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Oceana UK - Development Lead
Are you an experienced ocean fundraiser?
- Do you have a passion for securing funds for ocean campaigns?
- Do you have a track-record of developing and managing proposals and relationships with charitable trusts and foundations?
- Do you have a flare for delivering diverse, innovative and impactful charitable fundraising strategies?
- Are you driven to cultivate and grow relationships with new partners and funders?
- Do you want to join one of the world’s most effective marine conservation organisations?
Oceana UK
Oceana is dedicated to protecting and restoring the world’s oceans on a global scale. We are a leader in science-based advocacy, and we campaign for policies to make the world’s oceans more abundant, vibrant, and biodiverse. Globally, Oceana has won over 300 policy victories for marine life and habitats. From stopping bottom trawling in sensitive habitat areas to protecting sea turtles from commercial fishing gear, our victories represent new hope for the world's oceans.
Oceana is now focused on some of the biggest threats facing UK seas, alongside climate change. Fighting habitat destruction, stopping industrial overfishing, and preventing new offshore oil and gas developments with their inextricable link to the climate crisis.
The UK registered charity has a vision for thriving seas around the UK, using highly visible campaigns and detailed policy interventions to secure measurable changes to rebuild and maintain ocean abundance and health. Oceana UK will act as a vital public-policy interface –raising the profile of our issues through campaigns, science, communications, and expeditions, and influencing policymakers directly for commitments at key moments throughout the year.
Job Purpose
Oceana is seeking an experienced Development Lead to curate, grow and diversify our rapidly expanding fundraising and partnerships portfolio. Working closely with our UK team and US-based international development team, you will be responsible for the collaborative stewardship of relationships with some of the world’s biggest environmental foundations and philanthropists.
You will help identify and drive new relationships, managing successful grant applications with trusts and foundations in the UK, and cultivating new fundraising streams. You will have a strategic mindset along with a meticulous attention to detail. Fostering exemplary relationships with diverse partners is central to the role and critical to our success. You should be experienced in handling competing priorities, delivering exceptional funding applications and reports, and providing updates with precision and confidence. You will also have a passion for growing and diversifying income streams and converting new interest into long-term, sustainable, support.
Reporting to the Director of Finance and People, you will work closely with our teams, and the global development department, to secure the sustainable resources Oceana UK needs to deliver further impact at this crucial time for our ocean. The role will also help Oceana maximise opportunities to deliver policy victories for UK seas for many years to come and strengthen our work globally.
You will be a self-starter, with a broad range of previous experience, and the ability to develop and manage your priorities in this new role. You will be comfortable working independently and as part of a small team. The position will be hybrid, with 2 days per week from home and 3 days per week based in Oceana’s office in Paddington, London or in Newquay, Cornwall. Occasional travel will be required to meet team members and stakeholders in geographically diverse locations.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the development of a UK specific fundraising strategy.
- Manage relationships and reporting to existing funders alongside the international development team and Executive Director. This will primarily be with trusts and foundations, and individual philanthropists.
- Identify and develop new opportunities with trusts and foundations.
- Manage successful grant applications and budgets, co-ordinating and collaborating with the international development team.
- Work closely with the finance and campaigns team to ensure all relevant stakeholders are consulted in grant applications and reporting.
- Manage and deliver timely reporting, communications and updates to funding partners and stakeholders.
- Oversee and develop other existing UK income streams, including mass giving.
- Identify, develop and manage additional UK income opportunities, including with smaller trusts and foundations.
- Collaborate with the Director of Finance and People, and international development and budgeting teams to manage the income forecast and grant financial reporting.
- Maintain appropriate development records and database for all UK activity.
- Develop and manage key fundraising and partnerships events.
- Work with Executive Director to develop our outreach with funders at international events.
- Attend and represent the UK in monthly development meetings with the international team.
- Design and manage the UK’s development budget.
Candidate Requirements:
Education and work experience:
- Extensive professional experience in fundraising and development, ideally in the ocean or the environmental space.
- Good professional relationships with environmental trusts and foundations
- Demonstrable experience in managing successful multi-year grant applications and budgets with trusts and foundations.
