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Reports to: Head of Policy and Research

Preferred timezone: Brussels-based preferable, or within CET +/-2. 

Deadline: 10th October 

About Climate Catalyst

Climate Catalyst is a U.S. based non-profit dedicated to galvanising the collective power of business, investors, and civil society to influence and accelerate policy change in Asia and Europe. We work to strengthen collaboration and mobilise new actors on pivotal climate challenges to build power and compel political leaders to act at the speed and scale needed to tackle the climate crisis. We do this by: 

• Working behind the scenes with stakeholders in Europe and Asia to identify critical climate issues where action to date has been limited and collaboration potential is high. 

• Bringing together renowned experts and new entrants to share ideas, and design and deliver creative campaigns that secure decisive changes in national and regional policy to deliver sectoral tipping points and secure significant emissions reductions. 

• Advising on strategy, bringing creative communications, advocacy and movement building expertise to build power across the climate community to catalyse action. 

To date, we’ve used this model successfully to build a strong and empowered communications network to challenge dominant narratives holding back progress in tackling the climate impact of aviation, to mobilise the business community in support of the EU Nature Restoration Law, the first legislation for peatlands restoration across Europe, and to spark action in India that led to commitment from the Ministry of Steel to develop green steel policy. 

About The Role

The Programme Manager will form part of our European programme team, working closely with our functional leads to deliver impactful strategies that target emissions reductions from heavy emitting industries in the EU. This role will focus mainly on the issue of Chemicals Decarbonisation - where experience is preferable but not required - and take the lead on delivering EU-targeted activities and outputs. This role is initially set as a 12-month contract, with potential to extend, and will report into our Head of Policy and Research. 

What you will do

• Work with Climate Catalyst colleagues and partner organisations to develop policy options, positions and recommendations for European chemicals and to ensure effective engagement of business across different stages of our campaigns;

• Identify policy options and contribute to determining strategic policy positions and recommendations for decision-makers and those who influence them.

• Strengthen and build relationships of trust with key businesses, business NGOs, trade associations and other private sector actors

• Conduct stakeholder mapping, research, and analysis to identify strategies and tactics to effectively engage businesses and potentially investors in support of our policy objectives.

• Build knowledge in the field of decarbonising chemicals, with a specific focus on policy mechanisms such as the EU Emissions Trading System and Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.

• Lead strategies with partners for successfully targeting and engaging businesses to achieve goals and objectives to influence government policy

• In collaboration with partners, strategically engage C-suite executives and senior business leaders in support of campaign objectives, drawing on your network and the networks of other colleagues and partners as relevant

• Keep track of climate policy, technology, and economic trends pertaining to the private sector internationally, and specifically in Europe.

• Engage subject-matter experts, consultants, and researchers as necessary to support our strategies.

• Produce business-orientated outreach and policy advocacy materials – including memos, brief reports, letters of commitments, talking points, and speeches for business leaders.

• Produce scopes and terms of reference for targeted research on essential chemicals which will shed light on trade offs and influence our target audience. 

• Represent Climate Catalyst at relevant events and forums organised by partners and businesses associations.

What You Would Bring

1. At least five years of demonstrated experience in engaging businesses towards policy advocacy relating to climate change issues.

2. Experience engaging with EU policy-making processes

3. Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver on organisation-wide strategies.

4. Knowledge and understanding of the key issues pertaining to decarbonisation of the chemicals sector or other industrial decarbonisation policies and areas pertinent to Europe.

5. Strong initiative and an ability to work both autonomously as well as within a team.

6. Strong interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to distil complex issues for a lay audience.

7. Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with the network of civil society organisations and progressive businesses.

8. Awareness of the potentially diverse opinions and voices of Climate Catalyst’s partners and ensure they are taken into account in our policy positions and recommendations.

9. Ability to adapt and respond positively in circumstances where priorities need to shift quickly, and be open to working on different issues over time.

10. Humble, with low ego and ready to roll up your sleeves.

11. Committed to our values of courage, collaboration, diversity and learning.

Additional Information

• This role is fully-remote, with a stipend available for use of co-working spaces.

• Our working language is English. Fluency in an additional European language is highly valued.

• This position requires travel. We anticipate at least two international work trips during the contract period. It will also likely require travel to EU Institutions in Brussels, as well as to events and meetings with European partners.

Compensation + Benefits

• Pay is competitive in all hiring regions. The salary for this role in EUR is €62,000 

• Benefits include: health insurance, stipends for wellness and phone/Wi-Fi, professional development, co-working space coverage, generous pension contribution and more. For more information about working with us at Climate Catalyst, visit our website.

Diversity at Climate Catalyst

Climate Catalyst aims to design inclusive strategies to meet our objectives. We recognise that the only way to deliver on this is to build a diverse team composed of individuals with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We encourage applicants from historically marginalised and currently underrepresented groups in the climate movement to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunities

Climate Catalyst is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable employment opportunity laws prohibiting discrimination. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

How to Apply

To apply, please upload a cover letter of no more than one page outlining interest in the role and your CV to this application page.

Head of Internal Audit

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the team as the internal auditor.

Applications from individuals who are seeking flexible working options, including reduced hours or job shares are welcomed.

Position: SIT60 Head of Internal Audit

Location: Home-based. However, occasional travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work-related meetings)

Salary: Circa £33,500 (FTE circa £51k) (inner London weighting £2,595 pro rata or outer London weighting £1,495 pro rata may be applied in accordance with where you live)

Hours: Part-time, 23 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 10 October 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Interview Date: 21 October 2025. Depending on the outcome a second interview may be arranged.

Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.

The Role

The role reports to the Associate Director of Legal and Governance, with an independent reporting line to the Chair of the Finance Committee.

The role will provide a comprehensive programme of internal audits into the activities of our charity and will report to our Finance Committee with recommendations for improvement. This is a crucial role in safeguarding the charity’s assets and reputation.

