Head Of Communications Jobs
About us
SurvivorsUK exists for men, boys and non-binary people who have experienced any form of sexual violence.
We support – by providing services such as a helpline, counselling, ISVA and groupwork.
We challenge – by raising public awareness of the issue, and dispelling myths
We build – by creating and facilitating networks for better access to help
Role
SurvivorsUK is looking for a new Head of Fundraising to join our Management team. Directly reporting to the CEO, you will help us to develop our income generation strategy and help to deliver the next stage of our development.
Benefits of Working with Us
- We are a Disability Confident Employer
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to Clinical Supervision, if relevant for your role
- Access to gym at our Hackney Wick offices
- Commitment to your professional development
How to apply
To express an interest in the role and to be considered, please review our JD and Personal Spec and submit the following:
- An up-to-date CV.
- A supporting statement that addresses each of the requirements in the person specification and outlines your motivations for applying. You might find it helpful to use the personal spec requirements as sub-headings in your covering letter.
Closing date: Monday 22nd April 2024 at midday
Interviews: Week beginning the 6th of May. The interview will be held remotely via Teams
We encourage applications from people who share some of the identities of our service users (men and non-binary people), and from people from communities experiencing structural oppression (including Black and Asian, trans and disabled people). SurvivorsUK is committed to continually reviewing and developing our practice as an equal opportunities employer.
Please let us know if you would like any assistance or adjustments during the interview process. We are here to support you in any way we can.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have a drive to tackle inequality, and would you like to activate world class campaigns like This Girl Can? Have you got significant marketing/innovation experience developing and executing strategies and great ideas to support behaviour change? If so, please read on…
At Sport England, we believe that when we move, we’re stronger. That’s true for each of us, and it’s true for our communities and society. We know that being active can contribute not just to physical wellbeing, but also crucially improve mental health, build self-confidence and be a positive force for greater social inclusion and community cohesion.
To enable that, being active needs to feel relevant and possible for all sections of society. That is why our mission is to make sport and physical activity available to everyone regardless of age, background or ability. For many that will be through traditional sports and games, but for others it will not. We need to create an environment where everyone can find something that works for them. The Head of Campaign Activation is key to this mission.
This exciting role sits within the marketing and partnerships team of the Digital, Marketing and Communications Directorate and will focus on reducing the gap between male and female participation in sport and physical activity by improving the way sport and physical activity are delivered to women and girls.
In this role, you will lead on the project management, delivery and evaluation of a portfolio of existing campaign activation projects. The projects all revolve around Sport England’s This Girl Can (TGC) campaign to build women and girls’ confidence to be active, regardless of shape, size and ability.
To find out more, pease download the job pack to review the job description and person specification.
This is a fixed-term maternity cover position. We anticipate first stage interviews to be held w/c 22nd April.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are looking for an ambitious senior PR/communications professional to lead our newly established external affairs function, to develop and deliver the charity’s media strategy, build and maintain strategic relationships and identify opportunities to improve external impact.
Making The Leap is an innovative social justice charity that aims to make a big difference. From direct delivery, to advocacy and leadership, we refuse to stay in our lane and believe passionately that those we exist to serve have the right to be anything they want to be. To say that this is an exciting time for the organisation would be an understatement, as our incredible funders, donors, partners and supporters have given us the chance to move to the next level, and have further influence and delivery nationally.
The shared soul of the organisation is to be passionate about helping young people from less-advantaged backgrounds; build up other charities and community groups and want to partner with them or support them; want to work with businesses and organisations to get things done; and care deeply about addressing racial inequity generally. The people here work hard, are good at what they do, and for so many it is ‘home’, with an average tenure of 11 years.
The organisation has a number of strands: core Making The Leap; the UK Social Mobility Awards; the Social Mobility Podcast and Black Charity Leaders.
Applications will not be accepted without a covering letter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
RABI is the charity at the heart of farming, providing expert mental health and wellbeing support, as well as financial, emotional and practical help to farming people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Our team is based across England and Wales and work closely with their extensive regional networks of specialist partners, local authorities and support organisations. The charity’s grants empower farming people to become financially resilient, and their expert mental health support builds emotional resilience to help farming people feel better equipped to tackle the many uncertainties and challenges that our farming communities face today.
