Operation Manager Jobs in Wales

About the role

The Director of Finance and Resource works collaboratively across the whole of Plantlife Group, leading, developing and delivering a highly effective and strategically aligned support service.

The role is responsible for all support services including finance, IT and digital services, HR, facilities, procurement as well as governance across the Group.

You will ensure financial integrity, as well as formulating strategies for growth and sustainability across the Group.

Alongside your financial expertise you must have an understanding of best practice in HR and IT management and strategy development.

We currently have almost 100 staff located across the UK, mostly working remotely. Our support services need to be positioned to provide our growing staff base with the tools and resources to do their jobs efficiently and effectively in order to deliver for nature and ensure the Plantlife Group is a place people want to work.

As Director of Finance and Resource you are instrumental in a number of Board interface capacities and will be a director of at least one of the fully owned subsidiary companies

To apply for the role or view the full recruitment pack, please visit our website. We look forward to hearing from you!

Please note we do not accept CV's.

AVID exists to reduce the immediate suffering of people detained and work towards a future without detention. As part of a small and agile team, the Senior Network Coordinator is a central role at AVID. 

It is a crucial time to join AVID, as we embark on the implementation of an ambitious new strategic period and contend with detention expansion, increased enforcement, immigration deterrence and hostility. We welcome applicants from people who have lived experience of detention or of forced migration. You will be joining our small team of whom more than half have lived experience of detention. 

Please note: whilst this role is remote, it is UK-based with some travel required. We have a shared office in Brixton, London which is available for AVID team members to use on a flexible basis. We meet as a team in person once a quarter.

Summary

The Senior Network Coordinator is part of the AVID function (alongside the Senior Member Coordinator & Co-Director for Membership and Operations) to deliver AVID’s capacity building support to AVIDs membership network of visitor groups and drives collaboration.

The Senior Network Coordinator leads on the coordination and cultivation of the network infrastructure support to visitor groupsand network collaboration. The Senior Network Coordinator fosters collaboration between members and strengthens best practice for visiting, utilising AVID’s Members Charter as a central point of reference. As a small network, relationship building is central to this role and the post holder will provide 1:1 guidance alongside a programme of capacity building support based on membership needs. The role includes responsibility for the ongoing development of AVID’s Members Charter; coordinating and delivering AVID’s membership support programme of network calls, trainings, and skill sharing sessions; and the development of resources on the AVID members’ space.

This is a varied role, working directly with our diverse range of members across the UK, with a focus on the more established groups in the AVID network. The Senior Network Coordinator works closely with the Senior Member Coordinator who has a focus on smaller, grassroot groups and new visitor groups in the AVID network and visitor engagement.

Main duties and responsibilities

Relationship building and providing tailored 1:1 support to visitor group coordinators in the AVID network:

• Building relationships with AVID members across the UK with a focus on more-established groups in the AVID network.
• Providing 1:1 support, outreach and mentoring for group coordinators.
• Identifying, developing and collectively shaping good practice standards in visiting throughout the network.
• Responding to members’ queries and maintaining ongoing communication.
• Working with the Senior Member Development Co-ordinator to induct new groups to the AVID network and involve smaller grassroot groups in AVID’s programme of support.

Work alongside visitor groups to build their capacity, resilience and strengthen best practice for visiting in detention through:

• Delivering AVID’s core training modules on immigration detention and visiting to visitors groups, ensuring materials are relevant and up to date.
• Leading on a programme of training (both in-house and external), education and skill-sharing that addresses the needs of members and group coordinators.
• Building sustainable practices and collective care amongst visitor groups which respond to the adverse impacts of working in detention and vicarious trauma.
• Co-ordinating the AVID Annual Coordinators Network Gathering alongside the Senior Member Development Coordinator, jointly overseeing all aspects of administration and coordination of this event.
• Developing, updating and increasing use of AVID resources through oversight and development of AVID’s Members Area and resources/policies/guidance for visitor groups and coordinators as well as supporting the development of AVIDs volunteer visiting handbook.
• Working alongside people with lived experience of detention in the AVID community to facilitate meaningful opportunities for leadership in network activities.

Develop network collaboration, facilitated peer-support and alignment of groups around shared network values, strategies and goals through:

• Co-ordinating and facilitating AVID member calls and skill shares to provide structured peer-support and ensure that information is effectively shared in the AVID network.
• Working with AVID members to establish processes and activities for collaborative development and ongoing revision of the members’ charter.
• Embedding charter values across AVID’s network support and capacity building work with a priority focus on anti-racism & anti-oppression and lived-experience leadership in line with our strategic objectives.

