Jobs in Kennington

Anna Freud is a world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.

We value diversity and aim to have diverse workforce that reflects the community and our service users, in line with our vision, values and inclusion commitments. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.

We are seeking two Research Officers to join the esteemed Evidence Based Practice Unit (EBPU), which sits within our Applied Research and Evaluation Division. The team is made up of around 30 colleagues who pride themselves in working collaboratively, proactively and efficiently. You will work across several research and evaluation projects, generally focussing on children and young people with multiple needs. This will involve being in contact with project partners, service users and schools. Please refer to the Job Profile for the requirements of this role. 

This is an excellent opportunity to work across a thriving research team focusing on applied research for real-world settings around children’s mental health and wellbeing. You will also have exposure to and gain insight from a range of expertise and research techniques, large scale, real-world research and knowledge mobilisation to inform practice. This is an exceptional opportunity for an organised, collaborative and motivated individual to join a highly successful and energetic team, with strong links across Anna Freud and University College London (UCL).

Please email Recruitment with any job enquiries, or if you require assistance or experience difficulties when applying. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor licence therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.

Location

Hybrid working (a mixture of onsite and home/remote working). Staff are working onsite for at least 20% of their working hours, either at our London site (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH) or our Northern Hub (Huckletree, The Express Building, 9 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester M4 5AD).

Contract duration

Fixed-term, 18 months – two positions available.

Closing date for applications

Midday (12pm), Thursday 6 February 2025. Please note: this advert will close earlier if we reach 100 applications, therefore we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid missing out on this opportunity.

Notification of interview

Shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Friday 7 February 2025. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.

Interviews

Interviews will be held online on Wednesday 12 February 2025.

How to apply

Please click apply to submit an application online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.

Based at the 999 club in Deptford, a safe and welcoming space for those experiencing homelessness Move+ is the latest of the 999 club’s service offerings which also include a drop-in day centre, employment & training support, advocacy & advice, a women’s space and the Bridge, our recovery focused out of hours service.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a cutting-edge service within the sector. The overall aim of Move+ is to enable people who have been homeless to draw upon their shared experiences and support one another to escape homelessness for good. Move+ empowers people to live independently, to set up and maintain a stable home, while working towards long-term goals and aspirations enabling them to move forwards with their lives. This is achieved through a combination of peer coaching, personalised support and an exclusive program of workshops and activities.

Working closely with the Coproduction Manager as part of the Specialist Services team, you will oversee all aspects of the day-to-day delivery of Move+. This includes line management of a team of Peer Coaches, focusing on support, personal and professional development. You will conduct assessments and manage referrals, build and maintain relationships, as well as promote the service, both internally and externally. Overall, you’ll ensure a high quality of service delivery that meets or exceeds targets and, most importantly, supports and empowers all participants.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about empowering and motivating others. Previous management experience is great, but attitude is more important. If you have a positive, pro-active approach take a look at the Job Description / Role Profile. If you think you can match what’s required send us your CV and a supporting statement telling us, in no more than 500 words, why you’re the right person for this job.

The ideal candidate will have: 

• ·Great people skills, the ability to communicate effectively with a compassionate, non-judgemental approach
• ·A proactive approach, always looking to support the team in achieving positive outcomes
• ·A genuine interest in people, their innate strengths and their capacity to change
•  Excellent organisational skills and the ability to oversee complex projects
• ·The ability to work without close daily direction and the ability to think outside of the box
• · A positive, ‘can do’ attitude and above all, a good sense of humour to survive our fast-paced environment

                          Move+ has been made possible by the generous support of the National Lottery

East London Students' Union is a progressive charity that supports around 24,000 students that study at the University of East London. We are based in one of the most diverse boroughs in Europe and our membership proudly reflects the communities where we are based.

Our purpose is to support and empower our students by representing their views and providing a range of supportive services, events and activities to make university life the amazing experience it should be. Our Docklands offices were fully refurbished last year. We're currently refurbishing our common rooms and reception area. Earlier this year in Stratford, we launched an excellent new space with sitting around areas, reception, performance rooms and meetings room.

We're now working to build a students' union that champions their aspirations and can deliver what's needed to make a difference. We're excited about this and have invested in several new posts to give us the expertise needed.

