Senior Quality And Compliance Officer Jobs

Are you an experienced finance professional passionate about using your expertise to support organisations with meaningful missions? The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) is a medical charity with a focus on supporting doctors who lead in clinical radiology and clinical oncology ultimately working to improve patient outcomes and we are looking for a talented Senior Accountant & Finance Business Partner to join us. 
As our Senior Accountant & Finance Business Partner, you will play a crucial role in providing financial insight, advice and support to key stakeholders across the organisation. You will be a trusted adviser to non-finance teams helping them to understand financial data and make informed decisions. You will be a key element of the high-performing and credible finance team, supporting both the Head of Finance, the Management Accountant and the Assistant Accountant in operational finance and in ongoing delivery of accurate financial information on which the business partnering relies.

To be successful in this role you will have strong analytical skills, providing financial analysis, forecasting and budgeting advice to drive performance and operational efficiency. You will have the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships, collaborating with a variety of stakeholders across the RCR. Having strong commercial acumen, you will be able to communicate with and influence a range of audiences effectively with an understanding that strong, reliable financial data is the foundation of a successful business and is a primary deliverable.

You will be a pivotal player within the finance team delivering an excellent service to teams across the RCR. You will have the opportunity to work with dedicated professionals who are passionate about our mission and making a difference. This role will suit someone who has worked as across business partnering and management / financial accounting in their recent roles, and who is inquisitive and driven.

What you’ll do: 

• Deliver a decision support service to managers and directors to deliver improved financial performance outcomes for the RCR.
• Ensure that partners use effective financial controls over their spend and income conforming to RCR’s policies and to optimise RCR’s outcomes.
• Support the partners in the production of outturn forecasts, budgets and multiyear financial plans that conform to RCR’s financial needs.
• Provide effective analytical insight and advice to partners and Head of Finance to maximise the return on investment and support for implementing change to improve outcomes. 
• Supporting RCR’s regular financial and non-financial performance reporting with analytical advice, insight and commentaries. 
• Support the wider finance team in delivering timely management information 
• Help with system development within the finance team such as upgrades
• Cover for the Head of finance in their absence.

What you’ll need:

• Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA etc)
• Experience of both financial business partnering role and accounting role.
• Excellent commercial skills, including the ability to lead or support negotiations and to influence and motivate others.
• Ability to communicate effectively with non-technical/non-professional audiences. 
• An enquiring and analytical mindset with the ability to spot risks, to dig further to follow up on problems and work through issues to offer practical solutions.
• Experience of collaborative work across functions to support others in delivering tasks and projects.

This is a new and exciting opportunity to join a proactive and high-performing finance team in a charity with a meaningful mission. Please find out more about the Senior Accountant and Finance Business Partner role, the RCR and instructions on how to apply in the candidate pack.

Why join us?

• Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
• Hybrid working (40% working week can be done remotely)
• 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

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

Over the past few years, Families in Grief (FiG) has grown significantly to meet the needs of our North Devon and Torridge community. We have just completed a piece of work to expand our reach, enhance our accessibility to healthcare professionals and schools, and broaden our range of services to better support children, young people and families who have been bereaved. We are now looking for an experienced leader with a passion for making a difference to continue this work.

Our aims:

• To provide a credible and high-quality bereavement support service to all grieving families children, young people and families in need of our help.
• To better educate and support professionals who come into contact with bereaved children and young people.
• To improve family relationships after a member of the family dies, to reduce bereaved families' feelings of social isolation, to improve a child or young person’s engagement with school and the wider community for families to learn further about the impact of grief.
• To ensure all families and professionals working with families in North Devon and the Torridge area are aware of FiG’s services. 

We are looking for someone who can:

• Continue to shape the vision: leading FiG with clarity and purpose, ensuring the charity remains responsive to the needs of bereaved families in Northern Devon.
• Drive strategy: collaborating with the Board to develop and implement a rolling 3-year strategic plan that aligns with FiG’s goals and adapts to changing needs. Champion innovation and continuous improvement, ensuring the charity thrives in a dynamic environment.
• Inspire teams: providing inspirational leadership to employees and volunteers, fostering a culture of collaboration, compassion, and excellence.
• Impact focus: regularly evaluating and refining FiG’s strategy to maximize its impact, delivering meaningful, sustainable support to the community.
• Operational and Financial Management: ensure smooth day-to-day office logistics, manage budgets, oversee financial processes and health and safety in order to ensure compliance with all charity requirements

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. 

