Regional Director Jobs in SM1 4FE
Help build powerful and sustainable communities of peer support groups for kinship carers.
About the role:
Funded by the Department for Education, the National Peer Support Service is a game-changing service that creates a sustainable and life-changing legacy. It builds on Kinship’s 10 years of experience in developing peer support groups and two years of delivering a national service that has set up 145 new groups.
This role is community-based and focuses on engaging kinship carers, bringing them together to form Peer Support Groups, and supporting them to achieve independence at which point they will receive ongoing support from our national Hub. You will be home-based with frequent travel across the London Boroughs and the South East of England, but initially predominantly working in and around Greater London. Note - some work outside this area may be required.
You will do this by working with local authorities, schools, other charities and community groups. Arranging information events such as coffee mornings to engage kinship carers.
You’ll create a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive community for kinship carers, building belonging, resilience, and empowerment.
Who we are looking for:
We are seeking a person located in or close to Greater London, and willing to travel across the South East of England who possesses the drive, passion, and skills to:
- Establish new Peer Support Groups across a diverse range of communities
- Supervise a small team of Peer Support Development Officers
- Demonstrate the energy and enthusiasm required to inspire yourself and your team to achieve key targets and objectives
- Work collaboratively within the Peer Support and Community Team, as well as throughout the broader organisation, to ensure the delivery of safe and effective support services for the kinship community
- Maintain current Peer Support Groups, taking the lead from the national Hub
- Maintain accurate records that are used to populate reports, identify learning and share key insights across Kinship that allow the organisation to continuously improve our services and products
In the role of Senior Peer Support Officer, you will be instrumental in ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, consistent, and sustainable peer support service that has a significant impact on the lives of kinship carers.
You should have experience in developing and maintaining meaningful relationships with various community-based stakeholders such as local authorities, health services, schools, charities, and kinship carers. You will need to understand the key success factors involved in establishing and developing new in-person groups in areas of high need, as well as how to support existing groups in their journey toward sustainability.
As a practical thinker, you will work creatively to identify stakeholders and assets in areas of high need. You will build local connections and bring together kinship carers across the region, empowering them to build resilient and robust peer support communities.
You will be confident in building relationships that generate referrals from external stakeholders and in contacting kinship carers directly to secure engagement with local coffee mornings, community, and training events that will help kick-start a thriving peer support group.
As you establish new groups, you will provide training to help them lead their groups effectively, and develop a healthy group culture, resilience, and skills to function independently while offering reassurance and support to empower them.
You will be an inspirational and energetic team leader with experience in providing day-to-day line management and operational support for a small team.
We are ideally looking for candidates based in or around Greater London and willing to work initially across the London Boroughs and into the South East of England. This role may involve work to establish groups on the periphery of this area that currently have no dedicated Development staff.
An essential requirement of the role is to be a driver with access to a vehicle for work purposes.
Key responsibilities:
Service delivery:
- In person (face-to-face) strategic outreach into local and regional communities including setting up and attending local engagement events
- Work creatively to set up and develop new sustainable in peer support groups, attending up to six sessions in person (if needed) before transition to self-sufficiency. Existing groups that are at risk, closed or need support will need replacing or rejuvenating to maintain DfE service level agreements across the team, in addition to the development of new groups
- Recruit and retain support group leaders to develop their peer support groups
- Deliver training to support group leaders (group roles and responsibilities, safeguarding, setting up, running, and promoting a group)
- Develop strong boundaries and positive relationships with support group leaders – building resilience, empowerment, and community
- Support established groups in your area to access support group leader networks and training (this includes visiting groups in person) to build a peer community
- Help develop and deliver a service blueprint for sustainable peer support groups, thinking strategically about how to develop groups
- You'll collaborate closely with the ‘Hub’ team to provide a joined-up and positive user experience for kinship carers. This collaborative approach is key to our success and ensures that kinship carers receive the best possible support
- Manage special interest groups and regional online groups as required, transitioning to ‘Hub’ team for sustainability and work with partners
Service quality, development and data management:
- Accurately record all recruitment, contact information and volunteer case management in Salesforce in line with service framework and data protection requirements
- Ensure accurate data entry in Salesforce to support service performance, evaluation and learning
- Provide regular reports to ensure targets and SLA are met for the service.