- Strong experience of managing charitable foundation relationships and delivering detailed and timely reports, and communications to add value where required.
- Experience or working with campaigns teams to develop funding applications.
- Experience of managing philanthropist and major individual donors.
- Experience in prospecting, managing and analysing research on fundraising opportunities.
- Experience in co-developing and diversifying fundraising strategies (mass giving, digital, appeals, etc)
- Clear experience of in co-developing and diversifying fundraising strategies, and writing strategic plans, and contributing to planning and budgeting processes.
Skills & Knowledge:
- Demonstrable experience of networking and relationship development with funders.
- Proficiency at understanding, distilling and communicating complex scientific issues and detailed campaigns for fundraising purposes.
- Highly organised in managing positive relationships with funders beyond reporting.
- Strong writing skills, with experience writing applications and reports
- Excellent relationship building and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience using CRM platforms or other grant management tools.
- Strong project management skills, with demonstrable experience managing multiple workstreams effectively.
- Integrity and the ability to work with confidential information with discretion.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to fundraising targets.
- Ability to work collaboratively with staff and other organisations.
Equal OpportunitiesOceana UK is committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the community it serves at all levels of the organisation. We therefore welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community.
All offers of employment are conditional upon the successful completion of reference checks.
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Application Deadline: 2 July 2024
Interviews: w/c 8 July 2024
Starting: ASAP
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Vehicles for Change (T/A RevoLOOtion) is a thriving charity founded in 2018 providing fully accessible mobile toilets to festivals, shows, outdoor events and sporting fixtures across the UK.
This is a vital support service for those with disabilities and serious health conditions to participate in events that would be difficult or impossible to attend otherwise.
The Chief Executive Officer will work to deliver the vision, mission and strategic goals of organisation alongside the Trustee Board.
We are searching for someone with proven experience of leading service organisations including business development, operations, finance and HR. Our key future priorities include expanding and modernising our mobile loo fleet, as well as building our off-season business offer.
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with enthusiasm, drive and a desire to help change the world for the better.
Each year, Young Enterprise helps thousands of young people develop the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to succeed. Through our nationwide enterprise and financial capability programmes, we give young people the opportunities and experiences to discover who they are and what they’re good at.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-moving, youth-focused charity and play a pivotal role in our flagship programme for primary-age children. We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and proactive individual to join Young Enterprise as Programme Coordinator until the end of December 2025.
About the role
The Programme Coordinator will primarily be responsible for supporting Money Heroes, our largest primary programme designed to develop the financial capability of children across England and Wales. Money Heroes provides resources, training and mentoring for primary schools, as well as storybooks, games and other materials to supplement learning about money at school and in the home.
The Programme Coordinator will work closely with the Programme Manager and the Money Heroes team to ensure the smooth running of the programme, including coordinating content development and website updates, supporting the delivery of teacher training events, supporting the marketing and promotion of the programme, and supporting ongoing monitoring and evaluation. The role also works more broadly across the whole of the Programmes and Services team to ensure joined-up cohesive support is offered internally and externally to staff, teachers and other educators.
The post holder will be responsible for providing high-level customer service both internally and externally to a variety of people including teachers and other educators and YE staff. This role will also provide ongoing support to ensure we are effectively communicating the aims and objectives of our programmes to external stakeholders through newsletters, social media and email campaigns.
Who we are looking for
We are seeking an individual with first-rate organisational skills. Someone with experience of programme coordination, or the desire to develop a career in this space, who would like to support the development and delivery of training events and teaching materials.
Reporting to the Programme Manager, this is a role that can grow with the capabilities and interests of the person in post, with opportunities to develop skills in project management, digital development, writing copy and inputting into social media and marketing campaigns. This role provides a real opportunity to help drive YE’s programme offer forward and to ensure that young people across the country have access to vital skills and attributes for future life and work.
Why work for us?
