Trustee Jobs

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.

About Us:

Write Back is a registered charity which builds self-esteem among marginalised young people by helping them to tell their own stories. We foster self-respect, community and independent voices for young people through immersive and inspiring storytelling programmes.

We have been operational since September 2019 and, in early 2020, registered with the Charity Commission and recruited a board of trustees. We have operated on a mostly voluntary basis and are now able to secure a more sustainable model for the charity.

We are now looking to take on at least one storytelling facilitator who can expand our capacity by supporting delivery of our programmes.

What We Do:

We run 10-week storytelling programmes open to students aged between 13 and 16 and identified by their teachers as lacking confidence, self-esteem or a creative outlet. These young people are referred to us by schools in Barking and Dagenham, and are then enrolled in our programmes at the Future Youth Zone, an award-winning local youth centre. In each session we run confidence-building activities, engage with the writing of a young author and then develop the stories of the participating young people. The 10-week project also involves working with writers and artists and culminates with the celebration of the young people’s work including in books, local museum exhibitions and much more.

Alongside our main projects, we run a graduate scheme that offers new creative opportunities for young people who have completed a 10-week programme. We also run bespoke, one-off storytelling sessions for young people in collaboration with other partners.

Our sessions primarily run in Future Youth Zone near Becontree but we also deliver other projects across Barking and Dagenham. Typically each group contains around 14-20 young storytellers.

What We’re Looking For:

We are looking for a passionate, engaged and collaborative facilitator with experience of youth work and storytelling who can help deliver our programmes. Depending on the availability of the candidate and the delivery needs, this would look like either leading on delivery of one of our pilot projects or assisting with the Director in the delivery of our core programmes.

We are looking for people initially interested in joining us on a freelance basis or part time one day a week from January to July 2025. We anticipate that, as we grow, there are likely to be expanded opportunities after this.

Objectives of Role:

● To co-deliver highly impactful storytelling programmes in Barking and Dagenham.

● To ensure the safety of young people and adults working for or with Write Back.

● To collaborate effectively with other members of our small staff and voluntary team.

● To show every young person we work with that they have a story to tell and the power to tell it.

Key tasks:

● To participate in the planning, delivery and evaluation of our storytelling programmes.

● To assist young storytellers in telling and writing their stories and provide empowering and impactful feedback.

● To shape the programmes through critical feedback.

● To provide feedback to schools and families about the progress of young people on the programme.

Details:

● Reporting to the Director of Programmes.

● The start date is January 2025

● We anticipate this opportunity running from January to July 2025 and we are hopeful that subject to funding we may be able to extend opportunities into the subsequent academic year.

Pay and Conditions:

● £35,000 per annum on a pro rata basis.

● We are keen to find the right candidate and are open to freelancers or part time employees on a one day a week basis.

● Most of our programme delivery takes place after school including in the evening and some occasional work on weekends and in school holidays. We are looking for a facilitator who can be flexible where possible.

Skills and Qualifications Required:

Essential:

● Experience running and delivering programmes for diverse groups of young people.

● Shared beliefs in the value of every young person’s stories and experiences and experience in creating welcoming and inclusive environments.

● Understanding of safeguarding and maintaining a safe environment for young people.

● A reflective practitioner who is able to share and gather feedback as well as take on new ideas.

● Experience of giving empowering feedback to young people.

● DBS check.

Desirable:

● Qualified Teacher Status.

● Experience giving written feedback to young people.

● Knowledge of our community in Barking and Dagenham.

● Experience working in youth centres.

● Experience within the third sector.

Interviews: w/c 25th November

Location:  To cover the Cumbria, Lancashire, Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire area 

Working pattern: Remote work with frequent travel required. You will be expected to deliver a face-to-face service to clients in their own home or safe meeting place within the region. 

Deadline for applications: 3rd November 2024 (we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications)

Interviews to be conducted: Mid November 

Start date in role: 6th January 2025 

Rare opportunity: Help those affected by road crashes and create lasting change with Brake, the renowned road safety charity. 

Who we are: Brake has been supporting victims of road carnage since 1995, and we're on a mission to prevent future collisions. Every 20 minutes, someone is killed or seriously injured on our roads, impacting lives profoundly. 

