Partnership Manager Jobs in Oxfordshire

The Role
 The Board of Oxford Head Injury Services (OHIS formerly Headway Oxfordshire), is seeking to appoint a CEO based at the Activity and Rehabilitation Centre (ARC) in Kennington Oxfordshire, to implement our 3 year strategic plan, as we continue our next phase of growth and development to expand services, develop different partnerships, and extend the range of funding streams.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Chief Executive or an aspiring senior manager from the public, commercial or not-for-profit sector to lead the charity, and ensure we achieve our challenging goal to double the number of those we support over the next 2 to 3 years. This is an externally facing role requiring strong influencing, networking and development skills.  Success will depend on our ability to fundraise and raise awareness of what we do, develop our range of innovative services, engage with other charities, set up more corporate partnerships, work with major donors and build credibility by offering education about acquired brain injury.

Our Purpose
We were established 35 years ago to support those who had suffered a brain injury and their carers. This includes head injury from traumatic incidents such as road accidents, violence, and sports, or from neurological problems including encephalitis, haemorrhage, tumours, and stroke. There are in the region of 3500 to 4000 incidences of acquired brain injury that require hospitalisation every year in Oxfordshire alone. There are many more cases that are categorised as "minor head injuries", (such as concussion), whereby individuals experience significant effects but are not admitted for treatment. Lives and relationships can be significantly affected by acquired brain injury (ABI) and the types of support services that OHIS provides, are essential to maximise recovery, adjustment, independence and enjoyment of life,

Support we Offer
The first point of contact is usually through our ABI Navigators working within a hospital setting to identify individuals and families who require support at the earliest stages of their condition. We help individuals and carers to navigate the complex journey of recovery and make referrals to our own or other community-based services as required.

Our activity and rehabilitation centre, the ARC, includes a well- equipped gym, with exercise professionals on hand to support individuals to regain their physical strength. Those spending a day at the centre may choose from a schedule of fun, practical and stimulating activities such as yoga, tai chi, quizzes, board games, art, crafts, music, singing, creative writing and storytelling as well as special interest talks. With all of these opportunities, we seek to promote social interaction, peer support, independence, and general wellbeing.

Further, our Head Injury Buddies offer 1-1 support in the home and/or community, helping individuals to tackle everyday challenges associated with living with brain injury, promoting resilience and signposting to specialist services.

Skills and Experience we Need.

· Some experience within the charity sector, or of working closely with the NHS, local government or not for profit organisations

· A warm personality, good humour, and ability to develop new and exisiting relationships, and collaborate with a range of organisations, service commissioners, corporate partners, sponsors, funders, and users of our services.

· Ideally a sound understanding of the care or health sector.

· Financial management experience including budget setting and variance reporting.

· Understanding of fundraising streams, grant applications or income generation.

· Experience of negotiating contracts or presenting a case, engaging new clients and partnerships,

· A collaborative, supportive leadership style and ability to think creatively.

· Strong oral and written communication skills, demonstrating influence and diplomacy

· Strategic, consultative, analytical and decisive with good judgement.

· Ability to prioritise and overcome setbacks to achieve results.

· A work history showing progression at management levels

· A track record of motivating teams to deliver excellent outcomes.

· An understanding of acquired brain injury and empathy with the demands facing our clients as well as carers of all ages and their support needs.

How to Apply

​​We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and we value differences. We offer equal opportunities for everyone: employees, trustees, volunteers, clients and carers.

We aim to build a culture based on respect, reliability, and recognition. We will consider one or two days a week working from home.

If you are ready for this exciting challenge, please send your CV and a one page covering letter explaining your interest and describing your strengths, which you believe are most relevant to success in this role.

The closing date for receiving applications is midnight on 21st February 2025. All applications will be acknowledged.

There will be several days, towards the end of February when we will ask shortlisted candidates to have prepared their own questions and to conduct an online interview session with the Chair of the Board of Trustees to whom the CEO reports.

Final panel interviews will take place in person with members of the Board of Trustees over the week ends 1st/2nd March, and 6th/7th March.

Our amazing team at Alana House - PACT are looking for a full time Key Worker to join our Womens Community project.

Could you make a lasting difference to women facing multiple disadvantages in the community? Our award winning trauma recovery service empowers and enables women to access the support they need. Our service covers Reading, Berkshire, Oxford City and South Oxfordshire.

