Financial Reporting Manager Jobs in London, Greater London

​About RUSI  

The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) is one of the world’s leading research think-tanks in the field of defence, security, and geopolitics. The Research Business Development team was established in 2023 to support RUSI’s nine research groups to meet their annual funding targets by responding to competitive bids, proactively identifying new funding opportunities, and sharing best practice across the organisation.

Team values:  

• Pragmatism – we solve problems and find solutions to complex issues. Action oriented. 

• Drive – we are constantly learning and trying to improve, working to move the organisation forwards. Proactive and independent.

• Professionalism – we treat people with respect and assume good intentions to build strong relationships with our colleagues and other stakeholders. We deliver on our promises and communicate clearly. 

• Positivity – we set an optimistic tone and focus on what we can reasonably do to make a positive difference to the organisation.

• Outcome-led – we want to see results from our work and care about making a tangible difference.

• Curious – we keep an open mind, seek to understand, and bring a diverse set of experiences to the table. 

• Sustainability – we think of the long-term, taking the time to fix issues so they don’t arise again and ensuring that our working patterns are healthy and productive. 

​Main purpose of the post 

We are seeking to appoint a Bids Manager with experience in managing the development and submissions process for successful research bids, to be part of a wider team that spearheads RUSI’s research fundraising efforts. Reporting to the Director, Research Business Development, the successful candidate will lead the process for preparing high-value bids, including drafting sections of the narrative and reviewing budgets, and be responsible for building central resources to improve and facilitate effective business development operations. This is a highly collaborative role that involves building very strong internal relationships at all levels of the organisation and with external stakeholders and skilfully managing competing priorities, personalities, and deadlines. We are seeking a team player with a pragmatic and positive attitude, who will enjoy learning about RUSI’s research areas and building stronger systems and processes to help us to make Business Development more efficient and successful.

​Key tasks 

• For UK Government, US Government, EU and Canadian Government bids, and bids over £100,000 value to RUSI:

• End-to-end project management of high-quality bids, including tender responses, funding applications and requests to participate. 

• Manage internal and external communications to ensure that the RUSI team, and partners, are aware of evaluation criteria, key themes, deadlines, and other critical information. Agree roles, responsibilities and timelines between key stakeholders.

• Compile and arrange high-quality and compelling bid language working with subject matter experts, draft responses to institutional questions, and offer quality assurance ahead of submission. 

• Review project budgets to be signed off by RUSI’s COO, ensuring that they are prepared consistently and in line with RUSI policies and funder requirements, working with RUSI research teams to achieve this. 

• Serve as the institutional point of contact for the key funders listed above – attend Early Market Engagements/supplier events, funder events, webinars, to ensure you are up to date on their priorities and RUSI is competitive with our bids. Maintain a centralised database and disseminate up-to-date information on each funder’s practices, key dates, preferences, upcoming opportunities etc. 

• For all other bids, review budgets for accuracy, competitiveness and to ensure costs are in line with RUSI’s policies and previous submissions, and, once finalised, seek approval from the COO.

• Work with the Director for Research Business Development, Research Directors and the Deputy Director General to identify and cultivate new relationships within each of the key funders, ensuring that we have good awareness of upcoming plans, expectations and priorities.

• Facilitate links to partner organisations (primes) and build and manage consortia-based relationships to ensure we have oversight of upcoming opportunities and are able to negotiate successful partnerships.

• Ensure use of best practice across research groups in our approach to bids and budgets, and that key documents, outcomes, research impact, and decisions are saved centrally for future use.

• With support from the BD team, develop and execute a plan to inform, train and mentor research and central services colleagues on best practice for bids, including a focus on wider business awareness.

• Respond to due diligence requests received by RUSI from research funders, ensure we have a central database of up-to-date policies and documents required to respond successfully and quickly. 

• Work with the Business Development team to build organisational systems and processes for effective BD, collaborate with BD colleagues to share feedback and ideas, support each other, and develop central projects to improve BD across the organisation. 

• Attend Business Development meetings with research groups and build strong relationships with project managers and project officers, capturing feedback and seeking input to BD processes and practices. 

• Manage the process for new funder approvals with the Deputy Director General. 

• Be a member of RUSI’s Research Committee and report on bid statuses and other relevant information when needed. 

The above list of duties is not exhaustive. The post holder will be required to undertake such duties that may reasonably be expected within the scope and grade of the role. 

​Person specification 

​Essential Skills and Experience:  

• An extensive track record of submitting high-quality research project proposals to the funders listed above, with a demonstrable success rate. 

• Able to produce clear, accurate and insightful written output, setting high standards and enhancing our external reputation through the production of strong bids. 

• Skilled at dealing with high-pressured situations with sensitivity and in a calm manner. 

• A track record of producing and reviewing small, medium, and large project budgets, often with specific funder requirements, and an understanding of how to develop competitive financial bids.

• Strong knowledge and awareness of common requirements for bid submissions, including statements on duty of care, quality assurance, supply chain management, gender, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

• Outstanding time management skills and a willingness to work flexibly, juggling shifting priorities and competing deadlines, while managing people’s expectations effectively with the support of the Director of Research Business Development.

• A good understanding of contractual matters and experience in resolving them. 

