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SCIE Vision

We are committed to building a society which enables people who draw on social care to live fulfilling lives.

At SCIE, we are driven by our values:

· Progressive – always learning and developing

· Inclusive – working together for equality, diversity, and fairness

· Credible – evidence-based, robust, and reliable

· Transparent – open and honest

· Committed – focussed on making a difference to people’s lives.

The role:

A great opportunity for you to join our small, friendly team and make a real difference to people’s lives by:

· providing comprehensive administrative support to SCIE’s national work programme to ensure smooth running and delivery

· working closely with colleagues to coordinate and update project plans and compile project reports

· planning, arranging and servicing meetings, workshops, seminars and conferences (both internal and external)

· monitoring project financials, including raising purchase orders and reconciling expenses

· liaising with external stakeholders, updating and responding to enquiries

What we are looking for:

· commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

· understanding of Social Care Practice (desirable but not essential)

· experience of supporting project and / or programme delivery, this may be within the not for profit or statutory sector or from further afield

· knowledge and understanding of project delivery processes, including managing budgets, tracking progress against agreed timelines and delivery milestones as well as identifying and escalating risks

· strong written and verbal communications skills

· excellent organisational skills and experience of working to deadlines whilst coping with competing priorities

What we offer in return:

We offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary and homeworking allowance. We provide an employer pension contribution above the statutory minimum, an award-winning employee assistance programme, and an attractive holiday package which rises with length of service. Benefits of working for SCIE can be found here Work for the Social Care Institute for Excellence - SCIE 

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Job Title - Support Representative

Contract - Fixed Term 12 months maternity cover

Hours - 21 hours per week over 3 days, flexibility considered

Salary - £14,359.80 (£23,933 FTE)

Location - Home based

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 Beanstalk

Coram Beanstalk wants a future where every child becomes a reader.

We enable people to give children positive experiences of reading through the wider support they need to switch on to reading, learn to read and become confident, independent readers.

We manage volunteers as part of our core business: one to one reading support in primary schools.  We also deliver early years and secondary programmes, and training and support to parents/carers, school communities and other organisations. We generate income from these customers and a range of fundraising sources.

Operating within the Coram Group, Coram Beanstalk has a small and dynamic staff team, with the Salesforce system sitting at the heart of all our activities.

About the role

We are seeking a friendly, confident person who can work under their own initiative and is looking to establish or further their career in customer service.

Within our team of Support Representatives, you will work to ensure positive school partnerships are established and maintained to allow our volunteers to best help children become readers. You will deliver great customer service to our school partners and volunteers giving a friendly and helpful response to their enquiries and maintain efficiency and data integrity through our processes. Working closely with our Support Team Leader and the administration team you will ensure that our volunteer and school customer journeys run smoothly.

You will be responsible for the support of 80+ schools and their volunteers usually via phone or email; raising awareness in local communities, booking introductory visits for schools and volunteers to meet, ensuring records are accurate for invoicing, responding to enquiries, managing relationships, and leading online meetings. All activities undertaken will be accurately recorded on Salesforce - our CRM system.

The Coram Beanstalk team is friendly and welcoming, everyone will help you to both settle in and thrive within your role working for a cause you care about.

To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application. Please note we do not accept cv’s. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early, if we receive a suitable amount of high quality applicants to take forward to interview, prior to the closing date.

Closing date: 14th September 2025 23.59pm

Interview date:  w/c 22nd September via Zoom

Expected start date: Mid-October 2025

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. 296454

Team: Community Fundraising

Location: North West covering Cheshire, Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Lancaster and Cumbria (successful candidate must be based within the region as this is a hybrid role working both from home and within the region)

Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: Up to £30,809.93 per annum

Contract: 12 months fixed term contract

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Community Fundraising Volunteer Team Leader:

• To recruit, develop, retain and support a diverse team of volunteers to enhance community fundraising activities and income generating opportunities.
• To lead on the promotion and coordination of volunteer activities within a community fundraising hub working collaboratively with the Community Fundraising Officers to drive income generation within the local vicinity.
• To provide practical, role specific and pastoral support for community fundraising volunteers adopting an exemplary approach to volunteer management and volunteer engagement.
• To ensure our dedicated volunteers have excellent experiences and have the skill, resources and motivation to maximize income generating opportunities.