Acer Trust, an Oxfordshire multi-academy trust, is seeking a Finance Director to lead our fantastic finance team through the next stage of our Trust’s development. In the past year we have added two new schools into the Trust and restructured our finance and business operations to better support our schools. We are now looking for a strategic finance professional to embed our new structure and processes and help us to develop and implement a new financial strategy to support our next phase of development. This exciting and challenging role would suit an experienced Head of Finance or senior Finance Manager aspiring to grow into a Chief Financial Officer role in the future.

The successful candidate will bring together strategic thinking, exceptional people management skills and financial acumen, as well as an appetite for continuous improvement, to help us achieve excellence in our finance function. You will play a critical role in our Trust’s growth and development, ensuring that we remain financially stable and that school leaders and decision-makers have robust information with which to make financial decisions and achieve value for money.

Against a tough financial backdrop for all schools, and with some of our schools experiencing particularly challenging circumstances, you will work collaboratively with Headteachers, Business Managers and the Chief Operations and Finance Officer to embed a culture of financial prudence and facilitate creative solutions to these challenges. You will have the opportunity to apply your coaching and leadership skills to empower and develop our Finance Managers and their teams to work efficiently and effectively, providing excellent support to our schools and benefiting from opportunities for their own personal and professional development. In these and many other ways, your work will have a great impact our students, staff and wider communities.

In return, you will benefit from a supportive and challenging work environment and proactive investment in your own development. Acer Trust is committed to professional development, and we would welcome candidates interested in undertaking formal study (funded through the Apprenticeship Levy) and informal learning opportunities such as networking with sector colleagues. You will have the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and highly motivated team, to regularly interact with strategic decision-makers and to bring your finance expertise to the Trust’s strategic planning. As well as enjoying a vibrant and big-hearted working environment and career development opportunities, you will also have the opportunity to join one of the country’s best pension schemes.

This role would suit an experienced finance professional with a strong knowledge of schools or education finance and excellent leadership skills. You will also hold a finance qualification with a relevant body, such as ACCA, AAT, CIMA or CIPFA.

If you are looking for a varied and engaging role where you can further develop your strategic leadership skills, this could be the role for you! The post is full time and is paid at £60-65k (up to £70k for an exceptional candidate).

Please see attached the detailed job description and person specification for this role.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible. We also reserve to right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

If you are shortlisted, we will take up written references before your interview so please provide permission for this and provide accurate phone and email contact details for your referees. One of your referees must be your current or last employer.

Safeguarding Statement:

The Acer Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment.Any offer of employment with The Acer Trust is subject to verification of ID and qualifications, satisfactory evidence of the right to work in the UK, health clearance, DFE and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check. The Acer Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from candidates from all ethnic and community backgrounds. Please note that, for safeguarding reasons, this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and other safeguarding procedures.

Are you a visionary financial leader passionate about making a real impact? UK Youth is looking for an experienced Finance Director to lead the financial strategy and operations that support our mission to empower young people across the UK. 

Purpose of the job

As Finance Director, you will oversee all financial aspects of the charity and lead long-term financial sustainability while advancing UK Youth’s mission. You will work closely with the Executive Team, Finance Committee, and Board of Trustees to deliver strategic financial leadership and ensure robust financial planning, forecasting, and reporting. 

This role offers the unique opportunity to influence high-level decision-making and provide strategic insights that shape our organisation’s future. You’ll champion the finance team’s development, drive operational efficiency, and explore innovative financial solutions to ensure our financial health. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the formulation and execution of UK Youth’s financial strategy aligned with our goals 

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes 

• Provide strategic financial analysis and insights for social investment, grants, and commercial financing 

• Manage financial risks, compliance with regulations, and relationships with auditors and stakeholders 

• Drive technological innovation in financial reporting and operations 

• Mentor and develop the finance team to foster a high-performance culture 

About You: 

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, or equivalent) 

• Significant experience in a senior financial leadership role 

• Proven track record in providing financial leadership at Board and Executive levels 

• Strong knowledge of charity finance regulations (including Charity SORP) and tax compliance 

• Experience working within the voluntary sector is highly desirable 

• Skilled communicator able to convey complex financial information to diverse stakeholders 

Who we are

UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes.

UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. To find more about us and how we make an impact, please visit UK Youth Website.

Why work at UK Youth? 

UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that theyouth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes. UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross-sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to massinequality of access to youth services for young people.

What we can offer you

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture:

• Flexible/Agile Working

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)

• Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity

• Other training available in support of your personal and professional development

• Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)

• Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary

• Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally

• 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.

• IT equipment provided for the duration of contract

• CycleScheme and TechScheme

How to apply

If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all. Scroll to the top of the page and start your application.

Closing date: Friday 8th November 2024 at 11:59pm (midnight)

Round 1 (Teams) Interview date(s) proposed: w/c 18th November 2024

Round 2 (In Person) Interview date(s) proposed: w/c 9th December 2024

Are you passionate about animal welfare? Do you have good understanding of governance procedures?
We’re looking for a Governance Officer to help us ensure we have a co-ordinated approach to governance and compliance.

About this job: 
As Governance Officer, you’ll: 

• ensure the administration of governance processes is completed with accuracy and timeliness,
• support with administration for governance projects and Board, committee, and subsidiary meetings, including agendas, paper deadlines, minutes and tracking actions,
• track filing deadlines and compliance requirements for Dogs Trust and subsidiaries,
• refine our policy development process, maintain the policy register and the Council member intranet, ensuring trustees have access to make effective decisions. 

About you:
To thrive in this role, you’ll need exceptional administration skills, with the ability to organise information effectively, including organising high-level meetings, comprehensive minute-taking and following up on meeting actions. To achieve this, you’ll need to be efficient and organised, with meticulous attention to detail. You’ll also require a grasp of the governance process and it’s mechanisms, such as understanding how Board appointments are made, what happens at Board meetings and importance of robust record keeping. Above all, a commitment to maintaining confidentiality is essential, as this role has access to sensitive information.

About Dogs Trust:
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.

What you need to know:
Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 4th November 2024, and will take place on Teams.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and a cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Please note, on rare occasions, we may close vacancies early if we receive an overwhelming response, so to avoid potential disappointment, please apply at your earliest convenience.

Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way. 

We are looking for someone on a 2 year fixed term contract to support CCT, as we engage in a programme of significant digital change, with our core information management systems under active review and development. The complaint processing of personal data is fundamental to delivering our business objectives and will be a crucial deliverable for our Digital Transformation Programme.

The Compliance officer will be instrumental in ensuring CCT complies with best practice in relation to the storage and use of people’s personal information, ensuring compliance with the relevant GDPR regulations and will also be responsible for ensuring that the CCT’s policies and procedures are compliant with the relevant Government Functional Standards as well as following good practice in relation to its governance policies and procedures.

The post holder will work with every team, at all levels across CCT, to help embed a risk-based approach to data protection and decision-making, championing both the intent of data protection law and effective operational outcomes; adopting best recommended practice where there is ambiguity about minimal compliance requirements.

If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on Friday 8th November 2024.

The interviews will take place in Northampton on 18th November 2024. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.

If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.

We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.

This is a new role developed to support the CEO, The COO will be a key member of our leadership team The COO will work closely with the CEO and manage the SMT to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the charity by playing a pivotal role in overseeing various aspects of our operations, including compliance, safeguarding, operations and team management, finance, human resources, IT, and administrative functions.

Are you an outstanding leader? The Francis Crick Institute are appointing to a new leadership role which will shape the Crick's future strategic approach to risk, internal audit and compliance and be responsible for working with leaders across the Institute to identify, record, assess, evaluate and manage the risks that may hinder the Crick from achieving its objectives.

