Business Development Manager Jobs in Flexible Location
Circa £50,000 per annum
Fixed term (12 months – Parental Leave Cover)
Part home/Part office (London) based
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as a Senior Project Manager (Marketing Portfolio).
The Senior Project Manager (Marketing Portfolio) will work across all parts of the organisation to provide specialist change management services, ensuring key strategic projects, campaigns and programmes of work implement and embed change successfully.
We are seeking an individual with experience in planning and implementing change management strategies, portfolio management in a marketing delivery or a relevant setting, and stakeholder management. To succeed in this role, you should have knowledge and practical experience in project management methodologies (such as Waterfall and Agile) and change management strategy. Additionally, strong communication skills, experience in marketing delivery, and the ability to lead collaboration through facilitating workshops are essential.
Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.
Closing date: 5pm, Monday 17 June 2024.
Interview date: Week commencing 8 July 2024.
In return, we offer:
· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
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Purity is a full-service fundraising agency specialising in telephone and digital channels for charity and NGO fundraising. We work with clients such as Greenpeace, Prostate Cancer UK, and Air Ambulance organisations, focusing on supporter recruitment and development. We are a small team with a passion for fundraising, creating strong partnerships with our clients and providing ethical and exciting journeys for supporters.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Fundraising professional to join our team. Our ideal candidate will have a passion for fundraising and knowledge of the non-profit sector. Previous experience in a senior role in telephone fundraising, team leadership and account management will be essential. They will be a great communicator and team player, leading the Client Services team and the wider Purity team in delivering fundraising campaigns for amazing causes. You will be fully supported by the CEO and the wider Senior Leadership team. Our current Client Services Director will be working on a part time consultancy basis for a period after your start date to help ensure you have the support needed to settle into the role successfully. You will continue to develop the strong relationships we have built with our charity partners, evolving their telemarketing programmes, whilst growing and innovating to support their needs and organisation growth. The role encompasses all communication channels, working with the Digital Campaign Manager to develop digital and supporting communications.
This role is a Senior Leadership role, and we are looking for someone who has clear leadership qualities who has a passion not only for fundraising, but for ethical supporter focussed fundraising.
Team Leadership
* Managing an established team of 5: Senior Account Manager, Account Manager, Accounts Manager, Innovation and Creative Manager, and Digital Campaign Manager
* An integral part of the Senior Management Team
* Working closely with our Head of IT in designing and setting up campaigns and data management
Account Management
• Strong project management skills
• Managing a high-quality client management service from you and your team
• Line management of the client services team including project management and creative roles
• Lead on business including pitches, tenders and proposals
• Developing innovative performance proposals to drive clients fundraising activity and evolve existing programmes • Creating a pipeline of annual activity in line with annual capacity
• Developing telephone and digital communications such as SMS, Email and Social campaigns
• Guiding clients in annual forecast volumes and expected results across campaigns
• Ability to create and deliver regular detailed campaign reviews which include in depth analysis of all KPI’s, data segmentation and innovation to evolve fundraising strategies
• Managing and forecasting Purity’s annual business capacity • Lead on decisions in conjunction with CEO, Directors, Head of IT and Head of Fundraising
• SLT member
• New Business acquisition when required and delivering business objectives and growth, ensuring stability of business and opportunities outside of telephone
• Ability to be flexible and respond positively to change
• Ability to form positive relationships with colleagues, clients, and the sector in general
• Work effectively under pressure, and managing the team to deal with conflicting priorities
• Be a self-starter who is keen to take responsibility for their own work and actions
• Continue to develop ad hoc social and telephone campaigns with our telephone agency partners
• Be able to demonstrate strong IT skills
• A strong understanding of quality and compliance in telephone fundraising and a passion for the third sector is essential
• Previous experience with a charity or fundraising agency working in with TM Campaigns is essential
• Creativity and digital skills are encouraged as we have a digital offering and the Client Services Director works both closely with, and managing the Digital Campaign Manager to provide end to end digital and telephone campaigns
• Ability to understand data manipulation and analysis
• Encouraging best practice across the sector
• Exceptional eye for detail
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
CGD Europe (CGDE), an independent think tank in London, United Kingdom, seeks a highly motivated, dynamic, experienced Finance Manager to join the finance team. You will have strong financial management skills with experience in supporting grant-funded activity; be a qualified or part-qualified accountant with a strong understanding of charity accounting practices (i.e. SORP); and have excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, proactive, detail-oriented individual to enhance the finance function and make an impactful contribution to CGD Europe’s operations and mission in international development.
