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Tomorrow’s Warriors, a leading charity dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in music, is on the lookout for an experienced Finance Manager. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team and play a pivotal role in our financial operations. If you are a seasoned finance professional with a knack for strategic planning and a commitment to excellence, we want to hear from you!

Closing date Tuesday 6th May

First interview (online) Monday 12th May

Second interview (in person) Friday 16th May

About the role

The Finance Manager plays a pivotal role as a key advisor to the CEO, SMT and Board of Trustees, providing professional insights into financial matters to support effective planning and decision making. You will lead on all aspects of financial management including budgeting, accounting and compliance, financial management of grants and liaison with our auditors.

Please make sure to download the full Finance Manage Recruitment pack before you apply.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Monthly/Quarterly reconciliation of balance sheet and Profit & Loss accounts.

• Manage accruals and prepayments.

• Reconcile intercompany accounts.

• Manage Withholding Tax certificates

• Maintain Fixed Asset Register.

• Produce timely, detailed, and accurate quarterly financial reports and cashflow forecasts with variance management, to enable management decision making and for submission to funders.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to produce an Annual Budget.

• Manage the organisation’s investment platform to maximise investment income and oversee cashflow management.

• Assist with the financial aspects of funding applications and monitoring reports.

• Manage audit compliance and the year-end audit process, providing the necessary information to external auditors.

• Complete statutory returns to Charities Commission and Companies House

• Manage Trustee governance at Charities Commission and Companies House

• Manage Gift Aid processing and HMRC returns.

• Manage all annual insurances and stakeholder pension scheme.

• Line-manage a part-time bookkeeper who oversees the purchase and sales ledger functions, bank payments and reconciliations, processing credit card and expense transactions, donation platform reconciliations and pension auto enrolment compliance.

• Provide ad hoc financial information to the CEO, SMT and Board as required.

• Be an active lead in the financial management of the company providing reports to the SMT, Board and funders

• Lead on providing insight into the financial aspects of the organisation’s activities.

Eligibility to apply: You must be resident in the UK and already have permission by law to work in the UK. Note: we are unable to consider any request to sponsor a work permit application.

Previous applicants need not apply, thank you.

About you

Do you want to use your skills to make it possible for people with myeloma, an incurable blood cancer, to live longer and better lives?

Myeloma UK is looking for a motivated and highly proactive Senior Policy Officer to join our Patient Advocacy team within the wider Research and Advocacy directorate. 

You will have experience in analysing, developing, and communicating complex policy issues, strong communication skills, and the ability to prioritise a fast-moving and wide-ranging workload.

You will also have experience working collaboratively and building relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders. 

You will have the ability to present findings and recommendations to a range of audiences and produce high-quality succinct briefings in a timely fashion, underpinned by evidence.

Empathy and sensitivity are required to work closely with patients and their families and friends.

Experience in the health charity sector, public/patient engagement work, and working on the National Institute of Health Care Excellence (NICE) and Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) consultation processes would be beneficial but not essential.

About the role

As Senior Policy Officer you will be part of the Patient Advocacy team who work to ensure that the patient voice is heard and acted upon by UK and devolved nations healthcare policy decision makers. You will represent the charity externally including national meetings with senior healthcare decision makers.

Your role is vital to developing strategic approaches to health technology appraisals (HTA), regulatory pathways (MHRA), clinical development programmes (academic and industry clinical trials) and commissioning routes to broaden access to new myeloma drug therapies and diagnostic technologies.

You will apply your skills flexibly across key policy areas including access to treatment, patient voice, stakeholder engagement and general healthcare policy and work with colleagues in communications and fundraising to make sure our supporters and the wider myeloma community understand the positive impact we make.

About us

Myeloma UK is the only UK charity focused on myeloma and its related conditions.  We provide support and influence access to treatments, while researching a cure.  Thanks to life-extending treatments and support, today many people affected by myeloma are able to live longer and to live well.  Together, we support, so no one faces myeloma alone. 

We are committed to bringing together the best and brightest people to help us ensure that every patient has an empowered present and a hopeful future.

Our ultimate goal is to find a cure and make myeloma history. Until then, our mission is to help every patient live well with myeloma for as long as possible. We are committed to diagnosing myeloma earlier, discovering and sharing knowledge, transforming the patient experience and influencing positive change in care.

Our culture

Wellbeing and staff engagement are at the heart of our culture.  We offer our employees a range of benefits including a pension salary exchange scheme, flexitime, flexible working from home with hub-based office working, health plan, employee assistance plan and holiday purchase scheme and we are committed to providing learning and development opportunities for all our employees.

How to apply

If you think you would be a great fit for this role, get in touch and tell us more about yourself by sending the following:

1. A cover letter telling us more about you and what you think makes you a good fit for this role

2. A CV that sets out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements

Applications close on 12 May 2025 and interviews will be held w/c 19 May 2025.

Myeloma UK is an equal opportunities employer and always welcomes applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of:

· sex

· race

· disability

· age

· sexual orientation

· gender reassignment

· religion or belief

· marital status

· pregnancy and maternity

Please note, you will be asked to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK prior to interview selection.

Offering services across three sites in Worksop, Doncaster and Mexborough Aurora Wellbeing offers a unique service bringing together health and heritage to provide support for local people affected by cancer, and long-term health conditions. We encourage people to be active participants in their wellbeing, working together to improve physical and emotional health.