A member of the Chief Finance Officer’s senior team, this critical role will support the Chief Finance Officer and General Counsel in ensuring that they are delivering against strategic priorities in relation to the below listed critical capabilities: -

• Corporate Risk Management
• Compliance (some activities such as Data Privacy & Due Diligence are delivered in other teams)
• Internal Audit (via outsourced provider)
• Insurance

The role will aim to consolidate and enhance a number of current activities across the institute under one banner, ensuring common practice, approach and application of the Board’s risk appetite. You will be responsible for developing and delivering an ongoing programme of continuous improvement and cultural change across the organisation, building resilience, and achieving a step change in performance through the embedding of a compliance life-cycle.

A champion and role model for this vision, and the values and behaviours that are important to the organisation, you will identify opportunities for improvement, and create sustainable and innovative solutions which ensure services are compliant, resilient, and fit for the future. There will be an expectation of delivering strong results, being able to work collaboratively and at pace, and ensuring that available resources are continuously focused on those activities which provide the greatest value and benefit to the Crick.

What We Are Looking For

• Degree-level education, with relevant qualifications in finance, risk management, or audit.
• Significant experience in a senior risk, audit or compliance role within a large, complex organisation.
• Strong communication skills, capable of influencing diverse stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven ability to drive strategic change, embed risk management cultures, and deliver impactful results.
• Experience managing teams, with the ability to grow and develop the function to support future objectives.

Why Join The Francis Crick Institute?

• Salary banding starting from £82,000. Please get in touch for full details.
• 28 days holiday each year, plus three additional days and bank holidays
• Defined contribution pension scheme, with the Crick contributing between 3 and 16% of salary
• Discounted annual gym membership
• Annual leave purchase

This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact in a world-renowned research institute. If you are passionate about driving strategic risk management and compliance in a leading scientific environment, we would love to hear from you.

Ivy Rock Partners are working exclusively with The Francis Crick Institute in the recruitment of this role. For further information, please get in touch with Holly Arrowsmith at Ivy Rock Partners for a confidential conversation.

Fundraising continues to be Age UK's most vital and significant source of income, powering all that we do to help older people most in need.

Age UK's award-winning Corporate Partnerships team is looking for an experienced fundraiser to co-lead Age UK's Corporate Partnerships Management team on a 12 month fixed-term basis.

Alongside the another Senior Manager, you'll bring your passion, drive and strategic mind to create a culture of excellence within the team and build an ambitious partnership management strategy to drive growth and engagement from existing partnerships.

This is an exciting time to join the Corporate Partnerships team as we embark on a new ambitious new strategy to significantly increase the income from partnerships and find new ways to drive impact for older people.

This fantastic opportunity offers hybrid working between home and our London officer near Tower Bridge. Due to the hybrid nature of the role, you will be required to work from our London office once a week. Currently the fundraising team meets on Thursday's.

Age UK internal grade - 4L

Must haves:

You'll have direct experience of:
* Working in corporate fundraising, delivering high-value strategic partnerships that have effectively delivered £1M+.
* Experience of different types of corporate partnerships such as employee & consumer engagement, restricted funding/grants and commercial/brand.
* Relationship building and the ability to interact with stakeholders at the highest levels in a professional and appropriate manner.
* Strategy development and implementation
* Building confidence through productive and effective relationships with internal stakeholders, including those at senior level.
* Line management and managing teams to deliver outputs at pace.

You'll also have:
* Outstanding communication skills, both written and oral - with the social skills and presence to communicate to a variety of audiences - up to Board level.
* High levels of gravitas: credible and confident with senior level contacts internally and externally.
* Excellent knowledge of Corporate Partnerships best practice, compliance and innovation.
* Experience in negotiating high level partnership legal agreements and a sound understanding of corporate partnership legal requirements.
* Strong grasp of the corporate fundraising landscape, models and tactics.
* Sound financial management and reporting skills.
* A passion to join Age UK in supporting older people and a belief the partnerships with companies are critical to achieving our strategic goals.

Great to haves:
* A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders in the wider Income Generation division and most other teams within the Age UK.
* Experience in transformative corporate partnerships delivering direct impact for a beneficiary base.
* Experience in project management, reporting and analysing results.
* Sound administration skills, including a good working knowledge of - MS Office products and databases.

What we offer in return

• Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
• Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
• Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
• Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
• Blue Light Card Scheme
• You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.

