Grant Administrator Jobs

An exciting opportunity to join Spitalfields Crypt Trust (SCT), a vibrant East London charity dedicated to supporting individuals affected by homelessness and addiction. This role is crucial in ensuring excellent relationships with fundraisers and donors while supporting the administrative functions of the fundraising team.

Role Overview:

• Responding to Supporter Enquiries: Handle emails, calls, and postal enquiries, providing high standards of customer service.
• Fundraising Stewardship: Thank supporters and acknowledge key events.
• Platform Management: Manage Just Giving, Go Cardless, and other online payment platforms, ensuring accurate record-keeping and reporting.
• Financial Records: Maintain up-to-date financial records and donor databases.
• Event Support: Assist with the planning and execution of fundraising events.
• Communications Support: Aid in producing marketing materials and distributing them to SCT shops.

Salary: £24,324 pa FTE

Benefits: 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 with length of service) plus bank holidays (pro rata on basis of 35 pw full time equivalent), 5% employer contribution pension, BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Health Insurance cash plan, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme.

Hours: 21 hours per week

We are seeking a motivated business manager who is committed to improving health outcomes for children and young people and reducing health inequalities. The successful candidate will provide exceptional organisational, financial, & business support to continue to grow the organisation. 

SAPHNA is a professional organisation and charity established in 2006. We are the voice of school and public health nurses across the UK, and the Crown Dependencies. Our mission is to achieve equality and excellence in school nursing practice leading to improved health outcomes and reduce health inequalities for all school aged children, young people and their families and communities.

We strive to take forward the Public Health agenda by working in partnerships to influence health, care policy, and support the workforce, for the benefit of children and young people and the communities where they live and learn.

The initial contract is 12 months fixed term with a view to extension. There will be a 3 month probational period.

24 hours per week, £33,000-35,000 pa, pro rata and depending on experience. Pension included.

The role is home based with ability and willingness to travel across UK when required. Flexible working hours to be agreed and to meet the needs of the organisation. Holiday allowance is 25 days per annum pro rata plus bank holidays.

Main Responsiblities: 

• Supporting the Professional Officer in managing finance, human resources, risk management, quality, operational change, board activities and business planning for the organisation.
• Providing programme management support for SAPHNA bidding, budget, invoicing, and contract management processes.
• To support the development and delivery of SAPHNA business planning and prioritisation, including horizon scanning and creating business cases and new opportunities for income generation. 
• To support the Professional Officer in ensuring all the organisations charitable obligations are met.
• To support the Professional Officer and SAPHNA team as required in any other related work- streams.
• Line manage the administrator assistant and have organisation oversight and governance responsibilities of the office based processes.

The SAPHNA is an expanding and evolving organisation, as such the job description and person specification will be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the evolving needs of the wider team.

· Are you looking for role in fundraising that will give you exposure to the full range of fundraising activities?

· Would like to be part of ambitious, creative, and dynamic team?

· Would you like to raise funds for an award-winning charity which supports refugees and asylum seekers?

The Bike Project is looking for a new Fundraising Executive to join our team. This role supports all of our fundraising activity so will give the post holder exposure to all areas of fundraising from Major Doors to Corporate Partnerships, Events and Fundraising Appeals. Alongside this the role will manage the relationships and support given to our Community Fundraisers and our participants in London to Brighton and Ride 100 events.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about raising money to fund the work of The Bike Project.  You will need to have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks/projects.  The role holder will need to have experience working in customer service and be confident using digital platforms and apps to enhance working practices. Although desirable, fundraising experience is not essential as training will be provided.

Being a small charity, we work in an agile manner which allows for creative ideas to flourish and new ideas to be implemented quickly. We hold donation sessions weekly out of our London and Birmingham workshops, so there is opportunity to see the impact of your work first hand.

As a team member at the Bike Project you’ll enjoy a fantastic benefits package, including extended family leave, a standard holiday allowance starting at 25 days and increasing with each year of service, access to the Reward Hub, and an Employee Assistance Program. 

We particularly encourage applications from disabled, and global majority candidates, and those who have personal experience of being a refugee or the asylum system. 

Closing date: Thursday 20 June at 11:30pm. Interviews scheduled for Wendesday 26 of June.

To apply

Please apply via Charity Job website with a C.V and cover letter which highlights:

· Why you would like to raise funds for The Bike Project

· Highlight your skills, experience, and knowledge which you think would make you a good candidate, ensuring you cover the points of the person specification.

ELMS consists of 4 supported houses, a small floating support service and a day programme for adults experiencing severe, enduring mental health problems. The service is commissioned to provide longer term placements, with varying lengths of stay. This role involves travelling between the houses and working some weekends.

