Head Of Member Support Jobs in Colchester, Essex
Thank you for your interest in working for Birthrights. If you are interested in centering anti-oppression in your fundraising work, in embodying an abundance mindset and working in ways that resist fundraising cultures that too often results in burn out, please read on and download our recruitment pack for more information about Birthrights and the role.
About Birthrights:
Birthrights was founded in 2013 with the understanding that at the heart of the poor experiences and outcomes of maternity care for so many people in the UK, is a consistent failure to listen to the voices of women and birthing people and a complete disregard for their fundamental human rights. We champion the rights of women and birthing people through information and advice, training, campaigns, research and legal action. You can read our new ten year strategic framework here Strategy - Birthrights
About the role:
This is a hugely exciting role that will be part of Birthrights Senior Leadership team and play a key part in helping Birthrights’ meet its ambitions and achieve its potential. Birthrights
To date, fundraising efforts have been led by the CEO. We are seeking an experienced fundraising and business development professional responsible for co-ordinating Birthrights fundraising ambitions – including developing and delivering a new fundraising strategy that is aligned with our new organisational strategic framework. We want to strengthen our longer-term financial stability and ensure our fundraising aligns with our commitments to anti-oppressive practices.
About You:
You will be resourceful and organised, with the ability to build great relationships and have excellent co-ordination and administration skills. Your experience may be in one area of income generation or in many, but you will be able to see how you can draw on your experiences to shape and deliver a broader fundraising strategy.
We still want to hear from you even if you don’t meet all our criteria. Please tell us about experiences that have not been included here, but that you feel might be relevant to this role
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Turquoise Mountain is a British charity that was founded in 2006. We believe artisanal heritage matters and has the power to transform lives. We support artisans to thrive and to revitalise traditions in regions of the world where artisanal heritage is endangered, and to connect people through heritage.
Turquoise Mountain is a fast-growing organisation with offices in Afghanistan, Myanmar, Saudi Arabia, and the Levant, and with over 400 international and local staff members worldwide. We combine a cultural heritage focus with a wide scope of activities; we support artisans to thrive and to revitalize their traditions by any means necessary, and to connect people across the world through heritage. The places where we work are complex and sometimes affected by conflict.
Sound financial records and prudent management of our finances is core to everything we undertake. We have a small central Finance team that closely works with in-country Finance Teams. Because we, as part of our charitable mission, promote the sale of artisan goods to international markets, Turquoise Mountain has a trading subsidiary and also engages independent trading entities in the countries in which it is active. This means our Finance focus covers both charity and commercial, across different jurisdictions, and with culturally diverse teams. This makes the Head of Global Finance role a diverse one, that requires the ability to switch quickly, to build strong relationships, to lead and guide, whilst maintaining spotless financial records and financial compliance and providing senior management with the information and transparency it needs to make strategic decisions.
This is an exciting time to join TM, as we expand our operations and implement best-practices, the opportunity is there for someone who is committed to capacity building and leading a team through positive change.
Please read through the provided Job Description and Person Profile for more information on the role and how to apply.
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Context and Background
The innovative services that we develop are a critical part of the NSPCC’s fight for every childhood. We transform lives by working directly with some of the most vulnerable children and families. This role will help develop our service offer in respect of preventing and tackling child sexual abuse, with a focus on the ongoing development, coordination and implementation of our secondary education service. This aims to support secondary education settings to be places that foster healthy relationships and keep, young people safe from abuse.
Job purpose
• Scoping, leading and project managing programmes, services and products within the Development and Implementation Team within set timescales and budgets.
• Managing a matrix approach to service development and design, bringing together people, resources, skills and talent from across the organisation to conceptualize, design and create new programmes, services and products
• Working with a range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure that all new developments are informed and underpinned by evidence, have a theory of change and support the NSPCC in delivering its strategy
• Working with research colleagues to plan how outcomes and impact will be measured for each new development.
Key relationships - Internal
Reporting to the Associate Head of Development with close links to the Head of Development and Implementation, the post holder will work closely with an internal project team, managing workstream leads from digital, comms, content development, schools service, income generation and subject matter experts and have frequent interaction at Director level and other senior stakeholders. They will be in frequent contact with multiple teams and directorates as they operate a matrix style of project development.
Key relationships - External
This role will develop relationships at Director level and other senior stakeholders across a range of external partners including from Education, Children Services, Police, Health Partners and the third sector for the purpose of influencing, learning, collaboration and engagement. They will also work closely with participation and people with lived experience who support service development.
