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Royal Economic Society (RES) is the professional membership body and learned society for the study and application of economics. The RES has been at the forefront of advancing economic knowledge globally since 1890 and has been foundational in building capability and excellence in the profession. With over 3,000 individual members worldwide and a dozen organizational members, we are one of the oldest economic associations in the world.  Increasingly we are focused on improving the public understanding of economics through engagement with schools and the wider public. Improving diversity, inclusion and professional conduct within the discipline is a key strategic priority of the Society. 

The Partnerships Manager will play a central role in helping the RES achieve its strategic goals by developing, building and sustaining partnerships to deliver external funding. The individual will manage existing relationships, identify opportunities, lead bid writing, develop compelling funding proposals, and build relationships with funders, partners, and philanthropic donors.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising and bid development

• Identify and secure new sponsorship and partnerships opportunities to support existing RES activities
• Seek funding for new activities in line with the Society’s goals.
• Maintain and develop relationships with current and prospective partners including funding bodies, trusts and foundations, sponsors, major donors, corporates, universities and others.
• Write high-quality, persuasive funding bids and proposals, working with RES staff, trustees, and partner organisations.
• Develop cases for support, theory of change frameworks and budgets to underpin funding applications.
• Respond to calls for funding with tailored and timely applications that align with funder interests and the Society’s strategic priorities.
• Work closely with colleagues on the delivery of the funded activities, where appropriate overseeing these directly.
• Work closely with colleagues to identify priority initiatives that require external funding to proceed and maintain a clear pipeline of funding needs across the organisation.
• Develop and maintain RES group and institutional memberships.

Business Development and External Engagement

• Monitor trends in research funding, philanthropy, and corporate partnerships relevant to economics and learned societies.
• Horizon-scan and build a pipeline of future fundraising opportunities.
• Represent RES externally at funder meetings, networking events, and partnership development discussions.

Internal Collaboration and Capacity Building

• Work closely with colleagues shaping and costing funding proposals and ensure bid quality and compliance
• Provide guidance, training, and support to colleagues on funding opportunities, bid development, and funder expectations.
• Work with finance colleagues to ensure accurate invoicing, renewals, and financial forecasting.

Reporting

• Monitor performance against income and other targets and report regularly to the Chief Executive and Board.
• Prepare briefings, proposals and reports for Board and committee meetings.

Other

• Carry out any other tasks and responsibilities commensurate with the role and as reasonably requested.

Person Specification

Essential Skills

1. Proven experience of successful fundraising, bid writing or business development, preferably in a learned society, research organisation, professional body or in higher education.
2. Understanding of impact and outcomes-based funding models (e.g. theory of change), and how to align funding opportunities with organisational priorities.
3. Ability to support the development of budgets for funding bids and to track/report against income target.
4. Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write persuasive funding bids, cases for support, and briefing materials.
6. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a small team environment.
7. Highly organised, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines whilst maintaining quality.

Desired Skills

1. Familiarity with the research, higher education, or economics funding landscape.
2. Experience of working with a variety of funders, including trusts and foundations, research councils, corporates, or major donors.
3. Experience working with CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce or equivalent).
4. Understanding of how charitable governance interacts with fundraising, including experience supporting committees or preparing reports for Boards.

Application Process

Please send your CV along with a personal statement outlining how you meet each person specification point. Applications that have not linked the personal statement to the person specification points will not be considered.

Applications should be emailed to us by 9am Monday 8 September 2025. Late applications will not be considered. Interviews will take place week commencing 15 September 2025.

Location: London (office presence required on Wednesdays)
Contract Type: Temporary (August–October 2025)
Hours: 15–20 hours per week (flexible working hours available)
Pay: £14.50 per hour plus holiday pay

About the Role
We’re seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Fundraising Assistant to provide temporary administrative support to a busy development team. This role is ideal for someone with strong organisational skills and a passion for supporting impactful work.

