Statutory Jobs

CCT has an international award-winning reputation in heritage conservation and regeneration. All churches in our care are listed, mostly Grade I and II*, and some are Scheduled Ancient Monuments.

Without our care, these buildings might have disappeared entirely. Instead, they are enjoyed as social, tourism, educational and cultural resources, kept open, in use, and living once again in the heart of their communities.

The Head of Region provides strategic and operational leadership in the region, ensuring the effective and efficient operation of the regional team and the successful development and delivery of the regional business plan and projects. The role drives the achievement of key performance indicators and targets with a particular focus on church income and community engagement. 

Key relationships

Internally, the Head of Region works closely with the Director of Operations and other Heads of Region to support consistent operational delivery, and management and development of regional staff. The role also interacts closely with all other CCT teams including Conservation, Fundraising & Communication, Initiatives & Partnerships, and Finance.

Externally, the Head of Region is CCT’s regional representative, brokering joint working and engagement with statutory and Church of England stakeholders, funders, politicians at all levels, volunteers, communities and donors.

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 9th May 2025

The interviews will take place in Northampton on Tuesday 20th May 2025. 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.

About the Angelou Centre 

The Angelou Centre is a Black-led women’s organisation committed to empowering Black and racially minoritised women and children who have experienced domestic abuse. Our refuge provides trauma-informed, culturally appropriate, and holistic support to help survivors heal, recover, and rebuild their lives.

As we grow and expand our refuge provision, we are looking for a dedicated Refuge Manager to oversee our safe accommodation services, including emergency housing, move-on accommodation, and specialist provisions for women with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF).

Role Overview

The Refuge Manager will lead a team of Senior advocates and House Support Workers, ensuring high-quality, trauma-informed support is provided to residents. The post-holder will ensure that the refuge operates in compliance with all statutory requirements, housing regulations, and health & safety standards. They will also be responsible for property management, working closely with landlords, housing associations, and local authorities.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced housing professional with a strong understanding of domestic abuse support services, safeguarding practices, and compliance obligations within the social housing sector.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time if we receive a high volume of applications or if a suitable candidate is found, therefore we suggest submitting your application as soon as you can.

This post is:

• subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure
• subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. It will be necessary for a disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.
• Open to women* only (*exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1
• involves some out-of-hours work and travel

The Angelou Centre is aware that women and people of the global majority are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and requirement. So, if you are excited by the role, but your past experience doesn’t quite match every requirement we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the person we are looking for

Role Context and purpose

Following recent and projected growth of the organisation, Gaddum is looking to recruit additional resource within the Central team to bolster support; ensuring delivery of safe and high-quality services. Gaddum acts as an administrator for smaller trusts and charities, who do not have internal finance teams, and this role will act as the key point of contact for those trusts in delivering financial support. In addition to this, Gaddum also redistributes grant funding – this role is to act as the Finance lead for the financial management of the funding.

The post holder, line managed by the Finance and Resources Director, will join the finance team and work alongside another Finance Assistant responsible for Accounts Payable and Receivable. This is a 28 hours per week role, working flexibly to suit the needs of the organisation and individual.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Trust Funds
• Key point of contact for trusts
• Administration of trust fund applications against agreed policies between Gaddum and the associated trusts
• Coordination and administration of trust meetings on behalf of the organisation and trusts
• Maintaining accurate, timely and relevant written and financial records, pertaining to the administration of the trust funds
• Respond to enquiries and requests by phone, email and in person as required
• To assist with collating and inputting of data, e.g. accounts for reporting periods
• To liaise with referring organisations, referrers and beneficiaries where necessary during the day-to-day administration of trust funds

Grant Funding
• Working with the existing Grant Coordinator in ensuring the regular invoicing of grant funding
• Accurate and timely processing and payment of this funding to organisations within the region
• Maintaining accurate financial information for statutory reporting
• Finance contact for all grant related enquiries

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• To support the Finance Assistant (Accounts Payable & Receivable) in periods of absence
• To meet regularly with Finance & Resources Director for supervisions
• Undertake additional duties within competence of post holds as required by the Finance & Resources Director
• Flexible approach to working patterns and in-office working days

This role is subject to a basic DBS check. 

