We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced business development professional to help us realise significant growth through securing new contracts and the development of our products and services

They will help to deliver the Charity’s five year strategy to develop our work with young people in schools, those who are NEET and our work with offenders in prison and the community. We are looking for candidates with at least five year’s experience of working in business development, ideally leading successful large bids (worth £500k+ p/a), business analysis of opportunities, development of service solutions and project management. Candidates will be able to demonstrate the ability to build relationships, negotiate with and persuade a wide range of commissioners/funders/partners. They will have the ability to motivate and influence across a range of levels internally, including with senior leadership team members and trustees. Context. In return we offer a generous package which includes Perkbox, Green Cycle to Work scheme and flexibility in your working pattern. 

Your place of work will be Walker house exchange flags Liverpool L2 3YL (Flexibility for home working). This is a permanent position within our organisation.A full job description please see attached. 

Interviews will be 4th November via MS Teams or Face to Face. Successful candidates will be invited to a 2nd stage interview which will include a test to follow of which further details will be given to the successful candidates at the time.

Children in Crossfire seeks to appoint a highly experienced individual to the position of Trusts & Foundations Grants Manager. We are an International Development organisation based in Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland that works to promote and protect the rights of children who are caught in the crossfire of extreme poverty.

Children in Crossfire are currently operating a 5 year rolling plan and wish to develop a Trusts & Foundations Fundraising strategy to support our programme of work in Tanzania, Ethiopia and Ireland as well as the core running costs of the organisation.  This strategy will lead to the expansion of our income from grant making bodies such as trusts and foundations and corporate donors.  Reporting directly to the CEO of Children in Crossfire, the Trusts & Foundations Grants Manager will develop and implement a Trusts & Foundations Fundraising Strategy and lead on all funding proposals to grant making bodies. To date we have successfully secured funds from a variety of bodies such as Irish Aid, UKAid, The Ireland Funds, The Hilton Foundation, Betterways Foundation, William A Cadbury Trust and a number of anonymous donors. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing a Trusts & Foundations Fundraising Strategy and leading on all funding proposals to grant making bodies. This is a role for a highly skilled and motivated person who is passionate about the work of Children in Crossfire. The successful candidate must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Trusts & Foundations Grants Management role with demonstrable experience in raising significant income targets.

This is a Full Time post based in Derry/Londonderry, however requests to work from home within Ireland & the UK will be considered.

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Wednesday 13th October 2021

Beyond the Streets is a small charity with a big determination to see routes out for women experiencing exploitation within the UK sex industry.  Your role is to lead on the maintenance and development of a strong pipeline of grant funding and relationship development of future and existing funding partners, including major donors.

We are looking for someone with great communication skills, high attention to detail, and a track record in building new partnerships and securing high-level funding from grant making trusts and foundations.

This is a full-time job, but with the possibility of a 4 day a week post for the right candidate. We have offices in Southampton and London and are open to flexible arrangements, including home working. We have the experience to invest in people who are interested in this work. 

You will be passionate about supporting women facing multiple disadvantages, as well as being able to support and motivate staff. You will have great communication skills and be able to champion the cause.

Your role will include:

 - leading on the ongoing development of the Beyond the Streets trust fundraising strategy;

 - overseeing the delivery of the Beyond the Streets trust fundraising strategy, ensuring that our relationships with large grant making trusts are well managed;

 - ensuring that all trust fundraising activities are coordinated and delivered to deadline with the Development Officer;

 - leading on the development of a major donor programme

Beyond the Streets is a charity inspired by Christian values. This belief inspires us to work with acceptance, value and mutual respect for all. We promote a healthy work life balance and regularly reflect on our boundaries and our strategy for the year. We genuinely seek to work as a team and ensure that no one is ‘rescuing’ or working outside their allocated hours.

Main Purpose of the Role

The Head of Fundraising will take a strategic lead and manage a small team of fundraising and communications colleagues to increase income from larger trusts and foundations, corporates and individuals in line with CHASE Africa’s 5-year strategic aims. They will also work closely with the programmes team and our overseas partners to help develop and write strong institutional funding applications.

The ideal candidate will have a track record of securing large gifts and grants from multiple income streams. The Head of Fundraising will also work closely with the Executive Director, programmes team and Finance Manager, and will be a key member of the Senior Management Team, attending trustee board meetings as required.

Background

CHASE Africa is a growing UK-based international NGO working to support rural communities in East Africa. We believe that when people in resource-poor, rural communities are healthy, are able to make informed family planning decisions and live in a sustainable and flourishing natural environment, they are far more likely to have a better quality of life and leave poverty behind.

