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Job Title:  Development Manager

Location:  London

Reports to:  Chief Executive Officer

Job Summary

The Development Manager will be a dynamic and experienced fundraiser with strong technical skills in grant and funding solicitation, management and stewardship across Crisis Action’s current donor targets including major foundations, governments, and High Net Wealth Individuals (HNWI). They will serve as the anchor of a newly configured fundraising team designed to support Crisis Action to nurture its existing donors and secure the next generation of support for its ground-breaking work.

This role is pivotal in ensuring excellence in our outreach, proposals, reporting and communication to drive resource mobilisation that is essential for the organisation’s financial sustainability at a time when our distinct model and way of working is needed more than ever.

Principal responsibilities

Donor engagement and communications 

• Oversee and coordinate day-to-day engagement with current and prospective foundation, government and individual donors by members of the Crisis Action team
• Represent the organisation vis-à-vis donor representatives 
• Support HNWI donor benefits structure and cultivation plans
• Prepare compelling and timely donor reports, donor updates, letters of receipt and other outreach materials in collaboration with finance and campaign teams.

Grant management and oversight 

• Ensuring timely and skilled drafting, consultation and sign off of high-quality grant proposals 
• Timely acknowledgement of all contributions and compliance with donor requirements
• Preparation of high-quality proposal budgets and financial reports for donors in compliance with grant specifications and deadlines, in close cooperation with the Finance Team
• Review all grant agreements and monitor/ensure the organization's adherence to its contractual commitments. 

Strategic vision and guidance: 

• Provide strategic support to the Chief Executive Officer on short- and long-term fundraising strategies and broader resource mobilisation initiatives to ensure our fundraising strategy and its implementation helps achieve organisational goals
• Set fundraising targets and produce periodic funding forecasts in consultation with members of the team.

Research and intelligence: 

• Carry out donor research and provide strategic insights and donor related updates and background information to relevant colleagues.
• Monitor and ensure a solid pipeline of donor prospects

Team coordination and collaboration 

• Ensure that there is a clear workplan that anticipates what has to happen when to guide team resource allocation and workload management
• Ensure effective and efficient processes of gathering and sharing information across the team to support timely donor engagement and stewardship with clear protocols on the cadence of team calls and written updates 
• Support colleagues to adhere to agreed fundraising roles and responsibilities 

Communications 

• Ensuring effective and timely communications to donors, Crisis Action’s board and team 
• In collaboration with the CEO, ensure timely and regular flow of information to the team on fundraising progress
• Timely production of high-quality fundraising updates for our Board 

Data and Systems Management 

• Sustain, manage and where possible further develop the relevant administrative infrastructure, including grant tracking and reporting systems, Salesforce contact database, events calendars, contact lists, donor profiles, website and annual report donor acknowledgement lists and meeting minutes 

Job Specifications 

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in fundraising, donor relations, or development within the non-profit or international advocacy sector
• A proven track record of engaging with foundations and government officials to secure and manage grants
• Demonstrated ability to forge new donor partnerships, and a track record of bringing in new revenue
• Strong understanding of government and foundation funding landscapes with at least some familiarity with differences between them and the stewardship of major gifts from individual giving 
• Experience in drafting compelling fundraising proposals, reports and donor updates for a variety of donors – foundations, governments and individuals 
• Strong all-round communication and storytelling skills
• Experience producing a range of communications materials for different audiences
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate organisational goals into actionable fundraising plans
• Proficiency in CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and grant management tools
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and cultures with colleagues dispersed across the world
• Financial literacy and a proven ability to understand and construct budgets
• Collaborative and empathetic approach to team and donor engagement 
• Enthusiasm, initiative and willingness to learn
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines 
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills, including a systematic approach to maintaining donor tracking systems
• Fluency in oral and written English 
• Proficiency in Salesforce and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability/willingness to travel to staff retreats and for donor visits. 
• Legal right to work in the UK

Desirable skills and experience

• Proficiency in additional languages
• Established donor networks
• Experience managing major gifts and cultivating individual donor relations
• Knowledge of conflict, human rights, or social justice issues

Key Relationships

• Senior Management Team, Development Team, Finance Team, Campaign Leads, Office Directors

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary & Benefits 

Salary: We have set bands for the salary range for all positions at Crisis Action. The baseline of our salary range for this position is £40K per annum. 

Benefits: 25 annual leave days (30 days after 3 years). Up to 6% contribution to pension. 3-month long service leave after 6 years and one-month sabbatical leave in year 10. CA additionally offers an annual inflationary increase, and 2% salary increase in year 2, 4 and 8 subject to availability of funds. 

DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) Statement

Crisis Action values and nurtures an inclusive culture that sees the diversity of its board, staff, partners, and all we work with as a strength and source of innovation and creativity. We welcome applications from anyone no matter your background, gender identity and expression, nationality, language, ethnicity, colour, caste, race, sexual orientation, ability, religion or belief, age, marriage, civil partnership, or parental status. Equality among all is a driving force in our work and a feature of our recruitment. We strive to ensure that all employment decisions are made entirely on merit. 

