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We are the UK’s leading charity for Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, the two main forms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease. These are lifelong conditions for which there is no cure, and they affect more than 500,000 people in the UK.
Many people with Crohn’s and Colitis are trying to navigate complex health issues alone, while struggling to access quality healthcare and support.
As a charity, we have been involved in funding exciting and ground-breaking research into Crohn’s and Colitis, and we continue to work tirelessly to improve the lives of the people who look to us for support.
Programme Director
Reporting directly to the CEO, the Programme Director will play a pivotal role in translating our strategic ambitions into impactful, large-scale programmes that drive lasting change. You will lead the scoping, design, and delivery of complex transformation initiatives, working collaboratively across the organisation to embed a culture of continuous improvement.
Your remit will include establishing governance frameworks, managing risks, and aligning cross-functional teams to ensure that strategic programmes are delivered on time and achieve measurable results.
We are looking for an experienced and inspirational leader who brings:
- Extensive experience in leading large-scale transformation programmes, ideally within the charity, healthcare, or related sectors.
- A track record of embedding strategic change into operations and enabling cross-departmental collaboration.
- Expertise in developing frameworks to monitor and evaluate the success of initiatives.
- Financial acumen, with experience managing budgets and resources effectively.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
We are seeking an individual who thrives on driving impactful change and has a passion for improving the lives of people living with Crohn’s and Colitis.
Benefits:
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing one day per year up to 30 days
- Pension scheme
- Flexible working options
- Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Wellbeing programme
- Interest free loan for season tickets
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking and secure bike locks
- Training and development financial support and/or study leave
- Performance review and development scheme
How to apply
Please submit a CV and supporting statement outlining why you’d like to apply, how you fulfil the person specification, and what you feel you will bring to the role. Please see our Recruitment Pack attached as a supporting document, for our full job description and person specification.
Please email your CV & Supporting Statement via the button below.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to the applicant residing in the UK and a valid right to work in the UK being provided.
We will not be accepting any contact from Recruitment Agencies or Media Sales.
We break taboos, drive pioneering research, bring people together & campaign to improve lives. We are leading the fight against Crohn's & Colitis
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SUMMARY
This maternity cover role will be responsible for the Lab's internal workings - people, culture, ways of working and operations. As an Executive level role, it will share overall responsibility for the Lab’s impact with the other members of the Exec (CEO, COO, Director of Programmes and Campaigns).
The role will be specifically responsible for:
- the people function, including team days, our annual retreat, and internal communications, as well as Human Resource management and our staff handbook),
- programme support, including stewardship of our Monitoring, Evaluation, learning and Planning system),
- coordinating the team’s fundraising work, and
- managing other areas of our operations, such as IT and infrastructure, including our new CRM system.
- The post-holder will be responsible for line managing the Operations Manager.
The post-holder will work closely with the COO, who will be leading on finance and governance. Together, they will be responsible for drafting the plan for the Lab’s Operations function in 2026.
This post is a 13 month fixed term contract, running from mid-May 2025 to mid-June 2026.
LOCATION
The team work remotely for the majority of the time, but as this role is responsible for people and culture ideally you will be able to attend monthly ‘team together days’ in London (travel paid if outside of London area) as well as an annual two-night retreat elsewhere in the UK in November. However, we don’t want this to be a barrier to applicants, so you can let us know at the interview stage if this would not be possible or will cause you challenges.
RESPONSIBILITIES
People: Ensure we recruit, retain, support and nourish a strong staff team and maintain a culture that reflects our values of ambition, collaboration and empowerment.
- Lead implementation of the Lab’s people and human resources strategy (together with the COO), in line with our core values, to maximise the team’s contribution to our mission (including team structure and roles, recruitment, onboarding and retention, staff handbook, and professional development).
- Develop and hold our team culture (together with the COO), aligned to the Lab’s core values, and ensure that the organisation maintains an effective, efficient and human working environment. Help ensure that we live our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and justice, in general as well as in areas that fall under your remit.
- Lead internal communications, ensuring that the team are informed about and involved in new developments as appropriate, including planning and coordinating team away days through the year.
- Support effective management of staff: Line manage the Operations Manager. Support Heads of Programme and others to develop and manage staff and freelancers, ensuring that we treat all our people fairly and responsibly.
Operations: Oversee effective systems and support colleagues who manage those systems.
- Oversee and support the Operations Manager to ensure that our core processes run smoothly; we have the infrastructure to support our growth, including office space and IT, and supplies; and that they are able to effectively support the programme team with reports, events and other projects.
- Oversee the Lab’s fundraising process, including identifying and researching potential new funders, maintaining our overview of our fundraising pipeline, funder timelines, monthly priorities, and record keeping. Support the Lab team to manage funding proposals and coordinate the development of funding proposal budgets, working closely with programme leads. Ensure funding reporting requirements are met, including supporting programme leads to draft programme reports, and the Finance Manager to prepare financial reports.
- Coordinate and oversee the Lab’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Planning system ensuring the team have what they need to complete the various elements, meet deadlines, and get the most out of the process. [RSS1]
- Ensure high standards of information management across the organisation, enabling staff to share and access resources, insights and know-how. This includes maintaining high standards of data protection and privacy that embody the Lab’s commitment to responsible use of data, and maintaining the Lab’s new CRM system.
Executive Team support: you will be a collaborative and engaged member of a strong executive team.
- Lead and manage organisational development projects to ensure that the Lab has effective, appropriate operational policies and processes, and that staff understand and implement these policies and processes.
- Be a collaborative, engaged and supportive colleague and be willing to take on or change responsibilities to help the organisation operate effectively, including offering general support to the other members of the Exec as needed.
YOUR PROFILE
Ideally you will have the following key skills and experience, but we know that all candidates will vary and we are looking for the best fit, not the perfect unicorn.
We hope you will:
Be a caring, collaborative and effective people manager, team player, and organisational culture builder committed to creating an ambitious, collaborative and empowering culture.
