Production Officer Jobs in Manchester

We’re IPWSO, the international umbrella body for Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) associations around the world. We want to hear from candidates who can effectively convey the life-changing impact of our work, motivate our community to support our work, and ensure that the educational resources we provide reach those who need them most.

Our membership comprises PWS associations in 47 countries and we support individual families and professionals in over 70 other countries.

We have a staff team of four who work in conjunction with dedicated volunteers from around the world.

Key Fundraising Responsibilities

• Develop communications content that will invigorate our existing donors and inspire new ones leading to increased giving by individuals to IPWSO.
• Focusing in particular on our website and social media channels, communicate our achievements, impacts and needs with a view to influencing IPWSO’s online supporters to make donations and engage in fundraising initiatives.
• Provide outstanding donor care to encourage a high level of retention and repeat donations.
• Work with IPWSO’s Fundraising Committee on a variety of fundraising initiatives, which may include a new collaborative global fundraiser to be rolled out in 2025.
• Act as the organisational lead for IPWSO’s CRM (Donorfy) and utilise it to improve the donor journey.
• Develop a robust pipeline of case studies for use in our fundraising campaigns.

Key Communications Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for IPWSO’s public email address and social media channels and ensure that timely and appropriate replies are issued.
• Manage IPWSO’s social media channels, creating original and engaging posts, and actively engaging with our audiences.
• Manage Google Ad Grant campaigns with an emphasis on growing our supporter base and increasing individual giving.
• Keep up to date with emerging trends in digital communications and social media, and recommend potential new channels for fundraising and audience engagement.
• Maintain and develop the IPWSO website ensuring its security and that it functions both as an effective supporter acquisition tool and a means by which people can easily access information about PWS.
• Produce compelling monthly newsletters and an Annual Report.
• Review and update IPWSO’s Communications Strategy in line with its Strategic Plan.
• Uphold and showcase the IPWSO mission and brand.
• Working with IPWSO’s Publication and Communication Committee, oversee the production and design of a range of educational resources for families and professionals.
• Oversee copywriting and proofreading within IPWSO.
• Support IPWSO’s members and liaise with its stakeholders internationally in support of our shared goals.

General Responsibilities

• Champion the vision, mission and values of IPWSO internally and externally.
• Comply with all relevant charity and other legislation.       
• Uphold IPWSO’s internal policies.
• Act as IPWSO’s Data Manager, ensuring our continued compliance with the Data Protection Act.
• Undertake other reasonable duties requested by the CEO.

Person Specification

Essential

• Significant fundraising experience including planning and delivering successful online fundraising campaigns
• A track record of securing donations from individuals
• Experience of donor stewardship
• Excellent presentation, writing and storytelling skills across a wide range of applications and for varied  audiences
• Excellent proofreading and editing skills
• Understanding of organisational branding
• Experience managing websites and social media platforms
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships

Desirable

• Experience using Donorfy or another CRM
• Experience using Google Analytics and WordPress
• Experience managing Google Ad Grant campaigns 
• Experience working remotely
• Experience working with volunteers
• Experience working as part of a small team
• Experience working for an international nonprofit organisation
• Understanding of challenges facing people with disabilities
• Design skills, including proficiency in software such as Canva

Essential Personal Attributes

• Enthusiasm for IPWSO’s work and commitment to its vision, mission and values
• Confidence and ability to work well with people from different backgrounds from around the world
• Highly self-motivated and able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude to work and willingness to learn new skills and support colleagues as needed

We've been harvesting rainwater in remote communities for almost 40 years. Our work improves health, reduces poverty, builds climate change resilience and increases the attendance of girls at school. We are looking for someone special to join our small team in an exciting new fundraising role - could that be you?

Our new CEO joined in March 2024 and has led the development of a new three-year strategy focusing on the expansion of our existing programmes in Africa - income growth is vital to support this aim.

This new role will be responsible for generating an increase in our income from fundraising channels largely not explored by the existing team. You would work closely with the CEO but would need to be comfortable being highly autonomous and self-sufficient. You would have demonstrable success and in-depth knowledge of at least three of the following fundraising channels: corporates, individuals, community/events, major donors, legacies.

Please note:

• If you would like to apply, please review the Role Pack as this contains details of the type of experience, knowledge, skills & attributes we are looking for - these elements will be used for shortlisting candidates and to identify areas to explore during interview.
• This role is remotely based but it important you live in/near London to meet with the CEO and funders.

