Overview

Would you like to help build cross-sector partnerships to improve health and generate economic growth?

As Commercial Manager you will join our programmes business function with a focus on building partnerships between the NHS and commercial sector to accelerate the adoption and spread of solutions that improve the health and economy of our region.

You will manage our Innovation Exchange, working in collaboration with our wider team to provide advice on commercialisation, market access and real world validation.

We are looking for someone who shares our passion to improve health and generate economic growth through the adoption and spread of innovation from the commercial sector.

Purpose of the role

The Commercial Manager is at the heart of  our work to spread innovative practice. From increasing the uptake of new diagnostic tools to helping to implement the latest innovations in digital health, you will help make sure our work translates into improved health and care for the people in our region.

Reporting to one of our programme directors, you will work across our commissioned programmes to identify opportunities to build partnerships with the

commercial sector. You will be responsible for managing our Innovation Exchange - supporting and building partnerships with commercial organisations to develop, test and spread solutions relevant to the health and care needs of our population.

Responsibilities

• Identify, build and manage a pipeline of commercial sector innovations with the potential to help respond to the challenges in our regional health and care system.

• Support commercial sector organisations to develop solutions to unmet needs by providing advice on commercialisation, market access and real world validation.

• Build partnerships between the NHS and commercial sector to accelerate the adoption and spread of relevant, validated solutions.

• Work with national and regional agencies to improve, support and strengthen the regional health and life science sector.

• Establish strong internal relationships that draw on expertise from across the organisation to understand the needs of our regional health system and build cross-sector partnerships.

• Work with our communications and engagement function to engage partners in our Innovation Exchange, communicate the impact of our work and raise our profile at a regional and national level.

• Work with our evaluation and learning function to build robust plans for how we will understand the impact of our support for commercial sector organisations.

• Work with our partnerships function to identify and develop new partnership opportunities to grow our work with the commercial sector.

• Build strong relationships with other AHSNs and contribute to the success of the national AHSN Network.

Experience we are looking for

• Working in or with the health and life sciences sectors – from a customer, supplier or intermediary perspective.

• A good working knowledge of the health and care system, NHS commissioning and procurement.

• Experience managing a pipeline of projects – assessing ideas for relevance and validity to identify high-value opportunities.

• A track record of influencing stakeholders to change their perspectives.

• Experience leading the delivery of projects and programmes.

Applications

We are working hard to ensure we recruit great people and minimise unconscious bias in our selection process. To support us to do so we use the Applied recruitment platform, which anonymises applicants.

Closing date for applications is 9am on the 5th October 2020.

Interviews

The interview process will be a two-stage process. Initial interviews for short-listed individuals will be held week commencing 12th October. Successful candidates will be contacted shortly after the closing date to be invited to an interview conducted via video conferencing. Part of the interview process will require candidates to prepare  a short presentation task.

Combe Grove is a Health & Wellbeing Retreat located in 64 acres of woodland grounds on the edge of Bath. We are owned by a charity with a vision linked to Wellness, Ecology, Learning and Community.

We are currently recruiting for a permanent full time Finance Manager. The role sits within our senior management team and is responsibility for managing all aspects of the finance function. This includes ensuring that strong control systems deliver commercial, timely and accurate financial information to all users in the business and enabling appropriate monitoring and control.

This is a busy and varied role which involves responding to the needs of the business and coaching and supporting line managers to better understand the financial implications of the activities of their departments. 

Working in a small team including a Deputy Finance Manager and a Finance Apprentice, you will ensure work is allocated appropriately and mentor the apprentice during their AAT studies.

Duties will include but are not limited to ensuring that the balance sheet is fully reconciled each month, production of monthly management accounts pack with commentary, HMRC compliance including VAT returns, working capital management and cashflow forecasting.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with a solid track record as a Finance Manager or similar. Some experience of SAGE 50 would be advantageous, as would experience of a finance role involving detailed reconciliation work between different business systems. Experience of the hospitality sector is preferred or another 24/7 operation. This role would suit someone with great time management, communication and leadership skills. 

