Programme Manager

It is an exciting time to join our client. They have a strategic urban extension underway and one ready to start, with further ambitious plans to regenerate their town centre and respond to the changes required for future housing and commercial growth.

Position: Programme Manager
Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
Job type: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract up to 31st March 2021
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £32,878 per annum
Benefits: In return they offer a range of work life balance benefits (including flexible working arrangements), pension scheme, professional development opportunities, town centre location and free car parking.

Closing time and date: Midnight on 3 November 2019
Interviews to be held: 13 November 2019

About the role:

Our client is looking for someone to become part of their small property and projects team, responsible for developing and delivering projects as well as promoting the town and borough.

This role will oversee a programme of projects as well as managing identified projects, procuring specialist consultants and contractors to bring projects in on time and budget and to the design and standards required.

About you:

- You will need knowledge and experience of delivering projects, commissioning specialist services, monitoring contracts and managing a multi-disciplinary project team.
- Alongside this you will also need good organisation, literacy, negotiation, numeracy and communication skills.
- If you have the skills and commitment to shaping and delivering our town centre we would very much like to hear from you.

To be considered for this position, please refer to the job description and person specification attached to this advert in addition to the application guidance.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

You may have experience of the following: Programme Manager, Programme Management, Project Manager, Project Management, Regeneration Manager, Development Manager, Regeneration, Service Manager, Property Manager, Economic Development Manager etc.

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Flexible working options will be considered. 

From end of December we will be moving to Goodge Street.

Centre for Ageing Better has an exciting opportunity for a research and evaluation focused individual to play a key part in our Evidence team as a Senior Evidence Manager. If you are passionate about improving later life and the role of evidence in promoting social change, we’d like to hear from you.    

The Centre for Ageing Better is an independent charitable foundation. We believe that more people living longer represents a huge opportunity for society and we want everyone to enjoy a good later life. But changes are needed so more people are in good health, are financially secure, are socially connected, and have a purpose in later life.

As Senior Evidence Manager you will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of an ambitious package of research and evaluation activity in one of Ageing Better’s priority areas: Connected Communitities.  This area is looking at how the social infrastructure and built environment of places can support people to maintain and build social connections as they age.  This will involve designing, commissioning and managing high quality research projects using a range of methods including evidence synthesis; qualitative research and evaluation.  You will also manage an Evidence Officer or Assistant.

The successful candidate will have sound knowledge and experience of a wide-range of social research methods and approaches, experience of using research to influence change and of leading complex projects with multiple stakeholders. You will have high quality analytical and critical appraisal skills as well as excellent communication skills. An interest in Ageing Better’s agenda is essential. 

To apply please send the following documents to our recruitment e-mail address 

• your CV
• a  Cover letter addressing how you meet the criteria for the role 
• please also complete the attached Equality and Diversity form and return alongside your application. 

The closing date for application is Wednesday 23 October and 1st interviews will be held on Wednesday 6 November 2019

Can you put on exciting events in line with all its operational aspects? Can you expertly manage our student body while maintaining stretch targets and keeping a positive spin on the demands of it all?

If your answers are yes and you have solid experience in developing engaging events that gives students genuine satisfaction then we want you.

UWLSU are looking for a truly talented Events and Participation Manager to join our award-winning Students’ Union. You will be given the responsibility of managing the portfolio and development of our events. If you understand and have experience of programming events that can reach under-represented groups of students, then show us! You will be challenged to operationally deliver some of our biggest and best events with your team including Halloween celebrations, Fresher’s welcome programme and our Annual Union Awards. So this role will see you ‘doing’ at times as well as directing. You will have strong creativity, communication skills and the financial acumen to manage budgets and provide solutions. You will also manage a team of motivated staff guiding them to curate events and activities, while coaching and developing their future careers.

If this feels like something you might be interested in, we would love to hear from you.

Are you an experienced Facilities Manager who wants to bring your skills and passion to helping ensure that we have an inspiring workplace, which enables us to have the best possible impact for children?

Unicef ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

Having recently relocated to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, east London, we are seeking to recruit a Facilities Manager to join Unicef UK.

