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VCSE Development Lead

Wiltshire Wide | 30 hours per week (4 days) | Fixed-term 3 year contract
Salary: £32,000 FTE (pro rata)

Help Wiltshire's community organisations grow, thrive and make a bigger difference

Community groups and charities are at the heart of stronger, healthier communities. They bring people together, tackle local challenges and create opportunities for those who need them most.

At Wessex Community Action, we're looking for a passionate and proactive VCSE Development Lead to work alongside voluntary organisations, charities and grassroots groups across Wiltshire, helping them develop the skills, confidence and resilience they need to flourish.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, supporting others to succeed and making a tangible difference in communities.

What you'll be doing

As our VCSE Development Lead, you'll be out in communities across Wiltshire, working directly with organisations at every stage of their journey.

Whether it's helping a new community group put the right foundations in place, supporting a charity to strengthen its governance, or helping an organisation become funding-ready, you'll provide practical advice, tailored support and encouragement that enables local organisations to thrive.

You'll also develop and deliver training, facilitate networking opportunities and connect organisations with partners, funders and wider support networks.

Most importantly, you'll help community organisations become stronger, more sustainable and better equipped to meet local needs.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with charities, voluntary organisations or community groups
• Understands organisational development, governance and community capacity building
• Can support organisations to improve their sustainability and funding readiness
• Is confident facilitating workshops, training sessions and group discussions
• Builds trusted relationships with a wide range of people and organisations
• Is passionate about empowering communities and reducing inequalities
• Enjoys working independently while being part of a supportive team

What we offer

• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference in local communities.
• Flexible and supportive working arrangements.
• The opportunity to work alongside inspiring community organisations, volunteers and local leaders.
• A friendly, values-driven team committed to strengthening communities.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata).
• Additional leave between Christmas and New Year (subject to organisational arrangements).
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Health plan.
• Annual volunteering day.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Dedicated external training budget.

Join us

If you're passionate about helping community organisations develop, grow and create lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a covering letter (maximum two sides of A4) outlining:

• Your interest in the role
• Your experience of working with and supporting charities and community groups

Closing date:  Sunday 4 October 

Interviews: 12 and 13 October

Harris Hill is delighted to be working with a growing philanthropic organisation to recruit a Collective Fund Manager.

Salary: From £50,000 per annum
Location: Marylebone, London – hybrid (3 days office-based, 2 days WFH)

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced charity professional to lead and develop a growing Collective Fund service, combining client relationship management, operations, compliance, new business and team leadership.

You will:

• Manage a portfolio of Collective Fund clients and support colleagues with complex accounts and sensitive requirements.
• Lead the ongoing development and improvement of Collective Fund processes and systems.
• Assess prospective new business, including documentation, due diligence and suitability.
• Coordinate compliance, monitoring and annual Collective Fund reviews.
• Oversee income allocation, fees and relationships with external platforms.
• Ensure client reporting requirements are effectively managed.
• Work closely with the compliance team on relevant policies and governance.
• Manage and support team members, providing coaching, guidance and training.
• Contribute to the development of the wider Collective Fund service.

You will ideally have:

• Strong knowledge of the charity sector, grant-making and charitable governance.
• Experience in client relationship management, operations, programme management or charitable fund administration.
• Experience assessing projects, proposals or due diligence information.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence managing client relationships.
• Strong organisational, project management and problem-solving skills.
• Good financial and commercial awareness.
• Experience improving processes, systems or ways of working.
• Experience supervising, managing or developing colleagues.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage sensitive information.
• A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach.

For more information, please submit your CV.

Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.

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

Work with us and help make a difference!

Salary: £45-50,000 FTE, dependent on experience
Hours: 15 hours (2 days per week)
Contract: Permanent

Help us make homelessness rare, brief and non-recurring.

Harrogate Homeless Project (HHP) is a leading local charity supporting people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity across the Harrogate district. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Financial Controller to join our senior team and play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial sustainability and growth of our organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who wants to use their skills to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable people whilst helping shape the future of a respected and ambitious charity.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, the Financial Controller will oversee all financial and accounting activities across the organisation. Working closely with our Finance Officer, management team, Treasurer and Board of Trustees, you will ensure robust financial management, compliance with charity accounting standards, and provide strategic financial insight to support organisational decision-making.

