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SOS Children’s Villages UK is part of a global federation, which exists to ensure that each child and young person grows up with the healthy relationships they need to become their strongest selves. We are the world’s largest non-governmental organisation focused on supporting children and young people who don’t have, or who are at risk of losing, parental care.

We are now looking for a Senior Individual Giving Officer - Retention for:

• Retention Campaigns – Oversee retention campaigns, supporter materials, and content planning, ensuring effective engagement.

• Retention Donor Journey Development – Plan and implement multi-channel donor journeys to enhance supporter experience and retention.

• Data & Insights – Use analysis and segmentation to improve donor engagement and campaign effectiveness.

• Compliance & Regulation Best Practice – Ensure all donor journeys and campaigns meet GDPR, fundraising regulations, and industry best practices.

If you are a detail-oriented person, with experience in supporting retention campaigns, looking for a role within a friendly, flexible, and supportive team, then this could be for you!

To Apply

Please read the full Candidate Pack attached which contains the entire job description and person specification and submit a copy of your CV and a covering letter.

The deadline for applications is Monday 14th April, 8.00 am UK time.

Please note: The post-holder must be UK-based. We are unable to provide employment sponsorship if required and unfortunately cannot progress applications without the required right to live and work in the UK on a permanent contract.

MARKETING OFFICER 

Reports To: Campaigns and Digital Marketing Manager
Hours:Full Time (9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week)
Location: The Frances Hay Centre, Banbury (Hybrid Options Available)
Salary:£26,500 to £28,000 per annum (depending on experience) 

We’re Dogs for Good. We bring people and dogs together to help make everyday life possible. As part of our ambitious five-year strategy to support over 4,000 people a year by 2028, we’re expanding our marketing and communications team and looking for a passionate and dynamic Marketing Officer to help us share our impact.

In this role, you’ll support marketing campaigns, content creation, and digital activities to engage key audience groups. You’ll manage marketing assets, coordinate paid media, update the website, and assist with campaigns and events. Your creativity, communication skills, and attention to detail will help ensure our marketing efforts are effective and impactful.

If you’d like to join our small but ambitious marketing and communications team, we’d love to hear from you.

If you are interested in applying for the role, please visit the 'Current Vacancies' page on the Dogs for Good website, where full application instructions can be found.  Please note we can only accept applications when accompanied by a completed Dogs for Good Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Tuesday 22 April 2025. 

First interviews will be held on Wednesday 14 May 2025.

We are looking for an experienced and inspirational  Head of Income / Business Manager who will help build upon the 25 years of work Dressability has completed in the local community, altering and adapting clothing for people of all ages with learning and physical disabilities, and those with limited dexterity.

This newly created role will report directly to the Board of Trustees, and involve all the financial aspects of running a successful charity

Key elements of the role include strategy and business management, proven fundraising ability and staff management and a knowledge of Management Accounts & Payroll. (negotiable)

Dressability is at a key point in its journey, and the Head of Income will have an opportunity to build on our success and shape the future.

If you’re passionate about making a difference for those with disabilities, have previous charity experience, and feel you have the right skills for our Charity, then please get in touch.

Key Responsibilities

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

· Working with the Board of Trustees to develop, co-ordinate, and action the Charity’s strategy and business plan.  Setting objectives and managing the challenges and conflicting priorities to ensure the viable running of the services we provide

· Ensure the Charity operates in accordance with the Charity Governance Code, its policies and procedures as well as best practices in order to fulfil all legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities

· Submitting accurate updates, annual returns and other necessary documents to the Charity Commission and Companies House

· Provide regular reports to the Board of Trustees, detailing operational performance, fundraising outcomes, and strategic initiatives

FUNDRAISING AND BUDGET MANAGEMENT

· Develop and execute fundraising strategies to support the organisation’s mission and growth objectives in conjunction with the Grants & Trusts Fundraiser

· Research, prepare and submit funding applications to include Lottery bids.

