Capital Finance Manager Jobs in Barking, Greater London

The organisation Working with a very well-established charitable foundation, the organisation comprises of three independent schools and two state-funded academies.

They are the holding company which owns the school land and buildings and manages the endowments valued at c.£50m. The Foundation Office delivers a "head office" type finance function for the Group and a range of other services to the schools, including governance and HR.

Your role The Group Finance Manager will work within a small team and an extended team of around 15-20 finance staff in the schools. The post reports to the Group Finance Director and the finance function are assisted by a part-time Finance Officer. The core part of the role is the production of the
annual report. You will also manage the group cash treasury system, managing 20+ bank accounts.

You will manage significant investments and investment property. You will also maintain an accurate cash flow forecast for the group. The annual audit is also a major part of the work, and you will be expected to play a key part in the management of the audit and preparation of the financial information for both the Foundation, and its trading subsidiaries and charitable trusts. There are significant capital projects in the pipeline which will also require support.
What you will need to succeed
You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA/CIPFA)
Experience and Skills:

• Recent experience of group consolidation and reconciliation of intercompany balances
• Knowledge of Restricted, Designated and Unrestricted funds
• Some knowledge of education or charity sector trends.
• Experience of working effectively as part of a broad team across a group with subsidiaries.
• Excellent working knowledge of current accounting concepts and the ability to communicate financial information clearly and simply.
• Experience of producing statutory and management accounts.
• Experience of working with auditors from planning to audit clearance.

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We have ambitious goals here at the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) and are looking for an experienced, strategic, and financially savvy Head of Finance to join us. The RCR is a charity with a focus on supporting doctors who deliver medical imaging and cancer services and we require a passionate and dynamic finance professional to helps us continue making a difference.

The Head of Finance will manage the high-performing finance team consisting of a Management Accountant, Assistant Accountant and Finance Business Partner. Sitting in the Business and Resources Directorate the team are instrumental to the successful running of the RCR. In this role you will be responsible for the operational finance function which handles accounting, financial reporting, planning and transactional activities as well as supporting longer-term strategic planning.

As a finance professional you will use your expertise to further support the RCR by delivering the organisations financial objectives and build strong working relationships with managers to equip them with the tools to make good financial decisions. Furthermore, you will support the Executive Director, Business & Resources in the delivery of effective risk management activities and reporting, lead discussions on how our financial controls and processes may need to change and adapt, shape and drive business performance to ensure your leadership of the finance function results in the delivery of excellent services.

What you’ll do:

• Lead, motivate and develop the finance team to deliver essential business services adapting and anticipating changes in business needs.
• Develop, agree and maintain a suite of internal service standards to meet business needs.
• Plan and lead the organisation’s financial budget process ensuring a comprehensive capture of business needs and advise SMT and managers.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly financial management accounts are produced according to appropriate standards.
• Maintain a suitable suite of business financial policies, processes and controls that meet the business needs and are compliant with legislation and external standards.
• Lead the provision of commercial advice to directors, managers and staff to ensure best practice on procurement and contract management.

What you’ll need:

• Experience of operating successfully at a Finance Manager or Head of Finance role in a comparable organisation.
• A strategic and critical thinker with the ability to develop a team to deliver on long term goals.
• Understanding of risk, risk management processes and the use of risk analysis to help plan and develop organisations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with non-technical/non-professional audiences.
• Skilled manager of people, able to bring together, motivate, coordinate and develop a team.
• Excellent commercial skills, including the capacity to lead or support negotiations and to influence and motivate others.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you then please find out more about the Head of Finance role, the RCR and instructions on how to apply in the candidate pack.

Why join us?

• Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
• Hybrid working (40% working week can be done remotely)
• Modern working environment
• Equipment provided to work from home
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Excellent pension scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

We are seeking an experienced trusts and foundations fundraiser to spearhead the Trusts and Foundations programme at the Hall. This is an exciting new role within the team who are eager to invest in this area of income and see immense potential for growth.

