• Annually: £29,500-33,245 plus ( 3,366 London Weighting Allowance)

• Region: London

• Location: Weston House - London

• Department: Policy and Public Affairs

• Vacancy Type: Permanent

• Working Hours Per Week: 35

• Closing Date: 6 December 2019

The NSPCC is seeking two exceptional Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officers to help devise and deliver innovative strategies, strengthen our relationships with policymakers and make a significant contribution to keeping children safe.

We are looking for policy specialists with proven track records in influencing public policy change. Creative and innovative, the successful candidates will pride themselves on producing high quality, rigorous policy calls.  Skilled communicators and effective network builders, they will have solid experience of working collaboratively with colleagues and building alliances which they can use to help us inspire others to join in the fight for childhood at a crucial time for children across the UK.

A career that's life-changing

Social Media Manager

Location - London, Holborn

Contract - Full Time Fixed Term 4 Months.

Salary –  £38,000 (Including London Allowance)

Action for Children

Action for Children does what's right, does what's needed and does what works for children in the UK. Every year, our team changes the lives of 370,000 children, young people and families.

The Role:

We're looking for an experienced Social Media Manager for a four-month period, to oversee output on our channels and develop a forward-thinking social media strategy for the organisation.

You'll be leading social media communications on a day-to-day basis, raising awareness of the issues relating to vulnerable children, young people and their families in the UK, and driving up support for our work. This will include supporting the Social Media Officer, signing off on copy and acting as a champion of best practice - you'll ensure we create engaging, shareable content that results in increase in reach, engagement and income

A key part of the role is also taking the longer-term view to lead on a robust and evidence-led strategy for our social media channels. You'll draw work closely with the Digital Content Manager to advise on the best approach, drawing on your previous experience to help us maximise our impact and ensure more children have a safe and happy childhood.

How you will make a difference:

1. Create, develop and implement a forward-thinking social media strategy across all our channels, focused on driving up support, influence and engagement. Ensure that all Action for Children profiles and content best reflect the needs of our audiences and help meet the aims of the organisation.
2. Work closely with the Digital Content Manager to ensure that the social media strategy feeds into the charity's wider cross-departmental content strategy. Use an evidence-based approach to advise on best practice, development of audience-specific content and innovative and innovative ways of working
3. Manage the workload of the Social Media Officer and provide day-to-day support, ensuring the social media team is supported to deliver against organisational objectives.
4. - Work with other teams to develop integrated campaigns with clear aims, good user journeys and KPIs. Continually improve and develop the social media channels by applying learnings from analysis and findings, identify new ways to reach target audiences and increase engagement.
5. - Work with other teams to develop integrated campaigns with clear aims, good user journeys and KPIs. Continually improve and develop the social media channels by applying learnings from analysis and findings, identify new ways to reach target audiences and increase engagement.
6. Set KPIs for social media, measuring the success of channels by setting up and implementing appropriate tracking on posts and campaigns, monitoring and reporting back on activity progress. Prepare reports to feed into departmental and organisational reporting and analysis. Share learnings and insights with wider digital engagement team
7. Provide occasional out of office community management support when needed, answering queries and engaging with supporters online in a timely manner, as well as flagging trends and reputational issues

The person:

• A minimum of 5 years' experience managing a social media account in a busy environment, ideally for the charity sector.
• Experience of writing a successful social media strategy that reflects the needs and audience of an organization.
• Excellent setting KPIs and reporting on results.
• Storytelling, engaging social content (written and visual) and campaign planning 
• Developing a social media strategy with demonstrable results
• Available to start immediately.

The Rewards:

We offer a highly competitive salary, with a minimum of 7 weeks leave (i.e. 29 days' plus bank holidays), an excellent company pension scheme, regular and supportive supervision, season ticket travel loan facility, interest free Development Loans and discounts at major high street retailers. Plus, there are a lot more besides.

*Closing date for applications is the 1st of December although please note we may bring this forward depending on the volume of applicants*

Background

The Bike Project is a refugee charity going through a significant period of growth as we address increased demand for our services and our social enterprise. This part time position is required to manage the service delivery of Pedal Power, our programme of cycle training for refugee women. We are looking for an experienced project manager who can help us pursue our charitable mission and sustain our commitment to support refugees throughout the UK as the charity grows.