Your experience of agile working, and working closely with a People team to drive employee engagement, will see you lead a small Facilities and Reception team. You will have responsibility for a significant budget, lead a number of external relationships and be comfortable with a broad facilities role, which incorporates health and safety.

Closing date: 5pm, Monday 28 October 2019.

Interview date: Wednesday, 6 November 2019.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

Unicef UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We 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.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences. We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights. CVs will not be accepted.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

We are seeking a motivated Programme Manager to lead our peacebuilding work in Papua New Guinea. We are looking for a peacebuilding team leader, with good management and interpersonal skills, along with a high level of initiative, and problem-solving skills. It is essential that applicants for this role have the right to work in Australia.

Full-time: 37.5 hours
Duration: 30 Months
Location: Melbourne, Australia frequent international travel
Salary: AU$78,055.04 plus employer pension contribution
Closing date: 9 October 2019
Interviews: TBC

Job purpose

The Programme Manager, Papua New Guinea leads Conciliation Resources’ peacebuilding and conflict resolution work in Papua New Guinea. This includes support to formal inter-governmental dialogue and negotiation processes; developing Conciliation Resources work in PNG; and managing the organisations extensive programme in Bougainville, which includes strengthening capacities for peace, enhancing peacebuilding collaboration, and comparative learning. The post holder is responsible for overseeing the full project cycle for these activities, including design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, narrative and financial reporting. They act as a resource to partner organisations and represent the PNG part of the South East Asia and the Pacific programme (SEAP) in meetings with a range of interlocutors in context and elsewhere. The post-holder leads on strategic development, implementation and resourcing of PNG programme, and manages a Project Manager, consultants and volunteers. The post is based in Melbourne and will involve frequent travel to the region. 
 

Essential knowledge, skills and experience 

• Considerable experience of project management including project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and narrative and financial reporting.
• Practical and conceptual knowledge of peacebuilding and conflict transformation processes, of processes of social and political change and of supporting the development of local capacities for peacebuilding.
• Considerable knowledge of the social and political landscape in PNG and wider region, and its conflicts, ideally through experience of living or working in or on the Pacific region.
• Experience of working with local and national partners in an accompaniment and mentoring role, including capacity building and due diligence. 
• Considerable financial management experience, including preparing and managing annual budgets of at least £250k, monitoring and forecasting spend, and overseeing internal and external financial reporting. 
• Experience of managing government or other donor-funded programmes, including donor relationship management, programme development and narrative and budget reporting. 
• Considerable experience of developing new project ideas, building relationships with donors and writing proposals and budgets to secure new funds. 
• Excellent communication skills, to communicate complex issues effectively and adjust communication style to varying circumstances, including ability to listen actively to people from varying backgrounds and with a range of political, cultural, gender and sexual identities and value orientations, combined with an ability to engage with them clearly and sensitively. 
• Experience of line managing staff, including task management, performance management and professional development.
• Experience of planning, running, and facilitating effective meetings and workshops.
• Appreciation of confidentiality, political sensitivity and the complexities of working in a situation of unresolved conflict or political transition.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Post-graduate study or equivalent by experience in conflict resolution, international relations, development studies, international humanitarian law, gender, peace and security or other related fields.
• Experience implementing projects in difficult social and political situations or conflict contexts, and experience of hostile environment training or willingness to undertake hostile environment training.
• Excellent organisational and coordination skills, including the ability to think and plan strategically while also retaining close attention to detail, to manage and prioritise a diverse and demanding workload, to convene and run efficient meetings and meet deadlines.
• Ability to navigate political sensitivities and awareness of the complexity of working in conflict-affected situations, including appreciation of confidentiality and handling sensitive information with due care. 
• Willingness to work irregular hours on occasions and for frequent international travel.
• Excellent word processing, spreadsheet, database and email software skills.

Desirable knowledge, skills and experience 

• Experience facilitating dialogue processes.
• Experience undertaking advocacy with policymakers.
• Knowledge and experience of peace mediation and dialogue processes, including formal track 1 and local community dialogue and reconciliation processes. 

