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The interim Chief Executive is an executive leader, who co-leads the Belgrade with the Artistic Director, reporting to the Board. They are responsible for driving strategic planning with SLT, programming, advocacy and fund-raising, stakeholder management, and overseeing the finance and operations of the organisation. They are one of the public faces of the Theatre, alongside the Artistic Director.
The interim CEO works in close collaboration with the Artistic Director to:
- curate a high quality artistic programme and support the organisation to deliver the artistic strategy.
- provide effective and inclusive leadership for the staff team, drawing on the collective strength of the SLT in their decision making.
The interim CEO drives the income generation for the Theatre, to achieve the balanced budget, and is chiefly responsible for the Main Stage visiting work programme.
The interim CEO line manages an SLT including a Chief Operations Officer (who in turn oversees finance, HR, production and operations); Director of Audiences and Growth, Director of Producing and Co-Creation and Head of Business Support.
What You Will Do
Leadership & Management
- In collaboration with the Artistic Director;
- Provide inspirational leadership and a clear sense of direction to the senior team and wider organisation
- Drive and oversee SLT in the development and delivery of the Belgrade’s story of change and business plans that support the Vision, Mission and Values of The Belgrade, communicating these internally and externally.
- Take an inclusive approach to line management of the SLT which fosters a culture of clear timely decision making and communication.
- Oversee the SLT to ensure the experience all artists, audiences, visitors receive from the Belgrade is inclusive, informed and enriching; and the building provides a welcoming, safe space.
- Ensure a commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and environmental sustainability throughout the organisation.
Programming
- Work closely with the Artistic Director and SLT to curate and deliver a high-quality and relevant programme which balances artistic, financial and operational needs, taking chief responsibility for the visiting work.
- Develop strategic relationships with a wide range of commercial producers and visiting companies to secure appropriate visiting work and negotiate the deals maximising the benefits of these partnerships for the commercial benefit and artistic reputation of the Belgrade.
- Support the Artistic Director to shape the artistic strategy and creative direction of the theatre.
- In collaboration with the Artistic Director,
- agree lead productions and secure co-producers
- Bring in co-productions that enhance the programme.
Governance
- Work closely with the Chair and Board of Trustees to ensure best practice in governance, maintaining effective working relationships with all Trustees.
- Support the implementation of the Board Effectiveness plan.
- Develop and maintain robust and effective risk management systems with SLT.
- Work closely with the SLT to ensure full compliance with all legal obligations and statutory requirements, including the preparation of Annual Report and Financial Statements, and annual returns to Companies House and the Charity Commission.
- Carry out any other tasks that may be allocated by the Board of Trustees.
External Relations
- Nurture excellent working relationships with key stakeholders, partners and supporters, including Arts Council England (ACE) and Coventry City Council (CCC); specifically, leading on NPO applications, and working to meet the objectives of CCC’s Cultural Plans.
- Continue to develop The Belgrade’s role as a strategic partner and cultural leader locally and regionally.
- Act as advocate and ambassador for the Belgrade, representing the organisation publicly, seeking out opportunities to raise the profile of the Belgrade.
- Lead on the Reporting to Funders, with support of Head of Business Support, and in collaboration with the AD.
- The Interim CEO will represent the theatre in strategic and cultural development forums including Culture Works, and UK Theatre, in collaboration with the AD
Financial and Operational Overview
- Oversee the Chief Operating Officer to ensure;
- Robust financial management of the organisation, ensuring expenditure and commitments are made within available resources, risk is managed effectively.
- Budgets are appropriately set and monitored.
- Accounting information supplied in a timely manner and ensuring there is a strong cash-flow position at all times.
Income Generation
- Take a pro-active approach to the continuing growth of the Belgrade’s commercial capability, ensuring all opportunities for generating income are maximised through;
- Oversee the Director of Audiences and Growth and COO in driving the Belgrade’s commercial capacity, ensuring the commercial potential of the building is maximised, particularly through catering and conferencing.
- Oversee the Director of Audiences and Growth in the delivery of The Belgrade’s fundraising strategy, playing a visible leading role in fundraising events as appropriate.
What Are We Looking For ?
Essential: You will be able to demonstrate this range of skills and experience:
Commitment to the vision, mission and values of The Belgrade.
Either: significant senior management experience in a theatre of a similar scale to The Belgrade
Or: significant experience of leadership at a senior level in the cultural industries, in an organisation of a similar scale to the Belgrade.
- Considerable experience in financial management of complex, large scale budgets, and a proven track record in balancing Artistic risk and ambition with sound financial management.
- Proven track record in programming commercially and artistically successful seasons of work.
- Ability to nurture a diverse network of industry contacts nationally and internationally.
- Understanding of the UK arts and theatre scene; knowledge of the issues facing subsidised theatre.
- Track record of negotiating and maintaining effective partnerships for theatre productions.
