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Development Manager (Major Donors)
Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 per annum
Location: Hybrid – London EC1Y/Home/Travel to events
About MQ Mental Health Research:
MQ is the first major charity funding mental health research. By connecting scientists with supporters, together we strive to understand mental health, improve treatments and prevent mental illness.
We champion and fund world-class research to transform the lives of everyone affected by mental illness. By connecting scientists with supporters, together we strive to understand mental health, improve treatments and prevent mental illness.
About the Role:
You will play an active role in identifying, cultivating, securing, managing and retaining donors, and soliciting major gifts, with the full support of the Executive Leadership Team and Chair of Trustees.
Here's a summary of your key responsibilities:
- Prospect and cultivate new individual supporters to donate 5 figure gifts using a variety of tactics, such as attending in person networking events, gaining introductions from our Development Board, Trustees and other senior supporters
- Personally manage a prospect pool of individuals to steward and re-engage to donate 5 figure gifts
- Maximise the partnership opportunities with the Lord Mayor’s Appeal.
- Develop written materials and proposals to engage prospective individual donors and report on the impact of their donations
- Develop stewardship and cultivation activities (e.g. webinars/ drinks receptions for mid-level donors)
- Use the support of senior leadership and members of the Board of Trustees to cultivate prospects as needed
- Work with colleagues to identify and scope new high value partnership prospects and application opportunities
- With the support of the Head of Development, develop and implement the donor giving strategy
- Report against income, expenditure and other targets
- Keep MQ’s central database up to date with all prospect actions
About You:
This role is for you if you are self-motivated and an experienced relationship fundraiser and driven to ensure that targets are hit and projects are delivered to the highest possible standards.
You will have demonstrable experience of managing 4 and 5-figure+ gifts from donors and be a sophisticated communicator with the confidence to build relationships with and inspire colleagues and donors.
Essential role requirements include:
- Previous major donor fundraising experience
- Exceptional communication skills particularly in understanding and translating complex information and turning it into compelling written proposals
- Has a can-do attitude
- Demonstrates a commercial mindset
- Good interpersonal, influencing and relationship-management skills, at all levels.
- Willingness to attend networking events as required
Desirable Skills:
- Experience of Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge/NXT is desirable but not essential.
- Background or study in relevant fields of mental health sciences
What We're Offering You:
In return, we offer a great working experience within a friendly team. Hybrid working (in the London office Mondays and Tuesdays, with the remaining days from home). We are located near Barbican Tube.
Plus, we offer lots of generous benefits and training opportunities.
We're a Sunday Times Top Company to work for.
Benefits
- Flexible working: As a mental health charity, staff wellbeing is of paramount importance. We operate a core hours policy (10-4) to encourage flexible working and staff are mainly home based with the requirement to come into the office two days per week. A standard full-time working week is 35 hours, plus an hour for lunch breaks.
- Holidays: Annual holiday entitlement of 28 days plus bank holidays.
- Wellbeing Allowance: MQ provides an allowance of up to £1200 per annum for each employee to spend on activities that increase their wellbeing. This is paid through payroll and is taxable.
- Cycle to work scheme: An interest-free loan is available to enable employees to purchase a bike and accessories, repaid via equal deductions from the employee’s salary over 12 months.
- Employee Assistance Programme: All employees and their families have access to a 24-hour confidential advice and support line.
- Counselling: Employees have access to a number of free face-to-face sessions, via the EAP scheme.
- Pension: MQ makes contributions of 5% and employees make contributions of 3%.
- Season Ticket Loan: An interest free season ticket loan is available, repaid via equal deductions from the employee’s salary over 12 months.
- Personal Development: We value employee development and review individual training needs through our performance management system. HR also runs internal management development sessions for all staff.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Closing date: Sunday 15th June 2025
Please note, we typically start interviewing within two weeks of the job advert going live. We reserve the right to close the job before the deadline based on the volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We believe in equality and inclusion and we welcome job applications from everyone, provided you meet the criteria for the job.
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 and undertake a DBS check.
No agencies please.
Salary: £65,000 FTE (£55,714 - £65,000 depending on working hours)
Working hours: Flexible - 30-35 hours/week - This role is being offered for between 30 and 35 hours per week. We’re open to discussing how those hours are distributed across the week and can accommodate school hours, early starts, or condensed days where possible.
Department: Human Resources
Number of posts needed: 1
Location: Hybrid - at least 2 days/week in Toynbee Hall office
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday (flexible)
Reporting to: Chief Operations Officer
Contract: Permanent
Application Closing Date: 9 June 2025
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications from suitably qualified candidates. Early application is encouraged. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, and we encourage early applications, as the vacancy may close ahead of the stated deadline due to high volumes of interest.
At Toynbee Hall, our HR Team supports our most important asset – our people. We are committed to delivering a high-quality, inclusive HR service and to exploring new ideas and perspectives so we can grow and develop the function together.
The HR Team supports colleagues throughout the employee lifecycle – from recruitment and onboarding to people development – ensuring that every experience at work is a positive one. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do, and we are dedicated to fostering a workplace culture that reflects our values and where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive.
Scope of role
The Head of People and Culture is a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), responsible for leading and embedding a strategic and inclusive People function that supports Toynbee Hall’s purpose, values, and vision for a fairer and more equitable society. This role will shape and champion a workplace culture that is people-first, values-driven, and committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB).
The Head provides strategic and operational direction and hands-on leadership to ensure every colleague’s experience at Toynbee Hall is supportive, developmental, and empowering.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Strategic Leadership
- Co-create and implement a progressive People Strategy aligned with Toynbee Hall’s organisational goals and values, with a strong focus on equity, inclusion, and belonging.
- Lead the development of measurable KPIs and outcomes to evaluate progress in people and
culture initiatives. - Partner with SMT and staff to embed a co-produced EDIB strategy, including a clear statement of intent, inclusive action plan, and transparent reporting processes.
- Act as a cultural ambassador, promoting practices and policies that reinforce a positive, inclusive, and purpose-driven working environment.
HR Operations
- Deliver a high-quality, person-centred HR service, with clear, accessible, and values-aligned policies and processes.
