Senior It Development Officer And Project Manager Jobs in City Of London, Greater London

About Us

The British Gas Energy Trust is a charitable organisation dedicated to alleviating fuel poverty across the UK. We support vulnerable households, empower communities, and drive impactful change to help those in need manage and reduce their energy costs. As we continue to grow and expand our operation, we are seeking a dedicated and experienced Chief Financial & Operating Officer (CFOO) to join our senior leadership team.

The Role

We are looking for a seasoned and qualified financial & operational leader to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our financial strategy, ensuring strong governance and compliance, and supporting our mission to create lasting change for vulnerable households.

The CFOO will report to the CEO and work closely with them and the Board of Trustees, overseeing financial & internal operations, advising on strategic financial matters, and safeguarding our resources for maximum impact In addition to the financial aspect of the role, the CFOO will support the CEO with the day to day operational running of the trust, overseeing HR, Admin, Compliance and IT functions.  This role also includes leadership responsibilities for a small internal dedicated team and oversight of external contractors and consultants.

The role is home based with some travel to meetings, including overnight stays within the UK as required.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and develop the Trust's financial strategy, aligned with our mission and long-term goals. 

- Oversee governance, risk, and compliance processes, ensuring that all regulatory and ethical standards are upheld. 

- Present clear, insightful financial reports and analysis to the Board of Trustees, supporting informed decision-making. 

- Develop and oversee the internal systems and processes within the Trust, fostering a culture of accuracy, integrity, and accountability. 

- Work closely with the CEO and senior management team, providing guidance on financial sustainability and risk management. 

- Proactively identify and manage financial risks, ensuring resources are deployed effectively and responsibly. 

About You

- A qualified Chartered Accountant

- An Experienced Financial Strategist with a proven track record in strategic finance within a charitable organisation, foundation,  trust or relevant setting.

- Experience of overseeing both Financial and non-financial internal functions, processes and systems.

- Risk-Aware and Analytical: Skilled at assessing and mitigating risks, with a highly analytical approach to financial & wider risk management. 

- Skilled Communicator: Exceptional ability to communicate financial & wider insights clearly and effectively to stakeholders at all levels, including presenting to the Board of Trustees. 

- Governance and Compliance Expert: Strong knowledge of governance, compliance, and risk management in the charitable sector. 

- A Strong and Supportive Leader: Leadership experience with a small team, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration. 

- Diplomacy & Commercial Acumen

Why Join Us?

The British Gas Energy Trust (BGET) helps families and individuals in England, Scotland and Wales experiencing hardship and who are struggling with energy debts.

You will be joining us at a time where many have been negatively impacted by the cost-of-living crisis and require financial support with their energy bills. You will be joining a collaborative and friendly organisation that is committed to helping individuals facing fuel poverty.  

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to bring your strategic finance expertise to a cause-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and motivation for applying by 21 December 2024.

This role is a core part of Pecan’s senior leadership team (SLT), working to develop strategic direction and playing a play a key role in the organisation’s aim to transform the lives of the most disadvantaged people in our community.

You will enable Pecan’s frontline team to deliver the highest possible standards of service. You will have responsibility for developing a strategy and vision for all community food activities and developments within Pecan. You will focus on ensuring the programmes have dignity at their heart and work towards seeing an end to foodbanks. You will work with the projects to support them to collaborate and work together. You will play a key role in the organisations aim of transforming the lives of the most disadvantaged people in our community.

When working for Pecan, you can expect to become a valued member of a diverse and supportive team. In addition to a place in our 35-year legacy, you will receive a generous holiday allowance, pension contribution and life assurance cover. You can also expect regular team meetings and social opportunities, and a variety of other benefits as outlined in our recruitment pack.

Main Responsibilities:

• Line manage and appraise staff in line with Pecan’s procedures: Foodbank Manager, Pantry Manager, Operations Manager, and the Development Manager Community Food Programmes.
• Demonstrates strong financial literacy and business acumen.
• Develop and oversee food strategy for Pecan’s food services, implementing the vision to end the need for food banks, re‑imagining the food services offer and including a cash-first approach.
• Develop and manage partnerships with authorities, corporates, churches, community groups and networks to support the successful development of programmes.

Key Requirements (specific skills, qualifications required):

• Strong experience of managing multiple projects.
• Experience of managing staff and volunteer teams.
• A strong understanding of community food programmes. 
• Demonstratable history in achieving targets.

Desirable knowledge/expertise

• An effective networker.
• Experience of the voluntary and community sector.
• Experience of working across a spectrum of church cultures and types.
• Experience of organisational development.

To apply please submit the following:

• CV
• Covering Letter, no more than 2-sides of A4 paper, expanding on your passion for this area of work and describing how you meet the Job Description/Person Specification, as set out in the Recruitment Pack.