Since 2012, CHASE Africa has provided over 1 million health and family planning services, supported communities to plant over 200,000 trees and accompanied 9 trusted local partner organisations in Kenya and Uganda to integrate rights-based family planning programmes into their work.

CHASE Africa is a small, relaxed and friendly team, based near Frome in Somerset. We have ambitious plans increase our impact and income over the next 5 years, and are looking for an experienced fundraising professional to help us achieve our aims. The team have developed excellent relationships with a number of UK and overseas trusts, high net-worth individuals and regular donors.

The Head of Fundraising will be responsible for leading the fundraising and communications team. Currently, there are four part-time staff members who report directly to this role (three fundraisers and a Communications and Engagement Coordinator).

Main Responsibilities

Fundraising

• Manage an effective, motivated fundraising team to achieve or exceed agreed targets.
• Write and submit proposals to achieve repeat and new funding to ensure income growth in line with organisational strategies.
• Work with the programmes team and overseas partners to develop and submit competitive larger, and multi-year, grant applications to institutions and trust funds.
• Ensure a pipeline of opportunities is maintained and developed, using the CRM Donorfy.
• Ensure excellent reporting and donor stewardship is maintained across the organisation.

Strategy, Planning and Budget Management

• Lead the fundraising and communications planning process to produce effective strategies which achieve income targets across a range of revenue streams.
• Produce regular income forecasts and contribute to financial forecasts.
• Develop and maintain income tracking and evaluation systems.
• Oversee the fundraising and communications team budget.
• Strive to develop an organisational culture of full cost recovery in all fundraising activities.

Senior Management

The Head of Fundraising will be a member of CHASE Africa’s Senior Management Team (SMT) and the post-holder will be expected to play a proactive role in the management of the organisation, including contributing to:

• Organisational strategic planning, budget forecasts and development.
• Working closely with the Finance Manager, attend monthly finance meetings, and advise the SMT on the availability of funds to support CHASE Africa’s work.
• Ensuring key policies are adhered to, including data protection and fundraising regulator guidelines.

Staff Management

• Agree objectives and work plans through regular 1:1 meetings with fundraising and communications team members.
• Plan and implement personal development plans with team members and undertake annual reviews.
• Recruit and train new team members as and when required.

Anticipated Skills and Experience

Essential

• At least 5 years’ experience in a relevant fundraising role.
• Experience of managing a team.
• Familiar with the international development sector.
• Experience in developing and implementing strategy and direction for fundraising work.
• Proven success in securing six-figure multi-year funding from grant-making organisations.
• Experience in preparing detailed donor budgets from partners’ project plans, budgets, and reports, and reporting against budgets to donors.
• Familiarity with using logframes, theory of change, risk analysis and describing value for money.
• Experience in networking with donors and funders.
• Experience in use of database systems for logging and reporting.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work co-operatively in a team.
• Strong written and spoken English.
• Ability to research, collate and summarise information from a wide range of sources.
• Responsible and accountable with good time management skills.
• Right to work in the UK.

Desirable

• Relevant bachelor’s degree.
• Experience of working in sub-Saharan Africa.
• Experience of securing funding from large institutional funders such as DFID/FCDO, EU, Comic Relief, and managing institutional funding contracts.
• Experience in charity communications and marketing.
• Experience of writing and producing annual impact reports and other publications.
• Experience of corporate fundraising.

What we can offer:

• 25 days paid holiday + bank holidays (pro rata).
• Flexible working.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Variety of learning and development opportunities.
• Potential for overseas travel to visit programmes in East Africa.

Application Notes:

To apply for this role, please consider the job description and person specification. Send your CV (maximum 3 pages) and a 1-page covering letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role by 9am on Wednesday 10th November. Please put “Head of Fundraising” in the subject line.

Please note interviews will take place on Monday 22nd November 2021. Candidates will be notified on Monday 15th if they have been selected for interview.

CHASE Africa is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are open to all talent and we actively ensure that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regards to race/ethnicity, colour, national origin, religion, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other protected class.

This role is for a proactive and ambitious individual who will develop and implement a programme of Individual Giving campaigns and products to achieve fundraising targets/budgets and maximise their financial contribution.  You will reach and engage with people directly affected by muscle-wasting conditions and with the general public to generate income.

Please note this is a 9-12 month maternity cover contract.

Applicants

The successful candidate should have:

• Experience in leading Individual Giving fundraising activities in a voluntary sector marketing environment 
• Experience of managing direct mail campaigns
• Experience of budget development and management 
• Proven copywriting, editorial and proofreading skills, with ability to tailor copy to the audience
• Sensitivity and initiative when dealing with donors and families with muscle-wasting conditions

Expectations in the role

• Individual Giving Campaign management and development
• To manage the implementation of the In Memoriam and Legacy marketing strategies and their promotion and stewardship activities
• Budgeting and reporting
• Supporter care
• Line Management of the team

Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities.