• Experience in training colleagues on best practice and developing associated materials. 

• Strong IT and Microsoft skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint) 

• Project management certification such as Prince 2. 

Desirable Criteria: 

• An interest in, and knowledge of, defence, security and geopolitics. 

• Experience in a Think Tank/Charity sector 

​Our expectations 

We expect all staff to abide by and promote our RUSI’s Vision and Values . 

​ Benefits 

• 25 days annual leave (rising with service)

• Additional days off during Christmas -RUSI Christmas closure days 

• Generous pension contributions at 6% employer contribution,

• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme 

• Season ticket loan

• Access to free access to RUSI's world leading programme of events and conferences, research materials and library 

• Trained Mental Health First Aiders

• *Enhanced sick pay 

• *Enhanced maternity and paternity leave 

*Depending on length of service 

​Application Process   

To apply, please click on the apply button and follow the instructions.

You will be asked to include: 

•  your CV

•  a Cover letter of no more than one page. 

Closing date: 3nd June 2024 at 23:59pm. . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the closing date brought forward if needed. Early application is encouraged. Only shortlisted applicant will be contacted. 

Equal Opportunity and Values  

At RUSI you will be appreciated and valued. Our stakeholders, transactions, and projects are international and diverse, so we work hard to create inclusive teams that support our efforts and each other. We are committed in promoting equality and diversity in our workforce and make it as diverse as the communities we serve. Our recruitment data helps us monitor the effectiveness of our recruitment practices in order that we can continue to improve on creating a more diverse workforce.   

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Bids Manager 

Summary 

Reports to: Director Research Business Development​ 

Team: Business Development 

Salary range: £45,000-55,000 per annum (depending on skills and experience). 

Location: London, Hybrid (min. two days a week) 

Contract: Full-time Permanent  

Are you a strategic, passionate, and experienced leader with a big heart for the older generations? If so, you could be the person we are looking for to lead Embracing Age.

Introduction

We live in a world that is ageing, and with that come opportunities and challenges.  At Embracing Age we want to harness those opportunities and respond to the challenges. We’re motivated by the heart of God towards the older generations, particularly those no longer able to live independently, and needing to draw on care and support. 

If you’re motivated by a similar heart and that message resonates, then perhaps you are the person to take Embracing Age forward in this next season. It’s an exciting time, we’re a growing charity with an amazing staff team and trustee board.
 

About Us

Embracing Age is a Christian charity working towards a world where older people are valued, connected and full of hope. We do this by befriending care home residents, supporting informal carers and equipping churches in their work amongst older people. Care home residents are twice as likely to feel severely lonely than older people living at home and we want to embrace them with God's love.

About the Role

The CEO will provide leadership to Embracing Age and to be responsible for the management and administration of the charity, in partnership with and reporting to the trustees. You'll lead, inspire and motivate staff and volunteers, whilst upholding and developing the Christian ethos, vision, mission and values of Embracing Age, along with the strategic objectives and priorities.

About You

You’ll be a strategic, passionate person with a big heart for the older generations and a desire to mobilise churches and communities in coming alongside them. You’ll be a friendly, confident individual with good communication and organisational skills who is looking for a part time flexible role. 

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this role, please read through the recruitment pack and send your CV and a covering letter of no more than two sides, outlining your interest in and suitability for the role.

Your application should include a brief description of your faith journey and Church involvement and the details of two referees, one being a Church leader and the second a professional referee.

If you would like an informal chat about the role please get in touch

Closing date 8th June 2024

The National Literacy Trust empowers children, young people and adults from disadvantaged communities with the literacy skills they need to succeed. Their research makes them the leading authority on literacy and drives all their work.

There has never been a more exciting time to join, with an ambitious Director of Fundraising focused on growth, a CEO brimming with ideas and energy, a compelling and unique case for support, and the whole organisation united behind fundraising.

The Corporate Partnerships team has seen impressive success over recent years with the team now bringing in more than £4 million annually from a range of partners including Chase Bank, Lancôme, KPMG, McDonald’s, Morrisons, Bloomberg and WHSmith.

This is a brilliant opportunity to work across a range of multi-faceted corporate partnerships at the 5 and 6-figure level. You will deliver exceptional stewardship focused on growing and developing relationships with existing partners securing ongoing and continued support.

As Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will: 

• Account manage a diverse portfolio of corporate partners at the 5 and 6-figure level
• Create and deliver high quality stewardship plans for your accounts
• Research, write and pitch compelling funding proposals to renew and uplift existing partnerships
• Build strong relationships with all key stakeholders internally and externally
• Work with the new business team to ensure the seamless handover and onboarding process for new partners

Ideal skills and experience: 

• Experience in managing a range of 5 and 6-figure corporate partnerships in the not-for-profit sector
• Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills, and someone who can develop rapport with stakeholders of all levels forging effective and collaborative working relationships
• Ability to think creatively about corporate partnerships, identifying opportunities for uplift and increased engagement among existing partners, fostering a strong sense of connection to the charity’s mission

Benefits include: 

• 39 days of annual leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff), made up of 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and office closure from Christmas Day to New Year’s Day inclusive
• 8% employer pension contribution
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and shared parental leave and pay policy – after 1 year of service, employees are entitled to 12 weeks on half pay in additional to statutory entitlements, with two weeks of paternity leave at full pay (subject to qualifying criteria)
• Employee assistance programme
• Shopping and leisure venue discounts
• Discounted gym membership, dental plans and health assessments

We are looking for a Corporate Partnerships Manager to join the National Theatre Development Team.