Closing Date: Wednesday 4th December 2024, 9am

Interview Date: w/c Dec 2 onwards; details TBC.

Start Date: December 2024 or January 2025

Please note that applications that do not contain BOTH the CV and Covering Letter as described above cannot be considered. Candidates that have not been contacted by the interview date or within 2 weeks of submitting an application if it is an open recruitment, have not been shortlisted for interviews.

We have ambitious goals here at the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) and are looking for an experienced and strategic Head of IT to join us to be part of the team that make them a reality. The RCR is a charity with a focus on supporting doctors who deliver medical imaging and cancer services and we require a passionate and dynamic IT professional to helps us continue making a difference.

As Head of IT, you will lead the strategic planning for the function, playing a pivotal role in shaping the technological landscape of the RCR, leading on all technology related matters across the RCR with responsibility for ensuring our IT offer remains current, efficient and effective to support our mission and strategic objectives. You will also lead and motivate our reputable high-performing IT team, managing operations to ensure excellent IT service support to the organisation is a constant. 

What you will do: 

• Lead the strategic development of the IT function.
• Provide leadership to the IT team, galvanising them around the goals. 
• Develop an in-depth understanding of our internal IT and systems infrastructure to advise on business needs. 
• Understand the function at an operational level, ensuring processes are designed appropriately and delivered consistently well. 
• Lead and develop the RCR’s programme and change boards to maintain effective oversight of changes to IT applications and digital services.
• Ensure the IT team delivers excellent customer service.
• Create and maintain effective IT Business Continuity (BC) and Disaster Recovery (DR) plans that ensure the RCR can respond to challenges.
• Develop, agree and manage the IT revenue and capital expenditure budgets. 

What you will need: 

• A strong understanding of enterprise technology solutions in a digital world.
• Skilled leader and staff manager, able to lead, motivate and develop a team. 
• Experience of setting, agreeing and implementing a strategic plan.
• Effective interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate and influence. 
• Strong analytical and evaluative skills. 
• Ability to plan and prioritise a substantial programme of work.

If you are an outward facing IT and programme management professional who puts the users and business needs first we encourage you to find out more about the position, the RCR and instructions on how to apply in the Head of IT candidate pack.

Why join us?

• Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
• Modern working environment
• Equipment provided to work from home
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Excellent pension scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Rinova Ltd is an established and successful Employee-owned company, with headquarters in central London and a branch in Malaga, Spain. Rinova is a key deliverer in both UK and EU funded provision. This role is an opportunity to join an innovative, fast-growing company that offers the right applicant the chance to develop their career aspirations. Initially working predominantly on three of our new GLA-funded contracts – UK Shared Prosperity Fund contracts across East & North London and Central London, and the Early Connect London Pilot – for the right candidate and in the longer term, there will be an opportunity to become involved in a range of projects across the company, with the option for occasional international travel.

About the job

Rinova Ltd are currently seeking an experienced Project Officer used to working with young people and adults including those entering or re-entering the world of work. The successful candidate will be committed to helping people achieve their potential and will have the skills and experience to provide; 1-1 advice and guidance and group work and all aspects of employability support and upskilling. The role will work across two separate but complementary programmes, one of which focuses on the hospitality sector – experience or an understanding of the sector is not a requirement but may be beneficial. The second project is focused on supporting young people into work or Apprenticeships and the successful candidate will provide information, advice and guidance, along with practical skills training to participants along their learner journey.

We need a committed, enthusiastic, and positive individual to join our fantastic team of professionals - empathy, great communication skills and a passion for helping people achieve their potential are must-haves. The successful candidate will take on the role of project officer, working with a dedicated team to deliver high quality, tailored provision. As well as being involved in practical delivery, the candidate will work with the compliance and finance team to ensure quality of delivery and evidence collection. Along with practical delivery, the successful candidate will be involved in the design and implementation of the recruitment/outreach strategies and also for the development of appropriate training materials.

Familiarity with the delivery of funded provision is beneficial. The ability to collaboratively design and deliver inspiring, engaging and tailored sessions, covering a range of transferable and employability skills provision is essential. The role will be offered on a full-time basis working across London boroughs and travel within London, with the opportunity to work remotely on occasions.

About us

Rinova Ltd is an employee-owned company and a social enterprise operating in the fields of social, economic and cultural development. We specialise in the design and delivery of projects in employment, learning and skills, enterprise, arts and culture and regeneration - in London and internationally. Whilst this role is focused on our UK delivery, there may be opportunities to be involved in our international work and in European travel. Our work includes project development, project management, research, evaluation, funding development, training and capacity building. The client is at the heart of everything we do; our success depends upon partnership working and forging positive and productive relationships with our partners and stakeholders. Safeguarding is central to our work with the public and across our work team and we will require participants to demonstrate their understanding of safeguarding principles.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has experience in the education/training sector, loves supporting individuals to achieve their employment, education and personal goals and wants to be part of an organisation which changes lives for the better. Rinova is committed to offering opportunities for career progression and has a commitment to promoting from within, offering all our employees an opportunity to further their career aspirations.

