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The successful candidate will be a highly experienced fundraiser with a flair for creativity and a proven track record for generating income from a variety of sources. This should include individuals, trusts and foundations and the corporate sector. They will be adept at working independently and confident in leading a small team. The Executive Director will work closely with Michael Grandage and will report to the Board.
This part-time role requires someone with extensive fundraising experience and an understanding of philanthropy. They will have a passion for theatre and performance and a good knowledge of the theatre industry. If you feel that you can help us achieve consistently high levels of income year on year then we would like to hear from you.
BACKGROUND
Theatre director Michael Grandage CBE established MGCfutures as a charity in 2013 with the royalties from his first independent West End season.
Having transitioned mid-career from actor to director Michael is acutely aware of the obstacles and hardships that can prevent creative artists and technicians from achieving their true potential.
Since 2016 the charity’s primary focus has been its innovative bursary programme supporting career development across the theatre industry – from writers, directors and producers to costume designers, theatrical milliners and stage carpenters.
MGCfutures provides vital bridging support for theatre makers who reach a crucial stage in their chosen career.
The current Director, Andrew Broadley, is stepping down to pursue personal projects after seven years in the role. During his time with the charity there have been a total of 141 bursary awards amounting to more than £500,000.
As the programme continues to grow so does the charity’s need for funds.
The new Chair, Lady Lowy Mitchell (appointed in 2023) is committed to increasing the charity’s income and has considerable experience of fundraising and development. She intends to work closely with the incoming Director to achieve a minimum of £150,000 raised year on year.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title: Executive Director
Responsible to: The Board of Trustees
Responsible for: Developing a robust strategy for income generation
Reporting regularly to the Board ensuring compliance with Charity Commission guidelines
Supervising the work of the Creative Administrator (Job Share)
Key purpose: To work with Michael Grandage and the Board to strategically develop the charity in line with its stated objectives, including but not limited to fundraising, project planning and management, liaison with bursary beneficiaries and governance.
Terms: Currently 2.5 days per week. PAYE or Freelance
Key tasks:
Fundraising
- Drive income generation for the charity
- Devise and implement campaigns
- Lead and manage fundraising events including but not limited to Gala Performances and Fundraising Dinners
- Liaise and manage relationships with all patrons, donors and funders
- Deliver all reporting required by funding organisations and donors
- Lead on writing applications to Trusts and Foundations as appropriate
Governance, Finance & Business Planning
- Review and develop the charity’s business plan in consultation with Michael Grandage and the Board of Trustees to ensure the charity’s long-term growth, development and sustainability
- Lead on long term financial planning, creating and managing budgets
- Ensure compliance with Companies House, the Charities Commission, HMRC
- Oversee preparation of the charity’s annual accounts
- Create an annual report which promotes the charity and its work to all external parties including potential funders
MGCfutures Bursary scheme
- Oversee the running of the bursary scheme ensuring the Creative Administrator (job share) delivers the programme as required
- Lead on developing regional relationships to ensure applications are geographically diverse
- Mentor recipients and attend their work, particularly in relation to the bursary award
Press and Communications
- Oversee press relations for the charity, working to raise profile and secure stories, features and photos
- Supervise and direct the Creative Administrator (Job Share)
General
- To keep abreast of all current industry and charity practice, guidelines, responsibilities and duties
- To implement and adhere to charity statutory policies
- Undertake any other duties deemed reasonable and necessary to assist in the activities of the charity.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Experience
- A proven track record in raising significant sums from individuals, foundations and corporates
- Experience in stewardship, liaising with donors and keeping them informed
- Experience of organising fundraising galas and events
- Experience of working with/reporting to a Board
Essential Skills
- Engaging written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to work strategically
- Demonstrable experience of Communications and PR
- Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Desirable Experience
- Experience of working in a small team
- Experience of running campaigns
Desirable Skills
- An understanding of the challenges facing freelance creatives in the theatre industry
- A knowledge of professional career development in the theatre sector
The Owned Events Lead is a key role in the development of our growing fundraising events programme. The role provides strategic and operational leadership to the Owned Events team, making sure they’re enabled to deliver our annual portfolio of MS Society organised events across the UK.
Owned Events Lead
Type: Full-time (35 hours a week), Fixed Term until 31 January 2026 (Maternity Cover)
Location: Office-based from one of our national offices (London, Cardiff, Belfast, or Edinburgh) with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: £39,717* per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 3, Charity
*you will start at our entry point salary of £39,717 per annum, increasing to £42,199 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £44,681 after a further 6 months
About us
We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.
About this job
Please note this is fixed term contract until 31 January 2026.
In this role you’ll be responsible for ensuring our fundraising events are delivered safely, on time and on budget, as well as being a key part of our Community and Events Fundraising leadership team. Our role is to deliver engaging, high quality and innovative fundraising to our amazing supporters and provide an attractive, inclusive programme of events and activities throughout the year.
Closing date for applications: 9:00 on 3 January 2025
Interested?
PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Equal Opportunities
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.
We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application.
Disability Confident Employer
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.
You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.
If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.
More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to):
Encouraging work life balance
- 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
- More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
- Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us)
- Flexible working options
Caring for you and your family
- Generous sick pay entitlement
- More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment
- Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year
- Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis
- Enhanced leave for new parents
- Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
- Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
- 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- Cycle to work scheme
- Death in service scheme
- New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
- In the event of miscarriage or still birth
- To support fertility treatments
- For antenatal appointments for both parents
Thinking about your finances
- Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
- Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
- New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing
Enriching your life at work
- Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
- Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
- New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely
- Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups)
- Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community)
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal
Safeguarding
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.