Rainforest Concern is seeking an experienced fundraiser committed to the conservation of critically endangered habitats across Latin America, India and Romania.  The Fundraising Manager will help us in our ambitions to raise vital funds for growth and sustainability and should be quick to understand Rainforest Concern’s needs. You will have a proven track record in fundraising from major trusts and foundations, institutions, high net worth individuals and the corporate sector.  Previous experience does not have to be limited to the environmental charity sector.

Partnerships Manager

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

Position: Programme Partnerships Manager
Location: South East England
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 35 per week
Salary: £41,585 -to £53,495 (+London Allowance of £3,600)

Closing date: 27 October 2019
Interview date: 5 November

About the role:

The Programme Partnerships Manager will lead a high performing team to deliver partnerships across a range of sectors to deliver change in communities. You will drive a team to engage hundreds of thousands of people each year and work with national stakeholders, including Directors and CEOs, to product best practice guidance on how organisations nationally and in the community can include people with dementia.

We have hundreds of supportive partnerships across youth, housing, utilities, sport and leisure, finance and many more. We need someone special to drive further reach and impact. We’ve been running our programme of work for 6 years now and it’s time to make some exciting tweaks. There are some incredible foundations but we know we can do more and faster. We have a new strategy and new buoyancy and we need an exceptional leader to take it to the next level.

You will not only lead a team but will need to network at a very senior level. You will be responsible for boards such as the Prime Ministers Champions Group that support the delivery of our ambitious strategy. You will need to be an exemplary communicator with experience of working at board level.

About you:

Inspiring leader? Passionate about securing and working with partners across all sectors to deliver change? Experienced at leading results-driven partnerships teams (be it fundraising, programme or other) to be the best that they can be?

We need an outstanding communicator across a range of levels – you will bring the strategy to life with your team and inspire them to drive our partnership work, as well as network and acquire senior level buy in / new business at a very high level.

We need someone who has secured and delivered high impact partnerships. We want you to be able to talk housing one minute, and then golf the next. It’s a fabulously diverse team and you’ll be someone who’s excited about this range and diversity, can prioritise effectively and work hard to ensure the priorities for people affected by dementia are being met.

Experience in product / programme development? Transitioning to our new strategy means we will be making some exciting changes to the programme and we are looking for someone to lead this so experience in this area would be beneficial.

We don’t mind where you are based in the South East – we endorse agility. We want an experienced people manager and inspiring leader. You’ll be based in the South East because a lot of the head offices of our partners are London based.

You will have empathy for the rights and aspirations of people living with dementia and those who care for them and the ability to turn that into change.

If you have the relevant experience and expertise, and a belief that we can make a real and lasting change for everyone affected by dementia, working with them to make this happen, then we’d love to hear from you.

You may have experience of the following: Programme Partnerships Manager, Strategic Partnerships Manager, Business Development, Account Management, Partnerships Manager, Business Development Manager, Charity, Account Manager etc.

RedR UK are seeking to appoint a Programme Manager, ideally from an engineering background, to lead on the engineering pillar of the new RedR UK strategy. The successful candidate will be based in the central London headquarters, and will operate as a key component within RedR UK’s successful programmes department.

The closing date for this vacancy is 3rd November 2019. However, applications will be reviewed daily and RedR reserves the right to close the vacancy early when we are in receipt of a sufficient number of applications.

This position is a 60% role, with working hours of 21 hours per week.

Purpose

Working as a member of the RedR UK Programmes Team to explore, develop and manage relationships with technical sectors e.g. engineering and construction and manage a portfolio of projects that build capacity in the humanitarian sector.

Responsible to: Director of Programmes

Responsible for: A team of Programme Coordinators, Officers

Working with: Staff across RedR UK, external engineering partners, consultants, associate trainers, as well as donors, clients and partners.

REDR AND THE WORK WE DO

Every year, hundreds of millions of people around the world are affected by natural disasters and conflict. RedR is an international disaster relief charity which saves lives by giving aid workers the vital skills they need to do their jobs to the highest possible standard. We train thousands of people each year in everything from providing emergency shelter to staying safe in the field, from project management after emergencies to essential water and sanitation skills and more.