About us

Muscular Dystrophy UK is the charity bringing individuals, families and professionals together to fight muscle-wasting conditions. We bring together more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting conditions, affecting around 70,000 children and adults in the UK.

Benefits

We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We also offer a range of benefits including pension, life assurance, season ticket loan, ride to work scheme, health cash plan, and an employee assistance programme.

Location

This role is based at our office in Southwark, London with flexibility for home working 3-4 days a week. It is within a short walking distance of Southwark and Borough Tube stations. It is also a short distance from Waterloo Station, London Bridge Station and Blackfriars Station. We are also a 5 minute walk from the Tate Modern and Southbank, perfect place to go for lunch during the warm summer months.

   

In order to apply, please click on the Apply Now button and send your CV with a covering letter detailing why you are best suited for the role.

Please note we will invite candidates in for interview before the closing date so early application is advisable.

*Unfortunately due to the high volume of applications we receive we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within a week of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.

Wiltshire Wildlife Trust is one of the top environmental charities in the UK.  We have a reputation for innovation in both nature conservation and creating new ways for people to benefit from engaging with the natural world.

As Head of Fundraising and Communications you will develop, lead and drive forward a successful income generation strategy for Wiltshire Wildlife Trust.  The Trust is looking for a dynamic, innovative individual who wants to embrace the challenge of securing a better future for the wildlife and people of Wiltshire and Swindon.

You will be responsible for growing the Trust’s financial resources; increasing membership and raising the Trust’s profile.  You will lead on the development and delivery of a three year integrated Fundraising, Marketing and Communication strategy, while providing support and guidance to your staff, enabling them to maximise opportunities to increase income.

You will bring new insights, techniques and breadth to our income generation.  Your ability and understanding of success in recruiting, retaining and increasing members will play a key role in developing a wider and stronger membership base for the organisation.

You will be an excellent networker and motivator, with the ability to build good relationships with key funders, stakeholders, and partner organisations including regional and national Wildlife Trust staff.   

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) you will support the Chief Executive by taking collective responsibility for the management of the Trust and delivery of the Strategic Plan.  You will share in our success and achievements and help to formulate policy and strategy to guide the Trust’s development. 

East London Dance is hiring

East London Dance is an arts charity dedicated to championing and growing the east London dance scene. Having just completed our capital project to refit a historic warehouse and create a pioneering new dance and music hub, The Talent House, we are seeking to appoint a Head of Development.

Head of Development

Salary: £35,000 - £37,000

Full-time, permanent

The Head of Development will lead our fundraising strategy with the Creative Director & Chief Executives and work alongside the wider team to cultivate and maintain a diverse range of partnerships for the organisation. You would be joining at a really exciting period as we move into a new home, providing many new opportunities to engage supporters in our work. The role will have the ability to shape our long term development, at a pivotal moment alongside the newly announced Creative Director & Chief Executive job share partnership of Kate Scanlan and Tia Hassan.

Your Profile
You will be an insightful manager with at least three-year’s experience of working within the cultural, charity and/or social enterprise sectors. You will have a proven track record of successful fundraising and cultivating and maintaining a range of supporters for the arts. You will be a confident, persuasive and concise communicator, able to articulate values and beliefs, with a confidence in networking.

Deadline to apply: Monday 25 October 2021, 12noon

For more information on how to apply and a job pack please visit our website.

Location:  Home-based with frequent travel to partner meetings, networking events, etc (predominantly London but could be across the UK).

Travel: Potentially 2-3 team meetings per year in Paris and 1 per year in Dakar. The post-holder may, now and again, be expected to travel for limited periods in the UK or abroad.

Hours: 15-20 hours. We are open to considering flexible terms of engagement.

Contract Type: Part-time, permanent contract

Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 GBP pro rata dependant on experience.

ALIMA´s Spirit & Background

ALIMA’s purpose is to save lives and provide care for the most vulnerable populations, without any discrimination based on identity, religion, or politics, through actions based on proximity, innovation, and the alliance of organizations and individuals. We act with humanity and impartiality in accordance with universal medical ethics. To gain access to patients, we undertake to act in a neutral and independent manner.

