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Prospectus is delighted to be working with the UK's leading youth homelessness charity to help them recruit for a Senior Corporate New Business Manager. This charity supports almost 14,000 young people every year and is campaigning to end youth homelessness by 2037. They run over 60 accommodation services and work in 15 boroughs in London, Sunderland, Manchester, Bradford and Barnsley.

Senior Corporate New Business Manager

Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)

Open to flexible working arrangements 

Hybrid working (2-3 days in the London or Manchester office)

£46,792.35 - £55,831.78 (London), £42,538.50- £51,577.93 (Outside London)

This charity is looking for their next Senior Corporate New Business Manager to lead their high performing new business team, and step into a leading role within their £8.5m Corporate Partnerships team. 

This is a vital, high-impact, visible role at the heart of the fundraising strategy, ideal for someone who combines creativity and commercial flair with a track record of securing transformational strategic partnerships and leading a high performing team.

Recent successes for the team include securing multiyear strategic partnerships with Nationwide (£3m p.a), Card Factory Foundation (£500k p.a) and Citibank (£190k pa.)

You will be responsible for:

-  Building on the incredible success of the team to date, securing transformational multi-year, six and seven figure partnerships with household name organisations

-  Managing and growing a robust new business pipeline, identifying, researching, and securing high-value corporate prospects

-  Leading and motivating a talented team of three, providing guidance, development, and clear strategic direction

-  Hands on delivery of compelling, high-level partnership propositions that support the mission to end youth homelessness by 2037

-  Working closely and collaboratively with the Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager, and Corporate Partnerships Management team to and ensure a seamless journey from prospect to partner, utilising insight and experience.

-  Collaborating with senior internal stakeholders to unlock opportunities and create game changing propositions

-  Influencing with credibility and conviction when engaging senior corporate decision-makers

If you bring experience of winning significant strategic new corporate partnerships (six and seven figures) within the charity sector, then we'd love to hear from you. 

How to Apply

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 a disability and require reasonable adjustments to any part of the process, please contact Femke Vorstman 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 you throughout the process, so we look forward to hearing from you.

To apply, please submit your CV. Prospectus will be in touch and if your experience is suitable, will arrange an initial meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to make changes to your application if needed and formally apply. We look forward to connecting with you soon.

Please note that CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply as soon as possible. 

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting a national charity with their search for a new Operations Manager.
 
This role is available on a permanent contract and full-time basis. The salary for this role is between £40,000-£45,000, dependant on level of experience. This is a hybrid role, where you will attend the Central London office.
 
Within this Operations Manager role, you will lead the running of the charity’s day to day operations. You will oversee functions which include HR, governance, finance, and operational policies and processes.
 
You will oversee governance operations, supporting senior leadership executives and the Board to meet their legal responsibilities and keep policies and systems up to date. You will also provide secretariat/executive support, which will involve coordination of Board and Committee meetings.
 
To be successful in this role, you will be a proactive and detail-orientated person who has significant experience in a similar role or an Operations role. You will have knowledge of charity governance and Board secretariat experience. You will have strong organisation skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
 
You will be a strong communicator who has experience developing professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You will have excellent IT skills. You will have an enthusiasm for change, with the ability to apply innovative approaches to project and people management. You will have experience implementing digital processes or platforms. You’ll bring experience of improving processes/systems and making the most of available resources to strengthen day-to-day operations.
 
Desirably, you will have a professional qualification (e.g. finance, project management, and/or HR). You will have experience/knowledge of working across data protection, GDPR, and/or health and safety.
 
We are reviewing applications for this position on a rolling basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible, to ensure you do not miss out.
 
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.

Prospectus is delighted to be working with the UK's leading youth homelessness charity to help them recruit for a New Business Manager. This charity supports almost 14,000 young people every year and is campaigning to end youth homelessness by 2037. They run over 60 accommodation services and work in 15 boroughs in London, Sunderland, Manchester, Bradford and Barnsley.

New Business Manager

Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)

Open to flexible working arrangements 

Hybrid working (2-3 days in the London or Manchester office)

£40,517.92 - £47,377.25 (London), £36,264.07 - £43,123.40 (Outside London)

This is a vital, high-impact and visible role at the heart of our fundraising strategy, ideal for someone who combines creativity and commercial flair with a track record of securing transformational strategic partnerships.

The New Business Manager sits within the charity's Corporate New Business team of four, who work alongside the Partnership management team of seven. 

