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This is a critical role within the finance team to ensure it's delivery of high-quality, timely, and insightful financial information. You will work closely with budget holders, enabling data-led decision-making and contribute to donor and committee reporting. As a key member of a small,collaborative team, you will be hands-on managing day-to-day operations, proactive in ensuring a strong internal control environment and keen to drive operational and cost efficiencies.
Role and responsibilities
Reporting
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Responsible for all balance sheet reconciliations including creditor and debtor controls.
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Preparation of timely, accurate financial information including monthly management accounts, cash flow, forecasts.
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Assisting managers and project coordinators in preparation of financial reports to funders
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Compile financial information for grant applications and contract reporting demonstrating sound financial acumen.
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Timely provision of information for the annual audit.
Budgeting
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Assist in the creation of department budgets
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Interpreting variances against budgets and helping to produce informative commentary.
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Engage with wider team to produce forecast information.
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Procurement and Contract review
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Ensure robust procurement procedures are in place and well implemented by the wider team.
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Maintain a register of contracts
Controls
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Maintain fixed asset register and undertake regular review
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Drive and encourage a strong, proportionate internal control environment in line with Charity Commission guidance and good practice.
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Ensure data protection and security processes remain fit for purpose and robust.
Systems
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Coordinating and performing the day-to-day accounting operations including sales invoicing, income capture, purchase processes through to payment, payroll coordination with outsourced providers and cost accounting.
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Responsible for month end close, ensuring high quality, efficient transactional processing.
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Lead the finance team in its implementation of Access Dimensions.
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Champion financial integration across organisational processes.
Relationships
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Advocate for the finance team
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Ensure integration and cohesion of the finance team and wider team
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Supervise and develop the finance team, ensuring high levels of performance, motivation, and professional development.
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Work with the Finance Director to develop and implement our finance strategy, driving long-term financial sustainability
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Build strong relationships across the charity, supporting operational delivery as necessary from time to time.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
St Catherine’s, the newest and largest mixed undergraduate/graduate college within the University of Oxford, is seeking to appoint a Data and Insights Officer to join its friendly, dynamic Development Office.
The Data and Insights Officer will play a critical role in shaping the success of the College’s fundraising and alumni relations initiatives, including our immediate focus on reopening key buildings.
Tasks include managing alumni data, conducting donor research, and providing key insights to drive fundraising strategy and donor and alumni engagement.
The ideal candidate will have excellent organisational skills, an analytical mindset and strong communication skills. They will also have a proactive, resourceful and collaborative approach to work, with a genuine curiosity for data trends and insights.
The salary is set within the range £30,487-£33,966 per annum, comprising 35 hours per week. In return, we offer a range of benefits including lunch without charge, free use of the College gym and travel season ticket loans.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary £52,832-£70,442 FTE commensurate with experience (pro-rated if part time).
Hours This permanent position is offered as a full-time or 0.8 FTE role.
Bring your passion for rivers and the environment to bring about real change on the ground
The South East Rivers Trust is recruiting a new Executive position of Director of Water, Land and Catchments.
The Role
This new role brings together our Science & Partnerships and Water & Land Stewardship teams and is responsible for identifying and developing strategic opportunities to transform the aquatic environment. These include emerging environmental markets and effective partnerships with business, the water industry, government and other conservation organisations.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced, ambitious leader who is passionate about the environment and ready to drive meaningful change. It will suit someone who can understand the big picture, identify tangible opportunities and build a tactical approach to realising them through clear plans, outstanding leadership and the ability to inspire others.
As part of the Executive and Leadership Team you will be integral to implementing the 3 Year Plan and shaping the long-term future of SERT. If you enjoy collaboration and are passionate about the future of rivers and the aquatic environment we’d love to hear from you.