- Ensure policies are inclusive, legally compliant, and regularly reviewed—covering remuneration, flexible working, wellbeing, performance, and development.
- Oversee a fair and inclusive recruitment and resourcing process that reflects our commitment to equity and community.
- Lead performance management practices that are developmental, supportive, and reflective of individual and team contributions.
- Maintain robust, GDPR-compliant employee records and HR systems.
- Oversee compliance in employment checks, safeguarding requirements (including DBS), and risk management procedures.
- Lead the HR team with all case work on a weekly basis to review and guide on case load.Take on complex HR case work with the support of the COO and HR consultants/Advisors.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Engagement & Culture
- Be a visible leader in embedding a culture of inclusion, care, and psychological safety across the organisation.
- Champion well-being and engagement initiatives that reflect the diverse needs of our people and foster belonging.
- Co-lead EDIB learning and development opportunities for staff, ensuring ongoing reflection, growth, and dialogue.
- Review and promote equitable pay, terms, and recognition practices in line with our values and commitment to fairness.
- Work closely with managers to foster inclusive leadership and team cultures through coaching and support.
Team Leadership and Development
- Lead, coach, and support direct reports and the broader organisation in creating a high-performing, values-led People function.
- Promote a culture of learning, empowerment, and proactivity within the People team and across all departments.
- Create and deliver a meaningful annual work plan aligned with strategic priorities and cultural aspirations.
Senior Leadership Responsibilities
- Contribute actively to SMT discussions and organisational decision-making, ensuring People considerations are central to planning and implementation.
- Collaborate with the COO and CE on organisational performance, people data, and budget alignment.
- Build strong cross-organisational relationships to support change management and continuous
improvement. - Communicate openly and regularly with staff and stakeholders about People-related developments and opportunities.
Safeguarding, Risk, and Wellbeing
- Ensure all People-led activities are risk assessed and comply with health, safety, and safeguarding requirements.
- Promote a culture of care and responsibility, supporting psychological and physical safety across the organisation.
- Ensure systems are in place for reporting incidents and learning from them.
Finance and Payroll
- Work collaboratively with the finance team to ensure payroll is updated and released on time each month.
- Support with the Year End Audit requirements that relate to staffing.
- Overall responsibility of the HR function budget including training and resources.
What You’ll Bring
- A commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice in every aspect of your work.
- Significant experience in senior HR/People leadership roles, ideally within a mission-led or community-focused organisation.
- A deep understanding of inclusive and trauma-informed HR practices.
- Excellent people leadership and coaching skills, with a strong focus on collaboration, development, and wellbeing.
- Up-to-date knowledge of employment law, HR best practice, and change management.
- Experience working with Trade Unions and employee voice mechanisms.
Additional Information
- We are in the process of reviewing the HR function and you will be leading on the implementation of this to ensure that the team is working with inclusive strategies, as well as ensuring that we can best support the organisation with the needed support in a timely and efficient manner.
- Toynbee Hall are in the process of reviewing the pay banding and scales and this will be a part of your role to implement the changes and work closely with the finance team to achieve this.
Essential Criteria:
- Very good knowledge of UK employment regulation and HR practices.
- Experience of advising, coaching and challenging senior staff when needed
- Significant practical experience in delivering human resources functions /activities
- An excellent understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and proven experience of implementing successful EDI strategies and plans.
- That they are proactive in spotting challenges and offering solutions
- Excellent organisation, time and project management skills with demonstrable experience of combining effective operational delivery and strategic work.
- Effective in setting out and delivering against plans; and reporting against objectives.
- First rate communication skills; able to relate to and work alongside colleagues at all levels in the organisation, with the ability to explain technical issues to non-HR colleagues, reinforce difficult messaging when needed, and to coach and support managers.
- Good written English with proven ability to write policies, complex correspondence and business reports.
- Emotionally Intelligent, transparent, principled.
- Ability to work independently but also be champion of collaborative working
- Attention to detail and thorough review of HR related documents
- An understanding of safeguarding and safer recruitment
- Alignment with Toynbee Hall’s mission and strategy
- HR related qualification (CIPD level 5) / Degree in HR
- Ability to present HR data/ analytics to SMT and Trustee with thorough evidence and clear decision-making information
Alignment and willingness to work in line to our values
- Inclusive - open-minded, transparent, convening and collaborative; seeking fresh and alternative perspectives.
- Courageous – principled, ambitious and acting with integrity.
- Empowering – shifting power, sharing our knowledge, enabling people to take action for themselves
Please download the full Job Description for more details.
Our Benefits Package
We believe in supporting our employees with a well-rounded benefits package designed to enhance work-life balance, financial security, and overall well-being.
Annual Leave
- 25 days of annual leave, plus 3 additional days for our Christmas shutdown (on top of bank holidays).
- After 2 years: +3 extra days of leave.
- After 3 years: +1 additional day.
- After 5 years: A total of 30 days annual leave, plus the 3-day Christmas shutdown.
Pension
- Standard Life Pension Scheme – Employer contribution: 4%, Employee contribution: 5%
Additional Perks & Support
- Enhanced Sick Pay for peace of mind during illness
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave to support growing families
- Employee Eyecare Vouchers to support your vision health
- Employee Assistance Programme for free, confidential advice and support
- Mental Health First Aid to ensure workplace well-being
- Tenancy Deposit Scheme to help secure your home
- Interest-Free Season Ticket Loan for cost-effective commuting
- Cycle to Work Scheme to promote a healthier, greener way to travel
- Charity Mentoring Network to support professional development and networking
We’re committed to creating a supportive and rewarding work environment, because when our team thrives, we all succeed!
About Toynbee Hall
Based in the East End of London since 1884, Toynbee Hall is a charity working alongside people facing poverty, injustice, and inequality to build a fairer East London. We provide vital advice and support, working in partnership to tackle unfairness and ensure everyone has an equal chance to thrive.
We have recently launched a new strategic plan which reinforces that our purpose is to build a fairer future with an end to poverty, injustice and inequality.
We work towards this by:
- Addressing poverty and injustice through advice and support and influencing systemic change.
- Shifting power to people and communities affected by injustice and inequality.
