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Mothers' Union is a global Christian movement working with people of all faiths and none to develop communities, strengthen families and advocate for change. Our members are active in 83 countries and work tirelessly to serve their communities to build a future where everyone thrives.

The Role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the role of the Income Processing and Sales Ledger Officer is to support the day to day operation of the Finance and Fundraising functions, which are essential to our ability to deliver on our charitable objectives.

In this role you will be responsible for managing and processing donations, processing of other income and receipts, completion of income side bank reconciliations, management of aged debtors and other sales ledger related tasks, processing of Direct Debits, plus completion of other ad-hoc tasks and provision of general administration support.

The successful candidate will need be able to work to deadlines and have strong basic skills in admin, organisation, and IT. The nature of the role requires someone who is able to manage confidential data, is highly numerate and is a problem solver.

This role would best suit someone with previous related experience and knowledge of working in finance, accounting and administration, ideally bringing existing sales ledger knowledge, however applications are also welcomed from those with the required basic skills

The successful candidate will benefit from an attractive benefits package and will receive all the support needed to succeed, including a full induction, continuing professional training where appropriate and regular 1-2-1s with your line manager.

Pleaaw refer our detailed job description for more information about the role.

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave (full time) plus up to 4 days of leave (full time) given at the discretion of Mothers’ Union.
• Employer pension contribution of 6.5%.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
• Two volunteering days per calendar year.
• One away day per calendar year.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Bereavement leave & Compassionate leave
• Season ticket loan.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Eye care voucher and an allowance towards glasses.

Work Location/Hybrid Working Pattern

This role will be based at our Head Office in central London. Mothers’ Union operates a hybrid working model. This role requires an average 2.5 days a week in the office minimum (115 days minimum per year) given the nature of the job. There will be in blocks in the fundraising area, mainly around appeals (3 or 4 blocks a year), where the successful candidate be expected to come into the office 7 or 8 days in a row.

Apart from that, Tuesdays are our anchor days where every staff member is expected to be at the office. The 115 days includes anchor Tuesdays. In addition, Thursday is a core working day where part time staff are expected to work, either at home or from the office as needed.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please apply by sending your CV and a Cover Letter via CharityJob. The Cover Letter should clearly outline how your skills match the main responsibilities of the role.

Please note – only applications with a cover letter, alongside a CV, will be considered.

Application Deadline

The closing date for applications is 17 January 2025. Due to the number of applications we may receive, we will not be able to individually respond to each applicant. Kindly note, we will only be getting in touch with the applicants shortlisted for an interview. We aim to get in touch with the shortlisted candidates after the application deadline.

Equal Opportunity

Mothers’ Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to create an inclusive environment for all employees.

Finance Officer

Salary: £33,900 per annum
Hours: Full-time (38.5 hours per week)
Location: London (UK) - Hybrid working
Contract Type: Permanent

Are you a finance professional with a passion for accuracy, compliance, and contributing to the success of an organisation making a difference?

Charity People are delighted to be partnering with a global organisation that unites people, nations, and cultures through education, fostering peace and sustainability. Committed to inclusion, it provides extensive financial aid, empowering students to drive meaningful change and build a better future.

About the Role

As the Finance Officer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the financial operations of this organisation, working across three entities: a London-based charity, a Berlin-based charity, and a limited company. You will be responsible for ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial transactions, supporting internal and external stakeholders, and contributing to the financial integrity of their operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process payments and invoices accurately and on time while maintaining precise accounting records.
• Record and monitor donations to ensure error-free data management.
• Provide support for staff expenses processing, using an expense management tool.
• Manage general financial data entry and maintain physical and online filing systems.
• Assist in preparing documents for annual audits and finance committee meetings.
• Collaborate with a Berlin-based external bookkeeper for entity-specific financial needs.
• Support in the preparation of consolidated accounts and implementation of financial system improvements.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience: Proven background in finance or accounting, ideally in the charity or international finance sector.
• Knowledge & Skills:
• Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS/SORP).
• Experience with multi-currency transactions and reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics or similar CRM-based accounting systems.
• Advanced Excel skills, with experience in tools like Jet Reports or Continia (desirable).
• Familiarity with Raiser's Edge fundraising software or Power BI (desirable).
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and communication skills.
• Qualifications: Currently studying or qualified in AAT, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA.
• Competencies: Ability to manage workloads effectively, adapt to changing priorities, and collaborate respectfully and inclusively.

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a small finance team, where your contributions will have a tangible impact on the organisation's mission. With hybrid working arrangements and a supportive environment, you'll enjoy the flexibility to thrive professionally and personally.

How to Apply

If you're excited about this opportunity and meet the requirements, please send your CV as soon as possible. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so don't delay in applying!