Main duties and responsibilities
1. Project delivery
· Accountable for end to end delivery of the development and delivery of projects within the D&I team, with a focus on education
· Ensure projects are well managed and desired outcomes are achieved and benefits realised
· Lead a matrix approach to service development and design bringing together a multifaceted team from inside and outside of the NSPCC
2. Governance
· Establish and maintain an effective governance and project framework for any development
· Ensure the correct oversight and controls are in place
· Ensure project paperwork is complete including risks and issues logs
· Produce up to date high quality reports and data in relation to the project
3. Quality
· Work with quality assurance processes to ensure all services developed are to a high standard and regularly reviewed for accuracy
· Review, scrutinise, challenge and apply evidence from a wide variety of sources to inform development
· Work with research and evidence colleagues to test and learn and improve services
4. Relationships
· Actively seek input from a range of subject matter experts and those with lived experience as part of any development
· Work closely with colleagues from across multiple teams and departments during all stages of development
Responsibilities for all Staff within the Strategy and Knowledge
A commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people
• A sound understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Commitment to living our values and guiding principles, as set out in our strategy.
Person specification
1. Knowledge relevant to NSPCC strategic objectives, specifically the education sector, relationships and sex education
2. Experienced in managing complex, fast paced, multi-agency/client relationships and cross organisational teams to deliver multiple projects
3. Significant experience in the successful design and development of innovative, evidence based services, ideally within the education sector
4. Application of structured project management techniques to plan, monitor and deliver projects involving many stakeholders and teams in their delivery
5. Understanding of implementing evidence-based programmes, within public services
6. Evidence of excellent interpersonal, influencing and networking skills and an ability to establish credibility with external professionals and stakeholders
7. Highly developed communication and presentation skills, able to explain complex technical information clearly and confidently, to a range of technical and non-technical audiences
8. Financial acumen and experience of financial modelling and developing and managing budgets
9. A personal commitment to ending cruelty to children, and to making safeguarding everyone’s responsibility.
This role is homebased/flexible but does require some travel within the UK.
Safer Recruitment
As an organisation, we are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk.
Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with our children and adults.
The recruitment and selection of our people will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.
Our principles:
• Always seek to recruit the best candidate for the role based on merit including their skills, experience, motivation and competencies. Our robust recruitment and selection process should ensure the identification of the person best suited to the role and the organisation.
• Committed to diversity and equality of opportunity and will interview all applicants (internal and external) who self-declare at application as having a disability and who meet the minimum requirements in the person specification of the vacancy they are applying for.
• We will make reasonable adjustments at all stages of the recruitment process in order to enable successful candidates who declare disabilities to start working or volunteering their time with us.
• Any current member of staff or volunteer who wishes to apply for vacancies and is suitably qualified will be considered and addressed fairly and objectively based on their merit.
• As an organisation committed to safeguarding, we will ensure all under 18’s joining the organisation will have ongoing risk assessments to ensure their role and activities are safe and appropriate.
• All documentation relating to candidates will be treated confidentially in accordance with the GDPR legislation.
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About UKCF
At UK Community Foundations (UKCF), we put inclusivity at the forefront of all we do, we put relationships first and we are ambitious for our members and the communities they serve.
Everyone should have the opportunity to have a fulfilling life and to feel they belong. This can’t be mandated by government, or done to people, only with them. Change needs to be driven by people who understand the local situation and our support makes this possible.
UKCF is a national network of community foundations based all over the UK. Community foundations connect philanthropic people with local causes that matter to them. They are charitable organisations focused on supporting a defined geographical area by leveraging funds to support community needs and local organisations making a difference. As well as supporting our members, at UKCF we explore social challenges, we provide national funding and we work with those who have the solutions to improve lives.
Benefits of working at UKCF include 30 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, up to two days paid leave for volunteer days, season ticket loans available, enhanced pension and a flexible working plan. As a disability confident employer, we welcome applications irrespective of your age, disability or impairment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender reassignment, sex or sexual orientation.
About the role
Come and join our small but brilliant Membership and Learning team. We have an ambitious strategy to strengthen the network through growing a culture of continuous learning, improving member insight and developing targeted learning.
We’re looking for someone who can support the team to develop, co-create, train and deliver inclusive and exciting learning that encourages creativity, curiosity and critical thinking in the areas of philanthropy and grant making. Your role will be diverse and a blend of project work, event management and administration. You will be involved in organising conferences, meetings, hosting webinars, managing specific areas of work and building relationships.