Additional Information

From time to time, we may also require the successful candidate to come into our London office for face-to-face meetings with funders and colleagues at other times in the week: as per the terms of our hybrid contracts we aim to give seven days' notice when this happens.

This role will on occasions require travel outside of London and working outside of normal office hours e.g. for funder events and cultivation.

All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer

Salary:  £29,217 per annum

Hours:  37.5 hours per week, 1-year fixed term contract

Location:  Gravesend DA11 7HQ / Swanscombe DA10 0AB and occasionally work from home

ellenor is a charity and a specialist palliative care provider for adults and children in Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley, and for children across the London Borough of Bexley.  The Organisation has In-patient, Community, Wellbeing and therapeutic services at Northfleet.

We are looking for a Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer to help us grow sustainable income from businesses and build strong, purposeful partnerships. In this role, you’ll focus on securing new business and sponsorships, maintaining excellent relationships with existing partners, and finding opportunities for growth. You’ll also assist in managing the corporate budget with the support of the Corporate Partnerships Manager.

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you’ll make a real difference in providing care and support when it's needed most, we’d love to hear from you!

Essential Requirements:

· Educated to GCSE level or equivalent professional experience.

· Proven success in securing new corporate business.

· Skilled in researching leads, managing pipelines, and account management.

· Experience in event, project, and campaign management.

· Track record of exceeding income targets.

· Ability to create and present proposals confidently.

· Excellent verbal, written, organisational, and time management skills.

· Strong relationship management and customer service.

· Confident in using CRM databases and proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

· Access to own vehicle with valid driving license and business insurance.

How to apply:

By application form, either online or downloadable from our website or by submitting a CV and cover letter, CVs without a cover letter will not be considered.

This post is subject to Standard DBS clearance.

Closing date: 8 November 2024

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Therefore, if you are interested, kindly submit your application at your earliest convenience as the vacancy may close prior to the closing date.

At ellenor, we are committed to acknowledging and celebrating our differences, fostering an inclusive environment for all. Join us in building an outstanding and diverse team dedicated to supporting our patients and their families during one of life's most challenging times.

The Senior Fundraising Officer will work closely with colleagues across the charity and its stakeholders to ensure we have the funds to deliver our strategy for nature's recovery. With a passion and interest in the natural environment, you'll play a key role in developing impactful relationships which inspire significant support from businesses and individuals.

You will enjoy working with a diverse team to research opportunities, develop relationships and proposals for a dynamic and interesting program of nature recovery and nature-based solutions initiatives, including: nature reserve management and habitat restoration, wildlife species recovery, nature-based health and wellbeing, river restoration and community action on climate change. 

About us

King’s Business School (KBS)is a top five rated business school for business and management studies in the UK.

As part of the World class King’s College London the focus of the Business School is to develop bold ideas to tackle the world’s major challenges. We foster the knowledge, confidence, and adaptability our students will need to be the right kinds of leaders for the economy and society.

As the school celebrates its 6th birthday, we continue to invest in achieving a wide range of Business School accreditations to identify areas for growth and encourage continuous improvement within the school.

The role sits within the Business Operations function, and you will work in the Accreditation team to directly support the maintenance of the KBS accreditations alongside Business Operations colleagues.

About the role

The school holds a triple crown accreditation having AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS as well as other accreditations such as Small Business Charter and Bronze Athena Swan Award. The Senior Projects Officer (Accreditation) will play a crucial role in working alongside the Strategic Projects Manager (Accreditation) and the Associate Dean (Quality Assurance & Accreditation) to ensure effective implementation and coordination of the faculty’s accreditation function.

The role involves working alongside multiple functions and stakeholders in the faculty (business operations, alumni, careers, and external engagement) on multiple and varied activities, including collation of data for annual report submissions, overseeing, and servicing the Accreditation Steering Group, supporting accreditation visits, and providing accreditation project support across the Business School. You will represent the Business School at relevant events, gain training in a wide variety of Quality Assurance and Accreditation processes and will contribute to coordinating additional projects across other faculty functions.

The ideal applicant will be confident at gathering, collating, and presenting quantitative data in different formats, coordinating multiple and competing projects, and be confident communicating with internal and external stakeholders at all levels to deliver a quality project coordination function.

