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Farleigh Hospice is an award-winning, innovative and highly respected hospice, providing palliative, end of life and bereavement care for people in the mid Essex area through our multi-disciplinary in patient and community teams

Our existing Chief Executive is stepping down for personal reasons, so we are looking for an Interim Chief Executive. We are keen to find someone who can continue as an innovative and inspiring leader to deliver the last year of our current strategic journey and be instrumental in the planning for 2026 and beyond. We are committed to working as one team, adapting to change and focusing on maintaining high quality across all we do within our community whilst building a sustainable financial long-term future.

As the Interim Chief Executive you will be a strategic thinker, who can bring a skillset of effective communicator, relationship builder, influencer and strategic planner to lead the organisation, with the ability to engage and influence partners within the wider system to meet the needs of end-of-life care.

You will be accountable to the Board of Trustees and report directly to the Chair. The postholder will be supported by a highly experienced Executive Team to deliver a high performing service that is efficient and accessible to all.

This is an exciting time to join Farleigh Hospice and contribute to our incredible journey. As Interim Chief Executive we will be looking to you to progress current strategic projects to completion which include organisational focus on data, new commercial income generation opportunities, and strategic planning for 2026 and beyond.

At Farleigh, we are committed to the personal growth of our staff and volunteers, and you will have a key role in motivating and inspiring the organisation to be the best that they can be, both in excellent service delivery and career development.

In return, we will offer you an attractive benefits package which includes employee pension scheme (7% employer contribution), 33 days holiday and Employee Assistance Programme.

How to apply

If you are an inspirational leader, keen to join our organisation on an interim basis and feel you have the skills and experience, we would love to hear from you.  Please apply with an online application through the recruitment portal. Along with your application please submit an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement of no more than (max 2 sides A4). Applications should focus on the three current strategic projects above, setting out experience of successfully leading in an interim role.

All applications must be received no later than 17.00 on 3 February 2025.

Interviews: w/c 10 February 2025.

For further information about Farleigh Hospice please visit our website.

No agencies please. 

Farleigh Hospice is committed to creating an inclusive working environment where diversity is recognised and celebrated. To achieve this, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.  Positions may be subject to DBS Disclosure. Charity Registration No: 284670 

Farleigh Hospice is not a licensed sponsor at this time.  Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided. 

Department: Fundraising and Engagement
Location: Hybrid – minimum of 1 day per week in our Aldgate, London office
Hours of work: 37.5 hours
Contract: Permanent, full time
Salary: £65,000 - £72,000 per annum
Closing date: 30/01/2025

Interview dates: Thursday 6th and Friday 7th February (MS Teams). Second interview - 13th February (In-person).

Annual leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays)

Benefits:

• enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay
  family-friendly policies
• 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva) or opportunity to continue NHS pension
• free health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
• 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
• free, confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash)
• access to a wellbeing app
• flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more*
• learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and access to LinkedIn Learning)
  commitment to employee health and wellbeing.
• We have a Menopause Friendly accreditation and are a Disability Confident employer

About Us

Every three minutes someone in the UK develops dementia: a progressive and complex condition that can be devastating for the whole family. One in two of us will be affected by dementia in our lifetime, either by caring for someone with the condition, developing it ourselves, or both.

Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nursing charity that is there for the whole family. Our specialist nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, provide free, expert advice, support and understanding to help families care for their loved one. Every day, Admiral Nurses help families up and down the country to have the best life possible, for as long as possible.

About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and strategic Head of Individual Giving and Legacies to join our team and lead the development and delivery of effective strategies for Individual Giving, In Memory, and Legacies. You will oversee and drive a portfolio of inspiring campaigns, appeals, and experiences that maximise long-term, sustainable income generation for Dementia UK.

As part of the Fundraising and Engagement team, you will develop the overall team strategy and operational plans for Individual Giving, In Memory, and Legacies. You will deliver against agreed KPIs, ensuring that the strategies and activities directly support the broader objectives of Fundraising, Engagement, and the organisation. You will be responsible for creating annual income and expenditure budgets for Individual Giving, In Memory, and Legacy fundraising within agreed ROIs.