- Collaborating to end poverty and build fairer systems and institutions. What we want to see in the world starts with our community and our organisation.
This means:
- Working together to build a thriving local community where people have the resources they need, feel their voices are heard and are optimistic about the future.
- Being a good employer, where people are treated fairly, feel engaged and empowered, and work together to achieve our shared vision.
- Acknowledging the role Toynbee Hall has historically played in civic society while recognising that our role now is to shift power, to be an effective partner, and to amplify voices that are less likely to be heard.
What we learn from our work in east London we use to inform and influence wider policy – working to influence change in structures, systems and policies.
Since 1884 Toynbee Hall is a charity working alongside people facing poverty, injustice and inequality to build a fairer East London
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About CoppaFeel!
CoppaFeel! are the UK’s only youth focused breast cancer awareness charity, and we’re on a mission to get every 18-24 year old checking their chest. We educate people on the signs of breast cancer and encourage them to check their chests monthly, so that if they notice something unusual they are empowered to contact their GP and advocate for themselves.
We do this because when diagnosed early, breast cancer treatments are more effective and survival rates are higher. Early detection can save lives.
Breast cancer does not need to be detected late, and as long as we are here and continue to be supported by people like you, we will do all we can to make sure this doesn’t continue to happen.
The Role
Following an exciting period of growth, CoppaFeel! is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Finance Officer to join our expanding team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in charity finance and play a key role in supporting the smooth running of our financial operations.
You’ll be working closely with our Director of Finance and Senior Finance Manager to help manage CoppaFeel!’s day-to-day finances and contribute to a range of essential finance functions. As part of a newly developed finance team, you’ll have the chance to make a real impact as we shape our systems and processes to support our continued growth.
We’re looking for someone with experience working in a finance role, ideally within a small team or charity environment. You’ll need to be confident using accounting software (we use Xero), have strong Excel skills, and be comfortable working independently. Most importantly, you’ll be proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to contribute to the success of our mission.
This role can be full time of part time with a minimum of 26.25 hours per week.
This role sits within the Finance team and reports to the Senior Finance Manager. This is a hybrid role, with the expectation that you will attend the London office 2 days per week. You will be required to attend the office for quarterly team meetings, department meetings and in person training, we will provide plenty of notice for when you are required to be in for these purposes.
Duties & Responsibilities
Month end tasks
- Reconcile all bank accounts, fixed asset register, depreciation, payables and receivables
- Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts
- Support the posting and review of month-end journals
- Assist in the preparation of weekly payment runs and reports
- Support the administration/checking of the pensions and employee benefits
- Maintaining accurate records restricted fund transactions
Quarterly tasks
- Prepare and submit basic VAT returns
- Assist with Gift Aid claims and ensure accurate donor Gift Aid records are maintained
Stakeholder
- Oversee and provide cover for the Finance Assistant, ensuring smooth processing of donations via fundraising platforms
- Collaborate with the CRM Officer and Fundraising Team to ensure accurate donation records
- Provide finance-related support and training to staff, including inductions and updates to finance policies
Procurement
- Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable functions (including systems)
- Support creating, maintaining and checking procurement checklist in accordance to policy
- Supporting in value for money costings and basic ROI’s
Other tasks
- Support with the annual audit and annual report
- Work closely with the Operations Team and others on cross-organisational projects
- Undertake general administrative and ad-hoc finance tasks, including handling finance post, banking, event support, and processing physical Gift Aid/sponsorship forms
- Undertake any other reasonable duties or responsibilities as required by the Charity, in line with the needs of the organisation.
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Essential
- Experience working in a small finance team with responsibility for a broad range of finance tasks
- Excellent numeracy skills, with strong verbal and written communication abilities
- Sound understanding of accounting principles, including debits and credits
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, with intermediate to advanced Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables, lookups, formulas)
- A proactive approach to problem-solving, aligned with the team’s strategic objectives
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and strong organisational skills
- A collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively as part of a small team and provide support to colleagues
Desirable
- Experience of working within a charity or non for profit organisation
- Familiarity with Charity SORP
- Experience of working with Xero
- Understanding of full cost recovery
Application information
Applications will close at 9am, Monday 2nd June however interviews will be conducted throughout the application period.
CoppaFeel! reserves the right to close the vacancy early in the event that we receive a high number of applications before the closing date.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Statement
At CoppaFeel!, we support a diverse range of communities and we understand that diversity within our team is central and crucial to meeting the needs of the young people we exist to serve. We strongly encourage applications from Black, and people of colour, LGBTQIA+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, from men, and from those with a lived experience of cancer because we would like to increase the representation of these groups within the charity.
We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and make recruitment decisions by matching the charity's needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We recognise the value in encouraging a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge at the charity.
While the successful candidate will be selected purely on merit, in the event of a tie between two candidates with equal suitability, we may select a candidate with lived experience of the issues we are seeking to address through our work.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and we commit to offering an interview for all applicants with disabilities who meet our required criteria for the role. If you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments for the interview process please get in touch.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Woodland Trust is looking for a Visitor Centre Manager (VCM) in our Hainault Forest team and lead a small, dedicated team of employees and volunteers to deliver and develop all aspects of our visitor offer at Hainault Forest, predominantly through the operating of our Woodland Trust Visitor Centre.
THE ROLE
• The Hainault Forest Visitor Centre Manager sets the direction and oversees all elements of WT visitor experience at the forest including events, interpretation, marketing and retail.
• The VCM is responsible for leading a small, dedicated team to provide an important meet and greet function to visitors as well as signposting, dealing with enquiries and undertaking retail transactions.
• The VCM is one of the main WT representatives for the Forest partnership (made up of the Woodland Trust, London Borough of Redbridge and Vision RCL).
• The VCM is responsible for ensuring necessary annual plans are in place, implemented and evaluated with appropriate success measures, and is also responsible for the safe operation and upkeep of the visitor centre building.
• In partnership with LBR and Vision RCL, the role will continue to lead on the establishment of Hainault Forest as a valued destination for people and wildlife that is regionally significant and locally treasured; inspiring visitors and communities to connect with woods and trees and take action for our cause.