The purpose of the role

The Corporate Partnerships Manager is responsible for delivering, renewing and evolving new and existing high-value, long-term corporate partnerships. They will work with the Senior Corporate Account Manager to support the team in delivering best-in-class account management. The Corporate Partnerships Manager will also support with new business and revenue generation through securing additional income.

The ideal candidate will have experience in managing a variety of corporate accounts and have a good understanding of the partnerships landscape and stakeholder management. The candidate will be a creative problem solver, with exemplary relationship building and customer service skills. The role will be focussed on both account management and new business. The candidate will have an ambitious approach to generating revenue through income growth opportunities and new business both with existing accounts and new prospects for the National Theatre.

The successful candidate will have the following: 

• Proven track record of securing income and managing partnerships/sponsorships, possibly gained within a target driven environment.

• Experience of negotiating bespoke partnership deals and benefit packages and composing commercial participator agreements or similar legal contracts.

• Demonstrable experience of managing stakeholder relationships, preferably with c-suite involvement

• Ability to effectively chair and manage external partner meetings, taking a confident and proactive approach whilst also being responsive and accountable for meeting outcomes

• Commercial awareness with knowledge of various corporate sectors

If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!

Please note 

The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Monday 17th June 2024 at 12 Noon.

We support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies.

Hours: Part-time, 3 days per week (8 hours within the hours of 9 am to 6 pm with 1 hour’s lunch break) + one day of weekend support hub per month

Working days: Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (and one weekend day a month)

Reporting to: CEO & Team Manager

Location: Mostly office-based with once-a-month offsite location (office, occasional home and offsite) Office is based in the City of London near Bank station

Salary: £18,000 per annum for 3 days a week (Pro-rata of £30k)

*Overtime is compensated either by pay or time off in lieu 

Holiday: Pro-rata of 30 days a year excluding bank holidays plus holiday office closure (before New Year’s holidays) and 1 day of annual mental health leave

Contract: 18 months temporary contract, 6 months probationary period

Start date: 1st July 2024 (Notice period will be considered with those who have notice periods) The first round of interviews will be scheduled for the week of 5th June 2024.

Occupational Requirement: The Vavengers is an equal opportunities employer. In line with legal requirements and the nature of the work required for this role, we are seeking women-only applications as an occupational requirement under Schedule 9 Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

The Vavengers is a proud Living Wage Employer, Certified Halo Workplace and member of the Sunflower Network for Hidden Disabilities, also member of Employers' Initiative on Domestic Abuse. 

We are The Vavengers. We listen, we support and we take action. We educate, collaborate, aid and empower. We are a survivor, migrant and female-led organisation, standing with and for every woman affected by Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) and all other forms of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) - let’s help end it together.

Key Responsibilities

Community mobilisation, organisation, fundraising, case management, survivor support

Overall Responsibilities

• Facilitate educational and direct support programs, through data-driven research and community engagement

• Create a stable foundation for projects, events, and development

• Organise, run and develop The Vavengers award-winning support & wellness hubs for women and girls

• Manage referral process connecting women and girls with other organisations and local authorities

• Develop bids and secure grants to cover core and project costs

• Manage the nationwide expansion of the support hub model 

• Build and maintain partnerships with aligned stakeholders

• Lead and improve community projects through concept development, fundraising and relationship management

• Support the C-suite with business development in line with the business plan

• Support the wider team on events & campaign management 

Day-to-day tasks

• Organise, run and report on support & wellness hubs for women and girls, and be the face of the support hub programme 

• Support the community through referrals to local authorities and partner organisations on housing, immigration, food security and access to other essential services. Following up and communicating with beneficiaries throughout the process 

• Identify and eliminate safeguarding risks

• Identify need gaps within communities and fulfil crisis and emergency management plans, help prepare the organisation for unexpected urgent response work

• Amplify the voice of the communities we support 

• Identify and highlight the ongoing issues faced by the women and girls we support with the team and external stakeholders

• Organise and manage programme facilitators and role-related volunteers

• Map out fundraising opportunities and secure funding through written grant applications and manage funding processes from start to end including mid and end-journey reports 

• Develop and maintain the existing community ambassadorship programme by listening to community needs and helping to implement solutions

• Maintain strong relationships. Including with Community Ambassadors, Wellness Ambassadors, programme facilitators, existing or potential partners and funders, and be a reliable point of contact for seamless communication

• Expand community engagement through offsite outreach and partnerships with local councils, grassroots organisations, healthcare professionals, community leaders and sector partners (*The Vavengers works with over 150 partnerships across the UK)

• Work collaboratively to ensure that new programs align with the charity’s mission, vision and purpose

• Be an active advocate for The Vavengers mission and community

Additional Responsibilities

• Oversee governance activities of volunteers (volunteer contracts, reports and management)

• Managing DBS clearances and background checks for the required board, staff and volunteers and acting as one of the safeguarding officers of the organisation