Could you make a difference for Carers in Wandsworth?

We are currently offering a rewarding opportunity for a motivated and proactive self-starter to join our dynamic team.

Our Charity:

We are a busy, ambitious charity operating at the heart of the Wandsworth community since 1995, helping thousands of people across the borough in unpaid Caring roles. We give information and advice, organise respite, offer complementary therapies, deliver training, provide peer support, arrange fun events and much more.  In short, we are the Carer's friend and advocate, often helping Carers through difficult times.

The Role:

This role involves one to one support for Carers of people with dementia, providing information, guidance, and advocacy, developing and delivering dementia training for Carers and facilitating support groups. This role also includes coordinating and delivering monthly Dementia Cafes for people with dementia and their Carers, including supervising cafe volunteers.

Your skills and Experience:

The successful applicant will have outstanding organisational and communication skills, be confident delivering training and outreach. They will be able to manage conflicting demands with tight deadlines, be a key team player and committed to working with Carers and volunteers.

They will have excellent IT skills and be able to adapt to providing services both face to face and via virtual platforms, whilst maintaining a consistent service for Carers. 

Does this sound like you?

Benefits of the role and working for Wandsworth Carers’ Centre:

- Friendly team and working environment

- Some weekend and evening work with time off during the week

- Annual leave from 26 days increasing to 31 days plus bank and public holidays

- Contributory company pension

- Ongoing training and development opportunities

- Employee assistance program.

- Cycle to work scheme

To apply:

please submit a cv and a comprehensive cover letter detailing how your experience, skills, and qualifications align with the requirements of the role as set out in the person specification 

Wandsworth Carers’ Centre is an inclusive employer, committed to the continued development of a diverse workforce.

Please note: we will be interviewing candidates as suitable applications come in and therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy before the stated closing date. We encourage applications as soon as possible.

Transparency International (UK) are looking for a Programme Officer.

As a Programme Officer, you will be responsible for supporting and enabling the International Programmes at TI-UK (TI Defence and Security and Global Health) to operate efficiently and effectively, by delivering timely, consistent, rigorous operational support and programme administration as needed.

The Programme Officer will report to, work closely with, and receive guidance from the Project Manager to deliver the work effectively within the International Programmes.

What will I be doing?

• Compile and draft programme documentation for internal review, including preparing quarterly and annual progress reports, as well as monthly updates for donors.
• Support the Project Manager in monitoring reporting updates from Chapter partners across West and North Africa, and providing Chapter partners programmatic support as needed.
• Assist team members in identifying, tracking, and reporting on results across international programmes, ensuring all information is accurately compiled and stored in a designated location.
• Work flexibly to maintain the efficient delivery of team priorities by undertaking tasks under the guidance of team members/leads, such as supporting where needed with recruitment and onboarding, organising team meetings, and other ad-hoc programme requirements.
• Provide extensive support to fundraising colleagues at TI-UK and International Programmes by conducting research, and/or mapping of fundraising opportunities, compiling insights from past project learnings and impact evaluations, and drafting fundraising proposals as required, under the guidance of team leads.
• Compiling and maintaining a dedicated fundraising kit for the International Programmes, with support from the Project Manager and relevant fundraising colleagues.

Is the job for me?

To be successful in the role you will have a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Social Sciences, International Development, Management/Business, or related fields.

You will also have some experience and/or proven aptitude and ability to learn quickly in the following professional areas:

• Programme management, project management and/or administration;
• Compiling, following, and managing budgets;
• Coordinating and tracking operational workplans;
• Good initiative and attention to detail
• Conducting fundraising research and compiling insights, drafting fundraising proposals;
• Good communications skills to allow you to work closely with and supporting both colleagues across a diverse team and external stakeholders.

Why TI-UK?

Transparency International is a global movement sharing one vision: a world in which government politics, business and the daily lives of people are free of corruption. Transparency International UK is the UK national chapter of this movement. We work with the UK and devolved governments, parliamentarians, civil society and the private sector to tackle corruption at home, addressing the UK’s global corruption footprint and helping multinational companies prevent corruption by operating with integrity. We are also home to two major global programmes tackling corruption in the Defence and Security and the Global Health sectors on behalf of the wider Transparency International movement.