This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.
We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.
We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.
Your right to work in the UK
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.
You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.
No agencies please.
To fund world-leading research, share the latest information and campaign for everyone's rights. Together we are a community. Together we can stop MS
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We are looking to recruit an experienced, strategic and purpose-driven Director of Programmes who will develop, deliver and scale our portfolio of leadership and management programmes and products, helping the social sector to thrive.
Introduction
Clore Social Leadership is one of the UK’s most respected leadership development providers for social purpose and non-profit leaders. Through skills and development programmes, we support and invest in social leaders, enabling them to build the capabilities, confidence and resilience to transform their organisations, communities and the world around them.
Since 2010, we have supported over 4,000 individuals from nearly 3,000 social purpose organisations. Through our transformative skills and development programmes, we empower individuals from local grassroots initiatives to global organisations to become agents of change. In partnership, we have developed leadership programmes for people with lived and/or learned experience of racial inequalities, youth services, immigration systems, criminal justice systems, social immobility, homelessness, gender inequalities, health inequalities and climate change.
We prioritise leadership development opportunities in three key areas:
- Individuals: We believe that effective change starts with empowered individuals. Our programmes equip individuals with the skills, confidence and strategic thinking needed to excel as leaders, for broader societal transformation.
- Organisations: We recognise the pivotal role of organisations in driving impact, we offer tailored solutions that enhance leadership capabilities within organisations. By strengthening organisational leadership, we amplify their ability to create meaningful change.
- Communities: We acknowledge the local and grassroots level as a powerful source of change, we equip leaders working in a 'place' or within a 'practice' with the tools and networks to work together to amplify their voices, implement solutions, and create tangible impact within their communities.
Role Description
The Director of Programmes is responsible for providing strategic and creative leadership to develop high quality, effective and impactful programmes and products that reflect and meet the needs of the social sector.
Main responsibilities
- Lead the design, development and delivery of leadership and management programmes, ensuring that interventions are innovative, transformational and in alignment with Clore Social’s capabilities framework and model. This will include curriculum and module design, utilising own expertise and working in partnership with others to develop learning materials.
- Preparation for, and some facilitation of, peer learning, residentials and other programme events.
- Oversee the recruitment, moderation and engagement of Clore Social programme participants.
- Build and maintain a team of diverse and high quality consultants to deliver our programmes. This includes managing relationships and agreements with them and ensuring they deliver to Clore Social values and standards.
- Oversee the evaluation of the programme outcomes and impact and closely monitor feedback and other data in order to drive continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with the CEO and the Director of Development on Clore Social’s Organisational Learning and Development offer, bringing expertise to develop bespoke packages that meet the individual needs of organisations within social purpose organisations and businesses.
- Contribute to the communications of Clore Social and be a thought leader on social sector leadership issues.
- Support and lead, where appropriate, relationships with key stakeholders, including existing and potential funding partners.
- Develop and manage the Programmes budget.
- Stay up to date with leadership development and social sector trends.
- Provide co-leadership of the organisation as a member of the senior leadership team.
- Consistently demonstrate the values of the Clore Social Leadership.
Key relationships
- The Director of Programmes will be part of our small, focused team of eight. You will work collaboratively across the team and, as a member of the senior leadership team, provide visible leadership within the organisation.
- The role will be managed by the CEO.
- The Director of Programmes leads the Programmes staff team. This will include line managing three members of staff: the Head of Programmes, the Programmes and Operations Administrator and Racial Equity Programme Lead.
- Key relationships will be built and maintained with partner organisations and a wide pool of programme directors, facilitators, coaches and trainers.
Person specification
This role is ideal for a driven and visionary professional eager to make a significant impact. You will have a proven track record in designing and delivering high-profile leadership development initiatives that drive meaningful change. Bold and imaginative, you will help Clore Social expand its influence and deepen its impact by shaping innovative programmes that respond to sector needs. A confident and persuasive communicator and manager, you will combine strategic thinking with strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence.
You will join an experienced, talented and friendly team during an exciting period of change for the organisation. As a team-player in a small organisation, you will balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, working independently and collaboratively to achieve goals.
Personal qualities
- Focused: A strategic thinker, combining both practical and theoretical knowledge of learning and development, whilst maintaining a high attention to detail.
- Inclusive: Driven to create accessible learning for diverse audiences.
- Creative and Innovative: Proven ability to think creatively and deploy ideas innovatively, challenging the status quo to seek continuous improvement, in response to sector needs.
- Collaborative: Expertise and enjoyment in forming strategic partnerships and working with a broad range of stakeholders.
- Passionate: About the power of learning and development in catalysing social change
Qualifications and experience (E=essential, D=desirable)
- Deep expertise in learning and development, with a thorough understanding of what drives its effectiveness (E)
- Proven expertise in designing, delivering and evaluating impactful leadership development and management training programmes, tailored to diverse audiences (E)
- Direct experience of facilitation and speaking to a wide range of audiences (E)
- An awareness and understanding of the skills and attributes needed for a thriving and evolving social sector (E)
- Experience of effective operational delivery of complex programmes, managing projects and people (E)
- Designing and implementing organisational learning and development initiatives across social, private, and public sector organisations, with a proven ability to adapt approaches to diverse contexts and audiences (D)
- Experience of action learning facilitation, coaching and mentoring (D)
- Experience of designing and delivering leadership development programmes beyond conventional training (D)
- Experience of innovations, growing and managing new projects (D)
- Experience of fundraising and earned income (D)
- Experience of financial management, budgets and strategy development (D)
- Experience of working in or collaborating with private and public sectors (D)
Hours and place of work
This is a full-time role to be fulfilled over a 35-hour week, within core working hours (Mon-Fri, 10am–4pm UK time), with flexibility as required.