About The Bike Project

Our mission is simple: to get refugees cycling! We are a community of cyclists, refugees, mechanics and volunteers. We collect donations of second-hand bikes, fix them together at our workshop, and then donate them to asylum seeking refugees in the UK. We have donated nearly 5,500 bikes to date. A proportion of the bikes that we receive are sold to the public through our online shop to generate income for the charity and ensure our long-term sustainability.

What it is like to work here

The Bike Project is a fun, interesting and supportive place for you to grow and professionally develop in the charity and social enterprise sectors. You will report to the National Operations Manager, your role will have a high level of autonomy and you will help shape the future of the project and the organisation.

The Bike Project is an equal opportunities employer. *This role is for female applicants only, exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.  We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, and those who have personal experience of being a refugee. The Bike Project is a Living Wage accredited employer.

Purpose of the role

This role is responsible for the day to day management and delivery of Pedal Power, a bespoke cycle training programme for female refugees. As internal training lead, the post holder will ensure that all lessons are delivered in line with project plans and meet our strategic aims and objectives, whilst delivering high quality and positive outcomes for participants.  The post holder will be required to carry out monitoring and evaluation activities, including impact reporting, with support of the National Operations Manager.

Duties and responsibilities

• Responsible for the project management, development and delivery of Pedal Power and lead on cycle training within the organization.
• Maintain a good working knowledge of health, safety and safeguarding policies and procedures and take primary responsibility for quality standards, and risk management during cycle training delivery.
• Ensure accurate records are kept of cycle training and that follow up activities are actioned in a timely manner.
• Ensure monitoring activities are carried out at lessons and impact reporting is completed with support of the National Operations Manager.
• Manage a pool of cycle instructors (including freelancers) and management of the instructor rota.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders including instructors, project partners, funders, volunteers and beneficiaries.
• Ensure inductions for all volunteers and freelancers working on Pedal Power are completed satisfactorily.
• Work closely with the Marketing Manager to develop outreach materials to promote and celebrate Pedal Power.
• Work with the wider team to ensure that project outreach is conducted in a consistent and appropriate manner which generates high quality referrals.
• Handle large volumes of sensitive and personal data, using a CRM system (Salesforce), and ensure that data protection and filing systems are adhered to at all times.
• Attend events, from time to time, where it may be required to speak publically and promote our services.
• To perform any other reasonable duties as required by the organization.

Person Specification

• Excellent English language skills (both written and oral) are essential for this role. Additional language skills (preferably Arabic, Farsi, French, Tigrinya or Amharic) will be considered beneficial.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience and applied knowledge of successful project delivery, ideally working within a wider framework of strategic objectives, is essential. Qualifications in project management will be considered beneficial.
• A National Standards Instructor qualification (min PCA pending) is essential. The post holder must be a regular cyclist, confident cycling in traffic and has experience of teaching groups and individuals at all levels.
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation frameworks and a demonstrated experience of their successful implementation is essential.
• Experience of managing external stakeholders and a demonstrated ability to cultivate and maintain good working relationships is essential.
• Qualifications in first aid and knowledge and experience of safeguarding policies and procedures are beneficial.
• Experience of line management and knowledge of HR best practice is desirable.
• Ability to work autonomously to achieve agreed objectives and organizational targets with minimal supervision.
• High level of organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and a thorough and systematic approach to diagnosing and solving problems.
• Knowledge of the cycling and refugee sectors in the UK, and experience of working or volunteering for a charitable organization.
• Excellent interpersonal awareness and communication skills with the ability to listen and understand the needs of others.
• An ability to conduct all duties in a manner that is non-judgmental and respects differences.
• An advocate for cycling who shares The Bike Project’s values and ethos, and is committed to The Bike Project’s vision.

Working conditions

The hours are flexible but this job requires travel to different sites for lesson delivery (currently  Monday evenings, Wednesday and Friday mornings). Lessons are generally outside, in variable conditions and will include working with vulnerable people in sometimes challenging situations, as such, an up to date, DBS Enhanced Disclosure is required.