Summary of the role and key purpose
RABI is seeking a talented and experienced Digital Communications Manager to play a key role in evolving our digital communication strategy and online presence. Reporting to the Head of Communications, the role involves overseeing all aspects of digital communications, managing social media platforms and coordinating the development of engaging content across multiple channels. The Digital Communications Manager will play a vital role in strategizing, executing, and evaluating digital initiatives to effectively convey RABI’s mission and impact, The new role will also project manage the development of a new RABI website.
This is a fantastic opportunity to help transform how RABI delivers its digital communications whilst working as part of a vibrant and supportive Communications team.
Key Responsibilities:
Digital Strategy Development
- Develop and implement a comprehensive digital communications strategy aligned with RABI’s organisational aims.
- Identify new digital trends and technologies to enhance RABI’s digital presence.
Social Media Management
- Manage and grow RABI’s national social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) to increase quality engagement and followers.
- Develop and own RABI’s social media content calendar, working with internal departments and external partners to ensure monthly content is written and mapped in advance.
- Audit and redesign RABI’s regional and local RABI social media accounts, developing toolkits and guidance for RABI’s Volunteering team.
- Create compelling and shareable content, including graphics, videos, and articles to effectively communicate RABI’s initiatives and success stories.
- Collaborate with RABI partners to create eye-catching social media content for media announcements.
Internal Communications
- Support and help to develop RABI’s internal communications platform.
Website Management and Development
- Project manage the development of a new website for RABI, working closely with the IS team and external web developers to create a multi-purpose site integrated with RABI’s new CRM.
- Oversee the transition to the new website, ensuring a seamless user experience and alignment with RABI’s brand identity.
- Ensure the website is optimised for search engines, accessibility and user engagement.
Content Creation
- Produce and/or share high-quality and engaging digital content, including blog posts, website articles, videos, and infographics, to promote RABI’s programs and events.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to gather content and stories from the farming community.
Data Analysis and Reporting
- Analyse digital communication metrics and use insights to refine strategies, enhance engagement and measure the impact of online initiatives.
- Prepare monthly social media reports for the Head of Communications to share as part of a monthly communications update to staff, highlighting successes and key performance indicators.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Collaborate with internal departments and external agencies to create online campaigns and appeals, driving engagement, support and fundraising opportunities.
- Build and maintain relationships with influencers, ambassadors, partners and supporters to expand RABI’s reach and impact.
Crisis Management
- Monitor social media channels and respond promptly to comments, messages, and inquiries, including managing any negative feedback or crises effectively and professionally.
Key Relationships:
Internal: Communications Team and other relevant departments including Partnerships, Fundraising, Volunteering and Service Delivery.
External: External service providers, partners, and stakeholders in the agricultural sector.
Person Specification:
Essential:
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Digital Media or a related field.
- Proven experience (minimum 5 years) in digital communications, social media management, content creation, strategy creation and website development.
- Demonstrated experience in project managing website development projects, ensuring successful implementation and seamless user experience.
- Strong understanding of digital marketing principles, including SEO, analytics tools, and emerging trends in the digital space.
- Exceptional writing and editing skills with the ability to produce engaging content tailored for various online platforms and diverse audiences.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Expertise in SEO strategies and implementation to enhance visibility and ranking of RABI’s content.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners.
- Flexible and adaptable work approach, able to adjust to changing priorities and work independently in a hybrid and remote work environment.
- Prior experience in effectively managing online crises and responding to negative feedback on social media.
Desirable:
- Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Dynamics 365 - Customer Insights.
- Previous experience of using Meltwater.
- Previous experience in a charitable or non-profit organisation.
- Knowledge of the agricultural sector and farming communities.
- Experience in training and capacity-building initiatives.
This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder according to future developments at RABI.
Early applications are encouraged for this position as shortlisting and interviews will take place on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a suitable application prior to the deadline.
RABI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and aims to ensure that all employment practices secure equality of opportunity and that no prospective or current employee receives less than favourable treatment at RABI as a result of their sex, sexual orientation, age, race, religion, belief, ethnic origin, disability, marital, or for any other reason which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Our recruitment process strives to ensure that individuals are selected only based on their relevant skills, experience, qualifications and abilities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a communications expert with a passion for policy?