- You will love supporting others to succeed, helping them to learn and grow, and develop their resilience and self-care, but also to support and care for people when work or life are difficult.
- You will have experience and a passion for ensuring recruitment, induction, personal development and other processes and culture work to attract, recruit, retain and support high quality, committed staff.
Be a well organised project and function manager with a strong understanding of systems and operations, supporting the team, board and CEO to keep on top of organisational systems such as monitoring, evaluation, learning and planning (MEL-P) and fundraising, as well as day-to-day coordination of various other processes
Have a strong commitment to the vision, aims and values of the Lab.
- A desire to work in a collaborative, empowering and ambitious organisation, and develop the Lab’s culture with care, sensitivity energy and good humour, taking pride in enabling others to succeed.
- Demonstrable dedication to equity, diversity, inclusion and justice and an understanding of intersectionality.
See the full job pack (including interview dates and information) and apply via the link.
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THE ROLE
This is an exciting opportunity for a database specialist looking for an organisation with purpose, where your work makes a difference to vulnerable children every day. This is a brand-new role in our organisation which is putting data at the heart of its new strategy.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
As a person who is passionate about the power of data, you will have the opportunity to shape the way that the organisation captures and analyses fundraising income and other data to maximise income which will in turn enable us to support more children.
You will have a track record of managing a fundraising database in a charitable organisation and proven data analysis skills. This role will provide an essential link between the finance and fundraising & marketing teams and will suit someone who thrives on working collaboratively to achieve the goals of the organisation.
We are looking for someone with advanced skills in data management. Time management and problem solving are an essential part of this role.
STILL INTERESTED? HOW TO APPLY...
To apply for this position, please visit our website
Please note that Railway Children will only accept applications made using this application form and will not accept CVs, academic certificates or covering letters.
Closing date: Sunday February 2nd at 5pm.
Candidates will be assessed on application and may be contacted before the closing date. At Railway Children, we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of all those who come into contact with us in our work. We follow a range of procedures to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children and vulnerable people are recruited to work for us.
This post is subject to a range of background and reference checks including criminal records check.
Due to the number of applications often received, only those to be invited for interview will be informed of the outcome of their application. Applicants who have not heard within two weeks of the closing date should assume they have been unsuccessful. THANK YOU
WE STAND FOR CHILDREN, THEIR CHILDHOODS AND THEIR FUTURES!
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Analyst and Database Manager
· Hours: 3-4 days per week.
· Location: Homebased within the UK with a requirement to travel to occasional meetings, mostly held in London.
· Reporting to: Director of Brand and Digital.
· Benefits: Flexible working arrangements, 28 days of annual leave + 1 day for your birthday (pro rata for part time), pension scheme.
· Key relationships: External relationships with CRM agency, contact across the organisation.
· Salary: £40,000 FTE per annum (pro rata for part time).
Are you a talented data-oriented professional who can work at pace to create insights that drive organisational decisions and oversee the data at our healthcare charity? If so, there’s an exciting and vital role waiting for you where you can make a difference to our global community.
Job description
This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of the Charity operations. This role will help to continue to transform the way the Charity uses data to make decisions. As data is at the heart of our organisational strategy for our next phase, you will play a big role in making an impact through this role. You will ensure the correct systems, processes and training are in place for gathering, storing, processing, analysing and reporting on data.
· Primarily the postholder will be responsible for: the delivery of dashboards, KPI reports, analysis and insights to the organisation to drive organisational strategic decisions.
· The effective and smooth management and upkeep of our database (MS Dynamics) as well as the organisation’s use of our database ensuring data is accurate and able to be used efficiently by the organisation.
The role involves understanding different systems and processes, and working with data challenges. You must be able to keep the end user in mind in your decisions, as the community is at the heart of all we do.
If you’d like to join us, we invite you to apply as soon as possible.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
· Analysis and reporting
o Lead on the delivery of dashboards, KPI reports, analysis and insights to the organisation to drive organisational decisions and demonstrate our impact.
o Identify trends within our database to inform our activities to drive engagement of our community and the loyalty and retention of our supporters.
o Run regular reports to communicate our database reach and scope, including using Power BI for data visualisation.
o Build and run regular activity reports, post-campaign reports and in-depth analytical reports to provide data-driven insight into supporter behaviour, using CRM, Excel and other relevant tools.
· Campaign management and data selection support
o Support fundraising team and community engagement teams with their data selections for email, mail shots, webinars, survey distribution and any other communication to members or supporters. Work with colleagues to understand their data needs, then schedule and project manage all data selections and segmentation.
o Work to ensure smooth data management from start to finish of campaigns.
· Data and database lead
o Lead on all data activity for the Charity, being responsible for the integrity of our data and adherence to protocols.
o Identify developments needed to the MS Dynamics database system to help the organisation achieve its goals.
o Ensure our database serves as a single customer view by connecting data through automations (supporting our external database provider).
o Build supportive relationships with colleagues to ensure their data needs are fully understood and met, including ensuring the right data is available for email selections (Dot Digital).
o Provide training and support to staff so they are able to confidently use the database as relevant to their roles.
o Creating and/or improving data-related policies and processes.
o Assist in the diagnosis of data and database problems and research solutions.
· Compliant use of data
o Ensure data processes are within relevant legislation, including GDPR and other data protection legislation.
· Data integrity and quality
o Advise and accurately maintain all data protocols and ensure that all data activity is promptly scheduled and actioned.
o Ensure regular ‘house-keeping’ functions to ensure that standard data is maintained at a high level.
o Ensure individual entries and bulk uploads and imports from website and Excel spreadsheets are performed accurately and on time.
· Supplier management
o Work with 3rd party suppliers to help scope and deliver database changes and perform UAT.
· Customer support processes
o Work with colleagues to ensure all supporter enquiries and interactions are dealt with promptly and efficiently – such as FAQ’s, responses etc.
· Line management
o Management of the Digital and Database Administrator, ensuring they are able to perform their role effectively.