About Us
The South East Rivers Trust (SERT), is the river restoration charity for the South East of England. Our vision is that rivers across the South East are clean, healthy and rich in biodiversity. Our mission is to restore and protect rivers and their catchments against multiple threats and a dramatically changing climate. We do this by:
- delivering evidence-based and nature-based solutions on land and in rivers;
- inspiring and empowering more people to protect rivers for the future.
Working at SERT is rewarding, fulfilling and busy. We work collaboratively and with passion, and this is reflected in our core values of: delivering high quality work, using expertise and scientific understanding, building good and effective relationships, and bringing positive energy to all we do. With rivers and catchments needing serious action to survive, our aims are growth and impact – so you’ll be comfortable with challenges and excited by change. If this sounds like an environment that you would thrive in, we would love to hear from you.
How to Apply:
For further details and to apply click on the 'Apply via website' button. The closing date for applications is Sunday 19th January 2025.
Please note: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We do not sponsor applicants from overseas.
We help rivers thrive again for communities and nature.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Overview
Doctors of the World UK is part of the global Médecins du Monde network, which delivers over 400 medical humanitarian projects in more than 70 countries through 6,000 volunteers. Our vision is of a world in which vulnerable people affected by war, natural disasters, disease, hunger, poverty, or exclusion get the healthcare they need.
Through our health programmes and advocacy, we work to ensure excluded people overcome barriers to realising their right to healthcare. Since opening in the UK in 1998, we’ve raised £10m for overseas programmes, helped 20,000 service users here and fought for healthcare as a human right for all.
As Head of Fundraising and Communications, you will manage a high-performing team of two staff: Individual Giving and Database Manager and the Communications Manager. Your key priority is to raise the income required as per the agreed annual income budgets for the organisation, managing all relevant income streams that include Trusts and Foundations, Events and Community, Corporate, Statutory and Overseas and Individual Giving. You are also responsible for ensuring that all communications messaging is strengthening our brand and engaging our supporters.
Finally, you are an active member participating in the Senior Management Team contributing insights and strategies that align with the charity’s development goals. By engaging in this leadership role, the Head of Fundraising and Communications role will help to drive the charity's mission forward, ensuring long-term sustainability and impact.
Those with lived experience of migration, the asylum system, homelessness, or exclusion from health services are encouraged to apply.
For more information on the role, including a person specification, please refer to the role profile. To speak to someone about the position please contact Shadia Chowdhury to arrange a call with the Executive Director.
Benefits
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Additional leave days, on top of the 28 days per calendar year:
o Birthday leave
o Religious leave
o 2 days for volunteering
o 1 day for moving house/relocating
- Pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexible working: operating on a 35hr working week
- Registered as a London living wage employer
- Eye tests and subsidised glasses/contact lens
- Blue light card
- Breastfeeding arrangements
Salary & Contract
Full time 35 hrs per week
£51,300 per annum
Closing Date:
Friday 20th January at 9am.
Interviews:
W/C: 27th January however we endeavour to review the applications on a rolling basis and may look to interview sooner than the deadline if the candidates are suitable for the role.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV & Covering Letter with the following details:
Your CV and cover letter should be clearly tailored to the position and should reference points from the person specification section of the role profile. Interview dates TBC.
Applications which do not demonstrate the essential skills, knowledge, experience, and competencies will not be shortlisted.
We work tirelessly to empower excluded people to access healthcare.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Home-Start Glasgow North and North Lanarkshire is a local family support charity that works alongside families with babies and young children. Supported by volunteers, we are embedded in our local communities and provide a range of services which support families struggling with the challenges of everyday life.
We are seeking a passionate, creative and experienced Fundraising Manager to join our dynamic team. This newly created role will be crucial in developing and implementing fundraising strategies to support our mission and ensure the financial sustainability of the charity.
As the Fundraising Manager, you will play a pivotal role in securing major funding from trusts, foundations, statutory sources and corporate partners to support the vital work of the charity. You will be responsible for managing and growing our portfolio of funders, ensuring excellent stewardship, and identifying new funding opportunities. You will be part of a small fundraising team which includes a Community Engagement and Fundraising Officer who you will manage.