Position: Womens Community Project Key Worker

Location: Based in central Reading, the role requires travel across Berkshire, Oxford City and South Oxfordshire

Contract: Permanent full time – 37 hours per week

Salary: Starting salary in the range of £24,745 to £30,243 per annum, depending on skills and experience

Having regard to the nature and context of the work, there is a genuine occupational requirement permitted under the Equality Act 2010 that this post is only available to female applicants.

About the role:

As a Key Worker at Alana House, you will hold a case load of women and be involved in one to one work support work and group based sessions. Your Key Worker responsibilities will include:

· regularly meet with women to provide dedicated emotional and practical support

· complete initial assessments of risk and need, and provide one-to-one support across rehabilitative pathways

· create and review support plans in collaboration with the woman, and other agencies

· facilitate and deliver group-based support

About you:

As Key Worker, you’ll bring an in depth knowledge of issues facing women with multiple disadvantages and you’ll have significant experience of working with women experiencing challenges relating to offending (e.g. homelessness, substance misuse, domestic violence, mental health or other relevant work area). 

If this sounds like you then visit our website and apply today to join a collaborative team who are part of something truly meaningful.

Early applications are encouraged as we may close this vacancy on an earlier basis if a successful candidate is found.

Closing date: 9am Wednesday 05 March 2025

Interview dates: Monday 24 February, Thursday 13 March and Friday 14 March 2025

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Family Support Worker, Family Key Worker, Womens Support Worker, Womens Key Worker, Key Worker, Domestic Abuse Support Worker, Domestic Abuse Key Worker, Recovery Worker, Assistant Support Worker, Assistant Key Worker, IDVA Independent Domestic Violence Advocate, ISVA Independent Sexual Violence Advocate, Probation Services Officer, etc.

Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do at PACT. We have robust measures and best practices in place to safeguard and protect the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we take pride in maintaining outstanding safeguarding standards.

Anyone joining our team is subject to PACT’s safer recruitment pre-appointment enquiries, including a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). The role description provides information on what our safer recruitment enquiries include and the level of DBS required to work in the role.

All opportunities with PACT are based in the UK.

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

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

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

Summary

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

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

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

Main duties and responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Other tasks:

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

Person Specification

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

Experience

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

Desirable:

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

Knowledge and understanding

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

Skills

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

Company Description

Catch22 exists to help build a society where everyone has a good place to live, good people around them, and a fulfilling purpose. We call these our ‘3Ps’.

We achieve this in two ways: we improve lives through frontline delivery of public services, and we use our knowledge to change ‘the system’ by fixing the complex web that can trap and disempower those it was set up to help. With the heart of a charity and the mindset of a business, we are uniquely placed to deliver on this challenging agenda.

In Justice, we work with young people and adults in custody and in the community, providing a range of services including offender management, mentoring, victim services, gangs work and youth justice. We believe that with effective support mechanisms and the correct interventions, we can change service users’ ideology, helping them desist from crime and reach their true potential.

Job Description

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of adult male ex-offenders? As a Wellbeing Practitioner – Prison Lead, you’ll play a vital role in supporting individuals to rehabilitate and reintegrate into society. Working within the Personal Wellbeing service, you will focus on four pathways: Family and Significant Others, Lifestyle and Associates, Emotional Wellbeing, and Social Inclusion.

You’ll manage a caseload of service users both in the community and custody, delivering tailored interventions that promote positive change. This includes helping individuals build coping skills, manage emotions, develop resilience, and foster pro-social behaviors. Additionally, you’ll work collaboratively with key stakeholders and delivery partners to ensure holistic support.

Qualifications

GCSEs or equivalent in English and Maths.
Evidence of professional development.
Relevant qualifications in criminology, social care, mental health, or similar fields (desirable).

Skills & Experience:

Proven experience working with offenders or disadvantaged individuals.
Knowledge of safeguarding, risk management, and rehabilitation strategies.
Strong communication and motivational skills.
Experience delivering 1:1 and group interventions.
Ability to manage caseloads effectively and adapt to challenging environments.

Other Requirements:

Willingness to travel and work flexibly across various sites.
Commitment to equality, diversity, and personal development.

