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The Holocaust Educational Trust (HET) are pleased to be exclusively partnering with Robertson Bell in their search for a Finance Director to join their close-knit, dynamic team on a permanent basis, in this newly revamped role. The Holocaust Educational Trust’s mission is to ensure that people from every background are educated about the Holocaust and the important lessons to be learned for today.

They are seeking an experienced, strategic accounting professional to work with the Treasurer, Chief Executive and Managing Director, to devise and implement the Trust’s finance strategy, to ensure they have the resources they need to deliver their charitable objectives. The Finance Director will be responsible for ensuring an effective finance function; leading on the financial management of the Trust; overseeing financial compliance and governance; and the development and oversight of our Financial Strategy.

The organisation:

HET work to make sure that the millions who were murdered in this dark period of history are remembered, and honour those who survived and continue to tell the world of their experiences. Since 1988, the Holocaust Educational Trust has worked with schools, universities and communities around the UK to raise awareness and understanding of the Holocaust.

Through their flagship programme, the Lessons from Auschwitz Project, tens of thousands of young people have had the opportunity to see for themselves the site of the former Nazi concentration and death camp Auschwitz-Birkenau. They return inspired and passionate about ensuring that the legacy of the Holocaust continues for generations to come.

The key duties of the Director of Finance are as follows:

The successful candidate will have:

This is a hybrid role based in London, offering the potential to work from home up to three days per week. It presents a full time opportunity, although 0.8 FTE will be considered for the right candidate. The closing date for applications is on Sunday 2^nd June with first stage interviews taking place the week commencing the 10^th June. Applications will be under continuous review before then so please don’t delay in submitting your CV for consideration!

Are you a skilled Finance Business Partner seeking a new challenge? Do you have strong project experience? Do you have a passion for Financial modelling? Are you on a short notice period or available immediately? If so, please read on…

My client is a leading Education charity based in central London seeking an interim Finance Business Partner to join and assist with a large upcoming project for the coming 9-12 month period.

The main responsibilities of the interim Finance Business Partner are:

• Own the financial model for the loan facility with the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham, ensuring that income and expenditure forecasts and cash flow are kept up to date and all covenants are met.
• Work with the Director on the service charge forecasting and scenario planning as they market the building to new tenants.
• Provide a liaison between the finance team and the project teams within the venture to ensure everyone understands their role in complying with financial processes and policies.
• Lead on preparing month-end management accounts for all areas of responsibility, ensuring delivery of timely, accurate and robust reporting of financial performance against budget, forecasts and KPIs.

My client is looking for:

• Qualified accountant.
• Proven experience in project environment.
• Strong Financial Modelling/Analysis experience.
• Experience within property is desirable.
• Experience of working with a range of internal and external partners including non-finance personnel.

My client can offer a flexible approach to working, with 2 days a week going into the office based in central London and the rest working remotely. There is also a opportunity for this role to become permanent.

Applications are under constant review and the post can close early if the right candidate is found. Please apply immediately if this role is of interest.

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

Job Title: Management Accountant

Organisation: Professional membership body

Location: Central London with hybrid working

Hours: Full-time

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £63,000 per annum

A leading professional membership body based in central London is seeking a Management Accountant on a full-time, permanent basis. The organisation is a prestigious and historic professional body providing an impressive array of qualifications, services and resources to its members.

The role will manage a small team, and the organisation offers a highly flexible working environment with an excellent benefits package.

Key points:

-Management Accountant role at medium sized professional membership body

-Full-time permanent role with salary of £63,000 per annum

-Hybrid working – 2 days per week on average in central London

-Managing small team of 1-2 staff

-Role covers monthly management accounts, month-end work, all budgeting and forecasting, business partnering to senior stakeholders and financial planning

-Fully-qualified accountant essential

-Charity sector/membership sector experience preferred

-Excellent benefits package

The role would be best suited to a candidate with demonstrable experience in a similar management accounting or business partnering role in a comparable organisation.