Building upon the current small programme, you will lead on initiating conversations with new funders and effectively convey the funding needs of the Hall and capital appeal. Your focus will be on developing and growing an engaged portfolio of trusts and foundations who share the Hall’s vision and ambitions.

As Senior Trusts and Foundations Manager, you will:

• create and coordinate the trusts and foundations strategy focused on driving growth and income;
• personally manage a portfolio of trusts, foundations and other grant funders giving 6- and 7-figure gifts, ensuring you deliver fantastic stewardship and reporting;
• oversee and develop a high value T&F pipeline, proactively cultivating and building relationships with potential funders;
• produce compelling funding proposals, applications and cases for support to secure transformational restricted and unrestricted donations;
• provide leadership and support to the Philanthropy Coordinator – Trusts & Foundations;
• work closely with the rest of the Philanthropy team to identify and maximise the lifetime support of donors and partners.

Ideal skills and experience: 

• Demonstrable experience of managing and securing 6-figure+, multi-year funding from a range of trusts, foundations and statutory funders
• Proven experience of managing and developing a pipeline of funders
• Exceptional interpersonal and persuasive communication skills, with ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders of all levels
• Line management experience, and keen interest in motivating and developing direct reports
• A creative flare, team player, proactive and tenacious
• Passion for the arts, sciences and the work of the Royal Albert Hall

Hybrid working, 3-4dpw in Royal Albert Hall, Kensington office. The role will require occasional evening and weekend work in line with the Hall’s events programme, in particular those attended by your donors and prospects.

We are Global's Make Some Noise - the official charity of Global, the Media & Entertainment Group 

Global’s official charity, Global’s Make Some Noise, funds crucial grassroots projects across the UK with the aim to make sure that nobody is left facing life’s toughest challenges alone.

We raise funds and awareness of the biggest issues affecting society, harnessing the power and reach of over 26.6 million weekly listeners across Global’s radio brands including Capital, Heart, Classic FM, Smooth, LBC, Radio X, Capital XTRA and Gold.

To date, we've raised over £35m for over 440 UK charities and supported over 200,000 lives in communities right across the UK. Find out more here.

Guide Salary:

The salary for this role is circa £40,000.

3 best things about the job

• Represent a charity affiliated with UK’s top radio stations and well-known radio personalities like Amanda Holden, Kate Garraway, and Chris Moyles, to deliver standout charity partnerships with a difference.

• Thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment where growth and development are encouraged, surrounded by inspiring teammates.

• Make a tangible impact by using your skills to support good causes across the UK.

Measures of success – 

In the first few months, you would have:

• Identified new opportunities to develop off-air partnership income through corporate funding applications, charity of the year proposals and where relevant, Trust and Foundation applications.

• Developed a solid understanding of Make Some Noise’s offering and charity portfolio, to leverage them effectively for building new partnerships. 

• Provided exceptional account management, ensuring partnership deliverables align with key objectives and ensure smooth implementation using strong project management skills. 

Responsibilities of the role

• Be responsible for securing a fixed amount of new business annually. Identify and secure new high-value partners through proactive prospecting, engaging pitches, and effective relationship building.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders for seamless partnership delivery, including Grants and Operations, Finance, Legal, and more.

• Brainstorm creative partnership solutions to help us stand out and win both proactive and reactive briefs.

• Identify, explore and network with relevant corporates and philanthropic foundations. 

• Diligently lead account management of large partnerships, providing materials, resources, contracts and project plans as required.

• Produce comprehensive partnership reports to summarize activities to highlight key learnings and recommendations.

• Provide support to Head of Brand Partnerships on all projects and practice adaptability according to external and internal priorities. 

• Develop strong working relationships and exceed expectations with partners to secure repeat business.

• Produce compelling case studies and pitch documents to support new business endeavours and potential award entries.

• Provide leadership and support to the Senior Partnership Executive, providing the tools, processes and encouragement for them to achieve their KPIs. 

What you will need

• Proven track record of hitting fundraising targets within a charity setting, with a goal-oriented mindset.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Strong project management abilities, with excellent time management and attention to detail.

• Proactive approach to new business, with a passion for pitching, coupled with strong design and copywriting skills.