King’s Business School embraces equality, diversity, and inclusion. We attract students and staff from across the world, from many different backgrounds, with a variety of ethnicities, religions, and sexual and gender identities. We promote flexible working as a key enabler of inclusion. We particularly encourage and welcome applications from women, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, and from candidates who are LGBTQ+ and/or have a disability.

This is a full time (35 Hours per week) though a 0.8 role will be considered, and you will be offered a fixed-term contract until February 2026.

Contact details: Rachel Rice.

Closing date: 27 October 2024.

To apply, please click “Apply Now”.

About us

Practical Action is an organisation that focuses on complex issues and works with multiple stakeholders on diverse challenges, seeking to achieve systemic change to permanently lift people out of poverty and provide vulnerable communities with resilience against climate change. These diverse areas of focus make the Practical Action brand a multifaceted and very rich framework that provides distinct opportunities to meaningfully engage with multiple audiences and deliver galvanising communications that offer relevant calls-to-action to varied stakeholder groups. To successfully leverage the full power of the Practical Action brand, all activations, campaigns, and communications projects ought to maintain an optimal degree of coherence and consistency, taking as a base of reference the key principles that conform our holistic brand narrative and identity mosaic.

Practical Action’s communications needs vary and follow the type of mobilisation we seek from diverse audiences. There are instances in which we seek to increase our profile and engagement with other organisations, so that they fund us, partner with us, or work with us towards shared impact goals. There are also moments in which we aim to implement communications campaigns that prompt an emotional response from individual supporters, so they make the generous and recurring donations that are key for our work. At times we also need to influence policy makers and governmental bodies, often in collaboration with partners, to achieve the systemic transformation which will enable our Theory of Change and take us closer to our organisational vision.

About the role

Working collaboratively with stakeholders across the organisation, the Senior Digital Communications Officer plays a crucial role in developing and implementing a Social Media strategy and Digital Communication plans that are aligned and feed into Practical Action's Global Communications strategy. In addition to managing the group social media profiles and digital communities, the Senior Digital Communications Officer will coordinate the creation and optimal utilisation of digital content across various platforms and channels, reaching and engaging a variety of audiences, and making decisions and recommendations based on data insight.

The Senior Digital Communications Officer will always be looking for new and effective ways to communicate our key messages online, keeping up to date with digital trends and best practice and eager to share what they learn. They’ll collaborate with colleagues from across different teams and geographical locations, providing them the tools and expert advice to represent our brand and work with consistency through digital platforms and achieve our profiling, awareness, fundraising, and advocacy objectives.

About you

You are a dynamic digital communications professional with a proven track record in developing and executing impactful social media strategies. With a deep understanding of digital trends and best practices, you thrive on using data-driven insights to inform your decisions and enhance audience engagement. Your exceptional communication skills enable you to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, fostering a culture of creativity, knowledge sharing, and consistency across all platforms.

You have a strong background in content creation, with the ability to craft compelling narratives that resonate with various audiences. Your expertise in community management ensures that you can cultivate vibrant online spaces, responding to engagement with thoughtfulness and agility. You are adept at leveraging social listening tools and other analytics to optimise performance and drive meaningful conversations around key issues in social justice, dignified livelihoods, and climate resilience.

Passionate about international development, you stay informed about emerging digital innovations, always seeking new ways to elevate Practical Action’s work and profile. Your leadership style is collaborative and supportive, empowering colleagues through training and guidance while ensuring alignment with our strategic objectives.

If you’re ready to take your digital communications expertise to the next level and make a significant impact in a global organisation that is changing the lives of communities at the frontlines of poverty and the climate crisis, we’d love to hear from you!

Accountabilities

Social Media Strategy & Community Management (internal & external)

• Create and implement a comprehensive social media strategy aligned with Practical Action's organizational objectives.
• Responsible for daily community management on social channels, monitoring engagements, responding to comments and/or escalating as appropriate; including out-of-hours cover during major events or exceptional circumstances.
• Leverage Social Listening tools to optimise our social activity performance and reach through creative engagement tactics, including reinforcing Practical Action’s position as a leader in the international development sector.
• Create social media toolkits to allow colleagues and partners to use their own social media channels to share our messaging and campaigns consistently and engagingly.