Please note that interviews will be on a rolling basis for this position.

Please send your CV for immediate consideration. 

The Rugby Portobello Trust (RPT) is a North Kensington charity that has been supporting children, young people and families from all across west London since 1884. Through arts, sport, music, mentoring and support in academics, employment, mental health and wellbeing, we help children and young people in our community to overcome barriers to reach their full potential. We have a team of around 40 staff members and we support more than 1,300 children, young people and families every year. We run services six days per week and we are supported by more than 200 volunteers and 1,500 local funders. The Rugby Portobello Trust is a part of the national charity People Potential Possibilities (P3 Charity).

This is a really exciting time for the charity as we celebrate our 140th anniversary and look towards our next phase of development to ensure we’re offering the best possible support to the next generation in our community. To do this, we are recruiting for a Director of Youth and Family Services to lead and manage operational service delivery and the delivery of our outreach and community engagement in and around west London. The Director will ensure the delivery of excellent services through innovation and co-production and foster an organisational culture that strengthens our brand and stays true to the values and mission of RPT and P3 Charity. You will embed a people-first, values-based ethos and maintain an environment where safeguarding is central. You will support the retention and development of both existing and new programmes in conjunction with the Director of Fundraising & Communications and in line with the values and strategic vision of the organisation. In addition, you will be an integral member of P3’s Senior Leadership Team, manage a number of operational leads, and work closely with the Chief Operating Officer to support the development and long-term vision of RPT and P3 Charity.

The successful candidate will have previous experience delivering community services and will enjoy working in a busy, vibrant environment. A people person at heart, you will be able to build relationships at all levels and be confident acting as an ambassador for the charity. You will be solutions focused with experience of delivering strategies for change and providing excellent strategic leadership. You will also be well versed in providing operational leadership and ensuring the wellbeing and safety of all stakeholders and staff. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, passionate team and we are looking for someone who will bring the same level of passion for our mission.

Rugby Portobello Trust are partnering with Prospectus to recruit for this vacancy. To apply please submit your CV and a two page supporting statement, preferably in Microsoft Word/PDF format. The statement should outline your motivation for joining RPT and why you feel you would be a good fit for this role. You should also demonstrate your experience and skillset with examples relating to the Who We Need section in the Appointment Brief. If you have any further questions or would like to know more about this opportunity please contact Steven Fraser from Prospectus.
 
As a specialist Recruitment Practice Prospectus are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Prospectus invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

Board Member  Finance / Environmental / IT 

UK Remote with occasional in person meetings

£5,577

Due to three of our client's current Board members stepping down from their positions following completion of their six-year terms, they are looking to fill three vacancies on their Board with individuals who can strengthen their existing skills-based Board by bringing high level knowledge and experience in one or more of the below key areas:

• Treasury and Corporate Finance (strategy and funding options)
• Environmental (green agenda / achieving net zero carbon)
• Strategic IT and Data (using data effectively)

The successful applicant will be a member of their Board and a member of one or more of the following committees:

• Audit and Risk
• Board Effectiveness and People
• Customer Assurance

The successful applicants will be appointed at the July Board meeting however term of office will commence in September 2024. The Board typically meet online however there are approximately four in person meetings a year, which also include overnight stays

As a full Board Member, the remuneration is £5,577 p.a. plus reasonable expenses.

They welcome applications from people of all ages, backgrounds, and communities, and seek to improve the collective diversity of thought and experience across their Board. They will make reasonable adjustments to the selection process if required.

The interviews for this vacancy will be held on 16th & 17th July 2024 at their Wellingborough office with informal conversations taking place on the 2nd July 2024.