Additional information

Important information about this opportunity

Those interested in applying for this opportunity should review the Job Description to find out more. If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact out team. Email is available on our advert accessible via the application link. Unfortunately Charity Job does not allow email addresses or links in their advert. All of this informaiton is available on our own site. 

Contract: Permanent

Hours & work pattern: Full time, 38 hours per week.

Salary: £26,650 per annum.

Location: The Old Music Hall, 106-108 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1JE plus frequent travel to surrounding areas in the Thames Valley region.

Screening: Successful admission to post subject to enhanced DBS check, HMPPS vetting clearence, and employer Right To Work in the UK check. The post-holder must have right to work in the UK. Catch22 does not currently provide a licence to sponsor visas but please see this register to see those that do.

To Apply: Please provide your CV and cover letter, along with the completion of the screening questions to express your interest in this opportunity. Please note, in the interest of safer recruitment and ensuring that applicants are a right fit for the role, submitted applications must contain a CV, satisfactory responses to the screening questions, and information detailing interest in the role, to be considered for this position.

Catch22’s Commitment to Ban the Box

Catch22 is proud to have “Banned the Box”. This means that we do not ask for candidates to disclose criminal convictions at the application stage. Instead, we invite disclosures at interview stage, and encourage them at the offer stage. Please see the opportunitiy’s Information Pack for more information.

See the benefits of working for Catch22 here.

Unless otherwise stated, interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised.

At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.

At Catch22 we are proud of our commitment in supporting people develop in their careers and progress in our organisation. In 2024, within our Justice Hub, we have 68% of those in management roles that originally joined Catch22 in the frontline workforce and some worked across a number of roles and Leadership positions before joining management. This allows us to have a highly experienced management group and provides development opportunities for those in our much valued front-line.

Catch22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices; ensuring that every individual within the organisation has been safely and appropriately checked.

We want to hire a highly organised and proactive Business Support Officer to play a key role in our small but dynamic team. This role supports our CEO, manages key operational functions, and oversees financial and administrative processes, ensuring the smooth running of our organisation. You’ll be at the heart of our work, helping to strengthen youth services across the West Midlands.

This is a part-time (2 days/14 hours per week) permanent role. The role is remote, with equipment provided. We’re looking for someone with excellent digital literacy, strong relationship management skills, and experience in project coordination, governance, or financial oversight—ideally within the non-profit sector.

The successful candidate will maintain internal systems, support external relationships with funders and partners, and supervise the Training & Finance Administrator to ensure high-quality service delivery. Your role will involve financial oversight, including budgeting and reporting, as well as managing contracts, governance compliance, and organisational planning to support YFWM’s long-term stability and impact.

About us: Youth Focus West Midlands (YFWM) supports the development and delivery of high-quality youth work across the West Midlands. We work with youth workers, professionals, agencies, and policymakers to strengthen the sector, providing resources, training, and strategic support. As a registered charity, we help organisations and individuals develop youth work opportunities, advocate for best practices, and facilitate partnerships to ensure young people in the region benefit from impactful and inclusive services.

Support Administrator – Fuel Bank Foundation

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

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

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

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

Key Responsibilities:

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

 What We’re Looking For:

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

 Desirable Skills:

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

 What You’ll Receive in Return:

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

The Finance and Administrative Project Officer will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial integrity and administrative efficiency of our projects in the DRC. This position involves a wide range of responsibilities, including budget management, financial reporting, and compliance with donor requirements. Additionally, the role includes supporting partner NGOs in their organisational development, ensuring they meet donor requirements, and providing guidance on financial management. The officer will also be involved in procurement, travel logistics, and the publication of financial information. 

This role is pivotal in maintaining strong relationships with funders and partners, contributing to the overall mission of RFUK to protect rainforests and support Indigenous Peoples and local communities. 

Location: London (hybrid), France (remote) or Democratic Republic of Congo (remote/hybrid)  

Candidates must have a pre-existing right to work in one of these countries. Please note RFUK is unable to cover any relocation costs. 

Salary: GBP 33,835 in the UK / EUR 32,042 in France / USD $41,395 in DRC 

Please note that all salary amounts are gross and exclusive of employee contributions and taxes. Variances in salary amounts are due to different employer costs. The DRC salary figure applies to DRC nationals only, as expats are subject to additional 25% tax.  

RFUK operates a fixed salary grid, and salaries are non-negotiable. 

