Jobs in Watford

CREST is looking for a dynamic and creative individual to work with existing, and new, members of our mental health projects to design and produce a programme of activities, workshops and training opportunities, across the borough.  The aim of the programmes being delivered in different venues across the borough is to ensure access is in line with the Borough's "15 minute Neighbourhood" plan and is not a barrier to community engagement.Every effort will be sought to recruit faciitators, with a lived experience of mental illness, either personally or as a carer, and support them to deliver the programme. All the work will have a strong focus on helping to prevent members needing increased access to overstretched primary and secondary care services by adopting a strong person-centred approach.

This new position offers a great opportunity to develop a much needed community service across the borough as well as find innovative activities/workshops that meet the mental, physical and social needs of residents who often are  stigmatised and discriminated against because of their mental health condition.

Possessing excellent communication and organisational skills are essential - along with an ability to create and build new diverse programmes as identified by the projects members.

£64,253 per annum

Full time, 35 hours per week

Permanent contract

North of England

Home based role and living within the relevant region or close enough proximity to be able to travel and meet the requirements of this role’ (subject to meeting homeworking assessment requirements, which includes a minimum broadband speed of 18Mbps and a dedicated space to work from).

Employees are still expected to attend the office for in-person meetings when required for their role and the organisation.

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join the Employee Relations and Union Services in the CSP as a full time Senior Negotiating Officer (SNO) for the North of England. This is a challenging, but very enjoyable role which will see you:

- Supporting, advising and training the network of stewards, safety representatives and equality representatives in the North of England.

- Advising and supporting stewards to manage their own casework, whilst managing your own caseload of employment relations issues, including but not limited to dicisplinaries, grievances, sickness absence, HCPC and legal cases.

- Attending and representing the CSP at strategic regional forums such as regional Social Partnership Forums and Integrated Care Boards/Integrated Care Systems.

You will be working in a wider team of Senior Negotiating Officers and organisers, whilst also working in a cross directorate fashion to deliver on the local priorities for members.

We are looking for an individual with significant experience and a background in the trade union movement. They should be dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for members and to building the membership and activism levels in the CSP.

You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to problem solve. You will also have experience in advocacy and representing members and have a thorough understanding of the current issues facing CSP members. You will also be expected to be able to display excellent trade union knowledge.

Why work for the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy?

The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) is the professional, educational and trade union body for the UK's 65,000 chartered physiotherapists, physiotherapy students and support workers; and one of the largest representative bodies in healthcare.

At the CSP, our goal is to create a culture characterised by innovation, respect, encouragement, passion and teamwork. We all strive for continuous improvement and to be the best at everything we do. We aspire to work in a way that embodies our values of learning, courage, inclusive and integrity. Our shared values are part of our organisational DNA, reflecting the expectations we have of ourselves and others. They guide what we do and how we do it, to have the greatest impact for our members. Please visit the website for further information.

We offer an excellent benefits package, including 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, Christmas office closure between 25 December to 01 January and generous pension scheme with 12% employer contribution.

To enable our employees to balance their individual, family and work-life, we would be happy to discuss flexible working arrangements with shortlisted candidates (subject to business needs).

For further information and details of how to apply, please visit the website via the apply button. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: 10am, 29th January 2025.

Interview date: Monday 17th February 2025, in person at the CSP London office.

If you require any adjustments during the application stage, please email the Human Resources team at head office.

The CSP is committed to equity of opportunity, aiming to provide a working and learning environment free from discrimination. We are taking appropriate steps to create a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we work and live in. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from candidates under-represented in the CSP’s workforce, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ people. Please note, all candidates will be expected to actively demonstrate their commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Belonging throughout the application and interview stages. To view our equity, diversity and belonging strategy, please visit the website.

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Our Nursery team are looking for a Housekeeper to work 10am-2pm, Monday to Friday, to carry out day-to-day duties across the nursery, which is located on the first floor of the Coin Street neighbourhood centre in Stamford Street, London SE1. Key duties include washing, washing up, sanitising, carpet cleaning, and sweeping as appropriate.