Rinova Ltd are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our employees, participants and stakeholders and expects all staff and guest visitors to share this commitment.

You will be required to provide two employment references. These will need to be the most recent and within the last six years.

Successful applicants are required to complete a DBS check.

Please apply with your CV and a supporting statement, which should address all points on the person specification. Applications without the required documents will not be considered for shortlisting.

Start date: We would like the successful candidate to start as soon as possible. Please let us know when you would be available to take up the position if you were to be successful.

Interviews: Successful candidates will be advised when the interviews will take place but it is currently anticipated these will take place week commencing 9th December 2024.

Job description

IAG, Employability and Apprenticeship Support Delivery

• To be accountable for achieving agreed outcomes, outputs and personal targets – including recruitment, employability training and learner progression targets
• To manage a caseload of participants requiring Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG), confidence building and employability training
• Completing appropriate action plans and reviews with participants
• To act as the single point of contact for small caseload of participants
• To complete all paperwork for client in your caseload, ensuring that accurate records are kept
• To identify suitable referral partners i.e. Job centre, training providers from which to recruit job seekers and course participants
• To communicate with stakeholders, clients and team members, keeping them informed of changes in delivery or action plans
• To liaise with learners interested in apprenticeships to support them and assist them into suitable placements

Development of training materials and delivery

• To develop workshop training materials that support delivery of the outcomes
• To ensure that accurate records are kept for all training events and workshops, with appropriate attendance sheets signed and stored
• To use available networks to recruit course participants from appropriate organisations
• To use available networks to support participants into appropriate progression destinations
• To liaise with stakeholders and partners to develop effective referral mechanisms and future possible collaborations

Project administration, partnership building and funding

• To work directly with the Senior Leadership Team to support in the delivery of Rinovas funded projects, compiling reports and attending meetings as required
• Ensuring that all paperwork is completed to the required standard and submitted to compliance team in a timely manner
• To monitor project progress towards targets – to work with project managers to identify problems and ensure they are appropriately resolved
• To ensure that the right channels are used for storing confidential client and project paperwork i.e. Sharepoint and Teamwork
• To research and develop suitable referral routes and explore new partnership opportunities for current and future projects
• To play an active role in the identification of suitable funding streams and development of funding applications to support continuing and future projects

Person Specification

Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required
Please address all points in your supporting statement and provide examples.

Experience:

• Working with adults returning to work or those in employment needing to upskill.
• Working with NEET young people or those currently in full-time education.
• Developing networks to support organisational goals.
• Creating engaging and motivating training materials.
• Writing detailed and accurate reports.
• Working to tight deadlines and achieving targets.
• Managing a diverse workload, working to strict deadlines, pre-empt upcoming issues and solve problems

Technical Skills:

• IT skills and the ability to produce professional presentations and training materials.
• Technically competent with various software programs, including but not limited to Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Communication and Organisational Skills:

• High standard of organisational, written, and oral communication skills.
• Good understanding of social and educational issues related to a multi-cultural cohort and how this relates to job seekers.

Qualifications

Advantageous:

• Understanding of the Hospitality and Tourism industry
• Understanding of Project Management principles

Advantageous but not Essential:

• Qualification in Advice and Guidance (minimum Level 3/4) or willingness to undertake training as required.
• A Learning and Education training qualification (minimum Level 3, previously PTLLS).
• Experience or knowledge of Apprenticeships

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to work outside normal working hours on occasions.
• Ability to travel within London Boroughs to deliver at satellite locations.
• Existing networks which can be utilised to enable you to meet targets in relation to recruitments and progression routes.
• You will be required to provide two employment references. These will need to be the most recent and within the last six years.
• Successful applicants will be required to complete a DBS check.

About the position

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced HR generalist to join a leading international anti-slavery organisation. You will be leading in a London-based HR and Operations team of four staff with high levels of autonomy and the ability to make a visible difference. You will be responsible for designing and delivering an effective HR strategy for the global organisation, as well as overseeing the London-based operations team. The role will report to the Managing Director, Finance and Administration and sit on the Wider Management Team (WMT) of the organisation.

This role will suit candidates with previous generalist HR experience, particularly those with experience of roles in international SME organisations or charities. You should be proficient at prioritising and managing multiple activities, with great attention to detail and excellent communications skills.

You will be based in the Freedom Fund’s central London office (near Kings Cross) and be working to support staff and managers across United States, Brazil, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Kenya, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar and Indonesia.

This is a new role, created to provide senior HR support to a growing organisation.