Key Skills
Experienced and skilled data analyst with database management experience, keen to make a positive difference through their work.
Database Management and Analysis
· A passion for all things data-related.
· Strong analysis skills, confident with Power BI and advanced Excel, confident in delivering dashboards, reports and analysis to drive decision-making. Strong, demonstrable experience with Microsoft Dynamics, our database system, including testing database development.
· Able to deal with sensitive / confidential information.
· Strong understanding of GDPR and other data protection frameworks.
· Strives to improve and streamline processes.
· Able to identify system development needs to optimise the use of data across the organisation.
· Able to assess and problem-solve conflicting data to find resolutions.
· Able to generate routine reports from the database accurately.
· Strong attention to detail, methodical and accurate.
· Keeps an eye on the big picture of the charity goals and ensure all data development is aligned to this.
General
· Able to drive change – enjoys seeing improvement delivered.
· Experienced in managing supplier relationships.
· Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise own workload, deal with conflicting demands and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
· Proficient with Microsoft Office and, in particular, strong skills in Excel including knowledge of formulas, pivot tables and graphs.
· Ability to work well as part of a small team and be able to develop as part of that team.
· Strong interpersonal skills.
· Excellent written and oral communication skills.
· Proactive approach, keen to self-teach new techniques and methodologies.
About Overcoming MS
At Overcoming MS, we are here for everyone with MS who wants to take control of their health and wellbeing. We provide clear, practical actions for people to take and a supportive community to help people living with MS. The Overcoming MS Program uses substantial scientific evidence to show how lifestyle choices alongside medication benefit physical and mental health.
Knowing people with MS can reduce their risk of disease progression through lifestyle choices gives hope to us all. Our vision is a world in which living a full and healthy life with MS is possible for everyone.
Once people with MS know about the potential impact of a healthy lifestyle, they need to feel that the information comes from a reliable source so they believe in it and adopt the changes. The Overcoming MS Program is based on broad-based, high-quality scientific evidence, and lifestyle is an area that has growing interest and development.
By working at Overcoming MS, you can help make a difference to the lives of those impacted by multiple sclerosis.
Working location and hours
You are comfortable working remotely within the UK, as part of a small team, and happy to travel occasionally to London and other locations for meetings.
What can we offer you?
Our staff benefits include:
• 28 days annual leave (FTE - pro rata for part-time) plus a day off for your birthday and bank holidays
• Flexible working
• Remote working
• Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
How to apply
Please send your CV and a covering letter by midnight on Tuesday 4th February 2025. Please respond ASAP, as we will start screening candidates as soon as we receive applications. The role may close early if we find the right candidate.
In your covering letter, please let us know:
· Your motivation for applying for the role
· Your notice period
· Your current location.
We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We make hiring decisions based on merit. If you fill most or all the requirements, please apply.
No agency contact, please.
We're here for everyone with MS who wants to take control of their health and wellbeing.
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Against Malaria Foundation (AMF)
Senior Operations Manager
Full time
Job Description
AMF profile
Against Malaria Foundation (AMF) was founded in 2004 and is a charity that fights malaria in a highly effective, accountable and transparent way.
We do this by purchasing and distributing multiple millions of long-lasting insecticide-treated nets (LLINs) at a time in nationwide universal coverage campaigns. This is the most cost effective way of preventing malaria. AMF receives donations from the public and in the current financial year to date have received over US$125m. AMF is particularly data-focused and monitors and reports on net use and drives and supports innovation to improve the effectiveness of malaria programmes.
AMF is the world’s third largest funder of nets.
AMF has been rated a top charity for all of the last 16 years by independent charity evaluators GiveWell and The Life You Can Save who focus on cost-effectiveness and impact.
We are a team of thirteen highly motivated individuals with different skills and experience. Each person has an important role to play. All team members work remotely with constant communication between them. While the team is small, the impact is big - our net distributions protect millions of people. Our largest programme is in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where we are funding 55 million nets to protect 100 million people for distribution during 2024 to 2026. We have ongoing multi-million net programmes in other countries including Chad, Guinea, Nigeria, Togo, Uganda and Zambia.
Role Description
Our activities and commitments are steadily increasing, and 2025 and 2026 will be particularly busy years of distributions, with over ~100m nets planned for distribution. In light of this, AMF is recruiting a Senior Operations Manager to join the operations team and play an important role in ensuring the success of the net distributions. We are looking for someone who has strong interpersonal and intellectual skills who is able to work collaboratively. The ideal candidate will be comfortable taking on significant responsibility by leading on several of AMF’s programmes.
The role will include involvement in all stages of a distribution campaign (pre-agreement, net procurement, post-agreement, during distribution, and post distribution) across two main areas:
- Work with National Malaria Control Programmes (NMCPs)
- Work with AMF’s independent monitoring partners
Further information
The Senior Operations Manager will lead on several of AMF’s programmes. They will work closely with NMCPs, in country partners, AMF independent monitors, the AMF Operations and Technology teams to ensure the success of AMF distributions.
More specifically, they will manage the distributions through the following stages:
1 - Pre agreement
- Establishing the funding gap
- Establishing the net need, malaria burden, insecticide resistance data
- Working with the Ministry of Health to negotiate and put in place an agreement for the programme
2 - Net procurement
- Working with AMF’s procurement lead to order nets in time for the distribution
3 - Post-agreement
- After signature of the agreement, working with countries to put in place the plans for key elements, in particular: electronic data collection, 5% re-visits, net tracking
- Tender for and select an independent partner for distribution monitoring, and work closely with this partner that will be AMF’s eyes and ears in country
4 - During the distribution
- Track information coming from monitoring partners
- Analyse with the Head of Analytics registration and distribution data and take actions if needed
- Account for all AMF nets
5 - Post distribution
- Tender for and select an independent partner for post distribution monitoring, and work closely with this partner to carry out surveys at 9, 18 and 27 months post-distribution
- Share results with in-country partners and encourage appropriate actions to be taken
Through these stages, it will be important to maintain strong relationships with the key partners, notably the National Malaria Control Programmes, distribution partners and cofounding partners to ensure that distributions are carried out according to the agreements signed between the Ministry of Health and AMF.