Join our team: We're expanding our National Road Victim Service and need a dedicated caseworker to join our dynamic, compassionate team. Your role will involve delivering world-class support services to those at their most vulnerable. 

Not your average job: This isn't a 9 to 5. You could play a significant part in rolling out trauma-informed support services nationwide. Make a real difference in the lives of those affected by road crashes. 

What we offer: 

• A generous 35 days of annual leave (including bank holidays and 3-day shutdown period between Christmas and New Year, pro-rata for part-time working patterns) 

• Additional birthday day off 

• Enhanced sick pay and compassionate leave 

• Death in service benefit 

• Pension 

• Employee Assistance Programme 

• Flexible working 

• A rewarding role with purpose 

• Be part of a skilled, friendly team with an engaged Board of Trustees  

Who you are: We need passionate, self-starters with a background in providing high-quality emotional support and advocacy. Your experience in roles within the police, criminal justice, counselling, caseworker or health and social care sectors could make you an ideal candidate.

Specifically seeking candidates with: 

• frontline support service experience 

• a full, clean UK driving licence, access to your own transport and are willing to use it for work purposes (we reimburse travelling expenses) 

• experience supporting people who have suffered sudden bereavement or working with those with heightened vulnerabilities. 

• research and advocacy skills – you will reach out to other organisations to support your cases where required 

• competent IT skills for remote work 

Join our mission: Your greatest reward will be knowing you've made a positive difference in someone's recovery from psychological trauma. 

About us: Brake is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We welcome your application whatever your background or situation. We particularly welcome applications from those who are part of the global majority, the LGBTQIA+ community or disabled. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. We don’t want you to ‘fit’ our culture, we want you to enrich it. So, if you have a passion for making a difference and share in our vision for a world where no one is killed on our roads, we would love to hear from you. 

Apply now: If you're up for a new challenge and have the skills, apply now. 

Not for traffic offenders: Due to the nature of our work we can't accept applications from traffic offenders. Candidates will be asked to disclose whether they have any unspent points on their licence at interview. 

A DBS check is required due to the sensitive nature of our service. 

Join us today and be part of the solution!  

London’s Air Ambulance 
Head of FP&A
Salary: £68,000 - £75,000
Permanent, flexible working
Hybrid working, 2/3 days a week in office
Office based on Mansell Street
Closest Stations Tower Hill and Aldgate 

London's Air Ambulance treats patients who experience critical injury in the capital and support them and their families on a road to recovery. This is only possible through close collaboration between  London's Air Ambulance Charity, the London Ambulance Service (LAS), Barts Health NHS Trust (Barts), London's Major Trauma Centres and the wider Major Trauma Networks, to deliver groundbreaking care and save lives. To deliver this service the charity is split across two locations, with offices in Mansell St and in the Royal London Hospital.

London's Air Ambulance Charity has recently agreed an ambitious 15-year strategy to deliver the best possible care to the people of London. This strategy will involve growth into new areas of work, more complexity in income and expenditure streams, and an increased need for strong financial leadership to guide the charity, its staff and its board of trustees.

The Head of FP&A is a key member of the finance team and, alongside the Head of Financial Accounting, will help shape the strategic management and direction of the team. The Head of FP&A is a key senior role in the charity to support the Directors, Trustees and budget holders to understand and interpret the charity's finances.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, IT and Facilities, the Head of FP&A will lead on the charity's financial planning, budgeting and forecasting, as well as having a key role in the long-term strategic financial planning process. The Head of FP&A will manage the Finance Business Partnering function which provides expert support and guidance to budget holders and key stakeholders across the charity.

Key areas of responsibilities;

• Lead the finance business partnering function, which provides support and guidance to budget holders and key stakeholders across the charity
• Financial evaluation of project proposals to support management decision-making, providing expertise on financial modelling, NPV, ROI, and sensitivity analysis
• Ensure that staff and trustees are provided with useful, relevant and insightful financial information in line with agreed deadlines, and that they are supported to use it effectively 
• Lead on strategic financial reporting and analysis in line with plans
• Lead and manage the design and build of financial models to support strategic planning and the impact of projects and forecasting across the charity
• Working with the DFIF to develop dashboards and financial key performance indicators for the charity
• Lead and manage the charity's budgeting process, developing budgeting models and tools, and interpreting financial information to give a clear picture of the charity's short and long term financial position
• Work closely with the Head of Financial Accounts to ensure that strategic and operational goals are aligned and to encourage collaboration in the finance team

Who are we looking for?