You’ll play a key role in supporting donor stewardship, coordinating logistics for meetings and events, and maintaining accurate records across fundraising systems. The position offers flexibility in working hours, with a requirement to be in the office on Wednesdays.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide admin support for donor meetings, including travel bookings, briefings, and CRM updates
• Assist with donation processing, including gift receipts and thank-you letters
• Support planning and logistics for an upcoming international donor visit
• Reconcile online giving reports with internal records and update CRM systems
• Update fundraising collateral and assist with proofreading
• Respond to donor queries professionally and promptly
• Ensure compliance with data management and due diligence procedures
• Perform other administrative tasks as needed

What We’re Looking For
Skills & Experience:

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) – desirable
• Knowledge of the education or not-for-profit sector – desirable

Competencies:

• High attention to detail
• Initiative and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Professional and warm communication style
• Sympathetic to social impact and equity-focused work

CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

At Prospectus, we are committed to supporting you throughout your application journey. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.

The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) gives old buildings a future. We help people to look after old buildings, making them fit for the future while keeping their historic character. We do this through casework, technical research and advice, education and training, awards, outreach and events across the UK and Ireland.

The Fundraising and Legacies Officer is a key role within the Society which will identify potential grant giving bodies, write and submit bids, and manage grant reporting and claims from a range of sources, including Statutory funders, Trusts and Foundations, individual and legacy donors. The post holder will also provide guidance and support to the wider staff team to advance fundraising activity.

Alongside this, the post holder will respond to legacy enquiries and notifications and be instrumental in the deployment of a proactive legacy promotion programme.

The successful candidate will have previous experience securing funds from multiple sources, as well as excellent writing skills, and a keen interest in the heritage sector and the Vision, Mission and Values of SPAB.

Please visit our website to download a full job pack via the button below.

Deadline for applications: Friday 5 September 2025, 5pm.

Become an Executive Assistant at Peridot Partners! We’re a values-led executive search firm working across the third sector, education and membership sectors, aiming to transform leadership and inspire change.

Location: Hybrid – offices in central London, Nottinghamshire and Staffordshire

About Peridot Partners

Since 2009, Peridot Partners has grown into a respected consultancy known for its dedication to sectors that drive social good.

Placing purpose and quality before profit, we’re a values-led third sector executive recruitment agency transforming leadership and inspiring change with organisations that have a social purpose.

We’re a close-knit team of exceptional people, and we’re proud of developing an ultra-flexible, empowering and fun culture.

We focus on long-term, deep-rooted relationships that bring added value.

We challenge the status quo about what makes good leadership, and this is reflected in our exceptional clients, candidates and close community of change-makers.

We have worked with organisations that want to grow and who appreciate and value good leadership, across the public, third and private sectors. This means we spend our time recruiting people for executive and non-executive roles for leadership teams and boards across education, fundraising and the third sector.

With our values centred around integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration, Peridot offers a unique approach to recruitment—one that builds real partnerships with clients and is both supportive and constructively challenging.

About the role

The focus of the Executive Assistant is to provide professional and efficient administrative support to consultants and ensure accurate record-keeping of client and candidate information. The postholder will support project management, client relations and customer support, manage diaries alongside more general administrative and database duties.

The Business and Executive Support (BES) team work closely to ensure that consultants are supported in the best way possible to achieve great services for clients and candidates.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for ambitious, proactive, and customer-focused individuals with a positive and enthusiastic personality.

You will be highly motivated and organised in providing support to colleagues in a busy and fast-paced environment, with a high level of verbal and written communication skills, and attention to detail. Previous secretarial/administrative experience is desirable.

Benefits

• Flexible and agile working (ideally 2 days per week in one of our offices)
• Employee Healthcare Scheme
• Birthdays off
• Business closure days over the Christmas holiday.
• Celebrations, social and volunteering opportunities and events

Please click 'Redirect to recruiter’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.

Because the world needs creativity.

University of the Arts London (UAL) is looking to appoint an exceptional individual to be their new Head of Prospect Development and Operations. Ranked number two in the world for Art & Design by the QS World Rankings, UAL is the biggest provider of creative education in Europe and is proud to be an influential global leader, where creativity and innovation flourish. The University is made up of six colleges (Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion, Wimbledon College of Arts), and four institutes each making a unique contribution to creative endeavour. UAL strives to break boundaries and challenge norms, delivering cutting-edge research and ground-breaking creative education to the next generation of world-defining thinkers and doers.