Responsibilities

Lead the Global HR Function

· Lead on HR strategy and delivery across the global organisation – currently comprising approximately 85 staff in 10 countries

· Provide high quality and timely employee relations and change management advice and support to the Senior Leadership Team

· Manage renumeration and benefits globally, ensuring the Freedom Fund’s continuing ability to attract and retain a high performing team

· Oversee relationships with several Employers of Record and external payroll providers globally

· Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures and guidelines and staff handbooks globally

· Oversee all recruitment ensuring fair, safe and compliant recruitment practices and supporting workforce planning globally

· Lead on HR aspects of the Freedom Fund’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion vision and action plan

· Oversee new starter onboarding and off-boarding processes – including inductions on core organisational policies

· Manage the organisation’s UK visa sponsorship license and visa applications process

· Oversee performance management - including probationary and annual reviews, and employee relations issues such as grievance and disciplinary cases

· Work with managers to identify learning and development needs and facilitate access to appropriate solutions for staff globally

· Monitor staff engagement and retention and work with managers to continuously improve the Freedom Fund as a place to work

· Oversee global Employee Assistance Plans, monitoring and promoting staff wellbeing

· Oversee the effective management and utilisation of HR systems globally (People HR)

· Oversee maintenance of all HR records including personnel files globally

· Oversee key HR projects (such as deploying a global employer of record solution) and provide HR input into other organisation-wide projects and initiatives (such as DEI)

· Ensure legal compliance in all HR activities globally, including sourcing and contracting with in-country employment law services as required

· Provide HR analytics and recommendations to the Senior Leadership Team and Board

· Manage HR-related budgets for the global organisation

· Work with the finance team to ensure accurate staffing budgets and forecasts

· Manage the HR team (HR Manager and Operations Officer)

Lead on Global Operations

· Ensure high quality and timely internal IT support is provided for staff globally

· Ensure the Freedom Fund’s IT infrastructure is fit for purpose and well maintained and provides robust defence against cyber security threats

· Oversee the Freedom Fund’s IT assets

· Ensure the organisation has appropriate IT systems, policies and procedures in place including in relation to Data Protection

· Ensure compliance and oversight with the organisation’s global security management framework

· Ensure appropriate insurance coverage is in place across the global organisation

· Ensure a high quality and seamlessly run office environment for London based staff

· Provide guidance and support for the Business Operations Manager in relation to governance and executive assistance support provided to the Senior Leadership Team and Board

· Manage property and maintenance budgets for the UK office and IT budgets for the global organisation

· Manage the Operations and IT team (Business Operations Manager and IT Officer)

Other

· Work with other members of the broader Finance and Administration team (Head of Finance, Safeguarding Manager and Senior Legal Counsel)

· Serve on the Wider Management Team of the organisation

· Provide reports as required for the Senior Leadership Team and the Board

· Any other tasks commensurate with this role as determined by the Management Director, Finance and Administration.

Qualifications and experience

Essential

· Experience working in and across teams

· Experience of having led a HR division within the charity, donor or NGO world

· Good computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Gmail, Outlook, online research tools

· Must be able to influence senior key stakeholders

· Good English with both written and oral communication skills

· Comfortable interacting with a wide range of people from different backgrounds

· Ability and commitment to learning more about the complexities of modern slavery

· Entitled to work in the UK without work permit sponsorship from the Freedom Fund

· A minimum of a CIPD associate (Level 5) qualification, or actively working towards accreditation with evidence of continued professional development

Personal attributes

Essential

· Team player committed to the Freedom Fund’s vision, mission and values

· Empathy and an ability to manage complex situations with ligh levels of emotional intelligence

· Highly organised, with strong administration skills and a high level of attention to detail,

· Strong work ethic and a can-do attitude

· Excellent communication skills

· Ability to work independently, displaying strong initiative in solving day-to-day problems with limited direction

· Ability to deliver on a multiplicity of tasks and deadlines in an organised and calm manner

· Strong technical and analytical skills, including problem solving

· Comfortable in a work environment representative of multiple cultures and backgrounds

Compensation

· £74,365- £76,322 per annum (dependant on experience)

· 10% non-contributory pension scheme

· 25 days holiday pro rata, plus public holidays

· Season ticket loan and cycle scheme available

Overview

The Finance Manager will provide strategic financial advice to CB Plus’s executive leadership team; specialist professional and technical expertise in the interpretation and application of finance policy to support and influence financial planning, management and decision making to ensure that CB Plus meets all its financial obligations and demonstrates financial probity.

The Finance Manager will be part of CB Plus’s newly formed Management Team.