- People-focussed with a friendly and supportive workplace culture
- An active commitment to equality and diversity
- Generous holiday allowance of 7.2 weeks, plus your birthday off
- Access to NHS top-up scheme, for money back on expenses such as dental and optical
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Group Life Assurance
- Access to various employee-friendly initiatives such as Discount and Benefits platform, Leave Purchase scheme, part financial contribution to Professional Development etc
If this role appeals to you, we’d like to hear from you! When you join us in building a successful and sustainable future for young people, you can expect all the recognition, support and rewards you need to grow and develop yourself.
This is a hybrid role, working out of our London or Oxford office a minimum of 4 times per month.
To apply, please submit your CV and covering letter (up to two sides of A4) outlining your suitability for the role based on the Job Description and Person Specification by no later than 5pm on Saturday 13th July. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Interviews will take place via Teams w/c 15 July.
Please note that, although we endeavour to respond to all applications, if you have not heard from us by two weeks from the closing date you should consider your application unsuccessful.
We empower young people to discover, develop and celebrate their skills and potential.
Financial Accountant
Full Time and Permanent
£55,000 Salary
26 Days Annual leave + 8 days bank holiday
Client based in Central London ( Zone 1)
The client is reviewing on a rolling basis.
A globally renowned Membership Institute is looking for a Financial Accountant to join them.
Reporting into the Head of Finance.
The Client looking for a Qualified Accountant to take up a new full-time role as Financial Accountant.
The client income is approx £25million. however it does sit on substantial reserves and an endowment.
It is important to have a strong financial accounting background, gained in practice or in other organisations of a similar scale. Experience in investment and restricted fund accounting would be helpful.
KEY Responsibilities.
Produce the charity's subsidiary accounts and support the production of the consolidated accounts. Provide technical expertise to the team on accounting standards and relevant accounting directions.
Prepare and submit group quarterly VAT returns within the statutory deadlines. Lead the relationship with the external VAT and Corporation tax advisors.
Administer the investment portfolio, grant, scholarship programmes and fund accounting processes.
Responsible for producing all reconciliations for the Charity including group intercompany balances. Lead on reviewing the age debtors and creditors reports.
Maintain and develop the financial systems. Ensure that users are trained, and processes are well documented. Maintain the chart of accounts.
Develop and maintain of the financial policies, controls, systems, and processes and procedures to ensure the efficient and effective management of the Charity's finances and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirement.
Goodman Masson are delighted to be partnered with the Royal College of Surgeons of England to recruit for their new Financial Planning & Performance Analyst.
You will be responsible for providing a tailored finance partnering service to a portfolio of both cost and revenue-generating business units, whilst supporting the delivery of the annual planning and budgeting process.
Day to day responsibilities include:
- Work with budget holders to build annual budgets and forecasts
- Build and maintain analysed evidence in support of budget and forecast positions based upon relevant and reliable financial and non-financial data
- Review, validate and finalise monthly and annual performance positions with budget holders
- Track monthly and annual performance by comparing and analysing actual results with plans and forecasts
- Deliver effective decision-making support by providing prompt and accurate management information
- Play a active role in the development of financial performance analysis and projects set up to deliver this
Essentials:
- CCAB Newly Qualified or finalist level
- Proven experience within a financial analysis role
- Experience across planning, budgeting and forecasting
- Excellent stakeholder management skills
Applications are being reviewed as and when they are received, so please apply ASAP to ensure your details are considered.
In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
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MLC Partners are working with a major conservation charity to recruit a Financial Accountant to join their expanding team. The organisation have experienced significant growth in recent years and have developed both their offering as well as commercial income streams which support the incredible work they do around the world.
Main responsibilities include:
- Support with the production of the monthly management accounts through the ownership of key balance sheet reconciliations and posting of journals.
- Work with the Financial Controller on the preparation of the annual statutory accounts for both the charitable and commercial arms through to final sign off for their annual report.
- Take a prominent role in the development of new policies and processes – the team openly welcome new ideas and viewpoints.
- Leading on charity VAT and Gift Aid, ensuring the correct application of relevant rules and regulations.
The successful candidate:
- Either a fully qualified accountant or someone actively studying towards a recognised accountancy qualification.
- Will ideally have some experience of charity accounting, although candidates from outside the sector who can bring fresh perspectives will also be welcomed.