Are you an experienced digital fundraiser looking for a new challenge in an ambitious and friendly team?  This is a new role with enormous scope to influence the digital development for one of the UK’s leading animal welfare charities.

The individual giving team is responsible for driving sustainable growth through donor engagement, stewardship and acquisition. We are seeking a Fundraising Digital Marketing Lead to drive the development and implementation of our digital fundraising strategy. You will oversee campaigns across multiple digital platforms, engaging with new and existing supporters to drive donor acquisition, retention, and growth. As a key person within the fundraising team, you will collaborate closely with communications and people across the charity to help us meet our ambitious fundraising goals through online channels. This role requires a creative thinker, a data-driven approach, and a commitment to making a positive impact.

We are looking for an experienced and strategic individual to spearhead our online fundraising efforts. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in digital marketing within the nonprofit sector, successfully utilising online platforms to drive fundraising growth. They will demonstrate expertise in building and engaging communities around a charity’s mission, effectively translating this engagement into ethical fundraising success.

The successful candidate will join a busy, friendly, and capable team working to maximise the charity’s fundraising performance.

Why become part of World Horse Welfare’s team?

Horses might be part of our DNA but they don’t have to be part of yours. World Horse Welfare has plenty of passionate equine experts already in situ, so provided you share our values of being realistic, compassionate and forward-thinking then you could be the perfect candidate.

We care about our people because they are the ones who enable us to achieve such good work. We invest in them, nurture them and listen to them to create a collaborative working environment where everyone feels valued.

Benefits include a generous pension scheme and cash health plan, paid employee sickness absence scheme, a minimum of 31 days’ holiday (including bank/public holidays and mandatory shutdown between Christmas and New Year) and death in service.

Location

This position is based remotely.  But you must be a resident of the United Kingdom with all the necessary legislative ‘right to work’ documentation.  You will be required to attend the charity’s head office located in Norfolk a minimum of 6 times per year and this will be at your own expense for travel and accommodation.

World Horse Welfare’s values are grounded in pragmatism and compassion as we strive to support and strengthen the horse-human partnership in all its guises through a combination of care, research, education and influence. The charity promotes and protects welfare across the full spectrum of the equine world including horses in need, sport and leisure horses, and horses used in work and production in marginalised communities worldwide.

World Horse Welfare is committed to championing equality and diversity in all aspects of employment and in the services that it provides. We encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ and disabled people.

Fighting With Pride is a ‘lived experience’ LGBTQ+ military charity, created in January 2020.

FWP supports LGBTQ+ veterans, serving personnel and their families.  This support focuses on those who were affected by the ‘gay ban’.

The Chief Executive is responsible for providing leadership, developing, and implementing FWP strategic and operation plans, leading on partnership and development across Government, military charities and key stakeholders and being an advocate for the charity and its beneficiaries. They will be responsible for ensuring financial control and supporting and advising on good governance across all aspects of the Charity. This post directly reports to the Chair and Board of Trustees. 

The role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week and is on a permanent employment contract.  The salary is up to £60,000 per annum.

Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership

Be the principal ambassador of the charity.

To work in close partnership with the Chair and Board of Trustees to design, shape and implement the new strategy.

Lead, support, and motivate all staff, creating a positive culture throughout the organisation, delivering the charity’s aims, objectives, and ambitions.

Seek out, develop, and maintain effective working relationships with the Government and all relevant stakeholders to promote the work of the charity and facilitate the implementation of its strategic objectives.

Lead development of the vision, mission, core values and objectives in the Strategic Plan, providing advice, guidance and evidence-based proposals to the Chair and Board of Trustees. 

Strategy

Work with the Board to develop a new FWP strategic vision and be responsible for leading its implementation.

Work towards long-term sustainability, developing the charity’s business model and maximising income.

Adopt a creative and innovative approach to development, remaining open to new ideas and opportunities.

Identify appropriate methods for monitoring the performance of FWP and to report to the trustees on the performance of the charity in line with its strategy, business, operational and annual plans, and against the annual budget as approved by the Board. 

Operations

Take executive responsibility for all functions including service delivery, administration, finance, fundraising, marketing, and communications.

To run FWP efficiently and effectively by ensuring FWP has an appropriate management structure and systems, including financial reporting, to fulfil its strategic objectives and report to the Board of Trustees.