Main Purpose of the Role

• Develop and maintain strong networks and partnerships that are of value to CB and work to maintain a positive reputation for CB with local authorities, partners and other stakeholders.
• Lead, manage and motivate the Finance Team, ensuring that it is focused on supporting CB to deliver its Business Plan and associated strategies and plans.
• Create an environment that treats people with respect and enables them to develop and realise their potential.
• Manage the Finance Team budget, producing accurate projections, monitoring and outturn reports to ensure effective use of resources and maintain financial control.
• Lead the Finance Team within a culture of continuous performance improvement.
• Model CB’s values and work in accordance with health and safety, equal opportunities and environmental policies.
• Lead or participate in relevant projects that support the delivery of the CB Business Plan, Strategy and Strategic Delivery Plan.
• Undertake any other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post.

What We Offer:

⭐️ Generous annual leave entitlement - 28 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff)

⭐️ Flexible and hybrid working (dependent on role) to ensure you enjoy a good work-life balance.

⭐️ Four office locations in Barnet, Brent, Newham and Enfield

⭐️ Enhanced Sick Pay

⭐️ Pension scheme – 5% employee contribution, 3% employer contribution

⭐️ 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

⭐️ Opportunities to progress and learn a wide range of skills

About CB Plus

CB Plus (CommUNITY Barnet) is an award-winning independent community infrastructure and development organisation. We work with residents, local communities, and VCFS organisations to identify and provide solutions to tackling structural and social inequalities through collaborative partnerships to improve the life outcomes for all. 

Promoting a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

At CB Plus, we promote a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can all be ourselves. Everyone is treated fairly, individual differences are celebrated, and all employees are valued and respected. We actively encourage applications from disabled applicants, including those with mental health conditions, people from Global Majority and minoritised communities, and those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria as outlined in the Disability Confident Scheme. However, in the event of a high number of applicants, it may not be possible to interview all candidates who meet these criteria, and we reserve the right to limit interviews to a manageable number.

We also have experience supporting Access to Work applications to ensure that employees who need adjustments have the support they need to feel confident and do their best in their roles.

If you need adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to assist you.

Please see job description for further details about the role and contact details

Join Us at the Diocese of London

The Diocese of London is seeking a passionate and experienced Development and Fundraising professional to work alongside the Head of Development to strengthen and implement our dynamic development and fundraising strategy. As part of the Property and Fundraising directorate, you will help secure the future of our iconic churches—both historic and contemporary—by supporting parishes to create sustainable projects and secure vital funding.

About the Role

In this key role, you will have the unique opportunity to develop innovative projects and identify funding opportunities to restore and rejuvenate churches, supporting their transition to Net Zero Carbon. You will collaborate with parishes to identify potential partnerships with community groups, heritage organisations, local authorities, and funding bodies, ensuring the long-term sustainability of these churches as important community hubs.

As Development Manager, you will:

· Work with parishes to create funding strategies and programmes that support the restoration and sustainability of churches.

· Build and nurture relationships with a diverse range of funding bodies, including local authorities, trusts and foundations, and the National Lottery.

· Work closely with colleagues across the Diocese to embed a culture of entrepreneurship and provide vital support and advice to Incumbents and Parish Church Council (PCC) members.

· Drive place-based funding approaches to deliver projects that benefit both the churches and the communities they serve.

· Manage complex multi-funder profiles for capital projects and activity programmes, ensuring long-term sustainability and impact.

About You

We are looking for an all-round development professional with a proven track record of successfully managing projects with complex multi-funder profiles. You will have:

· Experience in designing and delivering large-scale development projects, ideally within the heritage or community sector.

· A strong understanding of relevant trusts, foundations, and funding bodies, with experience of securing substantial funding for projects.

· A strategic mindset and the ability to think creatively to bring together multiple funding sources and partners.

· Excellent relationship-building skills, with a proven ability to engage a diverse range of stakeholders.

· A passion for historic buildings, community engagement, and sustainability.

Why Join Us?

At the Diocese of London, we are committed to the preservation and development of our churches as places of worship and community activity, providing spiritual engagement and a range of support services, and events. As a member of our Development team, you will play a crucial role in securing the future of our buildings and the communities they serve.

We offer a supportive, collaborative work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development. As part of our commitment to work-life balance, we offer hybrid working options where possible

The Diocese of London is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and aim to create a diverse and inclusive working environment.

The benefits of working with us

The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following benefits:

· Competitive remuneration package

· 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays

· 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available

· Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary

· Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months’ of employment

· Season ticket loans of public transport

· Access to Benenden Health Insurance

· EAP counselling through Health Assured

· Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles

· Two additional paid days for community volunteering

Philanthropy Manager 

Job Description and Person Specification 

Reporting to: Head of Philanthropy in the Fundraising Team 

Location of Work: Home based. The post holder will be expected to travel to meet donors, travel to away days and team meetings in London. On occassion, you will need to be able to attend early morning breakfast visits therefore the post holder will need to live close to London.

The role may involve some irregular travel throughout England and Scotland. Expenses will be paid in line with our Travel and Expenses policy. 