The Programmes Team is responsible for delivering capacity building services globally; providing tailored capacity building support to organisations and their partners, delivering RedR’s global Open Training Programme, and initiating and developing long-term multi-mode capacity building programmes. RedR programmes meet the needs of individuals working in humanitarian emergencies from the humanitarian, development, engineering, construction and insurance sectors.

The Programme Manager (Technical) will be responsible for developing the engineering pillar of RedR’s new strategy and delivering their team’s operational plan to time, budget and scope. This will include ongoing business development through seeking new funding opportunities so that the Programmes Team continues to deliver capacity development programmes and projects that meet the needs of the humanitarian sector. The Programme Manager (Technical) manages a team of Project/Programme Coordinators and Officers who hold responsibility for project and programme design and delivery. Ultimate accountability for programmes and projects rests with the Programme Manager (Technical).

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Deliver our services in line with the Programme Team’s operational plan ensuring each stream is completed to scope, on time and within budget

• Work with the Director of Programmes to determine and deliver the overall programme strategy and translate that into the design of annual operational plans that are in line with the organisational strategy
• Ensure that all projects and programmes are delivered on time, within scope and budget, according to donor regulations, RedR UK’s Operations Manual and best practice.
• Oversee project management within the team, ensuring that:
  • all budget and financial management procedures are followed
  • contracting and support of Associate Trainers and Consultants is executed as required for projects and programmes.
  • programmes and projects are monitored to ensure all targets for income generation and recovery are being met and lessons learned are being analysed, acted upon and shared as appropriate.

Ensure that our services meet the needs of the sector and work to expand our reach

• Identify areas for the growth and increased sustainability of our services in line with the organisational strategy
• Represent RedR UK on sector technical forums including but not limited to, the Global Shelter Cluster, UK Shelter Forum, WASH cluster, Global Alliance for Urban Crises
• Keep up to date with current issues, challenges and developments in the humanitarian, engineering, construction and insurance sectors to ensure RedR UK has a clear understanding of sector capacity building needs
• Build and maintain relationships with potential donors and partners.
• React to M&E data and ensure lessons are learned to keep relevant to the sector

Business and Programme Development

• Lead the team in identifying and developing relationships with the engineering and construction sectors
• Lead the team in identifying projects that support RedR’s humanitarian agenda
• Work with the Corporate Relations Manager to identify and engage partners
• Work with the Fundraising Manager to lead on proposal and budget development according to RedR’s policies and procedures
• Identify and develop ways to demonstrate the value of RedR UK’s services and use this to gain financial or in-kind support.
• Be part of the Programmes Management Team and take shared responsibility for setting strategic direction for the team and addressing issues of management and strategy.

Manage a team to deliver the Operational Plan

• Ensure collaboration across teams/streams within the Programmes Team for efficiency, to avoid duplication and to improve quality.
• Be the focal point for RedR’s technical capacity building
• Manage recruitment and induction as required for the team. 
• Manage the performance, work planning and continued professional development of your team
• Work globally with RedR partners as required
• Work with colleagues to align processes in order to achieve a consistent approach.

Ensure that the quality of our services is maintained and improved

• Ensure that all services are delivered at a high quality in order to maintain RedR’s reputation for high quality provision of capacity building support
• Work closely with the Training Coordinators to identify areas for improvement in RedR’s services and to make the required changes to programme implementation

Additional Responsibilities

• Serve as Security Duty Officer, responsible for the RedR security phone for periods of 7 days at a time, dealing with security concerns and incidents that may arise and raising these as necessary
• Undertake other tasks as reasonably requested by the Director of Programmes.