· Source diverse income streams and funding to ensure long-term financial stability

· Handle the day-to-day finances of the organisation, managing bank accounts and investments and liaising with accountants and auditors

· Monitoring our income and expenditure against targets as laid out in the business plan

· Work with the Board of Trustees to set annual budgets and monitor spending

· Give external presentations showcasing Dressability’s work in order to secure funding

OFFICE MANAGEMENT

· Provide Line Management to a small team of admin employees ensuring efficient operations including monitoring standards and performance and the prioritisation of workloads

· Prepare monthly management accounts & reports for board meetings

· Manage health and safety on the premises as well as adherence to all policies and procedures. Named first Aider.

· Co-ordinate on-site events relating to funding including campaigns, meetings, press briefings, hosting visitors etc

· Liaise with Service Delivery Manager to ensure smooth day to day running of the charity.

· Manage social media & website to increase our reach

The Subscriptions Administrator will be part of our Subscriptions team, to manage and support our thousands of subscribers, as well as other administrative tasks for Ethical Consumer, the UK’s longest running alternative consumer organisation.

Ethical Consumer is a not-for-profit multi-stakeholder cooperative, and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We use name-blind shortlisting. The offices are upstairs in a wheelchair accessible building in Manchester.

Co-operative Responsibilities

All permanent staff are members. All members share the responsibilities of running the co-operative, including:

• Taking part in the decision-making process
• Subgroups for areas of management including Personnel, Finance or Publishing.

Specific responsibilities - the Subscriptions Administrator will:

• Keep subscriber records and payments up to date.
• Manage our subscriber mailbox
• Support customer service/interaction/engagement
• Process new and renewed subscriptions.
• Assist weekly post office mailout for new subscribers.
• Assist with managing Direct Debit payments.
• Participate in 'Subs and Renewals' group meetings.
• Help produce monthly subs reports for the rest of the co-op.
• Support other administration roles across the organisation.

The timetable for this recruitment is as follows:

• Closing date: 9pm Wednesday 30 April 
• Shortlisting: 1-8 May
• Interviews: week commencing 13-14 May
• Starting date: week commencing 9 June, subject to negotiation

About Us

For over 145 years, Leeds Jewish Welfare Board (LJWB) has been at the heart of the North Leeds community, offering vital support and social care services. Our Marjorie & Arnold Ziff Community Centre is a vibrant hub that brings over 1000 people together every month through inclusive events, engaging activities, and a welcoming space for all. From our lively café that offers a variety of Kosher food options, to our well-loved community programmes, we are dedicated to positively changing lives.

Role Summary

We are seeking a creative and dynamic Marketing, Media and Events Officer to join our team. You will be working closely with the PR & Marketing Manager to create engaging content for the company website, social media, blog and email. 

The marketing lead will also be responsible for in house events, managing and booking advertising as well as maximising local PR opportunities through good copywriting and relationships on the ground.

Key responsibilities

• You will support the PR & Marketing manager with the implementation of the marketing plan.
• You will ensure the integrity of the business’ brand(s) Leeds Jewish Welfare Board and Leeds Kosher Kitchen and deliver a high-quality approach consistent with the brand positioning.
• Crafting engaging content for our website, blog, social media, and email marketing, including the creation of video content.
• You will maximise local PR opportunities, including the creation and circulation of press releases, cultivating key relationships, and maximising the impact of events.

Requirements

· 2+ years of experience in a marketing-related role

· Strong copywriting and proofreading skills

· A confident and creative communicator

· Experience with Mailchimp, WordPress, and social media tools

· Knowledge of AI-powered content creation to enhance marketing strategies

· Organised, detail-oriented, and full of ideas!

· A confident, enthusiastic and accurate communicator both verbal and written.

· Strong copywriting and proof-reading skills

· High level of organisational skills with great attention to detail

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

· Experience of marketing tools such as mail chimp, WordPress, Facebook and other social media channels.

· Ability to use AI to help generate content and ensure high accuracy of work.

The role

This post plays a key role in the strategic leadership and day to day management of IES, with overall responsibility for IES’s financial stewardship, financial management and support services.  The post reports to the CEO, is a member of the Institute Management Team and acts as Secretary to IES’s non-executive Board of Trustees.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities in the role are set out below.

Financial management

■ Overall responsibility for IES budgeting, accounting, audit, reporting and internal controls.