You will report to the Chief Finance, Planning, and Operations Officer (CFO) and work closely with CGD Europe’s Programme Teams and outsourced accounting team, with support from the HR and Finance Coordinator.
Responsibilities include:
Finance Function
- Work with the CFO, other senior management, and programme staff to develop annual organisational budget of over £7 million
- Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and controls to ensure efficient and effective financial management, ensuring that policies and processes are well-understood by the wider organisation
- Design, implement and manage processes to develop financial forecasts, monitor budgets and programme funds, and reconcile accounts
- Produce financial reports (inc. month-end, year-end, management accounts, budget versus actual, etc) for senior management and Board of Trustees
- Implement internal controls to safeguard assets and mitigate financial risks.
- Review and process expense claims and invoices, working with the HR and Finance Coordinator and CGD Europe’s outsourced accounting team to ensure all employees and suppliers are paid promptly and accurately, that customers are invoiced, debts chased on a timely basis
- Oversee the full functionality of applications and systems related to all financial processes, including Sage Intacct and SAP Concur
- Submission of annual P11Ds and other tax related returns to HMRC
Annual / Project Audits & Governance
- Coordinate project audits and the statutory audit process liaising with external auditors to ensure preparation, timely completion and submission of project and statutory accounts
- Assist CFO with audit(s)
- Assist the preparation of Board and Audit Committee papers
Finance Business Partnering
- Support the Programme and Institutional Advancement Teams with financial proposals, financial management and financial reporting relating to donor funds
- Establish and monitor systems and procedures to manage all contract and grant requirements
- Communicate matters relating to financial planning and operations, exchange ideas and best practice, develop excellent relationships with Programme Teams
- Ensure financial management information is presented in an accessible way and used as appropriate to monitor performance and to influence change alongside other data sources
- Work closely with Programme Teams to ensure proper allocation and utilisation of grant funds
- Develop financial reports on Sage Intacct to support Programme Teams in the financial management of their grants
Other
- Support the wider operations team and perform other duties as assigned
- Line management – While the current position does not involve line management, this managerial role may present opportunities for line management and mentoring in the future. Such responsibilities would include supervision and mentoring, providing guidance and support to facilitate the professional development of direct report(s).
Knowledge & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
- Relevant professional qualification (e.g. CIMA) in full or part
- Strong understanding of The Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP)
Skills & Experience
- Experience of working in the charitable sector in the UK
- Relevant experience in a similar finance role with good attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Experience working with and integrating various financial systems and software programs: Sage Intacct (desirable), SAP Concur (desirable), and Salesforce (preferred)
- Experience in the development of financial systems and processes
- Experience in creating, analysing, and presenting financial information in an accessible way, using Excel and PowerPoint, to Trustees, senior management, staff members and others
- Proven ability to analyse numbers, produce budgets and forecasts, conduct variance analysis, and produce management accounts
- Proven ability to handle multiple grants simultaneously, prioritise tasks, meet tight deadlines across a wide range of activities and work under pressure
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate diplomatically in a diverse, multi-cultural environment
- Proven ability to develop positive relationships across the organisation and with external partners.
- Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
How to Apply
Applicants should submit their resume and a statement stating how they meet the criteria for the role via CGD’s website.
It is a requirement for this role that the successful candidate has, or obtains, the right to live and work in the UK.
It is the expectation that the successful candidate will be within commutable distance to the offices based in SW1. The successful candidate will need to be in the office a minimum of two days a week.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you committed about delivering a high quality, client focused service? Are you experienced at motivating a team and now looking for the next challenge? If you answered yes, then this could be the role for you.
About the role:
Our Complex Needs Service is seeking a Service Manager, who would like to develop their career with a sector-leading organisation. As our Service Manager, you will provide effective management of a high support accommodation service for single homeless people in Camden. Residents of the service will be faced with multiple disadvantages, mental health, substance use and dual diagnosis.
In return, you will receive a comprehensive induction into the organisation, access to our management learning and development programme and continuous support and development, within your role.
About you:
- Proven track record and demonstrable expertise in the provision of a Psychologically informed Environment for vulnerable adults with complex needs that incorporates effective strengths and needs assessment, structured planned support, goal setting and advocacy and that is delivered both through structured case work and group work.
