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POSITION: Fundraising Manager - London

LOCATION: London, office-based (East London)

SALARY: £33k-£45k dependent on experience + London Allowance

DURATION: Permanent, Full Time (40 hours per week)

WORKING HOURS: Variable (Core Office Hours Mon-Fri 10am – 6pm)

REPORTING TO: Head of Fundraising & Donor Care

THE COMPANY

Islamic Help is a UK-based international relief and development organisation that has developed rapidly since being established in 2003. Our programmes aim to help and empower disadvantaged communities in the UK and abroad; some of the key areas we work in are emergency response, WASH, education, livelihood and environmental conservation.

As part of our growth and development, and our continuing commitment to improve community relationships, generate income and deliver events nationwide, we are currently seeking a Fundraising Manager to take charge of our London team and office.

WHAT WE OFFER

Islamic Help acknowledges that our employees are our most valuable resource. Therefore, we provide a variety of benefits aimed at promoting their professional growth, as well as supporting their mental and physical well-being, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

• Holiday entitlement of 30 days per financial year (includes bank holidays entitlement – due to the nature of the role, you may be required to work on bank holidays)
• Personal learning and development opportunities.
• Automatic enrolment into our workplace Pension Plan (option to opt out).
• Employee Assistance Programme for support with health & wellbeing, financial matters, and any other assistance.

THE ROLE

The Fundraising Manager will be responsible for leading the London team’s overall fundraising strategy and activities. The role requires the postholder to motivate and support their team, and ensure regional and individual fundraising targets are met, in alignment with Islamic Help’s fundraising strategy. This position involves bringing new fundraising opportunities as well as enhancing relationships with existing supporters and donors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies aligned with Islamic Help’s objectives and growth plans.
• Identify and prioritise key fundraising programmes and initiatives in collaboration with the Head of Fundraising.
• Lead the fundraising team, providing direction, support, and professional development to ensure high performance and achievement of targets.
• Oversee the planning and execution of large-scale fundraising campaigns, events, and initiatives such as tours, treks, lectures, and dinners.
• Innovate and introduce new fundraising approaches and techniques to enhance donor engagement and increase revenue.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with major donors, corporate partners, and key stakeholders to secure funding and support.
• Develop tailored proposals and presentations for high-value donors and strategic partners.
• Ensure consistent communication and follow-up with donors, providing regular updates and impact reports.
• Foster a positive and motivating environment for volunteers, recognising and rewarding their contributions.
• Develop and manage the fundraising budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
• Maintain accurate records of fundraising income, pledges, and donor interactions.
• Prepare detailed reports on fundraising performance, including financial outcomes and impact metrics.
• Identify and establish local, national, and international partnerships for joint fundraising initiatives.
• Expand Islamic Help’s capabilities through strategic collaborations, increasing access to expertise, skills, and donor bases.
• Represent Islamic Help at various external events and meetings, acting as an ambassador for the organisation.
• Uphold and promote the values and mission of Islamic Help in all professional interactions.
• Ensure all fundraising activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
• Continuously improve fundraising processes and practices based on industry best practices and feedback.
• Maintain personal and team health and safety standards, following organisational policies.
• Commit to ongoing learning and professional development, participating in training workshops and seminars as required.
• Perform any other duties assigned by your line manager that are appropriate to your role within the organisation.

ATTRIBUTES:

Candidates will be required to show:

A proven track record in a senior fundraising role with demonstrated success in raising significant funds.

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to analyse data and trends.
• Adaptable and flexible in working style as this role will entail evening and weekend work to attend events and meet deadlines. Some travel the country may be necessary to meet with donors or attend events.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please email a CV and covering letter detailing how you meet the requirements for the post, to our HR department.

Deadline for this vacancy: 31st July 2024

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

You must have proof that you have the right to work in the UK.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, faith or disability.

Please note: Interviews are expected to take place on an ongoing basis until the vacancy is filled. The advert therefore may close sooner than the deadline date.

You’ll bring experience of managing teams to perform at their best, understand the health and care landscape and the levers of influence. You might not have charity Chief Executive experience, but you’ll have experience of reporting to Boards, managing people, projects, and budgets. 

You’ll be skilled at developing and maintaining partnerships and have experience of working with volunteers. You’ll have a passion for person-centred support and inclusion for the people of Islington, and you’ll be able to influence local providers and commissioners with residents at the heart of these negotiations.