- Must be open minded and consistently looking for improvements to further the performance of the finance team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious financial accountant who wants to take the next step in their career and work with a unique organisation doing great things for global conservation.
Applications will be reviewed daily, but for more information or to have an informal discussion about your job search, please contact Jamie Elliott at MLC Partners.
Sightsavers is looking for a Head of Institutional Funding - a vital role within our expanding institutional funding team to lead the development and implementation of a portfolio of work currently focused on West Africa and lead on the development of strategic partnerships with individual institutional donors
Salary: £58,000 - £65,000
Location: UK remote - with very occasional travel to Haywards Heath, when required
Contract: Permanent
Hours: This is a full-time role with some flexibility around hours worked and lots of home working
We are looking for an experienced institutional funding expert to lead and manage a busy portfolio. This is a role in which the successful candidate will need to juggle multiple and complex projects. Key duties will include:
- Leading the development and implementation of a portfolio of work within the institutional funding team (IFT) currently focused on West Africa (17 Anglophone, Francophone and Lusophone countries), and lead on the development of strategic partnerships with individual institutional donors as prioritised.
- Providing direct line management and strategic support to a sub-team within IFT, that will support continued income growth and contract management, in line with the Institutional Funding strategy.
- Managing existing grant / contracts falling within the remit of this role and secure new income to the organisation.
- Supporting programme learning and capacity building of country office teams and partners and to deputise for the Director of Institutional Funding
This role is involved and multi-faceted with regular meetings across the organisation. This is a full-time role that may be worked from home for the majority of the time however some visits to our offices in Haywards Heath, West Sussex (RH16 3BW) will be required. On average this is likely to be twice per year. If you prefer to work from or are visiting our collaborative, modern office space, you will find it an easy 20-minute train journey from Brighton or 45 minutes from London. Programme travel to West Africa and other locations will also be necessary - we anticipate approximately three trips per year, usually of one week each.
Further information about the role.
This is a varied role, please read the for further details. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.
Sightsavers offers some fantastic benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package includes generous annual leave allowance, pension, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships and wellness discounts.
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced individual with great multi-tasking skills from an INGO or consultancy background. To succeed in this role, you will need
- Extensive experience of working in government or statutory funding for an international development organisation
- Proven track record of having raised and managed significant funding from a range of institutional donors e.g. DFID, USAID, EC, major foundations
- Experience of support and capacity building of non-programme funding specialists in grant application and grant contract management
- Line management experience
- Demonstrable strong organisational and multi-tasking skills
- Established relationships with major multilateral and bilateral donors
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills
- Project coordination skills
- The ability to train and develop others' understanding
- An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity for disabled people
- Willingness and ability to travel overseas regularly for proposal development, workshop delivery and donor visits
- Strong spoken and written French would be of particular benefit
To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please submit a CV and covering letter via our recruitment portal. We anticipate that remote interviews will take place in late June/ early July and the evaluation process will include an initial timed, written task to be completed by shortlisted candidates in advance of this and a presentation at second interview stage. We are keen for the successful candidate to be in post as soon as possible but encourage applications from all candidates with the relevant skills and experience.
As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.
In line with its commitment to safe programming and recruitment, Sightsavers participates in the inter-agency (MDS) administered by the . Through collaboration with other MDS members, Sightsavers aims to ensure that there are no sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment issues relating to potential new hires and that we can respond systematically to checks from fellow MDS members. This ensures our work is accountable, delivered to a high standard and supports safeguarding across the development and humanitarian fields.
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The Fundraising Officer at the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust (CHECT) supports a wide range of the charity’s activities, including but not limited to, helping to develop and grow income from individual donors with a focus on developing strong relationships with donors and families; as well as assisting with CHECT’s overall admin and operations.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about helping families affected by retinoblastoma and shares our values to increase awareness through communications and appeals, expanding our social media and website content and supporting our exciting fundraising efforts.
You will have a high level of autonomy and will be given the opportunity to develop new ideas in a role that is varied and flexible.
