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Across England and Wales, YMCA runs as a federation with 80+ local YMCAs working independently to support young people to belong, contribute and thrive in their communities, collectively supporting more than 375,000 young people each year.
YMCA’s work spans Housing, Family & Youth Work, Health & Wellbeing, Support & Advice and Training & Education, and we are the largest provider of safe, supported accommodation for young people in England and Wales, providing a home for more than 20,000 people experiencing homelessness each year.
YMCA England & Wales acts as the national council, supporting each local YMCA within our federation, enabling the development of national programmes and acting as a national voice with Government and decision makers.
We are looking for a corporate fundraising specialist to join the team at YMCA England & Wales at a very exciting time. In the last year alone, we have launched two new multi-year partnerships and tripled income in the Corporate Partnerships function.
The successful candidate will join a supportive, highly ambitious and growing team, and play a key role in implementing our new Corporate Partnerships strategy.
In the last year, we have launched two new multi-year partnerships and tripled income in the Corporate Partnerships function. In January 2024, we restructured the Fundraising team and committed to resourcing functions to best support continued growth.
As Fundraising Manager (Corporate Partnerships), you will:
- Account manage key, strategically important corporate partnerships and relationships, responsible for meeting associated income targets, providing excellent stewardship and delivering growth;
- Identify and develop potential new business relationships and funding opportunities for YMCA England & Wales; and
- Support the implementation of the corporate fundraising strategy, to build YMCA’s reputation as a charity partner and maximise value from existing and potential corporate supporters.
The successful candidate will have excellent commercial awareness, strong communication and interpersonal skills and a demonstrable track record in achieving income targets through corporate fundraising.
To apply for this role, please submit your up to date CV. A cover letter is a great supporting tool for your application.
Our recruitment process is anonymised and candidates' names are hidden. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, who are currently under-represented throughout YMCA England & Wales. Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration, safeguarding training and undertake a DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
London: £54,769 to £61,627 | National: £49,839 to £55,531 | + £5,000 accountancy allowance
DCMS is the dedicated department to the UK’s cultural, media, sporting, tourism and charity sectors, the work of the department supports growing the economy and enriching lives across the country. Our sectors support over 3.8 million jobs and our exports, from the Premier League to films, are in huge demand around the world. At DCMS, we deliver an incredible impact on people’s everyday lives - from supporting local museums, galleries, cinemas and theatres to delivering sports pitches and youth facilities, or backing charities making a huge difference right across the country.
The Senior Accountant (Financial Control) post can be based in either the London or Manchester office. This role is in the central Financial Accounting and Control Team (FACT). In addition to being DCMS’ financial accounting Centre of Excellence, the team leads in the production of the consolidated accounts of the DCMS Group (with 34 of its 42 Arms Length Bodies directly consolidated) and manages the National Lottery Distribution Fund. The team is the hub for all financial operational and control functions including treasury management, VAT, purchase to pay support and manages the relationship with DCMS’ shared services provider. The DCMS Finance team is relatively small and this provides opportunities for development not always found in a bigger department.
Key responsibilities of the Senior Accountant (Financial Control) will include:
- Management and delivery of robust financial policies, controls, processes and systems.
- Management of the core department’s key finance system (Integra) and the relationship with the department’s shared service provider.
- Overseeing the payment process for suppliers via Purchase to Pay (P2P), including prompt payment monitoring and reporting.
- Lead on the preparation of the DCMS core accounts.
- Leading the audit of the Core Department and ensuring all necessary documentation is available to the National Audit Office.
- Provision of sound technical advice on complex accounting, taxation and budgeting issues to a wide range of stakeholders.
- Ensuring that the Department’s financial systems, cash management and cash forecasting regimes run securely, smoothly and efficiently.
- Key influencer in the Matrix cross-departmental cluster to drive decision making for the new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system which DCMS will be an early adopter of.
- Leadership and line management (including recruitment, development and training) of 3 direct staff and task management/close collaboration with 2 other staff members within the wider team.
The successful Senior Accountant (Financial Control) will have:
- Qualified financial accountant (CCAB, CIMA or equivalent) with demonstrable post qualifying experience in a large finance team
- Experience of preparing (or auditing) accounts in conformity with relevant accounting standards
- Experience of managing or using financial systems and advanced knowledge of Excel
- Be an excellent communicator, able to explain complex ideas both verbally and written
- Proven ability to work as part of a team delivering at pace in a fast-moving environment
- External audit background (desirable)
- Knowledge and experience of the FReM, Consolidated Budgeting Guidance (CBG), Managing Public Money and HM Treasury’s supply estimates manual (desirable)
For more information, please apply using the link or contact Michael Swinburn at our retained search agent, Robertson Bell.