Physical requirements

This role requires physical fitness to cycle for extended periods of time.

Line Reports

Volunteers.

Freelance cycle instructors

How to apply

All candidates must provide a CV and covering letter (no longer than one page in length) that addresses the person specification and states how you heard about this job opportunity. 

The closing date for all applications is midnight on Sunday 8th December, 2019. Interviews will be held on Thursday 12th December, in London.

You may direct all enquiries to Nicola Hill, National Operations Manager by calling the London office.

PAPYRUS is the national UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide
and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people.

DESIGNATION:                          Regional Development Manager (London)

HOURS:                                         36 hours per week (incl. unsocial hours, some weekends and evenings)

SALARY:                                       NJC Scale 27-30 (£30,507 - £32,878) plus 17% London weighting & 5% pension contribution

LOCATION:                                London office with regular travel across London and to Warrington, Birmingham and Cardiff as required

RESPONSIBLE TO:                   Head of Programme Development for England

ACCOUNTABLE FOR:             Community Project Suicide Prevention Advisors/Trainers, Administration Assistant, Local volunteers in region

PURPOSE OF POST

1. To identify and engage local communities and key partners across the region
2. To contribute to financial sustainability of the charity in the London region
3. To raise the profile of PAPYRUS in London     

                                                                      Training delivery and awareness raising     

                                                                      Community engagement projects     

                                                                      Volunteer/member engagement 

      4. To motivate support and develop the staff and volunteers based in the London area

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To identify and engage local communities and key partners across the region
   • Develop and maintain effective partnerships with other agencies locally and regionally where aims align with those of PAPYRUS.
   •  Ensure that PAPYRUS is embedded in local communities across London, building and maintaining the public profile of the Charity
   • Support and develop the strategic plan and operational delivery of the plan for London in       accordance with the overall Charity aims.
2. To contribute to financial sustainability of the charity in the London region
   • Have responsibility for identifying and securing local and regional opportunities for further business development, working with management and the fundraising team to ensure sufficient income to deliver the strategic plan for the region.
   • Work with commissioners and stakeholders to identify and secure business opportunities, actively driving and promoting our training products to promote suicide prevention activities in the region.
   • Identify and secure opportunities and funding for project development and delivery.
   • Deliver the operational plan objectives for our work in London.
3. To raise the profile of PAPYRUS in London
   • Promote PAPYRUS membership and engage actively with those personally affected by young suicide in the region.
   • Responsibility for delivery of funded community development projects identified within the plan.
   • Deliver presentations and training on PAPYRUS and young suicide prevention.
   • Support local communities to develop appropriate local young suicide prevention plans.
   • Facilitate a culture which addresses stigma around suicide and so contribute to an increase in help-seeking behaviours.
   • Act as a ‘Knowledge Broker’ in the areas of Community Development, Suicide Prevention and Sustainability within your region.
4. To manage the staff and volunteers based in London
   • Line manage the PAPYRUS team based in the London office liaising with managers and colleagues to ensure consistency in training products, projects and delivery within the organisation.
   • Continue to develop the local team with their own individual training to ensure quality of project delivery and increasing knowledge of suicide prevention.
   • Collect and analyse all data within agreed protocols and maintain appropriate office administrative systems to support and enhance regional activity.
   • Contribute to and lead on relevant evaluation and monitoring activities to demonstrate project outcomes and impact.
   • Recruit and work with volunteers, encouraging their participation in our work. Ensuring the role of volunteers is promoted and valued.
   • Build on current policies and procedures identifying key strengths and areas for growth and continuing to develop best practice.
5. Other responsibilities
   • Understand your duties and manage any matters relating to safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults within PAPYRUS policy.
   • Contribute as required to the advice and information PAPYRUS provides on its website, its social media portals and in its literature for the public and stakeholders.
   • Contribute to and promote PAPYRUS Campaigns as outlined in the Regional and Strategic Plans.
   • Contribute to and promote PAPYRUS Training and Seminars as outlined in the Regional and Strategic Plans.
   • Work directly with young people and families as key stakeholders.
   • Respect confidentiality and manage data according to PAPYRUS policy.
   • Contribute constructively to regular supervision and appraisal protocols.
   • Contribute to and attend PAPYRUS conferences and seminars as required.
   • Attend training courses as required.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES It is the nature of the work of PAPYRUS prevention of young suicides that tasks and responsibilities are in many circumstances, unpredictable and varied. All staff are, therefore, expected to work in a flexible way when the occasion arises and when tasks not specifically covered in their job description have to be undertaken. These additional duties will normally be to cover unforeseen circumstances or changes in work and they will normally be compatible with the regular type of work. If the additional responsibility or task becomes a regular or frequent part of the member of staff’s job, it will be included in the job description in consultation with the member of staff.