• The VCM will ensure financial stability through the delivery of a sustainable, profitable business model for the visitor centre, annual planning for revenue streams across the whole site in partnership with LBR/Vision RCL, and planning and management of an annual visitor experience budget
• This role is based at Hainault Forest Visitor Centre.
THE CANDIDATE
• You’ll have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values-Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count.
• You’ll have experience developing, marketing and delivering high quality visitor offers that are audience-led; maximising benefits to both visitors and the organisation, ideally within the context of a visitor centre operation.
• You’ll have experience working with communities and volunteers to establish inspiring and impactful programmes of activity and engagement which are audience focused and aligned with wider strategy.
• You will have previous line management experience, motivating and inspiring a small team of employees and volunteers to achieve successful outcomes.
• You’ll have great influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• You’ll be confident in working collaboratively, with volunteers and external partners, to deliver objectives and realise change.
• This role is based at Hainault Forest Visitor Centre and will require the successful candidate to work occasional weekends.
Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
• Enhanced Employer Pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
• Generous Annual Leave
• Enhanced Parental Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees.
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.
Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, so they do not see your CV until shortlisting is completed. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role.
Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply.
Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.
Interviews will be held in-person at Hainault Forest Visitor Centre on Monday 23d June and Tuesday 24th June.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Variety is looking for an experienced Office and Facilities Manager who is proactive and highly organised to oversee the smooth day-to-day running of our office environment. This role blends operations, facilities management, and a bit of people-first thinking—ensuring the workspace is safe, efficient, and enjoyable for everyone. We own our building in Camden which has three floors and we intend to rent out one of the floors (one floor is c2,628sq feet). This role requires management of office building matters, tenants and general office management including assistance to CEO.
ABOUT VARIETY
Variety, The Children’s Charity provides practical, life-changing support to disabled and disadvantaged children across the UK. There are currently 4.3 million children living in poverty in the U.K, with 600,000 children both disabled and living in poverty. Variety’s programmes make an immediate and lasting difference to disabled and disadvantaged children and young people by directly improving their wellbeing and quality of life. As well as improving physical and mental health, Variety’s support enables children to reach their full potential.
In 2024, His Majesty King Charles III graciously accepted the Patronage of Variety, the Children's Charity. This historic milestone coincided with Variety’s 75th anniversary and stands as a testament to the trusted role that Variety plays as a national children's charity meeting the needs of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Office Management:
- Oversee daily office operations and maintain a professional, welcoming environment.
- Act as the primary point of contact for office-related vendors (cleaning, supplies, security, etc.).
- Manage office supplies inventory and place orders when necessary.
- Support onboarding/offboarding processes from a facilities perspective
- Handle incoming mail and deliveries and ensure efficient distribution.
- First point of contact for calls, visitors, and general office inquiries.
Governance:
- Assistance to CEO with diary coordination, organisation of events, meetings, and in-office gatherings.
- Coordination of finance committee and Trustee meetings
- Minute taking at meetings as required
- Administrative assistance as required
- Support and work with DSO to co-ordinate Safeguarding working group
Facilities Management:
- Oversee building maintenance, safety procedures, and office infrastructure.
- Liaise with tenants, building management, and external contractors to ensure facilities are well-maintained.
- Monitor and manage office budgets related to supplies, utilities, and maintenance.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations; manage risk assessments and fire safety drills.
- Lead sustainability initiatives within the office (e.g. recycling, energy-saving practices).
- Ensuring health and safety compliance for staff including being the fire marshal
Cost management
- Solicit and compare competitive quotes for office services and building making recommendations based on quality, reliability, and value.
- Negotiate contracts to optimise costs without compromising service standards.
- Proactively identify areas for cost reduction or improvements.
Administrative & Support:
- Maintain records of office leases, utilities, and insurance policies.
- Manage access control systems and office security.
- Support leadership with general administrative tasks when required.
- Create and maintain facilities manuals, process documentation, and onboarding guides.
Other
· Health and safety duties including fire marshal- training will be provided.
· Undertake any other duties that may from time to time be required.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential:
- Proven experience as an Office and Facilities Manager, or similar role.
- Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Problem-solving attitude with a high attention to detail.
- Familiarity with office software (e.g. MS Office, Teams).
- Knowledge of health and safety standards and regulations.
- Previous Charity experience preferable.
FURTHER INFORMATION
· Limited travel around the UK may be required.
· Variety, the Children’s Charity, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
· Variety, the Children’s Charity, is committed to the principle of equality regardless of race, ethnic or national origin, religious belief, political opinion or affiliation, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, age, or disability. It is the responsibility of employees to apply Variety’s Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety Policies in their own area of responsibility and in their general conduct.
· Proof of eligibility to work in the UK is required.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your CV with a covering letter explaining why you’d make a great candidate for this role.
Applications will close at 5pm on Friday 30th May with interviews taking place week commencing 9th June 2025. Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments for the interview
EQUALITY DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Inclusion is one of our key values and it is our ambition to recruit great people from diverse communities.
We welcome and encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment/identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity and or marriage/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief.
Please let us know if you have any access requirements which we might need to consider in relation to the selection process.
Please submit your CV with a covering letter explaining why you’d make a great candidate for this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Salary: £34,650 - £41,500 gross per annum at 1.0 FTE.
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Working pattern: 1.0 FTE (37.5 hrs per week), or 0.9 or 0.8 FTE. Flexible working requests will be considered.
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Contract: Permanent with a 6 months probationary period
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Team: UK Legal Team
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Location: This role can be hybrid, or office based. At a minimum, candidates will be required to work from the London office at least 2 days a week, as well as be able to attend ad hoc events and away days in person.
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Reporting to: Head of UK Legal
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Management responsibility: immigration caseworker and pro bono lawyers
Safe Passage International (SPI) is recruiting Immigration Lawyer and/or Immigration Caseworker Supervisor to join our UK Legal Team. We are looking for enthusiastic, experienced and motivated individuals to join the UK Legal and Arrivals Team in its invaluable and ground-breaking work to ensure that safe routes to sanctuary exist and are accessible for all people seeking asylum.