Person Specification

• Experience of working in the engineering, construction or architecture industries or similar.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience of managing large and complex projects and budgets, throughout the project cycle, and preferably in capacity building.
• A minimum of 2 years’ recent experience in a humanitarian context preferably with some experience of working in a field-based position and a sound appreciation of humanitarian frameworks and principles, and the range of personal and technical issues facing relief workers
• Proven experience and expertise as a people manager including effective cross-cultural communication and strong inter-personal skills
• Experience of managing staff remotely and of managing consultants
• Proven success in business development and securing funding
• Proven experience in representation at a senior level and developing networks
• Excellent workload management skills and ability to use initiative to solve problems
• Willingness to undertake travel internationally to often insecure and difficult environments for periods of up to 2 weeks
• Experience of donor management including reporting to funders, trustees and other stakeholders.

Desirable

• Fluency in French, Arabic or Spanish

TPP are currently supporting a well-known and leading international organisation in their search for a commercially minded Trusts Manager.

As Trusts Manager you will focus on winning new partnerships with a variety of trusts and foundations worth £100k-£1m+.

You will focus on securing both UK and international donors, utilizing the excellent networks built by senior members within this renowned organisation and forming multi-year relationships with them.

A great position, this role will go beyond just writing applications and will be quite a face to face position, networking with key stakeholders both internally and externally.

A unique opportunity, this role will suit either someone from a trusts background who is keen to be more face to face with donors, or someone from with corporate fundraising experience who wants to move into trust fundraising.

To be successful, you will have:

• Proven experience in either trusts or corporate fundraising, or even both!
• You will be confident in forming new relationships and writing engaging applications
• Experience in securing six figure donations
• An ambitious and proactive nature

How to apply:

Closing date - 18^th October

If you would like to apply to this position, please send an up to date CV and your contact details to TPP Recruitment today!

Job Overview

Kidscan Children’s Cancer Research is dedicated to finding safer treatments for children diagnosed with cancer. After years of success in the North West Region, we are now in a position to drive the charity forward with the goal of becoming a national charity.

We are therefore looking for an experienced Fundraising Manager who has the drive and ambition to help steer Kidscan through this exciting time.

Your main responsibility in this role will be to lead a team of fundraising officers to ensure the effective delivery of fundraising activities in a range of areas. In addition, you will be expected to champion our fundraising across the country building regional and national fundraising committees as well as identifying new income and funding opportunities.

This hands-on role will rely on you being an outgoing and reliable individual who has the confidence to engage with supporters whilst effectively managing a team. You will also be bursting with ideas and keen to input into the overall charity strategy.

Although you don’t have to be a mathematician you must have a good understanding of budget management and ROI in order to effectively manage your team. You must be confident in your writing capabilities and have the ability to “hit the ground running”, but most importantly you must have the energy, drive and ambition to truly thrive in the third sector.

Detailed Job Description

Kidscan Children’s Cancer Research operations with a flexible working philosophy, so the list of your responsibilities is not exhaustive, as we are a small team you will be require to assist other members of the Kidscan team when required, this may include out of hours working.

Working directly with the Head of Operations and Marketing as well as the CEO – the main purpose of this role is to drive community fundraising. Responsibilities include:

• Direct responsibility for B2C income streams
• Management of the Fundraising officers to ensure the effective delivery of all community fundraising activities including our tin scheme, volunteers, community fundraisers and sponsored fundraisers.
• Research and identify new fundraising streams and opportunities
• Provide fundraising insight to the marketing team for the development of lead generation campaigns
• Work with the marketing department to capitalise on PR Opportunities
• Maintain Kidscan’s supporter information through Kidscan’s CRM system, in line with Kidscan policies and GDPR guidelines
• Work with the marketing department to ensure a smooth stewardship process is in place.
• Work with the CEO to develop regional and national fundraising committees
• Maintain Kidscan’s supporter information through Kidscan’s CRM system, in line with Kidscan policies and GDPR guidelines
• Work closely with the Kidscan Marketing team to feedback community stories and identify PR opportunities.
• Working in line with Kidscan Social media policy and strategy, utilise social media to engage with community supporters.
• Work with the Head of Operations and Marketing to manage fundraising budgets
• Work with the marketing team to develop the Kidscan Education Programme and Ambassador Programme.
• Work with the Fundraising Officer (Volunteers) to develop a full volunteer programme.
• To represent Kidscan at External events in consultation with the Head of Operations and Marketing and CEO

Our Values

At Kidscan our values guide how we conduct our charity. As a Kidscan Team Member you will be expected to live by these values, ensuring they are embedded in everything you do.