Fundraising Manager - Bids and Trusts (Part-Time, Remote
Organisation: Gilgal Birmingham
Hours: 3 days per week (22.5 hours)
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 FTE (pro rata £21,000 – £24,000 depending on experience)
Our Location: Birmingham 
Closing Date: Monday 15th December

Gilgal Birmingham is a specialist domestic abuse charity providing refuge accommodation and community-based support for women and children at risk of, or experiencing, domestic abuse. We offer emergency refuge spaces and a growing range of outreach services that help women rebuild their lives, access safety, and move towards independence.

We are seeking a Fundraising Manager - Bids and Trusts to secure and manage the funding that enables this vital work. This is a key strategic role leading our grants, trusts, statutory funding and corporate income pipeline, working closely with the CEO and Senior Management Team. You will be responsible for prospect research, high-quality bid writing, reporting, and building strong relationships with funders and partners. This role is ideal for a self-starter who can manage the full fundraising lifecycle and contribute to the growth of a life-changing service.

This is a part-time, remote position, but hybrid working in our Birmingham office is also an option.

Key Responsibilities
Strategy and Planning

• Work with the CEO to implement Gilgal’s Fundraising and Income Generation Strategy.

• Develop and maintain a pipeline of funding opportunities from trusts, foundations, statutory bodies, and corporate partners.

• Prepare a rolling income generation plan with timelines and bid targets.

• Support the CEO in identifying opportunities for partnership bids and collaborative tenders.

Grants and Trusts

• Research and identify suitable funding opportunities aligned with Gilgal’s priorities.

• Develop strong, evidence-based funding proposals with clear outcomes and robust budgets.

• Coordinate with service leads and finance staff to ensure accuracy and compliance.

• Manage the full bid lifecycle, from identification through to submission, monitoring, and evaluation.

• Maintain a funding tracker with deadlines, progress updates, and reporting requirements.

Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with funders, trusts, commissioners, and partners.

• Provide ongoing updates to funders to strengthen long-term partnerships.

• Attend relevant meetings, events, and briefings.

Reporting and Monitoring

• Produce clear, impact-focused reports for funders and stakeholders.

• Work with colleagues to collect and analyse outcomes data to inform bids and reporting.

• Review successful and unsuccessful bids to identify trends and improve future applications.

• Support the CEO and Finance Director in aligning budgets with funder requirements.

• Contribute to regular Funding Overview Reports and Income Generation Plans for the Board.

Corporate and Individual Fundraising Support

• Support the CEO in developing relationships with corporate partners and donors.

• Contribute to wider fundraising initiatives as needed.

Other Responsibilities

• Uphold confidentiality and data protection in line with Gilgal’s policies and the Data Protection Act.

• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion.

• Contribute to organisational planning, evaluation, and policy development.

• Support a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

• Undertake other duties reasonably requested by the CEO.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven track record in trusts and grants fundraising at a senior level.

• Experience in bid writing and grant management within the charity or public sector.

• Strong understanding of trust, foundation, and statutory funding landscapes.

• Excellent written communication and persuasive writing skills.

• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

• Financial literacy and ability to prepare project budgets.

• A collaborative, flexible, and motivated approach to work.

Desirable

• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising or similar.

• Experience using CRM or fundraising databases.

• Experience in the domestic abuse, housing, or social care sectors.

• Experience with corporate fundraising or CSR partnerships.

• Knowledge of impact measurement and theory of change.

• Knowledge of funders in Birmingham/West Midlands and/or with an interest in domestic abuse.

Due to the nature of our work, this post is open to women only and is covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9, Equality Act 2010). All appointments are subject to references and a DBS check.

The Head of Nursing and Quality is a senior strategic and operational leader within The Children’s Trust, responsible for delivering the highest standards of nursing, clinical care, safety, and clinical governance across the organisation. Reporting directly to the Director of Nursing and Quality, the postholder provides professional leadership for the nursing and care workforce, oversees the day to day clinical management of the organisation and deputises for the Director of Nursing and Quality / Registered Manager as required.

This role ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory frameworks, including CQC, OFSTED Care, National Minimum Standards for Children’s Homes, and national patient safety requirements, while fostering a culture of excellence, continuous learning, and improvement. The postholder will lead on the development of evidence-based practice, ensuring services are safe, equitable, responsive, and aligned with The Children’s Trust’s strategic objectives.

Interview date: Friday 2 January 2026

This role is not open for sponsorship.

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Professional Practice

• Provide highly visible, credible leadership to nursing and care teams across the organisation.
• Act as a key delegate and deputy for the Director of Nursing and Quality / Registered Manager.
• Champion a culture that promotes safe, equitable, compassionate, and evidence-based care.
• Ensure children, young people, and families are meaningfully involved in shaping service delivery and evaluating their experience.
• Lead the development and delivery of organisational initiatives, contributing to strategic objectives, the business plan, and the organisational dashboard.
• Proactively network externally to promote the organisation’s clinical and professional profile.