As an Immigration Lawyer/ Immigration Caseworker Supervisor in the UK Legal Team, you will run a caseload of complex family reunion entry clearance applications and appeals, you will also supervise cases of colleagues and pro bono solicitors and volunteers, if appropriate. You will be supported by colleagues in the UK Legal team and work in close collaboration with colleagues in SPI France and Greece as well as with professionals in relevant external organisations.
You will be determined and committed to delivery high quality legal casework supporting asylum seeking children to reunite with family members in the UK. You will be attentive to detail, flexible, efficient and able to work independently and under supervision as part of a small and dynamic team. You will be eager to contribute to the overall missions and values of Safe Passage International and to work collaboratively with other teams in this international and multi-disciplinary organisation.
We value equity and diversity in our organisation and are striving to build a workforce reflective of the communities we work with. We encourage applications from people of all ethnicities, working ages, genders, sex, sexual orientations, faiths (or none), marital statuses (or none) and pregnancy status. We also have full flexible working policies to support people with disabilities and caring responsibilities. People with refugee or asylum-seeking backgrounds are experts by experience and are particularly encouraged to apply.
We are looking for good immigration casework experience, as detailed in the Person Specification. Experience in a similar role is welcome, but this could also be your first paid position in the charity sector, or you could be returning to work after time out. This position will have a dedicated training budget and you will be supported to grow and develop within your role.
As a refugee charity, we offer a guaranteed interview for people with direct lived experience of seeking asylum who meet most of the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification. If you have first-hand experience of applying for asylum in any country, please let us know in your application.
We respect that people’s identity is not defined by their past experiences and do not expect candidates to describe their lived experience during the interview process unless they wish to.
If you are excited by this role and working at Safe Passage International but do not have all the experience you think is needed, please contact SPI Human Resources Team.
How do I apply?
Please read the full Job Description & Person Specification and our ‘Application Questions and Guidance’ document below and on our website.
Closing date: Sunday 15th June 2025 at 11.59 pm
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We are a youth movement that empowers refugees and migrants to flourish in the place that they call home.
There are thousands of young refugees and migrants arriving in the UK every year. We believe in the unbounded potential of these individuals and are driven to help them thrive.
Our residential experiences are at the start of this journey, allowing us to create a space where we can build a community, teach leadership skills and spark ideas. With the right support, our ambition is to ensure that young refugees and migrants have the agency to take control of their own lives.
We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Administrator to support the smooth running of our Programmes and Operations. This role is essential in ensuring that our logistics, partnerships, and communications run efficiently, allowing us to reach and support more young people. You will work closely with suppliers, referrers, and our internal team to coordinate key aspects of our programmes.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Programme & Operations Support
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Support the coordination of OSH’s residentials, events, and programmes, ensuring logistics run smoothly.
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Arrange bookings (e.g. facilitators, venues, catering, transport) to ensure contracts and payments are managed efficiently.
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Assist in staff recruitment and volunteer management with recruitment, interview scheduling, onboarding, inductions, organising meetings and receiving feedback.
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Manage resources in our lock up (based in Hornsey)
Administrative & Organisational Support
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Maintain accurate records, databases, and documentation to ensure compliance and efficiency.
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Handle general inquiries via email and phone, acting as a key point of contact for external stakeholders.
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Support the team with minute-taking in meetings.
Partnerships & Referrals
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Communicate with referrers (such as youth groups, schools, social workers, and community organisations) to ensure young people are referred and engaged in our programmes.
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Support with phoning participants and referrers to support them to complete sign up forms where necessary
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Track and monitor referral processes, ensuring smooth communication and follow-ups with referrers to maximise participation at our events
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Maintain good relationships with external partners such as venues, facilitators, transport companies and other organisations we work with.
Finance & Compliance Support
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Assist with financial administration, such as processing invoices, logging donations, and tracking expenses.
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Ensure OSH meets data protection and safeguarding requirements, keeping records up to date.
Other duties
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Getting involved in OSH events in the evenings and at weekends, including residentials. These are overnight trips from 2 to 5 nights
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Other duties as may be required from time to time
IDEAL EXPERIENCE
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Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
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Experience in the charity, youth, or refugee/migrant sector.
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Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
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Confident in communicating with external partners, suppliers, and stakeholders.
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Proactive, with the ability to take initiative and problem-solve.
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Strong attention to detail and accuracy in maintaining records.
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IT proficient, including experience with email, spreadsheets, and document management.
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Knowledge of financial administration (e.g. processing invoices).
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Understanding of and commitment to data protection principles and maintaining confidentiality.
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Ability to speak in other languages relevant to our community, including Arabic, Pashto, Farsi, Tigrinya, Amharic, and Oromo.
YOUR APPLICATION
We believe that diversity simply makes for a stronger team. We aim to create a workplace that is welcoming for all, inclusive of ethnicity, disability, age, religious belief, marital status, pregnancy, sexuality or gender. In order to reflect the ethnic diversity of our participants, we are particularly encouraging applications from applicants who come from global majority backgrounds, or applicants who have lived experience of seeking asylum.
Successful application is conditional on references and the passing of an Enhanced DBS check.
Overcoming imposter syndrome
At Our Second Home, we know that self-doubt can hold people back from pursuing opportunities they’re more than capable of excelling in. The term “imposter syndrome” is often used to describe this feeling—the belief that one’s accomplishments aren’t legitimate or that they don’t truly reflect effort or ability.
We want to encourage anyone who is passionate about our mission and eager to take on a meaningful challenge to apply for this role, even if you don’t tick every box on paper. We value the unique skills, perspectives, and experiences each individual brings and are committed to supporting the right candidate to grow, thrive, and make a lasting impact alongside us. You might be exactly who we’re looking for!
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Join a passionate, close knit team (soon to be 15 strong across the Foundation) at an exciting time of growth and ambition.
We're embarking on a new journey into fundraising—an area we haven’t formally explored in over 15 years. Encouraging early conversations suggest strong potential to secure five/six figure grants from multiple sources. These initial successes will play a vital role in laying the groundwork for larger scale, long term fundraising initiatives that support our ambitious vision.
