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The Bikeability Trust is entering a new exciting phase of our strategy to 2035 to ensure more children can cycle with confidence. A year into our strategy we have reviewed Executive Team roles and responsibilities and are now looking for a creative Communications and Fundraising Director to lead our mission driven communications, income generation and impact reporting functions.
You will be an experience senior leader in communications, who has the drive to take our strategy to the next level. A key member of the Executive Team, working across the home based diverse staff team to bring together the impact of our work through corporate communications and influencing. We recommend reading our annual reviews on the Bikeability website to see a flavour of the work you could be leading.
Our income generation work is focussed on small impactful corporate partnerships, we have tested some individual giving and are planning to host a fundraising Ball in 2026. Experience in fundraising is desirable, with communications experience as essential as this role will ensure strong relationships with Government.
If you would like to have a short discussion with the CEO before applying please contact Emily Cherry CEO. We are looking to interview shortlisted candidates on the 23rd or 25th February. We are looking for a candidate to start from 1st April or sooner.
Equipping more than five million children with the skills and confidence to cycle on today’s roads
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Harris Hill is delighted to partner exclusively with Rory Peck Trust to recruit their new Finance & Operations Manager.
For thirty years Rory Peck Trust has been a lifeline for freelance journalists around the world. Independent journalism provides us with the facts we need to make informed decisions, Often, those on the frontlines are freelance truth-tellers, without the support of a large news organisation. The Rory Peck Trust seeks to empower them with the knowledge, resources and resilience they need to report from some of the most dangerous places in the world, safely and without fear. It provides training, equipping freelancers with potentially lifesaving first aid skills. It offers emergency financial assistance when things go wrong. And it ensures access to mental health therapy, enabling those who have experienced trauma to continue their vital work. The Trust also advocates for freelancers, honouring the world's best independent journalism at the Rory Peck Awards every November.
Over the last three decades it has helped more than 3,300 journalists, providing more than £3 million in financial assistance, every penny donated by the Trust's donors and supporters, drawn largely from UK, European and US media. But thirty years after it was founded, demand for the Trust's services is greater than ever. 2025 was the deadliest ever for members of the media, while near record numbers of journalists are in jail.
Role details
- Position: Finance & Operations Manager
- Location: Central London & home working
- Contract: Permanent, full-time (flexible working available, including 4 days per week)
- Hybrid: 1 day per week in the Central London office
- Salary: £55,000 per annum
- Reports to: Executive Director
The Role
The Finance & Operations Manager is a senior, hands-on leadership role, responsible for ensuring the Trust is financially robust, well-governed, legally compliant and operationally effective.
Reporting to the Executive Director and working closely with the Board of Trustees, the postholder will lead on finance, HR, IT and organisational systems, and act as Secretary to the Board. This role provides the operational backbone that enables the Trust's programmes, partnerships and advocacy work to succeed, and requires confidence, judgement and discretion at board level.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, cashflow and reporting
- Prepare management accounts and liaise with external accountants and auditors
- Support the Board on financial planning, reserves, and organisational risk
- Act as Secretary to the Board, coordinating meetings, papers and governance records
- Ensure compliance with Charity Commission and regulatory requirements
- Lead HR operations, including recruitment, contracts, policies and staff wellbeing
- Oversee IT systems, data protection, insurance, contracts and operational risk
- Drive improvements in systems, processes and organisational efficiency
Person Specification
Essential
- Significant experience in a senior finance, operations or business role
- Strong financial literacy, including budgeting and working with auditors
- Experience supporting Boards or senior governance structures
- Good working knowledge of HR processes and employment best practice
- Highly organised, detail-oriented and professional, with strong judgement
- Confident communicator, able to work effectively with trustees and advisers
Desirable
- Accountancy qualification
- Experience in the charity, media, human rights or international development sectors
- Knowledge of UK charity governance and Charity Commission requirements
- Experience in safeguarding or high duty-of-care environments
Why Join Rory Peck Trust
This is a rare opportunity to play a central leadership role in an organisation with global reach and real-world impact. By strengthening the Trust behind the scenes, you will help protect freelance journalists working on the frontlines of truth at a time when independent journalism matters more than ever.
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Education Delivery Manager
• Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Contract: 18‑month fixed‑term contract, full‑time
• Location: Central London (Hybrid)
• Start date: ASAP
Do you want to play a leading role in delivering inspiring, high‑quality education experiences to young people across the UK?
Young Citizens is a UK-wide education charity on a mission to help children and young people thrive in their communities and society. For nearly forty years, we’ve equipped young people with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to understand how democracy and society work—and how they can take an active role within them. We’re a small, dynamic team with a bold vision, and our national programmes (including our well-loved Mock Trial Competitions and Citizenship Workshops) reach thousands of young people each year.
As our Education Delivery Manager, you’ll lead the planning and delivery of our national programmes, ensuring they run smoothly, professionally, and with real impact. You’ll coordinate logistics, oversee delivery partners, and ensure schools and volunteers have a brilliant experience from start to finish. You’ll work closely with the Education and Impact Manager to uphold quality standards and embed safeguarding and risk management across our programme cycles.
You’ll also manage our coordination team, setting clear priorities, supporting their development, and guiding them through busy delivery periods. As part of Young Citizens’ management team, you’ll help shape a culture of proactive leadership, clarity, and accountability. This role is perfect for someone who is organised, relationship‑driven, and energised by leading delivery in a fast-paced environment.