Closing date: 6^th January 9am

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We know that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

Job description

We are looking for an inspiring, motivated and innovative woman who is driven by feminist values to lead our organisation in the provision of high-quality sexual violence support services and to be a tenacious advocate for women, gender equality and the eradication of sexual violence against women and girls locally and nationally.

Contract
This is a permanent full time role, 37.5 hours per week.

Start date
March 2025 or as agreed with candidate.

Working hours
37.5 Hours per week. Normally these will during normal working hours, but flexible working can be negotiated. On occasion, evening and weekend working may be required.   

Location
This role will be based at the EKRCC premises in Canterbury, but there will be frequent travel to centres across East Kent and occasional travel to London and other parts for meetings or conferences. 

Salary
£46,549 - £50,608 (Depending on Experience)

Annual leave
25 days  annual leave and bank holidays

Staff benefits

3% Pension Contribution

Employee Discounts Scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to Feminist Leadership Training

Flexible Working Negotiable

Application deadline – 4pm on Monday 13th January 2025

Interview Day – Friday 17th January 2025 

ellenor is a charity and a specialist palliative care provider for adults and children in Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley, and for children across the London Borough of Bexley. The Organisation has In-patient, Community, Wellbeing and therapeutic services at Northfleet.

We seek a dynamic, compassionate Operational Lead to enhance our Children’s Service. Candidates should be registered Children’s Nurses with expertise in Oncology, Complex Care, and Palliative Care, plus experience managing and developing services. Strong clinical and communication skills and a passion for exceptional care are essential.

About the role:
As the Operational Lead you will manage and co-ordinate the service, whilst also participating in direct patient care. You will work closely with other providers across Kent and as part of CHaL (Childrens Hospices across London) in developing and designing services that provide the highest standard of care and support.

Our Children’s team are part of something special, they provide specialist care & support to babies, children and young people with end of life care and oncology needs; supporting families in their own homes to ensure they enjoy special moments together . The children and young people we care for all have life limiting or life-threatening conditions and we are proud to offer a range of services to support the whole family. This includes play and music therapy and pre and post bereavement support. The role is very varied and requires a good understanding of the complex emotional and physical needs of the children and families as well as experience of managing a team.

Essential requirements:

• First Level Registered Children’s Nurse with current NMC registration
• Degree in palliative care or relevant clinical speciality.
• Teaching / mentorship qualification.
• Advanced Communication Skills certificate or willingness to undertake
• Administration of intravenous medications qualification, preferably with experience in the use of Central venouis Access Devices (CVADs.)

Why Join Us?
This is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to shape your career in this role you’ll have the opportunity to provide direct patient care whilst being in the position to shape and develop services within ellenor and with partners across Kent and Bexley.

Professional Growth: You’ll have the opportunity to learn, grow and develop your skills in a supportive and friendly environment whilst working with a variety of key stakeholders.

Supportive Team: At ellenor, we support, encourage, and uplift each other. By contributing towards our mission and being part of our dynamic team together we will celebrate successes and help overcome challenges as well as learning and moving on quickly from our failures. We encourage you to try new initiatives, think BIG and be bold with your aspirations.
Make it your own: There is much flexibility to shape this role by implementing your ideas and strategies in support of our aims and objectives.

• This post is subject to Enhanced DBS clearance.

An employer contributory pension scheme is available, and NHS Pension Scheme members can transfer in their pension.

How to apply:
By application form either online or downloadable from our website or by submitting a CV and cover letter. CV’s without a cover letter will not be considered. For informal enquiries, please contact Linda Coffey, Director of Care 

This post is subject to Enhanced DBS clearance.

Closing Date: 2 January 2024

At ellenor, we are committed to acknowledging and celebrating our differences, fostering an inclusive environment for all. Join us in building an outstanding and diverse team dedicated to supporting our patients and their families during one of life's most challenging times.

We are working in partnership with Anvil Arts, an independent charitable trust, and the largest performing arts organisation in Hampshire. They operate three fantastic cultural venues in Basingstoke, including The Anvil (1,400-seat), which is renowned as one of the top 5 concert halls in country. Within the same building is The Forge – an intimate 95-seat studio theatre, and in the heart of the town centre is The Haymarket, a 400-seat theatre set within a Grade II listed building.

Anvil Arts creates a year-round programme encompassing the best in music, performance, cultural education, arts participation, and outreach work. Since opening in 1994, they have sold over 5,000,000 tickets and brought audiences to Basingstoke from as far afield as Argentina, Iceland, Canada, and Japan. 