Job Title: Fundraising Manager - Grants & Trusts
Reporting to: Foundation Manager (CEO)
Line management of: none at present possibly in future
About Us:
For over 130 years, our historic home at 14 Bride Lane has been more than just a building – it has been a beacon for creativity, learning, and community engagement, standing as a testament to London's rich printing heritage. The Foundation cares for an internationally significant collection celebrating the history of print, graphic design, and typography.
Our Grade II listed Victorian building also features the 130-seat Bridewell Theatre, a hands-on print workshop, and event spaces for hire. We offer a dynamic programme of workshops, events, and exhibitions, currently attracting around 42,000 visitors annually.
We are in an exciting period of organisational development, working on robust plans and policies and creating a new strategic direction to develop our collections, cultural offer, and bring them to a wider, diverse audience.
Job Purpose:
The Fundraising Manager (Grants & Trusts) will be responsible for developing and implementing a successful fundraising strategy focused on trusts, foundations, and statutory grants. They will identify new funding opportunities, build relationships with funders, and write compelling applications that align with St Bride Foundation’s mission and strategic priorities.
This role is crucial in securing core funding, project-specific grants, and capital funding, enabling us to expand our heritage, learning, and community engagement programmes.
This role will be closely involved in projects that, under our new vision and mission, aim to transform SBF into a contemporary institute serving the creative industries, researchers and the wider public. The role will suit someone with a passion to take on challenges with the aim of creating a cultural hub fit for the 21st century.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Grant & Trust Fundraising
- Develop and implement a revenue and capital fundraising strategy, identifying compelling propositions and packages, and setting and securing agreed targets.
- Research and identify trusts, foundations, and grant opportunities aligned with our mission.
- Develop and manage a pipeline of funding prospects, ensuring a strategic and proactive approach to fundraising.
- Write and submit high-quality, compelling funding applications for core, project, and capital funding.
- Track and meet application deadlines, ensuring compliance with funder requirements.
- Work with the Board of Trustees to establish and manage a Fundraising Committee.
2. Relationship Management & Stewardship
- Build and maintain strong relationships with grant funders, trustees, and key stakeholders.
- Prepare engaging impact reports, updates, and presentations for funders.
- Ensure timely and effective stewardship and recognition of funders, increasing long-term support.
- Building internal relationships to developing an understanding of the work/projects and funding needs.
3. Strategy & Income Growth
- Develop and implement a trusts and grants fundraising strategy, setting targets and KPIs to maximise income.
- Work as part of the Senior Management Team to align funding applications with strategic priorities.
- Identify opportunities for multi-year funding and partnerships that provide sustainable income.
4. Compliance & Reporting
- Prepare regular reports on fundraising activities, including progress towards goals, donor acquisition, and retention rates.
- Ensure all grants and funding received are managed effectively, with clear budgeting and financial reporting.
- Maintain up-to-date records of applications, funding received, and reporting deadlines.
- Work collaboratively with the Senior Management team to ensure effective grant delivery and reporting.
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
- Several years of proven experience in trusts and grants fundraising, with a track record of securing funding from foundations, trusts, and statutory bodies.
- Strong research and prospecting skills, identifying the right funders for key projects.
- Excellent writing and communication skills, able to create compelling grant applications and reports.
- Experience in relationship management, with the ability to engage funders and maintain long-term partnerships.
- Ability to manage multiple applications and deadlines simultaneously.
- Strong understanding of budgeting and financial reporting for grant-funded projects.
- Knowledge of the charity sector and fundraising best practices.
- Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
Desirable Qualifications & Experience:
- Experience securing capital or heritage funding (e.g., National Lottery Heritage Fund).
- Knowledge of arts, culture, or heritage funding streams.
- Experience implementing and managing a fundraising database.
- Understanding of fundraising regulations and best practices.
- Experience in charity marketing and communications.
- Knowledge of the local community, including networks and organisations.
Organisational Values & Expectations:
- Promote and uphold St Bride Foundation’s commitment to cultural preservation, lifelong learning, and community engagement.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers, and external partners to support the Foundation’s charitable objectives.
- Uphold ethical standards and best practices in charity governance and operations.
Health & Safety Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with all relevant Health & Safety policies and charitable sector guidelines.
- Promote a safe and inclusive environment for colleagues, volunteers, and visitors.
Terms & Conditions:
Working Hours: 4 or 5 days a week (28/ 35 hours a week, excluding 1 hour lunch per day) 1 or 0.8 FTE
Salary Banding: (Band 2 - £46 -55k pa) 4 days Pro rata salary for 0.8 FTE = £36,800 - £44,000 pa
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Salary: £34,000-£36,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Location: London
Are you a highly organised professional with excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders at all levels? Do you have experience supporting senior leadership and the Corporate Services team?
TPP are recruiting a dynamic Business Support Executive on behalf of our client, a respected professional body that champions quality management for the benefit of society.
Benefits:
- Employer pension contribution up to 10%
- Life Assurance
- Flexible working
- Income protection
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 25 days’ holiday Bank holidays
- Discount platform
The Role:
As the Business Support Executive, you’ll manage executive support, project administration, and corporate governance activities. Reporting to the Office Manager, you’ll ensure smooth operations across a variety of areas while contributing to the organisation’s mission and values of integrity, innovation, and inclusion.
Main responsibilities:
- Provide executive support to senior leadership, including diary management, travel coordination, and expense processing.
- Manage the administration of strategic projects, including tracking progress and coordinating regular updates.
- Support corporate governance functions, such as trustee recruitment, meeting preparations, and key events.
- Organise and facilitate office activities, such as team socials and wellbeing initiatives.
- Maintain essential office functions, covering for the Office Manager as required.
Essential requirements:
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
- Experience managing diaries and liaising with stakeholders at all levels.
- Professional handling of confidential information.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
- Friendly and positive attitude, with the ability to build strong relationships across diverse teams.
- Ability to work at own initiative and solve problems independently.
If this sounds like the role for you, then we would love to hear back. We are reviewing CVs as and when we are receiving them so, if you are keen to apply, then please do so today!
TPP are always keen to speak with candidates looking to work in the sector so if this role isn’t quite right for you, please do check out our website www.tpp.co.uk and pop your CV over to us!