Closing date: 12 noon on Tuesday 4th June 2024

Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be working with a fantastic major UK charity who strive to create a just world, free from poverty. An exciting opportunity exists for a Philanthropy Lead to join the team. As Philanthropy Lead, you will develop and implement a visionary strategy targeted at captivating the attention of ultra-high net worth and high net worth individuals, including a new generation of donors. This is a full-time, permanent role, hybrid working in London.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will have solid experience of developing and delivering a philanthropy strategy which contributes to the organisations overall strategic aims on income and relationships. Ideal candidates will have solid experience of securing 5 and 6 figure gifts from philanthropists and/or family foundations. You will have good experience of high-level relationship management and support which enables senior stakeholder to grow income and networks. Exceptional communication, networking, influencing, negotiating and persuading skills are also essential for this role. Strong sector knowledge and a familiarity with the charitable/funding sector would be a bonus, however it is not essential for the role.

If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis and roles may closer earlier than initially indicated.

Prospectus is delighted to be working with The Anne Frank Trust UK to recruit a Fundraising Manager for a temporary position of up to three months.  

The Anne Frank Trust UK is an education charity that envisages a society safe from prejudice and discrimination. Thye believe that through education young people can be made more aware of the damage prejudice and hateful attitudes cause and be equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to challenge attitudes and actions.

The post holder will be responsible for low to mid value income streams. With support from the Director of Development, responsibilities could include: creating boutique events to appeal to Anne Frank Trust mid value donors and prospects, identifying challenge event fundraising opportunities for 2023 / 2024 and scoping out options for a 2023 mass / matched giving appeal and progressing delivery of the project.

The successful candidate will have worked in a fundraising role within a charity, have excellent project management skills and  a solid understanding of community and challenge event fundraising.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Jessica Stoddart at Prospectus.  
   
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you. To apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply.

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a pregnancy research charity to recruit an excellent direct marketing or individual giving fundraiser to join the Individual Giving and Engagement team.

This position will lead on the management and development of projects and campaigns to acquire new and increase the value and loyalty of existing supporters across both digital and direct channels. You will be responsible for a portfolio of Individual Giving Fundraising across single, regular, prize-led, payroll, legacy and in-memory giving.

You will work closely with team members to develop supporter journeys and digital acquisition to grow acquisition and retention rates.

This varied role will involve briefing, monitoring and managing stakeholder relationships for Individual Giving campaigns and projects to ensure effective financial management, data management, supporter care, supporter engagement, digital product management and marketing processes are followed.

The ideal candidate will have experience of: 

• Managing Individual Giving campaigns (acquisition and retention) across a variety of direct and digital channels
• Using databases to inform Individual Giving campaigns
• Managing and delivering budgets and working with agencies
• Monitoring and evaluating campaigns, reporting results and make recommendations to improve performance.

This charity is also interested in applications from candidates with relevant skills in direct marketing who have not previously worked in a charity setting.

This is a hybrid role requiring 50% time in their Central London Office.

Benefits include;

• 25 days’ paid holiday, plus bank holidays, annual incremental increase and te option to Buy up to 5 extra days of holiday
• Enhanced maternity & parental leave pay
• Pension scheme - Contribution rate is 4% employer and 4% employee.
• Considerate working practices including 6 ’flex’ hours each month, no working lunches, or late working
• Continuous career development and training

This charity are considering applications and interviewing on a rolling basis so for more information about this position and next steps please apply here now and a consultant will be in touch to discuss further.

Harris Hill Charities Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Ivy Rock Partners are pleased to be working with an outstanding housing association to recruit a Head of Rent Setting and Compliance to join their team.

This role is reporting directly to the Finance Director of Operations and the responsibilities will involve leading the rent-setting process and conducting thorough financial reviews.