Contract Type: Ideally full-time, 35 hours per week, although part time / flexible hours may be considered. The role may require occasional evening and weekend work  

Contract Length: Permanent

Salary: £37,500 

BACKGROUND 

Magic Breakfast provide a nutritious and filling breakfast to over 200,000 children and young people every school day. We work with schools in areas of high disadvantage, helping staff target the children most in need without barrier or stigma.  Magic Breakfast are ambitious to grow our impact to remove hunger as a barrier to learning for all children and young people in the UK. 

The new UK government’s Children’s Wellbeing Bill outlined in the King’s Speech, includes a requirement for free school breakfast clubs in every English primary school. This is a fantastic start towards ending child morning hunger. Magic Breakfast’s influence will be instrumental to ensuring school breakfasts are introduced in a way that is hunger-focused and barrier free. In 2021, the Scottish Government, pledged a not yet enacted promise to provide breakfast to primary children. 

Thousands of secondary school children are at risk of losing their free school breakfasts from September next year. For many of these students, this is their only opportunity to have a nutritious meal before facing a demanding school day, including taking exams. 

This is an exciting time to join Magic Breakfast if you wish to make a difference to the lives of children. We are expanding our team to meet the challenge of ending child morning hunger, both for now and for good. 

JOB PURPOSE 

Magic Breakfast’s mission is to end child morning hunger in the UK now and for good the Philanthropy team’s role is to develop and deliver the charity's high net worth individual giving programme in line with Magic Breakfast’s strategic priorities to enable our organisational growth against our mission. 

We are seeking to grow income through further cultivation and stewardship of our potential and existing donors. Our High Value Giving teams are forecast to collectively raise £5.1m in 2021/22, up from £4.6m two years ago in 2019/20. The team includes partnerships with charitable trusts and foundations, corporate organisations, and high-net-worth individuals. 

Reporting into the Head of Philanthropy, this role will have a particular focus on ensuring that Magic Breakfast is offering the highest quality of donor care from start to finish, and building and developing our prospect pipeline.

We’re looking for a proactive person with excellent relationship building, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship skills as we seek to build our prospect pool, enhance or supporter journey and achieve our ambitious fundraising targets.

The Philanthropy Manager will have the opportunity to be innovative and creative, to create and test impactful donor journeys and engagement opportunities so Magic Breakfast’s supporters feel valued and can understand the transformational difference they are making to hungry children and their learning in the UK. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Manage your own portfolio of donors, providing excellent stewardship and strategies to uplift and secure multi year donations

• Work with Corporate, Trusts and Individual Giving teams to identify potential major donors and high value regular givers within Magic Breakfast’s donor portfolio and implement plans to develop these relationships;

• Support the Head of Philanthropy to build relationships with senior volunteers to garner their support and help encourage introductions to their networks

• Ensure all donations are thanked and recorded in a timely way, and logged accurately on salesforce

• Support Head of Philanthropy in accurately forecasting philanthropy income for each financial year, and ensure forecast income is updated monthly.

Please see the job description attached for the full job description. 

WHAT WE OFFER

At Magic Breakfast we value our employees and work hard to develop offer a supportive, respectful culture which enables everyone to bring their whole self to work.

⭐️ 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

⭐️ Christmas closure

⭐️ Enhanced Maternity pay

⭐️ Cash back health plan

⭐️ EAP service

⭐️ Additional days leave each year up to 5 additional days

Please view our website and information on all our benefits.

APPLICATION PROCCESS

Should you wish to discuss the role before applying please email our People and Culture Team, recruitment @ magicbreakfast. com

Shortlisting - 2nd-4th December

Interview 1 -10th and 11th December

Interview 2 and Task - 16th and 17th December

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. We ask that if you wish to apply for a role you complete the application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.

Enjoy order and helping maintain records and systems? Do you have a passion for administration and want to help play a pivotal role in helping an organisation maintain high standards? Then Compliance may be for you.

IHP’s vision is to see a world in which all suffering due to lack of healthcare is eradicated. Our Christian faith underpins all that we do. It motivates us to care for those in need, and give our best in all circumstances, as an expression of God's love. We serve the poor in health without regard for ethnic or religious background, focusing on where the need is greatest.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking a Compliance Officer to support the administration of compliance and quality management related activities across the organisation.

As our Compliance Officer, you will play an essential role in ensuring the organisation adheres to its standard operating procedures and processes and will become a super user of our new eQMS (electronic quality management system) to monitor and maintain compliance records. The role will be varied and offer the opportunity to support the Compliance manager with compliance related projects and work across different departments to help encourage a compliant mindset across the organisation. Full training will be provided.

Person Specification

-   Experience of administration and record keeping to a high standard
-   IT literate in all major MS Office applications
-   Highly organised, efficient and self-motivated
-   Excellent written communication skills
-   Strong interpersonal skills and ability to adapt as part of a small team
-   Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities 
-   Committed to IHP's Christian Ethos and Values 

The following would be desirable:

-   Previous experience in a legal or compliance role
-   Experience with Compliance Management Software

For further details regarding responsibilities and person specification, please see the job description.