Recent successes for the team include securing multiyear strategic partnerships with Nationwide (£3m p.a), Card Factory Foundation (£500k p.a), Citibank (£190k pa.) and Newsquest (£4m of strategic pro bono).

The post holder will be responsible for securing strategic new partnerships with a focus on those worth £100k - £1m. You'll also support the Senior New Business Manager on £1m+ partnerships. This role requires tenacity and will need to work at pace while collaborating with colleagues across the organisation.

Your main responsibilities will include:

-  Cultivating and providing exceptional stewardship to warm and cold prospects

-  Creating bold and creative partnership proposals that stand out

-  Working collaboratively with the partnership management to learn what's working and successfully onboard and transition new partners seamlessly

-  Maintaining consistent records on Raiser's Edge

If you have experience of successful pipeline management, and delivering bold and creative high-value corporate partnerships, we'd love to hear from you.

How to Apply

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 a disability and require reasonable adjustments to any part of the process, please contact Femke Vorstman 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 you throughout the process, so we look forward to hearing from you.

To apply, please submit your CV. Prospectus will be in touch and if your experience is suitable, will arrange an initial meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to make changes to your application if needed and formally apply. We look forward to connecting with you soon.

Please note that CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply as soon as possible. 

Prospectus are pleased to be supporting our client in their search for a Senior Philanthropy Manager (Maternity Cover).

Since they opened their doors in 1871, the venue has been home to the world’s leading figures in music, dance, entertainment and conversation. From the Suffragettes to Stormzy, Elgar to Einstein, the Beatles to Bassey… icons grace their stage.

A charity known and loved across the globe, they are home to dreams and determination, contemplation and celebration – bringing people together to lift their spirits and inspire. Every year nearly 2 million people enjoy unforgettable experiences in their spectacular building, with millions more joining online and through broadcast worldwide.

This is a 12–15-month maternity cover contract, paying a salary of £58,700 per annum. The postholder will be working in a hybrid model from their offices in London.

The Senior Philanthropy Manager will primarily be focused on generating funds from high value individuals, through major gifts, mid value gifts and legacies, to support these goals. The postholder will develop and review the strategy for stewarding individuals into making major gifts and maximising the income generated from them.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of securing and managing high value donations from individuals. You will have extensive experience in individual giving, ideally within an arts and culture or heritage organisation and of fundraising for a capital campaign.

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 Ariha Semontee 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.
 
In order 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. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting our client in the recruitment of an Impact and Data Analyst role.  Working closely with the CEO and board,  the role is part time, working 2.5 days per week.

The trust is an independent body in England that ensures organizations funded by dormant bank accounts (Better Society Capital, Access Foundation, Youth Futures, Fair4All Finance) stay true to their social missions, overseeing their governance and impact without interfering in daily operations. It holds the Operating Companies accountable for social good, reviewing their strategies, financial reporting, and impact, ensuring they deliver on objectives related to social investment and financial inclusion.

The Impact and Data Analyst is a new role, supporting the Board in exercising effective oversight of good governance, impact and DEI across the Operating Companies.  The focus of the role is to review, synthesise and interpret information and evidence provided by the Operating Companies and other relevant sources, to support Board-level assurance, insight and decision-making. 

The successful candidate will have sufficient technical expertise to assess the quality and credibility of data and evidence, and to support proportionate analysis or synthesis where this adds value to Board oversight. Other requirements of the role include the sound understanding of governance, impact or DEI related concepts, proficiency in using data analysis tools (e.g. Excel, Power BI, Tableau, R, Python, NVivo), to undertake analysis and develop outputs that support synthesis and Board-level insight, and to assess the robustness, reliability and limitations of evidence provided.  Experience within a non-profit or impact led environment would be a bonus.

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 Catherine Bunting 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.
     
At Prospectus, we’re committed to supporting you through every step of your application. To start, please send us your CV. If your experience is a good fit, we’ll share the full job description and arrange a call to brief you before you formally apply. We look forward to hearing from you.

Prospectus is excited to be supporting our client in their search for a new Trusts and Foundations Officer to join their high value giving team during a very exciting time in its journey.

The trust is the UK’s largest reading charity, reaching millions of children every year with books and support to get every child reading, regularly and by choice. Children who read are more likely to overcome disadvantage caused by inequalities – they’re more likely to be happier, healthier, more creative and empathetic, and experience better mental wellbeing and self-esteem. There are myriad ways in which reading can enrich and change lives of children and families for the better.