Regulatory Compliance and Quality Assurance

• Ensure full compliance with CQC, OFSTED Care, National Minimum Standards for Children’s Homes, NMC standards, and other applicable legislation.
• Lead audits of CQC and Ofsted standards, identifying gaps and implementing robust action plans.
• Assist in the continued development, implementation, and maintenance of an effective organisation-wide clinical governance framework.
• Jointly coordinate the completion of the annual Quality Account.
• Lead clinical policy development, ensuring all clinical policies are evidence-based, current, and understood by staff.

 Patient Safety, Clinical Risk and Incident Management

• Lead a culture of transparency, learning, and continuous improvement within the Nursing and Care directorate.
• Implement and oversee the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) and annual associated plan alongside the Head of Clinical Governance.
• Ensure timely review and oversight of incident reporting, risk assessments, serious incident investigations, and associated actions.
• Promote and strengthen organisational processes for identifying, mitigating, and monitoring clinical risks.
• Communicate themes and learning from incidents across the organisation.

Workforce Leadership, Development and Management

• Provide professional leadership to nursing, care, safeguarding, respiratory, pharmacy, clinical governance and clinical education teams.
• Line manage: Business Support Manager, Senior Clinical Lead, Lead Respiratory Nurse and three house managers, and associated teams.
• Ensure robust workforce planning, including appropriate skill mix and safe staffing.
• Lead recruitment and retention strategies for nursing and care services in partnership with the People Team.
• Ensure regular, high-quality clinical supervision, appraisal, and professional development opportunities.
• Oversee NMC revalidation processes and compliance with professional standards.
• Build high-performing teams through motivation, recognition, coaching, and consistent performance management.

Nursing and Care Leadership

• Provide strategic leadership for the nursing and care education team and line manager this through the Senior Clinical Lead.
• Ensure a safe and effective education provision aligned with national standards and NMC, and other regulatory requirements.

Safeguarding

• Ensure strong collaboration with safeguarding professionals ensuring safeguarding governance, policy implementation, training compliance, and multi-agency collaboration.
• Provide senior oversight of safeguarding concerns, investigations, and learning in conjunction with the Director of Nursing and Quality, and wider safeguarding team.

Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)

• Provide leadership for infection prevention and control, ensuring compliance with national guidelines.
• Monitor infection data, oversee IPC audits, and initiate improvement strategies.
• Promote best practice in all clinical and residential settings.

Documentation, Information Management and Digital Systems

• Ensure safe, accurate and secure medical and care records, with regular audit for compliance.
• Maximise use of digital systems to support clinical decision-making, documentation, and governance.
• Ensure clear, consistent standards for record-keeping across all clinical and care areas.

Resource, Budget and Performance Management

• Hold delegated responsibility for staffing and non-staffing budgets across nursing, care, and residential services.
• Lead capital and equipment planning to ensure all clinical environments are safe and fit for purpose.
• Review and ensure effective skill mix and resource allocation.
• Set SMART objectives for direct reports and monitor performance through structured quarterly reviews.

Senior Leadership and Organisational Responsibilities

• Serve as a critical member of the Nursing and Care Senior Leadership Team.
• Participate in the senior site manager weekend rota.
• Communicate organisational messages effectively and relay staff feedback to senior leaders.
• Undertake additional duties aligned with the role’s scope and organisational requirements.
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety regulations and The Children's Trust policies.

 Wellbeing and Emotional Resilience

• Maintains a positive approach and outlook when dealing with change and overcoming challenges and problems.
• Recognises own limitations, develops realistic goals, and uses support network resource when or if necessary.
• Treats challenges and problems as a learning experience.
• Remains organised and focused when under pressure.
• Responds appropriately and effectively to all constructive feedback.
• Motivates self and other.

Education:

• Registered Nurse.
• Leadership / management qualification.
• Master’s degree in relevant subject. 

Experience:

• Evidence of recent management and leadership experience at equivalent to Band 8c or above, for a minimum of two years.
• Evidence of continuous professional and personal development.
• Experience of working with children and families with complex health needs.

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge:

• Dynamic, passionate, open, collaborative, and supportive leadership style.
• Able to build teams and delegate.
• Able to problem solve and make informed decisions, and take charge of events.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong influencing skills in depth knowledge of all relevant regulatory legislation, with experience of implementing and working to them.
• Demonstrable track record of achievement in quality and patient safety.
• Experience of leading a service and of transformational change.
• Experience managing projects.
• Experience of effective partnership working, with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience of managing budgets.

Personal Qualities:

• Commitment to the vision and values of The Children’s Trust.
• Flexible and ‘can do’ attitude to competing commitments in workload.
• Highly motivated and reliable.
• Ability to cope working in a demanding environment.
• Commitment to maintaining personal wellbeing and the wellbeing of colleagues. 

About Us

The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.

Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.

Staff Benefits

The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits on our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.

We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.

Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Rehabilitation of Offenders

Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.  Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected.  The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.

Online Searches

In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity to recruit for the Relationship Manager in order to help manage various diverse and exciting accounts within the charity.