What we are looking for:
• At least 3 years’ experience in charity fundraising securing major funding.
• Experience of corporate fundraising and securing business funding.
• Excellent written skills for developing successful proposals and grant applications.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly build and sustain relationships.
• Experience of managing donor relationships and developing new partnerships.
• Proven track record of budget management
What we offer:
• 25 days holiday per year (plus 12 days public holiday) pro rata.
• 8% employer contribution to a workplace pension scheme.
• Flexible working hours with the ability to work between home and the office. (Based in Netherton, near Anniesland).
• A positive, supportive environment and learning opportunities.
• The chance to be part of a great team.
We nurture and support families to build confidence, improve health and well-being, strengthen relationships and connect with their communities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Terrence Higgins Trust is looking for a new Director of Finance and Corporate Services to join the team on a permanent basis, our partners at Robertson Bell are leading the search. Terrence Higgins Trust is the UK’s leading HIV charity, working to end new HIV cases by 2030 and ensure people living with HIV get the support they need.
As the Director of Finance and Corporate Services you will lead, support and develop a diverse team of enabling functions across the organisation, including Finance, People, EEDI, Governance, Estates and IT. You will ensure that these functions work effectively together, across Terrence Higgins Trust to support the delivery of the organisation's strategy and business plan. Your style and approach will exemplify our values of ‘ambitious for change’, ‘working together’ and ‘drawing on diverse lived experiences’.
The organisation:
Terrence Higgins Trust is leading the campaign to end new HIV cases by 2030 and focuses its support services on those experiencing the greatest health inequalities. Founded in 1982 after the first named person to die of an AIDS-related illness, THT continues to be at the cutting edge of developments in the epidemic.
The organisation has a £10 million turnover, around 100 staff and over 120 volunteers and is working together to ensure the UK is the first country to stop the onwards transmission of HIV. That is no mean feat. We need the best people to join us in this endeavour.
The key duties of the Director of Finance and Corporate Services are as follows:
- Lead on the implementation of corporate strategies, with appropriate strands for each enabling function so that they support the strategic and operational objectives.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of the corporate services of THT at a senior level, representing the expertise, views and considerations of the various areas to the wider senior team.
- Be responsible for, and provide, the financial and governance expertise.
- Support the Chief Executive in all financial matters with the Board of Trustees and provide expert and practical financial input to its meetings.
- With the CEO, be responsible for the management of risk and ensure the charity has an appropriate risk framework.
- Develop strong relationships with THT managers and other stakeholders to ensure the delivery of a credible and value-adding corporate services.
- Provide strategic guidance on the charity's approach to technology, drawing on external experts as necessary.
- Ensure that the budget, audit and financial reporting cycles and all payment processes are appropriately managed.
The successful candidate will have:
- Experience of working in a senior finance role and holding financial accountability.
- A relevant professional finance qualification.
- Some knowledge and experience of HR at a management level, or a willingness to develop this knowledge.
- Ability to engage with, and contribute to, strategic decision making.
- Experience of embedding new processes/systems and implementing organisational change.
- Ideally, a background working in the charity sector, although candidates without this are still strongly encouraged to apply.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
The position will officially be based at THT's offices in Islington, although there is potential for the right candidate to be based in Brighton, Glasgow or Cardiff. Opportunities to work from home are on offer for up to three days per week.
The deadline for applications is on Monday 13th January with first stage interviews due to take place in their London offices the week of the 20th January. Applications will be under continuous review before this closing date so please submit your CV to Robertson Bell ASAP to make sure you don't miss out!
The Head of Philanthropy will secure and cultivate major donor relationships, growing our existing giving programmes and helping to deliver our overall fundraising strategy. With the Development Director, they will continue to build our prospect pipeline to support Assisted Places fundraising.