About the role:

Project workers will work with clients at their own pace to develop their independent living skills as much as possible, manage their prescribed treatment, develop their living skills, develop & manage relationships and build social networks. Where possible you will assist them to access education, training or employment, by completing comprehensive needs and risk assessments with clients and identifying short-term objectives.

As a Project Worker you will take part in all aspects of the day to day running of the schemes, working as part of a shift from Monday to Sunday.  You will be required to work with clients effectively; providing support via structured key working.  You will also carry out assessments including risk assessments and goal setting via SHP support planning.  All Support plans will aim to promote SHP’s values and practices.

You will be responsible for implementing holistic support strategies to address the emotional, practical and housing management needs of residents of the project. This includes assisting residents with maintaining their mental health, practical daily tasks and maintaining a safe, clean, living environment.

The role will form a pivotal position within the schemes as Project workers are the point of contact for daily events. This might include structured group work, you will also support the project leads with activities and support case-holders to carry out allocated tasks.

About you:

• A working knowledge of severe and enduring mental ill-health, and the interventions and effective approaches to supporting individuals experiencing such conditions.
• A Person-Centred support approach and the ability to create collaborative support plans, build rapport, and foster collaboration with residents.
• The ability to learn and apply the principles of planned support and goal setting.
• The ability to understand and apply the principles underlying a quality and customer focussed service and a willingness to work in a way that empowers our clients.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively, prioritising different areas of work according to need.
• The ability to coach someone to undertake a range of practical tasks relating to living independently. 
• The ability to engage and relate positively with people from a range of backgrounds and cultures.
• A willingness to work a rolling shift pattern on a rota, Monday to Sunday.
• The ability to use IT applications and basic keyboard skills, excellent levels of literacy and numeracy.

About us:

Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.

We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 10,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.

We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need. 

Important info:

Closing Date: Sunday 23nrd June at Midnight

Interview Date: Week commencing 1st July 

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant. 

We need an events manager who is adept at managing projects and events, working with our fundraisers and encouraging our supporters to get involved in our events such as our annual trek, the prestigious Care Sector Ball, and all the other events we’re involved in. The right person will have the confidence and persistence it takes to persuade, cajole, prod and encourage fundraisers to do as much as they can to raise funds for us. You need to be proficient at managing the admin that goes with events, including using fundraising platforms such as Just Giving and Enthuse to engage with fundraisers and provide regular reports on the income raised. We will also need you to organize hotel, travel, conference arrangements for the team.

You must be based in England, to help us keep travel costs down as much as possible. The role is home based, with travel to fundraising events, conferences and network meetings, and with travel every 10 weeks or so to central London for team meetings.

 You must be a determined self-reliant professional though also a team player, to effectively coordinate and execute events and other activities, and be passionate about events management and fundraising to enable us to raise as much money as possible for the charity. 

Skills & Qualifications:

• Determination and a ‘can do’ attitude
• Well developed interpersonal skills, particularly around negotiation, persuasion, motivational and collaborative attributes
• Experience of managing fundraising platforms such as Just Giving and Enthuse
• Excellent organisation and planning skills
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Good IT skills particularly MS Office packages
• Ability to produce reports and information based on income received through fundraising and other platforms
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Must be able work in a fast-paced environment 
• Work well in a team but also be self-motivated

To be successful in this role you must have:

• Experience in event management, preferably in the charity sector, and be able to demonstrate a strong track record in fundraising and achieving financial targets.
• Creativity and confidence with a strong sense of determination willing to persevere to engage and encourage potential fundraisers.

• The ability to build professional relationships, tell the charities story in order to engage supporters and remain upbeat and positive when in challenging situations.

  The willingness to get stuck in, to attend events to cheer our fundraisers to the finishing line and to encourage others to take part.

Fundraising Manager (Community & Corporate)

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Fundraising Manager to join a small, friendly and expanding fundraising team.

Position: Fundraising Manager

Location: Oxford/Hybrid

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 FTE, Pro rata

Contract: Part-time, 21 hours per week

About the role

This is an exciting time for the organisation. They have a new Head of Fundraising, and a very successful Trusts & Grants fundraiser and are now looking to expand the fundraising team to complement the current skills and expertise and strengthen the relationship with supporters.

You will have the opportunity to build relationships with community organisations and corporate partners who fundraise and donate so generously to the organisation to help support young people through grief.

Key responsibilities include:

• Responsible for engaging and inspiring the communities around us to support the charity and build awareness of the work they do.

• Grow the existing corporate partnerships and develop new ones.

• Deliver activity to maximise funds from the Oxfordshire community, including schools and community groups.