CONFIDENTIALITY It is expected that all PAPYRUS employees understand that our work is confidential and that neither details about those who use its services nor any other PAPYRUS business should be divulged to members of the public. A confidentiality agreement must be signed on taking up this post. Further details are outlined in the PAPYRUS Confidentiality Policy.

BASIC PRINCIPLES The post holder is expected to be familiar with and have regard to the ethos and values of PAPYRUS and work within that framework. He/she must be prepared to operate without prejudice to all who approach PAPYRUS or work with the organisation at any level.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE Conditions of Service are broadly in line with those set out by the National Joint Council for Local Government Services. PAPYRUS has a probationary period of 6 months for all posts. Appointment to this post may be subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks (previously CRB checks).

QUALIFICATIONS See Person Specification

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an outstanding, experienced finance professional who is values-driven and an inspirational leader to contribute at a senior level in the life of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth.

We are looking for someone who can bring intellect and emotional intelligence to leading in a complex environment. You will have a successful track record in financial leadership at a senior board level and have the personal touch to innovate, drive sustainable change. You will be an exceptional communicator who can quickly develop strong relationships internally and externally with a wide range of external stakeholders. Fundamentally, too, you will be passionate about realising our vision of Bringing people closer to Jesus Christ through his Church.

This wide-ranging role will support the Bishop, the Chief Operating officer, Clergyand Trustees of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth in all aspects of the Charity including investment management, capital expenditure, financial aspects of property management, data protection, the identification of opportunities for income generation and fundraising and making best use of the assets of the Charitable trust you will ensure compliance with regulatory and accounting practices. You will also lead on the development and implementation of Information technology solutions to achieve effective and responsive service to our parishes and the delivery of our charitable trust business.

CCAB qualified, you will have experience of operating at board level in a complex organisation with a significant interest in property, ideally also with experience of working in the charitable sector. Your ability to contribute to the development of a small Director team will be critical, as will your leadership and team-building skills. You need to demonstrate that, working with clergy and others, you can influence and shape our strategies and plans. You must be able to balance the provision of strategic financial advice to the trust board with a willingness to be hands on and directly lead on operational matters and you will be expected to role model the Trust values and behaviours.

Applications by CV with a two-page covering letter explaining how you meet our person specification and why you are interested in working with us.

For more information please contact Soraya Ciccarone who will arrange a discussion with Heather Hauschild, Chief Operating Officer.

Closing date: Friday 6th December 2019 at 17:00pm. 

Interviews: December 2019/Early January 2020 TBC

Please Note The Following Before Applying
·Closing date: we reserve the right to amend the closing date based upon the number of applications received.

·Interviews: all shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a face-to-face interview.

·Unsuccessful applications: if you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of your application, we regret that you will not have been offered an interview on this occasion.

·Criminal records: due to the requirements of certain roles, a Disclosure and Barring System (DBS) disclosure must be obtained by the organisation. Please be aware that anyone who is included in the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) barred lists will commit an offence if they engage, or seek or offer to engage, in a regulated activity from which they are barred.

·General: this post will be subject to review by Trustees.

·New employees to the Diocese of Portsmouth will be subject to a probationary period of six months.

A leading emergency medical charity based in the City of London are looking for a Senior Database Officer to lead on a data migration project onto ThankQ fundraising database.

