Prospectus is delighted to be supporting a national youth charity to recruit an Interim Assistant Finance Director to their team on a short term interim contract. This role will lead on the implementation of the financial strategy, including all processes and controls related to budgeting, reporting and forecasting cycles, management of financial risks, financial transactions and treasury functions across all departments, and oversee the development of the Finance team.

To be successful in this role you will need to be a qualified accountant with significant experience working in a similar role. You will have experience of developing and implementing strategic plans and working closely with budget holders. You will also have experience of producing financial reports and leading relationships with external auditors. Finally, you will also have experience within the voluntary sector and an understanding of charity financial guidelines.

Given the unprecedented volume of interest in our roles, consultants are unable to support with general job search advice or specific enquiries before application. Instead please do either register your CV on our website or submit your CV for any roles that interest you to ensure that your application is reviewed in line with the position. Should you be successfully longlisted or we are able to assist in your job search we will be in contact to discuss next steps.

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting St George's Hospital Charity as they look to appoint their new Communications and Marketing Manager. This is a permanent role and will be based at St George's Hospital with some home working.

St George's Hospital Charity is one of the largest NHS charities across the country supporting their local hospitals and healthcare services to provide services above those normally provided by the NHS. The Charity has been embracing exciting new opportunities and increasing its impact since it became fully independent of the NHS in 2017 and is ambitious to achieve even more from 2021 onwards.

During Covid, the Charity has raised in excess of £1m in support of staff and patients and received grants of £1.3m from NHS Charites Together.

Today the Charity works hand in glove with the St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to fund a range of projects, research, equipment and services which enhance the experience of patients, of staff, and the wider community over and above the NHS provision.

The Communications and Marketing Manager is a broad and varied role and will play a vital part within the organisations by managing communications, brand and marketing campaigns and telling the story of the organisation's impact on patients and staff. For this exciting role we are looking for an ambitious and committed individual to help support and raise the profile of the amazing work St George's Hospital Charity do.

To be successful in this position, you might have significant experience in a similar marketing and communications position with the ability to craft impassioned and engaging stories. You will be able to create a range of marketing collateral such as press releases, campaigns and case studies. You will be an excellent communicator to inspire and enlist support from a variety of internal and external stakeholders. You will also have a good working knowledge of current digital communications channels and the ability to report on the impact of the organisation across these.

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

 

Prospectus is delighted to be working with a new organisation The Big Ask to recruit a Grants Research Officer who will coordinate their work, monitor impact and support effective grant making to ensure their funding has the maximum possible impact.

The Big ASK has been established to make and oversee grant funding to charities with a focus and expertise in the areas of education, training and mental health. Initially funded by the ASK Charitable Trust, grants will be allocated to organisations that we believe are best placed to increase their impact as a result of the donation.

The overall purpose of this role is to support the Founders, Trustee Board and CEO in an administrative capacity, respond to external queries and identify potential investors and partner organisations to approach. You will keep the Grant Management System up to date to ensure smooth running of the grant making process, including generating reports for investors and monitoring grants and monitor payments from investors and ensure monies are correctly allocate. Supporting the preparation of proposals and reports for investors, including collating research, conducting interviews and other meetings is also an important part of this role.

To be successful as a Grants Research Officer you will have experience working in the charity sector in a research capacity, be committed to tackling disadvantage and have a knowledge of impact monitoring, evaluation and reporting. You will also be comfortable working in a new and growing team and have an ability to communicate with stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

In order to apply, simply submit your CV. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and arrange for a call to assess your suitability and discuss the role further. Please note that the role may close earlier than the date advertised.

Prospectus are delighted to be working alongside Hospice UK who support over two hundred Hospices all over the UK in their search for a Projects and Programme Delivery Executive on a maternity cover contract up to one year. With one in three people knowing someone who has benefitted from Hospices, Hospice UK equips hospices with the knowledge, skills and expertise needed to support their local communities and to work in partnership with other care providers to extend their reach.