• Resilience and resourceful - from problem-solving to generating innovative fundraising ideas.

Desirable qualifications

• Experience in working for a grant-giving charity and / or media environments.

• Track record of securing significant sum multiyear partnerships or restricted grants. 

• Bid writing or charity of the year application experience. 

• Line management experience. 

Join us at Mayor's Fund for London as we revolutionise the city's food landscape, delivering on vital commitments to support young Londoners and families in partnership with GLA and The Felix Project.

Your role isn't just about managing projects; it's about supporting communities and empowering young people to love food. From securing orders to innovating new recipes, you'll be at the forefront of change, ensuring every recipe kit served reflects our commitment to excellence and inclusivity. With a dynamic blend of strategic thinking, resource management, and passion for food equity, you'll be making a tangible difference in the lives of young Londoners. 

If you're interested in learning more about this role before applying or require reasonable adjustments during the application process or at any stage, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. Our details are included in the Job Pack

SELECTION PROCESS

Deadline for applications: 9.00am on Thursday 2nd May 2024

First round interview (online): Wednesday 15th May 2024

Second round interview (in person, including a task): Tuesday 21st May 2024

How to apply:

Please follow the instructions included in our application pack. 

If you're interested in learning more about this role before applying or require reasonable adjustments during the application process or at any stage, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. Our details are included in the Job Pack

Are you eager to be part of an organization that plays a pivotal role in a vast global network, driving transformational change to reduce inequality, mitigate climate change, and protect our precious natural world? 

A new opportunity has arisen to kick-start your career with the Capitals Coalition, a purpose-driven global collaboration transforming the way decisions are made by including the value provided by nature, people, and society.

Our ambition is that by 2030 the majority of business, finance, and government will include the value of nature, people, and society (natural, human, and social capitals) in their decision-making and that this will propel us to a fairer, just, and more sustainable world.

If you get excited by this mission, we are looking for a multi-talented, dynamic, and engaging Program Officer to support delivery of the Engagement & Education program. The program aims to build, nurture, and educate the Capitals Coalition community of businesses, financial institutions, public bodies, NGOs and other stakeholders to influence the private sector in the transition towards the impact economy. Systems-change is complex and demands effective collaboration, alongside agility in learning and addressing knowledge gaps.

Read the full job description and download the application form, please refer to the "Apply" button which will take you to this vacancy on the Capitals Coalition website.

To apply, kindly follow the instructions on our website to apply by Tuesday 30th April 2024 at 13:00 CEST. Please note that we will be interviewing candidates on a rolling basis, and as such, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

About Us:

Capitals Coalition is a purpose-driven global collaboration transforming the way decisions are made by including the value provided by nature, people and society.

Capitals Coalition hosts an open, pre-competitive space for organizations to come together, share best practice, tackle collective challenges, co-create solutions and champion a systemic approach to addressing nature loss, climate change, sustainable development and social inequity.

We sit at the heart of an extensive global network that has united to advance this approach. By working with our many hundreds of global partners, we accelerate momentum, leverage success, connect powerful and engaged communities and identify the areas, projects and partnerships where we can collaboratively drive transformational change for nature, people and economies.

Finance and Grants Assistant, Global’s Make Some Noise

We are Global’s Make Some Noise

Global’s official charity, Global’s Make Some Noise, funds crucial grassroots projects across the UK with funding and development support, with the aim to make sure that nobody is left facing life’s toughest challenges alone. We raise funds and awareness of the biggest issues affecting society, harnessing the power and reach of over 26.6 million weekly listeners across Global’s radio brands including Capital, Heart, Classic FM, Smooth, LBC, Radio X, Capital XTRA and Gold. To date, we've raised over £35m for over 440 UK charities and supported over 200,000 lives in communities right across the UK.

Join us during this crucial phase of the charity's expansion as we enter a thrilling new chapter. Take a central role in managing and streamlining the finance and grants function as an integral team member. This period marks a pivotal moment with a fresh strategy, increased ownership, and broader impact throughout the organisation. The role is dynamic, with shifting priorities and focuses throughout the year, which are outlined below.