This is a hybrid role with one day a week in our shared office space in London (Better Space, 127 Farringdon Road, London EC1R 3DA), the travel costs of which must be covered by the individual. We are open to discussing this arrangement further to accommodate individual needs and preferences.
Further UK travel will be required on occasion, the costs of which would be covered by Clore Social Leadership.
Terms, pay and benefits
- This is a permanent contract.
- Salary for this role will be £55,000-£60,000 p/a.
- The post holder is entitled to 25 days of annual leave, in addition to UK statutory holidays.
- The office is closed for one week during the winter festive period (25-31 December), providing an additional three days of annual leave in addition to the above allocation.
- You have the option to join our contributory pension scheme. The employer's contribution is 3% with a minimum employee contribution of 5%.
Application process
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We value and respect every individual, regardless of their race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability or background, and actively seek to eliminate bias, promote equality and provide equal opportunities for all to showcase their talents and be evaluated solely on their qualifications, skills and potential. We conduct a blind recruitment process to ensure fairness and equity by anonymising applications, removing names and identifiable information.
If you are passionate about making a profound impact and thrive in a dynamic, values-driven environment, we encourage you to submit an application.
Please apply through Charity Jobs. You will be asked to send:
- Your CV (two pages max.), including relevant work experience.
- A cover letter (one page max.), which addresses your suitability for and interest in the role.
Key dates
Applications close: 12:00pm Monday 6 January 2025
First round interviews (online): Friday 17 January 2025 (flexibility can be offered)
Final interviews (in person): Wednesday 22 or Friday 24 January 2025 (flexibility can be offered)
Travel expenses for in-person interviews will be reimbursed on submission of valid receipts.
In line with the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to offering reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond.
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Clore Social Leadership is committed to a policy of equality and diversity.
Registered charity number: 1136727
Are you an experienced leader with a vision for empowering communities and volunteers?
We are seeking FOUR motivated and experienced Community Support Managers to lead and manage our regional community support function that truly impacts those living with and affected by MND. These roles are home-based and have travel requirements across the designated region. These roles offer the opportunity to lead and support both staff and volunteers in delivering exceptional local services.
We are recruiting Community Support Managers to cover the following areas:
Central & West: Bristol, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Bath & North-East Somerset, West Midlands, Central & East Midlands, Somerset & Dorset, Devon & Cornwall, and Thames Valley
South-East: London, East and West Sussex, Hertfordshire, Essex, East Anglia, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Jersey, Surrey and Kent
North: Cheshire, Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cumbria, North-East, Yorkshire and North & North-East Lincolnshire
Devolved Nations: Wales and Northern Ireland
Candidates must be located within or close to the region they are interested in.
About Us:
Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.
As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.
What We Offer:
- 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
- Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
- 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
- Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
- Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
- Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
- Enhanced pension scheme.
- Opportunities for training and personal development.
- Hybrid working.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Community Support Manager, you will:
- Lead and manage a team of Community Support Coordinators (CSCs), ensuring their training, development, and wellbeing.
- Collaborate with the Volunteering Team to support recruitment and retention of key volunteer roles.
- Facilitate a community of practice with colleagues to ensure consistent service delivery and knowledge sharing.
- Maintain awareness of external services and partnerships to enhance local support provision.
- Oversee regional data collection and reporting to inform business planning and align with organisational objectives.
- Ensure compliance with key policies, including safeguarding, GDPR, and health and safety, empowering your team to follow best practices.
- Work with the Head of Regional Services and Partnerships to develop local and regional plans for improving support services.
- Report regularly on regional activities, challenges, and impact using agreed processes.
- Develop and maintain partnerships with external organisations to enhance services.
- Support the implementation of new initiatives and provide cover for team members as needed.
About You:
We're looking for an inspiring leader with the skills and experience to excel in this role. You should have:
- Proven experience managing remote teams, including both staff and volunteers.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Skills in performance data management and reporting.
- A track record of delivering support services in statutory, private, or voluntary sectors.
- Experience managing risk and safeguarding.
- The ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse communities and external partners.
- A commitment to inclusion and diversity.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and make independent decisions.
- Proficiency in computer literacy.
- Flexibility to work occasional unsocial hours.
- A full driving licence.
If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, apply now to join a dedicated team making a real difference every day!
The full job description is available in the candidate pack.
Salary: £43,600 per annum
Hours: 37 per week
Location: Home-based with travel requirements across designated region.
Contract: Permanent
Regions:
Central & West: Bristol, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Bath & North-East Somerset, West Midlands, Central & East Midlands, Somerset & Dorset, Devon & Cornwall, and Thames Valley
South-East: London, East and West Sussex, Hertfordshire, Essex, East Anglia, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Jersey, Surrey and Kent
North: Cheshire, Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cumbria, North-East, Yorkshire and North & North-East Lincolnshire
Devolved Nations: Wales and Northern Ireland
Candidates must be located within or close to the region they are interested in.
We are open to part-time applications or job shares - please indicate your preferred working arrangement in your application.
How to apply:
Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.
- Experience leading, supporting and measuring performance for remote teams with staff and volunteers.