About the Community Fundraising team:

• We sit within the Community Events team
• Our team is responsible for leading and supporting community activities to drive and grow our community fundraised income.
• We currently have a team of over 30

What we’re looking for in our Community Fundraising Volunteer Team Leader:

• Evidence of raising funds in a community fundraising environment
• Good experience in volunteer management/ supervision
• Experience as a team leader or supervisor
• Direct experience of working with volunteers
• Experience in Community Fundraising
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car

What we can offer you:

• range of health benefits
• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
• and much more, which you can learn about

Interested? Here’s how to apply:

Application closing date: 01 September 2025

Virtual interview date: 16/17 September 2025

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable.  You may be just the right candidate. 

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

1.Anonymised application form

2.Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

Team: Change

Location: Remote

Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Mon-Fri

Salary: Up to £60,323.56 per year

Contract: 18-month fixed-term contract

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Programme Manager - Technical:

- Lead, plan, and deliver strategically significant technical programmes across the organisation

- Collaborate closely with the Change & Project Management Team and Head of IT & Data

- Apply structured programme management methodologies to ensure delivery within scope, schedule, and budget

- Drive meaningful and sustainable organisational change through programme outcomes.

- Support the implementation of IT foundations work, bridging technical execution and strategic oversight

- Provide subject matter expertise in IT projects and digital transformation initiatives.

- Operate as a hands-on leader, ensuring alignment between technical delivery and strategic goals

About the Change team:

The Change and PMO team sit within the Finance & Shared Services Directorate.  The team are responsible for the development and delivery of strategic projects and programmes and the successful adoption of change at Cats Protection. It’s a very exciting time to join Cats Protection, with an ambitious 10-year strategy and significant investment in the areas of change and improvement required to get us there.

What we’re looking for in our Programme Manager - Technical:

- recognised programme management qualification

- Solid IT knowledge, with understanding of key functions and their role in successful project delivery

- expert in IT and digital transformation, with experience in a similar role

- experience of designing strong change management techniques into programmes

- experienced in embedding effective change management into programme design

- experienced in programme design, reporting, and managing complex multi-project environments with interdependencies and diverse stakeholders

- experienced in managing and developing teams in both direct and matrix environments

- confident engaging with technical specialists on various technical matters

What we can offer you:

- range of health benefits

- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service

- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing

- and much more, which you can learn about

Application closing date: 1st September 2025

Virtual interview date: TBC

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable.  You may be just the right candidate. 

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

1. anonymised application form
2. video screening
3. virtual interview

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

Salary: (UK) £62,355 plus benefits (Our pay philosophy ensures consistency across locations and salaries. The starting salary for this opportunity plus benefits depends on location of the candidate).

The role:

Due to internal progression, we are recruiting for an inspirational, experienced and impactful leader to join Mary’s Meals International as our Director of People & Culture.  Our people are at the heart of everything we do and you will play a crucial role in growing and strengthening our movement, providing leadership that enables Mary’s Meals to be a great place to work and volunteer. 

Working with our Chief People & Governance Officer, you will shape and lead our global people and culture strategy, ensuring we attract, develop, and retain outstanding people across all our countries of operation. You’ll inspire and equip leaders at every level, helping to embed a high-performance, values-driven culture and create an environment where individuals and teams can achieve meaningful impact. 

You will lead a talented, multi-disciplinary People & Culture team covering L&D, people services, partnering, and recruitment. Together, you will deliver high-quality services, systems, and frameworks that support our mission – from global HR standards and legal compliance, to innovative learning programmes, to strategies for organisational development and inclusion. 

Key priorities: 

• Lead on the evolution of the MMI People and Culture Strategy to ensure that activities are aligned with global strategy and support our growth ambition.
• Build and nurture high-performing, highly engaged teams across our global network.
• Develop global policies and frameworks that ensure fairness, consistency, and safe people.
• Lead the design and implementation of organisational design initiatives to support growth, collaboration, values alignment and leadership.
• Develop our approach to equality, diversity and inclusion ensuring that MMI continues to welcome and celebrate diversity in all its forms.
• Design and deliver change programmes that enhance performance and ways of working.
• Develop MMI’s thinking on the use of volunteers across the network to boost capability, provide strategic insights and deliver projects.