- Support continuous development and improvement of the service (new systems and processes) as required
Management and supervision:
- Inspire, motivate and be responsible for day-to-day line management and supervising up to 4 staff members
- Oversee tactical development of new sustainable groups in your area and your team
- Help set clear objectives to achieve targets and outcomes
- Actively encourage personal development and learning
- Increase efficiencies and impact across the team
- Ensure good team induction processes and systems are in place
- Role model Kinship values
Team culture:
- Act in the best interest of Kinship and the families we support. Maintain and contribute up-to-date understanding of kinship care
- Deliver effective administration with attention to detail and keeping to deadlines
- You'll identify and contribute to appropriate case studies to demonstrate the impact of Kinship services and contribute to policy and campaign work. Your work will directly contribute to our advocacy efforts and help us drive positive change for kinship carers
- Actively contribute to delivering and evidencing a high-performing service
- Take responsibility for your ongoing continued professional development
- Work in line with the Kinship values
How to apply and tips for your application:
- Please send us a cover letter and a CV.
- 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.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
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.
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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)
•The successful candidate should live within or adjacent to the Southern region (Dorset, Hampshire, East and West Sussex, Surrey, Kent and South London). Do get in touch with any queries about location prior to applying.
• 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.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Company Description
Founded in 1922, the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) is the UK based and internationally recognised qualifying body and learned society for chemical, biochemical and process engineers. We exist to advance chemical engineering’s contribution for the benefit of society and strive to achieve our mission of Engineering a sustainable world.
We support our 31,000 members across the world in applying their expertise and experience to make an influential contribution to solving major global challenges, and we are the only organisation permitted to award Chartered Chemical Engineer status and Professional Process Safety Engineer registration.
Position
We are looking for an exceptional candidate to join our team of Regional Engagement Managers. These roles are the key drivers of IChemE activity across all UK regions, helping the organisation to achieve its strategic goals of sustainable member growth, and supporting a vibrant and thriving profession.
You will be based in the East / North East of England and will be an important member of our dynamic UK field force. On a daily basis you will engage with regional HEIs, employers, and other priority partners to identify, nurture and grow sustainable relationships and engagement opportunities that positively impact IChemE’s member recruitment, engagement, and retention.
As an integral part of IChemE’s global team, these role holders are the organisation’s key representatives across geographic regions, supporting and driving operations through frequent liaison with other IChemE management, functional teams, member groups and committees.
Requirements
Our ideal candidates will:
- Be educated degree level with at least 3 years’ experience working in a member engagement, business development, or related role
- Have sound knowledge of membership organisations and understand strategies for sustainable growth
- Have demonstrable experience of working with employers and education partners in a key account management role
- Have exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Be resilient and adaptable, responding promptly and effectively to changes in priorities and deadlines
- Possess excellent customer service with ability to build relationships at all levels;
- Be a dynamic, proactive, positive team player.
Core responsibilities of the role include:
- Employer engagement - identify, initiate and develop links with a growing number of employers to broaden our member base and deepen engagement with members through world class customer service.
- Member engagement - key accountability for member engagement and recruitment in the region.
- HEI and on campus development - develop and grow partnerships with HEI-based chemical engineering departments and beyond, ensuring that you are a trusted partner for staff and students.
- Acting as a Champion for all IChemE activities regionally, nationally, and internationally.
Other information
This is a field based role, and as such extensive business travel will be involved, including a requirement to frequently attend the IChemE offices in Rugby. You must have a full UK driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle.
Due to IChemE’s international nature, this position requires a willingness to work flexibly and to engage in business discussions outside of normal working hours.
Only candidates eligible to work in the UK will be considered.
This is a permanent, full-time role based on 37.5 hours per week, generally Monday – Friday, but a high degree of flexibility will be required to meet business needs.
Starting salary will be in the region of £37-41,000 per annum (depending on experience)
The closing date for all applications is midnight Sunday 16 February 2025. IChemE reserves the right to interview exceptional candidates and make an offer of employment before the closing date should we wish.
Interviews are likely to take place as follows:
- Stage 1, Teams call: 20 or 21 February 2025
- Stage 2, in-person interviews at IChemE offices in Rugby: 26 or 27 February 2025.
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Variety, the Children's Charity, seeks an experienced fundraising leader, people-person, and all-around star to be our next Director of Fundraising & Communications – could it be you? Based in our head office in London, you will work with our CEO and Regional Director of Development (North West) on significantly growing our income. Backed by a fantastic brand and reputation, you will lead through a transformative period of growth as we raise the funds to make a real and immediate difference in the lives of disabled and disadvantaged children and young people.