• A formally qualified accountant 
• Relevant and appropriate experience in finance and management accounting obtained in a complex organisation
• Experience in budgeting and forecasting in a complex organisation 
• An excellent communicator who is able to influence at all levels within the organisation
• Ability to work on own initiative, assess priorities and be proactive.

Benefits for working at London’s Air Ambulance:

• Generous pension scheme with employer contribution rate up to 10%
• Generous annual leave allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays
• Eye care scheme and many more!

London’s Air Ambulance is fully open to sector experience. As such we welcome candidates from industry, charity or practice backgrounds.

Timetable:
Closing deadline:           Thursday 14th November
1st stage Interview:        Thursday 21st November
2nd stage Interview:       w/c 25th November

Next steps?
To apply for this position, submit your CV and get in touch with Iain Slinn.

As a small charity, our staff team work closely in a flexible, cooperative working style. Prioritising the best service to our guests, all team members thrive off a fast paced and dynamic environment which varies day to day. We are looking for someone enthusiastic who can be flexible and adaptable in a fast changing and highly rewarding work atmosphere, and that shares the vision of our staff and trustees.

Communications and Fundraising Lead plays an important role in advancing the mission of our homeless projects by effectively communicating our initiatives and fundraising efforts to various stakeholders. This position requires strategic communication skills with fundraising expertise to ensure the shelter's sustainability and growth.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness while developing your skills in communication and fundraising to support the charity’s mission. We as an organisation are committed to ongoing professional development through our network of partners and support organisations both local and national. 

Key responsibilities:

Communications

• Manage our social media channels and research which new channels should be set up in order to keep up to date with current social media visibility and trends

• Create compelling content for various communication channels, including website, social media, newsletters, press releases, and fundraising materials. Working with Operations Coordinator for communications to volunteers.

• Monitor and analyse communication metrics to assess effectiveness and make data-driven decisions.

Fundraising

• Develop fundraising strategy, both ongoing and episodic e.g. Big Give (campaigns and initiatives) to support the charity's operational needs and long-term sustainability working with the CEO & Trustees.

• Work alongside bookkeeper and leadership team to set fundraising priorities

• Maintaining and expanding a regular giving campaign and promote it to increase individual direct debit and other digital regular giving

• Plan and organise fundraising events, charity drives, and online fundraising campaigns.

• In cooperation with the team, drive preparation of grant proposals and reports to secure funding from foundations, corporations, and government agencies.

• Scope out potential to extend our services through the launch of a Hosting Scheme

• Collaborate with internal teams, including staff and volunteers, to gather stories, testimonials, and programmatic data for communication and fundraising purposes

• Prepare regular reports on communication and fundraising activities, outcomes, and financial performance for the leadership team & trustees.

Donor Relations

• Maintain excellent relation with donors by acknowledgement, providing updates on impact, and maintaining ongoing communication.

• Create personalised donor communication materials, such as thank you letters, impact reports, and donor newsletters

• Database of donors, segment into Major donors occasional donors, regular givers etc, to ensure appropriate communication.

A successful candidate will ideally demonstrate:

• Excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills

• Confidence in communicating via different platforms

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

• A commitment to supporting people experiencing homelessness and to preventing and ending homelessness for all

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Proven experience in communications, fundraising, or related roles, preferably within the nonprofit sector

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and messages

• Demonstrated proficiency in social media management, website content management systems, and email marketing platforms

• Any other tasks

Sydenham Garden is seeking a Community Activities & Volunteering Lead on a fixed term 3 year contract to join our team of 15 staff and approximately 60 volunteers in delivering adult mental health and dementia services in our beautiful garden setting in south-east London. 

Why we need you

Sydenham Garden, based in Lewisham in South-East London, is a unique wellbeing centre utilising its gardens, nature reserve and activity rooms to help people living with and recovering from mental and physical ill-health. We provide nature and arts based creative, social and therapeutic activities for co-workers (the name we give to our primary beneficiaries). With 3-year funding from The National Lottery Community Fund to help us ‘grow our community’ and increase the sustainability of our impact we’re seeking a Community Activities & Volunteering Lead to drive continuous improvement and development of volunteer-led community activities for the benefit of co-workers as well as managing the day to day running of our volunteer programme.