Reporting of the role

This role reports to Head of Finance and Governance with a dotted line to the Grant and Programme Manager (this is a job share).

Overview of job

We are hiring a Finance and Grants Assistant to support financial and grants operations processes. Responsibilities include participating in the operational and administrative activities of the finance function, leading to the accurate recording of financial information for accounting purposes, as well as managing financial records, and supporting our grant-making processes.

3 best things about the job

• Opportunity to work across the Finance and Grants functions of a unique organisation that funds and empowers small charities.

• Unique position, embedded within a cutting edge, fast-paced media and entertainment business which has a voice across the UK.

• You’ll get to make a real and positive difference, working with amazing causes and great people from a wide variety of charities all over the UK.

Measures of success

In the first few months, you would have:

• Successfully complete daily and weekly finance and grants tasks, successfully managing the finance and grants email inboxes and be confident answering questions and resolving queries.

• Built relationships with the Global’s Make Some Noise team and other stakeholders.

• Developed your knowledge of our supported charities and funding portfolio, getting to know plenty of our projects and working with them to produce case studies, stories and fulfilling other storytelling opportunities.

Responsibilities of the role

Finance – approx. 40%

Day-to-day financial management of the charity and its Trading subsidiary including, but not limited to:

• Process all day-to-day transactions on the finance system, Xero, including income received from fundraising platforms, ensuring a full audit trail of data processing.

• Complete daily bank reconciliations for all entities, including recording and banking cheques and processing petty cash.

• Raise sales invoices as requested, following procedures to set up in customer systems, and follow up with customers to ensure timely payment.

• Process purchase invoices and expense claims, ensuring appropriate authorisation, in line with delegated authorisations.  

• Set up weekly payment runs for approval by the Head of Finance.

• Monitor all financial processes, ensuring finance policies are complied with and deadlines are met, including electronic and physical filing of finance and legal documents.

• Complete month end tasks, enabling to the Head of Finance to close the month, including selected balance sheet reconciliations.

• Keep Gift Aid records up-to-date and assist the Head of Finance with the preparation of Gift Aid claims.

• Assist with the year-end audit, ensuring all relevant paperwork is tidily filed.

• Collaborating with the fundraising team, exploring fundraising and donation collection mechanics, identify new developments in the sector and helping to embed any system changes.

• Train and support the charity team on the charity’s finance processes.

• Provide cover for the Governance & Team Co-ordinator in periods of absence.

Grants – approx. 60%

• Support the Grants Team to process charity applications for funding, including communicating with interested parties, summarising applications, compiling relevant information, conducting research as required and helping to organise related meetings and Grants Panels.

• Preparing and processing funding agreements, reporting forms and other associated paperwork for grants.

• Working with charities to collect and develop storytelling information such as quotes, pictures and case studies, and support sourcing participants and contributors for radio interviews and other editorial pieces as needed.

• Supporting the team in the organisation, planning and delivery of our skills training programme for charities.

• Writing copy for our website and newsletters, and ownership of our communication planner for our charities.

• Managing the Grants Team inbox and being the first point of call for queries.

• Leading on the management of data and uploading of information on our database (Salesforce), complying with GDPR requirements.

• General administrative tasks across the both the Grants and wider charities team, undertaking adhoc projects and supporting initiatives and events as requested.

• Assisting the Grants Managers in all administrative aspects of support.

• Provide cover for the Governance & Team Co-ordinator in periods of absence.

What you will need

The ideal candidate will be proactive, efficient and capable of the following:

Essential Experience

• Strong A-Level results (or equivalent)  and/ or relevant degree / or relevant experience

• Would suit someone working towards finance qualification such as AAT

• A passion for working with charities

• Great interpersonal and relationship-building skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in your work

• Good time management and ability to work with tight deadlines

• Ability to deal with personal and sensitive information in a confidential manner

• Excellent organisation skills with adaptability and ability to use your initiative

• Experience in administration or other relevant work

Desired

• Previous charity finance experience

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, in particular pivot tables in Excel

• Grant-making experience

• Curiosity about and understanding of the commercial radio sector

• A passion to work in charity and transform lives

On top of that, you’ll be someone who

• Thrives in a fast-paced role - has a keen eye for detail - and is able to adapt their communications across a number of partners.