These relationships will ensure that solutions can be found constructively to issues that arise during implementation of AMF’s programmes. Aside from the areas above, there will be other work related to AMF Group Operations, dependent on the candidate’s skill set.
Characteristics of the successful candidate
We are looking for someone who has strong interpersonal and intellectual skills, who works collaboratively in a team and relishes responsibility and the opportunity to learn and develop their abilities. The ideal candidate will be motivated to help improve the lives of those affected by the wider impacts of malaria.
Required
- Fluent French and English
- Excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain strong working relationships
- Strong analytical skills and be able to use Excel confidently
- A self-starter who is highly organised with the ability to work independently and manage working time effectively
- Strong project management skills and comfort handling meetings with senior staff
- Comfort in dealing with and learning about financial matters, willing to examine budgets in detail
- At least four years work experience. The skills and potential of the candidate take priority over prior experience and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds and experiences.
- An interest in driving down malaria rates through procedure changes and the use of technology
Of interest (but certainly not required)
- Experience working on projects based in Africa or in international development
- Malaria knowledge or background in malaria prevention or other global health campaigns
Other role details
Reporting to: Operations Director
Location: Remote working within Africa/UK/Europe time zones (all the AMF team work remotely), with a preference for UK based. Please note that applications from outside these time zones will not be reviewed.
The cost of any co-working office space will be covered by AMF. For those living outside London, trips to London during the first three months are encouraged to spend time working with the Operations Director and AMF team.
Initial salary: £50,000 to £60,000
Company contributed pension scheme
25 holiday days per year + bank holidays
Candidates are expected to have a fully functioning computer or laptop of at least moderate specifications and reliable internet connectivity.
Travel: travel to Africa will be expected. Trips are planned flexibly in discussion with the team. The number and duration will vary year on year, and range from approximately 4 to 8 weeks per year.
Equal opportunities
AMF is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Applying
Applicants should send a) a one-page cover letter explaining why they are interested in and suitable for the position, and b) their CV to senioropsmanagerH2G6 @ againstmalaria . com
Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join one of the the nicest and most innovative digital and content teams in the charity sector!
It’s an exciting time to join Kinship as our Website Content Manager. In September 2024, we launched our new website. It’s received excellent feedback from kinship carers and we now want to build on this success and ensure kinship carers in England and Wales can access the right advice, information and training through our website.
You’ll be joining a growing organisation where you’ll have brilliant opportunities for personal development and training to support you in your role.
You’ll sit in the Services and Digital Department, in the Digital and Content Team. Our department comprises of the Training, Advice, Peer Support, Programmes and Database teams.
About the role:
As our Website Content Manager, you’ll manage the content production for our website based on user needs, analytics and research. You’ll own the website governance including the process for creating new website content and updating and maintaining current content. You’ll work with 'digital and brand champions’ across the organisation, providing training and support for chosen colleagues in each team to update the website.
You’ll work closely with Content Designer colleagues who will create new content for advice, training and information. You’ll be responsible for supporting other content creation and the overall maintenance of the website content.
You’ll also work closely with the communications and policy teams to align with our organisational social media content strategy, digital marketing and core objectives (including our influencing, campaigning, research and policy work).
The right person will need to work collaboratively with colleagues across Kinship and be used to working in cross-functional teams. You’ll need to be curious, detail-oriented with an improvement mindset.
The type of person we’re looking for:
You’ll bring your storytelling, passion, problem solving, curiosity, consciousness and excellent communication skills to your role. You’ll need to be structured in your approach to managing governance processes and website editorial – so you’ll be a complete finisher with excellent attention to detail and an ability to meet deadlines.
A positive mindset is key to being part of the team, as is thinking creatively to problem solve and being empathetic to colleagues.
Working with kinship carers to ensure meaningful participation and being respectful of their lived experience is an important value in how we work.
The team work remotely, but there is the option to work from our office in London. This role will require flexibility for occasional travel in England and Wales.
Key responsibilities:
Website content management:
- Develop and lead a website governance process (including sign-off), supporting colleagues to proactively schedule and create new website content, taking ownership of deadlines using Asana.
- Develop a website content strategy over 12 months alongside content designers, aligning with organisational objectives and goals.
- Develop and train digital and brand champions across the organisation to help them write in plain English and create web content that meets the objectives of their team and our website.
- Work closely with the communications and policy teams to align with their strategic external content strategies (including social media and email marketing campaigns) and help plan website content as part of the Editorial Board.
- Collaborate with colleagues to maintain the organisational style guide on Notion.so and be a champion for its use across our website communications.
- Provide website content template pages that support teams can use to structure and write accessible content and provide editorial oversight and final sign-off (web pages / information sheets / film / podcasts / workshops).
- Update and oversee the governance of our Kinship Compass tool, which enables kinship carers to search for information, support and advice in their local area .
- Be the first point of contact for content requests and scheduling for website updates.
- Prepare regular reports to the Head of Digital and Content (and other colleagues) as required.
- Manage external freelancers where appropriate.
Digital innovation and best practice:
- Use data and analytic tools (like Moz, HotJar and Google Analytics) to measure website performance and continue to improve content and SEO.
- Use user participation and other user research techniques to consistently improve website content and ensure content is optimised for SEO.
- Ensure high-quality manualisation and documentation of systems and processes to support website governance and transparent processes (using Notion.so).
- Ensure all website content is accessible and continually reviewed.
- Lean into learning best practice and new techniques to drive innovation and new website improvement (AI and machine learning for example), actively learning from other organisations and sectors.
- Be committed to content design principles (Content Design by Sarah Winters and Rachel Edwards will be your core text).
- Ensure that best practice is followed at all times, including regarding safeguarding, GDPR and PECR.
Collaboration, participation and teamwork:
- Work with team members and peers to contribute and develop a positive culture and high-achieving team.