Given the long-term strategic importance of gifts in Wills to Dementia UK, you will ensure that the legacy strategy and operational plans are implemented across the charity and all supporter audiences. You will identify opportunities to grow the program by developing insight-led propositions and products that inspire action and maximise income. You will also foster a supportive and aspirational culture where the team is motivated to meet and exceed targets, recognising their contribution to the organisation's objectives and strategy.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in Individual Giving fundraising, including in memoriam and legacy marketing across multiple channels. You will have a proven track record of delivering income growth and establishing new programs of activity. Additionally, you will have experience in developing and implementing fundraising strategic plans and translating them into operational plans with clearly defined KPIs and managed risk. You will also be experienced in leading a team, providing direction and motivation, and delivering effective line management through supervision and staff development.

If this sounds like you, join us in making a difference to the lives of those affected by dementia.

Our culture

In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.

Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute to and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion.

Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.

Dementia UK is a Disability Confident Employer. If you’d like support to make an application, contact our recruitment team

By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.

*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs 

When you apply for a job at Dementia UK, we will collect certain information about you to process your application and assess your suitability for the role. Further details can be found in our privacy notice

To apply for this role please use the following link: Director of Corporate Services - Refuge - Applied

Please note we will not accept applications if they have not been completed using the above link.

We are recruiting for a Director of Corporate Services to join our Senior Leadership team here at Refuge.

Job Title: Director of Corporate Services

Location: Flexible/Hybrid with the ability to attend the London Office (Vauxhall) at least once a week
Salary: £88,000 per annum (Inclusive of £3,000 London Weighting, which may not be applicable depending on your home location and any agreed permanent homeworking arrangement)
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week 

Refuge isthe largest domestic abuse organisation in the UK. On any given day our services support thousands of women and their children, helping them to overcome the physical, emotional, financial and logistical impacts of abuse and rebuild their lives.

Do you have significant experience leading corporate service functions and overseeing the management of physical and financial resources to ensure efficiency, effectiveness and quality of service? If so, this is an exciting opportunity to join oursenior leadership team, acting as trusted advisor to the CEO and Board on the formation, development and application of policy and strategic decisions.

To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified accountant with experience of managing multiple income streams including housing, voluntary, contract and trading income. You will have a comprehensive understanding of objective centric risk management, alongside the ability to lead strategic projects.

You will be rewarded not only through a competitive pay and reward package, but through the ability to grow and develop alongside hundreds of inspiring colleagues at all levels across Refuge dedicated to the important work that we do. 

Closing Date: 9.00 am Monday 27 January 2025

First Round Interview Date: Wednesday 12 February 2025, remotely

Second Round Interview Date: Week commencing 17 February 2025, in person

To apply for this role please use the following link: Director of Corporate Services - Refuge - Applied

Please note we will not accept applications if they have not been completed using the above link.

Applications must be completed and submitted by 9.00am on Monday 27 January 2025

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services, and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development.  For more information on our work, please visit 

Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.

Title: Accessibility and Administrative Assistant

Salary: Local Terms and Conditions apply

Location: Accra, Ghana (and potential international travel)

Contract: 12-month Fixed Term Contract

Hours: This is a full-time role with some flexibility

About the role

Sightsavers are currently seeking an Accessibility and Administrative Assistant. The first aspect of the role will be to support the Global Advocacy Manager - Social Inclusion, who is based in Ghana, to ensure that they can carry out their role effectively with the relevant reasonable adjustments and accessibility support in place.

As the second aspect of the role, you will establish and oversee a new administrative function within the Policy and Global Advocacy Directorate, by ensuring the Directorate operates smoothly on a day-to-day basis.

Key duties will include:

Accessibility Support

• Providing specialist accessibility support as a reasonable accommodation for the Global Advocacy Manager - Social Inclusion (GAM-SI). This includes:

1. Supporting the GAM-SI to ensure correspondence, meetings and conference calls are effectively managed.

1. Ensuring that, where requested, relevant documents are shared in accessible formats. Convert information from non-accessible electronic sources into accessible formats as needed.