What can you expect from us?

A collaborative, flexible and friendly working environment where you will be provided with:

• A competitive salary for our sector
• Up to 6% contributory pension
• A 35-hour working week for full-time roles with flexibility to support your work/life balance. Our approach to blended working allows you to benefit from regular connection and collaboration. You can also request a formal change to your working pattern and work location. 
• Generous annual leave: 28 days plus statutory public / bank holidays as well as a gifted winter holiday break of three to four days each December
• Enhanced leave beyond statutory requirements to support your parental or caring responsibilities
• Family friendly policies
• Additional leave to support your volunteering or community service
• Aviva Smarthealth to support your physical, mental & financial health.
• Training and Development related to your role
• Season ticket loan/ Cycle to work scheme

Transparency International (UK) are looking for a Senior Coalition Communications Coordinator

You will work for the UK Anti-Corruption Coalition (UKACC) and its Illicit Finance Working Group (IFWG), collaborating with each of its member organisations. The purpose of this role is to coordinate communications activity amongst its member organisations. Communications will largely focus on the UK’s role as a hub for dirty money and range across all channels – from digital and social media to print, broadcast and events.

The Senior Coalition Communications Coordinator will report to the Coalition Policy Manager and perform this within the Transparency International UK advocacy team.

Main responsibilities

• Coordinate UK Anti-Corruption Coalition members to review, refresh, and develop the Coalition’s communications strategy.
• Coordinate joint UKACC media responses and coordinating relevant comms activities between comms professionals embedded within member organisations and relevant parliamentary groups.
• Manage the UK Anti-Corruption Coalition website and social media activities, ensuring the content is relevant to key audiences, compelling and up to date.
• Responsible for coordinating and producing shared messaging and content for the Coalition informed by audience insight and understanding.
• Responsible for working with members to design and deliver events that support the Coalition and member objectives.
• Perform other duties not listed, e.g. help the Coalition Policy Manager complete some tasks and support working groups, including drafting policy consultation submissions and advocacy documents, preparing meeting agendas, and other non-communication functions.

Who we are looking for

• University undergraduate level degree or equivalent experience
• Demonstrable and sustained experience of communications and engagement with audiences.
• Professional experience of working with print, broadcast and digital media operations, alongside experience of working with digital and social media tools, and measuring the impact of related content.
• Experience of enabling different groups to coordinate and collaborate
• An ability to identify opportunities for influence and develop a tactical plan to do so
• The ability to think quickly and innovatively to solve complex and difficult issues, both independently and in collaboration with others
• Ability to navigate dynamics between various stakeholders with high levels of diplomacy.
• Ability and confidence to present complex technical information to a non-technical audience.

Why TI-UK?

Transparency International is a global movement sharing one vision: a world in which government politics, business and the daily lives of people are free of corruption. Transparency International UK is the UK national chapter of this movement. We work with the UK and devolved governments, parliamentarians, civil society and the private sector to tackle corruption at home, addressing the UK’s global corruption footprint and helping multinational companies prevent corruption by operating with integrity. We are also home to two major global programmes tackling corruption in the Defence and Security and the Global Health sectors on behalf of the wider Transparency International movement.

What can you expect from us?

• A collaborative, flexible and friendly working environment where you will be provided with:
• A competitive salary for our sector
• Up to 6% contributory pension
• A 35-hour working week for full-time roles with flexibility to support your work/life balance. Our approach to blended working allows you to benefit from regular connection and collaboration. You can also request a formal change to your working pattern and work location. 
• Generous annual leave: 28 days plus statutory public / bank holidays as well as a gifted winter holiday break of three to four days each December
• Enhanced leave beyond statutory requirements to support your parental or caring responsibilities
• Family friendly policies
• Additional leave to support your volunteering or community service
• Aviva Smarthealth to support your physical, mental & financial health.
• Training and Development related to your role
• Season ticket loan/ Cycle to work scheme

We are looking for an experienced full time Statutory Fundraiser with a strong track record of generating income and managing multi-year grants from Statutory funders and Trusts.