To ensure management policies and decisions support the agreed vision, mission, values, philosophy, and strategic priorities of FWP.

To ensure business, operational, and annual plans to underpin the strategic plan are developed, agreed, and implemented.

To ensure the recruitment, management, training, and development of staff reflect good employment practice and are directed towards achieving FWPs objectives.

Ensure FWP services and projects are delivered to the highest standard with due regard for timescales, risks and budgets.

Finance

Lead and direct the financial planning, forecasting, control reporting and management of the organisations finances and resources, ensuring regulatory compliance and sustainable organisational growth.

Take executive responsibility for the financial leadership of the charity, including forecasting and strategic budget leadership.

Ensure the charity’s financial resources are managed effectively and that FWP remains in good financial health, identifying risks and taking appropriate action.

Maintain effective financial management and control systems; ensure delivery within budgets and to performance targets and oversee the production of management accounts, statutory accounts and annual reports.

Governance and Compliance

Coordinate with the Board to ensure FWP overall governance structure and policies and procedures are appropriate and effective, taking remedial measures and implementing changes, as necessary.

Attend all Board meetings and prepare a written report in advance of the meeting detailing all matters of interest and concern regarding the charity’s activities, including the production of management accounts and cash flow forecasts.  Ensure the Board is made aware in a timely fashion of any matters arising requiring its attention.

Develop and maintain effective operational policies and processes in all the charity’s areas of operation. Review and update the policies and content to meet legal, regulatory and best practice needs.

Oversee the development and practical application of all organisational policies and procedures e.g. with regard to health and safety, equality and diversity, and safeguarding.

Ensure the charity complies with best practice in all areas of operation.

Oversee the designated safeguarding lead ensuring the safeguarding of the vulnerable adults with whom the charity works through rigorous DBS procedures and staff training.

Take responsibility for the collection and protection of personal information ensuring this complies with relevant Data Protection regulations.

Ensure all major risks are identified and regularly reviewed, and that systems and procedures are in place to mitigate all such risks. To be responsible for the development and implementation of the charity’s Risk Register.

Other Duties

The duties listed are not exhaustive and may be varied from time to time as required by the changing needs of the charity.  The post holder will be expected to undertake other duties as appropriate and as requested by the Board of Trustees.

Location

The postholder will be based within the UK, and work from home, with travel across the country, supported by the Board of Trustees.

Person Specification

Qualifications - Desirable criteria

Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience and qualification, and evidence of CPD.

Experience of the armed forces community.

Experience - Essential criteria

Significant proven record of achievement in a senior position within a charity/not for profit organisation.

Experience of effective partnership working and development and external relationship management.

Experience of managing, motivating and developing staff.

Experience of business planning, business development and fundraising.

Experience of project management and service delivery across multiple functions.

Financial management skills including budgeting and delivery of cost and income targets.

Robust approach to governance, controls and definition/implementation of new processes.

Experience of financial and risk management.

Experience of managing organisational change.

Experience of line managing remote based teams.

Skills and knowledge - Essential criteria

Inspirational leadership, management and motivational skills.

Highly organised and personally effective.

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Ability to persuade and influence, both face to face and in writing.

Strong financial skills, including the ability to analyse budgets and accounts and manage an annual budget of over £500,000.

Outstanding business development skills.

A commitment to equal opportunities and inclusivity.

Rigorous analytical skills.

Personal attributes - Essential criteria

A thorough understanding of the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ / armed forces community and the ability to show a genuine and detailed interest in the work of the charity.

A commitment to improving the lives of others, ensuring all activities are in line with the charity’s aims, objectives, and values, and maintaining integrity and a professional approach, as a key ambassador to the charity.

Empathy for vulnerable people and those affected by the ban.

Positive, pro-active and dynamic.

Inclusive and flexible, with a consultative approach to leadership.

Confident and assertive.

Ability to pursue the mission and objectives of FWP with demonstrable passion, drive and commitment.

Committed to best practice and with a drive for continual improvement.

The appointee will also be expected to be fully IT literate.

The charity will consider reasonable methods of travel within the UK.

Safeguarding statement

FWP is committed to safeguarding and protecting the adults we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure we have policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and a safe working environment.