Maintaining and monitoring the activity of the AVID network and identifying emerging areas for development through:

• Developing and improving access to AVID’s membership offer, administering the annual membership renewals and keeping up to date records of AVID members.
• Designing and implementing annual members survey.
• Keeping an up-to-date record of member activities, meetings, participation and feedback.
• Keeping abreast of the development and support needs of the AVID members as well as changes in detention policy and practice.
• Identifying and building relationships with external partners to strengthen collaboration and partnerships with the wider movement.

Other tasks:

• Supporting AVID’s strategic development through our strategic objectives.
• Working alongside other members of the AVID team to ensure that membership support and network development is connected to our overall mission of ending detention and advocacy efforts.
• Representing AVID at external meetings and events.
• Contributing to funder and board reporting.
• Tracking, monitoring and evaluating impact using AVIDs internal databases.
• Responding to general enquiries by phone, email or post.

Person Specification

We are interested in skills and experience developed in a range of environments, whether through formal workplaces or voluntary. We recognise the great value of lived experience of immigration detention and/or of hostile environment policies and would be very interested to hear from applicants with this experience.

Experience

• Experience of delivering and designing training to meet specific objectives with an understanding of the different needs for in person and online training.
• Experience of recruiting, supporting, and advising volunteers.
• Experience of delivering workshops and/or coordinating events (online and in-person).
• Experience of working with marginalised communities.
• Experience of monitoring, reporting and evaluation.

Desirable:

• Experience of developing support systems, identifying priorities for change and strengthening the infrastructure of voluntary groups.
• Experience of working with refugee, migrant and/or detained communities.
• Experience of working in the immigration and/or criminal justice sector.
• Experience of working in a membership organisation.

Knowledge and understanding

• Knowledge of good practice in volunteer management.
• Knowledge and understanding of migration, human rights, asylum, criminal justice and immigration detention in the UK.

Skills

• Communication skills, written and oral.
• Facilitation skills and inclusive approach to managing online and offline spaces.
• People skills and ability to build relationships with diverse groups of people.
• Solid administration skills and working knowledge of information systems.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

We are looking to recruit someone with strong administration skills who is organised, a good communicator, and who is comfortable in prioritising workloads. This role would suit an efficient and diligent systematic thinker, with a solutions-focussed can-do approach, who is confident at using CRM databases, WordPress, Office 365, and who enjoys setting up and refining administrative processes. The candidate should have previous administration experience (paid or voluntary), and who is hard working, proactive, reliable, and honest. An eye for detail is especially important and you need to be comfortable using your own initiative and be able to motivate yourself in your home-working environment.

Key Responsibilities

The candidate will be responsible for administration at Soundabout which includes:

• Ensure that email enquiries are dealt with professionally, promptly, and appropriately.

• Source and maintain Soundabout merchandise stock; update online shop, process, and send orders.

• Maintain and update Soundabout equipment, keeping detailed inventories and organising essential maintenance such as PAT testing.

• Input, update, and maintain essential stakeholder, project, events, and evaluation data using Salesforce (CRM system)

• Schedule, circulate, and collate monitoring and evaluation related surveys using Salesforce and Office 365, providing results for reporting purposes as required.

• Managing project and event sign up processes using Enthuse (digital fundraising and event management system).

• Undertaking administration relating to project and training commissions, partnerships, and memberships. This includes confirmation letters, 121 agreements, partnership agreements, membership renewals, annual fee updates, and contact liaison.

• Supporting colleagues with storage and venue hire administration, including researching and booking venues, checking accessibility, collating, and ordering any refreshments or equipment required. 

• Supporting recruitment and human resources administration, including data inputting on Breathe HR (digital HR system), supporting DBS checks and reviews, tracking training requirements, tracking insurance renewals.

• Manage Soundabout zoom accounts including creating and disseminating zoom links and recordings.

• Maintain, organise, and work with colleagues to maximise the use of Soundabout’s Office365 systems.

• Supporting administrative tasks across the organisation as required. 

Management Accountant MA250114

Centre for Alternative Technology – Machynlleth SY20 9AZ

About CAT

The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) is an internationally renowned environmental charity, a world-leading eco centre, and one of the foremost providers of postgraduate environmental education in the UK, based near Machynlleth in Mid Wales.

CAT provides inspiration, education and training in solutions to the climate and biodiversity emergency.

Key activities include a visitor centre where groups can see solutions in action, residential short courses, vocational training and postgraduate degrees in a wide range of sustainability-related topics, with online courses and events offered alongside in-person learning.