1. Liaising with internal stakeholders as required, such as managing video recordings for speeches.
2. Working closely with the Senior Global Advocacy Advisor to ensure the efficient coordination and assignments of Sightsavers related tasks to the relevant internal stakeholders, primarily within PGA.

• Assisting with daily administrative tasks, including travel arrangements, managing annual leave and TOIL, logistics with third parties or visa applications and overseeing the expenses of the GAM-SI. 
• Travelling and accompany the GAM-SI on some work-related visits.

Administrative Support

• Managing the administration of the Directorate, which includes managing the new starter induction process, assisting with travel logistics as needed, setting up and maintaining a team calendar and coordinating the team's intranet pages.
• Organising and managing designated Directorate meetings. Ensure those team meetings are effectively run by coordinating content and capturing outputs and actions. This includes the regular online team meetings as well as the annual in-person Directorate meeting.
• Supporting key reporting processes including the monthly advocacy reporting cycle and other relevant reporting activities.
• Participating in internal PGA and organisational processes as appropriate. This includes developing an annual budget that aligns with the role's responsibilities.

As the successful candidate you will have experience of providing accessible support and possess experience working in an administrative role.

Further requirements include:

• Experience of ensuring accessibility in documents and other communication.

• Experience organising travel arrangements (although not making the bookings themselves, as we have a dedicated travel team).

• Experience supporting administrative processes, such as facilitating reporting processes.

• Experience of working across different cultures (desirable, not essential).

• Ability to travel internationally (although this is not mandatory).

This is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the for full details.

Candidates are welcome to demonstrate their ability to match the person specification by expanding on how their experience, training and/or qualifications might have provided them with the knowledge or skills required for the role. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.

To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please submit your CV via our recruitment portal, and answer the application questions. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.

We anticipate that interviews will being during the week commencing 10 February 2025 and the evaluation process will include a written task and a two-stage oral interview process (with second stage interviews taking place during the week commencing 24 February 2025).

Closing date: 2 February 2025

As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.

Global Director of Development (Parental Leave Cover) (0852)

• Salary:- London £89,750 per annum / Brussels €7.977,53 per month

• Location:- Brussels, London

• Contract Type:- Fixed Term (10 months)

• Hours:- Full Time

• Closing Date:- 6 February 2025

• First Interview Dates:- W/C 12th February 2025

About the role

Are you passionate about putting your global strategic development and fundraising skills and make a difference for the planet? Join ClientEarth, a leading environmental law charity, as our Global Director of Development (Parental Leave Cover). This excellent opportunity places you at the heart of our mission, equipping our global team with the information and skills they need to thrive while contributing to positive environmental change.

Global Director of Development (Parental Leave Cover)

This position will play a pivotal role in ensuring ClientEarth's ability to continue driving its mission of environmental protection and policy advocacy. By securing both restricted and unrestricted funding, the Director of Development will directly contribute to the organization’s capacity to expand its initiatives, advance its legal and policy work, and maintain long-term financial sustainability.

Meet your Manager

In this role you will be line managed by our CEO, Laura Clarke. Laura joined ClientEarth in September 2022, after two decades in public policy, and in diplomatic roles across Africa, Asia and Europe.  Prior to joining ClientEarth Laura was British High Commissioner to New Zealand, and Governor of the Pitcairn Islands, from 2018 – 2022.

Main Duties

• Collaborate with the CEO, Associate Director of Development, and income heads to implement the Global Fundraising Strategy
• Collaborate with the Associate Director and Heads of Development to implement donor cultivation and retention plans
• With the CEO, the postholder will develop appropriate annual income targets in line with our Global Fundraising Strategy and in consultation with the Associate Director and all heads of income

Role requirements

• Extensive and proven senior experience in fundraising for a charity, NGO, or private/public entity
• Proven experience managing international teams of 10+ staff members across multiple bord

Note to candidates: We know that long lists of criteria can be daunting and that some candidates will not apply for a role unless they feel they are 100% qualified. If you feel you meet at least some of the essential criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

Further Information

Have a question about this job? Please visit our Careers site for advice on applying, FAQs, and more.