Key responsibilities will include:

• To establish effective and robust operational and strategic Internal Audit plans for the Charity and to report on progress of the plan
• To carry out the Internal Audits within the Internal Audit Plan, within the agreed timetable and budget shown in the Plan, to report on them, to present them to Board and Committee meetings and to monitor progress.
• To liaise with externally sourced providers of internal audit services in support of the role and for conducting internal audits into specialist areas of activity of the charity (such as IT arrangements).
• To maintain a strong working relationship with the Finance Committee, its Chair and the Chief Executive and to act as a Business Partner to all Executive Directors in relation to internal audit.
• To contribute to the Charity’s efforts to avoid fraud, including by advising on new policies and to lead on fraud investigations where appropriate
• To ensure a joined-up approach to both the external and internal audit work, minimising duplication and feeding into the external audit risk assessment.
• To liaise effectively with colleagues to ensure any potential new financial systems have adequate consideration of internal controls.
• To keep up to date with Internal Audit practice and developments and advise the Charity in relation to internal audit matters.

About You

You will have:

• A qualification in internal audit or accounting (e.g. CIA, MIIA, AAT, ACCA, CIMA) as a minimum.
• A good knowledge of how charities operate and their main processes including Finance, HR, Fundraising and CRM systems.
• An in-depth knowledge of risk based internal auditing techniques, including testing and sampling methodologies.
• A good understanding of charity related compliance requirements, and appropriate counter-fraud measures and risk management processes
• An ability to act with authority and provide an independent voice on internal audit matters affecting the charity.

To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.

When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role.

Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. Please state any preferences for flexible options in your covering letter. Applications from individuals who are seeking flexible working options, including reduced hours or job shares are welcomed.

Finding strength through support

The organisation is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. Providing tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke. 

They are here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.

It’s only thanks to the generosity of supporters and donors that they can provide vital support. 

The Association is driven by an ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means they’re determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of our people. Guided by an approach to solving inequity in stroke, the team are prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across the charity.

The charity are working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Association and are eager to recruit applicants from a variety of communities and backgrounds. We are keen to receive applications from people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT+ communities, and disabled people because these identities and experiences are underrepresented and would add enormous value to how the organisation work.

A Disability Confident employer, the organisation is making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. The charity has a variety of staff network groups and are committed to continuously improving diversity and inclusion efforts. If you have questions, or access needs, we’re happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you’re able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs.

You may also have experience in areas such as Auditor, Lead Auditor, Head Auditor, Head of Internal Audit, Head of Internal Auditing, Director of Internal Audit, Director of of Internal Audit, Internal Auditing Director, Internal Audit Director, Senior Auditor, CIA, MIIA, AAT, ACCA, CIMA. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Friends of Ibba Girls School (FIGS), which supports Ibba Girls’ Boarding School in South Sudan, is seeking a highly experienced Director of Fundraising and Communications to develop its fundraising strategy, secure new donors, meet ambitious fundraising targets and raise awareness of and support for FIGS through a variety of communication methods.

Friends of Ibba Girls School, South Sudan (FIGS)

Friends of Ibba Girls School, South Sudan (FIGS) was set up in 2011 in response to a specific request from local community leaders to help them translate into reality their vision to build and develop a girls’ boarding school in South Sudan in order to enable girls to complete primary and secondary education rather than drop out of school due to poverty and family pressures.

FIGS has raised over £4.9 million over the last 10 years, particularly through relational fundraising from the wide network of individuals who donate through regular giving, mainly in the UK but also internationally.  Other sources of funds include schools, churches, trusts and foundations, corporates, and business philanthropists, as well as a yearly campaign through the Big Give Christmas Challenge.

FIGS has a committed and hardworking body of trustees, chaired by Chris Trott, former British Ambassador to South Sudan, and now British Ambassador to the Holy See based in the Vatican City, Rome.  The charity currently employs 2 staff who work on fundraising, communications and administration.

In 2023 FIGS Trustees commissioned Windle Trust International (a well-managed UK charity with a long track record of effective work in South Sudan and sub-Saharan Africa) to act as FIGS managing agents in South Sudan, and to provide professional, technical and management advice and support to Ibba Girls Boarding School (IGBS). 

Ibba Girls Boarding School (IGBS)

Ibba Girls Boarding School (IGBS) now educates over 300 primary and secondary school girls from across the whole of Western Equatoria State (an area the size of Scotland but less densely populated) and employs 42 staff (teachers, matrons, cooks, grounds maintenance, night guards and other support staff). The school is on a large, 100-acre green campus and provides not only high-quality teaching in the core subjects on the national curriculum, but also a wide range of co-curriculum subjects like drama, debating, sewing, and farming.

Since its opening in 2014, IGBS has become recognised as a tried and tested visible demonstration of the benefits of boarding school education in South Sudan, where most girls drop out from school before the end of primary and very few complete their secondary qualifications.  IGBS is making a substantial impact across South Sudan, by providing good quality “all-through” integrated girls’ schooling, for both primary and secondary girls, from any background and of any faith or none.

IGBS is achieving both tangible and intangible measures of success, including reduced drop out from school; excellent exam results; a safe, stimulating, happy and nurturing culture; empowering young women who can exercise leadership locally and nationally for this new nation (independent since 2011). IGBS is now attracting widespread recognition in South Sudan for lifting standards of teaching and learning, and acting as a beacon of light and hope, whose example can gradually ripple out to other schools across South Sudan. 

The Opportunity

This is a great moment of opportunity for a highly experienced fundraising and communications professional with a strong and demonstrable track record to play a crucial role (alongside a subgroup of trustees and two paid staff) in reviewing and refreshing FIGS’ fundraising strategy for the short, medium and longer term, and in raising FIGS’ profile through strategic communications. This will support FIGS to reach ambitious fundraising targets to allow us to increase the number of girls in the school to full capacity and implement multiple capital projects on the school campus over the next 5 years. The fundraising challenge also includes deepening and expanding FIGS’ donor base, while sustaining and engaging the large network of existing supporters and loyal donors, supported by effective communications and PR. You will lead and direct the fundraising work and will use your skills across a wide range of fundraising functions, including cultivating gifts from wealthy philanthropists, and through wills and bequests. You will also lead on delivering FIGS’ communications strategy, identifying opportunities to raise its profile with target audiences using a variety of relevant communications channels. You will have experience of digital and social media campaigns, and will oversee the development and dissemination of strategic communications materials in support of FIGS’ fundraising and profile-raising objectives. You will ideally have experience working on projects in fragile or developing contexts and an interest in education and gender equity.