You will take ownership of financial reporting, budgeting, cashflow forecasting, year-end accounts and audit preparation, while also helping to identify opportunities to strengthen financial performance and improve systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day financial management of the charity.
• Prepare timely and accurate management accounts and financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with charity accounting regulations and SORP requirements.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, forecasting and financial planning.
• Manage cashflow and support organisational risk management.
• Prepare year-end accounts and coordinate audit requirements.
• Monitor and report on grant income, restricted funds and project budgets.
• Provide financial advice and guidance to senior management and trustees.
• Manage and support the Finance Officer through effective supervision and development.
• Oversee payroll processes and key financial systems.
• Manage finance-related contracts, including accounting software, payroll and business subscriptions.
• Support fundraising activities by providing financial information for grant applications and funding reports.
• Work collaboratively across departments to support organisational objectives.

About You

We are looking for someone who combines strong technical financial expertise with excellent communication skills and a genuine commitment to the values of the voluntary sector.

Why Join Harrogate Homeless Project?

At HHP, you’ll be part of a dedicated team committed to transforming lives and creating positive change within our community. We offer the opportunity to make a real impact, influence strategic decision-making and contribute to the growth and sustainability of a well-established local charity.

If you are a finance professional looking for a rewarding role where your expertise can directly support people facing homelessness, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits Include

• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus birthday leave.
• Healthcare package.
• Travel benefits.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of women experiencing homelessness.

About Us

Harrogate Homeless Project provides people experiencing homelessness with a safe place to stay and the support they need to build confidence and move towards independent living.

We work with partners to give people facing disadvantage hope of a different future and empower people to change their lives through support, accommodation and opportunity.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a brief covering letter to Richard Cooper or call for an informal conversation about the role.

Closing Date: 4 October 2026

We will assess applications as they are received and interview suitable candidates on a rolling basis. Therefore, we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Early applications are encouraged.

Harrogate Homeless Project is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Supported Housing Services Manager

Location: Luton, Bedfordshire
Salary: £40,000 - £42,000
Permanent | Full-time

We are working with a well-established not-for-profit housing association to recruit a Hostel Services Manager to lead the effective delivery and development of its supported accommodation services across Luton.

This is a key management position with responsibility for ensuring customers receive safe, secure and high-quality accommodation alongside effective, person-centred support.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Hostel Services Manager, Supported Housing Manager or Housing Services Manager to take ownership of a key service, lead a dedicated team and help shape the future delivery of supported accommodation.If you are looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference to customers while driving operational performance and service improvement, we would be keen to hear from you.

The Role

As Supported Housing Services Manager, you will:

• Lead, manage and develop a team of Team Leaders, Coordinators and Support Coaches.
• Have overall oversight of the safe, secure and effective management of supported accommodation.
• Promote a trauma-informed and psychologically informed approach across the service.
• Set clear objectives and performance measures, driving accountability and continuous improvement.
• Monitor key performance indicators including voids, rent collection, arrears, customer satisfaction and tenancy sustainment.
• Ensure safeguarding concerns, complaints and operational risks are managed effectively.
• Maintain high standards of housing management, support delivery, record keeping and internal auditing.
• Work closely with Finance, Property and Housing teams to ensure effective management of income, repairs, compliance and voids.
• Build strong relationships with local authorities, community organisations, partner agencies and external stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for grants, tenders and service development, supporting bids and submissions where appropriate.
• Ensure services comply with relevant legislation, regulation, policies and best practice.
• Take accountability for service budgets, income management and financial performance.
• Produce regular performance reports, identifying areas for improvement and taking appropriate action.
• Contribute to the wider Homes with Support strategy and organisational objectives.

About You

We are looking for an experienced housing or supported housing professional with:

• Experience managing supported housing, hostel or similar services.
• Proven experience of leading, motivating and developing teams.
• Strong knowledge of housing management, tenancy sustainment and safeguarding.
• Experience managing budgets, KPIs, performance and operational risk.
• A good understanding of relevant housing legislation, regulation and best practice.
• Experience working with local authorities and external support agencies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach.
• Resilience and the ability to manage complex and challenging situations.
• A genuine commitment to delivering excellent customer service and positive outcomes.

Apply

If you're an ambitious housing profesisonal looking to make a lasting impact within a values-driven housing association, we'd love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion and further information, please contact [email protected]

REMAP is a national charity which helps disabled people across the UK, achieve greater independence and a better quality of life. Our community of volunteer engineers design and create equipment when no commercial alternative exists – at no charge to the individuals we help. We are the UK’s only charity providing innovative, custom made and personalised equipment for disabled people. 