We are looking for:  

• Significant senior-level experience in strategic people leadership in a complex, multicultural environment.
• A track record of creating great workplaces with high engagement and strong employer brands.
• Expertise across key areas such as business partnering, people services, organisational development, global reward, learning & development, EDI, and cultural transformation.
• The ability to influence and inspire at every level, from grassroots teams to boards.
• Sensitivity to different cultural contexts, combined with a pragmatic, solution-focused approach.
• A deep alignment with the mission and values of Mary’s Meals. 

About us:

Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We continue to change the lives of over 2.6 million children who today will receive Mary’s Meals.

We believe in the innate goodness of people, respect the dignity of every human being and family life and believe in good stewardship of the resources entrusted to us. In line with our values, Mary’s Meals is fully committed to a culture of safeguarding. Mary’s Meals is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work and we expect all the Mary's Meals family to share this commitment and work in the best interest of the communities we serve. Our safe recruitment practices ensure that only those that are committed to our high standards join our movement.

Salary advertised is for UK based candidates, our salary philosophy ensures consistency across locations where Mary’s Meals operates, please reach out to for more information about salaries in other locations.

Additional Information:

This role will undertake travel to countries where our programmes operate and will involve regulated work with children. You will be required to register with the Protected Vulnerable Group Scheme or local equivalent before undertaking your role.

To apply:

If you are inspired to join our movement and our vision, mission and values resonate with you, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please click below to send your CV and a short covering note (no more than 1 page) telling us why you are a great fit for this role and why you would like to work for Mary’s Meals International.

Closing date for applications is Monday 1st September 2025.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

The Institute of Medical Ethics was founded in 1970 – it is a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity in England & Wales. As a charitable organisation we promote and support the impartial study and understanding of medical ethics and its integration into clinical practice through education, research, and publication.  

Since its foundation, it has established a leading role in the field of medical ethics in the UK and has been highly influential in establishing medical ethics as part of the core curriculum in medical schools.  

It has been a membership organisation since 2013 with around 200 members composed mainly of doctors, medical students, medical ethics teachers, bioethics researchers and allied health professionals.  

Major IME activities at present include conferences, online seminars, publication of web-based resources to support the teaching of medical ethics and awarding of grants and scholarships. The IME is co-owner with the BMJ publishing group of two highly-respected journals produced in association with BMJ publishing: the Journal of Medical Ethics (JME) and Medical Humanities (MH) with an additional online journal to be launched in 2025.

The IME is a small charity with staff consisting of the Chief Executive, a Digital Content Editor, the Membership & Administration Officer with support from a Finance Contractor.  The staff report to the Board of Trustees and work alongside approximately 70 volunteers that sit on the various committees and working groups. Committees and working groups are chaired by trustees.  

To apply for this role please ensure that you complete the IME Job Application Form which can be found on the IME website.

Are you looking for a role that really matters? Are you passionate about gender equality and ending world hunger sustainably? If yes, this could be the role for you!

Role: Country Director
Reports to: The Board of Trustees
Hours: Full-time
Location: UK based with frequent travel to London

Who we are…

We’re The Hunger Project UK. Nice to meet you. We’re a UK registered charity committed to the sustainable end of world hunger. Our vision is a world without hunger.

Our mission is to end hunger and poverty by pioneering sustainable, grassroots, women-centered strategies and advocating for their widespread adoption in countries throughout the world. We are reaching an estimated 12.8M people around the world through 10,000 partner communities and 2,200 project sites.

Our programs are based on an innovative, holistic approach, which empower women and men living in rural communities to become agents of their own development and make sustainable progress in hunger and poverty reduction.
Our team is all around the world…from our programme countries, to our partner countries such as Australia, the Netherlands, Canada and more; with our global Head Office in New York City, US. We are all industrious, passionate, and committed; a mighty force of changemakers living around the world.

Here in the UK, we work in collaboration with our global colleagues, to raise funds for our overseas programmes and amplify the voices of those affected by hunger. We are a small but awesome team in our global scheme of things. We have big ambitions to grow and scale our fundraising efforts significantly over the next three years. So, if you’re up for the challenge.... come and join us.

What we need…

We are looking for an experienced fundraiser keen to step in and lead our efforts to scale our fundraising here in the UK. You will be a hands-on leader, getting stuck into everything from fundraising to operations, while ensuring impeccable financial sustainability.