• Assist with and contribute to offsite educational workshops where appropriate

• Organising the sourcing and delivery of essential items from partners

• Managing project budgets and an expense account

Desirable skills and attributes:

• Strong emotional intelligence

• Innovative thinking

• Fundraising and grant management

• Clear communication

• Process management & improvement

• Digital literacy

• Referral & case management

• Business development

• Solution-focused approach

• Data-driven

• Proactive

• Start-up development

• Project management

• Community leadership

• NGO financial literacy

• Trauma-informed

• Public speaking

• Workshop facilitation

• Understanding of NGO structures & processes

• Growth mindset

Essential software use: Salesforce, Google Workspace, Eventbrite, Adobe, Squarespace, Brevo, Survey Monkey 

*The Vavengers promotes the use of technology to reduce the pressure of administrative tasks and to make our work more efficient, there might be more digital developments as the organisation grows. 

Checks and training: Please note, that this role will be subject to a clear DBS check. The Vavengers will also provide mandatory training required by the role including Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults Level 3, Gender-Based Violence training, language and terminology and necessary software training.

In return for your dedication, The Vavengers will offer you

• In-house and external mentoring & meaningful career development opportunities

• The opportunity to work on ending Gender-Based Violence and creating a just society

• Inclusive, bold and creative culture

• The opportunity to be part of a start-up development

• Flexible working opportunities

• Pro-rata 30 days of annual leave (excluding bank holidays), plus holiday closures and mental health day

• A prestigious headquarters near the Bank station

• Employee counselling programme and other well-being perks

By submitting an application to The Vavengers, you agree to the terms of our Privacy Policy and for The Vavengers to use your personal data for the purposes of processing your job application.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about this role please get in touch with us,

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented individual with a passion for crafting engaging communications, compelling content, and powerful stories to join our team as Communications and Campaigns Manager. In this pivotal role, you will develop and manage a comprehensive communications strategy for the charity, making a significant impact on children and families affected by the childhood cancer neuroblastoma. 

As an exceptional communicator and storyteller, you will have the ability to write for a variety of audiences, inspiring engagement, raising awareness, and driving income growth. You will be experienced in developing and implementing multi-channel communications plans, encompassing social media, digital, and print. Additionally, you will manage and grow the charity’s press and media engagement. 

This is an exciting time to join the charity as we embark on several major campaigns and advocate for improved experiences and outcomes for children and families affected by childhood cancer. 

Summary of role responsibilities 

• Develop, implement and manage a dynamic communications plan for Solving Kids’ Cancer UK that encompasses the three key pillars of our work, across all communication channels;  

• Lead on the development and implementation of online marketing campaigns to raise wider awareness, demonstrate our impact, grow our income, and position our organisation as a thought leader in paediatric oncology;  

• Develop and grow our charity’s’ media presence and profile;  

• Raise the charity’s profile and reach through the generation of new online and offline audiences, followers and supporters.   

For more detailed information about the role, charity, and team, look at the Recruitment Pack.  

We actively encourage applications from those with lived experience of neuroblastoma and/or other childhood cancers. As an equal opportunity employer, we also welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. 

Recruitment timetable  

We aim to follow the schedule outlined below: 

Applications close: 16 June 2024 at 11:59pm 

Shortlisting: w/c 17 June 2024 

Interviews: 1 July 2024 (London office)  

If there are any adjustments that would help you engage with the recruitment process, please let us know.  

Safeguarding: As a safeguarding charity whose work and practice are underpinned by safeguarding principles to protect children and young people and enhance their welfare, we always work in accordance with legislation, statutory guidance, and best safeguarding practices. All our roles require a basic criminal record check.  

Knowledge & Information Manager

Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 (35 hours FTE) depending on experience

Hours: Full Time (35 hrs per week)

Place of work: Flexible/Hybrid/Remote with a requirement to attend our offices in Hatfield, Herts, for 4 x All staff days annually.

Join Our Team!

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Knowledge and Information Manager to lead our recently expanded Knowledge and Information team. In this role you will have responsibility for leading the development of our highly regarded information and resources, to support, and empower everyone affected by Crohn’s or Colitis.  This includes our evidence-based online and printed publications, web content, research summaries and other information, ensuring it is relevant, and accessible to all.

You will be driving new initiatives and developing tactical plans for the team which meet our strategic objectives.

You will be a member of the charity’s Management Development Forum, providing leadership across the organisation and liaising with the Senior Leadership Team and contributing to the leadership, planning and delivery of cross-team projects.

Benefits of Working for Crohn’s & Colitis UK

If you’re successful, you will be joining a dynamic organisation with an amazing culture. We offer competitive that include:

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing one day per year up to 30 days
• Pension scheme
• Flexible working options
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing programme
• Interest free loan for season tickets
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking and secure bike locks
• Training and development financial support and/or study leave
• Performance review and development scheme

About You

You will be skilled in the translation of complex medical and health information into engaging and accessible patient information, and have experience of working with patients and healthcare professionals to develop information resources in line with recognised standards.

You’ll be:-

• Managing the development of Crohn’s & Colitis UK’s repository of evidence about Crohn’s and Colitis.
• Experienced in appraising research and translating this for patients and the public
• Proficient in measuring the effectiveness of a promotion and dissemination and use of information
• Working with both our external and internal stakeholders.
• A skilled multi tasker, able to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• And you’ll have a calm, consistent and flexible approach to work with a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

About Us

We're the UK's leading charity for Crohn's and Colitis.