Benefits include access to our health club for gym, swim, tennis or classes. Discount on food and beverage and room stays. Pension, 30 days holiday including public holidays, meal on duty, free parking.

Appointment Type: Full-time, permanent

Working hours: 35 hours per week, usually 8.30am-4.30pm. However, some flexible working will be required including regular Saturday working on rotation.

Location: Cathedral Centre, 3 Ford Street, Salford, M3 6DP

Salary, pension and benefits: £22,000-£25,000 per annum depending upon skills and experience, 25 holidays plus bank holidays and 5 Diocesan closure days, employer’s pension scheme.

About:

The Catholic Truth Society (Diocese of Salford) is a Catholic Charity which has been involved with the circulation of theological, catechetical, and educational books and publications. The Cathedral Centre is the Diocesan Centre for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Salford, housing all the professional support services offices of the Diocese as well as exceptional conference and meeting facilities. 

The Manager will be responsible for day-to-day operational management of the Bookshop, including the selection and ordering of publications and other materials, maintenance of the bookshop website and supervision and management of the staffing to ensure high standards of customer service.

What we are looking for:

An enthusiastic and motivated team leader who will establish and maintain effective relationships with a wide and diverse range of internal and external customers. The successful individual will maintain a good working knowledge of the Society’s bookshop stock and product lines to fully inform and advise customers. The post-holder will be able to contribute and deploy new ideas and programmes to develop the work of the Bookshop and Catholic Truth Society. They will possess proven commercial judgment and be committed to building and developing a host of customer bases and work creatively and determinedly to maximise sales opportunities and provide excellent customer service.

What you will need:

• Retail experience, commercial judgment, and excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to deal positively and resiliently with challenging customers or situations
• High level of numerical and both written and verbal communication skills
• A sound knowledge of sales and marketing within the Christian book and gift environment
• Grade C in GCSE Maths (or equivalent), proven experience of cash handling and maximising sales

It is not required for the post-holder to be a Catholic but it is expected that they will be interested in and sympathetic to the aims and objectives of the Society, the Catholic Church and its community with a good knowledge of the Catholic faith.

The Diocese of Salford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The post-holder will be expected to contribute to a positive culture of safeguarding within the organisation. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service and all employees of the Diocese are expected to work to promote the safeguarding of vulnerable groups. 

They must familiarise themselves with and adhere to the procedures on how to deal with allegations or concerns of abuse and the Church’s Safeguarding Policies and Procedures which can be found on the CSAS website.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Friday 16th October 2020

For more information and to download an application pack, please visit our website.

If you have any queries about the role, please contact the HR department.

Salford Roman Catholic Diocesan Trustees Registered Charity - Registered Charity No. 250037

West Africa Regional Finance Manager – French-speaking (with an option of working from home in UK or Europe)

£37,452 - £42,372 per annum (plus contributory pension)

Manchester, UK/Europe/Working from Home

Join a Nobel Prize-winning organisation committed to creating safe and secure futures for women, men and children around the world. MAG works by finding and destroying landmines, cluster bombs and the explosive remnants of war and by advocating and campaigning on behalf of those whose lives are blighted by the lethal debris of conflict. Be part of this life-changing mission by joining MAG to help us free from fear some of the poorest and most vulnerable people in the world.

We are seeking a Regional Finance Manager to join our Finance team, which provides day-to-day financial support and advice to MAG’s programmes in countries across the globe. This is an exciting and dynamic role, where you’ll act as a business partner to the West Africa region, using your finance skills and experience will help us make a real difference, supporting our work across the globe.

Reporting to the Senior Programmes Finance Manager you will be responsible for managing a small UK based programmes finance team on a day-to-day basis, and providing advice and technical oversight to our programme based Finance Managers. As a business partner, you’ll provide real-time support and analysis to senior managers as a trusted adviser, and add value that will assist in decision making and the delivery of MAG’s lifesaving work.