The ideal candidate would have more than 5 years leadership experience (with a sales, marketing, or fundraising background), ideally in international development, but a background in charity is not essential. You’ll have managed a team and worked collaboratively with a Board in a previous role.

We’re looking for someone who is happy learning from our partner and programme countries and maximising limited resources, to have big impact. We’ve laid strong foundations; we now need you to get us in front of philanthropists, corporates, trusts and more!

Can you enrol people in a vision, get people taking action, mobilise funds and get things moving? If yes, you’re our person!
This role is for you if:

• You have a deep and genuine desire to make the world a better place and are passionate about gender equality and a world without hunger.
• You are truly collaborative and would rather follow existing guidance, than re-invent the wheel and work in silos.
• You have experience working with philanthropists and/or trusts and foundations, as these are two key audiences for us to scale.
• You can keep your eye on the big picture, but aren’t afraid to roll up your sleeves and get the minutiae done.
• You’re a safe and steady pair of hands.
• You have impeccable written and spoken communication skills and are great at getting people on board with your vision.
• You’re a people person and brilliant networker, with a contacts book the envy of most! 

About the Role

As Director of Finance, you’ll:

• Lead all aspects of financial strategy, reporting, and governance
• Oversee day-to-day financial operations and team leadership
• Provide critical insight and assurance to the Chief Executive and Trustees
• Responsible for executive on-call duties as part of a scheduled rota, handling urgent issues outside regular business hours.
• Support the financial management of fundraising income and grant funding
• Manage the Facilities function to ensure safe, compliant, and well-maintained premises
• Drive continuous improvement, sustainability, and operational effectiveness
• Support the IT and Data protection operations 

You’ll be instrumental in helping us deliver our strategic vision with financial clarity, stability, and confidence.

DSUK is looking for a dynamic and motivated Creative Designer to be responsible for the design and creation of all our collateral, including printed, digital and online. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills to ensure designs are visually appealing and demonstrate the respective initiative of DSUK’s brand. They will have high standards in the quality of their work and a passion for supporting the vision and mission of Down Syndrome UK.

Age UK's Telephone Friendship Service is recruiting for 2 Friendship Coordinators to join our growing team!

Loneliness is a major issue that is now widely recognised in society today, particularly amongst older people. By scheduling weekly calls from our trained volunteers, Age UK's National Telephone Friendship Service provides older people with a chance to make a new friend from the comfort of their home.

As a Friendship Coordinator, you will play a vital role in coordinating and supporting the thousands of matches between our members and volunteers across the UK. Whether you are answering emails and calls, ensuring safeguarding measures are upheld or supporting members and volunteers through the onboarding processes, you will be helping to ensure this much needed service reaches those who need it most, in a safe and efficient manner.

Utilising your excellent customer service skills, you will be the first port of call to support our volunteers and older members - so you'll need to be comfortable spending a lot of time on the phone and communicating by email. You'll also need to be passionate about supporting older people and have a good understanding of older people's needs.

This role can either be based at our office in Blackpool, or in Ashburton Devon. We offer a hybrid model of home and office based-working, so you will need to be within a reasonable distance of either the Blackpool or Devon office and be willing to travel there regularly. As a guide, the team currently work from the office once a fortnight but please be aware this could increase in the future.

You will work a 35-hour working week, 5 days out of 7 with start and end times between 8am and 6pm. It will include weekend and bank holiday shifts, which will be arranged on a rota basis.

In your Supporting Statement, please include examples of how you meet the Must Have criteria below.

We are looking to recruit highly motivated individuals to join our friendly and supportive Friendship team - if this sounds like you, please apply for immediate consideration.

Must haves:

The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:

Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T

* Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal (A, I, T)

* Confident and friendly telephone manner (A, I)

* A passion for supporting older people (A, I)

* Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office (A, I, T)

* Ability to manage a busy workload (A, I)

* A commitment to promoting equality and diversity (A)

* Being a positive team player. (A, I)

Great to haves:

* An understanding of older people's issues (A, I)

* Experience supporting volunteers (A, I)

* Knowledge of safeguarding issues (A, I)

* Experience of working with older people over the phone (A, I)

What we offer in return

Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
Blue Light Card Scheme
You Did It Awards – recognition awards from £100-250.