There is plenty to enjoy in the varied work, where one can see visible results not only in FIGS’ fundraising targets, but also in the impact it has on the school, its students and staff, parents and communities across Western Equatoria State and across the nation of South Sudan.

Key Responsibilities

• To support the design and delivery of FIGS’ fundraising strategy and action plan, achieving or exceeding targets and KPIs, both financial and non-financial, as agreed with the Chair of FIGS Trustees, Treasurer and Chair of its fundraising sub-group
• To oversee and deliver FIGS’ communications strategy, and raise its profile with existing and new audiences through strategic communications and PR
• To widen the existing network of donors, based on relationship development and management
• To maintain active engagement with existing supporters and donors
• To identify and generate new fundraising opportunities, from the corporate and philanthropic sectors, as well as from other organizations, groups and individuals
• To generate a pipeline of activities across a range of fundraising streams
• To undertake PR and communications work in order to support the fundraising strategy
• To lead the design and distribution of PR and comms materials, including website, regular newsletter, leaflets, social media.
• To line manage FIGS fundraising and comms staff
• To produce progress reports for FIGS Trustees about fundraising in relation to targets and budget and make recommendations for future workstreams
• To attend key fundraising and supporter events to generate significant income, support and profile
• To act as an ambassador for FIGS
• To ensure fundraising and comms activities are in line with FIGS’ values and policies, relevant legislation and the Fundraising Regulator Code of Practice.

The selection process and how to apply 

The post can be undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis (where part-time is at least 24 hours a week).  Hours can be flexible by arrangement. The person will work mainly from home, liaising online with FIGS and WTI Trustees, staff, and volunteers and with the Board of Governors and Head Teacher of the school in South Sudan.

Some travel to fundraising and communications events in London and elsewhere will be needed. A three-year rolling contract will be offered in the first instance, with annual review and the potential for extension, subject to achievement of agreed performance measures and targets. The salary is in the range of £45-70K (or pro rata) depending on track record and experience. 

To apply please submit your CV and a statement of up to 500 words explaining how you can contribute to FIGS’ fundraising and communications work, including evidence of your fundraising and communications experience, achievements and approach.  Please provide the names and email addresses of two referees who would only be contacted after a job offer.  Please apply by 9 am 29th October 2025 through CharityJob.

First and second round interviews will take place during November. 

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from a wide range of identities and backgrounds.

Are you a people person with recruitment and mission experience who can help others discern whether they could serve God with Wycliffe?

Wycliffe Bible Translators currently have around 300 mission partners around the world. But 1.5 billion people are still waiting for a Bible in the language they know best. So we’re looking to grow our number of new mission partners to meet this challenge!

You’ll work in a small friendly mobilisation team, alongside another mission mobiliser, and be comfortable talking to individuals, giving presentations, and using online tools to attract potential enquirers to our mission.

• Salary: £30,000 (pro-rata) + benefits
• Location: Home based or the option of a desk at our office in Oxford
• Terms of appointment: Part-time (up to 22.5 hours per week). 2 year fixed term contract with the potential to become permanent
• Closing date: Monday 20 October 2025 at 9am
• Interview date: Interviews will be held in Oxford on Wednesday 29 October 2025

Key responsibilities:

• Liaising with enquirers
• Enquirers events
• Producing enquirers materials
• Bringing innovation and new approaches to mobilisation

Benefits include:

• 33 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• Employer pension contributions up to 7.5%
• Fully employer-funded life assurance
• 24/7 employee assistance programme for emotional and practical support
• Tax-free home-working allowance
• Family-friendly employer
• Monthly in-person team days in Oxfordshire or the Chilterns (expenses covered)
• Hot-desking facility at Oxford office
• Fully paid-for professional development opportunities.

​It is an occupational requirement of this role that you have a clear, personal commitment to the beliefs set out in our Statement of Faith and Doctrinal Position Statement.

Visit our careers site to apply.

Sibs is the UK charity dedicated to supporting siblings of disabled children and adults. As our YoungSibs Information Officer, you’ll be responsible for managing and delivering high-quality information and resources to support children and young people who are growing up with a disabled brother or sister.

Key Responsibilities:

• To manage and develop new information and self-help resources for school-age young siblings
• To respond directly to young siblings’ requests for information and support
• To respond directly to parental requests for information and support submitted via the main Sibs website
• To build relationships with statutory and voluntary sector organisations in order to explore opportunities to increase Sibs’ reach to young siblings

About You

You’re an excellent communicator, with an understanding of the children’s sector. You will need a sharp eye for detail and a passion for providing accessible, user-friendly information for young people. You will have an understanding of the lifelong impact of being a sibling to a disabled and skilled in writing for different audiences.

• Experience of one-to-one direct supportive work with children and young people. Experience of direct working with siblings of disabled children and/or young carers is desirable.
• Experience of developing resource materials for children and young people.
• Experience of working with children’s services in the statutory and/or voluntary sector
• Knowledge of statutory and voluntary support available to siblings, young carers, and children in need
• Experience of managing and developing an information service

What We Offer

• A supportive, inclusive team culture.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Flexible working arrangements.

Urban Saints (formally known as Crusaders) equips youth leaders to disciple young people in today's changing world. Our vision is to see every young person given the opportunity to explore faith, wherever they are.

About the role

As our Support Care Coordinator, you will be the friendly and professional first point of contact for our valued Crusaders Associates, those who have been on the journey with Urban Saints since we were known as Crusaders. You’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional supporter experiences. Your work will help continue and build lasting relationships that inspire ongoing support for our mission from those who have journeyed with us over many years.

