Development Officer Jobs

Do you want to join an organisation that makes a profound and immediate difference to patients’ hospital experiences? Would you like to be part of a team that funds ground-breaking research with the potential to change people’s lives? Do you thrive generating analysis and insights in a dynamic environment to ensure outcomes continuously improve? If so, this might be the ideal opportunity for you.

Harris Hill is partnering with the Royal Free Charity, an ambitious hospital charity with a vision that everyone served by the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust has access to world-leading healthcare, delivered by a thriving workforce, and driven by medical research that has a global impact.

Their dynamic fundraising team generated £4.5 million through donations in 2023/2024, and they are now preparing for an ambitious multi-million-pound campaign in support of a ground-breaking cancer centre on the site of the Royal Free Hospital. They are now seeking a proactive, experienced, and hands-on individual to join the team as a Fundraising & Engagement Officer- Royal Free Hospital on a permanent basis.  

Key details:

Role:Fundraising & Engagement Officer- Royal Free  

Location: Hybrid working, 2 days in the office (NW3)

Salary: £30,000 per annum plus benefits  

Contract: Full time or par-time, permanent  

Amongst other criteria, the successful candidate will have:

• Experience of working in a fundraising environment (desirable)
• Experience of working in a customer focused environment (desirable)
• Experience of relationship development (desirable)
• Strong IT skills, proficient in using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Excellent numeracy, literacy and administrative skills
• Confident working autonomously and taking initiative to achieve results
• Able to adopt a proactive approach to working
• Ability to build and maintain relationships cross-departmentally and with external suppliers
• Ability to work methodically with excellent attention to detail
• Able to deal with sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner
• Ability to take ownership of tracking and evaluating progress and actively working towards KPIs
• Effective negotiation skills
• Ability to problem-solve, make recommendations, and implement solutions
• The ability to manage and juggle a large workload whilst maintaining an excellent service level to internal & external stakeholders

Closing date for applications: 9am, Tuesday 2nd July.

Date of First Interview: W/C 8th July.

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

The Director of Corporate Partnerships will lead the development of strategic corporate partnerships with key organisations in priority sectors, generating significant income for Kew, influencing and supporting the implementation of nature positive strategies across the business sector and helping to facilitate business voices in influencing key audiences. With your team you will be responsible for building a pipeline of potential partnerships at a variety of levels, including an effective corporate membership scheme, corporate sponsorship and long term project funding. 

You will work to lead change across Kew to embrace the full potential of corporate partnerships navigating the organisational and logistical challenges required to deliver long-term transformation. You will be a member of the Development Directorate leadership team and work closely with the Kew Director, Trustees and Development Council to maximise the potential of high-level networks. You will build Kew’s external profile with potential corporate partners, proactively implementing a business development plan and working with key stakeholders such as marketing and comms, science and horticulture to facilitate this.  You will carefully steward and grow Kew’s existing corporate partners, foster long term loyal connections. 

Our ideal candidate will have a proven track record of developing long-term partnerships with businesses, resulting in significant income generation and strategic impact.  Experience leading a high-performance team and working across a large scale organisation is essential. You will be excellent at stakeholder engagement and influencing, internally and externally and will have a good understanding of corporate sustainability drivers and issues.  You are a strategic and creative thinker, able to develop and deliver innovative propositions for partners. You are organised, persistent and proactive able to work at pace and deliver to a high standard.

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.

We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.

Join us on our journey as protectors of the world’s plants and fungi. 

Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.

For more information and to apply, please click on the Apply button.

We are dedicated to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

No agencies please.

Are you an experienced Payroll Project Manager looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a reputable charity organisation? If you have a hands-on approach and a passion for payroll, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the selection and migration of a new payroll system from the current Sage setup.
• Assist the Finance Manager in monthly payroll operations, including data submission and using Sage.
• Ensure payroll accuracy before final sign-off by the Finance Director.
• Verify P32 agreements with payroll journals and manage pension deductions.
• Provide technical support to the Finance Manager and cover their duties during absences.

Ideal Candidate Skills:

Essential:

• 3-4 years of strong payroll experience.
• Proven expertise in payroll reconciliations.
• Experience in payroll system migration.
• Hands-on approach with excellent technical skills.
• Good communication skills.

Desired:

• Experience with Sage.
• Experience implementing People Planner as a time sheet system.
• Background in transitioning payroll from an outsourced provider to in-house.
• CIPP qualified.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work with a respected charity
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive work environment

Applications are under constant review so please apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out!