This role is integral in supporting the charity to develop its presence in the trust and foundations world. You will help to develop and manage a high-quality pipeline of new trust and foundation opportunities and inspire them with the potential of the trust's impactful projects. Alongside exciting development work, this role will be responsible for stewarding and engaging their growing portfolio of warm supporters to provide inspirational impact reporting. This role will provide the successful candidate with excellent career development opportunities in the sector and invaluable experience such as supporting a multi-million-pound Arts Council England grant. This officer will also work alongside a strong Fundraising team and share the space with the Books and Design teams.

The successful candidate will have a knowledge of and experience in fundraising, perhaps in a broader fundraising role that has touched on trusts and foundations. You will have a strong desire to develop your skills in grant giving, as well as a desire to make a difference to disadvantaged children and families.

This is a hybrid role, based from their offices in London or Leeds. It has a salary of £30k - £35k.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application, then please contact Ariha Semontee at Prospectus.

If you are interested in applying to this position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You’ll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting our client in the recruitment of a Company Secretary.  Working closely with the CEO and board,  the role is part time, working 2 days per week.

The trust is an independent body in England that ensures organizations funded by dormant bank accounts (Better Society Capital, Access Foundation, Youth Futures, Fair4All Finance) stay true to their social missions, overseeing their governance and impact without interfering in daily operations. It holds the Operating Companies accountable for social good, reviewing their strategies, financial reporting, and impact, ensuring they deliver on objectives related to social investment and financial inclusion.

The Company Secretary plays a critical governance and compliance role within the organisation. Responsible for ensuring the company complies with legal and regulatory requirements, the Company Secretary supports the Board of Directors, oversees statutory filings, and facilitates best practices in corporate governance.  This role is essential in maintaining the integrity of the organisation's governance framework, supporting board effectiveness, and ensuring accurate and timely communication with stakeholders and regulatory bodies, including Companies House and, where applicable, the Charity Commission or Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

The successful candidate will have proven experience in a similar role and will be ICSA/CGI qualified or working toward the qualification.  You will also have a strong understanding of UK company law and corporate governance frameworks with high attention to detail and discretion when handling confidential information.

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 Catherine Bunting 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.
     
At Prospectus, we’re committed to supporting you through every step of your application. To start, please send us your CV. If your experience is a good fit, we’ll share the full job description and arrange a call to brief you before you formally apply. We look forward to hearing from you.

Prospectus is excited to be working with the our client l to help them recruit for a Public Fundraising Manager - Appeals and Acquisition to join their team. The organisation is a leading charity working with refugees and people seeking asylum in the UK. Founded in 1951 following the creation of the UN Refugee Convention, they exist to support and empower people who have fled conflict, violence and persecution in order to rebuild their lives here in the UK. They work with over 14,000 women, men and children each year who are desperately seeking safety. 

The role is offered on a permanent flexible full-time basis with a salary of £46,852 - £51,228 per annum with flexible hybrid working arrangements between home and their Stratford office.  

The post holder is responsible for leading individual giving and engagement programmes through direct marketing and supporter care. They will shape and deliver multi-year supporter acquisition and growth strategies and budgets, ensuring sustainable income and engagement. Operating as a key Manager within Public Fundraising, the role balances acquisition with innovation, maximising supporter numbers and value while amplifying positive narratives about refugees.

They are looking for someone with demonstrable experience of managing individual giving fundraising appeals and acquisition programmes, including budgeting, forecasting, data management, campaign planning and delivery. They are looking for a candidate with demonstrable experience using online and offline channels to recruit, retain and grow existing supporter bases and new audiences. The ideal candidate will have an interest in refugee and asylum issues and commitment to learning more.

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 Firas El Dib 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. 

In order 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. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Our client see a Britain where refugees find safety and have a fair chance to rebuild purposeful, happy lives, contributing to our communities. It is a vision rooted in dignity and shaped by the belief that everyone deserves the chance to live in stability and to thrive. Now, the organisation will appoint a new Executive Director of Fundraising & Digital and Prospectus is proud to lead the search.

Executive Director of Fundraising & Digital
£90,000
Permanent
Hybrid from the Stratford, London office, with travel to services as and when needed
Interviews beginning w/c 2nd February

The Executive Director of Fundraising & Digital is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, responsible for ensuring the organisation's financial growth, supporter engagement, and digital transformation. This role provides strategic leadership across fundraising, digital platforms, brand, and supporter experience, ensuring these functions deliver ambitious income targets, expand public reach, and align with the organisation’s mission and values. The Executive Director builds and leads a high performing Fundraising and Digital directorate, fostering a culture of empowerment, innovation, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

The selected candidate will have extensive senior leadership experience in fundraising and income generation, with a proven track record of delivering significant income growth across multiple fundraising streams. You will also have significant experience of brand development and/or guardianship, ensuring consistency and impact across channels. The selected candidate will also need to demonstrate considerable evidence of driving innovation in fundraising and digital campaigns.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application then please contact Ryan Burdock at Prospectus.