If you are excited by the opportunity to help us do things differently, empower others and build a students' union that can better support our students, then we could have a role for you. If you can operate in environments where change is continual, challenges multi-faceted and where solutions require innovative thinking, you'll thrive here. You'll also need to be self-driven, able to operate with autonomy and be able to balance competing priorities.

As our advice manager, you will be responsible for managing advice provision and providing impartial advice on academic matters to students. You will be required to identify trends and produce reports using data emerging from our provision. You will use that to inform effective delivery of campaigns by student officers, other student representatives and staff. Some of these campaigns will be preventive work directed towards students, while others will be about effecting change in the University.

Diversity is one of the defining features of life at UEL, with over 180 nationalities represented in our student body. Within Newham, where we are based, over 74% of residents are from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. As we grow our staff team, we are passionate about making our teams representative of the students we support and the communities we operate in. We therefore especially welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates and other candidates typically underrepresented in leadership.

Are you an experienced, creative, dynamic Individual Giving expert looking for your next challenge?  Do you have a passion for the environment and people?  If the answer is yes, we’d love to hear from you. We’re looking for an all-rounder experienced in acquisition and retention with both online and offline channels. You’ll have autonomy and freedom to plan and execute all Individual Giving communications, managing our £1m+ portfolio.

Reporting to the Head of Individual Giving, this busy, hands-on role requires excellent project management of all elements of our Individual Giving programme, including integrated fundraising campaigns right through from creative development to results analysis.

Effective agriculture has the power to change lives. It underpins prosperity, food security and stability the world over. Farm Africa champions a holistic approach that boosts yields, protects the environment and connects smallholder farmers to thriving markets.  If you are excited by the work Farm Africa does, have solid Individual Giving experience, ambition and lots of ideas we’d love you to get in touch.

If you are interested in this role and would like more details, or to apply please visit the jobs page of our website for more information.

Reports to: Director of Recruitment and Marketing

Location: Flexible, ideally West Midlands home based, with monthly co-working days in London and additional stakeholder meetings as required.

Salary: £36,000 FTE

Hours: Part-time; 0.6 FTE 22.5 hours a week with flexibility on how hours are worked across the week

Contract: Fixed Term (March 2025 – August 2027)

ABOUT NOW TEACH

Now Teach, in partnership with the National Institute of Teaching and Mindful Equity UK, has successfully secured a Mission 44 grant to launch a pilot project to attract and support ethnically diverse career changers in the West Midlands to become secondary school teachers. The partnership will support applicants through the recruitment process and into their teacher training.

We are looking for an exceptional recruitment specialist with a passion for education, great insight into the region and local communities and the ability to work autonomously to achieve our recruitment and retention ambitions.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Role overview

The Recruitment Specialist will support the design and be responsible for the implementation of a recruitment campaign to meet our targets. They will research the lived experience of ethnically diverse teachers in the region, build a strong knowledge base of the local labour market and deliver outreach and local community engagement, candidate support and pipeline management.

The Recruitment Specialist will provide guidance to candidates throughout the application process, including onboarding activities and providing ongoing mentorship to candidates throughout their teacher training. This will specifically focus on eliminating barriers, capitalizing on opportunities, and navigating challenges unique to our target audience.

In this role you will…

• Lead the day-to-day activities of the pilot campaign, taking responsibility for delivering and achieving the successful recruitment and retention of a cohort of between 15-20 career changers.
• Collaborate with the National Institute of Teaching Recruitment Teams to ensure a seamless candidate journey, working with Mindful Equity UK to ensure best practice in supporting candidates.
• Project manage and coordinate input from project partners and suppliers, providing regular updates and inputting into progress reports and evaluation documents.
• Provide full end to end career change support across the whole candidate life cycle; from prospective Now Teacher, through our selection process, to delivering expert advice and guidance in successfully transitioning and onboarding candidates as Now Teachers within the National Institute of Teaching ITT cohort.
• Take ownership of and successfully manage candidate pipelines for the region ensuring recruitment targets are achieved.
• Talent spot and advise candidates so that they feel supported, trust your advice, and see you as an essential part of their career change journey into teaching.
• Work closely within the recruitment team to support one another and to successfully hit our growing national targets.
• Be excellent at pipeline management and timely CRM database (Salesforce) updates to ensure robust reports and data.
• Develop and deliver candidate engagement initiatives (both prospective candidates and those in teacher training) appropriate to the region and target audience, cultivating and leveraging community outreach activities.
• Collaborate with other teams across Now Teach ensuring we collaborate strongly, are aligned, and support one another to achieve our shared goals.
• Leverage our growing network of career changers in school to enhance candidate experience at each stage through qualified teachers, working with the programme and network team to do this highly effectively.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Who you are