Right now, an estimated 500,000 people in the UK are living with a lifelong disease that can profoundly affect their quality of life.  And, because of the stigma surrounding these conditions, thousands of people are suffering in silence.  But we are here to support and champion their cause.  We are growing our amazing team to deliver new and ambitious plans, you couldn’t be joining us at a more exciting time!

If you like the sound of our role then this could be an opportunity to join a leading charity as we enter the next stage of growth and expansion.

How to Apply

Please submit a CV and supporting statement outlining why you’d like to apply, how you fulfil the person specification, and what you feel you will bring to the role, please refer to the Recruitment Pack.

If you have any queries about this role, would like to have a conversation before formally applying, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact jthe email stated within our Recruitment Pack

More details on this role and our Recruitment Pack containing the job description and person specification can be found on our website/

Closing Date: Wednesday 5th June 9.00am

Please note, applications will be assessed as and when they are received, and interviews arranged, so we may close the position before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.

We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.

We will not be accepting any contact from Recruitment Agencies or Media Sales

We are looking for a Devon Fundraising Manager to build relationships with key community groups, running third-party events and corporates for a small social welfare charity.

This is home based role with travel across the Devon region, you will need a car.

The Charity
A warm and collaborative social welfare charity, dedicated to providing hope for the future and giving people the opportunity and skills to flourish in.

You will be joining a small, collaborative charity with a supportive and inclusive working culture, offering fantastic benefits, including 28 days holiday + bank holidays, training and career progression opportunities, as well as much more!

The Role
Manage and grow the income for the charity through fundraising (corporate, community and some events.)

A key focus will be building on the burgeoning corporate relationships in Exeter and Devon, including managing the key partnership alongside smaller corporate partners, as well as looking ahead to next year's COY partnerships.

Research, plan and implement new fundraising initiatives guided by the fundraising strategy and your own experience.

Recruit fundraisers and identify and manage all events in Devon, nicluding a Christmas Carol concert.

Build new relationships and maintain existing relationships with the wider Devon community.

The Candidate
Experience of achieving financial and non-financial targets.

Demonstrable strong written and verbal communication skills; to be able to write reports, deliver presentations, and to communicate with and influence stakeholders.

Willingness to travel across Devon, and when needed, connect with regional service teams.

Full driving licence and access to a roadworthy vehicle.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Finance Apprentice

Contract: 3 Years Fixed Term Apprenticeship Contract, Full time,

Salary: £24,113 - £25,319 with excellent benefits

Location: London, UK
Hybrid Working: A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face to face, either in the London office, or as a result of an external engagement or travel for WaterAid. WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base. In order to apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.

About WaterAid:
Want to use your skills in Finance to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere? We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.
Join WaterAid as a Finance Apprentice to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good.

About the Team:
This position sits within the UK Finance team based in London. We manage the day to day finance transactions for the UK and support its budget holders to deliver their plans.
The Management Accounting team is responsible for providing robust reporting and analysis across the organisation, to ensure that WaterAid UK makes effective financial decisions and long-term plans aligned with the 10-year strategy.

About the Role:
We are offering a unique opportunity for motivated and analytical individual to join WaterAid as a Finance Apprentice, joining a cohort of other apprentices across WaterAid. Our rotational 3-year scheme will offer applicant training and development across various finance aspects across both management and financial accounting within the UK and Internationally. You will rotate between a role in the UK Management Accounting Team and International Financial Accounting Team. With mentoring and coaching from your line manager and WaterAid, you will pursue a chartered accountancy qualification (ACCA or CIMA) and begin a financial career in the Not-for-Profit sector.

This is a great opportunity for someone at the beginning of their career or looking for a career change. You will also have an opportunity to shadow other teams within WaterAid to complement your studies and interests.
The duration of the apprenticeship training is 36 months, however where a learner has exemptions, the duration of the course can be reduced accordingly. Approximately 80% of your time will be on-the-job training whilst 20% of your time will be spent working for your professional qualification.

You'll also:
The role will work with the WaterAid UK finance team, providing development opportunities through exposure to more senior stakeholders, participation in strategic project work and by gaining experience of WaterAid's work. In line with the learning and training programme, additional responsibilities include:

• Performing activities, as detailed in the scope and dimensions below, to the highest standard of accuracy and within agreed timescales to ensure the efficient and effective processing of finance information.
• Contributing to the development and improvement of processes and procedures, as tasks are undertaken and suggesting effective solutions to issues as they arise.
• Handling journal entries in the accounting system, developing your knowledge of basic double-entry accounting and different types of transactions.
• You will be expected to undertake and successfully progress through the chartered accountancy qualification (ACCA or CIMA) course and exams. 20% off the job study time will be allocated accordingly to enable the study element to take place
• With training, completing assurance reviews of the financial controls in Country Programmes, identifying key risks, and taking actions to support their resolution.
• Participating in grant audits including the US Government Grants audit, as well as ensuring any significant findings are addressed.
• Following up on internal audit findings to support Country Programme finance teams with their actions to address these.
• Assisting in the technical preparation of budgets and providing guidance to budget holders, facilitating efficient budget management and analysis.

