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This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a passionate, supportive team and to help grow community and events frundraising directly enables Bipolar UK to reach more people, reduce harm, and save lives. You will be trusted to lead, encouraged to innovate, and supported to do your best work.This is a management role focussed on strategic planning, enabling delivery and leading a small team to perform at their best.
Working closely with the Director of Fundraising and alongside the Strategic Partnerships and Trusts teams, you will be responsible for setting clear plans, developing effective fundraising approaches, and ensuring strong systems, processes and supporter experiences are in place to drive sustainable income growth.
You will lead the delivery and development of community fundraising, challenge events, individual giving through community activity, and in-memory fundraising. A key part of the role will be developing a clear and engaging events and fundraising volunteer offer, including an effective induction process that enables volunteers to fundraise confidently on behalf of Bipolar UK.
This role requires a thoughtful, organised and people-centred manager who understands how to balance ambition with compassion in a mental health charity context.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic leadership and planning
2. Community and events fundraising delivery
3. Volunteer fundraising offer
4. Digital campaigns and income growth
5. Supporter experience and stewardship
6. Team leadership and organisational contribution
Essential Criteria
Desirable Criteria
Please submit a CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages, outlining your suitability for the role and our experience using the essential and desirable criteria.
Our mission is to empower everyone affected by bipolar to live well and fulfil their potential.
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About Us:
At Future CFO, we're committed to excellence in financial consulting, offering bespoke solutions to our clients who are predominantly in the not for profit and social impact space. As a forward-thinking organization, we're looking for a dynamic Finance Manager to join our senior management team. The Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of Future CFO clients. This includes financial planning, budgeting, reporting, analysis, strategic decision-making and donor reporting. The Finance Manager is responsible for managing, supervising, and directing financial activities that our charity clients buy into. Other duties include strategic support and advisory to the management personnel and their Board members ensuring finances are used beneficially, developing the financial strategy, assessing investments, and ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.
The ideal candidate will have Non Profit and NGO experience and possess a blend of strong financial accounting skills and the ability to manage complex month-end processes across clients that are based globally. The individual will possess excellent communication abilities to liaise effectively with various teams and clients. They will be confident and a self-starter with excellent people skills, possess a passion for growth and create a powerful and connected team culture.
Before you apply
We’d encourage you to take a good look through the role responsibilities and person specification before applying. This is a broad and impactful role, so we’re looking for someone who can demonstrate strong experience across many of these areas and make sure your application brings this to life. We are also open to considering contractors with equivalent experience.
Please note that this role will primarily involve working with a client based in the United States. As such, candidates must be comfortable accommodating time zone differences and working flexible hours where required to support client needs.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting
Lead the annual budgeting process across all programmes and country offices, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy and funding requirements
Develop and maintain robust financial models, including forecasts and scenario planning
Produce regular forecasts (income, expenditure, and cash flow), highlighting risks and opportunities
Partner with budget holders to ensure accountability and ownership of financial plans
Management Reporting & Financial Performance
Oversee the preparation of timely and accurate monthly management accounts
Deliver clear variance analysis with meaningful insights for decision-making
Develop and enhance management reporting to improve visibility across programmes, grants, and geographies
Present financial performance to senior leadership and non-finance stakeholders in an accessible way
Financial Accounting, Month-End & Audit
Oversee and ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes
Maintain integrity of the general ledger, including review of journals, accruals, and prepayments
Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled regularly and supported by appropriate documentation
Lead the year-end audit process, acting as the primary point of contact for external auditors
Prepare statutory accounts and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and local regulations
Continuously improve financial processes, controls, and systems
Reserves & Cash Flow Management
Support the development and management of organisational reserves in line with policy and strategic objectives
Monitor and manage cash flow across entities, ensuring sufficient liquidity at all times
Identify financial risks and propose mitigation strategies, particularly in relation to funding gaps
Provide recommendations on reserves utilisation and financial sustainability
Grant & Donor Financial Management
Oversee financial management of grants, ensuring budgets are accurate, compliant, and aligned with donor requirements
Support proposal budgeting in collaboration with fundraising and programme teams
