Jobs in South Croydon

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.

Head of Services

Job description and person specification

Salary: £42,060 to £47,432 (depending on skills/experience)

Hours: Full time (37 hrs per week)

Reporting to:     Chief Executive Officer

Direct reports:   Programme Lead, Wellbeing & Creative Arts; Counselling Services Lead; Children & Young People’s Lead

Location: Sevenoaks, although we operate flexible working in which staff can work from home for part of the week and some travel may be required on occasion.

About West Kent Mind

West Kent Mind enriches lives through better mental health by offering support to get well, stay well and thrive. We are an ambitious, award-winning organisation and an enthusiastic member of the Mind federation. We value collaboration, partnership, creativity and growth.

Job description

Purpose of the role

This is a senior leadership role within West Kent Mind. The Head of Services is responsible for overseeing and developing the charity's mental health services to ensure they meet the highest standards of quality, compliance, equity and effectiveness.

This role requires a proactive and forward-thinking leader who can manage service delivery, inspire teams, and foster relationships with stakeholders. Working closely with the CEO and colleagues within the Senior Management Team, the Head of Services will play a key part in shaping the organisation’s future.

Key Objectives include but are not limited to:

• Provide motivational leadership to foster a positive, accountable, and high-performing culture while collaborating with senior management on strategic goals.
• Design and deliver community-focused services aligned with organisational priorities, monitoring and evaluating their impact.
• Oversee innovative, evidence-based mental health services, ensuring continuous improvement through feedback and analysis.
• Involve service users in the design and evaluation of services, ensuring responsiveness to diverse needs.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and quality standards while maintaining effective performance monitoring systems.
• Build strategic partnerships, drive innovation, promote best practices, and represent the charity externally.
• Manage budgets effectively to maximise income and embed equity, diversity, and inclusion across all activities.

Person specification

Who you are

• All previous experience may be paid or voluntary, full or part-time, in the UK or overseas.
• You have demonstrable experience in a senior role managing mental health or related services.
• You have strong management and leadership experience with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• You have a comprehensive knowledge of mental health issues, service delivery models and best practices.
• You will have had experience in designing, developing and implementing new services that are client-centered, impactful and aligned with strategic priorities. of service design and development and the implementation of new services.
• You are confident in using data and a CRM system (we use Beacon) to evidence organisational impact, monitor performance and report against strategic objectives. committed to evidencing West Kent Mind’s impact effectively and reporting against our strategic plan and are confident in using data and a CRM (Beacon) to do this.
• You have exceptional communication and relationship-building skills with experience working collaboratively with funders, commissioners, and internal and external stakeholders, including co-production and involvement with client.
• You have an in – depth understanding of compliance requirements in the health or charity sector, including GDPR and safeguarding of children and adults.
• You are committed to excellence in all that you do and embedding the principles of West Kent Mind and better mental health for all.
• You are driven by addressing inequalities with a strong commitment to equity and diversity.
• You have discretion and judgment when dealing with sensitive and/or confidential information and are flexible and adaptable.
• You are resilient with a proactive approach to safeguarding your personal wellbeing and that of your team.
• A professional qualification in mental health, social care, or a related field would be desirable but not essential (e.g. BACP, UKCP, HCPC, BPS).

What You Will Offer Us

• You can demonstrate that you have significant experience in a senior leadership role managing mental health related services, with a proven track record of success.
• Your strong leadership and management skills, and the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
• Your expertise in designing, developing, and delivering innovative, client-centred services that align with West Kent Mind’s strategic priorities and the needs of the community that we serve.
• You have comprehensive knowledge of mental health issues, service delivery models, compliance requirements, and best practices, including safeguarding and GDPR.
• You have exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with experience collaborating with key stakeholders such as trustees, funders, and service users.
• Your understanding and confidence in using data and CRM systems (we use Beacon) to monitor performance, evidence impact, and report effectively on strategic objectives is key to this role.
• You have a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring services address inequalities and are accessible to all.
• A proactive, resilient, and solution-focused approach, with discretion and adaptability when handling sensitive or complex challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide supportive and inspirational leadership to service leads and teams, creating an environment where staff feel valued, motivated, and equipped to succeed.
• Promote a culture of accountability, learning, and excellence across service teams.
• Collaborate with the Senior Management Team to deliver organisational priorities and contribute to strategic planning.
• Design and plan a programme of services that meets local community needs, in line with the organisational strategic plan.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on the impact and success outcomes of these services.
• Drive the development, planning, delivery, and evaluation of mental health services.
• Develop and implement innovative, client-centred service models and interventions tailored to the needs of the community.
• Contribute expertise in the tendering and rollout of new services to ensure they are robust and effective.
• Ensure all services are evidence-based, client-focused, and compliant with relevant regulations and quality standards.
• Promote continuous service improvement and growth through feedback, analysis, and collaboration.
• Engage clients and service users in the consultation, design, implementation, and evaluation of services.
• Deliver flexible, client-centred services that are responsive to and accommodate the needs, wishes, and aspirations of service users.
• Ensure all services comply with legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements, including safeguarding, health and safety, and GDPR.
• Maintain robust systems for monitoring and reporting service performance and impact, including overseeing client information on the CRM system and capturing relevant data.
• Advise and support the CEO on meeting regulatory requirements related to service delivery.
• Work closely with the Fundraising team to identify and develop opportunities to expand existing revenue streams for service delivery.
• Build strategic and sustainable partnerships across statutory, corporate, voluntary, and public sectors to maximise impact for beneficiaries.
• Play a key role in driving organisational innovation, supporting service leads to respond to needs, and ensuring best practices are captured, celebrated, and promoted.
• Represent the charity at external meetings, forums, and events to advocate for mental health and the charity's services.
• Contribute to the Mind federation, supporting its strategic direction and offering expertise where appropriate.
• Manage the services budget to maximise income and ensure good value for money.
• Support project leads and teams in managing individual budgets and reporting to funders.
• Embed equity, diversity, and inclusion best practices into all aspects of your work.