Role snapshot
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of national education programmes across primary and secondary portfolios
- Manage timelines, logistics, resources, and delivery partners for peak delivery periods
- Line-manage our small coordination team, providing regular 1:1s, coaching, and performance reviews
- Build strong relationships with schools, volunteers, venues, and partners
- Ensure safeguarding, risk management, and high-quality standards are embedded throughout delivery
- Support operational planning, evaluation, and reporting to senior leadership and funders
- Represent Young Citizens at events and, where needed, support facilitation of workshops or Mock Trials
Please see Job Pack below for full details!
Who we’re looking for
We’re seeking someone proactive, organised, and confident leading people and processes. You’ll thrive in this role if you enjoy taking ownership, solving problems on the go, and keeping things running smoothly, especially during busy delivery periods.
You’ll bring:
Essential
- Significant experience in programme or event delivery (ideally in education or youth settings)
- Experience managing and developing staff, including 1:1s, feedback, and reviews
- Strong project‑management skills and the ability to juggle multiple deadlines
- Experience improving operational processes or delivery systems
- Excellent organisational, prioritisation, and relationship‑building skills
Why join us?
- Make a real difference by helping deliver inspiring citizenship experiences to young people nationwide.
- Shape and strengthen the delivery of our flagship national programmes.
- Join a supportive, purpose‑driven team that values collaboration, flexibility, and doing great work together.
- Grow with us as we deliver our new three‑year strategy and embed smarter, stronger delivery processes.
If you're excited about making a tangible impact through high‑quality programme delivery, and want to contribute to a mission‑driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
This is a 18 month fixed contract starting as soon as possible.
Benefits of working at Young Citizens
In addition to joining a small, friendly, and supportive team, we offer:
- Hybrid and flexible working options
- Enhanced employer pension contribution
- 28 days annual leave plus eight Bank Holidays
- Paid volunteering leave
- A day off for your birthday
- Employee assistance programme
- Enhanced sickness and maternity policies
- Season ticket loan
- The opportunity to make a real difference to children and young people across the UK
To apply, send your CV and a cover letter explaining your interest in the role and demonstrating your capabilities in relation to the person specification, including an example of managing multiple events. This will maximise your chances of being shortlisted.
This is a hybrid role requiring 2 days per week in our St Pauls, London office during non delivery periods, and 3–4 days during peak event months.
To learn more about the role and the application process, please refer to the job pack for full details.
As long as this advert is live, we are accepting applications.
Application deadline: 11pm, Thursday 19 February 2026
Young Citizens is a citizenship education charity that informs, equips and inspires children and young people across the UK to be active citizens.


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About the Role
As part of our People and Culture Team, you will play a key role in providing a comprehensive and first-class recruitment and onboarding service to the College and all prospective candidates.
This includes, being the first point of contact for managers, candidates and new starters, working with hiring managers to ensure that they are equipped with the knowledge, skills and resources to attract and recruit the best talent for their teams and ensuring the College remains competitive and attractive in the external market.
Key tasks and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Act as the first point of contact for all recruitment queries and advice
- Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for all College vacancies
- Advise hiring managers on recruitment and selection processes from role release to offer, in line with the College’s Recruitment Policy, promoting EDI at all times
- Identify suitable job boards and platforms for advertising vacancies
- Manage the RCoA Careers page, ensuring it is engaging, up to date and fit for purpose
- Liaise with candidates (internal and external) and coordinate telephone, face-to-face and remote interviews and assessment days
- Manage the onboarding process, ensuring all pre‑employment checks are completed efficiently and in a timely manner
About You
You will have strong, in‑house recruitment experience, having managed the full end‑to‑end process from role release through to onboarding. You will also have strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships at all levels, and experience administering HRIS or Recruitment Management Systems.
You will be able to work independently and proactively within a small team, demonstrating excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and effective written and verbal communication. You will also have a sound understanding of HR legislation, policy and best practice, and be proficient in Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint / OneDrive.
The Package
This is a part-time (21 hours a week), permanent position with a competitive employee benefits package, which includes (but is not limited to):
- 16 days of annual leave, plus bank holiday
- 1 additional paid day of leave for the purpose of celebrating your birthday
- Healthcare support through Benenden Health
- Up to 12% pension contribution
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Wellbeing hour once a week
- Cycle to work and employee discounts schemes
- Training and development opportunities
- Access to Mental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programmes
About the College
The Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) is the professional body responsible for the specialty throughout the UK. We are the third largest medical royal college in the UK by membership. With a combined membership of more than 24,000 Fellows and Members, we ensure the quality of patient care by safeguarding standards in the three specialties of anaesthesia, intensive care and pain medicine.
At RCoA Equality, Diversity and Inclusion I is a core part of our culture, so it is important to us that this is reflected in everything that we do. We welcome all individuals irrespective of age, race, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital or civil partnership status, or parental and caring responsibilities to ensure we actively embrace an inclusive and representative culture that encourages, supports and celebrates our differences.
Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates on their application. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted after the closing date. Please note that the closing date is subject to change.
Applicants must reside and have the right to work in the UK. No agencies please.
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£34,300- £37,300 per year
Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office
What the job involves
Our Events and Community Fundraising team raises vital funds for Prostate Cancer UK through a wide range of activities, events and challenge events. As Senior Community Fundraising Executive, you’ll be a key member of our sector-leading team, raising over £5 million each year from individuals organising their own fundraising events and local-level corporate partnerships.
You’ll work closely with the Community Fundraising Manager to identify, test and develop new opportunities across our community fundraising programme, supporting our ambitious five-year strategy and growth plans. You’ll project manage mass-market fundraising campaigns to recruit, convert and inspire community fundraisers, working in partnership with colleagues and external agencies to brief, plan, deliver and evaluate paid marketing activity.