Since its creation in 2009, ALIMA has treated more than 7 million patients and today deploys its operations in 12 African countries, carrying out support to 45 hospitals and more than 300 health facilities to care for more than 4,000 patients daily. Whenever possible we work in partnership with local NGOs to ensure that our patients benefit from the best and most relevant expertise wherever it is, whether within their own country or in the rest of the world. In addition, to improve the humanitarian response, we are carrying out operational and clinical research projects particularly in the field of the fight against malnutrition and viral hemorrhagic fevers.

ALIMA’s Team: More than 2,000 people are currently working for ALIMA. The field teams, closest to the patients, receive support from coordination teams generally based in the countries’ capitals. These receive support from the 4 desk teams and the emergency and opening team based at the operational headquarters in Dakar, Senegal. The Paris and New York teams are actively working to raise funds and represent ALIMA. The rest of the ALIMA Galaxy includes individuals and partner teams working on behalf of other organizations such as medical NGOs BEFEN, ALERT Santé, SOS Médecins  / KEOOGO, AMCP, research organizations PACCI and INSERM, Oxford, Bordeaux or Copenhagen Universities, the INGO Solidarités International and many others.

Countries we work in: Mali, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Nigeria, Niger, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Guinea, Senegal, South Sudan, Mauritania.

The work we do: Malnutrition, Maternal Health, Primary and Secondary Health, Pediatrics, Malaria, Epidemics (Ebola, Cholera, Measles, Dengue, Lassa Fever), Hospitalization, Emergencies, Gender Based Violence.

Role Context

The general objective is to support ALIMA’s medical operations by engaging donors to fund underfinanced activities: emergency support, research and innovation, and talent development. This is a major strategic goal for a fast growing and high impact organization (1.7 million patients a year, 2,000 staff, 73 million Euro budget in 2020).

After a 10 million Euro fundraising campaign in 2017-2021, ALIMA will launch a second campaign aiming to raise at least 25 million Euro in Europe, Africa, and USA by 2025. The development of ALIMA UK will be key to leverage the reach of the 2025 campaign with the help of the 3 campaign committees and the development team based in New-York, Dakar, and Paris.

ALIMA UK was registered as a charity in the UK in 2018 and ALIMA seeks to increase its fundraising in the UK with the recruitment of this first paid position. The ALIMA UK Head of Development will develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for expanding and diversifying ALIMA UK’s funding base with a particular focus on major gifts. He/she will be the key representative of ALIMA in the UK and work closely with the Paris team.

The ALIMA UK Head of Development will be in charge of developing and executing a comprehensive plan for raising ALIMA UK’s revenue in line with the ALIMA Global Major Gifts, Foundations and Corporations campaigns.

In particular, the Head of Development will lead ALIMA UK’s efforts to expand the donor base and increase the sources of revenue from high net worth individuals, private and family foundations, and corporations. The postholder will be charged with managing all aspects of ALIMA UK’s fundraising efforts including individual major gift solicitation, fundraising and outreach events, and foundation and corporation grant outreach.

Role Relationships

The Head of Development will report to the Major Gifts and Partnership Manager based in Paris who coordinates the Global Major Gifts campaign across three continents (Africa, Europe, North America).The incumbent will work closely with members of the Development and Communication teams in Dakar and Paris and with the ALIMA USA team in New York and will interact with members of the ALIMA UK Board of Trustees and with members of the Africa, Europe and North America Campaign Committees. 

Responsibilities

• Develop new funding opportunities with Major Donors, Foundations and Corporations in the UK as part of the Major Donor and Partnership team based in Paris in line with ALIMA’s Global fundraising strategy.
• Support the development and management of a robust prospect pipeline and a calendar of opportunities for engagement, cultivation, and stewardship of donors.
• Research and identify funding opportunities in the UK, craft compelling propositions and proposals for major donors and ensure quality and timely report back on gifts made.
• Take part in the identification and engage ALIMA UK’s board of trustees to actively support and fundraising plans and events.
• Working with the wider development team to deliver bespoke major donor activities including virtual and in-person events.
• Help to position and raise awareness of ALIMA’s role among peers, donors, and other audiences by participating in sector networks and representing ALIMA UK at events.
• Contribute to ALIMA UK’s general management in support to the ALIMA Administration and Finance team in Dakar: maintain accurate records, including in ALIMA fundraising databases for income recording and earmarking, ensure legal and ethical compliance, manage ALIMA’s UK budget and administrative requirements with service providers.
• Work within ALIMA’s giving, antifraud, anti-money laundering due diligence policies and GDPR policies and processes.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have experience in major donor cultivation and acquisition, with the ability to grow a campaign in a new zone with limited existing network. The successful candidate will be a passionate and effective communicator, both written and verbally and will be keen to develop the presence of international NGO in a new market as the sole representative of the organisation in the country, other than the board of trustees.