About You:

• Degree level education. Please ensure your CV clearly lists your degree.
• Grade B or above in GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
• You must meet the prerequisites for ACCA and CIMA qualifications. If you are unsure about these requirements, please refer to the respective websites.
• Strong time management and general organisational skills, with the ability to work within tight deadlines whilst dealing with interruptions.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, confident speaking with senior colleagues
• Good task management ensuring accuracy & completeness
• Ambition to apply what has been learnt in the workplace
• To ask for help when needed whilst you develop and while learning along the way
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Positive, proactive and flexible approach - a 'can do' attitude
• Commitment to the qualification, own personal learning, and ambition to apply what has been learnt in the workplace
• Commitment to WaterAid's values and a working style that reflects these

Closing date: Applications will close at 23:59 on 16th June 2024. Availability for the interview is required week commencing 24th June 2024.

How to Apply: To see the full job pack, please click 'Apply'. Please apply by submitting your CV and a mandatory cover letter answering the following three questions in one document either Word Document or PDF format. Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be accepted.

1. Why are you passionate about working with WaterAid, and what impact do you hope to make?
2. What draws you to the field of finance and accountancy, and how do you see this career path developing for you?
3. Share a situation where you worked well with a team. What was your contribution and what was the result?

Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK. All our vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy.

Our Benefits:

• 36 days' holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
• Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
• We offer a generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%
• Wide range of flexible and agile-working arrangement
• Season Ticket Loan
• Free annual eye tests
• Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Adoption/Surrogacy pay, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave
• Sabbaticals
• Volunteer Day

Our Commitment

Our People Promise:
We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose - where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.

Equal opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.

Safeguarding:
We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.

Job Title: Institutional Funding Manager
Company: Self Help Africa
Team: Programme Funding
Location: Remote - home based (UK or Ireland) with occasional travel to London/Dublin/country offices. 
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday
Reports to: Interim Head of Programme Funding
Salary: £36,000-39,000 annual salary, depending on experience

Organisation overview:

Self Help Africa is an international NGO dedicated to the vision of Sustainable livelihoods and healthy lives for all in a changing climate. Headquartered in Ireland, with offices in the UK, the US, Brazil, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, the Gambia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Uganda, Senegal, and Zambia. SHA creates scalable and sustainable solutions to eradicating long-term poverty through knowledge transfer, investment, and market linkages.

SHA is currently implementing a portfolio of approximately 80 projects in 16 countries, funded by a variety of institutional and private donors including the European Union, Irish Aid and USAID.

Job Purpose:

The Institutional Funding Manager will play an important role in SHA’s institutional income generation activities. Working closely with assigned country teams, the post-holder will support pipeline development, lead the development and writing of high-quality bids, donor engagement, and positioning for contract and grant opportunities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are critical for this role.

French and/or Portuguese language skills are desirable. 

The role is open to candidates with the right to work in the UK or Ireland.

You may see similar roles advertised as: Proposal/Bid Writer/Manager, Fundraiser, Resource Mobilisation Lead, Strategic Relationship Manager/ Business Development Manager, Programme Funding Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

Proposal development

• Identify, research and advise on new funding opportunities.
• Coordinate proposal development for assigned countries/donors and cross-organisational teams to respond to funding opportunities.
• Contribute to meeting departmental financial and non-financial (volume and quality of proposals) targets.
• Develop and oversee proposal development timetable; coordinate inputs; write and edit content; provide quality assurance on fit with donor priorities; ensure compliance with internal review and approval procedures; ensure timely submission; and follow up with donors for feedback.
• Facilitate proposal consultation meetings, prepare summary presentations and develop meeting notes.
• Work closely with colleagues in the Programmes Department, who lead project design, to contribute to the assessment, research and design of projects for specific donor funding opportunities.
• Lead tracking of funding opportunities including monitoring funding databases, liaising with donor staff and colleagues on progress of applications or potential funding opportunities.
• Work closely with Programmes Department colleagues to support and/or lead contract negotiation with institutional donors.

Donor Strategy Alignment, Engagement and Relationship Management

• Support donor strategy to maximise relationships and funding from donors through: meeting donors and cultivating contacts; creating and maintaining strategic account plans; liaising with colleagues across the organisation to coordinate donor meetings and briefings; and writing capacity statements/quality statements for specific donors. 
• Maintain up-to-date information on donor priorities, strategies, regulations and activities pertaining to SHA’s strategic plan.
• Ensure relevant staff including senior management and Country Directors are briefed on donor activities, through the preparation of briefing notes and maintaining up-to-date information on our management information system.
• Provide advice to Programme Department colleagues on donor policies and priorities, in order to support overall donor strategies.
• Maintain and report on donor relationship and income pipelines on a periodic basis. 
• Manage relationships with assigned funders to build effective long-term partnerships.

Programme Funding Team and Miscellaneous

• Work with colleagues within the Programme Funding Team, and across the organisation, to improve the standard of proposal and report writing and donor relationships, and ensure funding opportunities and contracts are managed according to donor requirements.
• Coordinate the timely review of grant agreements to signature
• Add and maintain opportunities, donor records, files and time records in the organisation’s management information system.
• Provide capacity development and training in programme funding and bid writing to colleagues.
• Contribute to Programme Funding Team reporting.
• Represent the organisation in donor funding-related groups and networks.
• Keep up-to-date on relevant areas of the development sector.