This role allows for flexible working where you may be based in the United Kingdom or work from home. You will be expected to manage your team, support proposal development and provide advice and analysis on budgets and financial contract management.  You will be required to travel in order to provide support to our programmes overseas, including our programmes in West Africa and our HQ in Manchester, UK.

You will have previously worked in a finance role in a grant or donor funded environment, or in a commercial project accounting role. You’ll have a high level of accuracy and attention to detail and have staff management or mentoring experience.  You will need to be able to demonstrate a strong background in financial modelling and contract management, ideally with experience of major donors. You will be committed to producing work of a consistently high standard and will have experience of undertaking reviews of business processes. Progress towards a professional qualification will provide candidates with a distinct advantage in applying to this role. Fluency in both English and French is essential for this role.

This is a fast-paced role and challenging role, which will require high levels of initiative, pro-activeness and strong multi-tasking skills. With an ability to lead, motivate and develop a small team, ensuring effective communication between various stakeholders, you will be a creative, flexible, solution-focused, professional business partner, committed to MAG's goals.  In return, your professional skills, knowledge and experience will contribute to saving lives around the globe, and you’ll have the opportunity to see, and contribute to, MAG’s work first-hand.

In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, and to ensure the health and wellbeing of everyone who works for MAG and their families we have put in place a new working arrangement – remote working from home - to reflect what is a rapidly changing situation. This role has opportunity to be carried out at Manchester, HQ or in a working from home environment.

Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed.

MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.

For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our website before the closing date of 27th September 2020. MAG reserves the right to bring in candidates sooner than the end date given as we wish to close this role promptly.

Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every application. If you have not heard back from us within three weeks of your application, it means that your application has not been successful.

Applicants who are non-residents of the UK will need to provide documentary evidence of their eligibility to work in the UK.

The Finance and IT Manager will work closely with the Interim Chief Executive and other members of the Leadership Team to ensure that the Farm works efficiently and effectively, making the best use of all its assets. 

The post holder will be responsible for continuing to develop the function at both a strategic and operational level. The Farm’s Finance and IT have been especially strengthened in recent times and this new post has been created to spearhead the ongoing transformation. There is an organisational emphasis on improving processes and creatively using technology to improve productiveness and efficiency across the Farm site. 

The post is an integral part of the Leadership Team and will have operational support with the function from members of the support team. This is a senior role: the post holder will have influence across the Farm with involvement at Trustee, organisational and team levels. 

This is a great opportunity to really make a difference within a small organisation that is wanting to grow and strengthen its operational model. The role would be ideal for someone who wishes to play a crucial part in an organisation that is on a journey of modernisation and improvement of its practices.

About you: 

We are looking for a dynamic and driven Finance and IT Manager to work with the Interim Chief Executive to sustain the momentum built in recent times. The Finance and IT Manager will be enthused by the prospect of driving our Finance and IT transformation programme forward and leading our transition to a finance business partnering model. They will have the skills needed to work as a member of the Leadership Team and help shape the strategy and delivery of excellent forward facing financial planning, analysis, and use of IT. Managing multiple priorities and working to deadlines will also be crucial to the role. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Continue to develop the function at both a strategic and operational level. Drive the ongoing transformation with emphasis on improving processes and creatively using technology to improve productiveness and efficiency across the Farm site. 

• Lead the yearly financial planning cycle, working with senior members of the team to draft  an annual budget, and in-year forecasts when required, and present to the Interim Chief Executive for discussion. 

• Maintain a cash forecast for a rolling 24 month period, highlighting risks or opportunities, to the Interim Chief Executive and Leadership Team. 

• Oversee and review the performance of monthly petty cash, bank and other Balance Sheet accounts’ reconciliations. Post depreciation journals on a monthly basis. 

• Review key contracts periodically to ensure value for money. 

• Oversee the credit control function, providing support to the Project Officer to resolve debtors on a timely basis. Produce key performance data on debtor management on a monthly basis. 