If you are interested in applying to this Executive Director of Fundraising & Digital position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You’ll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Our client is the UK's only theatre company and participatory arts charity focused on addiction. This charity develops, nurtures and produces new writing and performances connected to substance misuse, touring to off-West End venues, festivals, treatment facilities and other civic spaces. Alongside its productions, they run weekly participatory workshops and delivers drama, dance and creative writing taster sessions in treatment facilities, using creativity to support confidence, self-esteem and lasting positive change in people's lives. Our client is recruiting a Senior Development Manager, and Prospectus is leading the search.

Senior Development Manager

Full time, 40 hours per week (open to part time, flexible working and job share)

Hybrid working (office based in E1 5HU)

£40,000-£45,000 per annum

This is a newly created role, which will help take the charity's fundraising to the next level. The new Senior Development Manager will grow existing income (trusts, foundations and statutory) and develop newer income streams (individual giving and corporate partnerships). Supported by the charity's Artistic Director/CEO and an expert Development Subcommittee, the Senior Development Manager will lead on the development and delivery of the fundraising strategy, securing five- and six-figure gifts and working towards an ambition to raise around £300,000 per year within the first two years. The role also includes oversight of regular supporter communications (including a monthly newsletter) and the use of tools such as Salesforce and Mailchimp, while keeping up to date with fundraising compliance, policy and sector trends.

To be successful, you will bring substantial experience of delivering significant fundraising targets in a charitable, arts or cultural setting, and a strong track record of generating income from at least one of the income streams mentioned above. Applications are welcomed from fundraisers ready to step into their first senior leadership role; however, you will have the confidence to design and implement an ambitious fundraising strategy. Crucially, you will be an excellent communicator and relationship-builder, organised and detail-focused, comfortable managing pipelines and budgets, and motivated by the power of the arts with social inclusion at its core. Our client is also keen to hear from candidates who are willing to support marketing and promotional activity (experience welcome but not essential).

How to Apply

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 a disability and require reasonable adjustments to any part of the process, please contact Femke Vorstman 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 you throughout the process, so we look forward to hearing from you.

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter (maximum 2 sides of A4). Prospectus will be in touch and if your experience is suitable, will arrange an initial meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to make changes to your application if needed and formally apply. We look forward to connecting with you soon.

Please note that applications will be reviewed, and interviews arranged (two rounds), on a rolling basis, so please apply as soon as possible. 

Our client has an unparalleled history as a pioneering repertory theatre and the launchpad for some of the most exciting talent in UK theatre both past and present. Established in 1913, producing theatre is the core of the organisation's mission and it creates up to ten productions a year. Now, the team will hire a new Director of Fundraising and Prospectus is leading the search.

The Director of Fundraising is responsible for the delivery and growth of all contributed income, leading the development and management of fundraising targets and budgets, with a primary focus on trusts and foundations, alongside other fundraising routes including major donors, corporate partnerships, individual giving, membership, patrons and events. The postholder will ensure a detailed and sustainable fundraising strategy is implemented and will expand and cultivate prospective supporters across all income steams, managing a brilliant team and working closely with colleagues in Creative Learning and Talent Development departments.  

The selected candidate will have a proven track record of accomplishment in fundraising and will be able to demonstrate strategic thinking ideally within an arts fundraising setting. Capital fundraising experience and knowledge will be key too, with the postholder able to demonstrate a track record of telling compelling stories to captivate donors for revenue and capital fundraising asks.  You will have a proven track record of significant fundraising across a variety of sources and will ideally have experience of creating and implementing ambitious and credible fundraising strategies and delivery plans.

This role is offered on a hybrid basis with three days a week in the office.

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 Ryan Burdock 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.      
 
 In order 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. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Prospectus is excited to be working with our client to help them recruit for a Public Fundraising Manager - Stewardship and Retention to join their team. The organisation is a leading charity working with refugees and people seeking asylum in the UK. Founded in 1951 following the creation of the UN Refugee Convention, they exist to support and empower people who have fled conflict, violence and persecution in order to rebuild their lives here in the UK. They work with over 14,000 women, men and children each year who are desperately seeking safety. 

The role is offered on a permanent flexible full-time basis with a salary of £46,852 - £51,228 per annum with flexible hybrid working arrangements between home and their Stratford office.  