■ Oversight and responsibility for IES internal systems, processes and reporting, to ensure that there is a regular, timely and accurate understanding of the Institute’s financial position.

■ Providing information and advice to the Management Team and Board of Trustees on IES’s financial position and future financial risks and opportunities.

■ Responsibility for ensuring that timely and accurate financial information is available to project managers, alongside appropriate support with management of project resources. This includes oversight of systems for project accounting and reporting, administration of research contracts and contracts with third parties, contract-related client relationship management, and data protection.

■ Managing relationships with key external suppliers, including the bank and auditors.

Company secretary

■ Ensuring that IES complies with all relevant company and charity law and can meet wider standards of good governance and transparency in the sector.

■ Oversight and responsibility for IES systems and processes that support effective corporate and charity governance.

■ Lead responsibility for IES business continuity planning and risk management, including maintenance and oversight of the IES strategic risk register.

■ Ensuring that IES has access to appropriate and suitably qualified advice where this is needed in order to comply with governance and legal requirements, including legal and tax advice.

Support services

■ Oversight and responsibility for IES premises, information technology systems, telecommunications and office supplies.

■ Ensuring continued IES compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 27001, CyberEssentials and other industry-standard accreditations.

Policies and processes

■ Ensuring that IES policies and processes in relation to these areas of responsibility are in place and kept up to date.

Institute leadership and management

■ Contributing to the wider strategic development leadership and management of IES including:

● Membership of the Institute Management Team and Operational Management Group

● Contributing to the development of the annual business plan and supporting its achievement

● Contributing to, and where appropriate leading, specific continuous improvement initiatives as agreed with the CEO and Management Team

● Direct line management and professional development of colleagues with responsibility for areas set out above where appropriate (current line management responsibility is for one full-time finance officer and one part time office manager).

What we are looking for:

The successful candidate will be able to combine active delivery of financial and other services with high level proactive advice, and will have:

■ Experience of financial management within a small/medium sized organisation, preferably one reliant on project or contract-related funding. This could include charitable organisations, research bodies, consultancies, legal or professional services firms, academia, or similar.

■ Be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent).

■ Experience managing a diverse team in a similar environment; with strong collaboration skills.

■ Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders including the Board of Trustees, the IES Management team, and research, consultancy and support staff within the organisation.

■ An initiative-taking and adaptable approach to managing a small and administratively lean organisation.

■ Understanding of corporate or charity governance procedures or the ability to learn quickly.

■ Experience or knowledge of relationship management with clients and/or funding organisations, especially research funding organisations; experience with fundraising from corporate or institutional bodies.

■ Experience of change management: experience of introducing new systems, processes, or ways of working to improve efficiency in a small/medium-sized organisation.

Working at IES

We support flexible working and welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible work arrangements The post will be based in our office in central Brighton, although we work in a hybrid way.

IES offers a friendly workplace culture and has an active social committee. Brighton and the surrounding areas offer a superb location in which to live with easy access to the sea, countryside, and plenty of culture and nightlife. Brighton is close to Gatwick airport (30 mins), London (1 hour) and France (2.5 hours).

Our research and practice are guided by our values and our staff act in accordance with these. Our values centre on: respecting others, acting with integrity, collaboration, curiosity, excellence and compassion. You can learn more about what it’s like to work at IES by looking at our Glassdoor profile.

The Institute for Employment Studies is a registered charity (no. 258390). IES seeks to be an equal opportunities employer.

We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Grants Assistant with proven interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a small team. You will have the confidence to work independently, with the ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks as well as contribute more widely to the team’s activities.

You will be hard-working, reliable and able to work collaboratively with a wide range of colleagues across both the Charity and with staff across different hospital departments, ensuring that the reputation of the Charity and the Charity Team remains high by always working in a professional manner.

This post provides a key supporting role in the administration of the Charity, and you will provide finance and administrative support to the grant management processes to ensure that applications, approvals and payments are up to date and accurate and comply with charity policy and legislation.

An important aspect of this role will be in supporting the Grants Manager to implement the Charity’s new Grants strategy and deliver a successful grant-funding programme across the Trust, working alongside colleagues to ensure positive outcomes and the wider sharing of good news stories about grant awards.