In this key position, you will manage a diverse portfolio of high-value donors and collective fund accounts, overseeing financial administration, client communications, and compliance. You’ll play a crucial role in ensuring funds are distributed efficiently and effectively to charities and social enterprises worldwide.

As a Relationship Manager you will:

• Manage and nurture relationships with High-Net-Worth donors and collective fund clients.
• Administer client finances including bookkeeping, reconciliation, cash flow, payments, and donation reporting.
• Ensure compliance with UK charity law and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with clients, intermediaries, grantees, and third-party service providers.
• Support external communications, events, and networking to grow the organisation’s profile.
• Maintain office systems and provide administrative support as needed.

To be successful, you must have experience:

• Experienced in delivering exceptional service to HNW/UHNW individuals, with a genuine passion for philanthropy.
• Knowledgeable about the charity sector and grant making processes.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and compliance skills.
• An excellent communicator, confident in both verbal and written forms.
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office and comfortable working with sensitive data.
• A collaborative team player with a positive attitude and eagerness to learn.

Salary: Starting salary £35,000- £40,000

Contract type:Full-time, permanent

Location- London, hybrid working

Closing date: On rolling basis

Interview: TBC

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

This role will deliver the ITF Group financial budget, forecasts, reports of actual results and explanations of variances, be responsible for the chart of accounts and accruals and prepayments, and develop and exploit the use of finance systems and interfaces with other systems.

Your core responsibilities will include:

•  Budgeting, forecasting and reporting: Deliver the ITF Group financial budget and forecasts, propose budgeting assumptions, issue monthly accounts and variance analysis and report on financial risks and opportunities.
• Engage with stakeholders: Deliver reports of actual results, and explanations of variances to budget and forecast, to the Finance Director, senior managers and other stakeholders.
• Group-wide reporting: Review, challenge as required, and process expenditure returns from regional offices and upload these to the finance system to be included in ITF Group actual results.
• Chart of accounts: Responsible for the chart of accounts, opening and closing elements of the accounts, other coding matters, and controlling access rights to the finance systems and other financial information.
•  Accounting: Responsible for all accruals and prepayments, including overseeing those posted by the Head of Finance, Financial Controller and others.
• Supporting business partners: Provide regular donor funding reporting, accrue or defer income and expenditure, and make coding changes as requested by the donor funding team.
• Assisting audits: Prepare for and assist with the external audit and year-end and complete allocated balance sheet reconciliations.
• Strategy and projects: Strategic and ad hoc projects and financial modelling.
• Systems: Develop and exploit the use of finance systems and interfaces with other systems, upgrade finance systems, manage the relationships with finance software suppliers and ensure resilience, backups and contingency plans in relation to finance systems.

About You

You are a qualified accountant (e.g., CCAB or CIMA) with a proven track record in a senior finance role.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Essential criteria:

• Advanced Excel and intermediate Word skills.
•  Practical experience with complex finance databases (e.g., Sage, Oracle, SAP) and, reporting tools.
• Strong project management skills.
• Direct experience of being audited by external financial auditors.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience preparing annual reports and financial statements, with a solid knowledge of accounting standards and HMRC requirements.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, be numerate and have the organisational skills to meet tight deadlines.
• A problem solving and systematic approach.
•  A willingness to adapt working hours during periods of high demand to ensure deadlines are met.
• Be fluent in English.

Desirable criteria:

• Experience in implementing new finance databases and reporting tools.

WHY WORK FOR US 

ITF offers a highly attractive salary and annual bonus, competitive pension scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as the opportunity for international travel. 

At the ITF, we are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our team and our affiliates. We see the diversity of our staff as a source of intelligence and strength. This means that we work creatively to make the most of unique experiences and perspectives. We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome all applications regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, migration status, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, disability, age, political opinions or trade union affiliation or activity. 

Temporary Fundraising & Volunteer Database Manager
£27.47 per hour + holiday pay
Full-time | Hybrid | Hampton-based charity
Raiser's Edge NXT essential

I’m supporting a fantastic charity with the recruitment of an interim Fundraising & Volunteer Database Manager. This is an ongoing temporary role offering the chance to make a real impact by improving data processes, reporting, and supporter engagement across the organisation.

You’ll be the go-to expert for all things Raiser’s Edge NXT, ensuring the accuracy, integrity and effective use of the fundraising and volunteer CRM.

Key responsibilities

• Lead on database management, ensuring smooth data processing, cleansing and housekeeping.
• Oversee system integrations, connecting the CRM with donation platforms, the website and finance systems.
• Produce regular and ad hoc reports, with advanced Excel skills essential (SQL experience a bonus).
• Manage data selections, segmentation and mailing lists to support high-quality fundraising and marketing activity.
• Deliver training and guidance on Raiser’s Edge to staff and volunteers.
• Support month-end processes for the Finance team.
• Drive system improvements, upgrades and automation across data workflows.

About you

• Experienced Fundraising Database Manager with hands-on Raiser’s Edge NXT experience.
• Strong understanding of data administration, data quality and CRM best practice.
• Highly analytical, with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Able to work collaboratively with fundraising, finance, comms, volunteering and care teams.
• Confident producing reports and communicating technical concepts to non-technical users.
• Proactive, organised and comfortable managing multiple priorities.