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

Prospectus is delighted to be working with a leading humanitarian organisation in their search for a Programme Specialist (French Speaking), who will develop, grow, and oversee a portfolio of resilience and humanitarian projects.
 
This a permanent, full-time position, based in London (1-day a week in the office).
 
Reporting to the Senior Programme Manager, the new Programme Specialist (French Speaking) will develop and manage a humanitarian programme portfolio, predominately in Francophone West & Central Africa. The postholder will work across various areas, including programme development, grant management and relationship building both internally and externally. The Programme Specialist will lead a bid team to develop sound budgets and project design frameworks, and support countries in developing and submitting high quality reports.
 
To be successful, you will have experience of designing and implementing humanitarian projects with a focus on Francophone West and Central Africa, hence, French fluency is a requirement for this role. You will experience working with major humanitarian donors (such as FCDO, UN, EU), with an ability to raise and manage major donor grants. You will have skills in financial management, including the ability to read, analyse and monitor project budgets. You will have excellent communication skills, and able to build relationships both internally and externally.
 
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.  

 
The hiring managers are reviewing applications on a rolling basis, please initially submit a CV to learn more, and ensure you don’t miss out.

We are looking for a Communications & Change Lead for a 12 month contract with an inspiring medical charity. You will play a pivotal role in supporting volunteers through significant period of change, requiring a blend of strategic thinking, communications expertise and project management skills to effectively navigate through transitions and drive successful outcomes.

The role will be a mixture home based and hybrid with some travel.

The Charity
An inspiring medical charity dedicated to helping people at some of the most vulnerable moments in their lives. Youll be joining a highly respected organisation, known for its supportive and inclusive working culture, offering fantastic benefits including hybrid and flexible working!

The Role
Develop communication strategies that go beyond just informing, but also aim to inspire, motivate, and build a strong community movement.

Design a comprehensive communications plan, in partnership with the Volunteer Leadership Network, tailored to different audiences and channels.

Create engaging content, including newsletters, emails, presentations, videos and intranet updates to
communicate plans, progress and key milestones effectively.

Build strong relationships with key stakeholders at all levels of the organization to gather insights, address concerns and solicit feedback.

The Candidate

Proven experience in change management, organisational development or related field.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Experience developing and executing communications plans across various channels.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Prospectus is excited to be supporting St Luke’s Hospice. The hospice’s mission is to provide the highest standards of individualised care for people with life-limiting conditions, palliative and end of life care needs, and their families, living in Basildon and Thurrock districts.

Reporting to the Head of Donor Acquisition and Retention (HODAR) and working within the Fundraising team, the Legacy and In Memory Lead is responsible for managing implementation of the Hospice’s legacy (gifts in Wills) and in memory strategies and developing annual delivery plans. The post holder will strategically plan and deliver promotional and stewardship activity, as well as ensuring provision of an excellent supporter experience, to achieve budget net income across these income streams and grow our active support base, including numbers of known supporters who would consider or have already pledged a gift in their Will to the Hospice.

The Legacy and In Memory Lead will work closely with the Individual Giving Lead to ensure appropriate coordination of planned activities involving existing and prospective individual giving, legacy and in memory audiences. The post holder will also work closely with the HODAR to help inform the development of departmental strategies.

The successful candidate will have significant demonstrable and relevant experience of in memory and/or legacy fundraising and developing in memory products. You will have experience in using a variety of on and offline channels to deliver successful marketing campaigns to both acquire and develop donors. You will have demonstrable experience of managing targets and income and expenditure budgets.

This is a permanent position with flexible hybrid working, based 4 days from their Essex offices. The salary is £28750.42 to £37,293.98 depending on experience.

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 Flora Cunningham 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.

Senior HR Business Partner - Human Resources 

£31,479 progressing to £34,977 per annum 

Fareham 

Permanent, Full Time  

Full time, 37 hours a week. Working between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.  

Our client has an exciting new opportunity to join their Human resources team as a Senior HR Business Partner. 