• Enthusiastic about our purpose and committed to the shared aims of the Mission 44 partnership.
• Ability to take ownership of a project, while working autonomously.
• Track record of delivering an exceptional candidate experience whilst working at pace.
• Strong communicator, able to provide down-to-earth, insightful, and appropriate communications with an ability to mentor, influence and build trusted relationships.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Committed to continuous improvement.
• Sound judgement under pressure.
• Relentless collaborator with a can-do attitude.
• Creative and solutions focused.

What you will need to succeed in this role:

• Strong working knowledge of the initial teacher training, early career, and education landscape and or the career change market
• Understanding of the local labour market and specific challenges faced by ethnically diverse candidates to enter teacher training.
• A coaching/mentoring background or experience of caseload/pipeline management/support for candidates.
• Comfortable with a wide range of digital platforms, for example, Salesforce CRM and Microsoft Office.

Don’t meet every requirement?

Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification.

At Now Teach we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway.

In return

As well as flexible working and a great culture, we offer a wide range of benefits including 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), an additional 3 days for winter closure (25th Dec-1st January), a pension scheme with a generous 11% employer contribution, a rewards platform with employee discounts and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

Working arrangements

Full time role, but we are happy to consider requests for flexible or part time working. Now Teach employees are supported to work flexibly at co-working spaces or at home as needed with monthly working days in London. You will be required to cover your own travel expenses to London.

Application Process

Applications close at 9am on Monday February 3rd

To apply, please complete our online application form where you will be asked to upload a Cover Letter (no more than 1 side of A4) and CV (no more than 2 sides of A4)

Your Cover Letter should include why you are attracted to the role, why you are motivated to work at Now Teach and what you can bring to the team.

If you have any difficulty with accessing the application form, need any additional support or require reasonable adjustments to the application process, please get in touch.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Now Teach strives to be a workplace that is diverse, equitable and inclusive where we can ALL be ourselves. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, gender identities, stages of life and those with hidden or visible disabilities.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll endeavor to be as accommodating as possible. If you would like to discuss specific requirements, please contact get in touch.

All applicants must have an existing Right to Work in the UK.

Safe Recruitment Procedure

Now Teach are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. To meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process, and all successful candidates will be subject to a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Associate Director of Financial Services | Interim | 6-months+ | £500 - 600 per day (Umbrella)

On behalf of a Global NGO working across 37 countries, we're recruiting an interim Associate Director of Financial Services for at last 6-months. Reporting to the Global Director of Financial Control, this role will lead the financial and management accounting of the UK Shared Services including purchase ledger, expenses and payroll for the Global Office and UK Office. Crucially, this role will review and support the implementation of efficiency changes and transformation whilst leading the annual Group Audit and consolidated monthly financial reporting process.

Main Duties:

• Lead on the group month-end, global balance sheet, group P&L, and Group consolidation
• Lead on the group statutory Audit, liaising with overseas country teams and PWC
• Lead on the group statutory accounts preparation and SORP accounting adjustments
• Along with the Global Director of Financial Control, lead a review of the team structure and processes, offering and implementing efficiency changes and recommendations
• Oversee and lead the global support office month-end, including all management accounting and balance sheet reconciliations
• Support external tax advisor in Group VAT review
• Manage and support the Purchase Ledger and Expenses Manager, Payroll Manager, Group Accounting and Management Accounting teams ensuring a strong controls environment
• Support the ongoing process transformation projects
• Line manage the Financial Accountant and oversee group balance sheet control and country scorecards

Person Specification:

• Qualified Accountant with proven experience managing multi-disciplined teams
• Experience of change management, developing systems and implementing solutions
• Multi-entity consolidations experience
• Audit leadership experience
• Multi-currency, overseas office, and remote management experience
• Ideally experience with SUN Systems and Agresso Payroll

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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager
Location: Hybrid, with one day per week in Shoreditch
Salary: £45,000

Are you an experienced corporate fundraiser looking for your next challenge? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and ambitious Corporate Partnerships team at a leading charity, known for its impactful work and strong reputation in the sector.