The postholder will also be expected to uphold the highest of fundraising standards and maintain full and accurate management information records, ensuring that all fundraising activity undertaken by the role fully complies with UK charitable practices, information management (e.g., GDPR) and fundraising regulation (e.g., UK Fundraising Regulator Code of Fundraising Practice). Key to this role is a deep understanding of ALIMA’s values and humanitarian principles.

Essential Skills/Knowledge

Technical:

• 3 to 5 years of experience of working in an income generating capacity with an NGO to identify, approach, secure and steward major donors giving or capable of giving over five and six figure gifts or 3 to 5 years of experience of working in an income generating capacity in the private sector in business development or account management.
• Experience of developing, networking, and enhancing philanthropic relationships at high giving levels.
• Demonstrable experience of delivering high level stewardship.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with international teams in multiple locations on complex programmes and donor relationships.
• Excellent written skills, including development of compelling communications for donors.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage a varied and demanding workload to meet deadlines.
• Experience of developing annual and multi-year budgets and plans.

 Personal:

• Excellent inter-personal, influencing and relationship building skills.
• Excellent communication skills, especially with high value supporters.
• Understanding of and commitment to ALIMA's values and work.

We are recruiting for a new role in our growing organisation. The Head of Services will be responsible for the operational management of all service delivery; ensuring quality and impact and producing service development and delivery plans with their direct reports.

The postholder works closely with the Chief Executive and Head of Finance & Resources as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to income generation and operational strategies. They will lead, manage, develop and monitor service managers and processes, staffing structures and robust quality improvement procedures, underpinning Age UK Merton’s continued sustainability and growth.

The postholder will oversee core service delivery functions, holding responsibility for developing and implementing policies and procedures. In addition, the Head of Services will hold relationships with funding and delivery partners, producing monitoring reports and evaluation to ensure sustainability and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

Strategy & Planning

• To assist the CEO and Board in formulating strategy for the future direction and development of Age UK Merton
• To work with clients, staff and stakeholders to identify the needs of older adults and identify new and existing services to improve health and wellbeing outcomes
• Support the CEO and Head of Finance & Resources with grant funding and contract bids by developing Project Initiation Documentation for review and implementation
• To develop new services based on identification of the needs of older adults using data, qualitative feedback and system knowledge
• To encourage and facilitate the involvement of older people in service development

Operational development & delivery

• Ensure appropriate risk management policies and processes are embedded throughout the charity and maintained within the Risk Register taking remedial action where necessary
• To ensure that all monitoring and evaluation requirements are completed accurately and promptly across the organisation, using the Charity’s secure database
• To ensure that Age UK Merton has complaint policies and procedures, including Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Health and Safety, HR, Safeguarding, Risk and Complaints

People & relationships

• To performance manage and support the staff, both directly and through delegation, to ensure service delivery is of a high standard throughout the organisation
• To ensure that the relevant personnel policies and procedures are in place, regularly reviewed and followed, including regular supervision, support and appraisals
• To build partnerships, both formal and informal, and work with other organisations within the borough and its neighbours
• To develop and maintain knowledge of local services and keep in touch with new developments, particularly with respect to developments in health and social care provision
• To promote good practice in the recruitment, induction, training and supervision of volunteers

Monitoring & evaluation

• To define outcomes against which the quality of the organisation’s activities can be measured, including appropriate monitoring of contracts and services in conjunction with service managers
• To ensure delivery of the Charity’s obligations under its grant/contract/service agreements with funders.
• Prepare monitoring reports and information to support the CEO with reporting to funders and the Board of Trustees
• Supporting CEO to prepare the Annual Report

Operations

• Liaison with our contracted HR advisors, as required

• In conjunction with the CEO and Head of Finance & Resources, develop and update Age UK Merton’s operational policies and procedures in line with review dates and updates to relevant legislation
• Setting Health and Safety standards for staff and volunteers to follow on Age UK premises and in the community

Age UK Merton is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. We strongly value diversity, promote equality, and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds and people with lived experience of disability.

We are looking for a talented and qualified Head of Finance who will lead our finance team, shaping its work to respond to the changing needs of a dynamic organisation. 

Please note that for this role candidates from under represented groups (BIPOC, LGBTQ+, etc.) are highly encouraged to apply.