Key Details:
Role: Director of Fundraising and Communications at Variety, the Children’s Charity
Remuneration: Circa £85,000
Contract: Permanent, full time
Location: London, 4+ days per week in the office, with regular travel around the country
At Variety, the Children's Charity, we believe every child has a right to live their best life and reach their full potential, whoever they are. We fund and deliver life-changing programs that give children and young people across the UK a better future. 2025 is our 75th year in the UK, and we are part of a global network that has raised and donated close to £1.6 billion to positively impact the lives of children in need. We are one of the most well-recognised and trusted charities as a result of this illustrious track record. Today, in the UK we have a team of 20 dedicated staff, which will grow over the next 12 months, who support our work and an enviable network of committed supporters and volunteers across the country.
We’re not content to rest on our laurels – we have recently completed a leadership transition that will provide the strategic and operational foundation for the charity to be more effective than ever. We plan to double our income in the next three years and grow our support for children and young people across the UK.
To do this, we need a dynamic, forward-thinking fundraiser who can engage effectively with staff, Trustees, volunteers, donors, and beneficiaries. Someone who knows how to make the most of the unparalleled showbiz and business networks our trustees bring to the organisation. Who can demonstrate a deep understanding of fundraising, a commitment to achieving ambitious financial targets, the ability to lead by being fully accessible to various stakeholders and can actively participate in key Variety events, including the Variety Club Showbusiness Awards and the Variety Disability Sports Awards. Success in the role will make a huge difference to the lives of the children and young people we support as well as putting our new Director on the map.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 17th February 2025.
If you would like to receive a full candidate information pack for this role with details on how to apply, please contact Hannah Laking at Harris Hill via the apply button.
Variety, The Children's Charity operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Harris Hill is a certified B Corp™ and a leading charity recruitment agency, committed to equitable and inclusive recruitment practices. Applications from all sections of the community are actively welcomed, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics
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This is a key role within the RSA, responsible for developing and leading strategies to grow the number and value of our partnerships and engagements, our reach, reputation and impact, and our member community.
You will work closely with colleagues, volunteers and trustees to foster relationships, partnerships and collaborations with individuals, networks and organisations across the regional and urban research, practice and policy sectors, in line with the Association’s objectives, priorities and values.
Identifying and cultivating business development and income generation opportunities, your work will make a demonstrable contribution to the sustainable financial growth of the Association.
About the RSA
The RSA is a world-renowned learned society and UK-registered charity, which promotes regional and urban research, development and policy. We support the global community for regional researchers, practitioners and policymakers by publishing specialist journals and books and running conferences, events and networks for our members.
We are an equal opportunities employer and offer our staff flexible arrangements for combining working from home with work based at our offices located at the University of Sussex campus (Falmer, Brighton). Our offices are situated on campus at the University of Sussex, in the beautiful South Downs. We are easily accessible by public transport, have dedicated cycle routes from Brighton and Lewes.
Our benefits include:
· 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
· Workplace pension scheme available.
· Superb on-site facilities including café, library, relaxation facilities.
· Discount on campus sports/gym membership.
· Cycle to work scheme
If you are looking to work for a charity focused on making a genuine impact on regional and urban development, we would love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About Smile Train
Smile Train is changing the world one smile at a time. Our goal is to transform every person's life impacted by a cleft lip or palate. We train and support doctors and medical professionals to provide our beneficiaries with free, lifechanging comprehensive cleft treatment. Our sustainable model has allowed us to reach 1.5 million children in 90+ countries and we’re just starting. We are truly changing the world one smile at a time.
Smile Train is looking for exceptional people to join a worldwide team of dedicated, passionate professionals. Our team is creative and highly motivated individuals working to make a positive impact. Join us!
Reports To
UK Fundraising Director
Summary
We are looking for a highly skilled Philanthropy Manager with demonstrated experience, preferably within the charity sector or comparable commercial environment. The role will involve primarily working from home and must be situated in or near London to attend regular in person meetings with key staff.
Key responsibilities
Maintain a portfolio of 50 – 70 major donors and prospects by creating and implementing strategies for the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors with the capacity to make 5 and low 6-figure annual gifts (bigger gifts would fall to the Vice President, International Development and UK Fundraising Director)
Conduct 75 to 100 meetings with donors and prospects annually through one-on-one meetings, site visits, and other types of meaningful contact.
Provide recommendations and assist in executing effective strategies to practice moves management and increase fundraising results.