The new Head of Prospect Development and Operations (PDO) will sit on the Development and Alumni Relations Management Team, using prospect research to systematically drive success in the University’s fundraising activity. The role supports all philanthropic and alumni engagement activity across the department.  They will lead a team of two, directing prospect research for maximum strategic benefit and identifying novel ways of approaching potential prospects. The new Head of PDO will also lead the department’s database operations (CRM Raiser’s Edge NXT), turning vital data into useful information, including specialist financial reports. They will improve usage of the database, manipulating it and customising it to a high level. The post-holder will have the opportunity to make a transformative difference to UAL’s development infrastructure, in advance of the University’s upcoming fundraising campaign.

UAL is looking for an excellent team leader with a strong track record in prospect development and senior-level data management. They will be technically competent and ideally an experienced user of the RE NXT database. Strong candidates will bring their ideas and experience to bear to enhance systems and processes. They should ideally be familiar with Higher Education or creative environments, as well as be aligned with the social purpose of UAL. This is an outstanding opportunity to play a pivotal role in attracting the funding that will enable UAL to generate and inspire the creativity the world needs for a better future.  

International Programmes Manager

About Charity Right

We are a focused and passionate international food charity on a mission to free people from the devastating effects of hunger. Since our founding, we have provided over 40 million meals across 7 countries, serving those who need it most with dignity and care.

Our Mission
We believe that no child should go to school hungry. Our single-cause focus allows us to be exceptionally effective at what we do best: providing nutritious school meals that keep children in classrooms and give them the opportunity to break free from poverty through education.

About the Role

We are seeking an organised and proactive International Programmes Manager to support the Head of Programmes in delivering and growing our international operations. You will oversee programme delivery through international field partners and branch offices, ensure reporting and payment schedules are met, and contribute to the development of policies, processes, and strategic partnerships.

This role includes line management of the International Programmes Officer, ensuring clarity of objectives, high-quality outputs, and timely delivery. You will also play a key role in troubleshooting operational challenges, building strong partner relationships, and improving our frameworks for efficiency, accountability, and impact.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Delivery & Partner Management

• Communicate regularly with field partners and branch offices to remain up to date with events on the ground.
• Guide field partners to solve operational issues as they arise, coordinating with the Head of Programmes where appropriate.
• Approve monthly delivery reports and quarterly impact evaluation reports.

Team Leadership

• Manage the International Programmes Officer to ensure all reporting and payments deadlines are met on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.

Financial Oversight

• Prepare monthly budget calculations in line with the departmental calculation framework.

Policy & Process Development

• Assist with developing departmental policies and processes.
• Assist with ongoing programme management template development.
• Support the streamlining, automation, and digitisation of processes.

Strategic Partnerships

• Assist with the development of strategic organisational partnerships for current and future collaboration.

Person Specification

Essential

• Degree in a relevant field.
• 3 or more years’ experience managing international NGO programmes.
• Staff management experience: 1–2 years supervising teams.
• Proven ability to track spending, approve reports, and use calculation frameworks.
• Experience troubleshooting field-level issues (logistics, procurement, compliance).
• Track record in donor reporting/report checking/approval.
• Remote-work competence: self-disciplined and tech-savvy – experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Teams as a basic minimum.
• Dependable interpersonal skills, sound judgment, ability to manage time effectively, flexible, self-disciplined, take initiative, and work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent spoken and written English and Arabic.

Desirable

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in digitising workflows and policy development.
• Relevant professional certifications.

Imagine a role where your creativity and collaborative approach help connect supporters to a powerful mission, shifting the dial in the food and farming education sector so more children facing disadvantage can discover their connection with the land that sustains us all.

We’re seeking a skilled communicator and digital storyteller equally comfortable crafting social media posts, drafting briefing notes, or capturing and editing film content. You’ll be passionate about amplifying underrepresented voices and supporting social change through engaging communications that inform, connect and inspire.

You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation to drive engagement, raise our profile, and grow our digital presence through impactful multimedia storytelling. Your work will help bring the voices of children, families and communities to partners and supporters nationwide, placing The Country Trust’s mission at the heart of national conversations about wellbeing, education and tackling the poverty of opportunity.

This role involves travel and occasional overnight stays (with mileage reimbursed) across England and North Wales. While we prioritise public transport use, this is not always feasible. Therefore, a valid driving licence is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

Communications & Influence

• Develop and deliver strategic, multi-channel communications that translate complex ideas into compelling messages to increase our influence across media, policy, and partner networks.

Multimedia Storytelling

• Create and deliver impactful, accessible multimedia content that amplifies beneficiary voices, supports advocacy, and aligns with our brand and strategic goals.

Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships​

• Develop and tailor impactful communications and materials that strengthen partnerships, engage funders, and support collaborative initiatives with partner organisations.

Press, Media & Digital Oversight

• Support on press and social media communications by managing media relationships, crafting timely content, and optimising outreach to amplify our advocacy and campaigns.

About The Country Trust

The Country Trust believes every child should discover first-hand the connections between the food they eat, their own health and the health of the planet. We are the UK’s leading educational charity on a mission to connect children with the land that sustains us all.

When we don’t understand where food comes from, how it’s grown, or have the chance to spend time outdoors, there’s a significant knock-on effect for our health and the environment. Through nearly 50 years of programme delivery, we know children facing disadvantage often have the most to gain from this connection but are least able to access it.

Through food, farming and countryside experiences, our mission is to empower children to be confident, curious, and create change in their lives and the world around them — so that they and society thrive.

Award-winning music education charity, the London Music Fund, is seeking a Fundraising & Data Manager from October 2025 to join our small team of 3. The role is varied and interesting, with a fundraising and donor reporting focus – the post-holder will support the CEO with all fundraising for the charity, including writing Trust and Foundation applications, research on new prospects, and managing donor reporting. In addition, we hold 2-3 major fundraising events each year, and this role would support the CEO in all aspects of event management.

We are also looking for someone who is interested in developing our impact reporting, working with the Programmes Manager to develop evaluation frameworks, using and gathering data to support impact reporting to donors.

The role is advertised as full time, initially on a 12 month fixed-term contract. However, a part-time option (min. 3 days per week) may be discussed. If part time, a reduced role description would be agreed.

About the London Music Fund: 

Established in 2011, the London Music Fund’s (LMF) mission is to transform under-served communities in London by enabling children to access a holistic and high-quality music education, and every child who demonstrates significant musical ability, enthusiasm, and commitment to learning an instrument is given the opportunity to develop their potential.

The Role 

• Reports to: CEO
• Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week (part-time work at a minimum of 3 days per week will be considered. Please state in your application if you are applying for part-time).
• Salary: £35,000 full-time salary (pro rata if part time)
• Terms: Initially a 12 month fixed term contract
• Place of Work: Hybrid: 169 Union Street, London, SE1 0LL and remote (min. 3 days per week in office if full time)
• Holiday: 25 days plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time)
• Pension contribution: 5% employer, 5% employee
• Start Date: ASAP
• This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

The charity currently raises c. £750k annually from a variety of sources including individuals, trusts and foundations, corporates and events. The key aspects of this role are:

Trusts and Foundations

• Research and draft Trust and Foundation applications, updating the prospects and pending report, managing pipelines.
• Manage the reporting schedule (with the Programmes Manager).
• Collate data for reports and maintain positive relationships with funders.

Individual Donor Relations:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records on Salesforce and SharePoint.
• Respond to donor enquiries and provide excellent customer service.
• Manage donor communications, including thank you letters and updates.
• Assist with donor stewardship activities to build relationships and encourage continued support.
• Manage the Scholarship Sponsor reporting schedule (with the Programmes Manager).
• Lead on the management and growth of the Friends Scheme, including developing relationships and reporting.

Data Management and Impact Reporting

• Maintain and update the fundraising database (Salesforce), including GDPR and Gift Aid records, processing donations, ensuring compliance with current regulations.
• Develop methods of data analysis and segmentation for targeted fundraising efforts e.g. event attendees, Scholarship sponsors, major donors.
• Work with the Programmes Manager and CEO to develop quantitative KPIs and evaluation of programmes, including graduation data, surveys, alumni monitoring and developing a long-term impact framework.

General Fundraising Operational Support

• Lead on fundraising campaigns e.g. the Big Give Christmas Challenge and ad hoc projects.
• Support the development and implementation of fundraising strategies, in collaboration with the CEO.

Finance Support/Gift Aid

• Responsible for managing the online donations platform, Enthuse, including thanking donors and supporting the Senior Programmes and Operations Manager in reporting / reconciliations.
• Support the CEO in managing the quarterly Gift Aid reporting schedule.
• Support the CEO in managing fundraising events, including donor invitations, and event management where required.