With a recognised finance qualification, you will be responsible for leading the function, ensuring it is a trusted partner delivering an exceptional financial service to internal and external stakeholders.  You will identify and adapt best practices and innovations from within the sector to enable the Start Network to meet its needs as it evolves. You will ensure that we are well positioned to take on more grant funding and develop new and innovative financial products. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone to shape and lead our finance function, making an important and lasting contribution to the sector.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Strategy and leadership

• Provide robust, expert financial support and advice to the Chief Finance & Operations Officer (CFOO), leadership team and Finance and Audit Committee (FAC)
• Deputise for the Chief Finance Operating Officer on financial matters as required
• Lead on financial strategy and planning to enable us to become a major international grant recipient, including development and roll out of grant management systems and processes
• Work closely with the Senior Management Team to ensure that our financial systems and processes are agile, providing support and guidance to colleagues in using them
• Lead on specific and innovative finance projects to meet the changing needs of the organisation

Financial planning

• Lead on key aspects of financial planning across the organisation, including risk management and scenario planning, working closely with the CFOO.
• Create financial models to assist the organisation in managing financial sustainability as its operating model evolves.  This will also include monthly management of going concern forecasting.
• Provide financial modelling and impact analysis e.g., inflation, activity projections, workforce fluctuations or indirect cost recovery for the CFOO and FAC.
• Lead on monitoring and managing the annual budget delivery plan to inform business decisions.
• Ensure monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports are provided to managers.
• Lead the statutory accounts process, ensuring relevant resourcing and processes are in place to meet our needs, acting as the main point of contact with the external auditors.
• Ensure that financial systems are robust (including those relating to the grant custodian and any other financial arrangements) and that adequate controls are in place to provide assurance that funds are applied appropriately.
• Ensure that all process and procedures and arrangements are in place for detecting and reporting fraud and support any investigative procedures as required.

Donor Grant Management

• Monitor donor grant pipeline to ensure future funding targets are met
• Monitor donor income against budgets and manage recoveries and fund balances
• Oversee donor financial reporting and compliance to donor T&Cs, and manage risk of disallowances
• Support the Resource Mobilisation Team in negotiating donor T&Cs for new grants

Line Management

• Line manage and support the growth and development of the finance team members currently including Finance Manager, Finance Officer & Controller, International Grants and Finance Officer.
• Monitor performance and ensure financial KPI’s and targets are met or exceeded.
• Manage consultants and other third-party contractors as required.
• Provide team leadership to enhance ways of working as a team, providing high quality advice and levels of service to the organisation.

PERSON PROFILE

Experience

• Track record of leading a successful financial partnering service, managing a high-calibre, multi-disciplinary team to deliver against demanding timescales.
• Excellent analytical and reasoning skills.
• Proven experience of developing financial models, operating principles, and managing complex budgeting and reporting processes.
• Demonstrable experience of working at a strategic level and being responsive to change.
• Experience of developing finance practice and making improvements to service provision.
• Proven project and team management capability.

Professional skills

• Qualified Finance professional: ACCA, ACA or CIMA.

 Key Competencies

• Flex communication style to convey complex information concisely to different audiences, avoiding jargon and using simple language.
• Hold both a strategic perspective and enough detail to work with one part of the organisation whilst understanding the impact on other parts of the organisation and network through listening and engaging with other teams.
• Provide hands on support when required to the finance function of the organisation as a recognised need in a start-up business.
• Provide leadership by inspiring and unlocking motivation in others across the network to lead and hold them accountable for the results.
• Develop teams by creating safe spaces for them to be challenged and supported to try new things and learn from one another.
• Anticipate the ‘what ifs’ and actively plan to navigate them together with the team, seeking collaborative solutions and drawing on those with relevant expertise.
• Balance the need to follow systems and processes with the courage, identifying when systems and processes do not align with the mission, suggesting alternatives.
• Enable others to deliver results by setting direction, providing clarity around roles and responsibilities, and creating a positive culture.
• Provide an enabling environment for the organisation to try out new approaches to technology, financial and people management through openness to experimentation and learning from outside the sector.

Start Network culture

• Carry out the responsibilities of the role in line with the Start Network Code of Conduct and with a commitment to safeguarding adults and children.
• Show a commitment to the Start Network vision, principles, values, and approach.
• We are an agile group of individuals who use our experience and skills across the network, so flexibility to work in and with different teams and functions is a part of our culture.