Why you should join us 

We’re a friendly team who are passionate about creating a supportive and inclusive community for people living with mental and physical ill-health. You’ll be part of a supportive team of staff and volunteers, and benefit from spending time in our beautiful gardens and nature reserve.

What we’re looking for

You’ll have experience of delivering group activities and working with people with mental/physical-ill health and/or Dementia. You’ll have experience of recruiting, working with, and managing volunteers and be confident building positive relationships with a wide range of people. You’ll be able to innovate and develop new initiatives as well as balance competing priorities while being willing to play a team role and get stuck into different activities.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Sydenham Garden is committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). We want to build a diverse and inclusive staff, volunteer and trustee team where everyone feels that they belong and that reflects the profile of the communities we serve. Therefore, we will welcome and consider applications from candidates of all backgrounds and protected characteristics, and we particularly encourage applications from people of African or Caribbean heritage to ensure our staff team represents the communities we serve.

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Purpose of the job

Are you the right person to lead a team who are passionate about improving mental health and wellbeing for the people of Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing, and Hounslow?

We are seeking an interim Chief Executive to cover maternity leave. This role will have shorter term goals namely:

1. Supporting the SLT
2. Developing an annual business plan
3. Reporting to the board
4. Identifying areas for growth and income generation
5. Recovering reserves to ensure financial resilience over the next year

With strong strategic and leadership skills to continue to support the charity, the interim Chief Executive will continue to lead and inspiring our passionate and dedicated team as we work through our 2023-2026 strategy. The interim Chief Executive will act as the main link between the charity and Board. Together with the Chair, they will enable the Board of Trustees to fulfil its duties and responsibilities for the proper governance of the charity.

The right candidate will have a strong focus on business development, financial stability, thinking creatively and courageously about opportunities for growth and new income streams. You will be a passionate advocate for mental health and wellbeing, ensuring the charity is a place where people feel valued, listened to, and supported.

About Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing, and Hounslow Mind

We’re Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing, and Hounslow Mind (HFEH Mind), part of Mind the mental health charity. We provide advice and support to empower anybody experiencing a mental health problem and we campaign to improve services, raise awareness, and promote understanding of mental health.

We work in Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing, and Hounslow and have a range of services and products to help children, young people and adults maintain and regain their mental health. We work with employers, partners, community groups and other charities to achieve our aims.

Key Responsibilities​

• Strategy and Vision 
  • Ensure that business, operational, and annual plans to underpin the strategic plan are developed, agreed, and implemented.
  • Identify and assess strategic risks, issues and opportunities and take responsibility for leading an effective response to each.
• Organisational Development
  • Ensuring the charity has an appropriate organisation structure and management system to fulfil strategic objectives. 
  • Identifying and prioritising funding and commissioning opportunities.
  • Ensuring the charity is aware of best practice and maintains a high quality of work. 
• People & Culture
  • Continue building a staff culture where everyone is valued, clear on their role and equipped to do their job.
  • Provide leadership, supervision, annual appraisals and mentoring of the SLT. 
  • Maintain a diverse workforce that reflects the community, and working towards being a anti-racist organisation.
• Finance
  • Be responsible for overall financial health of the charity. 
  • Recover reserves and identify further areas of cost saving. 
  • Have an overview of finances and resources, ensuring to operate within agreed annual budget.
  • Ensure robust financial management of Charity's resources.
  • Consult with Board and Treasurer to prepare an Annual Budget, to be approved by the Board.
  • Ensure that there are effective mechanisms to ensure the robustness of external and internal controls (financial and non-financial).
• Governance, Reporting and Risk
  • Review major risks which charity is exposed to regularly by the Board and the management team. 
  • Ensure Board are appropriately informed and involved in organisational activities and the organisation benefits from their experience, skills and expertise.
  • Ensure that there are effective mechanisms to ensure the robustness of external and internal controls (financial and non-financial).
• External and internal relations
  • Foster good communication throughout charity and externally. 
  • Actively develop charity's public profile, professional networks and foster good relationships with external stakeholders.
  • Set up mechanisms for listening to the views of current and future beneficiaries. 
  • Regular one-to-one meetings with the Chair. 
• Legal and regulatory compliance 
  • Ensure charity fulfils all its legal, statutory, and regulatory responsibilities.
  • Engage with National Mind. 
  • Ensure organisation continues to deliver the Mind Quality Mark accreditation. 