About the Role:
This new position has been created following an exciting investment in fundraising. The team is small but dynamic and will grow to four members in the new year. As Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving new business and building strategic, high-value partnerships across sectors like IT, finance, and retail.

This role focuses solely on securing new business, with no line management responsibilities—perfect for someone who thrives on results and has a £300k target to contribute towards the team’s ambitious £1.3 million goal. You’ll work with warm leads and a strong pipeline, ready to reignite conversations and build meaningful partnerships.

What the charity are looking for:

• Proven experience in corporate fundraising, whether in account management or new business development.
• A track record of building and growing partnerships that deliver high value.
• Confidence and creativity in engaging partners across diverse industries.
• Passion for making a tangible difference through impactful work.

Why This Role?
This is an exciting chance to join a growing team where your work will directly impact the charity’s mission. With flexible working options and only one day per week in the Shoreditch office, this role offers the perfect balance of autonomy and team collaboration.

Key Dates:

Closing Date: Rolling Applications - ASAP

To apply for this role and for further details, including a job description and person specification, please email Hannah at Harris Hill on or call her on 02078207331.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Salary: £44,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, 35 hours per week, two-year fixed-term contract
Location: London, Victoria (hybrid/flexible working pattern, with a minimum of 2 days in the office)

Are you passionate about making a real difference? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a growing Corporate Partnerships team at a leading national charity that supports soldiers, veterans, and their families.

This dynamic team manages a range of impactful corporate relationships, from large-scale, long-term funding partnerships to a corporate membership scheme, cause-related marketing, and staff fundraising initiatives. As Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will play a key role in building and nurturing partnerships that directly fund vital support services such as housing, employability, mental wellbeing, family assistance, elderly care, and independent living for the Army family.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing and growing relationships with existing corporate partners through tailored engagement and communication plans.
• Identifying, engaging, and pitching to new prospects to grow income across corporate fundraising programmes.
• Line managing a Corporate Fundraising Executive and collaborating with colleagues across the organisation, including regional offices.

You will join the wider High Value Relationships and Central Events team, reporting to the Head of High Value Relationships, with the opportunity to contribute to key charity events and activities.

About You

This role is ideal for an experienced Corporate Fundraiser or a military veteran with relevant charity or commercial sector experience. The successful candidate will have:

• Proven experience in sales or relationship management, with strong communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and administrative abilities.
• Familiarity with CRM systems, such as Salesforce (desirable).
• Ambition and confidence to meet challenging fundraising targets within a well-established and respected organisation.

Key Dates

• Closing date: 29 January 2025
• Interview date: 5 February 2025

If you are an ambitious and driven professional ready to take on this rewarding role, please send your CV and supporting statement to Hannah Laking at Harris Hill: [email protected]

For a full job description and details on how to apply, please contact Hannah Laking at Harris Hill:

Phone: 020 7820 7331

Harris Hill is a certified B Corp™ and a leading charity recruitment agency, committed to equitable and inclusive recruitment practices. Applications from all sections of the community are actively welcomed, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics.

Development Manager - Major Gifts (Hybrid)
£44,154 per annum | Fixed-Term Contract (6 months) | Kingston upon Thames

Are you ready to create an impact and secure transformative gifts that will shape the future of education for our students? Kingston University is seeking a Development Manager - Major Gifts to build meaningful relationships and support our mission to deliver outstanding student experiences.

What You'll Do

As Development Manager - Major Gifts, you will:

• Manage a targeted portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, corporates, and trusts, securing four-figure and higher donations.
• Build meaningful relationships with donors to support Kingston University's ambitious growth strategy.
• Work cooperatively across teams to align fundraising efforts with the University's goals.
• Deliver against income targets and foster long-term donor engagement.
• Contribute to the continued success of the Development, Alumni Relations, and Engagement (DARE) team.