Main Responsibilities 

• Advice – to advise managers on all human resources matters

• Employee relations – to manage complex staff relations casework, such as grievances, disciplinaries and long term absence, liaising with their legal representatives as required, particularly when there is potential high risk and impact to the organisation 

• Policies – to ensure knowledge of all human resources policies, work with their legal provider to monitor all human resources policies to ensure they are in line with current legislation and work with their human resources manager to ensure that they are updated appropriately

• Recruitment – to work with managers and the human resources team in recruitment and selection, to provide advice in complex situations 

• Coaching – to guide managers regarding the organisation’s policies, practices and processes, and lead on the delivery of manager's briefings 

• Development and training – to contribute to supporting managers in developing their people management skills when dealing with staff issues. Identify training needs, in the day to day that could include management development, guidance through complex processes, and understanding of employment legislation as needed 

• TUPE – to lead and manage the human resources process in relation to tenders and TUPE projects, liaising with internal and external parties 

• Wellbeing– to contribute and lead where necessary in ensuring the welfare and wellbeing of all staff, and advise staff and managers as appropriate

• Benefits – to contribute to the continual review of the overall offering and proactively suggest initiatives outlining a clear business case, including commercials 

• System – to lead on the day to day maintenance of the human resources system data in an accurate, timely and professional way, and oversee reporting needs. To work with managers to use the data to inform and improve efficiencies and adherence to policies and procedures 

• Management information – to lead on provision and analysis of human resources reporting cyclically and ad hoc and on demand requests

• Team – to support and coach other human resources team members. Work as part of the team on other human resources led initiatives and projects

• Processes – to identify process improvements to help the team deliver human resources and wider objectives to ensure efficient and effective human resources delivery 

• Management – to provide direct line management for several members of the team 

• Change – to support in driving change in the development and implementation and human resources protocols and processes 

• To support with the delivery of the people strategy 

• Deputising and covering the human resources manager as necessary, including attendance at internal and third-party meetings, work with the executive director of people and programmes and other members of the directorate as appropriate 

• Engagement with internal and external contacts and organisations, not only within the human resources field, to network, and have the opportunity to knowledge share and best practice

Experience, Qualifications / Training, Knowledge and Skills 

• CIPD qualified, or equivalent qualification through experience

• Solid experience across all aspects of human resources, particularly with demonstratable expertise of dealing with complex and high risk matters 

• Experience of managing and reporting key performance indicators and human resources metrics 

• Experience of line managing others, ideally in a human resources team 

• Excellent communication skills

• IT literate/competent

• Customer focussed, with a strong sense of service delivery

• Organised, strong attention to detail and an ability to prioritise

• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and HR best practice

• Demonstrable ability to work across all levels within the organisation 

• Ability to appropriately balance the considerations of staff and organisation,  within the parameters of legislation and regulation 

Additional Requirements 

Enhanced disclosure and barring service check is a requirement for this role. This would be completed on appointment of the role

This role requires travel to multiple operational sites across a large geography, a full drivers’ licence and access to a vehicle is desirable 

They reserve the right to close their adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

About the Company 

They offer support to people who are homeless, vulnerable or at risk of becoming homeless and need help rebuilding their lives for a brighter future. Their services include safe, flexible and reliable client led housing and support with a focus on reducing homelessness, improving health and wellbeing and building on individual’s skills and resilience to break the cycle of homelessness, poverty and exclusion. 

They work in partnership with multiple agencies and authorities to deliver support and accommodation needs across Berkshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton. 

They’re committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that embodies their values and promotes a tolerant and respectful environment where everyone can feel empowered to succeed. 

They welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and will support with any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. 

Percival are excited to be working exclusively with Impact Hub London to help the appoint a new Sales and Membership Experience Director to join their exciting team. In this role you will manage a brilliant team of events, sales and community focused professionals in an environment that is mission led.

Impact Hub London is a home for positive change. Their purpose is to accelerate entrepreneurial action that benefits people and planet.

Through their workspaces, business support programmes, membership community and events, they bring together impact-driven individuals and organisations to build a more fair and sustainable future.  We are part of the world’s leading network for building communities and ecosystems for change through social and environmental entrepreneurship, with over 100 Impact Hubs across 60+ locations hosting 25,000 members.

Title: Sales and Membership Experience Director

Salary: £55,000 per annum

Working Pattern: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: London

The Sales and Membership Experience Director is a newly formed and pivotal role, reporting directly to the IHL CEO,  that combines their new scaling opportunity with cementing their historic strength. Specifically, with four times the desk, meeting room and events space now available to sell, you will lead the IHL sales effort to bring in new members, sell available offices and step change their revenue. At the same time, their focus on member experience and community building has been their strongest sales driver for 16 years and is core to the whole Impact Hub ethos. You will therefore also lead the team to foster a sense of belonging, collaboration and purpose within their diverse community of members, partners and stakeholders.