You'll be responsible for:

• Responding to associate enquiries via phone, email, and post in a timely, warm, and professional manner, with empathy and attention to detail throughout.
• Listening and responding to the needs of each supporter, understanding their motivations and experiences to foster long-term relationships.
• Developing a programme to regularly thank donors for their support.
• Ensuring supporters feel valued and appreciated.
• Maintaining accurate supporter records on our CRM system, ensuring compliance with GDPR.
• Working closely with the Head of Development to ensure consistent messaging and supporter journeys.

Location

The role is home-based with regular travel required to visit supporters and to supporter events across the UK.

Please note, it's a requirement of the role that you have a UK driving licence and access to a car.

Working Hours

We're happy to receive applications for those looking for part-time and full time hours. We'd want a minimum of 22.5 hours and up to a maximum of 37.5 hours a week. Candidates invited to interview will be asked about the specifics of what they would want their working pattern to be.

About You

We’re looking for a compassionate and highly organised individual who excels in building meaningful relationships and delivering exceptional supporter care. You will have experience of working with supporters, or in a donor relations role, and be an excellent communicator. 

This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement that the post holder is a committed Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

How to Apply

Please fill out our application form which you can find on our website. The closing date for applications is Friday the 24th of October at Midday. 

About us

Our vision is to save everyone. It may take us a long time to get there, but drowning is preventable, and we believe that even one drowning is one too many. We are all lifesavers. We are all fundraisers. This is our watch.

The successful candidate will be the go-to person for corporate partnerships in the North & East region and will be responsible for the delivery of fundraising activity which will achieve agreed targets. Working with the Regional Engagement Lead, the post holder will support strategic planning, and identify and lead development opportunities to grow partnership income. Working as one crew, this person will share their skills and knowledge with staff and volunteers on the ground.

Some of the benefits

• Flexible working
• 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Outstanding pension scheme (contributions of up to 16% of basic salary)
• Life assurance

Your role

As a Fundraising and Partnerships Lead, you will:

• Manage and grow the regions partnership pipelines, identifying and capitalising on new opportunities
• Provide excellent stewardship to our regional corporate partners
• Monitor and manage corporate partnership and fundraising budgets
• Troubleshoot and mitigate risks and issues in order to ensure the delivery of results
• Monitor and manage operational risk, including compliance with internal and external standards, policies and procedures for corporate partnership and fundraising activity
• Support the delivery of income targets and diversification of income streams, with a focus on delivering on your monthly partnership objectives
• Manage delivery of all partnership goals and KPIs with the support of the Community Managers and volunteers
• Work with the communications, events, face-to-face, legacy, media, philanthropy and trusts contacts within your region to help you achieve your goals
• Support volunteer recruitment and levels of support for fundraising and partnership activities across your region
• Support the delivery of the national partnership strategy at a regional level and facilitate content delivery and stakeholder management regionally and locally
• Work closely with the national partnership team to collaboratively deliver our yearly objectives

About you

You’ll be passionate about making a real difference for our supporters, volunteers and customers. You will be highly motivated and enjoy tackling challenging goals and targets whilst being creative in finding solutions to problems. You will be a natural leader and be able to inspire and influence at all levels to drive and embed changes and improvements, keeping the supporter, volunteer and customer experience front of mind.

To be considered as the Fundraising and Partnerships Lead, you will need:

• Significant experience of engaging businesses, supporters, volunteers and the public in order to generate funds
• A proven track record of results delivery in the areas of fundraising and corporate partnerships
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and engagement skills and the ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences
• People leadership experience, ideally in leading field-based teams in a collaborative environment
• Experience of leading and embedding change and improvements
• This role, whilst 37 hours per week, will require flexible working across all 7 days of the week
• Whilst core days will be defined, it is expected that there will be a degree of weekend and evening working required. Extensive travel will be required. This role will be based at an RNLI site wherever possible
• This post requires a valid driving licence

If you want to see how this role can support our organisation’s aim to reduce drowning, this could be the role for you. Please apply via the button shown.

Closing date: 12 October 2025.

First stage interviews: 24 October 2025 (held online).

The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a person’s health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).

 Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.

Frazzled is a small mental health and wellbeing charity founded by Ruby Wax OBE based on the power of emotional openness. Our free, volunteer-led meetings run online every single day of the year, offering people a chance to share, listen and feel heard in a supportive community.

We're looking for a confident and positive self starter with a high level of emotional intelligence, attention to detail and excellent communication skills to be our new Project Support and Administrative Officer.

 You will play a vital role in coordinating our schedule of peer-support meetings, managing our busy inboxes, supporting our volunteers and ensuring our internal systems and processes are well organised and working smoothly. You will work closely with our Co-Heads of Training and Programmes to plan and manage service delivery, support the recruitment, wellbeing, training and development of volunteers, as well as provide day-to-day running of our services. Supporting the Chief Executive and Head of Fundraising, you will contribute to Frazzled’s fundraising and development by providing administrative support and helping to organise events, meetings and reports.

Frazzled runs meetings throughout the day, from early in the morning until late in the evening seven days a week. The Project Support and Administrative Officer will be responsible for scheduling meetings and supporting our Facilitators with issues when they arise.
Please note that there will be some evening and weekend work expected when emergency tech or meeting issues arise.

We ask that you do not use AI to assist you in writing your application, as this role involves lots of written and verbal communication with stakeholders and we want to hear your authentic voice, rather than the same response multiple times.

Key responsibilities
 

Core Programme:

• Manage the delivery of all Frazzled meetings by being the main point of contact for day-to-day queries, managing the day to day running of core programmes, ensuring documents, schedules, records and systems are all up to date, and being on call to deal with any issues that arise.

• Respond to all public enquiries in a helpful and efficient manner

• Manage the Frazzled meeting schedule by arranging our meetings with volunteers and uploading them onto our booking website

• Design all pre- and post- volunteer meeting polls and ensure these are completed

• Host Ruby Wax public meetings with Ruby on Zoom
   

Volunteer Support:

• Support the Heads of Training and Programmes in the recruitment, support and training of volunteers

• Be confident in having constructive conversations via Zoom, phone and email with our stakeholders and volunteer network

• Ensure all volunteer records, DBS and training tracking is maintained and updated, and arranging training meetings

• Assess feedback forms from volunteers that may highlight problems or risks within meetings and manage these accordingly

• Support all volunteers in case of distress, queries, updates, problem solving alongside the Heads Training and Programmes

• Support and minute monthly volunteer meetings

• Write a monthly volunteer newsletter

Data and internal operations

• Manage and oversee all data collection from the core programme meetings, including analysis and presentation of results to staff, volunteers and trustees.