We are looking for an experienced Fundraising Manager to focus on leading and developing a diverse programme of fundraising activities that will generate sustainable income and support the organisation’s very compelling cause. REMAP is unique.

Our new Fundraising Manager will be ambitious and enthusiastic, with outstanding written communication and interpersonal skills who is able to develop excellent relationships with volunteers, donors and staff. They will:

• Develop and deliver an effective fundraising plans
• Build relationships with donors, trusts, foundations and corporate partners
• Manage applications, reporting and fundraising targets
• Work closely with REMAP's CEO and colleagues to communicate the impact of our work

To apply please submit your CV and Covering Letter outlining how you meet the personal specification by the deadline of midnight on Monday 28th September 2026. Interviews will take place online via Teams on 12th & 13th October 2026. 

Mission Without Borders (MWB) is a Christian organisation working in some of the most challenging contexts in Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Moldova, Romania, and Ukraine. We come alongside children, families, and communities living in poverty, offering practical, emotional and spiritual support, to enable people to move towards self-sufficiency.

MWB UK is entering an exciting period of growth. With an ambitious five‑year plan underway, we are seeking to strengthen our work with major donors, charitable trusts, foundations, and Gift‑in‑Kind (GIK) partners to expand our impact and reach more people in need.

We are now seeking an exceptional Trusts & Foundations Manager to help drive this mission forward.

About the role

This is a pivotal and high‑impact role, perfect for a talented relationship‑based fundraiser who is motivated by purpose, strategy, and the power of partnership.

You will:

· Build and manage a strong portfolio of relationships with Trusts and Foundations, developing tailored engagement plans that inspire deep and long‑term support.

· Grow income from charitable trusts, foundations, and statutory funders through high‑quality applications and outstanding stewardship.

· Lead MWB UK’s Gift‑in‑Kind strategy, securing in‑kind products and managing the logistics journey from offer to delivery into field countries.

· Craft compelling proposals and impact reports that clearly articulate MWB’s vision and programme outcomes.

· Collaborate with passionate colleagues across MWB’s international network to identify funding priorities, shape supporter experiences, and maximise impact.

· Contribute strategically to MWB UK’s fundraising plans, spotting opportunities, and driving income growth.

This role blends hands‑on relationship management with strategic ownership.  This is ideal for someone who thrives on initiative, creativity, and wants to see their work translate into real, tangible change for vulnerable people.

About you

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

· Proven experience securing income from charitable trusts, foundations and corporate partners.

· Excellent relational skills with the ability to connect, inspire, and build trust.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills, including crafting persuasive proposals.

· A proactive, organised, detail‑driven approach with the ability to prioritise effectively.

· A genuine alignment with MWB’s Christian ethos and values.

If MWB’s vision is a cause that inspires you and the position fits with your skills, values and experience, then we would love to hear from you.

The position offers flexibility with a mix of home working and office based to be discussed. This is a 2 day per week position but will likely increase as we grow.

What we offer

· Pro rata 30 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays

· Flexible working

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Pension scheme

· Opportunities to travel to projects in our field countries, as required

How to apply

Please send a covering letter of no more than 2 pages highlighting your reasons for applying and explaining your how your skills, experience and values align with the role.

Please see the Job Description below for more details.  If an informal conversation about the role would help, please call us on 020 794 1370.

We are actively interviewing as applications come in, so please apply now.

Who we are

IPSEA (Independent Provider of Special Education Advice) is a national charity working to ensure that children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) receive the educational support they are legally entitled to. Since we were formed in 1983, we have helped to improve the education experience of thousands of children and young people across England. We do this by providing free and independent legal advice and casework support for families, undertaking policy work and delivering training on the SEND legal framework.

What you’ll do

Reports to: Fundraising Manager

Location: Remote, with occasional travel for funder and staff meetings 4-5 times a year

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Trusts and Philanthropy Officer to join our small, ambitious fundraising team. IPSEA has a proven track record of successfully securing grants for core costs and projects. You will be responsible for researching new funding opportunities, preparing and submitting tailored applications and reports, and managing relationships with funders through thoughtful and timely stewardship. You will also have the opportunity to shape the early development of our strategies in major gifts and wider philanthropy and contribute to this work into the future.

This is a key role in IPSEA’s fundraising strategy and will help secure long-term financial sustainability for our services. 

If you share our commitment to protecting, promoting and upholding the rights of children and young people with SEND and would like to use your fundraising skills at IPSEA, we would love to hear from you. 