Policy that will power the future agenda for women's centres across England and Wales? If this speaks to you, then this is one of the most positive and impactful contributions you could be making right now as our brand-new Policy and Communications Lead.
Salary: £38,500 FTE
Location: Greater Manchester, hybrid with base at Stockport Women’s Centre (1 day per week)
Hours: Full time, 4 days and job share considered
Contract: Fixed term until 30/12/2025
Benefits: 28 days holiday + bank, 5% employer pension contribution
About the charity
You'll work as part of a unique collaboration between Stockport Women's Centre, Salford Foundation and Partners of Prisoners, who are all third sector organisations working across Greater Manchester and members of the Effective Women's Centre (EWC) project. Through cutting-edge and gold standard evaluation methods, the project is furthering the case for women's centres as a viable alternative to custody for women.
Project goal: Women, wherever they are in England and Wales, experience sufficiently funded, holistic, person-centred, gender and trauma-responsive services, meaning women's needs and strengths are recognised, evidenced and met. Their voices are listened to. They have agency to transform the systems which impact them to create better lives for themselves and society as a whole.
This is incredibly important work that will change the lives of women experiencing complex trauma and multiple layers of disadvantage.
About the role
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Policy and External Communications Lead to help increase influence and impact. The role is a blend of policy, communications and campaigns work and requires nuanced and high-level of engagement skills, working with varied audiences, networks and platforms.
To apply, we'd love to see how your skills and experience connect and translate to the needs of the role:
- Identify and cultivate parliamentary and ministerial contacts, connecting with local politicians and council leaders.
- Draft impactful policy positions, briefings, and internal and external reports, ensuring they are informed by women's voices.
- Develop a communications plan as part of an influencing strategy, agreeing key messages supported by research and data.
- Lead on developing public campaigns, tailoring key messages for a variety of engagement and communications platforms (including PR and social media).
- Work closely with EWC data leads to understand outcomes and impact emerging from the Women's Risk and Needs Assessment (WRNA).
About you
You'll need significant policy and communications experience from a relevant or comparable role, ideally working within the women's space (although open to hearing how skills can transfer from other policy/campaigns work).
You'll come with experience of supporting organisations to influence national and local policy making, proactively engaging with decision-makers around parliamentary enquiries and questions, bills, debates, and government consultations.
You're able to create meaningful and impactful communications and campaigns that are women and data led.
You're emotionally intelligent and aligned with the EWC's values, ambitions and agenda for change, with an understanding of the challenges facing women in the criminal justice system and beyond.
If you are as excited by the possibilities as we are, please get in touch with a copy of your CV or profile to Amelia Lee at Charity People.
Deadline: 9am on Wednesday 10th April
Interviews: w/c 22nd April, date to be confirmed
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
HEAD OF COMMUNITY PROJECTS
Base - Coleshill, Warwickshire
37 hours per week
Salary, SCP 49 - 51 £53,032 -£56,430
Father Hudson’s Care (FHC) is the social care agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham. We require an experienced senior manager to lead our Community Projects Department. This is an exciting opportunity to join our Senior Management Team and be part of a regional charity with a very diverse range of services.
Suitable candidates will have extensive experience in developing and managing services/projects in a community setting and in management of senior staff. With a proven track record in securing funding, you will have a good understanding of a wide range of income streams and be able to manage complex budgets. This is essential with a department of over 77 staff / 200 volunteers and an overall budget of over £2 million with multiple funding streams.
Our community projects reach out to individuals who are marginalised and in need, including asylum seekers, refugees and migrants, older people and individuals experiencing homelessness. FHC Community Projects are delivered as local partnerships and we provide support to independent charities. The projects are diverse in provision and size, are delivered by staff and volunteer teams and provide a breadth of services in community settings including social support, advice, practical help, emergency and longer-term accommodation. FHC projects include Brushstrokes Community Project in Smethwick, Tabor Living in Birmingham, Young at Heart in North Staffordshire, Fatima House and Sophia House in Birmingham, Nicolas Barre House in Willenhall and Refugee Community Sponsorship schemes across the Diocese. Charities we provide support to include St Chad’s Sanctuary, Hope Community and Maryvale Community Project.