Additionally, there may be involvement with a small number of other discrete fundraising projects. Community is a vital part of our schools’ ethos and the Head of Philanthropy will play their part in strengthening this ethos. Many of our major donors will support the schools in other ways, including through our vibrant careers network (CareersLink). The Head of Philanthropy will also embed themselves in school life by playing a leading role in our annual telethons, working with the Development Director and Database Manager to deliver this.
The Head of Philanthropy will be an experienced and highly motivated fundraiser with a passion for growing and cultivating our supporter base. They will be a firm believer in the aims of our Assisted Places programme and in the value of an independent education. The role would suit an articulate, tenacious and persuasive fundraiser, with a strong track-record of forging and cultivating long-term relationships. They will have up-to-date knowledge of charity legislation and best practice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Heritage of London Trust (HOLT) restores the buildings and monuments that tell the story of the city and the people who live within it. Founded over 40 years ago, our mission is to rescue characterful and neglected historic sites all across the city. We focus on sites at risk in areas of least investment - in local communities that most need our help - ensuring a sustainable future for every project we work on. To date, we have restored 850 sites across London.
In 2020 we launched our ground-breaking Proud Places youth programme to inspire and engage young people with the world around them, helping them develop knowledge and skills now and for the future. We work with mainstream schools across London and are the only UK heritage organisation to specialise in working with excluded pupils, young people at risk of gang exploitation and young refugees. To date we have worked with 8,000 young people and the programme continues to expand.
As our programme work has grown, so has our team and investment into our communications capability. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled communications professional to make a meaningful impact on London’s people and places. The Head of Communications is a newly created role reporting directly to the Director (Chief Executive).
With over 40 active projects and a vibrant youth engagement program, HOLT offers a wealth of compelling stories to share. As Head of Communications, you will focus our communications strategy to promote our mission, connect projects with diverse audiences, and engage a broad spectrum of supporters. The Head of Communications will bring expertise, fresh perspectives, and a focus on growing media relations. We have warm relationships with journalists and media contacts, which we are keen to build on as our work grows. A natural writer, you’ll produce high-quality content for our website and social media, liaising with our talented design team on videos, photography, and other assets. You’ll build our profile, showcase our work, and advance our social impact and reach.
We are a committed team with an entrepreneurial, creative approach; we find joy and purpose in our work and strive to create a collaborative, stimulating environment. We are seeking a warm, imaginative, and persuasive communicator with a keen eye for storytelling who can champion our work across press, digital, and social media platforms. Working closely with the Director, you will lead a small team and collaborate with senior colleagues in Fundraising, Programmes, and Trustees to capture and communicate our impact effectively.
While communications experience in arts, heritage, or youth engagement is an advantage, the qualities we value most are creativity, curiosity, proactivity, and collaboration. A commitment to our mission and a deep interest in serving young people, London, and its communities are essential.
To learn more about this fantastic opportunity, please download the full appointment brief, where you will also find contact details of our talent consultant Ami Jenick at People Beyond Profit, should you wish to have an informal and confidential conversation about the role.
Closing date: 12 January 2025
People Beyond Profit Conversations: 15- 21 January 2025
HOLT First Interview: 27 January 2025
HOLT Second Stage Conversations: W/c 27 January 2025
Prospectus is pleased to be partnering with a charity based in South London to help them recruit for an interim Head of Fundraising as a 4-month contract.
This is a part-time role (3 or 4 days a week) paying a salary of £60,000 FTE per annum and the postholder will be working in a hybrid model from their offices.
The post holder will manage employees responsible for trust, community, corporate and individual fundraising, as well as communications staff responsible for regular internal and external organisational communications, including website and social media and where required proactive media work.
You will be responsible for assessing and making recommendations to the charity’s linked Fundraising Strategy and support them to create meaningful and lasting strategic fundraising initiatives that will directly help deliver their mission.
They are looking for someone with substantial experience of working in Fundraising consultancy for a broad range of clients. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successful handling income generation through different streams from concept to completion with experience of raising and managing five to six figure gifts.