A key part of your role will be to design and own supporter journeys that use innovation, technology and personalisation to deliver an exceptional supporter experience. You’ll develop and maintain fundraising resources and incentives, making sure they’re effective, easy to use and continually improving. You’ll also be hands-on with supporters, building relationships with some of our top fundraisers and corporate partners to deepen engagement, strengthen loyalty and help them maximise their fundraising.
What we want from you
You’ll bring experience working in community or events fundraising, with a clear understanding of what motivates supporters and how to give them an outstanding experience. Confident in managing multiple projects at pace, you balance creativity with excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail. You thrive in a varied, fast‑moving environment, taking initiative and using insight to guide your decisions.
Your communication skills will really shine. You’ll write warm, motivating messages that connect with people at every stage of their fundraising journey, and you’ll be confident speaking with supporters; whether that’s one-to-one, in front of a group or over the phone. Personable, proactive and empathetic, you’ll build trust quickly and represent the charity with professionalism and passion.
You’ll be comfortable with digital marketing campaigns and using data to evaluate activity, spot patterns and make improvements. You’ll have experience using CRM systems to record accurate information and you’ll take pride in delivering high‑quality work. You’ll also bring sound judgement when handling sensitive data or supporting fundraisers taking on deeply personal challenges.
Above all, you’ll genuinely enjoy working with people. You’ll see the potential in every supporter, champion new ideas and bring curiosity, compassion and energy to everything you do.
Why work with us?
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.
Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.
Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Prostate Cancer UK we’re committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men's risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. To make this happen, we're dedicated to being an inclusive, proactive organisation, as we strive to be Allies to Black communities. We’ll achieve this by advocating and working alongside those communities to promote change. We're also working to be Allies to each other, not only protected groups. In 2024, we launched our New Allyship Training Programme. All colleagues at Prostate Cancer UK will be trained to act and identify as an Ally.
We've also signed Business in the Communities Race at Work Charter, as a dedication to our Black health equity work and wider EDI priorities. As a signatory, we're responsible and accountable for driving positive change.
How and where we work
Colleagues attend the office at least four days per month (pro rata for part-time colleagues) to collaborate, build relationships, and support projects and decision-making. You can choose where to work the rest of the time. Travel to the office is a commute, so we pay our own travel costs.
Additional in-person attendance will be required during your first few months for induction and training, to support you to learn the role and get to know colleagues.
We trust colleagues to work flexibly while balancing personal commitments with the needs of the charity, and we are committed to making reasonable adjustments for colleagues with a disability, neurodiversity, or a long-term physical or mental health condition.
How to Apply
Visit our Prostate Cancer UK Careers page via the apply button to learn more about this role and the benefits we offer. On the vacancy advert, you’ll find everything you need to know about the role, how to apply, and what to include in your application.
You can also download a copy of the job description and access the link to our careers portal to submit your application.
The closing date is Sunday 15th February 2026. Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time.
Interviews: By arrangement. Currently the first stage interviews are scheduled for the week of Monday 23rd February 2025. We are expecting the interview process for this role to be in two stages, with the first interview online and the second at our London Bridge office
Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number 02653887.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title: HR & Admin Manager
Reports to: Head of Finance and Operations
Salary: £41,000 - £48,000 depending on experience.
Hours: 37.5 per week (part time, flexible working available)
Benefits: 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pension contribution
About Black Thrive
Black Thrive Global (BTG) evolved from the work of the Black Thrive Lambeth Partnership, which was established in 2016. We exist to address the inequalities that negatively impact the mental health and wellbeing of Black people so that the thriving of Black communities is the norm.
Our guiding principle is that Black communities should be at the forefront of reimagining, redefining and co-creating a society where systemic racism and other oppressive systems have been dismantled so that they have fulfilling lives. We have two priorities – building a Black Thrive Research Institute and embedding race equity in systems change.
Purpose of the role
The purpose of this role is to support our Head of Finance and Operations with our HR, operations and admin functions including managing systems to efficiently run the business and achieve strategic objectives agreed by Black Thrive Board of Directors. This includes being the first point of contact for HR and office queries, leading the recruitment process, managing onboarding and offboarding, preparing employment contracts (Full-time and/or part-time, zero hours and/or fixed terms contracts), supporting the Finance Officer with payroll, checking and following right-to-work in the UK, administrating DBS checks and creating new company policies together with management. The ideal candidate will be a sound HR generalist who has a good understanding of UK employment laws, organisational governance and is comfortable working independently, have refined problem-solving skills, and thrive in a rapidly evolving environment.
Duties and responsibilities
1. The HR Manager assumes the primary responsibility for ensuring the organisations employment policies are fit for purpose and in line with any changes in employment legislation and for communicating the changes to the Directors and SLT where required.
2. Support the Head of Finance & Operations to manage HR and admin functions, including working with managers to prepare job descriptions, employment contracts, onboarding and offboarding.
3. Lead the recruitment process for new staff to source appropriate candidates for the organisation. This includes job advertising, shortlisting, interviewing, pre-employment checks and other pre-employment activities that are necessary.
4. Ensure the renewal of DBS checks for all staff is carried out on a periodic basis.
5. Process new joiners and leavers on the HR platforms and liaising with IT Support to ensure staff are set up or removed as needed.
6. Plan and coordinate induction for new employees.
7. Manage the employee performance reviews, and performance improvement plans in line with the organisations policies and any legislative requirements.