- Experience of managing a team, developing the skills and practice of others with the proven ability to motivate and manage a quality service focused on achieving defined outcomes.
- A track record of delivering high quality outcomes for clients working within a strengths and recovery model.
- The ability to plan, monitor and evaluate services, to ensure that they are responsive to the needs of the clients, meet the purpose they have been commissioned for and fulfil the service specification.
- Have strong networking skills and proven ability to build positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
At Single Homeless Project, we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to having a workforce that is made up of diverse individuals, skills, experiences and abilities. Due to current under –representation at management level, we particularly encourage applications from individuals within our Black and Asian communities.
About us:
Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.
We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 10,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.
We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need.
Important info:
Closing date: Sunday 9th June 2024 at Midnight
Interviews will be held: w/c 17th June 2024
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Because our work is about highlighting women’s experiences and providing gender-specific services to women, all of our positions are open to women only (exempt under Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, part 1).
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Enterprise and Sales Manager to drive and develop Clean Break’s commercial income generation, maximising the income potential of our building and expertise through an ambitious hires and training programme.
You will bring experience of driving commercial business in the cultural or charitable sector, with skills and knowledge of either launching new products or achieving success in breaking into new markets. You’ll have excellent client relationship skills, with experience of converting interest into sales and may have found success in brokering lucrative corporate relationships in a non-profit setting.
You’ll have a strategic approach to sales with experience of achieving targets and will be skilled in monitoring and analysing finances to develop concise reporting and sales projections.
You will be pivotal in securing new business for Clean Break’s training and hires offers, delivering strategic marketing plans and driving lucrative relationships with cultural organisations and businesses.
Please read the Recruitment Pack before applying for this role.
The deadline for applying for this role is 12pm on Monday 10 June 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for an inspirational person to join us as an Assistant Shop Manager in our Shelter Furniture shop in Erdington. This is an exciting opportunity, and we'd like you to join us to help raise vital funds for homeless and badly housed people.
You will work closely with the Shop Manager to ensure the shop looks welcoming, visually appealing and the team of volunteers are motivated and keen to engage with customers and maximise sales.
About Shelter
A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time.
This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.
We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.
About the role
You will assist the Shop Manager in the recruitment, support and development of a strong community focused shop team and empower them to maximise Shelter's income. Representing Shelter in your local community, ensuring that you and your team share your knowledge of Shelter's cause with customers, volunteers, donors and potential Shelter clients will also be important aspects of the role. You will always ensure a safe, clean, bright and happy environment for your team to work in and for your customers to shop in, in turn attracting potential donors and volunteers.
About you
- You are a naturally energetic person with an enthusiasm for managing and empowering people.
- Your extraordinary motivational skills will enable you to inspire your team to increase sales and control costs. Above all, you are ready to take on a new challenge and have a keen interest in Shelter's cause.
- We’re looking for someone friendly and personable, who can work well as part of a team and is proficient using Microsoft Office application and other systems used.
Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society
Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join our great team at Carer Support West Cumbria delivering support to unpaid carers of all ages, helping them carry out their caring role and maintain their own wellbeing by providing a flexible and varied programme of services that meet individual needs along their caring journey.
We are recruiting a Development Manager who will lead on the growth of the organisation by identifying service development possibilities through new funding streams, partnerships, and commissioning opportunities. They will also work to raise the profile of Carer Support West Cumbria and extend the reach of services to increase impact and revenue.
This role will give you the chance to contribute to a successful established charity and be at the forefront of creating positive change in your community.
If you are passionate about making a real difference to someone’s life, this could be an exciting opportunity for you.
Our generous employment benefits include:
- Being part of an energised, passionate team
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
- Pension Scheme with 7.5% employer contribution
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Supportive working environment with a focus on mental health and wellbeing
- Training plan with opportunities for continuing professional and personal development
- Based in the town of Cockermouth on the edge of the Lake District National Park
Visit our website to download the Application Pack containing the Job Description/Person Specification and an Application Form.
To support and improve the quality of life of unpaid carers in West Cumbria.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
What the job involves
We're looking for a Workplace Health and Safety Manager to join our vibrant charity. This is a diverse and interesting role. You’ll play a key role in the safe and smooth running of our office, compliance, health and safety as well as facilities administration. As a ‘go to’ Workplace manager at the charity you’ll spend a few days a week working out of our London Office. You’ll be the expert in your field and will help to train and coach others to ensure they meet legal requirements when running fundraising and volunteer events. The role manages a co-ordinator to assist in running our 1-floor office in London Bridge.
