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Are you a senior leader looking for a move into the charity sector OR already in the sector looking for your next challenge?

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At West Devon CVS, we are looking for a new Chief Officer to provide leadership, direction and overall management of the charity and our friendly team of 12 staff. 

The role of Chief Officer in a VCSE infrastructure support organisation is wide-ranging and requires an agile leader, adept in relationship and people management and multi-tasking as well as being fearless in furthering the aims and objectives of the VCSE sector in West Devon. Someone who is capable of operating at both a strategic and an operational level.

Our Services and Projects

• Leadership and advocacy: We provide leadership in our community, strengthening our sector’s voice and influence on key decision-makers and funders.
• Partnerships and collaborations: We create and nurture opportunities for collaborative working by building networks and partnerships between local organisations and strategic partners so that communities are better equipped to collaborate and work together to develop and deliver projects; to respond in times of crisis; to understand need and develop solutions
• Community Development: Practical support to local voluntary and community organisations so that people and communities become more resilient and able to flourish. We provide training, resources and advice to strengthen the capabilities of local groups, enabling them to develop and strengthen their services.
• Active Citizenship: Active Citizenship and Volunteering is integral to thriving communities. We encourage and nurture volunteering opportunities, so that people can build connections and work together on things they care about, driving positive change locally.
• Health and Wellbeing Projects: Our projects deliver improved health and wellbeing outcomes where they can be supported by services from the not for profit sector.  Current projects are Social Prescribing, Hospital Discharge and HOPE workshop facilitation. Whilst these projects are aimed at individuals it is with the explicit aim of re engaging them with their communities. The understanding of the services required and the ability to support services provide a wrap around service to the groups concerned.

If you enjoy a challenge then this is the role for you. 

Harris Hill is delighted to be working The Bridge Group to recruit its new Chief Executive Officer. The Bridge Group is a non-profit consultancy that uses research to promote social equality by supporting organisations of all kinds with independent expertise, research and practical know-how to enable them to make a real and lasting impact on socio-economic diversity and social equality.

The Bridge Group has been making change happen for a decade. However, there is still much to do, and trustees and the team have great ambitions for the charity’s next chapter.

You will work alongside a fantastic core team of nine, highly skilled and dedicated staff, and a wider network of Associate Researchers and Fellows. The charity also benefits from an engaged, expert and energetic Board of trustees who are from a diverse range of industries and backgrounds. Expansion of both the staff-base and the Board is planned over the coming year, and the CEO will lead us in realising this ambition. 
 
The role is an opportunity to lead the growth of an established charity with a national reputation, at a vital moment in its development. The postholder will demonstrate leadership, initiative and inclusivity – to put into action their passion for improving social equality across the UK. 
 
This is your chance to craft the next chapter for the Bridge Group. 

Job title: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: £76,000 to £96,000 Full Time Equivalent per annum depending on experience, paid pro rata as appropriate. 
Location: The Chief Executive Officer works remotely but they will regularly be required to attend face-to-face meetings and events in London and other UK locations as required. 
Contract type: This is a permanent contract, and the role is full time, with the possibility of working 0.8 – 0.9 FTE if preferred.

How to apply:
If you would like to receive an Information Pack on how to apply, please send a CV in confidence to Nick Shanks at Harris Hill via the apply button. 

For an informal and confidential conversation about the position, please contact Nick at the above address with your contact details, and suitable times to chat.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 25th November 2024

Both The Bridge Group and Harris Hill operate an equal opportunity policy and commit to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

We are thrilled to be partnering with the award-winning surgical association ENT UK to recruit their new CEO.

ENT UK is the professional membership body representing Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery, Head, Neck and Thyroid Surgery, in the United Kingdom.

ENT UK support members at every stage of their careers, from student-level right through to retirement - a total of more than 2,500 medical practitioners. They promote the understanding of ENT in the media and provides the specialty with a voice. ENT UK is a source of valuable medical information for patients as well as practitioners, and supports research, provides continuing education for specialists, and champions high standards in training.

As CEO you will report directly to the Board and be responsible for the strategic leadership and general management of the organisation. It's an exciting time to join to support delivery of their five-year strategy, progress the new trading arm and demonstrate the impact of the ENT UK Foundation.

At Charity People, we match charity needs with the 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.