This is a hybrid working role 1-2 days in the office based in Central London.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing technical advice to the organization and ensure that the organisation complies fully with the Rent Standard of the Regulator of Social Housing and individual rent agreements
• Ensuring the accuracy of financial information related to rent accounting
• Contacting customers related to the rent setting
• Being the lead responsible for the annual audit and Regulatory returns
• Leverage data analytics to identify inconsistencies and other issues and driving improvements in operational services and processes
• Being accountable for preparing rent budgets

You will:

• Be a CCAB qualified accountant with relevant sector experience
• Have a strong understanding of the housing regulatory framework for landlords with a particular focus on knowledge around the Rent Standard
• Have substantial hands-on technical expertise and the ability to cultivate strong working relationships with all relevant service providers, suppliers, and stakeholders
• Experienced in managing external and internal auditors

Benefits include:

• 30 days annual leave (not including bank holidays)
• Two additional paid volunteering days each year
• Flexible benefits scheme
• Competitive salaries that are benchmarked regularly against current market rates
• 4 x salary life assurance
• Up to 10% pension contribution

Please get in contact with Megan Hunter for a confidential conversation about this role.

We are looking for a Trust Fundraiser and Case Support Officer to join a team with a well known national health and social welfare charity, to secure income from medium-sized grant-giving charitable trusts and foundations.

This is a hybrid role with one day a week in the London office.

The Charity
A warm and collaborative charity, dedicated to supporting people through the most difficult times of their lives from palliative and bereavement care to supporting families with the loss of a loved one.

You will be joining a highly respected organisation, with an inclusive working culture, offering fantastic benefits including structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities to aid career progression, 27 days holiday - rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays and a company pension scheme as well as much more.

The Role
Join a team of four to research new trust opportunities, provide first class stewardship to a portfolio of donors, seeking to retain them as well as uplift their donations, wherever possible.

Carft compelling funding applications to secure gifts ranging from £10-30k.

Support service information requests from fundraising teams and translate them into project briefs and compelling case for support materials.

Maintain accurate, up to date and comprehensive records of trusts on the fundraising database or CRM system (currently Raisers Edge).

The Candidate
Experience of securing gifts of over 10k from trusts.

Experience of maintaining relationships with funders and providing tailored donor care and stewardship plans.

Experience of project-based fundraising and the development of restricted and unrestricted propositions within a fundraising team .

Experience of developing pipelines of trust income and activity.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Please note this charity will interview on a rolling basis, so do get in touch ASAP to find out more.

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Make a Lasting Impact: Philanthropy Manager

Join the MS Society as our Philanthropy Manager and be part of a passionate team dedicated to stopping multiple sclerosis. This is an exciting 18-month fixed-term contract opportunity for an experienced major donor fundraiser to make a significant difference.

The Role:

• Develop and manage a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, cultivating relationships to secure substantial philanthropic gifts.
• Lead a team of three Philanthropy Officers, providing guidance and support to achieve ambitious fundraising targets.
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Philanthropy and Special Events, contributing to the overall strategy and implementation of the Philanthropy programme.
• Represent the MS Society at high-profile events and meetings, engaging with influential individuals and key stakeholders.

What We Offer:

• Salary: £41,260 - £43,735 per annum plus excellent benefits.
• Hybrid working: Office-based in London, N4, with flexibility to work remotely.
• Career growth: Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Inclusive culture: We value diversity and promote an environment where everyone can thrive.
• Meaningful work: Contribute to our mission of stopping multiple sclerosis and supporting those affected by the condition.

About You:

• Extensive experience in securing five and six-figure major gifts from individuals in a charity environment.
• Proven success in identifying, cultivating, and inspiring philanthropists to support the cause.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities, tailored to various audiences and platforms.
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and work under pressure.

The MS Society: We are a community of people living with multiple sclerosis, scientists, campaigners, volunteers, and fundraisers, united in our mission to stop MS. Our work is driven by the hopes and aspirations of those affected by the condition, and we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research, and provide award-winning support and information.

Join Our Mission: If you're passionate about making a lasting impact and want to be part of a dedicated team, we want to hear from you. Apply now by submitting your CV and a supporting statement showcasing how you meet the essential criteria.

Together, we are strong enough to stop MS.