- Embed values and behaviours where learning and innovation is at the heart of developing website content which meets the needs of our kinship carers and other audiences.
- Actively contribute to Kinship’s long-term strategy, objectives, business plans and budgets.
- Put kinship carers and their needs at the heart of why we do what we do, which also includes how we collaborate with staff members who are kinship carers.
Some tips for your application:
- Make sure you’ve read the job description and the essential requirements – make sure your answer reflects those points in the requirements very clearly.
- Really tell us why you want to work for Kinship. We’re interested in working with people who share our values. You can read about our values in the job pack available for download below.
- Keep your response clear – use bullets points and short paragraphs if that helps. It will help the recruitment team to really focus on your answer.
- Don’t go over 2 page on your covering letter.
- As part of the interview process, we will send you some of the questions in advance.
We support kinship carers in their homes and communities, giving advice and helping them work through problems to find the best way forward.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Responsible Finance and these roles:
Responsible Finance is the membership association for the UK’s Community Development Finance Institutions (CDFIs). CDFIs are community lenders, committed to delivering positive social impact, and offer fair and affordable finance to businesses, social enterprises and to people unable to access it elsewhere.
This is a pivotal moment to be joining the CDFI sector. Responsible Finance and CDFIs are poised for exciting growth following two record-breaking funding announcements in late 2024 which has seen the sector backed by Government and leading financial institutions including the British Business Bank and JPMorgan Chase. This follows Lloyds Banking Group becoming the first mainstream lender to invest in the CDFI sector earlier in the year.
This new funding will enable business-lending CDFIs to scale their reach and impact, supporting economic growth and financial inclusion across the UK. Successful candidates will play a vital role in helping to make sure that CDFIs are supported to build their operational capacity and maximise the opportunity this brings.
We are seeking (2 - 3) exceptional candidates to help us to deliver an ambitious Capacity Building programme for our business-lending CDFIs and support our growing member base. You will manage the delivery of key projects within the Capacity Building programme, work closely with our members and stakeholders and demonstrate versatility and flexibility to deliver outstanding results.
No prior knowledge about CDFIs is required so long as you have a keen interest to learn about the sector and are passionate about increasing access to fair finance for businesses, underserved communities and people.Do not be discouraged from applying if you do not meet all the criteria listed in this job description. If you know how to deliver results, overcome challenges and obstacles, and are a committed team player, with a can-do attitude we want to hear from you!
Purpose of the role
The Programme Manager will manage the delivery of key projects and support the Programme Director in overseeing the smooth running of a Programme Management Office (PMO) ensuring that the CEO and Board have the information needed to steer the success of the Programme.
Key Responsibilities:
Key responsibilities across the 2-3 roles will include the following:
- Project managing the delivery of key work streams and projects such as the award and monitoring of grants to support capacity building and Requests for Proposal (RFPs) for the delivery of training.
- Monitoring the progress of projects, identifying issues and proposing solutions, and maintaining and producing a range of high-quality project documentation (plans, risk and issues registers etc) to support effective delivery – and leading on project and programme board meetings.
- Working closely with CDFIs and stakeholders to identify needs, lead problem-solving, provide support to overcome challenges, and commission reports on progress – synthesising these reports into overall progress reports and presenting back to the programme oversight group and main grant-funder (JPMorgan Chase).
- A project supporting the technical integration of CDFI’s systems and the British Business Bank’s lending platform.
- In addition to the support for business lending CDFIs set out above, one of the role-holders may also lead a project to further develop Responsible Finance’s support offer for personal lending members and be the day-to-day point of contact for these members.
This is a varied and dynamic role, working closely with our members and a range of key external stakeholders. This job description is not exhaustive; it outlines the key tasks and responsibilities of the post. These key tasks and responsibilities are subject to change. Any changes will be made in consultation with the post holder.
Skills and Experience:
Essential
- Strong and proven project/programme management and delivery experience and demonstrable ability to manage multiple projects at once.
- Highly self-motivated and able to drive your own work forward, but equally a team player with a collaborative working style.
- Experience of grant management and/or contract awards and monitoring.
- Excellent communication skills including concise writing skills and ability to synthesise information into an easy to comprehend format/narrative (both written and verbal).
- Experience managing project budgets.
- Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills. Must be comfortable working with stakeholders at a range of levels.
- Experience analysing and synthesising data from multiple sources and presenting findings clearly and succinctly to stakeholders and members. Fluency with applications such as Excel is essential.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and get information needed from busy people.
Desirable
Working as part of a small organisation, you will need to demonstrate flexibility and versatility and have opportunities to support a range of other projects and support services for our members, developing a wide range of skills and competencies.
Therefore, in addition to the essential criteria above, we are also interested in candidates with the following skills and experience:
- Experience in organising and delivering events and workshops.
- Experience of creating and delivering presentations.
- Experience managing web content, online newsletters and social media posts.
- Experience in developing graphics/infographics using apps such as Canva.
- Experience with research, monitoring and evaluation.
- An understanding of CDFIs and/or lending helpful – particularly investor relations.
To Apply:
Equity and fairness are at the core of our organisation and we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their best.
Please send your CV and responses to the following questions below to Careers4Change:
- What appeals to you about this job/Responsible Finance and why do you think you’ll do a great job?
- You are working on multiple projects. The people you need information from are super busy. How do you ensure project deliverables and targets are met on time, within budget and meet quality expectations?
- You are tasked with gathering regular programme reporting information from a group of Responsible Finance’s CDFI members. You will need to turn this into a report for the funder. Please describe how you would go about collecting the information, synthesizing it, and writing up a report.
- You are responsible for managing a grant awarding process for Responsible Finance’s CDFI members to build operational capacity. JPMorgan Chase has provided funding for Responsible Finance to onward grant. Briefly describe the key stages of the process that you would incorporate, and why, and highlight the key considerations for Responsible Finance in awarding grants to members.
Please apply via the Careers4Change website.