Within this varied role you will also be responsible for:

• Strategic and operational leadership, ensuring ENT UK meet their strategic aims.
• Ensuring the association is financially sound for the short, medium and long term with the support of clear, communicated financial policies and robust processes and overseeing the work of the ENT UK Finance Controller.
• Trustee and Committee engagement.
• Governance, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations.
• Budget Management.
• Initiating discussions on policy.
• External stakeholder and contract management.

The successful candidate will have previous experience either leading a similar organisation, or a COO/Director within Membership, who is keen to extend their remit to a broader leadership role.

Previous leadership experience within a Charity or Membership is essential. Experience within the Health sector is desirable but not essential.

So, if you are a proactive and energetic leader with a passion to drive positive change in Healthcare we would love to hear from you.

This role is hybrid, with two days in the Holborn office and three days at home.

Charity People actively promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the 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 wit

QuarterFive are delighted to be partnering with The Orpheus Centre, which supports young disabled adults to live and work as independently as they are able. They do this through developing their confidence and independent living skills, using arts-based, bespoke learning, work experience and supported living programmes delivered from their base in Surrey. All of their learners are learning disabled and some are also physically disabled.

The Orpheus Centre is located at a beautiful converted farm that provides teaching and performance spaces and self-contained accommodation. However, their success in enabling these young people to thrive means that they are over subscribed every year and have outgrown the current facilities.

The capital appeal will convert a building next to the Centre to allow for more learners to enrol, in particular more learners with more complex needs. Currently, the quiet phase is projected for 2024-2027, with the build phase being projected for 2027-2029.

The Head of Capital Appeal will sit on the SMT, reporting to the CEO, and be responsible for leading a small team of fundraisers also dedicated to raising funds for the build. While there will be a team to support, the Head of Capital Appeal will spend most of their time personally fundraising as well. There are existing opportunities, including a well-connected President (also the Founder), a Capital Appeal Committee which will be set up, and an existing pool of donors. A focus on new business, however, will also be crucial for the success of the project.

As Head of Capital Appeal, you will: 

• Develop, implement and monitor the private and public phases of the capital appeal strategy to enable the Orpheus Centre to meet the appeal target
• Establish a high performing capital appeal committee of volunteers to cultivate and steward potential significant donors
• Deliver target income from a range of sources, primarily major donors, trusts and foundations and statutory sources, but not discounting other viable income streams
• Personally secure significant major gifts for the capital project
• Design, recruit and lead a team of fundraisers to support on fundraising for the capital project
• Research and identify potential funders for the capital project
• Work closely with the build project team, to ensure clear communication between the funding and the building of the project
• Provide timely reports for Senior Management Team and Trustees to facilitate effective cash flow management and decision making

Ideal skills and experience:

• Significant experience in a senior high value fundraising role
• Demonstrable experience of securing 5- and 6-figure major gifts
• Extensive track record in working with trusts, major donors and statutory funders
• Experience of line managing teams of fundraisers
• Ability to adapt to different audiences, including donors, senior volunteers, team members, learners and all colleagues in the wider organisation
• Experience in managing senior level volunteers and fundraising committees
• Understanding of disability language and issues
• Ability to demonstrate an appreciation of the arts

Benefits include:

• 30 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays
• 6% employer pension contribution (5% employee contributions)
• Enhanced maternity leave
• 5 days paid sick leave in a rolling 12-month period
• 3 days paid time off for dependents per year
• Free staff lunches
• Employee Assistance Programme

Interviews are scheduled for Thursday 7th November (on-site). If you require any reasonable adjustments, or have any questions/require flexibility regarding date/time, please contact Emily Birch at QuarterFive. 

The Orpheus Centre are committed to advancing equality of opportunity, respecting and celebrating difference, eliminating discrimination, harassment and victimisation and fostering good relations between all who work, learn or use our services. We want to ensure we recruit the full diversity of people at Orpheus and all are able to reach their full potential.

Orpheus have five Diversity and Inclusion Champions: BAME, LGBTQIA+, Ability/Disability, Wellbeing, Family, and Menopause. Throughout the year, they work with staff to promote a positive environment and culture, so all can bring 100% of themselves to work.

The Orpheus Centre is proud to be a disability confident employer. They have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people. Reasonable adjustments will be made to the recruitment procedure as required in consultation with the applicant to ensure no-one is disadvantaged because of their disability. If a disabled person is selected for a position, reasonable adjustments will be made to the workplace, including premises and equipment, work duties and practices or policies, as appropriate. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role as set out in the role profile and person specification will be considered for an interview.