You will have bags of energy and a passion for ensuring all of our children receive the best possible experience. You will be organised and thrive on ensuring the children’s linen is clean and dry, that the toys are sanitised and that the Chef is supported in the kitchen.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following:

• Housekeeping/cleaning experience in a business or domestic setting.
• Understanding of responsibilities and regulation under HASAW Act, COSHH, infection control, essentials food hygiene (training will be provided).
• Ability to work on own initiative and priortise work schedules.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a positive and co-operative way.

What we do
We provide the opportunities and spaces for people to lead their own change.

Our activities are wide and far reaching. From giving families and children the best start in life through our childcare and family support, to creating and maintaining high quality live, work and play spaces on land which we own.
We promote enterprise, creativity and lifelong learning whether that’s through providing employment, volunteering opportunities, nurturing enterprise or delivering programmes and activities.  We provide housing that supports our community; we champion co-operative housing and influence local and national housing policy.
From sports and dance to healthy eating and gardening, we offer a range of facilities and activities accessible to everyone to support health and wellbeing in our community.

Extras
In return, we can offer you:
•    27 days’ annual leave (excluding bank holidays) pro rata for part time staff
•    8% contributory pension scheme (5% employer contribution, 3% employee contribution)
•    Health and wellbeing support, including online mental health therapy sessions
•    Free gym membership at Colombo, annual flu jabs
•    Commitment to training and development

Join Our Team as a Project Coordinator and Make a Difference!

Are you passionate about building vibrant communities and supporting people to thrive? We're looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Project Coordinator to lead the way in delivering and developing our flagship Community Wellbeing Service (CWS).

At CWS, members can access a Community Shop, a welcoming Community Café and Kitchen, and holistic support through advice casework and workshops. Our mission? To go beyond food aid by providing wraparound support that empowers individuals and transforms lives.

About the Role

As the Project Coordinator, you'll be at the heart of this dynamic and growing service. You'll oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly and aligns with our high standards and organisational values. With the exciting expansion of our service from 2 days to 5 days a week, you’ll have the opportunity to help shape its future and make a real impact in the community.

What We’re Looking For

• Multitasking Master: You thrive in busy, fast-paced environments and can juggle multiple priorities with ease.
• Community-Focused: You're passionate about working with people from all walks of life, especially those facing complex challenges.
• Frontline Experience: You've worked in customer-facing roles and understand the importance of creating a warm, inclusive atmosphere.
• Problem-Solver: You're resourceful, adaptable, and always ready to roll up your sleeves to tackle challenges.
• Collaborator: Building relationships is second nature to you, and you’re committed to fostering a sense of belonging for all.

While experience working in food aid projects is a plus, your passion for community building and a commitment to making a difference are what matter most.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a transformative project that’s growing and evolving to meet the needs of our community. Find out more about this project through our Impact report and Toolkit on our website!
• Work in a supportive organisation with lots of opportunity for professional development and training. 
• Play a leading role in shaping a service that delivers meaningful, lasting impact for our community.

If you’re ready to bring your energy, creativity, and dedication to a role where no two days are the same, we’d love to hear from you!

Do you have a track record of assessing risk, writing risk assessments and taking responsibility for risk mitigation plans? Do you have experience of programme development and delivery?

We are looking for a Freedom of Speech Compliance and Development Manager to manage our student-led external speaker events policy and processes, which are key to enabling the Union to balance our responsibility to enable and protect freedom of speech within the law with our fundamental charitable purpose to deliver for the educational benefit of our community and society. The role holder will manage the external speakers’ approval process, including assessing the risk rating and the risk mitigation steps required for events. These are essential processes that enable the Union to facilitate student-led events, which broaden the scope of discussion and debate and contribute to the academic and non-academic development of our members, whilst ensuring the safety of those participating. The post holder will also work with the Head of Intercultural Engagement to increase the number and variety of skills development opportunities for students, catering to the diverse needs of our members. They will be responsible for expanding the reach and impact of the Impartial Chairs programme, our skills development programme designed to help students tackle contentious issues, develop a nuanced understanding of power dynamics and a toolkit of techniques to enable them to navigate challenging conversations with individuals with different views.

This is an exciting role in a unique organisation.  Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world.  We aim to build a vibrant and empowered student community with real influence in UCL and beyond, that enables students to enjoy their time at university; pursue their interests and passions; see the world in new ways; and develop the skills and experience to change the world for the better.