You will have extensive sales experience with a record of success in delivering results in both acquisition and retention, developing sales strategies and managing a small sales team. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in membership management or related roles, with a track record of fostering an inclusive, vibrant, and engaged membership community.

Recruitment Timeline

Deadline for Applications: Wednesday 3rd July

1st Stage Interviews: week commencing 15th July

2nd Stage Interviews: week commencing 22nd July

We value diversity and know how important it is for charities to fairly represent their beneficiaries, therefore we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

The team at Percival are committed to your journey as a candidate and will provide any necessary support throughout the application process. If you need any assistance or require any reasonable adjustments throughout the process, please don’t hesitate to contact our Recruitment Director, Adam.

To apply, simply submit your CV. Should you meet the requirements, we will provide you with the full job description and arrange a call or meeting to provide further information about the next steps. Please note you may be required to complete a cover letter in order to submit a full application. To fully understand what we will do with your data, please review our policy on our website.

We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Location: Hybrid – 1 day on-site per week/fortnight. Berkshire.

We are delighted to be working in partnership with Prior’s Court Foundation to find a passionate and skilled Grants Fundraising Lead.

Prior’s Court is an independent specialist school, and registered charity, that provides education and residential care for young people with complex autism, aged 5-25. Set within a 52-acre site in Berkshire, they have extensive bespoke facilities to help young people to be healthy, happy, more independent and have the opportunity to work.

Prior’s Court is seeking a new Grants Fundraising Lead. In this exciting role, you will manage and implement the strategy for securing funds from charitable Trusts, Foundations, and other Grant makers. In addition, you will lead on the development of a new Major Donor income stream.

We are seeking someone who loves building and nurturing relationships both with new and existing trusts and key donors. You will excel at creating compelling, detailed, and highly tailored fundraising applications for funders with a keen eye for detail.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

· Experience of developing and implementing a trust fundraising strategy

· Track record of achieving 6-figure income targets

· Exceptional relationship management and development ability

· Strong writing and reporting skills

This is an exciting time to join Prior's Court. Their ambitious fundraising team is looking to expand and offers numerous opportunities for individual growth and development. Located on a beautiful site featuring a bakery, an orchard, and animals, Prior's Court provides a unique chance to make a transformative impact on the lives of autistic young people with complex needs, helping them build a brighter, more independent future.

For more information, please contact Nick Thomas, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

Closing date for applications:  Wednesday 3 July 2024

However, applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.

A note from Charisma
Don’t feel like you meet all of the requirements?  We’d still love to chat, we’re a people first recruitment partner.  We specialise in charity recruitment with over 22 years’ experience working as a consultancy who support inspiring professionals find the perfect roles in transformational organisations.

The Prince of Wales Hospice provides specialist palliative care for adults with a terminal diagnosis, and those around them. The hospice offers a 14-bedroom ward for patients who need round the clock care as well as a Wellbeing service – in total The Prince of Wales Hospice cares for over 300 people a year! Despite costing £12,000 a day to run the hospice and £4m a year, all of the services are entirely free of charge to patients and their families.

“The whole experience here at the Hospice is just amazing. We have to get this across to people. And that it is not just about end of life and they want to help you improve.” (patient)

The Role

Volunteers support the delivery of the services at The Prince of Wales Hospice, their charity retail shops and fundraising activities. The Volunteer Officer role is an exciting new position, working with approximately 250 volunteers and coordinating volunteer activities. You will play an integral role in designing, delivering and effectively implementing volunteer management processes including promotion, recruitment, induction, training, ongoing support and management of volunteers.

Duties include:

• Actively promoting volunteering opportunities ensuring information is accurate
• Working closely with managers to drive and support volunteer recruitment
•  Supervising reception volunteers to deliver a high quality, professional and safe reception service in the Hospice.

The Person

We are looking for a personable and approachable individual, wanting a unique and worthwhile role in volunteer management. As you will be developing new processes and policies, proven experience of working with volunteers is highly desirable. You should be flexible and organised with an ability to work with different teams as well as on your own initiative. With the ability to thrive in a busy environment, you should be able to deal with conflicting priorities and deadlines and should have the skills and confidence to speak with and lead small groups.

Why Prince of Wales Hospice?