Charity Core Purposes: ‘The promotion of good health and wellbeing by assisting in the relief of symptoms and the improvement of the quality of life by providing supportive services to those who have been diagnosed with or affected by cancer and long-term conditions and providing support, information and education on the benefits of receiving complementary and holistic therapies as well as to build awareness of the links between heritage and good health and wellbeing, education and research of wellbeing to the general public as a whole.’ ‘’ The Aurora service is a lifeline for those people facing the shocking diagnosis of cancer. ‘’ ‘’ The compassion and support we have received from the first moment we walked through the door has been exemplary. Aurora provide such a wonderful service which is much needed and very much appreciated. ‘’ About the Role Job Summary Our new Fundraising Manager will work closely with the Board o

Our new Fundraising Manager will work closely with the Board of Trustees, CEO and Senior Leadership Team to scale our impact and expand our reach. They will play a pivotal role in leading fundraising and shaping the charity’s future . They will develop and deliver comprehensive plans to maximise income from individual giving, legacy giving, corporate and community giving and trusts and foundations which have been identified as strategic fundraising priorities.

We are seeking a professional and enthusiastic and transformational leader with strong interpersonal and organisational skills. Confident in strategic management they will have the skills to lead the develop and deliver the organisations fundraising strategy.

We are currently moving into a new strategic period, and this is an exciting time to join the Aurora Wellbeing Family.

Main Duties 

Reports to Chief Executive Officer Contract Permanent

A member of the senior leadership team the post-holder port directly to the CEO. Working in a person-centred environment the Head of Fundraising will:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to meet annual income targets.
• Lead and manage a diverse range of fundraising activities.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with major donors, corporate partners, and sponsors.
• With the support of the Digital and Communications officer, develop and raise the charities profile.
• Act as a spokesperson for the charity, building relationships with the media and outlets managing public relations.
• Ensure the organisation meets all its legal and statutory requirements including HR, Health and Safety, Charity Commission and GDPR.

Job title: Senior Systems and Data Analyst

Salary: £50,152 per annum

Location: London, E1 (Hybrid working)

Contract/Hours: Full time 35 hours, Permanent

As part of an international movement and in partnership with 2 million farmers and workers, The Fairtrade Foundation works towards a world where all producers can enjoy secure and sustainable livelihoods, fulfil their potential, and decide on their own futures. We primarily do this through:

· The setting of social, economic and environmental standards for the production of commodities, for example bananas, flowers, gold, etc.

· The setting of minimum prices and premium payments that should be paid to the producers of these commodities.

· Certifying products that meet these standards and allowing them to carry the Fairtrade Mark.

· Lobbying governments on trade policy.

· Working directly with producers to address specific challenges that they are facing.

· Building public awareness of the impacts of unfair trade.

Throughout, we ensure that farmers and workers have a strong voice throughout the movement, from how they invest in and run their local organisations to their having an equal say in Fairtrade’s global decision-making.

In support of this mission, we are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Senior Systems and Data Analyst. Crucial to our work is having timely access to accurate data and intelligible information, particularly in regard to the volumes of Fairtrade certified commodities that are being sold in different Fairtrade products. In this role you will own the Fairtrade Foundation’s SQL databases and a suite of data management and reporting tools. Working collaboratively with stakeholders across the organisation, you will maintain, enhance and add to these systems, to deliver timely, accurate and relevant insights.

Supporting and supported by a Senior Data and Insights Lead and a Data Quality Manager, the ideal candidate will embrace collaboration, proactivity and continuous service improvement. They will be skilled in translating business needs into digital solutions and then communicating those solutions to their non-technical colleagues. They will be highly competent as a developer of SQL and Power BI based tools.

Working within a small, specialist Business Intelligence team you will be supported in your professional development whilst being given opportunities to work more independently, both on your own and with colleagues elsewhere in the organization. Beyond this, you will be welcomed into a friendly, supportive and sociable organization, whether remotely or at our London office.

We are seeking passionate and enthusiastic candidates who share our vision for a better world, if that sounds like you, then come and join our movement for change.

The Fairtrade Foundation is an equal opportunities employer, offers flexible working and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We particularly welcome applications from candidates with ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQ+ candidates and from candidates with disabilities, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to greater results for producers and farmers around the world.

Closing date: 01/05/2025 (5pm)

Interviews will take place on the week of the 5th May

Contract: Permanent

Capital Project Manager – St George the Martyr, Bloomsbury
Salary: £50,000 p.a.
Contract: Fixed term to May 2027 (potential to extend)
Location: Hybrid – based at St George the Martyr, Queen Square, 3 days per week
Hours: Full-time (35 hours/week)
Annual Leave: 25 days + public holidays
Pension: Employer contribution of 3%

St George the Martyr, is an architecturally significant Grade II* listed church in Bloomsbury and an important part of London's Georgian and Victorian Heritage. We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Capital Project Manager to lead the Development Stage of a major conservation and improvement project funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of one of London’s most important historic churches and play a key role in its restoration and renewal.

About the Role
As a Client Project Manager, you will play a key role in the delivery of our vision for the future of St George the Martyr, including saving the church, classed as Heritage at Risk, and creating a welcoming, active and inclusive church that engages people traditionally under-served by heritage. You will be responsible for managing and coordinating all areas of the PCC’s activity in the Development Stage of the capital project, supporting a team of specialist consultants and the Design Team. Working closely with the Rector and Project Board, you will lead the internal and external project team, ensuring the Client’s interests are represented throughout.