Contract type: 12 months fixed-term (with the possibility of extension) 

Other entitlements: 30 days annual holiday (in addition to Bank Holidays); other benefits depend on the location of the candidate 

Hours of work: Full time, 35 hours a week 

Start date: As soon as possible 

Person Specification

The ideal candidate should be highly motivated and a detail-oriented professional with a background in financial management and administrative support, particularly within the context of international development or charity work. Excellent written and spoken fluency in both English and French is a non-negotiable requirement to ensure that you’re able to effectively communicate and collaborate with our diverse teams and partners.

Your experience should include managing project budgets, tracking expenditures, and producing high-quality financial reports. You should be well-versed in working with local NGOs, ensuring compliance with donor requirements, and supporting their organisational development.

Strong interpersonal skills, meticulous attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure are integral qualities for a member of the RFUK team. This role would suit someone who is eager to develop new skills and contribute to the cause of protecting rainforests and supporting Indigenous Peoples and local communities. You should be committed to the mission of RFUK and be enthusiastic about contributing to the success of our projects. 

For further details regarding the role and specific qualifications required, please consult the Job Description. 

The Old Fire Station is a centre for creativity in Oxford housing two organisations: the homelessness charity Crisis and the Old Fire Station (OFS). We share our building.  We are looking for a dynamic Creative Communities Coordinator who will support people to participate in and shape our arts work,focusing on individuals who are facing tough times because of disadvantage. You will build connections and deepen relationships with people and partners across the city.

This post will be part time, 29.5 hours per week. The hours can be worked over a flexible pattern. Permanent role, subject to a 6-month probationary period.  Benefits include:

Annual leave entitlement of 33 days (pro rata), including bank holidays (Some days need to be taken at specified times during the year)

Additional annual leave awarded for long service

Free tickets to selected shows

Staff discount in the café

A pension is offered to all employees

Flexibility and hybrid working available

What would make the ideal candidate:

Emotional intelligence, interpersonal skills and an ability to build connections

A collaborative approach to working with others

Ability to work in partnership with a range of external organisations

Experience of working with and supporting people with a range of support and access needs

Excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal and written)

An eye for detail Excellent administration, including proficiency with database and office systems – Word, Excel, Outlook

The ability to work under pressure, multitask, use initiative and work to strict deadlines

Ability to handle personal and emotional challenges in relation to vulnerable people, resilience, handling conflict, drawing lines between personal and professional

Experience leading and project managing creative projects

Passion for and experience within the arts and an understanding of their inherent value in society

 A willingness to undertake appropriate training

Experience of (or ability to learn) budget management

Please see our website for more information about the job where you can also download a job pack and application 

Job Description: Head of Finance

Position:Head of Finance 

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Hours: Full time, compressed or part time hours considered

Location: Home based (UK, with minimum monthly travel)

Contract: Permanent contract with a 6-month probationary period

Reporting to: CEO

Start Date: 1st April

Application deadline: Friday 14th February 2025

Interviews will be held via video conference the week of the 24th February 2025

Kids Club Kampala is a UK charity with a Christian ethos that works to transform the lives of children in the slums of Kampala in Uganda. We help vulnerable kids in Uganda to survive and to thrive by providing for both their immediate needs and strengthening their futures through educating, feeding, protecting, and skilling. We work in partnership with our team in Uganda who passionately lead and implement our projects which are a life line to some of the most vulnerable children in the world. We are an ambitious and growing organisation, and this is an exciting time for a committed and passionate individual to join our friendly and supportive team.

The Head of Finance will be responsible for overseeing the finances at Kids Club Kampala. They will support the growth of the organisation through undertaking financial management, leading on financial reporting, and by providing strategic financial support to the CEO and the Board. The Head of Finance will be responsible for the day-to-day management of financial transactions and procedures, undertaking bookkeeping, budgeting, reporting, cash flow forecasting and foreign exchange hedging. They will be part of the Senior Leadership Team and work closely with the CEO to provide regular management account information, as well as acting as the financial representative for Kids Club Kampala when dealing with trustees and external stakeholders. They will also work with and provide strategic financial support and training where needed to the Ugandan office finance counterparts. 

