Finance Manager Jobs

Location: currently Hammersmith, likely move to Farringdon autumn 2024

Turn2us is a national charity tackling poverty and the structural causes of poverty. We work with co-producers and partners to provide people in financial crisis with the means and agency to get back on their feet, build resilience, move forward with their lives and thrive.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we are committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and the value people from different backgrounds bring to a team. If like us you believe everyone has the right to have enough to live on, and you are ambitious about eradicating poverty, join us and build your career with a charity dedicated to ensuring dignity and equity for all. 

This is a varied and interesting role working with the National Grants Team and colleagues across the Programmes & Partnerships Directorate. We awarded over £2.4m of grants in 2023-24, supporting individuals and families experiencing financial insecurity. This role is about helping the team to operate efficiently, use our resources effectively and facilitating opportunities so we can listen, learn and improve using the insights we gather from our data, partnerships and people with lived experience.

This role requires a proactive, organised, and collaborative person with good attention to detail. We’re looking for someone who is committed to supporting impactful grant-making processes and fostering strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. You’ll need to be great at managing a varied and busy workload, capable of working on your own initiative and as part of a team and feel comfortable working flexibly to manage different priorities and timeframes.

We offer flexible working patterns, both in terms of hours and remote working. Please note that all employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 4 days a month.

Some roles may be required to be in the office more often than others and this will be agreed with the hiring manager upon starting at Turn2us. This can be removed and is always something discussed at a later date.

Please note that all job offers are subject to 2 – 3 satisfactory references and a disclosure satisfactory to Turn2us from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

Closing date: 08 July 2024

1st Interview date: 18 & 19 July 2024

Here at the IOP we are looking for a People Officer for a fixed period until September 2025 to support us in our mission. We are looking for a pro-active individual to provide administrative support, processes and procedures to the People Team and to provide general HR advice and guidance to staff and managers. 

What will I be doing?

• Maintaining and updating the full suite of personnel records for staff
• Overseeing the quality of data held within the HR system and other HR software and offer guidance to users of the systems and administrative support
• Preparing and accurately entering all monthly salary information on to the HR system
• Recruitment support for all Institute vacancies and managing the recruitment process
• Overseeing the probation and induction process for new starters and to conduct new starter induction sessions
• Developing new, and streamline existing administrative processes and procedures
• Generating system reports as and when required

About You...

The role is ideal for someone with good generalist HR experience and up to date knowledge and understanding of key HR legislation and HR systems.

We are looking for an organised and dependable individual who has a proven ability to work with within a small team, and who can communicate effectively with a wide range of people both in written and oral form.

Proven experience of accurate data entry and monthly payroll processes is essential along with previous experience of effectively following administrative processes.

Who will I work with?

• Internally, the role works across all departments as well as IOP Publishing HR and Finance
• Externally, the role works with recruitment agencies and other relevant organisations

Ideally, we at the IOP hope you’ll apply if your skills include:

Essential Criteria

• Experience of preparing and monitoring accurate contractual information and other essential HR documentation
• Experience of supporting the monthly payroll function
• Experience working in a busy and varied role in a fast paced environment, autonomously
• Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
• Absolute attention to detail
• Basic level HR qualification
• Experience using HR systems, ideally iTrent (Electric Theme)

The Institute of Physics is an open and inclusive organisation that welcomes and celebrates diversity. We know that not every candidate fits into a neat little box, and that's okay! So, even if your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified but you believe you’d bring passion, creativity, and a willingness to learn, we’d love to learn more about you!

Application

Alongside your CV, please ensure you include a cover letter stating how you meet the person specification. 

How will I be working?

The Institute of Physics is an inclusive employer and our people are at the heart of our approach to delivery. Following the impact of COVID-19, we have developed a new, innovative and exciting trust-based model of flexible working called How We Work. This empowers our staff to choose both individually and as a team how, when and where they work to deliver the goals of the organisation, acknowledging that there will be occasions where in-person meetings, collaborations and events will help generate greater impact. The How We Work initiative is based on the principles of collaboration, trust, flexibility and agility. You will be allocated a ‘base’ office which can also be a chosen place of work. 

Why should I want to work for the IOP?

There’s never been a more exciting time to join the IOP - watch our film to find out more about our work. As well as a competitive salary and professional development opportunities, we offer employees a comprehensive benefits package including:

• An excellent pension scheme - (up to 12% company contribution)
• Private medical insurance, life assurance, dental insurance, health care cash plan (via salary sacrifice) eye care vouchers, annual flu vaccinations, long service awards, employee assistance programme
• Floating bank holidays
• Generous annual leave (25 days starting as a standard)
• Flexible working and much more!  

To apply for this role please click the link below, best of luck with your applications! The Institute of Physics is an open and inclusive organisation that welcomes and celebrates diversity.

Prospect Research Officer

Location: Development and Alumni Engagement, University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JD – hybrid working

Salary: Grade 7: £36,024 - £44,263 per annum with possible extension to £48,350

We are seeking a motivated and analytical person to join our experienced team, to conduct philanthropy research and reputational due diligence research in a higher education setting.

About the role:

Within the University of Oxford’s Development and Alumni Engagement office, our work drives the ambitious fundraising activities of the University, by providing tailored insights to build relationships with new and existing major donors (individuals, corporations and foundations).

Finding, evaluating, and communicating information clearly and effectively is the essence of this role.

The position sits in a friendly and dynamic team who can provide training. We support a diverse set of fundraising priorities, on themes ranging from innovative medical and scientific advances, to widening access to our University, to supporting world-class museums. We offer a fulfilling working environment with a wealth of opportunities to develop professional skills.

About you:

We want to hear from candidates who bring successful experience in a research- or information-focused role in business settings such as consultancy, law, banking, professional services, the civil service, or similar; or with experience of research in fundraising.

As well as outstanding research and written communication skills, other qualities we are seeking include a commitment to providing a high-quality service; an ability to assess information rapidly and rigorously from a variety of sources; knowledge of current affairs; attention to detail; an adaptable approach; curiosity and creativity; the desire to work collaboratively and build positive relationships with colleagues in the team and across the wider University.

What We Offer:

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

• Flexible hybrid working
• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• Membership to CASE
• Training and development opportunities
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

 Application process:

• Click the link to ‘Apply’ and follow the on-screen instructions on our Application portal for Vacancy ID: 173573.
• Applications must include of a CV and a letter of application, in your own words (in PDF format), outlining your motivations to apply for this role, your relevant experience and how you meet the criteria of the person specification.

Only applications received before 12.00 noon on 1 July 2024 can be considered.

Interviews are currently scheduled to take place on 19 July 2024, in person in Oxford.

Development and Alumni Engagement is committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply.

UnLtd is the leading provider of support to social entrepreneurs in the UK and offers the largest such network in the world. Our mission is to find social entrepreneurs with bold solutions to today’s challenges. Through funding and support, we help them to realise their potential and creating lasting change.

UnLtd’s vision is a future where enterprising people are transforming our world for good. To enable this, we are committed to developing an eco-system of support to make it easier for those who need help to find it.

UnLtd values diversity and is committed to inclusion and understanding intersectionality. These are more than just buzz words for us. They’re principles guiding how we build our teams, support leaders, empower social entrepreneurs and create an organisation that’s the right fit for every person.

To support an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their lived experiences and ideas, we have embedded an equity and inclusion group within UnLtd giving us a wide range of different perspectives in our work to help us see what is most needed in society. We are particularly keen to hear from those who identify as Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic, LGBTQIA, people who are disabled, those with learning differences, those with caring responsibilities, from a less advantaged socioeconomic background as well as any other under-represented group in our workforce.

About the Role

The Central Services Team is responsible for ensuring the provision of effective day-to-day central facilities services and infrastructure, enabling UnLtd to meet its strategic aims and objectives.

Working as part of UnLtd’s Central Services Team, the Office & Facilities Coordinator will be working with the Central Services Manager to make sure that the building is in the best condition for the employees who work there and our staff working remotely are doing so in line with proper safety precautions.

Please see the Job Description for more information.

Interested? Here’s how to apply

We need to know a bit about you, your experience and what you can bring to UnLtd.

You can submit a CV + supporting statement (up to 2 pages). We’d love you to tell us:

• About you – your skills, experience and personal qualities;
• Why you’re interested in the role and what you hope to get out of it.

The main thing is you can demonstrate you have skills and experience (Lived or learned) that relate to what we have said we are looking for.

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds.

• Application Closing Date: 18th June 2024
• 1st Interview: 25th June 2024
• 2nd Interview: 28th June 2024

UnLtd is committed to offering employment opportunities for people with criminal convictions. As a result, we will only ask you about any criminal convictions at initial offer stage. Your information will be treated fairly and confidentially and will not automatically exclude you from the role that you have applied for.

During Covid-19, our staff have been working remotely, some staff are returning to the office in a phased, optional approach. We continue to seek to accommodate remote working.

Find out more about our generous range of employment benefits on our website.

Harris Hill are thrilled to be working with this well established Partnerships team at a large national children's charity. They are looking for a Partnerships Manager for 13 months to work directly with their Boards of extremely passionate C-suite executives to secure high value partnerships and deliver a wide range of projects. Some key partnership successes across their Boards have included Chanel, Legal and General, IP Publicity, World Gold Council, BDO, WeWork, Hines, CBRE, Cushman & Wakefield, BCLP, Rios, NLA, Country and Townhouse and many more

 The team works with well connected, influential individuals who sit on one of their three fundraising boards, to develop long-term partnerships with the charity and raise significant funds. Income is generated through corporate partnerships, major gifts, special events and beneficiary activity. The team has an overall annual net income target of approx. £1.5-2 million.

Responsibilities:

The role of a Partnerships Manager is wide ranging. Working with the board, the individual will personally manage a portfolio of relationships with key senior level supporters and their contacts, whilst also being responsible for identifying and securing new fundraising partnerships. You will be required to work collaboratively across different teams and divisions across the charity to win new partnerships and maintain success.

To be considered for this role you will ideally be:

• An excellent relationship manager, who can communicate effectively with senior level stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Proactive, with great attention to detail whilst being able to deal with competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• An individual who is an excellent relationship manager, comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and their associates to deliver the highest possible supporter journey and experience.
• Knowledge of high society, luxury brands, art, fashion and finance sectors is desirable to succeed in this exciting and challenging role.

If you are currently a relationship manager within these sectors please do get in touch too.

The salary is £29,000 - £33,000 (including LW) and had a flexible working from home policy too.

If you would like to learn more then please do get in touch with Hannah at Harris Hill by emailing her on [email protected] or calling her on 02078207331.

Closes Friday 20th of June.

Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

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 o

Job Summary

We expect this role to focus on developing and maintaining relationships with key funders, stakeholders, institutions and individuals. It will undertake work to secure funding, resources and partnerships for both Shared Assets and the wider land justice movement, and to raise the profile and reputation of Shared Assets.

The role will have responsibility for securing core funding for Shared Assets from trusts, foundations and high net worth individuals, and for supporting colleagues to secure grant and commercial funding for consultancy, research, movement building and communications projects. It will have responsibility for reporting on core grants and providing quality control for colleagues for their bids, tenders and funder reports. As part of this work the role will play a key part in providing intelligence and foresight to contribute to the organisation’s strategy and business planning. 

Beyond securing consistent core funding for Shared Assets the role will also work with funders and others to secure longer term resourcing of the wider land movement in order to deliver our collective ambitions for a just and sustainable land system. 

As part of a self managing organisation all team members are expected to contribute to the day to day management of the organisation through participation in management circles, team days and working groups.

Main Responsibilities

Fundraising and resourcing

• Develop and maintain relationships with funders to fund work that seeks to support common good land use and to create a more just and sustainable land system. 

• Work with the team to ensure we maintain a healthy pipeline of bids and tenders in order to meet income generation targets across the organisation. 

• Work with the wider land justice movement and funders to secure significant, consistent and long term resourcing for the wider land movement, working in ways that are open and transparent to, and inclusive of, the wider movement and which will help to deliver systemic change that meets our collective objectives for a more just and sustainable land system. 

Stakeholder relationships

• Develop and maintain relationships with key partner organisations in order to build an understanding of the wider context and system in which we are working in order to inform our strategic development and to identify opportunities for future partnership working. To understand where Shared Assets is valued and effective, and where it may need to adapt and change.

General

• Participate in the Funding & Finance circle, participate in relevant work groups and liaise with other circles where appropriate. 

• Contribute to communications and raise the profile of the organisation - in particular working closely with the Communications Coordinator on external messaging with respect to Shared Assets and the wider land movement.

• Provide reports and information for the board as required.

• Provide support to colleagues where needed, including in the running of events, training and other activities.

• Participate in and contribute to the development of Shared Assets as an organisation, including involvement in collective decision making, being accountable to policies, and helping improve those policies where relevant.

• Any other duties as may be required in a small organisation.

Fundraiser- Trusts and Foundations (P/T 24hrs) – Fixed Term 6-9 months -

Tokko Youth Space is committed to providing essential support to Luton’s young people. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and experienced Fundraiser to join our dynamic team during a pivotal period in our organisational growth.

Position Overview:

As a Trust and Foundation Fundraiser at Tokko Youth Space, you will play a crucial role in securing funding to support our mission and make a lasting impact on the lives of young people in our community.

Key Responsibilities:

· Secure vital funding through one-off and multi-year grants, propelling our mission forward.

· Craft compelling cases for support and applications, captivating the hearts of Trusts and Foundations.

· Explore new funding avenues by identifying and cultivating prospective supporters.

· Build lasting relationships with donors through impactful communications and events.

· Drive innovation by staying ahead of fundraising trends and best practices.

Your Skills:

· Minimum three years in trust and foundation fundraising.

· Exceptional literacy skills with a proven track record of successful proposals.

· Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to connect with diverse stakeholders.

· Knowledge of the Children and Young People’s charity sector and fundraising trends.

· Meticulous attention to detail in grant management.

Why Join Us:

Embark on a fulfilling journey with Tokko Youth Space, where your efforts will directly impact the lives of children and people. Be part of a vibrant team, championing inclusivity and diversity.

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Please remember to make sure you have included evidence to show how you meet all the essential criteria listed in the Job Description & Person Specification or you will not be short-listed.

Please note we may conduct interviews as applications come in, and are ready to hire if we find the right person before the job closes, therefore we encouraged you to apply early.

Applications received after the closing date or incomplete applications, will not be accepted.

Please keep free any interview date that is mentioned in either the job advert or other information sent to you. We may not be able to provide alternative dates.

Please ensure that any gaps in your employment or educational history since leaving secondary school are fully explained. Due to the nature of our work with vulnerable young people all posts will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check.

To find out more about our charity please visit our website.

As Trusts and Foundations Officer you will be Baobab’s key fundraiser and a self-starter with experience of working in a small or medium sized charity. You will be responsible for carrying out a successful program of fundraising from small, medium and large charitable trusts and foundations to an agreed annual fundraising target. You will also assist in delivering Baobab’s individual major donor programme, helping to set up and deliver communications and events related to this income stream. You will work closely with our operations team to gain an overview of all aspects of Baobab’s work. Working in a collaborative team with the Operations and Fundraising Manager and senior fundraising consultant, you will be a central part of this small team and contribute to discussions on Baobab’s fundraising plans and strategy.

This role is for 4 or 5 days per week depending on your preference, it will include Friday which is when staff meetings are held.

Please read the below alongside the full Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Mental Health:  All of the young people Baobab supports suffer significant mental health and developmental difficulties and many function in an unstable and more immature way than their chronological age. Due to their experiences it takes time to gain trust from the young people in our community. As a core member of our team, you will understand the impact of specific human rights abuses on the development of children and young people in exile and their individual experiences of loss, trauma and grief on their mental health and well-being. 

Baobab’s Model: Please read the accompanying ‘Baobab Context and Model’ document for a detailed introduction. It often takes a significant amount of time to understand Baobab’s model of working, which aims for rehabilitation and justice through attending to both the internal and external world of each young. It is important that you strive to have an insight to the experiences of both the internal and external factors impacting on the lives of unaccompanied young people attending our centre. It is also important that you understand the ways in which UK society and policy impacts on young asylum seekers (including invisibility, marginalisation, discrimination, and the fact of waiting in uncertainty for a long time).

Multi-disciplinary Working: Baobab aims to be a reflective, thinking organisation and we place a high value on shared thinking time, sharing responsibilities and working together with others. A key aspect of the role is communicating and working in a holistic way.

Full or part-time from 4 days a week

The Grants Officer will be a member of the Biomedical Grants and Policy Department. You will work with a Grants Manager to administer a portion of the Academy’s portfolio of grants schemes and activities.

You will act as a key point of contact for external liaison relating to the schemes. Working with the other Grants Officers and the rest of the Team, you will also help to develop and deliver events for Academy grant holders, as well as contribute to the Academy’s wider portfolio of work, and the delivery of our new strategy.

About the role – what you will be doing.

• Administer a portion of the Academy’s portfolio of grant schemes

1. Processing applications, determining eligibility, and coordinating peer review of eligible applications.
2. Convening and supporting the awarding panel, including preparation of committee papers, reports and financial information, as well as preparing feedback to applicants.
3. Managing the new grants once awarded, along with the Academy’s existing portfolio of grants.
4. Supporting the monitoring of awards and evaluation of grants schemes.
5. Analysing data and preparing papers, presentations and reports to demonstrate the impact of our schemes for internal and external use.
6. Maintaining accurate and up to date data on grants.
7. Researching and reporting on initiatives being undertaken by other UK funders.

• Liaise with stakeholders

1. Working with the Academy’s Fellowship, in their roles as peer reviewers, selection panel members and Chairs, honorary Officers and members of Council.
2. Acting as a key external point of contact for the Academy’s grants schemes, such as by providing advice to applicants, awardees, and host organisations.
3. Developing and maintaining working relationships with scheme funders.
4. Working with other Academy staff, particularly the rest of the Careers department and supporting the other Grants Officers in the delivery of their schemes, as required.

• Support the development and delivery of events for Academy grant holders, for example induction and scientific meetings for grant holders.​
• Contribute to the Academy’s wider portfolio of work, including drafting and providing data for papers for the Academy’s governing committees.
• Act as line-manager or project manager for one of the Academy’s interns, on a rotation basis and when the opportunity arises.
• Perform any other duties that might be reasonably expected, and which are commensurate with this level of post.

About you – what you will bring to the role

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• A confident and friendly team player/collaborator (within and across teams)
• Interest in biomedical and health research
• Highly numerate
• Good IT skills, e.g., Microsoft suite and online databases
• Excellent organisational skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Previous relevant experience (desirable, but not essential)
• Ability to travel from time to time either in the UK or abroad, with occasional overnight stays

Benefits

• Salary progression framework
• Hybrid and agile working
• 29 days' annual leave including Christmas closure dates, plus bank holidays.
• Pension (the Academy contributes 7.5% of gross salary to a pension scheme, with an employee contribution of 3%).
• Life assurance
• Season ticket travel loan (interest free)
• Family friendly benefits - enhanced maternity and paternity leave (subject to qualifying period), coaching for parents returning to work
• Subscription to Headspace and Class pass
• Staff training to support your development including EDI training

For more information and to apply, please visit our careers page.

Closing date: 5.00pm on Thursday, 20 June 2024.

Interview date: w/c 1 July 2024.

We are a small, highly experienced team who share a passion to support the wellbeing and mental health of children and young people across Surrey.  This is a key new role in the Major Relationships unit to support the CEO and Major Relationships Lead in major donor fundraising, an area which has grown in recent years.  This locally based post will enhance the prospect pipeline and facilitate the cultivation of major donor prospects, which will help towards meeting the objectives and financial targets for major donor fundraising. The role will cover three main areas of responsibility: Research, Events (organisation/co-ordination) and Admin. This position requires discretion, confidentiality and administrative judgment.

The Major Relationships unit works alongside Grants, Corporates & Community as well as Individual Giving, as part of the wider Engagement (fundraising/marketing) team at Eikon. 

Responsibilities   

1. Research   

• Identify and prioritise potential major donor prospects in Surrey and beyond, who would be capable of making significant contributions and seem likely to have the propensity to donate i.e. to become major donors. 

• Produce high quality, tailored and insightful research on major donors.  

• Look at current supporters (all different types/levels) with good contacts/connections/networks and conduct research in order to suggest ways to reach new high net worth individuals across Surrey. 

2. Event organisation/co-ordination 

• Organise/coordinate internal and externally run events such as dinners, drinks receptions, sporting events. 

• Attend key events - approx. 5 each year and sometimes evenings/weekends – welcoming guests and ensuring a positive experience. 

• Join the CEO and/or the Major Relationships Lead at specific meetings with MDs/MDPs, occasionally evenings/weekends. 

 3. Admin 

• Day-to-day support for MDs, MDPs and key influencers (KIs) which could include:  

• General stewardship including thanking and processing information on Sharepoint and Donorfy (Eikon’s database). 

• Regular communication including calls, meetings and sharing reports, presentations and other updates. 

• Database admin, including checking opportunity pipelines and reporting requirements. 

• Supporting individuals or small groups who are fundraising for us e.g. how to set up and promote a JustGiving page. 

4. Marketing, Communications and relationships  

• Support and liaise with the Marketing and Communications team to deliver relevant and effective content and materials, as well as maximising social media opportunities. 

• Co-ordinate communications (including distribution) to all MDs/MDPs/KIs eg CEO Update plus Infographic. 

• Support the CEO and Major Relationships Lead to further develop good relationships with Eikon’s MDs/MDPs/KIs. 

5. Strategy  

• Contribute to Engagement Team strategies, annual plans and budgets.  

6. Staff management  

• Take part in regular supervision and team meetings.  

• No line management requirement  

7. Quality and standards  

• Ensure all staff and volunteers understand and deliver within Eikon’s safeguarding policies and practices when taking part in fundraising activities.  

• Ensure all activities follow the relevant Fundraising Codes of Practice and Eikon’s Ethical Fundraising Policy.  

• Carry out risk assessments for all MD/MDP/KI events.  

• Ensure consent procedures are followed. 

• Carry out required due diligence on new MD opportunities and ensure that there is no obvious conflict with the values or ethical policy of the charity.  

8. Finance and resources.  

• Operate within organisational approved budgets, policies and procedures.   

9. Other responsibilities  

• This role requires flexible working outside of normal hours as agreed.  

• Keep abreast of sector trends and opportunities.   

• Contract: Full time
• Starting salary: £42,979 (Band C1)
• Location: ActionAid, 33-39 Bowling Green Lane, London, EC1R 0BJ (hybrid)

Background

The Gender & Development Network (GADN) brings together expert NGOs, consultants, academics and individuals committed to working on gender equality, development and women’s rights issues. Our vision is of a world where social justice and gender equality prevail and where all women and girls are able to realise their rights free from discrimination. Our goal is to ensure that international development policy and practice promote gender equality and women's and girls’ rights. Our role is to support our members by sharing information and expertise, to undertake and disseminate research, and to provide expert advice and comment on government policies and projects.

Overall role of the Network Coordinator

The Network Coordinator is part of a small team comprising of the Director, Head of Policy, Network Coordinator, Communications and Policy Assistant and volunteers.

The Network Coordinator role lies at the heart of the network ensuring it functions efficiently while leading our activities to support our members in their work on gender equality and women’s rights.  They work alongside women’s rights advocates and practitioners across a range of issues within the international development sector, while ensuring that the organisation runs smoothly.

Specifically, the role is to:

• Manage the network’s finances and funding processes
• Manage the administration of the Secretariat
• Coordinate support to the network’s members
• Coordinate support for the different branches of the network

Specific Tasks

1. Manage the network’s finances and funding processes

• Manage the finances and accounts including invoices, receipts, payments, book-keeping and quarterly budget updates and liaising with GADN’s accountants and payroll providers
• Complete all required financial reports and file tax returns
• Manage annual membership subscriptions
• Work with the Director in identifying and securing core grant funding
• Manage the administration of grant funding including invoices, activity monitoring, donor reports and relations with any sub-grantees

2. Manage the administration of the Secretariat

• Produce GADN’s Annual Review
• Respond to external enquiries in the ‘Coordinator’ and ‘Recruitment’ inboxes
• Manage GADN volunteers
• Keep all HR and other files and records in order
• Maintain internal communications systems (email, calendars, document sharing, team meetings) 
• Manage the monitoring and evaluation processes of the network
• Ensure all legal reporting requirements are met

3. Coordinate support to the network’s members

• Act as a friendly, supportive and approachable face of the network
• Provide support to the network’s Working Groups, liaising closely with their Chairs
• Organise four Members’ Meetings per year, working with others in the team
• Organise other events and support for network members working with others in the team
• Induct new members
• Respond to requests for information from members

4. Coordinate support for the different branches of the network

• Service the Board of Trustees including arranging meetings, preparing papers and taking minutes
• Organise and minute meetings of the Network’s Advisory Group and Chairs of Working Groups
• Ensure communications and updates are shared between different branches of the network including reporting to the Board on Working Group activities
• Administer annual planning processes and support the development of the network’s next three-year strategy

5. Other

• Undertake any other reasonable task as needed

Management

The post is line managed by the Director. The Network Coordinator will also work closely with the Head of Policy, Communications and Policy Assistant, Co-Chairs of the Board, Treasurer, Working Group Chairs and members of the Advisory Group.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Skills and Experience

Essential 

• Demonstrable financial numeracy and experience of organisational financial systems including accounts, budgets, spreadsheets and banking
• At least two years worth of administrative experience
• IT literacy - ideally including Microsoft Word, Excel, G Suite, and Squarespace
• Ability to write clearly
• Proven ability to organise and plan effectively, prioritise workloads and work on own initiative with limited support
• Demonstrated commitment to, and enthusiasm for, promoting women’s rights and gender equality
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Also desirable

• Understanding of gender and development issues, including racial justice
• Experience of organising meetings and events
• Experience of working with a network
• Experience of working with a Board of Trustees
• Experience of minute taking
• Experience of working in an NGO

To be considered for this role, you must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please download and complete the application form and return it to us by 9 am on Monday, 24 June 2024.  

Interview process

There will be two rounds of virtual interviews. The first will be held on Friday, 5 July 2024 and the second on Friday, 12 July 2024. Please note that for candidates shortlisted for the first round of interviews, there will be a one-hour virtual test on Tuesday, 2 July 2024. If you are not able to make any of these dates, please let us know in your cover email.

GADN is seeking people from diverse backgrounds and life experiences to join our team. As we continue working to decolonise our practice and build an anti-racist organisation, we actively welcome applications from Black women and Women of Colour who we recognise are under-represented in the UK international development sector. If you share our core commitments we would love to hear from you!

Help us to shape health and social care policy

The King's Fund is an independent charity working to improve health and care in England. We help to shape policy and practice through research and analysis; develop individuals, teams and organisations; promote understanding of the health and social care system and bring people together to learn, share knowledge and debate. Our vision is that the best possible health and care is available to all.

Our website, emails and social media channels are major resources for people working in health and social care. We’re recognised as a leading digital communicator in our sector, but we’re always trying to improve our content and the way we engage with our audiences to maximise reach and impact.

The Digital Content Producer will work with colleagues across the Fund to create, edit, manage and publish compelling, high-quality digital content. You will contribute to the day-to-day running of our social media and email accounts and work on publication launches, events and courses too.  With excellent copywriting and editing skills and a good working knowledge of content management systems, you will be passionate and knowledgeable about digital communications.

The Fund has an ambition to increase the diversity of our workforce and introduce careers in health and care policy to a broader range of people. We encourage applicants from all sections of the community, including those from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBT+ community. We believe that diversity of background and experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will improve the way we influence health and social care policy.

The King’s Fund is committed to a hybrid working model that meets the organisation’s needs, while giving staff flexibility to choose between office and home working. In keeping with our current policy, the post-holder will be required to work a minimum of two days per week from our central London office (pro rata, averaged over a month).

In addition to a competitive salary, The King’s Fund offers generous holiday entitlements, a £3 daily discount in our café and an on-site gym. If completing the application form presents any challenges, contact us by email so we can discussion options.

Apply

Visit our website and read our supplementary guidance documents, then download and fill in our application form. Please do not send CVs. 

Please note that in order to apply, you must have existing documented proof of your right to live and work in the UK. Applications must be submitted using The King’s Fund application form.

No agencies please.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 1 July at 9.30am. Late applications will not be considered. 

 Interviews will be held on 12 July.  Role available to start soon.

We regret that we cannot respond individually to all applicants due to the high number of applications we receive.  If you have not been contacted within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted for interview. Please note that we are unable to offer feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. 

The King’s Fund is committed to equal opportunities in all its activities, and appointments will be determined solely on merit.  Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community, including those from minority ethnic groups and those with disabilities.

Overview

At Guy’s & St Thomas’ Foundation, our mission is clear – to build the foundations of a healthier society.

As part of our team, you will work alongside talented people from a mix of personal and professional backgrounds. We are a Living Wage employer and support flexible working, part-time roles and job shares. Though our ambitions are serious, this is a friendly place to work with lots of opportunities to meet and socialise with colleagues. We believe there is immense power in diversity and aim to recruit and nurture talent who think and act differently.

We are looking for a permanent Gift Processing Coordinator and an interim Gift Processing Coordinator for a 12 month fixed term contract, to join the Finance team, focused on providing processing fundraising income at the Foundation, to support our three Charity brands - Guy’s & St Thomas’ Charity, Evelina London Children’s Charity, and Guy’s Cancer Charity. Our fundraising is currently embarking on a period of growth with a strategy of investment and increased activity in order to achieve a step change growth in donation income.

This role will be primarily responsible for processing of all philanthropic donations to the Foundation efficiently and effectively. You will ensure all gift processing is completed to a high standard, coupled with the successful monthly reconciliation between the fundraising database and the charity bank account. Additionally, you will offer support to the Finance team in their mission to process and report financial information of the utmost quality. The Finance team is engaging, collaborative and supportive, as well as highly motivated and passionate about their work

Key Responsibilities

• Process donations onto the fundraising database meticulously, adhering to established guidance and procedures with exceptional accuracy.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring prompt and comprehensive responses to inquiries regarding gift processing, fostering constructive working relationships.
• Conduct visits to external fundraising sites to collect donations, including cash, employing responsible and secure procedures aligned with best practices.
• Import gifts and donor details from diverse fundraising platforms promptly, proactively identifying and rectifying any inaccuracies or errors.
• Monitor weekly banking activities and conduct monthly cumulative reconciliations, promptly investigating and resolving any discrepancies or issues.
• Collaborate with the Data and System Teams to develop and document gift processes, supporting any necessary system upgrades and refining processes as required.
• Deliver outstanding service to both internal and external stakeholders regarding gift processing inquiries, meeting response timeframes and resolving issues promptly.
• Support internal and external audits related to gift processing, promptly and comprehensively providing the required supporting documents.
• Provide assistance and perform other ad-hoc tasks as required within the Finance and Fundraising teams, contributing to a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Knowledge/ Qualifications

• Sound arithmetical abilities (Essential).
• Practical user experience with Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel (Essential).
• Previous use of Raiser’s Edge or similar fundraising system (Desirable).
• CRM user (e.g. Salesforce) experience (Desirable).

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year’s working experience in the charity sector, ideally in gift processing function (Desirable).

Skills and Attributes

• Ensuring attention to detail and adherence to due process.
• Act as a self-starter who is adaptable and consistently works with integrity.
• Deliver responsive, consistent, and high-quality service to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise a busy workload and work to tight deadlines.
• A team player who collaborates effectively with colleagues, supports team goals, and contributes positively to group dynamics.
• Resilient and adaptable, able to remain composed and effective when faced with challenges and rapidly changing circumstances.
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and able to effectively liaise with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Committed to the principle of continuous improvement.
• Eager to acquire and develop new skills while assisting peers in their learning and development.

Benefits

• Up to 12% employer pension contributions
• Annual personal development budget
• Annual health and wellbeing personal allowance
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave pay accessible without length of service requirements.
• Health and wellbeing programme that offers optional free yearly health check-ups.
• Support for healthy eating via fruit bowls and onsite lunch facilities.
• Agile working, flexible hours, and supportive IT kit.
• Shower facilities and bike lock area.
• Generous annual leave (27 days + bank holidays)
• Subsidies for glasses
• Employee Assistance Programme

Project Lead

Job reference: REQ001448

Salary: £37,000 to £41,000 per annum

Contractual hours: 37.5

Basis: Full Time

Region: London

Closing date: 8 July 2024 at midnight

Interview dates scheduled for 18 July 2024

The Role

As Project Lead for United Learning, you have the opportunity to make a difference on a large scale.

In this role you will have two key responsibilities – to ensure the successful delivery of our group wide stakeholder surveys (to pupils, staff and parents) and to support with organisation-wide performance management. This role provides a unique opportunity to work with teams across United Learning’s central office and with schools.

You will ensure the successful delivery of our surveys programme including working with our partner, Edurio, to manage all aspects of technical set up and supporting schools to ensure they are prepared to deliver these surveys locally. You will shape and oversee the delivery of analysis based on survey results to ensure we are using this data to inform priority areas and improvements. You will look for ways to improve the set-up processes as well as how we use the data derived from the surveys.

Supporting with performance management you will monitor progress against our five-year strategy, annual plans and group wide KPIs, providing timely management information to our Executive Board and Trustees to ensure they are aware of key issues and have visibility of progress towards our strategic objectives.

As part of Strategy and Performance you will also have the opportunity to be involved in projects outside these main areas of responsibility.

You will be based in our London office, with occasional travel to other office and school locations. United Learning is happy to consider requests for flexible working, including hybrid home/office working.

About You

We are seeking someone with experience or an interest in strategic planning and performance management in complex organisations. You will have the ability to work with a range of stakeholders, be adaptable to change and work well under pressure. You will be able to present complex data and information clearly to others and in a way that aids decision-making.

You will have the ability to work through complex projects methodically, have an excellent eye for detail and be capable of managing competing demands. Formal project management experience would be an advantage.

This role would suit a candidate who takes satisfaction from improving processes year on year with the curiosity to try new ways of working to bring about improvements and efficiencies.

If you are interested in joining a team that is committed to making a real difference to children and young people and meet the person specification, we would very much like to hear from you. We are open to offering the role as a secondment and are particularly keen to receive applications from individuals from backgrounds typically under-represented in the education sector.

United Learning is a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life changing education to children and young people across England.

Central Office staff work closely with schools, offering a wealth of expertise to underpin schools' own knowledge. Our specialist departments, including HR, finance, technology, strategy and performance, estates, and marketing, work alongside dedicated school improvement teams. By joining us, you will provide ongoing support to schools, ultimately improving the outcomes of our pupils.

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.

Rewards and Benefits:

· Competitive salary.

· Contributory pension scheme.

· 26 days holiday

· Occupational sick pay, protecting you and your family.

· Competitive maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits.

· Extensive range of employee benefits through our partner Perkbox.

· Continuous Professional Development options that will be tailored to your needs.

· A supportive team across the country.

We are open to requests for flexible or part-time working; and we encourage open and regular conversations about work-life balance.

Further information

For an informal conversation about this opportunity, please contact Sarah Smith, Head of Performance. Please click on the apply link for full email address.

United Learning comprises: UCST (Registered in England No: 2780748. Charity No. 1016538) and ULT (Registered in England No. 4439859. An Exempt Charity). Companies limited by guarantee. VAT number 834 8515 12. Registered address: United Learning, Worldwide House, Thorpe Wood, Peterborough, PE3 6SB.