About You

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing all aspects of the capital project on behalf of the client.
• Coordinating and procuring the multi-disciplinary project team and consultants.
• Managing the project budget, reporting to funders, and ensuring compliance with funding agreements.
• Acting as the key liaison with stakeholders, funders, and the Project Board.
• Overseeing design development, procurement, risk, and programme delivery.

You will need:

• Strong project management skills, ideally with a recognised qualification (e.g., APM, RICS, PRINCE2).
• Experience delivering multi-million-pound, heritage-focused capital projects.
• Understanding of heritage and faith sectors, particularly Church of England contexts.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills.
• A strong commitment to inclusion and community involvement.

For a full understanding of the role and responsibilities, please see the job description.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals

We are 4 Day Week employer

Purpose of the role

To lead on corporate partnerships and support the other areas of income generation, including trusts and foundations fundraising and service development. This role will have a national remit and work closely with Brook’s Executive Team and colleagues across the organisation to support business growth and innovation through effective management of existing and new partnerships.

Essential criteria

• Proven experience of securing effective and successful corporate partnerships within the charitable sector.    
• Significant experience of securing funding and generating income through charitable trusts, foundations or other funding bodies and partnership working. 
• Outstanding communication skills at all levels, with the ability to build successful relationships with a range of partners, including corporate/ business partners 
• Good financial understanding and ability to develop and present budgets and financial information. 
• Knowledge of corporate/ charitable relationships and the added value these can bring to both partners. 

To learn more about the role and person specification please read the attached 'role specification' which can be found on the application form.

About the role:

• Hours: Full Time 37.5 Hours per week

(Upon completing your probationary period, you will be eligible to join the 4 Day Week program, which allows you to work 20% fewer hours without a decrease in salary)

• Contract: Permanent
• Location: Liverpool OR London
• Salary: £37,000 (Plus LWA if applicable)
• Closing date: 30/04/2025
• Application Tip: Ensure your supporting statement refers to the person specification as this will assist in a successful sift through to the interview stage.
   

About Brook:

Brook is the UK’s leading sexual health and wellbeing charity. We are committed to changing attitudes, challenging prejudice and championing equality. 

Our unique combination of clinical services and education programmes are designed to meet individual needs and instill positive behaviours that influence their whole lives. Our digital solutions help us reach even greater numbers of young people and professionals, and our expansion into all-age services ensures that whole communities can benefit from our inclusive, non-judgmental approach to sexual and reproductive health. 

We are continuously listening to and learning from our service users and the communities we support. We amplify the voices of those who face barriers to access, ensuring that sexual health remains high on the political agenda and that law, policy and practice is aligned with what they need. 

Benefits of working for Brook:

• 4 Day Week (Working 20% hours less without salary decrease)
• Annual leave – 28 days per annum, increasing up to 33 days plus 8 bank holidays 
• Sick pay (from 3 up to 12 weeks fully paid) 
• Flexible working 
• Gratitude scheme 
• Assisted purchase scheme 
• Cycle to Work up to £1k 
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 
• Long service awards 
• Maternity and paternity pay 
• Pension scheme – with contributions matched up to a maximum of 4% 
• Training and development opportunities 
• Coaching

Please note - this role requires the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Candidates must be able to provide paperwork demonstrating their right to work in the UK.

Please note: internal applicants with live sanctions will not be considered for this role. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible. 

Due to the high number of applications for this post, it will not be possible to respond to every application. We will contact you within 4 weeks of the closing date if you have been shortlisted for the role. 

Thank you for your interest in working for Brook.
 

Brook Safeguarding with Purpose

Working with People Safely. Safe Place, Safe People.

Job Overview 

Doctors of the World UK is part of the global Médecins du Monde network, which delivers over 400 medical humanitarian projects in more than 70 countries through 6,000 volunteers. Our vision is of a world in which vulnerable people affected by war, natural disasters, disease, hunger, poverty, or exclusion get the healthcare they need. 

Through our health programmes and advocacy, we work to ensure excluded people overcome barriers to realising their right to healthcare. Since opening in the UK in 1998, we’ve raised £10m for overseas humanitarian and emergency programmes, helped 20,000 service users here and fought for healthcare as a human right for all. 

As Head of Fundraising and Communications, you will manage a high-performing team of four staff: Database & Donor Manager, Communications & Engagement Manager. Community & Events Officer and the International Development Manager. Your key priority is to raise the income required as per the agreed annual income budgets for the organisation, managing all relevant income streams that include Trusts & Foundations, Events & Community, Corporate, Statutory, International and Individual Giving. You do not need to demsontrate an expertise in all of these streams. You are also responsible for ensuring that all communications messaging is strengthening our brand and engaging our supporters.

Finally, you are an active member participating in the Senior Management Team contributing insights and strategies that align with the charity’s development goals. By engaging in this leadership role, the Head of Fundraising and Communications role will help to drive the charity's mission forward, ensuring long-term sustainability and impact.

Those with lived experience of migration, the asylum system, homelessness, or exclusion from health services are encouraged to apply. 

For more information on the role, including a person specification, please refer to the role profile. To speak to someone about the position please contact Simon Tyler, Executive Director.