Additional Information

In addition to the contents of this role description, employees are expected to undertake any and all other reasonable and related tasks allocated by line management. Office attendance is currently once a fortnight, however, we do reserve the right to request staff attend the office more regularly in line with service.
 

Supporting statements and anonymisation process

Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement alongside their CV that explains how they meet the 'must have' competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description. This will be used to assess your suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges that you may use AI to produce your supporting statement and whilst this is acceptable, we do expect candidates to address the must have criteria by personalising your experience, knowledge and skills. Where candidates rely solely on AI content, Age UK reserves the right to reject the application.

Please note that all CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements, and we would therefore ask that you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process more inclusive. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.

Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Reasonable adjustments

Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Reasonable adjustments are changes made to remove or reduce a disadvantage related to a person's disability. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs. If you require reasonable adjustments, at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Home-Start London is seeking a dynamic and driven Partnerships & Projects Coordinator to play a pivotal role in growing our impact across the capital. In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll work closely with our network of local Home-Starts, developing and managing partnerships and generating income to support and extend Home-Start services. Your work will directly help secure vital income and drive collaborative initiatives that ensure every child has the best possible start in life. If you’re a skilled relationship builder, confident fundraiser, and organised project manager with a passion for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll do:

• Proactively seek out, develop and manage new partnerships, generating income to support and extend Home-Start services
• Support the Operations Coordinator to manage existing consortia projects, ensuring quality and meeting targets
• Deliver timely reporting for internal and external stakeholders
• Lead on planning and delivery of network events, showcasing Home-Start’s work and impact for children and families
• Regularly engage with local Home-Start teams, from co-designing new projects to providing training and support with local fundraising efforts
• Work with HSL’s Communications Lead and local Home-Start teams to develop external communications that showcase Home-Start’s work, including content for website and socials
• Ensure compliance with partnership governance procedures, funding agreements, and internal policy
• Maintain accurate record keeping for all partnerships and projects
• Provide administrative support to the team, supporting efficient operations
• Manage volunteers as required, ensuring that they are happy, effective and well supported
• Any other duties that may be reasonably requested of the postholder

What we’re looking for:

• An excellent relationship builder, skilled fundraiser and strong project manager
• Confidence in engaging and inspiring a diverse range of stakeholders  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong administrative skills, including maintaining accurate records and supporting operational processes
• Proactive, solution-focused and adaptable, able to embrace new challenges and changing priorities effectively
• Passionate about Home-Start’s mission to ensure every child has the best start in life
• Confident in using MS Office, including Excel
• Commitment to, and understanding of, safeguarding, equal opportunities and maintaining confidentiality
• An understanding of the small charity sector, including funding landscape (knowledge of and networks in London an advantage)
• Knowledge of /experience in early years and family support service

This job is home-based but will require regular travel in London.

Finance Officer

Location: M32 0PS
Department: Finance
Salary: £26,000 – £29,000 FTE (dependent on experience)
Hours: 936 annualised hours (average 18 hours per week)
Job Type: Part time
Contract Type: Permanent

About Us

Gorse Hill Studios is a dynamic and inclusive charity that empowers young people through creative arts, personal development, and community engagement. We are committed to providing a safe and welcoming space for all, with a focus on reaching those who are often excluded.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Finance Officer to play a key role in ensuring the financial health and compliance of Gorse Hill Studios. This is a varied and rewarding position, supporting day-to-day financial operations such as payroll, accounts, budgeting, and reporting, as well as contributing to funding applications and strategic planning.

You will work closely with the CEO and leadership team to maintain accurate financial systems, prepare reports for the Board, and support funding compliance across all areas of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage financial systems using QuickBooks.
• Prepare monthly payroll, timesheets, and submissions to HMRC and pension providers.
• Prepare and reconcile monthly management accounts and balance sheets.
• Process all income and expenditure, ensuring correct allocation to restricted and unrestricted funds.
• Assist with annual accounts preparation and liaise with external auditors.
• Collaborate with the leadership team on budgets and forecasting.
• Provide financial data for funding proposals, tenders, and commissions.
• Manage purchasing and obtain quotes for services and resources.
• Process and record payments, banking, and petty cash transactions.
• Maintain and update inventory records.
• Support the continuous improvement of financial procedures and controls.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of all financial documentation.
• Organisation-Wide Responsibilities
• Uphold Gorse Hill Studios’ core values and commitment to anti-discriminatory practice.
• Ensure services are inclusive and accessible to all young people.
• Follow all legal and internal policies, including safeguarding, data protection, confidentiality, and health & safety.
• Participate actively in team meetings and organisational development.
• Be flexible to work occasional evenings (up to two per week) and weekends.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Strong interest in finance and accounting.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to manage own workload and meet deadlines.
• Educated to degree level or working towards a relevant accounting qualification.
• Experience processing banking transactions.