Location: Remote, with occasional expenses-paid travel
Reporting To:Programme Director
Contract: 2-year fixed term contract with possibility of becoming permanent
Salary: Up to £35,000 (depending on experience)
Date Closes: Monday 3rd February 2025
Interviews will be held virtually in February 2025.
The Senior Program Associate for Europe and Eurasia (E&E) provides administrative, programmatic and technical support to the E&E team. Under the supervision of the Senior Program Officer for Europe and Eurasia, this role plays a vital part in the development, representation, and management of E&E programs.
OUR COMMITMENT TO FOSTERING A CULTURE OF BELONGING
We are an organization of dynamic, mission-driven individuals who are passionate about our core values and about supporting positive change in the world. We pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation and flexibility. We believe that diverse teams are strong teams and work to support an ethic of belonging, dignity, and justice for all people. Our current team includes a mix of genders, parents and non-parents, and people of multiple races, nationalities, ages, sexual orientations and socioeconomic backgrounds. We are an EEO employer and encourage candidates of all races, genders, ages, orientations, ethnicities, and national origins to apply, and welcome those with alternative backgrounds and experiences.
DAY-TO-DAY TASKS will include:
- Support programmatic development and project management for Internews’ programming within Europe and Eurasia (E&E).
- Review and edit project reports, workplans, and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) plans in coordination with country program offices and Headquarters staff.
- Monitor progress towards project deliverables and provide guidance to project teams, escalating issues to E&E management as needed.
- Solicit, draft, and edit success stories, briefers, and other communications materials for E&E projects in coordination with project teams.
- Work closely with business and grants and contracts staff to ensure projects comply with donors’ requirements and Internews’ internal policies.
- Contribute to or draft scopes of work, program descriptions, etc. for subgrants and contracts, as needed.
- Provide input and support for departmental and organization-wide initiatives as needed.
- Travel within the E&E region as necessary.
- Support project openings/start-ups and closeouts.
- As requested, represent Internews in official meetings and communicate with other NGOs.
- Take an active role in various stages of proposal development, including research, writing, and editing, collaborating with staff from other departments and local offices as necessary.
- Stay abreast of news and trends in media development and foreign assistance, particularly in regard to the E&E region
- In all duties, uphold Internews’ Core Values and demonstrate commitment to fostering a culture of belonging.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Required:
- University Degree or equivalent lived/professional experience.
- Minimum 3 years of prior relevant experience, including professional experience in international affairs.
- Native/bilingual proficiency in English (written and spoken).
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills including diplomacy, tact, and negotiation abilities.
- Superior analytical and writing skills, and experience conducting desk research.
- Proven ability to set priorities and manage time effectively.
- Excellent oral communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential information with discretion.
- Proven ability to operate effectively in a multicultural environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally.
Preferred
- Proficiency in Russian (written and spoken) and/or other languages spoken in the E&E region an asset, but not required.
- Understanding of and/or interest in media development and other civil society development issues in the E&E region.
- Experience supporting donor-funded projects and contributing to proposals for donors (particularly USG-funded projects; experience with EU-funded projects a plus).
- Experience monitoring and evaluating project results through project-level indicators and targets.
- Experience in Eastern and Southeastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia strongly preferred.
Note: Candidates who do not have these preferred qualifications, but are interested and willing to learn, are encouraged to apply.
This position is being offered and hired by Internews Network. Benefits will be consistent with Internews Network's offerings and will be reviewed during the hiring process.
Internews Network is an EEO/AAP/OFCCP employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. Internews does not discriminate based on race, gender, gender identity or orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
If located in the United Kingdom, the successful applicant must be able to demonstrate their Right to Work in the UK in order to commence their employment.
*The annual salary range for this position is £28,500 - £35,600
Please note that this salary range applies to UK-based candidates only. Learn more about UK benefits on our Benefits page. For candidates based outside the UK, the engagement mechanism, benefits eligibility, and salary structure that apply will be based on multiple factors and will be reviewed during the hiring process.
Trauma Foundation South West (TFSW) is seeking a half-time Director of Operations at an exciting period of growth for our small, but well-established and loved charity.
Responsible to: Board of Trustees
Contract: Permanent Part Time, 6 months’ probation period
Working hours: 0.5 FTE/17.5 hours pw (occasional evening/weekend working)
Location: Flexible work from home with travel to Bristol as required (about 4 times a year)
Salary: Salary £38,850 (£19,425 pro rata)
Benefits: NEST pension, 25 days annual leave (pro rata) + bank holidays (pro rata); flexible working from home. Access to TFSW training programme.
About TFSW
We provide free, long-term psychotherapy to traumatised asylum seekers, refugees and trafficked people in Bristol; and professional training and supervision to individuals working with traumatised people in the Southwest and nationally.
We are a warm, welcoming team with a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and personal development and core values of compassion, collaboration and courage.
TFSW are part of a healing, welcoming and supportive community for traumatised refugees across the Southwest and have an ambitious vision to be a centre of excellence in our areas of specialism so that people get the support they need. In the past few years, we have made a successful transition from being volunteer-led to being a professionally-led charity with increased funding, staff and clients and the foundations laid for the next stage of growth.
The Director of Operations is a critical role, ensuring the charity is effectively run while leading on the fundraising and development that will enable TFSW to further grow our reach. We are seeking an experienced leader to rise to this challenge, someone who will enjoy working across all aspects of the organisation, effectively balancing the day-to-day operations of the charity with a strategic and ambitious mindset. If you are enthusiastic about the work we do, share our values and would love to bring your experience to a charity looking to consolidate then expand our reach across the Southwest, we’d love to hear from you.
We believe that diversity is a strength, and the more perspectives, voices and experiences we can bring to our work the better. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience relevant to our work as well as people from all marginalised groups, communities and backgrounds. We are committed to supporting you in your application; if you do not meet all the requirements of the role and feel you have other relevant experience we would love to hear from you. If you have any questions, or any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the selection process please do get in touch.