Benefits

- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

- Additional leave days, on top of the 28 days per calendar year:

o Birthday leave

o Religious leave

o 2 days for volunteering

o 1 day for moving house/relocating

- Pension

- Cycle to work scheme

- Flexible working: operating on a 35hr working week

- Registered as a London living wage employer

- Eye tests and subsidised glasses/contact lens

- Blue light card

- Breastfeeding arrangements

Salary & Contract

Full time 35 hrs per week

£51,300 per annum

Closing Date:

Tuesday 27th May at 5pm.

Interviews:

W/C: 9th June. However we endeavour to review the applications on a rolling basis and may look to interview sooner than the deadline if the candidates are suitable for the role.

How to Apply 

To apply, please submit your CV & Covering Letter with the following details:

Your CV and cover letter should be clearly tailored to the position and should reference points from the person specification section of the role profile. 

Due to the volume of applications we will only notify those applicants who are shortlisted for interview.

Finance Manager

ABOUT US – THE GESTALT CENTRE

We are the Gestalt Centre, an established therapy not-for-profit organisation, supporting the mental and psychological well-being of individuals, groups, and organisations. We are a dynamic charity that runs, accommodates, and supports a number of counselling, psychotherapy, personal and professional development courses, and a range of therapeutic practices that enhance mental and psychological wellbeing.

As Gestalt Centre, our relationship with people who work for the centre starts from a place of trust. We see our structure as an organisational shape that we use to organise ourselves. What matters for us is how we all work together. We prioritise collaboration and ‘horizontal’ consultative decision making with individual and collective responsibility and accountability.

OUR VISION is a world were meaningful and fulfilling relationships lead to wellbeing and positive change in people’s lives.

OUR PURPOSE is to promote the mental and psychological well-being of individuals, groups and organisations through Gestalt education, training, and practice.

Gestalt is a life-changing approach to life, counselling, and psychotherapy. It enables people to develop meaningful relationships, navigate change and lead fulfilling lives by creatively utilising their own resources, skills, and strengths.

OUR VALUES

• Awareness and personal responsibility.
• Diversity, equality, inclusion and anti-discrimination.
• Kindness and respect for each other and the space we cohabit.
• Collaboration and community: every person matters and so does the collective.

Ready to make a difference? Join us!

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced Finance Manager with strong background in charity finance to join our Executive team. A key role working closely with the CEO, the Executive team and Trustees.

✔ join a highly committed, experienced and collaborative team in a dynamic organisation, with strong collaborative and human-centric practice, growing and changing in innovative ways

✔ deliver a diverse role with opportunities to grow as a professional

✔ join the Gestalt Centre, a beacon of excellence in the therapy world

✔ support people develop emotional and psychological wellbeing and create a world where meaningful relationships lead to wellbeing and positive change in people’s lives

✔ flexible working and hybrid with home working and convenient office location when you’re in the office.

ABOUT THE ROLE

FINANCE MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION

Role Purpose

The Finance Manager will proactively plan, manage and oversee the financial strategy, operations, and compliance of our dynamic and growing organisation. The role contributes directly to the organisation’s strategic planning and has hands-on oversight of financial transactions, operations, compliance and reporting.  

As the Finance Manager, you will be a member of the Executive leadership team working closely with the CEO on matters of financial strategy and business development - contributing to strategic decisions and providing financial guidance.You’d also be supported by the Finance Manager Assistant and the Bookkeeper.

Main Objectives

• Provide leadership, in-depth knowledge and financial expertise to support the organisation’s strategy, business development and operations. 
• Manage the day-to-day financial operations including payroll, payments, controls and cash flow to ensure sound financial management and accuracy around all financial routines and procedures. Also ensure compliance and accurate reporting.
• Lead on and manage financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting - working closely with the CEO.
• Lead on enhancing procedural efficiencies and streamlining in finance operations.
• Prepare statutory and management accounts. Manage the annual financial audit and implement recommendations.
• Provide and manage sound financial reporting and conduct financial analysis and financial modelling for business development.
• Work with and manage the Finance Manager Assistant and Bookkeeper.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

The role works closely with the CEO and is assisted by the Assistant Finance Manager and the Bookkeeper.

Financial Planning

• Lead on financial planning, budgeting and forecasting.
• Conduct financial analysis to support decision-making, highlighting key trends, opportunities and risks. Also scenario planning and financial modelling for growth and sustainability.
• Provide sound financial advice to the CEO, Executive and Trustees also assisting with business planning and strategy and business development.

Financial Management

• Lead on and manage the annual financial audit, including preparation, responding to auditors queries and implementation of recommendations, effectively and in a timely manner. Also filling with the Charity Commission and Companies House.
• Lead on the day-to-day management of financial operations to ensure sound financial management and accuracy of all financial routines and procedures.
• Monitor performance of actuals in relation to budget, income generation targets, approved expenditure and in relation to forecast. Note, analyse and comment on variations and propose adjustments.  
• Prepare quarterly management accounts and reports for decision-making and planning.
•  Advise on and manage investments and cashflow.