• Oversee the administration and claiming of Gift Aid on Small Donations and otherwise, ensuring maximum recovery. 

• Prepare and submit Corporation Tax Returns as and when required and provide advice on Corporation Tax, VAT and Gift Aid. 

• Prepare management accounts, including dashboard reporting on key financial metrics, and present to the Trustee Board. 

• Lead the year end process, drafting the statutory accounts and delivering a clean Independent Examination. 

• Continue to develop the current financial systems, policies and procedures to ensure they remain fit for purpose. 

• Work with the Interim Chief Executive in pursuing identified business development and commercial opportunities, providing analysis and financial expertise in scoping out future developments. 

• Develop appropriate IT policies and manage IT risks. 

• Be a Systems Administrator for Office 365, including but not limed to, managing user access, adding joiners and removing leavers. 

• Line manage any members of the Finance and IT department. 

• In addition, carry out any other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, as requested by the Interim Chief Executive. 

Person specification: 

In order to be considered for the role, it is vital that you are self-motivated with excellent time management and organisational skills. Soft skills such as being persuasive and an ability to communicate with a broad range of people are also important in this people-focused role. More specifically: 

• Hold or only have a few modules left to complete of an accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or qualified by experience.

• Professional experience in the finance function of a fast paced charity or corporate. 

• Experience of working at a senior level in a finance function. 

• Experience of working with charity accounting practice, including SORP. 

• Experience of ensuring compliance with the specific tax regime regarding charities. 

• Experience of ensuring compliance with the governance requirements of charities. 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and high attention to detail. With initiative to anticipate and meet needs ahead of time and identify opportunities to improve processes. 

• Xero experience, together with an excellent ability in Microsoft programmes, particularly Excel. 

• Experience with financial dashboards and reporting. 

• Highly IT literate and experience of scoping and managing the implementation of IT infrastructure projects. 

• Effective and confident communicator with the ability to work closely with colleagues, advisors and Trustees. 

• Self-motivated with excellent organisational and time management skills. 

• High levels of integrity and the ability to act confidentially. 

• Be able to work and relate well with people of other cultures and nationalities

• Applicants must have the right/permanent right to work in the UK

 
If you are passionate about creating value and cultivating a positive work environment together with the team, then please apply. 

To apply submit your CV and a covering letter no longer than two sides of A4 which addresses the key responsibilities and person specification by Sunday 4 October. Applications will be continually reviewed and we reserve the right to close the vacancy sooner, should a suitable candidate be found. 

If you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Aabida Mohmed, Interim Chief Executive. 

Background:

First Step Trust (FST) is a charity that provides real work, training and employment opportunities for people excluded from ordinary working life because of mental health problems or other disabilities or disadvantages.

We have delivered work experience and other opportunities for people (the workforce) across London for many years and we now wish to develop this work through a more formalised training and employment support programme (SMaRT Pathways) particularly, but not exclusively, in the area of the Automotive trade.

The Training & Employment Development Manager’s (TEDM) team will include an Automotive Skills Training Co-ordinator, Basic Skills Trainer and an Employment Development Worker.

SMaRT Pathways will provide training and support to the workforce to enable each person to improve their “employability” through work placements or other opportunities, e.g. education and training leading to diploma or other qualifications. Each workforce member requires their own Personal Development Plan (PDP) and Training Plan.

Access to on the job skills such as Motor Vehicle Technician, reception, customer service, finance and bookkeeping are provided at every FST project as part of the daily routine.