• Build and maintain relationships with prospective and existing partners

• Support CEO and Head of Fundraising with funding applications and relevant administration tasks

• Maintain office systems and the central filing system

• Support the smooth running of quarterly trustee meetings, including preparing papers and reports

• Assist colleagues whenever necessary.

Shared Responsibilities with wider team

• Design and rollout ongoing participant feedback surveys, evaluate survey data and present conclusions/proposals for next steps to internal stakeholders.

• Manage continuous improvement projects to support the organisation and your own development 

• Help with the development and implementation of the Frazzled strategy.

• Assist in the production of the Annual Report of the charity and other publications and publicity material.

• Represent the organisation at external meetings where appropriate.

 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to engage confidently and compassionately with a range of people

• Outstanding organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

• A collaborative team player with a positive, creative and flexible approach to problem-solving

• A proactive self-starter who can oversee projects from start to finish

• Strong IT skills and confident using a range of online systems (e.g. Zoom, Google G-Suite, Canva, databases, online scheduling systems)

• Confident in collecting, analysing and reporting data

• Discretion and compassion when handling sensitive information

• Willingness to work flexibly across the week, including some evenings and weekends when required

• An understanding of and compassion for the challenges faced by people feeling frazzled

 

Desirable

• Experience working in the charity or mental health and wellbeing sector

• Experience of working with or coordinating volunteers

Location: Flexible but with regular travel to London and other Shelter locations to attend meetings when required

Salary: £37,739.41per annum (plus London weighting £5,023.71 if working permanently from the London office)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (pro-rata if part time)

Contract type: One permanent role and one fixed-term maternity cover contract until December 2026*

*Please indicate in your application whether you are applying for either one or both of these roles. This will not affect your likelihood of being invited to interview or being offered a position.

Closing date: Wednesday 15th October 2025 at 11.30pm 

Are you proactive, enterprising, and systematic in approaching high value funders, great at engaging and managing internal stakeholder relationships and excited by the idea of making a significant impact for the UK’s leading housing and homelessness charity? Then join Shelter as a Trust and Foundations Manager and you could soon be playing a vital role at the heart of our Income Generation directorate.

About Shelter

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.

We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

About the team 

Trusts and Foundations (T&F) is part of a High Value Partnerships team that sits within an Income Generation Directorate raising £30 million to support Shelter’s work. About £3 million of that is raised by the Trusts team. T&F is currently a team of nine: eight fundraisers – two in Scotland, one in Bristol and the rest in London, plus a Grant Manager supporting role. Half of the England-based team focus more on new business, while the other half manage and maximise our ongoing relationships.

About the roles 

You’ll help delivery our strategy by generating income from mid to high level trusts and foundations. Raising money for our core day-to-day activities, as well as for new projects, you’ll bring our income generation goals to life. You’ll work alongside a Senior Trusts and Foundations Manager and manage a personal portfolio of funders and projects, and you’ll be fully supported by an experienced fundraising team and senior managers in front line services.

The fixed-term role includes line management responsibility for the Trusts Executive, and is focused on maximising existing funder relationships. The permanent role has no line reports and is more focused on securing income from cold and new funders.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

About you

You are confident in your ability to take on a portfolio of new funders at different stages of engagement and, through research, effective communication and meeting strategies, secure income. You’ll also need proven experience of working closely with delivery teams to identify core services that are attractive to a particular funder, or support design new projects that are a strategic priority for that service.

A flair for planning, writing and project-managing new large-scale, multi-year applications to institutional funders is important too. You will be highly collaborative and able to work with colleagues across our High Value Partnerships team in order to maximise income opportunities.

How to Apply

To apply for this role you are required to upload a CV and a supporting statement. Your supporting statement should include responses to the 'About You' points that are outlined in the Job Description.

Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses.

• We work together to achieve our shared purpose
• We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
• We learn from our experiences and are open to risk

Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

The Veterans’ Foundation’s purpose is to improve the lives of all within the armed forces community who are in need. They do this by raising funds which they award to organisations having a real impact on those currently serving, veterans and their families. Military charities undertaking life-changing work need vital funds to support and sustain their work with beneficiaries.

One of the UK’s fastest-growing military charities, the Veterans’ Foundation was established in 2016 to support serving and former members of the armed forces, operationally qualified seafarers, and their families who are in need. Since its launch, the Foundation has awarded over £30 million in grants to nearly 500 charities and organisations delivering more than 1,000 life-changing projects across the UK. Grants range from a few hundred pounds to £200,000 and support a wide range of needs, including mental health, homelessness, poverty and social isolation. The charity is primarily funded by the Veterans’ Lottery, the UK’s largest single-charity lottery.

We are looking for x1 permanent full time (35 hours per week) and x1 0.5 FTE (17.5 hours per week) FTC (18 months) Grants Assessment Officers to join the Grants Team at the Veterans' Foundation. The Grants Assessment Officer plays a vital role in the assessment of grant requests and will maximise the impact and effectiveness of the Foundation’s funding by ensuring we are supporting projects and activities which are closely aligned to our strategic priorities.

The key focus of the role is the assessment of applications across our existing Grant Programmes, reviewing grant monitoring and providing appropriate levels of support to grant holders during the period of funding.

The post holder will help ensure our grant application processes run efficiently and effectively, carrying out thorough desk and UK-wide field-based assessment of applications made to the foundation.  They will be a key point of contact for external enquiries to the Grants Team.

LOCATION: Home-based (hybrid), ideally based in the Midlands, to provide reach across the UK for assessment/project visits to monitor grant progress.