Our members vary from very small teams with two or three staff to well established very well resourced foundations. The Membership and Learning team are the contact point for all CFs: answering members’ enquiries, championing best practice and raising standards.
Working closely with other teams including Communications, Business Development and Programmes, the Membership and Learning team has an oversight of all UKCF activity relating to our members. Therefore the ability to listen, problem solve and engage others is critical. Take a look at the full job description for more information about the role.
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love dogs & cats? Passionate about animal welfare? Do you want to fundraise for projects that deliver sustainable and measurable results
Dogstars' dedicated veterinary team in Sri Lanka has sterilised over 70000 dogs on board a mobile solar-powered surgery suite. But it's not just dogs at Dogstar; we have sterilised 10,000 cats. In 2023, we opened a dedicated feline-only spay-neuter clinic supported by its own Cat Taxi service. In 2024, we have launched in-house training programs for Sri Lanka Veterinary professionals.
We seek a passionate, dynamic, and experienced Head of Fundraising to join our UK team in supporting this vital work and our expansion plans to help even more dogs and cats across Sri Lanka.
Position: Head of Fundraising (Remote Working)
Responsible to: CEO
Location: Remote
Role Type: Full-time - 35 hours per week
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop a comprehensive digital fundraising strategy to support Dogstar Foundation’s mission and growth objectives.
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Identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with donors and key stakeholders through digital platforms.
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Utilise data analytics to drive fundraising strategies and optimise digital campaigns for maximum impact.
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Led the digital fundraising team, setting clear objectives and monitoring progress towards achieving fundraising targets.
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Ensure a seamless donor experience across all digital channels, fostering long-term engagement and support.
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Keep abreast of digital fundraising trends and technologies, adapting strategies to remain competitive and innovative.
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Align fundraising campaigns with broader organisational messaging and branding.
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Prepare and manage the fundraising budget, allocating resources efficiently to maximise returns.
Requirements:
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Proven experience in a senior fundraising role, with a strong background in digital fundraising strategies and campaigns.
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Demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful fundraising strategies that meet or exceed targets.
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Excellent understanding of digital marketing tools and platforms, including social media, email marketing, and online donation systems.
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Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a remote team towards achieving fundraising goals.
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Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the capacity to engage effectively with donors, stakeholders, and team members remotely.
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Strategic thinker with a data-driven approach to decision-making and problem-solving.
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Attend 1-2 face-to-face team meetings in London yearly
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A passion for animal welfare and a commitment to the aims of Dogstar Foundation.
Benefits:
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Nest Pension
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Flexible working hours in a fully remote environment.
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Holiday Entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays. This increases by one day per year for the first five years.
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Opportunities for professional development and growth within a globally recognised non-profit organisation.
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Being part of a dedicated team that makes a tangible difference in the lives of dogs and cats.
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Are you an experienced individual giving fundraiser or direct marketing professional looking for a brilliant role in a friendly and ambitious team? Do you have a passion for nature and want to make your mark by engaging more people in protecting and restoring wild plants and fungi? Do you dream of a role where you will have the investment backing to grow core income, to innovate and drive impact? If so we would love to hear from you!
Who are we looking for?
You will have an outstanding track record of leading strategic investment and delivering results from direct marketing with keen understanding of how supporter/customer centred engagement helps drive income . You will bring strong experience in multi-channel planning and execution for membership and supporter recruitment and retention through digital, direct dialogue and offline channels, strong relationship building and communication skills, possessing analytical skill combined with creative flair.
What will you be doing?
This is a new position to head up the future development of individual giving at Plantlife. We have a growing base of over 20,000 members and ambitions to double this in the years ahead as we look to engage more people with nature.
This role will work with the Supporter team, building on strong foundations to grow membership, enhance supporter journeys and appeal activity to build lifetime value and deliver future legacy income as well as innovate to deliver core income that is the foundation for Plantlife’s mission to create a world rich in plants and fungi.
You will develop the individual giving strategy to recruit, retain, re-activate and maximise the life-time value of financial supporters through outstanding supporter relationships and experiences.
We are offering the role as hybrid or home based. We have offices in Salisbury or Retford and there will be a requirement to attend our Salisbury office at least once a month.
To apply for the role or view the full recruitment pack, please visit our website. We look forward to hearing from you!
Please note we do not accept CV's.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Head of Finance
The Landscape Institute are delighted to be advertising the role of Head of Finance.
