Permanent Recruitment Consultant Jobs in Glasgow

Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be working with a fantastic non-profit organisation that focuses on working with organisations/families to achieve best results with their philanthropy. The organisation takes a proactive role in managing high net worth Muslims' investments to effect positive and substantial changes. The organisation has a team of dedicated team members which research, define and incubate innovative community development projects. The organisation is expanding with operations in both Canada and Australia. An exciting opportunity exists for a Client Relationship Manager to join the team. As Client Relationship Manager, you will be responsible for nurturing and maintaining relationships with charities, volunteers, and other stakeholders to ensure continued support for the charity’s mission and programmes. The role will also involve donor data management, marketing and communications and outreach where applicable. This is a client facing role requiring strong relationships management skills as well as operational skills.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 2-5 years’ experience in client relationship management. You will have a proven track record of successfully building and maintaining relationships with clients, donors and stakeholders and achieving fundraising goals. You will possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written with the ability to articulate the organisation’s mission and impact effectively. You will have a clear understanding of fundraising and marketing and have good knowledge of CRM software e.g., Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge for donor management and reporting. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders is also essential for this role. You will be highly organised with a proactive personality and be able to demonstrate a passion for the work of the charity. 

If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis and roles may closer earlier than initially indicated.

Commercial Finance Manager

Permanent Position

£50,000 - £54,000 Salary.

Remote working with occasional meeting in London.

The client is a UK Charity with a sizeable retail division.

• Finance Business Partner for the charities retail operations (budget approx. £22m)
• FP&A team/resource planning and manager of analysis team
• Overall responsibility for production of management accounts working with the Head of Finance.
• Deliver a finance business partner function for Retail operations, supporting senior management in Retail and Finance and developing a deep knowledge of the business, detailed cost structures (including salaries) and income streams
• Meet regularly with the retail team to discuss and understand financial results and business strategy and planning
• Oversee the production and monitoring of budgets and provide constructive challenge to understand budget, forecast and actual results
• Responsible (with assistance from the FP&A analysis team) for production of detailed and timely management information for the retail team on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
• Produce forecasts as required and take responsibility for their accuracy
• Review the information and systems used and recommend improvements for reporting content and efficiency.

closing date 19th of April

1. Are you ready to lead a team dedicated to enhancing educational standards and changing futures?
2. Could you be the visionary EPA Operations Manager this organisation is looking for to guide their operations into a new era of success and compliance?

TPP is working with an ambitious, dynamic, and growing awarding organisation, committed to widening participation for all, to appoint a EPA Operations Manager.

This is a full time (35 hrs per week), permanent position, working fully remotely, with occasional office visits for whole staff team days - usually once every quarter.

Benefits - EPA Operations Manager:

• £43,000-46,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Open and transparent pay scale model which rewards staff through a 6 point pay scale
• Annual discretionary company-wide bonus for achieving business targets and objectives
• Competitive defined benefit pension scheme
• Full-time hours of 35 per week, but flexibility as to business needs is encouraged - no clock watching or timesheets, staff are trusted to do the right thing
• Generous holiday allowance:
  • 30 days + Christmas shutdown (3 days) + bank holidays
• Flexible hours
• Generous sick pay scheme
• Investment in your training and development - scope for internal promotion
• Regular staff days - time out away from the office together and the opportunity to input into the company strategy, learn new skills and have a bit of fun
  • At a recent staff day, there was a treasure quest, the team got creative with power tools and saws, and fed giraffes and elephants!

About the organisation - EPA Operations Manager:

As an Awarding Organisation that has been established for the last three decades, the portfolio of qualifications on offer is very wide ranging, from access to higher education diplomas to bespoke qualifications. This organisation is very ambitious and forward-thinking and is very keen to attract like-minded people to work towards their continued success.

The core values of the organisation are:

• Partnership
• Integrity
• Originality
• Quality

About the role - EPA Operations Manager:

As the EPA Operations Manager, you will oversee the strategy and operation of the end-point assessment function. This role demands a leader capable of inspiring a team, ensuring quality service, and meeting compliance requirements. Your work will directly contribute to the success and growth of learners across the UK.

Key responsibilities - EPA Operations Manager:

• Strategise and manage the EPA function to align with the organisation's goals.
• Lead and motivate a high-performing team towards achieving business targets.
• Maintain compliance and quality standards within the EPA offer.
• Collaborate with various teams to support business growth and operational efficiency.