We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Ariha Semontee at Prospectus.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. Please in the first instance share an up-to-date CV with us and should your experience be suitable, we will look to arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You will then have all the information you need to finalise your formal application. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
Mid and North East Essex Mind have a brand-new role and an exciting opportunity for someone who is driven to achieve results and has demonstrable experience in fundraising and developing outstanding relationships with donors and fundraisers.
You will work closely with the senior leadership team to ensure the development and growth of the charity in line with objectives and income aspirations outlined in our new strategic and operational plans.
You will play a key role in developing and implementing the charity fundraising strategy across all income streams including community, events and corporate, training, grants and trusts, supporting the growth of the organisation along with services delivered across both Mid and North East Essex – leading and motivating a small team.
An essential requirement of this role will be developing beneficial and lasting relationships across Mid and North East Essex with our valued supporters, donors’ community groups, businesses and peers in other organisations continually raising the profile of the organisation and championing all aspects of the charity’s work.
We are happy for some hybrid working, however this role will require considerable travel within the Mid and North East Essex footprint, so you will have a Full UK driving license and own transport.
Come and join us and help us to offer hope and support for good mental health, so that no one feels alone.
We are a real living wage employer and offer our staff a range of health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial benefits to ensure that we fully support our employees. This includes: 36 days holiday including 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time); competitive pension; recruitment referrals, training and development, flexible/agile working; annual wellbeing day; expert supervision and peer support, an extended lunch break each week; onsite parking at most locations; company sick pay based on length of service and a charity worker discount scheme.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, collaborating with our communities and partners to drive innovation and better decision-making. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds to try to ensure we better represent our communities.
Join us in creating an environment where everyone feels supported, respected, and valued. Let’s build a community that thrives on inclusivity and mutual respect.
We listen to our communities and offer compassionate and inclusive mental health services, resources, and practical support to promote wellbeing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Porchlight is Kent’s largest homelessness charity and a leading provider of housing, mental health and wellbeing services across the southeast. It’s an exciting time to join our fundraising team as we continue to build our profile across the county.
As the individual giving and legacy manager, you will develop the charity's individual giving and legacy programs, increasing the value and length of support from existing and new supporters. Identify audiences, products, and messages, and develop donor journeys to maximize sustainable income. Working with the Head of fundraising, and the wider income generation and communications team you will develop multi-channel campaigns that inspire and engage people and motivate them to support Porchlight.
This is a great opportunity to be part of a team that’s taking Porchlight’s fundraising activity to the next level, growing reach and engagement and driving change for the homeless and vulnerable people we support.
The role requires:
- Knowledge of individual giving and legacy fundraising principles and practice
- Knowledge of Charity law and the Fundraising Regulator’s code of conduct
- Experience of designing and delivering fundraising campaigns
- Experience of developing and implementing individual giving and legacy strategies
- Experience of donor development and working to targets
- Experience of using a contact management database to manage relationships
- Experience of budget planning and forecasting
Working pattern: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday with some flexibility available
Contract type: Permanent, full time.
Interview date: 15th Janaury 2025
A safe home, better life and fairer future for everyone.
Due to the success of a new strategic direction, leading to an increase in income and impact, Newcastle Hospitals Charity has a fantastic opportunity for the right person to succeed in the role of Fundraising Coordinator. This role will join a collaborative and energetic team who raise funds from a variety of sources including events, community fundraisers and individual giving.
One of the largest NHS charities in the UK, Newcastle Hospitals Charity (NHC) works in partnership with Newcastle Hospitals to fundraise for and to support a range of projects that go beyond public funding and enable the Trust to deliver its ambition and deliver goals that the NHS can’t do alone. Projects supported by NHC include the purchase of specialist clinical equipment; capital infrastructure and initiatives that support the health and wellbeing of patients and staff. We are proud to make a genuine difference to people’s lives each and every day.
This role plays a key part in delivering the ambitious Charity strategy, linking the hospital charity, NHS staff members, and the local community.