- Skilled in performance data management and reporting.
- Demonstrable understanding and delivery of support services in the statutory, private and/or voluntary sectors including value.
Important Information:
- We may close applications early if we receive a high volume, so early submissions are encouraged.
- If you require sponsorship for this role, please clearly indicate this in your application.
- Depending on the role, a DBS check may be required.
- If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us for support.
- We are happy to consider alternative application formats for those who find the online form challenging.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Chief Advisor Climate Change
Ref: REQ000838
£56,297 to £65,000pa
Woking, Surrey GU21 4LL / Hybrid Working
This is a UK based contract and as such, you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Evidence of your Right to Work will be checked prior to interview.
At WWF-UK we’re committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. As a Disability Confident Employer, we acknowledge that some candidates may require additional support to overcome barriers experienced during the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team via our website.
About the role
We’re looking to recruit a Chief Advisor for Climate Change to join our Science team and ensure that we are viewed as a science and evidence-based organisation with conservation programmes and communications that are always informed by the latest scientific thinking when covering the issue of climate change.
As Chief Advisor you will be responsible for leading our scientific understanding of climate change and providing strategic direction to the breadth of work undertaken by the organisation. Specifically, you will focus on the interface between land-use change/habitat degradation and climate change. This would include, for example, the links between climate change and extreme weather events, the risks and consequences of a 1.5C overshoot and global tipping points. This will involve keeping ahead of, and influencing, the external debate and ensuring we are engaged with, informed of, and can use, the latest climate science reports from the IPCC and other relevant UK and international institutions. You will also contribute to the development of policy positions, maintain external networks and support fundraising initiatives.
We’re looking for someone with:
· A relevant qualification (a PhD is beneficial), and/or equivalent experience in this field.
· Experience as a senior adviser or lead specialist in the subject of climate change.
· Good grasp of current science covering climate change and in policy agendas, nationally and internationally.
· Ability to translate knowledge into policy, communications & programme design.
· Excellent communication, influencing & interpersonal skills.
· Desire to embrace and encourage collaborative working.
Benefits, rewards & location
The salary for this role is £56,297 to £65,000pa. We also offer a full benefits and rewards package including:
· Annual leave starting at 26 days a year, rising one day each year to a maximum of 30 days plus bank holidays
· Flexible working options
· 5% employer contribution to pension, increased to 10% with employee contribution.
· Training and development opportunities
· Regular wellbeing initiatives.
This role is hybrid and you’ll be required to be in the office 20% of your contracted hours. The job is based at our UK head office, the Living Planet Centre in Woking, Surrey. The Living Planet Centre is one of the greenest buildings in the UK, and you’ll hot desk among trees and gardens.
About WWF-UK
We’re a global conservation charity with hundreds of projects around the world and millions of supporters.
At WWF-UK, we’re bringing our world back to life. Protecting what’s left is not enough – we’re now in a race to restore the natural world and prevent catastrophic climate change before it’s too late. And it’s a race we can still win.
We’re courageous and passionate about fighting for the future we want to see – a world where people and nature can thrive.
We were born out of passion and science, and for more than 60 years we’ve been at the forefront of global efforts to protect wildlife and the natural world. We operate with integrity, collaboratively and with respect for those we work alongside.
How to apply and the recruitment process
Please click on the link and apply via our website by completing the application form and submitting a copy of your up-to-date CV and a supporting statement to highlight what makes you a good fit for us.
Application closing date: 05/01/2025
Our policies and benefits reflect the importance of people being able to have a good work-life balance and being able to bring their ‘full self’ to work.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Events Manager
Leatherhead, Surrey
Up to £40,000 per annum + benefits (including 25 days annual leave and pension)
About the role:
We are looking to appoint an Events Manager who will be responsible for leading the events programme. This will include developing, promoting and delivering a range of events that maximise income, drives supporter engagement and raises our profile.
Reporting to the Head of Communication, the Events Manager will work closely with the organisation senior stakeholders and the fundraising teams to develop a strategy for special events that drives major funder engagement, cultivates opportunities, and maximises income.
You will manage event committees, nurture relationships with key individuals and positively influence their engagement and contributions to the Rainbow Trust special events and sports programme.
What we’re looking for:
- Friendly, enthusiastic and socially-focused – outgoing, warm and friendly, you quickly connect with others and build effective working relationships.
- A motivating and persuasive communicator – your communication style will provide the information needed in an informal manner.
- Knowledge of the principles that underpin good customer care – you adhere to established guidelines, policies and procedures, and provide excellent customer service.
- You thrive working in a busy environment on multiple priorities simultaneously – results-oriented and a fast learner, you respond quickly to pressure and a changing environment.
- Confident use of MSOffice and some experience of using a database – you have strong attention to detail, are comfortable working with data, and produce high quality accurate work.
- Applications will be particularly welcome from those who have experience of Events– working to secure new events with an understanding of Special Events Committees and networks.
What we offer:
We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, this includes:
- Flexible working hours to balance home and working life
- Access to the Blue Light Discount Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
- Time off in lieu
- 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)
- Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes
- Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year
- Pension scheme (we will contribute 5% of your salary and you will contribute at least 3%)
- The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and half day Christmas shopping
- A recommend a friend recruitment referral bonus
About us:
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed.
How to apply:
Please send your CV and a covering letter highlighting why your application should be considered above others to us via the link.
Please disclose in your covering letter if you have used AI for any part of your job application.
Interviews will take place at our Head Office in Leatherhead. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.