• Building positive and long-term relationships with community partners via face to face, telephone and email communications.

• Create presentations on the organisations work and impact, to deliver to community groups.

• Support our partnerships within the community to involve them with event fundraising opportunities and activities.

• Manage a small portfolio of fundraising events and community initiatives, including third-party events and challenges, to maximise income and grow our supporter base.

• Responsible for recruiting, supporting and stewarding fundraising volunteers.

• Optimise the supporter experience of those who fundraise for the charity to deliver agreed objectives and income targets.

About you

As the Fundraising Manager, you will have previous experience in a Community and or Corporate fundraising role, will love developing relationships and can inspire others to act.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience of creating and managing great supporter relationships to deliver agreed objectives and income targets.

• Demonstrable understanding of supporter care.

• Comfortable working with CRM databases and standard Microsoft Office software.

• Effective communication with a range of different people and organisations, both face to face and over telephone.

• Excellent oral and written English and ability to present effectively to a range of audiences.

• The ability to inspire and persuade through sensitive communications, to rally support and advocate for the needs of our service users.

• Ability to drive and have access to a car.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Fundraising, Corporate Fundraiser, Fundraising Manager, Regional Fundraising Manager, Fundraiser, Fundraising, Corporate Fundraiser, Events Fundraiser, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Major Donor Fundraiser, Challenge Events, Events Fundraising, Sporting Events Fundraising, Individual Giving, Donor Fundraiser, Corporate Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Executive, Donor Partnerships etc.

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

The BNSSG VCSE Alliance exists to enable diverse VCSE organisations to engage and participate in system-wide changes to health and care services. We are seeking a VCSE Brokerage Manager to lead the development of a Brokerage Framework, which will provide a clear, fair, inclusive and proportionate way for health and social care system partners to reach VCSE organisations.

About Us

The Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) VCSE Alliance launched in January 2024. It aims to influence and facilitate greater collaboration between the regional health system (BNSSG Integrated Care System) and the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Sector (VCSE). It seeks to do this by enhancing the role of the VCSE sector in the delivery and transformation of wellbeing and health, and cementing our sector’s role as a key strategic partner in the planning, design and delivery of health and care, in its widest possible definition.  

The co-design of a new ‘VCSE Brokerage Framework’ with colleagues from the Integrated Care Board (ICB) and System (ICS) is a key priority for the VCSE Alliance in 2024-25. The aim of the Brokerage Framework is to provide a clear, fair, inclusive and proportionate way for health and social care system partners to reach a diverse range of VCSE organisations. The intention is for it to be a new process by which grants and opportunities can be distributed to the sector. 

This is a really exciting time to join the Alliance and deliver a new innovative process which has the potential to be transformative for Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

The Role

The VCSE Brokerage Manager’s role is to lead on the further development, piloting, and preparation for launch of the Brokerage Framework. The role will work closely with colleagues across the VCSE Alliance and the health and social care system. Ensuring that diverse VCSE organisations, from micro to large scale and that serve communities of interest, of place and of practice are included and enabled in the brokerage framework will be crucial to the success of this role. 

About You

You are an organised and proactive individual with a successful track record in project management and partnership working. Your skills include: 

• Strong organisational and time management skills 

• ability to prioritise tasks and deliver / produce work under pressure and to deadlines. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively with people from a wide range of backgrounds and roles.  

• Excellent self-motivation and the ability to self-start and use initiative.  

The Details

• Location: Bristol, United Kingdon (Hybrid)

• Contract: 12 months, with potential for extension

• Salary: £41,500

• Hours: 37 hours per week. Candidates interested in part-time or job-share options are welcome to indicate this at the application stage  

Our approach 

We take a highly supportive, flexible approach to enabling people to excel within their roles, and to reach their full potential. Examples include: 

• Flexible working – we encourage people to put in flexible working requests where this supports your needs; including caring duties, long-term health conditions or wellbeing.

• Hybrid working – 60% in the office or community venues and 40% work from home is typical for full-time staff. 

• A core day in the office for all staff (Tuesday) to ensure that hybrid working works well, facilitating the quick conversations and team discussions that benefit from face-to-face. We also have weekly team ‘wellbeing’ lunches to bring people together.  

• We don’t book any group meetings before 10am or after 4pm as we anticipate working around different people’s flexible needs and we don’t want you to miss out if you need a late start or an early finish. 

• We aim to ensure that everyone can bring their whole selves to work with a workplace culture that embraces diversity and recognises the benefits of a diverse team for us all.

• We offer you a highly collaborative workplace with lots of discussion, knowledge-sharing, a collective approach to solution-finding and a shared sense of purpose. 