The successful candidate will need to evidence the following:

You will have knowledge and experience in:

• Demonstrable track record of operating at CEO level or similar, managing, and embedding change.
• Proven track record of managing, growing, and developing support services in line with best practice in different and diverse communities, ideally in health or social care sectors (within Mental Health specifically preferred).
• Experience in recovering reserves and developing cost-saving efficiencies.
• Experience in restructures.
• Experience working with statutory and non-statutory bodies to achieve commissioning and grant targets and to grow the charity.
• Experience of working strategically to source and secure sustainable funding solutions working within tight financial constraints.
• Building effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders including service users based on principles of co-production.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent, with demonstrable evidence of continuous professional and personal development.
• Excellent people management and conflict resolution skills, and the ability to lead, delegate appropriately, motivate and support the performance of staff. 
• Excellent understanding of safeguarding legislation and processes, safety, and quality management.

Your qualities will include:

• An inspiring and empathetic leader, strategist, and communicator, ideally from a mental health background, who can cultivate a culture of learning, creativity, inclusion, and excellence.
• Able to demonstrate passion and commitment for HFEH Mind’s mission (lived experience a plus).
• Strong financial experience and abilities.
• Clear and inspirational leadership and people management skills with the ability to build and lead teams across multiple locations.
• Ability to think and act strategically, developing practical, innovative, and creative solutions to the management of issues and complex problems.
• Ability to identify opportunities to improve business outcomes through partnership at all levels.
• Energy and passion to deliver at pace and cut through obstacles. 
• Highly effective influencing and negotiating skills, with the ability to develop partnerships and alliances across a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Politically astute and resilient, with the ability to manage conflict and ambiguity.
• Outcome focused, with the capability and tenacity to drive the agenda forward. 

Benefits & Support

We want all our team to thrive at HFEH Mind and we offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, and excellent learning and development opportunities.  We are proud of our organisational culture, and we offer a supportive, flexible, and enjoyable place to work.

Employee benefits include:

• Opportunities for flexible working
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing with years of service up to 30 days.
• Workplace pension scheme
• Occupational sick pay scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular supervision
• A variety of learning and development opportunities
• Access to “Perkbox” employee benefits
• Cycle to Work Scheme

HFEH Mind are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

HFEH Mind are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing, and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults.

Post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Salary range £53,000 – £57,000 per annum | 35 hours per week | Permanent

Hybrid working pattern (2 days in the office) 

About us

Women and Girls Network (WGN) was established in 1987 and has spent over 30 years supporting women and girls across London affected by gendered violence. This includes childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, rape, prostitution (including trafficking and sexual exploitation), female genital mutilation (FGM), and so-called ‘honour’ based crimes such as forced marriage.

Our goal is to promote, preserve, and restore the mental health and wellbeing of women and girls, to empower them to make a total and sustainable recovery from the experiences of violence. VAWG crimes, which include domestic abuse, rape, sexual assault, stalking, and harassment, accounted for 20% of total police recorded crime in England and Wales between 2022 and 2023. Do you want to make a difference? If so, read on.

About the role

We are excited to be advertising this newly created role as part of WGN’s growth. This role will be the lead on the finance function. Reporting into the Director of Finance and Resources, the role works closely with stakeholders across the organisation including executive leadership, with a specific focus on working closely with the Director and external auditors. The role will have two direct reports – Finance Business Partner and Senior Finance Officer. This is a hands-on role and will have full responsibility for the finance function on a day to day and medium-term basis. The Financial Controller is to lead on all financial systems set up and upgrades.

Although the organisation is well established, this is a growing sector, and the organisation has gone through rapid change over the past few years and is therefore offering the right candidate a great opportunity to deliver change and make a real difference to WGN’s staff and clients. 