Key Relationships:

Internal

• Interim Head of Programme Funding (Line Manager)
• Business Development Manager (Institutional Funding) x 1, Programme Manager x 1, and Trust and Foundations Coordinator (Colleagues)
• Global Programmes Department staff (Colleagues)
• Country Directors and Heads of Programmes (Liaison)
• Global and Country Office Finance & Admin staff (Liaison)

External

• Donor staff
• Partners (NGOs, private sector, academic institutions)

Knowledge, Experience & other Requirements

Essential

• Minimum of three years’ experience in roles which included programme funding.
• Excellent written skills, and the ability to creatively turn complex project and/or organisational information into compelling proposals.
• Evidence of success in developing proposals and securing funding from institutional donors (e.g. USAID, EU, GIZ, UN, FCDO).
• Ability to form good working relationships and to coordinate with colleagues across the organisation and with partners in multiple locations.
• Administrative skills such organising and maintaining records, files, and databases
• Experience of building and maintaining excellent relationships with institutional donors and partners.
• Self-motivated, proactive and driven individual, with experience of managing and prioritising own workload, meeting tight deadlines and working under pressure.
• Strong and creative oral presentation skills and experience.
• Strong numeracy and analytical ability, with ability to understand complex budgets and an eye for detail.
• Ability and willingness to travel when required

Desirable

• Ability to speak/understand French or Portuguese and to write funding proposals in French/Portuguese.
• Experience and/or knowledge of agricultural development.
• Experience in coordinating, review and negotiate grant agreements with donors.

How to apply:

To apply for this role, please upload your completed application form (available to download from our website), CV and cover letter via the careers page on our website.

Only applications submitted via our website will be considered for this role.

Any candidate offered a job with Self Help Africa will be expected to sign Self Help Africa’s Safeguarding Policies and Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

Specific roles may require Police/DBS/Garda vetting.

Self Help Africa strives to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.

We are looking for an experienced strategically minded, dynamic and proactive Initiatives Manager to join us here at the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR).

Do you want to be part of a dedicated Workforce Development team, supporting doctors who deliver imaging and cancer care services? If you have a desire to work in a people profession which strives to have a positive impact on the lives of doctors and ultimately patients; this may be the opportunity for you.

In this pivotal role as Workforce Initiatives Manager you will be responsible for the successful development and delivery of initiatives to support us in fulfilling our overarching goal of growing the UK workforce in our specialties of Clinical Radiology and Clinical Oncology, ensuring that quality and impact are at the heart of our plans.

With a focus on the strategic development side of the team you will cultivate information into initiatives such as the development of curricula or standards but also ongoing initiatives which will serve to increase routes into the workforce for both existing and emerging groups of doctors and allied health professionals. Leading and motivating a high-performing and dedicated team to do so.  

What you’ll do:

• Manage the development and implementation of new versions of the postgraduate curricula for our specialities.
• Establish and implement necessary quality assurance mechanisms and initiative.
• Oversee the provision of support for ancillary workforce development initiatives.
• Undertake market research to evaluate the viability of proposed new workforce initiatives, targeting those with the greatest reach and impact.
• Lead, motivate performance manage and develop a team.

What you’ll need:

• Experience of curriculum development or experience of innovation in training programmes or teaching.
• Experience of programme/project management.
• Experience in developing funding bids/building cogent business cases.
• Knowledge and understanding of UK healthcare workforce strategy, including postgraduate medical education.
• Excellent manager of people, capable of inspiring.
• Analytical thinker, able to evaluate key issues and exercise sound judgement.
• Ability to prioritise own work and work of team to deliver agreed outcomes.

Why join us?

• Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
• Hybrid working (40% working week can be done remotely)
• Modern working environment
• Equipment provided to work from home
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Excellent pension scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive and forward-thinking team and organisation. At the forefront of the health agenda, our members diagnose and treat cancer, heart disease, stroke and more, whilst leading on innovations including AI, skills mix and community diagnostic hubs. If you are interested in finding out more about the Workforce Initiatives Manager role , instructions on how to apply and the RCR please have a read of the candidate pack.  

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity as a Corporate Partnerships Manager to account lead on an exciting multi- million-pound partnership? Eden Brown Charities is delighted to be working in partnership with an incredible UK leading health Charity to recruit them their next Corporate Partnerships Manager.

About The Role

As Corporate Partnerships Manager you will be taking the lead on managing a strategic, multi-faceted three-year partnership with a leading business in the financial sector.
You will need to have experience in generating income and engagement from a range of different activity including employee fundraising, sponsorship, commercial projects, volunteering and events. You will manage relationships with stakeholders across all levels and be comfortable influencing at a senior level.

You will be project management lead on a number of employee fundraising and volunteering activities, and you will be working with the wider team to ensure that the partnership is impactful.