Ensure timely and accurate donor financial reporting, including variance analysis and narrative explanations
Maintain strong oversight of grant spend, ensuring compliance with funding agreements
Act as a key finance business partner to programme teams on grant delivery
Financial Governance & Controls
Ensure strong financial controls and compliance with internal policies and external regulations
Support organisational audits and ensure audit readiness across all funding streams
Maintain and improve financial policies, procedures, and systems
Promote best practice in financial management across country teams
Strategic Finance & Business Partnering
Act as a strategic finance partner to country directors and senior leadership
Provide financial insight to support organisational strategy and growth
Strengthen financial processes, tools, and reporting in a complex, multi-entity environment
Build financial capability across non-finance teams
Candidate Profile
Qualifications & Experience
Fully qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Minimum 5-6 years experience in a senior finance role, ideally within the non-profit, international development, or grant-funded sector
Proven experience managing budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
Strong experience of grant and donor financial management and reporting
Experience leading month-end and year-end processes, including external audits
Experience working across multiple entities, countries, or complex organisational structures is highly desirable
Technical Skills & Knowledge
Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and controls
Excellent financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting skills
Ability to interpret and present complex financial data clearly to non-finance stakeholders
Knowledge of donor compliance requirements and restricted funding environments
Experience with finance systems and advanced Excel (or equivalent tools i.e. quickbooks, xero, etc.)
Strong understanding of cash flow management and reserves planning
Leadership & Business Partnering
Proven ability to act as a strategic finance partner to senior stakeholders
Experience working collaboratively with non-finance teams (e.g. programmes, fundraising, operations)
Ability to influence decision-making through clear financial insight
Proactive and solutions-oriented, with the confidence to challenge where appropriate
Personal Attributes
High level of integrity and accountability
Strong attention to detail with the ability to see the bigger picture
Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
A collaborative and supportive team player with a hands-on approach
Desirable
Experience in a multi-country or decentralised organisation
Experience working with outsourced finance providers or shared service models
Familiarity with international compliance, local regulations, and different accounting frameworks
Interest in or commitment to the organisation’s mission and impact
What We Offer
Purpose & Impact
The opportunity to play a key role in a mission-driven organisation, contributing to meaningful and measurable impact
A chance to shape and strengthen financial strategy in a growing, international environment
Professional Growth & Influence
A highly visible role with exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
Opportunity to lead and improve financial systems, processes, and ways of working
Scope to develop and broaden your experience in a complex, multi-country, grant-funded environment
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary
Pension contribution for permanent staff and FTC
Annual leave for permanent staff and FTC
Flexibility & Work Environment
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
A supportive and collaborative team culture
Commitment to work-life balance
Wellbeing & Culture
A values-driven organisation with a strong sense of purpose
Inclusive and diverse working environment
Employee wellbeing initiatives and support
International Exposure
Opportunity to work with colleagues across multiple countries and cultures
Involvement in international programmes and funding landscapes
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The governance and policy manager is a senior strategic and operational role responsible for leading, coordinating, and strengthening all governance-related functions across World Physiotherapy. Reporting directly to the CEO, the role ensures the organisation consistently meets the highest standards of governance, compliance, transparency, and accountability, in line with its global mission and constitutional framework.
The postholder serves as a key advisor to the CEO, board, and leadership structures, ensuring governance systems are robust, efficient, and appropriate for an international membership organisation. The role works closely with member organisations (MOs), regions, and speciality groups to enhance governance practices, ensure policy alignment, and support coherent decision-making across the global network.
The role also contributes to organisational direction by actively participating in the development and implementation of the World Physiotherapy strategic plan and supporting alignment with regional and other strategic plans.
1. Governance leadership and oversight
2. Board and executive support
3. General meeting (GM) management
4. Regional elections coordination
5. Policy development and management
6. Strategic planning and alignment
7. Support to member organisations, regions, and specialty groups
8. Stakeholder engagement and communication
9. Continuous improvement and risk management
Person specification
Education and qualifications
Essential experience and skills
Desirable
Personal attributes
Impact of the role
This role is critical to ensuring World Physiotherapy operates with excellence in governance and policy. The governance and policy manager supports effective decision-making at the highest level, strengthens organisational credibility, and contributes to a cohesive, well-governed global network aligned with its strategic objectives.