- Experience of developing and implementing strategic business plans.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to provide clear strategic direction and manage a large team.
- An innovative approach; the ability to recognise and exploit commercial opportunities with energy.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrable ability to build trust-based relationships with a wide range of people both internally and externally.
- Commitment to learning, engagement, talent development and inclusivity.
- Ability to act as spokesperson in a range of settings; experience of senior stakeholder management
- Ability to articulate the role of The Belgrade in ACE’s Let’s Create strategy
- Leadership of the Belgrade Brand Values to be the people who know and care.
Desirable
- Experience of carrying financial responsibility for an organisation of a similar scale.
- Detailed knowledge of marketing & audience development; knowledge of the regional theatre context.
- Experience of effectively managing a fundraising and individual giving strategy.
- Experience of working with a voluntary Board of Trustees.
- Experience of working collaboratively with an Artist/Artistic Director.
- Experience of managing Arts Council England NPO relationship.
- Understanding of Theatre Tax Relief.
Other Information
- The Belgrade operates a House Agreement based on the UK Theatre (formerly TMA)/BECTU (Broadcasting, Entertainment, Cinematograph and Theatre Union) Agreement and its Staff Handbook outlines the terms on sick pay, maternity leave and pay, paternity leave and pay, grievance and discipline and other relevant staff matters
- Employees’ health and safety is of paramount importance, and Management insists that an employee obtains written express permission to take on any paid work or other employment during periods of TOIL (Time Off In Lieu) or holiday. No permission will be given for the first 28 days of holiday as this is a statutory requirement
- On appointment the successful candidate must be able to provide the correct documents as proof of their right to work in the UK
- The candidate’s contract of employment with the Belgrade Theatre does not come into force until the first day of work
- Staff are entitled to tickets for shows at the Belgrade Theatre, subject to particular conditions and 10% discount at the Theatre’s Café and Bars
Starting date: 13 October 2025 /ASAP
Probationary period: 3 months
Notice period: 3 months
- Working Hours: Your normal hours of work will be 39 hours per week over Monday to Friday, but we are flexible to those considering a 32 hour week post. There will be occasional evening and weekend work. You are expected to offer reasonable flexibility in your working arrangements where it is considered necessary to undertake the duties you have been employed to perform and in the interests of the Theatre. There is no provision for payment of overtime
- Overtime: Is not payable but 6th day working and excessive additional hours will attract TOIL (time off in lieu) if agreed in advance with the Line Manager
- Pension: Auto-enrolment, with Belgrade currently making 3% employer contributions which will rise in line with legal requirements. The Theatre’s appointed pension provider is NEST. Further details are available
- Holidays: 25 days a year plus 8 Bank Holidays, increasing by a day per year to a maximum 28 days plus 8 Bank Holidays
- Location: This role is based at the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry. Short term relocation / accommodation can be considered as part of the renumeration package.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES FORM
The Belgrade Theatre is committed to ensuring equal opportunities, aiming to attract and work with staff from a wide diverse pool. The information that you give us on this form will be treated confidentially and stored on our HR database as statistical information only. This will be used to help monitor the diversity of applicants and to enable us to continue to develop policies and procedures regarding diversity and to submit required data to our funders. The information you supply will not be made available to anyone in any form other than anonymous data.
Please complete our monitoring form via the link you will find in the Job Pack
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Location: Causton Street, London Diocesan House, Pimlico, London.
Contract: 35 hours per week, Full-time, 13 months Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £50,600
DBS requirement: No DBS Required
Do you have a passion for impactful communications and strategic engagement? Are you looking for an opportunity to shape how the Church connects with diverse audiences across London?
The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is seeking a Communications Lead to play a key role within the Strategy and Communications Team, supporting the Diocese of London in leading and delivering high-quality, effective internal and external communications.
What You’ll Be Doing:
• Leading the development and implementation of the Diocese’s internal and external communications strategies
• Managing digital content, campaigns, social media, and the diocesan website
• Overseeing media relations and crisis communications, working closely with our PR agency
• Supporting clergy and lay leaders to effectively communicate their mission and stories
• Line-managing the Communications Assistant and managing the communications budget
• Enhancing staff engagement and cross-departmental communications at the LDF
Who We’re Looking For:
Essential:
• Proven experience in a senior communications role, with responsibility for strategy and delivery
• Strong leadership skills, including experience managing teams or agencies
• Experience in digital marketing and website management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including content development
• Ability to work with senior stakeholders, including clergy and senior staff
Desirable:
• Experience working in the charity, public or faith sector
• Experience in media relations and reputation management
• Competence in using analytics tools such as Google Analytics to drive engagement
• Knowledge of brand management and visual communications best practice
About the London Diocese Fund (LDF) and the Diocese of London
The Diocese of London is the group of Church of England organisations located in London, north of the River Thames. It is overseen by the Bishop of London and is made up of parishes, schools, chaplaincies, missional communities, and other organisations across 18 Boroughs.