With experience of networking and partnership working, the successful candidate will have excellent negotiation and communication skills. As a team player, you will also be able to work on your own initiative and be responsive and flexible to the constantly changing environment of delivering charitable services in the community. You will have excellent IT skills, be able to multi-task to a high level and work to deadlines. With an understanding of the issues our diverse client groups face including policy and legislation.
Following the values and Catholic ethos of FHC, at the service of the whole community, the successful candidate will be committed to working with the disadvantaged across the Archdiocese of Birmingham and have an understanding of working with parishes and in a faith-based setting.
No agencies please,
Closing Date 9th April 2024 at 12pm noon - Interviews 24th April 2024
Registered Charity No 512992
The Role
As Marketing & Communications Manager, you will play a crucial role in shaping and implementing a comprehensive marketing strategy for SafeLives. You will work closely with the Head of Communications and Marketing, who will set the overall direction for our work to build brand credibility, communicate our Whole Picture strategy and market our products and services. You will also line manage the Communications Officer.
Your role will be instrumental in shaping stakeholder perception, raising awareness and securing support, making our key messages compelling and our content engaging, helping us visibly shift the conversation and drive real change in the UK’s domestic abuse response.
You will support the development and implementation of our brand, and you’ll take ownership of our digital channels and work with the Head of Team to develop our digital strategy and annual plan.
You’ll lead marketing campaigns planning for key areas of work, including our practice and training offers, helping to bring together robust data, the voice of survivors, and the view of practice experts to position SafeLives at the centre of the conversation with key decision makers and influencers.
Benefits include a generous package, including:
- 34 days’ holiday, including public holidays
- Flexible working, e.g. compressed hours
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Eyecare vouchers
- Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution
- Childcare vouchers
- Employee assistance programme
- Clinical supervision
- Holiday purchase scheme to buy up to an additional 5 days
- Enhanced family leave policies
- Enhanced sick pay
- Professional development fund
- Individual learning budget
- Restorative practice training
- Time off in lieu
If this challenge sounds as exciting to you as it does to us and you believe you have the qualities we have described, please take a look over the job description and submit a 500-word cover letter and CV.
Closing date: Monday 1st April 2024.
SafeLives is a committed provider of equal opportunities for all; please see our job description for full details.
No agencies, please.
Role: Change Communications Manager
Location: London, Haig House, with hybrid working
Contract Type: 18-month Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Salary: £42,192 to £45,252 per annum, pro rata, inclusive of London Supplement
Do you want to become part of an innovative team at the forefront of delivering the transformation agenda for a leading UK Charity?
We’re looking for an exceptional internal communications professional to play a critical role in leading the development and delivery of the change communications for RBLs transformation agenda in this newly created Change Communications Manager, 18 month Fixed Term Contract.
Are you ready to join a growing team who are passionate about making a difference to our Armed Forces community? If you thrive on working collaboratively to deliver transformational change, this could be the role for you.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
Our Transformation Management Office (TMO) is evolving to respond to the ever-changing needs of our beneficiaries. We are bringing together a new team of project and programme management, insight and evaluation, change leadership, and change communication professionals to shape our change agenda and deliver our transformational initiatives.
This role will see you accountable for developing and implementing a plan to support the large transformation agenda underway, working alongside the TMO, Change Leaders, Transformation Cluster Leads, and project and programme teams across the organisation.
Reporting to our Head of Internal Communications and Engagement, key responsibilities will include:
· Create and deliver impactful communications and engagement plans to fulfil the objectives of the change programmes.
· Ensure the change communications align with and support our strategic priorities
· Provide communications expertise and hands-on support to successfully manage and embed change throughout the transformation portfolio working with Cluster Leaders, Executive Board sponsors, and project and programme teams
· Work collaboratively with Internal Communication & Engagement colleagues to ensure that change communications are fully aligned with the wider internal communications agenda
Your proven track record in designing and implementing change communications strategies and plans for complex, geographically dispersed audiences, coupled with strong networking and influencing skills will be crucial. You’ll bring a natural flair for crafting compelling copy, and, with your first-class stakeholder management skills, you'll build relationships, provide expert advice, and work collaboratively to deliver impactful change communications.