You will be a point of contact for all grant queries and may need to guide claimants to manage the process, requiring a “helping hand” approach where necessary.

The successful candidate will have experience in an administrative or financial role, which ideally will have involved using online financial systems or databases.

Experience in the charity sector and knowledge of grant award processes would be an advantage.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITES

• Processing grants-related payments, working alongside the Grants Manager and other finance teams in the Trust, to investigate and resolve any discrepancies.
   
• Exporting grant and payment information from the Grants system and assisting with the reconciliation of the grants and the accounts systems as required.
   
• Maintaining the grants database and other records as necessary, ensuring systems are kept up to date and correspondence for grant applicants and suppliers are filed and stored in accordance with appropriate Data Protection requirements.
   
• Assisting in the processing, monitoring and follow-up of charity grants, including corresponding with grant applicants to obtain appropriate information to support the grant making process.
   
• Produce monitoring reports for the Senior Management Team and Grants Manager.
   
• Provide support and guidance to NUH staff and to the Charity’s fund advisors, offering advice on appropriate charitable funds expenditure in line with Charity Guidelines and the Charity Commission’s donor intent guidelines and legislation.
   
• Liaison with hospital staff and charity fundraisers in relation to donor intent, including assisting with the fulfilment of Charity Grants and procurement of small items.
   
• Be the first point of contact for small grants, participating in Trust engagement and providing support to applicants and grantees as required. Deputising with the administration of the grant applications and awards process in the absence of the Grants Manager.
   
• Undertake other work in support of the Charity’s objectives and any other duties identified by the Charity Executives and/or Grants Manager.
  
   

 GENERAL DUTIES
 

• Providing effective day to day administrative support covering the Charity phone line and jointly monitor the Charity Grants inbox ensuring all emails are answered or distributed as required.
   
• Providing cover arrangements in relation to general charity administration including opening post, ordering stationery, credit card purchasers, receiving and counting donations (cheque and cash) from staff and other donors in accordance with charity procedure.
   
• Meet and greet donors and visitors as required, and ensuring that a customer-focused approach is adopted at all times to maximise the opportunities of encouraging donor giving.
   
• Assisting new members of staff and providing absence cover for other Finance team members as agreed from time-to-time.
   
• Participating in external and internal annual audits as required.
   
• Working within legal and charity guidelines.
   
• Participating in and contributing to own Personal Development Review.
   
• To carry out any other duties that may reasonably be required.

If you would like to chat more about the role, please contact Lisa Halsall at Nottingham Hospitals Charity.

Head of Programmes

We are seeking a strategic and dynamic leader to oversee the delivery and expansion of programmes across England, driving impact and fostering strong partnerships.

Position: Head of Programmes – England

Salary: £37,000 - £40,000 FTE pro rata
Location: Lancashire/Northwest
Hours: Part time, 0.6 FTE
Contract: Permanent
 

Closing Date: 22nd April 2025

Interviews: 29th & 30th April

About the Role

As Head of Programmes, you will lead the strategic delivery of the organisation’s Time Credit programmes, ensuring high-quality impact while developing strong relationships with stakeholders, funders, and community partners. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading programme delivery and ensuring all projects meet their objectives.
• Managing and developing regional teams to achieve programme success.
• Overseeing stakeholder engagement and strengthening partnerships.
• Driving business development, identifying funding opportunities, and supporting the expansion of services.
• Developing and implementing strategies that align with the charity’s mission and values.
• Managing budgets, reporting on progress, and contributing to organisational strategy.

About You

As Head of Programmes you will be an experienced and motivated leader with a passion for delivering impactful programmes that empower communities. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing strategic oversight with hands-on management to ensure projects achieve meaningful results. Essential skills include:

• Experience in programme management, stakeholder engagement, or business development.
• A strong track record in community development or public sector partnerships.
• Excellent leadership and strategic planning skills.
• The ability to oversee multiple projects and teams effectively.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with funders and commissioners.
• A passion for driving social impact and community engagement.