Registered Charity No: 1070532
Today, 12 children and young people will be diagnosed with cancer. We’ll stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.
- Salary: £53,500 outside of London, £55,500 inside of London
- Hours: 35/week
- Contract type: Permanent
- Location: Home-based with regular travel to London and Bristol offices
- Closing date: 5 January 2025
- WC interview date: 13 January 2025
Change lives in a life-changing career
When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it’s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain.
The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. That’s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer. We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.
We challenge the systems and policies that surround children and young people, we highlight gaps and campaign for change. Because we know what a better future could look like. And we know what we need to do to make that future a reality. We need to push harder, reach further and work smarter. And we need the right people on our team to help us get there. People like you.
About the role
We’re looking for a Head of Brand and Content to join our Brand and Marketing Communications team. This is a brand new role and exciting opportunity to bring your passion and experience to deliver bold, impactful and innovative work.
Your creative flair and highly strategic approach to developing brands will enable you to establish the Brand and Content team as a centre of excellence, trusted and respected in the sector and across the organisation.
You will be motivated to achieve system change in cancer care for children and young people, able to inspire and drive change, trying new ways of working and collaborating with colleagues across the charity to work in an integrated way to achieve shared goals.
We will become an audience-led organisation, driven by insight and outcomes and we can’t wait for you to join our team to make this happen.
Young Lives vs Cancer is open to and in support of flexible working. Your flexibility requirements and that of the role will be discussed at interview stage with you.
This role is remote and can be based anywhere in the UK with regular visits to our London and Bristol offices and occasional visits to our accommodation services across the UK.
What will I be doing?
No two days are the same at Young Lives vs Cancer. So, summarising your ‘day to day’ isn’t easy. Here are some of the main things you’ll be doing, but you’ll find more details in the job description.
- Leading a team and developing a culture in which people are supported to reach their potential and deliver high quality work with demonstrable impact.
- Demonstrate the importance of diversity, accessibility and inclusion in everything we do.
- Lead the team and colleagues across he organisation to embed our brand positioning
- Establish a brand activation programme that enables the delivery of our organisational strategy
- Deliver a step change in our creative output, internally and with agencies. Stay on top of trends and audience insight and external innovation and inspiration.
- Take an active role in team planning, developing and embedding new ways of working, establishing relationships with other teams, raising the profile and reputation of the Brand and Marketing Communications team across the charity.
- Proactively seek external opportunities to represent and advocate on behalf of Young Lives vs Cancer’s work and work collaboratively in development of the Children’s Cancer Care or the wider voluntary sector.
What do I need?
The key skills we’re looking for in this role are:
- Extensive experience of developing brand strategy and identities for high profile corporate and/or not for profit brands.
- Leading teams to deliver, implement and evaluate brand, creative and content strategies which demonstrate impact.
- Extensive experience of leading creative teams to deliver outstanding work which has an impact on brand awareness, engagement and income generation.
- Passionate about leading and developing teams, driving a high performance culture through your ability to coach, inspire and empower people.
- Creative thinker, with a passion for working in a creative environment, drawing on insight and the external environment to inspire teams and encourage innovation.
- Involving people with lived experience through co-creation, co-production and evaluation.
What will I gain?
For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you’ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here’s how we do it:
- Flexible working: we’re open to working hours outside of 9 - 5 and we can talk through your flexibility requirements at interview stage
- Wellbeing days: four days a year to do what works for you – from catching up on training to going for a walk
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Great family/caring leave entitlements
- Enhanced pension
- Access to our employee savings scheme
To find out more about our benefits package, have a look on our website.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don’t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it.
We’re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren’t there yet, and we’re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more.
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. CVs can be uploaded, but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history sections of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.
Accessibility
We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible.Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.
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We are extremely excited to welcome you to Black Minds Matter UK, an organisation dedicated to breaking down the stigma of talking about mental health and as a result accessing therapy within the Black community.
Our vision is to see a community of Black people readily accessing Mental Health support, recovering fully from mental illness and thriving.
We envision a UK where every Black individual can access affordable and culturally appropriate therapy whenever and wherever they need it. We will work towards this vision by matching individuals to the right type of therapy and only use qualified and accredited therapists. We will also amplify the barriers effecting the community in spaces where we can be heard and understood.
Digital Fundraiser
Reporting to: Chief Executive
Salary: £32,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time (37.5hrs)
Location: Remote working with ad-hoc in-person (London-office) days as required
You will be joining the organisation at a pivotal time as we ambitiously seek to grow our reach and income over the next five years. We laid considerable foundation in our fundraising function and now we’re looking for a driven, focused and highly proficient Digital Fundraiser to join our team to deliver Black Mind Matter UK’s strategy.
We're looking for a Digital Fundraiser to join our friendly and dedicated team to help us to achieve our fundraising ambitions across multiple channels of individual giving.
- Develop and execute an effective and sustainable digital fundraising plan and budget in line with the overall BMMUK fundraising strategy, to grow income from new and existing donors and achieve annual targets
- Provide high-quality, tailored stewarding for new and existing supporters, ensuring they feel valued and understand the impact their contribution makes
- Manage Challenge Events stewardship with engaging comms
- Lead on donor insight and research, prospecting, cultivation and conversion activities to develop a pipeline of individual giving at all levels
- Create and lead on 2 x targeted campaigns and bespoke donor journeys (Christmas Appeal and £30 in 30)
- Create compelling written content for digital and print media
- Monitor campaign effectiveness using analytics and produce regular reporting on performance against targets
- Ensure donations are processed quickly and donors are thanked for their contribution
- Keep abreast of the latest fundraising practices, legislation and technology opportunities
Our benefits
- Competitive pension
- 25 days annual leave
- Flexible working (with some core hours)
- In person and remote working
- Location: Flexible, must work from our London office at least twice a month.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position.