At The Brilliant Club, we mobilise the PhD community to support students from less advantaged backgrounds to access the most competitive universities and succeed when they get there. We work with students who, because of their family income, parental history or the postcode they live in, are at risk of missing out on the life-changing opportunities linked to higher education.

We are excited to be recruiting a Senior Research and Evaluation Officer to join The Brilliant Club. The role will help deliver the goals set out in Join The Club, our ambitious strategy for 2021-26, by supporting the charity’s growing research and evaluation consultancy work via Brilliant Consulting. The Senior Research and Evaluation Officer will contribute to improving the evidence base for what works to drive fairer education outcomes and social mobility. They will do this by supporting mission-aligned organisations to conduct robust evaluations of outreach and education programmes.

The Senior Research and Evaluation Officer will join a small consultancy team and will be managed by the charity’s Research and Evaluation Manager. The team is also supported by a number of colleagues from across the organisation who work on specific projects based on their areas of expertise. The consultancy team is part of the charity’s wider research and impact team, who collectively have two areas of responsibility: evaluating and reporting the impact of the charity’s programmes and providing research and evaluation consultancy and strategy support to education organisations.

The successful candidate will have strong research skills, including in quantitative research, and will be able to communicate technical information and findings to university access and success practitioners and educators. They will also demonstrate professional skills in relation to stakeholder management and project management and will champion the charity’s values and embody them in interactions with colleagues and partners. While this role can be based at any of our offices throughout the UK, some travel will be required (mainly to London) to attend in-person meetings.

The role will best suit someone who

• has a degree in a subject involving applied research (e.g., economics, education, policy, psychology, sociology, statistics).
• has quantitative research skills, ideally with experience of constructing comparison groups and running statistical models to understand impact.
• has experience of mixed methods approaches, including qualitative research methods (e.g., focus groups and interviews). 
• has knowledge of the UK education landscape, including higher education. 
• an organised and methodical approach, with excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• has excellent written and verbal communication skills, including being able to communicate with a range of external stakeholders.
• will adhere to information security policies included in the charity’s ISO 27001 manual and complete information security training.
• has a demonstrable passion for furthering The Brilliant Club’s mission.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Ecommerce Assistant to join our amazing team.

Location: Scout Store, Lancing (with hybrid working)

Salary: £27,726 Per Annum, Band D, Level 3

Term: Permanent

Working Hours: 35 hours per week

We’re Scouts and everyone’s welcome here - all genders, races and backgrounds. Right across the UK, we help over 400,000 young people aged 4-25 gain skills for life and find their place in the world. We help them speak up, play their part and shine bright.

About the Ecommerce Assistant Role: 

As our Ecommerce Assistant, you will support the Ecommerce Specialist in delivering the Scout Store ecommerce strategy and optimising the customer journey across the site. Housekeeping and maintenance are at the core of the role, to ensure the best experience for our Scout Store customers. 

What we are looking for in our Ecommerce Assistant:

• Good attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy in a fast paced environment
• A strong interest and understanding of ecommerce platforms, trends, and strategies
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and experience with e-commerce software/systems
• Enthusiastic individuals who are willing to learn
• Strong organisational skills

Key responsibilities as our Ecommerce Assistant:

• Maintain homepage, landing pages, blog posts and other site information pages across two functional websites. 
• Conduct regular site audits on both sites ensuring the best user experience, including daily site walks. 
• Manage all product listings ensuring accuracy in product descriptions, imagery, categorisation and filters. 
• Creation of new categories on site to maximise conversion. 
• Support the Ecommerce Specialist with management of the product image process, including sample management. 
• Support the SEO Specialist with fixing broken links and any site investigation. 
• Conduct regular competitor analysis making suggestions for continuous site improvements. 

As our Ecommerce Assistant in return, we offer you:

• Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
• Be proud to say you’re part of a team with Investors in People (Gold)
• Plenty of opportunity for learning and development
• 28 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays rising to 32 days after two years
• Four extra days to look after your family when they need you
• Three extra days over Christmas

We are proud to be a family-friendly employer and offer…

• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Flexible working hours
• Store Discount at our Scout Store + other online benefits
• Study and volunteer leave

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join our fantastic team! Click ‘Apply’ now!

Closing date for applications: 11.59pm Thursday 1st August 2024.

Interviews will be held: Week Commencing Monday 12th August 2024

The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.

Strictly no agencies.