Why Choose Us?

• Generous Benefits: Enjoy 35 days' annual leave (full-time employee), a comprehensive pension scheme, season ticket loans, and access to discounted courses and LinkedIn Learning.
• Flexible Working: Benefit from a hybrid working model with 2-3 days on campus per week and flexible scheduling to accommodate your needs.
• Career Development: Be part of a supportive team that values growth and learning, with opportunities to develop your fundraising expertise further.
• Meaningful Impact: Join an organisation where your work directly contributes to delivering exceptional education and student outcomes.

What Makes This Role Unique?

• Ambitious Vision: Kingston University recently received a triple TEF Gold rating, recognising its outstanding teaching and student experience. Your work will support our efforts to maintain and expand this excellence.
• Exciting Opportunities: As part of a team embarking on a three-year growth strategy, you'll help shape transformative giving initiatives.
• Cooperative Culture: Work within the DARE team, where collaboration and a shared sense of purpose are integral to success.

Your Skills and Experience

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience securing four-figure and higher donations, ideally within higher education or a related sector.
• Possesses outstanding relationship management and communication skills.
• Thrives in a pioneering and creative environment, taking initiative to meet ambitious goals.
• Is driven to grow a portfolio of donors while delivering exceptional stewardship.
• Has a flexible approach, ready to work beyond standard hours when needed.

About Kingston University

For over 125 years, Kingston University has been a beacon of education excellence. Our ambitious Town House Strategy focuses on embedding future-ready skills into our curriculum, driving research innovation, and fostering partnerships. At the heart of this mission is the DARE team, whose work ensures Kingston's continued success and positive impact on students, alumni, and the community.

Ready to Join Us?

Apply by Sunday, 2 February 2025 (11:59 PM).
Interviews will be held in person on Tuesday, 18 February 2025, including a short presentation showcasing your fundraising skills.

Start your journey with us and make a real difference to the future of education. Together, we'll transform lives through the power of philanthropy.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Girls and Young Women Counsellor/Psychotherapist (Spanish Speaker)
Part time - 2 days per week
Salary: £32,825 per annum pro rata
Fixed term contract 

Location: Hybrid work

The Latin American Women’s Rights Service (LAWRS) is a human rights, feminist organisation led by and for Latin American migrant women in the UK. Our work is dedicated to supporting the immediate and long-term needs of Latin American migrant women exposed to violations of their fundamental human rights; facing violence against women and girls, exploitation or trafficking; enduring difficult living and working conditions in low paid jobs and facing barriers to social protection. Around 2,000 women use our services every year, benefitting from practical and emotional support, learning new skills and improving their own opportunities. We strive to provide essential tools for women to empower themselves in their pursuit of personal and social change.

LAWRS’ No Limits Project (Sin Fronteras) is a creative art-based project for Latin American girls and young women (LAGYW) aged 14 to 21. The project provides a safe space for LAGYW who are facing severe disadvantages due to intersectional inequalities. This holistic programme provides participants with support to address their needs and overcome barriers. It also offers opportunities for developing existing and new skills, as well as exercising critical thinking on issues that matter to them through the use of arts and campaigning work. The aim of this project is to enable participants to empower themselves and each other to seek the change they want to see in their lives, communities and wider society.

The post holder will join our Counselling and Psychotherapy team, providing emotional support sessions, clinical assessments and one-to-one short term therapy to LAGYW; delivering group work activities and psychoeducational workshops, dealing with internal and external referrals and working closely with the No limits (Sin Fronteras) Project Coordinator and other teams at LAWRS.

This post is open to Latin American women only* in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and LGBTQ+ candidates as they are currently underrepresented within the team.

*women who identify as Latin Americans (1st and 2nd generation) and speak Spanish and/or Brazilian Portuguese.

Please note that only applicants with the right to work in the UK covering the duration of the contract will be considered for this position.

Are you an experienced Health & Safety expert who enjoys working in a busy and challenging role?

Do you have the ability to devise health and safety strategies across various sites within universities?

Job title: Director of Health & Safety

Location: A short walk from Holborn Underground station

Salary: £100,000 - £110,000

Contract type: 6 months fixed term contract

Hours: Full time, 37 hours

Pattern of work: Hybrid

Working for one of UK's most prestigious universities, you will report to the University's Secretary, and work closely with the Director of Health & Safety to develop and deliver the University's health and safety strategies, across all its various sites.