8. Work with the Head of Finance and Operations to implement and review the organisations reward principles and salary benchmarking exercise.
9. Support the Head of Finance and Operations to embed Black Thrive’s mission and values across the organisation, leading and driving the required culture change.
10. Review the existing policies and update or create new HR related policies in line with the current employment laws or governance requirements.
11. Develop, implement and review the employee development and training plan / strategy with the Head of Finance and Operations.
12. Develop and manage the annual training budget.
13. Ensure the provision of effective day-to-day office administration and support across the organisation.
14. Develop and implement sound strategies and initiatives to enhance the people management skills and capabilities across their teams.
15. Assist the Head of Finance and Operations in ensuring adherence to GDPR legislation liaising with external DPO service provider as required.
16. Responsible for ensuring staff issues around performance, disciplinary issues, needs for aids and adaptations and other wellbeing issues are dealt with in line with the organisations policies and procedures. Liaising with external HR providers where necessary.
17. Manage employee relations and resolving conflicts and disciplinary issues / grievances
18. Manage the relationship with BTG’s outsourced HR partners.
19. Ensure employee health and safety compliance and all associated documentation is maintained.
20. Ensure all employee information in Bright HR is updated daily and accurately to ensure that the payroll can be processed on the due date.
21. Enhance the development and use of Bright HR across the organisation.
22. Produce and deliver presentations, reports and other material relevant to the role.
23. Supporting staff wellbeing, including promoting the Employee Assistance Program, conducting check-ins as needed, facilitating return-to-work meetings, and tracking staff absences such as sickness, time off in lieu (TOIL), and holidays.
Please note: The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your evolving role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.
Company Benefits
- Flexible working – we give you control over your work schedule
- Up to 34 days annual leave inclusive of 8 days bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Employee Assistance programme
PERSON SPECIFICATION
HR & Admin Manager
Qualifications and Experience
Equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration or related field.
Practical knowledge of HR best practice policies and procedures in the UK.
Knowledge of business compliance in relation to HR, health and safety and data protection.
Experience in developing and implementing new systems and processes in start-up environments.
Previous experience of working in an HR/People generalist role.
Experience setting up and maintaining administrative systems that are compliant with data protection and privacy laws.
Ability, skills, knowledge
Good knowledge and understanding of Payroll/HR policies
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Proven experience in delivering a payroll operational or contractual administration service
Confident dealing with issues like succession planning, workforce planning and talent development.
Commitment to equality for all people as well as good knowledge and understanding of the experiences of Black people of African and Caribbean descent and a strong drive to address the factors which negatively impact upon their health and wellbeing.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including conveying complex information adaptable to people from different professional backgrounds and levels of seniority.
Excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, ability to multitask and to manage a heavy workload and competing priorities.
Ability to work at speed through ambiguity and uncertainty and remain calm under pressure.
Ability to remain enthusiastic, optimistic and solutions-focused in the face of adversity and to deliver tangible results with minimal supervision.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required but we will treat applicants who have a criminal record fairly and will not unreasonably discriminate because of a conviction or other information revealed.
Please attach your CV of no longer than 4 pages. In addition please attach a covering letter that shows how you meet the requirements for the role and why you think you are a good fit for the role. If you are interested in the role please apply as quickly as possible as we will be reviewing applications as they come in and may hold interviews and choose a candidate before the closing date.
We exist to change the odds stacked against Black people by embedding race equity into systemic change so that thriving is the norm not the exception



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Are you detail-focused, analytically minded, and have experience of working with Gift Aid? MSF UK is looking for a Gift Aid Manager to lead and develop our Gift Aid team, helping unlock vital additional funding for our lifesaving medical work around the world. In this role, you’ll:
- Oversee the management and administration of Gift Aid, and other forms of tax-efficient giving, to maximise MSF UK’s income
- Manage Gift Aid income across multiple income streams ensuring that MSF UK remains compliant with HMRC regulations
- Lead on delivering regular Gift Aid communications to supporters following HRMC best practice; identifying opportunities and developing strategies to increase Gift Aid income.
You’ll be part of a fast-paced, ambitious team with a big impact. Join us and be part of the world’s leading emergency medical aid organisation - Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon Fri
Duration: Permanent
Location: London - Hybrid, 2 days per week in London office (Including Wednesdays)
Salary: £46,784.49 - £57,181.04 per annum
Salary is offered in line with our pay framework and typically starts at the entry point of the band. Salary increases are considered annually and are subject to our appraisal and performance review process.
Job Purpose:
The primary responsibility of the Gift Aid Manager is to oversee the management and administration of Gift Aid, and other forms of tax-efficient giving, to maximise MSF UK’s income. This includes responsibility for managing the Gift Aid and tax reclaim processes across multiple income streams, ensuring claims are submitted in a timely manner, and that MSF UK remains compliant with HMRC regulations. This role requires a specialist understanding of Gift Aid regulations.
They also act as the main point of contact with HMRC on complex matters relating to Gift Aid and reclaiming tax, providing solutions or advice on more complicated Gift Aid queries to the wider Fundraising team. The Gift Aid Manager will lead on planning and delivering regular Gift Aid communications to supporters.
Please download the full job and person specification below for further details.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
- Previous experience in managing end to end Gift Aid claims and processes within the charity sector.
- Strong working knowledge of HMRC Gift Aid regulations, practices and procedures and other relevant HMRC guidelines.
- Knowledge and understanding of Gift Aid compliance in charity environments.
- Experience of working with 3rd parties on Gift Aid claims and processes.
- Demonstrable knowledge of Microsoft Excel to an intermediate level including the ability to produce and manipulate pivot tables.