ABOUT START NETWORK

Start Network is made up of more than 50 aid agencies across five continents. Together, our aim is to transform humanitarian action through innovation, fast funding, early action, and localisation.  We're tackling what we believe are the biggest systemic problems that the sector faces. Problems including slow and reactive funding, centralised decision-making, and an aversion to change mean that people affected by crises around the world do not receive the best help fast enough, and needless suffering results. Our work focuses on three areas to change the system:

The Start Network is at a critical point in its journey. We are looking for people to join us who are committed to our vision of system change. People with open mind-sets and approaches that are innovative, collaborative, and receptive to change. Start Network is a dynamic, exciting, and forward-thinking organisation and we need diverse opinions and views to effect system change. We are therefore looking for people who are open to thinking differently, are prepared to challenge, and be challenged and can experiment. People who put the individuals and communities we serve at the heart of all their work and want to work towards creating a different humanitarian aid sector”

We have grown and diversified our membership over the past 10 years. We are now set to evolve into a decentralised “network of networks” by 2025. We are currently working with five national and regional networks (hubs) in Pakistan, DRC, Guatemala, India, and the Pacific. They are developing locally owned ways of anticipating and responding to humanitarian crises. We aim to support the emergence and development of further Hubs in the coming years.  Our ultimate ambition is to devolve leadership, membership, programming, and decision making to the hubs, while the UK team transitions to provide services of support.

We are committed to protecting people, particularly children, at-risk adults and affected populations from any harm that may be caused due to their encountering the Start Network as well as responding effectively should any harm occur.  We are also committed to safeguarding staff from any forms of bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and abuse of power as outlined in the Dignity at Work policy. 

We embrace diversity, promote equality of opportunity and eliminate unlawful discrimination. We are an equal opportunities employer and treat every application on merit alone.  We particularly welcome applications from disabled, black, indigenous and people of colour (BIPOC), and LGBT+ and non-binary candidates.  We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet our essential selection criteria (see person profile).

Our roles are open to discussion about flexible working.  While our team is office based, home working is part of our culture.  For part-time working and job-shares, please get in touch with us for a conversation about possibilities for this particular role.

For more information about our values and startegic priorities please visit our website.

OUR OFFER TO YOU

• Flexible working with options to work from home and remotely some of the time.
• Note: all staff have been working from home under COVID restrictions, and we are currently transitioning to a hybrid working model which for this role will likely be 2 days per week in the office.
• Centrally located office with onsite drinks available free of charge.
• Access to cultural talks, events, pop-up sales, and a place to meet and socialise after work
• Discounts at local cafes and restaurants in association with WeWork.
• Family friendly policies and approached, particularly maternity pay (21 weeks full pay).
• Equity support groups and safe spaces – currently BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and open to others with budget and support from a cross-organisation Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Group.
• Wellbeing initiatives responding to the needs of the organisation eg additional days of leave given under COVID and regular activities initiated through Wellbeing Peer Supporters.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Access to counselling services provided by Thrive International.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Contributory pension.
• Life assurance equivalent of three times your salary
• 25 days holiday, bank holidays plus 2 paid company days over the year end closure period.

APPLICATION

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For further information about this role, please see the full job specification attached.

We are looking for an experienced Grants and Trust fundraiser to join our team. Do you have a track record of securing substantial amounts of income from a wide range of relevant funding sources? If so, then we’d really like to hear from you.

This is a unique role, perfect for someone who is self-motivated and looking for that work life balance by working part time, with some working from home. Fundamental to this role will be the ability to write successful funding bids, and you should have demonstrable experience in this area alongside a knowledge of Hospice care.

Location: Hybrid working (St John’s Hospice, Lancaster and home)
Hours: 22.5 per week
Role Type: Permanent
Pay: £27,045 per annum (pro rata)
Closing Date: 7th November 2021

JOB PURPOSE

• As a key member of the wider income generation team you will lead on income growth from charitable trusts
  and foundations. You will solely be responsible for trusts and foundation applications and relationship
  management with funders. You will work to maximise on the grant needs of the hospice whilst working with
  key audiences and a wide range of stakeholders to create an effective income stream.
• The post holder will be highly skilled, effective communicator who writes compelling well-researched funding
  applications and who collaborates with multiple internal and external stakeholders to maximise funding
  opportunities. You will be responsible for ensuring notifications of grants and trusts are dealt with effectively,
  in order to achieve annual income targets. This role will involve working collaboratively across all directorates
  to raise the profile of the hospice and secure the wellbeing of patients, carers and their families.

Help us shape the future of Manchester for children and young people.

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic third sector leader who is passionate about securing great outcomes for children and young people and can develop a programme of activities and support that consistently delivers meaningful and sustainable impact across the city.

The successful applicant will oversee the development and implementation of Young Manchester’s work supporting the youth and play sector in Manchester, focused on supporting our membership offer, grant making and network support across the city and building strong and strategic partnerships locally and nationally.

The postholder will ensure that children and young people are shaping Young Manchester’s work, in order to maximise opportunities for young people.

There is ample scope for an ambitious, creative and organised person to develop this post and be part of an exciting new chapter for Young Manchester.