Job Role: 

The TEDM is responsible for developing SMaRT Pathways project so as to increase access to vocational qualifications and training, ensuring that the personal development process provides a clear pathway towards employment. The manager is also responsible for ensuring that people who are not yet ready for paid employment are fully involved in the commercial and administrative work of the project, giving them the opportunity to develop good work experience and expand or rediscover their work skills

Main Duties:

1. Responsible for managing all areas of the project’s work, ensuring that every member of the workforce is fully involved.
2. Responsible for ensuring the Automotive Skills Training Co-ordinator, Basic Skills Trainer and Employment Development Worker successfully undertake their roles and responsibilities through the provision of supervision and support.
3. Responsible for managing and monitoring the project’s outcomes, maintaining accurate and up to date records ensuring that the project achieves the funder’s requirements within timescales.
4. To liaise with other managers of SMaRT Pathways projects to ensure consistency of the workforce development process.
5. To develop relationships with a view to obtaining potential employment opportunities for the workforce.
6. To maintain and provide information to meet First Step Trust’s monitoring requirements.
7. To work in accordance within the limits and parameters set out in First Step Trust’s policies and procedures by the Board, Chief Executive and other executive officers.

Person Specification:

Experience & qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of direct staff management.
• Experience of managing recording systems.
• Experience of networking with external agencies.
• Experience of the training provider sector would be an advantage.

Knowledge & skills

• Ability to deliver on the job training and support to workforce.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent level of skill in using MS Office, email, internet and social media.

Attitudes

• Commitment to equal opportunities principles and practice.
• Understanding and commitment to the values, principles and approach of First Step Trust.

A highly motivated, resourceful and resilient project manager is urgently required to assist several Surrey charities who want to come together to formally establish a close working partnership.  The charities have collectively secured a £4m+ health and wellbeing public contract in collaboration with the NHS.  A wide-ranging programme of health and wellbeing services for children, young persons and their families is due to commence from April 2021.  The timescales are daunting, the scope of work is broad and the challenge is immense.  If this unique opportunity excites then we want to hear from you without delay.

Head of Finance

Under the leadership of a new Chief Operating Officer with an extensive background in the commercial sector, we are seeking a dynamic Head of Finance to lead the provision of high quality financial stewardship through efficient processes, systems and controls, and to deliver timely, accurate and insightful financial information. Together these will enable us to improve our ability to partner across our organisation to unlock value and thus better serve our beneficiaries. While experience of charity accounting would be desirable, more important is a candidate’s ability to drive improvements and lead change with empathy and collaboration.

Position: Head of Finance
Location: Flexible, however, we require you to be at HHC’s main office at East Clyffe, Salisbury, SP3 4LZ on a regular basis. Ideally this will be approximately two days a week, but may be in a flexible pattern.
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: circa £50 to £55K per year depending on experience

About the role:

You will lead the Finance team to deliver an outstanding service to the wider organisation, providing high quality financial stewardship through efficient processes and systems, effective policies and controls, and timely and accurate reporting. In partnership with the COO, you will also lead the provision of financial information, effective cost management and financial assessment of new initiatives.

About you:

As a qualified accountant, you will excel at leading change with empathy and collaboration and in a way that builds a high level of engagement and momentum with both the Finance team and our internal stakeholders. With a keen eye for detail and a pride in financial stewardship, you have the commitment and drive to deliver against deadlines and a genuine passion for our work.

About Hope and Homes for Children:

Children always belong in families. They need protection, encouragement, play, laughter and love. They need somewhere to call home and someone who will always look out for them. Children never belong in orphanages. Orphanages don’t protect children they harm them. With your support we can keep families together, reunite families and build new families. Help children grow up in families where they belong. Always families. Never orphanages.

Hope and Homes for Children actively encourages equality and diversity and we look to recruit across age, gender, ethnicity and background as we believe diversity brings us closer to our mission of eliminating orphanages.

Please visit our website for more information about this role and upload your CV and cover letter to our recruitment portal.

You may have experience of the following: Financial Controller, Accountant, Management Accountant, Commercial Accountant, Qualified Accountant, Finance Manager, Head of Finance, Charity, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, CCAB, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, etc.

Ref: 94212

We are looking for a skilled and confident person to join us as Property/Estates Manager. The role is full time. The Foundation owns c80 local properties (houses, flats, a few commercials) all close to our offices and adjacent to the Imperial War Museum. This is a new role, for someone who is able to handle both the day-to-day and the bigger-picture strategic aspects of property portfolio management. We are a permanently endowed charity, dating from the 1620s, with a small and friendly staff team and supportive trustees.
 