Skills / Experience required - EPA Operations Manager:

• Proven management experience in EPA operational and quality delivery within an awarding organisation.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to manage workloads efficiently and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Experience in building relationships and influencing stakeholders positively.

Interview process:

• 2 stages
  • 1^st stage to be held on 30^th April 2024
    • IT Assessment and timed task to be completed prior to interview if successfully shortlisted
  • 2^nd stage to be held on 15^th May 2024
• Format - online

To apply:

• CV only, no covering letter required

Deadline for applications:

• Wednesday 17^th April 2024
  • Please note, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - please send in your application promptly if you would like to be considered, as this role may close prior to the deadline.

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

Talent Acquisition Lead – Full Time, Permanent –  Remote - £35,000 - £42,000 per annum.

Benefits:

• Training opportunities and career development
• Flexible Working
• Salary Sacrifice Electric Car Scheme (once confirmed in post)
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• 3 well-being days per year
• Simply Health Cash Back Scheme - including but not limited to:
• Discounted gym membership
• Dental treatment cover
• Optical treatment cover
• Multiple alternative therapies
• Contributory Pension Scheme – Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years’ service and up to 9% thereafter
• HeadSpace App
• Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary)
• Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)

We are The Forward Trust. We empower people to recover from addiction, supporting them to break the cycle of crime and to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.

Role Overview – Talent Acquisition Lead:

We are looking for a resilient, patient and committed team player with a confident and positive attitude to join our team in this new position! 

The right candidate will not only have significant experience in recruitment and talent acquisition, but will also be skilled in working on recruitment campaigns that reach a wide range of diverse candidates. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible.

Role Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for…

• Supporting the creation and implementation of The Forward Trust’s Talent Acquisition Strategy.
• Supporting resource and retention needs across the whole organisation, offering practical and innovative ideas.
• Enabling and empowering hiring managers to effectively hire into positions, focusing on challenging areas of the business.
• Work with the HR team and wider organisation to promote The Forward Trust as a great employer, internally and externally.
• Collaborating positively with the team and wider teams to deliver a great service during a highly challenging time.
• Being responsible for the professional development of one team member (TA admin). We believe in internal progression and growing our own talent.

Requirements – Talent Acquisition Lead:

We are looking for someone who....

• Has experience helping to create and implement a successful HR, sourcing or recruitment strategy.
• Is an experienced sourcer, recruiter or talent acquisition professional. 
• Has knowledge of the sector.
• Has a good understanding of employment legislation.
• Is proactive and able to use their initiative, working independently.
• Able to respond quickly and effectively and can communicate clearly and concisely.

We are looking for a Trust & Foundations Fundraising Manager to build relationships with and grow income from charitable trusts and corporate foundations for an inspiring health charity.

This can be a home based role or London hybrid role with 2 days a week in the London office.

The Charity
A passionate health charity dedicated to funding vital research and supporting people and their loved ones with the care they need. You would be joining a warm and supportive team with a collaborative working culture, well known for encouraging development opportunities. They offer some fantastic benefits include 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, a health care plan, pension, flexible working as well as much more.

The Role
Build on existing pipelines and work with the prospect researcher to develop a strong pipeline of trusts and foundations.

Manage existing relationships with trusts and foundations as well as develop new trusts relationships to increase the prospect base.

Guide and support the Philanthropy Executive in preparation of tailored small trust approaches.

Support the Trusts team on any other opportunities that may arise, including working with companies and corporate foundations.

The Candidate
Previous experience of fundraising from trusts and/ or foundations.

Track record of securing lower to medium value donations/ grants (4 / 5 figures).

Experience in preparing high quality grant reports.

Demonstrable experience of translating internal project descriptions into compelling proposals.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Please note this charity is reviewing applications on a roling basis so do get in touch ASAP to find out more.

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Are you an Individual Giving fundraising specialist with the skills to deliver income growth for an international charity with bold ambitions to save lives and build safer futures?

MAG's vision is a safe future for women, men and children affected by violence, conflict, and insecurity. People will live in communities where their rights are upheld, with dignity and choice and free from fear of mines, explosive remnants of war (ERW) and the impact of small arms, light weapons and ammunition.