Key responsibilities:

• Undertake full and thorough assessment of funding requests, carrying out both in person and online meetings and tasks to ensure that detailed recommendations are written-up and presented for consideration within agreed lead times as defined within the schedule of Decision Meetings
• Work closely with the Grants Support Officer, helping to ensure that payments to current grant holders are released on a timely basis and within the context of agreed protocols and procedures
• Carry out monitoring reviews and visits of funded projects based on reporting provided by Grant Holders
• Assist with broader provision of information and guidance at the point of application and through attendance at funding/networking events
• Manage relationships with our Grant holders including working with them to resolve any issues raised during the period of funding
• Maintain relationships with our Grant Holders and stakeholders, to support them in resolving issues raised during the period of funding
• Contribute to the Grant Team’s ongoing efforts to innovate and improve processes which increase access and engagement for applicants and grant holders
• Provide support for Decision Meetings including preparation of Salesforce reports for decision meetings where grant applications are reviewed
• Assist in any other duties required for the efficient running of the Veterans’ Foundation Grants Programme.

Qualifications/Experience

• Knowledge of the Veterans’ Foundation, the UK funding landscape and current challenges faced by our grant holders and the wider voluntary sector
• Understanding of voluntary sector legal structures (constituted groups, charities and CICs) and their good governance
• Good knowledge of ‘Outcomes’ and ‘Indicators / Activities’ and their role in both demonstrating and considering the impact of projects
• Understanding of the impact charities are seeking to make and an ability to respond creatively to risks and opportunities they face
• Experience in presenting and/or group facilitation both in person and online
• Experience of liaising with grant holders or charities
• Basic understanding of current GDPR
• Experienced and Proficient in Salesforce
• Confident working with Microsoft Office

Personal Skills & Qualities - Essential

• Working effectively as part of a collaborative team environment, but also using your own initiative proactively
• High emotional intelligence with excellent communication skills with a wide range of audiences and stakeholders
• Skilled in questioning, giving and processing feedback and making judgements
• Excellent organisational skills
• High attention to detail
• Critical reading, review and strong writing skills.

Personal Skills & Qualities - Desirable

• A grant/project management qualification or relevant experience
• Experience of providing information, advice and guidance to voluntary sector groups
• Managing support enquiries sensitively both face to face and via email
• Experience in working to deadlines and within agreed budget
• Skilled in questioning, giving and processing feedback and making judgements
• Inquisitive with an ability to make good judgements and manage risk.

Additional Information

The Veterans’ Foundation welcomes applications from across the UK, but ideally the postholder would be based in the Midlands (England) to allow reach to our applicants and grant holders across the UK. This is a home working role and applicants will be expected to be able to confirm that they are able to work in this way (IT and any essential equipment will be provided). The Veterans’ Foundation is committed to hybrid and other forms of flexible working.  Attendance at occasional team meetings or awaydays will be expected – these could be in Edinburgh, London or elsewhere in the UK.  There will be a requirement for the postholder to carry out occasional project visits to consider new requests or monitor existing grant progress. Therefore travel and occasional overnight stays across the UK form a key aspect to this role.  The Veterans’ Foundation is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and to providing development and training opportunities.

The Woodland Trust is looking for a Volunteer Development Officer in our North region to deliver on the volunteering strategy for the Woodland Trust and Northern England region, that connects to the Trust strategy whilst responds to regional need, adapts to the changing trends in volunteering, and maximises opportunities for volunteers to add value to our work.

The Role: 
•    The role will support compliance including record keeping, induction and training, as well as develop new opportunities based on regional priorities and deliver a range of communication and face to face activities to create a safe and positive volunteering experience.
•    You will run a range of activity to develop effective communication methods including writing articles, delivering events, supporting peer to peer support and shared learning so volunteers are engaged and feel valued.  
•    You are responsible for being the link between the National Volunteering Team and regional volunteer managers to ensure that managers feel supported and volunteers have a meaningful, safe and enjoyable experience. 
•    You will lead on regional recruitment of existing and new roles, in line with regional priorities to ensure volunteer roles are appropriate and support the needs of the Woodland Trust. 
•    This role is based in Northern England and will require the successful candidate to travel around the region.
•    This role will require an enhanced DBS check as part of our pre-employment checks.

The Candidate: 
•    You have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values-Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count.
We are looking for candidates who have the following experience:
•    Working with volunteers and volunteer managers including recruitment, training and managing volunteers with positive outcomes.
•    Working across a range of teams at a regional level to support existing and develop new volunteering opportunities, ensuring the support of volunteering to undertake activities in a positive, fun and safe way. 
•    Developing new volunteering opportunities in line with regional and national strategies.
•    You’ll have a collaborative approach, with the ability to work with multiple teams, building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders effectively. 
•    You’ll know how to deliver effective events including promotion, risk assessments for indoor and outdoor environments.
•    Strong communication skills, both written and verbally being able to liaise with internal and external stakeholders, especially volunteers using a variety of methods to suite the audience. 
•    This role does require regular travel around the North region. A full clean UK driving licence is required. 

Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
•    Enhanced Employer Pension
•    Life Assurance
•    Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
•    Generous Annual Leave - 25 days + bank holidays (pro rata for part time) 
•    Buy and Sell Annual Leave
•    Enhanced Parental Pay
•    Employee Assistance Programme

About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees. 
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application. 

Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, we do not ask for your CV at application stage. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role. 

Acceptable Use Policy - Artificial Intelligence (AI): We understand that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their job applications-for example, to help structure or edit written responses. We welcome the use of AI in this way, particularly where it helps improve accessibility, such as for neurodivergent applicants. However, we ask that any information submitted reflects your own experience, skills and understanding. During interviews, candidates are expected to respond independently without the use of AI tools.

Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.

First Stage Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams w/c 27th October 2025.

About The Role
Are you a highly effective communicator with proven success in raising five and six figure gifts from major donors? Would you like the opportunity to work with senior stakeholders to maximise fundraising opportunities and help deliver a meaningful impact on the lives of people affected by dementia? 
We are recruiting for a Senior Philanthropy Manager to join on a full-time basis, working 35 hours per week on a fixed-term contract for 12 months.