Summary
The role requires knowledge of aspects of property management (lettings, reactive and planned maintenance, compliance with landlord responsibilities, annual forecasts and budget management). In addition we’re looking for someone who is competent in IT skills, knows how to build good relationships, is a clear thinker and is both hands-on and strategic.

This role is not suited to remote working. During the current C-19 constraints up to two working-from-home days a week, spaced out, may be possible, subject to discussion. The post reports to the Director and works closely with the Finance Manager.

Who this might appeal to
The role may be just right for those who have been working in the commercial property sector and now wish to apply their skills within a not-for-profit charitable setting where the focus is helping those affected by poverty and social disadvantage. The role directly supports our income generation.
 

A highly rewarding leadership role in an organisation respected across the institutional donor community.

This long-established and highly-skilled dept's work includes the audit of grants awarded to various organisations, both private companies, governmental organisations and INGOs, in various fields including humanitarian aid. Working with the SMT your role wil be to ensure that audit and assurance staff resources are best used to service the diverse portfolio of international clients.

For full specification - click apply or email AfID directly

Skills and Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will be skilled in the following areas; • Substantial grant audit management experience; • Proven skills in managing a portfolio of assignments; • Proven skills in managing staff; • Substantial external commercial auditing experience; and • A keen interest in specialising in the Not For Profit and Grant Auditing sector.

Qualifications ACA or ACCA, or equivalent, qualified.

Language skills Fluent English; ideally written and spoken French or Spanish to intermediate level. Any other European language skills would be considered beneficial.

Travel:

Dependent on guarantees of a safe travel and working environments. Typically on complex assignments when a more senior member of staff would be appropriate. Post pandemic: 15% as a guide.

The Shaw Trust, in tandem with government and the broader employment support community across the UK, is working hard to make sure we support as many individuals as possible to get and keep a job. We believe that everyone who needs help and support to attain their employment goals should be able to access it as soon as possible and that support should reflect their individual needs.

To help us in this mission we are looking to expand our employability services Work and Health Programme Job Entry: Targeted Support (WHP/JETS) and are looking for an Operations Manager.

Reporting directly to the Director of Programme, the role will be aimed at supporting the performance of the expanded Work and Health Programme Job Entry: Targeted Support (WHP/JETS). The role will ensure all operational delivery is operated safely, efficiently and achieves or exceeds performance expectations.

You will lead the regional delivery of services, supporting people to change their lives positively through finding work. Our staff strive to make an impact by looking for new and innovative ways to motivate people who are disadvantaged in the job market. They deploy out-of-the box thinking to provide personalised support to help people take control over their lives.

To stand out, you need to champion and embrace change, balance the empathy of a charitable heart with a commercial edge, and be willing to learn and collaborate with others.

This role is ideal for a person with a background in management, budgeting and delivery of continuous improvement. Working with key stakeholders, the successful individual would have a proven track record of achieving objectives through strong relationship management. A solution focussed approach, which enables risks and issues to be minimised is ideal, as is the ability to make decisions based on analytical assumptions.

This is a complex and challenging operations management role, which requires strong management and contract delivery skills. You will have responsibility for the efficient, effective and evidence based delivery of excellent performance in all services, measured against contractual requirements.

Shaw Trust operates on a national level with over 2,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers. We work with the government, local authorities, combined authorities, health service providers, employers, and other stakeholders – including the Education and Skills Funding Agency, Department for Work and Pensions, clinical commissioning groups and NHS Trusts.

The ideal candidate must have an understanding of the local and regional labour market and employment issues within their geographical area, and be able to maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of the benefit system and entitlements.

You will need to be inclusive and embrace our culture and values, putting those we support at the heart of everything we do. You will consistently deliver high quality services to support our communities and beneficiaries.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary.
• Enhanced Pension Scheme after 6 months.
• Life Assurance x 3 of your salary.
• Enhanced annual leave.