Job Description

Financial Management 

• Own the general ledger, reconciling transactions using Xero accounting software, and ensuring the accounts are accurate and up to date

• Track income and expenditure against budgets and work with the whole team to revise forecasts accordingly 

• Monitor reserves and restricted funds, including tracking of grant funding, ensuring compliance with financial policies and controls

• Responsible for cash and treasury management including FX hedging

• Ensure tax compliance including the processing of gift aid claims

• Responsible for managing and reporting on UK office payroll

• Line management of the finance and administration officer

Financial Reporting

• Lead on the preparation of year end accounts for independent examination, including working with auditors on any queries

• Create and present quarterly financial reports to the Board of Trustees and the Finance sub-committee

• Work with the Ugandan office team to ensure sound accountability of spending and where necessary provide financial support and training 

• Provide regular management account updates for the CEO and wider team including cash flow position

• Production of pro forma cash flow and accounting reconciliations for the year

Strategic Finance and Business Strategy 

• Lead on the creation and development of annual budgets, work plans and cash flow forecasts, presenting to Trustees for approval

• Optimize financial exchange through strategic foreign exchange hedging

• Liaise with both colleagues in the UK and Uganda to create cash flow forecasts, monitoring spend and tracking progress against KPIs

• Regularly review and identify financial risks that could significantly impact upon the organisation and work with the rest of the team to ensure that appropriate steps are taken to manage and mitigate such risks

• As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, provide strategic financial support and advice, where needed, to the CEO and the Board of Trustees.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Professional accountancy experience, ideally in a charity context 

• Significant knowledge and experience of financial planning, budgeting and management reporting

• Experience of strengthening financial processes and systems and delivering process improvements

• Experience of producing statutory accounts, including audit and budget preparation

• Advanced MS Excel and/or Google sheets experience and skills, including importing data into accounting systems from third party sources 

• Good communication skills including the ability to translate and explain financial information to non-finance colleagues and stakeholders 

• Ability to think strategically, innovatively and creatively

• Good, independent judgment

• Ambitious, results and impact-focused

• Good organisational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to work as part of a team and independently, prioritizing your own workload

• Committed to understanding and supporting the vision, values and ethos of Kids Club Kampala

Desirable:

• Experience using Xero accounting software

• Passion for making a difference for vulnerable children

• Thorough understanding of charity accounting and the charities SORP 

• International development experience and knowledge

• Senior management experience in the public, private or voluntary sector

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave pro rata and additional 8 days of public holidays

• Flexible, remote working policies

• 5% pension contributions

• Time off for your birthday

• Flexible working hours

• Individual training and development plan / investment in your professional development

• Optional trip to Uganda after your first year of employment

• Monthly team meet ups

• Annual wellbeing day

• Christmas get together

• Annual training days

• Annual training budget

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV along with a covering letter, detailing why you are applying for the job and how you meet the person specification toCharity Job before the closing date of Friday 14th February 2025. Interviews will be held via video conference the week of the 24th February 2025.

If you have any questions or need further information about the role, please feel free to reach out

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Kids Club Kampala, we are committed to building an inclusive organisation where diversity is celebrated, and everyone feels they belong. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups. Please note, you must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this position.

We are looking to recruit someone who will be able to develop and lead a new volunteering programme for Soundabout. This role would suit someone who is project focused, interested in inclusive music making and who champions learning Disabled people with complex support needs.

Ideally, we are looking for someone with volunteer co-ordination experience, who is hard working, proactive, reliable and honest. An eye for detail is important, as is a willingness to work flexibly to respond to the project’s needs. You need to be comfortable using your own initiative and be able to motivate yourself in your home-working environment.

The candidate will be responsible for ensuring the development and coordination of a new Soundabout volunteering programme, this includes:

• Research current best practice in with a key focus on equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.

• Work with the Soundabout staff and practitioner teams to identify potential volunteering opportunities.

• Work with CEO to develop a volunteering strategy for Soundabout.

• Design and development of a new volunteer programme at

  Soundabout, including new systems for recruitment, organising opportunities, and monitoring and supporting volunteers. This includes reviewing and updating existing volunteer handbook and related policies with the Operations Manager.

• Recruitment, interview, and induction of new volunteers.

• Tracking and organising volunteer training, DBS check, and other

  safeguarding requirements alongside colleagues.

• Regular liaison with potential and active volunteers.

• Create bespoke plans with volunteers who would like to work

  towards personal goals / aims.