Marketing & Comms

With the team:

• Manage LMF’s social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), posting regularly, growing reach, compiling strategy, keeping up to date with current trends.
• Manage LMF’s website and news stories, keeping updated, monitoring photos etc (within Scholars’ privacy policy), support the development of LMF’s new website launch in 2026.
• Contribute to LMF’s impact reports and other publications.

Other Duties:

• Maintain a professional and organised work environment.
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment.
• Stay up to date on fundraising best practices and trends.

Person Specification: Skills and Qualifications Essential (E) or Desirable (D)

• At least three years’ experience in a similar role (E)
• Strong organisational and time management skills (E)
• Experience of writing funding applications and reports (D)
• Experience of using data to measure impact (D)
• Experience with donor database management (D)
• Experience of managing events (D)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (E)
• Ability to work independently, flexibly and as part of a team (E)
• An understanding of and interest in music education and the charity sector (E)
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes (E)
• Experience of Canva (marketing), Salesforce (CRM) and/or Enthuse (donations) platforms (D)
• Passion for the mission and values of the organisation, in particular access to music education for children from low-income families (E)

Job Title: Internal Communications Executive – Change Project
Location: Fully Remote- UK based

Contract: Part-time temporary contract until the end of 2025 with an immediate start
Day rate: PAYE: (£155.55 + 19.36 holiday pay) – (£174.42 pay +21.71 holiday pay)

The Role
We’re looking for an experienced Internal Communications Professional to support a major organisational change programme at a higher education institution. This role is central to ensuring their colleagues are informed, engaged, and confident throughout a period of transformation.

Key Responsibilities

· Develop and deliver clear, engaging internal communications that support change objectives.

· Work with stakeholders across faculties and departments to understand needs and create effective engagement plans.

· Produce high-quality content for a variety of channels, including intranet, newsletters, staff briefings, and events.

· Facilitate two-way dialogue by supporting feedback mechanisms, Q&A sessions, and leadership communications.

· Monitor communication impact through feedback and analytics, adjusting messages as needed.

· Ensure tone, style, and timing are appropriate for diverse audiences within the university community.

About You

· Proven experience in internal communications, with a strong track record in change communications.

· Experience in higher education or the public sector is advantageous.

· Exceptional writing skills.

· Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.

· Skilled in using multiple communication channels effectively.

· Confident working independently in a fast-paced change environment.

Job Title: Partnerships Manager

Reports to: Senior Partnerships Manager

Location: Hybrid work with 40% from Breaking Barriers’ offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham or Glasgow

Salary:  £33,000 - £39,000 for London, £31,000 - £37,000 for other locations

Hours: 5 days per week (37.5 hours), open to flexible working arrangements

Contract: Permanent

Overall purpose

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the national development and delivery of our relationships with the private sector to maximise income and impact to support refugees into meaningful employment.

The main purpose of the Partnerships Manager role is to deliver first-class account management and development of corporate partnerships to drive Breaking Barriers mission.

Working closely with Senior Partnerships Managers, Head of Corporate Partnerships, and members of the Income & Engagement and Services Directorates, you will be responsible for launching, retaining and developing a portfolio of partnerships ensuring we deepen and strengthen relationships whilst identifying opportunities for growth.

You will play your part in delivering and developing strategic relationships to bring value to our refugee clients and our employment and education programmes.

The successful candidate will have experience managing corporate partner relationships, including making fundraising asks and managing external communication with donors and partners at all levels of seniority. You will deploy your influencing skills and ability to build profitable relationships to great effect as you take a leading role identifying and nurturing future strategic partnerships. An understanding of Corporate Social Responsibility would be advantageous.

To view the full job description and person specification, as well as details on our accessible recruitment process, please view the attached recruitment pack.

Other considerations

• As part of our safeguarding commitment to our clients, we carry out pre-employment checks to ensure that successful applicants are suitable to work with adults at risk. These include basic DBS checks, obtaining references and verifying a candidate’s identity and right to work in the UK.   
• We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.

How to apply

If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a CV and statement (up to approximately 500 words/1 A4 page) outlining:

• Why you are interested in the role
• What skills you would bring to be successful in this role
• Any experience you would like to highlight
• Any reasonable adjustments you require for the interview process
• Disclosure of disabilities if you wish to do so (as a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role)

Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Closing date for applications is 11:30pm on Wednesday 03 September. Please note that interviews will be held on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

We belong to the Experts by Experience Employment Initiative, which advocates and supports organisations to employ more people from a refugee background. With this in mind, we particularly welcome applicants with experience of seeking asylum and/or a refugee background. 