The project has not gained any ground due to the limited capacity of the data team who are busy managing the day to day needs of the charity. This is a great opportunity to use your expertise to tackle the project with full autonomy. You will be innovative and confident in developing quick solutions to format source data ready for import.

As part of your role, you will also be supporting the team to clear a backlog of income. It is essential that you have strong experience leading on data migration projects, ideally with ThankQ, although experience with other fundraising databases will equally be considered.

This is a temporary role paying a competitive hourly rate and comes with an immediate start. If you are data saavy and looking for your next challenge, please get in touch with me today!

Harris Hill is delighted to be assisting the fantastic martime charity, Sailors' Society, in the search for a new Head of Fundraising at their office in Southampton.

Sailors' Society is an international charity, striving to support individuals and their families, in all ports around the world. The organisation has a history dating back to the early 19th century. The society begun providing floating shelters and chapels on river banks, to the international network of chaplains and seafarer centres, evidencing the continual revising of its programme to meet the demands of the fats changing world. The average crew member is spending more time physically out on the water and less time in ports and on land. The expert welfare support that the charity delivers, targets three separate aspects of a Seafarers life; At Home, At Sea and In Port. This triple targeting is part of a new programme that the society are implementing.

The charity are looking for an experienced Head of Fundraising to join their vibrant team. The crux of the role is to implement fundraising plans, in conjunction with developing new innovative areas of income and fundraising. Furthermore, you are tasked with the responsibility of managing the fundraising team, with corporate partnerships and events being the priority. Finally, the postholder will work right the way down to the grassroots level of fundraising, in and amongst communities, with the intention of increasing the following and support for the society's mission.
To be considered for this role you will need to be well versed in building and managing relationships with current and future sources of funding. You must have proven knowledge, strong experience and expertise of fundraising across Corporate Fundraising and Events. In addition, you will have excellent written communication skills and project management skills.
If you would like to receive a full job specification for this role or have a confidential conversation, please send your cv to [email protected] or call Natalie at Harris Hill on 0207 820 7336.

Job title Head of Fundraising
Organisation Sailors' Society
Location Southampton, SO19 9FF
Remuneration - 45,000
Contract Permanent, 37.5 hours p/w

This is a rolling recruitment so early applications are encouraged.

Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, conscientious and self-motivated individual to support our finance, volunteering and charity management work.  The successful candidate will play an important role to ensure the ongoing success of the charity’s operations.

The role will be based in our Mitcham office but will work across our offices in Lambeth and Merton.  Our offices have excellent public transport links and the Mitcham office has car park facilities.  We offer a friendly and welcoming work environment and can provide flexible work opportunities.

Citizens Advice Merton and Lambeth (CAML) is the leading advice charity supporting individuals and families primarily across the London boroughs of Lambeth and Merton.  We provide a range of information, support and advice services.  We also work to raise awareness and understanding of the challenging issues affecting our clients and communities.

Terms and Conditions

• Part time: 4 day week (30 hours, Mon to Thurs) or 30 hours over 5 day week
• Contract: Permanent
• Location: Primarily based in our Mitcham office
• Salary: £16,800 to £17,600 (£21,000 to £22,000 FTE) dependent on experience
• Annual Leave: 20 days based on 4 day week (25 days full time equivalent), plus a charity day and pro rata public holidays 
• Child care vouchers
• The charity operates a group pension scheme
• Work travel loan scheme

If you’re interested in this role and joining us, we would be delighted to hear from you.   Please read the attached job description and person specification then forward your CV and a covering letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role (please note we do not consider applications with no covering letter).  If you wish to complete the Equality monitoring form, please email the three documents to the email address provided. If you wish to confidentially discuss the role in the first instance, please contact our Head of Finance & Resources on the email address provided in the job description.  The deadline for applications is 6pm, Sunday 15 December 2019 and shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview on Tuesday 17 December 2019.  If you do not hear from us, we are afraid your application was unsuccessful.

ActionAid are looking to recruit a Senior Acquisition Campaign Specialist to support the development of the individual giving strategy within the acquisition programme.