You’ll inspire and bring out the best in our supporters, helping them to achieve their fundraising goals. You will understand supporters’ motivations and help them to support Newcastle Hospitals Charity in the way that appeals to them. All while ensuring you offer excellent levels of communication; fundraising guidance; suitably recognise their contribution; and demonstrate the impact of their support.
You’ll form productive and positive relationships with individual donors, staff, community partners, fundraisers and volunteers, to grow productive and positive relationships with them.
You will deliver exceptional donor stewardship that meaningfully connects with supporters and grows our supporter base, whilst developing a robust prospect pipeline. Relationship management is key to this role, the ability to connect with people on a very personal level, and with compassion.
You will be responsible for establishing a strong network of community partners, raising the profile of the charity by attending key networking events and staying abreast of key sector insights and trends.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
CEO (Charity)
Location: Brighton
Salary: Up to £70,000 depending on skills and experience
Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Closing date: Sunday 5th January 2025
Interviews: Week commencing 13th January 2025
Anyone can develop a problem with drink or drugs, no matter background or situation. But we know women are more likely to face barriers to accessing the support they need.
Working closely with the Trustees, the leadership team and the rest of the organisation, you’ll move Oasis forward by leading delivery of the strategic plans; strengthening financial resilience; and ensuring we fulfil governance responsibilities in order to realise Oasis’ vision of giving hope and delivering effective support to people affected by drugs and alcohol.
As Chief Executive Officer, you will be responsible for helping meet the challenges of a testing financial environment, fast-changing and complex user needs and a rapidly evolving policy framework. This is alongside helping to support the needs of staff and volunteers, at the same time as moving Oasis to become even more diverse, inclusive and representative of the communities we serve – now and into the future.
We’re looking for someone who will help put innovation at the heart of all we do, so that we can continue to deliver the highest standards of service, whilst capitalising on the phenomenal work already being delivered.
Keys skills required:
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Collaboration and partnership working
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Strategic planning
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Leadership
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Effective communication
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Organisation and decision-making
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Knowledge and understanding of the drug and alcohol services sector / voluntary / health and social care sector
Who we are looking for
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Strong leadership skills and the ability to enthuse, motivate and develop teams of people to deliver results.
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Proven track record of securing funding in a tough financial climate, particularly through trust and foundation applications
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Understanding of key issues, policy and legislation surrounding drug and alcohol services.
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Experience in financial management and budgeting skills.
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Experience in leading change management.
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Understanding of the voluntary and community sector in the UK and the issues it faces.
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Ability to think strategically and to communicate the strategic vision.
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Excellent all-round communication skills and relationship management abilities
About us
We give hope to people affected by drugs and alcohol. We help women, children and families find the strength and opportunities to make choices that lead to change. Not just for themselves, but for their families, their friends and their communities. For all of us.
We treat the person, not just the problem. We don’t ‘fix’ or rescue anyone. Instead, we give women hope that things can be better, and the tools to make changes. We understand that people aren’t always straightforward – and that a tough start in life doesn’t have to mean a bad end. For over 25 years, we’ve worked with compassion and creativity to show just that.
Lewisham Music is an award-winning youth charity and Principal Partner in the South East London Music Hub. Working alongside local and national partners, we deliver and support a diverse range of musical opportunities in schools and communities across Lewisham.
The Director of Community Programmes is a key leadership position responsible for ensuring that Lewisham Music offers a diverse and quality music education offer across our communities. The postholder will be responsible for the strategic development of all out-of-school provision, including the Saturday Music Centre, after school groups, holiday courses and our programme at The Fellowship. They will also hold responsibility for overseeing our exciting programme of community events and partnership projects.
A significant focus of this role is working alongside the Chief Executive to fundraise from trusts, foundations and corporate sponsors to ensure that programmes are sustainable and can be developed to meet the changing needs of Lewisham’s young people.