Key Objectives of the role:
- To assist the Fundraising Manager on the organisation of events primarily mass participation events
- To assist the Fundraising Manager in providing excellent stewardship to all of CHECT’s supporters
- Management of the fundraising inbox, social media and regular email and telephone communications
- To provide admin and communication support to the wider CHECT team, monitoring the info@inbox and collecting and sending office post
What we offer:
- Small friendly team which allows for greater autonomy, collaborative and agile working
- Enhanced sickness and maternity policies
- Hybrid working between our London office and home
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- TOIL for any evening or weekend work
We will be reviewing applications and interviewing on an ongoing basis.
For more information on the role, including the job description, click on our recruitment pack.
Posted on: 20th May 2024
Closing date: 19th June 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Our partner is a nonprofit organization providing accessible & effective mental health interventions for youths. They are seeking a part-time CFO to add expertise and oversight of their finance function to ensure financial sustainability. This role is a really interesting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to shape the finance function of a young, but growing organisation.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement financial strategies, and lead the development of financial projections and scenario planning to inform decision making.
- Lead the finance function, overseeing the day-to-day operations (cash, accounts payable, accounts receivables and payroll) and ensure compliance with accounting and financial reporting standards, as well as legal and regulatory requirements for Kenya and the USA
- Evaluate and implement financial systems and processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and transparency
- Oversee the preparation of budgets, financial statements, and other financial reports
- Develop and manage the organization's risk management
- Lead, develop, and mentor a team of young professionals
Requirements
- Qualified accountant with at least 5 years of relevant experience, and willing to be hands on.
- Strong technical accounting experience covering financial accounting, management accounting, budget creation and monitoring, financial analysis, and reporting, preferably within a not for profit.
- Experience of working in a start-up or of establishing a finance function is strongly desirable.
- Experience of leading a finance function, including providing financial analysis & insight and strategic advice to aid decision making.
- Experience of grants management, compliance and reporting
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to work with both finance and non-finance staff.
- Strong strategic and problem solving skills.
This is a remote role, although they would be open to someone working from their office.
They anticipate the role will require 2 days/week, perhaps with more time required initially to set up the finance function and then at important times in the year, including year-end.
The Community Fundraising team at Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) is responsible for securing income from individuals, regional businesses and groups fundraising in the community, effectively managing relationships to maximise income.
The Regional Fundraising Officer role will play a significant part in contributing to a high-performing fundraising team. The role will cover the Kent and Sussex region.
You will report to the Community Fundraising Manager and support the Head of Regional Fundraising to drive the continued growth of the charity’s community fundraising income in your area. You will also be required to show excellent relationship-building skills to support community partnerships and volunteer groups, driving towards agreed targets.
This is a 12-month fixed term contract, or on return of the substantive post holder, to cover a period of maternity leave.
Main duties and responsibilities of the role:
Strategy, finance, and reporting
· Responsibility for 3 income streams within the Kent and Sussex region including corporate, community groups and Do It Yourself (DIY) fundraising.
· Identify and apply for ‘Charity of the Year’ partnerships with corporates in the region, account manage these relationships up to a value of £50,000 per annum and support the Partnership Development Team with partnerships in your region with a value of up to £100,000.
· Support existing volunteer fundraisers to encourage continued loyalty to the charity and to maximise funds raised, following fundraising legislation and good practice.
· Recruit new fundraising supporters in line with strategy.
· Support the Community Fundraising Manager (CFM) and Head of Regional Fundraising (HORF) in developing the Community Fundraising strategy for ARUK to increase income within this stream.
· Support and extend volunteer networks within the geographical area in line with strategy.
· To ensure that fundraising activity is implemented and managed locally to deliver budgets, targets and income in line with strategy. To achieve this by supporting and facilitating the development of groups and volunteers across the geographical area.
· Work across a diverse geographical area and within a geographically dispersed team, whilst managing own workload cost-effectively and proactively.
Supporter Management
· Provide excellent customer service to community fundraising supporters (including maintaining a polite, enthusiastic manner with prompt responses to enquiries), to acknowledge support and increase long-term loyalty.
· Provide high-quality account management to volunteer groups in geographical area.
· Effective management of volunteer relationships within geographical area.
· Support, motivate and develop local fundraising volunteers, ensuring they have a clear understanding of ARUK to enable them to represent the charity’s work effectively.