Salary: £46,860
Contract: Permanent, 37.5 hours FTE and open to 4 days or job share
Location: Remote with approx. monthly travel to Manchester HQ, or hybrid within 30 miles

Benefits: 25 days holiday (increasing to 30 with service) and 5% employer pension contribution

Culture: Flexible, life and family-friendly

About the charity:

This is a fantastic time to be joining MAG, as they unveil a new five-year organisational strategy and ambitious fundraising strategy to transform income across the UK, US and globally. They have big, bold plans, with the backing of the Board and senior leadership team, to proactively invest in new fundraising channels and grow the team to help diversify income and guarantee sustainability.

About the role:

You'll play a key role in ensuring MAG's new global fundraising strategy becomes a reality, by developing and implementing multi-channel individual giving campaigns in the US and UK. The ambition is to significantly transform and grow unrestricted income from individual and mid-level donors and legacies.

It's a heady mix of creativity blended with hands-on delivery and implementation, as well as leadership of a small fundraising team (IG Officer and Global Legacy Coordinator).

About you:

Working collaboratively with the Head of Public Fundraising, you'll drive forward the strategic growth of a global individual giving programme. Utilising upgraded investment to build the donor base, you'll aim to improve supporter retention and loyalty and maximise lifetime value.

You'll need in-depth technical knowledge of direct marketing and legacy fundraising techniques, with experience of delivering in the UK or USA. You can adapt your approach and communication style for different audiences and understand the nuance of operating in global markets with differing needs.

To apply, we'd love you to demonstrate these key skills and experiences:

• You're creative with a willingness and appetite to try new things.
• Test-and-learn mentality, understanding target markets and ROI for high-impact campaigns.
• Experienced in a variety of channels including email campaigns, cash appeals, telemarketing and newsletters.
• Able to navigate complex environments with influence and gain buy-in from stakeholders.
• You're versatile and think strategically, delivering quality comms with attention to detail.
• A collaborative and supportive team player who centres values in everything they do.

Whilst this role has team management responsibility, we don't necessarily expect you to come with leadership experience. This could be a brilliant opportunity to develop those skills with the right aptitude and attitude.

If you are as excited by the possibilities as we are, please get in touch with a copy of your CV or profile to Amelia Lee at Charity People.

Deadline: 9am on Friday 19^th April

Interviews: w/c 29^th April, date to be confirmed

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

Arts Emergency – Head of Fundraising 

Location: Home or office based - London N4 or Manchester M1.  

Salary: £40,000 per annum FTC. 

Contract: Permanent, full-time hours, although compressed or annualised hours will be considered.

Arts Emergency, a mentoring charity and support network aiming to address the inequalities in the creative and cultural sectors, is looking for an experienced and motivated fundraiser to provide leadership and management for fundraising activities. 

Since 2013, Arts Emergency has been providing 16-25 year olds in London, Greater Manchester, Merseyside and beyond with a trained mentor working in their field of interest. Mentors help Young Talent set goals, explore their passions and make decisions about higher education, training and careers.  After they complete a year of mentoring, Young Talent can continue to access opportunities, advice, resources and paid work from the Arts Emergency Network until they turn 26. The network is made up of thousands of cultural professionals who’ve all offered to share crucial gateways into hard to crack industries like TV, publishing and architecture with young people.

This position will be responsible for raising the necessary income to ensure Arts Emergency’s high-quality, person focused, asset-based services for young people are sustainably funded and can

scale. This is a new role that reports to the Director of Fundraising & Marketing, overseeing a diverse income portfolio including individual giving, major donors, trusts and foundations, corporate donations, commercial income and community fundraising. The Head of Fundraising will have a particular focus on managing and growing the charity’s income from individuals and organisations, with an aim to increase overall fundraising to £1.25m in 2026.

Arts Emergency are seeking candidates that are passionate about building and developing strong teams and who can implement ambitious plans for funding work by making best use of their large community of young people, volunteers and organisations across the Arts, Humanities and in the Cultural and Creative industries. You will be an inclusive leader with the ability to inspire and motivate others, with a strong understanding of charitable income streams gained from experience working at a similar level in a small organisation or in a senior position within a larger organisation/team. Finally, you will be experienced in developing fundraising strategies through to implementation and evaluation, with a creative and proactive approach to developing and deepening relationships with stakeholders.