- Experience of working with Power BI KPI dashboards.
- Working knowledge of a fundraising database or CRM system (preferably Microsoft Dynamics CRM or similar CRM) and managing large datasets.
- Proven experience of monitoring and checking processes and developing process improvement and project management experience.
- Experience in providing Gift Aid training and support to staff or volunteers.
- Experience in the practical use of personal IT equipment and Microsoft Office 365 suite. The ability to effectively collaborate and communicate within a hybrid working environment utilising Teams, SharePoint, One Drive and Yammer.
- An excellent level of numeracy, combined with accuracy, attention to detail and an ability to follow defined processes is a must
- Excellent time management skills with a proven track record in managing a busy workload to deadlines whilst maintaining a systematic and organised approach
- A proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in line with established schedules ensuring accuracy in the information provided
- An excellent communicator with training experience and the ability to deliver complex information to a variety of internal stakeholders in an accessible and relevant way.
- Ability to build excellent working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders, including senior management.
- Self-motivated, flexible and able to work without close supervision within a team environment
- A responsible attitude to dealing with sensitive and confidential information
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and other relevant software tools
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Commitment to the aims and values of Médecins Sans Frontières.
- Proactive, resourceful, and adaptable with a solutions-focused approach.
- A positive team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across different departments.
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply on our website by submitting a copy of your CV together with a letter of motivation by the closing date.
Please apply as soon as possible as MSF reserves the right to close the vacancy early, or on the appointment of a candidate.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Recruitment timetable:
- Closing date for applications: 15 February 2026, 11.59pm (GMT)
- First round interviews: 04 & 05 March 2026
- Projected Start Date: 06 April 2026
MSF UK is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from all sections of our diverse community.
Safeguarding
MSF UK/IE is dedicated to safeguarding everyone who comes into contact with the organisation, for whatever reason and however brief. All posts are subject to safer recruitment process which include robust reference requests, scrutiny of employment history and where applicable criminal record and barring checks.
Our safeguarding commitment is underpinned by policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the organisation. On joining MSF UK/IE you will be required to attend safeguarding training to ensure responsibility for and maintaining safe working practice and to safeguard our teams, beneficiaries, and communities.
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Role Overview: Reporting to the CEO, the Senior Fundraiser will lead funding applications, relationship-building with donors and stakeholders, and the development of systems and tools to support sustainable growth and income generation through fundraising.
Role Tasks and Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning and Leadership:
- Inform development of a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with the charity’s mission, long-term goals, and emerging priorities.
- Identify and develop fundraising-related policies and procedures to ensure compliance and best practice.
- Provide strategic advice to the CEO on funder requirements, including appropriate metrics, outcomes, and impact reporting expectations.
Fundraising and Income Generation:
- Develop a detailed fundraising blueprint, outlining language, approach, and strategy for each voluntary income stream (e.g. Trusts and Foundations, Individual Giving, Legacy, Corporate Partnerships).
- Identify, develop, and submit funding bids and proposals.
- Ensure that the charity's website and digital channels are optimised to support fundraising efforts, including donor journey mapping and supporter newsletters.
- Develop, launch, and oversee a legacy donation programme, including campaign planning.
- Use and develop AI ‘training’ document/s to enhance the efficiency and quality of funding applications.
Relationship Building and Stakeholder Engagement:
- Map and cultivate relationships with donors, funders, members, and other stakeholders, including individuals within the network who have capacity to give.
- Attend the board’s fundraising subcommittee, working closely with the CEO and trustee board subcommittee representative to agree agendas and facilitate meetings.
- Provide regular updates to the CEO on fundraising progress, opportunities, challenges, and risks.
Operational Development and Systems:
- Support the adoption and use of Beacon (CRM platform), contributing to the development of internal fundraising systems and processes.
General Responsibilities
- Uphold and promote EoLDUK’s mission, values, and policies.
- Maintain discretion and confidentiality in all professional matters.
- Undertake additional duties related to fundraising as required by the EoLDUK CEO and Board.
Person Specification
Essential Requirements
- Based in and has permission to work in the UK
- Demonstrable success in securing high-value funding
- Excellent verbal/written communication and persuasive writing skills for making compelling cases and reports to diverse audiences
- Understanding of EoLDUK’s work, mission, ethos and ability to represent it clearly and professionally
- Reliable, detail-orientated, and organised
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Strong IT capabilities (e.g., Microsoft Office, completing online applications, using AI tools to streamline application drafting)
- Demonstrates commitment to EoLDUK’s mission
- Experience of using and maintaining a fundraising database
Desirable
- Previous experience of developing fundraising strategy
- Previous experience of using a CRM system to manage fundraising
- Previous experience of using AI tools for funding applications
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title - Research Assistant
Contract - 1 year Fixed Term
Hours - Full Time, 35 hours per week
Salary - £30,000 to £32,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Location - This position is based at our Bloomsbury office on the Coram Campus, with some flexibility to work from home up to 2 days per week, depending on business need.
Additional information - Applicants must currently hold the right to work in the UK, as no sponsorship is available for this role. An Enhanced and Child Barred DBS is also required for this role.
About Coram
Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.
We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.
Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.
About Coram International
Coram International is a research and consultancy team based at the Coram Children’s Legal Centre in London. Our team works with UN agencies, international charities and governments around the world to promote and protect children’s rights.