Role Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the management and development of the Finance Business Partner and Senior Finance Officer.
• Preparing the year-end statutory accounts and liaising with external auditors.
• Responsible for ensuring that all financial controls are implemented and adhered to within the organisation, in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Supporting non-finance colleagues and stakeholders in understanding all requirements related to the funding agreements.
• Leading the month-end process with the support of the Finance Business Partner and the Senior Finance Officer.
• Leading on all financial systems set up and upgrades.
• Ensuring that all restricted funds are used in accordance with the funding agreements.
• Responsible for treasury and investment management across the organisation.
• Ensuring all payroll payments are made on time.
• Leading the procurement function across the organisation.

About you

If you are someone who has strong financial reporting, budget setting, and year end processing skills, with a keen eye on details and drive to facilitate change and enhance the finance function this role would be for you. 

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience in working with the charity sector in a similar role for at least two years.
• Work well with non-finance colleagues and trustees in delivering key financial reports in an easy-to-understand manner.
• Be a qualified accountant.
• Be comfortable working in a hands-on environment

A commitment to WGN’s goals is key requirement, as well as a pro-active and collaborative working approach.

Interview details

Interviews are expected to take place in the week commencing 18th November, however, please note that dates may be subject to change. 

Further Information

Employee benefits are competitive for our sector and size and can be found on our website or can be requested from the HR team.

We welcome and encourage applications from women of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, Minority and Ethnic communities.

This post is subject to satisfactory references, DBS check, and social media check.

WGN is an equal opportunities employer.

The above post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1

Join Pyramid as our Development Manager and drive positive change! We're looking for a dynamic individual to help us shape the future of inclusive arts by growing Pyramid’s revenue streams and public profile. This is a new opportunity to deliver real impact, working in a senior leadership role to secure new funding, build partnerships, and ensure financial stability. You’ll lead on developing grant applications, coordinating fundraising efforts, and managing our public-facing content and profile. 

This is a new role at Pyramid which supports business development by focusing on fundraising and increasing public awareness of our work. In this role, you will be responsible for generating, growing, and retaining revenues from new and existing channels (including public and private donations, fundraising events, private sector partnerships and public funding schemes).  Liaising with the Director, you will identify and develop funding bids, contracts, and tenders, as well as other sources of income, to enable Pyramid to thrive and grow. You will take responsibility for Pyramid’s public profile, including social media accounts, news articles on its website and press releases, assisted by the Marketing and Communications Officer, whom you will line-manage.

Purpose of the post

• To work alongside the Director and Board of Trustees to develop and implement a revenue generation strategy which grows and diversifies Pyramid’s income streams, supporter base and public profile.
• To support Pyramid’s current and future financial stability by identifying and accessing a wide range of funding streams, including (but not limited to) corporate sponsorship, grants, contracts, commissions, philanthropy, and donations.
• To seek out and initiate opportunities to expand our networks, identifying and engaging with potential new projects, supporters, and influencers.
• To monitor and review Pyramid’s activities in relation to income and impact, and to make recommendations for change and development where appropriate.
• To supervise and collaborate with the Marketing and Communications Officer in developing suitable content to build Pyramid’s public profile, and directly support fundraising efforts by ensuring our website, social media channels and print material are kept up to date with fundraising news and activities that inspire engagement and giving.
• To provide support and insight to stakeholders in setting the future strategic direction for the organisation
• To work with the Director to prepare project budgets and spending reports.

Main tasks:

Strategic

• Responsibility for overseeing and delivering on specific action plans / areas within plans related to business growth and development and monitoring / reporting on progress.
• To monitor and analyse sectoral developments and changes, identifying both opportunities and risks and taking appropriate action.

Financial

• To diversify Pyramid’s revenue streams, with a focus on building unrestricted income.
• To work with the Director to prepare budgets, cashflow forecasts and spending reports, and to present finance information to the Trustees, members, and other stakeholders as appropriate.
• To co-write funding applications and monitoring / evaluation reports with the Director.
• To ensure compliance with funder agreements and that contractual obligations are met.

Engagement

• To work collaboratively with Pyramid’s voluntary Fundraising Team, coordinating and supporting their activities as appropriate.
• To ensure a strong online presence and that high-quality print information is made available for fundraising and business initiatives.