Only candidates invited for interview will be contacted.
To represent physiotherapy across the globe, advancing our profession and advocating access for all, to improve health and wellbeing.


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This is a vital role for the Bikeability Trust in leading the management of over £78 million of Active Travel England grant funding to 2029 for the provisiion of Bikeability training and management of the grants programme. We are also launching a new fundraising and income generation strategy for the next three years. You will have significant experience of charity finance and reporting. An established leader with excellent financial acumen, you will have used these abilities to establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, external stakeholders and networks.
Equipping more than five million children with the skills and confidence to cycle on today’s roads
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As Director of External Affairs across the Bild Group of four small charities (with collective turnover of approx. £3m/yr), you will have a deep commitment to human rights and improving people’s lives.
You will provide strategic direction and leadership to the External Relations function across all four charities in the group, taking overall responsibility for and providing thought-leadership on our strategic approach to policy, influencing, public affairs, stakeholder engagement.
You will play a lead role in planning, developing, and implementing the communication and external relations and wider engagement strategic plan to grow awareness and profile of Bild, Respond, Restraint Reduction Network (RRN) and ACT.
By sharing the impact of our work and programmes in improving the lives of people with learning disabilities, autism and /or mental health conditions, you will support Bild in becoming the sector leading provider of organisational and workforce development (and RRN in becoming the leading charity in reducing restrictive practices globally – and Respond as leaders in trauma informed therapy).
You will champion Bild and RRN’s brand, vision, mission and values acting as an ambassador for the organisation both internally and externally to partners, stakeholders and media.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
Strategic Leadership:
Develop and implement an integrated communications and external relations strategy across the four charities in the group to raise our profile and to influence change which positively impacts on our beneficiaries, aligning media, campaigning, and public affairs with the charity’s mission and strategic priorities
Lead and inspire a high-performing team including Membership and Events Officer, Resources Coordinator and comms team as required
Comms & Marketing:
Plan, develop and implement strategic communications and marketing plans to maximise awareness of the Bild Group of charities across the broad spectrum of communications disciplines including media relations, stakeholder management, influencer engagement, ethical (impact focused) marketing, social and new media and the production of new materials and resources
Write, develop and produce materials such as infographics, press releases, briefing documents, media statements and online information suitable for stakeholders, including people with lived experience
Ensure effective marketing across all four charities focusing on impact and including ensuring we attend a range of external events and that all four websites are best practice.
Influencing & Public Affairs:
Working with the CEO, you will drive policy change by developing strategies to influence key decision makers through building relationships with parliamentarians, government departments, and sector stakeholders to ensure the charity's policy agenda is impactful
Lead proactive and reactive media engagement, calls and requests for information in order to capitalise on suitable opportunities for maximising the reach and impact of all four charities
Build our credibility as a thought leader in the sector
Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships:
Build and sustain strategic alliances with senior civil servants, civil society groups, and community partners to increase the organization's influence and impact
Develop effective stakeholder relationship management processes that ensure partnerships of all levels are provided with a rich, immersive engagement experience with the organisation and the work that we do
Identify, liaise with and ensure positive relationships with key stakeholders – internal and external including media, government departments, partners, charities, providers, customers, other relevant parties to secure maximum impact for all four charities and their beneficiaries
Reputation, Brand Management & Marketing:
Champion the Bild group brands, promoting the mission, values and impact of the organisation and ensuring consistent, engaging narratives and high-quality storytelling across all external channels
Shaping the charity's profile and protecting its reputation through media relations, digital engagement, and consistent key messaging and building our credibility as thought leaders in sector.
Membership, Events & Communities:
By ensuring appropriate, effective and engaging communications to all relevant audiences and stakeholders, your role will support the growth and development of our membership, Communities of Practice and the event programme (including webinars and conferences).