Write and create customised proposals and presentations for major donors.
In coordination with the UK Fundraising Director, assist with developing projects that will enhance the major giving operations of the Development Department and support them by developing strategy briefs and leading preparation meetings.
Help produce cultivation and stewardship programs for prospects and major donors.
Organise at least two major donor events each year.
Organising research on major donors as well as conducting supplemental research.
Ensure all key administrative tasks for the philanthropy programme are taken care of.
Other duties as are appropriate for this role.
Travel
There is limited but regular travel into London for regular team meetings as well as travel as needed around the UK for meetings with major donors.
Required Education and Experience
5+ years of relevant experience with exposure to major gift donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship processes preferred.
A proven history of generating income in the £100,000’s and securing gifts of £25,000 or more.
Demonstrated success in developing substantive donor relationships and in supporting senior management, program staff, to execute donor and engagement strategies.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with both management and donors.
Extremely detail-oriented with strong organisational and time management skills.
Able to take ownership of a process and to use problem solving skills to resolve issues.
Able to make sound decisions based on analysis, experience and judgment.
Able to function both independently and as part of a global team.
Familiar with the MS Office and donor management systems. Knowledge of Salesforce preferred.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, although an equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for this required level of education.
Application Information
Smile Train is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We strongly encourage candidates from all groups and communities to apply. To apply, please complete the application online. Include your CV, [a writing sample-an existing example of your writing; no need to create something new], and a cover letter that describes why you believe you would be a good fit for Smile Train and this role. We encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, obligations, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About Smile Train
Smile Train is changing the world one smile at a time. Our goal is to transform every person's life impacted by a cleft lip or palate. We train and support doctors and medical professionals to provide our beneficiaries with free, lifechanging comprehensive cleft treatment. Our sustainable model has allowed us to reach 1.5 million children in 90+ countries and we’re just starting. We are truly changing the world one smile at a time.
Smile Train is looking for exceptional people to join a worldwide team of dedicated, passionate professionals. Our team is creative and highly motivated individuals working to make a positive impact. Join us!
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UK Fundraising Director
Summary
We are looking for a highly skilled Legacy Manager with demonstrated experience, preferably within the charity sector or comparable commercial environment. The role will involve primarily working from home and must be situated in or near London to attend regular in person meetings with key staff.
Key responsibilities
Take responsibility for a portfolio of around 300 legacy pledgers in order to deepen relationships and offer excellent stewardship to ensure that legacy pledgers feel valued by STUK and their pledge is retained.
Act as the first point of contact for legacy enquiries, both internal and external, responding with authority, sensitivity and diplomacy, so that legacy enquirers and intenders choose to leave STUK a gift in their Will.
Plan and deliver a programme of marketing and advertising to promote legacy giving and grow our pipeline of legacy supporters. This will include contributing to campaign strategy development; producing marketing materials including newsletters; and consulting with the Head of Individual Giving re legacy mailings.
Undertake general legacy communications including developing a tangible legacy vision, make phone calls, arrange one to one meetings and write personal notes/letters.
Organise at least 2 – 3 legacy events per year including post-event follow-up.
Organise legacy stewardship activities such as recognition mechanisms.
Liaise with and oversee the administrative work of Legacy Link, our legacy administrators.
Keep accurate and up-to-date records of all legacy activity on Salesforce and in shared files.
Provide useful data insight and analysis producing regular statistical, qualitative and financial reports of legacy activity.
Manage in memoriam marketing.
Travel
There is limited but regular travel into London for regular team meetings as well as periodic travel as needed around the UK for meetings with legacy pledgers and to organise legacy events.
Required Education and Experience
5+ years of relevant experience with exposure to legacy marketing and liaison with legacy enquirers, considerers and pledgers preferred.
A proven history of generating significant growth in key legacy metrics such as numbers of legacy enquirers and pledgers.
Demonstrated success in developing substantive donor relationships and in supporting senior management and programme staff, to execute donor and engagement strategies.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with both management and donors.
Extremely detail-oriented with strong organisational and time management skills.
Able to take ownership of a process and to use problem solving skills to resolve issues.
Able to make sound decisions based on analysis, experience and judgment.
Able to function both independently and as part of a global team.
Familiar with the MS Office and donor management systems. Knowledge of Salesforce and First Class preferred.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, although an equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for this required level of education.