If you’re an experienced Raiser’s Edge specialist looking for your next interim opportunity, I’d love to hear from you.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay. 

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

The Management Accountant is responsible for ensuring that the staff and Trustees are supplied with timely, accurate and relevant financial information. This includes budgets for the Museum, trading subsidiary, individual departments and capital and revenue projects as necessary, as well as quarterly management accounts, cash flow and forecast, with additional analyses and reports as necessary.

This is a demanding post requiring attention to detail, the ability to take an overview and to make progress with several tasks in parallel. It is also an exceptional opportunity to work in a small and friendly environment at a busy and challenging time. The ideal candidate will have some understanding of the museum sector and an interest in the work of a high-profile National Museum.

The Finance team is headed by the Finance Director and in addition to the Management Accountant there is a Finance Manager and Finance Assistant.  The Museum employs around 80 members of staff (48 FTE).

Key responsibilities:

· Preparation of management reports, accurate quarterly forecasts and assistance with preparation of the year-end financial statements.

· Preparation of information for regular and ad hoc returns to DCMS and other external bodies.

· Ensure compliance with donor restrictions, public and charitable sector regulations and guidelines.

· Analysis of Museum-wide income and expenditure streams to monitor and improve efficiency and profitability.

· Provide and review financial information for funding applications.

· Key to the successful execution of these duties would be an understanding of financial information in relationship to the activities of the Museum and to explain these clearly to the Senior Management Team and Trustees.

· To provide the Board of Directors of the trading subsidiary, Soane Museum Enterprises, with relevant financial and management accounting information and to attend the quarterly meetings as required.

· With the Finance Director, ensure compliance with the Treasury publication ‘Managing Public Money’, Financial Reporting Manual (FReM), the Framework Document issued by DCMS, Cabinet Office control of Civil Service Pensions and the Statement of Recommended Practice on Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP FRS 102).

· As part of the finance team, work with the auditors of the Museum and SME and the internal auditor.

· To work with the Finance Director liaising with DCMS on financial and other matters and developing a good working relationship. This includes completion of annual and other reports including the Museum’s submissions for the periodic Spending Reviews.

· To maintain financial and internal control systems, mindful of the requirements of the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee, internal audit and the NAO. 

· To provide papers in a timely manner for meetings of the Trustees and their Finance, Audit and Risk Committee and to attend meetings, as required.

· To contribute financial expertise to Museum-wide projects and initiatives.

· Work one day a quarter on the weekend rota to support front of house staff (for which TOIL is given). 

Person Specification

· Educated to degree level or equivalent experience with an accountancy qualification ACA/CIMA.

· Good technical knowledge of relevant Accounting Standards.

(Knowledge of government accounting would also be desirable.)

· Experience ideally within the charity/not-for-profit sector or an understanding of compiling charity SORP and company accounts.

· A broad understanding of VAT requirements (including partial exemption methods) and other taxation issues such as the operation of Gift Aid in the charity sector and corporation tax within trading subsidiaries.

· Excellent communication skills with a willingness to take a hands-on approach. The Museum has only a small staff covering a multitude of disciplines working closely together in a cooperative environment.

· An ability to prioritise workload and use initiative with problem solving skills and attention to detail.

-      Excellent IT skills, including advanced Excel, and a working knowledge of accounting systems, preferably with direct experience of Sage.

-     An interest in the museum sector.

Remuneration

This is a 3 days a week post at a salary of £23,735 pa, (£39,558 FTE)

16 days annual leave plus (pro-rata of 26.5 days) and pro-rata Bank and public holidays  

Museum staff can choose to join an excellent, defined benefits pension scheme, the Principal Civil Service Scheme Alpha. The Museum provides an annual season ticket loan.

We have Hybrid Working and this post-holder can work for 1 day a week at home, on the completion of the 6 month probationary period.

Our policy allowing flexible start and finish times means that staff can choose to start work between 8.00am and 10.00 am in the morning and finish correspondingly between 4.00pm and 6.00pm.

Our Annual Report can be found in the ‘Governance and Management’ section of our website.

Applications:

The deadline for applications is Wednesday 31 December 2025.

Interviews will be held in the Museum on Friday 16 January 2026.

Please apply by sending a covering letter describing how you meet the criteria for this post with your CV and the names and email addresses of two referees.

Join Isabel Hospice as our Senior Data Manager (Fundraising) and play a leading role in turning insight into income, helping us fund the vital care we provide every day.

About the role

You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping how we use data to drive growth across all areas of fundraising. From identifying new income opportunities and analysing supporter trends, to improving data quality and reporting, you’ll help ensure every decision we make is insight-led.

Your work will directly influence fundraising strategy, helping the team plan smarter campaigns, reach new audiences, and increase income through the intelligent use of data. You’ll also oversee our Raiser’s Edge CRM and lead our Supporter Care team to champion accuracy, efficiency, and a culture of data-driven improvement.