Our work involves designing and implementing research on a broad range of thematic areas relating to children. We also provide technical expertise to support the development of laws, policies and programmes to protect children’s rights as well as training for professionals and practitioners who work with children. Our thematic areas of focus include: the treatment of children within criminal justice systems; violence against children and child protection; protecting the rights of children in the context of migration and asylum; child marriage; adolescents’ access to sexual and reproductive health rights; the rights of children in the context of armed conflict and terrorism; and many others. We work in countries throughout the world.
About the role
We are seeking a committed, organised and flexible International Research Assistant to join our team. The Research Assistant will be line-managed by the Research Manager and work closely with team and partners to develop and implement research and consultancy projects. Please refer to the Job Description for details of the main duties and responsibilities and person specification.
To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.
Closing Date: 22nd February 2026 at 23:59pm
Interview Dates: 23rd February to 6th March 2026
Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.
If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity No. 281222.
Coram changes lives, laws and systems to create better chances for children, now and forever.
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Hybrid working – London based (1–2 days per week in Head Office, plus occasional external meetings)
About the role
St Giles is entering an exciting new phase with an ambitious Voluntary Fundraising Strategy for 2026–2029. We are looking for a talented and driven Fundraising Manager to play a central role in delivering this strategy and helping us:
- Diversify our income generation model
- Increase voluntary income by 15% across restricted and unrestricted funding
This role has a strong focus on Trusts & Foundations, Individual Giving and Legacy, with responsibility for managing and growing income across these streams. You will be an excellent relationship builder, confident engaging senior stakeholders and equally comfortable writing high-quality funding applications for five and six-figure grants.
You will manage a fundraising income budget of approximately £2.2m, working collaboratively across teams to maximise impact and income.
Key responsibilities
Trusts & Foundations
- Lead on Trusts & Foundations applications and relationship management, working with the Trusts & Foundations Officer and Head of Voluntary Fundraising to raise £2m per year
- Develop and deliver high-quality written applications, presentations and pitches for 5, 6 and 7-figure funding opportunities
- Provide excellent stewardship to funders, including reporting, meetings, visits and events
- Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to produce strong funding bids
- Work collaboratively with frontline teams to develop service delivery models and budgets
- Identify innovative ways to grow unrestricted income
Individual Giving & Legacy
- Manage and deliver the Individual Giving and Legacy strategy
- Grow income through single and regular giving appeals
- Work with the Communications team to develop and launch two national or local fundraising appeals per year
- Identify and engage Ambassadors and Patrons to increase reach and impact
Campaigns, systems & finance
- Manage appeals, campaigns and events raising £200,000 per year across Individual Giving, Appeals and Legacy
- Maintain accurate records and reporting using ETapestry, ensuring GDPR compliance
- Manage multiple fundraising platforms (e.g. Enthuse, PayPal Giving, Payroll Giving) and continuously improve systems and processes
- Work closely with Finance to set, monitor and review budgets
Organisational responsibilities
- Uphold confidentiality, data protection and IT security policies
- Promote equality, diversity and inclusion across all areas of work
- Demonstrate commitment to St Giles’ lived experience approach and values
- Support sustainable and environmentally responsible working practices
- Represent St Giles at fundraising and community events
About you
Experience & knowledge
- At least two years’ experience working in a charity fundraising environment
- Proven track record of securing and/or managing five-figure grants
- Experience managing fundraising databases
- Experience planning and delivering fundraising appeals
- Strong understanding of fundraising regulations, GDPR and best practice
- Knowledge of anti-discriminatory working practices
Skills & abilities
- Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to write compelling, audience-focused applications and reports
- Highly organised, proactive and able to work to deadlines
- Strategic thinker with creative ideas to engage donors
- Strong IT skills, including Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint and Canva
Personal qualities
We are looking for someone who is kind, flexible, empathetic and collaborative. You will contribute to creating an inclusive, safe and empowering workplace where people feel valued and supported.
You will also:
- Show commitment to the long-term success of St Giles
- Be adaptable and willing to take on ad hoc tasks when needed
- Act with integrity and professionalism
- Demonstrate a positive attitude towards lived experience models
- Respect and champion the values and ethos of St Giles
Our values
- Positively – Empowering
- Persistently – Supportive
- Flexibly – Creative
- Proactively – Empathic
- Actively – Inclusive
- Clearly – Communicating
Closing date: 4 February 2026
Interview Date: 12 February 2026
A Basic DBS check is required for this role.
In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.
We are an equity and inclusion-confident employer. We welcome all applications, and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.
St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.
We help people held back by poverty, unemployment, the criminal justice system, homelessness, exploitation and abuse to build a positive future.
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As Finance and Operations Manager at Fight Bladder Cancer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and building our finance and operational functions at a strategic level.
You will support all aspects of the charity’s work and development through the provision of strong financial assistance - ensuring accurate financial reporting, sales and other invoicing, bookkeeping, grant management and payroll management.
You will also take day-to-day responsibility for organisational administration.
This role will involve close collaboration with our small team (currently 7.5 FTE) to ensure our day-to-day finance and operational requirements are met, working closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees to build greater financial resilience and strategic financial awareness within the charity.
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Team Coordinator
We are seeking a confident and creative Global Team Coordinator to support and nurture our international teams delivering joy to children in crisis worldwide.
The Flying Seagull Project is a charity dedicated to ensuring no childhood passes without proper play, big belly laughs and feeling valuable. We work across the UK and internationally, delivering circus, music, art, dance and play experiences to children facing the harshest of crises due to poverty, war, isolation and illness.
Position: Global Team Coordinator
Salary: £32,000 pro rata
Location: Remote with occasional travel for meetings
Hours: 28 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 27th February – we reserve the right to close the advert early should a suitable candidate be found, you are advised to apply without delay.