IHP is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to working and embedding diversity and inclusion in all areas of our work including recruitment and selection. We actively encourage applicants to inform us of any specific support or reasonable adjustments we can make in the recruitment process (eg for disability or neurodivergence) and will continue this conversation into employment, as appropriate. 

Staff regularly spend time together praying for IHP’s work and there is an occupational requirement for the post holder to have a personal commitment to the Christian faith.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

IHP Staff Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated if part-time)
• Specsavers eyecare vouchers
• Life Insurance and Critical Illness Cover
• Health and wellbeing support via Unum help@hand app
• Bike2work scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Hybrid working/Modern office near Chancery Lane tube station

We have an active Equality, Diversity and Inclusion staff working group.  Our staff describe our culture as 'inclusive', 'dynamic' and 'rewarding', a place where you will be supported to 'thrive professionally and personally'. A recent starter has described IHP as a place which 'puts people at our heart'. 

Join a dynamic team where your skills are valued, your voice is heard and you have the space to work independently and develop!

Applications will be reviewed ongoing so please apply at your earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.
1st round interviews will take place remotely via MS teams in the first couple of weeks in December. 

Department: Commercial & Events
Contract type: 12 months Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £42,500 – £45,000 per annum
Location: Home Based (UK wide travel as required)
Reports To: Head of Commercial Events

The NFCC is a charity and membership organisation, representing all Fire and Rescue Services across the UK. We are the professional voice of fire and rescue services.

The NFCC is seeking to grow and diversify its income so we can be more sustainable into the future, better equipped to deliver against our charitable objects.

To support this mission, we are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to help drive our new commercial strategy and increase our income from business and commercial activity.

The successful candidate will be a dynamic, forward thinking, team player with a ‘can do’ attitude and a real passion to deliver as part of an expanding team with ambitious growth plans.

You will have significant experience in business development and / or income generation with a proven track record of generating income and meeting targets with strong commercial awareness.

You will have excellent communication and engagement skills, with the ability to work with a wide range of senior stakeholders including members, potential members, Charity Trustees, commercial suppliers and more widely.

You will be confident in managing, inspiring and engaging with both external and internal stakeholders and be a flexible and committed team player.

Main Role Responsibilities

To work with the Head of Commercial and Events on the development of the commercial strategy with the support of Trustees, the senior leadership team, members and other staff and stakeholders as necessary

To be responsible for identifying and delivering key income streams, as outlined in the commercial strategy to meet agreed financial targets and KPIs.

To manage existing and develop new relationships with customers to ensure customer satisfactions whilst achieving and maximising income opportunities.

Measure and evaluate the success of the commercial strategy business development and income generation workstreams.

To represent the NFCC to corporate audiences and at corporate events, delivering pitches and presentations. 

To continually be researching new business opportunities for specific target markets. 

To develop new corporate partnerships through relationship building.

To be responsible for the account management of appropriate partnerships and provide the highest level of relationship management.

Preparation of reports, briefing papers and other information on various matters, when required.to the senior management team and Trustees including liaison with senior members and officers across the National Fire Chiefs Council, other relevant staff across Fire and Rescue Services.

Act as liaison and first point of contact for commercial enquiries into the NFCC and dealing with them as appropriate. Enquiries may be from within the organisation, other fire and rescue services or elsewhere. 

To create and assist in the drafting of timely and well-informed reports, business cases and provide advice regarding commercial developments.

Develop an effective network with Fire and Rescue Service sector groups and other internal and external stakeholders. 

Establish and maintain management processes and systems that provide for clear and understandable management information.

If this sounds like the kind of opportunity that you would be interested in; please have a look at the Job Description and apply. 

How to apply:

Please complete the application form linked from the ‘apply now’ button. CV’s will NOT be accepted for this position.

Closing Date – 6th December 2024 with interviews being conducted w/c 16th December 2024.

PLEASE NOTE – THIS VACANCY WILL CLOSE BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS.

NFCC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and will require a DBS check to be completed prior to commencing in post.

NFCC is committed to being an inclusive employer. We comply with the Equality Act 2010, and we believe that everyone deserves to work in safe environments that are free from bullying, harassment and discrimination, abuse, and harm, where they feel supported, welcome, and able to thrive.

NFCC acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice, all staff are expected to share this commitment. 