The Prince of Wales Hospice pride themselves on staff development and their compassionate, collaborative culture, which creates a positive working environment. The charities strong values contribute to the huge difference they make in the local community.

In their last staff survey the result showed:

• Over 97% of employees were satisfied with their job.
• Over 95% of employees enjoy working with the people in the organisation.
• ​Everyone felt proud to work for the Hospice.
• Everyone enjoys the work they do in the Hospice.

This role is permanent, 30 hours per week and is based in the Hospice in Pontefract. The role will involve travelling to meet with volunteers across the local area therefore you will need a driving license and have access to your own vehicle.

Please note the salary advertised is pro rata for 30 hours per week.

If this sounds like the type of role and charity that could suit the next phase of your career, then do get in touch. To register your interest please apply here, or for more information contact Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons.

Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this. Also, please let us know if you require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us.

Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition, and pregnancy.

Refugee Council – Philanthropy Manager 

Location: Home working / Stratford, London (hybrid of home working and 1-2 days per week in Stratford Office)

Salary: £43,824-£48,063 (depending on experience)

Contract: Permanent, full-time hours

Refugee Council is seeking an experienced philanthropy specialist to develop and grow the Refugee Council’s Philanthropy relationships and programme and deliver an ambitious Philanthropy strategy.

Refugee Council is a leading charity supporting refugees and people seeking asylum to rebuild their lives in safety here in the UK.  Providing practical, hands on support, their award winning services include welcoming refugees into local communities across the country, providing specialist children’s services – with a particular focus on refugee children who arrive here alone, helping people to navigate the asylum system, and supporting people to access housing and employment.  Evidence from services is then used to also inform the charity’s leading policy and influencing work, including campaigning for a fairer and kinder refugee protection system.  The charity works with more than 14,000 men, women and children every year.

As a result of growing need and increasing interest in Refugee Council’s work, the charity has ambitious plans to make a leap in impact, with investment in their Philanthropy Team to raise increased funds from key high value audiences.

This role will be a critical part of the Philanthropy & Partnerships Team and presents an exciting opportunity to grow Refugee Council’s established Philanthropy programme. The role will be responsible for delivering and creating bespoke development plans, supported by engaging cultivation and stewardship activities to secure increased funding from existing and new donors. It will also be a key point of contact for key Major Donors and high-profile supporters, patrons and ambassadors.

The position offers the opportunity to work alongside an engaged and well-connected Senior Management Team, supported by the Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships and a highly regarded and experienced Philanthropy Consultant to make the charity’s ambitions a reality.

To succeed, candidates will have experience of running a Philanthropy/major giving programme, with extensive experience of managing their own pool of donors, as well as a track record of securing five and six figure donations from high net-worth individuals. You will have extensive knowledge of the Major Donor landscape and your fundraising skills will be matched by your strategic planning and leadership abilities.

Refugee Council will provide the most moving and diverse case for support. Cases that encompass innovative external affairs campaigns aimed at engaging policy makers and the public.

Refugee Council knows that step change takes time and planning, and they have put together a plan for growth that is ambitious but is also realistic and allows time for development and engagement. This plan also includes recruiting prospecting, stewardship, and communications expertise, so that growth is supported, planned and achievable.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and ambitious team recently shortlisted for Fundraising Team of the Year at the 2023 Third Sector Awards, and working with the Third Sector 2023’s Frontline Service Team of the Year, as well as contributing to the transformation of the experiences of refugees seeking protection in the UK.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 24th June, 9am.

Prospectus are excited to be working exclusively with JUSTICE to help them recruit for a new Philanthropy manager to join their team. JUSTICE is a human rights and law reform organisation based in the United Kingdom. Over their 67-year history they have transformed the legal landscape for the better, led by evidence, expertise, and a focus on practical solutions. As the only NGO whose work spans the whole of the UK justice system - from family law to housing, criminal justice and more – their work touches the lives of people across the country. Members of Justice are predominantly barristers and solicitors, judges, legal academics, and law students.

This role is offered on a permanent basis paying a salary between £40,000 to £45,000 per annum with flexible hybrid working arrangements at their office in London.

This newly created role will be an integral part of the small but impactful Development Team currently comprised of a Trust and Foundation Fundraiser, an Engagement and Communications Officer and a Development Administrator. The post holder will play a pivotal role in developing and sustaining fundraising relationships, working closely with the Director of Development, Chief Executive and Senior Management Team. They will be responsible for developing their major donor and mid-level giving programme. The post holder will also assist with individual giving campaigns, payroll giving and in-memory giving.

They are looking for someone with demonstrable experience in acquiring and developing five or six figure gifts from high-net-worth individuals. They are looking for a candidate with demonstrable experience of network and relationship mapping to build relationships with donors and secure donations. The ideal candidate will have a commitment to protecting human rights and building a fairer justice system within everyone’s reach.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Firas El Dib at Prospectus. 

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you. 

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a 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. 

Location: Working from home and from our offices in Brighton or Eastbourne.

Survivors’ Network was established in 1990 by a group of survivors of childhood sexual abuse to provide services that would support other survivors. We were the first organisation in Brighton and Hove specifically focused on supporting adult survivors of sexual abuse in childhood, over time expanding to support to all survivors of sexual violence, regardless of age, gender or background, across the whole county of Sussex.  

At Survivors’ Network, we view people accessing our services as survivors, rather than victims. This does not ignore an individual’s experience of victimhood, but rather defines the basis upon which we begin all interactions with service users. 

Encompassing our values of bravery, compassion, collaboration and empowerment, we are looking for a creative, values-led woman to join us as Head of Finance. 

Sitting within the senior management team, the role of Head of Finance is to provide a robust and focused finance function for the organisation, as well as line managing the Finance Officer. The postholder will be responsible for monitoring and reporting on the financial position of the organisation, providing strategic financial advice to the Senior Management Team and managing the day-to-day finance operations. This includes complying with all statutory and regulatory requirements alongside supporting service managers across the team to manage income and expenditure across their programs of work.

You will be a qualified accountant with solid experience of working at a senior level. You will be adept at managing all aspects of finance, including financial reporting and providing management reporting tools. Your skills in analysing and interpreting financial data will be crucial in forecasting and leading on budgets. Additionally, you will have a proven track record in developing strategic business plans. 

We are seeking someone passionate about making a difference to survivors, who stands by our vision, mission and values and is keen to learn more about feminist leadership and embedding intersectional feminist principles. We love them and hope you do too. 

We are committed to flexible working, however, we do need our Head of Finance to attend a quarterly board meeting for about half an hour on a Thursday evening.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 30th of June. 

Survivors’ Network values diversity and aims to reflect and represent the city’s communities in the staff team. We are currently under-represented in the following areas and actively welcome applications from: 

• Women over 45 

• Women who are disabled (please note that our Brighton offices are not accessible for persons with mobility issues) 

• Women from a Black and Minority Ethnic background 

This post is open to female applicants only. Being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Careers4Change is delighted to support Access-The Foundation for Social Investment in their search for a Director of Finance & Operations

Job title: Director of Finance & Operations 

Location: Hybrid/Central London

Reporting To: Chief Executive Officer

Contract: Permanent (4 days per week preferred) 

Salary: £78,000 (pro rata)

Date Closes: Friday, 28th June 

Role Purpose:

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance and operations leader to join the senior management team of Access – The Foundation for Social Investment at a critical stage of our work. With a refreshed strategy, expanded team and extended life we are looking for someone to continue to lead our efficient finance and treasury function, as well as lead a range of enhancements to respond to the growth of the organisation across operations, HR, IT and Governance support.

About Access – The Foundation for Social Investment

We want to see a social investment ecosystem that works for all charities and social enterprises and through our programmes and our advocacy work, we ensure that charities and social enterprises can access the finance they need to sustain or grow their impact.

We target those most in need of patient and flexible investment through:

• Funding enterprise development and blended finance programmes in England.
• Sharing knowledge and data and translating it into practical insight that others can use.
• Mobilising others who share our goal of making capital work for communities.

Since 2015 Access has been tasked with distributing over £160m from the Dormant Assets scheme, Government and the National Lottery Community Fund. As a wholesaler we work with several dozen partners to deliver programmes around England, including social investment funds, social enterprise support organisations, network organisations, and grant management bodies. We expect to make grants of over £30m this year.

We are a relatively small team of 13.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategic Vision:

• As part of the four strong senior leadership team (which also includes the CEO, Director of Partnerships and Advocacy and Director of Programmes), contribute to the overall direction and strategy of Access, and deliver on relevant areas of the organisation’s operational plan.
• Lead in the strategic planning and successful delivery of Access’s financial and operational management functions.
• Lead on projects to drive forward the internal aspects of Access’s equity, diversity and inclusion strategy.
• Represent Access at various events, promoting our influencing and advocacy aims.