Digital Content Creation & Dissemination

• Collaborate closely with colleagues from the Brand & Communications unit and beyond in the development and constant optimisation of a content calendar; sourcing stories, updates, and relevant content for digital dissemination across multiple channels including social media and websites.
• Manage the creation of digital content (copy, audio, and graphics including moving image and video), working with cross-functional teams to determine the type of content to produce, and for which platforms, to best meet audience needs and further our objectives.
• Ensure all digital content is engaging, consistent with our brand identity and narrative, and aligned with Practical Action’s strategic objectives.
• Proactively seek opportunities to promote Practical Action content through digital channels -owned, earned, paid, and shared-, identifying gaps and opportunities to develop or repurpose existing content.
• Contribute to the development of integrated communications campaigns and initiatives, ensuring strong digital components that complement other channels are factored into the plans.
• Oversee quality assurance, ensuring best practice is adhered to with regards to platform, target audience, accessibility, and other considerations.

Digital Channels Reporting

• Report on relevant KPIs highlighting key achievements, challenges, insights, and recommendations to inform ongoing optimisation.
• Support the optimisation of user experience using testing, data and insight to champion an audience centric approach.
• Stay informed about emerging digital trends, opportunities, and best practices, recommending the incorporation of relevant innovations into our approach.

Subject Matter Leadership & Guidance

• Engage and collaborate with various multi-functional departments across the world, fostering a culture of collaboration and mutual respect.
• Ensure digital channels are consistently maintained across the organisation, working with channel managers to ensure up-to-date branding, messaging, and accurate records of account access.
• Provide expert advice and proactive recommendations to colleagues, giving best practice guidance and promoting the use of digital content in support of annual business plans.
• Support the growth of digital capabilities through delivery of guidance, training, and ongoing coaching of staff.
• In partnership with the Digital Manager and the Head of Brand and Communications, develop, maintain, and ensure compliance of relevant social media policies for employees and teams to follow.

PERSON PROFILE

Person Specification

To be successful in the role, the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

Experience & knowledge (Essential unless otherwise indicated).

• Proven experience in digital communications, with a strong focus on multi-regional websites and social media strategy and management, ideally in the international development / INGO sector.
• Demonstrable track record of creating and implementing successful social media initiatives for a wide array of audiences with diverse needs, insights, and digital consumption patterns.
• Robust experience using digital analysis and reporting tools (including Google Analytics and social listening) and applying data-driven insights to optimise communication strategies.
• Expert knowledge of each of the major social media platforms (e.g. Linkedin, Instagram, YouTube) unique opportunities and strengths, and how to leverage them to maximise results.
• Strong understanding of current digital trends, best practices, and emerging platforms.
• Knowledge of SEO, content marketing, and email marketing principles is desirable.

Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt tone and style for different audiences and platforms.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate digital data into insight and interpret it in simple terms to create accessible reports and actionable recommendations data and insights into recommendations and actions.
• Proficiency in social media management tools (e.g. Sprout Social), content creation apps (e.g. Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) and content management systems (e.g. Wordpress).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Project Management tools (e.g. Mondaycom, Trello, Asana) is desirable.
• Spotless attention to detail and commitment to high-quality outputs.
• Ability to work with a diverse array of colleagues from multiple backgrounds and cultures at all levels and experience.
• Strong sense of collaboration.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent oral, listening and visual communication skills

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Why join us?

The opportunity to work for an organisation that is making a positive difference to the lives of people worldwide, a friendly and supportive culture, and working with values-driven and highly engaged colleagues are just some of the reasons we think Practical Action is a great place to work.

Our open plan offices are located in the centre of Rugby and near to Rugby train station.

In addition, we offer the following benefits:

• Full time roles are contracted at 35 hours per week.
• Hybrid/flexible working options
• 27 days’ holiday rising with continuous service, in addition to public holidays
• Pension scheme - employer contributes 10.5% of salary and the employee contributes a minimum of 5%
• Enhanced family friendly policies, including maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave.
• Life assurance (3 x annual salary).
• Bike to Work scheme.

This will be a global role based in the UK.  The final salary for this role will be determined at the end of the recruitment process, at the offer stage.