Application Information
Smile Train is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We strongly encourage candidates from all groups and communities to apply. To apply, please complete the application online. Include your CV, [a writing sample-an existing example of your writing; no need to create something new], and a cover letter that describes why you believe you would be a good fit for Smile Train and this role. We encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK, with around 300 people diagnosed every day. The Macular Society is the only charity determined to beat the fear and isolation of macular disease with world class research, and the best advice and support.
To support people affected by macular disease now, the Macular Society provides a range of support, information and services. Our research programme is focused on finding new treatments and a cure to beat macular disease forever.
We are seeking someone who can help our regional managers recruit, train, develop, and support local Macular Society services and volunteers. The candidate needs to have an open and collaborative approach and the ability to multitask and prioritise multiple projects and work streams.
If you feel you have the above attributes, then we would love to hear from you.
In return, we provide a great working culture and offer flexible working options, 26 days annual leave, the ability to buy or sell annual leave, supportive family policies, and a 6% pension contribution.
We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
This role is predominantly home-based; however, travel may be required across the North of England and occasionally to Andover in Hampshire.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Director of FP&A | Interim | £500 - £700 per day (6-months +)
On behalf of a global healthcare organisation, we're recruiting an interim Director of FP&A be a key strategic partner to the Executive, International Operations and wide Finance team, helping them present and understand financial and non-financial data and insights to drive performance. This role will support the CFO and Global Director of Financial Control to lead the Global Finance team and develop the finance strategy, ensuring it is fit for purpose. This role will also support the CFO in reviewing the Global FP&A and data informatics function, and will suit someone at Director level, with proven ability to analyse and interpret data, provide strategic insights, communicate financial information in a simple way and partner stakeholders to deliver high quality data analysis and model building. This role leads a team of 5 across Global FP&A, International Operational Projects, Global Investment Fund reporting, and data, insight & analysis.
Main Duties:
- Lead the annual budgeting process, working with the CFO, COO, and Global FC to own the timelines, process and parameters
- Ensure planning tools are robust, and provide insightful analysis to challenge and support the business plan
- Work with the Global FC to ensure robust country-level forecasting and impact of risks and opportunities on the delivery of the year and long-term plan
- Lead on strategic planning, providing strategic modelling to the Executive, Global and Regional Finance teams
- Provide robust model for annual audit including 18month cashflow
- Lead the informatics Team to create and support management information, and deliver monthly Executive and quarterly Board reporting
- Lead the development of a new Global Planning process using Power BI and VENA
- Own the Global Data Warehouse and BI Strategy project, ensuring benefits are maximised
- Lead the production of robust insight to country and global leadership teams
- Support the Business Partners in providing first-class support to all stakeholder groups
- Lead the development of a business partnering provision across Country Programmes, Global Support Office, and Regional Finance Directors
- Key member of the Senior Leadership Team, partnering with CFO and COO to develop finance strategy
Person Specification:
- Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA)
- Exceptional financial analysis and business partnering experience from commercial and NGO sectors - ideally global in nature
- Strong staff leadership experience
- Experience of partnering operational, remote staff on financial management
- Strong financial modelling experience
- Exceptional interpersonal, planning, organisation and business partnering skills
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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.
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Smart Works is a dynamic, high profile and fast-growing UK charity that dresses, coaches and empowers unemployed women for success at their job interview. After visiting Smart Works, 63% of clients secure a job within a month.
The Smart Works service is delivered in London, Manchester, Stockport, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Newcastle, Reading and Leeds. Over the past eleven years, Smart Works has helped over 40,000 women. It is our mission that any woman who needs our service should be able to find her way to a Smart Works centre.
In April 2022, Smart Works launched a Three-Year Plan that will see the charity double the number of women helped annually from 5,000 to 10,000 women a year. We are on track to achieve this by expanding the reach of our existing centres and opening new centres in areas of need including Bristol; set to open in early 2025.
About this role
This is an exciting role that will lead the successful growth and delivery of the Smart Works events and community fundraising programme. Managing the Events Manager, Community Fundraising Manager and Retail Relationship Manager (TBC), you will work closely with the Partnerships Team to deliver exceptional events, raise vital funds and secure stock for clients and fundraising.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing a robust Events and Community Fundraising strategy, to generate £800k+ of in-year income, and bolster future financial and community engagement opportunities. The candidate will also work closely with the Head of Wardrobe, growing partnerships with retail brands which support Smart Works’ activities.
We seek an excellent events manager, with experience in delivering end-to-end events, as well as demonstrable experience of fundraising through challenge events and regional community fundraising. An ability to juggle conflicting priorities and exceed set targets will be key.