The ideal candidate will have experience of translating complex information into inspiring written narratives and compelling cases for support through written proposals. Experience in multi-year Government and National Lottery funding and grant management is essential.

This is a great time to join the team as we start on a new future strategy at Guide Dogs. The role is hybrid with opportunities to travel and collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders and offers a great salary and benefits package.  Minimum one day a week in the office, based close to one of our Guide Dogs offices, ideally in Leamington Spa or Reading.

Why Guide Dogs?

By joining our team, you’ll become part of a charity that transforms lives. You’ll help amplify our mission and work alongside a group of passionate, dedicated professionals. We offer a supportive work environment where your expertise can truly make a difference.

No two people with sight loss are the same, and none of our people are either. So, we are proud to offer a range of person-centred benefits that can support each member of staff in ways that really mean something to them – and show them how much they mean to us. We offer a flexible benefits package, discounts and cashback scheme, a generous holiday allowance and matched contributory pension scheme to care for our people.

For the complete list of essential and desirable criteria please view the job description attached to this advert. 

JOB TITLE: Head of Estates

LOCATION: Petty Pool Vocational College, Pool Lane, Sandiway, Cheshire, CW8 2DR 

REPORTS TO: CEO 

SALARY: £44,129.28 - £58,757.77 per annum – depending on qualifications and experience

HOURS: 35 hours per week – Monday – Friday

Petty Pool Trust is a specialist charity dedicated to supporting young people with learning disabilities and difficulties. We provide high-quality education, training, and outdoor learning experiences that empower individuals to develop skills, confidence, and independence.  

Summary 

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing our Project Learn Hive, ensuring timely delivery, managing the project budget, coordinating resources, and ensuring adherence to safety standards. This role requires a hands-on leader with strong communication skills, project management experience, and a deep understanding of the construction process. 

The main purpose of the role is to ensure the compliance of Health and Safety, adhering and reviewing our policies, line managing our maintenance team and ensuring we are compliant with current legislation. 

Overseeing and agreeing on main contracts, managing building contractors, proactively supporting our woodland strategy, and managing the facilities and maintenance team to ensure that the grounds are always presented well for our staff and learners and safe. 

Responsibilities: 

Project Planning 

• Develop comprehensive project plans including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and construction methods. Ensure the building project aligns with the overall vision and objectives of the charity 

• Budget & Cost Control: Prepare and manage the project budget, track costs, and identify opportunities for cost savings while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety 

• Oversee and manage the charity's large-scale capital project, ensuring its successful planning, execution, and completion within budget and timeline 

• Quality Control: Monitor the quality of work performed on-site, ensuring compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and project specifications 

• Scheduling & Time Management: Oversee the project schedule to ensure deadlines are met, and work with various teams to resolve delays 

• Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular updates on project progress, challenges, and solutions. Maintain strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, and other stakeholders 

• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with the project, including safety, legal, or logistical concerns 

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that all necessary permits and approvals are obtained, and the project complies with all local building regulations and standards 

• Safety & Environmental Standards: Oversee on-site safety protocols, ensuring adherence to OSHA standards and environmental best practices 

Health and Safety 

• Overseeing the compliance of and including associated record keeping, for the Health and Safety of the site, including all statutory requirements for COSHH, Fire, waste transfer, legionella compliance, equipment training records etc 

• Ensuring that facilities meet government regulations including, environmental, Health and Safety standards. 

• Overseeing our Woodland Strategy and ensuring we are fulfilling our responsibilities for our SSSI we have in our care 

• Advising on increasing energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness 

• Drafting reports and making written recommendations to SMT and/or the board on a range of topics related to the post 

• Support the development of the organisational health and safety management systems 

• Undertake regular and periodic safety monitoring on site and ensure actions are closed out as required

• Work with the CEO in liaising with the HSE on any RIDDOR notifiable occurrences and conducting any relevant near miss, incident & accident investigations to incorporate any lessons learnt into the organisations working practices 

General 

• Ensuring all Policies are in place and reviewed on a regular timely basis. Identifying gaps and writing new policies and procedures where appropriate 

• Liaise with statutory/non statutory bodies, for inspection purposes, ensuring all follow up actions are completed 

• Developing the business continuity plans, introducing them and embedding them into the organisation. Once embedded ensuring ongoing maintenance. 