Governance: Policies, procedures and financial controls

• Ensure compliance with all requirements and standards in respect to Insurance, Companies House, Charities Commission and HMRC.
• Proactively lead on process improvements as we grow. Includes writing, reviewing and updating finance procedures and policies, in collaboration with the CEO and Executive colleagues.
• Ensure governance documents are up to date. Including Trustees appointment and resignation records, conflict-of-interest forms, and relevant submissions to Companies House.
• Monitoring and mitigating financial risks while maintaining robust internal controls. Also manage credit control and ensure that payments are received on time.
• Ensure financial procedures, policies and reporting systems are updated as required and maintained thereafter.

Accounting

• Supervise and review accounting tasks and records processed by the bookkeeper and the Finance Manager.
• Ensure timely, up to date and accurate accounting practice including journal entries, accruals, phasing and reconciliation.
• Ensure accuracy of income and expenses allocation and coding, including deferred income and monthly reconciliations.
• Review and update coding structures and nominal coding, clearing accounts and reconciliations in collaboration with the CEO and finance colleagues.

Payments and Payroll

• Manage effectively payroll, tax and pension submissions, banking and associated procedures.   
• Ensure all payments are made, received and acknowledged in an accurate, compliant and timely manner.
• Maintain up to date records of financial calculations regarding payments and fees for tutors, assessors and other stakeholders.

Contracts Management

• Ensure that operational, building, insurance and supplier contracts are up to date and renew them as required. Includes utility bills, IT and telephone.
• Prepare and issue employee contracts (working with the CEO/HR).

Support service delivery

• Calculate and prepare courses fees and other financial information for reviews and to support decision-making
• Liaise with students to offer and manage payment plans
• Ensure financial queries by colleagues, collaborators, students and practitioners are dealt with effectively and in a timely manner.
• Support the integration of financial and operational systems.

People Management

• Supervise, manage and support the Finance Manager and Bookkeeper, ensuring and supporting high performance and wellbeing.
• Recruitment, induction and professional development of the finance team. Also ensuring team members understand and adhere to organisational policies and procedures.

ABOUT YOU

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications and experience  

• Qualified or part-qualified (final stage), for example ACA, ACMA, CIPFA, CIMA.
• Minimum 3 years relevant financial management experience working with a charity/not for profit.
• Good experience of sound accounting and financial management in the charity/not for profit sector. Good knowledge of charity accounting and the Charity SORP.
• Sound knowledge and experience of leading and managing the audit process.
• Thorough practical up-to-date understanding of management accounting principles and techniques.
• In-depth knowledge and experience with payroll and pension processes and management systems for accounting functions, including QuickBooks.
• Sound knowledge and experience providing monthly management accounts, year-end statutory accounts and financial reporting.
• Extensive experience of contributing to the strategic, organisational and financial planning processes and leading on budgeting and forecasting.
• Extensive experience in balancing competing complexities of a busy role and prioritising effectively, forward planning and working to tight deadlines.
• Sound experience working effectively with confidentiality and GDPR in mind and in line with organisational policies and practice.
• Good experience with organisational realities, challenges and opportunities in the charity sector.
• Experience of working well within a multidisciplinary team (desirable).
• Experience facilitating or leading change and growth (desirable).

Qualities

• Awareness of self and others alongside a learning and growth mindset
• Leadership and management with kindness, integrity and collaboration
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including ability to communicate financial concepts and information in accurate, simple and clear ways and work collaboratively across teams and at a senior level
• Proactive dynamic leadership and project management skills and ability to apply big picture thinking. 
• Excellent numeracy skills with attention to detail, sound analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable in a dynamic organisation.
• Ability to receive and provide feedback, learn and grow as a professional
• Creativity, resourcefulness and an open mind to be able to see opportunities, embrace challenges and facilitate resolution of any issues.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Passion and commitment to the Gestalt Centre values, work and direction
• Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and anti-discrimination.
• Excellent IT skills, including advanced Microsoft Excel skills and accounting software systems
• Competency using MS Office, email, online platforms and learning management systems

Based in central Birmingham, with regular travel and some flexible home working.

Salary £29,651 per annum - full time 36 hours per week. The full job description can be downloaded here.

Benefits include: 30 days holiday, working flexibly policy, non-contributory healthcare benefits, season ticket loans and a company pension scheme.

Deadline for applications: 2 May 2025.

Interview Date: 8 May 2025

We are the British Dietetic Association (BDA). We are an award-winning not-for-profit organisation, based in Birmingham, employing dedicated, dynamic and professional staff who deliver services for our membership of more than 12,000 dietetic professionals.

We are the leading organisation of nutrition professionals in the UK; representing the entire nutrition and dietetic workforce across all sectors. Our vision is to improve the health of the UK population by: protecting and improving health and care services, developing health and social care nutrition policy, improving the impact of dietetics and promoting positive discussion on food, nutrition, wellbeing and health.

Role details:

The BDA is seeking a new Partnerships Officer to work as part of the Commercial Team, leading on the management of high volume, lower value sales, direct account management and business reporting.

The new role will support the BDA’s Strategic Plan 2024-34 and will suit a candidate with a some experience of sponsorship sales and/or partnerships delivery and an interest in business reporting, evaluating impact and business development.  

Ideal candidate:

Are you a positive, dynamic person who enjoys being busy and would like to be an integral part of a friendly, talented team?

We’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running, delivering essential business activities such as high volume, lower value sales, account management, project delivery and business reporting. This is an entry level role working alongside the Partnerships Manager and Director of Partnerships. We would like you to relish closing sales opportunities and reporting on commercial activities for the team. Ideally you will have experience of delivering sales, within a regulated or professional association/charity environment.