We are looking to recruit a Archivist to join our team based in London. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £31,589.51 per annum.

The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two sister sites at London and Midlands. Our purpose is to share the RAF story, past, present and future - using the stories of its people and our collections in order to engage, inform and inspire. Our Vision is to inspire everyone with the RAF story – the people who shape it and its place in our lives.

We have two public sites (London and Midlands) and a stored collection (Stafford). Our trading company and active fundraising supplement Grant in Aid which comes through the Ministry of Defence.

The Royal Air Force Museum is a Carbon Literate organisation and as such promotes Carbon Literacy.

Purpose of the Archivist role is to:

Our Archive collection contains both official and personal documents which reflect the experience of those who have served with the RAF and its predecessor organisations. It also includes technical drawings and material. Public Records are held and the Museum is a Place of Deposit.

The Archivist is a key member of the Archive, Library and Research team contributing to making the collection accessible to our audiences. Undertaking the full range of archival work, you will help to develop and look after the Archive collection and support the Museum’s Development Programmes. You will be supported to undertake research contributing to the Museum’s Research Programme.

Applicants should have a post-graduate qualification in archive administration. The successful applicant will have experience of working with archive collections and excellent communication skills. Experience of working in teams and with volunteers will be essential as will experience of using collections management databases. A good knowledge of RAF history is desirable.

This post is based at our London site. Travel to all Museum sites will be necessary.

As our Archivist you will lead on sharing our Archive collection with diverse audiences, ensuring its ongoing development and preservation. You will share knowledge about the collection as well as information relating to and contained within it and undertake research in support of the Museum’s programmes.

Key responsibilities of our Archivist include:

• Facilitate access to the Archive collection as well as the information relating to and contained within it according to Department policies and procedures.
• Build and enhance your knowledge of RAF history and develop expert knowledge of the Archive collection.
• Contribute to the Museum’s Research Programme by undertaking research and through the delivery of agreed and supported outputs including but not limited to academic papers, conferences, talks and blogs.
• Disseminate knowledge through the delivery of agreed and supported outputs including but not limited to the undertaking of outreach activity, exhibition and digital content.
• Professionally care for the Museum’s Archive collection in accordance with Museum policies and procedures in consultation with the Archive, Library and Research Manager, as well as sector best practice guidelines.
• Support the submission of the Museum’s Archive Accreditation application.
• Support the move of the Archive collection to a new store.
• Supervise volunteers as required.
• Provide effective, timely reporting both in writing and through presentations and discussion.
• Contribute actively to business risk management and Health and Safety management.

What we are looking for in our Archivist:

• A postgraduate qualification in archive administration.
• Experience of working with archive collections.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent ICT skills including experience of using Collections Management Systems.
• Experience of working with cross-departmental teams and with volunteers.
• Experience of undertaking independent research activity

Closing date for applications: 7 June 2024 at 12 noon

Interviews will take place on: 19 June 2024

We are looking for a Senior Finance Assistant to join our Finance team, a team which is vital to the Foundation’s ability to make an impact and improve health in Lambeth and Southwark. This role will enjoy a broad and interesting remit, and will provide essential support to the Finance team in its mission to process and report financial information of the highest quality.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an experienced and growing team at an exciting time as we are in-housing the fundraising function and continue to develop innovative ways of working to support the organisation. The team is engaging, collaborative and supportive, as well as highly motivated and passionate about their work. 

Key Responsibilities

·       Payment process

o  Ensure appropriate approvals are in place prior to each payment in accordance with internal governance procedures.

o  Arrange weekly bulk and ad-hoc payments for all approved outstanding invoices, grants and commitments for the Foundation and its subsidiaries, from the appropriate bank account.

o  Ensuring all remittance advices are correctly send out to recipients.

o  Ensure all supplier’s bank detail changes are checked and verified.

o  Input all payments to the finance system accurately and in a timely manner. 

·       Investment ledgers input and maintenance

o  Input accurate investment pricing monthly to the investments schedules; and maintain the user profiles for investment managers’ investor portals.

o  Collect and file all investments statements to the appropriate files.

o  Assist with monthly property journals input.

·       Accrual & Prepayment calculations and maintenance

o  Calculate and input accruals and prepayments on a monthly basis.

o  Maintain detailed records and documentation to support all accrual and prepayment entries, ensuring the accuracy and quality of the work and its compliance with internal accounting policies.