The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the main charity that supports the work of the Diocese as a whole by generating income, providing a wide range of services, and paying and housing its clergy.
Safeguarding Statement
The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Therefore, all our recruitment campaigns are run using safer recruitment procedure
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community.
We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.
Why Apply?
✔ Strategic leadership opportunity in a faith-based setting
✔ Be part of a collaborative and mission-driven team
✔ Shape how the Church of England in London engages its people and wider communities
If you are excited about this opportunity and meet the criteria, we’d love to hear from you!
To apply:
Submit your application and CV online via Pathways. Please refer to the person specification and JD when you’re answering the application questions.
Interviews
Interviews will be held week commencing 11 August 2025, in-person at our office in Pimlico.
For more details, please see the full Job Description and Person Specification see the attachement.
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For every Londoner to encounter the love of God in Christ
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We’re an award-winning charity running local learning centres in the heart of the communities where the young people we support live. Our centres provide a high impact education programme which includes practical learning support, pastoral care, and motivational and confidence-building activities for young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to enable students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to realise their ambitions and achieve their wonderful potential.
As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping 56,000 young people each year at its 45 learning centres and extension projects across England and Scotland, and we plan to scale-up our provision to 50 centres over the coming years.
We are looking for an experienced Philanthropy Manager (maternity cover) to join our high-performing and talented fundraising team, all of whom have a genuine passion and enthusiasm for our mission to support young people achieve their ambitions.
We have a fantastic and diverse range of philanthropic supporters - from key individual donors through to major philanthropic trusts. As a manager in the Philanthropy team, you will have the opportunity to play a key role in managing and stewarding our current partnerships, and securing new supporters in order to meet and exceed our ambitious fundraising targets.
The role at a glance
Contract: Fixed-term maternity cover contract (until August 2026). This role can be either full-time or part-time (0.8 FTE) - responsibilities will be adjusted proportionally for part-time candidates.
Start date: As soon as possible, as agreed with candidate
Working hours
09.00 - 17.30
We are a delivery organisation providing frontline educational services for young people. We are an organisation with team members at different stages of their career, including many in their first roles: We are committed to nurturing talent and
providing a developmental culture for all. Our team works in-person 4 days per week with the option of 1 day working from home.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
IntoUniversity provides local learning centres where young people are inspired to achieve.
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Help shape a future where fewer people die by suicide
At Samaritans, our vision is that fewer people die by suicide. Our ambition is to see rates decline to the lowest ever recorded rates in the UK and Ireland.
As our next Assistant Director of Policy, Practice & Influencing, you’ll ensure our strategy and plans for policy, public affairs, campaigns, and industry partnerships help our work towards make this ambition a reality.
This is a rare opportunity to shape national and sector-wide policy at a time when suicide prevention has never been more urgent. Working closely with the Executive Leadership Team and leading a high-performing team across policy, public affairs and industry partnerships, you’ll set the strategic direction for our influencing work.
This is a high impact senior leadership role with strategic responsibility for influencing Westminster government, industry, and media. We’re looking for a confident strategic thinker and values- led leader, someone who brings clarity, compassion and credibility in equal measure.
You’ll be a visible ambassador, trusted adviser, and systems thinker, someone who can help shape our Influencing function to be able to drive forwards progress with our mission. You’ll help us build new partnerships, and ensure our voice is not only informed by evidence, lived experience, and practice, but is far reaching and amplified ensuring that Samaritans remains at the forefront of influencing much needed change for the future.
Full outline of the role available in the Job description file here.
Contract Terms:
- Initially a 12month fixed term contract
- £75,000 - £80,000 per annum with Benefits
- We’re open to how this contract is worked, our full time hours are 35 hours per week, but we are passionate about flexible working, and would support you to work part time, talk to us about your preferences.
- Hybrid working: Linked to our Ewell (Surrey) office with a blend of home working and access to work from our offices in Ewell and London Bridge.
- In-person working: Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value. We work in person around 2 days or more per month.
What you'll lead:
- Reviewing our function and developing the delivery of our policy and influencing strategy to drive systemic change in suicide prevention
- High-performing teams covering policy, public affairs and industry practice
- Strategic stakeholder relationships across Government, NHS, regulators, industry and third sector
- Ground-breaking thought leadership, advocacy, and responsible media influence
- Integration of lived experience and insight into all influencing activities
About you:
You’re an experienced senior leader in public affairs, policy, or advocacy, with a track record of influencing change at national level. You bring clarity, compassion and credibility to every conversation. You understand the power of collaboration and storytelling, and you’re driven to create lasting impact.
Your experience includes:
- Leading multi-disciplinary influencing teams
- Shaping high-quality policy and public affairs strategies
- Navigating complex political and stakeholder environments
- Embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of your work
- Making evidence-based decisions underpinned by research and real-world insight
- Inspiring engagement and bringing your team with you on the journey to contribute to your vision for the future.