Effectively plan, manage and lead a range of events for the Bild group of charities and associated marketing and communications
Develop framework for Communities of Practice and strategy for engagement and growth
Supporting Bild and RRN spokespeople with PR and media outreach
Keep abreast of communications and engagement activity within the sector and demonstrate an awareness of the impact these may have on existing and future communications activity
General Responsibilities
Contribute to evaluation and assessment of results against KPIs and tracking activity
Allocate, manage and evaluate budget spend
Identify resource requirements for activity across Bild group
Develop and maintain systems, databases and procedures to support Bild group communication activities
Plan, monitor, appraise and report progress of activity regularly with an innate understanding of how this supports activity across the Bild group
Plan, manage and oversee budgetary spend related to outsourcing specialist activities such as video editing and design
Ensure communications and marketing work complies with data protection and other legal, professional and agency requirements, standards and policies
Support the senior leadership team on any activity as required.
Personal Development
Be part of a culture of quality in all areas of communications, PR and marketing
Participate and contribute to individual performance appraisal and supervision sessions
Keep abreast of relevant initiatives and developments within the adult health and social care, education & disability sector and the wider communications / engagement profession
Undertake relevant training, as necessary including accessing new systems and software as required to support the role.
Organisational Responsibilities:
Access and work within Bild’s policies and procedures.
Attend internal cycle of team meetings relevant to this role.
Engage with line management, supervision (where appropriate) and appraisal process.
Comply with data protection regulations, ensuring that information on clients, employees, volunteers and other stakeholders remains confidential.
Take responsibility for personal learning and development with support from line manager.
Work in a manner that facilitates equal opportunities and inclusion for all.
Remain professional and respectful at all times, promoting positive relations with all those we encounter in our work.
Maintain health and safety and risk awareness for self and others across the organisation.
Undertake any other duties that Bild may require within the remit of this role.
This job description does not form part of the contract of employment. It is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review with the postholder at their annual appraisal.
Person Specification
Job Title
Director of External Relations
Exceptional copy writing and verbal communication skills
Good presenting, negotiating and influencing skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build mutually beneficial relationships
The ability to work effectively within a small team
Ability to work under pressure, and plan, manage, and adapt own workload
A flexible, proactive and problem-solving approach to work
A motivated attitude and ability to work on own initiative
A commitment to human rights and modelling accessibility and inclusion throughout activity
Willingness to travel and work flexible hours as demanded by the post
Fit to undertake the duties of the post.
Experience/Skills/Competencies
Essential
Significant experience working in communications, policy and PR with demonstrable success
PR and media management experience, including both online and traditional PR
Experience of managing and implementing social media plans, including post development, scheduling, evaluation and monitoring feedback
Experience of overseeing the design and production of print and electronic publications, including website management and development
Experience of managing CRM systems and ensuring effective data capture and utilising data to inform decision making
Ability to analyse data and shape results into reports that inform decision making
Ability to build effective relationships and networks and establish credibility for Bild, RRN, Respond and Bild ACT
Ability to work collaboratively and develop positive relationships with colleagues, members and wider stakeholders
Demonstrated digital comms / social media skills and understanding of emerging digital marketing tools and platforms
Ability to use a variety of IT packages/databases including CRM systems.
Experience managing budgets and associated reporting
Ability to work remotely and regularly travel to in person events
Time management skills and ability to prioritise workload under pressure as part of a small but vibrant team
Strong awareness and interest in news/current affairs/politics and the broader third sector, social care and education sector.
Desirable
Experience working in the not-for-profit sector, preferably in another disability and/or membership charity
Strong understanding of education, health, social care, disability and not for profit environment
Strong media contacts within relevant trade sector publications
Ability to use externally managed media databases (such as Agility etc.)
Experience with conferences, webinars and hybrid events.
Experience supporting and manging a remote team
Education and Qualifications:
Other Requirements:
Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities and able to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work.
Regular travel to attend meetings and events.
Occasional evening meetings.
Legal requirements:
Enhanced DBS check.
Your application should include an up to date CV together with a supporting statement detailing how your skills and experience align with the job description and person specification.
Please note that we will be unable to progress applications from candidates who do not answer the screening questions.
Our vision is a society where everyone can enjoy the same rights and opportunities
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