We are a registered charity employing over 100 career staff and 300 student staff, delivering a wide range of services and representative functions for UCL students. We have the widest portfolio of services of any student organisation in the country, managing UCL’s extracurricular programmes for sport, music, drama, dance, media, volunteering, academic societies and intercultural engagement; providing a wide range of fantastic social spaces; leading on student democracy and representation across UCL; and offering excellent student support services.

It's an exciting time to join our growing organisation as we lead the delivery of UCL’s groundbreaking new Student Life Strategy. This is enabling us to build more programmes to improve students’ mental and physical wellbeing, promote genuine equity for all, build students’ skills and confidence, develop their international connections and intercultural skills, and make a real contribution to our local community.

We support hybrid working. Excellent benefits including defined benefit pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement. We are proud of high levels of staff engagement and pride ourselves on being a great place to work. 

We are looking for a well organised, proactive and passionate individual to join our Housing Advice team. You will deliver an effective housing advice and advocacy service to young people accessing our day centr in a fast-paced environment, maintaining and building a network of relationships with relevant external agencies and internal stakeholders.  You should be experienced in carrying out needs assessments, identifying appropriate accommodation options, managing a case list of multiple clients with complex needs, and have a proven track record of progressing vulnerable people into stable accommodation.

The role is based at our day centre in Camden.

• 2 full time roles in the Housing Team
• Permanent contracts
• Salary £37,024 to £41,600
• 9am, Wednesday 12 February 2025 *or earlier if enough applications are received, so apply as soon as possible*

Your new company
A fantastic Finance/Tax Administrator opportunity has arisen with a leading educational membership organisation based in Central London. This is a permanent role which offers flexible hybrid working (1 day in the office per month).
Your new role

• Run monthly income reports from the CRM system for internationally.
• Raising sales invoices on a monthly basis.
• Assisting with annual membership invoicing and any ad-hoc billing needed.
• Using spreadsheets to update the monthly tax liability to ensure the sales tax is calculated at the correct rate for each country.
• Regular communication with tax partners in the UK and overseas to ensure all rates are correct.
• Creating monthly reports of all the liabilities to be included as part of the month-end schedule.
• Setting up tax payments to the various partners in each country.
• Working with the Accounts Receivable and Credit Controller to meet invoicing deadlines and support with credit control when needed.

What you'll need to succeed

• Over five years' experience working in a finance and accounts department.
• Experience using a CRM system and other finance systems.
• Experience posting sales invoices and resolving payment queries.
• Experience working with large volumes of data.
• Credit control experience would be beneficial - chasing customers for payments.
• Excellent organisational skills.

What you'll get in return

• Flexible remote working. Office based once a month.
• 9% employee pension contribution.
• Private medical insurance (Bupa).
• Interest free loans
• + more

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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The Museums Association is seeking a part-time (18 hours per week spread over 3 or 4 days Monday to Thursday) Health and Wellbeing in Museums Project Officer to deliver the Health and Wellbeing in Museums Fund, supported by the Julia Rausing Trust, for 24 months.

The fund is a grants programme supporting UK museums to develop and continue sector-leading health and wellbeing work through a time of financial crisis and to embed excellent practice.

The project officer is at the centre of this programme as advisor and facilitator for museum applicants and grantees; lead for comms and learning dissemination in the UK museum sector; and link to external evaluators to understand and enhance the impact of this programme.

The project officer will report to the grants manager and work closely with her on programme development. While the role is fixed term for two years, there is potential to continue working on monitoring and evaluation at a reduced level at the end of this period.

The ideal candidate will have a good knowledge of the museums sector and be a great listener and communicator. You’ll be excited by the prospect of championing best practice in health and wellbeing in museums. You’ll have a good attention to detail and be able to summarise large quantities of information into key messages.

The Museums Association is a dynamic and campaigning membership organisation with a mission to inspire museums to changes lives. We have a strong vision and values and a bold business plan. Joining us at this time would be an excellent opportunity to work for a vibrant and inclusive organisation and be part of a friendly and enthusiastic team.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 9 February 2025 at 11.59pm.