ActionAid is an international charity that works with women and girls living in poverty. Our dedicated local staff are changing the world with women and girls. We are ending violence and fighting poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they want.

This is an essential role within our fundraising department and will provide the right candidate with the opportunity to plan and deliver a number of high budget marketing campaigns and to play a key part in achieving annual supporter targets and organisational objectives.

As an experienced fundraiser, we will look to you to plan and manage all aspects of specific digital marketing campaigns, including integrated campaigns, from creation of the campaign brief, to campaign launch and through to end of campaign reporting.

You will also provide support with the financial reporting processes, including management accounts, monthly narratives, variance reporting and budget reforecasting. 

Another important element of the Senior Acquisition Campaign specialist role is the regular analysis of key insights and learnings from past campaign results to improve programme activity. You will be responsible for ensuring that results and key performance indicators are monitored and reported regularly.

In order to succeed within this role, it is essential that the post holder has a proven experience of working in a digital marketing or a fundraising context for a not for profit organisation and that they have experience of managing digital, creative or media agencies on a day to day basis. Today’s fundraising challenges motivate you and drive you to deliver innovative, collaborative and creative fundraising plans and strategies. 

It is imperative that you also have the ability to build strong working relationships and that you have experience of managing budgets. Experience of devising and implementing segmentation, targeting and positioning strategies is also essential, as is line management experience.

We are keen to receive applications from those with experience of working on a digital fundraising programme, with current and detailed knowledge of sector legislation and best practice. 

If you have this skill set along with a passion to work within an organisation committed to working with women and girls living in poverty to enable them to change their lives for good, we are keen to receive your application.

ActionAid is committed to driving improvement through digital channels, tools and ways of working.  We will ensure that we provide the technology and the training to enable all staff to perform their roles to the best of their abilities. In return, we ask that all staff are committed to continually improving their digital skills and knowledge within the working environment. Our recruitment processes will evaluate the digital skills of all applicants. 

ActionAid is committed to supporting flexible working. If you would like to discuss flexible working options, including the possibility of a job share for this role, there will be space to do so during the interview process.

As a Homeless Service Administrator at St John Ambulance, you will provide administrative support to our Homeless Service including monitoring our service delivery, procurement, data collation and preparation of equipment.

About the Role

The St John Ambulance Homeless Service provides first aid and primary health care to homeless and vulnerably housed people in Brighton and Hastings. We train homeless people and those affected by drugs and alcohol in basic first aid skills, as well as, frontline workers in first aid treatment problems associated with homelessness such as drug overdoses. Teams of St John Ambulance volunteers and staff run drop-in clinics in Brighton and Hastings at day centres, a soup kitchen and a hostel.

As a Homeless Service Administrator at St John Ambulance, you will provide administrative support to our Homeless Service including monitoring our service delivery, procurement, data collation and preparation of equipment.

Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)

About You

You will have gained administrative experience within a fast paced office environment and will ideally have experience working with volunteers or volunteering. 

About Us

St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, providing first aid, keeping people safe at events and working alongside the NHS in response to 999 calls.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people learn how to save a life through our training, education and youth programmes.

Over the next decade, we have bold ambitions to help transform out-of-hospital care, having a positive impact on the people we treat and the communities we serve.

We are a team of 1,600 employees and 18,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through first aid.

You will receive;

• Competitive salary & pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health and Wellbeing portal - Access to financial, health and wellbeing guidance and support.
• Discounts - Blue Light, NHS Discounts and SJA discounts including discounts on mobile phone, gym membership, cinema, restaurants, holidays and shopping-including your weekly food shop.

Interview Date: 17/12/2019

Application Review Date: 09/12/2019

We may review applications before the Application Review Date, however, if you apply after the Application Review Date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role.

Finance Manager required to work for a small charity in East London. Fantastic org/cause and broad scope role.

Your new company
A charity that funds research for the prevention of and cure of a disability. £3m income organisation with significant assets including long term investments.

Your new role
This is an exciting and broad finance role with the ability to get involved in all aspects of the organisation's growing charitable delivery, whilst managing the key finance functions of the organisation to ensure they are efficient, compliant and delivering outstanding customer service to colleagues and stakeholders. Reporting to the Director of Finance and managing one person.