• Passionate - We care deeply. 
• Collaborative – We work closely with all our stakeholders across all sectors to achieve a common goal including our partners, charities, supporters, ambassadors, volunteers.
• Innovative – We proactively seek new opportunities in research, education and fundraising.
• Integrity – We are open, honest, trustworthy, transparent, ethical and accountable for our actions.
• Empowering – We are equitable, respectful – inclusive, ensuring all stakeholders are empowered, respected and given equal opportunities

About Kidscan Children’s Cancer Research 

Kidscan – Children’s Cancer Research was founded in 2002 and is one of the UK’s only charities solely dedicated to funding research into safer treatments for children with cancer. 1 in 500 children will be diagnosed before they are 14 years old. Of those who survive 60% will suffer devastating side effects caused by the very treatments used to save them. Together we can change this. Together we can create a world where every child can survive and thrive into adulthood. 

No agencies. 

We are looking for a talented, motivated and experienced major gifts professional to join the team.

The Major Gifts Manager is responsible for managing a portfolio of prospect, donor and key influencer relationships. They are responsible for developing and advancing these relationships towards clear philanthropic support. The role reports into the Senior Major Gifts Manager.

The Major Gifts function sits within the Philanthropy and Partnerships division of Fundraising & Marketing. The division is responsible for all high value and relationship fundraising from individuals, trusts and corporate partners.

The team includes prospect research support and enjoys a strong relationship and support from our research and other mission teams to identify and develop compelling cases for support on projects and programmes in support of our mission to beat blood cancer.

We offer a supportive working environment with lots of potential for learning and development. This role will engage extensively with Fundraising and Mission teams, including significant work with our research community around the UK.

Due to the importance of this role, all applications will be reviewed on immediate receipt so we reserve the right to close the role at our discretion should we find a suitable candidate.

Join us on our journey to beat blood cancer!

Information and Support Services Manager

The Migraine Trust has been providing high-quality, evidence-based information and support to people affected by migraine for nearly 55 years.  Over two million people come to us for help every year.

We are now looking for a new Information and Support Services Manager to help us reach even more people, involve more people, and improve more people’s lives.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding team leader, with limitless empathy, creativity and understanding about how to communicate effectively through different media (including digital media) to reach and help people affected by migraine of all ages and backgrounds.

The Migraine Trust has two helpline services so you’ll have lots of experience in delivering a high-quality service to people in need.

We’re also looking for someone to lead our outreach programme, running regional events and workplace workshops to raise much-needed awareness and understanding about migraine.

The Information and Support Services Team also takes the lead in putting people affected by migraine at the heart of our charity’s work, so experience in effective user involvement would be a major plus.

Finally, you will have bags of strategic vision and ambition and be itching to grow our support services to meet what people affected by migraine say they most want and need from our charity in the future.  So you’ll need to be able to work in close partnership with our Fundraising and Communications Teams.

You won’t necessarily be a migraine expert already, but you’ll most likely have a background in providing high-quality information or support services to patients or the public.  Naturally, we’ll expect you to get up to speed on all things migraine quickly, in part by building positive two-way relationships with key migraine health professionals in primary and secondary care.

If that’s you, in return we offer a competitive salary and generous employer pension; an informal, family-friendly and inclusive culture in a newly refurbished central-London office; an absolute commitment to your personal development; and the opportunity to work with some of the most passionate and ‘can do’ people in the charity world.

We want to help you to do amazing things, we want you to be as ambitious for yourself as you are for our charity, and we want you to have fun and challenge yourself at work.

If you’re interested, please send your CV and a cover letter (two sides of A4 max) outlining why you want this job and why you think you would be right for it to our Chief Executive Gus Baldwin using the button below. The deadline for all applications is Sunday 3 November 2019.  Interviews will be on Tuesday 19 November 2019 at The Migraine Trust.