To fill this position, we are looking for a Head of Finance professional who can help build a positive, supportive work culture that aligns with our strategy. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Head of Finance is fundamental to our success as a membership organisation and charity.
This is a critical position within the senior leadership team and will operate at a strategic and operational level, taking overall responsibility for the financial management, financial risk management, procurement and compliance functions. The post holder will be a qualified accountant who is responsible for the development of financial strategy, long term financial forecast, management accounts, reports, organisational performance and framework as part of a dynamic senior leadership team. The role requires an individual capable of thinking strategically and being hands-on.
To fill this position, we are looking for a highly knowledgeable individual who has significant previous experience operating within a charity and membership organisation.
To be successful you will have
- A qualification in accountancy (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, CIPFA) and an active member of a professional body/network.
- Extensive experience of providing financial leadership and oversight in organisations.
- Demonstrable experience of leading change, building organisational capability, and driving performance and inclusion, in a people positive manner.
- Experience of leading and co-ordinating organisation-wide business plans, monitoring and evaluating performance in line with financial resources.
- Strong knowledge of charity governance and company law and regulatory bodies returns relating to charity and company finances.
- Knowledge of financial regulations, including statutory accounting, budgeting, forecasting management reporting and cash management.
- Ability to successfully interact with the Board and other key stakeholders and lead presentations to the Board and sub committees on financial matters.
- Recent experience of producing annual consolidated statutory accounts, in compliance with FRS102 and supporting external and internal audits
If you have the skills, energy, and passion to join us on this exciting journey, we would love to hear from you.nance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: Please visit our website to see our Global Salary Scales for more information. This role will be paid at the rate for Grade F in these scales (salary for UK is shown but will vary if based in another country). We do not negotiate on starting salaries.
Location: Office based or remote working (or a combination of the two) from anywhere ADD has an office (Cambodia, Bangladesh, Uganda, Tanzania, Sudan or UK). Applicants must have a right to work in the country they wish to be based.
Reports to: Director of Funding, Communications and Transformative Partnerships (based in the UK)
Contract: Full-time, permanent (though we are open to considering applications from those who want to work on a part-time or job-share basis)
As an organisation that works with disability justice activists in Africa and Asia we are clear that lived experience of disability is hugely important to our mission. Priority for this role will be given to disabled people. We want to see you at your best and so please let us know if there are any adjustments at all that we can make to the recruitment process to ensure that it works for you. We are also committed to ensuring that we continue to review and make adjustments throughout your employment with ADD.
Job Purpose
ADD is looking for a Head of Transformative Partnerships and Influencing to lead on nurturing and expanding relationships with institutional funders and partners so that more resources and opportunities can flow to disability justice movements in Africa and Asia.
This is a new role that will lead both our institutional fundraising and influencing work. This role will be responsible for raising significant funds from a range of institutional funders. This role will also lead on the development of a new influencing strategy to inspire funders and organisations in the disability and development sector, to increase funding for disability justice and to fund organisations led by people with disabilities directly.
Finally, this role will also ensure excellent stewardship of our existing strategic investments and partnerships.
Person specification
This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about disability justice and disrupting traditional funding approaches. It would be a great opportunity for someone interested in transformation in the International Development sector with a commitment to shifting power and resources to organisations led by people with disabilities. We are looking for someone who can boldly challenge power asymmetries in the funding system and help build mutually beneficial partnerships with a wide range of people. The successful candidate will have strong influencing skills and be able to inspire people to understand the importance of disability justice and participatory grantmaking. You must also demonstrate a passion for ADD’s mission and a demonstrable commitment to the Social and Human Rights Models of Disability.
Specific things we would like you to have are:
- Extensive experience in relationship-based fundraising and building meaningful relationships with funders and partners
- Extensive experience of developing and delivering influencing and/or advocacy strategies
- Excellent influencing skills
- Excellent public speaking and networking skills
- A strong understanding of flexible funding and its benefits
- Strong strategic thinking skills and the ability to translate ideas into strategy
Please see the attached job description or visit our website to see full details of the role and what we are looking for.
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Contract: Fixed term, 12 months
Hours: Flexible part time, 22.5 hours per week
Location: Flexible, with periodic travel to EOA offices in East Yorkshire
Salary: £50,000 (pro-rata) + statutory pension and 30 days leave pro rata (+ Bank Holidays)
Reports to: CEO
Line Management: Roles within Marketing, Communications, Public Affairs, and Policy
The Head of Communications and Policy is responsible for leading the function to provide a coherent approach to communications, marketing and policy activity across the EOA. This pivotal senior role has oversight and performance management of the function to ensure our external and internal communications are effective against strategic goals. By leveraging your strategic mindset, collaborative approach, and role-specific responsibilities, you will play a vital role in positioning EOA as the go to place for all EO related matters.