Governance and Planning Manager

Location: Hybrid – Minimum 2 days per week in Head Office in Cheam, Surrey
Contract Type: Permanent,
Hours: 35 hours per week (part time, 4 days considered)
Salary: £40-£45,000 per annum

At the Charity for Civil Servants, we can’t always prevent the tricky, stressful, sad stuff from happening. But when it does happen, we help current, former and retired civil servants get the best support. Join us as we embark on the next phase of our strategy to ensure we can be there when people need us the most.

We are now recruiting for a Governance and Planning Manager, a key role in ensuring that the Charity has robust plans and monitoring systems in place to drive progress and impact. You will also, crucially, help us to ensure that our high-profile trustees are supported effectively.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Governance and Planning Manager will be working with colleagues across the organisation to provide guidance on trustee governance and business planning. You will be demonstrating your experience of project management and helping to bring together our diverse and dedicate teams to support collaboration and a ‘one Charity’ approach.

To be successful in this role, you’ll be organised with strong attention to detail and ideally be qualified in a project management discipline, although we’ll also consider candidates with demonstrable experience in lieu of a qualification. You'll be an excellent minute-taker with strong report writing and planning skills.

You will also have strong influencing and interpersonal skills, able to build accountability across individuals at all levels the organisation to meet our collective targets and objectives.
This is an exciting time to join the Charity as we seek to embed our presence as a UK-wide charity. If you would like to be a key member of our team, then we would like to hear from you today!

In return, we can offer you excellent benefits including a health cash plan, Headspace, life assurance, excellent pension, generous annual leave, birthday leave and a cycle to work scheme.

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter that states why you would be suitable for this role. The closing date for applications is 5pm on 22 November 2024.

First stage interviews will be held in person in our head office in Cheam, Surrey on 2 or 4 December. Please let us know in your covering letter if either of these dates would be difficult for you or if you need any adjustments to enable you to perform to your best at interview.

The Charity for Civil Servants are committed to building and developing a workforce which reflects the diversity of the civil service community that we support. We seek to ensure all job applications are treated fairly, with respect and without bias and we encourage applications from suitably experienced candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, or any other factor.

We are now recruiting for a Governance and Planning Manager, a key role in ensuring that the Charity has robust plans and monitoring systems in place to drive progress and impact.

You may also have experience in the following: Governance Co-ordinator, Corporate Governance, Governance Coordinator, Governance Assistant, Executive Assistant, Governance Administrator, Assistant Company Secretary, Junior Company Secretary, Graduate Company Secretary, Governance Officer, Governance Planning, Planning Management etc.

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Partnerships Manager – Full Time

Hours:Full-time working to broadly office hours Monday to Friday

Location: West Midlands based, with hybrid working across Birmingham, London, Stratford upon Avon and some home working supported

The Rigby Foundation is the charity of the Rigby Family and their wholly owned family business, the Rigby Group PLC.  In 2023, the Trustees appointed an Executive Director, the Foundation’s first member of staff, to support them in setting their future strategy.

The Foundation is now a place-based funder, with donations focussed on the West Midlands.  Support is prioritised for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds aged between eleven years and twenty-five years, and on evidence-based charity programs that enable young people to succeed in education and have the best chance of securing meaningful employment. The Executive Director is in the process of establishing the Foundation’s ‘Inspiring Futures’ program, that will include 9 secondary schools and one FE college in Birmingham and 11 specially selected charity partners.

Prospectus is delighted to be working with The Rigby Foundation to recruit a Partnerships Manager.  This exciting new post will play a crucial role in ensuring that Inspiring Futures and other Foundation funded programs enable the best possible outcomes for young people in the West Midlands. 

The role:

The principal role of the Partnerships Manger will be to support the development, launch and management of The Rigby Foundation’s Inspiring Futures program.  This will include managing relationships with Foundation partners, leading on impact measurement for all partnerships, preparing regular partnership reports, being responsible for inspirational communications that raise the profile of the Foundation’s work, representing the Foundation at internal and external events and deputising for the Executive Director as appropriate.