· In liaison with the Partnership Development Managers and Partnership Development Officers, provide high-quality account management to corporate supporters within the specified geographical area and/or of relevant value.
· Keep up to date with fundraising legislation and codes of practice to be able to provide relevant advice to fundraisers.
· Ensure volunteers and fundraisers have all necessary materials for fundraising initiatives.
Increasing Community Support within geographical area
· Use own initiative to extend volunteer networks, develop new groups and supporters, and respond to fundraising opportunities within the geographical area, in line with strategy.
· Run volunteer events with both a recruitment and cultivation function, liaising closely with the Stewardship and Events team to ensure a seamless supporter journey, and with the Press team to include media volunteers.
· Manage the recruitment process of new ARUK volunteers in the geographical area, providing relevant support and training.
· Liaise with local community organisations (e.g., golf clubs, educational institutions etc.) – both previous and new potential supporters – to extend income and activity in line with the strategy.
· Initiate and roll out community fundraising events in the geographical area with evidence of effective ROI and achievement of strategic goals.
· Provide face-to-face talks and presentations to community organisations for recruitment/ cultivation purposes.
· Arrange appropriate volunteer representation at events in the community (for example, for cheque collections and talks), spreading the charity’s reach cost-effectively.
· Identify, research and target prospective community organisations, in liaison with CFM.
· Identify, research and target prospective local corporates in liaison with CFM / HORF and ARUK’s Partnership Development Managers and Partnership Development Officers, in line with both community and corporate strategies.
· Accurately track and record contact with both community and corporate prospects for planning and reporting purposes.
Monitoring and Reporting
· Ensure that your activity is monitored and evaluated, clearly communicating progress to your Community Fundraising Manager.
· Manage relevant information on the charity’s database, keeping detailed, up-to-date records of activity and income.
What we are looking for:
· Experience in partnership fundraising and/or relationship-building.
· Experience in public speaking, such as giving presentations and talking at events.
· Knowledge of recruiting key volunteers and fundraising supporters.
· Experience and a keen interest in building long-term relationships with supporters.
· Proven ability to provide excellent stewardship.
· An ability to manage a busy and varied workload.
· Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
· Excellent organisational skills.
· Full driver’s license with access to own vehicle.
· Flexibility to work some unsocial hours and willingness to travel independently.
· Live within Kent and Sussex region.
Additional Information:
Ways of working: As part of our Remote ways of working you will be home based. You will only need to attend the office for specific requirements of the role and the business needs.
Roles that are classed as part of the Remote ways of working are able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £31,000 per annum, plus benefits, plus car allowance and associated expenses (if applicable).
Please download the Vacancy Pack for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 23rd June 2024, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 1st July 2024. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, your CV will be anonymised as part of the selection process. Should you need any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, then please do contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK:
Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.
In 2022, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement and were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:
• 48th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.
• 19th in the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
• 3rd in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.
In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.
In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.
In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge.
ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.
To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK
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Full or part-time from 4 days a week
The Grants Officer will be a member of the Biomedical Grants and Policy Department. You will work with a Grants Manager to administer a portion of the Academy’s portfolio of grants schemes and activities.
You will act as a key point of contact for external liaison relating to the schemes. Working with the other Grants Officers and the rest of the Team, you will also help to develop and deliver events for Academy grant holders, as well as contribute to the Academy’s wider portfolio of work, and the delivery of our new strategy.
About the role – what you will be doing.
- Administer a portion of the Academy’s portfolio of grant schemes
- Processing applications, determining eligibility, and coordinating peer review of eligible applications.
- Convening and supporting the awarding panel, including preparation of committee papers, reports and financial information, as well as preparing feedback to applicants.
- Managing the new grants once awarded, along with the Academy’s existing portfolio of grants.
- Supporting the monitoring of awards and evaluation of grants schemes.
- Analysing data and preparing papers, presentations and reports to demonstrate the impact of our schemes for internal and external use.
- Maintaining accurate and up to date data on grants.
- Researching and reporting on initiatives being undertaken by other UK funders.