About You

To be successful in this role you must have

* Experience of managing £500k+ partnerships (ideally in a charity setting)
* Experience of managing strategic partnerships alongside each other
* Experience of stakeholder management
* Have had Project Management experience
* Have had experience of reporting and using a CSR system

The Charity is innovative and forward thinking and are really invested in career development. This is a Hybrid role with a minimum of 1 day a week in the head office in London plus some travel to the partners head office which is within an hour of London. The charity also offer 33 days holiday on top of the bank hoiliday allowance as well as a number of other fantastic benefits. Please note that this is a three year fixed term contract.

To hear about this incredible role please call Laura Iliff on 07442607841 for more information. Please note the closing date is 27th May. First stage interviews will be held on the 3rd June.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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We're the UK's leading bowel cancer charity. We're determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer. We support and fund targeted research, provide expert information and support to patients and their families, educate the public and professionals about the disease and campaign for early diagnosis and access to best treatment and care.

We currently have around 90 staff based in England, Wales Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Thanks to the generosity of our community, we’re in a privileged position to be able to grow our staff team to deliver our ambitious strategy, On a Mission. There are huge challenges facing bowel cancer patients across the UK, and our community needs us now more than ever. We’re building a strong and united team to bring us closer to a future where nobody dies of bowel cancer.

We're looking for an IT Project Manager to join our Data and IT team. The IT Project Manager will oversee the planning, implementation and tracking of assigned IT projects within the charity. You'll be responsible for managing the project team, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget and meet quality standards. You'll serve as a liaison between various stakeholders, including clients, internal teams and vendors, to ensure effective communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle. You'll also identify and mitigate risks, resolve issues and provide regular progress reports to stakeholders. 

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and at we're committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Successful candidates may be subject to either a satisfactory basic or enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) dependent upon the role. 

Gateway Housing has been supporting communities to thrive since 1926. We are an ambitious London based housing association with over 3,000 homes in the heart of London’s East End. We provide social rented homes, shared ownership, and sheltered housing. We develop new homes too and are part way through an exciting programme to deliver another 250 homes by 2025. We also run our own in-house maintenance service, Gateway Homeworks. Our vision is that People will want to live in a Gateway home and People will want to work at Gateway.

You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time and be a key member of a dynamic team that wants to deliver great landlord services and strengthen our links to the local community. 

Our values

Our values add up to P.A.C.E. Passionate, Accountable, Connected, Excellence.  As a community housing association based in the East End for nearly 100 years, we’re proud of the work we do to address the housing crisis through building and managing great homes.

We are looking to recruit a part time Older People’s Money Management and Support Coordinator (21 hours/week) to be responsible for providing essential financial guidance, support and advocacy to Customers living in Gateway’s Older Peoples Schemes. Your primary focus will be to help older residents manage their finances, access appropriate benefits, and develop financial literacy skills. We can offer a hybrid working arrangement for this part -time position - you will be able to split your time between working from our office in Mile End and working alongside our residents in our Sheltered schemes in Tower Hamlets.

Your accountabilities will include but not be limited to:

· Working closely with Income/Housing Teams in reviewing pre-eviction cases ensuring appropriate support has been offered prior to action.

· Providing a customer focused service where we help to empower residents to sustain their tenancies, delivering both welfare benefits advice and money guidance support.

· Financial Guidance: Provide expert advice and guidance to older residents on financial matters, including budgeting, debt management, banking, and money-saving strategies.

· Benefits and Entitlements: Assist residents in understanding and accessing relevant benefits, allowances, and grants, providing support with applications, appeals, and assessments.

· Financial and Support Assessments: Conduct comprehensive financial assessments with older individuals to determine their income, expenditure, and financial needs, identifying areas for improvement or intervention.

· Budget Planning: Help residents develop realistic budgets and financial plans, considering their income, expenses, and financial goals, and offering ongoing support to ensure their successful implementation.

· Financial Literacy: Organise workshops, training sessions, or one-on-one coaching to enhance residents' financial literacy skills, empowering them to make informed financial decisions.

· Record-Keeping and Reporting: Maintain accurate and confidential records of financial assessments, support provided, and outcomes achieved, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations, and producing reports as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: 

· Extensive knowledge of a wide range of benefits (including welfare reform)

· Experience of working in advisory role with the public

· Experience of handling case work and referring to relevant organisations

· Knowledge of completing applications for benefits, grants, appeals and funding.

· Understanding the principals of budgeting for low-income families

· Good understanding of equality and diversity.

· Operate flexible working hours to make sure all customers have access to this service.

· Sound knowledge of financial management principles, budgeting techniques, debt management strategies, and benefits systems in the United Kingdom.

The role will work with a range of residents and colleagues, so a positive approach to collaborative team working is essential. You'll need to live our one team culture. If this sounds like you, we look forward to receiving your application.

Our benefits package includes:

· Annual Leave: starting at 28 days, plus Bank Holidays

· Subsidised Health and Wellbeing Membership

· Simply Health – help towards the costs of dentist, optician, and private medical appointments.

· Employee Assistance Programme – including free legal, financial and counselling advice.

· Pension – up to 10% employer contribution

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

CLOSING DATE: Wed 30th May 2024

INTERVIEWS: TBC

Previous applicants need not apply.

Please note that on some occasions where we have received sufficient applications, we will close the vacancy earlier than the closing date advertised.

GATEWAY is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community