About the organisation

A leading UK-based community development organisation, creating connected, fair, and healthier societies. Empowering communities by recognising and valuing volunteering through an innovative Time Credits model. With a network of over 1,500 charities, 15,000+ active volunteers, and 750+ business partners, they are committed to driving social impact and policy change.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Programme Manager, Head of Partnerships, Community Development Manager, Director of Programmes, Social Impact Manager, Business Development Lead, Head of Operations.

Apply now to lead impactful programmes and shape the future of community engagement!

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

Location: Hybrid, Old Street, London
Salary: £35,470 per annum
Hours: 34.5 hours per week
Department: Supporter Engagement and Operations
Job Type: Full-time
Contract Type: Permanent

Plan International UK is a global children’s charity striving for an equal world. One where every child can reach their full potential, and every girl can choose her own future. We bring people together to protect children’s rights and keep girls safe, in school and in control of their bodies – even when disaster strikes. And we won’t stop until we are all equal.

At Plan International UK, we are committed to delivering exceptional supporter experiences. As a Supporter Income Executive, you will be integral in ensuring that our supporters feel valued and appreciated. This involves providing timely and accurate financial processing, maintaining clear communications, and addressing queries efficiently. Your ability to understand and meet the needs of our supporters will be crucial in fostering long-term relationships and driving our mission forward.

It's an exciting time to be joining our Supporter Engagement and Operations Unit and we are looking for someone with exceptional donation processing skills!

Ideally an individual with experience in processing both offline and online donations through multiple channels from donation forms to online platforms. You will need to be knowledgeable in HMRC Gift Aid regulations and BACS Direct Debit compliance. The ideal candidate will play a key role to ensure seamless compliance with both Gift Aid and Direct Debit standards.

This role demands exceptional communication skills and therefore effective interaction with colleagues is crucial for our success. Additionally, strong problem-solving abilities and a strong attention to detail are essential, as the position involves finding innovative solutions to ensure seamless operations and achieve positive outcomes. You will also have considerable experience using a customer or supporter database system.

To succeed in this role, you will need to enjoy working as part of team, sharing information and helping the department meet their set standards and targets.

If you excel working in a highly collaborative environment, possess great team-working skills and have a genuine passion for our values, Feminist Leadership Principles and vision, we would love to hear from you.

For further detail of this role, please see the job profile.

The deadline for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 6 April 2025
Interviews will take place on Monday 14 April 2025

We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults in our work. We, therefore, apply rigorous recruitment and selection processes to ensure that only those who are suitable are recruited to work for us. Accordingly, appointment to all our roles is subject to a range of vetting checks and for this role this will include a Basic Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working for us; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences.

Plan International UK is committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

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Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, and working closely alongside colleagues across Major Gifts, Trusts and Corporates, this is a pivotal new role. It aligns with MSF’s strategic fundraising ambitions and will be crucial to securing increased income from new sources.

In collaboration with key colleagues in the Philanthropy Team, the postholder will define an effective prospect research strategy, which they will be responsible for supporting, streamlining and implementing in order to deliver a strong and sustainable prospect pipeline.

The Prospect Research Officer will play a leading role in identifying new sources of philanthropic support from charitable Trusts/Foundations, companies, and individual major donors, to achieve increased income growth in the Philanthropy Team in support of MSF’s strategic priorities.

They will create and implement effective systems, processes and management tools and embed these new ways of working in the Philanthropy Team. They will also be responsible for providing up to date research and due diligence reports on new and existing donors, in line with MSF policies.

DEPARTMENT: Philanthropy

HOURS: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

LENGTH OF CONTRACT: Permanent

LOCATION: Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the London Office

SALARY: Salary: £39,689.92

Internal salary grade: 14.1

Do you want to contribute to driving HR service excellence and enhance employee experience with stakeholders in mind? Come and join the HR Team at Ambition Institute and contribute to our organisational success. 
 
We're looking for a talented individual with understanding of HR policies and employment law, to join the team on a permanent basis as HR Co-ordinator.   

As HR Co-ordinator, you will be responsible for providing an efficient and customer focussed HR operations administration service.

You'll manage the HR processes associated with the full employee life cycle including probation, parental leave, flexible working requests, termination, and any contractual changes, including issuing accurate letters to employees and ensuring all relevant changes are reflected on payroll and appropriate HR systems are updated.
 