- Liaise with stakeholders
- Working with the Academy’s Fellowship, in their roles as peer reviewers, selection panel members and Chairs, honorary Officers and members of Council.
- Acting as a key external point of contact for the Academy’s grants schemes, such as by providing advice to applicants, awardees, and host organisations.
- Developing and maintaining working relationships with scheme funders.
- Working with other Academy staff, particularly the rest of the Careers department and supporting the other Grants Officers in the delivery of their schemes, as required.
- Support the development and delivery of events for Academy grant holders, for example induction and scientific meetings for grant holders.
- Contribute to the Academy’s wider portfolio of work, including drafting and providing data for papers for the Academy’s governing committees.
- Act as line-manager or project manager for one of the Academy’s interns, on a rotation basis and when the opportunity arises.
- Perform any other duties that might be reasonably expected, and which are commensurate with this level of post.
About you – what you will bring to the role
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
- A confident and friendly team player/collaborator (within and across teams)
- Interest in biomedical and health research
- Highly numerate
- Good IT skills, e.g., Microsoft suite and online databases
- Excellent organisational skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Previous relevant experience (desirable, but not essential)
- Ability to travel from time to time either in the UK or abroad, with occasional overnight stays
Benefits
- Salary progression framework
- Hybrid and agile working
- 29 days' annual leave including Christmas closure dates, plus bank holidays.
- Pension (the Academy contributes 7.5% of gross salary to a pension scheme, with an employee contribution of 3%).
- Life assurance
- Season ticket travel loan (interest free)
- Family friendly benefits - enhanced maternity and paternity leave (subject to qualifying period), coaching for parents returning to work
- Subscription to Headspace and Class pass
- Staff training to support your development including EDI training
For more information and to apply, please visit our careers page.
Closing date: 5.00pm on Thursday, 20 June 2024.
Interview date: w/c 1 July 2024.
Your new company
Working for a well-renowned and established cross-specialism charity based in Central London. This is a permanent position that offers hybrid working (2 days in the office per week).
Your new role
- Reporting to the Head of Finance Transformation.
- Balance sheet control accounts.
- Bank reconciliations.
- Ensuring the accuracy of the financial accounts.
- Process and reconcile corporate credit card accounts.
- Responding to all as hoc report and enquiry requests relating to financial reporting.
What you'll need to succeed
- Part qualified accountant (AAT, ACCA, CIMA).
- Minimum of 3 years within a finance team.
- Confident and experienced with financial accounting and control.
- Good reconciliation experience.
What you need to do now
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A leading professional membership body based in central London is seeking a Financial Accountant on a full-time, permanent basis.
The organisation is a prestigious and historic professional body providing an impressive array of qualifications, services and resources to its members. The organisation has around 50 staff and 19,000 members.
The salary offered is £60,000 per annum, with excellent benefits.
Job Title: Financial Accountant
Organisation: Professional membership body
Location: Central London with hybrid working (roughly 50/50 office and home-based)
Hours: Full-time
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £60,000 per annum
Key points:
-Financial Accountant role at medium sized professional membership body
-Full-time permanent role with salary of £60,000 per annum
-Hybrid working – 2/3 days pw on average in central London
-Reports to Head of Finance, no line management responsibility
-Role covers VAT, partial exemption, charity SORP statutory accounts, financial controls, audit prep and overseeing transactional finance - also covering payroll when required
-Fully-qualified accountant essential
-Charity sector/membership sector experience preferred
-Strong Charity SORP and charity VAT experience advantageous
-Closing date and interviews: ASAP/rolling
The role would be best suited to a candidate with demonstrable experience in a similar financial accounting role in a comparable organisation.
Please note that interviews will be on a rolling basis for this position.
Please send your CV for immediate consideration.
Part qualified/fully qualified Financial Accountant
Do you have a passion for animal welfare and a strong financial background?
I am working with an animal charity who are seeking a skilled and motivated Financial Accountant to join their dedicated finance team in central London. This is a key role responsible for ensuring the overall financial controls are in order and accurate financial statements are done. This is a 3 month fixed term contract with a possibility of being extended.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Relevant experience in financial accounting, ideally within an international charity.