As Senior Philanthropy Manager you will lead on the management and delivery of our highly successful Insurance United Against Dementia (IUAD) campaign. You will work closely with an exceptional board of senior volunteers from the insurance industry to deliver the campaign strategy. You will lead on securing income from personal philanthropy and Trusts from within the industry, working closely with Board members on peer-to-peer advocacy.

In addition, the role has oversight and input to all IUAD campaign activities - including communications, events and corporate partnerships. You will lead on relationships with key IUAD board members to maximise fundraising opportunities and maintain their motivation and engagement in the campaign. This role will give you the chance to deliver meaningful impact on the lives of people affected by dementia.

This is a home-based role with occasional travel to London to attend meetings with colleagues or stakeholders, with travel costs paid for by the Society. Although this is a 12-month fixed term contract, we regularly recruit for roles in this area internally so there may be the opportunity to secure a permanent role during the contract duration.

About you
Joining us, you’ll have proven success in raising five and six figure gifts from major donors or equivalent. You’ll have experience of managing fundraising, engagement and stewardship strategies combined with the ability to identify and maximise funding opportunities to meet and exceed targets. You’ll also have good organisation skills and attention to detail, with the ability to analyse financial information and present proposals in an accessible format.

Crucially for this role you’ll be an effective and engaging communicator with the ability to influence, negotiate and act diplomatically with senior stakeholders and high-level donors. You’ll have a high level of emotional intelligence and good interpersonal skills, enabling you to network and build credible, positive relationships and build rapport quickly and with a warmth that makes supporters feel valued and connected with a cause over a long period of time.

What you’ll focus on:

- Working with IUAD board members to deliver IUAD campaign strategy, meeting annual fundraising targets for the campaign.
- In conjunction with board members, leading the growth and development of the philanthropic income stream of the IUAD campaign, extending and uplifting current donors and broadening networks to secure new donors to deliver budgeted income.
- Overseeing progress of all additional campaign activities including corporate partnerships, events and communications, working closely with the Development Board Lead to ensure campaign objectives and fundraising targets are met.
- Managing the IUAD Board, in consultation with the Development Board Lead, to lead on recruitment, engagement, and relationship management, to ensure strong working relationships with all board members.
- Delivering first class account management of major donors and board members, creating engagement and cultivation strategies.
- Managing the Fundraising Development Manager, supporting them to meet their objectives and encouraging their development.

About Alzheimer's Society - who are we and what’s our mission?

Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.

At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re the UK’s leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding ground-breaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.  

Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.
Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for. 

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging  
We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as part of a minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.     

Our hiring process
We want you to bring your whole self to the process. Applications are anonymised until interview stage, and we’re happy to support any adjustments. Share your feedback via our candidate survey when applying to help us improve. We may close early if we receive high interest (with 48 hours’ notice). Some roles may require a DBS check as part of our safer recruitment commitment. Thinking about using AI during the recruitment process? we know this can be helpful in many ways but remember to include your personal and authentic self too. Your voice and experience are what really set you apart. 

Giving back to you  
At Alzheimer’s Society, we value our people and take a total reward approach to pay and benefits. You’ll enjoy a generous double-matched pension scheme, 27 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays and wellbeing days), and access to a free Bupa Cash Plan, 24/7 EAP, Thrive mental wellbeing support, and virtual GP services. Our Society Plus platform offers exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources, and recognition schemes, while our flexible working, family-friendly policies, and life assurance provide peace of mind and work/life balance. We also offer a free Will-writing service and long service awards to recognise your ongoing commitment.

Strategic Partnerships Manager

Job reference: REQ003543

Salary: £35,000 - £43,000 per annum

Contractual hours: 37.5

Basis: Full Time

Region: Homebased/Remote - This role is home based with travel to our schools and offices in London and Peterborough.

United Learning is a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life changing education to children and young people across England.

Central Office staff work closely with schools, offering a wealth of expertise to underpin schools' own knowledge. Our specialist departments, including HR, finance, technology, strategy and performance, estates, and marketing, work alongside dedicated school improvement teams. By joining us, you will provide ongoing support to schools, ultimately improving the outcomes of our pupils.

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.

We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

Job description

Who We Are

We are part of the largest educational charity in the country, supporting over 100 schools and the communities they serve. Our apprenticeship team is growing, and this highly visible role offers the chance to help schools make the most of apprenticeships and address some of the challenges they face.

Apprenticeships are central to our recruitment, retention, and development strategy. Since becoming an accredited provider in 2021, we have guided our first cohorts through to successful completion in 2022/23. Our ambition is: to be the first-choice provider for support staff in schools, offering clear career progression pathways and lasting impact.

About the Role

This is a role where you will see the difference you make. You’ll bring extensive experience of working in schools and a strong understanding of the challenges they face. What drives you is the joy of building lasting partnerships with schools and school leaders, enabling you to achieve your targets while supporting theirs.

It’s a varied, people-focused role with loads of room for creativity, independence and collaboration. Whether you’re visiting a school, chatting with a school leader, or attending an event, you’ll be helping support staff build skills that will last.

You’ll bring fresh ideas, energy, and a commitment to helping schools grow their existing staff and recruit new talent. With line management responsibilities, you’ll see this as an opportunity to develop yourself while contributing to the growth of our training provider. You’ll think strategically, able to balance long-term vision with the practical steps needed to deliver it.

Whether based in the north or the south of the country, you’ll join a supportive national team, united by a commitment to delivering excellence for schools and the staff who make them thrive.

You will love this role if you are:

· A brilliant relationship-builder, confident working with teachers, school leaders and senior stakeholders.

· Excited by the idea of doing a job that has targets.

· A helper who loves solving problems with school for the pupils they serve.

· Self-motivated, adaptable, and happy working remotely, in an office or out in the field.

· Very organised and able to juggle multiple projects.

· Passionate about education, social mobility, and giving every person a chance to shine.

· A natural communicator - whether leading a presentation or inspiring a room of your captive audience.

Role requirements

Essential:

· Full UK driving license and ability to travel nationally, as needed.

· Level 2 English and Maths qualifications (GCSE, A Level, or Functional Skills L2).

· Schools experience (at least 5+ years).

Desirable:

· Hold QTS.