Interviews will be held online on Thursday 27 February 2025.

For more information on how to apply, please visit our website.

Digital Marketing & Design Manager (1y FTC) - National Youth Agency

The National Youth Agency is looking for a creative and innovative Digital Marketing and Design Manager

Are you passionate about leading digital campaigns and creating impactful content?

Do you thrive on designing engaging visual materials and growing an organisation’s digital presence?

Contract: 1-Year Fixed term contract (maternity cover)
Hours: Full-time 37 hours per week – flexible working. Part-time applications (minimum of 30-hours per week will be considered).
Salary: £36,000 - 40,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications).
Location: Remote / Home working with some travel to meetings, conferences and events required.

What we do 

Youth work is the best methodology to unlock young people’s potential by providing high quality support and opportunities. Skilled youth workers build relationships that support young people to explore their personal, social, and educational development. Youth work enables young people to develop their voice, influence, and place within society.

As the national body for youth work, NYA has a dual function. We are the professional, statutory, and regulatory body (PSRB) responsible for qualifications, quality standards and safeguarding for youth work and services in England. In line with our charity mission and aims, we also champion youth work through research, advocacy, campaigns, and programmes. 

About the Role

This is more than just a job.

This is an opportunity to make a difference. You will join our people-focussed inclusive team in improving the lives of young people, empowering them to reach their full potential and shape a brighter future.

You will be joining our dynamic Communications Team as our Digital Marketing and Design Manager to provide maternity cover.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead NYA's digital presence, ensuring all content reflects our brand and engages a diverse audience.

In this role, you’ll oversee the creation of impactful digital campaigns and resources, manage our social media and email marketing, and maintain our website. You’ll work on innovative projects, including designing branded materials, crafting dynamic content like infographics and videos, and developing marketing strategies to showcase the value of youth work.

Key Responsibilities

• Acting as the guardian of the NYA brand across digital platforms.
• Designing creative assets for events, campaigns, and publications.
• Leading and maintaining NYA’s digital marketing strategies, identifying new trends and audience opportunities.
• Managing the production and performance of digital content, including videos, reports, and newsletters.
• Supporting website development to improve user experience and engagement.

If you’re a creative thinker, strong communicator with digital marketing and graphic design experience find out if this role is for you by downloading a copy of our Candidate Pack to see full information about the role and requirements.

Why work for us?

Our team members rated NYA 9 out of 10 as an employer 90% would recommend working at NYA to their friends and family.

What our team say about working at NYA*:

‘A great environment to work, with colleagues who I care for & who care about me’
‘I feel INCREDIBLY supported & grateful to work for this fantastic organisation’
‘Always willing to listen, providing trust & freedom as an employer’

 *Source: NYA staff survey October 2023

NYA operates as a people-first organisation, prioritising the well-being and needs of its employees.

NYA offers an exceptional flexible working approach which encourages our team to balance professional responsibilities with their personal life.

NYA is committed to supporting the continual personal and professional development of our team and helping them achieve their ambitions including training and corporate mentorship opportunities.

We provide 25 days leave plus 8 days, life assurance scheme, 5% employer pension contribution and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme via Spectrum.life with unlimited specialist support available to all NYA employees.

To apply now:

Please download our Candidate Pack to find out more about the role and requirements

Please use our online application process to submit the following by Sunday 16th February 2025: 

A detailed CV setting out your career history, with responsibilities and achievements in line with the person specification in the 'About You' section. 

A covering letter (maximum two sides) highlighting your suitability for the role and how you meet the person specification. Please note that the covering letter is an important part of the application and we will not accept CV’s without one.

Diversity monitoring information – Diversity monitoring – This information is optional and is for our EEDI monitoring purposes only. This data will be anonymised and processed in accordance with UK Data Protection Law. 
We encourage you to apply without delay as we will close the recruitment process early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Interviews scheduled: 26th/27th February 2025 (subject to change)

At the National Youth Agency, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are deeply committed to embedding equity, equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging (EEDI) across everything we do. 

We believe that a diverse workforce brings invaluable perspectives and strengthens our ability to support young people and the youth work sector effectively.