• You'll need to be passionate about supporting charities, and solutions driven to support our desire to increase our income, reach and impact for UK Communities.​

What you can expect from us

• Respect for the individuality, uniqueness, and value of each person with whom we work.

• Personalised onboarding plan and support, IT, and other necessary work equipment, ensuring seamless integration into the MSN team.

• Enjoy the camaraderie of a team that is both enjoyable and goal-orientated, fostering a workplace with driven colleagues who are committed to a supportive work environment.

• The perks of a generous benefits package and commitment to your overall wellbeing and job satisfaction.

• A team committed to your personal and professional development, ensuring your growth and success in the MSN team.

Everyone is welcome at Global

Just like our media and entertainment platforms are for everyone, so are our workplaces. We know that we can’t possibly serve our diverse audiences without first nurturing and celebrating it in our people and that’s why we work hard to create an inclusive culture for everyone. We believe that diversity will set us apart, so no matter what you look like, where you come from or what your favourite radio station is, we want to hear from you.

We are seeking a brilliant major donor fundraiser to play a crucial role in generating funds from HNWIs through major gifts and legacies. As Senior Philanthropy Manager you will step into a newly created position in the team that will focus on creating and implementing a compelling major donor programme.

Your focus will be to inspire giving for investment in the Hall, including initiatives to improve accessibility and sustainability, as well as the Hall’s pioneering community engagement programme. You will be a creative, driven and strategic individual who has a track record of developing engaging supporter journeys and soliciting transformational gifts.

As Senior Philanthropy Manager you will:

• create and deliver the major donor strategy focused on driving growth and income from HNWIs;
• personally manage a portfolio of philanthropists giving 5, 6 and 7-figure gifts;
• oversee and develop the prospect pipeline, proactively researching potential supporters and utilising networks from senior stakeholders involved in the Hall;
• consistently deliver exceptional stewardship journeys, knowing how to capitalise on the incredible array of events at the Hall as powerful engagement tools;
• produce and present compelling cases for support to secure transformational restricted and unrestricted donations;
• provide leadership and support to the Philanthropy Coordinator;
• work closely with the rest of the Philanthropy team to identify and maximise the lifetime support of donors.

Ideal skills and experience: 

• Demonstrable experience of managing and securing 5- and 6-figure+ gifts from HNWIs
• Proven track record of delivering a strong major donor strategy/programme
• Experience identifying major giving opportunities, building a pipeline and being proactive with prospect research
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders of all levels
• Line management experience, and keen interest in motivating and developing direct reports
• A creative flare, team player, proactive and ambitious
• Passion for the arts, sciences and the work of the Royal Albert Hall

Hybrid working, 3-4dpw in Royal Albert Hall, Kensington office. This role will require occasional evening and weekend work in line with the Hall’s events programme, in particular those attended by your donors and prospects.

National Gallery
Senior Finance Business Partner
Salary: 62,938
Permanent, flexible working
Hybrid working, 2 days a week in office
Office based in the National Gallery in Trafalgar Square 

This is an exciting time for the National Gallery as we prepare to celebrate our Bicentenary, and this role offers a fantastic opportunity to help shape the future of the Gallery as we begin our third century by influencing our financial strategy to keep our ambitious programme of activities sustainable and delivering optimal value for money.

In the role, you will be responsible for leading the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting cycles at the group level, as well as ensuring that monthly reporting is timely, accurate, and continuously evolving to best suit the needs of the business. You will be expected to build strong relationships with senior stakeholders to become a trusted and valued advisor, and be someone who can influence financial and operation outcomes through insights, analysis, and guidance that will directly impact business performance.