Partnerships Manager

• Annually: £24,000 - £27,241 plus £3,366 inner London waiting allowance

• Region: London

• Location: Weston House - London

• Department: Fundraising Partnerships

• Vacancy Type: Permanent

• Working Hours Per Week: 35

• Closing Date: 24 October 2019

A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented relationship manager with excellent project management skills to join us at the NSPCC in our Volunteer Partnerships team to help secure long term fundraising and strategic partnerships through our rebuilding Childhoods Board. The board consists of high net worth, senior stakeholders from the world of fashion, luxury brands, finance and art.

The Volunteer Partnerships team works with well connected, influential  individuals who sit on one of our three volunteer fundraising boards, to develop long-term partnerships with the NSPCC and raise significant funds. In partnership with board members, income is generated through major gifts from individuals, corporate partnerships, special events and beneficiary activity, with a joint annual income target of approximately £1.5 - £2 million. The volunteer board members are truly committed to the work of the NSPCC and share our belief that they are part of a collective movement to help keep more children safe and lobby for social change.

The role of a Partnerships Manager is wide ranging. Working with the board, the Manager will personally manage a portfolio of relationships with key senior level individual supporters and their contacts, whilst also being responsible for identifying and securing new fundraising partnerships. The Rebuilding Childhoods Board is in a period of ambitious growth and it is therefore a very exciting time to join.

In order to win new partnerships and maintain success, the Partnerships Manager will also have to work collaboratively across divisions with other colleagues and teams; for example our Children’s Services (who deliver services directly to children) and Communications departments.

Are you an excellent relationship manager, who can communicate effectively with senior level stakeholders both internally and externally? Are you proactive, with great attention to detail whilst being able to deal with competing demands in a fast-paced environment? The successful candidate will be an excellent relationship manager, comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and their associates to deliver the highest possible supporter journey and experience. They will be able to prioritise tasks, as well as being self-motivated and highly organised. Demonstrable experience of successfully generating new opportunities which are commercially viable and relevant is essential. The successful candidate will be highly proactive, a self-starter, have great attention to detail and be target driven, with a track record of achieving financial objectives. Knowledge of high society, luxury brands, art, fashion and finance sectors will be highly desirable to succeed in this exciting and challenging role.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a reputable and fantastic charity, gaining exposure across the organisation, whilst working with leading individuals from a range of industries.

Classical Opera, a registered charity within the classical music sector with a small, dynamic team is seeking a qualified accountant to oversee the financial management and operations of the company and take on the role of company Secretary. This person will play an important role as a senior member of an exciting organisation which delivers world-class performances and recordings.

The Finance and Operations Manager will oversee the financial running of the charity as well as its key operations. On the financial side, the role includes preparing the annual financial statements and liaising with the auditor; quarterly management accounts; monthly cashflow forecasts; overseeing the preparation of the budget and forecasts; managing the company treasury and financial controls; ensuring statutory compliance with tax, financial and legal regulations; and advising the rest of the team on financial matters including domestic and international VAT, Gift Aid, FEU, theatre/orchestral tax reliefs and any other areas to enable good governance and optimum financial effectiveness. In terms of Operations, this person will work closely with our HR advisory company to oversee the company’s HR functions and manage other core functions including IT and phone services, insurance, relationships with key service providers, company policies and compliance issues. 

This is a part-time role. We envisage that it will take the equivalent of 3-4 days per week with some peaks and troughs throughout the year. We can be flexible about how the hours are spread within the week. 

COMPANY BACKGROUND

Classical Opera (registered charity number 1063387) and The Mozartists are among the leading interpreters of Mozart’s work. They combine musical flair and excellence with a vibrant spirit of discovery, receiving widespread acclaim for their benchmark performances and recordings. Classical Opera was founded in 1997 by conductor and Artistic Director Ian Page to explore and bring to life the music of Mozart and his contemporaries, and in 2017 ‘The Mozartists’ was launched to expand the company’s concert work. Performing with outstanding singers and its acclaimed period-instrument orchestra, the company appears regularly at prestigious venues such as Wigmore Hall, the Barbican, Southbank Centre, Cadogan Hall and Birmingham Town Hall. In 2015 the company launched its ground-breaking MOZART 250 project – a major 27-year chronological exploration of Mozart’s life, works and influences. Talent development is central to the company’s mission; the company has nurtured many of the country’s leading young singers and engages with school children through its outreach programme. 