Why Samaritans:
You’ll join a values-led organisation with a powerful mission and a collaborative culture. We offer flexible hybrid working, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a tangible difference in suicide prevention across the UK and Ireland.
For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure available here. You can also visit our careers website to access this.
We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.
Ready to lead change and help us save lives?
If you’re a strategic, compassionate leader with a passion for influencing policy and practice at the highest levels, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, please complete the application questions including those outlined below, and submit your answers along with your CV and an optional brief supporting statement.
- Why do you want to work for Samaritans leading our influencing work and what do you think might be challenging about the topic? 300 words max
- How would you go about creating a culture of influencing within the organisation and what success have you had of doing this? 300 words max
- Tell us about a time when you've developed and delivered an influencing strategy - what impact did you have and what learnings were there? 300 words max
We kindly ask that you don’t rely on AI tools for your application answers, or to generate interview answers. We want to see your own unique ideas and writing skills. We want your application to stand out from the rest and showcase your own strengths.
Applications close: 9am, Monday 28th July
Interviews:
Virtual interviews will take place on the 11th and 12th August.
Informal second stage interviews will be held in person at our offices in Ewell on the 13th August. Those invited to attend will be informed on the 12th August. Unfortunately due to staff holidays we may not be able to be as flexible as usual in offering an alternative date so please do hold these dates in your diary, if applying.
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Fixed term contract for 6 months (with the possibility of extension)
War on Want is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated and experienced senior manager for the role of Interim Campaigns, Policy and Programmes Director for 6 months with the possibility of extension. This role will lead and manage a team of 9 delivering campaign activities, international programmes and movement building work for the organisation.
War on Want is a radical organisation that runs hard-hitting campaigns against the root causes of poverty and human rights violation, mobilising support and building alliances to fight for human rights, especially workers’ rights, raising public awareness of the root causes of poverty, inequality and injustice, and empowering people to take action for change. We work in partnership and active solidarity with grassroots groups around the world, as part of the movement for global justice.
War on Want’s new three-year strategic framework prioritises our work on the intersection of crises of inequality, climate, poverty and injustice, with our campaigns towards a radical Global Green New Deal, and on Justice for Palestine being the priority campaigns for the organisation.
We are entering a period of leadership transition as after 8 years our Executive Director is leaving War on Want for a new leadership role in the climate justice movement. As our current Department Director steps up to cover the Interim Executive Director role we are recruiting an Interim Campaigns, Policy and Programmes Director to lead the department during this time. You will need proven experience of directly managing thematic experts and campaigners and be able to lead the delivery of impactful and transformative campaigns. Reporting to the Interim Executive Director you will also contribute to the overall management of the organisation.
This is a unique and highly rewarding position for a creative and inspirational individual to make a genuine difference in the fight for global justice.
War on Want staff can work from War on Want’s head office, 44-48 Shepherdess Walk, London N1 7JP and from home. Some travel within the UK and overseas may be required.
For more information and to apply for the role, please click the 'redirect' button to visit our website.
Application deadline: 5pm on Monday 4 August 2025, however we will be recruiting on a rolling basis and interviewing as and when applications arrive.
Please submit your application as early as possible.
War on Want is a registered charity no 208724. We actively encourage applicants from ethnic minorities and aim to be an equal opportunities employer.
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My client is an environmental charity that works to protect the green spaces of the UK. Working with local partners and landowners, they ensure that these vital areas remain accessible for today and long into the future, benefiting the local community and the natural environment.
At present they are looking to appoint an interim Finance Director who can deliver both on the hands on and strategic duties that this role requires.
Reporting into the Chief Executive, key responsibilities will include:
- Provide senior oversight as required on day-to-day financial transactions handled by finance junior.
- Support SLT with further development of the 5-year business plan as the charity transitions to a mixed income model.
- Analyse current financial data and help to evolve new fit for purpose set of management accounts.
The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant and have previous experience of working at a senior level within the charity sector. You will have a track record of taking organisations through strategic change, but also be willing to roll your sleeves up in a small accounting function.
My client offers flexible hybrid working practices, with 2 days a week in their London office. As a small organisation, this role qualifies for the Small Company Exemption from IR35.
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Executive Personal Assistant - 3-Month Contract
Location: Central London / Hybrid
Start Date: Immediate
Duration: 3 months
Hourly Rate: £31/hour
We are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant who has supported at a senior level to join a respected not-for-profit organisation. Reporting to an incoming Director, this role suits someone confident, proactive, highly organised, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable juggling priorities and dealing with senior-level internal and external stakeholders.
Key Duties
- Extensive Diary and Inbox management
- Being a gatekeeper for the director and triaging their inbox
- Attending and administering a variety of committees, including minute taking at a high level, with a quick turnaround time, collating & preparing papers and packs for the committees.