Adopting Our Fundraising Culture

At West Kent Mind, we foster a fundraising culture where staff, volunteers, and trustees advocate for and contribute to our fundraising ethos. We expect everyone to play a role in generating income, whether collaborating on funding for your work area, writing a thank-you note to a donor, or sharing a beneficiary’s testimonial to support a grant application. Securing income is vital, and we ask you to embrace this ethos with energy and passion—no expertise required.

Benefits

We’re a charity with a mission to make a positive impact. You’ll join a passionate, dedicated team with a big heart.

Holidays

You’ll receive 23 days’ holiday, rising annually by one day to 30 days, plus bank holidays. We also give an extra three days between Christmas and New Year. Holidays are pro-rata for part-timers.

Learning

We support professional development with coaching, training, and mentoring opportunities. All roles include free Mental Health First Aid training.

Pension

If eligible, you’ll be auto-enrolled in our pension scheme, with a 3% employer contribution.

Employee Assistance Programme

Our confidential Employee Assistance Programme offers 24/7 advice, counselling, and online tools to support your wellbeing.

Application Process

The job description and person specification are attached or on our website. For an informal discussion, contact us at jobs @ westkentmind. org. uk.

Submit your CV and a statement (max. 2 A4 sides) showing how you meet the person specification to jobs @ westkentmind. org. uk by Tuesday, 25 February 2025, 5pm. Please include the job title in the subject line. Due to application volumes, we may not acknowledge receipt—thank you for understanding.

Complete an Equality & Diversity monitoring form on our website (processed anonymously).

Interviews are scheduled for 10–11 March 2025, with shortlisted candidates notified by 28 February 2025.

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.

Personal Assistant to the CEO
Duration: Temporary 8 - 12 weeks
Working hours: 4 days per week, 9:00-17:00
Hourly pay: £16 - £25 per hour depending on experience
Location: London (office based role, nearest station is Knightsbrige)

About the Role
Charity People is proud to partner with a multi-disciplinary membership organisation connecting science and business. We are seeking a skilled Personal Assistant to provide essential administrative and organisational support to the Chief Executive (CEO) and Board of Trustees. This is an additional resource to support existing 2 part-time PA's during a busy period.
In this pivotal role, you will ensure the smooth operation of executive functions, HR administration, contributing to the efficiency and success of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities
* Executive Support:
o Provide administrative assistance to the CEO, including diary management, travel arrangements, and preparation of reports and presentations.
o Communicate confidentially with Trustees and other stakeholders.
o Organise internal management and staff meetings, including catering and logistics.
* Governance Support:
o Assist in the preparation and distribution of Board agendas, papers, and minutes.
o Act as a liaison between the CEO, Board of Trustees, and advisory committees.
* HR and Personnel Administration:
o Manage HR records, including contracts, references, and training requirements.
o Provide administrative support for staff recruitment and personnel meetings.
o Maintain accurate and confidential HR systems.
* Other Responsibilities:
o Organise events and provide occasional venue support.
o Undertake ad hoc research and administrative projects as directed by the CEO.

Essential Experience
* Previous experience supporting senior executives and Boards, with strong minute-taking skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint and Planner.
* Exceptional organisational and administrative abilities with the capacity to handle confidential information discreetly.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently at all levels.
* A proactive and adaptable mindset, capable of multitasking and meeting tight deadlines.

How to apply:
If you are interested in this opportunity and are immediately available, please send your CV as soon as possible as we are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis.

There will be an initial interview via Teams on 21st/22nd January with a view to meet the CEO in person and for successful person to start as soon as possible, therefore we are looking for people who are available immediately.

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 gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Salary: £36,229-£38,064
Contract: Permanent
Location: London (Old Street) – Hybrid or Remote
Closing date: Rolling

We’re working an a Senior Trusts Fundraiser 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 medium-to-large trusts, as well as identifying new funding opportunities to increase unrestricted income, supporting Speech and Language UK’s wider Trusts and Foundations strategy.

To be successful as the Senior Trusts Fundraiser, you will need:

• Experience of securing 5-figure agreements from charitable trusts.
• Proven experience of developing high-value relationships, leading to ongoing funding from trusts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience of developing complex trust bids and applications.

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 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.

The Administrator and Finance Officer provides both clerical and administrative support to the LAWRS team on a day-to-day basis. They are involved with the coordination and implementation of office procedures and have responsibility for specific project activities and tasks as needed.

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.

Salary: £44,154
Contract: 6 month FTC – possibility to extend
Location: South London – Hybrid 2-3 days per week
Closing date: Sunday 2nd February
Benefits: 35 days annual leave (inc. Bank Holidays), discounts via Perks at Work, access to discounted courses across the University

We have an exciting new vacancy for a Development Manager - Major Gifts working for a London-based university, reporting to the Head of Development. As Development Manager specialising in Major Gifts, you will be a core part of the Development, Alumni Relations and Engagement (DARE) team, which is at the beginning of an ambitious new three-year strategy.

In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining warm relationships with a number of engaged individual high-value donors, through strong communication and stewardship skills. You’ll also support the success of the new 3-year strategy by identifying new funding opportunities and building relationships with new high-value audiences.

To be successful as the Development Manager – Major Gifts you will need:

• Experience securing 4 figure gifts and above, ideally in an educational charity or the higher education sector.
• Experience building and maintaining strong relationships with donors, with strong written and verbal communication skills to keep audiences engaged.
• An ambitious and pro-active outlook, confident and motivated by the challenge of growing your portfolio of donors.

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.