About you

You’re an analytical, strategic thinker who understands that behind every number is a story and an opportunity. With strong technical skills and a creative approach to insight, you know how to use data to drive action and income.

You’ll also bring:

• Experience in using data insight to identify and deliver new income opportunities
• A proven track record of improving fundraising results through data analysis and testing
• Strong skills in Raiser’s Edge (or similar CRM), reporting tools, and data visualisation
• A collaborative approach and excellent communication skills, enabling others to see the power of data in action

What we offer

• The opportunity to shape a data-led fundraising culture that delivers real income growth
• A supportive, values-led environment where insight drives impact
• The chance to make a meaningful difference every day through smarter, more informed fundraising

Benefits

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension and life assurance schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health Service Discounts
• Refer a friend bonus
• A friendly, supportive team that cares about your growth and wellbeing

We reserve the right to close this job earlier if sufficient applications are received, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake a DBS check. 

Organisational Change Manager

We are looking for an Organisational Change Manager to lead operational staff and volunteers to deliver significant strategic change and transformation across the operational, financial, facilities and hospitality function.

The role is based in a Christian Church community. All teams, including the staff team, pray together whenever they meet, sharing prayer and worship times throughout the working week. Therefore this role, has a genuine occupational requirement to ensure protection of the strong Christian ethos and values.

Position: Organisational Change Manager

Location: Crawley, West Sussex/Hybrid (flexibility for one day a week to be worked remotely)

Hours: Part Time, 3 days per week (25 hours per week (including regular Sundays; some evenings)

Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 pro rata

Contract: 18 months Fixed Term Contract

Closing Date: Monday 5th January 2026. Please note this role may close earlier than advertised if a suitable candidate is found.

Interview Date: Interviews due to take place during w/c 19 January 2026

The Role

This role will be a second chair role that will oversee the church’s social transformation work across the three parishes, enabling ministry to flourish and grow. You will ensure full legal and safeguarding compliance, steward resources with integrity, and co-lead agreed ministry areas in collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team. As this is a faith-based role, the successful candidate must be a practising Christian who actively participates in the spiritual life of the church.

Key duties include:

• Operational and Financial leadership
• People leadership and Compliance
• Social transformation and community engagement
• Ministry contribution

This role requires an enhanced DBS/Police check and safer recruitment checks and you must have the right to work in the UK. Occasional weekends or evenings as required. You will be required to work key church events including Focus, church family week away in July and the HTB Leadership Conference

About You

We are looking for someone with experience in these key areas:

• Change management
• Operations management
• Delivering successful projects
• Developing and managing operational systems
• Human Resource management
• Facilities management
• Financial management
• Project management

The Organisation

The Church exists to promote the whole mission of the church, pastorally, evangelistically, and socially, and this extends into the staff team where everyone who joins will thrive in this environment, able to contribute to the community of shared faith.

As you will represent and speak on behalf of a Christian organisation, the Occupational Requirement for an active Christian faith is justified under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1, clause 3.

We encourage applications from those of Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds

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PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Product Manager – HOSTHub Lead  

Reports to: Operations Director (Head of Delivery)  
Contract: 0.6  
Location: Remote (UK or International (GMT +3/-3)  

Interview Process: Will commence in the New Year 

Role Purpose  

As Product Manager  HOSTHub Lead, you will drive the vision, design, and delivery of HOSTHub, HOST’s secure digital platform for global civil society operations.  

HOSTHub is the central nervous system of HOST - connecting partners, funders, and internal teams across finance, legal, and operations. You will lead the platform’s development and optimisation, ensuring every user journey is clear, intuitive, and aligned with HOST’s empowering, expert, and empathetic values.  

Working closely with the Partnerships and Engagement teams, along with our development contractors, you’ll translate user needs into product strategy, coordinate with the external development team, and deliver tools that make life easier for changemakers, funders, and the HOST team.  

This is a strategic, high-impact role for someone who can think systemically, act decisively, and balance big-picture design with hands-on delivery.  

Core Responsibilities  

1. Product Vision and Strategy  

Lead on the design, roadmap, and vision of HOSTHub as HOST’s flagship digital platform.  

Translate HOST’s organisational goals into a clear, scalable, and user-focused product strategy.  

Define and own product milestones, prioritising features that improve efficiency, visibility, and impact.  

Ensure HOSTHub reflects HOST’s values secure, transparent, intuitive, and empowering.  

Reporting cadence: Monthly progress and roadmap update to Operations Director and Leadership Team.  

2. User Journey and Experience Design  

Lead on designing the end-to-end user experience for hosted partners, funders, and staff.  

Map user journeys across onboarding, finance, compliance, and reporting workflows, identifying pain points and opportunities for improvement.  

Collaborate with the Partnerships and Community Support teams to align HOSTHub with the Hosted Partner and Funder Journeys.  

Work with the Communications Team to ensure all user-facing content is accessible, clear, and on-brand.  

Reporting cadence: Quarterly user feedback and UX improvement report.  

3. Development Oversight  

Oversee product design and development process, in coordination with the development team.  