Key areas of responsibilities;

• To manage the monthly reporting process for the Group as a whole, to ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial results to the Head of Finance, Budget Holders, the Executive Board, and Trustees, including operating result, projects, capital, risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate the review of actual and forecast results against budget, obtaining and recording variance explanations, identifying material issues and mitigating actions.
• To lead the annual budget process and quarterly forecasts for the group, including agreement of an overall framework and communication with budget holders.
• Coordinate the preparation of budget schedules (revenue, capital and projects) and consolidation of the budget pack for presentation to the Executive, Finance Committee, and the main Trustee board.
• To support the Head of Finance in the development of the financial plan in line with the Group’s operational plan and targets.
• Lead the FP&A team in maintaining the short, medium and long term financial plans for the Group.
• To continue to develop reporting processes and tools to ensure that they adhere to best practice and meet the needs of stakeholders. 

Who are we looking for?

• A formally qualified Accountant with relevant experience in a planning and organisational performance management role 
• You think strategically, seeing the bigger picture, making connections and critiquing the strategy and plan to make it stronger. 
• Experience of managing and developing staff.
• An excellent communicator who is able to influence at all levels within the organisation
• Ability to work on own initiative, assess priorities and be proactive.

Benefits working at the National Gallery:

• Civil service pension scheme with employer contribution rate up to 28%
• Gallery related benefits including free tickets to gallery exhibitions
• Onsite classes and workshops
• Holiday trading scheme and many more!

National Gallery is fully open to sector experience. As such we welcome candidates from industry, charity or practice backgrounds.

Timetable:
Closing deadline:            Sunday 28th April
Interview                         w/c 6th May

The City and Guilds of London  Art School is a small, independent Higher Education Institute. It traces its history back to the 1850s and has strong links to a number of City Livery Companies as well as certain Trusts and Foundations and individual donors. The Art School is now seeking a Development and External Relations Manager to drive forward its activities in these areas in accordance with the Art School’s strategy and targets.  A key aspect of the role is nurturing existing and developing new relationships within the Art School’s expanding base of supporters and collaborators, including through the organisation of events.  We are looking for a self-starter with substantial experience of working in a fundraising role in the cultural or similar sector, and who can work on their own initiative as a key member of the Art School’s senior management team.

Please see the Job Specification document for further information about the post. 

How to apply:

Please send your completed Job Application Form, setting out how your knowledge and experience meets the person specification, and CV to Mari Shiba at the email provided. 

Are you seeking an opportunity to work for an organization that is focused on our impact on the environment and building a sustainable economy for everyone?

Closing Date: Wednesday 19th May 2024.

Location(s): Hybrid/Remote (US, UK or Europe)

Salary Range: USD$80,090- USD$111,000 - Final offer amount depends on multiple factors such as candidates experience and expertise, geographic location, total compensation, and market data.
 

Who we are

At CDP, we are on a mission to solve our planet’s biggest environmental challenges: climate change, water scarcity and deforestation. We believe you can’t manage what you don’t measure – so we run the world’s largest environmental disclosure system. For the past two decades, our team has worked tirelessly to create a thriving economy that works for people and planet in the long term – we accomplish this by engaging the global actors who wield the greatest influence in driving environmental change: companies, cities, governments, and the capital markets.

CDP’s cascading global impact is powered by our tight-knit team of smart, savvy, curious and committed individuals, who share a common passion for creating a sustainable future. It is our people who make our work possible. And we provide our people with a working environment that empowers each individual to reach their full potential: one that is committed to equity; one that provides equal access for growth and development; and one that supports each individual throughout the full employee life cycle. Follow us @CDP to find out more. 

Job Purpose & Background: 

CDP’s development team is ambitious, dynamic and at the heart of everything CDP does. As a Senior Manager, Philanthropy, you will focus on developing and managing strategic, high-value relationships with Trusts and Foundations. The Senior Manager will play a key role in developing and implementing a global fundraising strategy at a key time of organizational growth. Reporting directly to CDPs Head of Philanthropy, you are an independent thinker who can help grow and sustain grant funding from Trusts and Foundations.

You are the kind of person who gets out from behind your desk to meet people, influence and achieve long lasting, mutually beneficial relationships. You’ll need to be determined, tenacious and focused on results.