The post holder is responsible for leading public fundraising programmes across retention campaigns, newsletters, community and events, legacy and in-memory giving. They will deliver multi-year supporter retention and growth strategies and budgets, ensuring sustainable income and engagement through cross selling of fundraising products. Operating as a key Manager within Public Fundraising, the role balances stewardship with innovation, maximising lifetime supporter value and amplifying positive narratives about refugees.

They are looking for someone with demonstrable experience of managing campaigns across committed giving, legacy, community and events fundraising programmes, including budgeting, forecasting, data management, campaign planning and delivery. They are looking for a candidate with demonstrable experience using online and offline channels to cross-sell products, retain and grow existing supporter bases. The ideal candidate will have an interest in refugee and asylum issues and commitment to learning more.

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 Firas El Dib 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. 

In order 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. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

We are proud to be supporting the leading independent grant making foundation in the West Midlands and Warwickshire, in their search for a Chief Operating Officer.

They nurture philanthropy, connecting people who care with incredible causes that matter. They help unlock the resources to tackle local issues, and support people and communities to thrive across the region.

They are recruiting for a new position, a Chief Operating Officer, to support the CEO, having overall accountability for the organisation’s operations. The COO will play a pivotal role in implementing their strategy, aimed at improving operational efficiency and diversifying income streams.

Chief Operating Officer 

£60,000-£65,000 + benefits  

Hybrid working, 2 days in the office in Coventry

The COO will ensure that ways of working are as effective as possible, enabling the team to meet their ambitions and modernise their internal operations and governance, freeing up capacity for the CEO to build strong relationships with donors and partners working with communities.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Play a central role as a member of the executive team in the overall leadership, strategic direction and governance of the Foundation. 
• Work with the whole team to implement the organisational strategy and business plan.

• Lead on the development of the grant making strategy, ensuring processes are efficient, compliant and deliver an outstanding experience for applicants and donors.
• Oversee the day-to-day operational management of the Foundation, ensuring systems, policies and processes are appropriate and effective.

• Oversee fundholder relationships, demonstrating value and impact whilst overseeing performance against programme delivery commitments.

• Oversee research, insight and impact inputs and ensure effective horizon scanning for emerging trends and technologies.

• Oversee HR and marketing strategies to strengthen the culture and visibility.

As COO, you will have a strong commitment to the mission and values of the foundation, with a passion for making a difference to the lives of people in the West Midlands and Warwickshire. You will need Senior management experience within a nonprofit, charitable or comparable grant-making organisation, evidenced by successful strategic planning and execution.

How to Apply 

To apply for the role, please upload your CV together with a supporting statement (of no more than 1000 words) onto the Prospectus website via the link below.  
  
Please ensure that you have included a telephone number, as well as any dates when you will not be available or might have difficulty with the recruitment timetable.  
  
If you wish to apply using an alternative format, please contact Prospectus.  
If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role, please contact our retained partners. 
  
At Prospectus we believe passionately that a truly inclusive workplace leads to increased social impact. We are committed to supporting our clients build more inclusive teams. To understand how we are performing, we ask that you kindly complete the brief equal opportunities questionnaire when you submit your application via our website. Please be assured that your responses are kept confidential, separate from your candidate record, are not part of any application you make, and that the consultants never see individual responses to the questionnaire. 

Recruitment Timetable 

Deadline for applications: Sunday 8th Feb (midnight) 

Interviews with Prospectus: 24th Feb – 2nd March

First stage interviews with the foundation: 17th and 19th March

Second stage with the foundation: 24th March

Prospectus is proud to be supporting a leading children’s charity in the search for a Senior Finance Officer. 

Working as part of a larger team, this key role will be primarily focussed on accounts payable and income management.  You will be the lead for processing invoices and payments as well as approving and managing payment runs and reconciliations.  From an income management perspective, you will ensure accurate and timely posting, reconciliation, and reporting of income. The organisation has diverse income streams and some of the work can be manual.  Experience of working within a complex environment would be beneficial.

The ideal candidate will be AAT qualified or part-qualified accountant (or equivalent experience) and have proven experience working across both Accounts Payable and Income.  This role is a point of escalation and so being comfortable in communicating effectively is key. As such, your communication skills will be great, and you’ll also feel able to discuss finance related matters with non-finance colleagues effectively. 

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 Catherine at Prospectus.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. Please in the first instance share an up-to-date CV with us and should your experience be suitable, we will look to arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You will then have all the information you need to finalise your formal application. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.