The successful applicant must have the pre-existing right to both live and work in the UK. They must be within a commutable distance from our office in Rugby, as they would be expected to attend the office on certain key dates and for specific meetings.

Additional information

Practical Action believes that having a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace culture based on respect will enable us to be an effective organisation. We seek to create an inclusive workplace in which people are accepted as individuals, regardless of their differences and where they feel their contribution is valued.  Practical Action is an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage applications from under-represented groups.

We stay committed to cultivating an inclusive and diverse working environment and believe that people from different backgrounds or cultures give us different perspectives, and the more perspectives we have, the more successful we will be. By building a culture where everyone feels heard, respected, and valued we give everyone working with us the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

Practical Action is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults and as such candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal checks and terrorist financing.

Closing date for applications: 20th of October 2024.  Please note that should we recruit a suitable candidate before the closing date, we will close applications earlier than the specified date.

Interviews: It is anticipated that interviews will take place in the week commencing 28th of October 2024

If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

HOW TO APPLY

If you want to work for a charity with significant people ambitions, then we would like to hear from you. To apply please submit a copy of your CV and send us a cover letter or supporting statement.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dedicated professional to join the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association as the Head of Governance and Compliance.

This vital leadership role will ensure that our organisation maintains transparent and effective practices in charity Governance and Compliance, whilst also serving the role as the Association's Company Secretary.

You will work closely with the CEO, Chair, Board of Trustees, and the Executive Leadership Team, providing expert advice and ensuring the highest standards of governance across the organisation.

You will have a vital role in supporting the relationship between the Board, its committees, CEO, ELT and our membership, ensuring smooth communication and coordination, and that all legal and regulatory requirements are met. A key part of the role involves supporting the recruitment and development of trustees to ensure the Board is well-equipped with the skills and knowledge required to fulfil its responsibilities and contributing to the overall success of the organisation.

This is a fantastic opportunity if you are passionate about governance and compliance and want to contribute to the strategic direction of a leading charity whilst driving forward excellence.

This role is based at our office in Northampton (with hybrid working) and has regular travel requirements to our London office.

Hybrid Working Expectations: minimum 2 days per week office attendance

(Flexibility to attend the office more regularly on occasion may be required to meet business needs.)

We understand the importance of work-life balance and are committed to supporting our employees' needs. Please clearly indicate your preferred working arrangement in your supporting statement.

What are we looking for?

A dedicated and experienced professional with substantial experience of the corporate governance, preferably in a membership organisation or charity. You should ideally hold or be working towards a Chartered Governance Institute qualification, with a proven commitment to professional development in this field.

Experience of working closely with boards and senior managers is essential. You will have the ability to advise, guide, train and support colleagues and the Board on their legal, regulatory, and ethical responsibilities and duties.

Experience of developing corporate policy and effective systems in support of organisational objectives and activities. Additionally, you will demonstrate strong communication and report-writing skills, and the ability to present complex issues and information effectively at Board level.

For full role responsibilities please view the job description located within the Candidate Pack.

Our Benefits

• 28 days holiday, rising to 33 days after 5 years' service, plus Bank Holidays
• Access to UK Healthcare which includes reimbursement for dental appointments, eyecare, Health & Wellbeing screening and therapies
• Access to a 24/7 phone and video GP Service
• Life assurance
• Confidential counselling helplines
• Salary sacrifice schemes to include: Cycle to work & Buy and sell annual leave
• BenefitHub which offers lifestyle discounts and offers on everyday shopping
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Opportunities for training and personal development
• Hybrid working

How to apply

Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.

• Experience of the corporate governance function, preferably in a membership organisation or charity/charitable company.
• Track record of effective working with boards and senior managers and the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information. 
• Experience of developing corporate policy and effective systems in support of organisational objectives and activities. 

Where experience is asked for, please give one example showing what you did and what it achieved. Where we require evidence of ability, please explain either how you would approach that particular competence or give an example to support your suitability.

About Us

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

We are committed to equality and value diversity. We are working hard to remove perceived and actual barriers to participation for people with and affected by MND, current and future staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.

We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants that meet the requirements of the role as part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme.