We are looking for an Employment & Development Coach for our thriving small charity helping adults with enduring mental health difficulties. The coach encourages service users into employment, training, education, volunteering and new activities to boost confidence and self-esteem, using a goal-oriented approach.  

This role is 8 hours per week over 2 or 3 days (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday). The post is fixed for 5 years, with 3 years remaining. 

Salary £21,000 - £23,000 FTE depending on experience (Pro rata £4,800 - £5,250), with option to include pension.  

You will have previous experience in more than one of these areas: mental health; working with vulnerable people, coaching, working in the charity sector or mentoring.  Good local knowledge would be an advantage.  

We seek a highly motivated, well organised multi-tasker who is able to take ownership to deliver positive outcomes, work with a range of strategies, as part of a team, and with a caring, confident approach.  

**To apply for this vacancy, please ensure you download a copy of our application form from the documents section of our online portal when you apply and follow the instructions provided at the top of our job description page.**

JOB PURPOSE

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new organisation in start-up mode and help shape our digital channels from the ground up.

In this newly created role, you will be the focal point for the day-to-day editorial management of the charity’s social media channels and website. This will include content creation, scheduling, community engagement, analytics and campaign support.

Your first focus will be the launch of our social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. You will also manage our new website, working closely with the digital fundraising team.

The role sits with the Communications team which is responsible for raising awareness and public engagement with the charity’s fundraising activity, UNHCR’s humanitarian work and the broader refugee cause.  You will collaborate with teams across the charity, including digital fundraising (who manage paid social advertising, display, search and email marketing), partnerships, special appeals, community fundraising and events. You will also be the key focal point for our coordination with UNHCR’s global and UK Branch Office social media teams.

If you think you have the relevant skills and the passion to use them to support refugees, we would love to hear from you. 

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO

United Kingdom for UNHCR is the United Nations Refugee Agency’s new national charity partner for the United Kingdom. We generate public awareness of the plight of refugees and raise funds to help protect them through UNHCR’s humanitarian operations across the world.

Our supporters include UK private individuals, communities, corporate partners, trusts and foundations. The funds we raise help UNHCR deliver emergency relief such as shelter, medical care and basic supplies to people fleeing conflict and persecution, as well as healthcare, education and livelihoods opportunities for those who remain displaced over the long term.

Nobody chooses to be a refugee, but we can all play a part in their protection. We want those who work with us to share our values and passion for the cause.

We strongly value diversity and recognise that it is critical to our success and the cause that we serve. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all who work with us and strongly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. 

We are also open to flexibility in many different ways, including an element of working from home and flexible hours.  Please don’t be afraid to speak to us about this at the interview stage, so we can explore what’s possible.

ROLE RESPONSIBLITIES 

Planning and coordination

• Launch and grow our Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube channels
• Deliver and schedule content on a daily basis, with flexibility to respond to news events and emergencies at short notice
• Provide timely responses to supporter queries on social media, coordinating with Supporter Care colleagues on messaging and follow up needs
• Respond quickly to sensitive issues and foster the growth of our online supporter community
• Manage the charity’s website to ensure high quality, timely content that supports all areas of the charity, including individual giving, corporate partnerships, legacies, PR campaigns, advocacy and governance
• Responsible for website maintenance and UX best practice

Content creation and campaign support

• Produce or commission multimedia content, including video stories, infographics, blog posts, web stories and other content to support charity activity
• Apply understanding of UNHCR’s humanitarian work to deliver strong storytelling and relevance content to the audience
• Adapt content from UNHCR head office and field comms to localise for UK audiences
• Develop digital editorial plans to amplify campaigns, milestones and events
• Deliver planning and scheduling in a timely manner, and be quick to respond to news and emergencies
• Support development of an online influencer strategy to enable passionate advocates to get involved and spread the word about UK for UNHCR’s work
• Flag and navigate political sensitivities in line with UNHCR and charity policies

Analytics and best practice

• Deliver analytics on social media and organic website activity, recommending changes in strategy or mix to improve effectiveness
• Maintain a search engine optimisation routine, working closely with the digital fundraising team and UNHCR HQ digital team
• Keep up to date with digital communications and content trends, platforms and tools
• Provide subject matter expertise, proactive assistance and advice as required for planning and delivery of digital and supporter journey projects Work with external experts, such web developers, UX and SEO specialists, to deliver periodic reviews and bespoke solutions when required
• Observe all legal and legislative requirements, comply with policies and procedures, and demonstrate a high level of confidentiality and integrity.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE

Essential Experience

• Experience of managing social media channels to deliver engagement, campaigns and audience growth, preferably in the charity sector
• Experience in Content Management Systems (CMS) and website maintenance
• Experience of delivering digital comms that created an impression, raised awareness and prompted followers to take action
•  Experience of identifying and driving iterative improvements to digital channels through testing and analytics

Essential Skills/Knowledge

• Proficient in using Google Analytics and social media tools to evaluate performance and identify improvements 
• Knowledge of SEO and how to apply it to improve content and engagement
• Proficient in creating content for online use, using software such as Adobe Suite, Canva or similar to edit and produce basic assets
• Strong communication skills, applying tact and diplomacy in community management  
• Proficient in social media planning tools and platforms to schedule and post content  
• Researching images and writing compelling copy for different audience profiles
• The ability to prioritise multiple tasks, working proactively and sometimes under pressure
• Good attention to detail, strong ability to proof-read and pick up inconsistencies
• Understanding of GDPR principles
• Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills 
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
• Must have an interest in global humanitarian affairs

Desirable skills/experience

• Working in a not-for-profit or advocacy organisation
• Experience with refugee issues or field work
• Experience in a start-up environment and establishing channels from launch

Oxfordshire Community and Voluntary Action (OCVA) provides infrastructure support to the voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations in Oxfordshire. We are a small, energetic team committed to our aim of supporting a strong local voluntary and community sector and inspiring local social action.

The Board of Trustees is now seeking an exceptional leader to join the organisation as its Chief Executive. The post-holder will play a central role in developing a new and transformative vision for OCVA, in engaging staff and stakeholders and in helping to make it a reality.

This is a remarkable opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join the organisation at a very exciting time in its development

You will be responsible for leading and managing every aspect of the organisation’s work on behalf of the Trustees and ensuring the Board’s strategic vision is delivered. The Chief Executive will provide vision and overall leadership to the organisation, ensuring the impact of service delivery and income growth is maximised and to also help further develop the excellent relationships and reputation the charity has with its partner organisations, supporters and commissioners.

Job title: Case Officer

Region: Plymouth

Directorate: Operations  

Contract: Permanent, Full Time, 35 hours Per Week

Salary: £24,816 per annum

About The Royal British Legion

The Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We’ve been here since 1921 and we’ll be here as long as they need us.

Our Values and Behaviours

Does the following describe you?

- A desire to provide a great customer service and support

- Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with others

- Passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community and honouring their contribution

- Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop

- An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others

If so then we would like to hear from you ….

The Role

An opportunity has arisen to join the Devon & Cornwall Area Team as a Case Officer for a permanent position, 35 hours per week. As a Case Officer, you will work with individuals eligible for Legion assistance to help them to access the right support in a timely and seamless way in areas such as finance, employment, health or housing advice or overcoming temporary crisis. You will also support the work of our volunteer caseworkers. A self-starter, confident at working independently, you will be responsible for forging successful relationships with statutory bodies and other agencies to maximise our reach and impact.

An experienced and customer focused case manager, assured in advocating on behalf of clients, you will have a good understanding of the UK benefits system and be used to working across multiple agencies. You’ll also need to be a strong team player, with excellent communication, planning and organisational skills.

This role is based in our Plymouth Area Office where you would see clients and also undertake home visits. Due to current government advice surrounding Covid 19, as we wish to keep our people and the people we support safe, all Legion Employees are working from home for the time being. This means that you would be engaging with people over the phone and by other appropriate means until we are safely able to return to office working, face to face work and home visits.

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking ‘Apply Online’

Closing date for this role is: 19th of August 2020

Virtual interviews will be held on: 25th - 26th of August 2020

This role requires someone who has experience of successfully generating income in a charity environment or can demonstrate that they would be able to do so, as the primary measure of success in this role will in the income generated for the charity to allow it to expand it’s operation.

1. This part time role working approximately 20 hours per week, would suite someone who wants to work flexibly. However you must be prepared to answer calls, e-mail respond to and direct charity support staff and charity business on most days, although core hours can be agreed. This may be a home based role with staff liaison being undertake vie video meetings and e-mail however it is expected that face to face meetings will be arranged by the Director at least monthly in a location central for all staff to minimise travel and travel costs. The Director may also be invited to attend some Trustee meetings which are held quarterly (currently by video but will be a mix of video and face to face).

• Taking calls and answering queries from staff, corporate members, branch offices, media and the general public

• Directing the improvement in corporate membership through a range of means

• Directing and promoting private/professional membership

• Directing and introducing income generation through the website, charity magazine, donations/legacies and any other income streams proposed and agreed by the Trustees

• Directing the completion of the Backcare HOP7 publication and subsequent publication and revenue generation

• Keeping in touch with branches

• Directing the maintenance and improvement of the charity website

• Directing and improving the Backcare helpline for people with backpain

• Ensuring that there is a robust process in place for taking orders for charity goods and that they are despatched

• Ensuring that any complaints are investigated and responded to

• Directing the quarterly magazine editor to ensure publication on timeframe

• Ensuring that the maximum advantage is derived from events such as the London marathon, and Ride London and any other events proposed and agreed by the Trustees

• Direct and imporve the charities social media presence.

• Providing a monthly report to the Chairman and the trustees

• Arranging and attending a bi-monthly video meeting to discuss the charity direction with nominated Trustees

Candidates should have excellent written and oral communications skills as well as experience working at director level successfully. It would be an advantage to have worked within a charity environment, have evidence of successful fundraising in the past and a degree or professional qualification

We are currently recruiting for: Individual Giving Fundraising Officer

Hours of work: 35 hrs per week, Full Time, Permanent
Location: Bristol Animal Rescue Centre, 48 – 50 Albert Road, St Philips, Bristol BS2 0XA
Salary Range: £25,000 - £28,000 (DoE)

This is an exciting new role at Bristol Animal Rescue Centre, which has been created to develop and implement our Individual Giving fundraising strategy. We are looking for an experienced and inspired fundraiser to join our small team to help us to develop the huge potential for growth in this area.

Bristol A.R.C has been here for pets, for people and for Bristol since 1887.  It is our mission to provide the best possible care for Bristol’s animals in need, treating them with the compassion and respect they deserve.  We remain committed to helping, healing and homing animals for as long as they need us.

This role is a fantastic opportunity to have a direct impact on the development and implementation of our Individual Giving strategy. We are an ambitious organisation with big growth plans, and are willing to invest in new ideas to help achieve our goals.

In this key role you will be playing a vital part in developing supporter journeys’, responsible for recruiting, retaining and developing individual donors, ensuring that we provide our supporters with the best donor experience possible, where they feel valued and informed about the impact they are making.

Working closely with the Fundraising Team, you will develop the charity's Individual Giving strategy to take our fundraising to the next level, growing our supporter database and generating income from both existing and new donors. You will work across all areas of Individual Giving, including Legacy Giving, Major Donors, Appeals, and Regular Giving, and bring experience of driving effective direct marketing activity, delivered on time and to budget, with a focus on maximising income and lifetime value. You will work closely with the senior team to develop and implement multi-year strategies to significantly increase income and other support in these areas, in-line with the overall fundraising strategy.

You will have responsibility for managing your own budget, providing financial reports and monthly KPIs, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation including GDPR.

Closing date for applications: 5.00pm on Tuesday 18th August

Interviews to be held: Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview on Friday 28th August/Thursday 2nd September 2020. Our aim is to interview on site at Bristol A.R.C., but we will also consider remote interviews via online conference call. Please indicate in your covering letter whether you will be available on these dates, and if you would need your interview to take place online.

Desired start date: ASAP

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. 

In order to maximise resources spent on our work for animals we will only contact applicants invited for interview.  If you have not heard from us within 10 working days of the Closing Date you should assume that your application has not been successful this time.

Bristol Animal Rescue Centre and Bristol A.R.C. are the working names for RSPCA Bristol & District Branch (a charity registered in England & Wales 205858) and the linked charity the Bristol Dogs and Cats Home (a charity registered in England & Wales 205858-1)

Please note that we request no enquiries from agencies.

Director of Finance: £65,000 - £70,000 + Benefits: London

For a small (but mighty) international NGO based in London, we are recruiting their new Director of Finance. Reporting to the COO, this pivotal role will strategically and operationally lead the finances through an exciting period of transition and renewal. The director of Finance will manage the team in London and coordinate the Global Finance Team across the regional branches and partners. The Director of Finance will have strong strategic financial skills and the ability to provide hands-on support to staff. Success will come from experience operating in complex international organisations, leading teams through change, embedding new ways of working and building capacity to produce long-term deliverables.

Main Duties:

• Leadership for a team of 4 across finance, grants, and systems
• Oversee the global operating budget and production of monthly management accounts and quarterly / long-term forecasts and performance
• Implement forecasting and cash-flow management
• Implement financial policies to ensure full compliance
• Develop and implement Internal Audit Plan whilst strengthening the controls environment
• Ensure risk and treasury management policies are in plan and oversee the production of Year-End accounts liaising with external Audit
• Ensure compliance with budgeting and reporting requirements for Donors
• Working with the Project Team and COO, lead on budget creation, bid / proposal budgets
• Work with Regional Directors and Finance Teams to implement financial management and global controls for Partners and Donors

Person Specification:

• CCAB qualified with strong finance senior management / leadership experience
• Strong experience of international organisations and a national / regional structure
• Strong experience of implementing and improving systems internationally
• Strong experience of financial reporting to donors including DFiD, FCO, USAID
• Charity or International Development / NGO experience
• Proven experience of developing and presenting high-level reporting to Board

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The consists of five distinct brands: , , , and .

We are looking for a qualified Director of Finance to lead the strategic financial management of a complex international charity

The Director of Finance and Operations will provide strategic and operational leadership of the organisation's finances during a period of transition and renewal within the team. The post holder will manage the Finance team in London and will coordinate the global finance team, consisting of finance staff within regional branches and affiliates.

This position requires strategic financial skills and an ability to provide hands-on and operational support to staff. The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating in a complex international organisation with experience in steering the team during times of change and embedding new practices and ways of working and team building to produce deliverables for the longer term.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

• Significant professional experience in finance at a senior management level.
• Full membership of an established accounting body
• Experience with, and sound understanding of, international organisations and challenges linked with managing in national/regional office structure;
• Proven ability to implement, improve and manage systems, in an international organisation during times of transition;
• Demonstrable experience of people management and in particular mid-level managers;
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with good attention to planning and achieving strategic objectives;
• Experience of developing and presenting high-level reporting to senior management and/or boards.
• Ability to play a cooperative leadership role within a senior management team in an organisation;
• Ability to self-direct and self-start, to work well under pressure,
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Other

• Must have the right to work in the UK
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural work environment and commitment to equal opportunities and non-discrimination
• Willingness and availability for regular travel

Desirable

• Demonstrable leadership responsibilities as part of a crisis management team
• Demonstrable interest in and commitment to human rights;
• Experience of financial reporting to donors such as DfID, FCO, EC, USAID, etc;
• Experience in the charity and/or development sector
• Knowledge of charity regulations
• Knowledge of other languages (including French, Spanish, Portuguese, Bangla, Arabic, Russian, Burmese, Khmer)
• Experience of operations/facilities management
• Knowledge and experience of charity administration and governance

We're looking for a personable, strong communicator.  To be successful in this role you will be proactive, solution-focused, and passionate about the opportunites that volunteering can provide. Your role will involve bringing in volunteer talent, and encouraging the client group to make use of volunteering opportunities.