What we can offer you

• 5% employer pension contributions
• Healthcare cash plan
• Flexible working arrangements
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an additional day off for your birthday (pro-rata if part-time).

To apply

Visit our website to download a recruitment pack and application form.

Deadline for applications: 9am on 5 October 2026.

First-round interviews: on 16 October in London, with second-round interviews (online) in the week commencing 19 October 2026.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

Development Manager: Trusts & Foundations

28 hours per week (0.8 FTE), Monday to Thursday.

c.£44,000 per annum (pro-rata), plus benefits

14 St James’s Square, London SW1Y 4LG (with some remote working possible)

Applications to work full-time, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, will also be considered.

About The London Library

For 185 years, The London Library has stood as one of the UK's greatest literary institutions, inspiring creativity, and ideas. Our esteemed members, past and present, include literary giants like Charles Dickens, Charles Darwin, Virginia Woolf, and contemporary authors such as Kazuo Ishiguro and Sarah Waters. Our collection boasts around one million volumes, a vast eLibrary, and an invaluable postal loans service, making it a sanctuary for those who cherish the written word.

We are championed by our President, Helena Bonham Carter CBE, and operate as a registered charity. We have over 7,500 members and charitable turnover of circa £5m per year.

About the Role

The London Library is an independently funded membership organisation. It has successfully achieved its goals to eliminate an operating deficit in recent years, which has included developing and growing its membership, the outreach and access programmes and the care of its collections and archive.

Under an ambitious Executive Team and a strong board of Trustees, led by Chair Simon Godwin, the Library is in the middle of a £7 million capital campaign to transform some of its spaces and allow for a growth in membership and partnerships, underpinning its charitable purpose.

Revenue fundraising is essential, and the team raises income through a patrons programme, grants from trusts and foundations, philanthropic gifts, legacies and a biannual appeal to members.

The Library has developed a major giving strategy, which is attracting regular philanthropic gifts towards programming, collection projects, other revenue costs and the capital campaign.

You will be supported by an active and supportive team and work alongside the Director of Development. A new CRM system, adopted in early 2024, enables enhanced prospect and donation management.

Key Responsibilities

· Manage two important strands of the Library’s Development operation: Trusts and Foundations, and Legacies

· Oversee the Trusts and Foundations strategy and solicitation to maximise grants and income from grant giving bodies, including statutory funders

· With the support of a Senior Development Officer, manage the Library’s Legacy programme, develop and implement strategies to promote legacy giving, steward legacy pledgers and grow the number of legacy pledgers

About You

· Previous trust fundraising experience or transferrable strong persuasive writing skills

· Track record in relationship building externally (clients/donors) and internally (programme delivery staff) including customer or donor care experience

· Track record in meeting income targets in a fundraising setting, or other transferrable setting

· Experience of CRM systems

· Ability to plan, prioritise and carry out work effectively to meet deadlines

· Motivated, collaborative and able to work independently in a part-time role

Why Join Us?

The London Library offers a friendly, hardworking, and inclusive workplace where we strive to support the diverse needs of our team. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to equality and diversity. Specific adjustments and access needs can be discussed to make this role suitable for you.

If you want to use your skills to help drive the success of The London Library, we would love to hear from you!

Please note:

• All applicants will be considered on the basis of their merits and abilities for the post.
• We can only consider candidates with the current right to work in the UK.
• We reserve the right to shorten or extend the closing date of any position where a high or low volume of suitable applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, an early application would be encouraged.

How to Apply

To apply please visit our website and apply online.

Closing date: 09 October 2026 @ 12:00pm

Interviews: 15 October 2026

Trusts & Foundations Fundraiser

Bethlehem Care & Hospice Trust

Salary: £34,000-£40,000 FTE, pro rata depending on experience  |  Hours: 14.8-18.5 hours per week (0.4-0.5 FTE)  |  Location: Home-based anywhere in the UK  |  Contract: 12 months initially, with a view to extension subject to funding and performance

Help sustain Palestine's first and only licensed palliative care service

Bethlehem Care & Hospice Trust (BCHT) is a small UK charity supporting the development of specialist palliative and hospice care in Palestine. In August 2023, the service we support became the first licensed palliative care service in Palestine. Since then, its specialist nurses have cared for more than 350 patients and their families and delivered more than 5,000 home visits.

The service has demonstrated what can be achieved. Our challenge now is to secure its future. We are investing in professional fundraising for the first time and are looking for an experienced Trusts & Foundations Fundraiser to help us build the sustainable income needed to protect and strengthen this pioneering service.