·       Balance sheet maintenance and control

o  Check and approve bank reconciliations for all group bank accounts monthly in accordance with the procedures and schedules in force.

o  Ensure that any unposted cash items are posted in the finance system and investigate all other uncleared items.

o  Identify fixed asset purchases and disposals and compute depreciation charges, posting all entries before month end close.

o  Proactively review all balance sheet accounts on a regular basis and at every month end for aged items and mispostings, performing reconciliations for all control accounts, inter-company accounts and other accounts in accordance with the procedures and schedules in force.

o  Understand, maintain and run some routine month end journals with high accuracy. 

·       Management accounts assistance

o  Assist the Senior Accountant in producing the monthly overhead running reports, including account data running, variance investigations and final accounts distribution.

o  Assist the Management Accountant for month end reconciliation and other tasks as required.

·       General administration and support

o  File all work, which may be in either electronic or paper format, in the appropriate file(s) as soon as it is completed. Assist the team to organise documents and file constructively.

o  Assist in bank accounts administration as required.

o  Respond to financial queries and requests as required in a professional manner.

o  Other ad-hoc tasks as required.

·       Provision of cover

o  To provide absence cover as necessary for the tasks performed in the Finance team as required.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Knowledge and qualifications 

·        Previous use of finance system(s) with Access Financials or similar products (Essential)

·        Intermediate Excel (Essential)

·        Sound arithmetical abilities (Essential)
 

Experience 

·       General office administrative experience with exposure to a variety of processes and activities. (Essential)

·       Purchase ledger processing (Desirable)

·       Ledger reconciliations (Desirable)

·       Charity accounting (Desirable)

Skills, abilities and attributes 

·       A self-starter known for adaptability, flexibility, and integrity.

·       Demonstrates excellent planning and organisational abilities, capable of managing multiple prioritised tasks, deadlines and objectives with great attention to detail.

·       Dedicated to delivering responsive, consistent, and high-quality service to both internal and external stakeholders.

·       A team player, skilled at fostering effective working relationships.

·       Possesses strong interpersonal skills and effective communication.

·       Eager to acquire and develop new skills while assisting peers in their learning and development.

·       Committed to the principle of continuous improvement, ensuring attention to detail and adherence to due process.

Benefits

• Up to 12% employer pension contributions
• Annual personal development budget
• Annual health and wellbeing personal allowance 
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave pay accessible without length of service requirements.
• Health and wellbeing programme that offers optional free yearly health check-ups.
• Support for healthy eating via fruit bowls and onsite lunch facilities. 
• Agile working, flexible hours, and supportive IT kit. 
• Shower facilities and bike lock area. 
• Generous annual leave (27 days + bank holidays)
• Subsidies for glasses
• Employee Assistance Programme

Are you considering entering a career in law, having a strong passion for social justice? We are recruiting a Legal Assistant to provide administrative and legal support to PILC’s Gypsy and Traveller Legal Advice project which aims to defend and promote the rights of gypsies and travellers to pursue a nomadic way of life. You will assist our Supervising Solicitor, an expert in gypsy and traveller law, who has represented this underprivileged community over the last 15 years. As well as working on client files, you will liaise with the Legal Aid Agency to ensure their cases receive public funding, making sure documentation is prepared for court hearings, and arranging for experts and other participants to take part in proceedings.  

Ideally you will be available to join us from the beginning of September to benefit from a full introduction by the incumbent.

Since becoming independent in 2019, PILC has gone from strength to strength by carefully expanding our strategic priorities and project areas. Our team is growing and currently made up of 17 staff working from our modern offices in Cambridge Heath, E2.

Operations Lead Job Description

ROLE CONTEXT

ABOUT ALL SAINTS: There has never been a more exciting time to join the team at All Saints. As part of a new project to revitalise the church for the Island, we are planting the first-ever contemporary service into the Church as part of the HTB network of churches (including Harbour Church Portsmouth). We are currently building an amazing team to bring the vision to life. So, this is a rare opportunity to join a new foundational team and community and to be part of the team that sets the vision, values, and culture for the next phase of ministry at All Saints as we explore what it looks like to play our part in the evangelisation of the nation, the revitalisation of the Church, and the transformation of society.

ABOUT RYDE: Ryde is just a 10-minute journey on the hovercraft from Portsmouth Harbour. Ryde is known as ‘the gateway to the Island with several main travel points located within it. It also has a long stretch of sandy beach and lots of independent shops and cafes. The largest town on the Isle of Wight with a population of 37k. The Church is a landmark on the island with the spire visible from many places around the Isle of Wight and from the mainland projecting beyond the town skyline. The socioeconomic makeup of the town is very mixed and it is a great vibrant place to live and work.