Who you are

• Must reside and be eligible to work in the locations stipulated above.
• You have a proven ability to build and manage philanthropic donor income streams, maximising the value of existing and prospective supporters.
• You have a proven track record of relationship building to secure grants at seven figure and above level. 

• You have 5 or more years of fundraising experience, preferably with Foundations or High Net-Worth Individuals.
• You are able to understand diverse donor motivations and deliver a bespoke relationship to meet these and have demonstrable skill in adapting written and verbal communications for a philanthropy audience. 

• You have excellent face to face, interpersonal, negotiating and persuasive skills. 

• You are an effective communicator.
• You are confident working with senior stakeholders internally and externally, using tact and diplomacy. 

• You have extensive experience of bespoke proposal and report writing for a philanthropy audience. 

• You have excellent attention to detail, ability to analyse and prepare budgets. You are organised and methodical approach to plan and deliver against a varied workload, managing competing priorities under your own initiative and to strict deadlines.
• Experienced in working as part of a global team

Your day-to-day

You will support the execution of CDPs philanthropic fundraising strategy. 

You will manage a portfolio of strategic, high-value donors, building strong relationships and implementing creative solicitation plans to maximise donor engagement and income.

You will research, develop and secure funding from new donors, with a strong focus on funders with a potential to give 7-8 figure grants. 

You will develop an excellent knowledge of CDP’s work, liaise with colleagues to prepare and present high-quality information such as tailored presentations and proposals for the donor. 

You will build excellent external working relationships at all levels with donors, their staff and networks in order to directly influence their decisions.

You will build excellent internal working relationships to engage staff at all levels in supporting donor stewardship to manage prospective and existing donors effectively.

Before you apply

We’ll only use the information you provide to process your application. For more details on how we use your information, see our applicant’s privacy notice. By uploading your CV and covering letter, you are permitting CDP to use the information you have provided for recruitment purposes. 

How to apply:

Please submit your CV and a covering letter setting out how you meet the required skills and experience, which should be no more than two pages. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. We are looking for the successful candidate to start as soon as possible.

We are seeking a creative high value fundraiser who will lead the strategic growth and innovation of the Friends and Patrons programmes. Established 6 years ago, the schemes have seen impressive growth and now bring in almost £1million per year. There is still huge potential for development, expansion and innovation.

You will be an ambitious individual with a background in managing mid- and high-value membership schemes. With a focus on stewardship, cultivation events, and collaboration with the rest of the Philanthropy team, you’ll drive engagement and uplift donors.

As Friends and Patrons Manager, you will:

• Lead the strategic development of the Friends and Patrons programme, with a focus on innovation and driving growth
• Oversee the stewardship journeys of Friends and Patrons (£55 to £20,000), with a portfolio of your own donors giving at the higher level
• Responsible for day to day management of the Royal Albert Hall America Patron Scheme
• Work with the Executive Events Manager to deliver an engaging programme of cultivation and recruitment events
• Work closely with the rest of the Philanthropy team to identify opportunities to uplift donors and secure major gifts
• Provide leadership and support to the Friends and Patrons Officer and the Friends and Patrons Coordinator

Ideal skills and experience: 

• Demonstrable experience of managing and developing mid and high value patron schemes, donor giving circles or equivalent
• Experience testing and implementing creative fundraising strategies to engage donors with and grow income from membership schemes
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders of all levels
• Line management experience, and keen interest in motivating and developing direct reports
• A creative flare, team player, proactive and ambitious
• Passion for the arts, sciences and the work of the Royal Albert Hall

Hybrid working, 3-4dpw in Royal Albert Hall, Kensington office. This role will require occasional evening and weekend work in line with the Hall’s events programme, in particular those attended by your donors and prospects.

Are you passionate about Jesus and gospel outreach into London?

Are you a wise, risk savvy and servant-hearted financial leader?

Then London City Mission would like to hear from you!

London City Mission shares the gospel alongside the local church of London, equipping everyday Christians to lovingly bring a message of hope in Christ to those least likely to hear it.