Partnership Manager

Fixed Term Contract

Maternity Cover: December 2020 - December 2021

£40,000 - 43,000pa

London, and currently remote

The Partnerships Manager will take responsibility for managing relationships with global corporate partners, throughout the year and for Comic Relief campaigns.

Key responsibilities:

• Proactively develop multi-dimensional, long-term UK and global partnerships that delivers both Comic Relief and the partners’ goals, thinking holistically about impact.
• Take personal responsibility for delivering a fixed income target from specific partnerships with clear definition of restricted and core income.
• Work alongside the Legal, Finance and Impact & Investment teams to ensure that the commitments that frame the partnerships can be delivered and are in the best interest of Comic Relief.
• Account manage a portfolio of UK and global based corporate partners which could include strategic multi-year partnerships (in and out of campaign), campaign specific partnerships and corporate products or projects.
• Develop shared plans and objectives for each partnership or project, to achieve partners objectives (regarding their own brand, impact, reach, CSR and internal engagement) as well as maximising fundraising and impact for Comic Relief. To ensure that these plans and objectives are met to partners’ satisfaction and to aid retention.
• Work with colleagues across the organisation ensuring that contributions from partners constructively support Comic Reliefs social change agenda, whether in the form of financial contributions, employee fundraising and volunteering, retail offerings or advocacy.
• Provide high quality relationship and account management of all Comic Relief’s major commercial partners, while being the first point of contact and internal resource to key partners.

Essential Skills and Competencies:

• Experience of working in partnership with major UK or global consumer facing brands and companies with a good reputation.
• Proven Experience of developing products in partnership with a retailer or consumer brand.
• Exceptional networking, negotiating, influencing and persuading skills.
• Effective Communication skills, written and oral – including strong presentation skills.
• Building and sustaining effective working relationships both internally and externally

To apply please visit our website via the link.

Role closes - 12:00pm, 8th Oct 2020 BST (Europe/London)

Inclusivity at Comic Relief

We recognise diversity and inclusion are a source of strength in achieving our mission. We therefore welcome everyone, trusting what makes us different brings creativity, styles and experiences to help us collectively do our best work. That’s regardless of your gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and cultural identity. We especially welcome those from under-represented groups in modern grant-making and fundraising. We are on a journey, but if you join our team you will be part of a community that is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where we want you to:

• Be valued for being yourself
• Do your best work, and be supported to break down barriers so you can succeed
• Be heard, respected, and treated as an equal, whatever your level, experience or background
• Be part of a team that is committed to making this happen – with our colleagues, partners, and contributors.

Comic Relief is committed to preventing and protecting all people from harm in their interactions with us. We expect all those that act in our name to uphold our approach to doing no harm.

 The Charity

Our partner is a leading national charity who provide life changing short breaks and holidays to families facing incredibly challenging circumstances. Their breaks are a chance for families to connect, revitalise and discover.

Covid-19, and the challenges of lockdown, mean that even more families are facing very difficult circumstances, and the need for the services that the charity provides is growing.

Since the charity was set up 45 years ago, they have enabled 52,000 families to take time out from their daily life – and just enjoy what many of us take for granted: fresh air, playing on the beach, eating ice cream.

Last year alone, 4,800 families took a vital break – some for the first time together as a family.

The Role

The charity is seeking a Finance and Resourcing Director who can really make a difference by ensuring the continued positive financial performance of the charity. The role of will be integral for the organisation’s future in enabling us to sustain our mission to help families most in need.

The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing and implementing strong financial controls, budget management, management accounting and cash flow modelling, forecasting and financial analysis and will take a prominent role in leading the charity to become an even better place to work.

In addition to leading the provision of financial services to the charity you will also take the lead across HR, IT and facilities to ensure wider, strong operational performance.