ROLE PURPOSE

This is an amazing opportunity for someone who thrives on operational excellence and loves managing a project to completion to have a hugely impactful and pivotal role in a church entering a new phase of its life. You will be a key part of the leadership team and oversee the operational management of All Saint’s Ryde and assist other Ryde churches in the plurality group; ensuring structures and systems are in place to enable ministry and best use resources within our church, to advance the vision of the church. The Operations Lead will work with the Rector and Team Vicars to achieve the strategic objectives of All Saints in overseeing the operational, organisational, and financial aspects of the church.

KEY TASKS AND DELIVERABLES

Oversee Operational Excellence - Oversee the important day-to-day operations of the church and its buildings and hold oversight responsibility for: Project roll-out; Health and Safety; Food Hygiene, Fire Assessment; Risk Management; Infrastructure; GDPR and Accessibility issues.

• Develop and lead the ongoing strategic plan for the church’s activity in consultation with the wider team.
• Collect and collate data and process information to provide reports as required about church activity.
• Lead the process of planning, designing, developing and implementing church operating and governance procedures, processes and systems.
• Work as part of the leadership team to develop the church’s calendar of events and activities.
• Collect data regarding progress concerning the church’s key objectives and report regularly to relevant stakeholders.

Lead on rhythms to ensure great delivery and communication.

• Oversee the smooth operational running, development and communications of Sunday services & events.
• Responsible for the creation, implementation and ongoing development of excellent systems and processes to support the growth of the ministries and staff structure.
• Work with the team to ensure effective systems are in place for communicating with the church family and wider audiences, including the church website, social media channels and local press.
• Ensure that all church administrative systems are operating effectively and cost-efficiently to serve the running of the church, including all IT systems.
• Provide support to volunteers in the areas of Administration, Communications, IT, Safeguarding, Finance and Facilities to ensure that procedures are implemented and easily followed.

Help to oversee our greatest resource- People!

• Help to recruit, lead, onboard and equip a team of staff and volunteers to support the various functions of the church.
• Work with the team to develop and implement a relevant training strategy for staff and volunteers.
• Work with the leadership team to oversee the implementation of the performance management process to measure and evaluate progress against the strategic goals of the church.
• Responsible for ensuring all church policies, and staff handbooks are up to date and compliant with safeguarding, charity and employment law.
• Support the governance structures of the church and the churches working in plurality.
• Day-to-day oversight of the finances in conjunction with Church Wardens and Rector.
• Oversee the monthly payroll.
• Management of bank accounts, utilities, insurance, and various contracts as needed.
• Manage the church budgets in conjunction with Churchwardens, Rector and Team Vicars.
• Work with Rector, and churchwardens to ensure monthly and annual accounts and budgets are prepared for submission to the Charities Commission on time.

Ensure our facilities are the best they can be.

• Work with the church warden who oversees facilities to manage the premises and facilities ensuring the site is maintained to a high standard and used in line with the vision.
• Oversee facilities, insurance, health and safety and risk management.
• Project manage key organisational development projects within the church and where necessary liaise with external contractors and suppliers.
• Create systems that enable ministry and mission.

Be the Team – as All Saints has never had a contemporary worship service before, this is really a church-planting opportunity. We’re therefore looking to build a team of people who are energised by helping one another and who want to serve the wider vision of the church rather than work in team- specific silos. While most of your work will be focused on operational excellence, we’re aiming to be a close-knit team who all help each other and where no one is left with too much on their plate or a task they can’t manage. This means we’ll all help you with as needed, but in turn, we expect that you’ll help when needed with other projects as well. We think church is just more fun this way, anyway!

• Work with the Rector and Team Vicar to oversee and implement the church’s IT systems and infrastructure.
• Work with the Team Vicar to oversee and implement the church’s use and development of the ChurchSuite database - workflows, tags, GDPR compliance, data cleansing etc.
• Ensure that equipment and systems are fit for purpose and that security protocols and protection are up to date and compliant.

Learn and grow in community – we want to take our team time seriously, to pray for one another, and to help each other grow in our faith and giftings. So, we want an Operations Lead who is excited to participate in team meetings and vision days and has a desire to keep developing their skills, learning, and to create a culture where helpful and gracious feedback is encouraged at all levels. This will mean having a flexible attitude (being able to let go of something that hasn’t quite worked or improve an area that needs improving) and being a proactive member of the team- prepared to give and receive feedback openly.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS

The successful candidate will be:

• A mature and committed Christian, who is confident communicating the reason for their faith.
• A proactive self-starter, with a knack for seeing what needs to be done and finding a solution.
• Highly organised and can inspire others to be organised and use systems properly.
• Have an eye for detail and issue spotting.
• Undaunted by administrative work and have a knack for prioritising work and ticking things off
• the list, celebrating progress and achievements.
• A kind and considerate manager of people who delegates fairly and works well with others.
• Confident in advocating for and championing best practices.
• A passion for continuing improvements and upskilling of the team.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
• A love for the church and a desire to see the Church grow.
• Reliable, excellent time-keeping skills (be able to arrive on time, as well as run meetings to an
• agenda and time).
• Have a sense of humour and fun – can make mundane tasks fun for staff and volunteers.
• Exercises diplomacy, grace, and extends kindness to other staff and volunteers – can balance
• loving and caring for people well with achieving outcomes.
• Is willing to learn, grow, and accept and give feedback well.