The opportunity

This is an unusually autonomous role in which you will work directly with BCHT's Trustees and colleagues in Palestine. You will take responsibility for developing income from charitable trusts, foundations and grant-making organisations: identifying prospects, developing compelling propositions, preparing high-quality applications and building long-term funder relationships.

We currently raise approximately £60,000-£80,000 each year against a core service requirement of around £150,000. Your initial focus will therefore be sustainability of the existing service, with opportunities subsequently to support its development and growth. Our Year 1 income target for this role is £70,000.

This role could be for you if you have proven experience of successful trusts and foundations fundraising; can demonstrate success in preparing grant applications; write persuasively; can research and develop a strong prospect pipeline; are highly organised; can work independently; and would value the opportunity to use your professional expertise to make a direct and measurable difference.

Experience of healthcare, hospice or palliative care, international development, small charities or faith-based organisations would be useful but is not essential.

BCHT is inspired by Christian values of compassion, dignity and service. Applicants should be sympathetic to the values and mission of the charity. The palliative care service we support is provided to people regardless of faith, ethnicity, background or ability to pay.

What we offer: flexible home-based working; 25 days' annual leave plus UK public/bank holidays, pro rata; and a workplace pension scheme with a 5% employer contribution, subject to scheme rules. You will have considerable scope to shape BCHT's approach to trusts and foundations fundraising and direct access to Trustees and decision-makers.

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two pages explaining why you are interested in the role and how your experience meets its requirements. Please download the Recruitment Pack for further information.

Closing date: Friday 25 September 2026  |  Interviews: Week commencing 5 October 2026  |  Start: As soon as possible by agreement

Routes to Roots is looking for an inspiring, compassionate and proactive Centre Manager to lead the day-to-day operation and future development of the Genesis Centre in Poole.

This is not a role where you will spend every day behind a desk.

You will be at the centre of a busy, welcoming homelessness service: leading people, building partnerships, solving problems, developing opportunities and making sure that people experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity receive the very best possible support.

Some days will require strategic thinking. Others will require you to roll up your sleeves and help make things happen. We are looking for someone who can do both!

About the role

As Centre Manager, you will take the lead for the day-to-day running and continued development of the Genesis Centre, working closely with our Trustees, staff, volunteers and local partners. You will have real scope to shape how the service develops and to strengthen the Genesis Centre's role within Poole's response to homelessness.

You will be a visible and approachable presence within the Centre and the wider community, helping to raise the profile and reputation of Routes to Roots and strengthen our network of partners and supporters by:

• Leadership & strategy – working with the Trustees to deliver the charity’s strategic and operational plans, monitor outcomes and identify opportunities to improve and develop services.
• People & volunteers – leading and supporting employees and volunteers, including recruitment, induction, development, performance and wellbeing.
• Centre operations – overseeing the day-to-day running of the Centre, budgets, resources, premises, donations, food supplies, health and safety, safeguarding and compliance.
• Partnerships & community engagement – building strong relationships with BCP Council, homelessness services, health services, community organisations and other local partners, while representing Routes to Roots at networking events and community activities.
• Fundraising & sustainability – supporting the Trustees with fundraising, identifying grant opportunities and contributing to the financial sustainability and future development of the charity.
• Governance & reporting – providing Trustees with clear information on performance, finances, risks, incidents and strategic progress, and ensuring policies and procedures are effective and up to date.

About you

We are looking for someone with experience of managing people and/or volunteers and overseeing a service, programme or project, including budgets and resources.

You will ideally already have experience of working with people experiencing homelessness or vulnerability and be just as confident building effective relationships with someone walking through the doors of the Genesis Centre as with a volunteer, Trustee, commissioner or partner agency.

You will bring:

• Strong leadership, people-management and communication skills;
• Excellent organisation and the ability to manage competing priorities in a challenging environment;
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to turn strategy into practical action;
• New ideas, activities and partnerships that can improve outcomes for the people using the service;
• High standards around safeguarding, health and safety, incidents, complaints, records and the safe operation of the building;
• The ability to use data, feedback and what we learn from clients to understand what is working and where we can do better.
• An understanding of the importance of good governance, accurate records, performance information and safe working — but you will never lose sight of the people behind the processes;
• A compassionate, respectful and non-judgemental approach.
• Resilience, emotional maturity and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• A proactive, flexible and solutions-focused approach.

Experience of grant applications, fundraising or working within the voluntary, housing, health or social care sectors would be advantageous.