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

Prospectus is delighted to be working with a well-known global charity supporting the welfare of local communities and their animals to appoint their new HR / Business Change Manager – People and Culture to cover a parental leave for a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is a pivotal role to assist our client’s team through the provision of a high-level HR service, operating as a business partner guiding the charity through re-structures and overall organisational change. The post holder will provide day-to-day HR advice and guidance to Directors, Heads of Department, Managers and staff on People & Culture matters, as well as providing insights on HR policy implementation. The successful candidate will also work on initiatives and projects in the People & Culture’s operating plan to improve organisational performance ranging from talent management, diversity & inclusion, performance management, reward, and benefits review.

We are on the hunt for an all-rounded, CIPD qualified, HR generalist with extensive experience in change management and digital transformation. To be successful, you need to have strong experience working in a business focused / income generating environment as an HR Business Partner and solid systems knowledge and use of HR systems. You will be a change leader, able to embrace and facilitate change and to bring a continual improvement mindset. You will have excellent influencing and negotiation skills with the ability to persuade others to follow organisation systems and procedures.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, Prospectus is committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

In order to apply, please submit your up-to-date CV. Please note that cover letters are not needed for this vacancy. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call to brief you on the role.

Senior Finance Manager | £60,000 - £64,600 | Permanent | Fully Remote / Home Based

For the UK's largest not-for-profit social enterprise in the employment and social mobility sector, we are recruiting a Senior Finance Manager. This role will provide high quality financial information and analysis to senior managers and external stakeholders supporting decision-making. This is a highly commercial role, which is key in ensuring service quality is maximised, and financial performance targets are achieved. The Senior Finance Manager will lead a team of 4 and will suit someone happy to work fully remotely whilst developing excellent relationships across a large, multi-location organisation.

Main Duties:

• Budgeting and Cost Control - Lead divisional budget setting and forecasting process
• Coordinate monthly key variance summary in financial performance and KPIs for senior management
• Interpret and present complex financial information to non-finance managers, supporting decision-making and improvements to budget and forecast performance
• Financial Reporting - Maintain robust financial controls across the division and coordinate the audit process with the financial reporting team. Preparation of year end accounts, liaising with auditors
• Lead the team to produce external financial returns to funders, dealing with queries
• Financial Analysis - Support business planning process, and short- and medium-term financial targets
• Lead the production of the multi-year financial forecast with the FP&A team
• Lead in planning and managing the year-end accounts closedown process
• Lead and develop workflows to ensure month-end processes are robust
• Work with Project Accounting team to provide finance support in costing, pricing, and tendering of new business opportunities
• Lead and motivate a team of Finance Managers and Management Accountants

Person Specification:

• CCAB Qualified
• Substantial experience of working at senior level in financial management across a complex organisation
• Experience leading and motivating a team
• Experience leading strategic work streams supporting annual accounting cycle and longer-term financial planning requirements
• Experience of financial planning, costing, and option / investment appraisals
• Experience of budgeting, planning, reporting, and supporting budget holders

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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

Are you experienced in email marketing campaigns? We are delighted to be working with a great health charity to recruit their Email Marketing Manager. This role will lead on email marketing strategies across the charity, creating targeted communications and engagement with audiences.

Working as the Email Marketing Manager you will manage Dotdigital and work creative media agencies to produce engaging and relevant email marketing campaigns. You will be an excellent stakeholder manager, advising and producing key stats and insight to increase customer acquisition and retention. Working remotely with flexible working hours, you will be part of a  collaborative team reporting into the Head of Digital Marketing and managing 1 member of staff.

To be an excellent Email Marketing Manager, you will need:

• Experience in managing large email marketing campaigns
• Strong editorial and writing skills
• Proven ability to collaborate and lead
• Excellent stakeholder relationships skills
• Provide insights and statistics

Salary: £44,000
Contract: Permanent Full time
Location: Remote
Closing date: ASAP

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Chloe on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment is a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, and supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.
We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
If enough applications are received the charity reserves the right to end the application period sooner.