One in two people don’t have a Christian friend to invite them to church, open a Bible with them, or tell them the good news of Jesus. We want to see that change. The poor areas of London are incredibly diverse, in fact London is the most ethnically diverse in the world, growing at over 100,000 people a year. The world has come to London – we long to see the Gospel taken to the world by working alongside churches to visit homes and go out into the streets of London with the good news of the Gospel.

We are praying for a talented Director of Finance, Property and IT to join our Leadership Team. You will be inheriting a skilled and diverse team across the finance, property and IT functions, with the possibility to grow this team, as needed, to fulfil your responsibilities.

• Salary: £84,000 depending on experience + 13.8% employer contribution to pension, 30 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and 3 days ex-gracia during Christmas and New year + other benefits.
• Location: London City Mission will carefully consider flexible working patterns where possible, though at least 2 days a week presence at Nasmith House, 175 Tower Bridge Road will be necessary.
• Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week). Permanent. Let us know if you need more flexibility than this.
• Responsible for: Currently the team is 26 people, with five direct reports across finance, property and IT. Additional staff may be needed to fulfil the job description.
• Closing date: Friday 26th April 2024 at 5pm BST.
• Interview dates: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a first interview via MS Teams on either Thursday 16th or Friday 17th May. Finalist candidates will then have the opportunity to have an informal meeting with the CEO, Graham Miller on the  22nd  or 24th May, prior to second round in-person interviews scheduled for either Monday 3rd or Friday 7th June.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leading and overseeing financial strategy, planning and control.
2. Leading and overseeing property disposal, development and management.
3. Leading and overseeing the management and development of IT operations and systems.
4. Providing inspiring leadership and contributing proactively to a vibrant worshipping Christian community.

Benefits:

• 13.8% employer contribution to pension.
• 30 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and 3 days ex-gracia during Christmas and New year + other benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Season ticket loan option (following completion of probation for permanent employees).
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Regular LCM and team prayer events; monthly LCM team days with worship, teaching, prayer, and updates; and an annual week of prayer in January.

This post is subject to an occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act that the post holder be a practising Christian (see application pack for details).

Data Lead (Executive)
Location: Based in London with travel to sub-Saharan Africa 
Hours: Full time (office based)
Salary: £90,000 - £150,000 (Negotiable dependent on experience)

Our client is an independent foundation that invests in children and young people in developing countries to improve their lives and to maximise demographic dividends for long term economic growth.

They do this by partnering with visionary African governmental leaders to deliver on initiatives that have the potential to positively and dramatically enhance the life outcomes of their people and the trajectories of their countries.

Focusing on and supporting the efforts of their partners to aid success, our client has recently adopted a new strategy with a clear accountability target: Over the next five years, they want to have played an integral role in substantially and tangibly improving 23.5 million lives. 

The role
The goal of the Data Lead’s work is to set up data systems that help drive the organisations internal and their external partners’ success. The key areas include:

(1) to establish and manage an internal monitoring framework that tracks whether they are progressing towards their target – and helps them course correct if not on track;

(2) to provide strategic advice to their governmental partners on their data management and visualisation needs, which are key to advancing their human development agendas; and
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(3) to think critically about how they track results in their leadership development work.

Experience
To be successful in this role you will need extensive experience with integrated monitoring frameworks and the use of data to drive government decision-making. 

You will have familiarity with relevant sub-fields, such as labour market information systems; health data systems; or education data systems and be able to demonstrate familiarity with and/or experience working in sub-Saharan Africa.

The role is working externally at the highest levels so will require someone with first class interpersonal and presentations skills, the ability to navigate complex environments and a willingness to understand partners’ contexts and political constraints. You will need to fully supports the ambition of policy champions at national level without prescribing external agendas, have a passion for using evidence to drive better decision making and the ability to maintain focus on the big picture, even when discussing technical questions.

Substantive knowledge in a field related to international development or human capital development appreciated and fluency in French and/or widely spoken African languages is desirable. We're open to sector experience but are particularly interested to hear from you if you are bring experience from the Government or Finance sectors. 

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

CV’s are being assessed and sent to the client on a rolling basis so early application is advised. Please apply directly through our website.