The Person

The successful candidate will be an experienced people manager who effectively balances commercial acumen with strong values and a desire to make a difference to families andcreate a strong, sustainable organisation. In addition, they will have a proven track record of successfully managing finance functions within a not-for-profit environment, working in partnership with fundraising teams to maximise donor contributions.

The best candidates will have proven experience of providing first-class financial reporting, monitoring and analysis along with a track record of developing and implementing budgeting processes in a collaborative and engaging manner. They will also have managed other business functions that may include Human Resources, IT and facilities.

To apply :Please submit your CV which should be accompanied by a covering letter, clearly demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role (see attached job description).

About Us

The Natural History Museum is both a world-leading science research centre and the most visited natural history museum in Europe. With a vision of a future in which both people and the planet thrive, it is uniquely positioned to be a powerful champion for balancing humanity's needs with those of the natural world.

It is custodian of one of the world's most important scientific collections comprising over 80 million specimens. The scale of this collection enables researchers from all over the world to document how species have and continue to respond to environmental changes - which is vital in helping predict what might happen in the future and informing future policies and plans to help the planet.

We are at a pivotal moment in our history as we launch a new strategy setting out our role as the natural world faces increasing threats. Building on our world-leading collection, global reputation for science and as one of the world's leading visitor attractions, the NHM has ambitious plans leading up to the 150th anniversary of the opening of the Waterhouse Building in 2031, making this a truly exciting time to be part of the NHM team.

About the role

You will deliver Technology (Data, Digital, IT) projects in line with the Museum's ambitious digital strategy. Initially you will work on the delivery of the museum's Customer Relationship Management system roadmap, so experience in this area is highly desirable.

The role is not limited, and you will be assigned projects from a wide range of areas, e.g. Corporate and back-office systems (HR, Finance, Digital Workplace) and Commercial systems (Ticketing, Retail, Membership, Customer Relationship Management) giving you a chance to work across the varying departments of the museum and the chance to always learn something new.

Working in a varied and evolving role, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle management of technology software, including application implementations, system upgrades and continuous business improvement. Whilst this is a full-time post (36hr per week), we are willing to consider and support alternative working patterns or a part-time arrangement (accounting for pro-rata salary).

About you

We are looking for a strong leader who is able to take charge and work with people effectively at all levels across and outside of the Museum, using well-developed influencing and interpersonal skills. You are flexible and are able to display initiative to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances. Experience with or exposure to CRM Dynamics will be advantageous but not essential.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 12 October 2020

Interviews will be expected on the 22 and 23 October

Diversity and Inclusion

We welcome applications from everyone - diversity, inclusion and the feeling of belonging matters to us. By attracting people to work for us from a broad range of diverse backgrounds we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things. We offer a stimulating and professional environment in which to work. This is a remarkable place we look for staff who can work according to our values - we champion diversity, encourage creativity, we are connected, and we value evidence.

What we offer

• 27.5 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (full time equivalent)
• Generous defined contribution Natural History Museum Pension Scheme (employer contribution up to 10%)
• Free admission to our exhibitions and many other paid exhibitions at museums, galleries and institutions across the country, such as the British Museum, V&A, National Gallery, Royal Academy and Tate
• Affordable membership to the Civil Service Sports Council which offers a range of benefits including a free digital Tastecard, discounted cinema tickets and corporate membership of English Heritage sites (including Dover Castle and Stonehenge). For more details, visit
• Membership to our Sports and Social Association (for a small fee), which includes access to our in-house gym and clubs such as football, softball, table tennis and tennis and classes in Middle Eastern dance, yoga and Tai Chi
• Staff discounts at a range of local businesses and services
• Up to 50% staff discount at our shops and cafes
• Season ticket, bicycle and rental loans
• Eye care vouchers
• Professional development opportunities - We are committed to the professional development of our staff and offer a range of courses to ensure they reach their potential. We also sponsor professional qualifications and job-related professional membership fees.

How to apply

To apply, please visit the museum's careers page upload your CV with a covering letter, which clearly outlines how you meet our person specification.