Who are Ambition Institute?
A great teacher changes the future every day. Especially for children who have had a tough start in life, a teacher can be the critical factor in their success.

At Ambition Institute we help schools tackling educational disadvantage to keep getting better and help their teachers and school leaders to become more expert over time.

That’s how we’ll make sure every child gets a great education and the best possible start in life.

• We train teachers and leaders at all levels to get better at the things that make the biggest difference: what you teach, how you teach it, and how you create the conditions for schools to thrive.
• We share what works. Everyone can benefit from evidence of how great teaching and leadership can improve schools and change lives, so we connect people to the latest research and best practice.
• We champion every teacher and school leader’s potential to develop, as the driving force for sustainable school improvement.

We would like you to:

• Support payroll submissions by collating accurate monthly payroll.
• Manage all aspects of HR operations administration and ensure all documentation and processes are fit for purpose. Act as a first point of contact for employee queries and respond to customers in a timely manner in line with organisational HR policies and employment legislations. Escalating any complex employee queries to a more senior member of the HR team.
• Contribute to HR service and process improvements and engage in suitable projects as assigned by the HR Business Partner (Operations). 
• Develop a broad understanding of the duties and contribute to business continuity by providing cross-team working support as necessary. 
   

Working in a hybrid way, you’ll be attached to either our Birmingham, London or Manchester office and will report to the HR Business Partner (Operations).  In line with our current ways of working, you’ll be expected to be in the office at least 1 day a month, in addition to team days and this may be reviewed by Ambition. 

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

To succeed in this role you'll have a CIPD level 3 or working towards a relevant HR qualification, or equivalent experience. You'll also demonstrate:

• Successful experience in a similar level administrative role
• Experience in working in a fast-paced organisation with changing business and operating priorities. 
• Experience of working autonomously, using initiative, and an ability to problem-solve
• Empathy and collaboration with excellent people skills including good written and spoken communication skills, capable of building effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 

What’s in it for you….?

• Competitive annual salary
• Professional development for all staff
• 25 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays and 'winter shut down’ at the end of December/beginning of January
• Employer pension contribution of 11%
• Agile, hybrid working culture, so you can manage when and where you work
• Staff affinity networks that help keep equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work
• Blind recruitment process to ensure equality and fairness in our hiring
• Enhanced maternity pay after a year’s service
• Shared parental leave package
• Access to free, confidential 24/7 wellbeing and support line
• Comfortable and collaborative workspaces in the city centres of Manchester, Birmingham and London
• Work-from-home technology package to support hybrid working
• Interest free season ticket / bike loans

We don’t expect the person we hire to have all of the following, but this should give you a sense of what would enable you to thrive in this role and in our organisation:

You should apply for this role if:

• You care deeply about educational disadvantage and being part of an organisation that challenges inequality
• You have a good work ethic and strive to make a difference in the job you do
• You always give maximum effort to understand and meet the needs of our partners and participants
• You always have a great attitude so we “can do” for all our colleagues, partners and participants
• You are open to feedback and learning because we want to keep getting better
• You work with your initiative to bring new ideas and a fresh perspective
• You are well organised and can prioritise work that will have the greatest impact

You'll love working at Ambition if…

• You want a career with a person-centred organisation with a cause at its heart.
• You have a collaborative work ethos, bring warmth and good humour to work and constructive outlook to every situation
• You enjoy working in a fast-moving workplace, with a great support structure around you
• You would like to grow with an ambitious organisation as it progresses over time
• Want flexibility in how you work – splitting your time between one of our offices and remote working and managing your own working patterns to get the job done.

How to apply…

Applications will be accepted for all office locations 

All applications must be received by the closing date 23:59 on 6 April 2025. Interviews are expected to take place on 11th and 15th April. 

Please note when you click apply, you'll be taken to the Birmingham posting of the role. You can still apply via this posting as it won't determine your location if successful.

Equality and diversity matters to us. If you think you’d be suited to one of our roles we’d love to hear from you regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexuality.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and the most vulnerable in our society and, as such, we are unable to employ individuals with relevant convictions, including the following: a conviction for an offence involving violence or dishonesty, of a sexual nature or against minors, or for any other offence that is relevant to the nature of the services provided by our organisation.