This is an exciting time to join the EOA. The employee owned sector in the UK is growing rapidly, and the EOA is adapting to meet the needs of our membership. In the coming weeks, we’re switching on new systems and updating the way we interact with our members and stakeholders, so this is a great opportunity for someone to really make an impact in the role.
In our small but mighty team, you’ll have the chance to make a real difference, get involved in a variety of projects, and to develop your networks in the employee owned sector and beyond.
You’ll play a key role in advocating for employee ownership, influencing policy on EO, as well keeping EOA members engaged through impactful communications.
KEY ACTIVITIES
Strategic responsibilities
- Member of Senior Leadership Team, collectively evolving and delivering the strategic direction of the organisation.
- Oversee, support and develop communications, marketing and policy colleagues, providing the co-ordination, direction and guidance required for fulfilment of their goals.
- Analyse and report on performance of our communications, marketing and policy goals.
- Be a thought leader for the EOA, demonstrating our profile as an expert on employee ownership.
- Promote and maintain the positive reputation of the EOA positioning the EOA as a leading membership organisation in the UK.
- Utilising the EOA brand and narrative to oversee delivery of the communications, marketing and policy strategy for the EOA.
Leadership responsibilities
- Lead and manage colleagues in the Communications, Marketing and Policy function, providing support and fostering their professional development.
- Support the development and delivery of the EOA culture, demonstrating our values and empowering colleagues.
Collaborative responsibilities
- Lead and set the strategic direction on specific organisation wide objectives, jointly with the SLT to encourage collaboration across the team.
- Work across the organisation to embed the new ways of working and evolve and embed the culture and values of the EOA so they are fit for the future.
- Work with the Deputy CEO and Membership Community Manager to ensure that our membership proposition meets the needs of the sector and where appropriate act as catalyst for member recruitment, support member retention, overall engagement with member services, and increased awareness and uptake of employee ownership.
- Work with the Head of Digital and Operational Transformation to utilise our systems ensuring our communications are efficient and deliver strategic value.
Role specific responsibilities
- Ensure that the public profile of the EOA reflects our values and conveys our commitment to people powered growth in line with our strategic priorities, and reflective of the EOA brand.
- Implementing, and evolving a communications, marketing and policy strategy and plan that supports the EOA to deliver our commercial and non-commercial goals.
- Support the identification and relationship building with politicians, policy makers, public sector agencies and the sector to influence national and local agendas.
- Provide ad-hoc assistance to other team members as required.
ABOUT YOU
Knowledge and experience
- Experience in a Senior Leadership communications and policy role.
- Implementing organisational strategy and overseeing delivery through proactive and supportive line management.
- Co-ordination of a team of individuals in communications, marketing, policy roles.
- Experience operating in a customer/member centric organisation with commercial and non-commercial objectives.
- Demonstrable impact in similar role resulting in achievement against strategic goals.
Personal Attributes
- The ability to be an authentic, passionate and inspirational leader
- Growth-minded – able to lead, manage, motivate and develop a high performing team.
- Innovative, creative and proactive with an analytical and solution-orientated approach.
- Critical thinking – ability to seek out and then clearly present information and recommendations
- Exceptional organisational skills – coordinating projects identifying and coordinating the right people at the right time to deliver activity.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills to engage and develop activities with varied audiences
- Self-aware with emotional intelligence, creativity, drive, resilience and integrity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill are thrilled to be partnering with Camphill Village Trust in their search for a Head of Finance. Camphill Village Trust has an aim of empowering people with disabilities to lead more connected, fulfilled lives with meaning and purpose.
In this role, you will lead the Finance team to deliver a first-class finance service to the charity. This will include business partnering, financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting, commissioner negotiations, financial controls, developing the financial strategy and supporting the change agenda across the organisation.
The role of Head of Finance is a home-based role, however you will be expected to travel to the Trust’s communities and other relevant locations on occasion.
The role is on a full-time, permanent basis.