You will lead the finance function, be the first point of contact for all day-to-day finance queries and manage a number of key finance service contracts, including liaison with bankers, investment advisors, payroll and pensions providers, auditors, and regulators.

* Procuring, designing and implementing new finance software systems which are integrated, automated, and user friendly
* Streamlining financial processes and supporting implementation of financial controls
* Supporting Directorates with their budget management and business reporting
* Improving our financial reporting across the board so it meets the changing needs of the organisation
* Support the financial planning around major new initiatives and streams of activity

What you'll need to succeed
* A recognised professional accountancy qualification
* Detailed knowledge of Charity SORP and the regulatory and governance requirements of UK charities
* Strong interpersonal skills to manage relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders
* Project management skills to manage systems and business improvement plan

What you'll get in return
You will work with a very worthy organisation and an enthusiastic team. The organisation offers a competitive benefits package including 10% non contributory pension.

What you need to do now
Please apply ASAP to be considered

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About the Chartered College of Teaching 

The aim of the Chartered College of Teaching is to improve the quality of education for children and young people. We support teachers, champion great teaching and raise the status of the profession so that teachers are working in the most effective, informed way to provide the best possible education for children and young people now, and in the future.

Job Purpose 

The Fundraising and Business Development Manager is responsible for securing additional income for the Chartered College of Teaching from a variety of funding sources including growing revenue streams from products and services, advertising and sponsorship income, voluntary income from trusts and foundations, corporates and individuals, as well as working closely with senior management colleagues to submit bids for competitive tenders. The role will lead the organisation’s fundraising strategy development and implementation. The role will manage the business development pipeline, grant applications and relationships with funders and will be proactive in seeking new opportunities.

Main Responsibilities

• To work closely with senior colleagues to develop and submit bids for new projects and programmes.
• To work closely with senior colleagues to develop commercial models and plans to grow products and services. 
• To increase revenue for existing products and services e.g. through sponsorship for events and advertising in the Impactjournal.
• To develop and implement a strategy to raise income from a variety of funding sources including trusts and foundations, grant giving bodies, corporates and individuals to ensure continued growth of the Chartered College; then to draft and submit high quality funding applications to them.
• To maintain funder relationships and to keep funders informed of the work of the College, including the writing of regular high quality reports.
• To work with the Executive Leadership Team to build the loyalty of existing supporters through devising and executing a funder stewardship plan, with excellent relationship management of all funders.
• To ensure that the College complies with the terms set out by grant giving bodies, individuals, corporates and major donors.
• To establish and maintain robust monitoring and evaluating processes where required in order to support front line staff in meeting funding requirements.
• To maintain, grow and regularly update live business development pipelines of individual donors, corporates, trusts and supporters, as well as potential bids and growth opportunities.
• Arrange and participate in meetings, including the fortnightly office meeting, and other activities as required.
• Attend and participate in CPD learning activities and training to maintain and develop your knowledge and skills.

• Perform other activities as and when required in order to fulfill the purpose and requirements of your role.

Skills and Experience required

Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience: 

• Experience of and demonstrable success in either business development or fundraising 
• Proven track record of developing, delivering and monitoring income generation strategies and plans 
• Experience of developing and maintaining strong relationships with funders / donor organisations
• Understanding of the gift acceptance and donation processes 
• Experience of developing and implementing a fundraising strategy and case for support
• Extensive, successful experience of bid writing
• Experience of project management, including monitoring and reporting

• Experience of working in the education sector is desirable

Skills/Characteristics 

• Strong stakeholder engagement and management skills 
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent numeracy skills
• Highly effective organisational skills, with ability to manage a varied workload 
• Flexible approach, with the ability to adapt to and embrace change 
• Self-motivated and driven
• Able to work independently
• Calm and resilient, with ability to work well under pressure 
• Focused on quality, with ability to produce high quality work within tight deadlines
• A commitment to delivering outstanding service
• Adopts a professional and responsible approach

Application Process

Timetable

Applications invited by 12:00 on Wednesday 8th January 2020

First round interviews: w/c Monday 13th January 2020

Second round interviews: w/c Monday 20th January 2020 

These dates may be subject to change. 