- Attending and administering the weekly team SLT meeting
- Working alongside the other senior Executive Assistants, booking both national and international travel - including accommodation and flights.
- Responding and liaising on behalf of the director, dealing with senior level internal and externalStakeholders, including managing inbound queries.
What you'll need to succeed
- High level experience working as an Executive Assistant at Director or C-Suite level
- Experience working within Higher Education, Government, Local Authorities, Membership organisations is preferable.
- Extensive Diary and Inbox management.
- Experience of arranging international and national travel.
- Experience in support committee meetings
- Experience and evidence of dealing with senior-level stakeholders, ideally within the public sector or at academic level.
- High level verbal and written English skills
- Strong interpersonal skills as you will be working as part of a large team
- Flexibility and adaptability will be very key in this role, as you will be dealing with a range of personalities and in different environments.
What you'll get in return
Flexible working options could be available after the first couple of weeks.
What you need to do now
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Executive Personal Assistant - 3-Month Contract
Location: Central London / Hybrid
Start Date: Immediate
Duration: 3 months
Hourly Rate: £31/hour
We are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant who has supported at a senior level to join a respected not-for-profit organisation. Reporting to an incoming Director, this role suits someone confident, proactive, highly organised, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable juggling priorities and dealing with senior-level internal and external stakeholders.
Key Duties
- Extensive Diary and Inbox management
- Being a gatekeeper for the director and triaging their inbox
- Attending and administering a variety of committees, including minute taking at a high level, with a quick turnaround time, collating & preparing papers and packs for the committees.
- Attending and administering the weekly team SLT meeting
- Working alongside the other senior Executive Assistants, booking both national and international travel - including accommodation and flights.
- Responding and liaising on behalf of the director, dealing with senior level internal and externalStakeholders, including managing inbound queries.
What you'll need to succeed
- High level experience working as an Executive Assistant at Director or C-Suite level
- Experience working within Higher Education, Government, Local Authorities, Membership organisations is preferable.
- Extensive Diary and Inbox management.
- Experience of arranging international and national travel.
- Experience in support committee meetings
- Experience and evidence of dealing with senior-level stakeholders, ideally within the public sector or at academic level.
- High level verbal and written English skills
- Strong interpersonal skills as you will be working as part of a large team
- Flexibility and adaptability will be very key in this role, as you will be dealing with a range of personalities and in different environments.
What you'll get in return
Flexible working options could be available after the first couple of weeks.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Finance Business Partner: £500 - £534 per day (Umbrella) | Hybrid | Birmingham
For Europe's largest infrastructure project, based in Birmingham, we are recruiting an interim Finance Business Partner for the Corporate Services Directorate, and specially to partner with the CIO and the IT Directorate. Working within central finance, this role reports to the Senior Finance Business Partner, and provides financial support and critical analytical challenge to directorate business managers and executives to ensure the organisation achieves financial targets and delivers value for money within the budgets set by the comprehensive spending review.
Main Duties:
- Responsible for looking after a portfolio of directorates (HR, IT, Finance, Procurement, Facilities) and the corporate expenditure in the monthly financial accounts
- Drive consistent month-end reporting and review of all Corporate Directorate (c£200M)
- Lead business planning and forecasting processes, providing guidance on planning principles and expectations
- Provide Workforce Actual costs and forecast information to inform programme estimates
- Challenge budget holders to achieve workforce objectives
- Supporting Corporate Directors in determining the appropriate disaggregation and delegations to Contracts
- Review financial endorsement of Change and Investments, provide assurance to Finance Director that reporting expenditure and contract payments are appropriate
- Work to NAO Audits as required; Liaise regularly with Corporate Directors, Procurement and Supply Chain, Business Managers, Finance Teams and Corporate Finance Teams
Person Specification:
- CCAB qualified
- Experience in business planning, forecasting, business partnering and corporate finance
- Knowledge of Oracle accounting systems or other similar ERP systems
- Experience in working with Corporate Directors, budget holders, Business Managers, Head of HR, and wider Finance teams
- Ability to interpret financial information and determine IFRS treatment
- Ability to use Excel to analyse large and complex data sets and provide useful management information
- Experience in providing financial information to inform project decisions and cost, schedule, and quality consequences
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Contract type: Temporary
Location: Peckham Rye
Hours: Full time
Pattern of work: Hybrid – 3 days in the office
Are you an immediately available Finance Officer passionate about working for a charity impacting young lives?
Do you want to work in a small and busy team to expand on your knowledge and experience of Finance?
If so then this exciting Finance Officer role is the right role for you.
Reporting to the Director of Finance and Resources, your duties as the Finance Officer will include;
• Processing all transactional invoices
• Completing payment runs
• Completing month end reconciliation including bank and supplier statements
• Assisting with year end support
• Completing accruals and prepayments
This is a role that will grow as the charity grows given you more exposure to financial management and reporting.