Interviews: Rolling interviews will start week commencing 16 February
About the Role
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Team Coordinator is a varied and essential role combining people management, team coordination and administrative support. The central purpose of this role is helping us to engage, support, recognise and retain our most valuable asset, our international performers, volunteers and core team.
Key responsibilities include
• Managing team calendars, bookings and logistics for global projects
• Booking team travel and accommodation
• Liaising with the Global Projects Coordinator to staff projects appropriately
• Identifying, recruiting and arranging training for local teams in international locations
• Supporting recruitment of international performers and volunteers
• Organising and managing training programmes
• Developing and running a rewards and recognition programme
• Managing the team wellbeing programme
• Maintaining global databases and booking systems including Salesforce and Better Impact
• Supporting the CEO and Executive Director with administrative tasks
About You
You will be a dynamic, confident and friendly individual with experience coordinating international teams. You will be highly organised, people focused and comfortable juggling multiple priorities.
Essential skills and experience
• Experience in administrative or logistical roles
• Team coordination experience, ideally internationally
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills
• Digitally confident with strong IT skills
• Project management experience
• Fluent English and additional languages desirable
• Knowledge of Better Impact or similar systems desirable
• Self sufficient with a can do attitude
• Comfortable working to targets and deadlines
• Commitment to the organisation’s vision and values
About the Organisation
The Flying Seagull Project is a medium sized charity, we create safe spaces wherever we work, from big top tents to car parks, ensuring every child feels safe, seen and special. Our projects reach refugee camps, institutions, hospices and marginalised communities worldwide. Led from the UK with hubs in the Netherlands and Norway, we are a dynamic charity delivering big impact with limited resources.
Other roles you may have experience of could include; Team Coordinator, International Projects Officer, Operations Officer, Project Coordinator, Programme Coordinator, Team Administrator, Global Projects Coordinator, etc.
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Closing Date: 15 February 2026
Ref 7251
Save the Children UK is looking for an experienced and collaborative leader to join us as Head of Service Operations. In this role, you will shape how colleagues across the organisation experience and use digital, data and technology services, working closely with senior leaders, technical teams and partners to ensure our services are accessible, effective and deliver maximum impact for children.
Note, internally, this role is referred to as Head of Customer Enablement, reflecting our customer-centric approach.
About us
Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.
About the role
As Head of Customer Enablement, you will lead the function responsible for ensuring Save the Children colleagues receive reliable, high-quality and accessible digital, data and technology services. You will combine strong service management leadership with a strategic focus on customer enablement, ensuring teams are supported, confident and equipped to use technology effectively. As part of the DDaT senior leadership team, you will oversee service delivery, supplier relationships, budgets and continual service improvement, while acting as a trusted partner to stakeholders across the organisation.
In this role, you will:
- Lead the Customer Enablement function, owning service management processes and ensuring services are designed and delivered to maximise customer value.
- Act as a strong customer advocate for digital, data and technology, ensuring a consistently high-quality service experience across the organisation.
- Develop and grow the Service Desk and Customer Support functions, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, user experience and engagement.
- Take ownership of major incidents, coordinating teams and stakeholders to minimise impact and ensure clear, timely communication.
- Oversee supplier management, contracts, asset and licence management, procurement processes and budget control.
- Drive continual service improvement through customer insight, service reporting and the delivery of service improvement plans and operational projects.
About you
To be successful, it is important that you have:
- Proven experience in IT service management methodologies such as ITIL and COBIT with experience operating in complex environments.
- A track record of leading customer-focused IT services, service desks or support functions, with a strong emphasis on service quality and user experience and service performance monitoring.
- Experience managing budgets, procurement, suppliers and contracts, ensuring best value, compliance and effective risk management.
- Strong leadership and people management capability, with experience building, developing and empowering high-performing teams.
- Proven project management skills with a track record of identifying, scoping and delivering small to mid-size initiatives that improve service quality, customer experience or adoption of technology.
- Broad knowledge of software, operating systems, and cloud services with demonstrable experience in software licensing and asset management.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences and act as a trusted business partner.
- A strategic, improvement-focused mindset, balancing day-to-day operational delivery with longer-term customer enablement and service transformation goals.
- Commitment to Save the Children's vision, mission and values.
What we offer you:
Working for a charity provides one of the best benefits there is – a sense of purpose and reward for helping others. However, we understand the importance of giving back to our employees to ensure a happy and healthy working environment and work/life balance.
- We focus on flexibility, inclusion, collaboration, health and wellbeing both in and outside of work.
- We provide a wide range of benefits which will reward your hard work, motivate you, and inspire you to work to improve the lives of children every day.
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Note, this is the Head of Customer Enablement position with job title adjusted for external advertising.
Ways of Working:
The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but at times you will be required to come to your contracted office (usually between 2–4 days per month, depending on the needs of your role, team, or service). For many roles, this is likely to be the minimum required to deliver impact. This will be discussed and agreed with your manager / team and we encourage candidates to discuss our ways of working in more detail at interview stage.
Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense.
Out of hours working
From time to time, you may be asked to work outside normal business hours, such as in the evening or at the weekend, to support activities like system upgrades or maintenance. This is expected to be infrequent (usually no more than four times a year) and we'll always give you as much notice as possible.
In exceptional situations, such as a major emergency, humanitarian response, cyber attack, or total system failure, you may be asked to temporarily adjust your working hours to help manage the situation.
Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think.
We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here.
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Every child with cancer deserves the chance to survive. As Business Development Manager, you’ll grow corporate partnerships that deliver life-saving care.