As an employer, we have a responsibility to prevent illegal working in the UK by ensuring that our employees have the right to work in the UK. Therefore, as part of the recruitment process to verify your eligibility you will be required to produce relevant documentation.

Are you a visionary Finance and Resource professional looking for a new challenge? 

An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen within one of Lincolnshire’s leading charities providing Emergency and Supported Accommodation, Childcare, Youth and Community Development services across Lincolnshire.

We are looking for an exceptional, experienced leader to join our Executive Leadership team as Corporate Services Director.

As a member of the Executive team, reporting to the Chief Executive, you will have a strong aptitude for strategic thinking – an eye for detail, a passion for people and a commitment to delivering services of the highest quality. 

An understanding of operational delivery is key, as you will be responsible for the leadership of the Finance, Commercial, Legal, Projects, Governance and IT/ Data functions of the charity. 

The post holder will take a pivotal role in ensuring the charity as a whole is served by effective, efficient and innovative support services. You’ll be adept managing risk and initiating change to ensure corporate services functions support those teams directly delivering services.

Please note we do require a Professional Accountancy Qualification from either ACA, ACCA or ACMA and this is non-negotiable. 

The role is full time and based in Lincoln at our offices on Tritton Road, alternative working arrangements may be considered for the right candidate.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 6th April 2025

The purpose of YMCA Lincolnshire is to ensure that people and communities across the County have the opportunity to belong, contribute and thrive so that they feel safe, valued and fulfilled.

About us

Parallel Academy is an ambitious charitable initiative founded by Simon Singh, best known as the author of Fermat’s Last Theorem. We currently support over 3,000 students through our maths enrichment activities, around 700 of whom receive dedicated weekly, small-group online tutorials in The Parallel Academy. Our mission is to support students on our programmes to fulfil their mathematical potential, by providing them with the opportunity to develop their reasoning and problem-solving skills beyond the curriculum. Our students are motivated and ambitious. Although our maths programme is optional and takes place outside of school hours, students have an average attendance above 95%.

Overview

Our team is broadly divided into two arms, administrative and educational, and we are seeking a Director of Education to steer the latter. This is a senior role responsible for ensuring that our offerings are aligned to our expectations and pedagogical aims, and for helping to scale the project to reach thousands more students each year. We are a growing organisation and have made significant strides since our inception, but believe there is room to strengthen and expand our offering.

Person specification

We are searching for an experienced maths leader who is excited, not only to sustain our current model, but to help build and scale-up our work in different directions. We would love to find someone who:

• Understands and connects with our organisational mission
• Is a confident mathematician, able to captivate and inspire students from different backgrounds
• Is a team player with a ‘can-do’ attitude
• Can act independently and decisively when the situation demands it
• Embraces responsibility across multiple areas, adapting to new situations as they arise
• Can communicate with different stakeholders skilfully and sensitively
• Is able to work productively in a fully remote setup

Key responsibilities

• Line-manage members of the core ‘maths team’, providing mentorship and support.
• Direct our growing team of tutors, from onboarding to training and week-to-week support, ensuring that all students benefit from consistently high standards of teaching.
• Develop enough awareness of the administrative side of our work to deputise for the COO when needed, and to suggest improvements across our day-to-day processes.
• Undertake key teaching responsibilities across the week, especially for ‘high-tariff’ sessions (e.g. homework review sessions) that only our best tutors are entrusted with.
• Advise on and implement policies for working with schools during and after admissions, ensuring that schools remain engaged with us at key points in the year and holding them to account for providing necessary inputs (e.g. nominations, UKMT scores).
• Identify and develop relationships with external partners (school groups, maths hubs and other key organisations) to expand the reach of the Academy. Many of these will come from your own network of maths contacts.
• Help to shape and build on our ethos of high expectations, which translates into concrete policies regarding attendance, homework, participation and criteria for both admitting and removing students from our Tutorial Programme.
• Provide key input into new offerings such as a more ambitious primary programme, a Further Maths programme and university application support for sixth form students.

Undertake any other tasks commensurate with the role and which may be reasonably required.