Job Details:

Ref: MA250114

Area of Responsibility:

Finance, Statutory accounts and Audit, & Management Information

Responsible to:

Director of Finance and Operations and/or Co-CEO

Responsible for:

Finance Manager & Team, including shared responsibility for Student Finance

Contract type:

Permanent

Responsibility Grade:

7

Location:

Flexible with regular visits to the CAT Eco centre near Machynlleth, Mid Wales

Hours:

Full-time: 37.5 hours per week.

Working Days:

Usually Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Occasional weekend and evening working

Salary: £35,898 per annum

Work remotely: See location

Application deadline:  9am 13 February 2025

Interviews to be held: 21 February 2025 on site

Expected start date:  As soon as possible

Overview of Role

The role is a key part of the finance team at CAT as the organisation grows and looks to plan for the future. It reports to the Director of Finance & Operations and/or Co-CEO with line management responsibilities for the Finance Manager and finance team. 

Key areas of the role will include: working with the DOFO in the development of management information and reporting; production of monthly reports for the senior management team (SMT); production of reports for the Board of Trustees; forecasting and budgeting; setting targets; expanding the use and efficiency of our accounts software, including integration with other systems, preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns and supervision of the production of our monthly payroll.

The role includes line management responsibilities for the finance team and shared line management responsibilities for the student finance team.

The role reports to the Director of Finance & Operations and/or the CEO, and will involve working closely with them to monitor, maintain and take forward the development of CAT’s finance systems and controls.

In addition, the role includes working with the finance team to produce the annual statutory accounts, preparing for our annual audit, and liaising with the auditors over their work, ensuring that all reporting deadlines (internal & external) are met.

This role is ideally suited to someone who would like to use their accountancy skills and experience as part of a dedicated team working together on solutions to the climate and biodiversity emergency.

The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years’ post-qualification experience in a similar role in a charity or other not-for-profit organisation and have strong IT, oral and written communication skills.

Main Responsibilities

Area 1: Management Information

• Line management of the finance team

• Monitoring of bookkeeping and accounting systems to ensure the timely and accurate production of information

• Production of monthly management reports

• Assisting with production of KPIs

• Assisting with the production and interpretation of variance reports

• Assisting with the interpretation of financial and management information including identifying key trends

• Assisting with the development and enhancement of management reports

• Assisting the DOFO with the production of reports for the Board of Trustees

Area 2: Systems & Controls

• Ensuring that accounting systems and controls are operating efficiently and adhered to

• Assisting with the development and enhancement of accounting systems and controls

• Assisting with the enforcement and ongoing development of our finance regulations

Area 3: Payroll

• Ensuring that the monthly payroll is prepared accurately and on time

• Ensuring that PAYE/NI returns and payments are made correctly and on time

Area 4: VAT

• Preparation of the quarterly VAT returns

• Ensuring the accurate and timely submission of VAT returns

• Ensuring that timely payments of any VAT due to HMRC

• Dealing with ad hoc queries around VAT compliance at CAT

Area 5: Forecasting

• Assisting the DOFO with the periodic production and updating of financial forecasts

• Assisting the DOFO with the production of commentaries on the forecasts

Area 6: Budgeting & Target Setting

• Production of annual budgets for the organisation and individual departments, liaising with departmental managers to ensure budgets are realistic and understood

• Monitoring of budgets during the year

• Reporting on variances

• Reviewing the proposed use of our accounts software for recording and reporting on budgets

• Setting departmental targets

• Monitoring and reporting on actual figures against targets

Area 7: Student Finance

• Assisting in managing and controlling the aspects of the Student Finance Team roles that directly relate to CAT’s finances & accounting

• Liaising with the Student Support Team and the wider Graduate School, in relation to finance matters

Area 8: Other Responsibilities

• Ad hoc assignments relating to financial matters

• Dealing with taxation matters that may arise to ensure that CAT remains compliant with all statutory requirements

• Assisting with any compliance visits such as HMRC, VAT and PAYE inspections.

• Assisting the DOFO in relation to CAT’s banking arrangements.

• Attending meetings across CAT to discuss finance matters and assist with planning

• Other duties that might reasonably be requested relating to, but not necessarily limited to, financial and accounting matters.

Application forms are required. CVs will not be accepted.

Further details, including application form, can be obtained from our website 

Applications should be forwarded to vacancy email address by the deadline stating the job title in the Subject line.

Any queries should be addressed to vacancy email address

Join us in our mission to create space for nature to thrive alongside people.