Flexible working:  We are proud to be a Flexa accredited Employer. Visit our Flexa Employer page for more information on our approach to flexible working. Our flexible working policy allows our people the choice to decide to work from home/another location in the country where their contract of employment is issued for 80% of their month, with the other 20% of their month being office-based  See our Benefits page for more.

ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds. 

Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work in the United Kingdom and Belgium. 

ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties.

Are you passionate about driving transformative change? Are you a strategic thinker who thrives when dissecting complex challenges? Are you an experienced grants professional with a track record of developing and delivering successful strategies in a non-profit environment?

Have you worked in a Hospital, medical or health charity or a research body?

TPP are recruiting a Director of Funding and Impact on behalf of our client, a respected and well-established foundation focused on health.

The Role:

As the Director of Funding and Impact, you will oversee strategic leadership for funding and evaluation, lead a high-performing team, and build strong relationships with key stakeholders. Reporting to the Executive Director of Charities, you'll develop and implement strategies that enhance funding impact, drive equity and inclusion, and deliver innovative healthcare programmes.

Main responsibilities:

* Leadership: Inspire and guide the Funding and Impact team to deliver high-quality, innovative projects, while embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.
* Strategy: Lead on funding, research, and impact strategies to maximise outcomes, attract partnerships, and drive long-term innovation.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with healthcare professionals, stakeholders, and internal teams to align funding with healthcare priorities.
* Funding & Impact: Oversee grant management, governance, and evaluation frameworks, ensuring patient and public voices are central to decision-making.

Essential requirements:

* Senior leadership experience in grants-giving bodies, academia, or research funding organisations.
* Strong ability to develop and deliver innovative strategies, including funding and impact initiatives.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with credibility to influence at all levels.
* Expertise in evaluation methods, data insights, and analytics to drive strategic decisions.
* Expertise in building high-performing teams and fostering a culture of collaboration and impact.

If this sounds like the role for you, then we would love to hear back. We are reviewing CVs as and when we are receiving them so, if you are keen to apply, then please do so today!

TPP are always keen to speak with candidates looking to work in the sector so if this role isn't quite right for you, please do check out our website www.tpp.co.uk and pop your CV over to u

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Turn2us is a national charity tackling poverty and the structural causes of financial insecurity. We work with people who have current or recent experience of financial hardship 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 equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging 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.

Our vision is that everyone in the UK has financial security so they can thrive.

Our purpose is to offer support to those of us facing financial shocks and together challenge the systems and perceptions that cause financial insecurity.

As Director of Impact, Digital & Data, you will work with colleagues at all levels and with our Board, leading on data maturity, providing insights, fostering a culture of innovation through our theory of change and influencing strategic decision making to ensure we deliver the greatest impact. Along with our Head of Insights & Impact and Head of Digital & Design, you will push the boundaries of our use of data and AI across the organisation, using analytics and automation to design better tailored products and deliver greater impact for people facing financial uncertainty. You will also seek out cross-sector partnerships with other values-led organisations so that we can use our insights to develop a deeper understanding of both national and local trends related to financial insecurity, enabling us to create lasting, system-wide change together.

This is a rare role in our sector, and a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting difference, helping to lead an organisation that achieves real impact for people facing financial insecurity and is determined to change the system that affects so many of us.

About You

We are looking for experienced leaders with deep knowledge and expertise in the areas of digital innovation (including the adoption of AI), data & insights and strategy development. We are not necessarily looking for someone with direct experience across all these areas, and while knowledge of issues relating to financial insecurity is useful, we are also not looking for someone with a particular CV or sector background. We know that Turn2us will benefit from leaders with new perspectives and ways of thinking, so we’re actively encouraging broad interest from impactful leaders who bring transferable skills from a wide range of backgrounds. But an ability and curiosity to learn is key, as is the confidence to acknowledge the things that you don’t know.