Most importantly, you will share our belief that people experiencing homelessness deserve dignity, respect, opportunity and the right support to move forward.

Why join Routes to Roots?

Routes to Roots is a Poole-based homelessness charity with a Christian ethos and more than 20 years' experience of supporting people who are rough sleeping, vulnerably housed or rebuilding their lives following homelessness.

Our Genesis Centre is much more than a traditional day centre.

It is a place where people can eat, shower, wash clothes, receive practical help and simply feel welcome. It is also a place where people can connect with housing, health, substance use and other specialist services, take part in activities and begin to move towards something different.

At its best, Genesis is a place of opportunity, connection and change.

This is a unique opportunity to take a leading role in a charity that is committed to supporting people experiencing homelessness and vulnerability in Poole.

You will have the opportunity to shape the future development of the Genesis Centre, work alongside dedicated Trustees, staff and volunteers, develop meaningful partnerships across the community and see the direct impact of your work.

Interested?

If you are an experienced manager who is passionate about making a difference and would like to play a key role in the future of Routes to Roots and the Genesis Centre, we would love to hear from you.

Routes to Roots is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from people from all backgrounds.

Location: Somerset Heritage Centre, Brunel Way, Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton, TA2 6SF
Salary: £39,909
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday (occasional evening and weekend work)
Contract: Permanent

To apply please complete the South West Heritage Trust application form which can be found together with the recruitment pack in the links at the bottom of this advert. Please note that CVs are not accepted as applications

About the role

South West Heritage Trust is seeking an experienced and motivated Fundraising Manager to help strengthen our long-term financial sustainability and grow our charity fundraising activity. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at a key point in its development and to shape our approach to fundraising as our first dedicated fundraising professional.

Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, the Fundraising Manager will identify and secure funding from trusts and foundations, develop opportunities for individual giving and legacy support, and establish effective systems and processes to support successful charity fundraising. The role will build a strong pipeline of funding opportunities to support exhibitions, learning programmes, collections work and the Trust’s wider strategic priorities.

This post sits within the Central Services team and reports to the Head of Development and Partnerships.
The South West Heritage Trust is a charity which delivers a broad range of heritage services across Somerset and Devon. We are a growing organisation, founded on services that were previously delivered by Somerset and Devon County Councils. With a turnover exceeding £5 million, we manage and run three museums (including the Museum of Somerset), two Archives and Local Studies services and look after the historic environment in Somerset.

We are committed to building an organisation as diverse as the communities we serve. Your application for this role will be welcomed whatever your background and regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership.

If you would like to have an informal discussion or experience any difficulties with the recruitment process, please contact Ann Bradford (HR and Governance Manager)

Finance Manager

We are seeking an experienced charity finance professional with experience working in the UK regulatory environment, to support the financial health and sustainability of an international organisation.

Position: Finance Manager

Salary: £42,000 to £45,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications

Location: Remote, with occasional travel

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 9 October 2026

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to oversee the finance function of an international charity working alongside Indigenous and local communities to sustain biocultural diversity, strengthen traditional knowledge and cultivate justice, healing and belonging.

Supported by a Finance Officer and working closely with colleagues across the Leadership Team, you will oversee financial planning, management, reporting and compliance. You will help ensure that financial information and processes support effective decision-making and the long-term sustainability of the organisation.

Key responsibilities will include:

· Overseeing daily financial operations, payments, payroll and tax processes

· Coordinating the preparation of SORP-compliant financial statements

· Leading annual budgeting, forecasting, cash flow monitoring and management reporting

· Preparing financial reports for trustees, donors and internal stakeholders

· Supporting programme teams with budgets and monitoring expenditure

· Ensuring funding is used in accordance with donor and grant conditions

· Overseeing multi-currency transactions and international financial processes

· Managing the annual audit and working with external auditors

· Maintaining effective financial controls, policies and procedures

· Contributing financial insight to organisational planning, fundraising and risk management

· Supporting and developing the Finance Officer

About You

You may hold a recognised professional accountancy qualification or have developed substantial equivalent experience within a senior charity finance role.

You will have strong knowledge of charity finance, including SORP, statutory reporting, audit and financial controls. Experience of donor-funded programmes, restricted funding, international operations or multiple currencies would be particularly valuable.

You will be confident preparing and explaining financial information to non-financial colleagues, senior leaders and trustees. You will also be collaborative, highly organised and comfortable working independently within a remote and values-led organisation.