The person:

To succeed in this role, you will need to:

• Have substantial experience in developing and managing effective partnerships within the not-for-profit sector
• Demonstrate experience of leading on impact measurement
• Develop engaging project reports
• Support employee engagement in charity programs
• Demonstrate experience of developing impactful communications including - websites, case studies, award submissions and social media coverage
• Be a passionate self-starter committed to supporting young people
• Take ownership of programmes and be able to work on your own initiative
• Work collaboratively in a small team
• Be a confident public speaker able to engage a variety of audiences 
• Represent the Foundation professionally internally and externally
• See this role as a fantastic opportunity to be part of making a real sustainable difference to the lives of young people in the region.

Ideally this person will be based in Birmingham or the surrounding areas in the West Midlands. This is a place-based funding role in which local knowledge and understanding of regional issues will be very important.

Centenary Campaign Lead
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Location: London N1 OR home-based
Reporting to: Director of Fundraising and Supporters
Salary: £46,324 (London) and £41,185 (out of London). Part-time, 3-4 days a week considered, with pro-rata salary
Contract: Fixed -term maternity cover, expected to end no later than December 2025

The 2026 Centenary is a significant milestone in CPRE’s history. This critical role will play a pivotal part in ensuring the success of the campaign. The postholder will be responsible for developing and managing the Centenary project management plan and engaging key stakeholders, including trustees, volunteers and supporters, internally and externally throughout the organisation, nationally and locally; monitoring objectives; and identifying and mitigating any associated risks.

With exceptional relationship building skills, you will support delivery of the Centenary Appeal, working closely with fundraising teams, and ensure our HNWI donors, key funders and volunteers are stewarded appropriately. Central to this role is taking everyone with us throughout the build-up and delivery of the Centenary Campaign, providing energetic stewardship for high value supporters, identifying new opportunities and helping to co-ordinate and deliver a wide programme of high-profile Centenary events and activity across fundraising.

Closing date: 10am on Tuesday 5 November 2024
Interviews: First interviews 13 November 2024. Second interviews: 20 November 2024

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.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse CPRE in which everyone feels supported, valued, and always able to be themselves at work, because we recognise that a diverse and inclusive workforce is important in achieving our vision of a thriving, beautiful countryside for everyone. We therefore welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. People from ethnic minority backgrounds and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sectors. If you identify as a person of ethnic minority background and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.

No agencies please.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic grants manager with excellent communication and analytical skills to lead on our social security grants portfolio.

What we do

London is a deeply unequal place. We want to see a fairer city where everyone has the chance to thrive, no matter who they are.

To achieve this, we fund hundreds of organisations fighting for economic and social justice across the city.

Who we’re looking for:

We’re looking for an enthusiastic colleague with excellent communication and analytical skills to lead on our social security grants portfolio. 

You’ll need to have solid project management experience, but you don’t need any prior grant making experience. 

You’ll join a six-person economic justice team within our wider grants team. The economic justice team works closely with a similar sized social justice team. 

We’re a learning organisation, so we’d expect you to want to learn and share your knowledge with colleagues. 

You’ll need to have solid project management experience, but you don’t need any prior grant making experience.

What we offer:

Salary:£57,418 per annum (pro-rata for part time) 

Contract: Permanent, Full time (35 hours) or Part-time (at least 4 days (28 hours) per week)

Location: Moorgate (hybrid working, up to 60% work from home)

Leave: Annual leave of 26 days plus bank holidays and office closure over Christmas period (pro-rate for part time)

Pension: 10% employer contribution for 3% employee contribution – automatic enrolment from day 1

Generous paid sick leave allowance 

How to apply

If you think Trust for London may be the right place for you, we’d love to hear from you. To apply, please visit our website to learn more about the role.

We'll be interviewing candidates as suitable applications come in, so make sure to apply as soon as possible if you're interested in the role. The advert will be open until the post is filled.

Are you an experienced fundraiser and empathic leader, driven by strong positive values? Do you want to lead a dedicated team in making an impactful difference for children and young adults with life limiting conditions? If so, Naomi House & Jacksplace needs YOU!

For over 27 years, Naomi House & Jacksplace has been dedicated providing expert care for children and their families. As we look to the future, we are committed to evolving and innovating the way we engage with our supporters. That’s where you come in!

What We’re Looking For:

We are seeking an inspiring Head of Fundraising to guide our talented team of fundraisers. You’ll play a vital role in setting ambitious income targets and fostering long-lasting relationships with our valued donors. Your strong track record in fundraising and proven leadership skills will be crucial in achieving our mission.