We are actively seeking applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially those from minoritised and underrepresented communities, as we work to increase our diversity and representation. Your lived experiences and unique perspectives are crucial in shaping our work and ensuring it reflects the communities we serve.

If you share our passion for making a difference and fostering an inclusive workplace, we encourage you to apply and join us in creating positive social change.

Youth Work changes lives.

Which is why we’re committed to ensuring that as many young people as possible get to benefit from it. As the national body for youth work in England, the National Youth Agency (NYA) exists to champion its transformative power.  We believe all young people should have the opportunity to benefit from the life-changing impact of extraordinary youth workers and trained volunteers.

We help to grow youth work provision in ways that keep it effective, relevant, safe and engaging, to help millions of young people reach their potential and thrive. We do this by providing guidance, support, advice, training and staff development opportunities for youth workers and youth work organisations. At the heart of everything we do are young people themselves. We work hard to ensure their voices are integrated into all our work, to develop provision that truly meets their needs.

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Battersea's Launchpad Programme team has been established at Battersea to deliver our huge exciting and transformational Data Strategy, streamlining the way we receive, manage and work with data right across Battersea. Our new approach will enable smoother animal, customer and supporter journeys and will help us to embed a truly data and insight-driven approach at Battersea.

We are looking for someone to join our team as a Data Executive, to maintain and develop the quality of data held on our fundraising database, Raiser’s Edge.  You will play an active role in data accuracy, data imports, user training and simple data selections, ensuring that we make the best use of our data. This role is integral for the success of Battersea Dogs and Cat’s Home fundraising strategy. 

To be successful in this role, you will have experience with CRM database skills, of bulk data imports and data reconciliation against external data files, and have excellent project management skills.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. 

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 30th January 2025
Interview date(s): TBC

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received

Prospectus are delighted to be supporting our client in their search for a Proposals and Trust Manager to join their collaborative Philanthropy and Partnerships team!

The Proposals and Trust Manager will be responsible for identifying funding propositions for the Philanthropy and Partnerships team and creating engaging cases for support to grow income from trusts, major donors, and corporates. This role will also have personal portfolio of existing and lapsed trust prospects. Focusing on uplifting giving, this role will building key relationships with these donors and collaborate with them to achieve mutual benefit.

To be successful in this Proposals and Trust Manager role, you will have proven experience in researching and securing funding from trusts and foundations. You will be able to translate complex information into engaging and digestible cases of support. This person will be able to work well with a team, but also autonomously on individual projects.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application, then please contact Rhiannon Mehta at Prospectus.

Location is flexible, but the team often meet in the London offices once per month.

If you are interested in applying to this Proposals and Trust Manager position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Prospectus is excited to be partnering with our client in the search for a Philanthropy Officer.

The charity funds critical research, which has led to life-changing discoveries – like the first insulin pen and programmes to put type 2 diabetes into remission. With more people than ever living with diabetes and millions more at risk of developing type 2, their work has never been more needed. They make sure the people affected get the care and support needed to live well with diabetes and avoid devastating complications.

The Philanthropy Officer is a full-time permanent role, paying a salary of £29,994 to £33,327 per annum. This is a London based position with very flexible hybrid working arrangements. 

In this role, you will be working closely with Senior Philanthropy Manager to secure and develop key relationships with philanthropists able to fund the organisation's work at a high level. You will work with colleagues across the team, providing an excellent supporter experience at all times.

The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of managing major donor relationships. They are looking for someone with a track record of securing new high value donations from philanthropists and uplifting from existing donors in support of vital work.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application then please contact Ariha Semontee at Prospectus.

If you are interested in applying to this position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You’ll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Civitas Recruitment are excited to be working with an award-winning, ethically-driven fintech company transforming home financing. The organisation provides partnership-based funding solutions that eliminate interest and debt, making homeownership accessible to a broader audience. As part of their growth, they are scaling its operations and seeking a talented Head of Legal to join their leadership team.

The Role

As Head of Legal, you will work closely with the Chief Legal Officer, overseeing a wide range of legal responsibilities while managing and developing the legal team. This hands-on role demands strong commercial contracts expertise, leadership skills, and strategic legal insight. Knowledge of financial services or Islamic finance is highly desirable although not essential as it can be bridged. Your ability to manage risks, ensure compliance, and negotiate contracts will be key to supporting the organisation’s ambitious business goals.