Reporting to the Head of Corporate Development, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting current corporate members of the Compassionate Employers Programme. You'll also lead on the development of other exciting corporate and commercial partner schemes that increase partnership working with Hospice UK. Specifically the role will involve reporting, marketing, and developing supporting resources for a wide range of corporate engagement programmes. With excellent communication, organisation and a keen eye for detail the Executive will work collaboratively to increase funding opportunities and support the wider team.

The successful candidate will be creative, passionate and ambitious and will be really interested in the power of collaborative corporate partnerships. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with excellent communication and project delivery experience, who enjoys building relationships and growing incoe, allowing the organisation to continue doing their invaluable work.

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.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. 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.

Are you a Researcher hoping to work on topics of social importance? Do you want to help charities through high-quality nationally-recognised research?

Prospectus is thrilled to be supporting Directory of Social Change (DSC) in their search for a Researcher. DSC is a leading national charity which supports the independent voluntary sector through campaigning, research, training and publications. DSC is the largest supplier of information and training to this sector and it's work helps tens of thousands of organisations achieve their aims every year. This role can be based from their Liverpool office or fully remote across the UK.

The overall purpose of this role is to carry out quantitative and qualitative research for DSC's funding guides and online database. You will also support wider evaluation and analytical projects, identifying interesting trends and communicating these through high quality written work. Collecting and curating data to a high standard, contributing to policy and media work and assisting with the design of research projects is a big part of this role.

To be successful as a Researcher, you will have experience in applied social research, database and data entry skills and an understanding of CMS. You will have a passion for the charity sector and able to work on multiple projects with demanding deadlines.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

In order to apply, simply submit your CV. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and arrange for a call to assess your suitability and discuss the role further. Please note that the role may close earlier than the date advertised.

An exciting opportunity to join the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists’ (RCOG) Media and PR team in developing first-rate media relations and social media to protect, enhance and build the reputation of the College, promote the specialty of obstetrics and gynaecology, and advocate for better women’s health.

About us

The RCOG is a professional membership association dedicated to improving women’s health care across the world. We do this by setting standards for clinical practice, providing doctors with training and lifelong learning, and working with partners to advocate for women’s health and health care across their life course. We are a global leader in this specialist area, supporting 16,000 members in the UK and internationally. We are a values-led organisation placing high standards, innovation, openness, inclusiveness and trust at the centre of all we do.

About the role

Working in a busy and ambitious press office, you will develop and manage PR initiatives and strategic communications campaigns designed to position the RCOG as a key influencer and advocate for women’s health worldwide. You will be passionate about the power of communications and know how to positively influence a range of stakeholders, from regional and national media to NHS organisations, charities and other Royal Colleges.

Using your creativity, communication and organisation skills, you will develop relationships with consumer media contacts, create press features and build case studies which complement the College’s media work. You will be instrumental in the day-to-day running of our social media channels, writing engaging multi-channel content and identifying new opportunities to engage with our audiences.

You will also support the Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) team through regular communications with the Women’s Network and Women’s Voices Involvement Panel.

About you

As the ideal candidate, you will have:

• Solid experience working in media relations and PR
• Experience of working in a busy press office or in-house PR department
• Excellent press and media relations skills
• Strong news sense
• Working knowledge of social media channels and tools

Benefits

As a key member of the team, you will be located in our brand new, bespoke offices in London Bridge. We offer a friendly working environment with an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Flexible working hours
• First class pension scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Free staff lunch (on-site only)

Please note that due to Covid-19, all College staff are currently working from home.

How to apply

To apply, please visit our website via the Apply button to download the full Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing date for applications: 10.00am on Monday 26th April 2021

The RCOG believes that only by building a diverse and inclusive organisation will the College, our staff and our members be able to reach their full potential. We are committed to building a culture where respect and understanding are fostered, where each individual is appreciated and supported as the unique person they are, and where the diversity of people’s backgrounds and experiences is positively valued and harnessed. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. To find out more please see our Diversity Policy and Equal Opportunities Policy.

