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At Ambitious about Autism, we're currently looking for a Policy and Campaigns Officer to join our team on a part time (0.4 FTE) basis.

The postholder will have a track record of influencing policy and an understanding and passion for issues affecting autistic children and young people across a range of areas, including education, employment, health and social care. You'll gather evidence and data that will influence change, using your written and verbal communication skills to engage with a wide range of audiences on our strategic priorities and raise awareness of our work.

You'll engage with autistic children, young people and their families to understand their priorities and embed their needs in our communications and policy work. You'll identify opportunities to communicate AaA's policy position and respond to these appropriately, working closely with the communications team to draft impactful statements, as well as web and social media copy.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience of working in a policy role, ideally in a relevant sector.
• Ability to identify appropriate sources, evaluate and analyse data and evidence to provide up-to-date, accurate information.
• Experience of producing high quality policy-related documents, as well as being able to write engaging pieces for a range of audiences.
• Experience of using social and digital media to develop and promote policy work.

In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more!

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

The Mulberry Centre’s vision is to be known and respected by everyone living or working within reach of our services who may become affected by cancer.All the services at The Mulberry Centre are geared towards supporting the physical and emotional needs of someone following a cancer diagnosis or at end of life, including their carers, families and friends who also might have to stop working to look after them. It can be difficult to know where to start and what you are entitled to, but we are here to help them every step of the way. To assist us in this endeavour, we are looking for an experienced full-time Welfare and Benefits Information Lead.  You will assist clients in claiming welfare benefits, grants, and any financial aid that may be available to them. This includes informing them of any financial help available, supporting them with applications and following up on claim as necessary.  Where anyone has been given an end of life diagnosis you will be required to start the application on their behalf. In addition, you will also conduct financial wellbeing assessments in the community and schedule one-on-one application completion consultations with individuals who request your assistance.

This vital role will suit an enthusiastic and dynamic person who has excellent communication skills, being able to deal with complex matters effectively both verbally and in writing.  You will need to understand the issues involved in interviewing people within a time defined period. The ideal applicant will have emotional resilience to deal with people who have experienced cancer or bereavement. An empathetic and compassionate approach is important.  The Welfare Benefits Information Lead will be at the forefront of our client-based services and need to be self-motivated and have a positive and flexible attitude.

JOIN OUR TEAM!

As a Projects Officer for Live Unlimited you'll be helping to make a difference to the lives of care experienced young people living in Barnet, north London.

Here at Live Unlimited our vision is that all care-experienced children and young people are able to achieve their potential and lead happy, fulfilled lives.

Most care experienced young people will have experienced trauma and adverse childhood experiences before they went into care system. 

Early intervention is key and we know at Live Unlimited the life-changing impact our schemes can make. As someone who shares our passion for social mobility, you'll be driven by a desire to help us to deliver first class opportunities to these incredible young people, providing support and inspiration along the way. 

Reporting to: Operations Director & Fundraising Manager

Location: Flexible and remote working is offered to all of our staff. We have an office based in Colindale, London, which we tend to work around two days per week, with two days remote working.

About the Role: This is an interesting and varied role. As the post holder you'll be not only be setting up, administering and delivering schemes and activities to benefit Barnet’s looked after young people, you'll also be creating marketing materials and supporting fundraising events.  Promoting the work of our charity is key too through updating our website, writing our quarterly newsletter and social media channels, as well as supporting the running and administration of the charity. 

About You:

You'll have experience of managing and delivering projects, schemes or activities and supporting administrative tasks including keeping accurate records, financial tracking and expenditure.
 
You'll also have experience of creating engaging content for newsletters, websites and/or social media channels especially Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram and building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver common goals.
 
Having a passion for Live Unlimited’s vision and objectives is very useful in this role. We particularly welcome applicants with experience or being a looked after child, care leaver or personal experience of the care system.

If you are organised and efficient, passionate about social mobility, and have a creative flair, this is the perfect job for you!

Working hours: 28 hours (4 days per week) Could be split across five days. Core hours: 10am-4pm

Salary: £135.35pd for 4 days per week (£35,191 FTE) The role is for 12 months with a view to possible extension dependent on funding. Would consider suitable candidates interested in working 21 hours (3 days per week).

Closing date: 10th May 2024.

Please note, we’re actively reviewing applications and interviews will be held on a rolling basis. The ad may close early if a successful candidate is found.

Key responsibilities:

(1) The set up, administration and running of schemes and activities

(2) To deliver marketing and fundraising activities as needed for specific schemes and activities 

(3) To support wider awareness building and promote the work of the charity to enable it to meet its charitable aims and objectives 

(4) To provide support in the running and administration of the charity 

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience of project management and delivering schemes or activities and supporting administrative tasks including keeping accurate records, budgeting, booking rooms, responding to emails etc. (essential)

• Experience of coordinating and updating online and social media channels especially Twitter, Facebook and Instagram (essential) 

* Experience of marketing and communications (essential)

• Experience of building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver common goals (essential)

• Experience of working within not for profit or charitable sector (desirable) 

• Fundraising experience (desirable) 

• Knowledge of the challenges facing looked after young people (desirable) 

• Knowledge and/or experience of safeguarding issues working with children and young people (desirable)

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (essential)

• Excellent time management and organisational skills (essential)

• Ability to work under own initiative, taking responsibility and ownership for researching and solving problems (essential)

• Computer literate and ability to work with Word and Excel (essential) and website management systems (desirable)

• Awareness of data protection legislation (desirable)

Other:

• Relevant work experience

• An enhanced DBS check is a requirement of this role

We are looking for a talented fundraiser, ideally with a background in the cultural sector to join the Gardens, Libraries & Museums (GLAM) Team within the Development and Alumni Engagement team of the University of Oxford.

In this role in any given week you might see a dodo, extraordinary thousand-year old Chinese ceramics, insects collected by Darwin, the first scientifically described dinosaur and drawings by John Ruskin, as well as work on projects involving saving the largest flower in the world or supporting world-leading restitution work.

The collections are important and renowned on their own accounts, but also play a key role in the University’s research.  In addition, they are the open doors to the University of Oxford, encouraging a diverse range of communities to engage with our academics and curators.

About the role:

Your role will include fundraising to support the various institutions, working with individuals, trusts and corporations.  You will be responsible for a portfolio of donors, including prospecting and stewardship.  As part of the wider GLAM fundraising team, you will also be responsible for delivery of stewardship events and get involved with wider appeal activities.  You will work with curators and Directors in the various institutions and have the opportunity to frame appealing projects to present to prospects.

This is an opportunity to raise funds to support some of the most beautiful and significant objects and collections in the country, and to work as part of the highly successful fundraising team at the University of Oxford.

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
• 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.
• 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 14 May 2024 can be considered.

Interviews are currently scheduled to take place on 24 May 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.

The Horniman Museum and Gardens is a unique attraction in south east London where world cultures and the natural world are brought together for everyone to enjoy. The Museum holds internationally important collections of anthropology and musical instruments, as well as a popular natural history​ gallery and Aquarium. The 16 acres of beautiful Gardens feature a tropical Butterfly House and offer stunning views across London.

You will join us as we deliver the re-development of areas of the Gardens and our Natural History Gallery as part of a major organisation-wide capital project: Nature + Love, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Our focus is on engaging a wide range of people in the climate and ecological crisis, as well as using nature to support wellbeing. You will assist and support the Nature + Love Project Director in managing the content and exhibition aspects of the project, providing the main point of contact and coordination between relevant internal and external teams including the Project and Cost Manager, Exhibition Design team and relevant contractors.

You will have significant experience of working client side, in a project management role, dealing with all aspects of delivering large exhibition and interpretation projects, including procurement and contract management, ideally within a museum or heritage organisation. You will have the ability and confidence to communicate effectively at all levels, both verbally and in writing, with experience of influencing and negotiating and you will have experience of working successfully across many disciplines within a multi-functional organisation.

The closing date for completed applications is 10am on 15 May.  Interviews will be held on Monday 3 June 2024.

The Horniman is an equal opportunities employer and we value and celebrate diversity. We want to better represent the communities in which we work but recognise that there is still much work to do in this area. We welcome and encourage all applicants and particularly encourage you to apply if you are from a community that is often disadvantaged by society or of an ethnically minority background.​

The purpose of this role is to provide administrative support for Global Black Thrive involvement in the Culture of Care Programme liaising with the Lived Experience Advisors, the Race Equity Lead, Neurodiverse Connections, the Royal College of Psychiatrists and NHS England. 

This will include HR, Operations and Admin functions relating to the Culture of Care (CoC) Programme and will include managing systems to efficiently run the business and achieve strategic objectives agreed by Black Thrive Board of Directors. 

The role will be the first point of contact for our CoC team, organising travel and accommodation, managing HR and office queries. 

You may be involved in managing onboarding and offboarding, preparing employment contracts (Full-time and/or part-time, zero hours and/or fixed terms contracts), checking and following right-to-work in the UK, and administrating DBS checks. 

You will be working with the HR and Admin Manager in Global Black Thrive and may be required to assist in wider team activities where required. 

The role’s focus is Greater Manchester with some work in Merseyside, and you will also work on joint initiatives and events with the Fundraising Development Manager for Yorkshire.

Good fundraisers come from all walks of life, and we encourage people from minority backgrounds, or with transferable skills to apply. Your positive approach and proven track record in cultivating relationships is key to the role, as is your resilience and ability to keep going when the going gets tough. You’ll be part of a fantastic team who are very supportive, including the Senior Fundraiser who’ll report into you.

A day in the life of a Fundraising Development Manager:

• Generate income from individuals, and corporates
• Promote appeals and events to prospective supporters
• Join forums and networking events to cultivate new income generating relationships
• Meet with supporters in person, on-line and by phone
• Collaborate with colleagues in service teams to identify funding needs
• Recruit and work with volunteers, including corporate volunteers
• Thank our donors and supporters and ensure they feel valued – we love creative ways to say thank you
• We also love creative ways to say please and you will help generate new fundraising ideas
• Contribute to team meetings and collaborate with fundraising colleagues
• Line management of Senior Fundraiser

To be a successful Fundraising Development Manager you’ll need:

• Bags of enthusiasm and a commitment to our cause
• Excellent relationship building skills
• Tenacity and the ability to prioritise
• The ability to communicate effectively and persuasively.
• Planning and budgeting skills and the ability to understand and summarise financial information.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong and productive working relationships with internal and external contacts
• Direct experience of regularly monitoring KPIs for team activities and key corporate partnerships and projects
• sales/marketing experience
• Line management experience
• Experience of building strong and effective donor/customer relationships at all levels

Requirements

Proven experience of planning and managing income generating activities and events

Phoenix Futures have an exciting Remote opportunity for someone to join the Business Development team and help shape the future of specialist treatment for people recovering from addiction.

We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and believe it is important to include people with lived experience to ensure the needs of the people we support are represented. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone is free to be themselves and we ensure equity of opportunity

The Role

This is a work from home post and can be based remotely anywhere within the UK. There will be the need to travel to meetings in London occasionally and travel to our services across England and Scotland on an ad hoc basis.

As the newly appointed Business Development Finance Partner, you will work closely with the Head of Business Development and Director in identifying and evaluating new opportunities as well as working across the Organisation to support ongoing contract management and financial business management activities.

You will support our operational leadership across the UK to evaluate, monitor and review the financial aspects of new business opportunities, leading on financial elements of tenders and grants as well as contract management and risk appraisal processes.

The position provides an ideal opportunity for individuals with a strong finance background (qualified or part-qualified accountants) to develop and enhance their careers through transitioning into a business management role.

You will be part of a passionate and skilled Business Development team, supporting the vital work delivered by Phoenix Futures across the UK.

About You

To join us as Business Development Finance Partner, you will need: 

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel
• Excellent literacy and report writing skills
• Experience of budgeting for tendering / contracting for services
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interpret and explain budgets and pricing to operational staff
• Qualified in or working towards a professional accounting qualification
• Empathy with the mission and values of Phoenix Futures

Please note, we will be assessing applications as they are submitted and may close this role should we find sufficient applicants with which to make our shortlist. As such, we would advise applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as a Business Development Finance Partner, please get in touch or apply today.

Your Rewards

• Salary of £34,400 pro-rata (FTE £43,500) working 30hrs across the week with flexibility that allows you to balance home and work
• Up to 8½% performance related pay annually
• 25 days’ annual leave pro-rata, plus Bank Holidays (increasing each year to a maximum of 30 days)
• Benefits including season ticket loan, pension scheme and life assurance
• Support through occupational sick pay, eye-care vouchers and regular wellbeing talks and activities
• Continuous training and career development via PXL our dedicated learning management system 
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme including telephone and online access
• A rewarding role with the opportunity to help us support people on their journey to recovery and change their lives for the better.
• We’ll ensure you get all the support you need to thrive and succeed in your role and find your place amongst our incredible and collaborative team.

The Team

The Business Development team are responsible for leading on new and emerging opportunities to support people with substance misuse issues – securing opportunities to deliver residential rehabilitation, community, housing and prisons services.

About Phoenix Futures

Phoenix Futures Group is a charity with over 50 years’ experience and a leading provider of drug and alcohol treatment. Our values are what define us and ensure we work to the highest standards. We believe in being the best, we are passionate about recovery, we value our history and use it to inform our future. Find out more on our website.
Interview Process

We want you to feel comfortable to be your best during the interview process, so that you can get to know Phoenix and we can get to know you. If shortlisted, you will be contacted for a short digital interview via Microsoft Teams in June.

Successful candidates will be selected for a face-to-face interview, for which there will be a psychometric assessment and aptitude test to complete, in the form of a systems task. All details will be provided in advance so that you can feel adequately prepared and we can support you with reasonable adjustments as required.

Join the award-winning Independent Society of Musicians

Central London – Assistant to the Senior Leadership Team

Part Time (28 hours per week)  and Permanent – Circa £38K - £40K pro rata

The award-winning ISM is the dynamic, change making professional membership body for musicians. With a current membership of over 11,000, the ISM is known for its campaigning work as well as services to musicians ranging from legal support and representation to counselling and professional development.

The ISM is now looking for an Assistant to the SLT who will carry out a broad range of duties, from working with the CEO on external affairs and diary management through to being involved in all aspects of Board meetings and looking after the ISM’s offices. You will be comfortable working at a senior level liaising with a wide range of people from Board members to politicians and have excellent interpersonal skills and great attention to detail. You will be proactive, a great problem solver, trustworthy and committed. 

You will be joining a professional staff team who are based in Bayswater, London. The role is for 28 hours per week and we envisage that you will work four days per week, three of which will be in the office.

For a full job description for this role please see the attached specification.

To apply please send your full CV and covering letter saying why you are the right person for the job via the link on our website.

Closing date is Monday 13 May at 9.30. Interviews will take place face to face and applications generated by Ai will not be considered.

In2careers Manager

Salary Range: £37,000 - £40,000 per annum

Length of Contract: Permanent, full time

Start date: ASAP 

Location: Remote

Background /Summary 

In2scienceUK’s aim is to promote social mobility and diversity in science, technology, engineering and maths. We do this by leveraging the skills and passion of researchers and STEM professionals to support young people from low socio-economic backgrounds to achieve their potential and progress to degrees and careers in STEM. 

This role is an exciting opportunity for a passionate, experienced and creative professional to build on our success so far. We see this role as pivotal to achieving our aim of becoming a true social mobility charity that gets talented young people into high paying jobs. 

Role Summary:

As the In2careers Manager, you will be responsible for developing and delivering the alumni offer which is the In2careers platform. This currently includes a mentoring scheme, monthly newsletter, online workshops, Alumni Conference, job boards and more.

You will be responsible for developing any new activities and initiatives for this platform that build on our aim of getting young people from low socio-economic backgrounds into employment. 

Duties and Responsibilities

As the In2careers Manager you will be someone who enjoys working with young people and has an understanding of the barriers facing young people from low socio-economic backgrounds to access higher education and STEM careers.

This role sits within the Development team but has strong links across the organisation.  This role has elements of fundraising mixed with programme delivery and will suit someone who can get excited about programme development and delivery as well as building lasting partnerships with key funders.
 

Your specific areas of responsibility will include but are not limited to:

• Evaluating current activities and developing new ideas and initiatives for the programme

• Securing partners that support the mission of this programme

• Generating income for the programme

• Developing and delivering the ongoing Alumni mentoring programme

• Online and in person event development, management and delivery, including careers fair and networking events

• Generating relevant content for the platform

• Maintaining up to date records through the programme’s database, supporting

• Managing the evaluation of the programmes in collaboration with the Operations team

• Communicating Alumni activities to the wider team

• Supporting team members to create reports and other Alumni data related activities

Person Specification

Knowledge 

• An understanding of social and economic barriers that prevent some young people from progressing to higher education and STEM careers.

• Knowledge and understanding of the STEM sector, including higher education and industry.

• Knowledge of career development, advice and support

• Knowledge of the role of recruiters in the job market

Skills and Experience

Essential:

• IT skills

• Ability to write clear, accurate and appealing text for different audiences

• Project management

• Excellent verbal presentation skills.

• Experienced line manager 

• Experience of developing or delivering alumni programmes or career development programmes

• Experience of developing and delivering events and workshops, particularly online

• Experience of developing and maintaining strong working relationships with internal and external partners

Personal Qualities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills that adapt to a range of audiences.

• Highly organised and efficient, able to prioritise tasks and be persistent

• Show respect, humility and discretion in working with others

• Responds to situations calmly, flexibly and appropriately, displaying resilience particularly when faced with challenges

• Can work to a deadline

• Can work independently and collaboratively

We are looking for a person with a can do attitude, a willingness to learn on the job and be a team player. If you feel you meet this requirement, but are missing some of the above attributes please do still apply. 

Benefits:

At In2scienceUK we practise what we preach by giving all staff opportunities to progress in their careers. You will have the opportunity to develop your own bespoke training and career development plan with guidance from your line manager to get you to the next level from day one.

Although we take our career development seriously we also value work-life balance. You will have the opportunity to work flexibly from home, balancing your caring responsibilities, volunteer commitments, hobbies and anything else that makes you happy.

In2scienceUK is a remote based organisation, that requires occasional travel across the UK for events and staff co-working days.

You will have 28 days of annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays.

Commitment to Safeguarding:

In2scienceUK is committed to our responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults as outlined in Working Together to Safeguard Children. We are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding, and therefore we apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to ensure that the people selected are right for the job, and that all candidates are appropriately screened prior to appointment.

The following pre-employment checks will be undertaken as applicable:

• References

• DBS check and/or Overseas criminal records check where applicable

• Self-Disclosure

• Identity check

• Right to work in the UK

• Evidence of qualifications applicable to the role

• Confirmation of registration with applicable registered body where applicable

Many of our roles involve working with children and we will therefore take up references prior to your appointment. You should provide details of referees including your current and previous employers, covering the last 5 years. Your current or previous employer will be asked about disciplinary offences relating to children, if the role involved working with children, including any in which the penalty is time expired. We will also ask if you have been the subject of any child protection concerns and if so, the outcome of any enquiry or disciplinary procedure.

Application procedure:

Please apply via Charity Job by uploading your CV (2 pages maximum) and a cover letter (2 pages maximum). Please use your cover letter to demonstrate how you meet each of the Person Specification competencies outlined above.

The deadline for applications is 11:30 pm on Friday 10th May 2024.  Applications will be reviewed as they are received so an early application is advised.

Please note, this advert may close earlier than the indicated deadline.

For more information on the work we do please visit our website. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact  Ty Watson, our Director of Development by email (you can find his email address in the Job Description attached)

Harris Hill is seeking an Interim Corporate Fundraiser to help identify, research, and engage new corporate prospects.

The role is 3 months, 3-5dpw and are offering up to £200 per day. This can be worked as a freelancer billing directly OUTSIDE IR35 or PAYE through the agency. 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Research and identify a pipeline of qualified prospective corporate donors who are headquartered in the UK/Europe and have the capacity and propensity to give at the six-figure level.  

Engage and cultivate new high value corporate/corporate foundation donors.

Create compelling propositions which reflect the organisations operational needs and aligns with donor interests.

Work with the Director of Fundraising to plan cultivation events across 2024.

Specific activities:

Identify a long list of UK/Europe headquartered corporate/corporate foundation prospects, with the propensity and capacity to support at the £100K+ level. Categorising those who can fund an specific project (£300k) and those who may be smaller in scale.

Shortlist and screen prospects to create a ‘priority pipeline’ of Corporate prospects whose interests align with organisational mission, and have the capacity to fund a specific project (£300k).

Identify contact details for all priority prospects, always aligning with GDPR.  

Support the Director of Fundraising with targeted outreach and making direct approaches, with the aim to secure an exploratory meeting.

Securing new meetings with 20+ new prospects.

As required, writing compelling proposals relevant to donor interests.

High level proposal submitted on possible cultivation / networking events that they should attend in 2024.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Experience in corporate Fundraising in the charity sector

A proven track record of identifying, engaging and securing five/six figure gifts from corporate/ corporate foundations in a charity setting.

Solid research skills to identify and screen prospective donors.

Ability to create compelling proposals for new audiences and influence support.

Personal Qualities

Excellent written, communication and interpersonal skills.

Attention to detail and ability to work independently to deliver goals.

If you would like to find out more about the organisation and the work they do, please get in touch.

Field Lane Job Description

Job Title: Senior Finance Coordinator

Salary: £37,500 plus Study Assistance

Responsible To: Finance Manager

Hours: 35 Hours per Week

Annual Leave: 25 days per annum

Location: Head Office – London Near Victoria

Job Purpose

To manage the day-to-day accounting and financial tasks, ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions, and providing support in the preparation of financial reports. This includes processing of both purchase and sales invoices and the reconciliation of the books of prime entry. You will assist senior members of the finance team at month end and year end.

Main Duties

1. Go through relevant financial procedures as necessary with new staff.

2. Set up and train new starters on the purchase order system.

3. Review and post all monthly petty cash and prepaid card returns per the management accounts timetable.

4. Maintain the Purchase Ledger making any changes necessary such as name and bank details with the necessary correct documentation.

5. Maintain the Sales Ledger making any changes necessary such as name and bank details with the necessary correct documentation.

6. To clear accounts payable queries daily

7. Answer queries via telephone and e-mail relating to creditors and payment of invoices.

8. Reconcile monthly the balances on the creditor ledger and supplier statements.

9. Prepare BACS run with supporting documentation

10. Document processes used in the Finance function to support the ongoing development of the department and ensure that potential efficiencies are maximised.

11. Support the of Director of Finance with the Business Partnering approach to non finance colleagues.

12. Reconciling the Aged Debt report at month end to the General Ledger ensuring all payments are allocated and providing notes on any outstanding debt and action being taken for recovery.

13. Collecting Payment and managing the credit control function for both Field Lane and Fun.

14. Ensuring all Fee invoices are properly raised accurately for all Client Services

15. Ensure all rent and service charges are billed accurately.

16. To act as a point of reference for guardians when it comes to invoices queries and rent and service charge increases.

17. Produce weekly report showing voids per project and distribute to senior management team.

18. Produce monthly analysis showing the fees received compared with fees expected by client and to raise any adverse variances with the director of finance.

General

· Complying with Field Lane’s policies and procedures at all times.

· Covering and supporting other members of the team as necessary.

· Attending and participating in team meetings and other meetings as required.

· Being proactive in reflecting on own performance and identifying and acting upon areas for improvement and development.

· Undertaking as required any other duties compatible with the level and nature of the post and/or reasonably required by your line manager or other senior colleagues.

Person Specification

We need you to provide a covering letter to give evidence with supporting examples of how you meet the requirements in each point listed below.

Experience

· A formal finance qualification, or evidence of a significant period of study towards one.

· Experience of databases for the purposes of inputting and extracting information, report writing and design

· A proactive attitude

· To have demonstrable experience of working across multiple financial disciplines within a busy finance department

· Liaising with banks & auditors.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

· Willingness to undertake training and continuing professional development.

· Advanced experience of Excel spreadsheets skills including the use of and knowledge of complex formulae set-ups.

· Ability to plan, manage and organise own workload.

· Good interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate with staff at all levels across all departments.

· Team working.

· Computer literate, including Word, Excel, and Microsoft Office.

· Excellent written and numeracy skills.

· Sound analytical skills and the ability to apply those skills to problem solving.

· Adaptable to different situations

· Positive attitude towards disability.

· Commitment to the principles of equal opportunities and diversity

Introduction to the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a versatile professional to join our team as a

Venue & Tech Coordinator. You will be instrumental in providing venue management, tech and AV support for a variety of events, ranging from webinars to live streamed in-person concerts, talks and conferences. This aspect of the role will necessitate availability outside of standard business hours, ensuring our events run smoothly and effectively. Your skills will extend to operating sound desks, lighting setups, and demonstrating a proactive approach to problem-solving in a live event context.

Interpersonal skills and problem-solving skills will be paramount, as you will be collaborating closely with different segments of the team, ensuring seamless communication and coordination.

Your role will also involve contributing to supporting the venue team, requiring a versatile approach and a readiness to adapt to various operational needs, and be the 'go-to' person for venue-related issues. This is an opportunity for someone who not only excels in the technical domain but also thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to make a meaningful impact on our events and venue operations. If you have the experience and knowledge to bring to this dynamic role, we want to hear from you!

•Salary and working hours: Part-time approx 17.5 hours per week (negotiable) including out of hours event support, £30,000 pro rata.

• Location: On site, St Ethelburga's Centre, City of London

•Please note: Unfortunately we cannot sponsor visas for this role

NOTE: This role has the potential to be combined into one full-time position with the IT Systems Coordinator role, suitable for candidates with IT expertise. For more information, please visit our website stethelburgas-dot-org

Responsibilities

As the Venue and Tech Coordinator, you will be responsible for:

• Tech support for events: Providing technical support for webinars and in-person events, including sound and lighting setup and safe storage, and ensuring a seamless experience for participants. This will involve working outside of regular business hours on occasion.

• Contributing to venue management: A key member of the venue hire business, including client tech support, trouble-shooting, setup, clear-up and ongoing care of the venue, and viewings.

• Administrative support as needed by the charity: this aspect of the role may develop over time, responding to the needs of the charity and the interests and talents of the successful applicant.

Is this you?

Required

• You have audio technology experience and understanding (mixing desks, connector types and uses, signal flow and gain staging etc)

• You are a strong logical thinker and love solving complex problems

• You enjoy team collaboration and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to coordinate and deliver technical aspects of events

About Us

“Bridging divides, loving Earth”

St Ethelburga’s work sits at the intersection of climate and peace. We believe there can be no peace on Earth unless we also realise peace with Earth.

St Ethelburga’s is a ‘maker of peacemakers.’ We offer events, training, leadership programmes and multimedia content which equip and inspire people to become peacemakers in their own contexts. Our project areas include community reconciliation, refugee inclusion, radical resilience, viewpoint diversity, and spiritual ecology.

We offer the opportunity to work with a kind team in a beautiful and dynamic environment. If you are a tech-savvy professional with programming experience, a passion for IT management and a desire to contribute to a meaningful cause, we would love to hear from you!

To apply: 

Please address your application to the Co-Director, Tarot Couzyn, with a CV and a covering letter saying why you would like the job, and how your experience is relevant to this role.

Please note only applications with a covering letter will be considered. 

Closing date: Fri 26th May 2024

We are looking for an experienced, dynamic and driven Senior Corporate Partnerships Executive to join our team in this integral and newly created role. The role will lead on identifying and securing collaboration and funding opportunities with both existing and prospective partners, and developing and managing a pipeline of strategic corporate partners that align with PCR’s mission and core programmes of work. We are looking for someone with demonstrable experience of developing and nurturing relationships with corporate partners, understanding complex issues and working with others to identify solutions, and producing compelling funding proposals in support of this work.

Key responsibilities:

• Identify and nurture relationships with prospective corporate partners aligned with the mission and values of PCR.
• Develop and implement comprehensive partnership strategies to engage existing and prospective corporate partners.
• Work closely with PCR's delivery departments and other income streams to identify, develop and maximise income generation opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to create compelling funding proposals and presentations tailored to the needs and objectives of corporate partners.
• Lead negotiations and secure funding support from corporate partners for activities aligned with PCR’s programmes of work.
• Effectively manage project monitoring and reporting for PCR’s existing funded activities with corporate partners, including regular communication, reporting, and public recognition of contributions (as appropriate), working closely with PCR’s delivery and communications teams.
• Stay informed of industry trends, corporate philanthropy initiatives, and relevant developments to inform partnership strategies and opportunities.
• Represent PCR at external events, conferences, and meetings to promote partnership opportunities and expand our network within the corporate sector.
• Database management to record pipeline and enable strategic planning against established KPIs and income targets.
• Support Director of Partnerships to monitor and report income performance to PCR’s Board of Trustees.

Skills and experience:

• Experience of identifying and securing at least five-figure income from prospective corporate partners, supported by detailed partnership plans.
• Experience of developing and managing at least five-figure partnerships with pharmaceutical and healthcare related companies is desirable.
• Experience of creating and organising supporter engagement events is desirable.
• Excellent and persuasive communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to build and manage strong relationships with corporate partners.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, develop creative solutions, and deliver upon corporate partnership objectives.
• Experience of preparing compelling and persuasive funding proposals, presentations and reports.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work flexibly according to the demands of the role, including the potential for UK and international travel and attendance at events and conferences.
• A passion for securing funding that will help improve the lives of people with prostate cancer and a commitment to advancing healthcare through strategic partnerships and collaboration.

Why Join Us? 

• Impactful Work: Make a significant impact in the fight against prostate cancer, contributing to initiatives that save lives and improve patient outcomes. 
• Career Growth: This role offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of developing meangingful strategic partnerships within a leading research organisation. 
• Collaborative Environment: Join a dynamic team of professionals dedicated to making a difference, in an environment that fosters collaboration, creativity, and professional growth. 
• Benefits:  Enjoy a range of staff benefits, including access to a Bike2Work scheme, mental health services, Perkbox, BUPA health insurance offer, pension, birthday gift, ongoing L&D opportunities, generous annual leave, hybrid working options and a positive, supportive culture. 

Application process

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief supporting statement (no more than two sides of A4) outlining your suitability for the role, your experience in corporate fundraising, and your motivations for applying.

There will be a two-stage interview process. The first interview will be online (via Teams), and the second will be an in-person interview at our offices in Holborn, London.

Closing date for applications is Monday 20th May