We are recruiting a part-time (16 hours per week) Data Management Officer to join our supportive team who are committed to making life better for Manchester’s unpaid carers. This post is an ideal opportunity for someone passionate about data, who enjoys working as part of a team and wants to use their skills within a small charity.

We are looking for someone experienced in data management, who can organise, maintain and develop our information systems, and produce reports for different audiences.  You might also have some experience supporting reporting and evaluation for a community or charitable organisation, but this is not essential. What is essential, are strong skills in Microsoft Excel!

This is a remote working role and can be worked flexibly, with a limited number of fixed online meeting dates during the month. There may be very occasional in person meetings in Manchester, primarily central Manchester. Your office/admin base would be your home address.

We offer training opportunities, flexible working and a generous leave entitlement. 

This is a permanent position.

The deadline for applications is Tuesday 4th February 2025 at 9am. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 12th February 2025. We will contact successful applicants by email.

We are unable to accept CVs.

We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, faith and religion, disability and age. Appointment will be made on merit alone.

If you are disabled we will support you throughout the recruitment process with reasonable adjustments required.

Thank you for considering Manchester Carers Forum!

We are seeking a highly skilled finance professional to perform this essential senior leadership, strategic financial  and management position in our London headquarters. The approximate annual income for Internews Europe and its subsidiaries, of which the post-holder has oversight, is c. £20m.

The post-holder will report directly to the COO for Internews Europe. The post-holder will be a leader on matters of corporate financial strategy, inter-Alliance financial accounting, budget management, and overall accounting operations.

This is an exciting opportunity to drive systems and process improvements in corporate financial management and planning, whilst also ensuring the smooth running of the financial service centre of the organisation.

The Finance Director is a key member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in London, in addition to other international management units.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Key Strategic Deliverables will include the following:

· Lead on strategic financial management of Internews Europe, promoting effective and efficient processes to ensure the financial health and sustainability of the organisation.

· Oversee and deliver on the statutory audit and delivery of the Annual Report and Accounts in line with UK charity requirements.

· Act as the focal point in all financial matters for the Internews Board of Trustees, Finance and Audit subcommittee and the Senior Management Team (SMT)

· Act as the primary Finance Team representative of Internews Europe in the relationship with Alliance partners, modelling and implementing improvements in the recording of financial data and transactions and improving financial reporting to the Programme Management Units.

· Ensure timely production of financial management information to key stakeholders across the organisation to enable informed decision making and alterations to existing plans where required.

· Co-ordination of the annual organisational budget preparation process and ensure effective budget oversight and management by project and department managers

· Promote strong collaboration with colleagues from Grants and Contracts and Development Teams to reforecast and test progress towards annual targets for income and expenditure.

· Ensuring professional and compliant delivery of all Internews Europe financial processes, to drive improvements in processes and ensure all staff understand and adopt such processes

Finance Department operations Specific duties with support from the Finance Team will include the following:

· Management of the Finance Team, providing effective leadership and creating an environment where Finance staff can learn and develop professionally

· Oversight of core accounting processes including cash-flow planning and management, accounts payable and receivable, and analysis of the balance sheet debtors and creditors

· Management of the relationship for resource sharing and associated accounting transactions arising with the other entities in the Alliance network to facilitate combined management/programmatic reporting when required, while ensuring sufficient financial controls to ensure distinct financial reporting and protection of separate legal entity status.

· Oversight of international banking processes (GBP and foreign currency, income and payments) and Treasury management to minimise organisational risk and negative foreign exchange valuations.

· Primary holder of the Banking relationship, including monitoring banking arrangements in international offices

· Co-ordinate the monthly payroll process with HR colleagues and the external payroll bureau

Oversight of subsidiary financial processes

· Currently Internews Europe has two subsidiaries, Internews International (II) based in France and Internews Media Development based in Ireland, currently dormant.

· Oversight of financial processes including relevant controls, policies and procedures

· Oversight of financial reporting in accordance with relevant GAAP and regulatory requirements.

· Monitor local regulatory requirements and ensure compliance with relevant tax and reporting and audit requirements

Key Stakeholder Engagement and Compliance

· Primary advisor to SMT of ramifications of strategic decisions, including financial, tax and other regulatory impacts

· Input to strategic development initiatives regarding appropriate application of donor funding mechanisms and utilization of subsidiaries.