• Ensure progression tracking, tracking of placements, and

  evaluation is undertaken to determine the impact and celebrate

  volunteer achievements.

• Organise virtual and in-person social events, celebratory events,

  and other ways to ensure volunteers feel valued.

• Work with colleagues to look strategically at the incorporation of

  the Emerging / Graduate Emerging Leaders programme within a wider volunteering programme.

Benefits:

• Flexible working

• Home working

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 3%

• Employee Assistance Program (Westfield Health Cash Plan) by

  monthly subscription paid by Soundabout - employees claim back the costs of health and wellbeing services such as dental, optical, physiotherapy, osteopathy, have access to a 24/7 virtual GP, and shopping discounts

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time employees)

• Supportive working culture fostering a good work/life balance

• Enhanced Sick Pay

• Enhanced Maternity Pay

Person specification

Must Have:

• Experience of volunteering either as a volunteer or in the co- ordination of volunteering opportunities.

• Project work experience including administrative skills, problem solving skills, using your own initiative and planning tasks (whether paid or unpaid).

• Excellent IT skills and experience of using Office 365 and willingness and ability to quickly pick up skills in using our other IT systems such as Salesforce, WordPress, Enthuse, Mail Chimp.

• Events planning and organisation experience.

• Flexibility in your approach to the work, to adapt to what the

  project needs are within your paid hours.

• A friendly, professional, and able communicator, who feels

  comfortable talking to a wide variety of people, in-person, by

  email, phone and through social media.

• Someone who sets themselves a high standard in the quality of

  their work and who has a willingness to learn from others.

• An ability and willingness to be an excellent champion for

  Soundabout who is prepared to get involved in our events and

  campaigns.

• Someone who has a strong commitment to safeguarding, equity,

  diversity, inclusion, and belonging across all aspects of

  Soundabout.

• Experience of using Zoom and of administrating Zoom calls.

• Availability to work on a Tuesday morning (other times are flexible)

• Has a workspace that they can use at home and a reliable internet

  connection.

• A willingness to travel to and support volunteering events.

• Right to work in the UK

Nice to Have:

• Experience of developing volunteering opportunities / programmes and volunteer management.

• Experience of being in musical environments

• Knowledge and/or experience of working with learning Disabled

  people and their families

• Salesforce experience

• An awareness of Makaton and interest in learning and using signs.

  Note: This job description outlines the principal responsibilities and duties of the post holder. It is not meant to be, nor is it, an exhaustive list of specific responsibilities and duties. The post holder will be expected to undertake any other duties which could reasonably be expected as being within the remit of the post and which arise out of changes in legislation, regulations, orders, rules and working practices, methods and procedures and reviews, as directed from time to time.

Please refer to our Volunteer Co-ordinator pack for more information. Please also complete the anonymous Equal Opportunities Form.

Community Based/Home Working – East Midlands

Permanent, Full Time

Circa £30,000 plus competitive benefits

Do you want to make a difference?

The RAF Benevolent Fund is the leading welfare charity for the RAF. Every year we make a real difference to over 40,000 people who benefit from our services. Working at the Fund is more than sitting at your desk ad in this role you will have the opportunity to be part of our RAF Family.  Alongside helping our beneficiaries, we also get to hang out with Spitfires and Typhoons, take part in a Dambusters bike ride, attend events like Royal Ascot, the Chelsea Flower Show, and the Bomber Command Memorial Service. Every day you will make a difference and play your part in changing the lives of others and helping people in the RAF Family get through the toughest of times.

It doesn’t matter how long someone served or when. If they were part of the RAF, they and their family are part of our RAF Family. We will always be here to support them when they need it most.

Join the RAF Family and play your part in making a difference.

Do you want to play a part in what we do?

People are at the heart of what we do. Together we:

· Help reduce social isolation and loneliness among veterans. 

· We support ill or injured men and women to have a safe place to call home, a home that meets their specific needs.

· We fund youth services on stations to provide clubs and activities for the children of serving personnel who move every few years.

· We provide grants to help with the cost of living. But this is just a few of the ways we help.