This role requires persuasive leadership and exceptional relationship building skills within a matrix environment, and so a good level of emotional intelligence is important. You will be at your most comfortable working collaboratively and selflessly as part of a Leadership Team and able to embed yourself and your team across an organisation’s work in a way that is viewed as supportive and constructive rather than over stepping.

This is a genuinely exciting and critical role: for our staff, our partners, and most importantly, the people for whom our organisation exists. We are always eager to receive approaches from people with lived experience of financial insecurity. If you can demonstrate a clear commitment to our values and ethos, and a deep personal commitment to our vision, we’d love to hear from you.

To download a full copy of the candidate brief and learn more about the role, please click the ‘Apply’ button, where you will be redirected to the website of our recruitment partner, Tall Roots. Applications should include a CV and covering letter that provides responses to five questions (detailed on Tall Roots' website and in the candidate pack). If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please email Mark Crowley or Annie Regan-Tighe at Tall Roots.

An established Housing Association is looking for a FP&A Lead to join their collaborative, passionate team.

The organisation aims to transform the lives of people and their communities and provide and promote homes that welcome and include everyone.

The organisation is looking for a FP&A specialist to lead on the long term financial business plan for an initial period of 6 months.

Responsibilities:

• Lead on financial business plan (FFR), including 5 and 30 years
• Providing timely, accurate and comprehensive business insights and work with both financial and non financial colleagues
• Lead on assumptions, stress testing and scenario analysis
• Analyse, assess and make recommendations/tweaks relating to the financial plan

Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant with Housing Association experience
• Experience leading on Long Term Financial Planning
• Knowledge and use of Brixx would be beneficial
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with a range of stakeholders, both financial and non financial

If you are an experienced FP&A candidate from a Housing Association background and are looking for their next opportunity, please apply for this exciting role.

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

A prominent Housing Association that has been going for 20 + years are looking for a Treasury Accountant to join their collaborative, passionate team.

The organisation provides affordable, safe homes, predominantly across Oxford. They put a strong emphasis on tenant and worker satisfaction, resulting in an environment that is enjoyable and provides opportunities to grow and develop.

The role will be responsible for all aspects of the Group Treasury function. This includes ensuring sufficient financing is in place to support the organisations growth, and that their treasury activities operate within the regulatory framework.

Responsibilities:

• Review and produce cash flow forecasts and manage loan draw downs, making sure interest payment are on time
• Review credit ratings of bank deposits and carry out liquidity reporting
• Produce treasury reports and ensure the organisation is in line with loan conditions
• Prepare annual budgets and forecasting for treasury related spend
• Lead on stock valuations and liaise with the valuers

Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant or Treasury Qualification
• Experience of leading on Treasury from a Housing Association background
• Strong understanding of treasury regulations and statutory requirements
• Ability to liaise with colleagues and various stakeholders, both internally and externally

If you are a Treasury professional with Housing Association experience who is looking for their next exciting role, please apply ASAP.

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

Are you an experienced Health & Safety expert who enjoys working in a busy and challenging role?

Do you have the ability to devise health and safety strategies across various sites within universities?

Job title: Director of Health & Safety

Location: A short walk from Holborn Underground station

Salary: £100,000 - £110,000

Contract type: 6 months fixed term contract

Hours: Full time, 37 hours

Pattern of work: Hybrid

Working for one of UK's most prestigious universities, you will report to the University's Secretary, and work closely with the Director of Health & Safety to develop and deliver the University's health and safety strategies, across all its various sites.

As senior member of the Leadership Team you will provide expert advice to the Executive Board, Senior Leadership Teams, and the Board of Governors. You will oversee the existing health and safety team and ensure it is delivering an excellent service across all the university's sites.

You will work closely with the Director of Estates to ensure a strong Health and Safety strategy is embedded across the university, including long term and short-term strategies.

In your role as Director of Health & Safety you will build and maintain strong relationships with many internal and external stakeholders including Health and Safety Executives, and Fire Authorities. You will conduct fire risk assessments and implement action plans for fire safety management across all sites whilst ensuring the advancing health and safety culture is embedded in all practices.

Ensuring the university's compliant with all statutory obligations and best practices in health and safety management is a significant aspect of your role.