As senior member of the Leadership Team you will provide expert advice to the Executive Board, Senior Leadership Teams, and the Board of Governors. You will oversee the existing health and safety team and ensure it is delivering an excellent service across all the university's sites.

You will work closely with the Director of Estates to ensure a strong Health and Safety strategy is embedded across the university, including long term and short-term strategies.

In your role as Director of Health & Safety you will build and maintain strong relationships with many internal and external stakeholders including Health and Safety Executives, and Fire Authorities. You will conduct fire risk assessments and implement action plans for fire safety management across all sites whilst ensuring the advancing health and safety culture is embedded in all practices.

Ensuring the university's compliant with all statutory obligations and best practices in health and safety management is a significant aspect of your role.

Your in-depth knowledge of health and safety including fire safety makes you an attractive candidate for this role. Any experience of designing, implementing, and delivering an effective health and safety strategy within the education sector is highly advantageous.

If you are interested in applying for the position of Director of Health and Safety through TPP Recruitment please do so by sending your CV to

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Salary: £25,849-£26,908 (Inc. London Weighting)
Contract: Permanent
Location: London (OId Street) – Hybrid or Remote
Closing date: Rolling

We’re working on a Trusts Officer role with the brilliant Speech and Language UK, reporting in to the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships. Speech and Language UK does incredible work supporting young people who face challenges with talking and understanding words. They fund a variety of programmes from tools and training for teachers to use in the classroom, to resources and guidance for young people and their families, to public campaigning and awareness-building work.

In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining strong relationships with a warm portfolio of small trusts, as well as researching new trusts funding opportunities to support the growth of the Trusts and Foundations team’s income.

To be successful as the Trusts Officer, you will need:

• Experience of public fundraising within the charity sector.
• Demonstrable aptitude for developing relationships and working collaboratively with others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including clarity, tact and the ability to adapt communication to suit your audience.

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Harry on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
 

The Goldsmiths Company is reinvigorating its philanthropic mission with refreshed charitable objects, a renewed focus on craft and skills, and a new Board of Trustees drawn from across the Company’s membership and chaired by Dame Lynne Brindley. As part of this evolution, we are seeking an experienced and passionate leader, with charity/ not for profit experience to become the first Director of the Goldsmiths’ Foundation.  

A contemporary company with deep roots in the past, the Goldsmiths’ Company is one of the Great Twelve City of London Livery Companies. Founded in 1327 and now with a 1600-strong membership, the Company has contributed to national life for seven centuries. It advances the trade and craft of silversmithing and jewellery through training, exhibitions and public engagement. It also operates the London Assay Office, which protects trade and consumers by testing and hallmarking precious metals. 

Philanthropy has been at the heart of the Company’s work since 1327; the current Goldsmiths’ Company Charity was founded in the 19th century. Today, supported by its endowment, it makes grants of c. £3.5 million each year.  The Goldsmiths Company is now reinvigorating its philanthropic mission with refreshed charitable objects, a renewed focus on craft and skills, and a new Board of Trustees drawn from across the Company’s membership and chaired by Dame Lynne Brindley. Marking this evolution, the charity will be called the Goldsmiths’ Foundation and is recruiting for its first Director. 

The Goldsmiths’ Foundation’s mission is to transform life-chances by supporting technical and vocational education through grant-making and advocacy. With a focus on goldsmithing, silversmithing, jewellery and allied trades, it will support skills and training in the creative industries and other fields, as well as general charitable endeavours. 

The Director is the Goldsmiths’ Foundation’s senior executive leader. They will support the Board in development of the Foundation’s strategy, and lead grant-making, advocacy and partnership activities to deliver that strategy. Responsible for keeping the Board up to date on current best practice in philanthropy, they will manage relationships with grantees, oversee and monitor impact, and develop strong external networks and partnerships. Reporting to the Chief Executive, they will cultivate strong relationships with all parts of the Goldsmiths’ Company as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. 