At Black Minds Matter UK, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from Black and minority ethnic communities.
No agencies please.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone interested in gaining first-hand experience working on the frontline of a fast-paced, client-facing charity.
The successful candidate will contribute to the effective and efficient operation of our Refugee Resettlement Team, which offers comprehensive advice and support to refugees from various backgrounds.
This in an immensely rewarding role, working in a dynamic charity building on an ethos of care and inclusivity. We are looking for an exceptional individual, committed to go the extra mile and convey our passion to support and transform the lives of refugees in our care.
The successful candidate will hold a full driving license, and the post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Checks.
Providing support to asylum seekers, refugees and certain other migrants
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Team Leader to join our Homelessness service in Kensington and Chelsea.
£31,534.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.
Want to feel like you're part of one team? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
The post holder will be fully involved in all aspects of the day-to-day management of their designated service, including line managing the relevant front-line staff. You will lead and develop competence of direct reports as well as carry caseloads of customers requiring support. You will work closely with the Contract Manager to ensure that the service delivers on all targets, both financial and those around the quality of the service.
Heaney Hub implements and promotes the Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE) model. This is an approach to supporting people out of homelessness, particularly those who have experienced complex trauma or are diagnosed with a personality disorder. It also considers the psychological needs of staff: developing skills and knowledge, increasing motivation, job satisfaction and resilience.
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you'll do:
Lead and motivate your team to ensure the championing of and maintenance of a positive local culture within your service
Deliver effective supervision, case work management and team meetings with staff and ensure that information, reporting and communication
Responsible for the personal development of staff, identifying high performers and feeding into the organisation's succession plans
Ensure that Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) required as part of the Contract are met and recorded correctly
Develop key business relationships with all appropriate relevant customers/external parties to ensure service delivery excellence and maximise new business opportunities in own patch
Participate in and monitor the initial and continuous assessment of needs and ensure that support planning is carried out in line with assessed needs of the customer
Carry out other administrative tasks as relevant to the service and directed by the Contract/Heads of Operations
Deliver an out of hours on-call service for region, where required
Ensure that all safeguarding cases are managed in line with safeguarding protocols and are reported to Contract Manager/Head of Operations, as appropriate
Ensure Look Ahead Health and Safety policies are adhered to at all times and to uphold all health and safety responsibilities within relevant policies and local protocols
Adhere to all the policies and procedures of Look Ahead Care, Support & Housing plus those specific to the project including any statutory requirements
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
What you'll bring:
Essential:
Educated to degree level or equivalent
Desirable:
Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications are desirable
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
- Lead and strengthen organisation after a period of significant change
- Be a key part of the executive team
About Our Client
Being able to walk, wheel or cycle can change your life: from improving your health, reconnecting with friends and family or being able to get about without the expense or stress of a car journey.
Sustrans is the charity that has been working since 1977 to make this possible for more people. We need a new Executive Director of Finance and Resources to help realise our ambitions for 2030 and beyond.
Our new strategy for 2025-30 is exciting. We're going to make the 12,000-mile National Cycle Network that we created almost 30 years ago even better, transform the school run, put active travel at the heart of new developments and link up walking, wheeling and cycling better with public transport. And we're renewing our brand so we can engage more people to help us make their community better.
You'll join us as the charity emerges from a major reorganisation, so we need a leader who can inspire support, bring teams together and get things done.
Job Description
The purpose of this role is three-fold.
First, to ensure that Sustrans has the people, money, processes, controls and systems to deliver its 2025-30 strategy, as efficiently and effectively as possible.
Second, to support the CEO in holding the organisation to account for delivery, and to drive continual improvement of this delivery across all functions.
Third, through effective financial planning and control, to ensure that Sustrans remains financially sustainable.
To do this effectively, this role is responsible for the following functions: Finance; IT; People; Planning, Governance & Assurance.
Key responsibilities:Finance
- Responsible for the overall financial strategy and financial planning for the charity, including the development of effective financial policies, and for the annual budget and business plan.
- Leading all financial operations of the organisation including business partnering, financial analysis, accounting and treasury, contract and grants management, and procurement. Provide regular financial updates, recommendations and strategic insights to the Executive, Board of Trustees and associated sub-committees.
- Lead the promotion and delivery by the whole organisation of good financial management so that the funds and assets for which the Charity is responsible are safeguarded and used appropriately, economically, efficiently and effectively.
- Accountable for producing annual statutory accounts for each financial year.
IT & Systems
- Strategic oversight of IT operations and successful evolution and implementation of our Systems & Technology strategy and roadmap.
People
- Responsible for developing Sustrans' culture and people capability by ensuring the right structures and processes are in place to nurture and develop the Charity's people. This includes determining relevant strategies and HR and policies, and then ensuring their implementation through an approach of continual improvement.
Governance* Planning & Assurance - including Risk, Health and Safety, Legal, Data Management, Procurement, Planning, Reporting, 3rd line programme and project assurance, Continuous Improvement
- As the designated Executive lead for Health and Safety - review, update and ensure the effective delivery of Sustrans Health and Safety Policy.
- Responsible for the Charity's risk framework, enabling the Board to set the organisation's risk appetite and then for the processes and tools that enable risk to be rigorously identified and managed.