NECESSARY EXPERIENCE

• Educated to a degree level OR have extensive experience in a similar role.
• Must have experience working in an operational capacity in a previous role.
• Excellent and professional budget management and strategic financial management and planning.
• Regulatory compliance and risk assessments in a professional environment (understands and can keep the team organised on things such as safeguarding and health & safety and data privacy).
• Successful project management.
• Recruiting and working with volunteers.
• Successfully managing others.
• Managing projects where you are not the subject matter expert (such as facilities or IT) but are confident holding other staff and contractors to account.
• Technologically competent – excellent use of MS suite, spreadsheets, databases, and digital presentations.

HELPFUL EXPERIENCE

• Worked in the church or charity sector.
• Professional qualification in Finance, HR, or Project Management
• Line management experience in a professional environment.
• Understanding of grant fundraising or a willingness to learn how to raise funds.
• Familiarity with ChurchSuite
• Familiarity with Accounting and HR software
• Familiarity with MailChimp, MailerLite or another newsletter system
• Use of Canva or other simple design tools.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Being part an active part of the worship of the Christian Church is a genuine occupational requirement for this role. The Operations Lead will be expected to be part of the worshipping community at All Saints while holding this role. The role holder must be available to work a selection of Key Annual events which will include various Holiday services, Church Meetings, Focus (our church summer holiday festival), and other key ministry events (for which advanced notice of dates will be given and time in lieu will be given if outside of normal working hours). All staff must attend weekly staff meetings in person.

PAY AND BENEFITS

• Annual Salary: £30,000 per annum
• Help with relocation costs (if moving to the isle of Wight from another location) - Enrolment in our Nest pension scheme
• 25 days holiday per annum (+ bank and public holidays)
• Opportunities for continuing development and learning.

We are looking to recruit an Museum Public Events Executive to join our team based in Midlands. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £24,663.88 per annum.

The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two sister sites at London and Midlands. Our purpose is to share the RAF story, past, present and future – using the stories of its people and our collections in order to engage, inform and inspire. Our Vision is to inspire everyone with the RAF story – the people who shape it and its place in our lives.

We have two public sites (London and Midlands) and a stored collection (Stafford). Our trading company and active fundraising supplement Grant in Aid which comes through the Ministry of Defence.

The Royal Air Force Museum is a Carbon Literate organisation and as such promotes Carbon Literacy.

Purpose of the Museum Public Events Executive role:

This role is key to support the growth of the programme at our Midlands site. This is in line with our strategic plan to nurture visitor numbers and commercial potential, through a colourful and dynamic Public Events Programme. The core purpose of this role is to lead on the co-ordination of support structures and administration for public events and play a vital part in delivering the events. There will also be an active role to play in developing the Public Events Programme in Cosford and supporting the Museum Public Events Manager in future planning and development.

Key responsibilities of our Museum Public Events Executive include:

• Manage the operational delivery of selected events and deputise for the Museum Public Events Manager as required
• Co-ordinate event-related logistics, including producing internal event briefs, risk assessments and events plans
• Manage the ticketing system, including reporting adding new tickets and day-to-day maintenance
• Managing events enquiries regarding upcoming events and bookings
• Managing digital content systems that help us communicate with volunteers
• Co-ordinate post event evaluation and reports including surveys, staff and volunteer feedback and financials
• Support the development of new events and sourcing of suppliers, contractors and partners
• Ensure that relevant RAF Museum policies and procedures are in place, adhered to and communicated to external contractors, suppliers and partners.

What we are looking for in our Museum Public Events Executive:

• Displays enthusiasm around activities, adopting a positive approach when interacting with others, and motivating team members.
• Demonstrates attention to detail in everything they do.
• Uses experience and knowledge of standard practices, procedures or customs to evaluate problems and make appropriate decisions/provide appropriate advice
• Is receptive and/or pro-actively identifies and contributes to new ideas and approaches, and adapts accordingly.
• Understands the Museum’s purpose, vision and strategic objectives, and how their own role, their team and other teams within the Museum, supports their achievement
• An interest in the Royal Air Force Museum, it’s stories and collections
• An interest in Public Programming and events in Museums and galleries
• Clean driving license and willingness to drive Museum vehicles occasionally
• First Aid at Work qualification
• IOSH or equivalent qualification.

