you will manage health and safety protocols, maintain supplier records, conduct staff inductions and monitor office occupancy.

You will act as the first point of contact for all office-related queries, manage reception duties and support logistical arrangements for internal and external events.

Additionally, you will:

- Serve as a Super User for our IT systems, providing IT support and managing equipment
- Assist with finance and resource management tasks
- Collaborate with the Operations/Facilities Manager on environmental impact reporting
- Help deliver the Operations/Facilities Service Level Agreement Plan to the wider organisation

About You

To be considered as an Office Co-ordinator, you will need:

- Experience in a similar service and administration, project manager and/or office support orientated role
- Experience providing support to financial administration processes
- Experience providing events support
- The ability to set up, implement and maintain office systems
- A Levels or equivalent qualifications or learning gained through work experience, short courses or formal training in similar administrative roles

The closing date for this role is 1st October 2024.

Other organisations may call this role Office Administrator, Office Manager, Project Manager, Administrator, Admin Assistant, Office Assistant, Operations Co-ordinator, Receptionist, or Secretary.

Although IIED is a hybrid working organisation, this role is office based, Monday to Friday and you are expected to be working from the office most of the time.

IIED is a Global organisation that serves the Global Majority. We are committed to equity of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in IIED’s workforce including members of minority groups and those with lived experience of the work we do. Even if you don't satisfy all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply, as we will offer training and development to upskill the right candidate for the role.

So, if you’re looking for an impactful new role as an Office Co-ordinator, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

About The Role

We’re looking for a passionate and results-driven New Business Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in driving long-term corporate partnerships with high-profile brands and national companies, helping to secure sustainable income and valuable opportunities for the Royal British Legion. With a focus on strategic thinking and relationship building, you’ll identify new business opportunities, deliver compelling pitches, and secure partnerships that align with our values and mission.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Working closely with the Senior New Business Manager, you’ll contribute to shaping and implementing our new business strategy while playing a vital role in achieving our ambitious income targets. From conducting thorough research on potential partners to managing a robust pipeline of opportunities, you’ll bring creativity and tenacity to every stage of the process. Your role will also include creating high-quality proposals, leading negotiations, and ensuring a smooth transition of new partners to the account management team.

Collaboration will be central to your success. You’ll work alongside colleagues across departments, including Legal, Marketing, and Operations, ensuring compliance and alignment with our objectives. You’ll also build strong relationships with senior decision-makers in the corporate world, serving as an ambassador for the RBL and maintaining a high external profile. Your experience in securing high-value partnerships, negotiating complex agreements, and managing budgets will be crucial in achieving our goals.

If you’re a strategic thinker with exceptional communication skills, a proven track record in corporate partnerships, and a passion for making a difference, this is the opportunity for you. Join us in this rewarding role and help drive meaningful partnerships that support our vital work.

Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.

You will be contracted to our London Hub, Haig House. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues, but with a minimum expectation of two days/week connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub.  

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

If you require the job advert or job description in an alternative format, please contact 0808 802 8080.