Your in-depth knowledge of health and safety including fire safety makes you an attractive candidate for this role. Any experience of designing, implementing, and delivering an effective health and safety strategy within the education sector is highly advantageous.

If you are interested in applying for the position of Director of Health and Safety through TPP Recruitment please do so by sending your CV to

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

The Goldsmiths Company is reinvigorating its philanthropic mission with refreshed charitable objects, a renewed focus on craft and skills, and a new Board of Trustees drawn from across the Company’s membership and chaired by Dame Lynne Brindley. As part of this evolution, we are seeking an experienced and passionate leader, with charity/ not for profit experience to become the first Director of the Goldsmiths’ Foundation.  

A contemporary company with deep roots in the past, the Goldsmiths’ Company is one of the Great Twelve City of London Livery Companies. Founded in 1327 and now with a 1600-strong membership, the Company has contributed to national life for seven centuries. It advances the trade and craft of silversmithing and jewellery through training, exhibitions and public engagement. It also operates the London Assay Office, which protects trade and consumers by testing and hallmarking precious metals. 

Philanthropy has been at the heart of the Company’s work since 1327; the current Goldsmiths’ Company Charity was founded in the 19th century. Today, supported by its endowment, it makes grants of c. £3.5 million each year.  The Goldsmiths Company is now reinvigorating its philanthropic mission with refreshed charitable objects, a renewed focus on craft and skills, and a new Board of Trustees drawn from across the Company’s membership and chaired by Dame Lynne Brindley. Marking this evolution, the charity will be called the Goldsmiths’ Foundation and is recruiting for its first Director. 

The Goldsmiths’ Foundation’s mission is to transform life-chances by supporting technical and vocational education through grant-making and advocacy. With a focus on goldsmithing, silversmithing, jewellery and allied trades, it will support skills and training in the creative industries and other fields, as well as general charitable endeavours. 

The Director is the Goldsmiths’ Foundation’s senior executive leader. They will support the Board in development of the Foundation’s strategy, and lead grant-making, advocacy and partnership activities to deliver that strategy. Responsible for keeping the Board up to date on current best practice in philanthropy, they will manage relationships with grantees, oversee and monitor impact, and develop strong external networks and partnerships. Reporting to the Chief Executive, they will cultivate strong relationships with all parts of the Goldsmiths’ Company as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. 

Role purpose

The Director is the Goldsmiths’ Foundation’s senior executive leader. They support the Board in development of the Foundation’s strategy, and lead grant-making, advocacy and partnership activities to deliver that strategy. Responsible for keeping the Board up to date on current best practice in philanthropy, they manage relationships with grantees, oversee and monitor impact, and develop strong external networks and partnerships. Reporting to the Chief Executive, they also cultivate strong relationships with all parts of the Goldsmiths’ Company as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

Main Responsibilities and Duties

Leadership and Management

• Work closely with the Foundation’s Chair and maintain a strong working relationship with the Trustee Board, supporting them in development of the Foundation’s strategy. 

• Manage grant-making, advocacy and partnership activities to deliver the Foundation’s strategy. 

• Keep the Board informed on progress against objectives and on delivery of outcomes and impact. 

• Support the Foundation’s Advisory Group (a group of Goldsmiths’ Company members who are experienced in grant-making), including preparing summaries of applications received, and providing guidance on assessing grant applications. 

• Work closely with the Chief Executive / Clerk, Director of Finance and other colleagues in the Senior Leadership team to ensure alignment and coherence across all the group’s activities. 

• Manage, develop and empower the Foundation team to deliver high-impact funding programmes. 

• With the Board, ensure ongoing effective and compliant governance in line with current good practice, to include an annual review of the Foundation using the Charity Governance Code. 

Grant-making and Impact Reporting 

• Oversee and manage delivery of the Foundation’s grant-making programme, ensuring alignment with current best practice in philanthropic funding. Prepare grant-making policies, manage calls for applications, and analyse applications for review by the Advisory Group and Board of Trustees.

• Keep up to date on current topics in the third sector to ensure that the Board of Trustees is informed, and the Foundation can respond appropriately. 