Smart Works has a collaborative environment, with dynamic teams and ambitious plans. It is also a rewarding place to work and a lot of fun, with valuable opportunities to attend nationwide fundraising activities, expert leadership panel discussions, fashion sales and exclusive events.
If you are a dynamic, proactive self-starter, with a sense of urgency and exceptional organisational skills, then this could be the ideal opportunity for you. We would love to hear from you.
How to Apply
Please read through the full job description and then submit a CV and a cover letter which answers the following questions by 5pm on Sunday 24th November. Your application should be addressed to Sue Wicks, Interim Director of Partnerships.
- How is Smart Works an effective cause with which to raise money from events and community fundraising? (Max 400 words)
- What experiences and skills do you have that make you well suited for this role? (Max 400 words)
- What are the key components to successfully delivering a programme of events? (Max 400 words)
First round interviews will take place online on 10th or 11th February and second round in person interviews will take place in London on 18th or 19th February.
Smart Works is committed to best practice employment practices, including reducing the burden for those seeking work. Smart Works will therefore reimburse reasonable costs of travel to interviews if required.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
We exist to give unemployed women the clothing, coaching and confidence they need to succeed at interview and get the job.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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After over 22 years at the helm, our CEO is retiring, and we are looking for his replacement. We are seeking someone with vision, passion, and enthusiasm for delivering stellar wellbeing outcomes, especially for older people. The person will provide strategic leadership and inspire staff, trustees, funders, and other stakeholders to achieve our ambitious goals.
About Us
Claremont is a community passionate about the arts and personal and community development. We have been a nationally progressive pioneer in our approach to services and we were the UK’s first Wellbeing Centre, long before the term was ubiquitous. We want to continue our history of innovation, alongside our culture of learning, our basis in genuine human relationships and the conviction that everybody matters. Underlying all of our services, and a key aspect of our culture, is a psychotherapeutically-informed approach which emphasises real listening, self awareness, and an awareness of how we are being in relation to other people.
About the Role
As the Job Description indicates, the role, which reports to our Board of Trustees, covers a wide range of responsibilities, including:
· Vision Leadership
· Partnerships
· Fundraising
· Financial Planning and Management
· Team Management and Coaching
· Charity Governance
· Clinical and Safeguarding Governance
· Legal Issues
· ITC
The ideal candidate will have experience and competence in all or as many as possible of these areas, as well as having a certain “Claremontiness” – aspirational and personal qualities which embody a genuine relational approach to life.
First panel interview – week commencing 24th February, 2025
Final interviews – week commencing 3rd March, 2025
Registered Charity
6 - 10
Claremont Project aims to enrich the lives of older adults by fostering creativity, connection, and wellbeing.
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We have an opportunity for a Head of Property to join our wider Commercial directorate and to lead and develop the delivery of the Royal British Legion (RBL) Estates/Property function to ensure alignment with organisational strategy.
Managing five Regional Property Managers, you will lead a team which overseas a unique portfolio of properties including clubs, branches, offices and vacant space. You will also be responsible for delivering wider corporate efficiency projects, including undertaking research, solutioning, production of written papers and presentation to Executives/Trustees.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
Reporting to the Director: Property and Procurement, some key responsibilities will include:
- Leading the effective and efficient development and delivery of RBL’s Estates strategy to ensure that RBL’s properties are fully aligned with and support the Legion’s strategic objectives
- Developing and delivering the 5-year RBL Property Strategy and its reporting and presentation
- Writing and preparing Board level papers and papers for various property related committees, chairing the monthly Branch Property Trusts meetings, leading and presenting the property element of the Branch Property Trust Committee and Branch Property Trust Working Group
- Ensuring that RBL’s property activity complies with the Charities Act 2011 and in accordance with or exceeds best practice from across the charitable and commercial sectors
- Oversight of all property transactions, including disposals, acquisitions and lease renewals and rent reviews across the operational, branch and investment portfolios
- Directing the work of the Regional Property Managers fully achieving all financial and operational objectives and oversight of their reportees
You will bring with you experience in leading an Estates/Property team in a similar sized, complex organisation. Given the nature of our organisation, you will also benefit from having an understanding of Charity Law and how it impacts property, as well as an understanding of Trusts and the working of the Charity Commission.
Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.
You will be contracted to our London, Haig House Hub. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues, but with a minimum expectation of two days/week connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub.