In return, we offer exciting opportunities to develop within the commercial team of the BDA and build purposeful partnership relationships. The BDA have a collection of small departments who all work closely together and have a ‘one team’ ethos, The role will require somebody who enjoys the challenges that come with delivering and reporting on sales targets and measuring impact.

Please apply to via this portal with your CV and a covering letter by the end of Friday 2 May.

Applications without a covering letter will not be accepted.

Senior Legal Officer

We are looking for a Senior Legal Officer to support the organisation’s grant giving and contracting function.

If you want to join an impact driven organisation, improving outcomes for vulnerable children and families, then apply today!

Position: Senior Legal Officer

Location: London/hybrid

Hours: Full-time 35 hours/week (part time considered)

Salary: £53,300  per annum, plus generous benefits

Contract: 12 months fixed term contract (possible extension)

Closing Date: 18th May 2025

Interviews: Wed 28th May

The Role

Join an independent What Works Centre, funded by a core grant from central government (the Department for Education), with additional funding from other governmental departments and philanthropic bodies. We are looking for a contract manager to work within the Operations team and support the grant giving and contracting function.

Key tasks include:

• Review and consolidation of existing grant and service agreements templates, ensuring compliance.

• Prepare internal guidance on using the contract templates 

• Develop and maintain a register of agreed variations to standard T&Cs 

• Advice on due diligence processes and legal considerations for collaborations with a variety of partners (e.g. charities, research institutes, universities, local authorities, government departments etc) 

• Support project teams in putting in place agreements for new grants and services

• Supporting project teams with existing agreements

• Provide organisation wide training on standard T&Cs and managing contracts 

• Develop robust and future proof contracting processes, to ensure ongoing compliance and best practice 

• Act as a main point of contact with external legal advice providers 

• Work with the finance team to ensure disbursement of funding is compliant with agreements from our funders and the law 

About You

You will have a law (or similar) degree, with experience of contract law and contracting in a not for profit/grant making environment.

Once you click to apply, you will be redirected to the organisation’s website where you will find full details in the job pack on the Job description and benefits and Culture code.

The Organisation

This is a great place to work, where there is a  is high performing cultureand where together everyone can achieve impact that make a real difference for vulnerable children and families. Focussing on using and championing high-quality evidence, working directly with government and local leaders, the team provide practical solutions and encourage change. This is an organisation with ambitious aims and people are essential to its success. 

Some of the great benefits include:

• 30 days annual leave, plus one extra day off for your birthday paid bank holidays, up to 3 can be switched for religious observance 

• Up to five days carers’ leave, in a 12-month period, three days paid 

• Paid compassionate leave 

• Enhanced sick pay 

• Enhanced parental leave and pay 

• Pension of 6% employer and 3% employee contribution. 

• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 counselling, legal & information line 

• Unlimited access to 24/7 GP 

• Mental health support 

• Life cover at 4 x annual salary 

• Bike to work scheme 

The organisation’s values and celebrates diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees. People are at the heart of what it does, and it’s vital that the workforce reflects the diversity of stakeholders and the wider society in the UK. We actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities and offer excellent salaries, learning and development opportunities and a great office location situated in the heart of St James’. The team work in a hybrid and flexible way and recognises the importance of a good work-life balance.

You may have experience in other areas such Legal Officer, Legal Counsel, Senior Legal Officer, Senior Legal Counsel, Lawyer, Solicitor, Contract Lawyer. #INDNFP

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

We are recruiting for a Senior Administrative Assistant to join our team to support the delivery of projects, products and services.

The Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA) is the professional home for archaeologists in the UK and overseas. We set high standards and benchmark good practice in archaeology to inspire trust in, and respect for, the profession of archaeology. As well as providing training and networks for over 4000 members, we develop and deliver regulated qualifications, accredit undergraduate degree programmes in archaeology and undertake a range of funded projects aimed at supporting the archaeology sector.

We are a fully remote organisation with home-based staff located across the UK. We work collaboratively online using MS Teams, with regular one-to-one, team and project meetings. 

We are looking for a focussed and self-motivated individual to provide administrative support across the professional skills and standards areas of our work. You will have excellent organisational and administrative skills, good attention to detail and be confident communicating with stakeholders in a customer facing role. You will be familiar with a range of IT systems, particularly Office365 and be confident using databases and spreadsheets.

Key tasks include

· providing efficient and effective support for meetings

· liaising with stakeholders including learners, training providers and employers

· data collection and reporting

· keeping accurate records in line with GDPR requirements

· updating documents and webpages

· liaising with finance colleagues to ensure timely invoicing and grant payment claims

Salary and benefits

· CIfA scale 7-9 (£25,573 - £27,471) plus 6% pension contribution

• 27 days annual leave, 3 additional company holiday days between Christmas and New Year plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time positions)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Group life scheme 

CIfA’s policy on equal opportunities
CIfA is committed to implementing a policy of equal opportunities in archaeology. In line with our equal opportunities policy, we want to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment or access to opportunities for training and development on any grounds not relevant to employment practice.

CIfA would like to actively encourage qualified individuals to apply for this position, regardless of background or personal disability. If you require any reasonable adjustments during our recruitment processes, including assistance with reading this page or associated documents, please contact us.