This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing charity which is poised to expand their award-winning work nationally, aiming to help to 3,000 young people by 2026, as well as support its cementing of its position as a leading and trusted service provider and support network for aspiring artists and thinkers.

CLOSING DATE: 9am, Monday 29th April 2024

The Talent Set are delighted to be working with a lovely Health Charity to find their new Supporter Experience Manager

The organisation offers a flexible working environment, with a primarily remote working pattern and salary between £30-35k dependant on experience. This role will require monthly travel to their Leamington Spa offices for team meetings.

This role will oversee the development of the charity’s supporter experience strategy in line with fundraising priorities and objectives, developing donor retention methods and fantastic supporter journeys to increase long term income.

Key responsibilities include:

· Effectively lead the development of supporter journeys via multiple channels, leading on product innovations and integrated campaigns to build supporter loyalty.

· Work effectively with fundraising & marketing colleagues to implement a multi channel supporter experience and journey strategy.

· Act as the main point of contact for community volunteers to maintain engagement and activity to help them fulfil their roles across the country.

· Develop supporter retention methods and techniques to increase net income.

· Lead the Supporter Experience team, line managing two people.

Experience required:

· Experience of developing supporter journeys in a public fundraising setting.

· Experience of developing multi-channel fundraising & marketing campaigns

· Experience of managing community volunteers.

· Knowledge of supporter retention methods.

· Experience of line management is a plus.

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

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

The Talent Set are delighted to be working with a national Children’s Charity to find their new Philanthropy Manager.

The organisation offers a flexible working environment, with a fully remote working pattern and occasional travel for engagement activities and donor meetings.

This role will play a key part in maximising income for the charity by developing and managing existing relationships and identifying new major donors to secure gifts upwards of £5,000.

Key duties include:

· Raising funds for key projects in line with agreed income targets, making asks at a 4, 5 and 6 figure level.

· Recruiting new philanthropic support into the supporter pipeline whilst managing an engaged pool of existing donors.

· Regularly attending meetings and events with key major donors to maximise income and charity profile.

· Work collaboratively across the charity to research, identify and develop new funding opportunities to achieve strategic objectives.

Experience required:

· Significant experience of managing new and existing high-value fundraising relationships, with a comprehensive understanding of major donor fundraising.

· Track record of securing significant funding for existing and proposed new projects.

· Ability to produce compelling cases for support on social policy issues.

· Excellent influencing and negotiating skills.

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

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

London: £70,995 to £87,781 | National: £68,407 to £76,800 

The College of Policing is the professional body for the police service in England and Wales who work to share knowledge and good practice, set standards, and support professional development for police officers and staff. Although we're a small organisation, our work has a big reach. We are uniquely placed to work both with national policing organisations and local forces to support frontline officers, staff and volunteers in their day-to-day roles.  We offer a supportive and inclusive environment for people to thrive.

This post can be based remotely with occasion travel to the headquarters in Ryton-on-Dunsmore (CV8 3EN) or regional offices including London, for individuals based close to an COP office then the team are in a couple of days a week. They offer extensive flexible-working policy, employee wellbeing support, family friendly policies, employers’ network for equality and inclusion membership (ENEI silver award winners), and status as a disability confident leader means everyone can bring their whole self to work.

The Head of Finance and Procurement will report to and work closely with the Director of Enabling Services leading the Finance Team. This team is highly competent, reliable, and experienced in what they do. A Senior Leadership role supporting the Chief Executive and Directors to lead, plan and implement the College’s agreed strategic priorities, ensuring products are fit for purpose and have the greatest overall benefit for end-users in policing.