They are now seeking to appoint a Deputy Chief Executive, a new post in the Executive Leadership Team structure, reporting to the Chief Executive. The postholder will have a tight grasp on the overall operations of Anvil Arts, ensuring the continued growth of their reach and activities. Responsibility for all operational aspects of the artistic programme, strategy development that sets ambitious yet achievable targets that reflect the brand and values of Anvil Arts, driving additional earned revenue opportunities and ensuring that financial and operational capacity matches the organisation’s ambitions, will be expected. 

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following:

• A proven track record of successful management in venue/s or performing arts company operations, including financial oversight.

• Experience in strategic planning, policy development, and decision-making.

• Experience of maximising revenue streams and cost effectiveness. 

• Health and Safety training or qualification, e.g. IOSH Managing Safely. 

• Personal Licence holder. 

We are seeking a dynamic and creative individual, able to balance the strategic and operational aspects of this rewarding role. Great communication and interpersonal skills, and strong leadership qualities, with the capacity to motivate and manage a diverse team will be key.

For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

• Closing date: 12th January 2025

• Interviews with Anvil Arts: 23rd January onwards 

• Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by close of play on the 16th January prior to shortlisting on the 17th January

We are delighted to be working in partnership with Peterborough Cathedral. Peterborough Cathedral is one of England’s finest Norman landmarks. Founded as a monastic community in 654 AD, it grew into a prominent medieval abbey, the burial site of two queens, and a witness to Civil War drama. 

Today, this iconic building is a major attraction in a vibrant city, hosting exhibitions, cultural events, and gatherings. Yet at its heart, it remains a sacred place of Christian worship and mission—the ‘Mother Church’ of the Diocese of Peterborough and the seat of the Bishop of Peterborough. Every activity here reflects the Cathedral’s inspiring vision and values.

We are seeking a new Head of Fundraising. An experienced fundraising professional to lead income generation for the Cathedral, focusing on ambitious capital projects and ongoing operations. You’ll manage the fundraising officer in developing a regular giving program and nurturing lasting donor relationships through personalised, multi-channel engagement. By inspiring support for the Cathedral’s vision, you’ll drive sustainable income while coordinating multiple fundraising agencies to align with the new fundraising strategy.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• A proven track record of securing 6 to 7 figure funding in grant, philanthropic and statutory grants environment
• Solid understanding and experience in legacy fundraising
• Exceptional communication skills, including public speaking to a variety of stakeholders
• Skilled at handling multiple diverse projects and tasks, effectively prioritising and working well under pressure.
• Understanding of, sympathy with and willingness to promote the aims and purposes of the Cathedral, its mission and ministry. 

If you're looking for a rewarding role and have a proven track record of fundraising success, then we would be keen to hear from you. This is a wonderful opportunity to join a friendly, passionate small team and make a meaningful impact on the future of Peterborough Cathedral and its place in the city.

For more information, please contact Nick Thomas, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

Location: Hybrid – Min 2 days on-site

Closing date for applications: Thursday 2nd January 2025

Interviews with Peterborough Cathedral: w/c 13th January 2025 

Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by midday on 7th January prior to shortlisting on the 9th January.

A note from Charisma

Don’t feel like you meet all of the requirements?  We’d still love to chat, we’re a people first recruitment partner.  We specialise in charity recruitment with over 22 years’ experience working as a consultancy who support inspiring professionals find the perfect roles in transformational organisation

ShareAction is an independent charity and an expert on responsible investment. We work to build a world where the financial system serves our planet and its people. We set ambitious standards for how financial institutions, through their investment decisions, can protect our planet and its people and campaign for this approach to become the norm. We convene shareholders to collectively push companies to tackle the climate crisis, protect nature, improve workers’ rights and shape healthier societies. In the UK and EU, we advocate for financial regulation that has society’s best interests at its core.

What you’ll do

As part of the Financial Sector Standards Directorate, the Co-Head of Investor Engagement is responsible for leading ShareAction’s engagement with asset owners, asset managers and investment consultants. The role is key to establishing, sustaining and deepening constructive relationships with investment professionals at the heart of the financial system, challenging, encouraging and supporting them to raise their ambition on climate, nature, decent working conditions and people’s health. This is a new role that has been created from a restructuring of the team that we hope will allow both parts to work more collaboratively.

In this role, you will be accountable for designing and leading ShareAction’s strategy to engage and influence major global institutional investors. You will help ShareAction work towards our vision by playing a leading role in shaping a dynamic new strategy for engaging pension funds to be active responsible stewards of pension savers’ capital, helping them to exercise positive influence over the wider investment system in the interests of the people whose assets they manage.

You will work closely with your fellow Co-Head of Investor Engagement who acts as Technical Lead. They bring analytical and research expertise, ensuring that ShareAction’s insights, guidance and research outputs are informed, credible and robust. Your vital contribution will be to build constructive and sustained relationships with our key audiences in the investment industry and to shape inspiring and engaging events, dialogue and communications that deliver our messages in ways that resonate.

The Co-Head role is not a job share – both Co-Heads are full-time roles. Jointly, you are accountable for the design and overall delivery of ShareAction’s investor engagement strategy and for the wellbeing and performance of the Investor Engagement Team. However, you each have distinct accountabilities within the strategy, and the Engagement Lead (this role) will have primary responsibility for team operations (budget, risk and plan management, as well as monitoring, evaluation and learning). The team comprises eight more junior colleagues, six of whom will sit in your reporting line, with three reporting directly to you. As a team Head, you will also be part of ShareAction’s Extended Leadership Team, which plays a key role in organisational leadership, strategy and decision-making.

You will also liaise closely with colleagues who lead our advocacy with policymakers, as well as those who lead our corporate campaigns, helping to coordinate their efforts to build coalitions of investors that drive change through collaborative engagements with specific companies and sectors. You will oversee the secretariat function which ShareAction provides to two networks of mission-led investors (the Charities Responsible Investment Network and the Responsible Investment Network – Universities), supporting their ambitions to be at the leading edge of responsible investment practice.

ShareAction’s research, engagement and campaigns are highly respected within the investment industry. If you are excited by the opportunity to influence and shape the way the finance sector responds to the challenge of aligning long-term economic, financial, environmental and social goals, then we’d love to hear from you!

What you’ll bring to the team

We want to hear from you if you’re highly skilled in strategic stakeholder relationship management and have a passion for making the financial system work in the interests of people and the planet. Other key aptitudes we’re looking for are the ability to shape and lead a strategy to engage and influence with impact and the ability to lead and manage a passionate and talented team.

We think this role could suit someone who has previous experience in or of the financial sector. Or perhaps you may have worked in the wider industry in investor relations, in a professional services organisation, or in a stakeholder-facing role within a civil society organisation or regulatory/policymaking body. However, we recognise that talent comes from all types of backgrounds, and lots of skills are transferable. So, if you believe you would excel in engaging to change the financial industry but don't have one of these profiles of experience, we’re still keen to hear from you, and we welcome opportunities to explore different ways of achieving our goals.

We are currently formalising our hybrid working policy; however, as this role involves a lot of meetings with London-based stakeholders, there is an expectation that you will be able to attend the office or meetings in London on average 6–8 times a month.

What we will do for you

We are a fast-paced organisation that has grown substantially over the past few years. We recognise that our people work hard to advocate for responsible investment and drive meaningful engagement with those who have the power to create a brighter future. Every day, they bring their expertise, passion and persistence to build a world where the financial system serves our people and planet. We want to ensure we provide the right environment for our colleagues to thrive, and we are committed to improving our employee offer where possible.

Currently, we are pleased to offer:

• A commitment to flexible working: over 60% of our employees have some sort of flexible working arrangement in place.
• Hybrid working: we are committed to supporting our staff to work in a way that suits their lifestyle and meets the requirements of their role.
• Internal promotion and development opportunities: we offer a range of ways to improve your skills and focus on what you love, including promotion, secondment, or sideways development opportunities. For some levels of roles, we also offer direct progression.
• The opportunity to help make a difference: we tackle some of the world’s biggest social and environmental challenges. We offer opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience in a friendly, flexible and supportive working environment.
• A unionised work environment: our staff have the opportunity to join the union and are supported by our recognised union, Unite. We regularly consult and negotiate with our employees on workplace matters ranging from working conditions to pay.
• Regular in-person meetings, including all-staff away days, retreats and directorate strategy days to create connected teams.
• 8% non-contributory pension, invested with NEST and their green funds.
• A healthcare cash plan with Westfield that gives you money back on your healthcare costs.
• An employee assistance programme: advice and support, lifestyle discounts and short-term counselling.
• 25 days’ annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus office closure at the end of the year, ensuring everyone gets time to switch off together.
• Enhanced family leave pay: up to 18 weeks paid at 90% for either parent.
• Enhanced sick pay starting at 5 weeks’ full pay from day 1.
• Season ticket loan and cycle-to-work scheme.

ShareAction values and respects all differences in people (seen and unseen) and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities, and we are working hard to provide an environment where all can bring their authentic selves to work. We know that some people won’t apply for a role unless they meet all the requirements listed in the job description. If this is the case for you but you think you would excel in this role, we want to hear from you!

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 9 am on Wednesday 8th January 2025.
First-round interviews: Wednesday 15th/Thursday 16th January 2025 (online).
Second-round interviews: Thursday 23rd January 2025 (in person). 

To be considered for this post, you must be legally eligible to work in the UK; unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

At The Elephant Group, we believe talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not. That’s where we come in. We’re on a mission to create fairer access to top universities. As Head of Programmes, you’ll be key to driving this change.

In this role, you’ll lead the delivery of our transformative programmes – Elephant Access and Meta Method. Your work will directly contribute to breaking barriers, ensuring our programmes not only meet but exceed their potential. This is an opportunity to blend strategic thinking, project management, delivery and partnership building while using your analytical mindset and curiosity to continually improve outcomes and ensure excellence.

You’ll personally deliver elements of content to young people and other stakeholders, oversee the evaluation of programme impact, lead two direct reports, manage relationships with key partners and contribute to the development of strategies to promote fairer access.

Beyond programme leadership, you’ll drive collaborations with industry and third-sector organisations, leveraging their expertise and resources to improve our programmes and create solutions that promote opportunity. 

You'll be joining a small charity that has grown rapidly in reach since our launch and has big plans for the future. In 2024 we were short listed for the “Student Mobility Impact Award” and our inspiring CEO Jayne Taylor, was a finalist in the “Rising Chief Executive” category at the Third Sector Awards.

Job Details

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience

Contract: Permanent (subject to a successful probation review at 3 months)

Hours: Full-time only

Benefits: 28 days holiday plus 3 days at Christmas and bank holidays, 5% pension contribution, flexible working, training & development opportunities

Based: Remote – a suitable home working space is expected with equipment provided. Frequent organisational travel is expected with expenses paid. (You will need to be based in or very close to one of our hubs, Greater London, Midlands or Yorkshire and will travel typically around twice a week )

Line Manager: CEO

Direct reports: Programme co-ordinators

Start Date: As soon as possible

Key Responsibilities

Programme Management

• Lead and be responsible for the delivery of The Elephant Group’s programmes across all partnerships including large scale events. This will include personally delivering content to young people, presentations to stakeholders and acting as a facilitator.
• Manage relationships with external partners, ensuring high-quality programme delivery and compliance with contractual obligations, including reporting.
• Lead monitoring and evaluation processes, working to assess programme impact and refine delivery.
• Manage programme budgets, ensuring financial accountability and providing regular updates to the CEO.

Programme Development and Innovation

• Develop and implement strategies to enhance programme quality, reach, and impact.
• Use all forms of information provision to continually improve programmes and measure programme efficacy.
• Develop clear project plans for all programmes ensuring smooth delivery.
• Contribute to the development of new initiatives and support funding bids in collaboration with the Head of Operations and Development.

Team Leadership and Organisational Contribution

• Line manage programme staff, providing support, development opportunities, and guidance to ensure effective delivery.
• Contribute to organisational leadership, working closely with senior colleagues to align programme delivery with broader strategic goals.
• Represent The Elephant Group at external events and speaking engagements, as well as supporting fundraising and partner activities as required.

Why join us?

Great company culture

Our small, friendly team is committed to the mission of social justice. We are ambitious and hard working; we make decisions quickly and action them. We value professionalism, curiosity, innovation, speed and collaboration.

Excellent package

A competitive salary and generous leave

Professional development

We value initiative and will support forward thinking employees to develop with formal and informal opportunities. Our fantastic Chief Executive is passionate about staff development and giving staff autonomy to thrive and deliver great outcomes.

 Interested? To find out more including the important skills we are looking for, download our candidate brief

NB: An enhanced DBS check will be taken prior to appointment. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. We are unable to sponsor visas for international applicants without the right to work in the UK.

Brent Food Bank can only function effectively with a core of volunteers who are engaged in all aspects of the foodbank's operation. As the Food Bank becomes busier and as its services grow the Volunteer Coordinator will be responsible for promoting volunteer engagement, the development of our current volunteer community, and the recruitment and development of new volunteers.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual within our newly established Student Communities Team based in Sunderland. The team support a wide range of activity within student leadership including officer support, societies, student representation, volunteering and campaigns. The successful candidate will be responsible for working with a wide range of student leaders to mobilise the community organising model for a particular faculty within the University of Sunderland, harnessing their talent enhancing student skills development.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a variety of skills through being involved in a varied role across different areas of Membership Services at Sunderland Students’ Union.

Over the past year we have undertaken a Democracy and Governance Review to revitalise the way our students interact with their Students’ Union across both the Sunderland and London campuses. The findings of the review have highlighted the need for the SU to make a clear shift from the more traditional styles of SU democracy, facilitating instead, a community organising model.

The post holder will need to demonstrate the essential criteria from the JD/Person specification within their application statement demonstrating previous experience and clear examples.

It is an exciting time to join us! We have recently achieved Quality Students' Union accreditation from the National Union of Students.

Informal conversations regarding the post are encouraged with our Head of Operations, Dan Fow, ahead of application. 

How to apply:

If you have an interest in this role, please view the job description for further details. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Please download and complete the Application Form and EDI Monitoring Form, from our website to apply.

About The Role
We’re looking for a skilled professional to lead a critical project aimed at improving manager capability and embedding an updated reasonable adjustments process into business-as-usual operations. This is a fantastic chance to use your skills in reasonable adjustments and people experience design to foster inclusivity and enable managers with the tools and knowledge to better support their teams.
In this role, you will design and deliver a suite of tailored learning interventions, including workshops, e-learning modules, and on-demand resources, ensuring they align with our inclusion goals and organisational values. You will also refine and implement processes that streamline reasonable adjustments and enhance the employee experience.
You will: 

- Design and deliver engaging learning solutions to improve manager confidence and competence in applying reasonable adjustments.
- Embed the updated reasonable adjustments process into day-to-day operations by creating tools, templates, and guidance.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation to ensure solutions are inclusive, effective, and impactful.
- Evaluate the success of learning interventions and processes, providing recommendations for continuous improvement.

About you

- You have a thorough understanding of reasonable adjustments, relevant legislation, and their application in workplace settings.
- You have proven experience designing and delivering learning strategies, interventions, and tools tailored to specific organisational needs.
- You have experience in shaping processes and systems to enhance the employee experience, particularly in inclusive and person-centred environments.
- You can manage time-limited projects, meeting deadlines while engaging effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- You use your strong interpersonal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders across all levels.
- You have knowledge of e-learning software and digital learning solutions.

About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.

There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.

At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.
 
As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.

Our Values

We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.

Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.

Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.

Equal Opportunities

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.

We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.

Interim Partnership Development Manager

Background

BCP is in need of additional operational leadership on an interim basis, for a minimum of three months, with the possibility of extension.

Role

To support the strategic development and operations of BCP

Timings

Immediate start desirable, with a minimum three month contract, possibility of extension to six.

Reporting to

Lead Partner (Bude-Stratton Town Council) and Interim Chair 

Responsibilities 

• Support the board with work on its governance and future directions: related project work and organisational development initiatives

• Board secretariat (monthly evening meetings and associated tasks)

• Lead the staff team, including mentoring individuals and strengthening ways of working across the project strands and with the partnership board 

• Review and improve document management systems 

• Other work as required by the Interim Chair and Lead Partner (BSTC)

Skills and experience required

• Project management

• Working with a non-executive board and / or board level experience

• Working for or with a similar / relevant organisation to BCP

• Commitment to our values

• Understanding and experience of reputation management and stakeholder engagement

• Staff management and mentoring 

Terms

The role would be the equivalent of two/three days a week, hybrid, with flexibility around actual days worked and the balance between office/remote working. A minimum of the equivalent of one day per week in Bude for face-to-face meetings is anticipated. Remuneration commensurate with skills and experience, proportionate to a publicly funded (Lottery) not-for-profit organisation. 

Head of Regional Finance, India | London | Hybrid | £50,000 - £60,000 + Benefits

On behalf of a global health-care NGO, and social marketing organisation, we are recruiting a Head of Regional Finance for their India commercial entity. Reporting to the COO, and based in London, this is a key role providing finance support, technical leadership, and capacity building to drive growth across the India market. As the finance lead, this role will ensure financial management, governance and compliance are robust and will support the Country Director, and Director of Operations in the development of strategic decisions and sound financial operations, building capacity of in-country Finance and operational leadership teams. Hindi fluency is essential for this role.

Main Duties:

• Business Planning and Forecasting. Leading the preparation of the annual business plan for review and COO approval for the India entity and conduct regular operational forecasts
• Financial Performance Management. Analyse financial performance against business plans and provide leadership in closing performance gaps to meet objectives. Implement monthly performance analytics, including re-forecasting and tracking tasks like Sales and Budget vs. Actuals (BVA)
• Oversee the quality of financial data integrity
• Support and implement strategies for process improvement, and standardisation
• Monitor financial performance and support the India regionally leadership team in preparing performance reviews for the COO.
• Oversee internal and external audit processes and implement recommendations and risk mitigation
• Train and induct India region team members in corporate financial management and systems compliance

Person Specification:

• Qualified Accountant with fluent Hindi language skills
• Commercial, retail, sales, stock and inventory accounting experience
• Experience working in India or with Indian businesses would be great
• Experience with Tally and SUN accounts, Vision XL and advanced Excel
• Experience within global organisations
• First-class business partnering and experience supporting senior decision making
• Team leadership experience, including building capacity within in-country teams
• Experience working in developing markets
• Experience building finance functions, policies, procedures and systems during transformation and change

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Job Purpose: 

Pelican Parcels has grown from supporting 500 children in our first year, to now helping over 5,700 annually. We have been able to grow at this incredible rate due to the amazing people and organisations across Brighton and Hove. Our fundraising pipeline is overflowing, and our network of supporters continues to grow each year. 

We now need to bring in an enthusiastic fundraiser to work alongside our experienced volunteers and trustees, helping us strengthen and grow these relationships.

The Fundraising Manager will implement our fundraising plan. We have been successful in securing all funds needed for 2024/25, so this role will:

• Work with the team and Trustees to drive income and secure the annual targets

• Oversee fundraising for individual giving, community and events, companies and trusts and foundations, and deliver all aspects of these fundraising strands, with support from the fundraising trustees.

• Ensure all fundraising activity is delivered in an effective and integrated way.

• Ensure existing donors, as well as new prospects are nurtured.

• Work with the two fundraising trustees who will continue to have capacity to support fundraising 

We are looking for an efficient fundraiser, someone who is willing to get stuck in and join our warm and enthusiastic team and to work closely with our two fundraising trustees. Importantly, we are looking for someone who can demonstrate they are passionate about wanting to help local children and families living in poverty.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer committed to actively promoting and implementing equality of opportunity in all that we do. We value diversity and treat everyone fairly and equally. We ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible and welcome applications from all backgrounds. 

This job description is a guide to the nature of the work required of the prospective employee. It is neither wholly comprehensive nor restrictive and therefore does not preclude change or development that will inevitably be required in the future.

PELICAN PARCELS FUNDRAISING MANAGER

Role: Fundraising Manager

Reports to: Shelley Bennett, Co-Founder & Trustee

Contract: Permanent. PAYE.

Salary: £21,000 per annum (£35,000 FTE)

Holidays: pro rata 20 days annually plus bank holidays, plus Christmas office closure e.g., in 2025 this will be an extra 4 days

Review Period: 3 months    Notice Period: 2 months

Location: This role will work in a hybrid way. We are based in a warehouse in the centre of Hove, next to Hove Station and expect you to be able to come to the office once a week. 

Hours: part-time 3 days a week. We are flexible about working patterns within the week (agreed 1 month in advance). There will be the possibility of working outside standard hours when agreed in advance e.g. open warehouse event, donor cultivation, community fundraising events.

Benefits: 3% employer pension, flexible working policy, friendly working environment.

ABOUT US

Pelican Parcels (PP) works in Brighton & Hove to recycle pre-loved essential items for babies and primary school aged children. We take them from families who no longer need them and give them to those who do. We are the only baby bank in the city. In 5 years, we have supported over 20,000 children aged 0-12 as well as pregnant mothers, reflecting the high level of need and deprivation in our city.

In 2023 our 5,774 parcels (an increase of 136% in the last 3 years)

• Helped 1,596 children & pregnant mums by gifting clothing & toys, buggies, nappies & essentials.

• School Uniforms: distributed 387 parcels

• Christmas: 3,104 presents

• Eid: 623 presents

• Foodbanks: distributed c.20k nappies & 39 tubs of formula, supporting 605 children 

• Beds: we give out moses baskets, cots & single beds, blanket & sleeping bag sets & bedding bundles. We are giving out over 5 beds a week. 

• Books: in November we began supporting nurseries to give out books to pre-school children, supplying 248 books.

We collect items, receive referrals and distribute them to those in need 

• Collect: We have regular open sessions where people drop off items. Our 29 volunteers sort and organise donations ready for redistribution.

• Referral: Once referrals and requests for items are received from partners, our volunteers process and package them. 

• Distribution: Our parcels are distributed by our partners at scheduled visits, through children's centres, foodbanks, schools and charity networks. Partners collect the parcels from our warehouse or we take them to their places of work.

“I really want to thank you for all the items that was given to me. It was more than ever thought I would receive from baby vests to a whole buggy, moses basket etc. I don’t know what I would have done without all the donations. I’m a young mum and I’m not working so I was stressing so much, plus my baby came 2 months early so I really not prepared it. I had nothing for the baby! So again I just want to say a huge Thank you again for your generosity it has really helped me and my baby more than you would imagine. <3  I plan to donate once my  baby has grown out of his clothes.”  Mum - Leanne

Our Fundraising Plans

Funding has been achieved so far from diverse sources including Brighton and Hove City Council, individuals (from a few pounds to thousands), a range of trusts and foundations and companies.

We now wish to grow our fundraising programme in response to the demand we are seeing to help more families. 