(For the full job description and person specification, please read the attached document).
We improve mental health in people fleeing torture, oppression and war and those who work with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Director of Finance
Location: Remote, with visits require to Horsham, West Sussex
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
About Roffey Park Institute
Roffey Park Institute is a pioneer in leadership and organisational development, with over 70 years of experience empowering individuals and organisations to reach their potential. Known for its innovative approach and deep expertise, Roffey Park is now seeking an exceptional Director of Finance to join its leadership team and play a crucial role in shaping the future of the Institute.
The Role
The Director of Finance will be a key strategic leader within Roffey Park, responsible for overseeing and managing the financial operations of the Institute. Reporting to the CEO, the Director will have the opportunity to influence major financial decisions, ensuring the organisation’s long-term sustainability, compliance, and success. The Director will work closely with the senior management team and the Board of Trustees to provide strategic guidance, turning financial insights into actionable plans that drive growth and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Financial Strategy: Develop and execute financial strategies that align with Roffey Park’s vision and ambitious goals, ensuring sustainable growth and financial stability.
- Oversee Financial Planning & Reporting: Manage the budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting process, ensuring Roffey Park’s financial health remains strong and compliant with all regulations.
- Ensure Financial Excellence & Compliance: Lead the implementation of effective financial controls, audit processes, and ensure adherence to financial regulations and best practices.
- Inspire and Lead the Finance Team: Lead and mentor a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Who They’re Looking For
Roffey Park is looking for an experienced and forward-thinking finance professional to join their leadership team. The ideal candidate will bring:
- A degree in finance/accounting and a professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
- 10+ years of senior finance experience, with expertise in both the charity and commercial sectors.
- Proven leadership experience, with a track record of driving transformation and managing financial functions through digital change.
- Deep knowledge of UK financial regulations, budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance.
- Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to turn complex financial data into strategic insights.
- Proficiency in financial systems (e.g., SAGE, MS Excel) and a passion for embracing digital solutions.
Why Roffey Park?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected and forward-thinking organisation at a time of growth and transformation. By joining Roffey Park, the successful candidate will:
- Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a leading organisation in leadership development.
- Work in a dynamic, innovative environment where new ideas and continuous improvement are valued.
- Lead and inspire a talented finance team, contributing to their growth and success.
- Be part of an organization that makes a real impact, empowering leaders across industries.
- Remote working is available along with great benefits.
Prospectus are pleased to be partnering with a national homelessness charity to help them recruit for an interim Director of Fundraising.
Every year, thousands of young people in the UK find themselves homeless and it's a problem that this charity strives to tackle. They bring the property industry together to support charities delivering life-changing services for young people who are or have been homeless, or who are at risk of homelessness in the future.
This is a 12-month maternity cover contract, paying a salary of £68,000 to £72,000 FTE per annum. The role is offered as a 0.8 FTE (30 hours per week) and the postholder can work remotely with expectation to travel to London regularly for meetings.
The Interim Director of Fundraising will oversee income generation for the organisation, focusing on securing and growing funds through innovative activities, particularly by recruiting and retaining corporate partners and engaging real estate sector as a whole. The role will also encompass oversight of their strategic programmes, including pro bono, employability, and property donation.
This charity are looking for someone with demonstrable experience of leading successful income generation projects and of leading significant corporate fundraising campaigns. You will have a track record of leading and developing high performing teams with strong experience of coaching and mentoring individuals to reach their full potential.
We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Rhiannon Mehta at Prospectus.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. Please in the first instance share an up-to-date CV with us and should your experience be suitable, we will look to arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You will then have all the information you need to finalise your formal application. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 per annum
Location: Remote – UK based. Our offices are in East London but we welcome applicants from across the UK who do not wish to relocate. Please note that travel to our London office for regular meetings would be at your own cost.
Hours: 4-5 days a week (flexible – minimum 28 hours/ week)
Contract: Interim. circa eight months, from mid-March 2025
Secondments will be considered.
Benefits: 25 days annual leave, excluding bank holidays and three days off between Christmas and New Year. We currently offer a non-contractual 4.5 day working week, with staff having Friday afternoons off, subject to work demands.
About The Young Foundation
Today, The Young Foundation’s mission is to shape a fairer, greener future. We support locally-led action, building knowledge around the issues people tell us they care about. We involve communities in research, and delivering programmes to shape a stronger, fairer society. We work collaboratively to improve lives and address shared challenges, driving social change for stronger communities and a fairer future.
Our strategy, the Power of Participation, sets out our ambitious, five-year plan.
About the role
As part of The Young Foundation’s five-year strategy, this interim cover role will lead delivery of our distinctive function to support a fair and just transition to net zero for vulnerable households and communities across the UK. You will lead and support delivery of a portfolio of projects including our partnership with University of Manchester to deliver the JUST Centre; work with national government and devolved nations on public participation and environmental legislation; and pioneering policymaking and practice with local and combined authorities to build readiness, resilience and strategies to ensure a just transition.
This is a crucial moment in the UK’s journey to net zero. We know that a fairer, stronger, green and digital economy can regenerate local places and improve people’s lives. But, to achieve this, policymakers across the UK need to better-understand people’s readiness for change, giving practical support, inspiring trust, and mobilising local action. Community engagement and participation is vital in a fair, sustainable, and socially transformative shift to net zero.
Leading a small team, and in collaboration with our external affairs, research and innovation teams, you will have the opportunity to drive forward a critical agenda for the UK, building practices, skills, thought leadership and innovation to drive a just and fair transition. You can read more about our work in this area on our Just Transition hub.
How to apply
With reference to the job description, please complete and return the application form, CV and additional information requested to us.
The closing date for applications is 11:59pm on 22 January 2025.
Successful candidates will be informed by Monday 27 January 2025 at the latest.