- Data governance, ensuring compliance and risk minimisation on all matters of data protection and governance.
- Developing and implementing the processes required to ensure consistent and timely reporting of all performance across the Charity and up to the Board of Trustees, to ensure line of sight into delivery of the strategy and provide the foundations for improvement.
- Second line assurance of project and programme delivery across Sustrans.
- NOTE: Governance* and third line Corporate level assurance sits within this Portfolio but reports to the CEO.
The Successful Applicant
- Qualified member of an accountancy body or holder of an equivalent qualification.
- Extensive experience of strategic planning and effective implementation.
- Experience of successfully leading and managing complex organisational change and improvement with quantifiable results.
- Experience of leading teams successfully through change.
- Proven track record of leading and developing high performing teams to deliver organisational excellence, impact, and efficiency.
- Experience of implementing organisation-wide business planning, budgeting, and reporting framework.
- Deep knowledge of financial planning and strategy.
- Financial Acumen: Ability to think strategically about financials and put this into practice through budgeting and business planning.
- Up-to-date knowledge of relevant financial legislation, accounting conventions, and best practices.
- Proven track record of managing complex projects and programme delivery.
- Experience (ideally in multiple sectors) at executive level across multiple portfolios.
- Experience of working collaboratively across organisational functions, and geographies.
What's on Offer
This role offers a salary of £107K plus benefits.
As with all our leadership positions, this is a hybrid role. We welcome applications from across the UK, as we have offices across the country.
You won't need to be tied to an office but will provide regular visible leadership to teams with some travel to meetings and events across the UK.
Work life balance is important at Sustrans and appreciated by all who work here. We offer flexible working including a 9 day fortnight.
This role is closing January 27th 2025 and will remain open on our website until this date.
Contact
Rochelle George
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Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.
This is a varied and exciting communications role which sits in the fast-paced High Value Operations team in the Income and Engagement directorate. In the role, you’ll work closely with colleagues across the High Value Fundraising teams and beyond to lead on writing high value funding proposals, impact reports, event collateral and other impact focussed donor communications (£100,000+). You’ll be working collaboratively with teams across the organisation to gather the information you need to demonstrate impact for our donors – including major donors, trusts and corporate partners.
Working to briefs provided by fundraising relationship managers, you’ll use your knowledge of the organisation to create compelling and emotive narratives tailored to the donor, putting the stories of people affected by dementia at the heart of your proposals and reports. Your written work will engage supporters and encourage donations towards projects being delivered across Alzheimer’s Society. In the role, you’ll also review the written work of colleagues and feedback about how they can be strengthened in line with a set of quality principles.
Impact Comms is a close-knit, dynamic, virtual team who have the opportunity to get together face to face at least once a quarter. You’ll work closely alongside one other Impact Communications Officer and the two Managers in Impact Communications. And as part of the wider High Value Operations team, you’ll be empowering fundraising teams to deliver a first-class experience to their supporters.
You will:
- Have a proven track record in producing high-quality written communications, ideally for a fundraising audience.
- Have experience in making complex information engaging and accessible for different audiences.
- Have a problem-solving approach and be comfortable working in a busy team where no two weeks are the same.
- Confidently work with stakeholders across the Society to provide a high quality, seamless experience for our supporters
- Expertly create exciting, bespoke high-value (£100,000+) proposals that secure major donations, and demonstrating the impact of these donations through tailored, compelling reports that inspire future support.
About you
You are:
- A strategic thinker with a passion for creative writing who is able to juggle multiple projects at once
- Able to communicate, particularly in writing, compellingly, persuasively and credibly with a range of audiences
- Able to adapt and present complex information accurately, clearly and succinctly
- Able to manage several projects proactively and simultaneously: setting priorities, solving problems, working collaboratively, and meeting agreed standards and deadlines
A broad existing knowledge of the UK voluntary sector is required, while knowledge of working with high value audiences (charitable trusts, corporate partners and major donors) would be beneficial to the role, but not essential. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to develop their communications skills and their understanding of High-Value fundraising and donor communications more widely, as you’ll get the opportunity to take a creative lead on a huge range of written comms within a supportive and collaborative team
If in doubt, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team for further support.
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.
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.
THE ROLE
• This role is a key role in the South West which will work alongside our Site Managers for the Woodland Trust South West estate. The role will be responsible for implementing and supporting the planning, preparation and delivery of the harvesting and forestry operations focusing on the Rainforest work on Dartmoor but will include some harvesting and infrastructure projects across the South West region.
• Actively plan, specify, tender, procure and supervise the implementation of contacts on the estate to the highest professional standard, ensuring full compliance with our FSC certification and following the Woodland Trusts Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• You will conduct qualitative standards, mapping, timber mensuration, tree inspections, tree safety management and other data gathering to support the delivery of operations throughout the estates.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, local communities, partners and volunteers to discuss plans and projects to allow the opportunity for them to share their views.
• You will be responsible for identifying opportunities to streamline procurement of services and increase efficiency through packaging works into multi-site and multi-year contracts.
• Project manage a range of projects and programmes ensuring they are completed to a timely manner and to a budget. As well as initiate, develop and project manage new innovative projects within and across the woodlands in your care, working with external partner and a cross-departmental team of foresters, people engagement specialists, communications specialists and funders.
• This role is known internally as “Contracts Manager” as shown in the Job Description.
• This role is based in Devon and will require the successful candidate to travel around the South West region.