As Head of Finance at Camphill Village Trust, you will:
- Be responsible for the operational management of all aspects of the charity's finance function
- Lead on the production of the statutory and management accounts in a timely and accurate manner in line with appropriate timetables
- Create and monitor the finance roadmap for implementation of projects with timescales and budget and report progress
- Support the Resource Director in designing, developing, implementing and delivering the financial strategy
- Manage, motivate, and develop your direct reports and virtual team members to deliver an effective service to support the organisations business plan
The successful applicant will:
- Have significant demonstrable experience in finance within the charity sector, in a similar role
- Be fully qualified (hold a Professional Chartered Accountancy Qualification)
- Have knowledge & experience of Charity accounts and SORP
- Have experience of leading a finance function
- Have experience of preparation of management accounts and annual accounts
- Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
If this sounds like you and you're keen to hear more, please do get in touch ASAP!
Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.
Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partners.
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Who we are:
For over 25 years Oasis Project has been delivering services for women, children and families affected by substance use. We are an award-winning, trauma-informed organisation, aiming to empower those affected by substance use to make choices that lead to change. We have an incredible team of staff working across three premises in Brighton and Hastings. To find out more see our website.
We are looking for:
Oasis Project is recruiting a Head of Fundraising and Development. As Head of Fundraising and Development, you will work with our board of trustees, senior leadership team and staff. You will manage and develop the fundraising, communications, and marketing functions, to promote the implementation of Oasis Project’s new strategy for 2024-27. You will lead and deliver on income generation targets which support the mid and long-term sustainability of Oasis Project. You will be an experienced fundraising manager, with sound bid-writing experience who is looking to move into a senior leadership role. You will be part of an award-winning charity, with an incredible team of staff across three premises in Brighton and Hastings.
You will have:
· Fundraising experience (with trusts and foundations) working in a management level role within a voluntary sector organisation, wanting to or having progressed into senior leadership.
· Experience in financial management, budgeting skills, with a high degree of IT literacy.
· Experience in thinking strategically and developing operational business plans.
· Demonstrable experience of working in a fundraising and development role with a focus on income generation and fundraising strategy development.
· Strong leadership skills and the ability to enthuse, motivate and develop teams of people to deliver results.
· Ability to write clear and persuasive documents including bids, marketing materials and board reports.
· Commitment to mirroring Oasis Project values in day-to-day work – collaboration, care creativity and learning.
· Proven track record of securing funding in a tough financial climate, including through trust and foundations and government contracts.
We offer:
· 28 days holiday plus bank holidays.
· Well-being support, including 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with GP access.
· Paid well-being hour once a month.
· Funded monthly clinical supervision and learning and development opportunities.
· Relaxed dress code and flexible working opportunities.
Please note:
· Oasis Project is committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and/or people from the global majority, who are currently under-represented in our organisation.
· Oasis Project is committed to lived experience being central to its service development. We welcome applications from people with relevant personal/professional experience.
How to apply:
· To find out more about the role, please visit our website or alternatively you can email us. If you would like to chat to someone about this role, please contact us via the recruitment email.
· Please email your CV and covering letter, which clearly sets out your knowledge, skills and abilities in relation to the key responsibilities outlined in the job description along with your Diversity and Inclusion Monitoring form.
· If you are having any difficulties in applying or require any of this information in a different format, please contact us and ask for Charis Bull (Admin Manager)
· The closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 8th April 2024.
Thank you for your interest in working for the Oasis Project. We look forward to hearing from you.
Please either apply direct through Charity Job or send your CV and covering letter to our recruitment e-mail address.
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Background and role purpose
Consortium hosts the largest network of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans + groups, projects and organisations in the UK (600 members) and offers a range of support so that they can deliver vital support and services to over 5 million LGBT+ people, their friends and families. We are also a specialist grant funder, having provided over £1.75m in grants since 2019, across 275 awards, with this being an exciting area of growth falling within the remit of this role.
We are recruiting for a Head of Partnerships and Development who will support our charity, and the LGBT+ sector, to continue growth in an appropriate and sustainable way. We are seeking an excellent relationship builder who can help us maximise our ability to generate positive social impact through relationship-building and fundraising skills.
As Head of Partnerships & Development you will be responsible for managing key business partnerships, identifying new potential income streams (for Consortium & the LGBT+ sector), and exploring opportunities to increase the impact of our work.
You will devise creative and innovative strategies including campaigns with partners, liaising with corporate contacts and building and developing relationships with new key stakeholders.
You will provide line management and support to the existing Partnerships and Development team of 5 team members (LGBT+ Fund Development Manager; Grants Officer; Communications Officer; 2 National LGBT Heath Partnership Officers). We adopt a collaborative approach across the team, so there are opportunities to actively engage with others across the entire team so we can maximise the impact we have as a charity.