Here at RBL we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.
You will be contracted to our London Hub, Haig House. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues, with a minimum of two days per week at the hub.
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the Armed Forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics and aim to operate an inclusive recruitment process.
Closing date: Monday 15th April 2024
Interview Date: Wednesday 24th April – to be held in person at our Head Office in London.
You’ll need to allow 90 minutes for the interview that will consist of competency and values-based questions, a presentation, and a written test.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have strong applications to be able to successfully fill the roles. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Head of Operations & Development
Salary: Circa £35k pro rata (Annual review)
Hours per week: Part time 25/30 hours per week. Occasional weekend and evening work required
Start date: Immediate start
Location: Hybrid working
Reporting to: Chair of Board of Trustees
Managing: A small team comprising two Office Administrators (one working from home and one based in the office in Hertfordshire, one Finance Manager (home based), one Volunteers and Recruitment Manager (home/office based). All are part time.
Do you have a passion for bringing women together and are eager to try new experiences?
Do you want a role that allows you to make a difference to people’s lives?
We are looking for a Head of Operations & Development to lead our wonderful organisation as we continue on our journey modernising and positioning ourselves as the go-to place for women who want to connect with others, broaden their horizons and engage in stimulating and fun conversations with others.
Who we are
NWR is a membership organisation for women that has been bringing women together for over 60 years. We have over 300 groups across the country who meet for informal chats, activities and discussions. NWR members can also participate in online events, talks, conferences, specialist Facebook groups and more. Women of all ages are welcome to join.
NWR is open minded, welcoming, friendly, respectful interested in all issues particularly those relevant to women's lives. NWR is not political nor religious and does not campaign nor fundraise.
What will you do
We are recruiting for a pivotal role in this national organisation, which has 5000 members in
310 groups around the UK. Leading a small, dedicated and hardworking team you will oversee and successfully manage all elements of running the organisation including membership, marketing, finance, and staffing. You will work with a high level of efficiency, meeting essential deadlines and maintaining and improving the internal functioning of the organisation.
A strategic thinker, strong communicator and people person, you will be an excellent team player with experience working in a small organisation where everyone plays a key part and has the drive and creativity to overcome challenges
The successful applicant will be responsible for the implementation of the strategic plan, taking the organisation forward and significantly increasing membership. They will also develop and deliver innovative and relevant member benefits to engage existing members and promote NWR.
Key Responsibilities
· Manage and deliver the operational plan
· Manage the financial resources and expenditure of the organisation
· Oversee the smooth running and internal functioning of the organisation
· Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
· Identify ways to ensure the organisation’s offering remains relevant and enticing to new and existing members
· Create and implement a marketing strategy to grow the organisation,
· The line management of all staff and personnel matters.
· Work with the Chair of Trustees to ensure robust governance systems and policies are in place.
· To be the interface between staff and Trustees
· Contribute to the Strategic Plan and future development of NWR with the aim of significantly increasing the membership.
· Adopting a proactive and innovative role in managing and delivering national and regional events to attract new membership and engage current members.
· Actively engage the concept of partnership working to increase and promote the presence and public awareness of NWR.
· Identify areas for growth and development of the organisation.
· Overseeing production of NWR magazine
Benefits
· Hybrid working
· NEST pension scheme
· Free on-site parking
· Friendly and supportive working environment
· 35 hour working week (FT)
Annual Leave
NWR's holiday year runs from 1 January to 31 December. In each complete year
full-time employees are entitled to 23 days paid holiday per year, plus 8 statutory days for the Bank Holidays
***Important***
Please upload your CV with a covering letter by clicking on ‘Quick Apply’, to demonstrate your suitability to excel in this role,
You must refer to the attached Person Specification in your application.’’
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
St Hilda’s East has a 135-year history of combating deprivation and social exclusion in East London. We welcome people of all ages to our large community centre in Shoreditch where we offer a wide range of wellbeing activities. We also run a day centre in Shadwell, with a focus on supporting elders from the Bangladeshi and other communities. This is an exciting time to join St Hilda’s East as we organise a series of celebrations and events to commemorate our 135th anniversary.