Desirable:

• Experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector.
• Experience using QuickBooks or similar accounting systems.
• Knowledge of charity accounting and reporting.
• Experience preparing payroll and HMRC/pension submissions.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours.
• Enrolment in our pension scheme.
• Enhanced holiday allowance.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Regular team training and supervision.
• Wellbeing support.
• Professional development opportunities in a supportive learning culture.

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The opportunity available will see you playing a sigificant part within our mission supporting vulnerable adults in our community.

One of the many reasons people from our community come to the Oasis Centre is because they simply cannot either afford to cook a meal at home or struggle to even do so.

Job Purpose:

General kitchen duties as well as preparing and serving meals throughout the day at the Centre as well as supporting the Coordinator and the Next Step Volunteers. 

What you will be doing:

· Preparing breakfast and lunch and drinks throughout the day.

· Work closely with the Kitchen Coordinator to support the Next Step volunteers.

· Meal planning and ordering in the absence of the Coordinator.

· Cleaning of the kitchen as well as a weekly deep clean.

· Any other work within the Centre that might be required.

Skills and Expeience Required:

GCSE Maths and English minimum 5 or above (High C and above).

A minimum of 2 years relevant experience (this can be from a wide variety of backgrounds).

Experience of working with disadvantaged people.

Experience of working within a small-medium charity.

Experience of working in a busy kitchen.

Ready to build the partnerships that could change the future for a generation?

Teach First believes that where you're born should never determine your destiny. They train and support brilliant teachers to work in the schools that need them most. They're looking for a talented New Business, Corporate Partnerships Manager to find game-changing partnerships to bring their vision to life and help make fairness and equity in education a reality.

This isn't just about hitting numbers, although of course it's a target-driven role. It's about securing long-term collaborations with the UK's most exciting businesses, inspiring them to invest in a fairer future for young people.

Salary: £49,466 (including Recruitment Premium) + £3,000 London weighting
Location: Hybrid or remote, based from your nearest Teach First office with tons of flexibility*
Contract: 12 months fixed-term initially, with future planning for extension
Hours: 37.5 per week FTE, condensed and reduced hours considered
Benefits: 27 days holiday (+bank), 6% employer pension contribution, agile working, wellbeing support and a culture that values what you achieve
Culture: Ambitious and supportive, celebrate wins and learn from challenges

*Teach First offices are in Bristol, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle and Nottingham

What you'll be doing

* Spotting the big ones - Research, identify and approach major brands with potential for transformational partnerships
* Telling the story - Create irresistible, bespoke partnership proposals that make companies want to join the fight for educational equality.
* Sealing the deal - Negotiate and secure strategic, multi-year partnerships worth six figures+.
* Networking like a pro - Use events, introductions and senior connections to keep the pipeline full and fresh.
* Making it count - Track progress, measure impact and ensure partnerships deliver for both sides.

Who we're looking for

* Proven new business fundraiser with a track record in securing six-figure+ corporate partnerships.
* Natural storyteller who can turn impact data into compelling pitches and presentations.
* Commercially savvy - you understand how to align corporate goals with charitable impact.
* Resilient, ambitious and able to gather momentum in a target-driven environment.
* Intuitive and emotionally intelligent relationship-builder, who ensures senior stakeholders feel confident they're in safe hands.

Why this role matters

Every pound you bring in will help to recruit and train more teachers, support more school leaders and break down the barriers that stop children achieving their potential.

Interested? We'd love to hear from you.

To apply: Please send your CV or profile to Ellen Drummond as the first step. If your skills and experience are a match, we'll be in touch with how to apply.

Deadline: 9am on Friday 29th August

Interview dates to be confirmed soon.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.