The Director of Community Programmes will line manage Lewisham Music’s Community Music Coordinator, Community Programme Producer, Connect Programme Producer and Saturday Music Centre Manager. They will also work closely with Lewisham Music office and management staff, Music Tutors and trustees.
Partnership is key to Lewisham Music’s work, and the Director of Community Programmes will work closely with key strategic and Hub partner organisations across Lewisham and beyond to ensure a joined-up approach to community music-making and progression opportunities.
They will also manage and develop relationships with a range of funders.
The Role
As Director of Community Programmes, you’ll…
- Lead and grow our community music offer, including events, community programmes, and holiday courses.
- Secure external funding to ensure the sustainability of programmes.
- Develop strategic partnerships with local and national organisations.
- Oversee a passionate team, driving quality, inclusivity, and innovation.
We’re looking for a dynamic leader with…
- Proven programme management
- Significant fundraising experience and financial management skills.
- Strong relationship-building and partnership work
- A community-focused leader with a proven commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Equalities statement
Lewisham Music is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and value individual differences. If you have a disability and need assistance, please let us know. We will provide reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and interview process. We are committed to ensuring that our workplace is inclusive, accessible and equitable for everyone.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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World Jewish Relief provides life-saving and life-changing action to people in crisis around the world. We work with our trusted local partners to help people survive the consequences of conflict and disaster, to thrive and rebuild their lives. We deliver programmes using our expertise, with urgency to achieve maximum and sustainable impact for those within and beyond our community.
We now have an exciting opportunity for a Programmes Officer to join our International Programmes and Partnerships team. You will play a critical role in supporting and strengthening our humanitarian programmes and climate portfolio - developing strong local partnerships, excellent programme management and monitoring and evaluation support, and sound administrative and financial input.
As members of the START Network and signatories of Charter4Change and The Climate and Environment Charter for Humanitarian Organizations, and endorsers of the Principles for LLA (Locally Led Adaptation), we are committed to the highest standards of humanitarian intervention. Recent operations include responses to disasters from Ukraine, Colombia, Haiti, Kenya, Ethiopia, Morocco, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Philippines and Gaza.
You should have:
- Demonstrable experience or knowledge about the humanitarian and/or climate sector.
- Experience and knowledge about relevant technical sectors like Food Security & Livelihoods, Nutrition, WASH, Protection, Health, Climate or Disaster Risk Reduction
- Demonstrable knowledge of humanitarian programming, sustainability, climate resilience, and monitoring and evaluation processes, including using excel to capture and analyse data.
- Cross-cultural sensitivity and ability to work with overseas partners with varying levels of English.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to produce high quality written work under pressure and to deadlines.
- Demonstrable financial and numeracy skills.
- Ability and flexibility to travel overseas when required
- Working knowledge of another language would be an advantage, especially French or Spanish
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits including:
- 23 days holiday plus bank holidays and Jewish holidays. After 2 years’ service holiday entitlement increases to 25 days.
- Pension scheme – we contribute 5% to the World Jewish Relief pension scheme.
- Life Insurance – up to 3 times salary to nominated beneficiaries.
- Health Cash Plan – cash back to cover the costs of dental treatment, optical care, specialist consultations and a range of complementary therapies.
- Enhanced maternity & paternity pay.
- Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice or support with any personal or work. related concerns or free counselling if needed.
- Season ticket / travel to work loan.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- On Friday the office closes at 3pm.
- We encourage flexible working and offer a range of flexible working options.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
World Jewish Relief promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We invite and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from candidates of different ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation and of faith or none that meet the criteria set out for this role. Candidates from the global south or with lived experience would be particularly welcome. You don’t need to be Jewish to work for us, but you must share our desire to assist those who need help based on their vulnerability, not their identity, recognising the dignity and potential of all people.
How to apply
Please upload your CV and a cover letter which demonstrates your suitability for the role by answering the following question:
- Why does this role appeal to you and how do you meet the criteria in the person specification?
Bringing life-changing action to people in crisis around the world