The skills you will to your role as Finance Officer will include your knowledge of debit vs credits, double entry booking and experience in a similar role ideally within the charity and not for profit sector.
If you are interested in applying for the position of Finance Officer through TPP Recruitment please do so by sending your CV to [email protected]
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
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About the role:
As the Head of Philanthropy you will lead and inspire a team dedicated to generating and growing income from high-value donors, corporate organisations, and charitable trusts and foundations.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver the Philanthropy Plan in line with the Organisational and Fundraising Strategy to maintain and grow sustainable income from major donors, corporate partnerships and trusts and foundations
- Through innovation drive the acquisition and development of high-value donors and funders to deliver sustainable growth.
- Collaborate across income streams to maximise income generation, consistency of messaging and donor experience.
- Development and presentation of reports for Directors, Board of Trustees and the Fundraising Committee.
- Develop and actively manage dashboards for monitoring, reporting and forecasting.
- Oversee the income pipelines for all philanthropic income streams, conducting regular prospect research and ensuring systems and processes are in place to identify potential high value supporters, enabling seamless transition across income streams.
- Drive the delivery and implementation of highly targeted and strategic partnership development, stewardship and cultivation plans.
- Oversee the due diligence process for all high value donors.
- Champion the use of Beacon (our central relationship management system) across the team, ensure consistency of use, accurate reporting and data informed decision making.
- Set objectives, and KPIs for the team and monitor performance alongside learning and development plans. Review performance and manage any issues in line with RDA UK policies and procedures.
- Manage a pool of high value donors and have accountability for related personal income targets
- Oversee the restricted income process to ensure all projects adhere to full cost recovery principles and are deliverable while also providing a compelling ask.
- Represent RDA UK externally building relationships with funders, partners, and supporters at all levels
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and other network partners to align and maximise fundraising opportunities
Leadership
- Work with the Director of Fundraising and Communications to set ways of working and high performance targets for the team
- Lead, manage and inspire the Fundraising Team to achieve their income targets through building strong relationships and high-level stewardship to ensure lifetime value
- Ensure consistently high quality written and verbal reports and presentations to donors and prospects
- Collaborate across RDA UK with Heads of Department to build the profile of the Fundraising Team.
- Work with the Finance team on budgeting, reporting and reforecasting for business as usual and any specific appeal or restricted project budget management.
- Lead on planning and delivering successful high value cultivation and stewardship events
- Work closely with the Communications team to develop and deliver impact centred communications, case studies and compelling cases for support for a high value audience
Person Specification
Essential
- Proven experience and understanding of major partnership fundraising including trusts & foundations, major donor and corporate fundraising techniques
- Experience and evidence of first-class relationship management techniques and donor care
- A demonstrable understanding of the written and contractual agreements involved in partnerships, ideally within a charity
- Proven track record of securing significant major gifts
- Experience of effective reporting to board level ensuring compliance, transparency and accountability are achieved
- Significant experience of managing high performance teams
- Experienced in creating strategies, annual plans, and budgets, and adapting them as required
- Proven track record of working successfully in targeted and high pressure environments
- A demonstrable track record of deploying effective fundraising tactics and high-level donor cultivation
- Experience of undertaking due diligence processes within a complex organisation.
- Strong working knowledge of GDPR and fundraising regulations
- Experienced in CRM system use and best practice.
Desirable
- Experience of working in the charity sector
- Knowledge of charity law
- Personally secured and managed partnerships in excess of £100,000
- Knowledge and connections in the wealth management and high net worth advisory space
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The role of the Interim Voice and Representation Manager is to work with the Director of External Affairs and Voice and Influence Programme Manager in the management and coordination of the core Capacity Building and Infrastructure Support Service. This will primarily be through leading on the delivery of key outcomes and outputs within the service to facilitate improved governance and operation of voluntary sector groups and organisations. It will also mobilise new programmes due to come online within the service and support the longer-term sustainable delivery of METRO GAVS. In addition, the role will work to promote and represent the interests of the voluntary sector, including local communities, with strategic stakeholders in the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Global Canopy is a data-driven not for profit that targets the market forces destroying nature. We do this by improving transparency and accountability. We provide innovative open-access data, clear metrics, and actionable insights to leading companies, financial institutions, governments and campaigning organisations worldwide.
About the Role
Global Canopy is seeking a motivated and adaptable Research Associate to join our growing NRF team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong research foundation in nature-related finance who is looking to build experience across a range of areas including technical analysis, engagement, and capacity-building.
As a Research Associate, you will work across multiple projects aimed at helping shift global financial flows away from nature-negative outcomes toward nature-positive ones. In this role you will:
- contribute to capacity-building initiatives that help financial institutions apply tools like ENCORE in real-world settings
- support the design and delivery of research that underpins practical tools and insights that incentivise market participants to account for nature-related risks (for example, integrating nature into financial products and services, designing transition pathways, improving the understanding and pricing of nature-related risks.)