As Head of Funding, you will play a vital role in identifying and securing funding from a wide range of sources to sustain and further develop services across the organisation. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will contribute to strategic decision making, with lead responsibility for developing and implementing our fundraising strategy.
This job is for you, if you:
· are an accomplished fundraiser with significant success in attracting funding from diverse income streams
· have had significant success in applying to grant making trusts and statutory agencies
· have the ability to develop positive relationships with a diverse range of people including prospective corporate sponsors, high net worth individuals, grants officers, partners, colleagues, and service users
· possess excellent writing skills with meticulous attention to detail
· have a proactive and creative approach to solving problems and developing new sources of income.
How to Apply
Visit our website for the Job Description and full Person Specification and instructions on how to apply.
Closing date for applications: 15th April 2024 at 9.00 am
Interviews: 22nd and 23rd April 2024
Our Recruitment Policy
St Hilda's is committed to racial justice and wider inclusion and diversity. We are working towards a goal where our team fully reflects the diversity and difference in lived experiences of our local community.
St Hilda’s East is a vibrant, multi-purpose organisation providing a wide range of life-changing services and opportunities for local people.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Organisation
The Wimbledon Foundation, established in 2013, is the charity of The All England Lawn Tennis Club and The Championships. Our aim is to use the collective strength of Wimbledon to make a positive difference to people's lives in the local community and beyond.
The Foundation champions opportunity for all and has three key goals:
- Locally we strengthen and support our diverse communities
- Nationally we use the power of sport to inspire young people
- Internationally we build healthy communities and respond in times of need
The Role
The Foundation are looking for an excellent Head of Foundation to provide strategic leadership over a period of 15-18 months.
This role assumes overall responsibility for the Wimbledon Foundation, its strategic direction and all activities. This position is a key appointment, and the role holder will lead the Foundation team, work closely with the Trustees, and build and maintain relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders. Following a significant period of change the Foundation is celebrating it’s 10-year anniversary and implementing a new strategy.
The Person
We are looking for an individual with a real passion for making a difference to those living in disadvantaged communities and the drive to build on Foundation achievements to date, in the local area and further afield. A flair for communication in a variety of settings would go a long way, together with the ability to maintain a strong team.
Key attributes include:
- A proven track record of strategic thinking and ability to see the whole picture, as well as close attention to detail.
- You will have significant, relevant experience in a charity, community or grant making organisation at senior management level, including administration of the allocation of charitable funds.
- A solid understanding, and knowledge of, Charity law and governance.
- Experience in effectively leading a team, establishing and leading community related programmes, working with local authorities, schools and charities.
- Professional and diplomatic with excellent interpersonal, networking and influencing skills.
- Experience of, or comfortable with, public speaking including media and press.
- Experienced at building and maintaining effective working relationships and working collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, including working with non-executive or charitable boards.
- Strong general management skills, including team leadership, experience in financial management and charity board reporting.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines, work flexibly and deliver under pressure.
- Highly numerate, with an excellent knowledge of budgeting/financial reporting and the ability to analyse complex information and figures.
- Integrity and empathy with an ability to relate to people from all social sectors.
- Imagination, drive and determination to ensure successful conclusion of tasks, experienced at leading cross-functional work streams and projects.
- Excellent IT and communication skills both written and verbal, including the ability to write succinct and accurate reports and make high level presentations to the wider business and key stakeholders.
- You’ll have experience of working in a corporate foundation or charitable activities linked to a parent company, with an enthusiasm for the Foundation’s work.
Further Information
For comprehensive information about The Wimbledon Foundation, the role responsibilities and the person they are looking for, please download the Candidate Information Document.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this excellent opportunity, please provide the following:
- An up to date CV with the details of two referees (they will not be contacted without your permission)
- A supporting statement that addresses the criteria in the person specification and outlines your motivations for applying
Closing date: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Preliminary Interviews with Russam: Tuesday 9th & Wednesday 10th April 2024
Interviews with The Wimbledon Foundation: Selected times over 25th April 2024 / 1st & 2nd May 2024
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive individual to help us grow and strengthen our social media, digital marketing, communications and content, with a minimum of three years professional working experience.