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking, and highly organised Finance & Admin Officer with an eye for detail to join our team at the Lifescape Project. This person will play an integral part in our financial and operational management as the organisation expands.

Candidates will need to be comfortable with taking on a wide range of financial and non-financial tasks, carrying them out in a timely and accurate way and using their initiative.

About the us

The Lifescape Project is a small and growing charity dedicated to protecting and restoring wild landscapes, helping to provide a future for all life on earth. We focus on ambitious projects that solve complex environmental problems by leveraging the skills and expertise of a multi-disciplinary team across science, law, economics, technology, and culture.

Role responsibilities:

• Financial Processing (60%): Manage QuickBooks, raise invoices, monitor debtors, handle staff expenses, assist with banking, gift aid, year-end procedures, VAT returns, and payroll.
• Operational & Administrative Tasks (40%): Organise meetings, manage HR systems, support recruitment and onboarding, liaise with suppliers, maintain policies and procedures, support EDI initiatives, manage volunteers, and handle general administration.

Experience and qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent qualification, or extensive experience in a similar role (desirable).
• Accounting qualification (AAT Level 3) or extensive experience (essential).
• Double entry bookkeeping and QuickBooks experience (essential).
• Experience in financial transaction processing, reporting, and charity sector accounting (desirable).
• Strong organisational, communication, and IT skills, with the ability to work independently and remotely.

Benefits:

• 36 days annual leave (28 days plus public holidays)
• Annual Lifescape retreat and paid work travel
• Pension scheme
• Computing equipment
• Potential for study leave
• Flexible & remote working arrangements

For further information, including the full job description and person specification, please download the candidate information pack.

Apply now to be part of a team dedicated to solving environmental issues and protecting the natural world by emailing your CV and covering letter (no more than 2 pages) outlining how you meet the person specification and why you are the right person for this role.

Closing date: Friday 21 February 2025.

First round interviews: 13 and 14 March 2025.

Finance Lead         

Remote working with flexible hours | 3 days per week |  £350/day |  Initial 6 month contract with rolling extension  

This is a pivotal role supporting our Senior Management Team to make the future fairer and improve the sustainability of our business.

About the School of International Futures (SOIF)

School of International Futures (SOIF) is a global non-profit collective of practitioners in strategy and policy for current and future generations. Our vision is a better, fairer, more sustainable world for current and future generations.  We achieve this by empowering people to use participatory futures and foresight to drive societal transformation through their organisations, communities, and countries.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a Finance Lead to support our agile and values-driven non-profit business to grow whilst balancing financial sustainability.  Reporting to the Operations Director, this role will involve working with our Senior Management Team to shape our financial strategy, deliver our plans, and improve the way we work. You will manage a financial accountant.  They carry out all routine finance processes and this role is focussed on quality assurance, finance strategy, and developing our approach to managing grants.  We use Xero for our financial platform and most of our financial management tools and reporting are in Google Sheets, slides, and docs.

Responsibilities 

These include;

1. Finance strategy
2. Grant management
3. Management Information
4. Cashflow management
5. Process improvement

Experience and skills

The following are essential skill requirements for this position:

• Accountancy qualification - AAT,  ACA, ACCA or CIMA
• At least 5 years experience working as a Finance Lead or at a senior level in an organisation that delivers project-based and/or non-profit work
• Fluent English speaker with excellent written English (additional languages a bonus)

Experience in using Xero (our finance platform) and Google Sheets is desirable.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

SOIF is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Application process

To apply, please upload your CV, and a tailored cover letter that outlines how you meet the listed capabilities, essential, and desirable experience, and respond to 4 specific questions related to the key skills and experience above on our website. We value authentic, thoughtful responses and encourage you to share your insights and experiences. Please note that overly generic or AI-generated answers may not effectively demonstrate your suitability for the role.

To completethe application, answer each of the four questions on our jobs portal

• Provide some examples of how you have supported and challenged senior leaders with different levels of finance experience to deliver results
• Describe your experience with forecasts and budgets and how you have tailored your approach to meet the organisation's needs
• Describe your experience of setting up grant policies and processes and managing grants
• Describe your experience of managing cash flow and financial risk in a small or growing organisation including short-term treasury management

Closing date: 10:00 PM (UK/BST), Sunday, 16th February 2025.

First-round interviews: Week commencing 24th February 2025.

Second-round interviews: Week commencing 3rd March 2025.

The Woodland Trust requires a Business Intelligence Analyst to support organisational insight and reporting activity. 

The Role: 
A key role in establishing a solid analytics platform across the business – ranging from the design, creation and implementation of insightful reporting to include automated dashboards in Power BI to build and develop insightful analysis to drive key business decisions.

• The role offers an opportunity to witness and help to deliver a tangible impact for the world and the environment.
• You will be joining an established team in a highly collaborative, multi-disciplinary and ideas-driven environment.
• There will be a particularly wide variety of data sets to work with as you contribute to all areas of the Trust's operation.
• You will have the opportunity to steer reporting strategies.
• You will be coming into a creative and proactive team with access to a wide variety of data sets with which to enhance your analysis.
• More widely, the Trust has a welfare driven culture and the data operation is no exception.
• You will be given the autonomy to explore ideas and perform your role in a way that reflects your personal way of working and you will also benefit from the support of the organisation and particularly your team.  
• This role includes a mix of working from home and at our main office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. 

The Candidate: 

• You have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values—Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count
• You will be an experienced data professional who is driven by the satisfaction of making a difference and providing creative solutions across a wide variety of projects.
• You will be comfortable in a dynamic environment with plenty of change. This change will be driven and underpinned by our expanding data sets.
• The successful applicant will be passionate about conservation and technology and motivated to operate in the intersection between these two areas to produce an effective impact for the Trust's cause.
• You will have an opportunity to communicate your passion for data and all it can do a wide variety of stakeholders across the Trust as you research their needs and how you can use your skills to support this.

Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:

• Enhanced Employer Pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
• Generous Annual Leave
• Enhanced Parental Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme

About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees. 
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application. 

Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, so they do not see your CV until shortlisting is completed. 
Make sure that you answer the Application Questions to show your relevant skills and passion for the role.
Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply. 

Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.

First stage interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams w/c 10th March 2025
Second stage interviews will be held on site at our Grantham office.

Support Administrator – Fuel Bank Foundation

Contract Type: Full Time, Fixed Term (12 months)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Remote (based in the West Midlands) with occasional travel for team meetings within the Midlands.

Are you a confident communicator with excellent administrative skills? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing customer queries and applications processing? Are you flexible, empathetic, and dedicated to delivering outstanding customer service? If so, this role is perfect for you.

At Fuel Bank Foundation, we are the UK’s leading charity for fuel poverty, committed to tackling the challenges of fuel crisis support. Through our innovative network of community partnerships, we provide emergency financial assistance and practical solutions for individuals unable to pre-pay for their energy.

As a Support Administrator, you will be instrumental in ensuring the seamless operation of our charity network activities. You’ll work closely with internal teams and community-based partners to deliver high-quality administrative support, maintain accurate data, and drive improvements in service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inbox Management: Manage and respond to daily queries received in inboxes with a focus on efficient communication.
• Data Integrity: Request and gather additional information from partners and applicants, updating in-house CRM systems and Excel spreadsheets to maintain accurate, reliable records.
• Escalation: Proactively escalate unresolved queries to the appropriate team members.
• Document Management: File electronic documentation accurately and maintain a central registry of Network Members to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Partner Coordination: Act as the first point of contact for Network Partners, addressing inquiries and providing support.
• Audit Compliance: Monitor and track partner activities, ensuring adherence to internal audit processes.
• Training Preparation: Assist in preparing and dispatching training resources for partners and help organize partner training sessions.
• Data Analysis: Collect and analyse data to identify areas for improvement in network operations and contribute to process enhancement initiatives.
• Process Improvement: Recommend and implement solutions to streamline administrative processes and improve efficiency.

 What We’re Looking For:

• Administrative Expertise: Strong background in administration with experience managing records, reports, and correspondence.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written skills, with the ability to adapt communication styles for diverse audiences.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Organisational Abilities: Exceptional attention to detail and time management skills to manage workload effectively.
• Problem Solving: A proactive problem solver with strong decision-making capabilities.
• Teamwork: Collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a high-performing team.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and support partner communications.

 Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge of the energy sector, fuel poverty challenges, or experience in the charity sector is advantageous but not essential.

 What You’ll Receive in Return:

• Team Support: Join a supportive and collaborative team committed to your success.
• Enhanced Annual Leave: 27.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days.
• Flexible Working: Enjoy a flexible schedule that supports a healthy work-life balance.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  • Enhanced pension contributions.
  • Private healthcare and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Training and Development: Benefit from a comprehensive onboarding programme and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Equal Opportunities Employer: We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

A niche research body / global think tank focused on human rights is seeking a Finance Coordinator with US GAAP, accounting and payroll experience for a highly flexible role! The role can be fully-remote from anywhere within the UK.

The position is permanent, and can be offered on a full-time (5 days per week) or part-time (3 or 4 days per week) basis. The salary range is £35,000 - £45,000 per annum FTE. The position will involve a range of finance and operations duties supporting a range of stakeholders within the UK and US.

The post will support the Director of Finance  (UK based) and Director of US Operations (US based) and will work closely with other members of the global Operations team and other Finance team members on critical projects. The post holder will support across a variety of finance work streams including finance administration, payroll, bookkeeping, as well as well as providing general operations support.

Key responsibilities include:

Financial Management (50%)

• Manage accounts payable and receivable through QuickBooks Online

• Handle banking transactions/payments, including routine bank reconciliation

• Support in the management of US payroll system

• Support in the maintenance of 401k platform system data including onboarding/offboarding

• Liaise with State and Federal departments and CPA where necessary

• Prepare monthly financials and forecasts for the Executive Director and global team

US Operations (50%)

• Support the Director of Operations in developing and implementing new operations policies and procedures as needed

• Support the Director of Operations with any administration, projects, or ongoing operational tasks

• Assist with general ad hoc administration requests as needed as assigned by the US Director or the Executive Leadership Team

The position would be ideal for an American expat living in the UK, or someone based in the UK who has demonstrable experience with US accounting.

The role would suit a passionate, personable and inquisitive person looking to grow into a role with more responsibility as the role develops.

Closing date: ASAP/ongoing

Please get in touch to find out more!

We are delighted to be recruiting for a visionary, mission-driven leader to join Mary’s Meals UK, as Executive Director. Reporting to our Board of Trustees and Chief Growth Officer – MMI, you will provide inspirational strategic and operational leadership to Mary’s Meals UK (MMUK), to drive and lead ongoing growth and innovation, as we strive to grow our movement and raise awareness and funds, on a national scale. With an entrepreneurial approach to growth, you will be bold and brave, seeking new opportunities and partnerships to foster growth, whilst nurturing our existing, deeply committed supporters.

As Executive Director, you will demonstrate strong leadership and bring proven experience of engaging and leading a leadership team through periods of growth and change, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. Strategy development, implementation and execution will be key to success, and you will demonstrate service, simplicity and stewardship to support agile growth across a variety of sectors and regions.

MMUK is the largest and longest established National Affiliate in the Mary’s Meals network, currently raising c.£20M to support global school feeding programmes, reaching children living some of the world’s poorest countries. The promise of a meal attracts these hungry children into the classroom, giving them the energy to learn and hope for a better future.

Key responsibilities:

· Collaborate with the MMUK Board of Trustees and MMI to lead the design and execution of an ambitious growth strategy, to ensure the organisation can achieve its mission and stays true to our values.

· In collaboration with our Director of Supporter Engagement & Income, develop and deliver an ambitious fundraising strategy for MMUK, focused on growing our supporter base, developing new partnerships and nurturing existing partnerships with various networks and other grassroots communities.

· Work with our Director of Communications to develop and implement an ambitious media and communications strategy to drive growth.

· Manage, monitor and report on the progress against organisational goals and objectives, in collaboration with our Director of Finance & Operations.

· Serve as the primary liaison to our Board of Trustees: manage, inspire and cultivate the board relationships.

Mission-driven, with extensive experience of leading a high performing non-profit or profit-making entity, on a similar scale. You will have experience across a broad range of strategic and operational functions and will combine your proven ability to drive growth, develop and nurture productive relationships and inspire our movement. Strategic in outlook, you will role model our dearly held values, inspiring and engaging everyone involved in our movement and representing MMUK to key supporters, donors and stakeholders.

You will also need:

· Significant experience of providing inspirational leadership to a senior management team and a wider organisation, with the ability to develop and live organisational culture.

· Strong experience of developing and executing strategies to drive revenue generation or fundraising.

· Experience of representing an organisation to key supporters, donors and stakeholders.

· Deep commitment to Mary’s Meals’ vision and mission and reaching the next child waiting.

· Familiarity with Churches and Christian networks would be advantageous but certainly not essential, as would the ability to represent MMUK in faith-based networks with confidence and credibility.

We are a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. As an organisation, named after Mary the mother of Jesus and shaped by Christian values, we feel that the way we do things is as important as the result and we welcome all who wish to play their part in our important work. We continue to change the lives of over 2.4 million children who today will receive Mary’s Meals.

We are a values-driven organisation, we believe in the innate goodness of people, respect the dignity of every human being and family life and believe in good stewardship of the resources entrusted to us. In line with our values, Mary’s Meals is fully committed to a culture of safeguarding.

We have a remote-first approach to work and are happy for you to work remotely and flexibly, in a way that best supports your work-life balance. We have an office in Glasgow and London for those who would like to work from here occasionally or on a regular basis. Some travel across the UK and to countries where Mary’s Meals operates will be required.

If you are inspired to join our movement and our vision, mission and values resonate with you, we would love to hear from you. Please click Apply and include your CV and a succinct covering letter, of no more than two A4 pages, telling us why you want to join Mary’s Meals UK and why your skills and experience would make you a great Executive Director.

Closing date for applications is Monday 24th February. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

Applicants must reside and hold full right to work in the UK.

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

This role has responsibility for the Swansea, Neath & Port Talbot areas with regular travel to the regional office based in Rumney, Cardiff.

As a Team Leader you will be:

• Ensuring the delivery of excellent services to victims
• Contributing to the retention and development of contracts for services by supporting and managing operational staff
• Delivering the overall aim of helping people cope and recover from the effects of crime
• Working collaboratively with the Operations Manager & other management team members
• Ensuring the delivery work force plans and the development of the service

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

Join Racing Welfare as Head of Fundraising and Make a Lasting Impact!

Are you an ambitious, results-driven fundraising leader with a passion for making a difference? Racing Welfare is looking for an exceptional Head of Fundraising to join our senior management team and take the helm of a thriving, high-performance fundraising operation. This is a unique opportunity for someone who wants to shape the future of British horseracing’s charitable support, driving growth and innovation in a vital sector.

 About Racing Welfare:

Racing Welfare is a registered charity dedicated to supporting the workforce of British horseracing – from stud, stable, and racecourse staff to those in related professions. Our mission is to help these dedicated individuals thrive in their careers and lives, offering guidance, practical assistance, and support throughout their journey – from recruitment to retirement.

The Role:

As Head of Fundraising, you will play a central role in Racing Welfare’s strategic direction and growth. You’ll work closely with the Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer to craft and execute an ambitious fundraising strategy that delivers innovative income streams to fund our vital services. You’ll lead, inspire, and develop a talented team, empowering them to deliver outstanding fundraising initiatives and events that drive real change.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop & Deliver Fundraising Strategy: Work with senior leadership to shape the charity’s fundraising vision, ensuring the strategy aligns with our wider goals and drives long-term sustainability.
• Innovative Fundraising Campaigns: Create and implement engaging campaigns, managing budgets and evaluating performance to optimise success.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and motivate a high-performing fundraising team, supporting their professional growth and achieving collective goals.
• Building Strategic Partnerships: Cultivate relationships with trusts, foundations, and corporate partners to build lasting, mutually beneficial collaborations.
• Drive Operational Excellence: Oversee day-to-day fundraising operations, ensuring smooth management of income, expenditure, and compliance.

You Will Bring:

• Proven experience in fundraising or commercial management, with a track record of successfully recruiting donors and sponsors.
• A natural leader with exceptional people management skills, able to inspire and empower teams to excel.
• Solid experience in budgeting, financial planning, and performance management.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate diverse stakeholders.
• A passion for innovation and the ability to think strategically about fundraising opportunities.

Bonus: Experience in the horseracing industry is desirable, but not essential. 

Why Racing Welfare?

This is your chance to take on a leadership role in a respected and impactful charity. You’ll be part of a passionate team, working in a dynamic environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth. The role offers flexibility with the option to work from home or our Newmarket office, alongside occasional travel across the UK (including evenings and weekends).

As a charity, wellbeing is at the forefront of all we do. We aim to be a leading employer in the industry and make sure everyone at Racing Welfare has the opportunity to thrive.

If you’re ready to make a significant contribution to the future of Racing Welfare and help improve the lives of those who dedicate themselves to British horseracing, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply Today:
Submit your CV and covering letter to join Racing Welfare and lead our fundraising efforts to new heights.

We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. The closing date for this role is 14 February 2025. Interviews will be held the week commencing 25 February 2025. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if we receive a large number of suitable applications.

Salary: £50,000 p.a.

Racing Welfare is committed to safeguarding and will always recruit all personnel in line with government guidelines, relevant legislation, and the Charity Commission's best practice guidance.

 This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. We only ask applicants to disclose convictions which are not yet spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 

Racing Welfare’s Safeguarding Statement of Intent can be found on our website.