Experience of QuickBooks or Zoho Books would be helpful, although the ability to confidently use and develop financial systems is more important.

About the Organisation

The organisation works with changemakers and communities to sustain biocultural diversity and cultivate justice, healing and belonging.

For more than two decades, it has worked alongside Indigenous and local communities to strengthen traditional knowledge systems and develop locally rooted responses to ecological and social challenges. Its international network connects changemakers across different regions through mentoring, shared learning and collaborative action.

The organisation is committed to equality of opportunity and particularly welcomes applications from candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

Candidates may be interviewed on a rolling basis, and the vacancy may close early if a suitable appointment is made.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Finance Manager, Charity Finance Manager, Senior Finance Manager, Management Accountant, Financial Controller, Head of Finance, International Finance Manager or Charity Accountant.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client - Not For Profit People.

Improving lives and developing local pride, through professional theatre

Finance Officer Job  Description

📋 Job Purpose

To support the charity's daily operations by delivering accurate, timely, and robust financial administration. This role is responsible for maintaining financial integrity, supporting compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and ensuring management of restricted and unrestricted income streams

Proposed Hours 24 hours/3 days per week

Reporting:

Line Manager: Artistic Director

Governance: Support Treasurer in reporting financial matters to the Board of Trustees.

Operational Liaison: General Manager

Key Relationships: Close work with Department Heads/Budget Holders

🔧 Key Responsibilities

Budget and Strategic Management

● Support organisational financial decision-making through financial analysis, management accounts, budget monitoring and variance reporting.

● Attend regular month-end finance meetings with the Treasurer and General Manager to review financial reporting.

● Develop and maintain templates for recording budgets, cashflow, freelance payment schedule and continuously improve financial systems and processes.

● Support department leads to plan, monitor, and manage budgets, and to meet reporting deadlines as set by the Artistic Director and Trustees.

● Assist the Artistic Director in managing budgets and associated cashflows where there is no other identified project lead.

● Aid the Treasurer in preparing financial reports to the Board by supplying figures/tables as required.

Financial Processing & Bookkeeping

● Record Transactions: Record all income, expenditure, invoices and expenses accurately in the cashbook, cashflow forecasts and accounting software.

● Bank Reconciliations: Complete monthly reconciliations for all bank accounts, PayPal, Stripe and GoCardless, investigating and resolving discrepancies.

● Ledger Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date purchase, sales, and general ledgers.

● Payment Processing: Prepare and process approved supplier payments and staff/volunteer expense claims, ensuring appropriate authorisation and supporting documentation.

● Credit Control: Monitor outstanding invoices and payments, follow up overdue accounts and escalate persistent or significant debts as appropriate.

● Supplier Invoice Processing: Receive, check and process supplier invoices, ensuring they are correctly allocated to the relevant project, department or budget and appropriately authorised before payment.

Fund Accounting & Income Management

● Restricted Funds: Track and allocate restricted grant and donated funds, ensuring expenditure complies with funder terms and conditions.

● Gift Aid Claims: Maintain accurate Gift Aid records and ensure compliance with HMRC requirements. Reconcile GoCardless transactions with supporter databases (RABBLE Rousers) and prepare and submit quarterly Gift Aid claims.

● Theatre Tax relief (TTR): Coordinate with the organisation's accountant on eligible Theatre Tax Relief claims, working with project leads to maintain accurate production cost records and provide supporting financial information.

● Grant Reporting: Support project leads with providing financial evidence packs and spend validation reports back to external institutional funders.

Payroll, Pensions & Tax

● Payroll Processing: Work with the payroll provider to support monthly payroll processing, ensuring statutory deductions are accurate.

● Pensions: Oversee pension administration and employer contributions for eligible employees.

● PAYE Administration: Support the onboarding of new PAYE staff by ensuring required payroll, tax and pension information is collected and accurately recorded.

Reporting & Audit Support

● Management Accounts: Assist project leads in preparing termly variance reports for leadership.

● Reporting: Prepare quarterly finance report for Trustee meetings

● Budget Tracking: Monitor organizational cash flow and alert leadership to potential financial risks.

● Year End Accounts: Liaise with the accountant/independent examiner during the annual independent examination, prepare supporting schedules and documentation, maintain audit-ready financial records, and provide financial information required for the statutory annual report and accounts.

🎓 Person Specification: Skills & Qualifications

Essential Requirements

● Experience: Minimum of 3 years’ experience in hands-on bookkeeping, finance administration or management accounting.