Sense has a simple vision - that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out or unable to fulfil their potential. Alongside practical, tailored support they provide information to families/carers and campaign for the rights of people with complex disabilities.

This is a key new role for the public fundraising team at Sense, focused specifically on the challenges/mass participation events portfolio. Sense emphasises a fundraising culture that focuses on relationships, rather than transactions - ensuring that their supporters can engage with the organisation in a holistic manner and inspiring them to do more for the charity and those it supports. 

This role leads the national events portfolio, which includes a £1m+ London Marathon Event. As Head of National Events you'll bring a creative approach to challenge events fundraising at Sense, driving growth of income while reviewing and diversifying the broader portfolio of opportunities available to the charity. 

Given the current weighting to third party events you'll consider how to maximise the potential of these opportunities, assessing the drivers of supporters to fundraise on behalf of Sense and engage with the charity. Alongside this, you'll look at the scope of opportunities to develop new charity-owned events, also considering the possibilities for virtual events within this context. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of 4 (2 direct reports) to drive income growth, innovation and integrated supporter engagement activities. 
• Lead the development of the National Events strategy, creating a balanced portfolio of offerings and ensuring consistent delivery of high quality supporter engagement materials.
• Oversee the delivery of all third party and charity-owned events activity.
• Identify opportunities for new events, partnerships and products - further diversifying the organisation's events portfolio by leading on product development. 

Person Specification:

• Expertise in managing challenge event fundraising teams, with a track record of generating growth in participation and income.
• Experience in bringing new events to market - from inception to launch and review.
• Strong team leadership skills - establishing a culture focused on innovation and creativity, whilst supporting staff performance and development.
• Experience in managing stakeholders at all levels, including external suppliers/contacts.
• Passionate about using data to inform decisions, identifying actionable insights and adapting strategies accordingly.

The deadline for applications is Thursday 1st August, with 1st interviews to commence w/c 5th August. 

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

Research Manager
Hours:  30 hours per week (part-time).  Flexible working requests will be considered.
Salary:  £32,076 (£26,008 per annum pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent
Location:  Dick Coles House, 2 Queensbridge, Northampton, NN4 7BF (hybrid and flexible working offered).  There will be expectations for this role to attend the office at least twice per week.  We encourage team members to meet face-to-face with all colleagues at least once a week to ensure good team relationships.  Thursday is currently a protected office day when all staff are expected to be present in the office.

About:

This rewarding post oversees the exciting research portfolio of the Psoriasis Association.  You will join at an exciting time with involvement in the updating of the Research Strategy.  The Psoriasis Association is a busy charity who alongside promoting and funding research, offers authoritative, reliable, quality information, advice and support for people whose lives are affected by psoriasis, in addition to raising awareness of psoriasis. 

We are a small but high performing team that is trusted and respected in our research community and the wider dermatology community we work within. 

You will oversee all aspects of the research grant award and monitoring process, including managing our panels of lay and peer reviewers, and work alongside the communications department to promote and highlight the research supported and funded by the Psoriasis Association.

Principal Roles:

• Manage the processing of new grant applications, ensuring that the charity continues to attract high quality proposals and achieve high standards in their assessment.  The work required as part of this process includes guidance for applicants, collating all reviewer feedback, undertaking quantitative and qualitative analysis of scores and feedback to inform discussion at the meetings of the Medical and Research Committee.

• Manage the monitoring of ongoing grants.

• Oversee annual Researchfish impact data gathering for all relevant grants and report on findings.

• Work alongside the Communications Department to promote the research funded by the Psoriasis Association.

Key Duties

• To provide support to the Chief Executive and Finance Officer on administering the ongoing awarding and monitoring of Psoriasis Association Grants.

• Work as part of a small team to further the important work of the Psoriasis Association.

• Analyse the impact of Psoriasis Association funded research.

• Update and implement the Psoriasis Association’s Research Strategy.

• Ensuring compliance with the Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC) membership criteria. 

Person Specification

• Experience of analysing data and producing quality reports based on findings. 

• Ability to assimilate, summarise and effectively communicate complex information to a wide variety of stakeholders. 

• An understanding and commitment to lay involvement in research.

• Have ability to work alone and as part of a small team.

The successful applicant will be expected to promote a positive image of the services the Psoriasis Association offers and assist in the maintenance of good relationships with our members, supporters, fundraisers and all other outside organisations.  The successful applicant will be expected to have high professional standards and engage in and undertake with enthusiasm all opportunities for his/her own training and professional development in order to achieve additional skills as this role develops.