• Advising on increasing energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness 

• Drafting reports and making written recommendations to SMT and/or the board on a range of topics related to the post 

• To keep equipment inventories up to date and manage statutory inspections, maintenance and equipment servicing databases 

• Keyholding for call outs, alarms and OOH’s works. 

• 24hr on call via ADT and local authority 

• Repairs where required, including, Electrical, Plumbing, Locksmithing, painting, joinery and college moves. 

• Remote CCTV monitoring 

An exciting position has arisen for a Financial Accountant to join the team at a leading international health charity. This is a 3-4 month interim contract focused on leading the preparation of year-end statutory accounts and overseeing audit processes.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Lead the preparation of year-end accounts in compliance with Charity SORP regulations
• Coordinate schedules and notes for statutory accounts and year-end audit requirements
• Collaborate with regional and country Finance teams to ensure accurate and complete audit requirements
• Support project and donor audits for country offices
• Consolidate statutory accounts for review and reconcile management accounts
• Assist in implementing audit recommendations, reviewing financial controls, and improving processes
• Support the implementation of the new finance system and contribute to policy development
• Oversee month-end reconciliations, addressing issues, and tracking gaps
• Handle ad-hoc queries on recharges, project income and expenditure
• Assist with reconciliation of budgets and specific areas

Essential candidate criteria:

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA)
• Extensive experience in year-end accounting with strong knowledge of UK statutory reporting and SORP
• Proven experience working in an international not-for-profit organisation

Agency reference number: J86009

Location: London

Contract: 3-4 month interim contract 

Pay rate: £250- £300 per day

Working hours: Full time

Working pattern: Hybrid (1 day per week in the office)

Start: ASAP

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

About the role:

We are looking for a talented and ambitious individual to generate income for the Olive Tree Cancer Support Group through the development and implementation of a Trust & Foundations strategy. This will involve the planning and writing of funding bids, reporting on previous and new grants, liaising with funders and researching new funding opportunities to generate a significant level of income to agreed targets.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and skilled Trust and Foundations fundraiser who is confident and capable in taking the lead on this key strand of our fundraising stream. You will be managed by the Centre Manager and supported by the Trustees and will have autonomy on leading trusts and grants applications and related work.

About you:

The ideal candidate will bring experience of successfully submitting and winning bids from Trusts and Foundations and a good understanding of fundraising targets.  You will be results-orientated, managing our Trusts and Statutory fundraising pipeline, and helping to develop our statutory income.

You will build excellent working relationships with staff at both of our centres, and on occasion work from our Horsham Site and attend some fundraising events.

You may also be required to assist in day-to-day operations at the Centre, such as answering the phones, booking appointments and working with vulnerable  service users.  As we are a small team, a team-player attitude is a must, as well as a positive and can-do approach.

The flexibility and willingness to work several evenings and weekend days throughout the year and ability to travel independently is essential for this role.

What we’re looking for and main responsibilities:

· Experience working within a charitable environment.

· Knowledge of fundraising regulations.

· Research, evaluate and lead on preparation of applications for funding opportunities both locally and nationally to help deliver agreed income targets.

· Maintain effective monitoring and reporting of bids, fundraising processes, and performance, including tracking and recording of income for reporting purposes.

· Excellent Microsoft Office knowledge and skills.

· Excellent communication skills required for writing grant applications to a high standard.

· Organisational skills and dedication to completing projects in a timely manner.

· Assist the team with general enquiries and operational matters as required.

· Work onsite as the default mode of work, with a degree of flexibility for the right candidate. Based in our Crawley Centre but occasionally working in our Horsham Centre. 

:Post salary - FTE £40,000, pro rata £32,000

We are a small, warm friendly and much-loved charity. Everything we do is about supporting carers.We are mission-led, reducing isolation, supporting lives, changing lives and building a community by bringing carers together. 