We encourage you to apply promptly as we will be reviewing applications as they are received and may complete the process earlier than expected if an excellent candidate is identified at an early stage. 

Our organisation is an equal opportunities employer and as such makes every effort to ensure that all potential employees are treated fairly and equally, regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age or disability. We welcome applications from candidates with protected characteristics.

Finance Manager – Social Interest Group

The Social Interest Group (SIG) is new and innovative and was formed as a charity in 2014. Its sole aim is to be a vehicle to develop and strengthen the charities that are within it, so they in turn thrive and do social good.

We are currently looking for a Finance Manager to join our team at our head office based in Islington.

This role will require hands-on technical capabilities and the ability to quickly assess and apply financial best practice.  The successful candidate will need to act as both a technical lead and provide operational leadership to the team.

Supporting the Director of Finance & Resources, Executive Management Team, and Heads of Service/Service Managers with financial information, advice and analysis as requested. Taking the lead on the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts and managing the year end accounts preparation and external audit process. Key point of contact with Trustees regarding financial performance with regular reporting and debate at a senior level.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing monthly management accounts prepared by the finance team; bank and balance sheet reconciliations; analysis of financial performance; trading subsidiary accounts
• Preparing high quality financial reports and insightful analysis as requested by colleagues at all levels
• Building effective relationships with Heads of Department and Scheme Managers, communicating issues in a non-technical way that focusses on business benefits and finance as a service
• Preparation of charity SORP compliant annual financial statements and a comprehensive audit file ready for review by the external auditors; key point of contact with the auditors
• Reviewing annual budgets and quarterly forecasts prepared by Scheme Mangers and budget holders, to ensure optimal accuracy and reliability
• Attending Finance, Risk and Audit Committee meetings and providing finance related support and analysis to Trustees
• Checking and sign off of fortnightly BACs payment file and other bank transactions
• Supporting finance team members, for example through providing cover for absences and at busy times
• Develop the skills of the finance team to work collaboratively with the rest of the organisation in order to deliver on their objectives. This will involve using the Group’s performance appraisal framework to achieve team and individual performance targets
• Monitoring the finance budget, preparing business case justifications and cost/benefit analysis as required

Person Specification

• Qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) with strong technical skills and a minimum of two years post qualification experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development and successful application of best practice in accounting
• Successful experience in a leadership role in finance including the development of effective short- and longer-term strategies
• In-depth knowledge of core financial processes such as purchase to pay and financial accounts
• Experience of leading and managing a team, ensuring that staff can develop to their full potential

Should you be interested in this post please send your CV with a covering letter.  Interviews to take place the week of 16th December.

Charity People are recruiting a Senior Community Fundraising Manager for a revered national Children's charity. They are looking for an experienced fundraising manager to lead the team of 3 community fundraising officers and one community and events officer.

This charity is one of a kind in what they do: from helping children through the trauma of sexual abuse and exploitation, to supporting families through domestic abuse, mental health problems, prison sentences, asylum seeking, and so much more.

You will have strategic responsibility across all community fundraising programmes and audiences, including BAME faith and community groups. The successful candidate will have strong proven success of significant growth within community and other fundraising streams, with good team development experience and knowledge of various income streams. You will be an integral member of the Public Fundraising team, working closely with the Senior Regional Fundraising Manager and Head of Public Fundraising to significantly grow Community income. You will provide strategic vision to grow income and you will have experience managing large budgets and be confident managing multiple projects, delivering them on time and within budget.

This role is permanent and full-time, based in Barkingside, it is paying £35,608.00 - £45,282.00. The closing date for applications is 6 December and interviews are due to take place the following week.

We actively encourage people from ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ Individuals to apply for this role. Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), race, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

If you are not interested but know anyone suitable for this role then we do offer a £250 referral fee if successful.

If you'd like to be considered for this role please send your (word doc) CV to [email protected] or call on 020 7939 7425 to have an initial chat about the position.