London: £70,995 to £87,781 | National: £60,014 to £76,800
The College of Policing is the professional body for the police service in England and Wales who work to share knowledge and good practice, set standards, and support professional development for police officers and staff. Although we're a small organisation, our work has a big reach. We are uniquely placed to work both with national policing organisations and local forces to support frontline officers, staff and volunteers in their day-to-day roles. We offer a supportive and inclusive environment for people to thrive.
This post can be based remotely with occasion travel to the headquarters in Ryton-on-Dunsmore (CV8 3EN) or regional offices including London, for individuals based close to an COP office then the team are in a couple of days a week. They offer extensive flexible-working policy, employee wellbeing support, family friendly policies, employers’ network for equality and inclusion membership (ENEI silver award winners), and status as a disability confident leader means everyone can bring their whole self to work.
The Head of Finance and Procurement will report to and work closely with the Director of Enabling Services leading the Finance Team. This team is highly competent, reliable, and experienced in what they do. A Senior Leadership role supporting the Chief Executive and Directors to lead, plan and implement the College’s agreed strategic priorities, ensuring products are fit for purpose and have the greatest overall benefit for end-users in policing.
The key responsibilities of the Head of Finance and Procurement will be:
- Engage, build and influence relationships with internal and external stakeholders providing strategic vision, leadership and accountability. Evaluate the impact of College policy, products and services to understand stakeholder impact and contribution to the College’s agreed strategic priorities Champion the efficient use of College resources and budgets
- Develop transformational strategy, policy and proposals to deliver the organisation’s agreed strategic priorities, utilising research and best evidence to apply rigour and challenge.
- Lead financial and procurement strategies and planning for the organisation, making appropriate and timely recommendations to the Executive and College Board
- Lead the overall management of day-to-day internal financial controls and assets including the detection and monitoring of fraud, and financial risk management
- Identify, analyse and manage strategic risks proactively, reporting, escalating and putting in place mitigation as appropriate and ensuring all risk assessment is timely, proportionate and balanced with the operational realities and requirements of policing
- Develop, lead and performance manage individuals through line management and/or matrix management arrangements as required, ensuring adequate resourcing is planned to meet objectives and that project and programme management disciplines support the delivery of key initiatives
The successful Head of Finance and Procurement will have:
- You must be ACCA, CIMA or ACA fully qualified finance professional
- Strong ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels and work collaboratively to achieve objectives
- You will have led a team or teams during your career
- Strong ability to effectively challenge and influence others, including more senior colleagues and stakeholders, to ensure the right outcome is achieved
- You will have experience of managing budgets and forecasts, dealing with external stakeholders (such as internal and external audit), and have been involved in risk management and performance management
- Able to communicate with, engage and inspire others at all levels
Robertson Bell is exclusively partnering with the College of Policing to recruit a new Head of Finance & Procurement with the role based remotely or from one of the offices. The benefits package is generous including up to 31 days of personal annual leave and around 28% Employer contribution to pension.
The role
If you enjoy being part of a team that works to execute exciting campaigns, contribute to the marketing and retention of valued supporters, and ultimately raise money for a great cause – then we’d love to hear from you.
These roles are focussed on the effective delivery of our fundraising campaigns, Afternoon Tea and wear it pink. Along with the Mass participation team, these roles will play a key part in the planning and execution of campaigns that reach thousands of people and raise millions of pounds each year.
You’ll be responsible for building long-lasting relationships with our valued supporters, accurate delivery of processes, assisting in the design and creation of fundraising materials and working across teams to deliver a high-quality fundraising product.
We’re looking for a passionate, efficient and creative executive who is ready to help and who’s keen to be part of a fun and energetic team.
About you
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in the world of mass participation fundraising, project management and the charity sector. To do this you will have an understanding of mass participation fundraising with excellent multi-tasking skills and attention to detail. Helpful and collaborative in your approach, an interest in relationship fundraising is essential.
As well as your keen interest in project management and relationship-building, this role will allow you to hone your excellent planning and time management skills as you will lead on several projects from start to finish.
About us
We’re the breast cancer research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.
The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland.
Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you, whenever you need it.
Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care, for anyone affected by breast cancer.