Working with us is very much a community thing, you will be part of something that means a great deal to many people, you will become well known by our community, and you will work with us in a beautiful place that is very much the heart of the carer community. Greenwich Carers Centre stands alone. Not only are we the only purpose-designed carers centre in the UK, our carers centre is one of the borough's Grade 1 listed heritage buildings. Our centre includes a fully staffed reception area, cafe,walled garden, activity rooms - all of which are used to very great effect.

Our busy centre is an opportunities hub for carers. We provide educational, recreational, peer support, social, cultural, consultation, information and hobby & interest activities at Greenwich Carers Centre and out across the community. At the very heart of us is one-to-one support  - completely tailored to meet the individual needs of carers, one-to-one support matters - it is crisis intervention, it is problem solving, it is emotional and practical support - it is whatever a carer needs, when they need it.

We are looking for excellence, heart and drive to lead our one-one support services, to lead our outstanding support team, and to work alongside our creative and forward thinking CEO in driving our charity forward. If this is you, we would very much like to hear from you..

The role

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, this second-lead senior management role supports the CEO in delivering the organisations business strategy. As the statutory service lead for Greenwich Carers Centre, the role is responsible for ensuring the contract compliant delivery of a small portfolio of non-regulated local authority funded services that provide front line support to carers within the Royal Borough of Greenwich.

The role deputises for the Chief Executive and leads a dedicated staff team actively providing essential emotional and practical support to carers across the borough. As the second most senior post in the organisation, the role engages with stakeholders and influences, shapes and informs across most aspects of the charity’s day-to-day operations. By working with the CEO and external fundraising colleagues the role helps to shape the charity by informing the development of grant funded programmes that; provide specialist support to carers, add value to our statutory services, and extend our charity by building upon a consistent level of notable business achievement.

Job description:                               Service Development Lead – Carer Support Services

Reports to: Chief Executive,  

Key holder responsibility:                 Yes

Post:Part-time: 28 hours per week = 4 days

Salary: Pro Rata £32,000. FTE £40,000

Post location: Greenwich Carers Centre, London SE7

Annual Leave: 25 days + Bank Holidays (After completion probation period)

 Direct reports Support team, Participation and Involvement Officer

Statutory Services Lead

To manage a small portfolio of Greenwich-based statutory carer support contracts Greenwich Carers Centre do not provide CGC regulated services. We currently hold three statutory service contracts, highest value service = 400k per annum.

To ensure quality and manage the delivery of services in relation to contract

To ensure services are

·To ensure Charity Log and KPI service monitoring systems are maintained and updated

To report quarterly on service performance via written local authority report, board paper submission and whole-team Quarterly Review Meetings

To assist in the occasional development of local authority tenders and lead on service set-up in response to contract award

To ensure support staff are compliance trained, supported, monitored and supervised

To act as the organisational lead for reporting Safeguarding concerns

Deputising for the Chief Executive

To act as lead manager when the Chief Executive away from the centre, on leave, or otherwise absent.

 To be the lead contact for staff, volunteers and customers

·To deal with and manage arising situations at the centre

·To assist with facility management and operational tasks as appropriate.

·To carry out tasks as requested by the Chief Executive

To ensure the charity has adequate staff cover for planned activities.

Strategic planning and new business

·To support the CEO with business strategy planning

·To work with an external fundraising teams to inform the development of funding bids.  

·To contribute to the financial wellbeing of the organisation by supporting income generating activities

 Partnerships and networking

To represent the organisation by participating in Local Authority and Voluntary Sector Forums, Steering Groups and Consultation activities

To work with voluntary sector partners to extend the reach of our services, collaborate on service delivery and provide new opportunities for our customers

· To negotiate and draft partnership agreements for collaborative working

Involvement and engagement

To ensure carers inform continuous service improvement through the feedback and evaluation of services

To support co-production through carer engagement

To support the set-up of a Carers Committee to inform and shape the operational environment of Greenwich Carers Centre. Once established, to be the senior management contact for the committee.

·To annually review the organisations carer engagement strategies and ensure output requirements are built into project and service delivery.