“It is hard to imagine hearing another performance as convivial and life-affirming as this.” GRAMOPHONE review

THE TEAM

The team at Classical Opera is a talented, friendly and dynamic group of people who help the company to punch above its weight. The Finance and Operations Manager will work closely with the Chairman and Board of Trustees, Chief Executive, Development Manager, Artistic Director and Artistic Admin team and other members of the company as required.

Job Description

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• Preparing quarterly management accounts, forecasts and project reports for the board
• Managing the monthly cashflow forecasting process
• Preparing the annual financial statements in compliance with the charities SORP (FRS 102)
• Setting and managing the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting
• Managing the company treasury to ensure optimal financial planning 
• Ensuring adequate financial controls and procedures are in place
• Ensuring accurate financial accounting records are maintained on Exchequer 
• Managing the payment and income processes including payroll (currently in collaboration with an external payroll company)
• Supporting the financial management of other departments 
• Ensuring statutory compliance in terms of UK and overseas taxes, financial and work regulations; and handling theatre / orchestra tax claims
• Overseeing the charity’s VAT status and compliance (currently partially-exempt), and processing the quarterly VAT returns
• Responsible for Gift Aid statutory compliance and reclaims
• Overseeing CD stock, sales and purchases

COMPANY ADMINISTRATION

• Working with our HR advisory service to manage our HR function including generating staff and freelance contracts and overseeing the management of holiday and sickness records
• Arranging general and event insurance where appropriate
• Responsible for IT, phones and broadband, liaising with our IT support company and service providers
• Overseeing other office suppliers, tendering out to new suppliers where appropriate and ensuring our contracts are competitive
• Acting as the company’s Data Protection Officer, providing training to staff where required and ensuring our compliance
• Overseeing company compliance and maintaining policies in other areas (e.g. health and safety, fire regulations etc).
• Overseeing card payment platforms and CPI compliance

GOVERNANCE AND COMPANY SECRETARY

• Preparing papers for the annual audit and liaising with the auditor
• Ensuring statutory compliance 
• Ensuring the company and its subsidiaries compliance with legislative requirements, including filing the Annual Return and accounts with Companies House and the Charity Commission
• Convening meetings of the Board of Trustees
• Coordinating preparation and compilation of Board papers
• Minute-taking at Board meetings (currently two to three per year)

AMBASSADORIAL ROLE / OTHER

• Representing the company at industry and other networking events
• Attending company performances and meeting donors where required to support the Development Manager
• Other duties as required

Person Specification

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Experience of developing and managing the financial and budgeting processes in a professional company
• Sound knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles 
• Strong financial control and accounting skills
• Strong attention to detail with an ability to keep sight of the overview
• Experience of developing and managing financial processes
• Understanding of the wider statutory, legal obligations and responsibilities of a charity including Board matters
• Experience of managing professional operations, including handling business relationships and negotiations 
• Computer literacy including solid Excel skills and experience of the Exchequer accounting package or other similar accounting system
• In-depth knowledge of the Charity SORP (FRS 102) and experience applying it, or the ability to learn this quickly

Desirable

• Experience of working in the arts or charity sector 
• Experience of managing staff
• Experience of analysis and planning
• Experience of overseas trading and regulations
• An interest in culture and preferably an appreciation of classical music 

PERSONAL SKILLS

• Good communication, writing and interpersonal skills
• Good team worker
• Able to manage own workload and work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Good problem solving, analytical and decision-making skills
• Flexibility and ability to cope well with changing priorities

KEY DATES AND INFORMATION

Closing date Wednesday 6 November, 12pm (although earlier applications will be gratefully received)

Interviews 11-12th November

Salary subject to experience