You can read about our approach and our core focus in our Strategic Plan. You can also read more about our grant giving activity in the evaluation of our latest Fund.
As with all of our roles, we are looking for someone who is generous with their knowledge and skills so that our Members and Grantees can also benefit and develop their own organisations in a similar way through training, resource development and other engagement work.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Chief Executive, and our Head of Membership and Engagement, but also be expected to operate with a good level of autonomy, using their own initiative and curiosity to identify partners and win them over with solid cases for support.
Main duties
- Manage and maintain existing partnerships with key external stakeholders (e.g. funding sector, public sector, academics).
- Develop new relationships and exciting opportunities with our partners.
- Working alongside the CEO and Head of Membership & Engagement, identify and lead on new income opportunities for Consortium and its Membership.
- Develop relationships with potential donors and funders.
- Lead the charity in developing new corporate relationships.
- Identify opportunities to develop and increase comms around LGBT+ voices across a range of policy areas, in collaboration with members.
- Line manage and support the Partnerships and Development team.
- Prepare presentations, proposals, plans and reports, as necessary.
Person specification
Essential
- 2 or more years’ experience in a Development or Partnerships Management role.
- Excellent project management, planning and prioritising skills to manage a varied workload while staying focused on Consortium’s Strategy.
- Understanding of building and maintaining corporate relationships with the voluntary sector.
- Understanding of business development/fundraising cycle – generating leads, pipeline development and conversion.
- Experience working with marketing and communications functions to deliver collaborative campaigns and increase reach.
- Understanding of sustainable funding models and a curiosity to explore beyond traditional philanthropy.
- Understanding of the challenges and issues facing LGBT+ organisations, people and communities.
- Ability to act as an ambassador for Consortium and its Membership, with a strong commitment to equity and inclusion.
- Ability to produce high-quality written reports.
- Experience of setting outcomes, monitoring, and evaluating work.
- Experience of setting, holding, and managing project budgets.
- Experience of managing a staff team.
Desirable
- Experience of working in second tier infrastructure.
- Experiencing of working for a Membership Organisation.
- Experience of working within the LGBT+ sector.
- Knowledge and experience of Participatory Grant-Making processes.
- Knowledge of small charity governance.
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Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity that works in lower- and middle-income countries to implement waste management and recycling programmes that reduce climate emissions, creating livelihood opportunities for vulnerable communities. An exciting opportunity exists for a Head of Communications to join the team. As Head of Communications, you will lead the charity’s internal and external communications. From strategy development through to execution, you will be interacting with a wide range of audiences and stakeholders from policymakers to press and media. This is a part time (1.5 days a week), permanent role, home based within the UK with limited travel for meetings in the UK.
Who are we looking for?
Ideal candidates will have experience of managing complex communications projects involving multiple stakeholders and achieving measurable results. You will be able to both develop and execute a marketing and communications strategy which has buy-in from stakeholders and have experience of developing project timelines and delivering against key milestone.
You will be able to demonstrate strategic understanding of the charity’s needs, inspire team members, and possess the gravitas to influence stakeholders to support your vision. You will be skilled at developing high quality and engaging communications across a variety of media, including web and social channels. Knowledge of SEO and web metrics would be a bonus however this is not essential for the role. We’re looking for someone who is comfortable managing a communications budget and working with external agencies to support in the delivering of successful outcomes, whilst also being excited by the prospect of being hands-on and making a direct impact.
If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis and roles may closer earlier than initially indicated.
Working hours - 22.5hours per week. This is a job share. The job share working days will either need to be Friday, Monday, Tuesday or Thursday, Friday, Monday.
The Head of South England & Wales is responsible for leading our vision to end the need for food banks in South England & Wales. This role will lead our team of Network Leads and Area Managers as they empower every food bank to orientate their work towards ending the need for their services through the provision of bespoke support, enabling them to reduce the numbers of people requiring emergency food. This role will work with key national partners in South England and Wales to support our network to tackle the underlying drivers of poverty.
Role responsibilities
· Responsible, as a member of the organisation’s Senior Leadership Team for leading the delivery of the Trussell Trust strategy for ending the need for food banks in South England and Wales, working to embed the Changing Communities, Changing Minds and Changing Policy programmes across the network.
· Lead the Area team in South England and Wales to ensure the safe and effective operations of the food bank network, in partnership Trussell Trust’s People Directorate.