Marketing and communications

To be an advocate for local carers, speaking locally and regionally on their behalf via a national carers network, and, on occasion by engaging with local media 

To support and inform the development of marketing materials

To represent the organisation when dealing with stakeholders, voluntary sector partners and the wider community

To regularly attend meetings of the Carer Partnership Board as representative of Greenwich Carers Centre To support the charity’s community engagement activities

General

To act in an appropriate manner at all time

To support the Centre Manager and Projects Lead and assist in the day to day running of Greenwich Carers Centre

To undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by the CEO or Board of Trustees

Summary

We are holding a webinar to give you the opportunity to find out more about this role at 12:00pm - 12:45pm on Tuesday 8th April 2025.

The Finance department is a shared services function working across the NCIs to provide a comprehensive, cost-effective finance service to each organisation, and helping to co-ordinate joint projects where appropriate. The Finance department is on a change journey, transforming the way we work and the service we provide to the NCIs.

You will manage the Financial Accounting and Control team within the Finance department, preparing statutory financial reporting for a range of complex entities (incorporating investment, pension scheme, company and charity reporting requirements), overseeing period-end processes, and ensuring strong financial controls and good balance sheet management for the NCIs.

You will manage, motivate and develop your team to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of statutory financial reporting for each of the NCIs and provide a high-quality finance service to the NCIs. You will act as subject-matter expert on accounting matters, demonstrating excellent technical accountancy knowledge, and will be able to explain complex financial issues to finance and non-finance staff.

An excellent communicator, you will be able to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and will work collaboratively with the rest of the Finance team to build strong internal control processes. You will be someone who is always looking to improve processes and work smarter, collaborating with your finance colleagues to drive best practice in everything we do.

You will deliver relevant training and support across departments to help improve financial literacy and ensure compliance with relevant financial control procedures.

• This is a 15 month fixed-term contract
• A Basic DBS check will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks for this role

• A salary of £75,000 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a charity with an ambitious and exciting vision set in the heart of Portobello, West London, supporting and enhancing the lives of people in the local community.

Westway Trust is seeking a qualified accountant to join as our Head of Finance who will lead on all aspects of the finance function to achieve the Trusts goals.  You will also manage a small team and will offer strategic finance support across the range of activities undertaken by the organisation.

You will have significant experience operating at a senior level within a complex organisation and registered charity, and will possess the right blend and balance of strategic, communication, innovation and people skills.

Key responsibilities of the role include but not limited to:

• Lead, manage and improve the Trust’s finance function and provide accurate, timely and relevant financial reports as required by the CEO, Executive Team and the Trust Board.
• Be the Executive Lead of the Finance Audit and Risk Committee, ensuring timely papers to the CEO and to the Committee and Board as required and liaising with the Head of Governance and HR as required.
• Ensure the provision and reporting of financial accounts, forecasting and large-scale project/programme budgets, estate development plans, and the associated reporting.
• Oversight of the legal and financial statutory processes in line with the Charity Commission and Companies House requirements, including the Annual Audit. Allocating tasks for timely responses and keeping all colleagues abreast of progress.
• Monitor, cash flow, reserves, analysis of performance against the organisation’s annual business plan and dashboard as it relates to the finance function.
• Contribute to the overall leadership of the Trust and to the Trust’s future strategic and operational planning. Support Executive Team colleagues as required on the delivery of cross-team initiatives.
• Line management of the Senior Finance Manager, the Debt Recovery Consultant and the Development Partnerships Lead.

Essential Experience, Skills and Attributes:

• Significant and successful experience of operating as a Head of Finance, ideally in a charity setting.
• A track record of working collaboratively with a team to develop successful internal partnerships and achieve joint success against shared objectives.
• Experience of the finance function and all the associated processes, with strong attention to detail.
• Experience of implementing enhanced reporting tools within financial software, including the ability to coach others.
• Practical knowledge of VAT, including accounting of partial exemption relevant to charities.
• Experience of managing staff and supporting their development.
• Strong interpersonal skills for both workplace and external representation contexts, operating with enthusiasm, flexibility, energy and commitment and demonstrating credibility and gravitas.

Desirable Experience, Skills and Attributes:

• A good understanding of the local area.
• Experience of change management.
• Competency in use of Access Dimensions, Focal Point and other MS Office software packages.

Qualification:

• Must hold a formally recognised professional accounting qualification.