Requirements

• BA and/or PGCE in Mathematics

Person specification

The successful candidate will:

• Have extensive teaching experience, preferably in a school-based setting
• Be a confident mathematician, able to captivate and inspire students from different backgrounds
• Possess proven leadership qualities, with the ability to act independently and decisively when the situation demands it
• Have experience in scaling up or building projects and organisations
• Be able to collaborate with external stakeholders skilfully and sensitively
• Be a team player with a ‘can-do’ attitude
• Embrace responsibility across multiple areas, adapting to new situations as they arise
• Work productively in a fully remote setup
• Understand and connect with our organisational mission

How to apply

Please email your CV and cover letter, outlining how you meet the requirements of this position.

About Us

The City of London Corporation manages 11,000 acres of land in and around London, welcoming millions of visitors annually. North London Open Spaces (NLOS) oversees some of the UK's most iconic green spaces, including:

· Hampstead Heath (including Golders Hill Park, Parliament Hill Fields, and Heath Extension)

· Highgate Wood

· Queen’s Park

· West Ham Park

These beloved green spaces boast ancient woodlands, diverse wildlife, world-class sports facilities, and historic landmarks. We work closely with local communities and stakeholders to preserve and enhance these natural assets, making London one of the most liveable large cities in the world.

 

About the Role

This is a new and critical function within our senior management team at North London Open Spaces. We are looking for an entrepreneurial, hands-on leader who will drive fundraising, income generation, strategic partnerships, marketing, and community engagement across our portfolio of green spaces.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help shape this new role as it grows, leading a dynamic team and spearheading strategies to maximise resources, increase commercial opportunities, create new partnerships, and enhance visitor experiences while ensuring that funds raised directly benefit the sites they originate from.

Key Responsibilities

· Develop and manage partnerships across sectors to support the charitable and conservation goals of NLOS’s charities.

· Create fundraising initiatives, including grants, sponsorships, donor campaigns, and legacy giving.

· Identify appropriate commercial opportunities that generate revenue while balancing conservation priorities.

· Oversee communications to promote NLOS’s green spaces as visitor destinations and worthy fundraising causes.

· Lead volunteer and community engagement programs.

· Manage event licensing, filming, and commercial activities, ensuring compliance and promoting sustainability.

· Align initiatives with the City of London Corporation’s Corporate Plan and Climate Action Strategy.

About You

We are looking for a dynamic, high-energy, and innovative leader with a strong background in fundraising, income generation, partnership development, and strategic planning. You will bring:

· Hands-on development experience in charity, open spaces, or commercial sectors.

· Proven ability to research and capitalise on opportunities, implement business plans, and negotiate contracts.

· Strong financial modelling and budget management skills.

· Senior-level fundraising experience in a charity, NGO, or public sector.

· Success in establishing new income streams (e.g., trusts, foundations, individual giving).

· Track record in securing and managing grant funding.

· Experience developing marketing and communications strategies to drive income and engagement.

· Strong team management and staff development experience.

· Entrepreneurial mindset with analytical skills and provide ability to communicate effectively and persuasively.

· Adaptability and ability to work at pace in an exciting operations environment.

Why Join Us?

· Be part of a prestigious organisation that protects some of London’s most treasured landscapes.

· Lead and further develop a high-impact role with the opportunity to shape the future of iconic green spaces.

· Work within a supportive and collaborative team committed to conservation and community engagement.

· A workplace that includes multiple beautiful open spaces

· Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are excited about the opportunity to play a pivotal role in preserving and enhancing London’s most cherished green spaces, we’d love to hear from you.

 

Closing date: 12 noon on Monday 21st April 2025

Provisional interview date: W/C 12th May 2025

To apply online please click the Apply online button below. 

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications.

Because our roles are so varied, we don’t have a ‘one size fits all’ policy for workplace attendance. How many days a week you’ll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role. It’s important that you understand the requirements before applying to ensure you are able to meet them. Requests will be considered by the recruiting manager in line with our policies and business needs.

For more information on our categories for workplace attendance, please view our guide.

We will be reviewing this policy and approach at regular intervals to ensure we’re meeting our attendance needs. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process the successful applicant will be required to obtain a basic Disclosure & Barring Service check.