· Level 2 or higher IAG qualification (Information, Advice and Guidance).

Benefits

· 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays in addition (pro rata).

· Health Cash Plan.

· Death in Service.

· Discounted gym membership.

· Breakdown cover.

· Car leasing.

· Generous staff discount scheme.

· Great professional development opportunities for your career.

· Support for your well-being e.g. eyecare vouchers, enhanced paternal leave an employee assistance programme and  many more!

United Learning Apprenticeships is graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted following its latest inspection in January 2024. Inspectors rated the provider as Good in all areas.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and criminal record checks (enhanced DBS clearance)

Please note that we reserve the right to close the application process early if a suitable candidate is found.

Further information:

Closing date: 15 October 2025 at midnight.

Interviews: First interviews are to be conducted via Microsoft Teams.

This role is home based with travel to our schools and offices in London and Peterborough.

United Learning comprises: UCST (Registered in England No: 2780748. Charity No. 1016538) and ULT (Registered in England No. 4439859. An Exempt Charity). Companies limited by guarantee. VAT number 834 8515 12. Registered address: United Learning, Worldwide House, Thorpe Wood, Peterborough, PE3 6SB.

Financial Controller 

Salary £53,000 - £58,000 per annum (dependent upon skills and experience) 

Location Remote 

Permanent, Full Time  

Purpose: 

To provide financial leadership and effective management of the Trusts financial operations including Finance system administration, AR, AP, Treasury and Fixed Assets. 

To ensure delivery of a proactive and professional customer focused service, ensuring finance deadlines, and legislative and statutory requirements are met. 

To work closely with the wider organisation, building strong internal relationships to ensure the effective management of financial resources. 

Location & Travel: 
Home based. 

The role of Financial Controller is a home-based role; however, you will be expected to attend one of our communities regularly. 

Duties & Responsibilities: 

Key Responsibilities include (but not limited to): 

Oversee the month end process, working closely with all finance staff including leading on the month end timetable and ensuring all tasks are completed in a timely manner. 

Working closely with the Head of Finance and Finance Business Partners and assist with the preparation and consolidation of the monthly management accounts. 

Maintaining the Trust Staff Establishment Budget and support the Head of Finance and Finance Business Partners during the annual budget cycle and ensure all budgets are agreed and implemented on the accounting system 

Manage the external audit and the yearend processes and complete statutory financial statements to draft stage in accordance with the Charities SORP including all working papers. 

Ensure efficient and effective financial control operates throughout the Trust, ensuring all regional and central financial activities comply with legislation, policies, procedures and the delegated authorities. 

Manage and administer the Trust bank accounts, credit cards, and cash flow 

Developing and maintaining a long-term rolling cash forecast to monitor and maximize cash levels to benefit the organisation. 

Undertake the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and inter-company accounts and ensure regular review of general ledger, bad debts fixed assets, debtors and creditors etc. 

Monthly administration of the Trusts investment portfolio and maintaining a close relationship with the charities investment advisers/managers to ensure sound management and compliance with the Investment Committees agreed policy. 

Management & Oversight of the Trusts fixed asset register. 

Management and oversight of the Trusts Restricted and Designated Funds. 

Vat Compliance including the preparation of quarterly VAT Returns for submission to the HMRC, implementing recommendations from VAT Reviews and ensuring the Trust systems and processes are compliant with HMRC VAT Rules. 

To provide critical oversight and administration of the Trust wide insurance arrangements 

Responsible for the maintenance, optimisation, and support of the organization’s financial systems and software. To ensure financial data integrity, system efficiency, and the successful implementation of new tools and processes to support finance operations. 

Complete statutory returns for Charities Commission & Companies House. 

Actively oversee the management of the Trust payroll function (including pensions) ensuring compliance with legislation and ensuring accuracy and timeliness of employee pay and third-party payments. 

Manage and develop the Finance Team members to enable them to fulfil their roles to their full potential, ensuring that they and the department operate within with the Trust Strategic Plan and operational priorities 

Being the systems administrator for finance, providing training to finance colleagues and non-finance colleagues, including budget holders as required within their induction. 

Advising and assisting the Head of Finance with the development of key financial operational policies that reflect organisational values and comply with best practice and legal requirements. 

Alongside the Head of Finance continually review the finance system and processes and explore process and system improvement. 

Acting as project manager for specified projects at the direction of the Head of Finance. 

Oversight of all operational leases in place at the Trust. 

Provide data for the monthly reporting of financial KPIs relevant to the area of finance. 

Be the finance system lead, working with colleagues from IT to manage licensing, report development and provide systems training. 

General: 

To comply with the Trust’s Policies and Procedures, including Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity and Data Protection. 

To comply with the statutory provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. 

Employees must look after their own health, safety and welfare and be mindful of other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Employees must co-operate and comply with management instructions regarding Health and Safety issues and report all accidents, incidents and problems as soon as practicable to their manager or other senior members of staff where necessary. 

To ensure that confidentiality is respected and maintained at all times. 

To attend and participate in Team Meetings, 1-2-1 Supervision sessions and other meetings as required in line with the post. 

To undertake any other duties which are consistent with this post, as directed by line management. 

This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of the department. 

Person Specification:

Essential: 

Professional Accounting qualification ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or Part Qualified (Final year).

Knowledge of payroll practice and a full understanding of HMRC requirements. 

Experience implementing & internal controls & accounting processes. 

Experience of Treasury management including cashflow forecasting & monitoring. 

 Experience of preparing VAT returns. 

Experience of preparing statutory accounts and working papers and proven success working with auditors and managing the audit process. 

 Able to demonstrate a proven track record in all aspects of accounts e.g. preparation management accounts, budgets, balance. sheet reconciliation and forecasts. 

Desirable: 

Degree in Finance and Accounting. 

Previous experience in an accounting role in the Charity or Housing Sectors. 

Experience of working with investment advisors/managers and an understanding of portfolio management. 

Experience of working with Iplicit. 

Understanding and Experience of preparing Vat returns using Partial VAT methodology. 

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. 

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. 

Their organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant pre-employment checks including a DBS check.