We are recruiting to a new Head of Finance & Resources role to support the leadership and growth of our charity.

The Head of Finance & Resources is responsible for the management of Age UK Merton’s finances and core operational functions. This role is accountable for the finance department; overseeing day to day finance operations; managing financial monitoring and control including preparation of the annual budget, management accounts and forecasts; and preparing for the annual Independent Examination.

This role will also work collaboratively with the Finance Committee, and the Board to deliver sound financial advice and support to contribute towards strategic decision making. In addition, the role will oversee core operational functions, including facility management, supplier contracts and administration.

The postholder works closely with the Chief Executive and Head of Services as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

The postholder attends and manages the business of the AUK Merton Finance Committee and briefs the members on strategic financial planning, financial performance, treasury management and risk management.

Key responsibilities

Finance

• Line management of the Bookkeeper, providing supervision, quality control and support
• Support and oversee the Accounts Receivable function for At Home services, which provides support for older people in their homes at an hourly rate
• Oversees the Charity’s outsourced payroll provider
• Ensure that an accurate and timely organisational annual budget is prepared for approval by the CEO & Trustees in February each year
• Prepare quarterly management accounts, variance analysis and forecasts for presentation to the Board
• Develop and maintain an accurate cash flow position/forecast and funding pipeline
• Support the CEO and Head of Services with grant funding and contract bids by preparing full cost recovery budgets and providing other financial information
• Support the CEO to analyse financial performance, address threats and capitalise on opportunities across all income streams
• Prepare fund reporting information to support the CEO and Head of Services with monitoring reports for funders
• Ensure that the organisation is fully prepared for its annual independent examination including preparation of year end file, payroll reconciliation and liaising with the Independent Examiner
• Supporting CEO to prepare the Annual Report
• Ensure the Independent Examiner recommendations are considered and implemented
• Ensure statutory reporting is completed for Companies House and Charity Commission
• Ensure appropriate risk management policies and processes are embedded throughout the charity and maintained within the Risk Register
• Work with the CEO and Service Managers to review and support the implementation of required new financial processes
• Ensure that the financial policies and procedures are fit for purpose and up to date.
• Work with service managers to ensure understanding, implementation and compliance with all financial procedures

Facility, Systems & Resources

• To ensure that satisfactory personnel records are kept in relation to sickness, leave, working hours (including flexible work-times and time off in lieu) and staff performance.
• Liaison with our contracted HR advisors.

• To manage supplier relationships and service contracts for utilities, IT, communications, office supplies, printing/copying etc. reviewing expenditure against budget and seeking new suppliers as required
• To manage the Office Administrator, ensuring that day to date operational and administrative functions are conducted efficiently to enable high quality service delivery
• In conjunction with the CEO and Head of Services, develop and update Age UK Merton’s operational policies and procedures in line with review dates and updates to relevant legislation
• To act as Data Protection Officer for Age UK Merton and support the charity to remain compliant with Data Protection legislation
• Through the Office Administrator manage induction and agreements for new room hire customers

Equal Opportunities

Age UK Merton is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. We strongly value diversity, promote equality, and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds and people with lived experience of disability.

Harris Hill is recruiting for a Head of Operations, Finance and Development - (To Dec 2022 - Fixed Term Contract), for this environmental charity based in London

* Reports to: CEO
* Flexible working: 2/3 days a week will be based in their London office
* Time: Full time
* Contract Length: Fixed term maternity cover to December 2022
* This is a hands-on broad role covering, Operations, Finance, Grant Management and an outsourced HR
* Salary: £70.000pa

Responsible for managing multiple business-critical areas, the successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with excellent financial acumen, able to provide organisational leadership on all aspects of finance, fundraising, governance, compliance and HR.

On top of your normal Finance activities, you will oversee income generation across all revenue streams and will be directly responsible for creating grant budgets, preparing forward-looking financial scenarios and tracking expenditure against a complex set of grant funding streams. You will have a detailed grasp of the fundamental issues of financial control, reporting and strategy and proven past success in a comparable role.

You will provide board and governance support to enable effective decision making and will have a critical role to play in ensuring good governance, with responsibility for operational compliance, policies and processes. Excellent attention to detail, integrity, and resourcefulness will stand you in good stead, as you seek and deliver solutions in a fast-moving environment and provide advice and guidance to the wider team on a broad remit of issues, including compliance, people management and legal matters.

Managing a team of three, you will have a personable and assured leadership style, and will be able to rapidly build strong and mutually productive relationships with highly expert colleagues. You will be inventive, with ideas for shaping organisational culture, and hold an understanding of not-for-profit governance and current legislation.