To view the full job description click on 'job description' under 'Key Info' on the left hand side.

The application deadline is Friday 18 April 2025 when applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview.  However, we reserve the right to close the application early.  An early application is strongly recommended.

No agencies please.

Benefits of working for Westway Trust:

• Great location in the heart of Portobello, North Kensington
• Investor in People (IiP) employer
• Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days (pro-rated) per year + statutory bank holidays
• Free gym membership at health club one minute walk from the office
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Sick pay scheme
• Season ticket / bicycle loan
• Free eye test voucher

SMART CJS is seeking a skilled and experienced Trusts and Foundations Bid Writer to play a key role in generating income from charitable trusts, foundations, and statutory funders. We’re looking for someone with a proven track record of writing successful funding applications and identifying new opportunities that align with SMART’s strategic goals in tackling homelessness and supporting vulnerable individuals in Bedford and the surrounding area.

This is an exciting time to join SMART CJS as we grow and respond to new funding opportunities. The role is primarily home-based, so the successful candidate must be able to work independently and manage their time effectively. Given the nature of our work, personal resilience is also important, as some of the stories and case studies used in funding applications can be emotionally challenging. The role will come with realistic targets.

Main Purpose of the Role

To identify, write, and submit compelling, well-researched and tailored funding applications to trusts, foundations, and relevant grant-giving bodies. The post holder will work closely with the CEO, Head of Business, and operational teams to gather information, write bids, and track progress of submissions, ensuring SMART CJS meets income targets.

Key Responsibilities

1. Fundraising and Bid Writing

• Research and identify suitable grant and funding opportunities from charitable trusts, foundations, and statutory bodies.
• Write and submit high-quality funding applications and proposals in line with SMART’s strategic priorities.
• Work collaboratively with service leads and frontline teams to gather accurate, up-to-date data and service information for applications.
• Tailor applications to funder requirements and priorities, ensuring persuasive storytelling and alignment with SMART’s mission.
• Manage a pipeline of applications and submissions, ensuring deadlines are met and income targets are tracked.
• Maintain and build relationships with key funders, providing timely reports and updates on grant-funded work.
• Work to realistic targets and KPIS and be able to feedback on these.

2. Organisational Development and Support

• Contribute to the strategic development of SMART’s income generation plans.
• Support development of strong internal bid and grant management systems, including templates, case studies, and project reporting tools.
• Monitor success rates and provide monthly reporting on funding performance to the Head of Business.
• Represent SMART CJS at funding briefings, webinars, and networking opportunities where appropriate.

3. Other Responsibilities

• Participate in SMART’s performance management and appraisal process.
• Comply with health and safety policies and procedures.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role, as required by the Head of Business or CEO.

Person Specification

Criteria

Essential (E) / Desirable (D)

Minimum 2 years’ experience writing successful funding bids for a charity or not-for-profit organisation    E

Proven track record of securing funding from trusts, foundations, or statutory sources   E

Experience developing compelling cases for support and storytelling   E

Experience working with service delivery teams to gather evidence and data   E

Knowledge of the homelessness, housing, or social care sector   D

Experience using grant portals or CRM/fundraising databases   D

Project management experience or qualification   D

Excellent written and verbal communication skills   E

Strong time management and the ability to meet multiple deadlines   E

Highly organised and detail-oriented   E

Ability to work independently, using initiative in a home-based role   E

Personal resilience and emotional maturity to work with sensitive and sometimes distressing subject matter   E

Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion   E

About you 

You are a confident and experienced bid writer with a proven track record of securing funding from charitable trusts, foundations, and statutory sources. Your writing is compelling, clear, and rooted in evidence—able to turn service data and case studies into powerful narratives that align with funder priorities.

Organised and self-motivated, you thrive in a home-based role where you can manage your own workload and juggle multiple deadlines with ease. You’re skilled at collaborating with service teams to extract the information you need, and you bring emotional maturity and resilience to the table when working with sensitive content.

Whether you're identifying new funding opportunities, building strong funder relationships, or supporting SMART CJS’s strategic goals, you are driven by a desire to make a tangible difference in the lives of people facing homelessness and complex challenges. You’re not just a great writer—you’re a passionate advocate for change.