Our income has continued to grow. In 2022/2023 income was £90k, up from £38k in just 2 years. We raised £190k in 2023/2024 and have already raised over £220k for 2024/25. 

We know we need to continue to grow to meet demand for our service. We need a bigger warehouse (we have plans to move in early 2025) and additional staff soon afterwards. We have built up reserves to support 3 months of operations costs and the warehouse move of £117k.

We plan to grow our turnover to £250k by 2026/2027. We have already secured 25% of what is needed for 25/26 and 20% for 26/27. 

ROLE BACKGROUND

Our trustees Carla Pannett and Lucy Stone take the lead on fundraising for the Charity. Carla and Lucy will continue to support this work and role.

Lucy leads on Trusts and Foundation relationships alongside Brighton and Hove City Council funding applications. We feel confident with our level of work and growth in these areas. We have a number of multiple year funders confirmed, a range of funders who fund annually following applications and a pipeline of new trusts. 

Carla leads on corporate partnerships, individual giving, community and events fundraising. We believe there is more growth possible here which is why the role will focus heavily in these areas. One-off and regular donations continue to be made.

We have just completed a crowdfunding campaign in August 2024. £42,198 + Gift Aid (so far) has been raised during the ‘Children in Brighton & Hove need your help’ crowdfunder. It has been a smashing success due to 192 supporters, raising our profile across the city and beyond. This was a mix of trusts and foundation, individual and corporate giving. We want to ensure that we make the most of relationships developed during the crowdfunder.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Principal Accountabilities

• Work closely with Pelican Parcels’ Co-founder Shelley Bennett, our Head of Operations, volunteers and Board of Trustees to maintain and create an engaging fundraising programme.

• Represent Pelican Parcels at appropriate meetings and events.

• Support Pelican Parcels to secure budget-relieving in-kind support.

• Draft, design and produce bespoke fundraising applications, resources and reports.

• Adhere to best practice in fundraising cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of individuals and corporations and to ensure the appropriate ethical policies and practices are followed.

Individual, community and company giving

• Develop and drive the overall individual, community and company giving strategy for Pelican Parcels’ prospecting, cultivation, solicitation and procurement of support, to meet the agreed targets.

• Develop external networks and work directly with supporters and prospects through face-to-face meetings, email and written correspondence.

• Manage and attend a variety of community fundraising events, including our open warehouse events.

• Be responsible for the management and budgeting of an effective and pro-active programme of donor stewardship

Trusts and Foundations

• Drive the overall trusts and foundations strategy for Pelican Parcel’s to include prospecting, cultivation, bid writing and reporting, to meet agreed targets.

• Timely reporting.

Working with the team

• Provide clear and effective reporting and financial updates on fundraising approaches for the Board of Trustees.

• Work closely with all Pelican Parcels’ team to ensure adequate knowledge of activities and to deliver benefits for supporters.

• Demonstrate understanding and awareness at all times of the importance of fully inclusive processes and practice.

• Maintain clear and up-to-date records.

PERSON SPECIFICATION AND SKILLS

Fundraising

• Successful track record of different types of fundraising, ideally with individual, community and corporate giving and trusts and foundations.

• Experience in writing and presenting successful proposals for support

• Ability to effectively gather project information to support fundraising applications

• Experience in marketing and promotional activities

• Experience in making face to face requests for donations/support

• Experience of working with senior executives and donors

Personal qualities

• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• A flexible and adaptable approach to work with the ability to work outside standard hours when required

• Ability to work on own initiative and within a team

• Excellent time and project management skills with the ability to juggle a wide range of competing demands

• Ability to work professionally and develop productive relationships both externally and internally at all levels

Administration

• Fully computer literate: word processing, databases such as Ticketsolve or Donorfy, Excel, Salesforce internet and email

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer committed to actively promoting and implementing equality of opportunity in all that we do. We value diversity and treat everyone fairly and equally. We ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible and welcome applications from all backgrounds. 

This job description is a guide to the nature of the work required of the prospective employee. It is neither wholly comprehensive nor restrictive and therefore does not preclude change or development that will inevitably be required in the future.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your CV and a two-page cover letter to Shelley Bennett

Closing Date and Time: 5pm 13th January 2025

Interviews: 29th January 2025 10 am – 1 pm

Interviews will be held in person at our warehouse Unit 9, Industrial House, Conway Street, Hove BN3 3LW.

Please note that you will not be required to prepare anything for interview, and we will reimburse travel costs.

Contact 

You should find the necessary information you need in this pack and from our website where you will discover more about who we are and what we do. 

However, if you would like an informal discussion before applying, please contact Trustee Lucy Stone

We look forward to receiving your application.

Pelican Parcels is a registered charity in England and Wales (1179866).