We are seeking an individual to undertake the dual role of promoting the profile of the RAF Benevolent Funds welfare offer, whilst also carrying out welfare casework. Post holders will be expected to undertake holistic assessment of need both remotely (over the telephone and online) and when required in person across their region. You will be expected to work with individuals who may have complex and sometimes challenging welfare needs, assisting them by identifying appropriate support from within both the RAF Benevolent Fund and the wider statutory and military charity sector, ensuring that support is made available to meet their need through the case working process.

The successful candidate will have experience of working in a social welfare role supporting individuals and will have strong people and relationship-building skills, as well as empathy with or understanding of issues affecting the Armed Forces community.

This is a community-based position working from home (ideally based in Nottinghamshire) but covering the East Midlands region. The candidate must have their own vehicle for use of traveling around the region. Occasional travel to London will be required. The successful candidate for this role will need to be DBS checked and prove they have the right to work in the UK.

To apply, please click on this link and send your CV, together with a cover letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for this role, providing examples of how you meet the job profile when you apply through our recruitment portal.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 18th February 2025, 5.00pm.  

A copy of the Fund’s Candidate Privacy Notice can be found on our website. As an equal opportunities employer, the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. The Fund takes safeguarding seriously, and appropriate background checks will be completed. You can find out more about our commitment to safeguarding on our website. This role requires an Enhanced DBS check. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Fund.

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. 1081009).

Community Based/Home Working – Devon/Cornwall

Permanent, Full Time

Circa £30,000 plus competitive benefits

Do you want to make a difference?

The RAF Benevolent Fund is the leading welfare charity for the RAF. Every year we make a real difference to over 40,000 people who benefit from our services. Working at the Fund is more than sitting at your desk ad in this role you will have the opportunity to be part of our RAF Family.  Alongside helping our beneficiaries, we also get to hang out with Spitfires and Typhoons, take part in a Dambusters bike ride, attend events like Royal Ascot, the Chelsea Flower Show, and the Bomber Command Memorial Service. Every day you will make a difference and play your part in changing the lives of others and helping people in the RAF Family get through the toughest of times.

It doesn’t matter how long someone served or when. If they were part of the RAF, they and their family are part of our RAF Family. We will always be here to support them when they need it most.

Join the RAF Family and play your part in making a difference.

Do you want to play a part in what we do?

People are at the heart of what we do. Together we:

· Help reduce social isolation and loneliness among veterans. 

· We support ill or injured men and women to have a safe place to call home, a home that meets their specific needs.

· We fund youth services on stations to provide clubs and activities for the children of serving personnel who move every few years.

· We provide grants to help with the cost of living. But this is just a few of the ways we help.

We are seeking an individual to undertake the dual role of promoting the profile of the RAF Benevolent Funds welfare offer, whilst also carrying out welfare casework. Post holders will be expected to undertake holistic assessment of need both remotely (over the telephone and online) and when required in person across their region. You will be expected to work with individuals who may have complex and sometimes challenging welfare needs, assisting them by identifying appropriate support from within both the RAF Benevolent Fund and the wider statutory and military charity sector, ensuring that support is made available to meet their need through the case working process.

The successful candidate will have experience of working in a social welfare role supporting individuals and will have strong people and relationship-building skills, as well as empathy with or understanding of issues affecting the Armed Forces community.

This is a community-based position working from home (ideally based in Exeter/Plymouth) but covering the Devon/Cornwall region. The candidate must have their own vehicle for use of traveling around the region. Occasional travel to London will be required. The successful candidate for this role will need to be DBS checked and prove they have the right to work in the UK.

To apply, please click on this link and send your CV, together with a cover letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for this role, providing examples of how you meet the job profile when you apply through our recruitment portal.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 18th February 2025, 5.00pm.  

A copy of the Fund’s Candidate Privacy Notice can be found on our website. As an equal opportunities employer, the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. The Fund takes safeguarding seriously, and appropriate background checks will be completed. You can find out more about our commitment to safeguarding on our website. This role requires an Enhanced DBS check. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Fund.

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. 1081009).

The role of Supporter Care Officer is a key post in the organisation working to maximise CLAPA’s income from the community. It’s a very exciting time to join the CLAPA team, we have an ambitious Income Generation Strategy in place to increase our income diversity. This role will play an active part in this strategy by providing excellent customer service and building strong relationships with our donors, community fundraisers and event participants.