• Identify strategic funding needs and gaps in the Foundation’s areas of interest to inform current and future grant allocation and proactive initiatives. 

• Oversee and monitor funding beneficiaries, cultivating a strong partnership approach to ensure delivery against agreed objectives. 

• Work closely with the Director of the Goldsmiths’ Centre (one of the Foundation’s principle beneficiaries) to ensure strong delivery and positive impact in fulfilment of its mission. 

• Lead and direct the Foundation’s overall approach to impact measurement, evaluation and reporting, including commissioning research and summative and formative impact reports.

External Relationships 

• Proactively develop and maintain external relationships with existing and prospective grantees, other funders, representatives of the craft and trade, training and education institutions, and the wider charity sector. 

• Collaborate with the Communications and Marketing team on devising and executing an effective communications strategy to raise awareness of the Foundation’s activities and positive impact. 

• Represent the Foundation externally at charity, creative industries and membership events. 

Finance & Investments 

• Set, monitor and manage the Foundation’s annual budget for approval by the Trustees. 

• Attend and report to the Finance and Risk Committee, Court of Wardens and Court of Assistants (Board equivalent) meetings, as required. 

• Attend Investment Committee meetings, as required, contributing to effective stewardship and management of the Foundation’s investment portfolio, including ESG considerations. 

• Oversee the Management Services Agreement with the Goldsmiths’ Company and annual benchmarking of services commissioned from the Company by the Foundation. 

• With the Company’s Membership Team, devise and oversee a proactive fundraising strategy encouraging philanthropic giving from the Company’s membership. 

General 

• Foster and promote strong working relationships between the Foundation and the wider Goldsmiths’ Company to support the effective fulfilment of the mission of each. 

• Undertake any other reasonable tasks, as required by the Chair of Trustees or the Goldsmiths’ Company Chief Executive / Clerk. 

Person Specification 

Essential Experience 

• Substantial senior leadership experience at a charity, foundation or non-profit. 

• Experience of charity governance and reporting to a non-executive board or Trustee board. 

• Experience of building and maintaining effective, meaningful relationships with diverse stakeholders and partners. 

• Experience of commissioning impact reporting and using findings to steer strategy and delivery. 

• Experience of leading teams, effectively managing people, and of developing and leading a positive, inclusive and empowering working culture. 

• Experience in at least one of the Foundation’s focus areas: the silversmithing and jewellery craft and trade, the wider creative industries, and/or the vocational training and education system.

Essential Skills and Knowledge 

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills. 

• Strong financial literacy, with the ability to set and manage budgets. 

• Ability to manage conflicting demands and prioritise effectively. 

• Knowledge and understanding of best practice in philanthropic, progressive grant-making. 

• Understanding of the systemic issues that cause disadvantage and how they can be addressed. 

Essential Qualities and Attributes 

• Excellent team player, with a collegiate and collaborative working style. 

• Open and collaborative, with an ability to listen as well as to persuade and influence. 

• Personal and professional integrity. 

• Proven commitment to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in practice. 

• Well-honed external relationships and networking skills, able to relate effectively with stakeholders from a wide range of backgrounds, sectors and experiences.

• Genuine interest in, and appetite to learn about, the Goldsmiths’ Company’s wider work.

• Curious and open-minded, with a commitment to ongoing professional development 

• Demonstrable commitment and passion to address inequities and to enable people to develop the skills to fulfil their potential.

Desirable Experience, Knowledge and Skills 

• Direct experience at a grant-making or funding body. 

• Professional knowledge and experience of the technical and vocational training, education and skills sector. 

• Knowledge and experience of the goldsmithing, silversmithing and jewellery-making craft, trade and industry. 

• Experience at a membership organisation. 

• Knowledge and understanding of the City of London and/or of Livery Companies. 

What We Offer: 

• Competitive Salary: £80,000-90,000 per annum. 

• Generous Benefits: Company pension contribution up to 14%, Simply Health cash plan, and more. 