Deadline to submit your application:  28th July 2024 – this role may close earlier if we receive a high number of suitable applications, please apply early.

Interviews to take place:  w/c 12th August 2024 at Dick Coles House, 2 Queensbridge, Northampton, NN4 7BF

CV’s alone will not be accepted – applicants must fill out the application form.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

The Psoriasis Association is committed to providing equal opportunities in the recruitment, training and development of employees.

No agencies please.

Head of Finance

Up to £70,000 p/a + excellent benefits including attractive annual leave and hybrid / flexible working

Permanent

Halesworth, Suffolk

Hays Senior Finance is proud to be working in partnership with World Land Trust (WLT) who are looking to appoint a Head of Finance. This is a pivotal appointment where you will lead and deliver on financial aspects of their ambitious plans.

WLT is an international conservation charity that protects the world’s most biologically significant and threatened habitats and species. Their mission is to help people across the world protect and restore their land to safeguard biodiversity and the climate.  Working through a network of partner organisations around the world, WLT funds the creation of reserves and provides permanent protection for habitats and wildlife. Partnerships are developed with established and highly respected local organisations who engage support and commitment among the local community.​ 

Reporting into the Chief Operating Officer, the Head of Finance will provide a stable and flexible finance function to support the charity at an exciting time of growth and development. Working with teams across the organisation, this role is critical to maximising impact through excellent financial management. You will need to communicate with all levels to promote understanding of the finances of the charity, including preparing information to trustees and finance audit and risk committee, as well as being an advisor to the COO and wider Executive team in contributing to forward planning and strategy.

You will be responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the charity and its wholly owned subsidiary. This role will include overseeing and finalising the production of financial management information, leading on the production of budgets, forecasts and financial planning and analysis. The role will take on the main contact for relevant external stakeholders such as bankers, auditors and investment managers and will work closely with, and support, the COO on strategic planning to deliver organisational growth.

WLT has an ambitious growth strategy and is committed to investing in improved systems across the organisation to enhance their delivery. You will play an integral part in the management and delivery of WLT’s programmes, especially relating to cash management, budgeting and financial sustainability.

The ideal candidate will be a finance professional and be ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA qualified or equivalent, with previous experience of leading a finance team within a Charity or similar organisation. With a strong degree of financial acumen, you will have. the ability to liaise and communicate with high level key stakeholders, and create insightful financial information that will direct business planning and performance. You will be an effective team manager who is able to communicate professionally at all levels within the organisation and with proven experience in leading and developing finance teams to be organisational business partners in line with WLT’s stewardship model.

WLT has a collaborative and supportive team culture, so it is essential that you have the ability to “roll up your sleeves” and be involved in the day-to-day operations. In addition, a key element of the role will be leading and influencing others to continue to innovate and improve their financial processes.

This is an exciting time to join World Land Trust, so if you feel you have the drive, passion and enthusiasm to help achieve their mission and vision, WLT can offer you a role that is not only hugely satisfying, but brings great benefits and a stimulating and supportive working environment.

In return, WLT are offering a competitive salary, including excellent benefits such as attractive annual leave and life cover.

Flexible and agile working arrangements including working from home will also be considered. The majority of their full-time staff are working on a 9-day fortnight basis, with one day off every fortnight,

For more information about the role and organisation please contact Senan Pierce, Senior Business Director at Hays Senior Finance who is the retained consultant working in partnership with World Land Trust.

Closing date for all applications: Sunday 11th August 2024.

Interviews will take place: Week commencing 26th August, 2024.

All third party & direct applicants will be forwarded directly to Senan Pierce at Hays Senior Finance to be screened as part of the recruitment process.

Elrha is a global organisation that finds solutions to complex humanitarian problems through research and innovation. We are looking for a Management Accountant to join our Grant Operations and Finance (GOF) team.

Our GOF team sits within the larger operations function under the Director of Finance & Operations. The team is responsible for managing Elrha's financial planning, management and reporting; and leads on the operational aspects of grant management.

As our new Management Accountant, you will play a critical role in ensuring that our programmes and activities run smoothly and efficiently. Supporting the Head of GOF, you will complete financial activities and reports, manage statutory and project audits plus develop (and improve) financial management processes. 