- translate complex, technical content on nature-related finance into formats that are clear and actionable for non-specialist audiences
An initial core responsibility in this role is to support the delivery of capacity-building activities on the ENCORE tool in Colombia, Indonesia, South Africa, and Peru. This includes working closely with in-country consultants to provide technical and operational support, adapt materials to local contexts, and ensure effective implementation on the ground.
This role will report into the NRF deputy director, and will also involve supporting the NRF deputy director in her role within the ENCORE partnership and associated fundraising activities.
We are looking for someone who is comfortable working across different types of tasks and teams and who enjoys contributing to both technical work and practical engagement.
Furthermore, you will contribute to a culture of kindness, collaboration, rigour and accountability in equal measure. You will come to work with a sense of urgent mission, but one balanced by emotional intelligence. You will share our conviction that it is not just what we do that matters in our working life, but how we do it too.
Responsibilities
This role will report into and support the NRF deputy-director and work across a range of NRF projects, including the ENCORE tool.
- Responsibility for the delivery of the capacity-building components in the SECO-funded ENCORE project
- Supervise consultants/suppliers and/or manage relationships with partners who are collaborating on engagement and capacity building activities that help mainstream the use of nature-related financial tools and frameworks
- Develop and curate training materials for example to assist financial institutions in applying ENCORE
- Work closely with the Education and Learning Team in GC to translate technical content into learning offerings
- Explore and develop engagement partnerships on with various stakeholders such as scientific institutions, other IGOs and NGOs. Manage and contribute to governance of these partnerships
- Work with Global Canopy Communications team to ensure that materials for Global Canopy are aligned with organisational approaches to messaging and tone of voice
- Work with Global Canopy Senior Designer to ensure that visual assets and all materials for Global Canopy align with the organisation’s brand identity as needed
- Responsible for designing, leading and preparation of research focusing on key nature-related finance issues
- Ensure highest quality of research outputs and be part of the research teams
- Lead research partnerships on nature-related financial risks with leading scientific institutions. This will include designing governance structures of the research to include market participants as a tester community, advisory committee, or other most appropriate ways to crowd-in practice and test outputs
- Actively contribute to identification of funding opportunities and models (grants, corporate sponsorships etc.) to finance future research work
- Input into development of Global Canopy’s overall strategy and the NRF specific strategy based on area of research
- Support the NRF deputy director in her role within the ENCORE partnership by coordinating partner engagement across key areas. This will include preparation of materials prior to meetings with partners – for example, preparing materials for the ENCORE governance committee or supporting in
Requirements
To be successful in the role, these are the things that will matter the most:
- Strong interest in making technical information clear, accessible, and actionable for non-specialist audiences
- Experience conducting applied research and producing outputs for decision-making
- Solid understanding of nature-related finance concepts (nature positive, transition planning, and nature-related disclosures)
- A flexible mindset and the ability to adapt to change and adjust strategies and tasks accordingly
- An ability to navigate multi-stakeholder projects with emotional intelligence
Essential behavioural competencies:
- Highly collaborative, organised, and proactive in managing work across multiple projects and partnerships
- Confident engaging with key audiences, including financial institutions, companies, and other market actors, to understand their needs and communicate insights effectively
- Ability to give and receive feedback, with a willingness to reflect and integrate feedback
- Ability to identify opportunities to connect their work with initiatives across the wider organization
- Capacity to learn and upskill independently and integrate new knowledge and skills into day to day work
Skills and experience:
- University degree in finance and/or natural sciences
- A self-starter with an ability to design, manage and conduct complex research projects
- Experience conducting applied research with outputs designed to support real-world decision-making or research that produced analysis used outside a purely academic setting
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex topics into engaging content and practical tools
- Experience developing knowledge products and/or learning materials for non-specialist audiences
- Adept at ensuring the reliability of content through thorough fact-checking, a focus on accuracy, and consistent application of referencing to ensure integrity and credibility of all content
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable:
- Research experience in risk quantification is an advantage
- Familiarity with the nexus between human rights and nature-related issues
- Experience from consulting or from a sustainability department in a company or as an ESG analyst in a financial institution
- Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese or French
Benefits
Salary: £29,000-35,000 full-time equivalent (This role sits within Band E on Global Canopy’s remuneration framework)
Nature of contract: Part-time (0.8 FTE), fixed-term (18 months). We are a flexible employer and welcome candidates wishing to work flexibly.
Base: Our office is in Oxford, with flexible home-working arrangements in place.
Holidays: 36 days (including bank/public holidays) for discretionary use across the annual leave year. Option to purchase up to an additional 5 days or equivalent of one week’s leave.
Pension: Employer pension contribution of 8%.
Healthcare cashback plan: Covering dental fees, eye-care, wellbeing, physiotherapy, chiropody and much more – for you and any children.
Group Life Assurance: Paying a lump sum of 3 times annual salary
Group Income Protection: Paying 75% of annual salary for up to 2 years (for long term sickness).