· Oversee the investment in and upskilling of our Area team to ensure they have the capacity, skills and resources required to deliver the five-year strategy and support to food banks.
· Drive the delivery of the baseline service for food banks across South England and Wales, ensuring tools, resources, services and systems are fit for purpose and tailored to local contexts.
· Oversee the effective roll-out of strategic projects, partnerships and resources to food banks across South England and Wales, in collaboration with other Directorates, that help to reduce the need for food banks and tackle the underlying drivers of poverty.
· Work with the Strategy & Impact team and Policy, External Affairs & Research teams to ensure effective cross-departmental working on network facing policy and research opportunities, church engagement, external partnerships and impact reporting.
Person Specification
Technical skills and minimum knowledge:
· Leading complex delivery programmes nationally and locally,
· Expertise of significantly growing services and programmes; leading, motivating and inspiring teams; leading culture change.
· An effective communicator, verbally and in writing. Diplomatic and with the interpersonal skills required by the role.
· Manage multiple projects, identifying conflicting demands and establishing clear priorities in order to meet agreed objectives.
· Ensure that due regard is given to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion within all objectives that report into this department.
Behaviours and competencies:
· Demonstrate a commitment to the values of the Trussell Trust.
· Demonstrates empathy for people from disadvantaged, marginalised or socially- excluded backgrounds.
· Comfortable working in a fast-paced and high-performing organisation, combining problem-solving with collaborative interpersonal skills.
· Effective communication skills; diplomatic; effectively builds rapport with individuals and groups; presents information accessibly and in a format appropriate to the audience.
· Role model inclusive behaviour and leadership.
Key Stakeholders
· Director of Operations
· Operations Leadership Team
· Head of Pathfinding
· Head of Financial Inclusion
· Head of Strategic Communications
· Head of Brand and Marketing,
· Head of Audience Insight and Engagement,
· Head of Supporter Retention and Development
· Head of Strategic Church Engagement
· Head of Strategic Development and Head of Evidence and Impact
· Head of Policy and Research
· Network Leads and Area Managers
· Head of Safeguarding and Quality
· Head of Volunteering
· Food Bank Network
Our Values
The Trussell Trust is a charity that works to end the need for food banks. It is founded on and shaped by Christian principles.
Our values of dignity, justice, compassion and community, are central to all that we do and therefore supports our aim to be an organisation where the diversity of all employees is valued. We welcome people of all faiths and none and those that are committed to these values.
We recognise that we have under-represented groups within our workforce. As part of our commitment to diversity and equality of opportunity we are actively encouraging applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions and those with a lived experience of poverty as well as any other under-represented group in our workforce. We are committed ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Life:
Life's a national pregnancy support charity that helps over 60,000 people a year. Through our services, we help people - whoever they are - to meet pregnancy or pregnancy loss with courage and dignity so they can flourish.
Our services include:
- Supported housing and community support
- Counselling and skilled listening
- Free pregnancy tests and baby supplies
- Crafting content that educates the public about pregnancy, pregnancy loss and our work
Our values:
All our work is underpinned by the following universal human values:
- Humanity – All people are special and equal.
- Solidarity – We’re with you and for you.
- Community – We’re better together.
- Charity – Doing good for one another.
- Common good – Building a better world.
We are looking for an outgoing and enthusiastic customer service professional with previous charity experience and experience of supporter relationship work to join our Fundraising team.
This is a new post that will oversee the development and implementation of a Supporter Experience strategy in line with income generation priorities and objectives.
We are looking for someone who is a data driven and innovative professional, passionate about delivering high class journeys for Life supporters with the overall aim of increasing net income and converting supporters into donors.
We are looking for a committed individual who can implement strategic plans and create operational business plans. You will manage and motivate a small team and have an advanced use and understanding of CRM databases to manage supporters and maximise their value.
Benefits:
At Life we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer our:
- Generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year, plus 8 Bank Holidays, (for full-time positions, pro-rated for part-time positions)
- Paid DBS check
- Birthday Leave
- Extra annual leave for long term service
- Length of service awards
- Company Pension Scheme
- Signed member of the Menopause Workplace Pledge
Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding and Equality
Life is committed to protecting all staff, volunteers and service users from harm of any kind. Life expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and equality within our organisation by encouraging applications from all backgrounds.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. Life takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) which is paid for by the Charity.
How to Apply:
If you think you have the skills to offer us, please send a CV and covering letter to Life jobs
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.