You will be analytical, resourceful and have strong technical accounting, financial management and reporting experience. It is essential that you are either a qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, CIPFA or equivalent), or part-qualified with relevant experience. 

Your application will need to demonstrate: 

• Experience in the financial management of grants from institutional donors within the International Aid Sector. 
• Experience of managing restricted expenditure and reporting to institutional donors. 
• Experience in the management of budgets and financial management information with complex funding arrangements. 
• An understanding of grantee financial management and compliance 
• Strong understanding of risk management and audit principles 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Advanced working knowledge of the Microsoft Office package, specifically Excel 
• An interest in the humanitarian or development sectors, ideally demonstrated through academic qualifications and/or paid or voluntary work.

Experience of grant management, knowledge of IATI, and knowledge of accounting/tax principles relating to charities would also be an advantage. 

If you want to be part of an organisation that creates positive change in the humanitarian sector, then join us and we'll give you every opportunity to succeed.   

 Note for applicants: 

• Candidates must have the independent right to work in UK at the time of appointment as we are unable to support visa sponsorship for this role. 
• When applying you will be taken through the Save the Children UK recruitment system. Elrha is an independent subsidiary of SCUK and benefits from some SCUK systems and processes. 
• Please read through the job description for a detailed list of requirements, and ensure you complete the personal statement to explain how you feel you meet the requirements of the role and why you feel this is next career move for you. 
   

Closing date: 31st July 2024 
Interview dates: Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd August 2024

We are looking for a Project Manager with drive, enthusiasm, and knowledge to join our small dynamic team in creating innovative training programs to develop ethical, sustainable kidney transplant programs, saving lives in low and middle-income countries (LMICs).

Background

Our vision is that patients around the world with end-stage kidney failure will have the option of a kidney transplant locally and the chance of a life free of a dialysis machine. TLC helps to save and transform lives directly, and through transfer of skills, helps many more in the future

At TLC, we support the development of ethical, sustainable living and deceased donor kidney transplant programs, through collaboration with our specialist transplant volunteers from the UK NHS. Through various teaching methods and resources, including travel to partner centres, we empower overseas healthcare professionals (HCPs). TLC is the 'go-to' organisation for fledgling transplant programmes. We achieve this through direct training, transplant missions and observerships supplemented with mentoring, online teaching, resources and support

We are looking for a Partner Centre Project Manager who will manage all aspects of TLC partner projects. The Partner Centre Project Manager will be responsible for delivering the objectives outlined in the strategy and managing the training/mentoring programs for partner centres.

The TLC Team

Transplant Links is a small, flexible, and highly motivated team comprising a CEO, Director of Medical Activities, and Project Administrator. The Partner Centre Project Manager will report directly to the CEO, and collaborate closely with the Director of Medical Activities, working with over 50 NHS volunteers.

The Role

As we have expanded our global reach we need a Partner Centre Project Manager to develop and implement training programs in our partner centres worldwide. Primary responsibilities include project management of partner centres coordinating their training and resource allocation, and stakeholder communication  (healthcare institutions, supporters, HCPs). This involves organising missions, where a team of UK volunteers travels to facilitate living donor kidney transplants in situ. These missions will be led and supervised by the project manager.

The Partner Centre Project Manager also assesses and addresses the evolving needs of partner medical centres, ensuring that the training programs remain pertinent and customised to the specific requirements of partner centres. They will monitor the program’s expenditure within agreed budgets and ensure compliance of the activities and expenditure with TLC policies, whilst also taking the lead on program reporting to supporters. Crucially, they will be responsible for liaising with local program leaders (doctors, nurses and hospital managers), volunteer HCPs from the UK and stakeholders in the field (often Health Ministries and hospital management).

Primary accountabilities include: the completion of missions within a given time frame; abiding by the policies and procedures in place to ensure the safety of TLC volunteers and staff; identifying and managing risks within programs and proposing mitigation strategies; moving each partner centre through the phases of development as per the strategy; assessing prospective partner centres; progress reporting and communicating performance; managing budgets and resourcing requirements

Example tasks include meeting online with partner centres; writing plans and budgets for overseas missions; meeting online with a current or potential sponsor of a partner centre; liaising with TLC volunteers; facilitating meetings with key stakeholders; making in person visits in UK and abroad; working with TLC volunteers to design itineraries for upcoming observerships; preparing performance reports on centre progress and KPI’s

Role Requirements - Candidate Specification

We invite applicants with strong leadership qualities and an appetite for solving complex problems to apply to join our team. Applicants should have excellent project/program management and organisational skills and at least 5 years of project management experience at a similar level, preferably with a background in a relevant international/development management or implementation role, and ideally in healthcare and the charity sector. 