Why? Because we believe that by 2050, everyone diagnosed with breast cancer will live – and be supported to live well. But to create that future, we need to act now.
Job description and benefits
The job description and our attractive benefits package are available for you to download.
Primary location of role and hybrid working
This role can be based in our London or Sheffield office. However, our hybrid working model allows full-time staff members to work up to 3 days per week at home.
When applying
We hope you choose to apply for this role. Please submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement to support your applications. When applying please ensure you refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as possible with examples to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria.
Please specify in your supporting statement which role you would like to be considered for and also select which role you would like to apply for.
If you’ve any questions regarding this role please contact the Breast Cancer Now recruitment team in the first instance.
Breast Cancer Now is an inclusive employer committed to developing a diverse workforce.
Closing date: 11:30pm on Sunday 7 April 2024
Interviews: Week commencing 15 April 2024
SAINT are pleased to be exclusively partnering with Robertson Bell in our search for a new Head of Finance to join our close-knit team on a permanent basis. SAINT is a prominent Christian multi-Parish church group located in East London, with a vision of bringing hope to the people of East London.
As the Head of Finance at SAINT, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial health and sustainability of the church. Reporting into the Chief Executive Officer and the Honorary Treasurers, you will focus on the full accounting process and delivery of financial guidance for the parishes, and other related charities.
The organisation:
SAINT is one church with multiple Church of England parishes, across East London, which work together in collaboration. The four parishes that make up SAINT are: the Parish of Hackney, the Parish of St Mary with St Edward and St Luke Leyton, the Parish of St Leonard Shoreditch and the Parish of West Ham. We have been commissioned as a resource church to serve young people, train diverse leaders and plant churches in partnership with a network of friends.
The Head of Finance role is a permanent, full-time position with an opportunity for a hybrid working arrangement. The successful candidate will work at least 2 days per week on site with the flexibility to work remotely. The church offices are in a new, light-filled building next to the St. John at Hackney Church. You will be working alongside a closely integrated team of 40 staff and clergy, all with exceptional skills within their ministries.
The key duties of this Head of Finance role are as follows:
- Work with Pastoral Leads to help develop and execute the financial strategy supporting SAINT's mission and goals.
- Conduct financial analysis to support decision-making and advise on financial strategies.
- Prepare consolidated accounts for the entire church group, combining financial data from all churches and entities under SAINT.
- Facilitate annual audits, including liaising with external auditors and providing required documentation.
- Prepare, analyse and distribute monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with UK accounting standards.
- Ensure compliance with UK accounting and financial regulations, including charity reporting requirements and VAT.
- Work with the Finance Manager to develop and monitor budgets and identify areas for cost optimisation.
- Engage in the life of the Church to develop and maintain positive staff relationships, the organisational culture and connections with the congregation and community.
The successful candidate will have:
- Qualified as an Accountant with professional body membership (ACCA, ACA, or equivalent).
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant accounting and financial management experience.
- Experience of producing statutory accounts, management accounts, cash flow forecasts, budgets and other financial reports.
- Knowledge of UK charity accounting and reporting regulations is an advantage.
- Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
As a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by an Occupational Requirement under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The successful candidate will be expected to be an active Christian who will play a key role in the leadership of the church so understands the need to apply their Christian faith in the context of the work.
The closing date for applications is on Monday 1st April (Easter Monday), with first stage interviews due to take place the week commencing 8th April. Applications will be under constant review before the closing date, so please submit your application with our exclusive search agent Robertson Bell ASAP to avoid disappointment!
Could you confidently manage the finances for the largest division of a household name INGO? Are you experienced in international finance business partnering and looking for a new challenge? Are you excited at the prospect of international travel and the opportunity to upskill finance teams based all over the world? If yes, read on!
This industry leading INGO is currently seeking a Deputy Director of Donor Finance to join their high-performing team on a permanent basis. This critical position holds ultimate financial responsibility for their largest directorate, including providing leadership and guidance to the internationally based finance teams, to maintaining and developing longer term plans and being accountable for financial performance against budget.
The key duties of this Deputy Director of Donor Finance are as follows:
- Ensure the maintenance of the directorate’s 2030 financial plan.
- Drive the development of the directorate’s annual business plan and subsequent budget cycle, validating financials and assumptions prior to submission.
- Provide critical challenge of all actual vs budget analysis. Ensuring all risks and opportunities have been understood and accurately captured.