You’ll have input in developing our Health and Safety policies, risk assessments, and be available to investigate any incidents.
You’ll get to work with a number of colleagues from across the organisation – from supporting the People Team to plan inductions of new starters to helping the Experience Team plan office events.
As a manager, you’ll manage one co-ordinator and the budget for the department. You'll be a key contact with contractors and build our relationship with them. You'll manage processes for ordering supplies, arranging logistics of work from home equipment and purchase orders.
What we want from you
To be successful in this role, you’ll have extensive experience in workplace and health and safety roles or office facilities, supported by a recognised qualification. You’ll also proven experience in developing and implementing effective processes to embed a safe workplace culture.
You’ll be able to work unsupervised and be a creative thinker using your own initiative. This role requires proactivity, problem solving and prioritisation skills.
You’ll interact with lots of different people (internal and external stakeholders) on a daily basis and be an excellent communicator. You’ll be working with a diverse group of people and will need to be able to put across complex information in an understandable way. You’ll be able to create excellent working relationships with suppliers, building staff and charity colleagues.
Why work with us?
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.
Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.
Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Prostate Cancer UK, we believe that equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to building a strong and innovative workplace that represents, and can advocate for, the communities we support.
It’s our ambition to become an anti-racist organisation, and our mission to advance racial equity in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.
We’re continuously learning more about the needs of our colleagues, and have three amazing People Networks, sponsored by our Leadership team: Pride, Mind & Body and Multicultural.
Ways of working
Our hybrid working approach combines the best of flexible working – a positive work/life balance, inclusive and accessible platforms, and online information at our fingertips.
Next steps
More information on what we offer, as well as the role, can be found on our vacancies page. Please download our job profile document (job description) with our ‘How to apply’ section sharing the key points to refer to in your application and to apply.
Got a question? Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or questions – we’re here to help
The closing date is Sunday 16th June 2024. Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time.
Interviews: By arrangement. Currently scheduled for Thursday 20th and Friday 21st June 2024.
We're looking for an inspirational person to join us as an Assistant Shop Manager in our Shelter shop in Hampstead Heath. This is an exciting opportunity, and we'd like you to join us to help raise vital funds for homeless and badly housed people.
You will work closely with the Shop Manager to ensure the shop looks welcoming, visually appealing and the team of volunteers are motivated and keen to engage with customers and maximise sales.
About Shelter
A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time.
This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.
We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.
About the role
You will assist the Shop Manager in the recruitment, support and development of a strong community focused shop team and empower them to maximise Shelter's income. Representing Shelter in your local community, ensuring that you and your team share your knowledge of Shelter's cause with customers, volunteers, donors and potential Shelter clients will also be important aspects of the role. You will always ensure a safe, clean, bright and happy environment for your team to work in and for your customers to shop in, in turn attracting potential donors and volunteers.
About you
- You are a naturally energetic person with an enthusiasm for managing and empowering people.
- Your extraordinary motivational skills will enable you to inspire your team to increase sales and control costs. Above all, you are ready to take on a new challenge and have a keen interest in Shelter's cause.
- We’re looking for someone friendly and personable, who can work well as part of a team and is proficient using Microsoft Office application and other systems used.
Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society
Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Mark Evison Foundation is a charity working in London state schools promoting the personal development of young people through challenge. We invite and mentor non-academic proposals for challenge from 17 year olds. It is exciting work, bringing out the best in young people.
The Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to join this fast-growing charity at an exciting time and make a significant impact as our first Development Director. You will be responsible for our fundraising strategy and setting up and professionalising our fundraising function. You will have the backing of a committed group of Trustees and volunteers who are eager to help and support your work. You will also be responsible for fundraising for the MEF across several areas, and for developing funding initiatives for our future.
We are looking for someone with a great track record of success in fundraising, who can thrive in a small ambitious team. We will expect you to represent our interests in a range of public and private contexts; to be a confident and pro-active verbal and written communicator; and a skilled networker with a strong track record of relationship building.
Responsibilities and Duties
- To establish a fundraising strategy and ensure fundraising compliance.
- To generate income from individual donors at the low, mid and major gift level. To support the Executive Trustee steward existing, and cultivate new, major donors.