With demonstrable experience in designing, initiating and leading complex development processes and programs, applicants should have a significant understanding of budget management, time management, stakeholder management and financial reporting. Previous experience in successfully managing complex programs within the international development and/or health sectors is needed, and experience working in LMICs would be desirable.

The Partner Centre Project Manager will be expected to work from home on a laptop/computer and to travel overseas to partner centres as needed. They will be working both with other members of the TLC team at times and on their own. UK DBS check will be required

Please provide a covering letter together with your CV for your application to be considered

Partnerships Manager for Leading London Hospice

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? St John's Hospice is seeking a dedicated Partnerships Manager to lead our Major Donor, Mid-level, and Corporate fundraising team. Join us in our mission to provide compassionate care and support to those who need it most.

Location: St John's Wood, London

Salary: £42,000-45,000 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, hybrid working (minimum 3 days in office)

About the Role: As our Partnerships Manager, you'll play a crucial role in securing vital funding for our hospice services and projects. You'll manage relationships with major donors, develop corporate partnerships, and oversee mid-level donor fundraising. This is your chance to make a real impact on the lives of our patients and their families.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and inspire a team of fundraising professionals
• Develop and implement strategies for major donor and corporate fundraising
• Cultivate relationships with high-value supporters (£5K+ annual donors)
• Write compelling funding proposals and applications
• Ensure exemplary donor care and stewardship

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work directly with patients and carers
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Chance to be part of a respected charity making a real difference

About You:

• Great experience in high-value fundraising
• Proven success in securing significant funding from major donors or corporates
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Experience in line management and budget oversight
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

About Us: St John's Hospice is a vital part of the local community, providing specialist palliative care and support to patients and their loved ones. Our dedicated team works tirelessly to ensure that every individual receives the highest quality of care and compassion during their most challenging times.

Join Our Team: If you're ready to use your fundraising skills to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you. As our Partnerships Manager, you'll play a key role in securing the funds that allow us to continue our essential work.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Are you an experienced and dynamic administrator looking for a challenging new role? Our growing company is seeking a highly intelligent and motivated Senior Administrator to join our operations team.

In this key position, you will be responsible for a wide range of mission-critical administrative tasks to keep our office running smoothly. You will be involved with accounts payable by processing invoices in Xero, create and maintain spreadsheets for reporting and analysis, and develop new processes to improve efficiency.

You will also play a vital role in customer management by corresponding with clients, proofreading important documents, and providing backend support for our company website. Superior written and verbal communication skills are a must.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of administrative experience, excellent Microsoft Office skills, and a knack for juggling multiple priorities with tight deadlines. You must be highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a true administrative superstar to take ownership and put their talents to work in a fast-paced environment. We offer a competitive salary and excellent holiday package.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and strengths. It is important that you relate your experience to the skills required for this role.

Back Up is an organisation that has inspired and supported people affected by spinal cord injury to get the most out of life for almost 40 years. Today, the organisation is at the forefront of helping people adjust positively to spinal cord injury; the organisation is there for people in their darkest hours and, because their support is provided by people who have been there, they are equipped to understand what individuals and their families are going through.

Charity People is delighted to be supporting this incredible organisation to recruit for an interim part time Director of Communications and Marketing who will join the team at a key point; the charity's income has grown year on year since 2020 and they have a goal to increase that further by 2025 in order that they can meet increasing demand for their services.

The interim Director of Communications and Marketing will simultaneously oversee delivery of current plans and look to the future; putting in place structures, systems and processes to support a growing organisation and make the most of new opportunities as they arise.