Finance:

• Responsible for the financial planning of the organisation, including the development of annual budgets and long-term forecasts. Work with budget holders across the organisation to ensure the ongoing adherence and management to these budgets/forecasts across all programmes.
• Oversee financial systems that record and report on financial activities and provide information and projections to allow strategic and operational decision -making.
• Working with the Head of Finance to oversee payment, invoicing, bookkeeping and banking activities, maintaining up to date computerised records and maximising use of the accounting system (Twinfield).
• Oversee the relationship with Access’ external and group auditors and support the Head of Finance with the year-end process, external audit, preparation of annual financial statements and sign-off from relevant stakeholders.

Treasury Management:

• Manage the relationship with Access’ asset manager and ensure the endowment investment policy/strategy is being implemented, including in particular, adherence to Access’s stated impact goals for the endowment,
• Ensure high quality reporting on the performance of the portfolio from the asset manager.
• Oversee Access’s multiple banking relationships and the performance of our extensive cash deposits to balance the requirements of return, impact and liquidity.
• Support the advocacy and communication of the “total impact approach” taken by Access, sharing learning and influencing others in the development of their investment strategies.

Governance:

• Take overall responsibility for the Governance support processes and cycles at Access, including plans for regular business at board and committee meetings, members’ terms of office and recruitment of trustees and committee members.
• Ensure Access complies with statutory and legal requirements, including returns to Companies House and the Charity Commission.
• Oversee the management of up-to-date registers of interest for all board and committee members and senior staff.
• Provide advice to the Board and CEO of any legal responsibilities prevailing upon the organisation.
• Co-ordinate the agenda and content for the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee (ARCC), and the Endowment Investment Committee (EIC), and contribute to meetings as appropriate.
• Support the CEO and Chair in reporting to Access’s sole corporate member, the Oversight Trust, and providing assurance that Access remains in compliance with our Governance Agreement.
• Working closely with senior colleagues, oversee and manage the establishment of the risk appetite and risk management framework for regular review by the ARCC and board.
• Ensure appropriate and up to date policies are in place across all areas of Access’s operations, reflecting legal requirements as well as best practice, and that these are clearly communicated and are being adhered to.

HR & Supporting Team Development:

• Lead on the development and implementation of HR policies and processes including ED&I, recruitment, annual salary reviews, and individual performance and development plans.
• In collaboration with line managers, ensure that appropriate training and development opportunities are in place to ensure all team members are given the best opportunity to succeed in their roles.
• Oversee relationships with key outsourced service providers including payroll, pensions, benefits etc.
• Leadership of the three strong finance team including line management of the Head of Finance and support to Business Support Officer.
• Be responsible person for the Sponsorship management System.

Operations & Programme Support:

• Ensure Access’s IT infrastructure and systems are effective, including managing the relationship with Access’s IT provider.
• Oversee the management of IT Risk, Business Continuity Planning and the maintenance of IT security.
• Manage the relationship with Access’s landlord (Better Society Capital, from whom we sub-let office space).
• Oversee key financial reporting requirements, including those as specified in the contracts with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and National Lottery Community Fund, as well as to the Board and relevant committees.
• Together with the Business Support Officer, manage papers for a variety of committee and board meetings.
• Manage key procurement processes from advertising through to contracting and the production of grant agreements.
• Ensure Access has appropriate insurance policies in place.

Person Specification:

Essential skills and key personal attributes include:

• Extensive knowledge of accounting principles and systems with relevant accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA).
• Knowledge of statutory and legal requirements, ideally relating to a charitable organisation.
• Substantial experience of working at a similar level, demonstrating involvement in setting direction, policy, processes and controls and in providing professional expertise, advice, and guidance.
• Substantial experience of effectively supporting and working with boards and governance committees.
• Demonstrable experience of leading change and the successful development and implementation of systems and processes across different organisational functions.
• Experience of managing across a range of functions/discipline.
• Able to balance the strategic and operational aspects of the role and to easily switch between them when required.
• An understanding of the importance of and evidence of the ability to communicate financial and other complex information in a way that is easy to understand to non-financial users.

The role is based in Access’s offices in Central London and with some dedicated time together as a team each week (currently Tuesdays). Outside of this shared time, Access anticipates a significant degree of day-to-day flexibility in terms of where team members will work, depending on both personal preference and the needs of their role.