THE CANDIDATE
• Qualified to HND/degree level in forestry, land management or other related field.
• Experience in managing forestry and land on sites of high conservation importance with experience in writing and reviewing harvesting plans.
• Experience in carrying out inspections, managing tree safety and dealing with tree pests and diseases, such as Ash Dieback, and dealing with issues appropriately as they arise.
• Understanding of planning consents, felling licenses, access agreements, EPS, EIA’s and other species consents.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbally, being able to communicate with both internal and external stakeholders, local communities, corporate organisations, partners and volunteers to gains opinions on projects.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple workstreams, contracts and contractors and deliver projects on time and to a budget. You’ll have a positive approach and be able to prioritise, manage your own time and meet targets to tight deadlines.
• Understanding of FSC certification, UKWAS, CDM regulations and practical issues faced when managing woodland.
• This role does require regular travel around the South West region. A full driving licence is required. A company car is provided with this role.
Our Organisational Nature enables us to better understand what it means to be part of the Woodland Trust, empowering us to make an impact, every day. We want you to be able to role model our values; ‘Grow Together’, ‘Focus’, ‘Explore’ and ‘Make it Count’ to ensure each of us plays our part in helping to protect, restore and create our woods and trees.
Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our employees, 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
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: The Woodland Trust embraces diversity and inclusion. We want our team to reflect the UK's diverse community. We support people from all backgrounds to apply, especially those who are under-represented.
Application Advice: Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply. Your enthusiasm for the environment and our core values—Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count—are what matter most. We also keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, so they do not see your CV until shortlisting is completed. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows your experience and passion for the role.
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. We look forward to hearing from you and working together to make a positive impact on our planet.
Interviews will take place via Teams on the 6th and 7th February 2025.
Are you passionate about creating positive change for young people across the UK? As Propositions and Proposals Manager at The Prince’s Trust you’ll play a vital role within Fundraising, helping us win bids and proposals and secure the funds we need to help transform young people’s lives.
We are looking for a proactive, highly organised bid & proposal writing professional, who can synthesise complex information into compelling materials whilst under pressure and with high attention to detail. It’s not essential but experience of working with statutory funders and involvement in significant bidding rounds would be ideal.
This role is perfect for you if you have excellent written and verbal communication skills, can build strong working relationships with colleagues across the UK all whilst balancing a varied, dynamic workload. You’ll also enjoy creating efficiency and impact through training, processes and resources and advocating for the needs of our fundraising efforts and sourcing critical info across internal departments. If this sounds like the perfect opportunity, we’d love to hear from you!
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
SOAS University of London
Financial Accounting Manager
Salary: £50,999 - £59,809
Permanent, Full-time
Hybrid working, 1 day a week in the office
Closest stations Goodge street or Euston station
At the heart of global education and cultural understanding, SOAS University of London has long been a beacon of academic excellence, specialising in the study of Asia, Africa, and the Near and Middle East. Since its founding in 1916, SOAS has inspired generations through its unique focus on global cultures, fostering knowledge, diversity, and cross-cultural understanding. SOAS University of London is dedicated to reimagining higher education through a bold new strategic plan that emphasises student responsiveness, research intensity, and innovative international partnerships. This vision positions SOAS to address global challenges through transnational collaboration and knowledge exchange.
This is a newly created role offering a unique opportunity for an experienced finance professional to shape the position while leading a knowledgeable and dedicated team. You will be responsible for the university’s external financial reporting, VAT and corporation tax compliance, and treasury management. Collaborating with teams across Financial Systems, Operations, and Finance Business Partnering, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring financial excellence.
In this hands-on role, you will manage year-end financial statements, coordinate with auditors, and oversee financial administration for all capital projects, monitoring and reporting on expenditure against budget. This is your opportunity to drive impactful financial leadership within one of the world’s most culturally rich and academically diverse institutions.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the Deputy Director of Finance & Procurement, the Financial Accounting Manager's key responsibilities will:
- To assist the Deputy Director of Finance and Procurement with the preparation of the School and subsidiary annual financial statements, including compliance with FE/HE SORP and Office for Students' accounts direction.
- To prepare the School's quarterly VAT and annual corporation tax returns
- To monitor the School's cash position and prepare regular cash flow statements
- To liaise, as appropriate, with the School's external auditors, tax advisors and HMRC representatives
- To contribute to the operation and development of the School's financial IT system (Agresso) and other finance systems, in particular assisting with the development of financial reports.
- To ensure the integrity and completeness of the financial ledgers for monthly, quarterly and year end accounts
- To co-ordinate the financial administration of all capital projects and monitor and report on expenditure against budget
- To assist the Deputy Director of Finance and Procurement with the appraisal of capital projects, investments and other projects.
- To assist in the preparation of the School's financial forecast, with specific responsibility for forecasting the School's structure of assets and liabilities
- To ensure that financial systems, regulations, procedures and controls are in place to safeguard assets and meet the School's internal and external reporting obligations
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for an experienced finance professional who combines strategic insight with operational expertise. You will have:
- A formally qualified accountant
- Relevant and appropriate experience in finance and management obtained in a complex organisation
- An excellent communicator who is able to influence at all levels within the organisation
- Ability to work on own initiative, assess priorities and be proactive.
- Experience working in Higher education or similar setting desirable
SOAS University of London is fully open to sector experience. As such we welcome candidates from industry, charity or practice backgrounds.
SOAS University of London are happy to partner with Allen Lane and Iain Slinn in the recruitment for this role. For a further discussion, please reach out to Iain