- First round interviews will be held on Thursday 30 January [online]
- Shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to meet informally with the senior team and members of the Just Transition team on Monday 3 February [online]
- Second round interviews will be held on Wednesday 5 February at Toynbee Hall, London
The Young Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and as part of our commitment to increasing the diversity of our team we actively encourage people from Black and Ethnic Minority or other under-represented groups to apply for this role. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
You must have the right to live and work in the UK. Applicants who require a work permit in order to take up employment will not be considered.
Upon submitting your application, you will receive an automated response to say we have received your application.
Please note that we review applications after the closing date. All internal applications will be reviewed.
INTRAC is looking for a dynamic individual with a passion for civil society to join as Director of Fundraising and Partnerships.
INTRAC is unashamedly for civil society. We are a mission-driven, not-for-profit organisation, focused on the core belief that vibrant, diverse and inclusive civil societies are essential catalysts for a world where everyone can thrive. We believe that locally available civil society support is essential as part of the wider movement to ‘shift the power’ to enable those tackling inequality and injustice to be resilient and effective, to navigate changes in their context and contribute to long-term inclusive locally led change. This is an exciting time for the organisation as we move from envisioning our strategy to implementing it.
Our strategic framework, Locally Rooted, Globally Connected will guide INTRAC’s practice over the next five years, as we evolve to becoming a network-led organisation, influenced and informed by the priorities, insights and aspirations of our network members, and the networks we interact with. Together we will work to shift how civil society support is conceived and delivered: to transform civil society support eco-systems, so that local and global organisations are supported to develop, engage with others, and do what they want to do, better, to deliver just, equitable and sustainable societies.
The role of strategic funding is crucial to this transformative change. We are looking for an individual who is committed to anti-racist and feminist leadership to join our senior leadership team and help drive this change.
You will have significant experience and a proven track record in developing and delivering fundraising strategy, particularly focused on trusts, foundations and philanthropy, taking a relationship-based approach to build partnerships with organisations that share similar values and vision.
You will work with the team to build our capability, partnership, systems and processes to steward relationships, develop grants and manage their delivery. Working with our Communications Co-ordinator you will help to build INTRAC’s profile and position in line with our strategic vision and ambitions. You will have active support from the CEO along with strong board commitment to help develop and deliver this role.
This is a part time role (0.6-0.8 FTE); initially offered as an eighteen month contract with the intention to extend should the role be successful.
We are a remote organisation, with staff working across the UK. As we become a global network we are looking at options as to how to expand our staff base in different geographies, as we believe this will benefit INTRAC and support our strategic direction. However, we do not have a straightforward way to do this currently. Whilst we are open to considering applicants from all parts of the world we will not sponsor visa applications. If you are based outside the UK and are keen to consider one of our roles please email Jenny George to discuss details.
To apply for the role please share a copy of your CV and respond to the following three questions (word limit 750 words):
1. Build Partnerships: Please tell us about a time when you have built a long-term relationship and secured strategic funding from new funder.
2. Leadership: Please tell us about a time when you challenged current practice in an organisation and embedded a new way of working.
3. Communication: Please tell us about a time when communicated a complex issue, raising its profile and encouraging others to engage with it/act on it.
In answering, please provide as much evidence as you can, to explain:
· the Situation in which you acted,
· what you were Tasked to do,
· the Actions you took and
· the Results you achieved and
· what you learnt from the process.
Answering the questions in this way will help the short-listing panel recognise and understand clearly the combination of knowledge, skills and competencies that you bring to the role.
Application Deadline 3rd February 2025.
Provisional interview date: 11th February 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about making a difference and have experience in relationship management and project delivery?
Join the Samaritans as a Regional Development Lead for the Southern Region and play a key role in our mission to reduce suicides on the rail network.
• Fixed term contract until 20 February 2026
• £32,850 per annum pro rata plus benefits
• Full time (35 hours per week)
• We are passionate about flexible working, please talk to us about your preferences
• Hybrid working: A blend of working from home and from regional rail and Samaritans offices. Significant travel throughout the Southern region shall be required. The successful candidate should live within or adjacent to the Southern region . Do get in touch with any queries about location prior to applying.
About the Role:
As a Regional Development Lead, you'll be at the forefront of our work with key stakeholders, including Network Rail, British Transport Police, train operating companies, and local organizations. You'll represent the Samaritans Rail Programme at regional and local levels, guiding and supporting stakeholders on suicide prevention initiatives and developing Joint Suicide Prevention Plans (JSSPs). Your role will be to:
• Act as a central point of contact for rail contacts, sharing information on national campaigns, internal communications, crisis signage, policy, and research.
• Manage regional suicide prevention activities, collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver impactful results.
• Lead community activities and post-incident support, ensuring local applicability of national guidelines and strategies.
• Promote responsible and ethical language around suicide and foster a culture change within the rail industry.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead initiatives from start to finish.
• Experience in relationship management, with the ability to influence and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills to convey complex information clearly and accurately.
• A proactive, problem-solving approach with a strong sense of empathy and emotional intelligence.
This role can be exposed to emotionally challenging material and data relating to suicide and self-harm, including personal individual lived experience, which can be traumatic. You’ll receive training and support throughout your time at Samaritans to manage the demands of the role, but it’s important to be sure that this role is right for you.
Why Samaritans?
Samaritans is a unique workplace. Here, you’ll find an organisation that’s dedicated to making a real difference. We offer a supportive and inclusive environment, where you will have the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded people and grow professionally.
Working at Samaritans
For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure here - Recruitment Brochure
Being Inclusive
We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from Disabled, BAME and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.
Application
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please upload your CV and a 2 page cover letter, outlining your motivations for applying and your transferable skills and experience. Applications close at 9 am on Wednesday 5 February, with video interviews w/c 10 February.
Whilst we appreciate that the use of generative AI functions like ChatGPT is quickly becoming part of working life for many people, through our recruitment process we want to see your own unique ideas and writing skills. We want your application to stand out from the rest and showcase your own strengths. Therefore, we kindly ask that you don’t rely on AI tools for your application answers, cover letter or to generate interview answers.
Apply today and make a real difference to people’s lives.
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.