● Qualifications: Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA, AAT Level 3 or 4 qualified, or equivalent will be considered.

● Software Skills: High proficiency using cloud accounting software like Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage.

● Spreadsheets: Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables,data analysis and reporting.

● Values Alignment: A strong commitment to the charity's core mission and an understanding of donor fund stewardship.

Desirable Attributes

● Experience working in the charity, arts, culture or not-for-profit sector.

● Knowledge of Charity SORP requirements.

● Experience managing restricted and unrestricted funds.

● Experience preparing Gift Aid claims.

● Experience supporting audits or independent examinations.

● Knowledge of Theatre Tax Relief or other creative-sector tax incentives.

● Experience of VAT accounting within a charity environment, including an understanding of the VAT treatment of grants, donations and fundraising income.

Who are RABBLE?

We are a professional Theatre Company who commission and stage award winning productions. We also work in partnership with a range of communities from all over Reading, to deliver projects that inspire excellence, teach new skills and provide pathways to a career in the arts. 

Are you an experienced and highly organised professional who enjoys making sure an organisation runs smoothly and wants to make a real difference?

Kapella’s mission is to build better relationships and improve the wellbeing of families and individuals. We provide accessible and affordable services, including counselling, family mediation, training and domestic abuse programmes across Birmingham, the Black Country and the wider Midlands area. Our work includes self-paying clients as well as funded projects delivered through contracts, grants and partnerships.

We are looking for an Administration and Operations Manager to lead and strengthen the day to day operations that underpin our services and help us prepare for our next phase of development. Working closely with the CEO and service managers, you will oversee the running of the organisation across our two main premises and other community venues, as well as manage the administration and appointments functions. This role provides the operational support to our service delivery, ensuring that processes, resources and systems are well organised and focused on quality, sustainability and a positive user experience.

We are entering an exciting phase of growth and are looking to expand our services and extend our reach across Birmingham, the Black Country and surrounding areas. This new role is central to these plans.

Initially, the role will be hands-on, with responsibility for recruiting and training additional administrative staff, fully opening our main premises and moving to a hybrid model of online and face-to-face counselling. You will also support the implementation of new online appointment and case management systems as well as updated policies and procedures.

As we grow there is significant opportunity for development, allowing you to contribute to how our services are delivered, strengthen our team and help us meet the increasing need for our services.

Based at our Birmingham office, you will be supported by a small administration team that will grow. This role will require some flexibility in working hours to meet service needs, including working at other centres from time to time.

What you’ll do

• Oversee the day-to-day operational running of the Birmingham and Wolverhampton centres and community venues.
• Lead and manage the administration team, including recruitment, training and volunteer coordination.
• Manage appointments, service utilisation, waiting times and payments.
• Streamline processes and systems to improve efficiency, consistency and client experience.
• Support the implementation of new technology, online appointments and case management systems.
• Ensure premises are safe, functional, welcoming and fit-for-purpose.
• Monitor service activity, performance, budgets and KPIs, providing clear reports for management and funders.
• Promote a positive, inclusive and supportive workplace culture.
• Work closely with service managers and the CEO to ensure operational activity supports organisational priorities.
• Oversee HR systems and administration.
• Ensure compliance with HR, health and safety and organisational policies.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in administration and operational management, ideally in the third sector, health or community services.
• Significant administrative experience, including the use of databases and case management systems.
• Experience monitoring activity, performance, budgets and KPIs, with the ability to use information to inform decisions.
• Experience developing and embedding effective processes and systems.
• Confidence in implementing new technologies and supporting teams through change.
• Experience overseeing premises and creating safe, fit-for-purpose and welcoming environments.
• Understanding of the client journey and accessibility, with experience improving service utilisation and engagement.
• HR and health and safety knowledge, with experience supporting staff wellbeing and compliance.
• Strong leadership, communication and relationship-building skills, with a commitment to inclusion and equity.
• A practical, proactive and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.

Why join Kapella?

• Play a key role in expanding essential services to families and individuals across Birmingham and the Black Country.
• Be part of a passionate, supportive and values-driven team.
• Have a significant opportunity to shape operational processes and develop into a senior leadership role.
• Benefit from ongoing development, 25 days’ annual leave, professional development opportunities, a 5% employer contribution pension scheme and staff wellbeing support.

How to apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant experience and how you meet the requirements of the role.

Kapella is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Closing date: 27 September 2026

Location: Birmingham office, with travel to Wolverhampton and other community venues
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week