Key Requirements:

We are looking for someone to work on a full time basis.
A valid driving license and access to a car are essential, as you'll support events beyond standard office hours.
If you’re ready to use your skills to make a significant impact in the lives of those in need, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and help us continue providing crucial care and support to families for years to come. We will respond quickly to potential candidates.
Let’s make every moment count together!

Why join us?

Be at the forefront of a professional team driven by passion for our cause.  
Lead innovative fundraising initiatives and ensure our operations align with our values. 
Enjoy the challenge of a demanding role that brings immense satisfaction as you witness the direct impact of your efforts.

Benefits include a competitive salary, 28 days holiday, group pension scheme, life assurance and the opportunity to work in an organisation where every job matters! 

Join Community Transport as Chief Executive and Finance Officer as they continue to transform lives and build better communities.

Location: Office in Byker, with some home working

Salary: c.£90,000

Applications close at 9 a.m. Monday 11th November

Who we are.

Community Transport has been working in local communities since 1964, helping to transform lives and build better communities.

Today, Community Transport operates from three sites across the Northeast, operating a fleet of over 20 vehicles, employing just over 40 staff and works with more than 20 volunteers and placements to deliver services in two strands – accessible passenger services and provision of affordable furniture.

About the role.

As Chief Executive and Finance Officer (CEFO), you will provide strategic leadership, oversight, and governance for the entire organisation. Reporting to the Chair of Trustees, this combined role will ensure high leadership in charity compliance, meet the needs of the services across transportation and retail, and be accountable for all financial aspects across the organisation.

The CEFO will be responsible for auditing, reviewing monthly management accounts, planning the business annually, budget setting, financial analysis, trajectory tracking, strategy development, and delivering the strategy and key objectives agreed upon with the Chair of Trustees annually.

Focusing on Community Transport's mission, vision, and values, you will empower and motivate a skilled and high-performing staff and senior management team and foster external partnerships to enhance services. The CEFO will also manage organisational assets, implement marketing strategies, and cultivate a positive workplace culture for staff and volunteers.

Who we are looking for.

We are looking for a dynamic and collaborative leader with a track record of success in senior leadership within the non-profit or social impact sector in an organisation of similar scale and complexity. You will be ambitious and keen to use your strategic vision to translate passion into measurable impact and ultimately ensure the charity succeeds in the future.

You will have demonstrable experience in developing strategies, target-orientated plans and policies and controls that have delivered long-term financial sustainability, value for money, commercial acumen, and clear ambition for an organisation.

You will also have strong financial acumen alongside a proven track record in change management and transformation, as well as experience in strategic charity management, governance, and business growth.

Critically, you will be able to take people and teams with you on the journey through a supportive and approachable leadership style.

Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 11th November.

Role Title: Temporary Operations Manager (Maternity Cover)
Salary: £41,463.70 FTE per year (pro-rata to 4 days per week)
Contract length: 12 months (fixed term) March 2025 to March 2026
Location: Hoxton, London UK

Deadline for applications: Sunday 19th January 2025
Shortlisting / Interviews: second half of January 2025
Start Date: March 2025

Counterpoints Arts is a leading national organisation working at the intersection of arts, migration and social change. For 12 years, Counterpoints Arts has been at the vanguard of cultural commissioning and practice, supporting and producing the arts by and about migrants and refugees, ensuring that their contributions are recognized and welcomed within British arts, history and culture.

The range of Counterpoints Arts’ work has grown considerably since it was founded in 2012 and we are now seeking someone to lead on Operations Management whilst our current Operations Manager is on maternity leave. This role is key to ensuring the smooth running of our charity’s operations, including overseeing day-to-day administrative, financial, and HR functions. The successful candidate will be highly organised, proactive, and have a strong background in charity operations or a similar role within the nonprofit sector. We are particularly interested in recruiting someone whose values align with the charity's mission and overall team culture.

Counterpoints Arts aims to attract and retain talented people from all backgrounds to its team. We particularly welcome applications from those who have been historically excluded from the cultural sector, including people with lived experience of displacement, people of colour and other ethnic global majoraties, people who identify as LGBTQ+, disabled people and people from a working class background.

Responsibilities:

Overall, the role involves ensuring smooth daily operations and charity compliance, managing office administration, supporting team productivity and wellbeing, and liaising with external stakeholders and suppliers.