- To research and develop a trust and foundation pipeline and prepare and submit grant applications and draft progress reports
- To grow our income and diversify our donor pool through targeted campaigns
- To grow our network – including influencers and organisations that can help to raise our profile
- To ensure appropriate stewardship processes are in place so that donors at all levels feel well thanked and informed of their impact.
- To grow our presence amongst small to medium businesses, London schools and local residents
- To build partnerships with businesses to extend our profile and find new funding opportunities
- To effectively engage schools and businesses to support the Foundation, to raise awareness and help raise funds
- To liaise with the team on a regular basis to explore better community engagement, local connections, and fundraising opportunities
- To report regularly to the Board on income, prospects, and strategic objectives in alignment with our objectives
- To help foster a positive culture of fundraising across the organisation
- To promote the MEF widely, through the written word and social media
- To research and plan fundraising events, with other MEF staff and the charity’s trustees
For more information please visit our website or see the attached Job Description below
ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
We are looking for a Business Analyst to join our Oracle Support team at the Harris Federation head office.
WORKING WITH US
The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.
We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.
As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.
To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the Why Work For Us page.
MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
You will be responsible for identifying requirements, analysing processes, and recommending solutions to improve efficiency, productivity and effectiveness of the Oracle solution within the organisation.
You will also ensure end-end processes are appropriately documented, maintained and effective, identifying areas for improvement and utilising critical thinking abilities to dissect complex problems and propose appropriate solutions.
The role will also involve facilitating stakeholder engagement, conducting workshops and interviews, and collaborating with our Oracle Implementation partner to assess and validate proposed solutions.
A full list of responsibilities can be found in the Job Pack.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We would like to hear from you if you have:
- High levels of numeracy with excellent attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to wide range of users
- Familiarity with system architecture, system configuration, database structures and change methodologies
- The ability to operate in a dynamic environment where requirements evolve rapidly, embracing continuous learning
- Knowledge of Oracle Fusion or other complex ERP Software (preferred but not essential)
- Experience in utilising process mapping software such MS Vision and Lucid
- Familiarity with Agile and Kanban methodologies (preferred but not essential)
- Strong ownership and accountability along with a positive can-do attitude
- The ability to be a positive team player, working with others to deliver exceptional results.
- The ability to use time management techniques to plan and organise workload, managing peaks and troughs
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including:
- Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression
- Annual performance and loyalty bonus
- Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution
- 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts
- Electric car salary sacrifice scheme (up to 40% discount)
- Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare
- Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
- Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
- Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts
- 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees
- Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans
For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.
APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION
If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation.
Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date.
When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application.
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The Finance Manager will be providing bespoke financial management capacity-building support, ensuring compliance with statutory/funder requirements, and supporting operational/strategic management and planning resources. The role holder is also expected to support HQ Finance function.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our financial hub, you will be supporting the CFO, Deputy Director of Finance and our senior leadership team to set up the Financial Centre of Excellence dedicated to supporting Black and racially Minoritised community groups.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
A. Support the CFO and Deputy Director of Finance and senior leadership team to set up the Financial Centre of Excellence dedicated to supporting Black and racially Minoritised community groups.
B. Provide bespoke financial management capacity-building support to Black and racialized organisations in 8 London boroughs, including supporting groups to:
1. Conducting financial health checks and developing and implementing action plans.
2. Provide training, and guidance to groups supported on ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory and funder requirements governing the sector, employer responsibilities training, and governance.
3. Support the development and implementation of financial strategies operational/strategic management and planning resources.
4. Provide training and guidance on risk identification and mitigation and annual reports and accounts.
5. Support the delivery of webinars/masterclasses to participants
6. Support developing effective online learning tools and platforms to cascade learning.
7. Support the delivery of a proactive finance service ‘Critical Friend’ providing financial advice, support, scrutiny, and challenge to the organisations.
8. Support groups to plan resources, assess the implications of service proposals, and provide financial modelling and analysis of service options for projects and initiatives.
9. Contribute to the provision of financial support across the Ubele hubs, in forecasting both in-year and future-year income and expenditure, ensuring these are accurate, appropriate, and supported through activity and performance analysis.
10. Support the Deputy Finance Director as required on a range of financial and management accounting, budgetary, reconciliation, reporting, and payment tasks where relevant, for the designated service area.