Attend demo and planning sessions each sprint, provide clear prioritisation of activities and ensure that development is rolled out as required.   

Ensure that all Hosted Partner and HOST team voices are included and prioritised into the platform development, acting as central focal point for all HOSThub needs.  

Reporting cadence: Bi-weekly sprint updates; monthly development report.  

4. Data, Systems, and Integration  

Work with the Data Analyst to ensure HOSTHub captures accurate, useful data for reporting and impact measurement.  

Integrate Data and Impact measurement needs into the Product Roadmap prioritisation  

Support automation of key workflows across the Delivery and Partnerships Circles, improving speed and reducing manual processes.  

Maintain robust documentation of system architecture and data flows.  

Reporting cadence: Monthly systems performance and data accuracy review.  

5. Security, Compliance, and Risk  

Lead on platform security and data protection in collaboration with the Legal Lead.  

Ensure HOSTHub adheres to global data privacy and security standards (GDPR, AML/CTF, etc.). Prioritise required actions within roadmap.  

Conduct regular digital risk assessments and prioritise required actions within roadmap mitigation strategies.  

Lead the incident response process for digital issues or breaches, maintaining transparent communication with leadership.  

Reporting cadence: Quarterly security and compliance review.  

6. Cross-Team Collaboration and Capacity Building  

Work across HOST’s teams to ensure HOSTHub serves all service areas - Project Hosting, Hosted Grantmaking, and Capacity Building.  

Develop and deliver internal training sessions to build staff confidence and skills in using HOSTHub.  

Create and maintain onboarding resources, FAQs, and user guides.  

Partner with the Training Lead to embed digital literacy across the organisation and hosted partner community.  

Reporting cadence: Quarterly internal training and adoption report.  

7. Continuous Improvement and Innovation  

Monitor emerging technologies and sector best practices to inform HOSTHub’s evolution.  

Evaluate and test new features, integrations, and user needs to maintain product relevance.  

Lead user feedback sessions and platform reviews to ensure HOSTHub grows with HOST’s global operations.  

Drive HOSTHub’s role in enabling a distributed, digital-first delivery model.  

Reporting cadence: Annual product review and roadmap refresh.  

Key Relationships  

Internal: Operations Director, Finance Team, Legal Lead, Partnerships Director, Community Support Team, Data Analyst, and Training Lead.  
External: Developers, technical service providers, hosted partners, funders, and contractors.  

Performance Indicators  

HOSTHub roadmap milestones delivered on time and within scope.  

90%+ user satisfaction in feedback surveys.  

All major integrations operational and maintained.  

Demonstrated improvements in efficiency and automation across service areas.  

100% compliance with digital security and privacy standards.  

Required Experience  

5–8 years’ experience in product management, digital platform delivery, or systems development - ideally within SaaS, fintech, social enterprise, or digital infrastructure contexts.  

Proven track record of delivering complex, multi-stakeholder digital products from concept to launch and iteration.  

Strong understanding of user experience (UX) and user journey design, with practical experience mapping and optimising workflows for multiple user groups.  

Experience managing or coordinating external developers, digital agencies, or tech contractors in remote environments.  

Demonstrated ability to translate user needs into technical requirements, prioritising effectively across competing demands.  

Familiarity with API integrations, database systems, and workflow automation tools (e.g. Zapier, Airtable, or custom integrations).  

Proven success integrating digital tools with finance, CRM, or data systems (e.g. Sage, Salesforce, ClickUp, Zendesk).  

Strong data skills, including experience designing or using dashboards and analytics for performance and reporting.  

Knowledge of security, privacy, and compliance frameworks (e.g. GDPR, ISO, AML/CTF) as they apply to digital systems.  

Excellent project management, prioritisation, and communication skills - able to bridge technical and non-technical audiences.  

Temporary Fundraising & Volunteer Database Manager
£24.72 per hour + holiday pay
Full-time | Hybrid | Hampton-based charity
Raiser's Edge NXT essential

I’m supporting a fantastic charity with the recruitment of an interim Fundraising & Volunteer Database Manager. This is an ongoing temporary role offering the chance to make a real impact by improving data processes, reporting, and supporter engagement across the organisation.

You’ll be the go-to expert for all things Raiser’s Edge NXT, ensuring the accuracy, integrity and effective use of the fundraising and volunteer CRM.

Key responsibilities

• Lead on database management, ensuring smooth data processing, cleansing and housekeeping.
• Oversee system integrations, connecting the CRM with donation platforms, the website and finance systems.
• Produce regular and ad hoc reports, with advanced Excel skills essential (SQL experience a bonus).
• Manage data selections, segmentation and mailing lists to support high-quality fundraising and marketing activity.
• Deliver training and guidance on Raiser’s Edge to staff and volunteers.
• Support month-end processes for the Finance team.
• Drive system improvements, upgrades and automation across data workflows.