Employee Assistance Programme: which provides free, confidential advice on personal and legal matters.
Other: Huge range of discounts and cashback deals at gyms, restaurants, holidays, and much more.
At Global Canopy, we value diversity and inclusion. You can read our diversity statement on our website. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to having a team with a diverse set of skills, experiences and abilities. We are committed to reducing systemic barriers in our recruitment processes.
Global Canopy works on issues of tropical deforestation. We are particularly interested in strengthening our team to include those with a background from forest regions such as Latin America and South East Asia. We welcome applications from people from these regions.
Global Canopy is an inclusive employer and accommodations will be made to allow anyone who requires additional support to apply for this role. Please get in touch with us if you require any additional support.
To find out more, download the recruitment pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Runnymede Trust is the UK’s leading race equality think tank. We generate research to challenge racial inequality in Britain.
For more than 50 years, we have worked tirelessly to build a Britain in which we all belong. Proudly independent, we speak truth to power on race and racism without fear or favour. We are not swayed by political agenda, profit or popular opinion. We are authentic, led by an ethnically diverse team we draw from our lived experience and that of our wide and inclusive community and partnership networks.
About Power to Prosper:
Power to Prosper is building a movement for economic justice, racial equity, and community power. We work across regions and communities to shift power and policy through organising, storytelling, and systems change.
As we expand, strong digital strategy and impactful storytelling are vital to growing our visibility, deepening engagement, and inspiring action. We are looking for a senior leader to guide this work at the highest level, embedding digital movement-building and narrative change into the heart of our strategy.
About the role:
We are looking for a visionary and strategic Digital Movement Building Strategist to lead our digital organising, narrative change, and storytelling work at Power to Prosper. Reporting to the Programme Director, this role is central to shaping how our growing movement shows up publicly, connects across communities, and drives forward our mission for economic and racial justice.
You will be responsible for developing and delivering a digital strategy that builds visibility, deepens engagement, and inspires collective action across regions. You will oversee the integration of community-led storytelling, digital engagement tools, and organising infrastructure to strengthen our distributed movement model. Working closely with a small creative team and grassroots partners, you will ensure that Power to Prosper's digital presence is bold, values-driven, and rooted in the lived experience of the communities we work with.
How to apply:
To apply please click the apply button below.
This will take you to our online recruitment platform, BeApplied, which is a platform that aims to facilitate an unbiased and inclusive hiring process.
On BeApplied you will be asked to upload your CV and answer some skill-based application questions instead of a traditional covering letter.
Runnymede Trust is committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We acknowledge that people from certain backgrounds are under-represented in research and policy making and we’re committed to doing what we can to correct this. We are particularly keen to receive applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic people; people with disabilities; people who identify as being LGTBQIA; people who have a mental health condition; and people who identify as working class now or in the past.
We are also aware that many highly capable prospective candidates nonetheless rule themselves out of work in think tanks because they underestimate their own ability to do the role. With this in mind, we strongly encourage applications from anyone who is prepared to learn and grow on the job and would like to stress that past experience of working in think tanks is not required.
Interview Schedule:
Candidates will hear back about their application status on 30th of July, and interviews for shortlisted candidates will be conducted on 5th and 6th of August.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are recruiting for a Head of Fundraising Strategy, Performance & Insight to join our team in London; the scope on this job involves….
Job Title: Head of Fundraising Strategy, Performance & Insight
Location: Homeworking with the requirement to occasionally attend our Head Office (Vauxhall)
Salary: £60,066.12 per annum (this is inclusive of a London Weighting allowance of £3,000 which may be applicable depending on your home location and any agreed permanent homeworking arrangement).
Contract type: Full-time, Fixed term (12 months)
Hours: 37.5
We are recruiting a Head of Fundraising Strategy, Performance & Insight (maternity cover) on a 12 month contract to lead strategic fundraising development and planning, working with the Director of Fundraising, Communications and Policy to ensure the ambition and interests of the directorate are represented in the new organisational strategy.
This is a role for someone with a deep understanding of different forms of fundraising and the opportunities that exist for a values-driven organisation like Refuge. You will have extensive experience in one or more of Refuge’s key income streams, and an understanding of communications, digital, brand and policy, as well as high financial literacy and experience of complex funding arrangements. You’ll bring strong project management skills, with the ability to lead complex, cross-organisational initiatives from planning through to execution.
This is an exciting time to join the charity - with a new CEO in place, we are developing a new strategy to support our vision for a future where domestic abuse is no longer tolerated. This role is critical to that process, offering fantastic opportunity for an innovative and strategic fundraising leader with a proven track record of using data, insight and market knowledge to shape and deliver successful income strategies, drive performance, and unlock new opportunities for sustainable growth.
Closing date: 9.00am on 22 July 2025
Interview date: 31 July 2025
Benefits
Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.