Administrative

• To coordinate the fundraising workload of staff by developing, maintaining, and monitoring the fundraising pipeline and timelines for all sources of income.
• To maintain accurate and comprehensive financial records and documentation relating to funding streams, and income and expenditure.
• To monitor and report on public engagement with fundraising campaigns and strategies.

Operational

• To make arrangements for and at fundraising events, exhibitions, and functions.
• To line manage the Marketing and Communications Officer and be accountable for the day-to-day responsibilities of the Marketing and Communications Officer.
• To attend and contribute to the regular meetings of staff, trustees, and sub-committees as needed.

General

• To carry out any other duties as required, which are appropriate to the nature of the post and its level of responsibility.
• To carry out all duties of the post in accordance with Pyramid Policies and Procedures.

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.

ABOUT US:

Open for Business is a coalition of leading global businesses committed to advancing LGBTQ+ inclusion worldwide. Through data-driven research, we demonstrate the economic benefits of LGBTQ+ inclusion and leverage our network of partners and programs to foster positive change for LGBTQ+ communities.

Founded in 2015, Open for Business has rapidly expanded to include 38 global member organizations and four local programs in East Africa, the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, and Central and Eastern Europe, with additional programs set to launch next year. We take pride in harnessing the power and expertise of the private sector to support some of the most vulnerable members of our global community, ensuring that their advocacy is bolstered by some of the world’s largest and most influential organizations.

THE ROLE:

We are seeking a Finance and Operations Manager to lead and strengthen our financial and operational functions as we continue to grow. This role is critical in ensuring that Open for Business adheres to best practices in financial management and reporting, including compliance with the Charity SORP.

You will serve as the main point of contact for our external accountants and our Financial Advisory Committee, providing timely and accurate financial information to the CEO and Board of Trustees.

On the operations side, you will help build and execute the organizational infrastructure needed to support our expansion, which includes office management and collaborating with our HR team to create a robust induction system for new staff, as well operational management or oversight of core processes.

We are looking for candidates who are passionate about tackling LGBTQ+ inequalities on a global scale and are eager to contribute to a dynamic and fast-growing organization. This UK-based role offers a hybrid working model, with time split between our London office and remote work. Remote candidates within the UK are also welcome to apply. Part time considered. The position reports directly to the Chief Executive.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage financial and operational systems, processes, administration, and internal controls.
• Ensure effective and efficient day-to-day business and financial operations.
• Oversee bank accounts, accounts payable and receivable functions, purchasing, financial reporting, and grants administration.
• Conduct bank and transaction reconciliations and manage expenses, bills, and payments using Xero.
• Produce or oversee production of monthly payroll.
• Produce quarterly management accounts and VAT returns.
• Collaborate with external accountants for annual audit and accounts.
• Liaise with other external advisors as needed.
• Prepare project-specific budgets and lead financial reporting for grants.
• Lead the induction process for new staff and consultants.
• Project manage the implementation of new systems, including coordination with consultants to deliver small-to-medium internal projects.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

The ideal candidate will be experienced with charity finances and may have worked in a similar role previously. You should be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Direct experience in managing a charity finance or operations function.
• Experience liaising with third party providers, including accountants.
• Proficiency in budget preparation and financial reporting.
• Experience with Xero and other accounting software.
• Experience with project management and leading internal change management
• Experience of bookkeeping and (management) accounting.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:

Open for Business is an equal-opportunity employer, dedicated to addressing inequality. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, race or ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or socioeconomic background. All hiring decisions are based on merit.

HOW TO APPLY:

Click on the 'Apply via website' button below to visit out Jobs page and download an application pack.

The closing date for applications is Friday 22nd November 2024.

General Manager

We have an exciting new opportunity for a General Manager to join the team to help the Trustees deliver a 5 Year Strategic Plan, which includes the need to relocate the Shelter. 

If you are an experienced and driven General Manager, excited about the prospect of taking the team forward for positive change, then apply today!

Position: General Manager

Location: Bolton, BL3 6NJ (remote and working from home available)

Hours: Full-time, 43.42 (including 1 in 3 weekends)

Salary: Circa £40,000

Duration: Permanent

Close Date: Monday 11th November 2024

Interview Date: w/c 18th November 2024

The Role

Supporting the delivery of the 5 Year Strategic Plan set by the Trustees, you will provide the leadership necessary to create a sustainable future for the Shelter, including ensuring that the Shelter maintains the highest standards of animal welfare, staff recruitment, succession planning, knowledge, training, cleanliness and presentation are met and maintained.