If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or a migrant with direct, first-hand experience of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for an independent and confidential support for your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network. Please reach out to HR Manager Rebecca Hughes for further details (we are unable to include email addresses in this advert, but you can find contact details on the final page of the attached recruitment pack).

Students’ Union UCL is an organisation that exists to make more happen. We are the representative body for University College London’s (UCL) students, one of the most diverse student communities in the world. We’re one of the largest student-led organisations in the UK and a charity with over 52,000 members. With a staff team of more than 150, a range of services including advice, sports, representation, volunteering and an annual turnover of more than £16m, we’re a growing organisation making impact for our members. 

Our vision is of an outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world.

It's an exciting time to join our growing organisation as we lead the delivery of UCL’s ground-breaking Student Life Strategy. This is enabling us to build more programmes to improve students’ mental and physical wellbeing, promote genuine equity for all, build students’ skills and confidence, develop their international connections and intercultural skills, and make a real contribution to our local community.

The is a 0.8FTE part time role (29.2 hours per week across 4 days) and fixed term for 24 months. This role is based at our Bloomsbury campus with flexibility to work remotely up to 2 days per week.

Do you have experience working in supply chain management, procurement or a related field? Do you have an understanding of global sustainability issues? If the answer is yes, then we want to hear from you.

Our ideal candidate will have experience developing and implementing sustainability or procurement strategies, experience of developing sustainability plans for complex organisations and good knowledge of sustainable procurement principles, environmental standards, governance and social responsibility frameworks.

For full details on this role, please view the job pack attached below.

Interview Dates 

First stage interviews will take place online week commencing 8th September.

Second stage interviews will take place in-person week commencing 15th September. 

Westway Trust are seeking a dedicated and experienced Children Services Manager with a track record of managing a Good or Outstanding Oftsed rated Early Years’ service, who will be committed to supporting and enhancing the lives of children in the North Kensington community.

This role is key to positioning the Trust as a provider of affordable, vital and culturally appropriate services.  Reporting to the Senior Manager Learning, you will lead and manage on all aspects of the Trust’s nursery and crèche services, ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, safeguarding, and Ofsted requirements are met.  You will manage a team of full and part-time staff and will build strong partnerships with families and the local community. You will be a confident communicator working closely with statutory regulators, commissioners, partners and stakeholders. 

If you have a passion for making a positive difference in young people lives, as well as developing and managing a team, this role could be for you.

Key responsibilities of the role include but not limited to:

• Manage the staff team to deliver the Nursery and Crèche services.
• Liaison with all relevant members of staff to ensure maximising the team’s opportunities for employment, personal and professional development and organisational engagement.
• Develop, monitor and review activities to ensure high standards of childcare and learning.
• Quality assure and develop and improve services to maintain and improve our Ofsted position.
• Attend budget planning with the finance team to ensure a full understanding of the budget; good budget management and a strong out-turn in line with the growth strategy.
• Keep appropriate records of all children and account for their social and individual developmental needs.
• Monitor and report against the delivery objectives of the service providing observation and feedback to Nursery and Crèche workers so that they can improve their own direct planning and delivery and qualifications.
• Provide data as required for reporting internally to your line manager and through the Trusts Governance, and externally.

Qualification:

• Relevant qualification in childcare at a minimum Level 4. 
• Safeguarding (desirable)

Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience of managing a Nursery with experience of all the relevant duties, monitoring, reporting and quality improvement.
• Experience of being the main contact for Ofsted. 
• A track record of working collaboratively with colleagues, partners and stakeholders to develop successful partnerships, growth, and achieve joint success.
• Strong experience of planning ahead, scheduling, attention to detail and problem solving.
• Experience of managing staff and supporting their development.
• Experience of managing resources and budgets.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and experience of writing reports.
• Knowledge of Safeguarding.
• Experience of delivering a service that demonstrates an understanding of different cultures.
• An understanding of the issues facing North Kensington and a track record of working alongside beneficiary communities (desirable)

Benefits of working for Westway Trust:

• Great location in the heart of Portobello, North Kensington
• Investor in People (IiP) employer
• Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per year + statutory bank holidays
• Free gym membership at health club one minute walk from the office
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Sick pay scheme
• Season ticket / bicycle loan
• Free eye test voucher

The application deadline is Sunday 17 August 2025 when applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview.  However, we reserve the right to close the application early. An early application is strongly recommended. Please apply directly from our website.