About you

• Experienced Fundraising Database Manager with hands-on Raiser’s Edge NXT experience.
• Strong understanding of data administration, data quality and CRM best practice.
• Highly analytical, with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Able to work collaboratively with fundraising, finance, comms, volunteering and care teams.
• Confident producing reports and communicating technical concepts to non-technical users.
• Proactive, organised and comfortable managing multiple priorities.

If you’re an experienced Raiser’s Edge specialist looking for your next interim opportunity, I’d love to hear from you.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay. 

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

In Spring 2028, the National Gallery will launch a new, public-facing Research Centre to facilitate and showcase our world-leading research in the history and science of painting. This will be a complex space sitting at the intersection of multiple valued research stakeholders both within and beyond the Gallery, including the Gallery’s own wide array of research-active staff, our Artists-in-Residence, specialist users of our extensive Library & Archive collections, and a research-engaged general public attending events and consulting materials.

We are now recruiting for a new role, a Research Centre Manager, to support in the creative planning and daily delivery of an exceptional experience at the Research Centre. The role-holder will provide vital clarity and consistency in the day-to-day running of this multifaceted space to ensure a smoothly functioning whole. This includes coordinating all aspects of the Research Centre operations, managing staff, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining the Research Centre facilities and administration. They will also think creatively about the Centre’s different spaces and, alongside Gallery colleagues, will help produce exciting research programming.

An ideal candidate will have experience in a comparable multifaceted role, and will bring to the Gallery strong leadership, excellent communication, creative programming, innovative problem-solving, and strong organisational skills to manage both day-to-day operations and strategic planning for the Centre.

This is a full time, permanent position and requires on-site working 5 days per week.

Applications closing date is 2nd January at 23:30hrs.

Goodman Masson are delighted to be partnered with The Scouts to recruit for an Interim Financial Controller on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract (MAT cover). 

The Scouts actively engages and supports young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. 

As their Financial Controller, you will lead the Financial Accounting and Payroll team. This hands-on, strategic role requires a leader capable of driving operational efficiency in transactional accounting while managing the complexity of statutory reporting, audit, and internal control frameworks.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations (AP, AR, GL, Banking) and drive efficiency. Ensure the integrity, controls, and continuous improvement of all finance systems.

• Be the primary lead for the production of annual statutory accounts and the management of the year-end audit. Ensure full compliance with tax obligations (VAT, Corporation Tax) and external regulations.

• Design, implement, and maintain a robust and effective internal control framework, ensuring processes are documented and controls are strictly followed.

• Lead cash flow management, debt collection, liaise with investment managers, and report on compliance with the financial reserves policy.

• Manage and motivate the Financial Accounting Team and oversee the Payroll Operations Manager, ensuring an accurate, timely, and compliant payroll and pensions service.

• Act as a key advisor to employees and trustees, specifically managing the fixed asset register and partnering on capital expenditure budgets.

Essentials: 

• A recognised, full Professional Accounting Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).

• 5-10 years' Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) in a senior financial accounting or audit position with a demonstrable track record of success in managing complex financial operations.

• Experience working within a charity environment and strong knowledge of charity SORP. 

• Proven experience in statutory accounts production, managing audits, implementing strong internal controls, and overseeing transactional teams.

• Strong change management skills and a passion for driving continuous process and system improvements.

Salary is up to £68,000 + Excellent Benefits. 

The Scouts are based in Gilwell Park, Chingford, London. Hybrid working with 2 days per week in the office. 

Advert closes on Friday 12th December. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 

East End Homes is partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell in their search for a permanent Group Financial Accountant.

East End Homes is a leading housing provider dedicated to building sustainable communities through high-quality homes, exceptional services, and operational excellence. Every member of the team shares a common mission: to improve lives through quality housing and outstanding support. Their strategic vision focuses on developing sustainable communities, increasing operational efficiency, and fostering innovation and community engagement.

They are now seeking a highly skilled Group Financial Accountant to take full responsibility for delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting compliance, and providing key insights to the organisation. This pivotal role will ensure robust financial controls, effective statutory and management reporting, and continuous process improvement across the finance function.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and delivering accurate group financial statements in accordance with statutory and accounting standards.
• Supporting the production of management accounts, with detailed analysis to support decision-making.
• Ensuring compliance with all financial regulations, including VAT, tax, and other statutory requirements.
• Assisting with year-end processes, audits, and liaising with external auditors.
• Maintaining and improving financial systems, processes, and controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Supporting the finance team with technical accounting queries and process improvements.
• Contributing to the organisation’s financial planning and forecasting processes as required.

The Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate:

• Proven experience in financial accounting, ideally within the social housing or a similar sector.
•  Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Experience preparing statutory financial statements and managing audit
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of liaising with external auditors and internal stakeholders.
• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Experience in leading or supporting on the implementation, enhancement, or integration of finance systems to improve reporting, automation, and data quality.

The role offers a generous 33 days on annual leave, highly competitive pension, and a flexible hybrid working model, requiring a minimum of three days per week at the head office located at 3 Resolution Plaza, London E1 6PS.

The closing date for applications is 7th December, but applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is highly recommended.

Please submit your CV to Robertson Bell, East End Homes’ exclusive recruitment partner.