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.
Elders Voice, a charity supporting older people, are excited to be joining a consortium of organisations, that will work together on making Brent an age friendly borough. Led by the Brent Pensioner’s Forum, the consortium’s aim is to make Brent a place where people can live healthy and active later lives; a place where the environment, activities and services enable older people to enjoy life, participate in society and be valued for their contribution.
We are looking for a coordinator to develop and implement a borough-wide action plan, that addresses the eight barriers to the wellbeing and participation of older people, as identified by the World Health Organisation (WHO) under their Age Friendly Cities Framework. This action plan will help Brent fulfil its vision of becoming an age friendly borough. The post is funded by a grant from Brent Council and will report into the CEO of Elders Voice.
Role: Age Friendly Brent Project Coordinator
Salary: £19,200 per annum (FTE £32,000)
Hours: 21 hours per week
Contract: Two-year fixed term contract
Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer
Based at: Elders Voice offices in Kensal Green
Overview of Role
- Develop an Age Friendly Borough strategy in association with a range of partners and a project plan with agreed timescales.
- Build on existing partnerships & networks within Brent and engage with stakeholders to understand the current situation and identify priorities for action.
- Collaborate with statutory, health and third sector partners to achieve age friendly status in the borough.
- Ensure older people are fully involved in the development process and all stages of implementation.
- Apply for fundraising to ensure sustainability of the project.
If you are passionate about working with older people and local communities, this could be your chance to join a team that's helping make ageing a wonderful and worthwhile journey. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, driven and thrive at outreach work and engaging with different audiences. This is an opportunity for you to put your stamp on a brand new project that will benefit older people now and in years to come! To find out more about the role and what it entails, please read the full job description and person specification.
Please apply by submitting your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are suitable for the role and how your previous experience is relevant to the person specification.
Our mission is to make ageing a wonderful and worthwhile journey for older people in Brent.
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Job Overview
Doctors of the World UK is part of the global Médecins du Monde network, which delivers over 400 medical humanitarian projects in more than 70 countries through 6,000 volunteers. Our vision is of a world in which vulnerable people affected by war, natural disasters, disease, hunger, poverty, or exclusion get the healthcare they need.
Through our health programmes and advocacy, we work to ensure excluded people overcome barriers to realising their right to healthcare. Since opening in the UK in 1998, we’ve raised £10m for overseas humanitarian and emergency programmes, helped 20,000 service users here and fought for healthcare as a human right for all.
As Head of Fundraising and Communications, you will manage a high-performing team of four staff: Database & Donor Manager, Communications & Engagement Manager. Community & Events Officer and the International Development Manager. Your key priority is to raise the income required as per the agreed annual income budgets for the organisation, managing all relevant income streams that include Trusts & Foundations, Events & Community, Corporate, Statutory, International and Individual Giving. You do not need to demsontrate an expertise in all of these streams. You are also responsible for ensuring that all communications messaging is strengthening our brand and engaging our supporters.
Finally, you are an active member participating in the Senior Management Team contributing insights and strategies that align with the charity’s development goals. By engaging in this leadership role, the Head of Fundraising and Communications role will help to drive the charity's mission forward, ensuring long-term sustainability and impact.
Those with lived experience of migration, the asylum system, homelessness, or exclusion from health services are encouraged to apply.
For more information on the role, including a person specification, please refer to the role profile. To speak to someone about the position please contact Simon Tyler, Executive Director.
Benefits
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Additional leave days, on top of the 28 days per calendar year:
o Birthday leave
o Religious leave
o 2 days for volunteering
o 1 day for moving house/relocating
- Pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexible working: operating on a 35hr working week
- Registered as a London living wage employer
- Eye tests and subsidised glasses/contact lens
- Blue light card
- Breastfeeding arrangements
Salary & Contract
Full time 35 hrs per week
£51,300 per annum
Closing Date:
Tuesday 27th May at 5pm.
Interviews:
W/C: 9th June. However we endeavour to review the applications on a rolling basis and may look to interview sooner than the deadline if the candidates are suitable for the role.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV & Covering Letter with the following details:
Your CV and cover letter should be clearly tailored to the position and should reference points from the person specification section of the role profile.
Due to the volume of applications we will only notify those applicants who are shortlisted for interview.
We work tirelessly to empower excluded people to access healthcare.

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Job Title: Head of Finance & Business Services
Reports to: Chief Executive
Direct Reports: Finance and Business Administrator
Location: Hybrid - mainly home based working with a requirement to regularly attend meetings and events (mainly in London but also other project areas elsewhere in the UK) and with occasional visits to the Charity's offices.
Salary: £46,542 Pro Rata
Hours: 3 Days per week
About Alexandra Rose Charity
Founded by Queen Alexandra in 1912, Alexandra Rose Charity (ARC) has a long history of supporting people experiencing poverty in the UK. Our vision is for everyone to have access to healthy and affordable food, and our mission is to give families on low incomes access to fresh fruit and vegetables in their local communities whilst advocating for systemic change to address food insecurity and health inequalities.
Since 2014, ARC has pioneered the use of financial incentives to improve access to healthy food and combat food insecurity through our Rose Vouchers for Fruit & Veg projects. To date, we have supported over 11,000 families, including over 20,000 children, to access £3.5 million of fresh fruit and vegetables in their local communities.
To deliver this scale, we work with 73 children and family centres and community organisations, 69 market traders and independent retailers, two fruit and vegetable vans and one fruit and vegetable delivery box scheme. We estimate that our projects have generated a total economic value added of almost £9 million for the local economies of the eight locations where we work: five London Boroughs, Barnsley, Liverpool and Glasgow.
As part of our new five-year strategy, we want to grow our reach and impact as part of a national movement where Rose Vouchers for Fruit & Veg projects are embedded in local and national policies and seen as a key intervention for transforming the diets of communities across the UK.
About the role
As we launch our new 5 year strategy we are looking for an experienced Head of Finance & Business Services to help deliver our mission and support the growth and consolidation of the charity. As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will play a key role in implementing our new strategy as well as managing risk.