The key responsibilities of the Head of Finance and Procurement will be:

• Engage, build and influence relationships with internal and external stakeholders providing strategic vision, leadership and accountability. Evaluate the impact of College policy, products and services to understand stakeholder impact and contribution to the College’s agreed strategic priorities Champion the efficient use of College resources and budgets
• Develop transformational strategy, policy and proposals to deliver the organisation’s agreed strategic priorities, utilising research and best evidence to apply rigour and challenge.
• Lead financial and procurement strategies and planning for the organisation, making appropriate and timely recommendations to the Executive and College Board
• Lead the overall management of day-to-day internal financial controls and assets including the detection and monitoring of fraud, and financial risk management
• Identify, analyse and manage strategic risks proactively, reporting, escalating and putting in place mitigation as appropriate and ensuring all risk assessment is timely, proportionate and balanced with the operational realities and requirements of policing
• Develop, lead and performance manage individuals through line management and/or matrix management arrangements as required, ensuring adequate resourcing is planned to meet objectives and that project and programme management disciplines support the delivery of key initiatives

The successful Head of Finance and Procurement will have:

• You must be ACCA, CIMA or ACA fully qualified finance professional
• Strong ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels and work collaboratively to achieve objectives
• You will have led a team or teams during your career
• Strong ability to effectively challenge and influence others, including more senior colleagues and stakeholders, to ensure the right outcome is achieved
• You will have experience of managing budgets and forecasts, dealing with external stakeholders (such as internal and external audit), and have been involved in risk management and performance management
• Able to communicate with, engage and inspire others at all levels

Robertson Bell is exclusively partnering with the College of Policing to recruit a new Head of Finance & Procurement with the role based remotely or from one of the offices. The benefits package is generous including up to 31 days of personal annual leave and around 28% Employer contribution to pension. 

• Contribute to high-profile OTS project in a pivotal year
• Work closely with the CEO and Chair

About Our Client

Established by the telecoms industry in June 2022, TOTSCo (The One Touch Switching Company Ltd) is a member-owned company whose goal is the introduction, in line with new regulations, of switching processes for broadband and voice services in the home and for businesses. The planned date for the implementation of the corresponding One Touch Switch process and technology is 12 September 2024 and is likely to be headline news in the consumer press. Given its unique position in the industry, the governance of TOTSCo is key to its legitimacy and effective operation. TOTSCo is looking for a Chief of Staff to drive the development of its governance and strategy.

Job Description

Reporting to the CEO, the job holder will work closely with the CEO, the executive team and the board on a variety of tasks to help TOTSCo achieve maturity in its governance, decision making and strategy and more generally as an organisation. Tasks include:

• Forward-planning board agendas in the light of strategic and operational priorities
• Preparing papers for board consideration under direction, including appropriate analysis and recommendations
• Support strategic development and implementation
• Preparing periodic board off-site strategy meetings
• Support board committees (e.g. Remco, ARC) in meeting preparation
• Development, management and review of organisational policies, including development of the staff handbook
• Support the board in implementation of Wates code of corporate governance
• Support the executive in preparation and analysis of consultation exercises with stakeholders
• Ad-hoc operational, strategic and organisational projects

Should time allow, additional tasks may extend to a variety of projects such as:

• Assist in analytical tasks such as the interpretation of OTS data
• Compliance analysis (in association with external advisers)
• Development with SMEs of TOTSCo's operations procedures manual

The Successful Applicant

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate experience in such tasks and that could add value in TOTSCo's journey to maturity.

To be successful, candidate will need to demonstrate the following qualities and experience:

• Analytical thinker, also delivery focused
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Numerate
• Policy and process mindset
• Programme and planning management
• Experience of governance processes
• Self-motivated and organised

What's on Offer

This role is homeworking and can be performed from anywhere in the UK.

There will be travel to London approximately twice a month and this will be paid for. 

Salary - £80-£100K

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Page Executive.

Wohl Legacy 

Part time Finance Director

Salary circa £90,000 FTE (2.5 – 3 days per week)

Remote / Occasional travel to London

The Wohl Legacy is comprised of three independent charities all founded by the late Maurice and Vivienne Wohl. The Wohl Legacy invests in and partners with numerous organisations and communities in the fields of Medical Advancement, Care and Welfare, Jewish and Communal Life, Jewish Education, and Pathways to Employment, working with these organisations to ensure lasting change.

Our partners may be those on the ground acting to make change happen or thought and learning partners who share a common vision. Facilitating relationships between organisations, key funders and interested parties is an integral part of the Wohl approach; we seek the best possible outcomes to the challenges that communities face, to enable them to grow and thrive.

We are looking for a proactive and highly capable Finance Director to join our small organisation and provide 360 degree support to the Chief Executive Officer. The organisation has gone through a period of modernisation and we are looking for someone who will continue to seek to improve and streamline processes and find more agile ways of working.