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
Closing Date: 9th February 2025
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
If you require the job advert or job description in an alternative format, please contact 0808 802 8080.
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Use your leadership skills to help us be a beacon of what social care, life with learning disabilities, and a more human society can be.
About Us
L’Arche is a worldwide federation of people, with and without learning disabilities, working together for a world where all belong. We believe that people with learning disabilities have much to teach us and contribute to the world.
In the UK there are 11 Communities where 300 adults with learning disabilities and 700 staff and volunteers create vibrant places of welcome, belonging and celebration. L’Arche Communities are incubators for a model of change: mutual relationships lived across differences like disability, ethnicity, and faith traditions and a mutual mission to be a beacon of what social care, life with learning disabilities and a more human society can be.
Within the context of shared life together, each of our Communities also offers high quality, person-centred support for our members with learning disabilities enabling them to lead fulfilling and empowered lives.
Context
Over the last decade L’Arche has transformed from a network of local Communities with a largely volunteer workforce to a unified and professional organisation. We have built a cohesive national entity, with governance and management centred in a talented National Leadership with oversight from a committed and supportive National Board. As a result, we have weathered covid, the cost of living crisis and the quality of our care and support is better than ever before.
The Role
We now seek a leader who can help realise the L’Arche 2030 plan for brilliant care, beautiful community and effective organisation. This will involve enabling and empowering the excellent National Leadership Team, strengthening and developing rigour in our commercial model, and translating our 2030 plan into a well-sequenced and well-resourced set of initiatives.
The Person
It will require a commercially savvy leader of integrity, conviction and empathy. You will ideally bring some knowledge of social care and have outstanding strategic and communication qualities. And you will be thirsty for our mission and values as the role will ask more of you and change you more than any other role you have encountered.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. For more details please see the job pack attached. Applications to be received by 18th February.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
Our inclusive communities challenge people to think differently about disability
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We are recruiting a Head of Research, Impact and Evaluation who will be responsible for coordinating and delivering Open for Business’ research on the economic and business case for LGBTQ+ inclusion, and developing and managing our impact and evaluation measurement systems.
The person will work with our Research Advisory Board, regional Programme Advisory Boards, and Heads of Regions to plan research cycles, develop research terms of reference, conduct primary data collection and secondary data review, perform data analysis, and prepare reports, briefings and other information products that present the key research findings to target audiences.
This person will also be responsible for making our internal impact and evaluation measurement systems track the impact of Open for Business’ programmes and allow us to work more effectively and efficiently.
The role will report to and work closely with the Director of Global Programmes to ensure that both new research cycles and impact measurement activities are aligned to Open for Business’ global programmes strategy. This role may need to travel internationally occasionally.
For further details on the role, including person specification and process for applications, see the job pack below.
The closing date for submissions of applications is 23:59 on 11 February 2025
Registered Charity
6 - 10
The purpose of Open For Business is to advance LGBTQ+ rights globally.
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Starting Salary: £43,461 - £46,819 (inc. London weighting) – This is a full-time salary, and the salary will be prorated based on the hours of the post.
Contract: Permanent – 4.5 Days per week.
Location: London, ideally Hybrid working - 40% of your time at the CAFOD head office.
Job Profile
The Corporate Partnerships Manager is vital to CAFOD in leading corporate philanthropy efforts and collaborating with stakeholders to identify funding priorities for the Major Gifts and Philanthropy (MGP) team, which targets a £2.5m income for 2025/26, including £805,000 from corporate donors.
Reporting to the Head of Major Gifts and Philanthropy, the post-holder will manage the Corporate Partnership Executive, lead strategy development, and explore innovative ways to engage donors, upgrade giving levels, and strengthen peer-to-peer fundraising. They will build and manage relationships across a diverse corporate donor portfolio, inspire significant contributions, and oversee donor communications to ensure alignment with CAFOD’s values.
The postholder will work closely with CAFOD’s senior Executive group and coordinate with teams across International Programmes, Data and Insight, Communications, Finance, IT, and fundraising. Regular collaboration with the MGP Philanthropy Manager, Every Second Counts (ESC) lead, Research and Information Manager, and MGP Executive will ensure seamless cross-team efforts. As CAFOD’s relationship fundraising evolves, the role requires adaptability to shifting strategies and a developing digital approach.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Development and Implementation
- Drive corporate partnership plans to meet targets, focusing on existing and prospective donors capable of major gifts (£50,000+), including multi-year contributions.