Making The Leap is an innovative societal change charity that aims to make a big difference. From direct delivery, to advocacy and leadership, we refuse to stay in our lane and believe passionately that those we exist to serve have the right to be anything they want to be. To say that this is an exciting time for the organisation would be an understatement, as our incredible funders, donors, partners and supporters have given us the chance to move to the next level, and have further influence and delivery nationally.
The shared soul of the organisation is to be passionate about helping young people from less-advantaged backgrounds; build up other charities and community groups and want to partner with them or support them; want to work with businesses and organisations to get things done; and care deeply about addressing racial inequity.
The organisation has a number of strands: core Making The Leap; the UK Social Mobility Awards; the Social Mobility Podcast and Black Charity Leaders.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
The successful candidate will have:
- Substantial experience working in a busy finance or accounting department;
- Be a qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with 5+ years post qualification experience;
- The ability to deliver high quality accounting and other financial information to stringent deadlines in a demanding political environment and;
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate easily with key stakeholders within and outside of Labour Party structures.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a new role to deliver projects to raise our profile, enhance our brand visibility, drive engagement, raise income and help us to develop positive relationships with our key stakeholders and audiences.
Key responsibilities, reporting to the Head of Marketing and Communications:
- General: Provide day-to-day marketing and communications support to the wider organisation and to promote our programme delivery and our philanthropy advice offers.
- Web: Regularly review and update existing website content, including responding to requests from across the team.
- Social media: Manage the social media calendar, including sourcing and creating content, across all platforms – in line with our content and marketing strategy.
- Engagement and evaluation: Grow engagement with our channels and evaluate our social media and web activity as well as manage our Google analytics, producing reports as required.
- E-communications: Create e-newsletters, e-bulletins and deliver other email marketing as needed and manage relevant mailing lists in line with GDPR.
- Storytelling: Build our storytelling resources (case studies, photos, film) to enable us to demonstrate the impact of our work and to inspire more donors to support us and groups to apply for grants.
- Copywriting: Create copy as needed for marketing collateral and publications, reports, campaigns and website.
- Press and PR: Research stories, produce press releases and case studies, maintain media lists and record and evaluate media coverage.
- Brand Management: Manage our library of brand assets. Liaise with grant recipients regarding the acknowledgement of our funding and use of our logo. Review and establish a new online Photo Library, ensuring imagery is collected and stored in line with GDPR.
- Printed materials: Manage the design and production of reports and marketing collateral.
- Events: Support the delivery of organisational events and attend relevant external events to promote our programme delivery and our philanthropy advice offers.
- Video editing and creation: Develop our capacity to produce our own video content to support our marketing and communications activities.
- External suppliers: Liaise with printers, web agency, caterers and other suppliers when required.
- Contribute as a team member to the overall development of the Community Foundation.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as directed by the Head of Marketing and Communications.
We will recruit for this position based on attitude and potential as well as knowledge and skills gained through direct experience. We also welcome experience from outside of traditional full-time work. If you don’t meet all the requirements, please don’t be put off applying.
- A natural storyteller with excellent written skills. Experience of writing engaging and inspiring copy for different audiences, channels and functions desired.
- Social media savvy. Experience in managing content and growth across multiple channels desired.
- A good eye for design with a strong understanding of brand. Experience of using software packages to create basic print materials as well as digital and video content desired.
- Embraces technology. Experience of using a range of digital communication channels and tools, and comfortable with content management systems, email management software and social publishing tools desired.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders and supporters.
- Excellent administration skills and attention to detail.
- Highly organised and happy to juggle projects and activities and respond swiftly to circumstances when required.
- Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously but also as part of the wider team.
- Flexible and open, excited to take on new challenges and learn new skills if the role requires.
- Creative and enthusiastic with the ability to bring fresh ideas to our work.
- Passionate about using your skills and knowledge to help us transform the lives of local people.
This is a full-time (Monday - Friday working 9am - 5pm) position and with opportunities for hybrid working with some time each week in our office in central Devizes. (Please note during the probation period the successful candidate will be expected to be in the office up to four days a week). Occasional travel throughout Wiltshire and Swindon will be required so the ideal candidate will be based in the county and therefore a driving licence is desirable.