• Flexible Hours: 33.75 hours per week, typically 9:30 am - 5:15 pm (based at Goldsmiths’ Hall with at least 3 days a week in the Hall and flexibility to work from home up to 2 days a week), some flexibility may be required.

Goodman Masson are currently partnered with Crisis Action to recruit for their new Finance and Operations Director!

Crisis Action is a pioneering and award-winning organisation whose aim is to prevent human suffering caused by armed conflict. With a unique model of working behind the scenes to catalyse joint action, Crisis Action brings together its global network of civil society organisations to leverage their respective skills, expertise, and resources and increase their collective impact in changing the calculations of the world's most powerful decision makers to take meaningful action to protect civilians from war and violence.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing financial management and reporting strategies as well as ensuring strong financial control processes across the team. You will also oversee the IT team, ensuring the development of strong IT policies.

Day to day responsibilities include:

• Support the Senior Management Team to shape long-term organisational strategy
• Lead on organisational strategies and plans encompassing finance, operations, IT and risk management
• Offer expert financial advice and analysis to aid management teams in strategic decision making
• Support the CEO in risk management
• Provide overall leadership to the finance function, ensuring strong finance systems are in place
• Lead the relationship with Crisis Action's auditors
• Ensure the funds of Crisis Action are invested to achieve maximum returns
• Oversee organisational security systems and processes
• Ensure the development of a strong IT policy

Essential:

• CCAB Qualified Accountant
• Significant leadership experience at a senior level in the charity or Not for Profit sector
• Extensive senior strategic level experience managing finance functions
• Strong understanding of Charity SORP
• Knowledge of IT and infrastructure

Salary is circa£80,000 (Subject to experience) + Excellent Benefits.

Applications close on Friday 24th January. Please apply ASAP to ensure your details are considered.

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

Use your leadership skills to help us be a beacon of what social care, life with learning disabilities, and a more human society can be.

About Us

L’Arche is a worldwide federation of people, with and without learning disabilities, working together for a world where all belong. We believe that people with learning disabilities have much to teach us and contribute to the world.

In the UK there are 11 Communities where 300 adults with learning disabilities and 700 staff and volunteers create vibrant places of welcome, belonging and celebration. L’Arche Communities are incubators for a model of change: mutual relationships lived across differences like disability, ethnicity, and faith traditions and a mutual mission to be a beacon of what social care, life with learning disabilities and a more human society can be.  

Within the context of shared life together, each of our Communities also offers high quality, person-centred support for our members with learning disabilities enabling them to lead fulfilling and empowered lives.

Context

Over the last decade L’Arche has transformed from a network of local Communities with a largely volunteer workforce to a unified and professional organisation. We have built a cohesive national entity, with governance and management centred in a talented National Leadership with oversight from a committed and supportive National Board. As a result, we have weathered covid, the cost of living crisis and the quality of our care and support is better than ever before.

The Role

We now seek a leader who can help realise the L’Arche 2030 plan for brilliant care, beautiful community and effective organisation. This will involve enabling and empowering the excellent National Leadership Team, strengthening and developing rigour in our commercial model, and translating our 2030 plan into a well-sequenced and well-resourced set of initiatives.

The Person

It will require a commercially savvy leader of integrity, conviction and empathy. You will ideally bring some knowledge of social care and have outstanding strategic and communication qualities. And you will be thirsty for our mission and values as the role will ask more of you and change you more than any other role you have encountered.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. For more details please see the job pack attached. Applications to be received by 18th February. 

A renowned housing association in the local community is looking for a Service Charge Specialist for an initial period of 3-6 months.

The organisation's aim is be local, visible and supportive to it's community whilst providing excellent customer service to their tenants.

They are looking for someone with Service Charge experience to come in and add value to the role.

Responsibilities:

• Support in delivering service charge accounts and preparation of annual budget
• Making recommendations for Budgets
• Analysing and manipulating data from excel
• Working in collaboration with Service Charge colleagues

Requirements:

• Background in Service Charge within Housing Associations
• Strong excel skills
• Good communication skills and the ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders

If you are looking for your next opportunity, please apply ASAP as this role is urgent!

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