Finance and Fundraising:

• Ensure financial compliance and oversee bookkeeping, invoicing, and grant payments.

• Support budgeting, financial reporting, and planning with the Director.

• Monitor charity management accounts, project income, and expenditure.

• Manage year-end accounts, filing with the Charity Commission, and Company House.

• Write funding applications and reports, maintain funder relationships, and ensure grant reporting deadlines are met.

• Ensure provisional figures are submitted to various funders and entities

• Write narrative report to go alongside financial report for year end accounts

Board and Senior Management Team:

• Support the Director in preparing Board papers

• Support SMT meetings and assist the Board with reminders and actions

• Update the Risk Register every 6 months according to updates agreed at Board meetings

​HR and Policy:

• Lead on HR activities, annual leave, TOIL, pensions, and contract administration.

• Oversee payroll, recruitment, staff wellbeing, and compliance with employment law.

• Manage temporary staff and freelancers, and update HR policies as needed.

• Lead on the annual team training programme and supporting team with individual

  training ambitions

• Support all staff with wellbeing needs and help address issues with individual wellbeing.

• Organise team training, away days, and foster a positive team culture.

• Ensure staff adherence to policies (e.g., annual leave, sickness, TOIL) and promote

  inclusive work practices.

• Support with Risk Assessments and Safeguarding assessments and help respond to safeguarding concerns or incidents

• Support with Activity Planning

• Support with any placements/internships

• Organise annual DBS checks for all staff

IT:

• Manage all IT systems used by the team of staff and freelancers, including Slack and Google Workspace.

• Oversee CA website management including updates and resolving issues as needed with the web developers

• Communicate any server or IT issues promptly with the team

• Encourage best practice for cyber security to all team members and work with staff to resolve any cyber security issues that arise Compliance and Governance:

• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance, including Charity Law, Data Protection, Health & Safety and Employment Law, and support implementation of relevant policy with the Board and Senior Management Team.

Office Management:

• Manage office logistics, filing, GDPR compliance, and health and safety.

• Ensure safeguarding protocols are in place, reporting issues to the landlord/Building Manager as needed

• Manage insurance renewal and any issues with insurance throughout the year, including

  additional insurance premiums / cover and any claims

Required Experience:

• Proven experience in an operations or administrative management role within a charity, arts, or non-profit organisation.

• Strong financial literacy and experience managing budgets.

• Excellent attention to detail: Highly organised with a focus on accuracy, best practice and compliance.

• Knowledge of HR processes, including recruitment, payroll, and fostering positive work culture

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential staff and organisational information

• Excellent organisational and project/task management skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Highly literate in IT: experienced with Word, Excel, Google Workspace, Slack, and other organisational software.

• Proactive and adaptable: able to take initiative, prioritise tasks, and adapt quickly to changing circumstances.

• Collaborative with excellent interpersonal skills, capable of working with a range of colleagues, stakeholders, suppliers and partners across the sector.

• Passionate about organisational planning and supporting teams to operate at their best.

Desirable Experience includes:

• Lived experience of displacement

• An interest in/passion for arts and migration

Values and Beliefs underpinning our work

Our work is organised around a set of core values and beliefs that guide our work and inform our decisions.

Our working culture, created through the interactions of our staff, volunteers, trustees, artists, partners and wider network, is based around the principles of mutual respect, collaboration, trust, care, generosity, transparency, accountability and deep commitment to our work.

We are dedicated to ensuring fairness and equity for all staff, regardless of their position, gender, age, race, religion, or background.

How To Apply

Please note that applicants must have a current legal right to work in the UK (this job does not qualify for the UK Skilled Worker Visa).

Please send the following documents to us by email with ‘Operations Manager (maternity cover)’ as the subject, by Sunday 19th January 2025:

• An up-to-date, comprehensive CV

• Covering letter (max one page) outlining how you meet the role and person specification criteria

• A completed Equality Diversity Form. Please download, complete and attach to your application form.

  We encourage applicants to apply even if you don’t feel like you meet every criteria, and please contact us if you have any questions or would like to arrange an informal chat about the role.

  We will review all applications and hold interviews in the second half of January 2025 with the successful candidate starting in March 2025.

About Us:

The National Rifle Association of the UK (NRA) is a registered charity with a Royal Charter and our current patron is His Majesty the King, who continues a long history of Royal patronage.