About Tender

Tender is an arts charity working with children and young people to prevent domestic abuse and sexual violence through creative projects. Our programmes are safe, enjoyable, age-appropriate spaces where young people can engage with sensitive topics and “rehearse” for real-life scenarios. Participants are encouraged to be both consumers and producers of learning through script-work, role-play and creative media such as films and art. Throughout, we enable young people to explore their choices, rights and expectations in relationships and to recognise the early warning signs of abuse. 

Role Purpose

The main purposes of the Projects Coordinator role are to:

• Coordinate the delivery of Tender’s educational programmes to and for children and young people in schools and youth settings in East England (with an initial focus on Norfolk)
• Establish and maintain relationships with Tender’s internal and external stakeholders, including colleagues, workshop leaders, teachers/carers, delivery partners and other service professionals
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of Tender’s projects

Main responsibilities

Project delivery

• Coordinating the delivery of arts-based educational projects in and to schools and youth settings, including digital projects, to educate children and young people about healthy relationships
• Monitoring the progress of projects and working with the Programme Manager (East) to ensure projects are delivered to plan and on time
• Managing the distribution of relevant and appropriate materials and resources to project settings, workshop leaders and other partners involved in project delivery in the region to ensure high-quality project delivery
• Coordinating the evaluation of projects delivered in youth settings to ensure learnings from projects are assessed and shared
• Working with the Tender team to ensure effective and efficient use of time and resource during delivery

Relationships

• Supporting the Programme Manager (East) to establish and maintain relationships with youth settings to facilitate the delivery and success of educational projects
• Supporting the Programme Manager (East) to manage relationships with other stakeholders involved in the delivery of projects, including workshop leaders, youth leaders, partner organisations, and professional specialists, to ensure stakeholders remain engaged in and committed to the projects’ success
• Working with the Programme Manager (East) in managing communications for Tender’s projects, including building new relationships with youth settings
• Working with colleagues to manage information flows and communication to ensure knowledge of and learnings from projects are known and understood across Tender

Administration

• Logging, tracking and updating project management documentation (including project booking, securing contracts, carrying out risk assessments) to facilitate transparency of decision-making and accuracy of reporting
• Following monitoring and evaluation procedures to ensure the results of projects are recorded accurately and in a timely manner using specified systems, including Salesforce and SharePoint
• Participating in training and other learning activities to develop relevant professional skills and knowledge
• Undertaking any other reasonable duties commensurate with the grade and competencies required of the post requested by the line management

The Human Trafficking Foundation (HTF) is looking for an experienced fundraiser to play a pivotal role in securing funding from trusts, foundations, and other philanthropic sources. This role is essential in ensuring the long-term sustainability of HTF’s vital work in responding to human trafficking and modern slavery. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in successful bid-writing, a strong interest in HTF’s mission, and the drive and organisational skills to thrive in a small, dynamic, and highly effective team.

Employment Type: Part-Time (2 days per week), up to one-year fixed term contract. Option for Consultant or Staff Position

Key responsibilities:

Research and Identify Funding Opportunities:

• · Proactively identify relevant trusts, foundations, and grant-making bodies aligned with HTF’s mission
• · Cultivate connections with prospective trusts and donors
• · Develop a strong pipeline of funding prospects

Bid-Writing and Grant Applications:

• · Craft compelling, high-quality tailored funding proposals and grant applications
• · Ensure applications align with funders' priorities and HTF’s strategic objectives
• · Maintain accurate records of fundraising efforts and communications

Relationship Management:

• · Build and maintain relationships with key funders and donors
• · Work with the Director of Operations to provide timely updates and reports to funders, demonstrating the impact of their support

Financial Planning and Forecasting:

• · Work with the Director of Operations to develop financial forecasts and funding strategies
• · Track income targets and report on fundraising progress

Person Specification

We are seeking a proactive fundraising professional who will understand HTF’s unique work in order to develop targeted funding applications and ensure HTF’s long-term financial sustainability. The ideal candidate will have:

Essential:

• · Proven experience in trust and foundation fundraising with a successful track record in securing grants
• · Strong bid-writing skills with the ability to craft compelling and persuasive proposals tailored to the interests of the specific funder and the needs of HTF
• · Experience in developing and managing a funding pipeline
• · Ability to build and maintain relationships with funders and stakeholders
• · Excellent communication and organisational skills
• · Ability to work independently, manage multiple deadlines, and demonstrate initiative

Desirable:

• · Strong financial acumen, with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• · Knowledge of the anti-trafficking and modern slavery sector
• · Experience in fundraising for policy-focused or non-frontline charities

Application deadline: Friday 21st February. Early applications may lead to early consultation. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide feedback on application forms. No Agencies Please