You will take overall responsibility for the organisation’s financial management, working closely with the Chief Executive and the Treasurer.
You will provide effective finance business partner support to other functions within the charity to support its fundraising, operations and development.
You will also be responsible for the line management of the Finance & Business Administrator, working with the Chief Executive to both oversee and support the business services function of the charity.
We want our organisation to reflect the diversity of the communities we work in, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds.
The closing date is Friday, 30th May 2025, at 5:00 pm
Interview Process: The selection process may include two interviews:
First Interviews: will take place online from the 16th to 19th June
Second Interview (if selected) TBC
Application Instructions
Please provide a cover letter clearly demonstrating how you meet the role requirements detailed in the attached job pack.
Your CV
N.B. Applications without a cover letter will not be accepted
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Job Title – Finance Assistant
Department – Finance and Resources
Salary - £27,000 per annum full time equivalent (FTE)
Contract Type – Permanent (Part time), 2 - 3 days/week (15 - 22.5 hours)
Benefits - 8% non-contributary pension, private medical healthcare, life insurance, 25 days FTE annual leave (with additional non-contractual time at Christmas when the office is closed), season ticket loan scheme
Location – London Office, 5th Floor, Holborn Tower, 137-144 High Holborn, London WC1V 6PL
Reporting to – Finance Manager
1. About Chance to Shine
We are Chance to Shine: a children’s charity dedicated to harnessing the power of cricket to transform the life prospects of young people in the UK.
It is our mission that all young people have the opportunity to play, learn and develop through cricket. We want them to learn a love of the game and to find a sense of belonging through the sport, developing their wider wellbeing and life skills to help fulfil their potential.
Established in 2005, we have a long-term track record of delivery in state schools and under-served communities, bringing best-in-class cricket programmes to young people aged 5 to 24 who might not otherwise have the opportunity to play. All our programmes are completely free for everyone involved, from schools and community groups to young people and their families.
2. Purpose of the Role
The core purpose of Finance Assistant’s role is to support the Finance and Resources team at Chance to Shine. The Finance and Resources team provide day to day support to all departments in the charity and trading subsidiary, Chance to Shine Enterprises Ltd, around finance, office, HR and general administration. The role is based at our London office with some working from home allowed.
3. Key Responsibilities
The Finance Assistant’s responsibilities include:
Finance
· Recording and analysing income and expenditure and posting transactions onto SAGE 50 Accounts
· Banking cash and cheques received
- Raising invoices and monitoring debtors
- Administering invoice approval and payment processes
· Operating expense claim procedures and payments
· Liaising with Fundraising team to reconcile income received with Raisers Edge
· Support delivery partner expenditure review process
· Support Finance & Resources department as required with ad hoc administrative support
General support
· To help monitor the finance inbox and respond to general enquiries.
· To help out, as required at Chance to Shine events, such as fundraisers, media events and Chance to Shine competitions.
4. Key relationships
The job holder will liaise with:
· Chief Executive and the CTS senior management team
· External contractors and suppliers
· Operations, Fundraising, Communications & Digital and Impact & Evaluation teams
5. Skills, knowledge & personal competencies
The job holder should be able to demonstrate the following:
- Excellent IT skills: MS Office 365; Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams
- Strong administrative skills and attention to detail
- Able to plan and prioritise and work under pressure
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work on own initiative; confident/self-starter/finisher
- An effective and enthusiastic team player
- Approachable, easy-going and helpful team member
- Willingness to learn with a can do attitude
- Enthusiasm to embrace Chance to Shine values: Inspiring, ambitious, trusted, inclusive and fun
6. Experience & qualifications
Essential:
- Office experience in a similar sized organisation
- Experience of SAGE 50 Accounts or similar accounting system or a willingness and aptitude to learn
- AAT or similar level accounting qualification (or studying towards) or a strong desire to study accounting as a vocation
Desirable:
- Experience in a finance support role
- Familiarity with CRM contact databases (Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce or similar)
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We’re looking for a compassionate, organised, and proactive Support Worker to join our dedicated Carers in Mind team at Richmond Borough Mind. This is a varied and rewarding role, offering both one-to-one emotional support and the chance to help shape an inspiring programme of workshops, peer-led groups, and social events for adult carers supporting loved ones with complex mental health needs.
As part of a small, friendly team, you’ll be central to the day-to-day running of the service—coordinating events, managing communications, and working collaboratively with health and social care partners to ensure carers feel heard, valued, and supported. You’ll need to be confident with digital tools, highly organised, and comfortable working independently as well as in a team. If you’re someone who enjoys connecting with people, thrives on variety, and is committed to promoting wellbeing and recovery, we’d love to hear from you.
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Home-Start Epsom, Ewell and Banstead is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families and children. Staff and Volunteers offer regular support including emotional and practical help to families in their own homes and specialist projects within the community.
We are recruiting for a part-time Administrator/ Finance Assistant who will work with the Manager and a small team to ensure the organised and efficient operation of the charity. You will need excellent administrative, organisational, IT and finance skills to provide administrative and financial support for all aspects of Home-Start’s work. Experience of running payroll and using online accounting/payroll software would be beneficial. Ideally suited to an excellent administrator who can develop into the finance role. Training will be provided.
A good standard of education (GCSE, and relevant administration/ finance qualifications and/or experience), together with sensitivity and excellent communication skills are essential. You should understand and be committed to the role of the voluntary sector, be able to work in a small team, and demonstrate the ability of taking initiative. An enhanced disclosure check will be required.
The closing date for applications is Monday 2nd June (11:59pm)
Interviews will take place during the weeks of 9th & 16th June 2025
For an informal discussion or for more information, please contact the office at the details on our website and our CharityLog profile.
Please note: Following Safer Recruitment standards, we do not accept CVs. Home-Start Epsom, Ewell and Banstead is committed to safer recruitment practice as an important part of safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk.
Home-Start is committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and actively encourages applicants with different backgrounds and experiences.
Home-Start Epsom, Ewell and Banstead is a Company Limited by Guarantee No 8765689 and Registered Charity No 1156539
Home-Start Epsom, Ewell and Banstead's mission is to shape a community where all children have the best possible start in life.




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