Part time Director of Communications and Marketing

Contract: interim, 12 month role

Hours: Part time, 21 hours per week

Salary: £60,000 to £70,000 per annum FTE (pro-rata for 0.6 hour week to between £36,000 and £42,000)

Location: Hybrid - home based with at least one day per week in the charity HO in Wandsworth, South London

Closing date for applications: Midnight on Wednesday 7^th August

Interviews: first stage interview held remotely on Thursday 15^th August, with a second stage interview held in person on Wednesday 21^st August

Key responsibilities within the role will include:

• Lead and oversee the development of communications and marketing plans which will underpin Back Up's 2030 strategy.
• Line manage a team of three to provide leadership, motivation, support and guidance to enable members of the team to perform to the best of their abilities and work effectively together.
• Upskill and develop the staff team so that they have the skills necessary to sustain communications and marketing over the longer term.
• Be a key advocate for change management in the organisation, supporting colleagues at all levels to upskill through the delivery of wider organisational change.
• Lead the strategic development and delivery of communications and marketing practice across the charity, and work with the Fundraising, Operations and Services Teams to deliver shared business objectives and Back Up's strategy
• Have overall responsibility for creative, brand and tone of voice guardianship, ensuring that the staff team and freelancers have the resources required to implement Back Up's brand effectively.
• Ensure the provision of adequate processes and skills in-house to tell the stories of people the organisation has supported and deliver high performing content across all channels.
• Develop and implement a digital marketing and website strategy
• Model a creative, ambitious and positive culture within the communications and marketing team championing core values.

This is a wonderful opportunity to for a seasoned Communications leader to join a charity providing vital support to a community of people who have experienced a life-changing event and their families. We'd love to hear from candidates with the following skills and experience:

• Director level experience of leading successful communications and marketing teams
• Proven ability to unite diverse groups of individuals behind specific projects or initiatives
• Experience of change management with a track record of leading growth and meeting and exceeding targets
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and board level colleagues
• Gravitas and exceptional personal credibility to act as an ambassador for the organisation with the ability to effect positive change
• Collaborative approach with the ability to establish partnerships
• Outstanding communicator and storyteller with the ability to present and write with impact
• Highly effective project management and organisational skills: ability to plan and deliver projects on time and within budget

If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Glen Manners at Charity people in the first instance

Charity People and actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

The Role

As a Practice Consultant, you will proactively support your Head and line manager, demonstrating leadership and a strong, supportive role in your team’s contribution to delivering the provision of high-quality support in strategic and operational environments. You will be skilled and confident about building high-trust relationships, contributing to securing a strong network across the UK and quality within our accreditation services.

You will take responsibility for motivating yourself and will build a wide skill set both personally and within the team, sharing expertise and encouraging everyone to work at their best together. Practice Consultants act as a critical friend to local areas and services, supporting, advising and guiding them through a combination of free and paid-for expert support. You will build relationships with national partners and local areas to develop coordinated, dynamic responses to domestic abuse and related safeguarding issues, seeing the whole picture for each family member to keep people safe sooner.

In order to complement our existing expertise in the Practice team, we would be particularly interested to hear from applicants with backgrounds in domestic abuse, criminal justice, health and social work.

This is a fixed-term role until June 2025 with the possibility of extension, and we will consider full-time and part-time hours.

Benefits

• 34 days’ holiday, including public holidays
• Eyecare vouchers
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Individual learning budget
• Flexible working, e.g., compressed hours
• Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution
• Clinical supervision
• Enhanced sick pay
• Restorative practice training
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Childcare vouchers
• Holiday purchase scheme to buy up to an additional 5 days
• Professional development fund
• Time off in lieu

If this challenge sounds as exciting to you as it does to us and you believe you have the qualities we have described, please take a look over the job description and submit a 500-word cover letter and CV.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 12th August 2024.

SafeLives is a committed provider of equal opportunities for all; please see our job description for full details.

No agencies, please.

Your new company
My client is an international charitable organisation headquartered in south-east London (SE5).

Your new role
Joining a collaborative team of 7 and reporting to the Head of HR Systems, key responsibilities will include:

• Leading on various system implementation projects from commencement to completion
• Be responsible for the creation of complex report building and data visualisation
• Line management of 2 HR Analysts
• Ensuring that various HR systems meet the necessary business needs and long-term strategies

What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this role, you will be an HRIS and data expert with significant experience in:

• Data reporting, specifically with Power BI
• Strong experience with HCM systems - iTrent, Cascade, Workday, PeopleSoft etc
• Evidenced experience with dashboard building and complex data reporting/visualisation
• Line management experience will be highly favourable

What you'll get in return
This role is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled HR Systems Specialist to a join a passionate team and lead on a number of HR Systems-related projects. You will be able to work flexibly and on a hybrid basis, with only 2 days per week on-site in SE5, as well as have access to a number of employee benefits including an employer contribution pension scheme.

What you need to do now
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