ABOUT ARTICLE 19

Established in 1987, ARTICLE 19 works for a world where all people everywhere can freely express themselves and actively engage in public life without fear of discrimination.

Our mission is to promote and defend the universal human rights of freedom of expression and information around the world, through international advocacy, legal analysis, and regional and national projects.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Director of Finance will provide strategic and operational leadership of ARTICLE 19’s finances during a period of transition and renewal within the team. The post holder will manage the Finance team in London and will coordinate the global finance team, consisting of finance staff within ARTICLE 19’s regional branches and affiliates. 

This position requires strong strategic financial skills and an ability to provide hands-on and operational support to staff. The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating in a complex international organisation with experience in leading during times of change and embedding new practices and ways of working and team building to produce deliverables for the longer term.

For further details and how to apply, please click ‘apply’ to be re-directed to our application page.

Closing date: 24th August 2020.

Human Resources Advisor 

       Ewell, Surrey 

      12 month FTC 

      35 hours a week, we welcome flexible working application

      £36,000 to £38,000 per annum dependent upon experience + Competitive Benefits 

About Samaritans 

At Samaritans, our vision is that fewer people die by suicide. We believe it is preventable and that by working together we can give people the support they need before they reach crisis point. We are one of the most trusted charities in the UK and ROI, and we answer a call for help every six seconds. We have around 175 staff and more than 20,000 volunteers based across 201 branches giving emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We don’t just hear you, we listen. 

 About The role/person 

Samaritans is looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join our busy HR department based in our central office in Ewell. 

Working alongside another HR Advisor you will have responsibility for the end-to-end advisory and coordination support to recruitment, including working to continuously improve our recruitment processes.  You will also be responsible for the provision of generalist HR support to designated client group(s). This is intended to be generalist people support to our affiliated branches, but may change according to organisational.This is a varied hands-on role and you will be the first point of contact for managers and staff in the assigned areas of the business 

In addition to the day to day operational activities you will contribute to the review of policies and procedures and the development of “management self-serve” through the best use of our HRIS and the upskilling of people managers.

Solid experience of dealing with complex employee relations issues is essential as is the ability to establish effective relationships with key stakeholders.

Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity, and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person that they are. We actively warmly encourage applications from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.

Our location 

Our Central Office is located in a converted mill in Ewell, Surrey which is just over 30-minutes by train from Waterloo and 15 minutes from Wimbledon.  As an employer we offer a good range of benefits, including 25 days' holiday, 3 wellbeing days, Health Cash plan, Flexible working, interest-free season ticket loans. 

If you would like to find out more about the role please read the job description below.

Applications

If you would like to apply for this role please upload your updated CV and an accompanying cover letter, outlining your motivations for applying for the role and how you meet the stated criteria by 9am on Friday 14 h August 2020. 

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 19th August. 

Job title: Shop Manager
Salary: Up to £18,833.65 pa plus excellent benefits
Location: Carlisle
Job type: Permanent
Hours per week: 35 hours
Closing date:  18 August 2020
Interview date: 27 August 2020

Please be aware this position will include working 35 hours per week (5 days) on a rota basis to include weekends.

We are seeking an innovative Shop Manager who is looking to make their mark in a high profile store in Carlisle.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2019 we helped around 191,000 cats and kittens, an average of more than 520 per day.

Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece', our team of managers ensure customers are met with great customer service. We are helping the environment whilst improving the lives of cats, one t-shirt at a time.

As a Shop Manager you will combine commercial acumen with creativity, leading a team of employees and volunteers to deliver the highest standards of customer service and presentation in order to maximise income for cat welfare. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a successful store, market and promote the store within the community and build an exceptional team that are committed to raising funds to support cats and kittens in our care.

Our successful candidate will be highly self-motivated, positive and resilient and with previous retail and people management experience. A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills, you will have the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people and have good knowledge of the issues relating to recruiting and retaining volunteers. Experience of working to targets and KPIs within a retail environment is essential.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY ONLINE button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and answer screening questions – including explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.