This position is responsible for the full finance function and responsibilities include:

• Overall responsibility for the development and successful delivery of the Finance function; 
• Leading on financial planning, preparing annual budgets and quarterly management accounts;
• Preparing year end SORP accounts and liaising with the auditors; producing the Annual Report and Financial Statements; reporting to Finance, Audit and Risk Committee, Investment Committee and the Board of Trustees;
• Liaising with investment managers to obtain regular reports of performance and undertaking new investment movement analysis;
• Ensuring the Foundation’s policies are kept up to date and compliant;
• Communicating complex financial information and influencing and building rapport with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience of the UK charity or not for profit sector, advanced knowledge of SORP and charity VAT. You will have led a strategic finance function, produced statutory accounts, management accounts, financial reports and analysis. You will have demonstrable commercial acumen, a strong understanding of business and strategic issues, and the ability to appropriately challenge and advise budget holders. You will have excellent communication skills and a passion for helping us achieve our vision.

Timings:

• Application deadline:   Sunday 21st April
• Shortlisting:                  week commencing 29th April
• 1st stage interviews:    week commencing 6th May
• 2nd stage:                    week commencing 13th May

To apply, please send your CV and supporting statement via the link. For an informal conversation about the role please contact Bryony Thomas via the Allen Lane agency website. 

Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity that works in lower- and middle-income countries to implement waste management and recycling programmes that reduce climate emissions, creating livelihood opportunities for vulnerable communities. An exciting opportunity exists for a Head of Communications to join the team. As Head of Communications, you will lead the charity’s internal and external communications. From strategy development through to execution, you will be interacting with a wide range of audiences and stakeholders from policymakers to press and media. This is a part time (1.5 days a week), permanent role, home based within the UK with limited travel for meetings in the UK.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will have experience of managing complex communications projects involving multiple stakeholders and achieving measurable results. You will be able to both develop and execute a marketing and communications strategy which has buy-in from stakeholders and have experience of developing project timelines and delivering against key milestone.

You will be able to demonstrate strategic understanding of the charity’s needs, inspire team members, and possess the gravitas to influence stakeholders to support your vision. You will be skilled at developing high quality and engaging communications across a variety of media, including web and social channels. Knowledge of SEO and web metrics would be a bonus however this is not essential for the role. We’re looking for someone who is comfortable managing a communications budget and working with external agencies to support in the delivering of successful outcomes, whilst also being excited by the prospect of being hands-on and making a direct impact.

If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis and roles may closer earlier than initially indicated.

Senior Finance Manager | £55,000 - £64,600 | Permanent | Fully Remote / Home Based

For the UK's largest not-for-profit social enterprise in the employment and social mobility sector, we are recruiting a Senior Finance Manager. This role will provide high quality financial information and analysis to senior managers and external stakeholders supporting decision-making. This is a highly commercial role, which is key in ensuring service quality is maximised, and financial performance targets are achieved. The Senior Finance Manager will lead a team of 4 and will suit someone happy to work fully remotely whilst developing excellent relationships across a large, multi-location organisation.

Main Duties:

• Budgeting and Cost Control - Lead divisional budget setting and forecasting process
• Coordinate monthly key variance summary in financial performance and KPIs for senior management
• Interpret and present complex financial information to non-finance managers, supporting decision-making and improvements to budget and forecast performance
• Financial Reporting - Maintain robust financial controls across the division and coordinate the audit process with the financial reporting team. Preparation of year end accounts, liaising with auditors
• Lead the team to produce external financial returns to funders, dealing with queries
• Financial Analysis - Support business planning process, and short- and medium-term financial targets
• Lead the production of the multi-year financial forecast with the FP&A team
• Lead in planning and managing the year-end accounts closedown process
• Lead and develop workflows to ensure month-end processes are robust
• Work with Project Accounting team to provide finance support in costing, pricing, and tendering of new business opportunities
• Lead and motivate a team of Finance Managers and Management Accountants

Person Specification:

• CCAB Qualified
• Substantial experience of working at senior level in financial management across a complex organisation
• Experience leading and motivating a team
• Experience leading strategic work streams supporting annual accounting cycle and longer-term financial planning requirements
• Experience of financial planning, costing, and option / investment appraisals
• Experience of budgeting, planning, reporting, and supporting budget holders

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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.