Role purpose

The Director is the Goldsmiths’ Foundation’s senior executive leader. They support the Board in development of the Foundation’s strategy, and lead grant-making, advocacy and partnership activities to deliver that strategy. Responsible for keeping the Board up to date on current best practice in philanthropy, they manage relationships with grantees, oversee and monitor impact, and develop strong external networks and partnerships. Reporting to the Chief Executive, they also cultivate strong relationships with all parts of the Goldsmiths’ Company as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

Main Responsibilities and Duties

Leadership and Management

• Work closely with the Foundation’s Chair and maintain a strong working relationship with the Trustee Board, supporting them in development of the Foundation’s strategy. 

• Manage grant-making, advocacy and partnership activities to deliver the Foundation’s strategy. 

• Keep the Board informed on progress against objectives and on delivery of outcomes and impact. 

• Support the Foundation’s Advisory Group (a group of Goldsmiths’ Company members who are experienced in grant-making), including preparing summaries of applications received, and providing guidance on assessing grant applications. 

• Work closely with the Chief Executive / Clerk, Director of Finance and other colleagues in the Senior Leadership team to ensure alignment and coherence across all the group’s activities. 

• Manage, develop and empower the Foundation team to deliver high-impact funding programmes. 

• With the Board, ensure ongoing effective and compliant governance in line with current good practice, to include an annual review of the Foundation using the Charity Governance Code. 

Grant-making and Impact Reporting 

• Oversee and manage delivery of the Foundation’s grant-making programme, ensuring alignment with current best practice in philanthropic funding. Prepare grant-making policies, manage calls for applications, and analyse applications for review by the Advisory Group and Board of Trustees.

• Keep up to date on current topics in the third sector to ensure that the Board of Trustees is informed, and the Foundation can respond appropriately. 

• Identify strategic funding needs and gaps in the Foundation’s areas of interest to inform current and future grant allocation and proactive initiatives. 

• Oversee and monitor funding beneficiaries, cultivating a strong partnership approach to ensure delivery against agreed objectives. 

• Work closely with the Director of the Goldsmiths’ Centre (one of the Foundation’s principle beneficiaries) to ensure strong delivery and positive impact in fulfilment of its mission. 

• Lead and direct the Foundation’s overall approach to impact measurement, evaluation and reporting, including commissioning research and summative and formative impact reports.

External Relationships 

• Proactively develop and maintain external relationships with existing and prospective grantees, other funders, representatives of the craft and trade, training and education institutions, and the wider charity sector. 

• Collaborate with the Communications and Marketing team on devising and executing an effective communications strategy to raise awareness of the Foundation’s activities and positive impact. 

• Represent the Foundation externally at charity, creative industries and membership events. 

Finance & Investments 

• Set, monitor and manage the Foundation’s annual budget for approval by the Trustees. 

• Attend and report to the Finance and Risk Committee, Court of Wardens and Court of Assistants (Board equivalent) meetings, as required. 

• Attend Investment Committee meetings, as required, contributing to effective stewardship and management of the Foundation’s investment portfolio, including ESG considerations. 

• Oversee the Management Services Agreement with the Goldsmiths’ Company and annual benchmarking of services commissioned from the Company by the Foundation. 

• With the Company’s Membership Team, devise and oversee a proactive fundraising strategy encouraging philanthropic giving from the Company’s membership. 

General 

• Foster and promote strong working relationships between the Foundation and the wider Goldsmiths’ Company to support the effective fulfilment of the mission of each. 

• Undertake any other reasonable tasks, as required by the Chair of Trustees or the Goldsmiths’ Company Chief Executive / Clerk. 

Person Specification 

Essential Experience 

• Substantial senior leadership experience at a charity, foundation or non-profit. 

• Experience of charity governance and reporting to a non-executive board or Trustee board. 

• Experience of building and maintaining effective, meaningful relationships with diverse stakeholders and partners. 

• Experience of commissioning impact reporting and using findings to steer strategy and delivery. 

• Experience of leading teams, effectively managing people, and of developing and leading a positive, inclusive and empowering working culture. 

• Experience in at least one of the Foundation’s focus areas: the silversmithing and jewellery craft and trade, the wider creative industries, and/or the vocational training and education system.

Essential Skills and Knowledge 

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills. 