11.Support the Ubele senior leadership team and staff in the development and updating of the project organisational and annual budget to ensure that it supports the outcomes set out in our strategic plan.
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Are you passionate about driving ethical governance and risk management within a values-driven environment? A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join us at LHC Procurement Group as the Group Governance & Risk Manager and lead the charge in ensuring our organisation operates at the highest standards of integrity and compliance.
What you will be doing:
- Lead the review and application of the Group’s governance requirements under the direction of the Board and Group Managing Director.
- Serve as a focal point for LHC governance, supporting the Board in discharging its duties compliantly and professionally.
- Conduct regular assessments of the effectiveness of governance committees and risk management strategies.
- Oversee the risk and quality management functions, ensuring proactive mitigation of business risks.
- Develop and manage assurance frameworks, audit arrangements, and Board induction processes.
- Coordinate submissions to regulatory bodies and ensure compliance with relevant laws and standards.
What you need:
- Experience in facilitating good governance within a regulated environment, preferably within housing, charity, or not-for-profit sectors.
- Understanding of governance models, legal requirements, and best practices in corporate governance.
- Strong organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Ability to work with confidential information and deliver under pressure.
- Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience; Governance qualification is desirable.
- Proficiency in IT systems, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
What You'll Get:
- Basic salary on POC starting at £52,032 (inc LW).
- Local Government Pension Scheme (Defined Benefit).
- 34 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- 36-hour week.
- Personal training and development plan.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Employee Discounts.
If you're ready to make a difference and drive excellence in governance and risk management, we want to hear from you. Apply now and join us in our mission to deliver better buildings and homes that enhance local communities.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this job posting before the application deadline if a suitable candidate is identified. Therefore, don’t miss out on this chance. Apply today!
We improve lives and places through the impact of our products & services and social value generated through our community benefit funding & activity
About us
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly skilled Training Development Manager to join our small, friendly and hard-working team.
We are Laurelle Brown Training and Consultancy (LBTC), an independent consultancy founded in 2017, as a response to the persistent challenges and discrimination faced by racialised children across the services and support systems they rely on. We collaborate with partners to strengthen equity, diversity and inclusion across complex systems for children.
We are a dynamic and busy consultancy, with 5 staff members, and a pool of associate consultants and trainers that support the delivery of our work. We do: (1) Learning and development, (2) Facilitation, (3) Change and transformation, and (4) Evidence and insight. Our team work remotely and attend team meetings in London (where the company is based) a couple of times a year, and deliver in-person services across the UK all year round.
A substantial proportion of our work focuses on racism, marginalisation and discrimination and as such we welcome applications from those with personal experience of these issues, and who are typically underrepresented in senior leadership roles. This includes individuals who identify as racially minoritised or from a Black and minoritised ethnic background.
Please review the job description attached to this advert.
The important bits
- 30 hours per week (0.8 FTE)
- Part-time, flexible working (Pattern to be agreed with candidate)
- £36,000 (FTE) / £28,800 (0.8FTE)
- Fixed term, 12 months with potential to extend
- Hybrid working – mostly remote (c60%), with some in-person delivery and events (c40%)
- Generous 28 days annual leave, 5% pension provision, flexible working, family friendly culture and wellbeing focus.
The role
- Training development and delivery – Develop, create and deliver sector-leading training, virtual, in-person and e-learning, while overseeing allocation and delivery of all training bookings. Leading on internal EDI training and building relationships with clients and partners.
- Quality assurance and impact – Work with stakeholders to develop impact and evaluation methods and reporting. Developing and implementing training model and relevant assurance processes and tools, including learning journeys.
- Associate management – Develop and maintain associate management framework, build, manage and support high-performing team, and execute strategy.
- Leadership and organisational development – Use knowledge and experience to provide strategic thought advice and leadership, delivery special projects with fresh ideas, insights and solutions, contribute to business development and strategy.
About you
We’re looking for a Training Development Manager with technical and knowledge skills. Someone who can design, and deliver, high-impact training and facilitation for audiences across statutory, voluntary and community sectors. You will develop our Associate Strategy, in addition to effective, collaborative and innovative operational practices, in alignment with our methodology.
You will have successfully developed, implemented, and evaluated short and long-term training programmes in the children and young people sector; clearing obstacles to delivery; engaging diverse audiences, including senior leaders; co-facilitating; designing for impact and detail; managing trainers; and reflecting and applying learning for continuous improvement.