Closing date for applications is 5pm, Monday 5 May. Interviews are expected to take place Between 21 and 23 of May. Please indicate in your cover letter any dates of unavailability. 

Reports to: Head of Marketing, Communications and Membership
Manages: Membership Executive
Salary range: £38,251 – 47,940
Location: London – EC4Y 8EE (Hybrid)
Contract: Permanent, full-time (31.5 hours per week)

Job Purpose
 
As BSR’s Membership Manager you will be responsible for overseeing BSR’s membership offer. You’ll work on plans to recruit members across a range of roles in the rheumatology specialty and engagement tactics to ensure members are retained year on year. 

Working closely with the Head of Marketing, Communications and Membership, you’ll drive forward a compelling value proposition for membership by refining our benefits package and developing tailored audience content. With responsibility for our digital-first membership engagement plans, you’ll work on strategies that drive our engagement, provide real-time feedback and give us insight into how our members behave. 

You’ll lead and coach a Membership Executive to develop their skills and together, provide excellent customer service and membership experience. 

Main responsibilities

Membership recruitment and retention 

• Develop and execute strategies for acquiring new members 
• Engage in digital outreach and in-person networking to promote BSR membership and develop a deep understanding of our audiences and the pressures they face 
• Cultivate relationships with current members to ensure high retention rates and insightful feedback loops 
• Monitor membership trends and adjust recruitment and retention strategies as necessary
• Support strategic networking by facilitating meetings with members and the Senior Management Team/President(s)

Customer service and member engagement 

• Serve as a key point of contact for all member enquiries, providing an exceptional service 
• Ensure a positive experience for new and existing members with engaging communications, including regular newsletters and lifecycle campaigns 
• Organise and host events, webinars, and other member engagement activities to foster community 

Database and process management 

• Maintain an up-to-date and accurate membership database (CRM) and an internal super-user 
• Track membership renewals, payments, and communication preferences 
• Analyse membership data to identify trends, opportunities for growth, and areas for improvement 
• Oversee membership billing, including invoicing, payment tracking, and collection efforts 
• Monitor membership revenue and work with the finance team to report on financial performance
• Develop pricing strategies as needed

Reporting and analysis

• Prepare regular reports on membership growth, retention, engagement, and financials for the Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees 
• Use data and feedback to continuously improve the membership offering from BSR 
• Stay up-to-date on membership trends, membership models, and best practices to keep the BSR offer relevant

Person Specification

1.  Experience of working in membership or relevant customer-facing role 
2.  Experienced in database management and working with digital collaboration tools 
3.  Strong skills in data analytics, insight and impact measurement 
4.  Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate with a variety of audiences across multiple channels (including digital) 
5.  Strong management skills to direct, support and motivate their staff to perform to high standards
6.  Excellent organisational skills 
7.  Ability to build effective collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders 
8.  Strong problem-solving skills 

Inclusion and Diversity statement

BSR is committed to encouraging inclusion, equality and diversity in our workforce. We are actively trying to increase the diversity of our staff team. We try to reduce as many barriers as we can for those with a disability. We know that everyone is an individual, so please always tell us what we can do to support you. 

We welcome approaches from individuals from underrepresented groups, including those from minoritised communities, and those with a disability, to better reflect the community we serve and help broaden our perspectives. 
Our values are: 

• Celebratory – we celebrate the achievements in rheumatology 
• Inclusive – we support everyone in the rheumatology community 
• Sustainable – we work to reduce the impact of our activities on the environment 
• Leading – we use our profile to drive change and support those working in the specialty 
• Collaborative – we always seek to work with others to have a greater impact 

Governance Manager

Home/Office Based (Matlock)

Fixed, 37.5 hour per week permanent contract

£45,560 - £53,600 per annum

Our Governance Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating all governance work, providing support to the Board, CEO and Executive Team in all matters relating to governance and in particular for the Board and Committee meetings.

You’ll ensure that transactional activities are accurately completed within specified timeframes and co-ordinate all committees of the YHA Board and advise on and implement good governance practice.

Why work for YHA?

Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive staff benefits that support your well-being and career growth:

• 10 nights free hostel stays per year for you and up to 3 friends or family
• Access to YHA’s staff discount and cash back portal
• Free YHA Membership each year
• Access to support via our Employee Assistance Program

What will you be doing?

• Lead and advising on all matters relating to governance including the constitution, memorandum and articles of association, standing orders and codes of conduct, including leading the implementation of any changes agreed by the Board.
• Provide best practice governance advice and support to the Chair, Board, CEO and Executive team, ensuring regulatory/codes of practice compliance, ongoing review of consultations on charity governance and promoting good governance in practice.
• Provide governance support to the Board, Audit and Risk Committee, Finance Committee, People, Remuneration, Impact and Engagement Committee, and the National Officers and Committee Chairs meeting and any other meetings linked to governance.
• Monitor changes in relevant governance legislation and the regulatory environment and take appropriate action.
• Project manage the organisation and delivery of the Annual General Meeting
• Plan and co-ordinate the annual Trustee induction programme.
• Responsible for the administration of the Company, for example: maintaining statutory company records and making the appropriate governance filings to Companies House and the Charity Commission.
• You’ll be the Company Secretary for YHA (England and Wales) and YHA Trading Limited.
• Assist the CEO and Executive with internal and external promotion, PR or other publications and events as required and particularly in relation to corporate governance and Board related issues.
• Develop relationships of trust and confidence, working pro-actively with the Chair, individual Board members, the CEO, Executive team, and external lawyers, where appropriate. You’ll be key in liaising between National Office teams and Board members.