• Strong financial literacy, with the ability to set and manage budgets. 

• Ability to manage conflicting demands and prioritise effectively. 

• Knowledge and understanding of best practice in philanthropic, progressive grant-making. 

• Understanding of the systemic issues that cause disadvantage and how they can be addressed. 

Essential Qualities and Attributes 

• Excellent team player, with a collegiate and collaborative working style. 

• Open and collaborative, with an ability to listen as well as to persuade and influence. 

• Personal and professional integrity. 

• Proven commitment to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in practice. 

• Well-honed external relationships and networking skills, able to relate effectively with stakeholders from a wide range of backgrounds, sectors and experiences.

• Genuine interest in, and appetite to learn about, the Goldsmiths’ Company’s wider work.

• Curious and open-minded, with a commitment to ongoing professional development 

• Demonstrable commitment and passion to address inequities and to enable people to develop the skills to fulfil their potential.

Desirable Experience, Knowledge and Skills 

• Direct experience at a grant-making or funding body. 

• Professional knowledge and experience of the technical and vocational training, education and skills sector. 

• Knowledge and experience of the goldsmithing, silversmithing and jewellery-making craft, trade and industry. 

• Experience at a membership organisation. 

• Knowledge and understanding of the City of London and/or of Livery Companies. 

What We Offer: 

• Competitive Salary: £80,000-90,000 per annum. 

• Generous Benefits: Company pension contribution up to 14%, Simply Health cash plan, and more. 

• Flexible Hours: 33.75 hours per week, typically 9:30 am - 5:15 pm (based at Goldsmiths’ Hall with at least 3 days a week in the Hall and flexibility to work from home up to 2 days a week), some flexibility may be required.

Senior Finance Officer
6-Months Fixed Term Contract
Location: SE1, London
Salary: £47,000 FTE
Contract: Part-time, 3 days per week
This role is based in the office with no hybrid options available during the first 3 months.

Charity People are delighted to be partnering with an established professional body supporting healthcare practitioners. This organisation is dedicated to advancing healthcare standards and supporting its members with education, professional development, and advocacy to improve patient outcomes. We are seeking a Senior Finance Officer to join their team for 6 months initially.

About the Role

You will play a key role in managing revenue processes, ensuring accurate data recording, compliance with financial regulations, and providing vital support for the organisation's financial operations. The role involves working closely with the finance team and other departments to ensure smooth processes and to support reporting and audit preparation.

Key Responsibilities

Revenue Management

* Accurately record and manage revenue transactions, ensuring income is recognised promptly.
* Process membership subscriptions, professional development fees, event sponsorship, and other income.
* Ensure compliance with internal policies and accounting standards for revenue records.

Invoice and Payment Processing

* Prepare and issue customer invoices in line with agreements and service terms.
* Monitor payments, follow up on overdue accounts, and address customer inquiries related to invoicing.

Reconciliation and Reporting

* Perform monthly revenue reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
* Prepare regular reports on accounts receivable and revenue, highlighting any discrepancies or issues.
* Contribute to month-end and year-end closing activities.

Financial Data Maintenance

* Maintain accurate customer records, including payment terms and credit limits.
* Assist in preparing audit documentation and responding to auditor inquiries regarding revenue.

Additional Responsibilities

* Support the finance team with various tasks and projects, including process improvements.
* Collaborate with other departments to resolve revenue-related issues.
* Provide cover for purchase ledger and payment processing tasks when required.

You will have:
Excellent attention to detail, strong technical knowledge, ensuring accuracy in data entry and reconciliations, along with strong analytical skills to identify and resolve financial discrepancies. You will demonstrate professional communication skills, effectively collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders, and efficiently managing workloads to meet deadlines. A proactive approach, with the ability to suggest process improvements, will be essential. You will also possess integrity, maintaining confidentiality and adhering to financial compliance standards while thriving in a collaborative team environment.

* AAT qualified or part-qualified CIMA/ACCA.
* Proven experience in finance, accounts receivable, or revenue roles, ideally in a membership organisation or similar sector.
* At least 12 months of experience using Sage 50 accounts software.

How to Apply:
If you're excited about this opportunity and meet the requirements, please send your CV as soon as possible. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don't delay in applying!

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We know that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.