- Business partner with the Country Directors to ensure their finance teams are operating at the highest efficiency level, providing opportunities for upskilling as required.
- Regularly produce reports for and present to the Head Office senior management team, keeping them abreast of in-country programme progress.
- Full responsibility for ensuring donor and year-end audits are conducted in accordance with respective standards, acting as the key point of escalation for anything high risk.
- Work closely with the COO in the development of working papers for the Board and Trustees, attending meetings to present the financials as required.
This role offers a unique opportunity for someone with a strong background business partnering with international teams and stakeholders, who is looking to take their experience to a new level in operational donor finance. This INGO have one of the best reputations in their area of expertise for hiring and developing first-class finance professionals, so this is not a role you want to miss. Please note this role is required to be in their London office for two days per week, and there is a requirement for international travel up to 5 or 6 times pre year.
The successful candidate will have:
- A full accountancy qualification.
- Demonstrable finance business partnering experience in a senior capacity.
- The confidence to challenge and build rapport with Director and Executive level stakeholders.
- Experience working on an international scale, ideally within an INGO but other sectors will be considered.
- A strong track record of capacity building and upskilling.
If this Deputy Director of Donor Finance is of interest, please don’t delay in applying as CVs are under continuous review.
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Are you a part-qualified Management Accountant looking for a new opportunity? Want to work for a not-for-profit organisation which is driven to support its local community? Seeking a broad role which will offer career growth? Continue reading if so!
Robertson Bell are excited to be partnering with this growing charity whilst they recruit for a permanent Management Accountant. Reporting into a brilliant CFO you will join a small and friendly team.
Responsibilities for this orle will include:
- Lead on budgeting, forecasting and the production of the monthly management accounts including commentary.
- Preparation of the annual financial statements alongside management of the audit, acting as the auditors main point of contact.
- Process quarterly VAT returns, assist with reconciliations and authorise payment runs.
- Oversee the checking of monthly staff payroll, collaborating with the outsourced payroll provider.
- Work closely with the CFO on production of the board packs.
- Assist the CFO with supervision of two Accounts Assistants, offering necessary support, guidance and training[KM1] .
This full time Management Accountant role will officially be based out of the charity’s head office in central London however flexible working from home will be on offer after the first few months. This position would best suit a part-qualified Management Accountant who is looking to progress in their career.
The successful candidate will:
- Have previously led on either month and year-end reporting.
- Be a strong communicator.
- Have previous experience working in the not for profit sector.
- Describe themselves as self-motivated, driven and ambitious.
Our client is wanting CV’s asap so please don’t delay in applying!
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Ygam is seeking a proactive, adaptable, creative, resilient individual, who has the ability to work remotely, autonomously and as part of a team. They must have outstanding communication skills, be highly organised, and an excellent team player.
The post holder will be an active member of our programmes team and will work across our portfolio of programmes, particularly focusing on our Parental Engagement Programme.
They will be responsible for regional stakeholder engagement, developing relationships and promoting Ygam training across the UK. They will recruit suitable delegates to workshops, working closely with a range of organisations and families.
They will provide training both face to face and online and will be responsible for the delivery of our assured workshops and promoting the work of Ygam at conferences and events.
They will be able to demonstrate the impact of this work by working with organisations to collate case studies and evidence to support the programmes achievements.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate, ambitious and amazing at building great partnerships? We're so excited to work with our new Senior Fundraiser, and would love to hear from you if you resonate with our charity mission and are looking to join a caring and likeminded team.
You will specialise in philanthropy and partnerships, and your role will cover major donors, individual giving, and corporate fundraising. You will also have oversight of the trusts and foundations funding stream and help us explore and develop different income streams. You may be in a charity fundraiser role already, or from a different sector with experience of business development, partnerships and income generation. At Peer Power Youth, you will have autonomy in your role to build the fundraising department in the charity by growing a team and working closely with the responsible Co-CEO, and Communications team in a supportive and flexible environment.
You must have a track record of securing support and income and be excited by developing a multi-income stream portfolio, including creative events that link to our charity mission and brand, with high profile supporters.
It's an exciting time to join our lovely growing team and we are keen to find the right people who live our values, are passionate about shared decision making, committed to social justice and have a deep understanding of the effects of inequality for young people especially those linked to systemic oppression and experiences of Youth Justice, Children’s Social Care and Health systems.
We offer a generous annual leave, flexible working and benefits package and you can expect to work in a warm, friendly and diverse team. Good luck with your application!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.