[We are only accepting applicants with a right to work in the UK; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa]

Prospectus is excited to be supporting ThinkForward in the search for a new Development Manager, Trusts position. ThinkForward works with young people who face multiple challenges that might be holding them back from achieving their potential so that they can prepare for and gain work. This is an exciting time to be joining the ambitious team as they embark on a new 5-year strategy to grow their programmes sustainably.

As the Development Manager, Trusts, you will be responsible for managing a pipeline and generating income from existing and new trusts and statutory funders. You will also work closely with the Director of Development and Communications, to contribute to the development of the organisation's new funding plan, which will reflect the organisation's new five-year strategy and ambition for trust and statutory income growth. Crucially, you will play a proactive role in coordinating and working closely with colleagues; across programmes, frontline delivery and impact, to design fundable projects and to compile reports for funders on the programmes impact on outcomes for young people.

ThinkForward is looking for the new Development Manager, Trusts, to be ambitious, innovative and a collaborative member of the growing team. To be successful, you will need to be a strong relationship builder with evidence of growing and retaining funding (successes of £50k+ and multi-year) from trusts and/statutory sources. You will need to have strong project management skills to bring relevant internal stakeholders together to create fundable projects and scope out financial and operational requirements. Importantly, you will need to have an interest in ThinkForward's work and a drive to increase the positive impact you can make in your role as Development Manager, Trusts.

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. ThinkForward is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to interviewing all candidates who meet the minimum requirements and declare a disability.

The office is located in Central London. This organisation is happy to consider flexible working, including part time and remote working. We would be happy to discuss these options with you in more detail.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. 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.

Since its creation in 2000, the KPMG Foundation has worked to support children and young people from more disadvantaged communities, to help improve literacy and numeracy skills and promote social justice.

The charity achieves its mission primarily through grant making and plans to invest up to £5m over the next three years, in partners who aspire to leave no child behind. Its focus is on improving the lives of the most vulnerable children and young people, including those in care or on the edge of care, in England, Scotland and Wales.

Supporting strategic initiatives, sometimes at an early stage, with potential for wider influence and impact, KPMG Foundation is a pro-active grant maker, seeking out organisations who share its ambitions and can build evidence, share learning and work alongside others, including with children, families and young people themselves.

Trustees

Unremunerated

The board now seek up to two Trustees who will have some of the following;

• a background of working with and for children and young people, particularly in a family or community context

• experience in children's social care sector, possibly through commissioning

• a solid understanding of inequality in the UK - as it affects children and young people - and the policy environment that informs it

The board are particularly keen to bring greater diversity of knowledge, experience and skills to its board and welcome applications from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, and from different socio-economic, age and educational backgrounds.

To learn more about this unique opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please read the full appointment brief, on the Prospectus website, which can be reached by clicking on the “Apply on Website” Button.

Recruitment Timetable

Deadline for applications: midday Monday 19 April

Preliminary interviews with Prospectus: w/c 03 May

Interviews with KPMG Foundation: w/c 24 May

Our client, one of the UK's leading public research universities, is currently looking to recruit a Market Research and Insight Manager to provide expertise in market research and intelligence as well as manage this strand of marketing activity. This position is offered as a 12-month fixed term contract.

As their Market Research and Insight Manager, you will manage, deliver and communicate high quality primary and secondary research to underpin and direct the strategic planning of the student recruitment and marketing activities. Working across a portfolio of professional services you will inform strategic decisions such as market positioning, fee & entry requirement setting and portfolio development. To achieve this, you'll proactively understand insight/analysis needs, according to annual recruitment cycles, and changes in the external landscape, along with managing and conducting end-to-end market research and analysis of statistics, trends, strengths/weaknesses and opportunities. Finally, you will prepare, write and publish the market intelligence documents, whilst using research and data analysis to inform the development of the Universities marketing and recruitment strategies.