· Ensure compliance with the UK regulatory regime and with the requirements of our principal funders and other supporters

· Lead responsibility for ensuring the maintenance and regular review of all statutory and best practice policies and procedures, staff training and socialization of changes

· Assisting the Programme teams with interpretation of donor compliance requirements, their translation into Internews Europe operational and/or financial procedures, and their effective implementation

Participation in global business operations leadership

· Collaborate with other members of the global senior leadership team for efficient operations and execution of the mission

· Collaboration with Information Technology and Solutions for effective implementation of software and other technology solutions, providing information and expertise and support for appropriate budgeting and expense allocation.

· Collaboration with Enterprise Risk Management and Security team regarding identification and mitigation of financial and other risks, as well as preparing policy and reports in accordance with Charity Commission guidelines

· Collaboration with People and Culture team to ensure appropriate labour regulations, Internews policies, procedures and financial controls are adhered to in the processing of payroll and other benefits; includes oversight and development of payments to employees and consultants working outside of the UK on Internews projects.

· In all duties, uphold Internews’ Core Values and demonstrate commitment to fostering a culture of Belonging, Dignity, and Justice.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Role carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities including training employees; managing, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

*Direct Reports: Deputy Finance Director and Finance Business Partner Lead

 QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

The criteria below are the minimum necessary for effective performance in the post. The applicant must demonstrate how they meet each of them through the application form and, when necessary, through job-specific tasks and at interview.

· Experience of managing financial and management accounts processes, including annual accounts for UK charitable entities, audits and external reporting

· Experience in a management capacity within an organisation of at least similar size and complexity to Internews Europe

· Experience of liaising with and advising non-financial managers and

· Experience of line management and leadership

· Experience of being key Board contact and engagement point

· Experience of managing external professional and service provider relationships

· Experience of major multi-lateral and bi-lateral donor requirements

· Experience of managing the external reporting and/or compliance functions of a comparable size of organisation

· Experience of working in, or dealing with, developing countries and fragile states

· Good understanding of charity finance regulations and systems

· Professional qualification in finance or accounting

· Knowledge of UK SORP

· High degree of proficiency in Excel

· Knowledge of ERP (or equivalent), particularly reporting tools usage and functionality

Person skills / aptitudes

· A willingness and ability to adopt a hands-on approach to your work

· A contemporary, supportive and transparent approach to management and leadership

· Be comfortable working in a collaborative, highly diverse and mutually accountable environment

· Strong communication, liaison and interpersonal skills to work effectively with people at all levels, and represent the organisation

· Strong analytical, problem solving and creative thinking skills

VACANCY TIMEFRAME:

Deadline for applications: 05 February 2025

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met or may be encountered by an employee performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable adjustments may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Expected business hours are generally Monday through Friday from 09:00am to 5:30pm. We operate a hybrid working model with attendance in the London office nominally one day per week on average.

The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the associate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of their position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.

Are you a dynamic individual and a strategic thinker with a strong understanding and experience of financial management and business operations within the voluntary / charity sector? We are seeking a Finance and Business Manager to join our team and provide leadership in financial planning, analysis, and reporting. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing all financial activities, developing budgets, and monitoring financial performance to ensure the overall success of the organisation. This is a great opportunity for to make a positive impact during an exciting period of growth.

About Us:

Established in 2015, Can-Survive UK (CSUK) is an award winning small to medium sized charity providing culturally appropriate support and information primarily however not exclusively for African and Caribbean people diagnosed or living with cancer. You will work alongside passionate staff and volunteers who are keen to make a difference to those affected by cancer.

About the role:

Overall job purpose:

• Manage all finance systems and processes including payroll, pensions, and insurance.

• Manage on the strategic Business functions across the organisation and provide strategic support to the Board of Trustees, CEO and the Senior Management Team

• Financial Records Maintenance

• Monthly Reporting and Budgeting

• Financial administration, banking and payments:

• Year-End Reporting

• Governance and strategic finance

• Staff Management

You will report to the Treasurer and Chief Executive Officer, and working closely with our Senior Management Team, external accountants and key stakeholders.

We offer

 • Flexible working (subject to the needs of the organisation)

• 25 days annual leave (pro-rata) exclusive of bank holidays

• Birthday leave (after 12 months of continuous service)

• Pension scheme (3% match contribution)

• Training and development opportunities

• Free car parking

You must have the right to live and work in the UK

Post is subject to a DBS Check