We greatly value our military heritage and close links with the UK Armed Forces which align to the NRA’s charitable objectives to promote and encourage marksmanship throughout the King's dominions in the interest of defence and the permanence of the volunteer and auxiliary forces, naval, military and air.

With over 90 members of staff and numerous volunteers the NRA represents some 53,000 marksmen and markswomen across its membership and affiliated organisations. The 4,000-acre Bisley Estate is home to the NRA which had consolidated income of more than £10 million in 2023.

Job Summary:

The Head of Finance and Property (HFP) will be responsible for overseeing and directing the financial activities of the charity and its trading subsidiary, and property. This role includes financial planning, management of financial risks, record-keeping, and financial reporting. The HFP will also work closely with the executive team to develop and implement financial strategies to support the charity's mission and goals.

What's on Offer:

Competitive package including salary (range £95-£105k), pension and 28 days annual leave.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management & Strategy:

Develop and manage annual budgets, cash flow projections, and long-term financial planning.

Oversee and direct treasury, budgeting, audit, tax, accounting, purchasing, long-range forecasting, and insurance activities.

Formulate, review, and implement financial policies, procedures, and controls to enhance and safeguard the financial position of the charity.

Reporting & Compliance:

Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, management reports, and forecasts for the board of trustees and other stakeholders.

Ensure the charity and its trading subsidiary comply with all statutory requirements, including filing annual returns to regulatory bodies (e.g., Charity Commission, Companies House).

Liaise with external auditors and manage the annual audit process.

Property:

Oversee the Estate Management Team responsible for the leased and licensed property portfolios;

Formulate, review, and implement property policies, procedures, and controls to enhance and safeguard the property assets of the charity.

Team Leadership:

Lead, mentor, and develop the Finance and Estate Management Teams, fostering an environment of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Provide financial training and support to non-financial staff and volunteers.

Risk Management:

Identify and manage financial risks, including investment strategies and financial sustainability.

Oversee risk management processes and ensure that appropriate insurance coverage is maintained.

Advisory Role:

Advise the executive team and Trustee board on financial strategy, real estate policy, and key decision-making to optimize the charity's financial performance and strategic position.

Qualifications:

Essential:

Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) or equivalent.

Significant experience in a senior financial role, preferably within the charity, non-profit or property sectors.

Strong knowledge of charity accounting principles, SORP, and related financial regulations.

Proven track record of strategic financial planning and management.

Desirable:

Experience in financial management of real estate, sports, leisure and hospitality.

Understanding of financial challenges specific to the charity sector.

Skills & Competencies:

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency in financial management software and MS Office suite.

Strong leadership and team management capabilities.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to guide and influence senior management and board members.

Personal Attributes:

Integrity and a commitment to the charity’s mission.

High level of organizational awareness and sensitivity.

Proactive, resilient, and adaptable to changing conditions.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Chief Operating Officer to join a fantastic conservation and education charity, based in Hemel Hempstead.

Location: Predominately office-based in Hemel Hempstead, with occasional home-working

Salary: £50,000

As Chief Operating Officer, you will manage and develop the diverse business operations of the Trust.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the delivery of the ten-year plan, most significantly, a multi-year project to re-establish a new visitor centre.
• Managing a team of staff, volunteers and contractors, ensuring HR compliance, CPD and operational resilience.
• Building relationships with related charities, industry partners, trade associations, the Local Authority and other stakeholders.
• Ensuring the websites and other digital offerings provide the most effective and modern service for users.
• Identifying and implementing opportunities to improve the charity’s financial position through increased income generation.
• In close liaison with the Treasurer and Chair of Trustees, work to ensure the best possible operating position for the Trust with regard to income, costs and investment, including budgeting and forecasting.

The successful candidate will have at least 5 years’ senior experience managing industrial and/or commercial operations, ideally within a related industry or a third-sector environment such as a charity or not-for-profit. Expertise in recognising and implementing business improvements and changes is key, as is the ability to lead a commercially focused, marketing-oriented function.

You must be confident, resilient and energetic, with proven ability to lead and engage staff and volunteers, helping them achieve their objectives. Demonstrable strength in strategic planning and driving business growth is crucial, alongside a solid understanding of key UK business practices including compliance, risk management, HR, finance, and IT.

CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so if this sounds like you, then please do get in touch for more information ASAP!

Please note, only successful candidates will be contacted with further information.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

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.