- Identify and develop a robust pipeline of funding opportunities in collaboration with internal stakeholders, aligned with strategic funding propositions.
- Partner with the ESC lead to secure donors for the £7m multi-year humanitarian initiative, targeting new corporate prospects.
- Conduct prospect research, create targeted funding proposals and reports, and deliver impactful presentations for corporate donors.
- Track progress against annual and long-term plans, monitoring budgets and KPIs.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual income forecasts, leveraging systems and databases.
- Foster a culture of innovation and best practices, adapting strategies to address emerging trends.
- Represent the MGP team in cross-functional working groups and ensure effective information sharing with colleagues.
Donor Relationship Management
- Build and sustain strong donor relationships through tailored cultivation and stewardship plans, emphasizing unrestricted and program-specific donations.
- Maintain close relationships with strategic partners, such as CPL Aromas and their founding family, ensuring effective communication and timely updates.
- Communicate CAFOD’s work to donors through preferred channels, including digital platforms and overseas visits where appropriate, ensuring gratitude and recognition.
- Collaborate with MGP and other teams to increase giving from existing supporters and mentor colleagues in securing high-level donations.
- Work with the team to deliver successful fundraising appeals and projects.
- Coordinate donor objectives with the Philanthropy Manager and ESC lead, managing relevant donors and stakeholders.
People Management
- Lead and mentor the Corporate Partnership Executive (CPE), fostering strong working relationships, setting SMART objectives, and conducting performance reviews.
- Guide the CPE in strategy and operational plans, ensuring business processes are efficient and donor stewardship meets high standards.
- Collaborate with the CPE on administrative tasks and ensure smooth execution of responsibilities.
Cultivation and Stewardship Event Management
- Mentor and support the MGP team in planning and leading donor cultivation and stewardship events, with a focus on corporate events.
Cross-Departmental Teamwork
- Collaborate across CAFOD teams and with the MGP Research and Information Manager to develop compelling donor proposition materials.
- Ensure systems and data processes support timely and accurate updates to donor databases, working with IT and Data & Insight teams.
- Maintain GDPR compliance and uphold fundraising best practices for donor information.
- Track income and performance metrics, ensuring systems and processes operate at a high standard.
- Contribute to MGP and CAFOD-wide meetings, sharing insights and best practices to support team growth and development.
Safeguarding
All CAFOD staff share the responsibility to promote and maintain a strong safeguarding culture, including identifying the key actions they should take given their role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
The post holder will be making key decisions and take responsibility for leading on the following tasks and where appropriate will put the case forward for innovative changes to take place, based on sound judgment.
Job-specific competencies
- Proven experience in writing donor proposals and securing funds for significant donations from corporates and/or major donors
- Specialist corporate partnership, account management or major gifts fundraising skills, proven ability of managing high level and often complex donor relationships of £50,000 and ideally six figures
- Clear and accurate written and verbal communication skills to influence senior corporate players to support CAFOD
- Project management experience with an ability to translate complex information into engaging donor communications and reports
- Experience of developing strategies in line with organisational priorities.
Desirable Criteria:
- Knowledge and awareness of international development and humanitarian aid
- Line management experience
- Comfortable in business environments; understand what decision-making processes may influence the support for charities
- Understanding and operational experience with GDPR
- Event management experience.
Why Choose CAFOD?
At CAFOD we value our employees and are committed to offering a healthy work–life balance and promoting the well-being of our employees.
Hybrid working with a minimum of 40% of your time in the London Office.
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits, some of which are below.
- Generous holiday package
- Additional 10 days annual leave purchase scheme
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan.
- Enhanced Maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
- Enhanced Sick pay.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Life Assurance 3 x salary
We offer all our employees learning and development opportunities, we provide training, coaching and mentoring to support your development in various aspects of our work.
CAFOD is committed to being an anti-racist organisation and we are keen to increase the diversity of our teams. We are particularly keen to seek out applications from people of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.
There's room for everyone: Catholics and non-Catholics; people of all faiths and none. We employ people in all corners of the world, of all ages and ethnicities. The result? A friendly and open-minded organisation.
Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults
CAFOD recognises the personal dignity and rights of children and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect. CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse. CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount. Any candidate offered a job with CAFOD will be expected to adhere to CAFOD’s Safeguarding policy and sign CAFOD’s Code of Behaviour as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, and appropriate screening checks can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. CAFOD also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of, and consent to, these recruitment procedures.
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CAFOD is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
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