For further details please download the job description, available after you have clicked APPLY ONLINE:

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• Candidate information sheet attached

Job title: Shop Manager
Salary: Up to £18,833.65 pa plus excellent benefits
Location: Borehamwood
Job type: Permanent
Hours per week: 35 hours
Closing date:  19 August 2020
Interview date: 28 August 2020

Please be aware this position will include working 35 hours per week (5 days) on a rota basis to include weekends.

We are seeking an innovative Shop Manager who is looking to make their mark in a high profile store in Borehamwood.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2019 we helped around 191,000 cats and kittens, an average of more than 520 per day.

Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece', our team of managers ensure customers are met with great customer service. We are helping the environment whilst improving the lives of cats, one t-shirt at a time.

As a Shop Manager you will combine commercial acumen with creativity, leading a team of employees and volunteers to deliver the highest standards of customer service and presentation in order to maximise income for cat welfare. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a successful store, market and promote the store within the community and build an exceptional team that are committed to raising funds to support cats and kittens in our care.

Our successful candidate will be highly self-motivated, positive and resilient and with previous retail and people management experience. A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills, you will have the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people and have good knowledge of the issues relating to recruiting and retaining volunteers. Experience of working to targets and KPIs within a retail environment is essential.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY ONLINE button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and answer screening questions – including explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.

For further details please download the job description, available after you have clicked APPLY ONLINE:

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• Candidate information sheet attached

Woodcraft Folk, the co-operative children and young people’s charity, is seeking a home-based Head of Resources. This is a new role and you would be joining the charity at a time of significant change for the organisation. If you are a qualified accountant with strong financial management experience, gained preferably in the charity sector; and if you have a breadth of management experience and are looking for a senior management role, then we would like to hear from you!

For further details of the role please see below. For a full job description and person specification please see attachment. Please note that applications must be made using our application form. CVs will not be accepted.

Deadline for applications: Wednesday 26th at mid-day August 2020

Interviews: 4th September 2020

Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer

Responsible for: Finance Administrator

Salary: £30,520-£37,580 (depending on experience)

Hours of work: 35 hours per week

Place of work: Home based

Contract: Permanent

Holiday: 28 days holiday, plus Bank Holiday entitlement

This post will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check and a Protecting Vulnerable Groups membership (if the successful candidate is based in Scotland).

Head of Resources

Woodcraft Folk are looking to appoint a Head of Resources to join a newly formed Senior Management Team for the organisation.

Woodcraft Folk is a co-operative youth movement open to everyone. We support children to take the lead and change the world through weekly group nights and camps. Woodcraft Folk activities develop children’s understanding of the world around them and help them to span the world with friendship. We’ve been running since 1925 and we’re still going strong!

Reporting to the CEO, you will work closely with the Senior Management Team, to develop the vision for Woodcraft Folk, focusing particularly on the Finance, IT and HR systems. Woodcraft Folk has small financial resources (annual income of approx £1.5m and less than 20 staff) but significant human resources in the form of over 3,000 volunteers who play many roles, including over 100 volunteer treasurers. The Head of Resources needs to bring a professional approach to Woodcraft Folk’s systems and controls, balanced with an understanding of how to motivate and support volunteers.

Covid-19 has had a significant impact on the charity’s operations and we moved swiftly to online provision of quality education for social change. Woodcraft has 5 outdoor centres and campsites providing education through group accommodation. The centres are currently only able to offer accommodation to family groups. The Head of Resources will need to produce regular income reforecasts as society opens up and we are able to host groups of young people again.

Woodcraft Folk has decided that all staff who used to be based in our London office will now be based at home. This will enable the South London offices to be sold and release funds to invest in our educational work. The Head of Resources will lead on this sale.

The Head of Resources will be joining Woodcraft Folk at a time of significant change for the organisation. If you are a qualified accountant with strong financial management experience, gained preferably in the charity sector; and if you have a breadth of management experience and are looking for a senior management role, then we would like to hear from you!