The Communications and Information Officer is responsible for our external communications, our social media channels, and maintaining and managing our website. Working mainly with colleagues from the Sector Support and Grants team initially, to raise awareness about the impact of our work as well as the work of the legal advice charities we support. The role will also support Events and Fundraising team to achieve greater participation in our fundraising events, and better engagement with supporters across the legal sector. The role holder will help to create and implement a sustainable communications plan and social media strategy, generating innovative content to grow our online presence and increase engagement.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about access to justice and enthusiasm for our work and commitment to social justice and equal opportunities for all.  You will bring excellent digital skills; experience in a communications and marketing, public relations and/or digital role; and a proven ability to effectively write and edit copy for different audiences.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Creating contents and planning communications
• Website management
• Social media management
• Events and fundraising
• Contact management system management
• Public relations
• Data protection

Person specification, essential criteria

• Enthusiasm for the cause and our work; commitment to social justice and equal opportunities for all
• Excellent digital skills, including experience of content management systems such as WordPress
• Experience in a communications and marketing, public relations and/or digital role and understanding of organisational branding
• Proven ability to effectively write and edit copy for different audiences
•  Confidence with IT including Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent proofreading, copywriting and editing skills
• Proven ability to communicate with a wide range of people and to liaise effectively with other organisations
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good eye for design and some experience with design software such as Canva or InDesign
• Ability to work well under pressure; strong organisational skills to work in a busy environment with competing demands
• Highly motivated, with ability to work on own initiative as part of a small team
•  Flexibility and willingness to learn new skills; professional, reliable and responsible
•  Ability to occasionally work outside office hours as required (with time off in lieu), particularly in the build-up to events, on the days of events and in other busy periods
•  A positive attitude to problem-solving and finding new solutions

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave, increasing to a maximum of 31 days with the numbers of years in the organisation (pro-rata for part time) plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time)
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working options
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Contribution to pension scheme (5% employer, minimum 3% employee)
• Continuing personal development opportunities
• Enhanced maternity/adoption and paternity leave pay

Please see attached Recruitment Pack for more details and specifications about the role.

Chickenshed Theatre seeks a dynamic Head of Theatre Management to oversee the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and security of our premises. You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety, upkeep, and functional integrity of Chickenshed’s buildings and grounds. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant, creative environment.

If you're ready to take on a leadership role in maintaining and enhancing our theatre’s infrastructure, while contributing to a creative and collaborative culture, we’d love to hear from you.

Application Deadline:  1 December 2024.

A world class drama school and educational charity, LAMDA – the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art – delivers exceptional vocational training in the performing arts. LAMDA’s core aim is to train and develop the best artists regardless of social or financial background. The Academy is at an exciting time in its evolution, paving the way for drama school training in the 21st century and developing multi-skilled creative artists and technicians. In order to ensure that its work is accessible to all, LAMDA is passionately committed to widening participation and operates a robust scholarship scheme, awarding significant support to one in five full-time students each year.

The Role

An exciting new role has arisen, where we are seeking a pro-active, solutions-focused, team player for the role of Development Officer (Operations) for our Development department. As Development Officer (Operations), you will lead the implementation of LAMDA's new fundraising database system of Raiser’s Edge, including data migration, system optimisation, and creation of comprehensive documentation.

Working closely with the Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining and developing the CRM, to support fundraising and alumni relations efforts, while ensuring compliance with data protection laws and establishing best practices for system usage.

The successful candidate will have strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent attention to detail, with a good understanding of CRM systems and fundraising processes. You will also have experience in financial processing, have keen database management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Application Process

A full job description can be found on our website via the apply button. 

We want you to have the opportunity to really tell us about yourself and explain to us why this opportunity is right for you. All applications will be judged on content, not on format.

To apply, please provide:

• A covering letter to tell us a little about yourself and why this position interests you
• Tell us what experience, knowledge and skills you have that meet the person specification outlined in the job description, include any practical examples that you may have
• CV
• Completed Equality and Diversity monitoring form

To be considered for this role, please send the above information by email to our HR department. 

Application Deadline

Closing date for applications: 5pm on Sunday 24 November 2024.

Interviews will be held w/c 2 December 2024.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are essential values at LAMDA and we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the benefits that a diverse workforce can bring to the Academy. We welcome applications from the Global majority, those with disabilities and from other under -represented groups. we are happy to provide recruitment information in accessible formats and a provision to accept applications in alternative formats.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.

LAMDA is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and adults that use our services and expects all employees and contractors to share this commitment. All LAMDA posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including background checks and the disclosure of criminal records where applicable. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all of our activities and services.

INS has 30 years experience supporting adults with neurological conditions and their carers. A dynamic and ambitious Operations Lead will join our multi-disciplinary team to provide and effective service and deliver our strategic aims.

The Operations Lead will work closely with the Chief Executive and have particular responsibility for; administration, finance, property, IT and data managment, human resources.

You will be responsible for line managing the non-clinical members of our team.

You will work with CEO to develop our volunteering and property strategies.

The job offers a suitably experience candidate an opportunity to build and develop skills within managment in a small, innovative and well-established charity.