Salary £23,400 - £27,000 depending on experience. If you are interested, please visit our website and download the application pack below for further information about us, the role and how to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Finance
Fixed Term Contract to Cover Maternity Leave
£70,200 - £75,000pa
London E1 8QS
This role is offered on a hybrid contract giving you the opportunity to also work from home three days a week.
Purpose of job:
To ensure the right cost structure, financial operating platform, systems and controls are in place to deliver Comic Relief’s vision and strategy, making sure investments are effectively managed and protected and making sure high levels of integrity are upheld.
They will also ensure that appropriate advice, information, insight and support is provided to trustees, directors and staff on all financial matters relating to the charity and its trading subsidiaries. Alongside this they will support strategic planning and building finance capability across the organisation.
Finally, the Head of Finance will ensure that Comic Relief operates financial systems and processes which ensure effective governance and compliance with key statutory and regulatory requirements and with our own risk management strategy.
Key Accountabilities / Objectives:
· Own the organisational budget, forecasting, cash flow management reporting and financial KPIs.
· Ensure robust financial controls and policies are in place and functioning effectively.
· Ensure that tax position is optimised and income maximised (e.g. Gift Aid, returns on investment and cash)
· Oversee year-end audit and production of financials statements including Trustees’ Report.
· Ensure that a sustainable financial model is in place that it is transparently communicated to stakeholders and adhered to. Establish a long-term plan that reflects and supports this financial model, monitoring progress and pro-actively managing risk areas.
· Drive financial ownership, accountability and understanding across the organisation by ensuring budget owners have the knowledge, skills and tools to manage their budgets effectively. Ensure effective financial business partnering is underpinned by effective processes and guidance
People management
· Proactively undertake business planning, prioritise activities and ensure clear and realistic objectives based on capacity, expertise and aspirations are set across the Finance team.
· Provide balanced, constructive feedback, undertake effective performance management to embed accountability and proactively support the professional development and growth of staff within Finance.
· Maintain regular two-way communication and dialogue with direct reports, ensuring information is cascaded and escalated as needed.
· Model an enabling, inclusive and empowering leadership style that builds a values-based culture throughout the charity.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
· Qualified accountant with relevant post qualification experience and a good understanding of financial systems and processes.
· Extensive experience of using finance systems – Xledger and Adaptive Insights would be desirable.
· Knowledge of Charities SORP, statutory accounting regulations, VAT (including exempt, partial exemption, and reverse charges), PAYE and other payroll taxes, and Gift Aid.
· Experience of working effectively in cross-functional project teams.
· Experience of operating at and presenting ideas at senior level including at Board level.
· Proven experience of coaching and training both finance and non-finance staff.
· Understanding of voluntary sector, financial controls required and how to work with decision making structure (including Trustees) preferred.
Desirable Criteria:
· Confident and self-motivated with high resilience that can work independently or as part of a collaborative cross-functional team.
· Effective relationship builder with strong emotional intelligence and political awareness to proactively challenge and persuade senior stakeholders and partners.
· Analytical thinker with exceptional communication skills that engage and inspire.
· Dynamic professional with a positive, solution orientated and fun approach.
· Effective presenter with the ability to influence key decision makers.
Perks and benefits:
· Flexible working hours
· Work from home option
· Wellness programs
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
· Paid emergency leave
· Sabbatical Opportunities
· Professional development
· Mentoring/coaching
· Paid volunteer days
· Payroll giving
· Team social events
· Extracurricular clubs
· Cycle to work scheme
· Free fruit
To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Comic Relief we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Why work at Comic Relief
There are lots of good reasons to join us at Comic Relief. You can read more about our employee benefits, such as our commitment to flexible and hybrid working. We ask staff to come to the office twice a week, normally on agreed team days, so that we can do all those things that are difficult to do online. Our office is based in Whitechapel, London, There are lots of opportunities to develop your skills and experience at Comic Relief, including opportunities to become a Mental Health First Aider or to participate in our Employee Network Groups that focus on making Comic Relief a more inclusive place to work.
Disability Confident employer
As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we take positive action by providing first-round interviews to candidates who have a registered disability, provided they meet the minimum criteria for the role, as demonstrated on their CV.