Closing date for applications: 23rd June 2024

Interviews will take place on: 2nd July 2024

If you think you have what it takes and want to be part of this exciting journey, please visit the jobs page on our website for further information. Join us in delivering our purpose and achieving our vision, ensuring that the Royal Air Force’s story continues to enrich and inspire current and future generations. We would love to hear from you!

Location: Home Based
Salary: £16,500 (£27,500 FTE)
Hours: 21 hours (3 days per week)
Department: Business support
Job Type: Part time
Contract Type: Permanent

Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing low literacy and numeracy levels amongst people in the criminal justice system?

We’ve made substantial progress as we implement our new strategy, with improvements and expansions to our delivery model and a renewed vision and mission. To support our recent growth, we are recruiting for a new part time Finance Officer to help us effectively manage our day-to-day financial processes and provide financial and administrative support to our growing team of staff and volunteers.

Working closely with colleagues across the charity, your responsibilities will include the processing of purchase invoices and expenses, raising of contract invoices, assisting with budgets and forecasts and supporting our Income Generation team with their finance needs. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to various finance projects and strategic initiatives.

It is essential that you have strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, good communication abilities, and a proactive attitude towards assisting with diverse finance tasks. Ideally you will possess a formal accounting qualification (AAT or equivalent) or be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of basic accounting and bookkeeping. Underpinning this will be the ability to build relationships, and personal qualities that include persistence, determination and a problem-solving approach. We want to hear from applicants who are as committed to the cause as we are.

This is a home-based role but may require occasional travel around the UK including overnight stays.

Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 18 days holiday (30 days FTE) plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.

We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions.

The closing date for this role is Monday 17 June 2024 at 5pm and interviews are planned for the w/c 24th June 2024.

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Who: We are looking for an experienced, self-starting Finance Manager for the Central Foundation Schools of London, a charity supporting two state schools in London, with investments and endowments in the region of £40m.

Responsibilities: The Finance Manager will be responsible through the CEO to the Board, for day-to-day management of the charity’s accounts and all financial operations. They will manage the financial record keeping, payroll, pensions, banking and oversee the tracking of Foundation’s investments and income. The postholder will provide accurate financial management information, including quarterly cashflow forecasting and management accounts and co-ordinating the annual budget setting process.  They will be responsible for preparing the annual accounts to the required standards and overseeing the annual audit process. They will also provide advice on a range of operational issues to ensure sound asset management, value for money and compliance with statutory requirements relevant to the charity’s financial operations. They will contribute to the shared leadership of the organisation including collaborating on the implementation of the Foundation’s strategy.

Our Work: For over 150 years, the Central Foundation Schools of London has supported two schools in inner London. Between them, the Girls’ School at Bow Road, Tower Hamlets and the Boys’ School is based in Cowper Street, Islington provide places to over 2,500 young people. Today, the Foundation continues to benefit students at these two schools while also supporting the schools to strengthen the opportunities, facilities and educational excellence for current and future students.

Our People: We are a small team with three part time staff managing the day to day work of the Foundation.  A Board of 18 trustees/directors volunteer their time and skills and collaborate closely with the small staff team. In 2022 the Board started a process of transformation and modernisation of the charity’s operations and processes. In 2023, alongside refreshing our governance, supporting two major building programmes and updating our financial operations, we established our first strategy addressing how we can best support the Schools over the next decade and more. 

The Role: To support the exciting opportunities presented by the new strategy, Central Foundation Schools for London are recruiting a permanent Finance Manager to provide professional management of the charity’s accounts, ensuring the charity’s operational effectiveness and efficiency, accurate financial management information and advice, preparation of the annual budget, management of our investment portfolio as well as compliance with statutory for the production of the Annual Statutory Accounts in compliance with latest SORP and legislation.

Experience: We are looking for a fully qualified accountant with good post-qualification experience with the ability to work independently and lead the charity’s financial operations.

Hours: Working 2 days a week, the appointed candidate will have the flexibility agree their working pattern with the chief executive. Ideally, the new Finance Manager would work Tuesday or Wednesday (or both) on site in the Foundation office when other staff members are also on site.

Our Offer: Salary £48,000 - £54,000 pro rata dependant on experience;b ased near Old Street, with flexibility in days/hours by agreement; enhanced employer pension with option to join from day 1; 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata); taining and development support, including support for continuing professional development.