In order to be considered, you will have worked within a similar post within higher education that enabled insight into policy changes, which may impact on student recruitment, combined with demonstrating significant knowledge of research, evaluation and statistical methods. This is a meticulous position for the university, and as such, the ability to manage and work with large and complex databases to extract relevant information is essential, as is previous experience of higher education statistics such as HESA and UCAS. A high proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel is essential as is substantial understanding of market research techniques.

Ideally you will need to have no more than one month's notice, to be considered for this post due to the timeframes required.The post will be remote working, until they return to the office, which is waiting to be confirmed.

If you are interested in finding out more information about this new opportunity, please register your interest below and submit your CV in Word format by clicking 'apply now' below.

Please note, due to high volumes of interest in vacancies it may not be possible to answer all individual queries on positions prior to an application or registration.

Prospectus is supporting a national charity who work to enable people to live later life well by delivering community, buildings-based and digital services and activities across Great Britain. Their services are designed and delivered in partnership with local people so that individuals are more active, engaged and happier within their communities. At an exciting time of growth, they are looking to recruit a Communities Operations Manager to oversee the delivery and expansion of their community-based services.

As National Operations Manager, you will be an active member of the charities Communities leadership team, and will be responsible for the safe, customer-centred and sustainable delivery of community-based services across Britain. Working collaboratively with peers, you will provide direction and line management to a dispersed team of 7 Area Managers, working across the UK, to ensure that services meet or exceed all relevant standards and the charity's business, legal and performance targets are achieved. Finally, as the strategic lead for your services, you will contribute to the development of their corporate and strategic initiatives and policy development.

To be successful, you will be a strong leader with previous experience of managing services for vulnerable people in a social care and/or health sector combined with proven experience of positive and effective change management. This is a national position, and as such you will have the proven track record of previously developing and expanding a portfolio of multi-site support services, as well as the ability to effectively manage a dispersed team of Frontline professionals on a national scale. Finally, the ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with people at all levels including internal and external agencies / partners is essential.

Please apply with a Word copy of your CV; a covering letter is not required at this stage.

The Global Steering Group for Impact Investment (GSG) was founded on the belief that investment done well can benefit people and the planet without sacrificing profit. Our mission is to innovate, agitate and orchestrate real change in our economic systems. We want societal and environmental impact to be embedded in every investment and business decision affecting people and the planet.

Global Steering Group

Chief Operating Officer

3 days per week FTE

UK based within reasonable reach of London.

£80,000 - £100,000

The Chief Operating Officer is a critical leadership function within GSG, supporting the development of financial strategy, long term forecasting and the development of commercial opportunities as part of a high performing team. Providing inspirational leadership, the post holder will take overall strategic responsibility for ensuring that processes, policies and infrastructure are in place to deliver GSG's ambitious objectives.

We are looking for a commercially minded, qualified accountant with a proven track record of successful international financial management and experience of leading business functions including governance, legal and human resources within complex organisational structures.

Highly analytical and strategic, you will bring a collaborative approach, enjoy working organisation-wide and share GSG's vision and passion to achieve meaningful growth within the Impact Investment sector.

Global Steering Group recognises the value of diversity and is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic background.

To Apply

To learn more about this unique opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please read the full appointment brief, on the Prospectus website, which can be reached by clicking on the “Apply on Website” Button.

If after reviewing the Appointment Brief you feel you meet the criteria and you would like to have a confidential discussion about this role, please email Alex Williams as our retained advisors at Prospectus with a copy of your CV.

Application deadline: 21 April

Preliminary interviews with Prospectus: 4th May - 12th May

Panel stage interviews: W/C 24 May

These dates may be subject to change and applicants will be advised in advance should this happen.

The aim of the service provides respite services for carers and focuses on providing companionship and practical assistance to those they care for. We support carers to maintain their caring roles, increase carers’ resilience and help to avoid crisis. The service assists with appropriate domestic and daily living tasks such as:

- Medication prompting and assisting, (not administering)

- Food prompting and meal preparation

- Providing companionship through conversation

- Reading, watching TV and playing board games

- Guiding with the help of an arm around the home

Our carer respite service runs Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, care is provided at a no fixed basis. We are an accompanying service, to observe, provide reassurance and companionship (also known as sitting). This allow carers to complete their own tasks, whether inside or outside of the home, for example, going shopping, attending hospital appointments, visiting the hairdressers or going to the gym etc.