We are currently looking for two (new) part-time Finance Manager roles, splitting the previous finance manager role and following the implementation of new accounting software – with one role focussing on general finance processes and systems, and one role focussing on relationships with budget holders, reporting and forecasting.

The Sutton Trust is seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join the team and provide crucial support on a range of key finance functions. This is an exciting time to join the team as we are looking to further improve process efficiencies and assess the use of technology within the team.

These are varied and hands-on roles that requires a strong understanding of charity accounting (particularly funds), excellent problem-solving skills and initiative. You can expect a steep learning curve and fast-paced work in a passionate and supportive environment. 

Senior Finance Manager

The Senior Finance Manager will join a small and dynamic team that covers Finance, Human Resources, IT and Business Operations. The Finance & Operations team play a critical role by running the day-to-day operations and providing the infrastructure that enables the continued delivery of the Trust’s mission and objectives.

Main duties

• Overseeing the Finance Officer’s work including sales ledger, purchase ledger and general processes and ensuring transactions are posted accurately and timely as well as supporting reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
  Other duties as necessary from time to time 
• Overseeing month-end and year-end processes, including reconciliations and preparing trial balances and journal postings.
• Preparing year-end schedules and statutory accounts, working closely with the Director of Finance & Operations and external auditors. Liaising with external auditors and managing the audit process.
• Ensuring legal and regulatory compliance (e.g. Companies House, Charity Commission)
• Managing the finance system, including data integrity, user access and system upgrades. Supporting finance-related integrations with other systems, and ongoing system improvements/ automation.
• Supporting the Director of Finance & Operations to ensure there is an effective system of financial controls, e.g. feeding into policies, procedures and team-wide training, as required
• Line managing, motivating and proactively supporting the Finance Officer in their professional development
• Proactively updating your own knowledge in relation to the role, identifying and undertaking appropriate training
• Keeping up to date with legislation, policies and procedures relevant to the role and the Trust’s work

Interviews

Applications should reach us by 10am, Monday 18th August, with first round interviews held over Zoom on Thursday, 28th August, and second round interviews held at our London offices on Wednesday, 3rd and Thursday, 4th September.

Finance Manager

The Finance Manager will join a small and dynamic team that covers Finance, Human Resources, IT and Business Operations. The Finance & Operations team play a critical role by running the day-to-day operations and providing the infrastructure that enables the continued delivery of the Trust’s mission and objectives.

Main duties

• Building and maintaining relationships with budget holders and members of senior leadership to help them understand budgets and financial statements and support them with their day-to-day budget management and finance needs (incl. on the new finance system, XLedger)

• Preparing quarterly management accounts, and other financial modelling as required
• Cash management and cashflow forecasting; monitoring and reporting on the Trust’s investment portfolios
• Supporting the Director of Finance & Operations with annual budget setting and leading on quarterly reforecasting cycles
• Supporting the Development Team with funding applications, and grant / funder reporting
• Ensuring compliance with funder restrictions and requirements
• With support from the Finance Officer, managing the payroll and benefits administration (note, payroll is outsourced)
• Supporting the Director of Finance & Operations to ensure there is an effective system of financial controls, e.g. feeding into policies, procedures and team-wide training, as required
• Proactively updating your own knowledge in relation to the role, identifying and undertaking appropriate training
• Keeping up to date with legislation, policies and procedures relevant to the role and the Trust’s work 
• Other duties as necessary from time to time

Interviews

Applications should reach us by Midnight, Monday 25th August, with first round interviews held over Zoom on Tuesday, 2nd September, and second round interviews held at our London offices on Tuesday, 9th September.

A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join a dynamic and growing satellite Students’ Union in the heart of Canary Wharf. This role will have the opportunity to tap into a variety of different areas of Students’ Union life working with the Students’ Union Manager (London) and Student Experience Coordinator to develop and deliver a bespoke range of opportunities for our students studying at the University of Sunderland in London.

This is a newly funded post for the organisation, recognising the impact that the Students’ Union in London, has on the lives and experiences of our students studying at the University of Sunderland in London.