- Have deep understanding of SORP, UK GAAP, and IFRS accounting standards.
- MUST have experience using Microsoft Business Central and excel at an advanced level.
- A strong background within managing payroll with working knowledge of payroll processes and experience auditing monthly payroll runs.
- Maintains an understanding of VAT and HMRC regulations.
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment and able to work with multicurrency accounting practices.
What You'll Do:
- Oversee financial transaction processing, ensuring controls and risk management are running seamlessly.
- Manage all aspects of UK payroll processing, including compliance with HMRC regulations.
- Support the production of accurate and timely consolidated financial statements.
The Financial Accountant will have a strong background within Payroll, VAT and financial controls. Must be confident to work in a high-pressured role and have worked with an accounting system such as Business Central within the charity sector.
To be considered for this role the Financial Accountant needs to have a proven track record of working within a Financial Controller role.
This temporary contract is to start ASAP and charity sector experience is a must. If you have the above background and skillset and keen to know more please apply to TPP Recruitment by sending your CV.
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.
We are a small, highly experienced team who share a passion to support the wellbeing and mental health of children and young people across Surrey. This is a key new role in the Major Relationships unit to support the CEO and Major Relationships Lead in major donor fundraising, an area which has grown in recent years. This locally based post will enhance the prospect pipeline and facilitate the cultivation of major donor prospects, which will help towards meeting the objectives and financial targets for major donor fundraising. The role will cover three main areas of responsibility: Research, Events (organisation/co-ordination) and Admin. This position requires discretion, confidentiality and administrative judgment.
The Major Relationships unit works alongside Grants, Corporates & Community as well as Individual Giving, as part of the wider Engagement (fundraising/marketing) team at Eikon.
Responsibilities
1. Research
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Identify and prioritise potential major donor prospects in Surrey and beyond, who would be capable of making significant contributions and seem likely to have the propensity to donate i.e. to become major donors.
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Produce high quality, tailored and insightful research on major donors.
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Look at current supporters (all different types/levels) with good contacts/connections/networks and conduct research in order to suggest ways to reach new high net worth individuals across Surrey.
2. Event organisation/co-ordination
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Organise/coordinate internal and externally run events such as dinners, drinks receptions, sporting events.
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Attend key events - approx. 5 each year and sometimes evenings/weekends – welcoming guests and ensuring a positive experience.
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Join the CEO and/or the Major Relationships Lead at specific meetings with MDs/MDPs, occasionally evenings/weekends.
3. Admin
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Day-to-day support for MDs, MDPs and key influencers (KIs) which could include:
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General stewardship including thanking and processing information on Sharepoint and Donorfy (Eikon’s database).
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Regular communication including calls, meetings and sharing reports, presentations and other updates.
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Database admin, including checking opportunity pipelines and reporting requirements.
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Supporting individuals or small groups who are fundraising for us e.g. how to set up and promote a JustGiving page.
4. Marketing, Communications and relationships
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Support and liaise with the Marketing and Communications team to deliver relevant and effective content and materials, as well as maximising social media opportunities.
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Co-ordinate communications (including distribution) to all MDs/MDPs/KIs eg CEO Update plus Infographic.
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Support the CEO and Major Relationships Lead to further develop good relationships with Eikon’s MDs/MDPs/KIs.
5. Strategy
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Contribute to Engagement Team strategies, annual plans and budgets.
6. Staff management
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Take part in regular supervision and team meetings.
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No line management requirement
7. Quality and standards
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Ensure all staff and volunteers understand and deliver within Eikon’s safeguarding policies and practices when taking part in fundraising activities.
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Ensure all activities follow the relevant Fundraising Codes of Practice and Eikon’s Ethical Fundraising Policy.
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Carry out risk assessments for all MD/MDP/KI events.
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Ensure consent procedures are followed.
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Carry out required due diligence on new MD opportunities and ensure that there is no obvious conflict with the values or ethical policy of the charity.
8. Finance and resources.
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Operate within organisational approved budgets, policies and procedures.
9. Other responsibilities
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This role requires flexible working outside of normal hours as agreed.
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Keep abreast of sector trends and opportunities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.