Staff will be required to remain in the clients home whilst on shift. PPE and PPE related training are provided for sitters, including but not limited to: gloves, masks, aprons and hand sanitizer. If you are passionate about improving the health of older people in both Bromley & Greenwich we would love to hear from you.

For full details visit our website via the Apply button.

Please note we do not accept CV submissions.  No agencies, thank you.

Age UK Bromley & Greenwich is the trading name for Age Concern Bromley, registered Charity No. 1060861

Prospectus is delighted to be working with The Carbon Trust to recruit a Global Marketing and Brand Manager who will lead and implement the international marketing and brand strategy. Carbon Trust is an expert partner for businesses, governments and organisations around the world supporting them in realising ambitious plans for a sustainable, low carbon future. This role is offered as a 6 month contract with a possibility to extend and is only suitable for candidate with a month's or less notice.

The overall purpose of this role is to create and deliver the international marketing strategy and plan, lead the delivery of the agreed global marketing campaigns across all territories, in line with objectives and budgets, and grow awareness, consideration and intent. You will work with international colleagues to lead the strategy for locally tailored marketing activity, lead market research and ensure relevant insights and data are used by the organisation.

To be successful as a Global Marketing and Brand Manager you will have proven experience in global brand strategy across a range of disciplines. You will be comfortable managing activities in line with the business plan and within agreed annual budgets and take the lead of project coordination. Experience with delivering multiple campaigns at the same time, managing agency relationships and having the ability to communicate with internal and external Directors is also key.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

In order to apply, simply submit your CV. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and arrange for a call to assess your suitability and discuss the role further. Please note that the role may close earlier than the date advertised.

SARAC (sexual abuse rape advice centre) is a Staffordshire based Charity that offers a Trauma informed specialist support service to those affected by rape and/or sexual abuse, underpinned by a team of volunteers, a Board of Trustees and a team of paid staff. Since the beginning in 1994 it has continued to grow and develop its services to cover ages 11 and above. SARAC provides person centred support helping empower those affected to understand and move forward. They are there to help at every step, providing a compassionate service to all those affected and delivered by highly trained staff and volunteers.

Role: CEO

Location: Burton on Trent, (with some flexibility for remote working)

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum

Contract type: Permanent

This is an exciting time to join SARAC, established since 1994, it has adapted and thrived during the challenges of COVID - 19. It has diversified its delivery of services and continued to provide an excellent service. As we move forward the charity is now looking to fill the vacant CEO role to lead our award winning service. Your key focus is on leading the service delivery team and influencing external stakeholders. You will lead the strategic development of SARAC support services and volunteering function, ensuring this meets the needs of our service users. You will also be an ambassador and voice of the people affected by sexual abuse and rape. Representing their needs and leading on external affairs and policy work you will drive strategic direction and provide thought leadership on service delivery, development, innovation and inclusion. In addition, you will support the charity by managing changes brought on by COVID-19 and build on the digital development which was accelerated by the pandemic.

The successful candidate will be an inspiring and empowering leader, working collaboratively with others to help SARAC to achieve their ambitious goals. You will have experience of operating at strategic level in a similar support service/service delivery environment. Knowledge of monitoring, evaluation and impact measurement will be important, along with budgeting and business planning experience. Whilst expertise and experience are important, SARAC are also open to recruiting for potential in this role, and understand that there may be development areas that the Charity can support you with.

SARAC offices are based in Burton on Trent. The successful candidate will need to be based at the office, but with home working flexibility. This is a full time role however SARAC would consider candidates looking to work 4 days per week (salary pro rata).

Prospectus are delighted to be partnering with SARAC to recruit for this vacancy. Please visit our website via the Apply button for more information and to apply. 

Please note, due to high volumes of interest in vacancies it may not be possible to answer all individual queries on positions prior to an application or registration.

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