Business Development Manager
Salary: £40,000–£45,000 p/a, depending on experience
Location: Hybrid – Home working with Thursdays in our Central London office
Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week (flexible working considered)
Every child with cancer deserves the chance to survive, no matter where they are born. But in many low-income countries, too many lives are still lost to a curable disease. At World Child Cancer, we are committed to changing this reality. We partner with hospitals across Africa and Asia to improve early diagnosis, strengthen healthcare systems, remove barriers to treatment and ensure children and their families receive the holistic support they need to survive and thrive.
About the role
This is a newly created and high-impact role, perfect for someone who wants to build and drive a corporate fundraising programme with ambition. Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships, you will shape our corporate income strategy, identify exciting new business opportunities, and cultivate high-value, multi-year partnerships that accelerate our mission.
Your work will open doors, build brand visibility and unlock support from companies who want to make a measurable difference to children facing cancer across the world. A significant part of the role will be to develop new business.
What you’ll do
· Lead the development of World Child Cancer’s corporate fundraising portfolio, unearthing and securing new six- and seven-figure partners
· Develop strategic plans and a compelling suite of partnership opportunities, benefits and supporter engagement products
· Proactively engage with and cultivate relationships with new donors and steward existing funders.
· Attend key networking and industry events to build visibility and pipeline
· Work collaboratively to create powerful proposals, cases for support and investment-ready budgets
What we’re looking for
We’re searching for someone experienced in corporate fundraising, who cares about our mission, is proactive, confident and experienced in developing new business.
You’ll bring:
- A successful track record in high-value business development or corporate fundraising, including securing six-figure, multi-year support
- Excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability and confidence to interact with new and existing companies
- Experience of successfully developing cultivation plans to engage new funders
- Ability to research and identify potential new funders
- Ability to translate complex programme detail into compelling pitches, proposals and reports
- Ability to help develop and report on project budgets
- Experience to multi-task and prioritise efficiently
- A collaborative and proactive mindset, and ability to work on own initiative
- A commitment to improving the lives of children with cancer globally
- Understanding of project management
Why join us?
You’ll be part of a small, ambitious and supportive team with a proven track record and the scope to grow. With corporate fundraising still an under-developed income stream at World Child Cancer, there is a genuine opportunity to make your mark, influence strategy, and see the impact of your work on children and families around the world.
Terms of employment:
- Generous 8% employer pension contribution after 3 months
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + an additional day at Christmas
- Hybrid working with flexibility
· Location: Hybrid working, with 1 day per week in the office in London, on Thursdays
If you want your work to matter and want to help drive life-changing progress in childhood cancer survival, this could be the role for you.
To apply for this position, please submit your CV and a supporting statement (maximum 2 pages) that addresses the “essential” criteria in the Person Specification.
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About us
The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions.
The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We’ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy.
About the role
Since Crick’s inception in 2015, its external funding portfolio has steadily grown and diversified with funding now received from a broad range of national and international funding bodies, each with their own regulations, policies and conditions.
As Senior Manager – Post-Award Grant Compliance, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the Crick’s continued adherence to funder terms and conditions. You’ll lead the development and implementation of robust post-award grant processes, working across internal teams to provide expert guidance on compliance and regulatory requirements. Acting as the primary point of contact for external funding bodies, you’ll maintain a deep understanding of funder policies and ensure that grants and contracts are managed accordingly. As an experienced post-award professional, you will have familiarity with business-as-usual research finance practices including project reconciliation using general ledger reports, funder invoicing, journal posting, budgeting, income recognition and other month-end processes.
As a senior member of the Finance and Grants team, you’ll also provide leadership support by deputising for the Post-Award Team Lead when required, a responsibility that could lead to future opportunities for line management. Drawing on your experience within a higher education or research-intensive environment, you will have extensive experience of post award management along with clear evidence of adding value and improving processes in previous roles. This is a high-impact role that offers the opportunity to influence best practice across the organisation so you will need to be a strong leader who is confidence in the training and development of others striving for best practice. Previous experience in the development and implementation of systems would be highly desirable.
What you will be doing
As a Senior Manager – Post-Award Grant Compliance at the Crick, you will:
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Provide specialist expertise in matters pertaining to grant compliance and ensure that grant funded research at the Crick is compliant.
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Develop and refine robust business processes and IT system controls
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Be responsible for the development and improvement of post-award procedures, SOPs and systems to enable efficient and effective grant support.
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Be responsible for the effective communication to and training of post-award grants team members in all areas of grants management best practice.
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Proactively identify compliance risks throughout the current portfolio and advise scientific and operational colleagues on necessary actions.
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Lead on the team’s response to internal, external and funder audit requirements,
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Develop, draft, maintain and disseminate funder specific guidance documentation
Please see job description here
About you
You will have:
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Extensive post-award grant experience, including management of grant finances, and internal / external reporting*
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Extensive knowledge of key grant funder terms and conditions, particularly those related to UKRI, UK charity and European Commission funding.*
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Understand how to keep up-to-date with funders’ evolving regulations, policies and general good practices governing the administration of grants.*
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Comprehensive understanding of post-award grants management processes and best practice
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Ability to analyse complex data, draw conclusions and produce reliable and accurate reports
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Previous experience working in a scientific environment/Higher Education Institute liaising and working effectively with a range of disciplines and levels of seniority*
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Proficiency in the use of IT systems to support and enhance a grants management role
*Minimum Criteria
The Francis Crick Institute is an independent charity, established to be a UK flagship for discovery research in biomedicine.



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