Who Are We Looking For?

Ideal candidates will have significant experience with commercial contracts, team management, and strategic legal oversight in a dynamic environment.

Essential skills and experience:

Strong commercial contract drafting and negotiation expertise

Proven leadership of legal teams (in-house or private practice)

Excellent analytical, communication, and organisational skills

Desirable:

7+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE)

Experience in fintech, financial services, or Islamic finance

Knowledge of UK GAAP, corporate governance, or litigation

Benefits

Competitive salary -£120,000-£140,000 base + share scheme

Flexible, hybrid working- 3 days in the office

28 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and 4 duvet days

Medical benefits, training budget, and more

How to Apply

If you are ready to lead and grow within an exciting, ethically-driven fintech, apply today. For more information, contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis.

Changing Lives supports people facing the most challenging of circumstances to make positive and lasting change in their lives.

Job Title

Corporate and Events Fundraising Manager (South)

Project

Fundraising

Band / Tier / Level

Band 6.1

Reporting to

Senior Fundraising Manager

Location

London

Salary Band

£30,750 (plus London Weighting £4,250)

FTE / Working Hours

Full Time (37 hours per week)

Overall Role Purpose

Changing Lives is a national charity supporting over 15,000 people each year facing homelessness, domestic violence and abuse, long-term unemployment and those in recovery. It is an exciting time to join Changing Lives as we expand our operations into London. We are seeking an experienced, proactive and passionate Corporate and Events Fundraiser (South) to expand our small, but dynamic fundraising team.

The Corporate and Events Fundraising Manager (South) will develop and implement fundraising strategies to cultivate strong relationships with new corporate partners and organise high-impact fundraising events to increase awareness and income. The successful candidate will also support fundraising across Birmingham and Northamptonshire, where we have established front-line services.

The role offers flexible, hybrid working and will be based from one of our London services and remotely from home.

Key Activities

· Work with the Senior Fundraising Manager to review and implement the fundraising strategy for the South.

· Work closely with the Communications Team on projects, campaigns, appeals and events.

· Deliver a strategy to identify, recruit and retain new corporate donors, Charity of the Year partnerships, payroll giving, corporate sponsorship, and gifts in kind to maximise income and deliver against targets.

· Attend corporate networking events to develop leads.

· Undertake research into potential corporate partners, understanding their motivations and criteria for choosing Charity of the Year partnerships.

· Develop and manage a pipeline of suitable companies to approach.

· Develop cause-related marketing partnerships with corporates

· Deliver a high standard of account management to corporate partners through excellent stewardship, meetings, partnership agreements, reporting and sharing success.

· Collaborate with the Fundraising Team to promote relevant fundraising products, events, appeals and campaigns to new and potential corporate partners.

· Collaborate with the fundraising team to identify relevant products, events and campaigns that will be of interest to existing and potential corporate partners.

· Promote existing fundraising events to increase donor participation.  

· Build a portfolio of high-quality events to market to potential donors to increase engagement and income.

· Manage all aspects of event planning, including budgeting, logistics and marketing.

· Secure corporate sponsorships, raffle and auction items for events.

· Recruit and manage volunteers for events.

· Deliver a high standard of event stewardship.

· Support donors in maximising their event fundraising.

· Accurately budget, forecast and record income and expenditure, keeping accurate records of activity.

· Manage corporate partnerships, donors and events on our CRM, Dynamics 65.

· Follow the Donor Thanking Strategy and bank donations in line with our Ethical Fundraising Policy.

· Ensure donor communication is handled appropriately in line with GDPR compliance and log any complaints or breaches immediately.

· Work closely with the Communications Team to raise our profile across social media and press.

· Build strong relationships with project staff across London, Birmingham and Northamptonshire.

· Support any fundraising across other fundraising streams including individual, community, legacy and small grants.

· Act as an ambassador for Changing Lives, representing the charity in a professional manner and undertaking public speaking at events, meetings, pitches and networking events.

· Keep up to date with industry standards and developments as well as competitor analysis.

· Bring a creative and proactive attitude to the team.