This role is a great match for a strategic thinker with strong virtual working skills, an adeptness for fast-paced environments and deep understanding of the impact of structural inequalities on child welfare systems, workforces and outcomes in the UK.
Please see the full job description for more information: Training Development Manager 2024.pdf
What we offer
We offer a genuine opportunity to contribute to the tackling of inequalities across systems for children and young people, a passionate and friendly team and a stimulating environment where you can fulfil your potential.
We are committed to the development of all our staff, so you can expect to continue to develop your skills in a range of areas.
To apply
- Please submit your CV and Cover Letter of no more than two A4 pages explaining why you have applied for the role and how you meet the job description.
- Application Deadline: 9am on Monday 17th June 2024
Recruitment process
We break it up into 3 stages:
- A skill-based task to complete and present at virtual panel interview (1 week to prepare).
- A virtual panel interview where you will discuss your experience and skills with our Director, Business Manager and an Associate (1 hour) - scheduled for Tuesday 25 June 2024.
- An in-person panel interview you will demonstrate your training/facilitation skills with our Director and an LBTC partner (30 minutes) - scheduled for Tuesday 4 July 2024 in London.
Please submit your CV and Cover Letter (of no more than two A4 pages) explaining why you have applied for the role and how you meet the job description.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Bexley
Salary: Salary Band 4.3
£39,727.10 - £42,340.73 per annum (please note successful candidates are usually appointed at bottom of relevant band)
Hours: 37.5 hours pr week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 21st June 2024 at 12 noon
Virtual Interview Date: 4th July 2024
Are you looking for a rewarding role working for an intersectional feminist organisation? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our team as Refuge Service Manager at Solace Women's Aid.
We exist to end the harm done through gender-based violence. Our aim is to work to prevent violence and abuse, as well as providing services to meet the individual needs of survivors, particularly women and children. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives, free from abuse.
Our core values reflect our history and were developed in consultation with staff and service users. Feminism and intersectionality are key to our work and we are committed to the principles of being survivor-led, trauma-informed, empowering, diverse, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory.
About the Service
The Solace’s Bexley refuge is a pan London provision working with women and their children who have fled domestic abuse. Our Bexley refuge provides high quality trauma informed support, crisis intervention and accommodation to women and children. You will be responsible for three refuges across the London borough of Bexley and the line management of a small team of specialist workers.
About the Role
We are seeking a Service Manager to lead our refuge services in Bexley. As the service manager, you will be leading on Solace’s response to women fleeing domestic abuse in Bexley. You will be responsible for:
- The day-to-day management of our Bexley refuge provision
- The development and maintenance of effective relationships with colleagues and a range of stakeholders
- Hold line management responsibility for a small specialist team providing holistic support to survivors of domestic abuse.
About You
We are seeking someone with strong leadership skills with a commitment to keeping survivors at the centre of service delivery whilst also delivering on service targets. You will have a passion for ending male violence against women and girls (MVAWG) as well as a thorough understanding of MVAWG and experience of refuge service provision and resettlement pathways.
As women we know that we don’t always apply for jobs unless we meet all of the criteria. If this applies to you, we ask that you consider using the supporting statement to show us how you believe your experience and skills will enable you to do the role, and how you think we might support you to develop in the role.
We understand that you may not have all the knowledge, experience, and skills mentioned in the Job Profile Document. However, your interpersonal skills, passion to have a positive impact, commitment to our purpose, and ability to learn quickly and collaborate effectively will be equally important. If you wish to learn more about the role or if you are unsure about whether to apply, we encourage you to contact our recruitment team.
What we can offer you
We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including:
- Flexible working
- Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Employer pension contribution
- Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
- Access to Inclusion Networks
- Daily clinical debriefing
- Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice
- Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits and savings
- Flow & Restore yoga classes
- Meditation sessions
- Cycle to Work Scheme
How to apply
Please submit your CV and Supporting Statement through the recruitment portal. When applying for this role, kindly highlight in your Supporting Statement how your values, knowledge, transferrable skills, and experience align with each point within the following sections of the Job Profile Document:
- Values, Behaviours & Competencies
- Knowledge, Experience and Skills
Solace Women's Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Our Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work. If you require any support to apply for this role, please email us.
This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
As part of safer recruitment practices, we carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks.
No agencies.