You will be responsible for delivering and supporting outstanding customer service to supporters, so that their experience of CLAPA is second to none, leaving them feeling valued and committed to on-going support. You will act as the first point of contact for our supporters when they contact CLAPA by phone, email or in person, with all manner of queries. With excellent communication skills and good attention to detail, you will be self-motivated and capable of multi-tasking and prioritising.

The role focuses on the key areas of:

· Supporter Engagement and Communication

· Donation Processing and Acknowledgement

· Data Management and CRM Administration

· Administrative Support and Process Improvement

An empathetic, friendly and helpful attitude will ensure that our supporters feel valued and respected, and you will take great pride in responding to and thanking them in a consistent and timely manner. You will work closely with the Fundraising Coordinators to develop and implement processes to ensure we are delivering an excellent service, every time.  Alongside this, the team are responsible for financial processing - ensuring income is captured correctly on our database, Salesforce.

Please see the recruitment pack for a full list of key tasks.

Balmer Dawson Executive Search is delighted to partner with Mellon Educate in their search for an experienced Grant Writer to join their successful organisation. 

Mellon Educate is an Irish-based African development charity founded by Niall Mellon in 2002. From the enormous collective effort of their volunteers, in conjunction with the South African government, they have built houses for 250,000 homeless people in South Africa’s townships.

In 2013, the charity redoubled its commitments to those less fortunate in Africa, pledging a 10-year education development programme to provide better education to more than 100,000 African children. 

Mellon Educate wishes to recruit a Grant Writer on a part-time OR full-time basis with specific experience and a proven track record of success in educational grant applications in Sub-Saharan Africa from medium and large sized international funders, sovereign donors, corporate and philanthropic foundations and institutional donors.

Role Purpose:

This is a brand-new position that has been created to increase Mellon Educate’s capacity to secure grants on a global scale. The Grant Writer will be responsible for identifying suitable funding opportunities and coordinating, preparing and writing funding applications.

The successful candidate will work with colleagues to develop and implement Mellon Educate’s strategic approach to funding against agreed key performance indicators. This role requires an enthusiastic self-starter, with good knowledge of educational grant-writing, exceptional persuasive writing and organisational skills and a good knowledge of the South African education system.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for identifying, preparing, producing and submitting grant applications and funding proposals. 
• Writing and editing high quality and compelling content for competitive proposal processes and other fundraising materials as required.
• Researching, exploring and identifying new grant and funding opportunities which support Mellon Educate’s current strategic objectives. 
• Gathering, analysing and synthesizing proposal inputs and co-ordinating and reviewing content from all contributors. 
• Building and maintaining a database and schedule of grant opportunities and grant application materials. 
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships across the organisation to ensure that grant management is fully embedded. 
• Building strong strategic partnerships with funding organisations and donors. 
• Working with colleagues to support all of Mellon Educate’s fundraising work, including trusts, foundations, major gift, legacy giving, and capturing stories of change to demonstrate impact to funders. 

Essential Skills and Core Competencies : 

• Proven track record of success in educational grant writing in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Demonstrated education related expertise
• Knowledge of the South-African education system (a distinct advantage)
• Keen understanding of the challenges faced by countries in the developing world
• Experience securing grants from Sovereign funders
• Evidence of success in securing medium and large-scale educational programme funding in the developing world
• Exceptional writing, editing and literacy skills. 
• Ability to write clearly and concisely, producing compelling narratives. 
• Excellent attention to detail. 
• Proven organisational skills.
• Strong capacity to use ICT to improve efficiency and information-sharing across the team. 
• Capacity to work under pressure to tight deadlines. 
• Capacity to prioritise effectively and manage time well. 
• Strong communicator and team player. 
• Enthusiastic and disciplined self-starter, with a target driven approach. 
• Strong financial literacy with competency to plan, manage and track grant expenditure. 
• Skilled relationship and network builder. 
• Flexibility, creativity and a positive work attitude. 
• Track record of producing high-quality grant applications, documentation and presentations. 

Remuneration:

• Salary will be in the region of €50,000 + DOE (depending on experience) on a full-time basis or pro-rata on a part-time basis

Application process:

To apply, please submit your CV and Cover Letter (maximum one page) in MS Word format  (outlining how your motivation, experience and skills fit this role profile) for the attention of  BOTH Gilly Balmer and Zena Dawson at Quick Apply button provided.

Closing Date:

The closing date for applications is Monday 24th February by 5pm (GMT)