You will also be responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient day-to-day running of the Shelter, ensuring that it operates within the Charities Declaration of Trust Objects and Health and Safety guidelines. 

You will also provide support and guidance to the Deputy Managers, the Finance, Fundraising & Events Manager and the Night Watch.

About You

With proven experience in a leadership role, you will have:

• A track record in management of staff
• Previous experience in a customer focussed environment
• An understanding of and commitment to health and safety in the workplace
• Financial management skills
• Excellent customer care and communication skills
• Ability to plan and organise own work and direct the work of others
• Strong IT skills

About the Organisation

This animal shelter is a rescue charity dedicated to caring for the lost, stray and abandoned dogs and cats of the Bolton area. With a non-destruction policy, the team are committed to reducing the unwanted cat and dog problem in the area by neutering every animal that is re-homed. With help and love, over 450 animals per year are re-homed!

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission.

You may also have experience in areas such as General Manager, Manager, Operations Manager, Operational Manager, Team Leader, Office Manager, Admin Manager, Area Manager, Site Manager, Rescue, Animal, Animal Welfare, Customer Service.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Harris Hill are delighted to be partnering with Swindon Food Collective in their search for an Operations Manager. 

Location: Swindon

Hours: 25 hours a week 

Salary:  c£25,000

Swindon Food Collective is an independent charity that aims to help people in Swindon and the surrounding area who are suffering from financial hardship and finding it difficult to provide food for themselves, their family or dependants. 

As Operations Manager, you will oversee logistics, streamlining of processes, and optimise resource allocation to meet the needs of the community while minimising waste

Key responsibilities include: 

● Working with Trustees and the Strategic Business Manager to develop, co-ordinate, and action the Charity’s strategy and business plan.

● Providing regular reports to the Board of Trustees, detailing operational performance, KPI’s and strategic initiatives.

● Partnering with Finance to work within allocated budgets, monitoring income and expenditure against targets as laid out in the business plan.

● Day-to-day management of all Operational employees and volunteers, ensuring efficient operations and high-quality service delivery.

· Managing health and safety within all premises and for all company equipment, including company vehicles, as well as adherence to all policies and procedures, ensuring these policies are up to date and reviewed regularly.

● Regularly monitoring and evaluating the service to ensure quality and technical standards are met.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in day-to-day management and supply chain logistics of a diverse operational workforce, including both paid employees and volunteers, with strong leadership and team-building skills. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire both internal teams and external stakeholders are crucial, as is strong experience of staff management and supervision. 

You must also have a full, clean driving license and access to own vehicle. 

This role is the linchpin that keeps the food bank service running smoothly and effectively. If you fulfill the criteria and are passionate about working on community projects that have a positive impact, please do get in touch ASAP!

If you would like to receive further information, including the full job description and how to apply, please send your CV to lizzy.clark at harrishill co uk . Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis. 

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, gender, disability, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Warwickshire and Solihull Community and Voluntary Action  

is recruiting a 

Business Development Advisor 

£30,900 per annum (£29,229.73 pro rata)

35 hours per week 

Permanent subject to funding 

Hybrid working and flexible working hours 

Do you want the voluntary community social enterprise and faith sector in Solihull to be strong and effective?  

We are seeking a community-minded individual to support voluntary and community organisations based in Solihull. The successful candidate will work one to one with organisations to help ensure their sustainability through business and organisational development advice and support. You will have the ability to assess their needs and develop action plans with them, to help improve their effectiveness. You will also organise events and provide opportunities for peer learning.

The successful candidate will have experience of supporting voluntary and community organisations and an understanding of their developmental needs. 

To apply for this role, you are required to hold a driving licence and have use of a car for work purposes. 

This role has a significant element of outreach work. 

If you think you fit the brief for this exciting role, 

 download the application pack from our website  - No CVs 

CAVA is an equal opportunities employer -

‘Putting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion into Practice’ 

WCAVA is a Registered Charity no. 1123402 and a Company Limited by Guarantee no. 06531268 

Closing date: Monday 18th November 2024, 12.00pm midday 

Interview date Thursday 28th November