What Skills and Experience do you need?

• Experience of providing governance support at Board level.
• Chartered Membership of the Chartered Governance Institute (or equivalent) or studying towards the qualification or suitable other experience. Experience of working independently, pro-actively and sensitively with senior stakeholders (Chair, CEO, Board members, Exec directors).
• Excellent project management skills and experience.
• Project team leadership skills and experience.
• Experience of budgetary control.
• Experience and in-depth knowledge of corporate and charity governance, including of company secretary functional requirements.
• Friendly, supportive, authoritative and approachable with the ability to adapt communication style to build positive relationships and provide proactive support for internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Able to take comprehensive and accurate minutes at speed.
• Able to adapt written communication style to deal with formal Board and governance communications, but equally at home with more informal communications when appropriate.
• Good level of IT skills particularly Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and a working knowledge of portals for distributing and viewing board and committee papers.
• Very well organised, self-motivated and able to demonstrate initiative, to deal authoritatively with providing best practice advice, peaks and troughs in workload, and conflicting priorities including between departments and individuals.
• Able and willing to flex hours worked in order to cover Board and AGM meeting at weekends and frequent evenings and occasional early mornings (for committee meetings and distribution of Board and Committee papers) and travel to hostels throughout the network to support Board and other meetings, for which Time Off in Lieu will be provided.
• Flexible and adaptable, and willing to support the Chair, Board, CEO, Executive Team, and External Affairs Team.
• A good understanding of charity governance, operational and departmental organisation and requirements.
• A discreet and trusted confidante and source of advice for the Chair and CEO when needed, including tactful handling of sensitive/political issues.
• An advocate of YHA at all times, supporting our charitable object, vision and HEART values.
• Holds a current driving licence or able to travel independently, including to rural locations. For more information about the role and the skills and experience required, please refer to the job description.

At YHA, we understand the richness of life experiences, and we place just as much importance on lived experiences as we do on skills and knowledge. We provide a robust induction, ongoing training, and opportunities for personal growth. While certain roles may require specific skills, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Who are YHA?

YHA is a social enterprise with a mission to enrich the lives of all, especially young people. YHA does this by providing brilliant hostel stays and experiences that improve physical health, mental wellbeing and life skills.

Are you an experienced bid professional with a proven track record of securing contracts and crafting winning proposals? If so, we want to hear from you! 

Job Title: Bid Manager and Writer 

Salary: £42,000

Location: Islington, London with hybrid working structure. You will also be expected to travel across our services which include London, Luton, Bedford, Brighton, and Kent, as well as our other locations to attend market engagement and bid related activities and attend regular service visits. 

Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00

About the Bid Manager and Write Role: 

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Bid Manager and Writer to join our dynamic Bid Team within the Development, Marketing, and Communications Department. This role is critical to driving our growth, securing new opportunities, and retaining existing contracts.

In this hands on role, you will hit the ground running, using your previous experience and knowledge to gather information and will utilise this to write competitive bids and proposals which can help secure new opportunities for the growth of our charity. SIG is a complex, growing organisation, supporting those with various complex needs in residential and non residential settings. Our Business Development team are vital in securing new and existing contracts to grow the services that we can offer to our residents and participants.

You will lead on competitive tendering processes, crafting high-quality bids and proposals that align with our mission and values. You will take ownership of the end-to-end bid process, from market engagement to submission, ensuring compliance and quality at every stage. You will work closely with senior directors, commissioners, and internal stakeholders to develop compelling submissions that meet financial targets and organisational goals. You will work independently but also part of the wider bid team, collaborating with subject matter experts as required. 

Overview of key responsibilities:

• Lead on the development and submission of competitive bids, ensuring they are delivered on time and to the highest standard.
• Collaborate with senior directors and internal teams to secure approvals and budgets for bids.
• Produce high-quality, engaging proposals that clearly articulate SIG’s vision, services, and value to commissioners and funders.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders and commissioners.
• Conduct market research and stay informed about trends in social care, healthcare, and procurement to inform bid strategies.
• Work closely with the Bid Coordinator to draft, review, and finalise submissions.
• Attend market engagement events, service visits, and approval meetings to gain insights and represent SIG.  

What are we looking for?

• Proven experience in bid and proposal writing and management, with a track record of securing new contracts and retaining existing ones.
• Exceptional writing and proofreading skills
• A keen eye for attention to detail
• Ability to produce high-quality, engaging content.
• Ideally, we would love someone who has experience within securing bids and proposals within the voluntary, social care, or healthcare sector.
• A good understanding of social care, healthcare, or procurement, with the ability to translate complex needs into compelling bids.
• Confidence in liaising with senior stakeholders, including directors and commissioners, and leading approval meetings.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience using tender portals.
• A self-motivated, proactive individual who can take ownership of bids and drive them to successful completion.
• Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Transparency, and Inclusivity

Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.

What we offer

• 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
• Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
• Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Annual Staff Awards
• Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.
• Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.

We are committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. As an organisation, we’re proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles. 

Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change

Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.

Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.

Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions. 

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